Step 6: Site reclassification
- 1: Site identification
- 2: Historical review
- 3: Initial testing program
- 4: Initial site classification
- 5: Detailed testing program
- 6: Site reclassification
- 7: Develop remediation/risk management strategy
- 8: Implement remediation/risk management strategy
- 9: Confirmatory sampling
- 10: Long term monitoring
The objective of Step 6 is to confirm the site classification performed in Step 4, or to reclassify a site based on the data obtained during Step 5. This step is required in order to obtain additional FCSAP funding, or to access remaining funding. If a site is deemed contaminated (i.e., there is a risk to human health or the environment), then continue to Step 7: 7: Develop remediation/risk management strategy.
How to prepare
- review previous Aquatic Sites Classification System or National Classification System for Contaminated Sites scoring
- conduct a detailed review of all the new results and data collected in Step 5
- conduct a site visit to address specific issues
What to do
- complete environmental site assessments (ESAs): Phase I, II, and III if not already completed
- complete the NCSCS or ASCS
- consider the components/process of an ecological risk assessment (ERA)
How Fisheries and Oceans Canada Expert Support helps
- review relevant components and provide advice on (i.e., fish and fish habitat):
- NCSCS classification scores (CCME, 2008)
- ASCS classification scores and associated reports (FCSAP, 2015)
- provide training resources [such as the FCSAP, ASCS and Detailed User Guidance Manual (FCSAP, 2015)]
- provide assistance in applying the Framework for Addressing and Managing Aquatic Contaminated Sites under the FCSAP
- assist in the interpretation of the detailed sampling (Step 5) and ERA process.
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