Z17 海洋环境物质分析方法 标准查询与下载

ASTM E1688-10 使用底栖无脊椎动物测定沉淀相关污染物的生物蓄积性的标准指南

Sediment exposure evaluations are a critical component for both ecological and human health risk assessments. Credible, cost-effective methods are required to determine the rate and extent of bioaccumulation given the potential importance of bioaccumulation by benthic organisms. Standardized test methods to assess the bioavailability of sediment-associated contaminants are required to assist in the development of sediment quality guidelines (1, 2, 3) and to assess the potential impacts of disposal of dredge materials (4). The extent to which sediment-associated contaminants are biologically available and bioaccumulated is important in order to assess their direct effects on sediment-dwelling organisms and assess their transport to higher trophic levels. Controlled studies are required to determine the potential for bioaccumulation that can be interpreted and modeled for predicting the impact of accumulated chemicals. The data collected by these methods should be correlated with the current understanding of toxicity or human health risks to augment the hazard interpretation for contaminated sediments.1.1 This guide covers procedures for measuring the bioaccumulation of sediment-associated contaminants by infaunal invertebrates. Marine, estuarine, and freshwater sediments are a major sink for chemicals that sorb preferentially to particles, such as organic compounds with high octanol-water-partitioning coefficients (Kow) (for example, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)) and many metals. The accumulation of chemicals into whole or bedded sediments (that is, consolidated rather than suspended sediments) reduces their direct bioavailability to pelagic organisms but increases the exposure of benthic organisms. Feeding of pelagic organisms on benthic prey can reintroduce sediment-associated contaminants into pelagic food webs. The bioaccumulation of sediment-associated contaminants by sediment-dwelling organisms can therefore result in ecological impacts on benthic and pelagic communities and human health from the consumption of contaminated shellfish or pelagic fish. 1.2 Methods of measuring bioaccumulation by infaunal organisms from marine, estuarine, and freshwater sediments containing organic or metal contaminates will be discussed. The procedures are designed to generate quantitative estimates of steady-state tissue residues because data from bioaccumulation tests are often used in ecological or human health risk assessments. Eighty percent of steady-state is used as the general criterion. Because the results from a single or few species are often extrapolated to other species, the procedures are designed to maximize exposure to sediment-associated contaminants so that residues in untested species are not underestimated systematically. A 28-day exposure with sediment-ingesting invertebrates and no supplemental food is recommended as the standard single sampling procedure. Procedures for long-term and kinetic tests are provided for use when 80 % of steady-state will not be obtained within 28 days or when more precise estimates of steady-state tissue residues are required. The procedures are adaptable to shorter exposures and different feeding types. Exposures shorter than 28 days may be used to identify which compounds are bioavailable (that is, bioaccumulation potential) or for testing species that do not live for 28 days in the sediment (for example, certain Chironomus). Non-sediment-ingestors or species requiring supplementary food may be used if the goal is to determine uptake in these particular species because of their importance in ecological or human health risk assessments. However, the results from such species ......

Standard Guide for Determination of the Bioaccumulation of Sediment-Associated Contaminants by Benthic Invertebrates

KS I ISO 19493:2009 水质.硬质沉积群落的海洋生物调查指南

이 표준은 환경 영향에 대한 평가 및 연안 지역의 모니터링을 위해서 조상대(supralit

Water quality－Guidance on marine biological surveys of hard-substrate communities

ASTM D3869-09 微咸水海水和盐水中碘化物和溴化物离子的标准试验方法

Identification of a brackish water, seawater, or brine is determined by comparison of the concentrations of their dissolved constituents. The results are used to evaluate the origin of the water, determine if it is a possible pollutant or determine if it is a commercial source of a valuable constituent such as iodine or bromine.1.1 These test methods cover the determination of soluble iodide and bromide ions, or both, in brackish water, seawater, and brines. Four test methods are given as follows: 1.1.1 Test Method A for both Iodide and Bromide Ions—Volumetric, for concentrations from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L iodide and from 5 to 6500 mg/L bromide (Sections 7-15). 1.1.2 Test Method B for Iodide Ion8212;Colorimetric, for concentrations from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L iodide (Sections 16-25). 1.1.3 Test Method C for Iodide Ion8212;Selective electrode, for concentrations from 1 to 2000 mg/L iodide (Sections 26-34). 1.1.4 Test Method D for Bromide Ion8212;Colorimetric, for concentrations from 40 to 6500 mg/L bromide (Sections 35-44). 1.2 Test Method A is intended for use on all brackish waters, seawaters, and brines that contain appreciable amounts of iodide or bromide ions or both. Test Methods B, C, and D, because of their rapidity and sensitivity, are recommended for the analysis of brackish waters, seawaters, and brines in the field and in the laboratory. 1.3 Samples containing from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L of iodide or 5 to 6500 mg/L of bromide may be analyzed by these methods. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see 20.2 and 39.2. 7.1 This test method is applicable to brackish waters, seawaters, and brines, and is recommended for such waters containing appreciable amounts of iodide or bromide, or both. The test method can be used for concentrations as high as 2000 mg/L iodide and 6500 mg/L bromide. 16.1 This test method covers the colorimetric determination of iodide in brackish water, seawater, and brines where concentrations range from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L. 26.1 This test method is applicable to all brackish waters, seawaters, and brines containing from 1 to 2000 mg/L iodide. 35.1 This test method is applicable to all brackish waters, seawaters, and brines with bromide concentrations ranging from 40 to 6500 mg/L.

