A
Lammers Barrel Site
Beavercreek, Ohio
Revised Community Involvement Plan
June 2010
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Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Revised CIP
1.2 Revised CIP Overview
2.0 Lammers Barrel Site Background 3
2.1 Site Description 3
2.2 Site History and Cleanup 3
3.0 Community Background 4
3.1 Beavercreek Community Demographics 4
3.2 Past Community Involvement Efforts 5
4.0 Community Concerns and Questions 6
4.1 Characteristics of the Groundwater Plume 6
4.2 Potential Health Effects 7
4.3 Effect on Drinking Water 7
4.4 Effect on Air Quality 8
4.5 Effect on Beavercreek Habitat 8
4.6 Effect on Property Values 8
4.7 Length of Time for Cleanup Process 8
4.8 Perceived Lack of Information 9
4.9 Site Reuse Plans 10
5.0 EPA's Community Involvement Goals 11
5.1 Specific Community Involvement Activities 11
5.2 Timeframe For Conducting the Activities 16
5.3 Evaluating the Efforts 17
6.0 Resources at a Glance 18
Appendix A A-l
Appendix B B-l
Appendix C C-l
Appendix D D-l
Appendix E E-l
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepared this revised Community
Involvement Plan (CIP) for the Lammers Barrel Superfund site in Beavercreek,
Greene County, Ohio. EPA previously prepared CIPs for the Lammers Barrel site
in 1998 and 2002. To make sure, however, that the community's current concerns
and information needs are considered as site activities progress, the CIP was
revised again.
This revised CIP was prepared to support environmental investigation and cleanup
activities at the site. Specifically, it reflects current community concerns, questions,
and information needs as expressed during interviews conducted in October 2009.
It also describes EPA's plan for addressing the community's concerns and keeping
residents informed and involved in decisions regarding the site cleanup and reuse
of the property after the cleanup.
1.1 Purpose of This Revised CIP
This revised CIP is intended to mutually benefit the Beavercreek community and
EPA. It describes ways in which local residents and businesses can have a voice in
the Lammers Barrel site cleanup process. It summarizes local residents' concerns
about the site as expressed during in-person interviews with EPA in October 2009.
It also presents EPA's plan and schedule for addressing community concerns
through a variety of outreach and communication activities as site cleanup efforts
progress.
EPA will use this document to guide its efforts to involve and communicate with
residents and businesses in the Beavercreek area. EPA's goal is to engage in two-
way communication and keep the concerns and interests of local residents at the
forefront as site cleanup efforts progress.
EPA is releasing this draft document to the public for review and comment. If you
have comments or questions about this draft revised CIP, please contact:
Ginny Narsete, Community Involvement Coordinator
EPA Region 5 (SI-7J)
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
Phone: 312-886-4359 or 800-621-8431 ext. 64359
narsete.virginia@epa.gov
1.2 Revised CIP Overview
This revised CIP contains the following remaining sections:
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Section 2, Lammers Barrel Site Background, provides background information
about the site's location and history.
Section 3, Community Background, profiles the economic and ethnic makeup of
the community and summarizes the community's history and past involvement at
the site.
Section 4, Community Concerns and Questions, presents information obtained
from local residents during community interviews conducted in October 2009.
Section 5, EPA's Community Involvement Goals, describes EPA's plans and
timeline for conducting site-specific activities to keep residents informed and
involved during site cleanup activities.
Section 6, Resources At-A-Glance, lists people and places that can provide
answers to questions community members may have about the site.
Appendix A, Site Information repository, Administrative Record and Public
Meeting Locations, identifies places where community members can find more
information on activities at the Lammers Barrel site.
Appendix B, List of Contacts and Interested Groups, provides a list of federal,
state and local agencies and local community and environmental organizations.
Appendix C, List of Interview Questions, provides the list of questions EPA
asked during interviews with local residents in October 2009.
Appendix D, List of Fact Sheets, lists Fact Sheets that EPA has created and
distributed to local residents to explain planned and ongoing site activities.
Appendix E, Possible Reuse Options, provides a diagram of how the site may be
reused after the cleanup is complete.
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2.0 LAMMERS BARREL SITE BACKGROUND
This section describes the Lammers Barrel site, explains its location and
summarizes its history.
2.1 Site Description
The Lammers Barrel site is a 2-acre vacant lot located at 3990 East Patterson Road
in Beavercreek, Greene County, Ohio (See photos, right). It is bordered to the
west by Grange Hall Road and to the south by East Patterson Road. An abandoned
railroad right-of-way is located along the northern border. The property is divided
into north and south portions by Little Beaver Creek, which flows from west to east
through the site.
2.2 Site History and Cleanup
Exhibit 1 presents a timeline that summarizes the history of EPA's involvement at
the Lammers Barrel site, which was formerly known as the Kohnen and Lammers
Chemical Company. From 1953 until 1969 when it was destroyed by fire, the site
was used as a chemical recycling facility that bought, sold and reclaimed all types
of solvents. The site contaminants include trichloroethylene (TCE); methyl ethyl
ketone (MEK); tetrachloroethene (PCE); 1,1, 1-trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA);
aromatic hydrocarbons; aliphatic hydrocarbons; ketones; esters and alcohols.
In the mid-1980s, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) began
sampling residential wells throughout Beavercreek. Based on these sampling
results and additional investigations that followed, Ohio EPA and EPA took actions
to remove the known threats to public health and the environment between 1985
and 2003.
These actions included extending county water lines to several homes in
1999, installing equipment to pump contaminated water from the ground and
contaminated vapors from the soil, and the decision to conduct a more extensive,
long-term investigation to assess cleanup options. In 2002, EPA began overseeing
a long-term remedial investigation to determine whether chemicals at the site pose
any risk to people or the environment.
The study represented a joint effort by 41 responsible parties who agreed to
conduct and fund the investigation and evaluate cleanup options. Under EPA
supervision, during the remedial investigation 39 ground water monitoring wells
were installed and 29 soil samples were collected. Surface water and sediment
samples were also collected from five locations along Little Beaver Creek. A
feasibility study is currently underway to examine and compare various cleanup
methods in terms of their effectiveness, cost, technology, ease or difficulty of
implementation, whether the options meet federal and state regulations, and other
criteria.
Site Location Map
Lammers Barrel Site
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Exhibit 1. History of Lammers Barrel Site
Operation of the Kohnen
and Lammers Chemical
Company (1953-1969).
Soil, sediment, and
groundwater samples
are collected for an
Engineering Evaluation/
Cost Analysis (EE/CA)
(1997).
