Active public involvement can support effective long-term stewardship (LTS) programs, which protect public health and the environment during the operation of long-term remedies. Although public involvement is important for the success of - LTS programs, much of literature about public involvement focuses more on the whole cleanup process and less on the LTS phase. Therefore, our project attempted to provide more information about public involvement at LTS sites. To accomplish this, we identified LTS sites with high public involvement and interviewed associated EPA officials. Based on our findings from interviews, and review of site reports and five-year reviews, we provided a set of conclusions, as well as recommendations for EPA to increase public involvement.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Oo, Sett Paing
• Amato, Michael Salvatore

Subject

• Learning
• Infrastructure
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-052512-110700

Keyword

• Public health
• Sustainable development--Environmental aspects
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Tuler, Seth

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-05-25

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright