SETTING PRIORITIES|Comparative Risk Report
Project Name: Region 2 Risk Ranking Project


    Ranking Results:


    Project Description:


    More:


 
  Ranking Results
 

 
Combined Cancer and Non-Cancer Health Effects Ranking
Very High Online Information About This Issue
  Chemical use that depletes the ozone layer - chlorofluorocarbons general   area specific  
  Indoor air pollutants other than radon general   area specific  
  Mobile sources of air pollution - motor vehicles general   area specific  
  Radon general   area specific  
High
  Abandoned hazardous waste sites/Superfund sites general   area specific  
  Active hazardous waste sites currently regulated under RCRA Subtitle C general   area specific  
  Area sources/non-point sources of air pollution general   area specific  
  Non-point sources of water pollution general   area specific  
  Operation and maintenance of drinking water systems general   area specific  
  Pesticide residues in food    
  Stationary and point sources of air pollution general   area specific  
Medium
  Accidental releases during transport or production general    
  Combined sewer overflow discharges to water   area specific  
  Industrial point and municipal/public wastewater treatment discharges to water general   area specific  
  Material storage tanks, sites and pipelines not regulated under RCRA Subtitle C   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - storage and landfills general   area specific  
  Other underground injection wells (Class IV and V) general   area specific  
  Pesticide contamination associated with application    
Low
  Dredging and dredge disposal   area specific  
  Municipal sludge disposal and treatment general   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - incinerators general   area specific  
  Radiation other than radon general    
  Sources of air pollution that lead to acid deposition, primarily from tall stacks general   area specific  
  Traditional underground injection control wells (Class I-III) general   area specific  
  Wastewood disposal or treatment general   area specific  
Not Ranked
  Land use changes/physical modifications of aquatic habitats general   area specific  
  Land use changes/physical modifications of terrestrial habitats   area specific  

[ top ]
 

 
Cancer Health Effects Ranking
Very High Online Information About This Issue
  Chemical use that depletes the ozone layer - chlorofluorocarbons general   area specific  
  Indoor air pollutants other than radon general   area specific  
  Radon general   area specific  
High
  Abandoned hazardous waste sites/Superfund sites general   area specific  
  Active hazardous waste sites currently regulated under RCRA Subtitle C general   area specific  
  Area sources/non-point sources of air pollution general   area specific  
  Mobile sources of air pollution - motor vehicles general   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - storage and landfills general   area specific  
  Non-point sources of water pollution general   area specific  
  Pesticide residues in food    
  Stationary and point sources of air pollution general   area specific  
Medium
  Accidental releases during transport or production general    
  Industrial point and municipal/public wastewater treatment discharges to water general   area specific  
  Material storage tanks, sites and pipelines not regulated under RCRA Subtitle C   area specific  
  Municipal sludge disposal and treatment general   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - incinerators general   area specific  
  Non-traditional underground injection control wells (Class IV and V) general   area specific  
  Operation and maintenance of drinking water systems general   area specific  
  Pesticide contamination associated with application    
  Radiation other than radon general    
Low
  Combined sewer overflow discharges to water   area specific  
  Dredging and dredge disposal   area specific  
  Sources of air pollution that lead to acid deposition, primarily from tall stacks general   area specific  
  Traditional underground injection control wells (Class I-III) general   area specific  
  Wastewood disposal or treatment general   area specific  
Not Ranked
  Land use changes/physical modifications of aquatic habitats (except dredging) general   area specific  
  Land use changes/physical modifications of terrestrial habitats   area specific  

[ top ]
 

 
Non-Cancer Health Effects Ranking
Very High Online Information About This Issue
  Abandoned hazardous waste sites/Superfund sites general   area specific  
  Active hazardous waste sites currently regulated under RCRA Subtitle C general   area specific  
  Area sources/non-point sources of air pollution general   area specific  
  Chemical use that depletes the ozone layer - chlorofluorocarbons general   area specific  
  Indoor air pollutants other than radon general   area specific  
  Mobile sources of air pollution - motor vehicles general   area specific  
  Operation and maintenance of drinking water systems general   area specific  
  Pesticide residues in food    
High
  Accidental releases during transport or production general    
  Combined sewer overflow discharges to water   area specific  
  Industrial point and municipal/public wastewater treatment discharges to water general   area specific  
  Non-point sources of water pollution general   area specific  
  Non-traditional underground injection control wells (Class IV and V) general   area specific  
  Pesticide contamination during application    
  Stationary and point sources of air pollution general   area specific  
Medium
  Dredging and dredge disposal   area specific  
  Material storage tanks, sites and pipelines not regulated under RCRA Subtitle C   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - incinerators general   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - storage and landfills general   area specific  
  Sources of air pollution that lead to acid deposition, primarily from tall stacks general   area specific  
Low
  Municipal sludge disposal and treatment general   area specific  
  Traditional underground injection control wells (Class I-III) general   area specific  
  Wastewood disposal or treatment general   area specific  
Not Ranked
  Land use changes/physical modifications of aquatic habitats general   area specific  
  Land use changes/physical modifications of terrestrial habitats   area specific  
  Radiation other than radon general    
  Radon general   area specific  

