Remedial investigation and feasibility study

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023758",
  "term": "Remedial investigation and feasibility study",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study",
  "definition": "1. The RI/FS is the step in the Superfund cleanup process that is conducted to gather sufficient information to support the selection of a site remedy that will reduce or eliminate the risks associated with contamination at the site. The RI involves site characterization -- collection of data and information necessary to characterize the nature and extent of contamination at the site. The RI also determines whether the contamination presents a significant risk to human health or the environment. The FS focuses on the development of specific response alternatives for addressing contamination at a site.\n\n2. Stage of cleanup that involves a remedial investigation and a feasibility study. The remedial investigation is an in-depth study to (1) determine the nature and extent of contamination at a Superfund site, (2) establish site cleanup criteria, (3) identify preliminary alternatives for remedial action, and (4) support technical and cost analyses of alternatives. The feasibility study is an analysis of the practicability of a proposal (e.g., a description and analysis of potential cleanup alternatives), which usually recommends selection of a cost-effective alternative. It usually starts as soon as the remedial investigation is underway. Together they are called an \"RI/FS.\"",
  "abbreviation": "RI/FS",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "see_also": [
    "Feasibility Study"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
    "Superfund Reforms Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/remedial-investigation-and-feasibility-study/"
}