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Role of the Baseline Risk Assessment in Superfund Remedy Selection Decisions
The objective of this memorandum is to provide further guidance on how to use the baseline risk assessment to make risk management decisions such as determining whether remedial action under CERCLA Sections 104 or 106 is necessary. This memorandum also clarifies the use of the baseline risk assessment in selecting appropriate remedies under CERCLA Section 121, promotes consistency in preparing site-specific risk assessments, and helps ensure that appropriate documentation from the baseline risk assessment is included in Superfund remedy selection documents.Please note that any documentation guidance provided in the memorandum is superceded by Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund (RAGS) Part D.
Role of the Baseline Risk Assessment in Superfund Remedy Selection Decisions (PDF) (10 pp, 27 K, About PDF)
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