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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN

Peck Iron and Metal Superfund Site
City of Portsmouth, Virginia

October 2011

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 3

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)
Superfund Community Involvement Program is committed to promoting
communication between citizens and the Agency.

Active public involvement is crucial to the success of any public project.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section	Page

1	CERCLA OVERVIEW	4

2	OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN	5

3	COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN OBJECTIVES	6

4	COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES	7

5	EPA BACKGROUND	12

5.1	Superfund Programs	12

5.2	Site-Related EPA Groups	15

5.3	The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry	17

5.4	State Role	18

5.5	Local Role	18

6	SITE BACKGROUND	19

6.1	Site Description	19

6.2	Site History	19

6.3	Site Contamination	20

7	COMMUNITY BACKGROUND	22

7.1	Community Profile	22

7.2	Community Interests and Concerns-Synopsis	23

APPENDICES

A LIST OF CONTACTS	24

A.1 Federal Elected Officials	24

A.2 State Elected Officials	25

A.3 Local Officials	26

A.4 U.S. EPA Region 3 Officials	27

A.5 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)	27

A.6 Virginia Department of Environmental Quality	27

A.7	Media	28-30

B INFORMATION REPOSITORIES AND POTENTIAL MEETING LOCATION	31

B.1	Information Repositories	31

B.2 Potential Meeting Location	32

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C GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS	33

D LIST OF ACRONYMS 	36

E TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT (TAG)	37

F COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP (CAG)	38

G SUPERFUND JOB TRAINING INITIATIVE 	39

MAPS

1 FULL SITE MAP	40

TABLES

1 COMMUNITY INTERVIEW STANDARD QUESTIONS	41

INTERNET LINKS

A EPA NPL PAD FOR PECK IRON AND METAL SITE	43

B ATSDR TOXFAQs	43

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

REMEDIAL
INVESTIGATION (HI)

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SECTION 2

Overview of the Community Involvement Plan

This Community Involvement Plan (CIP) identifies issues of concern and interest to
the community potentially affected by the Peck Iron and Metal Superfund Site located in
Portsmouth, VA. (Terms that are in bold and italic text are defined in the Glossary in
Appendix C of this CIP.) This CIP contains information from the files of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 office, as well as information
gathered by EPA during community interviews and conversations with other interested
parties and regulatory authorities.

The EPA will use the information in this CIP to help identify and address current matters
of concern, and to review past community involvement efforts as the cleanup project
progresses. The CIP will also provide guidance to EPA staff and help to ensure that
community needs are addressed throughout the cleanup process.

The CIP is intended to:

• Encourage community interest and participation throughout EPA's
involvement at the site.

• Initiate and support two-way communication between EPA and the
community.

• Help ensure that community members understand the Superfund
process, and the opportunities it offers them to participate in the decision-
making process regarding the site cleanup.

This CIP was developed for the Peck Iron and Metal site by Community Involvement
Coordinator Larry C. Johnson. EPA Region 3 is conducting activities at the site under
the guidelines of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA), a federal law passed in 1980 and commonly known as
"Superfund "; the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), enacted
in 1986; and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan (NCP), revised in 1990.

Cleanup Responsibility: Federal and state regulatory authorities each have a role to
play in cleaning up hazardous waste sites.

When EPA has the primary responsibility for Superfund activities at a site, the state
provides technical and regulatory guidance and support to EPA, as needed. In some
cases, the state takes the lead while EPA provides regulatory and technical support.

States are responsible for 10% of the cost of cleanup, and they are expected to assume
responsibility for any required Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of cleanup
technologies at the end of the first year after cleanup construction is completed.

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SECTION 3
Community Involvement Plan Objectives

Throughout the investigation and cleanup of the site, EPA will endeavor to keep
community members informed of and involved in the cleanup process. To do this, EPA
may employ a variety of tools and techniques, some of which are described in the next
section. The specific communication effort will be based on the level of community
interest, identified community issues and concerns, and the complexity and duration of
the site investigation and cleanup. The level of participation sought by some
communities or individual community members varies. EPA encourages those who
want a greater level of participation to consider forming a Community Advisory Group
(CAG) and/or applying for Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) funding. For additional
details on the TAG and CAG programs, see Appendices E and F or contact the
Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC) listed in Appendix A.

The CIP for this site is intended to provide general Superfund program information to
interested community members, as well as help them identify the many participation
opportunities and options available to them throughout the cleanup. The CIP is also
intended to be an information resource for EPA staff members assigned to the site
team. The following community involvement objectives help to ensure that avenues of
communication between the EPA and the community are established and maintained.
Objectives include:

• Provide timely, site-specific information to community members so that
they are able to participate in, or closely follow, site-related activities to
the maximum extent they desire and the process allows.

• Provide a direct contact for community members by assigning a CIC
for this site. The CIC will act as a liaison between the community and
the EPA.

• Provide opportunities for community input that are tailored to the needs
and concerns of the community.

• Help ensure that community members are well informed, so that they
are knowledgeable about site activities and the Superfund process.

• Enhance communications between EPA and local officials to help
ensure that officials are informed of site-related activities and that EPA
benefits from the officials' insights regarding the community and its
concerns, the site and its history, and local regulatory issues.

• Enhance communications between EPA and the media to help ensure
reporters are provided timely information about site-related activities
and events and are aware of site-related pertinent topics.

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SECTION 4
Community Involvement Activities

By performing the following activities, EPA can help ensure that community members
know about the Superfund process and the actions taking place at the site, and that
they are aware of the opportunities for the community to participate in site-related
decisions. By providing accurate information about the site investigation and cleanup,
EPA will enable interested parties to make recommendations regarding the site that are
appropriate for their community.

• Assign an EPA Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC)

A site-assigned CIC provides community members a direct link to EPA
Region 3 and acts as a liaison between EPA and the community. As a
member of EPA's Site Team, the CIC can often respond to inquiries as
they are received. Should an inquiry require specific information that
the CIC does not have, the CIC can obtain the information or refer the
inquiry to an appropriate specialist, such as the Remedial Project
Manager (RPM) or toxicologist assigned to the site. Interested parties
may contact the CIC at any time, whenever questions or concerns
arise, and the CIC will make every effort to respond promptly and
accurately to all inquiries. Larry Johnson is the CIC for this site. He
can be reached at 215-814-3239 or 1 -800-553-2509. (See Appendix A
for all related EPA contact information, including the RPM.)

