Does Kentucky use RBCA (or any other risked-based approach) to establish target clean-up levels?
No. Kentucky has not adopted the ASTM sponsored risk-based-corrective-action approach. However, target clean-up levels for facilities undergoing corrective action measures are somewhat risk-based. During the closure process or at the time of a confirmed release, each facility is classified according to site specific conditions (depth to groundwater, soil type, distance to potential receptors, etc.). The outcome of the classification determines the facility’s target cleanup levels for soil and groundwater.Performing a risk assessment in order to determine risk to human health and the environment and to establish target cleanup levels is an acceptable course of action. However, please note that the review of risk assessment documents is not performed by the UST Branch personnel. Rather, the Risk Assessment Branch of the Division of Environmental Services reviews all risk assessments. The UST Branch coordinates communication and will issue letters based on the review of the Risk Assessmen
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