Standard Test Methods for Iodide and Bromide Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

ASTM F1686-09e1 文件证明和评估海岸线注油条件的调查用标准指南

Systematic surveys provide data on shoreline character and oiling conditions from which informed planning and operational decisions may be developed with respect to shoreline cleanup (1-3). Surveys may include one or more of three components, listed below. The scale of the affected area and the availability of pre-spill information will influence the selection of survey components and the level of detail. The aerial reconnaissance survey provides a perspective on the overall extent and general nature of the shoreline oiling conditions. This information is used in conjunction with environmental, resource, and cultural sensitivity data to guide shoreline protection, recovery of mobile oil, and to facilitate the more detailed response planning and priorities of the response operations. The aerial video survey(s) provide systematic audio and video documentation of the extent and type of shoreline oiling conditions, physical shoreline character, and potential access restrictions. The ground assessment survey(s) provide the necessary information and data to develop appropriate shoreline response recommendations. A field team(s) collects detailed information on shoreline oil conditions, the physical and ecological character of oiled shorelines, and resources or cultural features that may affect or be affected by the timing or implementation of response activities. In order to ensure data consistency it is important to use standardized terminology and definitions in describing oiling conditions, as provided in Guide F1687.1.1 This guide covers field procedures by which data may be collected in a systematic manner to document and assess the oiling conditions on shorelines. 1.2 This guide does not address the terminology that is used to define and describe shoreline oiling conditions, the ecological character of oiled shorelines, or the cultural or other resources that may be present. 1.3 The guide is applicable to marine coasts (including estuaries) and may also be used in freshwater environments (rivers and lakes). 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Guide for Surveys to Document and Assess Oiling Conditions on Shorelines

ASTM D3868-09 微咸水、海水和盐水中氟化物离子的标准试验方法

Identification of a brackish water, seawater, or brine is determined by comparison of the concentrations of their dissolved constituents. The results are used to evaluate the origin of the water, determine if it is a possible pollutant, or if it is related to a potential source of a valuable mineral. For example, in geochemical studies some correlation data indicate that fluoride is an indirect indicator of the presence of lithium. 1.1 This test method covers the determination of soluble fluoride ions in brackish water, seawater and brines by use of a fluoride selective electrode. 1.2 Samples containing from 1.0 to 25 mg/L can be analyzed by this test method. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Test Method for Fluoride Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

ASTM F1687-09 描述海岸线注油条件的目录和术语的标准指南

In order to ensure data consistency, it is important to use standardized terminology and definitions in describing oiling conditions. This guide provides a template for that purpose. Data on oiling conditions at a shoreline are needed to provide an accurate perspective of the nature and scale of the oiling problem and to facilitate spill-response planning and decision making. Data on oiling conditions would be used in assessing the need for cleanup actions, selecting the most appropriate response technique(s), determining priorities for cleanup, and evaluating the endpoint of cleanup activities. Mechanisms by which data are collected may vary (see Guide F1686). They may include aerial video surveys or ground-level assessment surveys. The composition and responsibility of the survey team will depend on the response organization and objectives. The magnitude and type of data sets collected may likewise vary with the nature of the spill and operational needs. Consistent data sets (observations and measurements) on shoreline oiling conditions are essential within any one spill in order to compare the data between different sites or observers, and to compare the data against existing benchmarks or criteria that have been developed to rate the nature or severity of the oiling. To the extent possible, consistency is also desirable between different spills, in order to benefit from previous experiences and cleanup decisions. It is recognized that some modifications may be appropriate based on local or regional geographic conditions or upon the specific character of the stranded oil.1.1 This guide covers the standardized terminology and types of observational data and indices appropriate to describe the quantity, nature, and distribution of oil and physical oiling conditions on shorelines that have been contaminated by an oil spill. 1.2 This guide does not address the mechanisms and field procedures by which the necessary data are gathered; nor does it address terminology used to describe the cultural resource or ecological character of oiled shorelines, spill monitoring, or cleanup techniques. 1.3 This guide applies to marine shorelines (including estuaries) and may also be used in freshwater environments (rivers and lakes). 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Guide for Terminology and Indices to Describe Oiling Conditions on Shorelines

