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Hazardous Materials in the Hydrologic Environment The Role of Research by the U.S. Geological Survey (1996) / Chapter Skim
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6 Conclusions
Pages 70-74

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... In considering directions that the various programs within the USGS could follow to resolve important problems in hazardous materials science and technology, this study reached several conclusions and presents a set of recommendations to the USGS. These recommendations can be interpreted as broad guidelines for implementing a plan to maximize the effectiveness of USGS work on hazardous materials.
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From page 71...
... This process should be useful in ensuring that actions throughout He agency conform with agency priorities set over the coming years. USGS COLLABORATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES The USGS programs in hazardous materials science and technology are very diverse and are carried out within an organizational structure that has evolved over time in response to national problems (Appendix A)
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From page 72...
... Other critical areas in which the USGS should consider focusing attention include the issue of transIocation of contaminated sediments and soils due to extreme events (floods) and, in the area of computer modeling, the refinement of flow visualization techniques and multicomponent and compositional hydrogeochemical modeling.
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From page 73...
... Evidence for USGS impact on graduate education includes publications stemming from work in the programs related to hazardous materials that are co-authored by students from a number of universities. Not only has the USGS contributed to Me education of professionals who will help solve environmental problems now and in the future, but it has in turn beneh~tted by association of USGS scientists with other capable scientists at universities and elsewhere.
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From page 74...
... The "standard" peer-review measure of success-the review of articles prepared for publication- will serve the purpose of evaluating the success of the USGS programs in hazardous materials science and technology, but only if the strategic direction of the program is focused at the outset on the most important problems for the nation. Continued external peer review of USGS priorities, plans, and strategies related to hazardous materials in the hydrogeologic environment is essential.
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