• Establish a toll-free hotline number for the public

EPA maintains a hotline for Superfund inquiries. The hotline can be
used to reach EPA or the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR) employees located in the EPA Region 3 office.
During working hours, the Community Involvement staff may answer
the hotline. When calls are answered by an answering machine,
callers should state which site they are calling about in addition to
leaving their names, phone numbers and the reasons for their calls.
Every effort will be made to return calls promptly. The toll-free number
is 1-800-553-2509.

• Prepare and distribute fact sheets to residents and interested
parties

Fact sheets (also referred to as community updates or newsletters) are
useful when communicating with large groups of people about topics of
common interest. For example, fact sheets are helpful for explaining
specific events and issues, discussing and dispelling rumors,
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interested parties about progress or problems related to the site or the
schedule of work.

Fact sheets should be provided on an as-needed or annual basis. An
annual fact sheet should be considered when site activities are
"invisible" to the community for long periods of time, as is the case
when laboratory analyses are being completed, data is being verified,
reports are being written, or access and other legal agreements are
being negotiated.

• Develop and maintain a mailing (and contact) list

Mailing (and contact) lists are developed and maintained to facilitate
distribution of materials, such as fact sheets and meeting notices, to
interested and potentially-affected community members. The lists also
provide EPA a quick reference to key community members, such as
local officials and community group leaders, in the event EPA wants to
provide a timely notice about unanticipated events, such as sudden
media interest in site activities.

Local residents, local businesses, elected officials, and the media are
routinely included on mailing and contact lists. Community surveys
and local tax maps form the basis of most mailing lists, but the lists are
revised to include those who request to be added (or deleted) and
those who provide their names and addresses on meeting and event
sign-in sheets or correspondence. EPA makes every effort to protect
the privacy of community residents, which includes denying requests to
share personal information, such as names, addresses and individual
residential sampling results, with non-government persons. The
mailing list will be periodically updated and revised throughout the
course of the cleanup. E-mail lists as well as U.S. Postal Service lists
may be maintained.

• Make site-related information, including data and documents,
available to community members locally

Information is always available to community members at EPA Region
3 in Philadelphia. However, EPA must also make it available to local
residents at easily accessible locations, such as a local library or
municipal building. The available information may be in any one of
several forms, including paper copies, online (via the Internet), or CD-
ROM, depending on the capabilities and preferences of the local host
facility. The information made available will include documents
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and other site-related documents. The Administrative Record File is
also posted on www.epa.gov/arweb.

The Portsmouth Municipal Library, has been established as the local
information repository host, and will maintain a site file for public
review.

Some of the site file information is also posted on the EPA website at:
http://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0306115

Keep local officials well-informed about site activities and
developments

By keeping local officials abreast of the work schedule and site-related
developments, EPA can promote a collaborative relationship to help
ensure that officials are able to respond knowledgeably to citizens'
inquiries. When local officials are well-informed, they can enhance the
flow of accurate information between EPA and concerned community
members. (See Appendix A for contact information for local officials.)

• Keep local media well-informed about site activities

By distributing timely and accurate information to the local media, EPA
can minimize misinformation and speculation about site-related risks
and cleanup activities. News releases, written materials, and direct
phone calls are all appropriate ways to provide information to media
representatives. The media should always be notified of public
meetings and similar events, and may be offered opportunities to
participate in news briefings or conduct interviews with EPA officials.
Upon request, or when circumstances warrant, special information
sessions or news conferences can be useful to ensure that complex
situations are understood and can, thus, be accurately conveyed to the
public. Every effort will be made to address media inquiries quickly.
(See Appendix A for media contacts.)

• Conduct Public Meetings and/or Public Availability sessions

Public Meetings are required when EPA is approaching a formal
decision, and they are recommended whenever project milestones are
reached, such as the start or finish of a Remedial Investigation (Rl).
When conducted, Public Meetings will be held at a convenient location
during evening hours so that most interested parties will be able to
attend. Public Availability Sessions are less structured than meetings.
Generally, there are no formal presentations. Instead, community
members are invited to come at their convenience within the set time
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include afternoon and evening hours so that interested parties can
attend at their convenience.

Place Public Notices in local publications

Public Notices regarding required and elective activities will be
selectively placed in the Virginian Pilot newspaper in both paper and
electronic format. (See Appendix A for a list of all local media.) To
ensure the widest possible exposure, Public Notices about Superfund
activities are often run as retail display ads, rather than placed in the
classified or legal-notice sections. Public Notices announce important
site-related developments, Public Meetings and Availability Sessions,
the release of site-related documents, or any other information of
importance to the community at large.

Hold Public Comment Periods

Superfund law requires EPA to advertise and conduct Public
Comment Periods at key points in the cleanup process, such as prior
to making official cleanup decisions or significant changes to
previously announced cleanup decisions. Although there is no
requirement that EPA conduct public meetings during comment
periods unless a request is received, EPA Region 3's policy is to do so.
Meetings held during comment periods allow community members to
discuss EPA's rationale for proposed actions with EPA and other
regulatory authorities. At public meetings held within public comment
period time frames, community members may express their opinions
and concerns for inclusion in the official record, without having to
provide a written statement to EPA. A stenographer transcribes all
meetings held during official comment periods, and prepares an official
transcript of the proceedings for EPA's records. Those who do not
attend the official meetings may still submit their comments via regular
mail or e-mail within the announced public comment period time
frames.

Prepare Responsiveness Summaries

A Responsiveness Summary (RS) is a required part of the official
cleanup decision document, known as the Record of Decision (ROD).
The RS summarizes all substantive comments submitted to EPA
during the comment period and provides EPA's responses to them.
EPA prepares the RS after the public comment period closes.

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Promote information sources available through EPA

EPA provides various sources of information to assist community
members in understanding the Superfund process and site-related
activities. EPA representatives may be contacted directly by phone,
mail, or e-mail. Information may also be accessed through the EPA
websites at: www.epa.gov/arweb.

A toll-free hotline (1-800-553-2509) is available to call in questions or
concerns. Additionally, EPA has established a local repository to store
site-related information and documents for public viewing. Contact
information and additional information resources will be included in all
materials that are distributed to community members. (See
Appendices A and B for additional information)

Provide access to Technical Assistance Grants

Under the Superfund Program, EPA's Technical Assistance Grant
(TAG) provides funds of up to $50,000 to qualified citizens' groups
affected by a Superfund site to hire independent technical advisors to
help interpret and comment on site-related information.

