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Remediation and Risk Management is undertaken to reduce the human and environmental health risk associated with a site. Any combination of remediation to generic site condition standards, remediation to site-specific standards, or risk management may be used in the redevelopment of brownfield sites. While these approaches may allow for different levels of contamination, they are all based on science and are designed to provide a safe environment.
Overview of Site Remediation and Risk Assessment Process (PDF)
Recontamination (rebound, flow-back, or flow-through) may occur after excavation or in-situ remediation. An appropriate level of site management and monitoring should take place to detect any recontamination that may occur.
Municipalities, property owners, and developers should investigate their options regarding how to manage their risk and liability for former service station sites. One example is to obtain an insurance policy or indemnification which can offer both regulatory and third-party claim protection.
When Risk Management Measures (RMM) are used on a property, the MOE District Office can require the owner provide financial assurance as a means of risk protection for the property and the community. These financial assurances are generally associated with maintaining "active" measures such as active ventilation, effluent treatment systems, or on-going monitoring programs.
For additional information on remediation and risk management, please consult the Brownfields Toolbox.
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