Haznet Research Topic - Economic Analysis
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NSGD#:
WISCU-R-96-017
Title: Creating an economic decision framework for estimating the
benefits and costs of sediment remediation.
Author: Keillor Philip
Citation: "CATS III Congress Proceedings: Characterization
and Treatment of Clean-up Sludge from Dredging, Sewage Sludge, Drinking
Water Sludge and Comparable Industrial Process Sludge," G. De Schutter,
et al., eds., pp. 287-299, Oostende, Belgium, March 1996.
Year: 96
# Pages: 13
Abstract: This paper describes a new project begun in June 1995
to develop an economic analysis and decision framework for estimating
the benefit and cost options for the clean-up of contaminated sediments.
The framework is intended for use with Remedial Action Plans in the 41
of 43 Great Lakes Areas of Concern where contaminated sediments contribute
to local environmental degradation. These methodologies are intended to
help resolve sediment remediation issues through the examination of remediation
options and trade-offs and the exploration of cost-saving strategies.
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NSGD#: WISCU-R-93-025
Title: Obstacles to the remediation of contaminated soils and sediments
in North America at reasonable cost.
Author: Keillor J. Philip
Citation: "Proceedings of the CATS II Congress: Characterization
and Treatment of Contaminated Dredged Material," Antwerp, Belgium,
November 15-17, 1993.
Year: 93
Abstract: Is there a reason to believe that remediation of contaminated
soil and sediment can be done at a reasonable cost? This question is addressed
for the contaminated sediments in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, estuary. The
paper includes a suggested approach to estimating costs of a set of remediation
options at sites where remediation is not mandated by federal laws. The
author identifies major features of remediation that seem to account for
present high estimates and costs.
