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NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopment

Encapsulation of impacted soils

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Keith Robertson
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Solterre Inc.
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In our jurisdiction, encapsulation of contaminated soils (with a "cap" that contains and prevents leaching) is considered acceptable for remediating a site. Is there precedence in LEED 2009 or 2.2 for this?

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Tristan Roberts
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Vermont House of Representatives
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Tue, 11/22/2011 - 04:51

Keith, I can't speak to whether this practice has worked for other projects, but LEED seems clear that the remediation standards are up to the relevant jurisdiction.

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