[ top ]
 

 
Ecological Effects Ranking
Very High Online Information About This Issue
  Extra-regional sources leading to acid deposition, primarily from tall stacks general   area specific  
  Land use changes/physical modifications of aquatic habitats other than dredging general   area specific  
  Land use changes/physical modifications of terrestrial habitats   area specific  
  Non-point sources of water pollution general   area specific  
High
  Chemical use that depletes the ozone layer - chlorofluorocarbons general   area specific  
  Combined sewer overflow discharges to water   area specific  
  Industrial point discharges and municipal/public wastewater treatment discharges to water general   area specific  
  Pesticide contamination during application    
Medium
  Abandoned hazardous sites/Superfund sites general   area specific  
  Accidental releases during production or transport general    
  Active hazardous waste sites currently regulated under RCRA Subtitle C general   area specific  
  Area/non-point sources of air pollution other than chlorofluorocarbons general   area specific  
  Mobile sources of air pollution - motor vehicles general   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - storage and landfills general   area specific  
  Stationary and point sources of air pollution general   area specific  
Low
  Dredging and dredge disposal   area specific  
  Material storage tanks, sites and pipelines not regulated under RCRA Subtitle C   area specific  
  Municipal sludge disposal and treatment general   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - incinerators general   area specific  
  Other underground injection wells (Class IV and V) general   area specific  
  Radiation other than radon general    
  Traditional underground injection wells (Class I-III) general   area specific  
  Wastewood disposal or treatment general   area specific  
Not Ranked
  Indoor air pollutants other than radon general   area specific  
  Operation and maintenance of drinking water systems general   area specific  
  Pesticide residues in food    
  Radon general   area specific  

[ top ]
 

 
Welfare/Economic Ranking
Very High Online Information About This Issue
  Area/non-point sources of air pollution other than chlorofluorocarbons general   area specific  
  Combined sewer overflow discharges to water   area specific  
  Extra-regional sources leading to acid deposition general   area specific  
  Indoor air pollutants other than radon general   area specific  
  Industrial point and municipal/public wastewater treatment discharges to water general   area specific  
  Land use changes/physical modifications of aquatic habitats general   area specific  
  Land use changes/physical modifications of terrestrial habitats   area specific  
  Mobile sources of air pollution - motor vehicles general   area specific  
  Non-point sources of water pollution general   area specific  
High
  Abandoned hazardous waste sites/Superfund sites general   area specific  
  Accidental releases during production or transport general    
  Active hazardous waste sites currently regulated under RCRA Subtitle C general   area specific  
  Chemical use that depletes the ozone layer - chlorofluorocarbons general   area specific  
  Material storage tanks, sites and pipelines not regulated under RCRA   area specific  
  Municipal solid waste - storage and landfills general   area specific  
  Radon general   area specific  
  Stationary sources of air pollution general   area specific  
Medium
  Municipal solid waste - incinerators general   area specific  
  Operation and maintenance of drinking water systems general   area specific  
  Other underground injection wells (Class IV and V) general   area specific  
  Pesticide contamination during application    
  Pesticide residues in food    
  Radiation other than radon general    
Low
  Dredging and dredge disposal   area specific  
  Municipal sludge disposal and treatment general   area specific  
  Wastewood disposal or treatment general   area specific  

[ top ]
 
  Project Description
 

  Geographical Coverage:
States of New Jersey, New York and the Territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

[ top ]
 

  Project Purpose:
The primary objective of the Region 2 Risk Ranking Project is to compare the risk posed by the different environmental problems facing the New York/New Jersey/Caribbean Region. The intent of the project is not only to inform EPA staff and managers, but to inform and to influence the public debate over environmental issues as well. Another objective is to use the results as a critical component of a strategic planning process for the region.

[ top ]
 

  Ranking Process:
The Risk Ranking Work Group constructed the rankings for Health, Ecological, and Welfare/Economics Effects.

[ top ]
 

  Participants in the Ranking Process:
Governmental Agencies

Various U.S. EPA staff, predominantly from Region 2, comprised the Risk Ranking Work Group.


[ top ]
 

  Reference:
Region 2 Risk Ranking Project. Comparative Risk Ranking of the Health, Ecological, and Welfare Effects of 27 Environmental Problem Areas Overview Report. Region 2, U.S. EPA.. 212-1001. June 1991.

[ top ]
 

  Contact Information:
Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
Region 2 Office
U.S. EPA
290 Broadway - 26th Floor
New York, NY 10007-1866
http://www.epa.gov/region2/

Regional and State Planning Division
U.S. EPA
401 M Street, S.W. (2165)
Washington, DC 20460
http://www.epa.gov/opperspd/welcome.htm


[ top ]

HOME | ABOUT SCORECARD | WHAT'S NEW | FAQS | GLOSSARY | FORUMS | PRIVACY POLICY

SEND TO A FRIEND | PERSONALIZE | TAKE ACTION | DONATE

GREEN MEDIA TOOLSHED
Copyright © 2005 Green Media Toolshed and GetActive Software
All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GetActive Software
Questions or Comments? Email:
scorecard@getactive.com