Includes bibliographic references and index.

1. Radioactive and other environmental contamination from uranium mining and milling-- 2.Radioactive contamination and other environmental impacts of waste from nuclear and conventional power plants, medical and other industrial sources -- 3. Radionuclide behaviour in the natural environment: an overview-- 4. Stakeholder involvement in the remediation of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites-- 5. International recommendations and guidance on regulation of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, and aspects of national level application-- 6. Modeling of radionuclide distribution in contaminated nuclear and NORM sites-- 7. Risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis for the restoration of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites-- 8. Electrokinetic remediation and other physico-chemical remediation techniques for in situ treatment of soil from contaminated nuclear and NORM sites-- 9. In situ and ex situ bioremediation of radionuclide-contaminated soils at nuclear and NORM sites-- 10. Physical, chemical, and biological treatment of groundwater at contaminated nuclear and NORM sites.

"Nuclear sites become contaminated with radionuclides due to accidents and activities carried out without due consideration for the environment. Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) released by industrial processes such as coal power production and fertilizer manufacture may also require clean-up. Environmental remediation and restoration aim to reduce exposure to radiation form contaminated soil or groundwater. Environmental Remediation and restoration of Contaminated Nuclear and NORM Sites provides a comprehensive overview of this area. Part One provides an introduction to the different types of contaminated sites and their characteristics. The opening section explores radioactive contamination and the impacts of waste from nuclear and conventional power plants, as well as radionuclide behavior in the natural environment. Part Two addresses environmental restoration frameworks and processes. Chapters include stakeholder involvement, international guidance and risk assessment in, and for, the restoration of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites. The final section presents expert analysis of remediation techniques and waste disposal"--Back cover.