Introduction to Triad Elements

An introduction to Triad elements include systematic planning, a dynamic work (DWS) strategy and real time measurement systems (RTMS).

Land is a valuable and finite resource. Land that is contaminated or perceived to be contaminated is under utilized or is not used at all. As noted by the US EPA Office of Underground Storage Tanks and the Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization, the cleanup, redevelopment and reuse of brownfields can have significant positive impacts on communities.

Stakeholders can take advantage of emerging technologies and streamlined approaches to return land impacted by petroleum releases to productive use. Elements of one streamlining site investigation/cleanup strategy, Triad , are particularly relevant in Brownfields and Underground Storage Tank (UST) petroleum release corrective action settings. Triad elements include systematic planning, a dynamic work strategy (DWS), and real time measurement systems (RTMS).

Systematic Program and Project Planning Comprehensive, up-front planning is essential to effectively complete any environmental project. An important aspect of the systematic planning process is the development of the conceptual site model. Dynamic Work Strategy (DWS) Dynamic work strategies incorporate the ability to adapt project activities to site conditions as better information becomes available while work is underway. Real Time Measurement Systems (RTMS) RTMS refers to measurement technologies and supporting sample acquisition and data analysis/decision support tools that can produce information quickly enough to assist in decision making.