ASTM F1686-09 评定和确认海岸线注油条件测量的标准指南

Systematic surveys provide data on shoreline character and oiling conditions from which informed planning and operational decisions may be developed with respect to shoreline cleanup (1-3). Surveys may include one or more of three components, listed below. The scale of the affected area and the availability of pre-spill information will influence the selection of survey components and the level of detail. The aerial reconnaissance survey provides a perspective on the overall extent and general nature of the shoreline oiling conditions. This information is used in conjunction with environmental, resource, and cultural sensitivity data to guide shoreline protection, recovery of mobile oil, and to facilitate the more detailed response planning and priorities of the response operations. The aerial video survey(s) provide systematic audio and video documentation of the extent and type of shoreline oiling conditions, physical shoreline character, and potential access restrictions. The ground assessment survey(s) provide the necessary information and data to develop appropriate shoreline response recommendations. A field team(s) collects detailed information on shoreline oil conditions, the physical and ecological character of oiled shorelines, and resources or cultural features that may affect or be affected by the timing or implementation of response activities. In order to ensure data consistency it is important to use standardized terminology and definitions in describing oiling conditions, as provided in Guide F1687.1.1 This guide covers field procedures by which data may be collected in a systematic manner to document and assess the oiling conditions on shorelines. 1.2 This guide does not address the terminology that is used to define and describe shoreline oiling conditions, the ecological character of oiled shorelines, or the cultural or other resources that may be present. 1.3 The guide is applicable to marine coasts (including estuaries) and may also be used in freshwater environments (rivers and lakes). 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Guide for Surveys to Document and Assess Oiling Conditions on Shorelines

ASTM D6501-09 海水中磷酸酯的试验方法

This test method is useful for the determination of trace level phosphonate residues in brines. Chemical treatment which contain phosphonates are used as mineral scale and corrosion inhibitors in gas and oil drilling and production operations; and other industrial applications. Often, the decision for treatment is based on the ability to measure low phosphonate concentration and not upon performance criteria. Phosphonate concentrations as low as 0.16 mg/L have been shown effective in carbonate scale treatment. This test method enables the measurement of sub-mg/L phosphonate concentration in brines containing interfering elements. The procedure includes measuring total (see 12.3.8) and free orthophosphate (see 12.4.3) ions and the difference in concentration is the phosphonate concentration. The sample could contain orthophosphate naturally, or from decomposition of the phosphonate during processing or well treatment or from treating compounds containing molecular dehydrated phosphates.1.1 This test method covers the colorimetric determination of phosphonate (PNA) in brines from gas and oil production operations in the range from 0.1 to 5 mg/L. 1.2 This phosphonate method is intended for use to analyze low concentration of phosphonate in brine containing interfering elements. This test method is most useful for analyzing phosphonate at 0.1 to 1 mg/L range in brines with interfering elements; however, it requires personnel with good analytical skill. 1.3 This test method has been used successfully with reagent water and both field and synthetic brine. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method for waters of untested matrices. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 9.1.3.

