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Issue Papers
Issue Papers are summary documents that address one or more research areas, highlight general findings, and identify research needs. These peer-reviewed papers are produced by EPA personnel and collaborators.
2014
Ground Water Issue Paper: Synthesis Report on State of Understanding of Chlorinated Solvent Transformation (PDF) (44 pp, 1.15 MB) (EPA/600/R-13/237) September 2013
2013
An Approach for Developing Site-Specific Lateral and Vertical Inclusion Zones within which Structures Should be Evaluated for Petroleum Vapor Intrusion due to Releases of Motor Fuel from Underground Storage Tanks (PDF) (35 pp, 8.26 MB) (EPA/600/R-13/047) 2012
2012
Ground Water Issue: Ground Water Sample Preservation at In-Situ Chemical Oxidation Sites - Recommended Guidelines (16 pp, 620 KB)(EPA/600/R-12/049) August 2012
2009
Assessment and Delineation of DNAPL Source Zones at Hazardous Waste Sites (EPA/600/R-09/119) September 2009 – Abstract
2007
Metal Attenuation Processes at Mining Sites (PDF) (13 pp, 476 KB) (EPA/600/R-07/092) September 2007
2006
Mineralogical Preservation of Solid Samples Collected from Anoxic Subsurface Environments (PDF) (8 pp, 416 KB) (EPA/600/R-06/112) October 2006
In Situ Chemical Oxidation (PDF) (60 pp, 2.56 MB) (EPA/600/R-06/072) August 2006
2005
Riparian Buffer Width, Vegetative Cover, and Nitrogen Removal Effectiveness: A Review of Current Science and Regulations (EPA/600/R-05/118) October 2005 - Abstract
2003
Movement and Longevity of Viruses in the Subsurface (PDF) (25 pp, 1.13 MB) (EPA/540/S-03/500) April 2003 - Abstract
2002
Calculation and Use of First-Order Rate Constants for Monitored Natural Attenuation Studies (PDF) (28 pp, 752 KB) (EPA/540/S-02/500) November 2002
Advances in Restoration Science, Number 2: Opportunities in Nitrogen Management Research: Improving Applications for Proven Technologies and Identifying New Tools for Managing Nitrogen Flux and Input in Ecosystems (6 pp, 128 KB) (EPA/600/S-02/003) June 2002
Advances in Restoration Science, Number 1: Research Needs in Riparian Buffer Restoration (7 pp, 140 KB) (EPA/600/S-02/002) June 2002
2001
Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soil and Ground Water at Hazardous Waste Sites (PDF) (36 pp, 184 KB) (EPA/540/S-01/500) February 2001
1999
Microbial Processes Affecting Monitored Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in the Subsurface (PDF) (18 pp, 152 KB) (EPA/540/S-99/001) September 1999
Fundamentals of Soil Science as Applicable to Management of Hazardous Wastes (PDF) (24 pp, 144 KB) (EPA/540/S-98/500) April 1999
1998
Design Guidelines for Conventional Pump-and-Treat Systems (PDF) (38 pp 1.2 MB) (EPA/540/S-97/504) September 1998
Steam Injection for Soil and Aquifer Remediation (PDF) (16 pp, 648 KB) (EPA/540/S-97/505) January 1998
1997
How Heat Can Enhance In Situ Soil and Aquifer Remediation: Important Chemical Properties and Guidance on Choosing the Appropriate Technique (PDF) (18 pp, 96 KB) (EPA/540/S-97/502) April 1997
1996
Low-Flow (Minimal Drawdown) Ground Water Sampling Procedures (EPA/540/S-95/504) April 1996
1995
Light Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids (PDF) (28 pp, 242 KB) (EPA/540/S-95/500) July 1995
Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids Compatibility With Materials Used in Well Construction, Sampling, and Remediation (PDF) (14 pp, 80 KB) (EPA/540/S-95/503) July 1995
1994
Natural Attenuation of Hexavalent Chromium in Ground Water and Soils (PDF) (12 pp, 456 KB) (EPA/540/5-94/505) October 1994
1993
Suggested Operating Procedures for Aquifer Pumping Tests (EPA/540/S-93/503) February 1993
1992
Behavior of Metals in Soils (EPA/540/S-92/018) October 1992
Fundamentals of Ground Water Modeling April 1992
Evaluation of Soil Venting Application (EPA/540/S-92/004) April 1992
In Situ Bioremediation of Contaminated Ground Water (EPA/540/S-92/003) February 1992
Chemical Enhancements to Pump-and-Treat Remediation (EPA/540/S-92/001) January 1992
TCE Removal From Contaminated Soil and Ground Water (EPA/540/S-92/002) January 1992
1991
Characterizing Soils for Hazardous Waste Site Assessments (EPA/540/4-91/003) March 1991
Dense Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids (EPA/540/4-91/002) March 1991
Reductive Dehalogenation of Organic Contaminants in Soils and Ground Water (EPA/540/4-90/054) January 1991
1990
Basic Concepts of Contaminant Sorption at Hazardous Waste Sites (EPA/540/4-90/053) October 1990
1989
Performance Evaluations of Pump-and-Treat Remediation (EPA/540/4-89/005) October 1989
Contaminant Transport in Fractured Media: Models for Decision Makers (EPA/540/4-89/004) August 1989
Facilitated Transport (EPA/540/4-89/003) August 1989
Accuracy of Depth to Water Measurements (EPA/540/4-89/002) March 1989
Ground Water Sampling for Metals Analyses (EPA/540/4-89/001) March 1989
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