Technical Assistance for Ground Water Issues for EPA Region III
Project Start Date: 01-January-2006
Project End Date: 01-January-2008
Partners
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III
Chiefs/Leaders:
Yeskis, Douglas J.
Objectives
The US Geological Survey is to provide technical support to the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Region III on Superfund sites. The technical support will provide the USEPA an unbiased, scientifically-based reviews, field assistance and other support functions that the USEPA can use for environmental decisions.
Statement of Problem
The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Region III is responsible for a number of Superfund sites in the Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. area that have hydrogeologic and geologic issues. The US Geological Survey will provide, when requested by the USEPA, geologic and hydrologic reviews, field assistance and interpretative studies, or attend public meetings and negotiations.
Strategy and Approach
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