Standard Test Method for Phosphonate in Brines

ASTM D5284-09 带酸性萃取液的废弃物顺序批量萃取的标准试验方法

This test method is intended as a means for obtaining sequential extracts of a waste. The extracts may be used to estimate the release of certain constituents of the waste under the laboratory conditions described in this test method. The pH of the extraction fluid used in this test method is to reflect the pH of acidic precipitation in the geographic region in which the waste being tested is to be disposed. Note 18212;Possible sources of information concerning the pH of precipitation in the geographic region of interest include state and federal environmental agencies, state universities, libraries, etc. Note 28212;For sequential batch extraction of waste using a nonacidic extraction fluid, see Test Method D 4793. An intent of this test method is for the final pH of each of the extracts to reflect the interaction of the extractant with the buffering capacity of the waste. This test method is not intended to provide extracts that are representative of the actual leachate produced from a waste in the field or to produce extracts to be used as the sole basis of engineering design. This test method has not been demonstrated to simulate actual disposal site leaching conditions. This test method produces extracts that are amenable to the determination of both major and minor (trace) constituents. When minor constituents are being determined, it is especially important that precautions be taken in sample storage and handling to avoid possible contamination of the samples. This test method has been tested to determine its applicability to certain inorganic components in the waste. This test method has not been tested for applicability to organic substances, volatile matter (see Note 5), or biologically active samples. The agitation technique, rate, liquid-to-solid ratio, and filtration conditions specified in the procedure may not be suitable for extracting all types of wastes (see Sections 7 and 8 and Appendix X1).1.1 This test method provides a procedure for the sequential leaching of a waste containing at least 5 % dry solids in order to generate solutions to be used to determine the constituents leached under the specified testing conditions. 1.2 This test method calls for the shaking of a known weight of waste with acidic extraction fluid of a specified composition as well as the separation of the liquid phase for analysis. The pH of the extraction fluid is to reflect the pH of acidic precipitation in the geographic region in which the waste being tested is to be disposed. The procedure is conducted ten times in sequence on the same sample of waste, and it generates ten solutions. 1.3 This test method is intended to describe the procedure for performing sequential batch extractions only. It does not describe all types of sampling and analytical requirements that may be associated with its application. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Test Method for Sequential Batch Extraction of Waste with Acidic Extraction Fluid

HJ 442-2008 近岸海域环境监测规范

本标准规定了开展近岸海域环境监测过程中的站位布设、样品采集、保存、运输、实验室分析、质量保证等各个环节以及监测方案和监测报告编制的一般要求。 本标准适用于全国近岸海域的海洋水质监测、海洋沉积物质量监测、海洋生物监测、潮间带生态 监测、海洋生物体污染物残留量监测等环境质量例行监测以及近岸海域环境功能区环境质量监测、海滨浴场水质监测、陆域直排海污染源环境影响监测、大型海岸工程环境影响监测和赤潮多发区环境监测等专题监测。近岸海域环境应急监测和科研监测等可参照本标准执行。

Specification for offshore environmental monitoring

ASTM D3875-08 微咸水、海水和盐水中碱性的试验方法

Alkalinity as carbonate and bicarbonate of saline water is very important in chemical waterflooding or tertiary recovery processes for recovering petroleum. Alkaline waters offer better wetting to the formation rock and improve oil release. As an additional benefit, ions that provide alkalinity adsorb on rock surfaces occupying adsorption sites and decrease the loss of recovery chemical by adsorption. Determination of alkalinity in waters used in tertiary recovery processes is therefore very important. An alkalinity value is necessary in the calculation of carbonate scaling tendencies of saline waters. It is also necessary to determine the alkalinity if the ionic balance of a water analysis is to be used as a check of the reliability of the analysis.1.1 This test method covers the determination of alkalinity in brackish water, seawater, and brines. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

ASTM D4130-08 微咸水、海水和盐水中硫酸盐离子的标准试验方法

The determination of sulfate and other dissolved constituents is important in identifying the source of brines produced during the drilling and production phases of crude oil or natural gas.1.1 This test method covers the turbidimetric determination of sulfate ion in brackish water, seawater, and brines. It has been used successfully with synthetic brine grade waters; however, it is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method to other matrices. 1.2 This test method is applicable to waters having an ionic strength greater than 0.65 mol/L and a sulfate ion concentration greater than 25 mg/L. A concentration less than 25 mg/L sulfate can be determined by using a standard addition method. 1.3 For brines having an ionic strength of less than 0.65 mol/L, refer to Test Methods D 516. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

ASTM D3352-08a 微咸水、海水和盐水中锶离子含量的标准试验方法

This test method can be used to determine strontium ions in brackish water, seawater, and brines.1.1 This test method covers the determination of soluble strontium ion in brackish water, seawater, and brines by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. 1.2 Samples containing from 5 to 2100 mg/L of strontium may be analyzed by this test method. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Test Method for Strontium Ion in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

ASTM D4328-08 微咸水、海水及盐水中硫酸钡、硫酸锶和无水硫酸钙(石膏)超饱和度计算的标准实施规程

This practice covers the mathematical calculation of the supersaturation of three principal sulfate scaling compounds found in industrial operations. Application of this standard practice to the prediction of scale formation in a given system, however, requires experience. The calculations tell the user if a water, or mixture of waters, is in a scaling mode. Whether or not scale will in fact form, how quickly it will form, where it will form, in what quantities, and what composition are subject to factors beyond the scope of this practice. However, based on how supersaturated a given water or mixture of waters is, an objective evaluation of the relative likelihood of scale formation can be made. Note 18212;There are several personal computer (PC) type programs that are both available commercially and publicly that will perform these calculations.1.1 This practice covers the calculation of supersaturation of barium sulfate, strontium sulfate, and calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) in brackish water, seawater, and brines in which barium, strontium, and calcium ions either coexist or exist individually in solution in the presence of sulfate ions. 1.2 This practice is not applicable for calculating calcium sulfate dihydrate supersaturation if the temperatures of saline waters under investigation exceed 95°C. At temperatures above 95°C, hemianhydrate and anhydrite would be major insoluble forms. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Practice for Calculation of Supersaturation of Barium Sulfate, Strontium Sulfate, and Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (Gypsum) in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

