Mineralogy and Morphology of Amphiboles Observed in Soils and Rocks in El Dorado Hills, California
Open-File Report
2006-1362
Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 IAG DW1492190501-2
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Abstract
From the Executive Summary: At the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted an independent study of amphiboles in rocks and soils in the El Dorado Hills, California, area. The purpose of this study is to investigate specific issues regarding the presence of 'naturally occurring asbestos' raised by an USEPA activity-based sampling study and subsequent criticisms of that study outlined in a review prepared by The R.J. Lee Group (RJLG).
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Mineralogy and Morphology of Amphiboles Observed in Soils and Rocks in El Dorado Hills, California |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2006-1362 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20061362 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Description | vii, 47 p.; 4 appendices |
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