API PUBL 4608-1994

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User’s Guide: Evaluation of Sediment Toxicity Tests for Biomonitoring Programs

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
API	1994	40

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Sediment toxicity test methods are available for marine, estuarine, and freshwater sediments and organisms. The methods can be used for a variety of purposes: for example, assessment of existing environmental conditions, monitoring changes with time, or for NPDES permit compliance. Use of inappropriate test methods or species for a given purpose can impact the toxicity results and their interpretation. This User's Guide has been prepared to assist personnel at petroleum industry facilities (refineries, marketing terminals, and production locations) in understanding sediment toxicity testing and in the selection of test methods and species which are appropriate for their needs. The general aspects of sediment toxicity testing are summarized along with technical requirements and appropriate conditions for each test type. Test methods are evaluated for their reliability, ecological relevance, exposure relevance, availability, interferences, and ability to discriminate toxicants. A companion report (Technical Resource Document) has been prepared to provide detailed technical background information on the methods.

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