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EPA/540/P-91/010
September 1991
PA-Score Software
Users Manual and Tutorial
Version 1.0
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EPA/540/P-91/010
Publication 9345.1-11
September 1991
PA-Score Software
USERS MANUAL & TUTORIAL
VERSION 1.0
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
Hazardous Site Evaluation Division
Washington, DC 20460
Printed on Recycled Paper
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NOTICE
The procedures set forth here are intended as guidance to employees of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), States, and other
government agencies. EPA officials may decide to follow the guidance
provided in this directive, or to act at variance with it, based on analysis
of specific site circumstances. EPA reserves the right to modify this
guidance at any time without public notice.
These guidelines do not constitute EPA rulemaking and cannot be relied
upon to create any rights enforceable by any party in litigation with the
United States.
Mention of company or product names in this document should not be
considered as an endorsement by EPA.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
1.1 Introduction: PA-Score Software Package 1
1.2 PA-Score Computer Program 1
1.3 Users Manual & Tutorial 1
1.4 Hardware Requirements 2
1.5 Software Installation 2
1.6 File Management 3
CHAPTER 2 TUTORIAL
2.1 Introduction: PA-Score Computer Program 5
2.2 File System 7
2.3 General Operation 8
2.3.1 Reference Feature 11
2.3.2 Preliminary Assessment Form 12
2.3.3 Site Summary Feature 14
2.3.4 Exiting and Saving Site Files 15
2.4 Waste Characteristics 16
2.5 Likelihood of Release 21
2.6 Documentation Editor 26
2.7 Targets 27
2.7.1 Ground Water Pathway Targets 28
2.7.2 Surface Water Pathway Targets 31
2.7.3 Soil Exposure Pathway Targets 41
2.7.4 Air Pathway Targets 45
2.8 Conclusion 49
CHAPTER 3 PRINTING
3.1 Introduction: PA-Print Computer Program 51
3.2 Printer Setup 52
INDEX 59
APPENDIX A: PA-Score Computer Program Structure A-1
APPENDIX B: Network (LAN) User Instructions B-1
APPENDIX C: PA-Score Software Files/Diskette C-1
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FIGURES
1. PA-Score Title Screen 5
2. General Information Screen 6
3. File System Screen 7
4. Summary Screen 8
5. Air Targets Screen 9
6. Air Secondary Target Population Screen 10
7. Air Secondary Target Population Help Screen 10
8. Reference List 11
9. Summary Screen 12
10. Preliminary Assessment Form 13
11. Preliminary Assessment Form Pop-Up Menu 13
12. Summary Questions Screen 14
13. PA-Score Save/Exit Pop-Up Menu 15
14. Save File Option Pop-Up Menu 16
15. Sources Screen 17
16. Source Type Pop-Up Menu 18
17. Hazardous Waste Quantity Pop-Up Menu 19
18. Volume/Area Quantities Screen 20
19. Ground Water Likelihood of Release Criteria List 21
20. Ground Water Likelihood of Release Value Screen 22
21. Surface Water Likelihood of Release Criteria List 23
22. Surface Water Likelihood of Release Value Screen 23
23. Soil Exposure Likelihood of Exposure Value Screen 24
24, Air Likelihood of Release Criteria List 25
25. Air Likelihood of Release Value Screen 25
26. Ground Water Likelihood of Release Criteria List 26
27. Documentation Editor Screen 27
28. Ground Water Targets Screen 28
29. Ground Water Primary Targets Criteria List 29
30. Ground Water Target Populations Screen 29
31. Ground Water Wellhead Protection Area Pop-Up Menu 31
32. Target Distance Limit Warning Message 32
33. Surface Water Drinking Water Targets Screen 32
34. Surface Water Drinking Water Targets Criteria List 33
35. Surface Water Drinking Water Intakes Screen 34
36. Surface Water Drinking Water Intakes: Water Body Type Pop-Up Menu 35
37. Surface Water Human Food Chain Targets Screen 36
38, Surface Water Human Food Chain Targets Criteria List 37
39. Surface Water Human Food Chain Fishery Screen 37
40. Surface Water Environmental Targets Screen 38
41. Surface Water Environmental Targets Criteria List 39
42. Surface Water Sensitive Environments Screen 39
43. Surface Water Sensitive Environment Types Pop-Up Menu 40
44. Soil Exposure Resident Population Criteria List 41
45. Soil Exposure Resident Population Targets Screen 42
46. Soil Exposure Workers Pop-Up Menu 43
47. Soil Exposure Terrestrial Sensitive Environments Screen 44
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FIGURES (concluded)
48. Soil Exposure Terrestrial Sensitive Environment Types Pop-Up Menu 44
49. Soil Exposure Nearby Targets Pop-Up Menu 45
50. Air Targets Screen 46
51. Air Secondary Sensitive Environments Screen 46
52. Air Sensitive Environment Types Pop-Up Menu 47
53. Air Primary Target Population Screen 48
54. Air Primary Sensitive Environments Screen 48
55. PA-Score Save/Exit Pop-Up Menu 49
56. PA-Print File System Screen 51
57. PA-Print Menu Screen 52
58. Printer Selection Pop-Up Menu 53
59. Printer Options - Set Graphics Mode Pop-Up Menu 54
60. Printer Options - Tabstops Pop-Up Menu 55
61. Printer Options - Printer Control Codes Pop-Up Menu 55
62. Save Printer Configurations Pop-Up Menu 57
A-1. General PA-Score Program Structure A-1
A-2. PA-Score Program Structure: Ground Water Pathway A-2
A-3. PA-Score Program Structure: Surface Water Pathway A-3
A-4. PA-Score Program Structure: Soil Exposure Pathway A-4
A-5. PA-Score Program Structure: Air Pathway A-5
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CHAPTER 1
GETTING STARTED
1.1 Introduction: PA-Score Software Package
The PA-Score software package is comprised of the PA-Score and PA-Print computer programs and this
users manual. The PA-Score software package has been developed by EPA Headquarters to assist
preliminary assessment (PA) evaluations by generating an upper bound estimate of the Hazard Ranking
System (HRS) score and associated documentation for a site.
The PA-Score computer program (PA-Score) assists investigators in meeting PA evaluation requirements.
PA-Score performs PA calculations from raw data to calculate site scores. The PA-Print computer
program (PA-Print) generates PA scoresheets and the Potential Hazardous Waste Site Preliminary
Assessment form. The users manual provides instructions to install and use PA-Score and PA-Print.
1.2 PA-Score Computer Program
PA-Score is the principle component of the PA-Score software package. PA-Score was designed to:
• Computerize the scoring system for the PA
• Provide a user-friendly menu screen system for completing site scores
• Minimize mathematical scoring errors
• Provide a useful tool for PA scenario scoring
PA-Score facilitates evaluation of site-related information including waste quantities and waste
characteristics, physical parameters of the site, population data, and sampling information. In addition,
PA-Score allows the user to enter administrative and site characteristics information onto EPA's Potential
Hazardous Waste Site Preliminary Assessment form, which has been incorporated into PA-Score
programming. Through PA-Score, most of the required information concerning a PA site is contained in
a single site file (electronic or paper). PA-Score also allows the user to fully document site scoring using
a documentation editor and referencing feature. The user can enter descriptive narrative rationales for
scoring decisions and can reference the documents from which data were generated for scoring.
PA-Score requires the user to be familiar with PA guidance (Guidance for Performing Preliminary
Assessments Under CERCLA. OSWER Directive 9345.0-01 A); however, help screens are available
throughout the program to offer instruction in entering data and program usage. In addition, the structure
of PA-Score data entry is diagrammed in Appendix A. These diagrams help identify user location within
the program. PA-Score is not intended as a substitute for PA training or guidance. Rather, it is intended
to facilitate the evaluation of a site and preparation of site documentation.
1.3 Users Manual & Tutorial
The user's manual consists of three parts. Chapter 1, "GETTING STARTED,' introduces you to the
software package and takes you through the procedures necessary to install the PA-Score software on
your computer. Chapter 2, TUTORIAL,' provides an initial step-by-step lesson in the use of PA-Score by
"walking' you through a series of screens, entering and editing data. Chapter 3, 'PRINTING," provides
instruction in the use of PA-Print, which performs printing functions for PA-Score information.
This manual assumes you have some familiarity with the IBM PC-type platform. Evaluation of a site with
PA-Score requires little, if any, knowledge of the Disk Operating System (DOS). However, limited use of
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DOS will be necessary to install PA-Score software onto your computer, and to maintain the site files you
create. In addition, technical knowledge of your printer may be necessary to produce quality printouts
using PA-Print. If you are unfamiliar with DOS, consult with others in your office for basic instruction. If
you are unfamiliar with your printer, contact your systems administrator.
The tutorial is designed to show how best to use the PA-Score and PA-Print programs. It is not intended
to provide instruction on conducting PA's. PA guidance has been developed by EPA to provide
instruction in performing PA evaluations. The example site file used in the tutorial is entirely fictitious.
If you have questions or comments regarding the operation of the PA-Score and PA-Print programs,
contact your EPA Regional computer contact.
1.4 Hardware Requirements
PA-Score software requires an IBM PC or compatible computer. Specific minimum hardware requirements
are as follows:
• 384K of RAM (random access memory)
• 1.0MB of available memory
• MS-DOS 3.1.
Site files may be saved/stored on double-density or high-density diskettes (3.5* or 5.25"). However, due
to their size, the programs can only be run from a high-density diskette or a hard drive. PA-Print will
support most printers (EPSON, IBM, Hewlett-Packard) and printer types (dot-matrix, laser).
EPA recommends that PA-Score and PA-Print be run from a hard disk as this greatly enhances each
program's operation and calculation speed. PA-Score site files may be kept on either the hard disk or
a floppy diskette.
PA-Score and PA-Print were designed as single-user interactive programs. Therefore, their local area
network (LAN) compatibility is limited. The programs cannot be used as a multi-user application; however,
they can be loaded into a LAN environment and used by one user at a time (see Appendix B).
1.5 Software Installation
To install PA-Score and PA-Print, start from the DOS prompt. The DOS prompt will consist of a letter (the
disk drive currently active) often followed by a colon, backslash, and/or names of subdirectories on your
disk (A>, C:\>, C:\FILES> are some examples of DOS prompts). If you do not see the DOS prompt, you
may be using one of numerous menu 'shell* programs (LAN users see Appendix B for installation
instructions). Most LANs have an 'Exit to DOS' option that will allow you to operate from the DOS prompt.
The hard disks on many computers that use menu software have a certain subdirectory structure that is
maintained by a systems administrator. If you are unfamiliar with how your particular computer is set up,
consult your systems administrator.
To install PA-Score and PA-Print on a hard disk.
1. Insert the PA-Score Software diskette into drive A:, then type A: and press the < ENTER >
key. If drive B: is the correct size and format for the PA-Score Software diskette, then
type B: and press the < ENTER > key.
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2. At the A> prompt (or B> prompt if you are using drive B:), type INSTALL and press the
< ENTER> key. A subdirectory named C:\PASCORE will be created and all files needed
to run PA-Score and PA-Print will be copied into that subdirectory.
3. To start the programs, type PASCORE or PAPRINT at the C:\PASCORE prompt, then
press the < ENTER > key.
After installation, compare the contents of the PASCORE subdirectory you created with the list of
•PASCORE Subdirectory Files" given in Appendix C. If the two do not correspond, perform the installation
procedures again or contact your systems administrator. If the contents of the enclosed PA-Score
Software diskette do not correspond to the list of 'PA-Score Software Diskette Files" given in Appendix
C, contact your EPA Regional computer contact.
If you must run PA-Score and PA-Print from a floppy diskette, insert the PA-Score Software disk in drive
A:. Type PASCORE at the A> prompt to access PA-Score or type PAPRINT to access PA-Print.
1.6 File Management
PA-Score file management includes site file naming conventions, maintenance, and security. Site file
names can be made of up to eight characters (do not include spaces in the file name). EPA suggests
that the first eight letters of the official site name be used; however, your office may want to develop
naming conventions based on site identification numbers, cost accounting codes, etc. The site's full
name (up to 29 characters) and CERCLIS number will be displayed (as you entered them) on the PA-
Score file system screen to allow for additional identification. Note that you will not be able to alter the
".PAS" suffix in the site name while in the PA-Score program. PA-Score uses this suffix to identify a file
as a PA-Score file. Any site file with a different suffix will not be accessible by PA-Score (or PA-Print).
A plan for the maintenance of PA-Score site files should be established. EPA recommends that site files
be maintained on both floppy diskette and hard disk. While PA-Score evaluation of a site is in progress,
the site evaluator should retain a floppy diskette copy of the site file. Upon completion of PA-Score
evaluation, a floppy diskette copy of the site file should be included with the site report and PA-Score
printout. In addition, a protected (see security below) copy of the site file should be maintained in the
PASCORE subdirectory on the hard disk with other completed PA-Score site files.
PA-Score includes a password protection feature to ensure the security of site data (see Section 2.2).
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CHAPTER 2
TUTORIAL
2.1 Introduction: PA-Scora Computer Program
This chapter provides instruction in the basic operation of PA-Score by taking you through a series of
screens and by providing examples of how to enter and edit data Certain conventions are used in
describing required user actions (what you must do). Words appearing in boldface indicate specific
keyboard actions. The words , , , , , ,
, and , , , etc., indicate individual keys that you must press. Four additional
keys which you will often use are called the cursor keys, and are marked on your keyboard by arrows
pointing up, down, left, and right. These are used to move the cursor or highlight to a particular point
on the screen. The phrase 'CURSOR to the Targets column for the Air Pathway' means 'use the
appropriate cursor key(s) to move the highlight to the Air Pathway Targets value.' In cases where words
or numbers are to be typed, actions will be indicated by phrases such as Type landfill #1" meaning type
the words 'landfill #1V
If you have correctly followed the procedures listed under Section 1.5, 'Software Installation,' you should
be able to access PA-Score. To begin...
Type PASCORE.
Press < ENTER >.
You should now see the PA-Score title screen shown below:
PA-Score Title Screen
Site Score
PrVEcnrE
VERSION 1.0
A Program for Preliminary Assessment Scoring
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
Hazardous Site Evaluation Division
Washington, DC 20460
Press to Continue
Figure 1
If you do not see the PA-Score title screen, return to the software installation section.
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To continue from the PA-Score title screen-
Press < ENTER >.
General Information Screen
Site Score
GENERAL INFORMATION
EPA developed PA-Score to assist site assessment investigators by
automating preliminary assessment (PA) evaluation scoring.
PA-Score performs PA scoring calculations from raw data entered by
the user and allows site investigators to easily test different
scoring scenarios. PA-Score can also be used to generate PA scoresheets,
documentation, and EPA's Potential Hazardous Waste Site Preliminary
Assessment form.
For program assistance consult the PA-Score Software "Users Manual &
Tutorial" or call your EPA Regional computer contact.
Press to Continue
Figure 2
This screen provides some general information concerning the functions of PA-Score. To continue with
PA-Score...
Press < ENTER >.
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2.2 File System
You should now be at the PA-Score file system screen shown below:
File System Screen
[
Site Score 0
PA-Score Data Files -> C:\PASCORE\
Name Date Time Size
PALMETTO 08/17/91 16:58 14264
Site Name CERCLIS Number
Palmetto Landfill SCO 123456789
INTER-Select F2-Chdir F3-New File F4-Copy FS-Passud F6-Delete End-Exit
Figure 3
The file system enables you to create, select, save, delete, copy, or password protect PA-Score site files
in any directory or on diskette. Information in the directory includes filenames, dates and times that the
files were last saved, and file sizes (in bytes). To the right of the middle bar is the name of each site and
its CERCLJS number (as you have entered them). You should apply a standard method for naming site
files. Section 1.6 of this manual discusses file management.
The status line at the bottom of the screen indicates which actions and functions are available from a
screen (in this case, function key to create a new file, function key to delete a file, and so
on). The status line also provides brief user instructions (on-screen help), such as: "Enter Data" and
•ENTER-Select.'
One of the functions displayed on the status line for the file system screen is "F5-Passwd." PA-Score
allows the user to password protect site files. The password protection feature is accessed from the file
system screen using the function key. You may protect a site file at any stage in a PA-Score
evaluation. The password protection is activated the first time you exit PA-Score after having selected a
password. The next time anyone enters the program and attempts to access the protected site file they
are prompted for the password. If they do not provide the correct password, access to that site file is
denied. A password may be up to eight characters in length and cannot be changed once assigned.
To retrieve the file for this tutorial...
CURSOR to the PALMETTO filename.
Press < ENTER >.
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2.3 General Operation
You should now be at the Summary Screen, the 'main menu' of PA-Score:
Summary Screen
1
Palmetto Landfill PALMETTO. PAS Site Score 56
PA-Score Version 1.0
Pathway
Ground Water
Surface Water
Drinking Water
Human Food Chain
Environmental
Soil Exposure
Resident
Nearby
Air
Likelihood
of Release
550
550
550
550
550
500
Targets
246
5
300
300
5
1
52
Waste
Characteristics
32
32
32
32
18
18
Pathway
Score
52
100
1
64
60
2
1
1
6
•NTER-Select F7- Summary F8-Files F9-Info FIO-Help End-Previous
Figure 4
The Summary Screen is a menu with choices of factor categories within pathways (or threats for Surface
Water and Soil Exposure) such as Air Pathway Likelihood of Release, Ground Water Pathway Likelihood
of Release, Drinking Water Threat Targets, etc. As you move the cursor around this screen (using the
cursor keys), notice that if you try to enter a number, PA-Score "beeps" to alert you that data entry is
inappropriate at your location. Note that whenever the cursor is a solid "block" (on some monochrome
screens it will appear as an underline), PA-Score is displaying a calculated value, one that cannot be
overwritten or entered directly by the user and can only be changed by editing "raw" data.
Note that when you start a new file, only zeros will appear on this screen until you enter data. Because
the PALMETTO file already has data entered, you see the scores displayed above. The "ENTER-Select"
prompt on the status line (in the lower left corner of the screen) indicates that you must press < ENTER >
if you want to enter new data or edit previously entered data. For example...
CURSOR to the "Targets" column for the Air Pathway.
Press < ENTER > to select the item.
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By selecting Air Pathway Targets, the following is displayed:
Air Targets Screen
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Air Pathway -> Targets
TARGETS
3. PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION
0 person(s)
4. SECONDARY TARGET POPULATION
5. NEAREST INDIVIDUAL
6. PRIMARY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
7. SECONDARY SENSITIVE ENVIRONS.
8. RESOURCES
T =
NTER-Select
Suspected
Release
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No Suspected
Release
6
20
21
5
52
References
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 5
You can now see factor-category and factor-level detail of the Air Pathway Targets value that was
displayed on the Summary Screen. Note that choosing an item from the Summary Screen takes you from
general information to specific. This is the concept behind operation of the PA-Score program-a
hierarchy of menus with the Summary Screen at the apex. Appendix A provides diagrams of the structure
of PA-Score which portray the relative position of PA-Score data-entry screens. If you become "lost" in
the program, these diagrams can help you locate your position in the hierarchy of screens.
As you can see, the cursor is located at the Secondary Target Population value position and is not
flashing. Also, the status line prompt in the lower left corner of the screen says "ENTER-Select." This
means that you should press < ENTER > to access another screen to enter data for this factor. To enter
data for Secondary Target Population...
Press < ENTER >.
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Air Secondary Target Population Screen
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Air Pathway -> Targets -> Secondary Target Population
Distance Categories
Ons ite
Greater than 0 to % mile
Greater than \ to Vi mile
Greater than 'h to 1 mile
Greater than 1 to 2 miles
Greater than 2 to 3 miles
Greater than 3 to 4 miles
Population
0
32
40
188
437
2560
4732
References
7,18
7,18
7,18
17,18
17,18
17,18
17,18
Value
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
nter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 6
Notice that the cursor at the population position is flashing. In addition, the status line prompt says "Enter
Data." This means that you may enter data at this location. If you are uncertain which people can be
evaluated for this factor, use the < F10> key to access help screens which provide basic information and
instructions about each factor. Help is available throughout the program.
Press .
Air Secondary Target Population Help Screen
Air Pathway Secondary Population Table
In "Population" column enter number of people located in each distance
category.
In "References" column, enter the number(s) of the reference(s) that
document the secondary populations.
After entering data for all secondary populations, press to
return to Air Targets Summary Screen.
N.A. will automatically be displayed for the distance categories up
to 1/4 mile if a release is suspected. Primary targets are any residents,
workers, and students on or within 1/4 mile of the site.
**Press any key to exit Help**
Figure 7
To exit the help screen...
Press any key.
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To enter population data...
CURSOR to the "Onsite" distance category value.
Type 50.
Press < ENTER >.
Notice that in the far column a recalculation is instantly performed giving you the new population value
for that distance interval. Also note that a 'References' column appears here and on other data entry
screens.
