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R & D Programme - Phase 1 The results of the research activities undertaken in phase 1 of the research and development programme are now available. An overall summary of findings, prepared by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), may be viewed on this website. Please click on the PDF icon below to download a copy of DNV's report: (154 Kb) R & D Programme - Phase 1 Results - 20th January 2000 In order to view PDF files you will require Adobe Acrobat reader. If you do not have the plug-in, it is free and obtained from the Adobe web site. Please click on the link below to download the plug-in: For reports on individual project areas, please refer to the "Study Items" section below. Study Items: Scope, Deliverables and Results Reference Research Area Title 1.1 Cuttings Pile Contents Determination of the physical characteristics of cuttings piles, using existing survey data and drilling information Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary    Full Report - PDF 308 Kb 1.2 Cuttings Pile Toxicity Determination of the toxicity characteristics of cuttings piles, using existing survey data and drilling information. Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 518 Kb 1.3 Cuttings Pile Toxicity A preliminary study of the toxicokinetics of drill cuttings contaminants in marine sediment. Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 331 Kb 2.1 In-Situ Environmental Impact Faunal colonisation of cuttings piles based on literature review and field studies Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 379 Kb 2.2 In-Situ Environmental Impact Contaminant leaching from drill cuttings piles based on literature review and field studies Detailed Description Contractor Details Results (Literature Review) - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 1 Mb Results (Field Study) - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 836 Kb 2.3 In-Situ Environmental Impact Natural degradation and estimated recovery timescales based on literature review and field studies Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 2 Mb 3.1 Environmental Effects from Disturbance Identification and quantification of potential disturbance of in-situ piles Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 418 Kb 3.2 Environmental Effects from Disturbance Mathematical model of pile dispersal following disturbance Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 1 Mb 4.1 Bioremediation Solutions Acceleration of Natural Degradation Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 792 Kb 5.1 Covering Solutions Study into the practicality of covering cuttings piles in-situ Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 479 Kb 6.1 Removal Solutions Identification and effectiveness of drill cuttings removal methods Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 2 Mb 6.2 Removal Solutions Proposed methods of lifting drill cuttings for treatment and/or disposal Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 314 Kb 6.3 Removal Solutions Determination of environmental effects of removal solutions Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 314 Kb 7.1 Onshore Disposal Solutions Study into the impact of onshore disposal of recovered pile contents Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 1.5 Mb 7.2 Offshore Disposal Solutions Study into the impact of offshore disposal of recovered pile contents Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 502 Kb 8.1 New Technology To encourage invention and development of new technology and to assess the benefits and difficulties of such new technology Detailed Description Contractor Details 9.1 Cuttings Pile Acceptance Criteria Determination of acceptance criteria for cuttings pile management Detailed Description Contractor Details Results - Executive Summary   Full Report - PDF 805 Kb 10.1 Executive Summary Collation of Phase 1 reports and preparation of an executive summary report, "Key facts" data sheet and presentation Detailed Description 10.2 Data Gaps Collation of data gaps/information needs identified in each of the Phase 1 projects. Detailed Description