Provide support for Community Advisory Groups (CAGs)

CAGs are community-lead groups that are intended to represent and
include all interested members of the community, including
representatives of the Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs). By
meeting regularly to discuss the cleanup and the community's issues
and concerns, CAGs often help to keep the community informed and
involved in the cleanup process. CAGs can also provide valuable
information to EPA and to local governments concerning the future use
of Superfund properties and the communities' collective long-term
goals. Although these groups are not funded by EPA, EPA can assist
interested community members in forming CAGs and can also provide
support services to the groups, such as assistance with production and
mailing of newsletters they develop. (See Appendix F for more
information.)

Provide information about the Superfund Job Training Initiative
(SuperJTI)

The SuperJTI program is designed to provide job training for residents
living near Superfund sites, particularly residents in disadvantaged
communities. EPA has partnered with the National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to support pre-employment
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that can enhance community involvement and benefit the local
economy. SuperJTI can help residents gain career job skills and may
provide an employment base for Superfund site cleanup contractors.
(See Appendix G for more information on this program.)

• Revise Community Involvement Plan as needed

Superfund projects can take several years to complete. It is important
that the CIP is periodically updated to reflect changing concerns of the
community as the site cleanup progresses. The CIP contact list should
be revised whenever elections result in a change in elected officials, or
when personnel changes affect non-elected official contacts. This is
the first CIP for this site.

SECTION 5
EPA Background

5.1 Superfund Programs

Superfund cleanups are very complex and require the efforts of many experts from
numerous disciplines. Experts in various sciences, engineering, construction, public
health, management, law, community and media relations, and numerous other fields
will be called upon to participate. The Superfund program is managed by the EPA in
cooperation with individual states and tribal governments. The program locates,
investigates, and cleans up hazardous waste sites and responds to hazardous materials
emergencies and the threat of hazardous materials releases. An example of a threat of
release is an abandoned, or poorly maintained, facility where hazardous substances are
stored in deteriorating, or inappropriate, containers and are unprotected from vandalism;
and/or the facility is without emergency response capabilities, such as alarms or fire
suppression systems.

Superfund is a federal program. It was created in 1980 under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which was
amended in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).
Superfund is guided by the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan (NCP). The NCP outlines the procedures that EPA must follow when
investigating or addressing a release of hazardous materials into the environment.

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• Prevent, control, or address actual or possible releases of hazardous
substances.

• Require parties responsible for environmental contamination to conduct
or pay for cleanup.

• Provide funding for cleanup activities when money is not available from
responsible parties.

Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) currently fund about 70% of all Superfund
cleanups nationwide, and frequently conduct cleanup activities under EPA supervision.
Funding for the remaining site cleanups has, historically, come from a Trust Fund (a.k.a.
the Superfund) established by Congress with revenue from a tax levied on the chemical
and petroleum industries. However, EPA's authority to collect the tax expired in 1995,
and fund monies are being depleted. Since the tax expired in 1995, Congress has not
reauthorized it. EPA does not have the authority to reinstate this tax.

EPA currently funds cleanup actions with what monies remain in the Trust Fund, as well
as with monies from other sources, such as general revenue funds and funds which
become available when other funded projects are delayed, discontinued, or completed
under budget. Careful prioritization of cleanup projects ensures that all sites that pose a
significant risk to human health or the environment will continue to be funded for the
foreseeable future. As always, EPA will continue to seek reimbursement of cleanup
costs from polluters whenever possible.

Identifying Sites for Cleanup

EPA investigates hazardous waste sites throughout the U.S. and U.S. Territories. A
Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection (PA/SI) is performed at each site to
determine whether hazardous contaminants pose a significant risk to human health or
the environment, such that additional investigation or cleanup is needed.

Each site is evaluated using the Hazard Ranking System (HRS). The HRS is a
measurement tool that calculates a site-specific score based on the potential for a
hazardous substance to reach a receptor. It is a numerically-based screening system
that uses information from the PA/SI to assess the relative potential of a site to pose a
threat to human health or the environment. Part of the HRS calculation considers
exposure pathways. EPA places sites with an HRS score of 28.50 or higher on the
National Priorities List (NPL). HRS scores do not determine the priority in funding
EPA remedial activities, or the ranking place of a site on the NPL.

Selecting and Implementing a Cleanup Plan

After a site is placed on the NPL, EPA performs a Remedial Investigation (Rl) and a
Feasibility Study (FS). The Rl identifies the types, concentrations, and extent of
contamination, and defines subsurface conditions at the site. A risk assessment is then
performed to determine the threat these findings pose to human health and the
environment. The risk assessment is incorporated into the Rl report. The FS considers
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could be used to control, remove, or reduce the contamination identified by the Rl.
Information from these studies is used to develop several possible cleanup alternatives
that could be used at the site.

After comparing the alternatives, EPA will recommend the cleanup method believed to
be the best for the site in a Proposed Remedial Action Plan (Proposed Plan or PRAP).
A 30-day Public Comment Period begins when the PRAP is released to the public. The
community is asked to review the plan and offer comments on EPA's proposed actions.
All pertinent comments received during the comment period must be considered by
EPA before a final decision is made. After reviewing the community's comments, EPA
will prepare a Responsiveness Summary (RS) to summarize the comments received, as
well as EPA's responses. The summary is attached to the document that records the
cleanup alternative selected by EPA for the site. This document is called a Record of
Decision (ROD).

Implementing EPA's Cleanup Decision

When a ROD is signed, EPA must decide whether to conduct the next steps itself or to
seek cooperation from PRPs. If financially-viable PRPs are available, EPA may
negotiate their participation in the Remedial Design and Remedial Action. Remedial
Design refers to the period when a work plan is written, and drawings and specifications
are developed for the cleanup alternative selected by the ROD. This period can take
several months depending on the complexity of the design and other factors, such as
the need to conduct pilot studies, obtain permits, or conclude legal negotiations. When
the Remedial Design is completed and approved, the Remedial Action may begin.
Remedial Action refers to the actual work that will turn the cleanup design into a reality.
Some typical activities that are conducted during remedial actions include fence and
field office installation, vegetation clearing, well drilling and installation, general
construction, and earth-moving activities. EPA may seek reimbursement from the PRPs
(if any) for the cost of any work performed by EPA at any time during the cleanup
process.

