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g s � R, F <br /> QWF <br /> ase i <br /> Glossary <br /> * e ca �. Mj S <br /> wz <br /> Capping and Paving: Putting layers of permeablvaW.�iver contaminated materials. The surface of the cap is <br /> mounded so that water will drain off. Caps are sometnnes� ovaith'� i using e� ui meat and materials used to construct <br /> P PAW <br /> � 1 g q P <br /> roads. S" <br /> Chemical Oxidation; A chemical process involvmg2he use ohydrtrgeaperarctde and a metal catalyst to destroy organic contami- <br /> nants I <br /> Hants S1rCh a5 DDT.. <br /> ,MN W., <br /> bM-P <br /> Corrective Action Management Unit:An area onCStrscltton arhere;tmated soil is p1a;R ed when the cleanup goal is protective of <br /> human health and the environment,but does not rrreet ai ederal,�uen&ifor unrestricted land use. <br /> A � { . <br /> DDT: An insecticide that gained popularity in the $ � ' <br /> g p p ty ' >r��s l�cause�o�rts�to kill insects while thought to be relatively low risk to <br /> warm-blooded animals. DDT has since been c and can accumulate in the fat of animals,such as <br /> cattle,that are consumed for food by humans. XMI <br /> � a <br /> n, - J <br /> DDT stands for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. lts reakdnwn products are f]DE°(dichloiodi-phenyltrichloroethene)and DDD. <br /> (dichlorodiphenyidichloroethane). DDT can cause�.ms$un ans .Tnsu tient information exists to classify DDE and DDD as <br /> probable carcinogens. In this fact sheet,the abbreurah DT rsusedtafexto DDT,DDD,and DDE. <br /> Department of Toxic Substances Control:A depatttemdhe fi. tfomia Errstiroinmental'protection Agency that oversees environ- <br /> mental cleanups in California. � ��$ wU <br /> Ecological Risk Assessment: An evaluation of tl pttbtttaltazarsl torlan#s�animals,and their habitat as a result of exposure to <br /> chemicals in the environment. � � � ; <br /> yg­ <br /> YM <br /> Feasibility Study: A study in which potential cleanulliads are,rdentificsrrd evaluated based on their effectiveness, <br /> implementability,and cost,among other factors. � � � <br /> Groundwater- Water found beneath the earth's stnade�atsupltet�v�ellssand springs- <br /> Human Health Risk Assessment: An estimate ofltEie ofentutl}neggtrveFhealfh effects humans may experience as a result of exposure <br /> to chemicals.. � � 1I� 1 <br /> � t �� <br /> Information Repository: A place that contains a set4istlocunrent�srr+elated tdaa.srte or facility undergoing environmental investigation. <br /> 4.15M A <br /> National Oil and Hazardous Substances PollnhoCeingene�• ��primary regulation implementing environmental cleanup <br /> of federal facilities. � �� � � <br /> WAN .1 <br /> t .. <br /> PCBs(Polychlorinated Biphenyls): A chemical w proptmaettuseful m heat transfer in electrical equipment,hydraulic <br /> fluids,lubricants, and insecticides. Its manufactutie was�'m tkFS. in 1976. :F <br /> I' Pesticides: A chemical substance used to kill pest <br /> Preliminary Assessment:The initial record review and persom�el,,ntte�nea pBase used to;identify past disposal practices and to <br /> assess potential for adverse environmental or pubhe reaitlrs ects , I <br /> it <br /> Proposed Plan:A document that summarizes the cleanup methpt exam .am the feasibility study,presents the recommended <br /> F y k <br /> method,and solicits comments from the commumty�s� � � il, <br /> I Record of Decision/Remedial Action Plan(ROD/R+lj aA°docimterrt that explains the selected cleanup method(s)to be used. The <br /> document is signed by the lead agency(the Navy);,DTSC,aad'RWQCB.'an d,spa binding agreement regarding how and when a site will <br /> be cleaned up. The record of.decision is required by fedcrai laws theirnedral action is required by California law. <br /> Regional Water Quality Control Board:A department is the Calrfsxrnra-Environ ental Protection Agency that oversees protection of <br /> the quality of water in California. <br /> �l it <br /> II <br /> III i' <br /> r <br />