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