ASC NEPM Toolbox

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NEPM

• Principles of Management and Remediation (download from below)

Schedule B1

• CCME (2008) Canada-Wide Standard for PHC in Soil: Technical Supplement: Available at: www.ccme.ca/assets/pdf/phc_tech_suppl_1.2_e.pdf
• ESL Canadian Review Report (download from below - 2 Reviews)
• Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons Vapours, CRC CARE Technical Report No. 12, www.crccare.com/publications/downloads/CRC-CARE-Tech-Report-12.pdf
• HSLs (READ FIRST: www.crccare.com/publications/technical_reports/hsl_tech_report.html)
  • HSL Technical Development (see READ FIRST above)
  • HSL Applications Document www.crccare.com/publications/technical_reports/hsl_tech_report.html
  • HSL Sensitivity Analysis Document www.crccare.com/publications/technical_reports/hsl_tech_report.html 
  • HSL Summary Report www.crccare.com/publications/technical_reports/hsl_tech_report.html 
  • HSL Peer Review Report www.crccare.com/publications/downloads/Summary-of-peer-review-comments-for-NEPM-public-consultation.pdf
  • HSL Spreadsheet - will be made available after report has been finalised following the public consultation**

Schedule B1/B2

• Guidelines for the Management of Asbestos in the Non-Occupational Environment (enHealth, 2005). Available at: www.enhealth.nphp.gov.au/council/pubs/pdf/asbestos.pdf  
• Guidelines for the Assessment, Remediation and Management of Asbestos Contaminated Sites in Western Australia (Department of Health, WA, 2009). Available at: www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/2299/2/Guidelines%20for%20Asbestos-Contaminated%20Sites%20-%20May%202009.pdf

Schedule B1/B5

• EILs Interactive Spreadsheet (download from below) 
• Geochemical indices allow estimation of heavy metal background concentrations in soils (Hamon et al, 2004). Purchase from: www.agu.org/journals/ABS/2004/2003GB002063.shtml
• Trace Elements Concentrations in Soils from Rural and Urban Areas of Australia (SA Health). Available at: www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/envh/9/

Schedule B1/B6

• Water Quality Guidelines (ANZECC, 2000). Available at:  www.mincos.gov.au/publications/australian_and_new_zealand_guidelines_for_fresh_and_marine_water_quality
• Drinking Water Guidelines (NHMRC, 2004). Available at: www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/eh19syn.htm
• Guidelines for Managing Risk for Recreational Waters (NHMRC, 2008). Available at: www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/eh38.htm

Schedule B2

• Biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon vapours (Davis et al, 2009). Available at:  www.crccare.com/publications/downloads/CRC-CARE-Tech-Report-12.pdf 
• Petroleum vapour model comparison (Davis et al, 2009). Available at: www.crccare.com/publications/downloads/CRC-CARE-Tech-Report-9.pdf 
• Field Assessment of Vapours (Davis et al, 2009). Available at: www.crccare.com/publications/downloads/CRC-CARE-Tech-Report-13.pdf 
• Site Characterisation  (Clements et al, 2009) www.crccare.com/publications/downloads/CRC-CARE-Tech-Report-11.pdf
• Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds in Soil - Technical memorandum (download from below)
• Field Checklist (NEPC, 2010) (download from below)

Schedule B4

• Bioavailability Review (Jack Ng) www.crccare.com/publications/downloads/CRC-CARE-Tech-Report-14-Part-2.pdf
• Cancer Risk Assessment Methodology: A Review and Recommendations (NHMRC, 2009) (download from below)

Schedule B8

• Effective Engagement: Building Relationships with Community and Other Stakeholders (Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria, 2007). Available at: www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/wcmn203.nsf/Home+Page/8A461F99E54B17EBCA2570340016F3A9?open
• Environmental Health Risk Perception in Australia (enHealth, 2000). Available at:  www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-publicat-document-metadata-envrisk.htm
• Engaging the community: a handbook for professionals managing contaminated land (CRC Care) Available at: www.crccare.com/working_with_industry/contaminated_sites_handbook.html