When the Remedial Action is completed, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) will begin,
unless all contaminants have been removed from the site. In addition to site-specific
O&M and routine monitoring, sites are thoroughly reviewed by EPA every five years, to
ensure the remedy is operating as planned, that it remains protective of human health
and the environment, and that it is in compliance with any Applicable or Relevant and
Appropriate Requirements (ARARs).

Once a site is listed on the NPL, it will remain a Superfund site even after the cleanup is
completed, until the site is formally deleted from the list. A site can be removed from
the NPL only after the cleanup goals established for it have been reached and
confirmed, and EPA certifies that the cleanup is complete. When this point is reached,
EPA must publish a Notice of Intention to Delete (NOID) a site in the Federal Register.
The notice will also be published in one or more local newspapers, announcing the
NOID and the Public Comment Period regarding the NOID.

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5.2 Site-Related EPA Offices and Branches

EPA has ten Regional offices across the nation and a Headquarters located in
Washington, D.C. Each Regional office has both community involvement and technical
staff involved in Superfund site cleanups. EPA Region 3 is comprised of Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. The EPA Region 3
office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It houses several different offices and
branches that work on a number of hazardous waste sites. Descriptions of EPA offices
that are involved in the site follow.

Hazardous Site Cleanup Division (HSCD)

HSCD oversees the Superfund program. HSCD focuses on emergency response, risk
determination and stabilization, and long-term cleanup of hazardous materials that pose
a threat to human health and the environment. These threats frequently result from
abandonment of facilities or materials; improper operating procedures or disposal
practices; or accidents that occur while handling, transporting, or storing hazardous
materials. The HSCD is comprised of six offices: Office of Superfund Site
Remediation; Office of Preparedness and Response; Office of Brownfield's and
Outreach; Office of Enforcement; Office of Federal Facility Remediation and Site
Assessment; and Office of Technical and Administrative Support.

Within the HSCD, the two main personnel assigned to a site are the On-Scene
Coordinator (OSC) and the Remedial Project Manager (RPM). The OSC handles the
emergency response actions at a site, while the RPM handles the activities related to
the long-term cleanup. The RPM is located within the Office of Superfund Site
Remediation, and the OSC is located within the Office of Preparedness and Response.
The RPM and the OSC draw on the other branches in the organization to accomplish
the goals of the Superfund program.

Office of Superfund Site Remediation (Region 3)

This office oversees long-term investigations and cleanup work at Superfund sites, and
also maintains cooperative relationships with state agencies. Office staff includes
RPMs. RPMs are responsible for overseeing the cleanup process at individually
assigned Superfund sites. Each RPM is responsible for coordinating the work of
internal and external site team members and overseeing the work of EPA and PRP
consultants and contractors. RPMs also develop PRAPs, RODs, and RSs, as well as
other documents, as needed. (See Appendix A of this CIP for the contact information
for the assigned RPM.)

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Office of Preparedness and Response (Region 3)

EPA's Office of Preparedness and Response includes OSCs, Site Assessment
Managers (SAMs), and Contracting and Field Administrative Specialists. This office
responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials and biologicals. Some typical
emergencies include: transportation accidents, pipeline breaks, fires, and explosions
involving hazardous compounds. This office is responsible for operating and
maintaining the Regional Response Center, providing a 24-hour emergency spill
notification network to facilitate regional response activities relating to reported oil and
hazardous material spills, incidents and/or accidents. The office performs time-critical
removal actions when circumstances require immediate action to protect public health
or the environment from releases of hazardous materials that have already occurred or
may occur at any time. One example of a time-critical situation is routine water
sampling that reveals high levels of contamination that pose unacceptable risks from
short-term exposures. Another example is a facility inspection that reveals a facility that
either contains hazardous materials and is in danger of physical collapse, or employs
such negligent materials handling and storage practices that a hazardous release is
very likely to happen. OSCs conduct removal actions and oversee stabilization efforts
at sites on the NPL until an interim or long-term cleanup method can be implemented.
SAMs conduct preliminary site assessments, develop HRS scores, and recommend
sites for the NPL. Contracting and Field Administrative Specialists manage site-related
expenditures and contracts.

Office of Brownfield's and Outreach (Region 3)

Under this office, the Community Involvement and Outreach Branch manage
communication activities and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests regarding
Superfund sites. This branch helps gauge the interests and concerns of each
community near a site on an individual basis. Based upon the community's input, EPA
develops a Community Involvement Plan (CIP) to enhance communication between
community members and EPA and to facilitate community involvement throughout the
cleanup process. EPA works to inform and involve residents, public officials, media
representatives, local businesses, PRPs, community groups, and stakeholders in the
Superfund cleanup process. To facilitate this process, EPA assigns a Community
Involvement Coordinator (CIC) for each site. (See Appendix A for the contact
information of the CIC for this site.) The Brownfield's and Land Revitalization Branch
awards and manages grants to selected Brownfield's pilot sites and manages the
region's land revitalization program.

Office of Enforcement (Region 3)

This office oversees all of the enforcement programs for the Superfund, Oil and
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know programs in the Region, and
consists of two branches. The Cost Recovery Branch's main responsibility is to
recuperate Superfund money spent on sites by managing the cost recovery program,
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by conducting PRP searches, preparing administrative enforcement actions, and
providing support to EPA's Office of Regional Counsel for litigation. The second branch
of this office is the Oil and Prevention Branch, which is responsible for regulatory
enforcement authorities as well as ensuring that the notification and reporting
requirements for storage and/or releases of hazardous substances by facilities are done
in accordance with the law.

Office of Federal Facility Remediation and Site Assessment (Region 3)

Similar to the Office of Superfund Site Remediation, this office performs oversight of site
investigations and cleanups at federal facilities and/or previously owned federal facilities
in the Region under the Superfund program. That includes NPL and non-NPL sites. An
example of a federal facility is a former military base or other government-owned
property.

The office is also responsible for federal facility hazardous waste site assessments,
investigations of potential federal facility Superfund sites, and hazard ranking of federal
facility sites for the NPL.

Office of Technical and Administrative Support (Region 3)

This office provides a wide range of information management services, as well as
scientific and technical support to the Superfund program. The office is comprised of
technical staff, including database experts, toxicologists, hydrologists, geologists, and
other scientists, having both broad and specialized expertise in the environmental
sciences. It also includes specialists in contracts management, involving state and
interagency agreements; and budget oversight, including managing the Superfund
intramural and extramural budgets.

5.3 The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

ATSDR is an Agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was
created in 1980 under CERCLA to prevent adverse human health effects and
diminished quality of life associated with environmental pollution. ATSDR is not a
regulatory agency like EPA. It is a public health agency that advises EPA on the health
effects associated with exposure to hazardous materials. ATSDR is required, under
Superfund law, to become involved with all sites proposed to the NPL. Specifically,
ATSDR conducts public health assessments of and/or health consultations with NPL
site (or proposed NPL site) communities. The Health Assessment for the Peck Iron &
Metal Site was completed in February 2011. The document and other health related
information can be found at the following weblink:

http://www.atsdr. cdc.gov/news/displavnews.asp?PRid=2500

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5.4 State Role

Superfund cleanups require EPA and states to work together. In most cases, EPA is
the lead regulatory agency conducting cleanups, but states may choose to take the
lead. Typically, however, states provide support to EPA by bringing their technical
expertise and resources to bear and providing regulatory guidance. In addition, states
are responsible for 10% of the cost of the cleanup, and for O&M of cleanup
technologies in place after the cleanup construction is completed. The state agency
cooperating in the cleanup of this site is the Virginia Department of Environmental
Quality (VADEQ). (See Appendix A for contact information for the state representative
for this site.)

The Virginia Department of Health is the state health agency associated with this site.
EPA and ATSDR consult with state health authorities on site-related health matters, as
needed, to keep each entity informed of issues that may be of concern to local
residents. (See Appendix A for contact information)

5.5 Local Role

City of Portsmouth

EPA has and will continue to consult with City of Portsmouth officials during the cleanup
process, to ensure that cleanup activities are conducted in accordance with local
ordinances. The city and county officials can provide EPA with information concerning
the operating history of sites and regulatory issues, as well as community concerns and
demographics. They also may act as a conduit of information to concerned community
members who may contact them for site-related news and updates. (See Appendix A
for contact information for local officials.)

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SECTION 6
Site Background

6.1 Site Description

The Peck Iron and Metal Site is the location of a former scrap metal facility operated
from approximately the 1940s through the 1990s. The 33 acre Site is situated in a
mixed residential and industrial area in the tidewater region of southeastern Virginia
bordered in part by Paradise Creek, a tributary to the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth
River and Chesapeake Bay. The Site's historical usage as a salvage operation resulted
in the improper storage and disposal of hazardous substances and the consequent
release of these hazardous substances into the environment. Assessments conducted
of the Site between 2003 and 2006 indicate that concentrations of semi-volatile organic
compounds, metals, PCBs, and pesticides in soil and sediment exceed various risk-
based screening levels. PCBs and lead are the primary contaminants of concern due to
their extreme concentrations.

6.2 Site History and EPA actions to date

From 1945 to 1999, Peck Iron and Metal purchased, processed, stored, and shipped
metal scrap from various military bases; other Federal, state, and local government
agencies; and local businesses.

• Scrap metal handled at the facility included damaged and obsolete equipment,
attachments, parts, and other miscellaneous materials, including scrapped
naval vessels.

• Some of these scrap materials contained cadmium (automobile parts),
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) (insulated wire, gaskets, fluorescent lights and
transformer oils) and lead (scrapped bridge sections and automobile batteries).

• PCB-containing transformers were disassembled at the facility and the wires
were burned to remove insulation.

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6.3 Site Contamination

The Site is contaminated with numerous hazardous substances, with the foremost being
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and lead.

Contaminant of Concern: Polychlorinated biphenyls are mixtures of up to 209

individual chlorinated compounds (known as congeners). There are no known natural
sources of PCBs. PCBs are either oily liquids or solids that are colorless to light yellow.
Some PCBs can exist as a vapor in air. PCBs have no known smell or taste. Many
commercial PCB mixtures are known in the U.S. by the trade name Aroclor. PCBs have
been used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors, and other electrical
equipment because they don't burn easily and are good insulators. The manufacture of
PCBs was stopped in the U.S. in 1977 because of evidence they build up in the
environment and can cause harmful health effects. Products made before 1977 that
may contain PCBs include old fluorescent lighting fixtures and electrical devices
containing PCB capacitors, and old microscope and hydraulic oils.

Contaminant of Concern: Lead is a naturally occurring bluish-gray metal found in
small amounts in the earth's crust. Lead can be found in all parts of our environment.
Much of it comes from human activities including burning fossil fuels, mining, and
manufacturing. Lead has many different uses. It is used in the production of batteries,
ammunition, metal products (solder and pipes), and devices to shield X-rays. Because
of health concerns, lead from gasoline, paints and ceramic products, caulking, and pipe
solder has been dramatically reduced in recent years.

Contaminant of Concern: Chromium. Chromium is a naturally occurring element
found in rocks, animals, plants, soil, and in volcanic dust and gases. Chromium is
present in the environment in several different forms. The most common forms are
chromium(O), chromium(lll), and chromium(VI). No taste or odor is associated with
chromium compounds. Chromium(lll) occurs naturally in the environment and is an
essential nutrient. Chromium(VI) and chromium(O) are generally produced by industrial
processes. The metal chromium, which is the chromium(O) form, is used for making
steel. Chromium(VI) and chromium(lll) are used for chrome plating, dyes and pigments,
leather tanning, and wood preserving.

Contaminant of Concern: Mercury combines with other elements, such as chlorine,
sulfur, or oxygen, to form inorganic mercury compounds or "salts", which are usually
white powders or crystals. Mercury also combines with carbon to make organic mercury
compounds. The most common one, methylmercury, is produced mainly by microscopic
organisms in the water and soil. More mercury in the environment can increase the
amounts of methylmercury that these small organisms make.

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Metallic Mercury is a dense liquid that vaporizes easily at room temperature.
Metallic mercury is not easily absorbed into unbroken skin. However, it
vaporizes, even at room temperature. The higher the temperature, the more
vapors are released. Mercury vapors are colorless and odorless, though they can
be seen with the aid of an ultraviolet light.

Metallic mercury is used to produce chlorine gas and caustic soda, and is also
used in thermometers, dental fillings, and batteries. Mercury salts are sometimes
used in skin lightening creams and as antiseptic creams and ointments.

Contaminant of Concern: Nickel is a very abundant natural element. Pure nickel is a
hard, silvery-white metal. Nickel can be combined with other metals, such as iron,
copper, chromium, and zinc, to form alloys. These alloys are used to make coins,
jewelry, and items such as valves and heat exchangers. Most nickel is used to make
stainless steel. Nickel can combine with other elements such as chlorine, sulfur, and
oxygen to form nickel compounds. Many nickel compounds dissolve fairly easy in water
and have a green color. Nickel compounds are used for nickel plating, to color
ceramics, to make some batteries, and as substances known as catalysts that increase
the rate of chemical reactions. Nickel is found in all soil and is emitted from volcanoes.
Nickel is also found in meteorites and on the ocean floor. Nickel and its compounds
have no characteristic odor or taste.

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SECTION 7
Community Background

7.1 Community Profile

City of Portsmouth Demographics

The City of Portsmouth-Portsmouth is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan
areas of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2010, the city had a total population
of 95,535.121

Directly opposite Norfolk, the city of Portsmouth also has miles of waterfront land on the
Elizabeth River as part of the harbor of Hampton Roads.

Population

As of the census1"11 of 2010, there were 95,535 people, 38,170 households, and 25,497
families residing in the city. The population density was 3,032.7 people per square mile
(1,170.9/km2). There were 41,605 housing units at an average density of 1,254.7 per
square mile (484.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 53.3% African American,
41.6% White, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1 % Pacific Islander, 1.0% from
other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were
3.1% of the population.

There were 38,170 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% have a female
household with no husband present and 33.2% were non-families. 27.5% of all
households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family
size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 11.1% from
18 to 24, 29.1 % from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of
age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5
males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,742. Males had a median
income of $30,122 versus $23,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was
$16,507. About 13.3% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty
line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

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7.2 Community Interests and Concerns-Synopsis

The Peck Iron and Metal Superfund site has remained on the periphery of the attention
of the local community. Bounded on the northern side of the site by the historic
Craddock Community, issues related to the potential release of hazardous substances
into the community has raised questions as to exposure of community members.

Past exposure issues are often difficult to communicate with communities for the simple
reason that data relating to exposures over time either does not exist prior to the site
being assessed as a potential Superfund site or that data collected during Emergency
response actions does not reflect a complete picture of the hazards presented by the
site. While there were some Emergency Response assessments done at the site, none
of these activities resulted in an actual Removal Response.

Community members were largely unaware of these actions taken in the early 2000's.
During interviews with the community, citizens often reacted with surprise that the site
had been under investigation for such an extended period of time with no action being
taken by EPA. Now that the site is formally designated as a Superfund site, residents
are concerned about how potential remedial actions could affect their health and the
community at large.

Several respondents expressed concern about the exposure of young children to lead
and other toxins and were very insistent that lead testing of children be incorporated into
the remedial process. There was an awareness of EPA's presence in the Portsmouth
area, mostly because of activities at site proximally located near Peck Iron and Metal,
noticeably the Atlantic Wood Industries Superfund site and the ABEX Superfund site.

Overall, community concerns were centered on three main areas of concern:

Past exposures

General public health concerns about hazardous substances present on the site
Effective public oversight of the Remedial project.

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A.1 Federal Elected Officials

UNITED STATES SENATORS

Warner. Mark R. - (D - VA)

459A Russell Senate Office
Building

Washington, DC 20510
TOLL FREE: 1-877-676-2759

Webb. Jim - (D - VA)
248 RUSSELL SENATE
OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-4024

[VA residents only]
Phone: 202-224-2023
Fax: 202-224-6295

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

US. Representative Bobby Scott

Washington, DC Office

1201 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

(202) 225-8351 | FAX (202) 225-8354

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hampton Roads Office

2600 Washington, Ave, Suite 1010

Newport News, VA 23607

(757) 380-1000 | FAX (757) 928-6694

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A.2 State Elected Officials

Governor
Bob McDonald

Office of the Governor

Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor

1111 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

STATE SENATORS

Senator L. Louise Lucas Democrat - District 18
Senate of Virginia
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Email*: districtl8@senate.virqinia.gov

Room Number: 317
Legislative Assistant: Gail Henderson
Phone: (804) 698-7518
Fax: (804) 698-7651

STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
79th District

Delegate Johnny S. Joannou

General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1079
Fax: (804) 698-6779
Email: No Email
Room Number: 423

Legislative Assistant: Sheryl M. Reddington

Portsmouth Office
P.O. Box 700
Portsmouth, VA 23705-
0700

Phone: (757) 397-8209
Fax: (757) 966-9671
Senlucas@aol.com
Legislative Assistant: Gail
Henderson

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A.3 Local Officials

City of Portsmouth

801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Voice: (757) 393-8639
Fax: (757) 393-5378

Elected Officials City of Portsmouth

MAYOR

KENNETH I WRIGHT

Term Expires

12/31/2012

VICE MAYOR

COUNCILMAN
WILLIAM E. MOODY, JR.

CHARLES B. WHITEHURST,

SR.

Term Expires 12/31/2014

Term Expires 12/31/2012

COUNCILWOMAN

COUNCILMAN

sir I

MARLENE W. RANDALL

STEPHEN E. HERETICK

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Term Expires 12/31/2014

Term Expires 12/31/2012

COUNCILMAN

DR. CURTIS E. EDMONDS,

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PAIGE D. CHERRY

SR.

Term Expires 12/31/2014

(Appointed)

Term Expires 11/8/2011

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A.4 U.S. EPA Region 3 Officials

Superfund Hotline: 1-800-553-2509

Larry C. Johnson,

Community Involvement Coordinator
U.S. EPA Region 3
1650 Arch Street-3HS52
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-814- 3239
iohnson.larrv.c@epa.gov

Laura A. Mohollen

U.S. EPA Region 3
1650 Arch Street-3HS23
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-814-3295
iohnson.laura@epa.gov

Helen Duteau, Branch Chief
U.S. EPA Region 3
1650 Arch Street-3HS52
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-814-5521
duteau.helen@epa.gov

Stacie Driscoll, Governmental Affairs

U.S. EPA Region 3

1650 Arch St

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-814-3368

driscoll.tracie@epa.gov

A.5 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

Ana Pomales
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-814-5716

pomales.ana@cdc.gov or www.atsdr.cdc.gov

A.6 State of Virginia

Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (VADEQ)

