Remedial Technologies for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

Remedial Technologies for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

Author: Preslo

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1988-02-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780873711258

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This new work describes the state-of-the-art of remedial technologies for petroleum contaminated soils and impacted ground water-13 feasible methods and their basic elements, along with discussion of the factors to consider when selecting the method(s) to use-and their implementation. It presents a thorough description and evaluation of each available technology for remediating soil and groundwater containing petroleum products released by underground storage tank leaks and spills. State remedial action practices are discussed.


Green Building and Sustainable Development

Green Building and Sustainable Development

Author: Jonathan E. Furr

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9781604420715

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The legal and economic landscape for building and development have fundamentally been altered by the country's major environmental problems - climate change, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, ozone depletion, pollution, and unsustainable natural resource consumption rates. The editors provide practical information for lawyers to assist their clients in fully understanding green building and sustainable development concepts so they can operate successfully in the evolving economic and regulatory environment while minimizing the potential cost penalty of business-as-usual practices.


Environmental Site Assessment Phase I

Environmental Site Assessment Phase I

Author: Kathleen Hess-Kosa

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-11-26

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 0849379679

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Extensively updated, this third edition provides a valuable guide to the tools and techniques used to perform Phase 1 site assessment. This book elucidates the systematic processes and methods used by leaders in the industry. It also emphasizes the development of an easy-to-follow investigative strategy for in-house assessment. After reviewing the history of the field, legal issues, and important terms, the book discusses physical setting, historic usage, property and area reconnaissance, building materials, and industrial activities associated with a property. It also gives interviewing tips, lists regulatory agencies, and considers unique situations such as wetlands and historical buildings.


Environmental Encyclopedia

Environmental Encyclopedia

Author: Marci Bortman

Publisher: Gale Cengage

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 992

ISBN-13:

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Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about people, events, issues, and terms with environmental significance; and includes cross-references, further reading lists, appendices, and a comprehensive general index.