Background Metals Concentrations in Ohio's Urbans Soils - A Progress Report

In April 2009, Ohio EPA's Voluntary Action Program (VAP) staff announced the formation of a working group to evaluate background concentrations of metals and other substances in urban soils. The primary goal of the evaluation is to streamline the efforts of Volunteers seeking a Covenant Not to Sue under the VAP on properties intended for unrestricted future use within urbanized areas. However, the evaluations also will be beneficial to others completing risk-based cleanups under other environmental programs. Initial data sets are in.  Let the evaluations begin!
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