Use of risk assessment to evaluate effects and plan remediation of abandoned mines
January 1, 2000
A framework of risk assessment is elaborated for the evaluation of the effects of abandoned mines and mills. Steps in this process include environmental description, identification and characterization of sources, assessment of exposure, assessment of effects, risk characterization, and risk management of remediation. The development and use of ecological end-points for remediation is discussed in terms of the chemical constituents, toxicity tests and the biological community.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Title | Use of risk assessment to evaluate effects and plan remediation of abandoned mines |
| Authors | T.P. Boyle |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Index ID | 70023227 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |