&EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Research and Development
National Exposure Research Laboratory
Characterization Research Division
P. O. Box 93478
Las Vegas, NV 89193-3478
March 1996
National Exposure Research Laboratory
Characterization Research
Division-Las Vegas
Superfund/RCRA Technology
Support Project
Technology Support Center
for Monitoring and Site
Characterization FY96
Second Quarterly Report
January • March 1996
O upport
• 90 d M
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Characterization Research Division - Las Vegas
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Indexed by Site Name)
SUPERFUND 1
REGION 1 1
Davis Liquid Waste SF Site 1
Norwood SF Site 1
O'Connor, F. SF Site 2
Ottati & Goss/Kingston Steel Drum S.F. Site 3
Pine Street Canal SF Site 3
REGION 2 4
Chemical Processing (SCP) SF Site 4
Diamond Alkali SF Site 5
REGION 3 5
Aberdeen Proving Ground SF Site 5
Chem-Solv SF Site 6
Elrama School SF Site '. 6
Fort George Meade SF Site 7
METCOA Superfund Site 7
Naval Ships Control Center SF Site 8
Navy Training Center-Bainbridge SF Site 9
Philadelphia Naval Complex (PNC) SF Site 9
Saegertown Industrial Area SF Site 10
REGION 4 10
Aberdeen Pesticide Area SF Site 10
Marzone Inc. SF Site 11
Tennesse Products SF Site 12
REGION 5 12
Allied Chemical/Ironton Coke SF Site 12
Allied Paper/Kalamazoo Creek S.F. Site 13
Ottawa S.F. Site 13
Petoskey Municipal SF Site 14
REGION 6 14
South Cavalcade SF Site 14
REGION 7 15
Cherokee SF Site 15
Oronogo-Duenweg SF Site 15
. REGION 8 16
REGION 9 16
Allied Signal SF Site 16
Casmalia SF Site 17
Hawker Pacific SF Site 17
Hunters Point Superfund Site 18
Luke AFB SF Site 18
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma SF Site 19
Modesto SF Site 19
San Fernando SF Site 20
Verdese Carter Park Superfund Site 21
REGION 10 22
SUPERFUND SHORT-TERM REQUESTS 23
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SUMMARY OF SUPERFUND SHORT TERM REQUESTS 23
SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SHORT TERM REQUEST 25
Superfund Short Term Remote Sensing Technical Support 25
RCRA CORRECTIVE ACTION 26
REGION 4 26
Ukraine 26
REGION 5 26
Columbus Waste-To-Energy RCRA Facility 26
REGION 8 27
EXXON Refinery RCRA Facility 27
REGION 9 27
Greenfield Environmental of Arizona RCRA Facility 27
RCRA SHORT TERM REQUESTS ; 28
Short Term RCRA Technical Support 28
RCRA REMOTE SENSING SHORT TERM REQUEST 29
RCRA Short Term Remote Sensing Technical Support 29
ISSUE PAPER 30
Explosives in Soil 30
COORDINATION 32
Superfund Coordination 32
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 33
Superfund Technology Transfer 33
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SUPERFUND
REGION 1
• Project Name: Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site
Site: Davis Liquid Waste SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Neil Handler (617) 573-9636
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 897-3422
Start Date: March 1996
Expected Completion Date: August 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $15,000 Total Expenditures: $0
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $0
Major Contaminants: Organics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $0
The Region I Remedial Project Manager (RPM) requested that the Characterization Research Division Las
Vegas (CRD-LV), Technology Support Center (TSC) provide assistance in statistical issues related to the
excavation and on-site treatment of contaminated soils and wastes at this site located in Smithfield, RI. The
Remedial Investigation ("RI"), which was completed in November of 1986, identified extensive contamination
of the soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water at the Site. The RI also identified areas of the Site where
drums and other types of containerized wastes were buried. Contamination of each media consisted primarily of
volatile organic compounds including tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, ethylbenzene, benzene, toluene,
and xylene.
The TSC is reviewing available sampling/monitoring data and will provide suggestions/recommendations to the
RPM in a report titled "Review of Pre-Excavation Statistical Sampling Program Davis Liquid Waste Superfund
Site, Rhode Island".
• Project Name:Norwood Superfund Site
Site: Norwood SF Site
Site ID: Job Order:
Type Lead:
Requested by: Anne Marie Burke: (617) 223-5528
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: December 1995
Expected Completion Date: April 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $6,000 Total Expenditures: $4,100
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $4,100
Major Contaminants: Organics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $500
The Regional Remedial Project Manager (RPM) requested that the CRD-LV, TSC evaluate the statistical
analysis performed by Cambridge Environmental Inc. for the Norwood site. The hard copy of the data was
provided. The data included five contaminants of concern Benzo(a)-pyrene, Benzo (a)-antnracene, Benzo(b)-
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fluoranthene, Benzo(k)-fluoranthene, and Chrysene from six (6) areas. The TSC examined the available data
and provided a report titled "Statistical Analysis of Data from the Norwood Site. Additional assessments of site
data were completed and a possible approach for determining site contaminant distribution was provided to the
Region.
Project Name: F .O'Connor Company
Site: O'Connor, F. SF Site
Site ID: Job Order: 22401109
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Ross Gilleland (617) 573-9662
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: February 1995
Expected Completion Dale: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: August 1996
Estimated Budget: $ 10,000 Total Expenditures: $6,980
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $500
Major Contaminants: PCBs Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $500
A geostatistical analysis of the distribution of soil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was
conducted to develop a sampling plan for the F. O'Connor Superfund Site in Augusta, Maine. The analysis was
designed to support attainment of target cleanup goals as specified in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Record of Decision (ROD) for the Site. Over 450 soil samples were collected during Remedial
Investigation and pre-design phases of the study. Chemical analysis of these samples were performed for PCBs
using both laboratory and field screening methods. Samples were initially collected at grid locations, while
subsequent samples were collected to define areas of higher concentrations and to determine the clean
boundaries of the site.
Analysis of the comprehensive data set as well as other data subsets indicated a log-normal distribution of the
data. Data subsets were developed based on knowledge of waste disposal and contaminant distributions.
Variogram analysis was conducted using indicator parameters corresponding to the ROD specified threshold
limits of 1 and 10 ppm PCBs.
The RPM also requested that the CRD-LV TSC evaluate the geostatistical model used by the PRP, the use of the
geometric mean to establish compliance with the cleanup criteria, and to comment on the use of composite
samples. CRD-LV personnel reviewed the provided data and submitted an initial response. Reviews of the
suggested statistical procedures were completed.
Following the review and acceptance of the Work Plan, providing on-sitefield audits for the "Preliminary
Soil/Sediment Screening/Sampling" of the Phase IARI activities conducted by the PRPs was required. Field
audit oversight included observing and documenting the field activities, and analyzing split samples using fix-
lab analysis. Additional reviews of site documents were completed. Split samples were collected and sent to
CRD-LV for analysis. The analysis was completed. The results of the field audit with suggestions and
recommendations were sent to the RPM. The initial draft of the data validation report was provided to the RPM.
The PRP's remedial design documents were reviewed. Comments pertaining to the review were provided to the
Region.
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Project Name: Ottati & Goss
Site: Ottati & Goss/Kingston Steel Drum S.F. Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 207 S1170
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Richard Goehlert (617) 573-5742
Lead Scientist: Mark Silverstein (702) 897-3291
Start Date: October 1995
Expected Completion Date: March 1996
Revised Completion Date: August 1996
Estimated Budget: $6,000 Total Expenditures: $3,345
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $3,345
Major Contaminants: PCBs, Pesticides Total 2nd. Expenditures: $0
The Regions Remedial Project Manager (RPM) requested that the Characterization Research Division Las
Vegas (CRD-LV), Technology Support Center (TSC) provide assistance in field measurements and monitoring
design. The site is in design and of particular concern is the potential remediation of a wetland area
contaminated with PCBs and pesticides. The Eco risk has been completed in draft form. The remaining work is
dependent upon knowing, or being able to extrapolate from existing data, the PCB concentrations in the area of
the wetland that has not been characterized. It was determined that the extrapolation is not possible with the
remaining data. It has been decided to use field analysis methods (Immunoassay) to determine the extent of
contamination and to complete the Eco Risk assessment.
The TSC provided an assessment of available data and suggested a possible sampling/monitoring design
approach. The TSC is assessing the possible use of dyes and remote sensing to evaluate the potential movement
of PCB's on this wetland environment.
