Glossary I

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An implementation field program is the decision by EMAP to make a long-term commitment to provide scientifically defensible estimates of current status, trends, and changes in condition indicators and association of these indicators with selected stressors.

The Implementation Phase is an onset of actions necessary to turn planned activities into actions started so that the project"s goals or deliverables can be achieved.

The term "impoundment" may refer to any one of the following:

Deutsch: Verunreinigung / Español: Impureza / Português: Impureza / Français: Impureté / Italiano: Impurità

In the environmental context, "impurity" refers to any substance that is undesired or harmful within a particular environment or ecological system. These impurities can include pollutants, contaminants, or any foreign elements that disrupt the natural balance of the ecosystem. They can be found in water, air, soil, or living organisms and often result from human activities such as industrial processes, agricultural operations, and urban development.

The In a Million Cancer Risk is a risk level of 1 in a million implies a likelihood that up to one person, out of one million equally exposed people would contract cancer if exposed continuously (24 hours per day) to the specific Concentration over 70 years (an assumed lifetime).

incinerators are Disposal systems that burn solid waste or other materials and reduce volume of waste. Air Pollution and toxic Ash are problems associated with incineration.

An inclusion probability is the Probability of including a specific sampling unit within a sample.

Deutsch: Inklusivität / Español: Inclusividad / Português: Inclusividade / Français: Inclusivité / Italiano: Inclusività

Inclusivity refers to creating environments, systems, and practices that are accessible, equitable, and accommodating to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or identities. In the environmental context, it means ensuring that everyone, including marginalized groups, has a voice and access to participate in environmental decision-making and enjoy its benefits. This concept emphasizes equity, diversity, and fairness in how environmental policies and resources are distributed.

An Increasing block rate is Pricing that reduces water use by structuring water rates to increase per-unit charges as the amount used increases (Martin and Kulakowski, 1991).

Deutsch: Inkubator / Español: Incubadora / Português: Incubadora / Français: Incubateur / Italiano: Incubatrice

An incubator in the environmental context refers to a facility, program, or initiative designed to support the development of innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Incubators foster sustainability-focused projects, technologies, or businesses by providing resources such as funding, mentorship, technical support, and networking opportunities to help them grow and succeed.