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Soil remediation
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Mark Meaders on
The definition of remediation as it relates to this credit is the process of cleaning up a contaminated site by physical, chemical, or biological means.
Encapsulation of impacted soils
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Keith Robertson on
In our jurisdiction, encapsulation of contaminated soils (with a "cap" that contains and prevents leaching) is considered acceptable for remediating a site.
Naturally occurring arsenic contamination
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Kathleen Gaffney on
Would naturally occurring arsenic contamination (from trees, it appears) be eligible for the brownfield credit if documentation is provided? The soil was tested and is being remediated.
Contained Contaminated Soils & non-ASTM E1527-05 Phase II
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Dana Murdoch on
We have a site with contaminated soils. A Phase II was conducted, but not per ASTM E1527-05 as required.
Landfill remediation
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Michael Archer on
Under what circumstances does a commercial project need to be remediated to meet residential (unrestricted) use?
Petrol contamination
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Alicja Bieszyńska on
My project site is located next to one of the main arteries of Warsaw. Due to the high trafic the strip adjacent to the road is contaminated with petrol related substances (not much but still).
Requirements by government agency don't require total cleanup
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Noriko Nagazumi on
Hi all, We're working on a international project, which is designated as a brownfield site by the local government Is a project still eligible for this credit if it the requirements of the regio
Reclaimed land near landfill
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by William Wong on
One of my projects choose to develop on a piece of land that is reclaimed and near an operating landfill and as thought in the design stage land contaminant would very likely to be found.
Lead Paint
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Megan Bove on
Hey. I have a quick LEED question.
Limited Asbestos Remediation
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Denise Shimabukuro on
If our entire project site has asbestos soil contamination, but due to budget constraints we are only planning to remediate the soil disturbed for our new buildings and not the undisturbed areas in