Objective: Clearly define the problem so that the focus of the project is unambiguous.
* Identify the key decision-maker
* Develop a concise description of the problem
* Specify available resources and relevant deadlines
* Identify the Task Objectives and Assumptions
* Record Existing References
* Site Background Information
* Identify Team Members and Regulators
* Define Budgets and Deadlines
* Develop a Site Conceptual Model
* Produce a Clear Statement of the Problem
* A concise description of the problem
* A list of the team and the key decision maker
* Summary of available resources and relevant deadlines
This step should identify the contaminants of concern and the key information needed to support the writing of the problem statement. This step will use historical information where available. It also should include any clean up work and its effectiveness at removing the contaminants. Details on potential future land use should be included.