The evolution of the Superfund program has progressed from an early focus on pump & treat systems and long term monitoring networks, to a more comprehensive and holistic site evaluation conducted at any phase throughout the cleanup process. The ultimate goal being design, construction, and operation of the most efficient, effective, and protective remedies EPA and stakeholders can provide.
This session will explore the evolution of EPAs optimization programs and highlight how thinking has evolved from presumptive application of large scale aggressive remediation technologies to a focus on high resolution site characterization and conceptual site model development in support of adaptive management for application of multiple targeted treatment technologies. The session will then open for a discussion on key trends in cleanup, research and development efforts, and needs faced by the cleanup community as a whole.