ISO 19493:2007 水质.硬质沉积群落的海洋生物调查指南

This International Standard provides guidance for marine biological surveys of supralittoral, eulittoral and sublittoral hard substrate for environmental impact assessment and monitoring in coastal areas. This International Standard comprises - development of the sampling programme, - survey methods, - species identification, and - storage of data and collected material. This International Standard specifies the minimum requirements for environmental monitoring. The methods are limited to surveys and semi-quantitative and quantitative recording techniques that cause little destruction of the fauna and flora. In practice, this refers to direct recording in the field and photography. Sampling by scraping off organisms, use of a suction sampler, etc. are not covered in this International Standard, but such techniques can be used as a supplement to obtain information on small-sized species or those that live hidden.

Water quality - Guidance on marine biological surveys of hard-substrate communities

HY/T 069-2005 赤潮监测技术规程

本标准规定了海洋赤潮监测的内容、技术要求和方法。 本标准适用于中华人民共和国内水、领海、毗连区、专属经济区、大陆架以及中华人民共和国管辖的其他海域的赤潮监测。

Technical specification for red tide monitoring

HY/T 086-2005 陆源入海排污口及邻近海域生态环境评价指南

本标准规定了陆源入海排污口及邻近海域生态环境评价的主要内容、技术要求和方法。 本标准适用于在中华人民共和国内海、领海以及中华人民共和国管辖的一切其他海域内从事陆源入海排污口及邻近海域的生态环境评价工作。

The eco-environmental assessment guidance for terrestrial pollution source and near sea area

HY/T 076-2005 陆源入海排污口及邻近海域监测技术规程

本标准规定了陆源入海排污口及邻近海域环境监测的主要内容、技术要求和方法。 本标准适用于在中华人民共和国内海、领海以及中华人民共和国管辖的一切其他海域内的陆源入海排污口及邻近海域的环境监测工作。

The technical specification for terrestrial pollution source and near sea area monitoring

BS EN ISO 16712:2005 水质.海上或河口沉积物对端足类甲壳动物的急性毒性的测定

ISO 16712:2005 specifies a method for the determination of acute toxicity to amphipods exposed over a period of 10 d to samples of contaminated marine or estuarine sediment, to chemical, industrial or municipal sludge or other solid wastes that may combine with marine or estuarine sediments, or to chemicals or preparations spiked into clean sediment.

Water quality - Determination of acute toxicity of marine or estuarine sediment to amphipods

ASTM F2464-05 不同的油污海岸线和场所的清洁的标准指南

One of the key considerations in making sound clean-up decisions for oiled shorelines and marine resources is the relative sensitivity of the impacted area. Some areas may be so sensitive that cleaning methods could cause more harm than benefit. In such cases, natural recovery will be the preferred approach. In other cases, depending on the type of oil, the amount of oil present may be so extensive that recovery will be significantly delayed or not occur at all unless active intervention is carried out. This guide presents summary information taken from API Publication 4706 and NOAA Publication Characteristic Coastal Habitats on the relative physical and biological sensitivities of shorelines and other marine habitats. It is to be used along with Guides F 1686, F 1687, and F 2204 as well as the other referenced publications to make informed decisions prior to undertaking cleaning operations. The relative sensitivities of shorelines and resources relate to a number of factors: 3.3.1 Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, etc.), 3.3.2 Biological productivity, diversity and vulnerability, 3.3.3 Exposure to wave and tidal energy, and 3.3.4 Ability to conduct cleanup without undue ancillary damage.1.1 This guide provides information on shoreline types and sensitive habitats that can be used as guidance for selecting appropriate cleaning techniques following an oil spill. The emphasis is on typical physical and biological attributes of coastal habitats that could be at risk from marine oil spills. It reviews and encompasses the entire spectrum of shoreline types representing a wide range of sensitivities. It is largely based on NOAA's Characteristic Coastal Habitats, and the API 4706 Publication Environmental Considerations for Marine Oil Spill Response. 1.2 This guide provides only very broad guidance on cleaning strategies for the various habitats. For more in-depth guidance, the reader is referred to Section , Referenced Documents.This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Guide for Cleaning of Various Oiled Shorelines and Habitats