Fire destroys the Kohnen
and Lammers (Lammers
Barrel) Site (Sept 1969).
Army Corps of Engineers conducts
a Hydrogeologic Investigation,
which reveals more extensive
contamination than originally
suspected. Municipal water lines
are extended to four additional
homes (2000).
Under EPA supervision, Rl involves
installing 43 groundwater monitoring wells,
sampling from 57 residential wells, and
collection of 29 soil samples. Surface water
and sediment samples were also collected
from five locations along Little Beaver
Creek (2003-2009).
1 Proposed Cleanup Plan, '
! Public Comment, and (
i Final Cleanup Begins i
1953-1969 1969
1985
1992
1997
1999
2000
2002
2003-2009
2009-2010
Ohio EPA begins
sampling residential well:
throughout Beavercreek.
Results prompt Ohio
National Guard to
bring in a 350-gallon
mobile water tank as
emergency water supply
for five homes along Eas1
Patterson Road. Several
homes are connected to
county municipal water
system (1985).
2010 and
beyond
Ohio EPA conducts a
Site Inspection (SI) that
involves soil sampling at
the site; sediment and
surface water sampling
in Little Beaver Creek;
and more groundwater
sampling from residential
wells (1992).
Lammers Barrel is added
to the National Priorities
List and receives
Superfund site status
(Sept. 2002).
Site is currently
undergoing a Feasibility
Study (FS), which
involves identifying and
evaluating options for
cleanup (2009-present).
EPA confirms presence
of contaminated
groundwater and
soil vapors. Greene
County extends
water lines to several
homes on Rosendale
Drive. EPA starts
pumping contaminated
groundwater and vapors
from the soil (1999).
EPA begins long-term
remedial investigation
(Rl) to determine
whether contaminants
pose risk to people or the
environment (2003).
= 1950s - 1960s
= 1980s
= 1990s
= 2000s
Sources: Ohio EPA 2009, EPA 2002, EPA 2009.
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3.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND
This section describes the Beavercreek community and summarizes the history of
community involvement at the Lammers Barrel site.
3.1 Beavercreek Community Demographics
Beavercreek is a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, located 10 miles east of the Dayton
metropolitan area. It covers over 27 square miles and is the largest city in the
largest city in Greene County, Its northern border is adjacent to Wright Patterson
Air Force Base.
The population of Beavercreek was 37,984 in 2000, according to the U.S. Census
Bureau. A more recent local estimate of 39,909 was reported in July 2008. Race
in Beavercreek include 92.6 percent Caucasian non-Hispanic, 1.4 percent African
American, 1.2 percent Asian Indian, 1.1 percent Hispanic, 0.9 percent Chinese, 0.6
percent Korean, and 0.5 percent American Indian (City-Data.com 2009).
The estimated median household income in Beavercreek was $77,149 in 2007,
compared to $46,597 in the State of Ohio the same year. Approximately 2.5
percent of Beavercreek residents had incomes below the poverty level in 2007,
compared to 10.6 percent in the State (City-Data.com 2009).
The Beavercreek area was originally a hunting ground prized by the Shawnee
and Miami Indians. In the late 1700s, European settlers started arriving in the
area, mainly along the shores of the Little Beaver and Big Beaver Creeks. Greene
County was formed in the early 1800s with the Beavercreek Township as the first
county seat (EPA 2002). The City of Beavercreek was incorporated on
January 11, 1980.
The City Charter establishes a Council-Manager Form of government with an
elected City Council, composed of a Mayor and six Council Members. The
Council exercises legislative authority over the municipality, and council members
are elected at-large to four-year revolving terms of office. The Council candidate
receiving the most popular votes in each municipal election serves as Mayor for
two years until the next election and as a Council Member for the remaining two
years of office.
The City Council meets two times monthly, generally on the second and fourth
Mondays. A City Manager is appointed by the City Council to direct and manage
the municipal organization and to advise and assist the Council.
Riverskte
Dayton
Oakwood
Kettering
Map of Beavercreek
Downtown Beavercreek
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3.2 Past Community Involvement Efforts
EPA, Ohio EPA and the Ohio Department of Health have supported outreach
activities associated with the Lammers Barrel site throughout the years. Exhibit 2
summarizes site-specific community involvement efforts to date.
EPAs community involvement efforts have included speaking with community
members, holding public meetings, publishing fact sheets, issuing update letters
and press releases, and participating in local events (such as the 2009 Beavercreek
Popcorn Festival). EPA issued fact sheets to update the public on site cleanup
efforts in February 1997, March 1998, June 1998, April 1999, October 2000,
March 2001, September 2002, April 2003 and September 2009. These fact sheets
and other site-related information can be accessed on the Agency's Web site,
www.epa.gov/region 5/sites/lammers.
In June 1998, local residents formed a Community Advisory Group (CAG)
primarily to advise EPA and engage in discussions related to contamination in
private wells. EPA and Ohio EPA representatives interacted with this group during
its time in operation. According to residents, the CAG is no longer a functioning
body. The group stopped meeting shortly after the site investigation and removal
activities and related efforts to hook-up residences to the county water line in the
early 2000s.
Most recently, EPA conducted interviews with local residents and elected officials
in October 2009 and participated in a City Council meeting in January 2010, in
preparation for compiling this revised CIP and to update people on the status of site
activities. EPA also issued a question-and-answer fact sheet in April 2010 which
provided answers to questions residents asked during the community interviews.
Additionally, EPA has established an information repository at the Beavercreek
Community Library, located at 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek. The
repository contains site-related documents such as technical reports, sampling
results, general information about EPA and the Superfund program, public
meeting transcripts, press releases and other information. Repository documents
are available for public review and photocopying during the library's hours of
operation (see Appendix A).
The community interviews conducted in October 2009 represent EPAs continuing
efforts to engage the community. More detail on these interviews can be found
in Section 4 and Appendix C. Additional community involvement activities are
discussed in Section 5.
EPA speaks with residents
at the 2010 Beavercreek
Popcorn Festival.
EPA attends city council
meeting to discuss the site
with council members.
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Exhibit 2. Past Community Involvement at Lammers Barrel Site
August
- "Lammers Barrel Factory
Superfund Site "
March
+ - "U.S. EPA Proposes
Cleanup Alternatives "
• - Public meeting re:
results of Engineering
Evaluation/Cost Analysis
• - Announced the end of the
EE/CA and a public meeting
April
• - Announced Proposed
Cleanup Plan
• - Proposed Cleanup Plan
Hearing
- "U.S. EPA Proposes
Cleanup Plan for Lammers
Barrel"
June
- Announced meeting to
form CAG
- "U.S. EPA Proposes
Cleanup Alternatives;
Lammers Barrel Factory
Site "
February
A - Announced the start of
design of the Rosendale
Circle waterline extension
& dual-phase extraction
decontamination system
+ - "Crews to Extend County
Water Service "
1997
1998
June
• - Invitation to meeting
re: the formation of the
community advisory group
• - Interested community
members formed a CAG
• - Community interviews
were conducted
July
- CAG meeting
October
i - Announced the CAG's
recommendation for
dual-phase extraction and
extension of water lines on
Rosendale Circle
1999
October
f - Announced selection of
the cleanup plan
2000
Fact Sheet
Community Interviews
Public Meetings
Update Letters
Press Release
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Exhibit 2. Past Community Involvement at Lammers Barrel Site (continued)
May
March
+ - "EPA Finds More
Contamination:
Groundwater Investigation
Planned"
April
i - EPA requested information
of former employees of the
Lammers Barrel Facility
• - EPA signed Administrative
Order for 41 parties to
conduct the RI
July
A - Invitation to Community
Interviews
• - EPA conducted community
interviews
September
- "EPA Talks to Residents "
- EPA proposed adding
Lammers Barrel site to the
Superfund List
April
- "Investigation Resumes;
Residential Wells to be
Sampled"
September
+ - "EPA Seeks Increased
Community Involvement'
October
- Community interviews
2001
2002
November
- Community Involvement
Plan
2003
2009
April
2010
- "EPA Responds to
Community's Questions
June
- Revised Community
Involvement Plan
Fact Sheet
Community Interviews
Public Meetings
Update Letters
Press Release
- EPA solicits public
comment on proposed
cleanup plan (TBD)
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4.0 COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS
During mid-October 2009, EPA conducted interviews with approximately
25 Beavercreek residents, local officials and members of local community
organizations to identify their questions, concerns and information needs regarding
the Lammers Barrel site. Appendix C contains a list of specific questions asked
during the interviews. All of those interviewed wanted to know how contaminated
the site is and what will be done to clean it up. The majority was also interested
in reuse plans for the site and had specific ideas about how the site should be used
after it is cleaned up.
The key concerns and questions raised during the community interviews are
summarized below. EPA published a question-and-answer fact sheet to respond to
specific questions asked during the interviews. The fact sheet was distributed to
individuals on the site mailing list and is posted on EPA's Web site,
www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers.
Note to readers: An attempt was made to accurately present the issues, concerns
and questions expressed to EPA by local residents. Please be cautioned, therefore, di°unc' ™e™ ^ ^
that the statements contained in this section may, or may not, be factual. after the cleanup.
4.1 Characteristics of the Groundwater Plume
Comments and questions about the groundwater plume arose repeatedly during
the interviews. People primarily wanted to know where the plume is, how large
it is, and in what direction it is moving. One resident stated that the data in a
recent report by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
appeared to be conflicting. According to the resident, the ATSDR report said
groundwater flows east and southeast from the site toward the Woodhaven
residential subdivision; however, the report later said the groundwater plume was
moving slowly east and southwest. Another resident wanted to know if EPA was
taking any immediate action to prevent contamination from affecting groundwater.
Several people asked what was being done to contain and stop the spread of
contamination. Specifically, they asked whether monitoring wells had been
installed beyond the limits of the plume to monitor its movement.
A few residents expressed contrasting opinions, however, and said they were not
concerned about the potential movement of the contaminated plume. For example,
one such person said, ".. .even if it's moving toward my home, I'm not concerned
because it would probably take at least 10 years to get there." For the most part,
residents of this opinion also explained that technical backgrounds and knowledge
of environmental issues largely shaped their opinions (one resident, for example,
had worked many years as an environmental regulatory specialist for a private
firm).
"...What is EPA doing
right now to prevent
contaminants from going
into the groundwater? "
--Beavercreek resident
(during October 2009
interview with EPA)
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Residents also asked whether the contaminants might be breaking down on their
own naturally, over time (this is referred to as "natural attenuation"). Particularly,
one resident asked for the results of the "natural attenuation evaluation" report
conducted by the potentially responsible parties (PRPS). This report, he said,
would explain how nature might take its course to remedy the groundwater plume
on its own and how long the process would take.
4.2 Potential Health Effects
Opinions on whether the site poses a health risk were somewhat mixed. Many
residents said they were very concerned about the effects of the contamination on
their health. One person said, ".. .people may be drinking contaminated water and
not even know it... because contamination levels that EPA considers 'safe' may not
necessarily mean 'no health effects.'"
Some residents questioned whether the site's proximity to local wells could result
in contaminated well water. One resident (who is a member of the Beavercreek
Environmental Advisory Group) said that the community's health concerns seem to
be focused on "past water quality issues" (before residents were hooked up to the
County water line).
One local official stated that he was "not sure whether health concerns are [an
immediate] issue." He said the contamination "appears to be contained, but there
is potential for its release at some point." Similarly, other residents asked whether
soil on properties across the street from the site had been tested. They wanted
to know whether contamination from the site had spread (or had the potential
to spread) beyond the 2-acre site. One resident asked, "Many people in the
neighborhood are sick with cancer and other illnesses-is that because of the site?"
4.3 Effect On Drinking Water
Many residents said they get their drinking water from private wells, and they
wanted to know if their water was contaminated. Many also asked if EPA could
test (or in some cases re-test) their wells. Several individuals asked how the
original determination was made to connect some residents near the site to City
water but not others. Others pointed out that people are moving into the area
without being told there's a potential problem with the water.
One resident stated, "Ohio EPA tested my water years ago, but not for volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) and other site contaminants. If you don't know what to test for,
those things don't get analyzed." This opinion was echoed by others, and the majority
of those interviewed requested that EPA conduct more testing. In response, EPA has
followed up with all residents who asked to have their water tested (or re-tested), and
arrangements are underway to collect samples at each of those residences.
"I have well water.
Is my water safe to
drink? Can my well
be tested?" — Many
residents asked this
question during October
2009 interviews with
EPA.
Wells similar to this have
been installed to monitor
water quality.
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4.4 Effect On Air Quality
Some residents said they were living in Beavercreek when the site explosion
occurred in 1969. These individuals said they recalled loud noises, fire and smoke,
and barrels "flying through the air" as a result of the explosion. They asked
whether the process used to put out the fire could have made the contamination
problem worse than it would have otherwise been. Several residents asked whether
contaminant exposure pathways had been evaluated and whether vapors or fumes
could seep into nearby homes.
4.5 Effect On Beavercreek Habitat
Because the site is right next to Little Beaver Creek, protection of the creek,
wetlands and natural habitat was a big concern for many residents who participated
in interviews with EPA. In particular, many residents wanted to know whether site
contaminants are causing harm to local wildlife (or if they have potential to do so
in the future). One resident explained, "...lots of wildlife live in the area-deer,
coyotes, rabbits - along the road that runs parallel to Beaver Creek," and he asked , attJraaCcets |0°ai wildlife
"Are they affected?"
One individual pointed out that local residents often refer to "Beaver Creek" and
"Little Beaver Creek" synonymously, but they are not the same. He explained that
Little Beaver Creek, which runs adjacent to the site, eventually flows into Beaver
Creek.
Little Beavercreek is
4.6 Effect On Property Values
Many people expressed concern about property values in the area adjacent to the
site. These residents stated that the "stigma" associated with Superfund sites can
have negative effects on home prices and local businesses. Comments regarding
property values are best summed up in the words of one resident who said, "This
is a pretty wealthy area and people don't want to draw attention to anything
potentially negative that could bring property values down."
Similarly, one resident expressed concern about a perceived "code of silence"
throughout the community. She explained that although many neighbors have
suffered "strange illnesses," it is frowned upon to even discuss such matters
because of the potential effect on property values.
4.7 Length Of Time For Cleanup Process
Almost unanimously, those interviewed expressed concern about the length of time
that has passed since contamination was first discovered at the site. They wanted to
know when EPA was going to clean up the site.
EPA's Tim Fischer explains
EPA's timeline and plans
for site investigation and
cleanup at meeting with
local officials.
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One resident said, "It's been 40 years since the fire and nothing has been done.
When will EPA take action?" Another commented , "... sometimes regulatory
agencies can be 'overly zealous' about meeting regulatory requirements without
understanding what companies have to deal with in terms of budgets and financial
constraints." This resident explained that she had worked in the environmental
industry for many years and she "saw first-hand" how the state and federal
regulatory processes sometimes result in things "taking much longer and costing
more."
Some residents appeared upset, and many expressed frustration because "there
have been studies after studies without any cleanup action. It's been an ongoing
wait-and-see thing," said one local official, who said that it is "difficult to explain
to people why it's taking so long, and to explain the relationships between the
responsible parties, contractors, and regulatory agencies because they're unclear."
This local official thanked EPA for conducting in-person interviews and said
the neighborhood around the site is "best served with face-to-face, in-person
communication."
One resident asked, "What does it take to 'move' EPA?" This person said a
common perception is that people's opinions don't matter, and government
agencies don't care.
Several residents said there is a general cynicism about government agencies,
which has an effect on people's attitudes and opinions regarding the Lammers
Barrel site. One resident who had been actively involved in the CAG said,
"Enough dialogue. The Site needs to be cleaned up. We're through talking. Just
clean it up!"
4.8 Perceived Lack Of Information
During the interviews, people repeatedly thanked EPA for conducting the
interviews and asking their opinions. Many said it had been years since they had
heard anything about the site.
A Council member said, "people come to me for answers, so I need information."
This council member, along with the majority of those interviewed, said he would
like to receive more frequent site updates and status reports.
Several residents said they did not have any information about the site, prior
to receiving the EPA Fact Sheet entitled, EPA Seeks Increased Community
Involvement, mailed in September 2009. People said they wanted to know
"who the players are," "what their roles are" and whether anyone was being held
financially responsible for the cleanup, other than taxpayers. Some also asked EPA
to explain the Superfund process.
EPA is working to
formulate a plan for
site reuse. Some of the
hypothetical ideas under
consideration for future
uses of the property
include:
- A groundwater
treatment facility
- A park to include
adjacent parking and
bikeways
- A car wash
- A funeral parlor
- An office or industrial
park with two 10,000-
square ft. buildings
* See Appendix F for a
Possible Reuse
Scenario diagram
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In response to the many questions asked during the October 2009 interviews,
EPA prepared a question-and-answer fact sheet that was mailed to local residents,
elected officials and businesses. The fact sheet was also posted on EPA's Web site
and placed in the site information repository (see Section 5).
4.9 Site Reuse Plans
Virtually everyone interviewed in October 2009 asked what would happen to the
property after it is cleaned up, and they had opinions regarding the site's future use.
Some were concerned that little could be done with the property because, in their
opinion, "it's an eyesore." Some said they would like the area to remain "green
space," while others said they would like to see the land redeveloped as a wetland
or small natural area.
Many said they would like to see the property used as a park of for something
"wholesome" or recreational such as a bike or walking trail. Some also suggested
using the area as a dog park.
A question related to this was whether funding would be available for the City
to purchase the property after it is cleaned up. Concerns were also expressed
regarding the types of uses that would be "appropriate" after the site is cleaned
up (people with this concern generally questioned whether contamination would
remain after the cleanup). One resident stated that green space is "all well and
good ... but it doesn't matter what's on the property after the cleanup. What's
important is whether it's contaminated."
EPA council members and
technical experts discuss
possible reuse options
during January 2010
meeting.
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5.0 ERA'S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT GOALS
Community involvement is the process of engaging in dialogue and collaboration
with community members.
The goal of EPA's site-specific community involvement efforts is to achieve early
and meaningful community participation during the site cleanup process. To that
end, EPA is committed to:
• Encouraging and enabling community members to get involved.
• Listening carefully to what the community is saying.
• Taking the time needed to deal with community concerns.
• Changing planned actions where warranted, based on community input.
• Keeping the community well informed of ongoing and planned activities.
• Explaining to the community what EPA has done and why.
EPA has implemented, or will implement, the activities described below to
meaningfully and actively engage the Beavercreek community in decisions
regarding the cleanup of the Lammers Barrel site. The following plan is intended
to provide opportunities for communication between the community and EPA, and
address the key concerns and questions raised during the community interviews
conducted in October 2009.
5.1 Specific Community Involvement Activities
To address community concerns and questions described in Section 4.0, EPA
has conducted (or will conduct) the activities described below. Through these
activities, EPA's goal is to inform, involve and engage the community during site
cleanup decisions and efforts.
Designate an EPA Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC). Ms. Ginny
Narsete is the primary liaison between EPA and the site community. Ms. Narsete
serves as a point of contact for community members and fields general questions
about the site. For technical site issues, Ms. Narsete coordinates with EPA's
Remedial Project Manager (RPM) for the site, Mr. Tim Fischer.
