Written by Vanessa Marshall, National Practice Leader, Geotechnical Services, Pinchin Ltd. “As a geotechnical engineer I am involved with industrial, commercial and residential projects of greenfield lands. On this World Soil Day,…
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Environmental Risk Assessments in Alberta
An Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) is a scientific evaluation of the human and/or ecological health risks associated with contaminants of concern (COCs) present in soil and groundwater. Human and ecological “receptors” may be exposed to these COCs through multiple exposure pathways including ingestion/uptake of soil or water, inhalation of vapours, and direct contact with contaminated media. Receptor exposures are estimated, and risks quantified, using established models and toxicological data.
read moreWebinar Recording: Ontario Excess Soil Regulation
In December 2019, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks released a new regulation under the Environmental Protection Act, titled “On-Site and Excess Soil Management” (Ontario Regulation 406/19) to support improved management of…
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