Natural and Accelerated Bioremediation Research

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Foreword

Mission, Scope, Goals

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Legacy of the Cold War and DOE's Unique Set of Remediation Challenges

Biogeochemical Processes: The Foundation for In Situ Bioremediation

Bioremediation Research Needs

Bioremediation and Related Programs in DOE

Bioremediation in Other U.S. Departments and Agencies

Scientific Approach

 Program Elements

Program Element 1: Biotransformation and Biodegradation

Program Element 2: Community Dynamics and Microbial Ecology

Program Element 3: Biomolecular Science and Engineering

Program Element 4: Biogeochemical Dynamics

Program Element 5: Assessment

Program Element 6: Acceleration

Program Element 7: System Integration, Prediction, and Optimization

Program Management, Partnerships, ELSI Issues, and Implementation Plan

Schedule and Budget

Bibliography

Appendix A: Acronyms and Initialisms

Appendix B: Glossary

Appendix C: Developers and Reviewers of the Program Plan