Step 7: Develop remediation/risk management strategy
- 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
A remediation/risk management (R/RM) strategy specifies the remedial or management actions that will reduce the levels of, and exposure to, bioavailable and toxic contaminants so that existing or potential risks to humans and the environment are rendered acceptable. Information obtained as part of the site classification process is used to assist in developing a site-specific R/RM strategy. The R/RM strategy is implemented in Step 8.
How to prepare
- review:
- information from Steps 3 and 5
- resource management plans
- relevant fish, fish habitat, and aquatic ecosystem information
- relevant information about aquatic species listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA), including recovery strategies, action plans, and management plans
- the conceptual site model and refine if required
- examine available R/RM options
- conduct a site visit, if needed, to address specific issues
What to do
- follow planning guidance for measures to protect fish and fish habitat and standards and codes of practice
- evaluate applicable R/RM technologies with the goal of reducing impacts to fish and fish habitat
- conduct:
- an analysis of the R/RM options (e.g., technical evaluation of R/RM options to ensure applicability and effectiveness, a cost-benefit analysis, etc.)
- public information sessions
- develop and prepare documentation needed to develop a comprehensive R/RM strategy, for example:
- Phase III environmental site assessment (ESA), if not already completed
- ecological risk assessment (ERA)
- remedial action plan
- confirmatory sampling plan
- site-specific monitoring plans
- environmental management plan
- plans for the construction/installation of any physical works (e.g., design, timing, mitigation measures, associated temporary structures, erosion control, etc.)
- contingency plans for accidental events
- plans for the management of waste materials/products
- identify opportunities for restoration and enhancement of fish and fish habitat
- apply for a Fisheries Act authorization and SARA permit, if necessary
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