Section 40.0988 - Method 2 Risk Characterization(1) When conducting a Method 2 Risk Characterization, the risk of harm to health, public welfare and the environment shall be characterized using the methodology described in 310 CMR 40.0970 (Risk Characterization Method 1), and any applicable MCP Method 1 Standards in combination with one or more MCP Method 2 Standards identified pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0980.(2) A condition of no significant risk of harm to health, safety, public welfare and the environment exists if no Exposure Point Concentration is greater than the applicable MCP Method 1 and Method 2 Soil or Groundwater Standard. If the Method 1 or Method 2 Soil or Groundwater Standard for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon is exceeded, a condition of No Significant Risk shall still be considered to exist if the Exposure Point Concentrations of the Aliphatic and Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fractions comprising the TPH are less than or equal to the applicable Method 1 or Method 2 Soil and Groundwater Standards.(3) The documentation of the Method 2 Risk Characterization shall clearly state whether or not a condition of no significant risk of harm to health, public welfare or the environment exists or has been achieved at the disposal site.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1407, eff. 12/27/2019.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1503, eff. 3/1/2024.Amended by Mass Register Issue S1516, eff. 3/1/2024.