Project Name: Pine Street Canal
Site: Pine Street Canal SF Site
Site ID:01NHG1 Job Order No: 224 10196
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Ross Gilleland (617) 573-5766
Lead Scientist: Mark Silverstein (702) 897-3291
Start Date: July 1994
Expected Completion Date: March 1996
Revised Completion Date: July, 1996
Estimated Budget: $25,000 Total Expenditures: $59,454 PC&B $2800
Revised Budget: $60,000 Total FY96 Expenditures: $0 PC&B $900
Major Contaminants: PAHs Total 2nd.Qtr. Expenditures:$0 PC&B$400
The Region 1 Project Officer requested that approaches be examined to determine whether the Pine Street Canal
site characterization techniques are addressed sufficiently. A sampling/monitoring approach for confirming the
vertical and lateral extent of soil/sediment contamination, procedures for identifying levels of soil/sediment
contamination, procedures for identifying levels of soil, sediment and possible water contamination, the quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plan, the S&A plan and all other methods being proposed to fully
characterize the site for remedial purposes. In addition, an assessment of data needs necessary to satisfy the
characterization objectives was required. This data assessment involved data interpretation and
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recommendations involving statistical and other tests necessary for making decisions concerning the extent of
site contaminants.
To characterize site contaminants, the selection of an appropriate immunoassay kit was an important factor in
successfully completing the site characterization objectives. Addressing this effort required CRD-LV
scientists(s) to identify critical elements that must be implemented by the PRPs to validate the immunoassay
technology. In addition, TSC scientist(s) were required to assess the validation process/procedures and the data
obtained.
Following the review and acceptance of the Work Plan, providing on-site oversight and field audit for the
"Preliminary Soil/Sediment Screening/Sampling" of the Phase IARI activities conducted by the PRPs was
required. Field audit oversight included observing and documenting the field activities, and analyzing split
samples using fix-lab analysis. Numerous reviews of site documents were completed. Split samples were
collected and sent to CRD-LV for analysis. The analysis was completed. In addition, a field on-site audit was
completed. The results of the audit with suggestions and recommendations were sent to the RPM. The data
validation report was completed and provided to the RPM. The CRD-LV TSC provided recommendations and
comments pertaining to the data validation report. Additional data assessment may be required.
REGION 2
• Project Name; Carlstadt
Site: Chemical Processing (SCP) SF Site
Site ID: NYD980506679 Job Order No: 226-10106
Type Lead:
Requested by: Rich Puvogel (215) 637-4410
Lead Scientist: Alan Crockett, Tom Borschel (208) 526-1112
Start Date: February 1996
Expected Completion Date: July, 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $8,000 Total Expenditures: $90
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $90
Major Contaminants: VOC Organic Compounds Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $90
This six acre site located in Carlstadt, NJ is contaminated with volatile organic compounds, polychlorinated
bephenyls (PCBs) and metals. In 1990, Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) were ordered to construct an
interim remedy to prevent further migration of contaminants from the site. In 1992, construction of the interim
remedy was completed. The interim remedy consists of a slurry wall that surrounds the six acre site, a cap that
covers the six acres, and a dewatering system that removes water from the top six feet of soil.
The PRPs are now performing a focused feasibility study for the final remedy. The PRPs have stated that if the
slurry wall should become part of the final remedy, 18,00 cubic yards of soil must remain behind the slurry wall
to provide adequate support for the wall. This would require leaving approximately one fifth of the soils inside
the slurry wall undisturbed.
The CRD-LV Techical Support Center (TSC) has been requested to review the information that the PRPs used
to support their position and determine if the PRPs position is valid pertaining to the required amount of soil
needed for support. The TSC is reviewing the provided data.
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Project Name:Diamond Alkali
Site: Diamond Alkali SF Site
Site ID:
Type-Lead: Fund
Requested by: Lance Richman (214) 264-6695
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731, J.R. Donnelly
Start Date: July 1993
Expected Completion Date: February 1994
Revised Completion Date: July 1996
Estimated Budget: $30,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants: Organics, PCBs
Job Order: 224 10179
Total Expenditures:$27,807 PC&BS1000
Total FY96 Expenditures:$300 PC&BS500
Total 2nd Qtr Expenditures:$200PC&B$200
The RPM requested that the TSC provide a quality assurance and RI review. In addition, a review of the
suggested monitoring design approach was requested. CRD-LV provided a report that addressed QA aspects
and provided a number of suggestions that would enhance the identity of the geographical distribution of PCBs
in sediments in the Passaic River. CRD-LV has assisted the RPM in negotiations with the PRPs and assisted in
the development of a definitive monitoring design approach. CRD-LV scientists received the final S&A Plan
developed by the PRPs. Comments and suggestions pertaining to the final S&A Plan were provided to the
RPM. Recommendations and comments pertaining to suggested statistical tests were provided to the RPM. A
request to assess available dioxin analytical methods was received. Recommended analytical procedures were
provided to the Region. The CRD-LV TSC provided additional dioxin analysis recommendations to the RPM.
The RPM and TSC personnel are in the process of writing a paper describing the monitoring design approach.
REGION 3
Project Name: Aberdeen Proving Ground
Site: Aberdeen Proving Ground SF Site
Site ID:
Type-Lead: Remedial
Requested by: Dawn loven (215) 597-1309
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: July 1995
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: September 1996
Estimated Budget: $20,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants: Organics
Job Order No: 226-01115
Total Expenditures: $7,670
Total FY96 Espenditures: $100
Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures $100
The Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) occupies 79,00 acres of land and water near the head of the Cheasapeake
Bay. The APG consists of two areas that are listed separately on the NPL: the Edgewood area and the
Michaelsville area. The Edgewood area is 13,000 acres and includes Gunpowder Neck, Pooles Island, Carroll
Island and Graces' Quarters.
Preliminary on-site groundwater sampling has identified various metals, phosphorus, and volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) inxluding chloroform and benzene. Preliminary on-site soil contamination sampling has
identified variuos VOCs. Metals and unexploded ordnance in surface and subsurface soil.
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To address some risk assessment issues, the RPM requested that the CRD-LV TSC review the report
"Installation Restoration Program Carroll Island/Graces Quarters. Aberdeen Proving Ground Risk Assessment
Framework, Draft, May 1995." Based upon data in the report, the RPM requested that the CRD-LV TSC
address the following questions:
• Is ita appropriate to use non-parametric methods to determine site-wide concentrations when contaminants were
detected in <50% if samples?
• If yes, how should non-detects be handled?
• Is it appropriate to use the UTL to define background concentrations in inorganics (for comparison to on-site
levels)?
The TSC provided a report to the RPM that addressed the above three issues. Additional support is anticipated.
• Project Name: Chem-Solv Superfund Site
Site: Chem-Solv SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10106
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Debra Rossi (215) 597-9238
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: June 1995
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: April 1996
Estimated Budget: $6,000 Total Expenditures: $3,932
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $300
Major Contaminants: Organics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $300
The PRP's developed and have proposed to use a statistical procedure for assessing and identifying trends in
groundwater contaminants at this site. Based on the trends analysis, the PRP's will identify the time period
required to attain and meet the specified cleanup standards.
The RPM requested that the CRD-LV TSC review the proposed procedure and determine if this method would
be acceptable in satisfying the sites cleanup objectives. The TSC assessed the suggested approach and provided
the RPM with comments and suggestions in a report titled, "Some Recommendations for Statistical Analysis of
VOC Concentrations in Groundwater from the Chem-Solv, Inc. Superfund Site." Additional review of site data
may be required.
• Project Name: Elrama School Superfund Site
Site: Elrama School SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10106
Type-Lead: Fund
Requested by: Glen S. Lapsley (215)597-6684
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: July 1995
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: June 1996
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Estimated Budget: $12,000 Total Expenditures: $11,478
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $8.612
Major Contaminants: Lead Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $5,012
This site is located in Elrama Township. Washington County, Pennsylvania. Disposal of waste, including filter
cake residue, solvents, and acid clay catalysts from the production of hydrocarbon resins, has occurred in a
ravine located on the site. Currently, the EPA Region III Removal Enforcement Section is overseeing actions
taken at the site by the Potentially Responsible Party (PRP), in accbrdance with an EPA Administrative Order.
The PRP has submitted a risk assessment based on the analysis of samples collected from the site. This
assessment is being used to determine if further excavation of site materials are necessary.
The current agreement is that the representative concentration (statistically determined at 95% of the U.C.L. on
the mean) of the contaminants remaining in each excavated area shall meet the target risks specified by EPA.
The CRD-LV TSC was requested by the OSC to evaluate the statistical tests and procedures that the PRP's have
suggested to use for calculating and identifying soil cleanup concentrations. The CRD-LV TSC provided a
number of suggestions and recommendations pertaining to the PRP's suggested approaches. The TSC provided
additional data assessment and recommendation.
Project Name: Fort George Meade
Site: Fort George Meade SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 224 10106
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Drew Lausch (215) 597-3161
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: January 1994
Expected Completion Date: April 1995
Revised Completion Date: April 1996
Estimated Budget: $6,000 Total Expenditures: $4,985 PC&B $1,100
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$200 PC&BS500
Major Contaminants: Inorganics/Organics Total 2nd Qtr Expenditure:$200 PC&B$300
The objective of this Region III request is to determine the extent of which two completed UXO surveys have
attained a more stringent detection/removal requirement specified in the DOD-DOI transfer agreement. In order
to ascertain the effectiveness of the previous UXO surveys, DOD outlined the following technical approach: (1)
develop a UXO sampling plan; (2) conduct a UXO survey; (3) perform a statistical analysis on data obtained
from the UXO survey and (4) evaluate potential impacts to human health from UXO by employing a
probabilistic risk assessment. The TSC provided an initial assessment of the past surveys. Based on the TSC
comments and recommendations, a meeting with the RPM, DOD, and CRD-LV scientist(s) was held at CRD-
LV. The TSC is involved with the statistical design approach and data assessment. Additional data reviews and
data assessments may be provided. The RPM is interested in determining if a geostatistical assessment of the
monitoring data would be beneficial. The TSC is planning to evaluate the use of geostatistics at this site.
Project Name: METCOA Radiation Superfund Site
Site: METCOA Superfund Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10106,
207-S0060.207S1116
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Type-Lead: Fund
Requested by: Jeffery Dodd (303) 234-0254, Kathleen Root (215) 597-8920
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: August 1995
Expected Completion Date: March 1996
Revised Completion Date:August 1996
Estimated Budget: $20,000 Total Expenditures: $23,100
Revised Budget: $28,000 Total FY96 Expenditures: $15,507
Major Contaminants: Lead Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $5,638
The Metcoa site located in Pulaski, Pennsylvania is contaminated with a number of inorganic containments
including nickel, cadmium, and thorium. The PRP's at this site have suggested that a "CRG" statistical data
assessment approach is appropriate to use for determining if soil remedial actions are necessary. The OSC has
requested that the CRD-LV TSC evaluate the "CRG" approach. CRD-LV TSC personnel have provided a
number of assessments of the Metcoa data, provided a preliminary geostatistical analysis and participated in
numerous conference calls with the Department of Justice, Regional Council, the OSC and the PRP's. An
assessment of the "CRG" approach titled "Review of the Confidence Removal Goal for Site Clean-up" was
provided to the Region. Additional data assessments and site document reviews may be required.
Project Name: Naval Ships Pans Control Center (SPCC) Superfund Site
Site: Naval Ships Control Center SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10106, 207-S0060
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Andrew Sochanski (215) 597-3167
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702)435-3731
Estimated Budget:$8,000 Total Expenditures: $ 15,780
Revised Budget: $15,000 Total FY96 Expenditures: $8,414
Major Contaminants: Dioxins Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $5,114
The Region III RPM requested technical assistance in developing a monitoring design for sampling a biopile to
determine the levels and distribution of dioxin contamination. The biopile consisting of about 15,000 cubic
yards of contaminated soil excavated from burn pits is six (6) feet deep, 240 feet in width and 390 feet long.
The TSC provided the report titled, "Design for Dioxin Sampling - Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Burn Pits
(Site 3), Mechanicsburg, PA". This report identifies the number of samples required to characterize the dioxin
contamination and also provides various statistical tests that can be used to assess the resultant data. The site
has been sampled and the samples analyzed. The CRD-LV TSC evaluated and assessed the available dioxin
data. A report entitled "Statistical Analysis of Dioxin Data Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg,
PA" was provided to the RPM. In addition to the dioxin assessment, the TSC provided a report titled
"Statistical Analysis of Lead, Mercury, Pesticide and PCB Data Navy Ships Parts Control Center,
Mechanicsburg, PA"
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Project Name:Navy Training Center-Bainbridge (NTCB) Superrund Site
Site:Navy Training Center-Bainbridge SF Site
Site ID: MDD985397256 Job Order No: 226 10106,207-S0060
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Drew Lausch (215) 597-3161
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: September 1995
Expected Completion Date: March 1996
Revised Completion Date: May 1996
Estimated Budget: $ 10,000 Total Expenditures: $4,100
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $4,100
Major Contaminants: Asbestos Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $500
The Naval Training Center-Bainbridge (NTCB) occupies approximately 1250 acres of land near Port Deposit,
MD and was constructed in 1941 as a World War II training facility. A majority of NTCB was deactivated in
1976, although a portion of this installation was used by the Department of Labor for a job training program
until 1990. This federally-owned facility is listed on the Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket,
which was established pursuant to Section 120(c) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA).
The EPA has determined that previous sampling efforts developed by the U.S. Navy have been inadequate in
terms of characterizing asbestos contaminated soils. To assist in characterizing site contaminants, the CRD-LV
TSC was requested to review and provide comments on the proposed sampling/monitoring approach. The TSC
provided comments and recommendations pertaining to the suggested approach. Additional review and
assessments may be required.
Project Name: Philadelphia Naval Complex
Site: Philadelphia Naval Complex (PNC) SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Lorie Baker (215) 597-3165
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date:
Expected Completion Date: March 1996
Revised Completion Date: August, 1996
Estimated Budget: $6,000 Total Expenditures: $6,780
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $6,780
Major Contaminants: Organics/lnorganics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $3,500
The Regional RPM requested assistance in assessing background levels on and near the Philadelphia Naval
Complex. The Navy has completed a statistical analysis of background samples that were taken both on- and
off-base in order to develop background concentrations for the entire base. The results are compiled in the draft
document entitled, "Background Soil Sampling and Analysis at Philadelphia Naval Complex, Philadelphia, PA",
dated 13 September 1995.
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The PNB was recommended for closure under the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 1990. The Navy, EPA,
and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) have been working to ensure that the
entire property is "clean" prior to its transfer to the City of Philadelphia. As part of the clean-up effort, it was
determined that a background study was necessary to characterize background or ambient soil constituent
concentrations in the area.
The TSC reviewed and assessed the available data and provided a report to the RPM titled "Review Comments
on the Statistical Analysis Performed on the Background Data from the Philadelphia Naval Complex,
Philadelphia, PA". Following the review of the TSC's initial comments the Navy had additional questions. The
TSC addressed these questions in a report titled "Review Comments on the Draft Revised Report Background
Soil Sampling and Analysis Data at the Philadelphia Naval Complex".
• Project Name: Saegertown Industrial Area Superfund Site
Site: Saegertown Industrial Area SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:207-S0060
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Steven Donohue (215) 597-3166
Lead Scientist: Anita Singh (702) 897-3422
Start Date: November 1995
Expected Completion Date: April 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget:$6,000 Total Expenditures: $3,800
Revised Budget: Total FY96 Expenditures: $3,800
Major Contaminants: VOCs Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $200
The Saegertown site covers about 100 acres that contain several industrial operations. In 1980, State analysts
discovered volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the Saegertown Municipal Water Authority's Well #2.
Several potential sources of VOCs and lead contamination have been identified on site. GATX cleaned and
repaired railroad tank cars here from the mid-1950s to 1965 disposing of wash water, sludge, and tanker waste
on site. EPA tests in 1984 found VOCs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in on-site pond
sediments and soil. On-site monitoring wells also revealed contamination from lead and other heavy metals.
Region III has completed the RI/FS and ROD at the site and are proceeding with pre-design efforts to delineate
the extent of the ground water plume. The CRD-LV TSC was requested to statistically assess if the contaminant
levels in groundwater were increasing or decreasing. An assessment of the site data was completed. A report
titled "Trend Analysis for Total VOCs: Saegertown Site" was provided to the Region. Additional reviews and
data assessments are anticipated.
REGION 4
• Project Name: Abderdeen Pesticide Dumps NPL Superfund Site
Site: Aberdeen Pesticide Area SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10106
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Kay Crane (404) 347-7791
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702)435-3731
Start Date: November 1995
Expected Completion Date: April 1996
Revised Completion Date:
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Estimated Budget: $10,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants: Organics
Total Expenditures: $5,190
Total FY96 Expenditures: $300
Total 2nd. Qtr.. Expenditures: SO
The Region IV RPM requested that the CRD-LV TSC review a soil remedial design that was proposed by the
PRPs. The design and the statistical tests required to assess cleanup attainment were provided in a "Data
Acquisition Report/Preliminary Outline Document and a Design Criteria Report".
The TSC reviewed these documents and provided suggestions and recommendations for improving the
suggested approach. The PRP's reviewed the TSC recommendations and requested further explanations. The
RPM requested a review of "APDS Committee Responses to Technical Review Comments on the Farm
Chemicals. Twin Sites, Fairway Six Avon Preliminary Soil Remedial Design (3070RD)". The TSC reviewed
this document and provided comments and recommendations. Additional reviews and data assessments may be
required.
• Project Name: Marzone
Site: Marzone Inc. SF Site
Site ID:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Annie Godfrey (404) 347-3555 x6250
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: November 1995
Expected Completion Date: April 1996
Revised Completion Date: August, 1996
Estimated Budget: $10,000
Revised Budget: S
Major Contaminants: Organics
Total Expenditures;$5,390 PC&B:$500
Total FY96 Expenditures:$500 PC&B:$500
Total 2ndQtrExpenditures:$200PC&B :$500
The Marzone, Inc. Pesticide plant was established in 1950 on a 1 '/a acre site in Tifton, Georgia. The facility
operated until 1982, when a new owner began using its warehouse as a distribution center. Chevron Chemical
Co. Started blending dry powders at the site in the 1950s and constructed a building for formulating liquids
some time during 1963 through 1964. The owners added a drum storage facility, three 10,000-gallon solvent
tanks, one 12,000-gallon toxaphene (insecticide) tank, and a wastewater pond. The site has changed ownership
five times since 1970; four of these owners were agricultural chemical companies.
The groundwater and soils are contaminated with pesticides including toxaphene, lindane, and endrin from the
site disposal areas. Discoloration of the soil and numerous dead birds on the site indicated the spread of
contamination.
The PRP has proposed utilizing a geostatistical approach to determine excavation boundaries and for the
confirmation of attainment of clean-up standards. The TSC has reviewed a number of PRP suggested
approaches met with the PRPs and have provided a number of suggestions and recommendations. The TSC will
provide assessment of the resulting data.
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• Project Name: Tennessee Products (TP) Superfund Site
Site: Tennessee Products SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type Lead:
Requested By: Nestor Young (404) 347-7791 x2023
Lead Scientist Bill Brumley/Joe Donnelly (702) 897-3387
Start Date: January 1996
Expected Completion Date: September 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $20,000 Total Expenditures:$ 1,098 PC&B:$600
Revised Budget: Total FY96 Expenditures :$1,098PC&B $600
Major Contaminants: PAH's Total 2nd Qtr Expenditure:$1098PC&B$600
The Tennessee Products (TP) Site, located in south Chattanooga, TN consists of a former coke production
facility, its associated uncontrolled coal tar disposal areas, and approximately 2.5 miles of sediments in
Chattanooga Creek that are all contaminated primarily with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The site
was placed on the National Priorities List (NPL) in January of 1994 based on an EPA multi-media study of
Chattanooga Creek and on a Health Advisory issued by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR) in 1993 concerning contact with the coal tar deposits.
The CRD-LV TSC is participating in a contaminant migration study being performed by the Velsicol Chemical
Corporation under a RCRA order for their facility which is located adjacent to the TP Site. There are three
springs on the TP Site which will be monitored as part of a dye trace study. The dyes will be used to document
the movement (flow) of groundwater. The TSC will analyze water and dye receptors collected from TP site
locations. At this point in time, a number of samples have been collected and sent to CRD-LV. However, prior
to analysis, the TSC requires clarification from the Region on several points in the analytical method.
REGION 5
• Project Name: Allied Chemical/Ironton Coke Superfund Site
Site: Allied Chemical/Ironton Coke SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10106
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Thomas Alcamo (312) 886-7278
Lead Scientist: Neal Amick (702) 897-3231
Start Date: May 1995
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: July 1996
Estimated Budget: $20,000 Total Expenditures:$3,142 PC&B:$800
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$3,OOOPC&B$800
Major Contaminants: PAHs Total 2nd Qtr Expenditure$3,OOOPC&B$300
The Allied Chemical site is a former coke plant that has five lagoons that were used for wastewater treatment
and disposal. The site remedy consists of incineration of approximately 122,000 cubic yards of lagoon five
wastes along with other contaminated materials having contaminant concentrations greater than 1000 ppm. The
primary contaminants are four carcinogenic PAHs (benzo (a) pyrene), chrysene, benz (a) anthracene and dibenz
(a,h) anthracene).
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The remedial approach requires that the contaminated materials be screened and segregated prior to
incineration. To address this screening requirement, the RPM has requested that the CRD-LV TSC provide on-
site PAH measurements using the'Field Portable Scanning Spectrofluormeter (FPSS).
Because of the uncertainty pertaining to the FPSS's performance in adequately measuring these PAHs, the RPM
sent samples from the site to Las Vegas for analysis. The samples were analyzed and the data provided to the
RPM. Initial response from the Region pertaining to the analyzed data indicates that the FPSS may be utilized
at this site. The TSC completed an assessment of a sampling/monitoring approach. Recommendations
pertaining to the sampling/monitoring approach was provided to the Region.
Project Name:Optimized Sampling Design/Determination of a Suitable Field PCB Measurement Method
Site: Allied Paper/Kalamazoo Creek S.F. Site
Site ID: Job Order:
Type-Lead: Fund
Requested by: Terese Van Donsel (312) 353-6564, Scott Cornelius (517) 373-7367.
Lead Scientist: Mark Silverstein (702) 897-3291
Start Date: October 1991
Expected Completion Date:September 1992
Revised Completion Date: September 1996
Estimated Budget: $50,000
Revised Budget: $190,000
Major Contaminants:PCBs
Total Expenditures:$181,467 PC&B$500
Total FY96 Expenditure^ 1,000 PC&BS500
Total 2nd Qtr Expenditures!,OOOPC&B$500
The RPM asked the TSC for assistance in the following areas: (1) the evaluation of field screening techniques
for PCBs, (2) the evaluation of the PRP proposed sampling proposal, and (3) the use of geostatistical methods,
specifically kriging, to maximize the utility of samples collected. A draft evaluation plan was prepared and
submitted to the RPM for review. A monitoring design approach was provided to the RPM. After a full review,
the draft evaluation plan was finalized and the field demonstration plan/QAPP was finalized. After making only
minor revisions, Regional QA staff accepted the QAPjP ahead of schedule. Issues were addressed through
discussion among the TSC technical staff. Regional QA staff, and other personnel to arrive at this signable
QAPjP. Located supplies and provided SRMs in time for predemonstration activities. These standards
provided baseline data for assessing accuracy. Submitted status report on design of the data management
system. CRD-LV provided support in the design and management of the demonstration by providing quick
technical support, such as standards acquisition, data management design, and support data management and
assessment; distributed SRMs to appropriate locations after reviewing supplier's summary QC data; suggested
sample container labels and ensured performance of GC/MS analysis; assessed field screening data; provided
field demonstration results and reviewed suggested sampling/monitoring design approachs. CRD-LV validated
laboratory data and assessed the data obtained during the demonstration. A draft final report was provided to
the Region and State of Michigan. The TSC participated in a PRP negotiation pertaining to the number of
samples required to adequately characterize site contaminants. The TSC is currently assessing available site
data.
Project Name: Ottawa
Site: Ottawa S.F. Site
Site ID:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Verneta Simon (312) 886-3601
Lead Scientist: Steve Pia (702) 798-2102
Job Order No:
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Start Date: October 1995
Expected Completion Date: December 1995
Revised Completion Date: June 1996
Estimated Budget: $3,000 Total Expenditures:$0 PC&B:$1,500
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:SO PC&B:$1,500
Major Contaminants: Radionuclides Total 2nd Qtr ExpenditureSO PC&B:$500
The OSC requested the TSC to evaluate the current methods to measure Ra 226 in soils at the Ottawa site. This
effort involved recommendations and/or suggestions pertaining to identifying possible alternatives for measuring
Ra 226 in the field at a reasonable cost. The TSC responded by providing suggestions and recommendations.
The Region requested additional information pertaining to the current State-of-the-Science Measurement
Technologies for Ra 226.
• Project Name: Petoskey Municipal Well Field
Site: Petoskey Municipal SF Site
Site ID: MID006013049 Job Order No: 224 10197
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Terese Van Donsel (312) 353-6564
Lead Scientist: Joe Donnelly (208) 897-3387AVayne Sovocool (702) 798-2212
Start Date: October 1994
Expected Completion Date: December 1995
Revised Completion Date: May 1996
Estimated Budget: $25,000 Total Expenditures: $1,716
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $0
Major Contaminants: Organics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $0
The TSC was requested by the Regional RPM to provide analytical support. A number of site matrices are
involved. For example, nearby wells contain volatile organic compounds such as trichloroethylene. In addition,
because of the use and disposal of spent solvents and/or paint sludges, the soils are contaminated with high
levels of VOCs and SVOCs and elevated levels of metals. A hydraulic fluid release also complicated the
contaminant profile of both soils and groundwaters.
Because of the large number of tentatively identified compounds (TICs) in the site matrices, the CRD-LV will
receive samples for analysis following agreements between the State and the PRPs. The TICs fingerprinting
analysis is currently on hold until these agreements are finalized.
REGION 6
• Project Name: South Cavalcade
Site: South Cavalcade SFSite
Site ID: TXD980810386 Job Order No: 22601106
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Glenn Celerier (214) 665-8523
Lead Scientist: A.K. Singh (702)435-3731
Start Date: July 1994
Expected Completion Date: January 1995
Revised Completion Date: April 1996
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Estimated Budget: $7,000
Revised Budget: $35,000
Major Contaminants: Organics
Total Expenditures:$34,703 PC&B$2,200
Total FY96 Expenditure:$4479 PC&BS700
Total 2nd Qtr Expenditure:$4479PC&B$600
Beazer East, Inc. (BEI) representing the PRP(s) is implementing a Record of Decision issued for the South
Cavalcade Superfund Site in Houston, Texas. In July, the RPM requested a review of these statistical methods
as described in Section 2.0 and Section 4.0 of "Draft Confirmation^ Sampling Plan (Dames & Moore, June
1994. REV 1)" for the South Cavalcade Superfund Site.
The confirmational sampling plan outlines the overall sampling strategy and specific sampling and analysis
procedures for the confirmation of the clean perimeter of the impacted areas, and for verification that impacted
soils have been remediated in accordance with EPA guidance.
CRD-LV TSC scientist(s) reviewed the appropriate sampling plan sections and provided the Regional RPM with
suggestions and recommendations. CRD-LV TSC scientists participated in a negotiation meeting with the PRPs
during the second and third quarters to discuss monitoring/sampling design approaches. The CRD-LV TSC also
completed two data audits. The results were provided to the RPM. Additional audits of provided data is in
process.
REGION 7
Project Name: Cherokee County Kansas
Site: Cherokee SF Site
Site ID:
Job Order No: 226 10106
Type-Lead: Fund
Requested by: David P. Williams (913) 551-5030
Lead Scientist: Bill Cole (702) 897-3226
Start Date: July 1995
Expected Completion Date: March 1996
Revised Completion Date: September 1996
Estimated Budget: $10,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants: Heavy Metals
Total Expenditures:$2,879 PC&B $1,500
Total FY96 Expenditures:$0 PC&B $1.500
Total 2nd Qtr Expenditures:$0 PC&B$500
The Cherokee County site is a mining area covering about 110 square miles. It is part of a larger area sometimes
called the Tri-State Mining District, which encompasses Cherokee County in Kansas, Jaspar County in Missouri,
and Ottawa County in Oklahoma. One hundred years of widespread lead and zinc mining created piles of mine
tailings, covering 4000 acres in southeastern Cherokee County alone. The mine tailings containing lead, zinc,
and cadmium, have leached into the shallow groundwater. Runoff from the waste piles also has moved
contaminants into nearby streams. The Regional OSC requested the use of CRD-LV TSCs X-Ray Fluorescence
technology and equipment to measure site contaminants. The CRD-LV TSC is continuing to support this effort.
• Project Name: Oronogo-Duenweg
Site: Oronogo-Duenweg SF Site
Site ID:
Type-Lead: Fund
Requested by: David P. Williams (913) 551-5030
Lead Scientist: Bill Cole (702) 897-3226
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Start Date: July 1995
Expected Completion Date: March 1996
Revised Completion Date: October 1996
Estimated Budget: $10,000 Total Expenditures:SO PC&B $2,000
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$0 PC&B$2,000
Major Contaminants: Heavy Metals Total 2nd Qtr Expenditures:$0 PC&BS1000
The Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt site, which covers 6,400 acres, is considered part of the Tri-State Mining
District of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Two other sites in the district, Cherokee County in Kansas, and Tar
Creek in Oklahoma, were placed on the NPL in 1983. Lead and zinc ores, as well as some cadmium ores, were
mined from 1848 to the late 1960's. The site is honeycombed with underground workings, pits, shafts, (open,
closed, and collapsed), mine tailings, waste piles, and ponds holding tailing waters. An estimated 10 million
tons of wastes or tailings are on the site.
The OSC has requested the assistance of the CRD-LV TSC to provide FPXRF support in characterizing soils for
heavy metal contamination. The CRD-LV TSC is in the process of providing this support.
REGION 8
There are no sites in Region VIII
REGION 9
• Project Name: Allied Signal North Hollywood
Site: Allied Signal SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Dave Setter (415) 744-2260
Lead Scientist: Alan Crockett (208) 526-1574/Jeff Sondrup (208) 526-8396
Start Date: June 1994
Expected Completion Date: March 1995
Revised Completion Date: August 1996
Estimated Budget: $30,000 Total Expenditures:$159,701
Revised Budget: $175,000 Total FY96 Expenditures:S87,721
Major Contaminants:Organics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$51,249
The Region IX RPM requested that the TSC provide assistance in evaluating the Allied Signal site as a source
of ground water contamination within the North Hollywood Operable Unit. Specifically, the TSC evaluation
will focus on the following:
• Determine if Allied's soil gas investigation was performed using appropriate field and analytical
methodology,
• Perform an independent assessment of the data, and compare these findings with those made by Allied's
contractor,
• Determine whether the placement of probes was adequate to characterize source area, and
• Identify data gaps and make recommendations as to whether additional work is necessary.
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In addition, the TSC will provide assistance in determining if Allied's soil boring investigation was performed
using appropriate field and analytical methodology, determine whether the placement of borings was adequate to
characterize source areas, attempt to determine whether the findings of the soil boring study are consistent or
inconsistent with the soil gas results, comment on the soil matrix data in light of the subsurface conditions found,
particularly address the likelihood that contaminant releases would have a 'wandering' pattern through the
subsurface, and identify data gaps and make recommendations as to whether additional work is necessary.
In support of this effort, TSC scientist(s) provided the document titled, "Review of Environmental
Characterization Data concerning the Allied Signal, Inc., North Hollywood Site, San Fernando Operable Unit,
San Fernando Valley, California." A Conflict of Interest (COI) problem as identified was resolved during the
second quarter of FY95. A meeting between Region 9, NEIC, INEL and CRD-LV personnel was held to address
and identify further assessment needs. These needs included additional assessment of site data and to testify in
court concerning contaminant sources. The TSC completed the document titled "Data Evaluation and Vadose
Zone Modeling of the Allied Signal, Inc. Site, 11600 Sherman Way, North Hollywood Operable Unit, San
Fernando Valley Superfund Site ".
Project Name: Casmalia Superfund Site
Site: Casmalia SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead:Fund
Requested by:Steve Remaley (415) 744-1496
Lead Scientist: Mary K. Wolf (702) 361-1626 x311
Start Date: January 1996
Expected Completion Date: April 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget:$9,000 Total Expenditures:$7,685
Revised Budget: Total FY96 Expenditures:$7,685
Major Contaminants: Organics/Inorganics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$7,685
The TSC was requested to audit raw data generated by a commercial laboratory from samples collected from the
Casmalia Superfund Site. The audit of these data utilizing magnetic tapes will address authenticating laboratory
adherence to principles of good laboratory practice in reporting results for compounds with contractual criteria.
This audit will include laboratory results for calibration, (criteria compounds), surrogates, internal standards and
tuning compound results. This audit was completed. The report titled "Technical Assessment of GC and
GC/MS Raw Data Tape Audit for Analytical Work Performed By National Environmental Testing (NET), Inc.
Santa Rosa, California" was provided to the Region.
Project Name: Hawker Pacific Superfund Site
Site: Hawker Pacific SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Dave Seter (415) 744-2260
Lead Scientist: Greg Stormberg (208) 526-1241
Start Date: December 1995
Expected Completion Date: June 1996
Revised Completion Date:
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Estimated Budget: $ 150,000 Total Expenditures:$8,028
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$8,028
Major Contaminants: Organics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$6,182
The Hawker Pacific Site is located in North Hollywood, CA. Operations at Hawker have consisted of the
overhaul, repair, and manufacture of aircraft landing gear and flight control equipment. Processes include
alkaline and acid cleaning, vapor degreasing, etching, chroming, and electro-plating of cadmium, nickel and
functional chrome. Additional supporting processes include grinding, painting, and baking of parts, as well as
testing of finished parts using a water-based dye.
EPA believes that the Hawker Pacific Site has been inadequately characterized, especially with respect to the
storage tank release. No soil gas data exists at the site. Limited groundwater data exists for the site. EPA's
regional groundwater monitoring program has suspected the presence of PCE in groundwater beneath the site.
In order to evaluate the areal and vertical extent of source areas, and to assess the site's contribution to
groundwater contamination, additional data needs to be collected and analyzed.
The TSC proposed the necessary sampling and data quality plans, specifications, and health and safety plans, to
conduct site characterization requirements. This characterization effort was to consist of drilling and completing
two monitoring wells, sampling soil gas and groundwater and modeling VOC transport in the Vadose Zone.
Prior to initiating this project the PRPs agreed to a settlement with EPA.
Project Name: Hunters Point
Site: Hunters Point Superfund Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type Lead: Fund
Requested By: Steve Remaley (415) 744-1496
Lead Scientist: Mary K. Wolf (702) 361-1626 x311
Start Date: March 1996
Expected Completion Date: June 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $10,000 Total Expenditures:$0
Revised Budget: Total FY96 Expenditures:$0
Major Contaminants: Inorganics/Organics Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$0
The TSC was requested to audit raw data generated by a commercial laboratory from samples collected from the
Hunters Point Superfund Site. The audit of these data utilizing magnetic tapes will address authenticating
laboratory adherence to principles of good laboratory practice in reporting results for compounds with
contractual criteria. This audit will include laboratory results for calibrations, (criteria compounds), surrogates,
internal standards and tuning compound results. This audit is currently on-going.
Project Name: Luke AFB Audit
Site: Luke AFB SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 224 01113
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Stephen Remaley (415) 744-1496
Lead Scientist: Mary K. Wolf (702) 897-3384 x311
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Start Date: August 1994
Expected Completion Date: October 1995
Revised Completion Date: April 1996
Estimated Budget: $25,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants: Inorganics/Organics
Total Expenditures^ 15,584 PC&B:$300
Total FY96 Expenditures:$0 PC&BS300
Total 2nd Qtr Expenditures:$0 PC&BS300
The TSC was requested to conduct an audit of raw data generated by the analysis of samples collected at the
Luke AFB Superfund Site. The audit of these data focused on authenticating laboratory adherence to the
principles of good laboratory practice in reporting results for compounds with contractual criteria. The audit
addressed laboratory results for calibrations (criteria compounds), surrogates, internal standards areas, and
tuning compound results. The audit was completed during the fourth quarter FY95. Additional data audit
explanations were provided to the Region. Possible field analysis may be required.
• Project Name: Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (MCASY) Superfund Site
Site: Marine Corps Air Station Yuma SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No: 246 10106
Type-Lead: Fund
Requested by: Rachel Simons (415) 744-2383
Lead Scientist: Larry Butler (702) 798-2114 Ed Messer (703) 603-9047
Start Date: September 1995
Expected Completion Date: December 1995
Revised Completion Date: May 1996
Estimated Budget: $10,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants: Organics
Total Expenditures:$10,500 PC&B$600
Total FY96Expenditure$10,500PC&B$600
Total 2nd Qtr Expenditure$7000PC&B$300
The TSC was requested to audit raw data generated by a commercial laboratory from samples collected from the
MCASY Superfund Site. The audit of these data utilizing magnetic tapes will address authenticating laboratory
adherence to principles of good laboratory practice in reporting results for compounds with contractual criteria.
This audit will include laboratory results for calibrations, (criteria compounds), surrogates, internal standards
and tuning compound results.
• Project Name: Modesto Groundwater Superfund Site
Site: Modesto SF Site
Site ID:
Job Order No:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: John Lucey (415) 744-2222
Lead Scientist: Alan Crockett (208) 526-1574, Bob Starr (208) 526-5687 Greg Hulet (208) 526-0283
Start Date: December 1994
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: August 1996
Estimated Budget: $50,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants: Radionuclides/Organics
Total Expenditures: $45,953
Total FY96 Expenditures: $0
Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $0
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The Regional RPM requested technical support for the Modesto Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site
located in Modesto, California. The Site consists of a dry cleaner facility which leaked PCE contamination into
the soil and groundwater. It was recently discovered that the groundwater is also contaminated with naturally
occurring uranium. EPA has performed an RI/FS at the site and selected a preferred cleanup alternative which
consists of pump and treat with GAC for groundwater contamination, and SVE for soil contamination. The FS
will now have to be revised to evaluate remedial technologies for the cleanup of radiation related to the naturally
occurring uranium.
The objective of this technical support effort is to assist the RPM in selecting the most reliable, efficient and
cost effective remedial technologies to clean up the site. The following three areas are being addressed by the
CRD-LV TSC:
• Identify data gaps in existing data and recommend additional data requirements. The groundwater, soil, and
soil gas, were tested for many different parameters during the RI. Besides uranium the groundwater was
also tested for gross alpha, gross beta, and radium.
• Identify potential radiation remedial technologies. There are several remedial technologies (or combination
of technologies) which could be utilized for groundwater remediation at the site. Potential technologies
including reverse osmosis, ion exchange, air stripping, and granular activated carbon (GAC).
• Prepare site cleanup cost estimate for each appropriate technology. After the appropriate technologies are
identified a cost estimate will be prepared.
In support of this effort the CRD-LV TSC has provided, "Recommended Data Acquisition for the Modesto
Groundwater Contamination Site" and the report, "Treatment Alternatives Report Modesto Groundwater
Contamination Site." The RPM is currently reviewing these documents. A site visit to audit sampling procedures
was made during the FY95 fourth quarter. This effort is still on-going.
Project Name: San Fernando Valley Basin (SFV)
Site: San Fernando SF Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Ned Black (415) 744-2253
Lead Scientist A.K. Singh (702) 435-3731
Start Date: October 1994
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: August 1996
Estimated Budget: $5,000 Total Expenditures:$0 PC&B:$800
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$0 PC&BS300
Major Contaminants: Organics Total 2nd Qtr Expenditures :$0 PC&BS200
Four sites within the San Fernando Vally (SFV) are on the National Priority List (NPL): North Hollywood,
Crystal Springs, Pollock, and Verdugo. Currently, EPA is managing the four areas as one large site referred to
as the SFV Superfund Site. This site includes the four NPL sites and adjacent areas where groundwater
contamination is known or presumed to have migrated. There are currently a total of 87 RI monitoring wells
located inland adjacent to the four NPL sites. Three of the shallow water table wells are screened in bedrock
and do not have pumps installed. Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) data were used to
separate the 84 RI wells into two categories: those recommended to be sampled quarterly, and those
recommended to be sampled annually. All 84 of the RI wells were originally included in the annual monitoring
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program. Of these 84 wells, 41 historically having concentrations of TCE and/or PCE in excess of federal and
state maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) were placed into the quarterly monitoring program.
The Region is concerned with both PCE and TCE as contaminants in the groundwater. It has been suggested
that krieging using plume maps might be a good way to access changes in contaminant concentrations over time.
In addition, the Region is interested in any other means of characterizing migration of the contaminant plumes or
changes in contaminant concentrations over time which seem pertinent.
The CRD-LV TSC reviewed the provided data and identified a number of data assessment methods that could
be used to assess contaminant behavior over time. The TSC provided some additional recommendations to the
RPM. This project is still on-going.
Project Name: Verdese Carter Park
Site: Verdese Carter Park Superfund Site
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Michael E. Bellot (415) 744-2364
Lead Scientist: Mike Abbott (208) 526-8596
Start Date: May 1994
Expected Completion Date: December 1994
Revised Completion Date: August 1996
Estimated Budget: $40,000 Total Expenditures: $22,747
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $2,440
Major Contaminants: Metals Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $2,440
The RPM requested that the CRD-LV TSC provide technical support in interpreting soil-lead data. The
problem is that the PRP is challenging the quantitation of CLP data based on the reported matrix interference for
lead results. This interference makes interpretation of the actual concentration of lead on-site very difficult.
This issue is important because there is a significant difference (orders of magnitude) between the EPA and
PRPs confirmation sampling results. The PRP believes that their confirmation sampling is more representative
of the site and that the site clean-up has met the remediation goals. Conversely, EPA's analysis indicates that
significant soil contamination is still present.
CRD-LV scientists reviewed the supplied data and conducted some confirmatory analysis. Following the
analysis of site samples, the CRD-LV TSC provided the RPM with a report. The analysis of site samples was
completed and the data provided to the Region in a report titled, "Determination of Lead, Zinc, and Arsenic on
Verdese Carter Park Soil Samples". Assisting the Region in interpreting the analytical data was completed.
Following this initial report the RPM requested assistance in modeling the distribution of lead around the old
battery factory. Site-specific meteorological data from the Oakland airport (3.5 miles southwest) for the years
1960 through 1964 were purchased. Digital line graphs showing roads in the area were downloaded from USGS
via the Internet. The approximate location of the 100-ft lead oxide mill stack was identified. Relative
concentrations within a 2-km radius around the approximate location of the stack were calculated using the
ISCLT2 model. Results were plotted as relative concentration isopleths with roads. These preliminary results
indicate two potential hot spots, one approximately 1 km north-northwest. Results also indicate extremely low
concentrations would have likely occurred within a 300-m radius of the stack. These preliminary results do not
account for lead oxide particle settling velocity or differences in ground surface elevations.
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The following refinements are needed and underway: 1) procure USGS digital elevation models to determine
ground-surface receptor elevations. 2) determine reasonable (or upper/lower bound) lead oxide particle size for
input into the ISC ay- model, and'3) remodel to obtain refined relative air concentrations and potentiall, ground
surface deposition reates. Results will be documented in a final report.
REGION 10
There are no sites in Region 10.
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SUPERFUND SHORT-TERM REQUESTS
Project Name: Short Term Requests
Site: Short Term Requests
Site ID:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: See Below
Lead Scientist: TSC/CRD-LV Staff Scientists
Start Date: October 1991
Expected Completion Date: December 1995
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $150,000
Revised Budget: $200,000
Major Contaminants: Variable
Job Order No: 224 10106, 207 S0060
Total Expenditures-^ 19,276
Total FY96 Expenditures:* 19,276
Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$16,877
TSC requests that can be completed within a 60-hour period. The CRD-LV is requested to provide quick-turn-
around support. Projects may include:
• Emergency Response - on-site field measurements, such as geophysics, soil gas, and XRF.
• Emergency Response - Laboratory support, such as the analysis of chemical and radiological contaminants.
• Review of reports and work plans, sampling/monitoring protocols, and analytical protocols and approaches.
• Review of techniques and methods used on site assessment.
• Providing expert testimony and/or contributing to the validity and authenticity of data used in cost recovery
cases.
SUMMARY OF SUPERFUND SHORT TERM REQUESTS
REGION/
STATE
N.C.
OK
N.C
4
ERT
9
7
DATE
12 March
18 March
1 8 March
18 March
14 March
26 March
25 March
SITE
Marzone
Yuma
REQUESTOR
D. Shaw
J. Williams
D. McNellis
A. Godfrey
B. Cokely
R. Simons
S. Marquess
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
(919)541-2698
(405)436-8603
(919)541-6387
(404) 347-3555
(908) 906-6921
(425) 744-2383
(913)551-7131
NATURE OF
REQUEST
Tech Support
Issue Paper
Issue Paper
Tech Support
Tech Support
Data Audit
Issue Paper
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N.C.
INEL
1
6
3
INEL
9
4
3
8
2
5
1
9
ERT
7
FL
INEL
9
5
7
MI
INEL
5
9
7
3
NJ
22 March
1 1 March
26 March
1 1 March
5 March
13 March
25 March
13 March
21 February
6 February
6 February
1 March
3 March
29 January
5 March
5 March
16 January
25 February
22 February
7 February
27 February
26 February
22 February
5 February
13 February
23 January
8 February
5 February
9 February
17 January
Love Canal
O'Conner
N. Calvalcade
Metcoa .
N. Cavalcade
Hunters Point
Oak Ridge
Russia
Diamond Alkali
St. Regis
Carson River
Allied Signal
Yuma
Allied Paper
Allied Paper
Allied Signal
Allied Paper
Verdese Carter
IT Corp.
S. Elliason
T. Burns
R. Gilleland
J. Kordzi
J. Dodd
N. Josten
S. Remaley
D. Combs
J. Hubbard
K. Wangerod
L. Richman
L. Martin
R. Purvogel
J. Inglis
B. Cokely
M. Zipf
L. Chen
J. Sondrup
R. Simons
T. VanDonsel
D. Williams
S. Cornelius
A. Crockett
T. VanDonsel
M. Bellott
M. Valosky
R. Sturgeon
S. Gomperl
F. Freestone
S. Hersh
(919)781-8099
(208) 526-3308
(617)573-5766
(214)665-7186
(303) 234-0254
(208)526-7691
(415)744-1496
(615)481-8002
(215)597-1309
(303)293-1525
(214)264-6695
(312)353-9486
(212)637-4410
(415)744-2348
(908)906-6921
(913)432-9961
(305) 348-3021
(208) 526-8396
(415)744-2383
(312)353-6564
(913)551-5030
(517)373-7367
(208)526-1574
(312)353-8564
(415)744-2364
(412)299-7279
(215)597-0978
(602)514-7533
(908)321-6630
794-1584
Issue Paper
Exposure Info.
Data Assessment
Geophysics
Data Assessment
Geophysics
Data Audit
Workshop
Tech Support
XRF
Report
PAH's
Slurry Wall
Information
Tech Support
XRF
Data
Photographs
Data Audit
PRP Meeting
XRF
PRP Meeting
Tech Support
PRP Meeting
Modeling
XRF
Tech Support
DOJ
Brown Fields
Voltametry
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9
3
UT
5
IL
24 January
23 January
8 January
15 January
4 January
Geomatrix
ChemRisk
Eichron .
J.Tull
K. Fehling
C. Bittner
C. Thomas
J. Harvey
(415)434-9122
(412) 934-3744
(801)272-1900
(312)886-5907
(708) 963-0360
Sampling
Risk Assessment
Issue Paper
Issue Paper
Issue Paper
SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SHORT TERM REQUEST
• Project Name: Remote Sensing
Site: Superfund Short Term Remote Sensing Technical Support
Site ID:
Type Lead:
Requested by: See below
Lead Scientist: CRD-LV/TSC Staff Scientists
Start Date: 1993
Expected Completion Date: September 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $20,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants:
Total Expenditures: $2,967
Total FY96 Expenditures: $2,967
Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $15
TSC Remote Sensing requests that can be completed within a 60 hour period. The CRD-LV TSC is requested to provide
Remote Sensing support that requires a quick-turn-around-time. Projects that may be addressed within this 60 hour time
frame include:
• The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for site characterization.
• Providing plots of geostatistical related data for site characterization.
• Review of RI/FS reports and work plans, pertaining to the use of multi-spectral scanner, remote sensing and GIS
technologies.
• Review of identification and technological techniques and methods used in remote sensing site assessment.
• Providing expert testimony, coordinating and/or contributing to the validity and authenticity of "remote sensing" data
used in cost recovery cases.
REGION
9
9
DATE
February
February
SITE
REQUESTOR
D. Setter
S. Hogan
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
(415)744-2315
(415)744-2236
NATURE OF
REQUEST
Photographs
Photographs
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RCRA CORRECTIVE ACTION
REGION 4
• Project Name: Ukraine Photography
Site: Ukraine
Site ID: Job Order No:
Type-Lead: RCRA
Requested by: DougMcCurry (404)347-3555x6342
Lead Scientist: Phil Malley (702) 897-3207
Start Date: March 1996
Expected Completion Date: April 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $300 Total Expenditures:S222
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$222
Major Contaminants: Inorganic/Organic Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$222
• The Region IV RCRA Corrective Action Project Officer working with EPA's Office of International Affairs requested
information pertaining to the availability of Ukrainian Aerial Photography. The TSC provided the Region a listing of available
aerial photography for the Ukraine.
REGION 5
• Project Name: Columbus Solid Waste Reduction
Site: Columbus Waste-To-Energy RCRA Facility
Site ID: Job Order No: 222 10609
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Carole T. Braverman (312) 886-2910, Phil Gehring (216)522-7260
Matt Lorber (202) 260-8924, Sineta Wooten, Project Officer (202) 260-3888
Lead Scientist: Joe Donnelly (702) 897-3387
Start Date: March 1995
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: September 1996
Estimated Budget: $10,000 Total Expenditures:$31,293 PC&B:$6,000
Revised Budget: $75,000 Total FY96 Expenditure:$5,000 PC&B:$6,000
Major Contaminants:Dioxin Total 2nd. Qtr Expenditures:$5,000 PC&B:$3,000
The Columbus Municipal Electric Utility Boiler, also known as the Columbus Municipal Electric Plant (CMEP), is located
south of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The facility is a power generating plant fueled by coal and refuse. It has been in
operation since 1983 and is owned and operated by the City of Columbus.
In 1987, the US EPA initiated a study of the incinerator ash at CMEP because of the presence of dioxin and furan isomers
associated with incinerator ash. The special study report indicated that incinerator ash contains dioxin and furan isomers, lead
and cadmium. Concentrations of dioxin and furan isomers range from 0.33 ppb to 2.13 ppb. The highest concentrations were
found in top ash from a conveyor belt. A relatively high concentration (0.84 ppb) was found from a stack sample. Dioxins
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(up to 0.38 ppb) were also found in two areas in the soil where ash was allowed to accumulate. Lead in the ash was found to
exceed EP toxicity limits.
The Regional Risk Assessor has requested that the CRD-LV TSC design a sampling/monitoring strategy and a quality
assurance project plan that would identify the concentration of soil dioxins. The soil dioxin concentrations that are of interest
are 20.40, 70 and 100 ppt. The CRD-LV TSC designed a sampling/monitoring program and finalized the quality assurance
project plan. Soil samples were collected and analyzed. CRD-LV personnel assisted in data validation and in writing a report
that identifies the sampling/analytical procedures and the interpretation of the resultant data.
REGION 8
• Project Name: EXXON Billings Refinery
Site: EXXON Refinery RCRA Facility
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10611
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Stephanie Wallace (406) 449-5414 Ext 227
Lead Scientist: Neal Amick (702) 897-3231
Start Date: June 1995
Expected Completion Date: September 1995
Revised Completion Date: March 1996
Estimated Budget: 58,000 Total Expenditures: $2,607
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures: $0
Major Contaminants: PAHs Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $0
The Region is currently over-seeing a facility investigation at the EXXON Refinery. The objective(s) of this investigation are
to identify and determine if waste constituents have affected soil or groundwater quality and to summarize the nature and
geophysical extent of any affected soils and/or groundwater.