Establish a toll-free number for residents to ask questions and receive
information. Both Ms. Narsete and Mr. Fischer can be reached at
800-621-8431, weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The goal is to improve the flow and ease of communication between EPA and the
community. Residents can call this number as questions or concerns arise, rather
than waiting for a public meeting or to receive written information. EPA publishes
this toll-free number periodically in the local papers and in all fact sheets.
EPA has designated
two people as primary
site contacts for local
residents:
Ginny Narsete, CIC
312-886-4359.
Tim Fischer, RPM
312-886-5787
They can both also be
reached toll-free at
800-621-8431, weekdays
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Create and maintain a site-specific mailing list. EPA has created a mailing list
that includes all residences and businesses within an approximate 1-mile radius of
the site, and other interested parties who have requested to be kept informed about
the site. The list is reviewed and revised periodically to keep it current.
EPA uses the site mailing list to distribute written information such as fact sheets.
This is a way to ensure that those who do not have access to the Internet or other
information sources still have a way to receive information about the site.
Establish and maintain a site-specific information repository. EPA has set up
an information repository at the Beavercreek Community Library, located at 3618
Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek. The repository is a reference collection of
site information available to the public for reading and photocopying. Repository
documents include fact sheets, technical reports, the CIP, information about EPAs
Technical Assistance Grant Program, general Superfund information, and other
documents. EPA adds new document about the site as they become available.
Information repositories provide residents with local access to site information in
forms that can be easily read and photocopied for future use.
Write and distribute news releases and public notices. EPA has released
announcements to local newspapers, such as the Beavercreek News-Current and
the Dayton Daily News; and local television and radio stations (see Appendix B)
to provide information about events such as public meetings or opportunities for
public comment.
News releases allow EPA to reach large audiences quickly. They are posted on
EPAs Web site, www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers. EPA typically publishes
news releases and public notices to announce major events such as comment
periods, public meetings, and major milestones such as the selection of a cleanup
remedy.
EPA will continue to issue news releases and public notices as site activities
progress. For example, when the feasibility study is complete and EPA issues its
proposed cleanup plan, an announcement will be placed in a local newspaper to
inform residents of opportunities to comment on the proposed cleanup plan and to
announce the date, time and location of a public meeting to discuss the proposed
plan
Prepare and distribute fact sheets and site updates. EPA has produced fact
sheets and update reports, written in non-technical language and produced to
coincide with site milestones (such as completion of the feasibility study). EPA
will continue to produce fact sheets and updates as site cleanup efforts progress.
To make it convenient for
local residents to view
site-related information,
EPA has placed site
information at the
Beavercreek Community
Library, 3618 Dayton-
Xenia Road.
EPA is reorganizing
and updating the
repository to make it
more user-friendly and
will continue to place
relevant information in
the repository as site
activities progress.
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EPA uses these written mechanisms to provide the community with detailed
information in a relatively quick, simple and easy-to-understand manner. In
addition to being distributed to individuals on the site mailing list, fact sheets and
site updates are also placed in the information repository and posted on EPA's Web
site, www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers.
Establish and maintain the Administration Record. EPA has created and placed
the Lammers Barrel site Administrative Record at the Beavercreek Community
Library and will update it as necessary. The Administrative Record provides
residents with a paper trail of all documents EPA relied on, or considered, to reach
decisions about the site cleanup.
Keep the CIP updated. EPA issued CIPs in 1998 and 2002. This revised CIP
is the latest update that presents EPA's plan to enhance community input and
engagement in key decisions regarding the Lammers Barrel site. Before the
cleanup is complete, EPA may revise the CIP again if the community's concerns or
information needs change.
Hold public meetings. Public meetings allow a forum for EPA to share
information, and for community members to express their concerns about the site
to EPA, state or local government officials in a group setting. Meeting formats can
vary from formal to informal or even an "open house" arrangement, and all can be
effective depending on the objective and the information being shared.
EPA held public meetings in March, June and July 1998; and in April 1999 at the
Beavercreek Council Chambers to present site-specific information and solicit
community input on a proposed course of action. In February 2010, EPA's CIC,
Ms. Ginny Narsete, and RPM, Mr. Tim Fischer, informally met with City Council
members to provide an update on planned and ongoing activities.
EPA will hold a formal public meeting to explain its proposed cleanup plan in
2010. At this meeting, residents will hear a presentation from EPA and will have
an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments on the proposed plan. A
verbatim transcript will be created and placed in the site information repository.
Additional meetings will be held as warranted or in response to the community's
request if feasible.
Encourage formation of a Community Advisory Group (CAG). In mid-1998,
a group of residents formed a CAG to give community members a voice and allow
them to actively participate in site cleanup decisions. The CAG has not met since
1998, however, there are other groups in the community (such as the Beavercreek
Environmental Advisory Group) that could serve as a valuable environmental
information resource for residents.
An Administrative
Record is required for all
Superfund sites.
The Administrative
Record is specifically
created to include
information EPA relied
on or considered as
part of its site cleanup
decision process.
Administrative Records
typically contain
documents that are more
technical and legal in
nature.
The Lammers Barrel
Administrative Record is
kept at:
Beavercreek Community
Library, 3618 Dayton-
Xenia Road.
What is a CAG?
A CAG is a Community
Advisory Group that
can give local residents
a voice" and provide a
public service to the rest
of the community by
allowing participation in
decisions regarding the
site. CAGs can serve
as a "trusted source"
of information for
communities.
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Provide Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) information. TAGs provide federal
resources for community groups to hire technical advisors who can help them
interpret technical information about the site (such as sampling results or site
investigation plans). EPA will continue to provide information about the TAG
program at public meetings and in site fact sheets and other written publications.
Make informal visits to the community. The CIC and RPM have made
occasional visits to the Beaver creek area to meet with residents and local officials,
and will continue to do so to keep community members informed about ongoing
and planned site activities. Informal visits provide a forum for EPA to interact
one-on-one with individuals or small groups and respond directly to questions and
concerns.
Solicit input during public comment periods. EPA holds public comment
periods to give community members an opportunity to review and comment on
key decisions. Before EPA selects a final cleanup plan for the Lammers Barrel
site, the Agency will hold a public comment period to allow interested residents an
opportunity to review and comment on its proposed plan. EPA will consider the
community's input before selecting a final cleanup plan. EPA's response to public
comments will be summarized in a document called a responsiveness summary,
which will be placed in the site information repository and made available on
EPAs Web site.
What is a TAG?
A Technical Assistance
Grant (TAG) provides
federal money for
activities to help
communities participate
in decision making at
eligible Superfund sites.
Local residents typically
use TAG funds to hire
independent technical
advisors to interpret and
help the community
understand technical site
information.
