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Site Assessments

Aerial photograph on the Libby Asbestos project site with soil sample points plotted in GIS.
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Federal and other agency sites require assessments and evaluations to determine their compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations. Volpe Center staff members, often augmented by contractor expertise, undertake a broad range of site evaluations for the presence of asbestos, lead, petroleum and other contaminants and toxic substances. Assessments can also include energy and water conservation studies, waste handling processes, and a broad range of agency employee practices on site: