A. o Community Update #36 Pompton Lakes Study Area Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Pompton Lake Dredging Community Update April 2017 EPA CLEANUP ACTIVITIES Basic Site Information—2017 The scope of work in 2017 involves hydraulic dredging, processing and off-site disposal of sediment con- taining mainly mercury and lead in a 36-acre area within Pompton Lake called the Acid Brook Delta (ABD). Placement of the eco-layer in Area A, the Island Area and the ABD will also be completed. The work will be performed by The Chemours Company FC, LLC., through its contractor, Sevenson Environmental Services with EPA/NJDEP over- sight. Further information: Boron ph of Pompton Lakes http: //www .pomptonlake sgov .com Questions? Please Contact: EPA Remedial Project Manager Perry Katz (212) 637-4426 katz.ira-perry@epa.gov EPA Community Involvement Coordinator Pat Seppi (646) 369-0068 seppi .pat@epa.gov EPA's 36th update is to inform the community of the progress of activities related to the upcoming dredging that will be performed on that 36-acre portion of the Pompton Lake Study Area known as the Acid Brook Delta (ABD). The dredging work is scheduled to com- mence in the Spring 2017, but has yet to start. Preparatory activities continue and relate to the fact that the method of dredging in 2017 (hydraulic dredging) is different than the dredg- ing performed in 2016 (mechanical dredging). Preparatory activities currently underway (week of April 17th): ~ Continued installation of sediment processing and water treat- ment equipment needed for 2017. ~ Installation of conveyor belts and mix tanks completed. ~ Completed re-installation permanent fence section removed to accommodate large trailers mobilizing sediment processing equipment to the project site. ~ Fish relocation initiated. ~ Bathymetric survey fieldwork completed. ~ Chemours meetings with residents who have shoreline property to discuss the upcoming dredging. ~ Securing permit modifications addressing changes in the sedi- ment treatment processes ~ Continue routine inspection of site and work areas per approved permits and for safety reasons. Preparatory activities scheduled (week of April 24th): ~ Continue installation of sediment processing and water treatment equipment needed for 2017 work. ~ Additional buoys to be installed on the lake work area to facili- tate boat safety. ~ Continue fish relocation. ~ Continue meetings with shoreline residents to discuss upcoming dredging. ~ Continue routine inspection of site and work areas per approved permits and for safety purposes. Photos of the preparatory activities have also been provided with this update. ------- |