Question

The major issues contributing to difficulties in siting hazardous waste facility are _________

(a) Uncertainty of risk

(b) Area

(c) NPL

(d) HSP

The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question originated from Process Selection and Facility Siting topic in division Site Remediation, Process Selection and Facility Siting of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Uncertainty of risk

To elaborate: The major issues contributing to difficulties in siting hazardous waste facility are the lack of a systems approach, uncertainty of risk, public perceptions of risk, inequities in costs and benefits, institutional distrust, and difficulties in communication about risk.