2.3.1 Reference Feature
To record a new reference...
CURSOR to the references column of the "Onsite" distance category.
Type 1.
CURSOR one space to the right (the cursor will stop flashing).
Note that the status line (bottom left of screen) says "F2-Edit References.'
Press .
The reference list will appear displaying previously entered references. Note that Reference 1 is the U.S.
Geological Survey topographic maps of the area. Reference citations are entered by typing directly into
the three line space opposite the 'No.' column. The citation is restricted to three lines of text. References
may also be deleted (reference numbering will not be affected by the deletion), with the message
•reference deleted' displayed in the location of the deleted reference. (Entry of more than 75 references
may cause memory overload difficulties which could cause the system to terminate.)
Reference List
Palmetto Landfill PALMETTO. PAS Site Score 56
No.
1
2
3
4
5
PA-Score Reference List -> References
U.S. Geological Survey, 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle maps of
South Carolina; Angleton, 1963, photorevised 1983; Palmetto, 1975;
Winchester, 1975; Oanvers, 1963.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Standard Operating Procedure to
Determine Site Latitude and Longitude Coordinates," 1991. Calculation
worksheet for Palmetto Landfill.
U.S. Department of Commerce, "The Climatic Atlas of the United
States," 1983, pp. 7, 10.
Jennifer Doe, Manager for Smith and Moore Disposal Services, telephone
conversation with Joe Brown, XYZ Corporation, May 1, 1991. Re:
Palmetto Landfill Operations.
Joseph Brown, XYZ Corporation, Photodocumentation Log of Palmetto
Landfill Preliminary Assessment, May 7, 1991.
Enter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 8
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The , , and cursor keys are used for moving through the list of references. To exit the
reference list-
Press .
To return to the Summary Screen-
Press .
At this point, note the importance of the and keys. Pressing from any place
in the program moves you one screen back in the program hierarchy; pressing returns you
to the Summary Screen.
Summary Screen
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Palmetto Landfill PALMETTO. PAS Site Score 57
PA-Score Version 1.0
Pathway
Ground Water
Surface Water
Drinking Water
Human Food Chain
Environmental
Soil Exposure
Resident
Nearby
Air
Likelihood
of Release
550
550
550
550
550
500
Targets
246
5
300
300
5
1
57
Waste
Characteristics
32
32
32
32
18
18
Pathway
Score
52
100
1
64
60
2
1
1
6
NTER-Select F7-Summary F8-Files F9-Info F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 9
As you can see, the Summary Screen displays the new Air Targets value from the scoring information you
entered.
2.3.2 Preliminary Assessment Form
Note the status line and the •-lnfo1 function. Every time you create a new site file you should first
enter site administrative and characteristics information. To enter this information...
From the Summary Screen...
Press .
Page one of the Potential Hazardous Waste Site Preliminary Assessment Form (Preliminary Assessment
form) will appear (see next page).
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Preliminary Assessment Form
Palmetto Landfill
PALMETTO.PAS
Site Score 57
POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS
WASTE SITE
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT FORM
IDENTIFICATION
State: CERCLIS Number:
SC SCD123456789
CERCLIS Discovery Date:
6/10/90
1. General Site Information :
Name:
Palmetto Landfill
City:
Angleton
Latitude: Longitude:
18' 28' 43.0" 66* 7' 33.0"
State:
SC
Street Address:
6250 Palmetto Drive
Zip Code:
22222
Approx. Area of Site:
10 acres
County:
Palmetto
Co.
Code:
12
Cong.
Dist:
21
Status of Site:
Inactive
Enter Data
PgDn-Next End-Previous
Figure 10
The Preliminary Assessment form allows you to type in site information and to choose characteristics from
pop-up menus for certain standard items. For example...
CURSOR to 'Status of Site*.
Press < ENTER >.
The following pop-up menu will appear:
Preliminary Assessment Form Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS
WASTE SITE r—
Ac
PRELIMINARY ASS In
No
Name:
Palmetto Landfill
City:
Angleton
Latitude: Longitude:
18* 28' 43.0" 66' 7' 33.0
ENTER-Select
PALMETTO. PAS Site
Status of Site — i
tive
active
t Specified
(GW plume, etc.)
Score 57
IDENTIFICATION
State: CERCLIS Number:
SC SCO 123456789
CERCLIS Discovery Date:
6/10/90
Street Address:
6250 Palmetto Drive
State: Zip Code:
SC 22222
Approx. Area of Site:
1 10 acres
County:
Palmetto
Co. Cong.
Code: Dist:
12 34
Status of Site:
Inactive
PgDn- Next
End-Previous
Figure 11
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To select a characteristic...
CURSOR to the desired choice.
Press < ENTER >.
The Preliminary Assessment form includes nine pages (screens) of information. To progress to the next
screen of the form use the key. To return to a previous screen, press . Press
to return to the Summary Screen.
Note that programming considerations limit cursor movement and affect logical flow of data entry within
the form.
Press .
2.3.3 Site Summary Feature
Note the status line and the *< F7>-Summary" function. This function is used to access a list of questions
designed to help you reach a conclusion about the relative risk of the site and the need for further site
assessment activity. To access the summary questions...
From the Summary Screen...
Press .
The following screen will appear:
Summary Questions Screen
Palmetto Landfill
SUMMARY
1. Is there
well(s)
If yes,
If yes.
F1-Toggle
PALMETTO. PAS Site Score 57
Part 1 of 3
a high possibility of a threat to any nearby drinking water
by migration of a hazardous substance in ground water? (y/n) Yes
identify the well(s).
There are six private wells
site. They are screened in
Jacksonville aquifer. TCE
substance of concern.
how many people are served
within 1/4 mile of the
the surficial
is the hazardous
by the threatened well(s)? 18
PgDn-Next End-Previous
Figure 12
Questions are answered yes or no and explanations for the answers can be provided, when
appropriate.
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The she summary consists of three screens of questions. To proceed to other screens of the
questionnaire use the key.
To return to the Summary Screen...
Press .
2.3.4 Exiting and Saving Site Files
To save the changes that you have made to the file...
From the Summary Screen...
Press .
PA-Score Save/Exit Pop-Up Menu
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Palmetto Landfill PALMETTO. PAS
Site Score 57
PA-Score Version 1.0
Pathway
Ground Water
Surface Uater
Drinking Water
Human Food Chain
Environmental
Soil Exposure
Resident
Nearby
Air
Likelihood
of Release
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Save <
Exit 1
Exit t
550
500
Targets
— Save / Exit
i to PA-Score
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Pathway
Score
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100
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60
2
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NTER-Select F7-Summary F8-Files F9-Info
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 13
CURSOR to 'Save changes and continue* (if you are finished, select 'Exit to DOS, Save
Changes').
Press < ENTER >.
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The following screen will appear:
Save File Option Pop-Up Menu
E
Palmetto Landfill
PALMETTO. PAS
Site Score 57
PA- Score Version 1.0
Pathway
Ground Water
Surface Water
Drinking Water
Human Food Chain
Environmental
Soil Exposure
Resident
Nearby
Air
Likelihood
of Release
Save c
Exit 1
Exit 1
Targets
Waste
Characteristics
i to PA-Score
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•o DOS, save changes
:o DOS, ignore changes
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Save File Opt
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Pathway
Score
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100
1
64
60
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Figure 14
CURSOR to "Save file with new name.'
Press < ENTER >.
Type your first name (8 or fewer characters, no spaces in name).
Press < ENTER >.
A copy of the tutorial file (with modifications) has now been made under your name. The next time you
access the File System (either when you start PA-Score or by pressing from the Summary Screen)
you will see this file. Note that you need to save the file when exiting the program or when accessing a
new file.
To this point, the Tutorial has covered the basics of operating the PA-Score program. You have learned
how to access any screen in PA-Score by using the cursor keys and < ENTER >, how to return to
previous screens by pressing , or return to the Summary Screen by pressing . You
have also learned how to access Help (), the Reference List (), the Preliminary Assessment
form ( from the Summary Screen) and the site Summary questions ( from the Summary
Screen). The rest of this Tutorial shows how to apply these basics to the screens for each pathway.
2.4 Waste Characteristics
The hierarchy of menus allows you maximum flexibility in data input; you may enter any piece of data at
any time. However, in accordance with PA guidance, EPA recommends entering source and waste
information first.
If you saved your file and exited PA-Score after completing the General Operation section, retrieve your
file by following the procedures outlined in Section 2.2 of the tutorial.
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Starting at the Summary Screen...
CURSOR to the "Waste Characteristics" column (any pathway).
Press < ENTER >.
Regardless of the pathway you started from, you will see the following screen:
Sources Screen
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Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 57
Waste Characteristics -> Sources
Source Name
1 Palmetto Landfill
Source Type
Landfill
References
4
we =
nter Data F10-Help Er
WO
Value
7.69E+01
18
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Figure 15
The Sources Screen lists all the sources defined for the site.
To add a new source to the site:
CURSOR to the second row of the "Source Name" column.
Type Sludge Pond, then
CURSOR to the "Source Type" column.
Press < ENTER >.
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Source Type Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 57
Waste Characteristics -> Sources
Source Name
Landfill
Surface Impoundment
Drums
Non-Drum Containers
Contaminated Soil
Waste Pile
Land Treatment
Other
Source Type
Landfill
References
4
we =
ENTER-Select MO-Help Er
UQ
Value
7.69E+01
O.OOE+00
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Figure 16
A pop-up menu of source types will appear.
CURSOR to "Surface Impoundment."
Press < ENTER >.
Those words should now appear in the source type column.
This screen also displays the waste quantity value for each source. To enter a waste quantity for the new
source...
CURSOR to the "WQ Value" column.
Press < ENTER >.
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Hazardous Waste Quantity Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
NAME. PAS Site Score 57
Waste Characteristics -> Sources
Source Name
- Hazardous Waste Quantity -
Constituent
Was test ream
Volume
Area
ENTER-Select
Source Type
Landfill
Surface impoundment
References
4
we =
F10-Help Er
WQ
Value
7.69E+01
O.OOE+00
18
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Figure 17
A pop-up menu appears which lists the four tiers by which waste quantity can be categorized. If the data
are available, all four tiers may be scored for a particular source. PA-Score will utilize the site waste
quantity value for the tier that scores highest. To select a tier in which to record waste quantity data for
your source...
CURSOR to "Volume"
Press < ENTER >.
A waste quantity data entry screen will appear on which the amount of waste can be recorded for your
source. Volume and area waste quantities are entered in the same manner.
