Frequently Asked Questions - Acronyms/Abbreviations/Jargon

Definitions of commonly used acronyms, abbreviations and jargon relating to the Portland Harbor Superfund site.

What is "RCRA"?

RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.  - Federal law that regulates hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

What is "CERCLA"?

CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act - Commonly known as Superfund.  This is the law which controls the site cleanup process.

What is "FS"?

FS = Feasiblity Study - The study of alternatives for cleaning up pollutants identified in the Remedial Investigation.

What is "RM"?

RM = River Mile.  On the Willamette this is the distance up river from the confluence with the Columbia River.

What is "RI"?

RI = Remedial Investigation - The study of the current state of the Portland Harbor identifying the nature and extent of pollutants as well as physical characteristics of the river and the Ecological and Human Health Risks.

What is "the CAG"?

CAG is short for Community Advisory Group, which refers to the Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group.  See the About page.