Hazard Ranking System Package

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012896",
  "term": "Hazard Ranking System Package",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A numeric estimate of the relative severity of a hazardous substance release or potential release based on (1) the relative potential of substances to cause hazardous situation (2) the likelihood and rate at which the substances may affect human and environmental receptors and (3) the severity and magnitude of potential effects. The score is computed using the hazard ranking system (HRS). A score of 28.5 or higher makes the site eligible to be placed on the National Priorities List.\n\n2. Numeric estimate of the relative severity of a hazardous substance release or potential release based on (1) the relative potential of substances to cause hazardous situation (2) the likelihood and rate at which the substances may affect human and environmental receptors and (3) the severity and magnitude of potential effects. The score is computed using the hazard ranking system (HRS). A score of 28.5 or higher makes the site eligible to be placed on the National Priorities List.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Superfund Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/hazard-ranking-system-package/"
}