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Volume/Area Quantities Screen
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Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 57
Waste Characteristics -> Sources -> Volume / Area Quantities
Source Name
1 Palmetto Landfill
2 Sludge Pond
Volume
Quant i ty
Units
Ref.
Area
Quantity
6.00E+00
Units
acres
Ref.
*
nter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 18
In the volume column...
Type 20000.
Press < ENTER >.
The quantity of waste you entered is now expressed in scientific notation, with the units (cubic feet) to the
right. You may select the units associated with the volume quantity by cursoring to the "Units" column
and pressing < ENTER > to access a pop-up menu. To exit the screen and return to the main source
list...
Press .
Note that the status line indicates to press to go to the previous screen.
Using the procedure described above, add a wastestream value for the sludge pond.
CURSOR to the WQ Value column of the source screen (you are already there).
Press < ENTER >.
CURSOR to "Wastestream."
Press .
Type 1E10 (10,000,000,000) in the wastestream column.
Press < ENTER >.
Press .
A wastestream quantity is now calculated for your source. Constituent quantity may be entered in the
same manner as wastestream quantity and both must be entered in pounds. Note that the overall waste
characteristics (WC) value has now increased to 100.
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Remember, the hazardous waste quantity information that you entered is evaluated for all pathways.
Therefore, you need only enter source information once; it will be applied to all pathways. Note that for
all pathways except soil exposure, a waste characteristics score less than 32 defaults to 32 if any primary
targets are identified.
Press .
All pathway scores and the site score now reflect the additions you have made while in the Waste
Characteristics section of the program.
2.5 Likelihood of Release
The Likelihood of Release factor category is evaluated in the same manner for the ground water, surface
water, and air pathways: by completing a 'Criteria List* which appears on screen and is designed to
assist you in hypothesizing whether release of a hazardous substance is suspected. Answers to all of
the questions may not be available during the PA. Also, these criteria are not all-inclusive; briefly enter
any other criteria that help shape your hypothesis next to the 'Other criteria?' question. The list records
your professional judgment in evaluating these criteria.
To access the Likelihood of Release factor category for the ground water pathway...
From the Summary Screen...
CURSOR to the Ground Water Likelihood of Release position.
Press < ENTER >.
Ground Water Likelihood of Release Criteria List
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Ground Water Pathway -> Likelihood of Release -> Criteria List
Are sources poorly contained? (y/n/u).
Is the source a type likely to contribute to ground water contamination
(e.g., wet lagoon)? (y/n/u)
Is waste quantity particularly large? (y/n/u)
Is precipitation heavy? (y/n/u)
Is the infiltration rate high? (y/n/u)
Is the site located in an area of karst terrain? (y/n)
Is the subsurface highly permeable or conductive? (y/n/u)
Is drinking water drawn from a shallow aquifer? (y/n/u)
Are suspected contaminants highly mobile in ground water? (y/n/u)
Does analytical or circumstantial evidence suggest
ground water contamination? (y/n/u)
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Other criteria? (y/n) Y wastes deposited below water table
SUSPECTED RELEASE? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Suspected Release
Y
*
Enter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 19
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This is the Criteria List for the Ground Water Pathway Likelihood of Release factor category. Each
question can be answered with a yes , no , or unknown , unless otherwise specified. You
can move the cursor freely within the screen, and answers may be changed if desired. Note that all
questions must be answered before PA-Score will permit you to advance to the next part of the program.
After all questions have been answered...
Press < ENTER >.
PA-Score will then advance to a Likelihood of Release screen where additional data are required.
Ground Water Likelihood of Release Value Screen
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Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Ground Water Pathway -> Likelihood of Release Value
Do you suspect a release? (y/n) Yes
Is the site located in karst terrain? (y/n) No
Depth to aquifer (feet): 0
Distance to the nearest drinking water well (feet): 300
LIKELIHOOD OF RELEASE
1. SUSPECTED RELEASE
2. NO SUSPECTED RELEASE
LR =
nter Data
Suspected
Release
550
550
No Suspected
Release
0
0
Ref .
7.13
References
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 20
The first two questions reflect the responses given on the previous screen. In this case, the score given
for Likelihood of Release (550) reflects a suspected release scored on the Criteria List.
Press .
The Likelihood of Release Criteria Lists are similar for each pathway. To view the Surface Water Pathway
Likelihood of Release Criteria List...
CURSOR to any Surface Water Threat Likelihood of Release position.
Press < ENTER >.
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Surface Water Likelihood of Release Criteria List
Palmetto Landfill
NAME.PAS
Site Score
73
Surface Water Pathway -> Likelihood of Release -> Criteria List
Is surface water nearby? (y/n/u) Y
Is waste quantity particularly large? (y/n/u) N
Is the drainage area large? (y/n/u) N
Is rainfall heavy? (y/n/u) Y
Is the infiltration rate low? (y/n/u) N
Are sources poorly contained or prone to runoff or flooding? (y/n/u) Y
Is a runoff route well defined (e.g.ditch/channel to surf.water)? (y/n/u) Y
Is vegetation stressed along the probable runoff route? (y/n/u) Y
Are sediments or water unnaturally discolored? (y/n/u) Y
Is wildlife unnaturally absent? (y/n/u) U
Has deposition of waste into surface water been observed? (y/n/u) N
Is ground water discharge to surface water likely? (y/n/u) Y
Does analytical/circumstantial evidence suggest surf.water contam.?(y/n/u)Y
Other criteria? (y/n)
leachate and runoff discolored
SUSPECTED RELEASE? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Suspected Release
Enter Data
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 21
This is the Criteria List for the Surface Water Pathway Likelihood of Release factor category.
Press < ENTER >.
Surface Water Likelihood of Release Value Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Surface Water Pathway -> Likelihood of Release Value
Do you suspect a release? (y/n) Yes
Distance to surface water (feet): 250
Flood frequency (years): 1-10
What is the downstream distance (miles) to:
a. the nearest drinking water intake? N.A.
b. the nearest fishery? 0.0
c. the nearest sensitive environment? 0.1
LIKELIHOOD OF RELEASE
1. SUSPECTED RELEASE
2. NO SUSPECTED RELEASE
LR =
Suspected
Release
550
550
No Suspected
Release
0
0
Ref.
5,7
12
15
1
References
nter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 22
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The Surface Water Pathway Likelihood of Release Value Screen asks for data on distance to surface
water, flood frequency, and distance to the nearest drinking water intake, fishery, and sensitive
environment. Note that if there is no target for a particular threat you must enter a distance greater than
15 miles for that threat (not a zero).
In this example, drinking water intakes are not located within the 15 mile target distance limit, so 16 rvjiies
was entered, producing an "N.A.* display.
Press .
The Likelihood of Release screens for the other pathways are similar, with questions pertinent to the
particular pathway. For example, the following figures show the Likelihood of Exposure screen for the soil
exposure pathway (does not have a Criteria List) and the Likelihood of Release screens for the air
pathway:
Soil Exposure Likelihood of Exposure Value Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS
Site Score 73
Soil Exposure Pathway -> Likelihood of Exposure Value
Do any people live on or within 200 ft
of areas of suspected contamination? (y/n)
Do any people attend school or daycare on or within 200 ft
of areas of suspected contamination? (y/n)
Is the facility active? (y/n)
No
No
No
Ref.
7
7
7
LIKELIHOOD OF EXPOSURE
1. SUSPECTED CONTAMINATION LE =
Inter Data
Suspected
Contamination
550
References
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 23
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Air Likelihood of Release Criteria List
1
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Air Pathway -> Likelihood of Release -> Criteria List
Are odors currently reported? Likelihood of Release Value
Do you suspect a release? (y/n) No
Distance to the nearest individual (feet): 300
73
Ref.
7
LIKELIHOOD OF RELEASE
1. SUSPECTED RELEASE
2. NO SUSPECTED RELEASE
LR =
nter Data
Suspected
Release
0
0
No Suspected
Release
500
500
References
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 25
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2.6 Documentation Editor
From the Summary Screen...
CURSOR to the Ground Water Pathway Likelihood of Release position.
Press < ENTER >.
Ground Water Likelihood of Release Criteria List
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Ground Uater Pathway -> Likelihood of Release -> Criteria List
Are sources poorly contained? (y/n/u)
Is the source a type likely to contribute to ground water contamination
(e.g., wet lagoon)? (y/n/u)
Is waste quantity particularly large? (y/n/u)
Is precipitation heavy? (y/n/u)
Is the infiltration rate high? (y/n/u)
Is the site located in an area of karst terrain? (y/n)
Is the subsurface highly permeable or conductive? (y/n/u)
Is drinking water drawn from a shallow aquifer? (y/n/u)
Are suspected contaminants highly mobile in ground water? (y/n/u)
Does analytical or circumstantial evidence suggest
ground water contamination? (y/n/u)
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Other criteria? (y/n) Y wastes deposited below water table
SUSPECTED RELEASE? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Suspected Release
Y
*
Inter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 26
Each Criteria List requests that you 'Summarize the rationale for Suspected Release.' Text summarizing
your rationale can be entered using the documentation editor. To access the documentation editor...
CURSOR to the "Summarize the rationale for Suspected Release" position.
The status line now displays a "F3-Document" message.
Press .
The documentation editor screen allows you to type in text explaining the suspected release rationale.
Note that the editor does not have word processing capabilities (i.e., underline, bold, block, etc.). The
text screen will scroll to allow unlimited entry of text; however, the PA Scoresheet printouts are limited to
20 - 25 lines for printing documentation text.
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Documentation Editor Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
'SC
In the space below summarize the site, source,
and pathway considerations that led to the decision
concerning a suspected release to ground water.
A release of hazardous substances from Palmetto Landfill to the
Jacksonville aquifer is suspected due to the trenching method of
waste disposal, shallow depth to aquifer, and documented deposition
of TCE wastes (Reference 4, Reference 10). Due to the relatively
high conductivity (16 ft/day) (Reference 9) potential for migration
of contaminants is high.
Refs: 4. 9, 10
••MM
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
*
;-Switch End-Previous
Figure 27
Note that the documentation screen also provides brief guidance on documentation requirements. It is
a good practice to record references for documentation statements.
To reference this text...
Press .
Note that reference numbers (4, 9, 10) have been entered.
Press to access the reference list.
Reference citations are entered here as discussed in Section 2.3.1.
Press twice to return to the Criteria List, then
Press to return to the Summary Screen.
