1. Scope

1.1 This standard establishes a classification of the comprehensive hierarchical list of elements for life-cycle environmental work. The classification is based on the Interagency Environmental Cost Element Structure (ECES). Elements, as defined here, are major components common to environmental projects. The elements represent the life-cycle activities for environmental projects regardless of the project design specification, construction method, technology type, or materials used. The classification serves as a consistent reference for cost estimating, analysis, and monitoring during the various phases of the project life cycle. Using ECES ensures consistency, over time and from project to project, in the cost management and performance measurement of environmental projects. It also enhances reporting at all phases of a project, from assessment and studies through design, construction, operations and maintenance (O&M), and surveillance and long-term monitoring (SLTM).

1.2 This classification applies to all environmental work, including environmental restoration, waste management, decontamination and decommissioning (D&D), surveillance and long-term monitoring, and technology development.

1.3 The use of this classification increases the level of standardization, uniformity, and consistency of collected environmental project costs. Such uniformity and standardization allows for ease of understanding project costs, provides a common 'cost language' for sharing and comparing cost information, and allows for easier analysis and calibration of cost data. This standard classification can be used as a checklist of activities to be completed in environmental projects.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E833 Terminology of Building Economics

Keywords

CERCLA; characterization; code of accounts; cost elements; cost estimation; decommissioning; decontamination; ECES; environmental cost structure; environmental management; environmental restoration; HTRW WBS; life-cycle costs; life-cycle phases; operations and maintenance; phases; program management; project management; RCRA; remediation; site investigation; standard classification; surveillance and long-term monitoring; waste management; work breakdown structure; Work breakdown structure (WBS); Building economics; CERCLA; Classification (standards)--building materials/constructions; Disposal facility/process; Environmental control/fate--building applications; Environmental cost element structure (ECES); Ex-situ inspection/analysis; In-situ inspection/analysis; Life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis; Operational conditions/objectives/principals--buildings; Physical treatment/process; Remedial action process/sites; Surveillance and maintenance (S&M);

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 03.100.99 (Other standards related to company organization and management)

DOI: 10.1520/E2150-01

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