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(14) Proximity of site to a floodplain;
(15) Proximity of site to critical habitats of endangered or threatened species; and
(16) Geographic and geologic information.
3-5. Identify the Type(s) of Reuse Planned. The types of reuse planned at a site may be stated in
broad categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, agricultural, etc. Depending on
site-specific characteristics, it may be more effective to be more specific than these broad categories.
The historical use of the site and the clearance depth used for any previous cleanup activities should be
considered when identifying the types of reuse planned.
3-6. Determine the Type(s) of Activities to be Restricted. In addition to addressing the types of
appropriate reuse of an OE-contaminated site, it may be necessary to also address specific activities
that are not planned. This may include prohibitions or restrictions on excavation, drilling, or disturbance
of soil. A restriction on excavation or drilling, for example, may require an OE clearance prior to any
field activities.
3-7. Determine Site-Specific Requirements. Site-specific restrictions may be developed based on the
nature and extent of the OE contamination, the current and proposed future land use, and the nature of
activities performed in the area. Site-specific restrictions may also be developed based on special
characteristics of the surrounding area. For example, several other programs exist that use institutional
controls to address site-specific characteristics requiring special restrictions. Appendix D includes a
description of several programs that, in addition to being examples of institutional control programs, may
also provide additional avenues to restrict future use at OE-contaminated sites. For example,
development of an OE site that encompasses wetland areas may be restricted by wetlands regulations
as well as by an institutional control program designed specifically to address the OE contamination.
3-8. Checklist for Establishing Site-Specific Objectives. Appendix E contains a checklist addressing
issues related to establishing site-specific objectives in an institutional control program. The district's
real estate division is another resource for additional examples of site-specific objectives that may be
applicable to a site.
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