The documentation feature allows you to enter text and references to explain and document scoring
decisions and data. This feature is available in several critical areas of the program. Documentation may
be entered for all Criteria List decisions (Suspected Release and Primary Targets), waste quantity data
(constituent, wastestream, volume, and area), and drinking water population apportionment.
2.7 Targets
Targets are those populations or environments actually exposed or at risk of being exposed to releases
of hazardous substances from sources at a site. The manner in which target populations are evaluated
varies from pathway to pathway. The procedures required to enter data for ground water, surface water,
soil, and air pathway targets within PA-Score are summarized below.
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2.7.1 Ground Water Pathway Targets
To evaluate Ground Water Targets...
From the Summary Screen...
CURSOR to the Ground Water Targets position.
Press < ENTER >.
Ground Water Targets Screen
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Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Ground Water Pathway -> Targets
TARGETS
3. PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION
18 person(s)
4. SECONDARY TARGET POPULATION
Are any wells part of a
blended system? (y/n) N
Document apportionment.
5. NEAREST WELL
6. WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA(WHPA)
7. RESOURCES
T =
INTER-Select
Suspected
Release
180
11
50
0
5
246
No Suspected
Release
0
0
0
0
0
References
*
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 28
This screen summarizes ground water target values, including primary and secondary target populations,
nearest well, Wellhead Protection Area, and resources. Note that the values appear in the 'Suspected
Release" column as a result of the decision recorded in the Likelihood of Release Criteria List. Each target
factor is accessed by cursoring to the specific factor and pressing < ENTER >. For example, to record
information for primary target population...
CURSOR to the "Primary Target Population" position.
Press < ENTER >.
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Ground Water Primary Targets Criteria List
1
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Ground Uater Pathway -> Primary Targets -> Criteria List
1* any drinking water well nearby? (y/n/u)
Has any nearby drinking water well been closed? (y/n/u)
Has any nearby drinking water user reported foul-tasting or
foul-smelling water? (y/n/u)
Does any nearby well have a large drawdown/high production rate? (y/n/u)
Is any drinking water well located between the site and other wells
that are suspected to be exposed to a hazardous substance? (y/n/u)
Does analytical or circumstantial evidence suggest contamination
at a drinking water well? (y/n/u)
Does any drinking water well warrant sampling? (y/n/u)
Y
U
U
N
U
V
Y
Other criteria? (y/n) N
PRIMARY TARGET(S) IDENTIFIED? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Primary Targets
Y
*
inter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 29
This is the Ground Water Pathway Criteria List for Primary Targets. The questions must be answered in
the same manner as the Likelihood of Release Criteria List. If you do not identify primary targets in the
Criteria List, you will be restricted from entering any primary target data.
Press < ENTER >
Ground Water Target Populations Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill
NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Ground Water Pathway -> Targets -> Population
Secondary Target Population
Distance Categories
0 to 14 mi le
Greater than 14 to Vi mile
Greater than ft to 1 mile
Greater than 1 to 2 miles
Greater than 2 to 3 miles
Greater than 3 to 4 miles
Primary Target Population
Drinking Water Well ID
1 JJ Jones Well
2 5 Wells w/in 1/4 mile rad
Dist.
(miles)
0.10
0.25
Population
Served
0
62
98
156
194
116
Population
Served
3
15
Reference
13
13
13
13
13
Reference
1
7,14
Total Primary Target Population Value
Total Secondary Target Population Value
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Value
0
3
2
3
2
1
Value
30
150
180
11
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;
Figure 30
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The screen above contains tables in which to enter primary and secondary target population data, and
automatically calculates the values for each. To enter primary target information...
CURSOR to the data entry space below '5 Wells w/in 1/4 mile rad" (the listing will scroll).
Type Municipal Well #1.
CURSOR to the "Gist.1 (distance) column.
Type 0.2.
CURSOR to the 'Population Served* column.
Type 500.
Press < ENTER >.
The Primary Target Population value will be automatically recalculated to reflect your changes.
To enter secondary target information...
Press twice.
CURSOR to the 'Secondary Target Population" position.
Press < ENTER >.
Secondary target population information can then be entered.
CURSOR to the 'Greater than 1 to 2 miles" position.
Type 700
Press < ENTER >.
The value for that distance will now recalculate to reflect that population. To return to the Ground Water
Pathway Targets Screen-
Press .
Note that the target values reflect new data entered. In addition, the screen asks whether any wells are
part of a blended system and, if so, to show apportionment. For blended systems, answer yes ()
to the question, and document the apportionment by pressing from the reference column position
opposite the question. This advances you to the documentation editor where you enter apportionment
calculations. This same function is available for surface water pathway drinking water targets, and is used
in the same manner (see Section 2.6).
To evaluate Wellhead Protection Area(s)...
CURSOR to Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA).
Press < ENTER >.
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The following pop-up menu appears:
Ground Water Wellhead Protection Area Pop-up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
NAME.PAS
Site Score 73
Ground Water Pathway -> Targets
TARGETS
3. PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION
518 per
Suspected
Release
No Suspected
Release
References
4. SECONDARY TARG
Are any wells
blended system
Document appor
5. NEAREST WELL
6. WELLHEAD PROTE
Designated WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA
No WHPA is present within 4 miles of site
Neither of conditions below holds, but
a WHPA is present within 4 Miles
A source lies within or above a WHPA
or
A primary target well is identified within a WHPA
13
7. RESOURCES
5252
ENTER-Select
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 31
CURSOR to "A source lies within or above a WHPA.'
Press < ENTER >.
Note the change in the target value. To return to the Summary Screen...
Press .
2.7.2 Surface Water Pathway Targets
Surface water targets are divided by pathway threats into Drinking Water, Human Food Chain, and
Environmental. The following screens illustrate how to evaluate targets in each surface water threat. To
evaluate drinking water targets...
From the Summary Screen...
CURSOR to the Surface Water Pathway Drinking Water Threat Targets position.
Press < ENTER >.
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Target Distance Limit Warning Message
1
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
-I Nearest Drinking Water Intake is Outside the 15 mi Target Distance Limit I-
Pathway
Ground Water
Surface Water
Drinking Water
Human Food Chain
Environmental
Soil Exposure
Resident
Nearby
Air
of Release
550
550
550
550
550
500
Targets
5272
5
300
300
5
1
57
Characteristics
100
100
100
100
100
100
Score
100
100
3
100
60
4
3
1
35
>ress to Continue F7-Summary F8-Files F9-Info F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 32
The Target Distance Limit Warning message appears because the distance to the nearest drinking water
intake was entered as 16 miles on the Surface Water Likelihood of Release Value Screen (see Section
2.5). To view the Drinking Water Targets Screen, follow the message on the status line 'Press
to Continue."
Press < ENTER >.
The following screen appears:
Surface Water Drinking Water Targets Screen
1
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Surface Water Pathway -> Drinking Water Threat Targets
TARGETS
3. Determine the water body type,
flow (if applicable), and
number of people served by
each drinking water intake.
4. PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION
5. SECONDARY TARGET POPULATION
Is any intake part of a
blended system? (y/n) N
6. NEAREST INTAKE
7. RESOURCES
T =
•NTER-Select
Suspected
Release
0
0
0
5
5
No Suspected
Release
0
0
0
0
References
*
FIO-Help End-Previous
Figure 33
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The Surface Water Drinking Water Targets Screen provides a summary of target values including primary
and secondary target populations, nearest intake, and resources. Before entering target data, you must
first complete the Drinking Water Threat Targets Criteria List.
To access the Drinking Water Threat Targets Criteria List...
From the 'Primary Target Population' location...
Press < ENTER >.
Surface Water Drinking Water Targets Criteria List
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Surface Water Pathway -> Drinking Water Threat Targets -> Criteria List
la any drinking water intake nearby? (y/n/u)
Has any intake, fishery, or recreational area been closed? (y/n/u)
Does analytical or circumstantial evidence suggest surface water
contamination at or downstream of an intake? (y/n/u)
Does any drinking water intake warrant sampling? (y/n/u)
N
N
N
N
Other criteria? (y/n) N
PRIMARY INTAKE(S) IDENTIFIED? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Primary Intake(s)
N
*
nter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 34
All questions must be answered to advance to the Drinking Water Intakes Screen. After answering all
questions in the Drinking Water Targets Criteria List-
Press .
Because no primary targets were identified, you have returned to the Drinking Water Targets Screen.
CURSOR to the 'Secondary Target Population" position.
Press < ENTER >.
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The following screen appears:
Surface Water Drinking Water Intakes Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Surface Water Pathway -> Drinking Water Threat Targets
Intake Name
1
Primary
(y/n)
Water Body Type/Flow
Population
Served
0
Ref.
Total Primary Target Population Value
Total Secondary Target Population Value
Enter Data FIO-Help Enc
Value
0
0
0
J-Previous
Figure 35
For each Surface Water Threat, PA-Score allows the entry of both primary and secondary targets on the
same screen. This allows you to test the scoring ramifications of evaluating a target under both scenarios.
For this threat, an intake is entered by typing in its name, identifying it as primary or secondary (by typing
or or by using the key as a toggle), selecting the water body type or flow where the
intake is located (from a pop-up menu), and entering the population served by the intake. PA-Score will
then calculate the appropriate value based on the data/selections entered. Note, if an intake is identified
as "Primary,' no water body type is selected; a value based only on the population served is calculated.
Finally, the yes or no response in the "Primary" column must agree with whether you identified primary
targets on the Criteria List.
To select water body type or flow...
Move the CURSOR to the "Water Body Type/Flow" column.
Press < ENTER >.
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The following pop-up menu appears:
Surface Water Drinking Water Intakes: Water Body Type Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
PALMETTO.PAS
Site Score 57
Surface Water Pathway -> Drinking Water Threat Targets
Primary
Intake Name (y/n)
Water Body Type —
minimal stream
small to moderate stream
moderate to large stream
large stream to river
large river
Water Body Type/Flow
OR
Population
3-mile mixing zone of
quiet flowing streams or rivers
coastal tidal water (harbors,
sounds, bays, etc.), ocean,
or Great Lakes
Served
Flow Characteristics
< 10 cfs
10 to 100 cfs
> 100 to 1,000 cfs
> 1,000 to 10,000 cfs
> 10,000 cfs
Ref.l Value
10 cfs or greater
N/A
Total Secondary Target Population Value I
ENTER-Select
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 36
CURSOR to'10 to 100 cfs.'
Press < ENTER >.
'Population Served* values can then be entered on this screen by typing data in that column.
Press .
To evaluate the human food chain targets...
CURSOR to the Surface Water Pathway Human Food Chain Targets position.
