The Interrelationship of Material Toxicity, Stream Properties and Quantity of Spilled Material in Assessing the Risk of Hazardous Material SpillsThe current status of regulatory efforts for the bulk carriage of oil and hazardous materials is reviewed. The hazard posed to water resources is examined using the method of risk analysis. |
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Other OHM Efforts | 14 |
OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLSA QUALITATIVE | 22 |
to average channel properties | 46 |
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acute amount analysis applied approximately aquatic ASCE average Canal channel Chapter chemical computed concentration considered continued cross-sectional dams determined developed diffusion dilution capacity dilution capacity ratings discharge dispersion coefficient distance duration effects environmental equation estimate Estuary evaluated example exist factors feet Figure Fischer flow function GAGING STATION given greater hazardous materials impact indicated Intracoastal length Location Lock longitudinal lower major maximum mean measurements method mixing mortality natural navigation obtained ocean organisms percent prediction presented problem procedure properties range reach regulations relation relative release reported required to produce risk River Mile 90 safety Sayre scale situation solute spill Stage stream studies substance TABLE techniques tidal excursion tide tion Tons toxicity transportation unit upper values velocity volume water pollution waterway width