Participate in meetings of local community groups. EPA may offer speakers
to local organizations, business clubs, and schools as another means of
communicating important information to local residents.
These meetings can be an effective, convenient way for EPA to interact with the
community, convey information and solicit questions and input from targeted
groups. By attending previously scheduled community meetings, EPA allows
residents to participate without having to disrupt or change their schedules.
Conduct public teleconference calls, if warranted. The RPM and CIC may
organize public teleconference calls to discuss important ongoing or planned
technical milestones. The day, time and agenda would be announced in sufficient
time to allow residents to "sign up." A pre-set number of dedicated "800" phone
lines would be arranged for residents' participation. Public teleconferences are
one of many ways to allow a large number of residents to receive information, ask
questions and express their views without having to leave their homes or offices to
do so.
EPA CIC, Ginny Narsete, at
the 2009 Beavercreek
Popcorn Festival
Plan or participate in community events. EPA sponsored a booth at the
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival in September 2009, during which the CIC met with
community members to discuss the Lammers Barrel site. Other community events
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that EPA may organize or participate in include the following:
Ice cream social. This informal event, held at a convenient location and time,
could be used to attract families, especially those with children, who are interested
in how the site affects them but would not attend a public meeting or formal event.
Site tours. The CIC or RPM may organize site tours to allow community members
to walk through and learn more about cleanup activities and plans for future site
use.
Movie night. To allow community members an opportunity to meet the CIC
and RPM in an informal setting and learn about ongoing and planned site
activities, a "movie night" could be planned for residents to gather and view an
educational film on aspects of the site cleanup or general topics such as hazardous
waste prevention. Community members could also have an opportunity to talk
informally with representatives from EPA, ATSDR, or local organizations about
environmental cleanup issues, potential health effects, site reuse, and other related
topics of interest.
Evaluate community involvement and outreach efforts and make adjustments
as warranted. Throughout the site cleanup process, EPA will assess the
effectiveness of its efforts to implement the activities outlined in this revised CIP.
EPA may make revisions to its community outreach methods and approaches, and
may implement additional activities not mentioned in this revised CIP, based on
feedback from residents and local officials.
Residents gather at EPA
booth to get information and
talk to EPA staff.
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5.2 Timeframe For Conducting the Activities
The following table presents the general timeframe for the activities described in
Section 5.1.
ACTIVITY
Designate an EPA Community Involvement
Coordinator (CIC)
Provide a toll-free "800 number"
Create and maintain a site mailing list
Establish and maintain an information
repository
Write and distribute news releases
Prepare and distribute fact sheets and site
updates
Establish and maintain the site administrative
record
Keep the CIP updated
Hold public meetings
Hold public meetings
Encourage formation of a Community
Advisory Group (CAG)
Provide Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)
information
Make informal visits to community
Solicit community input during public
comment periods
Participate in meetings of local groups
Conduct public teleconference calls
Plan or participate in community events
Evaluate communication efforts
TIMEFRAME
Done
Done; publish on written materials
Done; update as needed
Done; update as needed
Ongoing as needed
Quarterly, or as warranted
Done; update as needed
Before the cleanup begins and as needed
As needed
As needed
Ongoing
Ongoing
As needed
When proposed cleanup plan is completed
As requested and feasible
As requested and feasible
Quarterly if feasible, or as warranted
Periodically throughout cleanup process
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5.3 Evaluating the Efforts
At key milestones during cleanup, EPA will revisit its community involvement
program for the Lammers Barrel site. Members of the community may be asked
to provide input on EPAs efforts to reach out to local residents and keep them
engaged and involved in cleanup decisions. EPA may make ongoing adjustments
to its communication methods, as well as the frequency of communication,
as warranted throughout the site cleanup process based on feedback from the
community.
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6.0 RESOURCES AT A GLANCE
IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS ABOUT:
General information regarding the
Lammers Barrel site
Specific technical questions regarding
the site cleanup or methods involved
Ohio EPA's involvement at the site
Technical Assistance Grants and how to
establish a TAG
Community Advisory Groups and how
to establish a CAG
General matters pertaining to drinking
water and water for domestics uses
(e.g. wells and water treatment)
Treatment, storage or disposal
violations of currently operating
facilities
Potential risks to human health or the
environment from specific chemicals
Chemicals leaching into the water
supply, including phosphates, nitrates,
and heavy metals, such as lead,
magnesium, and iron
Air quality concerns including
stationary sources in cities
Counties who produce or use services
that generate hazardous waste
Spills or dumps into water resources
(including rivers, streams, ponds or
lakes); and Runoff from local farms
Fish advisories and concerns about the
health offish
General questions about the status of
the Lammers Barrel site cleanup or
upcoming meetings
PLEASE CONTACT:
Ginny Narsete, EPACIC, 312-886-4359; 800-621-8431;
Narsete.virginia@epa.gov
Tim Fischer, EPA RPM, 312-886-5787; 800-621-8431;
fischer.timothy@epa.gov
Scott Glum, Ohio EPA Site Coordinator, 937-285-6065;
scott.glum@epa.state.oh.us
Susan Pastor, EPA Region 5 TAG Coordinator
pastor.susan@epa.gov, or visit:
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/community/tag/index.htm
Ginny Narsete, EPACIC, 312-886-4359; 800-621-8431; or visit:
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/community/cag/index.htm
EPA Office of Water Management; Safe Drinking Water Hotline,
800-426-4791
EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Enforcement Division
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/inforesource/online/index.htm
Ohio EPA Division of Hazardous Waste Management:
http://chagrin.epa. ohio.gov/sedo/dhwm. htm,or 740-380-5292
Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR)
http// www.atsdr.cdc.gov or cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Ohio Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (Water Management)
614-644-2752
EPA Office of Air Quality, http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps or, Mark
Shanahan, Ohio EPA, 614-224-3383 or
Mark. shanahan@aqda. state .oh.us
EPA Oil Pollution Prevention & Response Program; EPA Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS):