Press < ENTER >.
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Surface Water Human Food Chain Targets Screen
[
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Surface Water Pathway -> Human Food Chain Threat Targets
TARGETS
8. Determine the water body type
and flow (if applicable)
for each fishery.
9. PRIMARY FISHERIES
10. SECONDARY FISHERIES
T =
ENTER-Select
Suspected
Release
300
N.E.
300
No Suspected
Release
0
0
References
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 37
As in all surface water threats, a series of screens will require you to answer questions and enter data
regarding primary and secondary targets, in this case fisheries. The screen provides a summary of target
values for primary and secondary fisheries. Before entering specific fisheries information in the Human
Food Chain Fishery Screen, first access the Human Food Chain Targets Criteria List from this screen.
To access the criteria list...
Press < ENTER >.
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Surface Water Human Food Chain Targets Criteria List
1
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Surface Water Pathway -> Human Food Chain Threat Targets -> Criteria List
Is any fishery nearby? (y/n/u)
Has any intake, fishery, or recreational area been closed? (y/n/u)
Does analytical or circumstantial evidence suggest surface water
contamination at or downstream of a fishery? (y/n/u)
Does any fishery warrant sampling? (y/n/u)
Y
N
N
Y
Other criteria? (y/n) Y Water draining to fishery discolored
PRIMARY FISHERY(IES) IDENTIFIED? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Primary Fishery(ies)
Y
*
Enter Data FIO-Help End-Previous
Figure 38
After answering the questions...
Press .
The following screen appears:
Surface Water Human Food Chain Fishery Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Surface Water Pathway -> Human Food Chain Threat Targets
Fishery Name
1 Wildlife Creek
2 Ono River
3 Wildlife Creek Wetlands
Primary
(y/n)
Y
N
Y
Water Body Type/Flow
primary fishery
1000-10000 cfs
primary fishery
Ref.
1
6
15
Total Primary Fisheries Value
Total Secondary Fisheries Value
nter Data F10-Help Enc
Value
300
12
300
300
0
1- Previous
Figure 39
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For this threat, a fishery is entered by typing its name, identifying it as primary or secondary (by typing
or or by using the key as a toggle) and selecting the water body type or flow in which
the fishery is located (from a pop-up menu). PA-Score then calculates the appropriate value based on
data/selections entered. Note, if a fishery is identified as 'Primary,* no water body type is selected; a value
of 300 is assigned and secondary fisheries are not evaluated. Further, a single primary fishery receives
the maximum target value of 300; multiple primary fisheries are not additive. Finally, the yes or no
response in the 'Primary" column must agree with whether you identified primary targets on the Criteria
List.
Press .
To evaluate environmental targets...
CURSOR to the Surface Water Pathway Environmental Targets position.
Press < ENTER >
The following screen appears:
Surface Water Environmental Targets Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Surface Water Pathway -> Environmental Threat Targets
TARGETS
11. Determine the water body type
and flow (if applicable)
for each sensitive
environment.
12. PRIMARY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
13. SECONDARY SENSITIVE ENVIRONS.
T =
INTER-Select
Suspected
Release
300
N.E.
300
No Suspected
Release
0
0
References
MO-Help End-Previous
Figure 40
As in the other surface water threats, a series of screens will appear requiring you to answer questions
and enter data regarding primary and secondary targets, in this case sensitive environments. The screen
provides a summary of target values for primary and secondary sensitive environments. Before entering
specific sensitive environment information in the Sensitive Environments Screen, first access the
Environmental Targets Criteria List from this screen.
Press < ENTER >.
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Surface Water Environmental Targets Criteria List
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Surface Water Pathway -> Environmental Threat Targets -> Criteria List
Is any sensitive environment nearby? (y/n/u)
Has any intake, fishery, or recreational area been closed? (y/n/u)
Does analytical or circumstantial evidence suggest surface water
contamination at or downstream of a sensitive environment? (y/n/u)
Does any sensitive environment warrant sampling? (y/n/u)
Y
N
Y
Y
Other criteria? (y/n) Y Water draining into wetland discolored
PRIMARY SENSITIVE ENVIRONHENT(S) IDENTIFIED? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Primary Sensitive Environment (s)
Y
*
nter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 41
After answering the questions-
Press .
The following screen appears:
Surface Water Sensitive Environments Screen
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Surface Water Pathway -> Environment Threat Targets
Sensitive Environment Name
1 Wildlife Creek Wetlands
2 Bald Eagle Habitat
3 Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse
Primary
(y/n)
Y
Y
Y
Water Body Type/ Flow
primary sens.envir.
primary sens.envir.
primary sens.envir.
Ref.
1
16
16
Total Primary Sensitive Environments Value
Total Secondary Sensitive Environments Value
Enter Data F10-Help Enc
Value
300
300
300
300
0
l-Previous
Figure 42
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For this threat, a sensitive environment is entered by typing its name, identifying it as primary or
secondary (by typing or or by using the key as a toggle), selecting the water body type
or flow in which the sensitive environment is located (from a pop-up menu), and selecting the sensitive
environment value (from a pop-up menu). PA-Score then calculates the appropriate value based on
data/selections entered. Note, if a sensitive environment is identified as "Primary," no water body type or
sensitive environment value is selected; a value of 300 is assigned and secondary sensitive environments
are not evaluated. Further, a single primary sensitive environment receives the maximum target value of
300; multiple primary sensitive environments are not additive. Finally, the yes or no response in the
•Primary" column must agree with whether you identified primary targets on the Criteria List.
Since all the sensitive environments listed are identified as primary targets in this example, the sensitive
environment value pop-up menu is not accessible. However, if a new sensitive environment that is not
identified as primary is added, the pop-up menu can be accessed.
CURSOR to the fourth row of the "Sensitive Environment Name" column.
Type Cape Johnson Park.
Enter an N in the "Primary" column.
CURSOR to the "Water Body Type/Flow" column.
Press < ENTER >.
CURSOR to "minimal stream".
Press < ENTER >.
CURSOR to the "Value" column.
Press .
The following pop-up menu appears:
Surface Water Sensitive Environment Types Pop-Up Menu
!
n ~.m
Critical habitat for Federally designated endangered or threat
Marine Sanctuary
National Park
Designated Federal Wilderness Area
Ecologically important areas identified under Coastal Zone Wi
Sensitive Areas identified under the National Estuary Program
Near Coastal Water Program of the Clec
Critical Areas identified under the Clean Lakes Program of the
Water Act (subareas in lakes or entire s
National Monument (air pathway only)
National Seashore Recreation Area
National Lakeshore Recreation Area
|e 1 of 3 1
ened species
derness Act
or
in Water Act
: Clean
small lakes)
Total Primary Sensitive Environments Value 300
Total Secondary Sensitive Environments Value 0
•NTER-Select F10-Help PgDn-Next End-Previous
Figure 43
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CURSOR to "National Seashore Recreation Area."
To select another sensitive environment type, you may CURSOR through each selection, or press
to review the selections more quickly (there are three pages of types).
Press < ENTER >.
The selected sensitive environment value appears in the table.
Press to return to the Summary Screen.
2.7.3 Soil Exposure Pathway Targets
Populations and environments exposed to contamination via the soil exposure pathway are calculated in
much the same manner as the other pathways.
From the Summary Screen...
CURSOR to the Soil Exposure Resident Threat Targets position.
Press < ENTER >.
The following screen appears:
Soil Exposure Resident Population Criteria List
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score
73
Soil Exposure Pathway -> Resident Population -> Criteria List
Is any residence, school, or daycare facility on or
within 200 feet of an area of suspected contamination? (y/n/u)
Is any residence, school, or daycare facility located on adjacent
land previously owned or leased by the site owner/operator? (y/n/u)
Is there a migration route that might spread hazardous
substances near residences, schools, or daycare facilities? (y/n/u)
Have onsite or adjacent residents or students reported adverse
health effects, exclusive of apparent drinking water or air
contamination problems? (y/n/u)
Does any neighboring property warrant sampling? (y/n/u)
N
N
N
N
N
Other criteria? (y/n) N
RESIDENT POPULATION IDENTIFIED? (y/n)
Summarize the rationale for Resident Population
N
*
'nter Data F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 44
This is the Soil Exposure Pathway Resident Population Criteria List. To demonstrate data entry of resident
threat targets, answer "Yes" to all of the questions on the list. While this contradicts site information
entered elsewhere in the program, it allows this tutorial to more fully demonstrate data entry.
Enter Y for all questions.
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Make sure the answer to 'Resident Population Identified?" is "V to evaluate resident threat targets. After
all questions have been answered.
Press < ENTER >.
The following screen appears if you identified resident population on the Criteria List:
Soil Exposure Resident Population Targets Screen
t
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Soil Exposure Pathway -> Resident Population Threat Targets
TARGETS
2. RESIDENT POPULATION
0 resident(s)
0 school/daycare student(s)
3. RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
4. WORKERS
5. TERRESTRIAL SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
6. RESOURCES
T =
INTER-Select
Suspected
Contamination
0
0
0
0
5
5
References
F10-Hetp End-Previous
Figure 45
PA-Score allows access to target factors based on answers given on the Criteria List and on the
Likelihood of Exposure Value Screen (see Section 2.5). For example, if you indicate that people live or
attend school or daycare on or within 200 feet of an area of suspected contamination, PA-Score allows
you to enter the number of people under "Resident Population." Note that the cursor is flashing at the
"Resident Population (residents)" position...
Type 12.
Press < ENTER>.
PA-Score then calculates the resident population value and the resident individual value.
Because the facility was recorded as inactive on the Soil Exposure Likelihood of Exposure Value Screen
(see Section 2.5), access to the "Workers" position is not permitted. For an active site, information on
workers is entered using a pop-up menu. If workers are reported present at the site on the Likelihood
of Exposure Value Screen...
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The pop-up menu appears from which you can select the number of workers.
Soil Exposure Workers Pop-Up Menu
t
Palmetto Landfill
NAME. PAS
Site Score 73
Soil Exposure Pathway -> Resident Population Threat Targets
TARGETS
2. RESIDENT POPULATION
12 res i dent (s)
0 school/daycare stu
3. RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
4. WORKERS
Suspected
Contamination
(
I Number of Workers i
0
1 to 100
101 to 1,000
> 1,000
5. TERRESTRIAL SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
6. RESOURCES
•NTER-Select
T =
)
0
5
175
References
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 46
Values for soil exposure terrestrial sensitive environments are calculated based on the sensitive
environment type. To access the sensitive environment screens...
CURSOR to "Terrestrial Sensitive Environments."
