How is an Atlantic RBCA clean up carried out?
When a spill occurs or contamination is discovered, the provincial Department of Environment is advised and an investigation is initiated. No matter how big or small the contamination seems to be, a sequence of basic activities are performed for all human health and ecological risk/exposure assessments, which include: a visual site assessment and document review to look for any causes for concern identifying chemicals of concern identifying possible receptors – adults, children, animals and plants identifying pathways that could result in exposure to the chemicals of concern, through air, water, contact with the soil or breathing of dust risk and sensitivity/uncertainty quantification, and development of a remedial action plan to manage risks implementation of the remedial action plan There are up to six steps involved in an Atlantic RBCA cleanup: Step 1: Initial Notification When contamination is discovered, a Department inspector investigates as part of the notification process. The
