The EPA lists waste sites based on a _____,which represents the degree of risk that the site presents to the environment and public health.

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The Hazard Ranking System (HRS) is used by the EPA to evaluate the risk posed by waste sites based on factors such as the type and amount of hazardous substances present, the potential for migration of those substances, and the proximity to sensitive populations or ecosystems. The HRS generates a score, known as the Hazard Ranking Score, which is used to prioritize sites for cleanup under the Superfund program.

The EPA Lists Waste Sites Based on a _____,Which Represents