| Title: |
Procedures for the Derivation of Equilibrium Partitioning Sediment Benchmarks (ESBs) for the Protection of Benthic Organisms: Compendium of Tier 2 Values for Nonionic Organics
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| Resource Type: |
document --> guidance / decision support
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| Country: |
USA
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| Year: |
2008 |
| Availability: |
EPA 600-R-02-016
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| Author 1/Producer: |
US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
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| Author / Producer Type: |
Agency, regulator or other governmental or inter-governmental body
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EUGRIS Keyword(s): |
Sediments
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| Short description: |
This equilibrium partitioning sediment
benchmark (ESB) document describes procedures to derive
concentrations for 32 nonionic organic chemicals in sediment
which are protective of the presence of freshwater and marine
benthic organisms. The equilibrium partitioning (EqP) approach
was chosen because it accounts for the varying biological
availability of chemicals in different sediments and allows for
the incorporation of the appropriate biological effects
concentration. This provides for the derivation of benchmarks
that are causally linked to the specific chemical, applicable
across sediments, and appropriately protective of benthic
organisms
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Submitted By:
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Professor Paul Bardos WhoDoesWhat?
Last update: 21/04/2008
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