Guidance on the Management Of Contaminated Land And Groundwater at EPA Licensed Sites.

This document sets out the EPA’s position in relation to the management of contaminated land and groundwater at EPA licensed sites. The approach outlined here may also be suitable for the purposes of assessing Land Damage at sites under the Environmental Liability Regulations (S.I. 547 of 2008). The principal aim in dealing with contaminated land and groundwater related issues is to secure the protection of human health, water bodies (including groundwater) and the wider environment. The risk based approach in this guidance is considered best practice for the assessment and remediation of contaminated land and groundwater at EPA licensed sites. This consistent approach will ensure that the standard of works undertaken is adequate, that issues are understood and dealt with appropriately and that both operators and the EPA achieve the aim of closing issues out in an efficient
Sections 2–5 of this document describe the stages of the risk assessment methodology, guideline template reports and risk assessment tools and standards. Technical terms used in the guidance are defined in Section 6. References to useful technical and best practice guidance are included in Section 7.