Thomas Modena| Project Manager

629 Main St
Richmond, VA 29219

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tdmodena@deq.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-4000

A.7 Media

Virginian Pilot

150 West Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510-2075
Main Phone: (757) 446-2000
Pilotonline.com

Television Stations

Norfolk Virginia 4 29 WVBT Fox
Beach 3

Norfolk Norfolk

4 46 WPXV
9 -TV

ION

Norfolk Norfolk 3 40 WTKR CBS

Norfolk Portsmouth l 31 WAVY NBC

C -TV

Norfolk Hampton l 13 WVEC ABC

Norfolk Hampton- 1 16 WHRO PBS
Norfolk 5 -TV

Norfolk Virginia 27 WTPC- TBN
Beach 1 TV

Norfolk Portsmouth 2 50 WGNT CW

Norfolk Norfolk 3 33 WTVZ MN

3 -TV T

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Radio Stations

WHOV 88.1 FM .^ampton HamDton. VA Jazz. Radio
University K—1

Elizabeth Religious,

WGPS

88.3 FM

WJLZ

88.5 FM

WFOS

88.7 FM

WWIP

89.1 FM

WHRV

89.5 FM

WRVS

89.9 FM

WHRO

90.3 FM

WAZP

90.7 FM

WNSB

91.1 FM

City. NC

Radio

... ¦ ¦ Christian
Virqinia „ ,
Bii^VA Contemporary,
' Radio

Chesapeake
Public
Schools

VA (K-12), Radio
Gospel Music,

Cheriton, VA

Radio

K-Love -
Positive and
Encouraging

Norfolk State
University

Public Radio,
Radio

Urban
Contemporary,
Radio

Classical,
Radio

Christian
Contemporary,
"" Radio

Urban

Norfolk. VA Contemporary,
Radio

Norfolk. VA

Elizabeth
City. NC

Norfolk. VA

Cape

WYCS

91.5 FM

WCDG

92.1 FM

WFOG

92.9 FM

WPYA

93.7 FM

WXEZ

94.1 FM

WPTE

94.9 FM

WVKL

95.7 FM

WROX

96.1 FM

WGH

97.3 FM

WNOR

98.7 FM

WXGM

99.1 FM

WYFI

99.7 FM

WXMM

100.5 FM

WWDE

101.3 FM

WLQM

101.7 FM

WWHV

102.1 FM

WSUV

102.3 FM

Yorktown. Religious,
VA Radio

Adult
itempor
Radio

Suffolk. VA Oldies, Radio
Adult Album

Chesapeake.
VA

Alternative,
Radio

Yorktown. Gospel Music,
VA Radio

The Point Virqinia
94.9 Q 94 Beach. VA

Hot AC, Radio

Urban

Norfolk. VA Contemporary,
Radio

Exmore, VA

Alternative,
Radio

Newport Country,
News. VA Radio

Norfolk. VA Rock, Radio
Adult

Gloucester.
VA

Bible
roadcastir
Network

Contemporary,
Radio

Religious,
Radio

Norfolk. VA Rock, Radio
Adult

Hampton. VA Contemporary,
Radio

Franklin, VA

Country,
Radio

Virqinia
Beach, VA

Susan. VA

Urban
Contemporary,
Radio

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WJRX

102.5 FM

Williamsbura.
VA

Religious,
Radio

WTJZ

1270 AM

WOWI

102.9 FM

Norfolk. VA

Hip Hop,
Radio

WGH

1310 AM

WNVZ

104.5 FM

Norfolk. VA

Top-40, Radio
Urban

WGPL

1350 AM

WKUS

105.3 FM

Norfolk. VA

Contemporary,
Radio

WPCE

1400 AM

WAFX

106.9 FM

Suffolk. VA

Classic Hits,
Radio

WXGM

1420 AM

Adult

WJCD

107.7 FM

Windsor. VA Contemporary.

Radio

WBVA

1450 AM

WGAI

560 AM

Elizabeth
Citv. NC

News/Talk,
Radio

WLRT

1490 AM

WPMH

670 AM

Claremont.
VA

Religious,
Radio

WVAB

1550 AM

WMBG

740 AM

Williamsbura.
VA

Nostalgia,
Radio

WCPK

1600 AM

WNIS

790 AM

Norfolk. VA

News/Talk,
Radio

WHKT

1650 AM

WTAR

850 AM

Norfolk. VA

Talk, Radio

WKGM

940 AM

Smithfield.
VA

Religious,
Radio

WRJR

1010 AM

Portsmouth.
VA

Religious,
Radio

WCMS

1050 AM

Norfolk. VA

Sports, Radio
Religious,

WYRM

1110 AM

Ministry
Radio 1110

Norfolk. VA

Radio

WJOI

1230 AM

Norfolk. VA

Nostalgia,
Radio

WCNC

1240 AM

Elizabeth
Citv. NC

Nostalgia,
Radio

WLQM

1250 AM

Franklin. VA

Gospel Music,
Radio

Newport Gospel Music,
News, VA Radio

Newport 3p0rts Radio
News, VA v

n ^ Gospel Music,

Portsv7uth' Radio

Portsmouth. Gospel Music,
VA Radio

Gloucester.
VA

Adult
Contemporary,
Radio

Bavside, VA Sports, Radio
Hampton. VA Oldies, Radio
Virginia

Beach. VA

News, Radio

Chesapeake. Gospel Music,
VA Radio

Radio

Disney. Your Portsmouth. Children's,
Music. Your VA Radio

Way

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APPENDIX B

Information Repositories and Potential Meeting Location

B.1 Information Repositories

Portsmouth City Public Library Main Branch

601 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MvPortsmouthPublicLibrarv
http://www.portsmouth-va-public-librarv.com/

Cradock Branch

28 Prospect Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23702 (map)

757-393-8759 (phone), 757-393-5103 (Fax)

U.S. EPA Region 3

Administrative Records Room
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-814-3157, by appointment

Internet

You can also access the Administrative Record file online at www.epa.gov/arweb.
Follow these steps to access the C Site information. From this website, select 'Va'
under the state pull-down list. From there, select 'Peck Iron and Metal' under the site
pull-down list. Leave the AR Type blank, and then click on 'Search,' and on the
following page, click 'Search Results' to see the complete list of documents. The list
should be in chronological order, starting with the oldest and ending with the most
recent document.

