EP 1110-1-24
15 Dec 00
Basic Elements of the Land Use Matrix
Element 1:
All potential methods for cleanup being considered at a site are
referred to as remedy alternatives. All alternatives included in the
Remedy Alternatives
matrix should meet both engineering and legal requirements.
Element 2:
The cost of each remedy alternative should be estimated. The cost
should include all aspects of the alternative, including construction,
Cost
short and long-term monitoring, and operation and maintenance.
Element 3:
The time available for reuse accounts for the time it will take to
prepare the property for reuse, including the time required for
Time until available for reuse.
preparation to lease or transfer by deed.
Element 4:
Any restrictions on use of the property after meeting the remedial
action objectives should be listed and a description of the
Restrictions on Use
proposed institutional controls included.
Element 5:
Reuse alternatives may be general or specific. General categories
include residential, educational, commercial, office, industrial,
Alternatives for Reuse
recreational, aviation, or open space. More specific reuse
alternatives may be necessary depending on the nature of the risk
posed by OE at the site.
Element 6:
The matrix uses three codes to differentiate among the potential for
reuse. These codes include:
Potential for reuse at
completion of the remedy
~
Indicates that the site or a portion of the site is not feasible
for a particular reuse because of the identified remedy.
y
Indicates that there are some restrictions on a particular
reuse of the site or a portion of the site for the identified
remedy.
TM
Indicates that there are no restrictions on a particular reuse
of the site or portion of the site for the identified remedy.
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