http://www.epa.gov/oppts or 202-564-2902
Greene County Fish and Game Association: http://www.gcfng.com
or 937-372-8261
Greene County Health Department
http://www.gcchd.org or 937-374-5600
Local or county Health Departments; Fish and Wildlife Service
(see above)
Dave Beach
Beavercreek Public Services Administration Director
937-427-5540 or Beach@ci.beavercree.oh.us
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APPENDIX A
Site Information Repository, Administrative Record and
Public Meeting Locations
Site Information Repository
The information repository is located at:
Beavercreek Community Library
3618 Dayton-Xenia Road
Beavercreek, OH 45432
Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You may also view site-related documents at: www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers
Administrative Record
The site administrative record is located at:
Beavercreek Community Library
3618 Dayton-Xenia Road
Beavercreek, OH 45432
Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: Toni White or Betty Hurst
U.S. EPA Region 5 Records Center
77 W. Jackson Blvd., 7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
Telephone: 312-886-0900
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Possible Public Meeting Locations
Beavercreek Council Chambers
Beavercreek City Hall
1368 Research Park Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45432
Telephone: 937-426-5100
Contact: Mike Frasier (also cable access Station 10, Producer)
Capacity: 60
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Appendix B
List of Contacts and Interested Groups
Federal Elected Officials
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
713 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510-3503
Phone:202-224-2315
Fax: 202-228-6321
Web: brown.senate.gov
U.S. Senator George Voinovich
524 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510-3504
Phone: 202-224-3353
Fax: 202-228-1382
Web: voinovich.senate.gov
U.S. Representative Michael Turner
Ohio 3rd District
1740 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3503
Phone: 202-225-6465
Fax: 202-225-6754
Web: turner.house.gov
U.S. Representative Steve Austria
Ohio 7th District
1641 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3507
Phone: 202-225-4324
Fax: 202-225-1984
Web: austria.house.gov
U.S. Representative John Boehner
Ohio 8th District
1011 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3508
Phone: 202-225-6205
Fax: 202-225-0704
Toll-free: 1-800-582-1001
Web: johnboehner.house.gov
Cincinnati Office
425 Walnut Street, Suite 2310
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-684-1021
Fax: 513-684-1029
Cincinnati Office
36 East 7th Street, Room 2615
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-684-3265
Fax: 513-684-3269
Dayton Office
120 West Third Street, Suite 305
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 937-225-2843
Fax: 937-225-2752
Springfield Office
5 West North Street, Suite 200
Springfield, OH 45504
Phone: 937-325-0474
Fax:937-325-9188
Troy Office
12 South Plum Street
Troy, OH 45373
Phone: 937-339-1524
Fax: 937-339-1878
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Governor Ted Strickland
Governor's Office
Riffe Center, 30th Floor
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215-6108
State Senator Frederick Strahorn
Ohio 5th District
128, First Floor Senate Building
Columbus, OH 43215
State Senator Jon Husted
Ohio 6th District
34, Ground Floor Senate Building
Columbus, OH 43215
State Senator Christopher Widener
Ohio 10th District
41, Ground Floor Senate Building
Columbus, OH 43215
State Representative Terry Blair
Ohio 38th District
77 S. High Street, llth Floor
House of Representatives
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
State Representative Clayton Luckie
Ohio 39th District
77 S. High Street, 13th Floor
House of Representatives
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
State Representative Jarrod Martin
Ohio 70th District
77 S. High Street, llth Floor
House of Representatives
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: 614-466-3555
Fax:614-466-9354
Web: www.governor.ohio.gov
Phone:614-466-6247
Fax: 614-644-6164
Web: www.ohiosenate.gov/fred-
strahorn.html
Phone: 614-466-4538
Fax: 614-466-7662
Web: www.ohiosenate.gov/jon-
husted.html
Phone: 614-466-3780
Fax: 614-466-7662
Web: www.ohiosenate.gov/chris-
widener.html
Phone: 614-466-6504
Fax: 614-719-6966
E-mail: districts 8(S)ohr. state.oh.us
Phone: 614-466-1607
Fax: 614-719-6967
E-mail: districts9(S)ohr.state.oh.us
Phone:614-644-6020
Fax: 614-719-3970
E-mail: district70(S)ohr.state.oh.us
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Federal and State Agency Staff
Ginny Narsete
Community Involvement Coordinator
U.S. EPA Region 5
Superfund Division
77 W. Jackson Boulevard (SI-7J)
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
Tim Fischer
Remedial Project Manager
U.S. EPA Region 5
Superfund Division
77 W. Jackson Boulevard (SR-6J)
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
Scott Glum, Site Coordinator
Ohio EPA, Southwest-District Office
401 E. Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 312-886-4359 or
800-621-8431
E-mail: narsete.virginia@epa.gov
Phone: 312-886-5787 or
800-621-8431
E-mail: fischer.timothy@epa.gov
Phone: 937-285-6065
E-mail: scott.glum@epa.state.oh.us
Local Elected Officials
Mayor Scott Hadley
Vice Mayor Brian Jarvis
Council Member Julie Vann
Council Member Phyllis Howard
Council Member Vicki Giambrone
Council Member Gerald (Gerry) Petrak
Council Member Debborah Wallace
Phone: 937-426-8437
E-mail: hadley@ci.beavercreek.oh.us
Phone:937-431-0738
E-mail: jarvis@ci.beavercreek.oh.us
Phone: 937-429-5773
E-mail: vann@ci.beavercreek.oh.us
Phone: 937-427-2722
E-mail: howard@ci.beavercreek.oh.us
Phone: 937-427-0040
E-mail: giambrone@ci.beavercreek.oh.us
Phone : 937-426-1646
E-mail : petrak@ci.beavercreek.oh.us
Phone: 937-320-9077
E-mail: wallace(S)ci.beavercreek.oh.us
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Public Administrative Services Director
David Beach
City Hall (General)
1368 Research Park Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45432
Phone : 937-427-5540
Fax:937-431-5023
E-mail : Beach@ci.beavercreek.oh.us
Phone:937-426-5100
Fax:937-427-5544
Local Organizations
Beaver Creek Wetlands Association
P.O. Box 42
Alpha, Ohio 45301-0042
Little Beaver Creek Land Foundation
130 Maple Street
Lisbon, OH 44432
Sierra Club
Ohio Chapter, Miami Group
515 Wyoming Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Phone: 937-320-9042
E-mails:
president@beavercreekwetlands.org
(Susie Scott, President BCWA)
techni cal @b eavercreekwetl ands. org
(Jim Amon, Technical Advisor)
Web: www.beavercreekwetlands.org
Phone: 330-420-9507
Fax:330-424-0577
E-mail: lbutch@gmail.com (Lisa
Butch, Watershed Coordinator)
Web: www.littlebeavercreek.com
Phone: 513-861-4001
Web: www.ohio.sierraclub.org/miami
Local Media
Newspapers
Beavercreek News-Current
30 S. Detroit Street
Xenia, OH 45385
Phone: 937-222-5700
Web: www.daytondailynews.com
Phone: 937-294-9000
Web: www.tcnewsnet.com/main.
asp?SectionID=18
Phone: 937-222-5700
Web: www.daytondailynews.com
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Radio
Clear Channel Dayton
WMMX-FM
WTUE104.7FM
WXEG103.9FM
WLQT 99.9 FM
WDKF-FM
WONE-AM
WMMX 107.7 FM
THEX@ 103.9
99.9 LITE FM
CHANNEL 945
106.5 THE BULL
WONE 980 AM
101 Pine Street
Dayton, OH 45402
WBZI1500AM
23 E. 2nd Street
Xenia, OH 45385
WDPR88.1FM
Dayton Public Radio, Inc.
