Monitoring priorities

Wang, Y. Wang, Z. Liu, J. Ma, M. Belzile, N. 1999a, Monitoring priority pollutants in the Yangtze River by dichloromefiiane extraction and semipermeable membrane device (SPMD). Chemosphere 113-131. 

Lahr, J., Maas-Diepeveen, J.L., Stuijfzand, S.C., Leonards, P E G., Driike, J.M., Liicker, S., Espeldoom, A., Kerkum, L.C.M., van Stee, L.L.P. and Hendriks, A.J., (2003) Responses in sediment bioassays used in the Netherlands can observed toxicity be explained by routinely monitored priority pollutants , Water Research 37 (8), 1691-1710. 

The foundation of the CWC s inspection activities was based around the declaration by member states of their chemical weapons capabilities and activities. Nations with chemical warfare programmes were required to declare their production, storage and destruction facilities, which would then receive top monitoring priority. Nevertheless, the CWC did allow states to maintain research programmes to ensure the integrity of defensive equipment such as gas masks and gas detectors, but these activities were also to be closely monitored since they involved work with the chemical agents listed on Schedule l.9 Otherwise, all other warfare agents, mustard gas, Lewisite, soman, sarin, tabun, VX and the capability to produce them were to be eliminated under the watchful eyes of international inspectors (Table 8.1).10 The convention thus defined chemical weapons as any toxic chemical, or its precursors, intended for purposes other than those not prohibited under this convention for... 

Sabik, H., Jeannot, R., and Rondeau, B., Multiresidue methods using SPE techniques for monitoring priority pesticides, including triazines and degradation products, in ground and surface waters, J. Chromatogr. A, 885, 217-236, 2000. 

Radiolytic Degradation Products Monitoring Priority Pollutants... 

A map with preselected sampling locations should be prepared. Computer modelling of the dispersion of the radioactive plume with the source term, meteorological conditions and other factors taken into account can help to clarify monitoring priorities. The populated areas projected to be the most contaminated should have priority in the monitoring. Those responsible for assessments and management should be aware, however, that dose projections are uncertain. They should expect differences between the results obtained with different computer models and should not use these projections as the sole basis for protective actions. 

The record for monitoring priority chemicals, and of produce destined for processing was equally as good. When there have been alarms, e.g. in a recent National Academy of Sciences report (2P), residue chemistry stepped in to help define the parameters of the issue, and established baselines from which the impact of changes in pesticide use patterns could be determined. 

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