Press < ENTER >.
The following screen appears:
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Soil Exposure Terrestrial Sensitive Environments Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 73
Soil Exposure Pathway -> Targets -> Terrestrial Sensitive Environments
Terrestrial Sensitive Environment Name
1
Reference
Total Terrestrial Sensitive Environments Value
Inter Data F10-Help Er
Value
0
0
id-Previous
Figure 47
Type the sensitive environment name in the left column. To select sensitive environments.,
CURSOR to the "Value" column.
Press < ENTER >.
The following pop-up menu appears:
Soil Exposure Terrestrial Sensitive Environment Types Pop-Up Menu
E
Terrestrial critical habitat for Federal ly designated
endangered or
National Park
Designated Federal Wilderness Area
National Monument
threatened species
Terrestrial habitat known to be used by Federally designated or
proposed threatened or endangered species
National Preserve (terrestrial)
National or State terrestrial Wildlife Refuge
Federal land designated for protection of natural ecosystems
Administratively proposed Federal Wilderness Area
Terrestrial areas utilized by large or dense aggregations of
animals (vertebrate species) for breeding
Total Terrestrial Sensitive Environments Value
0
INTER-Select F10-Help PgDn-Next End-Previous
Figure 48
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To select the appropriate terrestrial sensitive environment type, simply CURSOR to the terrestrial sensitive
environment you are evaluating and press < ENTER > or use the key to view page 2 of the pop-
up menu.
Press .
To evaluate the threat to nearby targets...
From the Summary Screen...
CURSOR to the 'Soil Exposure Nearby Targets' position.
Press < ENTER >.
Soil Exposure Nearby Targets Pop-Up Menu
I
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 88
PA-Score Version 1.0
Pathway
Ground Water
Surface Water
Drinking Water
Human Food Chain
Environmental
Soi I Exposure
Resident
Nearby
Air
Likelihood
of Release
550
550
550
550
550
500
Targets
5272
Population Wi
Nor*
1 - 10
10,001 -
>50,0(
275
1
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Waste
Characteristics
100
thin 1 Mile — i
>
'ooo
50,000
)0
100
100
Pathway
Score
100
100
3
100
60
100
100
1
35
INTER-Select F7-Summary F8-Files F9-Info F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 49
CURSOR to '1 - 10,000' option.
Press .
PA-Score calculates a nearby population threat value.
2.7.4 Air Pathway Targets
Populations and sensitive environments actually exposed to, or at risk of being exposed to, release of
hazardous substances to the air are evaluated as in the other pathways; a Criteria List is used to
determine primary and secondary target populations and environmental targets.
To access the Air Targets Screen...
CURSOR to the Air Pathway Targets position.
Press < ENTER >.
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The following screen appears:
Air Targets Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 88
Air Pathway -> Targets
TARGETS
3. PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION
0 person(s)
4. SECONDARY TARGET POPULATION
5. NEAREST INDIVIDUAL
6. PRIMARY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
7. SECONDARY SENSITIVE ENVIRONS.
8. RESOURCES
T =
INTER-Select
Suspected
Release
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No Suspected
Release
11
20
21
5
57
References
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 50
The cursor is positioned at the "Secondary Target Population" position. The secondary target population
was evaluated in Section 2.3. To evaluate other air targets...
CURSOR to the "Secondary Sensitive Environs." position.
Press .
The following screen appears:
Air Secondary Sensitive Environments Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 88
Air Pathway -> Targets -> Secondary Sensitive Environments
Sensitive Environment Name
1 Wildlife Creek Wetlands
2 Bald Eagle Habitat
3 Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse
Distance
0 - 1/4
onsite
onsite
Reference
1
16
16
Total Secondary Sensitive Environments Value
"nter Data F10-Help Er
Value
6.2
7.5
7.5
21
td- Previous
Figure 51
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Space is provided to enter the sensitive environment name, and a pop-up menu is available from which
to choose a distance category corresponding to the sensitive environment's distance from the site. Note,
if a Suspected Release is identified, secondary targets are not evaluated within 1/4 mile of the site. PA-
Score defaults to the > 1/4 to 1/2 mile distance category.
To choose the type of sensitive environment...
CURSOR to the 'Value" column.
Press < ENTER >.
The Sensitive Environments Screen appears:
Air Sensitive Environment Types Pop-Up Menu
Sensitive Environment Types
-Page 3 of
Habitat known to be used by State designated endangered or
threatened species
Habitat known to be used by a species under review as to its
Federal endangered or threatened status
Coastal Barrier (partially developed)
Federally designated Scenic or Wild River
State land designated for wildlife or game management
State designated Scenic or Wild River
State designated Natural Area
Particular areas, relatively small in size, important to maintenance of
unique biotic communities
State designated areas for protection/maintenance of aquatic life
under the Clean Water Act
Wetlands
Total Secondary Sensitive Environments Value
21
ENTER-Select
FlO-Help PgDn-Next End-Previous
Figure 52
Sensitive environment types are selected in the manner described in the Surface Water Environmental
Threat Targets section (Section 2.7.2).
Press twice to return to the Summary Screen.
Note, Air primary target population and primary sensitive environments can only be entered if a Suspected
Release has been projected on the Air Likelihood of Release Criteria List. The data entry screens for
these target factors are accessed from the Air Targets Screen and appear as follows:
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Air Primary Target Population Screen
Palmetto Landfill
NAME.PAS
Site Score
88
Air Pathway -> Targets -> Primary Target Population
Enter Number of Residents, Students, and Workers
on and within 1/4 mile of the site of a
suspected air release of hazardous substances 0
Ref.
Enter Data
F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 53
Air Primary Sensitive Environments Screen
E
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 88
Air Pathway -> Targets -> Primary Sensitive Environments
Sensitive Environment Name
1
Reference
Total Primary Sensitive Environments Value
:nter Data F10-Help Er
Value
0
0
id-Previous
Figure 54
Note, primary sensitive environment types are selected in the same manner as secondary sensitive
environments.
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2.8 Conclusion
This tutorial has covered data entry for waste characteristics, the likelihood of release of hazardous
substances to the environment, and the numbers and characteristics of targets exposed or potentially
exposed to contamination. To save your file and exit PA-Score...
From the Summary Screen...
Press .
PA-Score Save/Exit Pop-Up Menu
E
Palmetto Landfill PALMETTO. PAS Site Score 88
PA-Score Version 1.0
Pathway
Ground Water
Surface Water
Drinking Water
Human Food Chain
Environmental
Soil Exposure
Resident
Nearby
Air
Likelihood
of Release
Save (
Exit 1
Exit i
550
500
Targets
i to PA-Score
rhanges and cm
:o DOS, save cl
to DOS, ignore
275
1
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Waste
Characteristics
1
itinue
langes
changes
100
100
Pathway
Score
100
100
3
100
60
100
100
1
36
NTER-Select F7-Summary F8-Files F9-Info F10-Help End-Previous
Figure 55
CURSOR to 'Exit to DOS, save changes."
Press < ENTER >.
To save your file under its current name...
Press < ENTER >.
You should now be at a DOS prompt or shell menu.
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CHAPTER 3
PRINTING
3.1 Introduction: PA-Prlnt Computer Program
The program to print PA-Score files is called PA-Prlnt. It is a separate program from PA-Score and must
be accessed from the DOS prompt. PA-Print retrieves the file(s) that you created with PA-Score and
extracts entered or calculated data. The procedure for executing PA-Print is discussed below. Note that
PA-Print is capable of producing PA scoresheets, a reference list, and the Preliminary Assessment form.
Note that some parts of the printing operation require familiarity with DOS and technical knowledge of
your printer. Consult your systems administrator for first-time setup.
From the DOS prompt...
Type PAPRINT.
Press < ENTER >.
If the program has been properly installed, the following screen appears:
PA-Print File System Screen
E
Site Score 0
PA-Score Data Files -> A:\
Name Date Time Size
PALMETTO 08/17/91 16:58 14264
NAME 08/22/91 15:30 14392
Site Name CERCLIS Number
Palmetto Landfill SCD123456789
Palmetto Landfill SCD123456789
NTER-Select F2-Change Directory F10-Help End-Exit
Figure 56
This looks and operates much like the file system in the PA-Score program (see Section 2.2).
CURSOR to your NAME file.
Press < ENTER >.
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PA-Print Menu Screen
I
Palmetto Landfill NAME. PAS Site Score 88
PRINTER « LPT1 PA-Score PA-Print
Select File
Select Printer
Select Printer Options
Print PA Scoresheets
Print Preliminary Assessment Form
Print Reference List
Reset the Printer File
Exit
•NTER-Select F10-Help
Figure 57
From the PA-Print menu you can select and configure your printer, and print PA scoresheets, reference
list, and Preliminary Assessment form.
3.2 Printer Setup
The "PRINTER = ' heading at the top of the screen indicates the location to which you are sending your
printout (in this case LPT1). To see the different destinations to which you may print...
CURSOR to "Select Printer."
Press .
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Printer Selection Pop-Up Menu
E
Palmetto Landfill
PRINTER = LPT1
Select File
Select Printer
Select Printer Options
Print PA Scoresheets
Print Preliminary Assessment For
Reset the Printer File
Exit
NAME. PAS Site Score 88
PA-Score PA-Print
Print to Disk File
Print to Printer Port: LPT1
Print to Printer Port: LPT2
Print to Communications Port: COM1
Print to Communications Port: COM2
INTER-Select
F10-Help
Figure 58
The printer selection menu allows you to send a file to a disk, modem, or printer port destination. Note
that most printers are connected to the LPT1 port.
CURSOR to the 'Print to Printer Port: LPT1' option.
Press < ENTER >.
Note the message on the status line requesting you reset the printer file to incorporate your printer choice.
To reset the printer file...
Press < ENTER >.
CURSOR to "Select Printer Options.'
Press .
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Printer Options - Set Graphics Mode Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
NAME.PAS
Site Score
88
PRINTER = LPT1
PA-Score PA-Print
PA-Print Menu
Select File
Select Printer
Select Printer Options
Print PA Scoresheets
Print Preliminary Assessment Form
Print Reference List
Reset the Printer File
Exit
——— Set Graphics Mode —
1. ASCII Characters 0 - 255
2. ASCII Characters 0 - 127
ENTER-Select
F10-Help
Figure 59
The printer options selection is where you tell PA-Print the capabilities of your printer. (Printer options can
be saved to disk, so the following printer configuration procedures may only need to be performed once
for each site file.) The "Set Graphics Mode" pop-up menu presents two options for ASCII characters.