The CRD-LV has been requested to assist in this effort by measuring the levels of PAHs in sampled media using the Field-
Portable Scanning Spectrofluorometer. The measurements were made during the fourth quarter of FY95. A report
identifying the on-site measurement results was provided to the Region. After receiving the confirming results, a report
identifying the samples analyzed and the validated results obtained will be provided.
REGION 9
• Project Name: Greenfield
Site: Greenfield Environmental of Arizona RCRA Facility
Site ID: EPA ID AZD980892731 Job Order No: 2026R010
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Ron Leach (415)744-1044
Lead Scientist: Phil Arberg (702)798-2545
Start Date: December 1995
Expected Completion Date: April 1996
Revised Completion Date:
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Estimated Budget: $4,500 Total Expenditures :$3,329
Revised Budget: Total FY96 Expenditures: $3,329
Major Contaminants: 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures: $1,520
The Regional RCRA Project Manager (RPM) requested that the Characterization Research Division Las Vegas (CRD-LV)
Technology Support Center (TSC) provided an analysis of historical aerial photographs for the Greenfield Environmental of
Arizona facility. Greenfield is a commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment and recycling facility located in Phoenix,
Arizona. Past operations at Greenfield include a storage and distribution center for solvents and pesticides as well as solvent
recycling.
The photographic analysis will focus on the detection of potential releases of hazardous materials to soil, air, groundwater,
and surface water. If possible, the analysis will also evaluate overall waste management practices at the facility from about
1940 to the present with emphasis on years after 1960. An initial remote sensing report has been completed. The report is
currently being reviewed by CRD-LV scientists.
RCRA SHORT TERM REQUESTS
Project Name: Short-term RCRA Technical Support
Site: Short Term RCRA Technical Support
Site ID: Job Order No: 226 10602
Type-Lead:
Requested by: See below
Lead Scientist: CRD-LV/TSC Staff Scientists
Start Date: October 1, 1991
Expected Completion Date: December 1995
Revised Completion Date: September 1996
Estimated Budget: $8,000 Total Expenditures:$ 13,471
Revised Budget: $40,000 Total FY96 Expenditures:$13,471
Major Contaminants: Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures^ 11,281
TSC requests that can be completed within a 60-hour period. Projects may include:
Emergency response - on-site field measurements, such as geophysics, soil gas, and XRF.
Emergency response - Laboratory support, such as the analysis of chemical and radiological contaminants.
Review of reports and work plans, sampling/monitoring protocols, and analytical protocols and approaches.
Review of techniques and methods used in site assessment technologies.
Providing expert testimony and/or contributing to the validity and authenticity of data used in cost recovery cases.
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RCRA SHORT TERM REQUESTS
REGION
Hdqtrs
5
Hdqtrs
Hdqtrs
5
5
5
Hdqtrs.
9
5
FL
DATE
13 March
15 Feb.
13 March
19 March
1 February
8 March
8 March
12 March
17 Jan.
21 Feb.
12 March
SITE
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Greenfield
Columbus
REQUESTOR
M. Fitzpatrick
P. Gehring
J. Hacker
S. Wooten
C. Braverman
P. Gehring
C. Braverman
M. Lorber
R. Leach
C. Braverman
D. Gerard
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
(703)308-8411
(216)522-7260
(202) 260-3952
(202) 260-8924
(312)886-2910
(216) 522-7260
(312) 886-2910
(202) 260-8924
(415) 744-1044
(312) 886-2010
(813)971-3882
NATURE OF
REQUEST
Tech Support
Data Assessment
Contract
Contract
Data Assessment
Data Assessment
Data Assessment
Data Assessment
Tech Support
Data Assessment
Site Assessment
RCRA REMOTE SENSING SHORT TERM REQUEST
Project Name: Remote Sensing
Site: RCRA Short Term Remote Sensing Technical Support
Site ID:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: See below
Lead Scientist: CRD-LV/TSC Staff Scientists
Start Date: 1993-
Expected Completion Date:September 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $20,000
Revised Budget: $
Major Contaminants:
Job Order No: 22195615
Total Expenditures:$4,293
Total FY96 Expenditures:$4,293
Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$l,341
TSC Remote Sensing requests that can be completed within a 60-hour period. The CRD-LV TSC is requested to
provide Remote Sensing support that requires a quick-turn-around time. Projects that may be addressed within this 40
hour time frame include:
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The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for site characterization.
Providing plots of geostatistical related data for site characterization.
Review of RI/FS reports and workplans, pertaining to the use of multi-spectral scanner, remote sensing and
GIS technologies.
Review of identification and technological techniques and methods used in remote sensing site assessment.
Providing expert testimony, coordinating and/or contributing to the validity and authenticity of "remote
sensing" data used in cost recovery cases.
RCRA SHORT TERM REMOTE SENSING
REGION
9
9
9
DATE
13 March
16 Jan
7Feb
SITE
Greenfield
REQUESTOR
T. Kelly
R. Leach
S. Hogan
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
(415)744-2070
(415)744-1044
(415)744-2334
NATURE OF
REQUEST
Photographs
Photographs
Remote Sensing
ISSUE PAPER
Project Name: On-Site Analytical Methods and Field Sampling for Explosives in Soil
Site:Explosives in Soil
Site ID:
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Federal Facilities Forum
Lead Scientist: Alan Crockett (208) 526-1574
Start Date: November 1995
Expected Completion Date: June 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $30,000
Revised Budget:S60,000
Major Contaminants: Explosives
Total Expenditures:$37,733
Total FY96 Expenditures:$31,360
Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$19,300
The Federal Facilities Forum requested the CRD-LV TSC to prepare an Issue Paper addressing the current "State of
Technology" with regards to "On-Site Analytical Methods" for identifying explosive contaminants in soils. In addition,
this issue paper will discuss appropriate sampling/monitoring approaches that may be implemented to characterize these
types of contaminants.
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Evaluating sites potentially contaminated with explosives is necessary to carry out EPA, Department of Defense, and
U.S. Department of Energy policies on site characterization and remediation under the Superfund, Resource
Conservation Recovery Act, Installation Restoration, Base Closure, and formerly used defense site environmental
programs. Facilities that may be contaminated with explosives include active and former manufacturing plants,
ordnance works, Army ammunition pants, Naval ordnance plants. Army deports, Naval ammunition depots, Army and
Navy proving grounds and burning grounds.
This issue paper will provide guidance to Remedial Project Managers for the use of on-site methods to screen
explosives. Also addressed are the explosive and propellant compounds targeted by high performance liquid
chromatography (HPLC) methods, including EPA SW-846 Method 8330, the primary method required by EPA Regions
for laboratory confirmation.
This paper does not address primary explosives or initiating compounds, such as lead azide, lead styphnate, or mercury
fulminate, which are extremely unstable and present a substantial safety risk at any concentration. Primary explosives
are used in small quantities in fuses or detonators in munitions, with a much larger quantity of secondary explosives. In
addition, this paper is not intended to serve as a guide for the analysis and sampling of unexploded ordnance, bulk high
explosives, or where secondary explosives concentrations detonation hazard.
An initial draft of this paper was provided to the Federal Facilities Forum for their review.
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COORDINATION
Project Name: Superfund Coordination
Site: Superfund Coordination
Site ID:
Job: Order No: 226 10101
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Ken Brown
Lead Scientist: Phil Malley (702)897-6644/Alan Crockett (208)526-1574
Start Date: On-going October 1991
Expected Completion Date: September 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $ 100,000 Total Expenditures:$34,629
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$34,629
Major Contaminants: N/A Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$12,878
This project provides for Superfund coordination of requests received by the Technology Support Center and
implemented when assigned to the off-site contractor. Activities include preparation of reports and tracking of projects,
and documenting costs.
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Project Name: Superfund Technology Transfer
Site: Superfund Technology Transfer
Site ID: Job Order No: 224 10020
Type-Lead:
Requested by: Director TSC
Lead Scientist: Clare Gerlach (702)897-3321
Start Date:
Expected Completion Date: September 1996
Revised Completion Date:
Estimated Budget: $80,000 Total Expenditures:$9,231
Revised Budget: $ Total FY96 Expenditures:$9,231
Major Contaminants: Total 2nd. Qtr. Expenditures:$0
One of the objectives of the CRD-LV TSC is to identify and make available CRD-LV measurement technologies that
are applicable for characterizing contaminants. Documenting the adequacy of these technologies, the application and
their identity requires the development of case studies, fact sheets, demonstrations and workshops. During this quarter a
case study identifying the sampling/monitoring and analytical methods that were used to characterize mercury
contamination at Oak Ridge was printed. In addition, one four-page fact sheet was developed.
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