Table of Contents

Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 Science of Bioaccumulation
   2.1 Definitions
   2.2 When Are Chemicals Considered Bioaccumulative
   2.3 Why Are Bioaccumulative Chemicals of Concern to
       Federal and State Regulators?
3 Chemical-Specific Issues
   3.1 Arsenic
   3.2 Mercury
   3.3 Nickel
   3.4 Selenium
   3.5 Dioxins
   3.6 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
4. Regulatory Applications of Bioaccumulation
   4.1 Federal Regulations
   4.2 State Initiatives
5 References
Appendices
A Fish Consumption Advisory Calculations
B Data Requirements for Bioaccumulation Factors in GLI
C Calculation of Human Health and Wildlife BAFs
D Calculation of Human Health and Wildlife Criteria
D-1 Exposure Parameters for the 5 Representative Species I

Abstract

Specifies the science of bioaccumulation in the aquatic environment as it relates to federal and state regulatory activities facing the petroleum industry. These regulations affect the levels of chemicals that may be discharged to the environment, discharge reporting requirements, and responses to existing environmental contamination.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
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