Do federal, state, and local regulations allow natural attenuation as an option for petroleum site remediation?
Although natural attenuation is not a default option or a “presumptive remedy,” it is recognized by the EPA as a viable method of remediation for soil and groundwater that can be evaluated and compared to other methods of achieving site remediation as a part of the remedy selection process. The selection of natural attenuation as a component of any site remedy should be based on its ability to achieve remediation goals in a reasonable timeframe and to be protective of human health and the environment. Natural attenuation, just as any remedy, must comply with state groundwater use classification and cleanup standards. EPA recognition of natural attenuation extends to sites regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and underground storage tank (UST) regulations. In addition to EPA acceptance, many state UST programs now accept natural attenuation as a valid approach for remediatin
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