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remedial action

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A quick definition of remedial action:

Remedial action is when someone takes steps to fix something that is harming the environment. This is especially important when hazardous substances have been released or might be released into the environment, to prevent any further harm to people or nature. It's like cleaning up a big mess to make things better for everyone.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Remedial action is a measure taken to restore or improve the quality of the environment in the long term. It is often used in cases where hazardous substances have been released or may be released into the environment, and the aim is to prevent or minimize any further release of hazardous substances to reduce the risk to public health or the environment.

Example: Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), remedial action is taken to permanently alleviate pollution caused by hazardous substances. For instance, if a factory has released toxic chemicals into the soil, remedial action may involve removing the contaminated soil and replacing it with clean soil to prevent further contamination.

Another example of remedial action is the cleanup of oil spills in the ocean. When an oil spill occurs, remedial action may involve using booms to contain the oil, skimmers to remove the oil from the water, and dispersants to break down the oil. These measures are taken to prevent the oil from spreading and causing further damage to marine life and the environment.

Overall, remedial action is an important tool for protecting the environment and public health by addressing pollution and preventing further contamination.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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