Back in 1998 NICOLE started a MNA project to review the existing protocol. The outcome is available at (link to the document).

It was followed by the production of a MNA Booklet designed for communication purpose. It is available in Dutch, English, French, German, and Italian. A Spanish translation is in preparation. The booklet is available upon request at the secretariat (mail)

In 2000 NICOLE set up a data sharing program for industrial sites to investigate
the possibilities for MNA. Over four years eight industrial partners made investigations
as part of this demonstration project. Summary site reports were reviewed by twelve
independent reviewers. In general MNA was viewed as applicable and effective
at many sites. The proposed methodology with the three common lines of evidence
was considered very useful. Differences of opinion from reviewers of different
nationalities were marked. The results and final report of this project was presented
at the NICOLE meeting in Sardinia in December 2005.   

The MNA working group is the follow up of MNA projects. Its members are from the industry, service provider and research institute background.

The MNA working group will built upon the knowledge developed during the MNA projects :

To develop and promote the responsible risk based implementation of MNA in the management of contaminated soil

To provide technical information/examples to help members to get acceptance of MNA by their local authorities

To document new MNA case studies in Europe

To link with other MNA initiatives in the EU (research program like KORA in Germany , Interface between research and industry like APESA in France, EUGRIS the portal on soil…)

To follow the legislative and guidance development related to MNA in the EU.