Biofuels are renewable transportation fuels made from plant and other renewable materials. They are increasingly used as alternatives or additions to traditional petroleum-based fuels, often in blends such as E85 (ethanol and gasoline) and B20 (biodiesel and diesel). As the use of biofuels grows, it is important to understand how their different physical, chemical, and biological properties may affect the environment if a release occurs.
The Biofuels: Release Prevention, Environmental Behavior, and Remediation (BIOFUELS-1, 2011) guidance explains how to prevent, respond to, and manage releases of biofuels. It covers release prevention, how biofuels behave and move in soil and water, site characterization, and response strategies. This guidance uses a risk-based approach to help site managers select appropriate responses for site-specific conditions. The document also examines applicable remediation technologies, including monitored natural attenuation, engineering or institutional controls, and active remedies.
Topic(s): Biofuels, Contaminants of Emerging Concern, Institutional Controls, Natural Attenuation, Remediation Technologies