125 N. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
WUDR98.1FM
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2060
WWSU106.9FM
Wright State University
Student Union 018
WING 1410 AM
Main Line Broadcasting
717 E.David Road
Dayton, OH 45429
WHIG 1290AM
1414 Wilmington Avenue
Dayton, OH 45420
Phone:937-224-1137
Fax: 937-224-5015
Web: www.ccdayton.com
Phone: 866-372-3531
Fax: 937-372-3508
Web: myclassiccountry.com
Phone: 937-496-3850
Fax: 937-496-3852
Web: http://dpr.org
Phone: 937-229-3058
Web: wudr.udayton.edu
Phone: 937-775-5554
Web: www.WWSU1069.com
Phone: 937-294-5858
Web: wingam.com
Phone:937-259-2111
Fax: 937-259-2168
Web: newstalkradiowhio.com
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WDAO 1210AM
1012 W. 3rd Street
Dayton, OH 45420
WHKO99.1FM
1414 Wilmington Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
Phone: 937-222-9326
Fax: 937-461-6100
Web: www.wdaoradio.com
Phone:937-259-2111
Fax: 937-259-2168
Web: k99online.com
Television
Beavercreek Cable Channel 5
1368 Research Park Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45432
WDTN-TV 2 (NBC)
4595 South Dixie Drive
Dayton, OH 45439
WHIG Channel 7 (CBS)
1414 Wilmington Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45420
WRGT Channel 45 (FOX)
AKEF Channel 22 (NBC)
45 Broadcast Plaza
Dayton, Ohio 45408
WPTD Channel 16
Public Broadcasting Station
110 S.Jefferson Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 937-426-5100 Ext. 342
Fax:937-427-5544
Web: ci.beavercreek.oh.us/city-
offices/beavercreek-media/
Phone: 937-293-2101
Fax: 937-294-6542
Web: www.wdtn.com
Phone:937-259-2111
Fax: 937-259-2005
E-mail: 7online@whiotv.com
Web: www.whiotv.com
Phone: 937-263-4500
Fax: 937-268-5265
Web: www.fox45.tv and www.abc.
daytonsnewssource.com
Phone: 937-220-1600
Fax:937-220-1642
Web: www.thinktv.org
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Appendix C
List of Interview Questions
Community Interviews
(October 2009)
1. What is your understanding of the environmental problems at the Lammers
Barrel site?
2. What would you like to know about the site?
3. How would you like to be involved in the decision making process regarding site
cleanup?
4. Do you have any thoughts or concerns about future uses of the property once the
cleanup is complete?
5. What are your concerns about the site (i.e., environmental or health or
economic)?
6. How do you believe you are directly affected by the contaminants at the site?
7. Have you contacted anyone to express your concerns? If so, who? Were they
helpful?
8. What is your perception of EPA - do you view EPA as credible? Trustworthy?
9. What government agencies, or non-government organizations, do you view as
most credible when it comes to environmental issues?
10. In your opinion, how do others in the community perceive EPA? Ohio EPA?
11. How do you stay informed about local events and activities? (what are your
main sources of information, including radio and TV stations and newspapers?)
12. How would you like to be kept informed about the Lammers Barrel site as
investigation and cleanup efforts progress? (check all applicable)
US Mail?
E-mail? (if yes, can we have your email address?)
Local TV or radio (which TV, radio stations are best)?
Local newspapers (which ones are best)?
Local organizations (which ones)?
Public meetings
Internet (i.e., EPA Website)?
Toll-free number?
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13. EPA has established an information repository at the Beavercreek Community
Library on Dayton-Xenia Road. The repository contains information about the
site. Have you ever visited the repository? If not, how likely are you to visit the
repository in the future to get information about the site?
14. How frequently would you like to receive information about the site? (i.e.,
quarterly? Every 2 months? Only when significant milestones are completed?)
15. In your opinion, what would be the best location(s) for EPA to hold public
meetings about the site? And, how frequently should meetings be held?
16. Are you aware of any media coverage about the site? If so, how would you
describe the coverage?
17. Is there anyone else you think we should interview?
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Appendix D
List of Fact Sheets
August 1997 - Lammers Barrel Factory Superfund Site
http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/lammersl99708.pdf
March 1998 - U.S. EPA Proposes Cleanup Alternatives; Lammers Barrel Factory
Site http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/lammersl99803.pdf
June 1998 - Lammers Barrel Factory Superfund Site; Community Advisory Group
(CAG) http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/lammersl99806.pdf
April 1999 - U.S. EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Lammers Barrel
http://www.epa.gOv/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/l ammers_cleanupl99904.pdf
October 2000 - Crews to Extend County Water Service
http://www.epa.gOv/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/l ammers_200010.pdf
March 2001 - EPA Finds More Contamination: Groundwater Investigation Planned
http://www.epa.gOv/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/l ammers_200103.pdf
September 2002 - EPA Talks to Residents
http://www.epa.gOv/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/l ammers_200209.pdf
April 2003 - Investigation Resumes; Residential Wells to be Sampled
http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/lammers200304.pdf
September 2009 - EPA Seeks Increased Community Involvement
http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers/pdfs/fs-200909.pdf
April 2010 - EPA Responds to Community's Questions
http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/lammers
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Appendix E
Possible Reuse Options: Pocket Park
Pocket Park (DRAFT)
Ismmers Barrel Site Reuse Characterization
BeavefcreeK. Ohio
August 2009
Key
^ • Lammers Barrel Superfund Site
Pofket Park Features
Natural Habitat For king Lot (30 spaces)
Park Amenities Existing Access
•"*- Walking Trail Potential Access
Q Bike Trail Connection
Additional Features Potential Remedial Featuret'
^^~ Streets (S Monitoring Wells
K'yhtufWdy Injection Welli
••••i Planned Bikeway Q Area with potential for soil cap
'.'.','. Floodway Q GasUne
f/,j Floodpldin
Tree Canopy
" Potential Rails to Trails
Area
Zone A: .7aaet
Zone B: 1 acre
0 35 9P 100
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