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Remediation Optimization: Definition, Scope and Approach

This document provides a general definition, scope and approach for conducting optimization reviews within the Superfund Program and includes the fundamental principles and themes common to optimization. It should be noted that although this document has been developed for optimization support in the Superfund Program, OSRTI acknowledges that the content of the document can apply to optimization in other remedial programs or regulatory frameworks.

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