Acronyms
ACRONYMS
ARD – Acid Rock Drainage
BLM – Biotic Ligand Model
BMF – Biomagnification Factor
CBR – Contaminant Body Residue
COPC – Contaminant of Potential Concern
CSM – Conceptual Site Model
EC – Effective Concentration
EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment
ERA – Ecological Risk Assessment
HHRA – Human Health Risk Assessment
LOE – Line of Evidence
MRG – Metal-Rich Granules
MSF – Metal Sensitive Fractions
MT - Metallothionein
PCA – Principle Component Analysis
QAPP – Quality Assurance Project Plan
ROPC – Receptor Of Potential Concern
SAP – Sampling and Analysis Plan
SD – Standard Deviation
SSD – Species Sensitivity Distribution
SQG – Sediment Quality Guideline
TAM – Trophically Available Metal
TIE – Toxicity Identification Evaluation
TOC – Total Organic Carbon
TRC – Tissue Residue Criterion/Criteria
VEC – Valued Ecosystem Component
WQG – Water Quality Guideline
WOE – Weight Of Evidence