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Fig. 23.6 EU policy instruments that can be used for dealing with contaminated sites

be a good starting point for improving the scientific basis for this method (Carlon
2007 ). Integration of investigation methods and the derivation of trigger values
are necessary. Simple, fast and low-cost investigations may require more conser-
vative soil quality standards than comprehensive surveys of a contaminated site.

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There is a need for demonstration of “sustainable site remediation”, which are
remediation approaches that fit in the social, economical and environmental
context of the site.

• There is a need to conserve the collective memory of the experiences from large

development projects funded by EU funds like INTERREG. The natural place
for a joint collection of experiences in this field in the EU is of course some-
thing to be created at the EU level, and this will need some initiative by the
European Commission. In addition, national documentation of practical experi-
ences could be made available internationally. It is important that these databases
with demonstrations and practical experiences remain “value free” and will not
work as a system of technology approval by national or EU authorities.

References

CARACAS - Concerted Action on Risk Assessment of Contaminated Sites in the European Union
(1998) http://www.commonforum.eu/publications_caracas.asp . Accessed 24 August 2010
Carlon C (ed) (2007) Derivation methods of soil screening values in Europe. A review and eval-
uation of national procedures towards harmonisation. European commission, Joint Research
Centre, Ispra, EUR 22805-EN