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2. Physical treatment processes
Physical processes are based on two different principles:
limiting or even eliminating the transfer of pollutants by physical means independent of the nature of the pollutants (e.g. containment/landfill, stabilization, vitrification);
maximizing transfer to a more easily treatable medium, typically water or air, by means based on the physical properties of the products (venting, thermal desorption, air sparging, pumping and skimming).
2.1 Immobilizing pollution
Immobilization methods prevent the transfer of pollutants to other compartments of the natural environment, without degrading them.
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Standards and norms
Standards exist for sampling, sampling and analysis. No pollution control technique is currently covered by a standard. They cannot be standardized, as their application depends on numerous parameters linked to the site to be remediated.
Websites
http://www.afes.fr/ French Association for Soil Research
http://basias.brgm.fr/ Inventory of former industrial sites and service activities
Regulations
Existing regulations focus on the management of polluted soils, and are currently being revised. They address the following concerns: preventing and protecting the population from accidental or health-related risks associated with pollution. The DRIRE, which is responsible for managing and policing ICPEs, has a duty to the public to set clean-up targets.
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ADEME: French Environment and Energy Management Agency
BRGM: Bureau de Ressources Géologiques et Minières (Geological and Mining Resources Bureau)
INERIS: French National Institute for the Industrial Environment and Risks
MEDD: French Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development
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