Section 1- ESA Overview

Question 1

Substances, that at a certain quantity, can be harmful to the environment, humans and other living organisms

Answer 1

Contaminate

Question 2

Define Contaminate

Answer 2

Substances, that at a certain quantity, can be harmful to the environment, humans and other living organisms

Question 3

What is a contaminated site defined as?

Answer 3

A site with one or more contaminants at levels which raise environmental or health concerns

Question 4

How do contaminants get into the enviro? Two types of sources…

Answer 4

Point and non-point

Question 5

Example of Point source

Answer 5

pipeline, spill, emission towers

Question 6

Example of non-point source

Answer 6

acid rain, run-off fertilizer, leaching

Question 7

Potential problems associated with contamination (3)

Answer 7

Acute/chronic health effects
Safety concerns
harm to plant and animal life

Question 8

Define ESA

Answer 8

Environmental Site Assessment-
An investigation which includes Phase 1&2 + site investigation used to determine the environmental conditions of the property

Question 9

Define CoPC

Answer 9

Contaminants of Potential Concern-
Any substance identified as potentially on, in, beside, or under the site that has the potential to cause adverse effects

Question 10

Define APEC

Answer 10

Area of Potential Environmental Concern-

Any area in, on, beside, or under a site that may contain CoCPs. Identified in Phase 1 investigations

Question 11

An investigation which includes Phase 1&2 + site investigation used to determine the environmental conditions of the property is…

Answer 11

ESA

Question 12

Any substance identified as potentially on, in, beside, or under the site that has the potential to cause adverse effects is…

Answer 12

CoPC

Question 13

Any area in, on, beside, or under a site that may contain CoCP. Identified in Phase 1 investigations is…

Answer 13

APEC

Question 14

What is determined during an ESA? (4)

Answer 14

1. Nature, location depth of any contaminates
2. If there are any adverse effects
3. Extent of the damage
4. How it can be remediated

Question 15

This Provincial act prohibits any release that can cause adverse effects

Answer 15

EPEA

Question 16

________ has a duty to report and remediate

Answer 16

Polluter

Question 17

Provincial model of ESA has how many Phases?

Answer 17

3

Question 18

Federal model of ESA has how many Phases?

Answer 18

6

Question 19

Provincal model of ESA is regulated by?

Answer 19

AENV

Question 20

Federal model of ESA has how many Phases?

Answer 20

6

Question 21

Provincial model of ESA is regulated by?

Answer 21

AENV

Question 22

What is Prov- Phase 1?

Answer 22

Non-intrusive investigation

Question 23

What is Prov- Phase 2?

Answer 23

Intrusive Investigation to investigate APEC and CoPC

Question 24

What is Prov- Phase 3?

Answer 24

Exploring remedial options

Question 25

What is Fed- Phase 1?

Answer 25

Same as Prov Phase 1

Question 26

What is Fed- Phase 2?

Answer 26

Preliminary Site Investigation- Main APECS

Question 27

What is Fed- Phase 3?

Answer 27

Detailed Site Investigation: Delinate and further characterization of contaminates. Maybe several site visits

Question 28

What is Fed- Phase 4?

Answer 28

Preparation of decommissioning and clean up plans Remedial Action Plan

Question 29

What is Fed- Phase 5?

Answer 29

Implementing of decommissioning and clean up plans

Question 30

SSRA

Answer 30

Site Specific Risk Assessment

Question 31

MNA

Answer 31

Monitored natural attenuation

Question 32

What is Fed- Phase 5?

Answer 32

Implementation of decommission and clean up plans Initiating remedial process

Question 33

What is Fed- Phase 6?

Answer 33

Confirmatory sampling and reporting 1. Follow up sampling to check for completeion and "rebound conditions" 2. Reporting to applicable agencies 3. Site closer

Question 34

In what phase are Rebound Conditions investigated?

Answer 34

Federal Phase 6

Question 35

What is DSI - What Phase is it done in?

Answer 35

Detailed Site Investigation- Fed Phase 3 -same as Provincal Phase 2 (delineation and characterization of contamination)

Question 36

What is PSI- What phase is it done in?

Answer 36

Preliminary Site Investigation- Fed Phase 2 -Limited intrusive investigation aimed only at main APECs

Question 37

A Professional and competent practitioner must have what qualities?

Answer 37

1. Education, training and work experience 2. Familiar with all regulations and guidelines 3. free from any influence- not in a position to benifit from decisions made

Question 38

To achieve sign off, work must be conducted or reviewd by a __________ ___________.

Answer 38

Competent Practitioner

Question 39

A Professional and competent practitioner must have what qualities?

Answer 39

1. Education, training and work experience 2. Familiar with all regulations and guidelines 3. free from any influence- not in a position to benefit from decisions made