Some printers can reproduce "high order" ASCII characters such as the lines in the above screen,
whereas other printers will produce nonsense characters, italic letters, or blanks. If your printer cannot
reproduce high order ASCII characters, select "ASCII Characters 0 - 127." If you are unsure of your
printer's capabilities, no harm will be done by choosing the high order option to find out...
CURSOR to the "ASCII Characters 0 - 255" option.
Press < ENTER>.
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Printer Options - Tabstops Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
NAME.PAS
Site Score
88
PRINTER = LPT1
PA-Score PA-Print
PA-Print Menu
Select File
Select Printer
Select Printer Options
Print PA Scoresheets
Print Preliminary Assessment Form
Print Reference List
Reset the Printer File
Exit
Tabstops in Printer Output ?
YES
NO
ENTER-Select
F10-Help
Figure 60
The next option asks if you want tabstops used in the output (as opposed to spaces). Some printers
evaluate tabs differently than others. Choose the "YES" option initially, but if problems appear in the
alignment of columns in printouts, go through this procedure again and select the "NO" option.
CURSOR to the "YES" option.
Press < ENTER >.
Printer Options - Printer Control Codes Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
NAME.PAS
Site Score 88
PRINTER = LPT1
PA-Score PA-Print
PA-Print Menu
Select File
Select Printer
Select Printer Options
Print PA Scoresheets
Print Preliminary Assessment Form
Print Reference List
Reset the Printer File
Exit
r
Change Printer Control Codes ?
NO
YES
RESET 27/697
BOLD 27/40/115/51/66/
LIGHT 27/40/115/48/66/
ENTER-Select
Figure 61
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The final printer option allows you to define "control codes' for alternating boldface and normal type in
your printouts. Use of this capability is optional, but it produces a more readable printout. The codes
shown above are for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet II, III, and Nip Series printers. Consult your printer
manual for the codes appropriate for your printer. Printer control codes for IBM ProPrinter, EPSON, and
OKIDATA printers are provided below. If your printer code information is not immediately available, you
can proceed without entering any.
Printer Control Codes for Common Printers
Code Type IBM ProPrinter/EPSON OKIDATA
(emphasized) (enhanced)
RESET blank blank
BOLD 27/69/ 271721
LIGHT 27/70/ 27/73/
CURSOR to the "YES" option if you want to enter different control codes.
Type in your appropriate control codes.
Press < ENTER >.
You have now configured the printer and are ready to print. To print PA scoresheets...
CURSOR to the "Print PA Scoresheets" option.
Press < ENTER >.
The scoresheets should now print. Messages on the status line will indicate the generation and printing
of the scoresheets. You may abort a printing operation by pressing .
Each time you print, you generate a printer file that must be erased, or reset, prior to any subsequent print
operations. PA-Print prompts you each time a reset is necessary; however, you may also select "Reset
the Printer File" to erase the contents of the print file that you have printed.
To exit PA-Print...
CURSOR to the "Exit" option.
Press < ENTER >.
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Save Printer Configurations Pop-Up Menu
Palmetto Landfill
NAME.PAS
Site Score 88
PRINTER = LPT1
PA-Score PA-Print
PA-Print Menu
Select File
Select Printer
Select Printer Options
Print PA Scoresheets
Print Preliminary Assessment Form
Print Reference List
Reset the Printer File
Exit
Save Printer Configuration Changes ?
NO
YES
1
ENTER-Select
F10-Help
Figure 62
If you make changes under 'Select Printer" or "Printer Options," the program asks if you want to "Save
Printer Configuration Changes ?" before exiting. If you make no changes you will exit directly to the DOS
prompt.
CURSOR to "YES" to save changes.
Press < ENTER >.
You have now exited the PA-Print program and have returned to the DOS prompt. To return to PA-
Score...
Type PASCORE.
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INDEX
Air Primary Sensitive Environments 47
Air Primary Targets 47
Air Secondary Sensitive Environments 46
Air Secondary Target Population 10
Distance to Nearest Drinking Water Intake 23
Distance to Nearest Fishery 23
Distance to Nearest Sensitive Environment 23
Distance to Surface Water 23
Documentation Editor 26
Exiting the Program 15
File Management 3
Flood Frequency 23
General Operation 8
Ground Water Primary Target Population 28
Ground Water Secondary Target Population 30
Hardware Requirements 2
Help Screens 10
Keyboard Functions 5
Likelihood of Release 21
Nearby Population 45
Password Protection 7
Preliminary Assessment Form 12
References 11
Resident Individual 42
Resident Population 42
Saving a File 15
Security 7
Software Installation 2
Source Information 17
Source Name 17
Source Types 17
Status Line 7
Summary Questions 14
Surface Water Primary Drinking Water Targets 32
Surface Water Secondary Drinking Water Targets 32
Surface Water Primary Fisheries 36
Surface Water Secondary Fisheries 36
Surface Water Primary Sensitive Environments 38
Surface Water Secondary Sensitive Environments 38
Suspected Release 21
Targets 27
Terrestrial Sensitive Environments 43
Waste Characteristics 16
Waste Characteristics Default Value 21
Water Body Types 34
Wellhead Protection Area 30
Workers 42
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APPENDIX A
PA-SCORE COMPUTER PROGRAM STRUCTURE
General PA-Score Program Structure
Groundwater
Pathway
V
PA-Score Summary Screen
Ground Water Pathway
Surface Water Pathway
Soil Exposure Pathway
Air Pathway
Air Pathway
Figure A-1
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PA-Score Program Structure: Ground Water Pathway
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Waste
Characteristics
Sources Screen
Source Name
Source Type
Waste Quantity -
Constituent/
Wastestream
Quantities Screen
Volume/Area
Quantities Screen
Ground Water Pathway
Criteria Ust
Screen
Likelihood of
Release Screen
Targets Screen
— Primary Target Population
Secondary Target Population •
Nearest Well
Wellhead Protection Area
Resources
Primary Targets
Criteria List Screen
Secondary Target
Population
Screen
Figure A-2
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PA-Score Program Structure: Surface Water Pathway
Surface Water Pathway
Prfmwy T«g* Population
Sccondaiy T«g«t PopuWkm
NMTMI Intake
RCMUTCM
Figure A-3
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PA-Score Program Structure: Soil Exposure Pathway
Source Name
Source Type
Waste Quantity
Constituent/
Wastestream
Quantities Screen
Volume/Area
Quantities Screen
Soil Exposure Pathway
Resident Population
Criteria List Screen
Resident Population
Resident Individual
Workers
Terrestrial Sensitive
Environments
Resources
Terrestrial Sensitive
Environments Screen
Figure A-4
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PA-Score Program Structure: Air Pathway
J_
Waste
Characteristics
Source Name
Source Type
Waste Quantity -
Sources Screen
Constituent/
Wastestream
Quantities Screen
Volume/Area
Quantities Screen
Air Pathway
Criteria Ust
Screen
Likelihood of
Release Screen
Targets Screen
— Primary Target Population
I—Secondary Target Population
Nearest Individual
Primary Sensitive Environment -
Secondary Sensitive Environment-
Resources
Figure A-5
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APPENDIX B
NETWORK (LAN) USER INSTRUCTIONS
The PA-Score and PA-Print programs (PA-Score software) were designed to operate as interactive, single-
user programs; however, they can be installed and used on a multi-user system, such as a local area
network (LAN), with some restrictions. As PA-Score software does not possess multi-user capability, PA-
Score and PA-Print can only be used by one user at a time, even in a network environment. In addition,
installation of the software and printing to a printer require LAN-specific operations. Instructions for these
operations are provided below.
INSTALLATION
To install PA-Score software on a LAN workstation you must first exit the system/applications shell menu.
The menu should have an "Exit to DOS" option. Remember to consult the LAN systems administrator
before you attempt PA-Score software installation.
CURSOR to the "Exit to DOS" option.
Press < ENTER >.
A letter prompt, corresponding to the hard drive, should appear. To create a PA-Score subdirectory on
the hard drive-
Type md PASCORE (make a directory called PASCORE).
Press < ENTER >.
To access that subdirectory...
Type cd PASCORE (change directory to the PASCORE directory).
To load the PA-Score software files into the PASCORE subdirectory...
Type copy a:*.* (if the PA-Score or PA-Print diskette is in drive a:).
To begin the programs...
Type PASCORE or PAPRINT
PRINTING
To print to a printer, while operating PA-Print on a LAN, the PA-Print "Print to a disk file" option must be
utilized. PA-Print cannot print directly to a printer on a network. After printing to a disk file the standard
LAN print procedures may be employed to print the desired PA-Score information to a printer.
To print to a disk file...
From the PA-Print print menu,
CURSOR to the "Select Printer option.
Press .
CURSOR to the "Print to Disk File" option.
Press .
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Type in the name of the file and the disk drive to which the information is to be printed (for example,
"aiSITE.PRT").
Press < ENTER >.
CURSOR to the "Select Printer Options" option.
Press < ENTER>.
CURSOR to the "ASCII Characters 0 - 225" option.
Press < ENTER >.
CURSOR to the 'YES" option.
Press < ENTER >.
You should be at the Printer Control Codes Pop-Up Menu.
CURSOR to "Yes".
Press < ENTER >.
Erase any existing codes by typing spaces over them.
Press < ENTER >.
You have now configured PA-Print to print to a disk file.
Select the desired print task...
Press < ENTER >.
The information now exists on the disk file defined earlier (example a:site.prt). After exiting PA-Print, this
disk file can be printed using standard LAN print procedures.
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APPENDIX C
PA-SCORE SOFTWARE FILES/DISKETTE
The PA-Score and PA-Print programs require several files to operate. Check the enclosed diskette to be
sure that the following files are present:
PA-Score Software Diskette Files
INSTALLBAT TUTORIAL.PAS
PASCORE.EXE PAPRINT.EXE
PA_SCORE.PAD PA_PRINT.CFG
PA SCORE.SIZ PA_PRINT.TXT
PAJHELP.PAD PASCREEN.PAD
PA_HELP.SIZ PASCREEN.SIZ
If the PA-Score software has been installed on the hard disk, in a PASCORE subdirectory, ensure that the
following files are present in that subdirectory:
PASCORE Subdirectory Files
PASCORE.EXE TUTORIAL. PAS
PA_SCORE.PAD PAPRINT.EXE
PA_SCORE.SIZ PA_PRINT.CFG
PA_HELP.PAD PA_PRINT.TXT
PAJHELP.SIZ PASCREEN.PAD
PASCREEN.SIZ
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