Dioxin in Sediments: Application of Toxic Equivalents Based on International Toxicity Equivalency Factors to Regulation of Dredged Material

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Abstract:

This technical note explains the origin and meaning of the dioxin toxic equivalent TEQ concept, reviews the application of TEQs to dredged sediment evaluations, examines the underlying assumptions of the application, considers appropriate and inappropriate usage, and discusses a possible alternative to the analytical chemistry-based calculation of TEQs.

Author(s):
Mcfarland, Victor A. ; Clarke, Joan U. ; Ferguson, Paul W. ; Engler, Robert M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS
Descriptive Note:
Technical Notes
Pagination:
0013

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WES/TN/EL-EEDP-04-18
Monitor Series:
WES
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*TOXICITY, *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, *DREDGED MATERIALS, INTERNATIONAL, SEDIMENTS, DIOXINS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Toxicology, Solid Wastes and Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
*DIOXIN TOXIC, AQ M00 11 3593
Report Date:
1992 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2000 Sep 13