B.2 Potential Public Meeting Locations

Cradock Recreation Center

4300 George Washington Hwy.
Portsmouth, VA 23702-2860
391-3264/5 Fax: 393-8166
Vernon Griffin

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Cradock Baptist Church

96 Afton Parkway
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
Telephone: 757-485-3500

APPENDIX C
Glossary of Technical Terms

Administrative Record File (AR): The official files containing the Remedial
Investigation (Rl) report, Risk Assessment, Feasibility Study (FS), and all other
documents that provide the basis for EPA's selection of a remedial cleanup alternative
at a Superfund site.

Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs): Any state or
federal statute that pertains to protection of human life and the environment in
addressing specific conditions or use of a particular cleanup technology at a Superfund
site.

Cleanup: An action taken to deal with a release or threatened release of hazardous
substances that could adversely affect public health and/or the environment. The word
cleanup is used to refer to both short-term removal response actions and long-term
remedial actions at Superfund sites.

Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC): An individual EPA assigns to work
closely with technical staff to keep the local community informed about, and involved in,
a site cleanup.

Community Involvement Plan (CIP): A document that assesses a community's
concerns about a site, recommends activities that EPA may conduct to address these
concerns, and suggests means to foster communication between EPA and the
community.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA): A federal law (commonly known as "Superfund") passed in 1980 and
modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). The
law gives EPA the authority to investigate sites where there is a suspected threat to
public health or the environment caused by the release or potential release of
hazardous substances. The law also created a special tax on the chemical and
petroleum industries. Money was collected under the tax until 1995 and deposited into
a trust fund to be used to clean up abandoned or uncontrolled waste sites. Under the
law, EPA can pay for the site cleanup when the parties responsible for contamination
cannot be located or are unwilling or unable to perform the cleanup. EPA can also take
legal action to require parties responsible for site contamination to clean up the site or
pay back the federal government for the cost of the cleanup.

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Contamination: An adverse effect on air, water, or soil caused by any physical,
chemical, biological or radiological substance or matter.

Exposure Pathways: Route or way in which humans or the environment may come
into contact with contaminants.

Feasibility Study (FS): A study that examines information provided by the remedial
investigation activities and evaluates possible cleanup methods that can be used to
remove or reduce contamination at a site.

Groundwater: The supply of fresh water found beneath the earth's surface in empty
areas between rocks and soil particles. Groundwater is a major source of drinking
water.

Hazard Ranking System (HRS): A measurement tool used to evaluate the risks to
public health and the environment posed by a hazardous waste site. The HRS
calculates a score based on the potential of a hazardous substance moving from the
site through the air, water or soil. EPA places sites with a HRS score of 28.50 or higher
on the National Priorities List (NPL).

Information Repository: A collection of documents about a specific Superfund site
and the general Superfund process. EPA usually places the information repository in a
public building that is conveniently located.

National Priorities List (NPL): EPA's list of the nation's most serious hazardous waste
sites identified for long-term cleanup under Superfund.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M): (1) Activities conducted after a Superfund site
action is completed to ensure that the action is effective. (2) Actions taken after
construction to ensure the constructed facility is properly operated and maintained to
achieve expected effectiveness and efficiency levels.

Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs): The companies or people responsible for
the contamination at a site. Whenever possible, through administrative and legal
actions, EPA requires these parties to clean up hazardous waste sites they have
contaminated.

Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection (PA/SI): The preliminary assessment is the
initial process of collecting and reviewing available information about a known or
suspected waste site or release. The assessment is followed by the more extensive
site inspection. The purpose is to gather information necessary to score the site, using
the Hazard Ranking System, and to determine if it presents an immediate threat
requiring prompt removal.

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Proposed Remedial Action Plan (Proposed Plan or PRAP): A plan that discusses
the Remedial Investigation (Rl) and Feasibility Study (FS) and proposes various
cleanup methods for a site. EPA highlights its preferred cleanup method in this plan.

Public Comment Periods: Designated periods of time during which EPA requests the
public to review and comment on specific documents and/or EPA actions. For example,
EPA holds a minimum 30-day Public Comment Period to allow community members to
review and comment on a Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP).

Record of Decision (ROD): A formal document that discusses in detail the cleanup
plan EPA has decided to implement at a site.

Remedial Action: The actual construction or implementation phase that follows the
Remedial Design of the selected cleanup plan for a Superfund site.

Remedial Design: The engineering phase that follows the Record of Decision (ROD).
During this phase, technical drawings and specifications are developed for the
Remedial Action at a site. It is similar to a blueprint or work plan.

Remedial Investigation (Rl): A study in which EPA identifies the types and amounts of
site contamination and determines the threat this contamination poses to human health
and the environment.

Remedial Project Manager (RPM): The EPA or state official responsible for
overseeing on-site remedial action.

Responsiveness Summary (RS): A summary of oral and written comments that EPA
receives during a Public Comment Period and EPA's responses to those comments.
The RS is part of the Record of Decision (ROD).

Superfund: A fund that can be used to finance cleanup actions at hazardous waste
sites. The fund was established under the legislative authority of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) with monies
received largely from a tax levied on the chemical and petroleum industries. Fund
monies can be used by EPA to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of
hazardous substances that may endanger public health, welfare, or the environment.
The term "Superfund" also refers to the EPA programs which conduct cleanups using
these fund monies.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA): Modifications to the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
enacted on October 17, 1986.

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Appendix D
List of Acronyms

Administrative Record

ARARs

Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements

ATSDR

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

CERCLA

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and

Liability Act

CAG

Community Advisory Group

CIC

Community Involvement Coordinator

CIP

Community Involvement Plan

Decision Quest

EPA

(U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency

Feasibility Study

HRS

Hazard Ranking System

HSCD

Hazardous Site Cleanup Division

JTI

(Superfund) Job Training Initiative

MSG

Multi Stakeholder Group

NCP

National Contingency Plan (shortened from National Oil and

Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan)

NIEHS

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

NOID

Notice of Intent to Delete

NPL

National Priorities List

O&M

Operations & Maintenance

OSC

On-Scene Coordinator

PA/SI

Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection

PADEP

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

PADOH

Pennsylvania Department of Health

PERC

Perchloroethylene

PRAP

Proposed Remedial Action Plan

PRP

Potentially Responsible Party (ies)

Remedial Investigation

RI/FS

Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study

ROD

Record of Decision

RPM

Remedial Project Manager

Responsiveness Summary

SARA

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act

TAG

Technical Assistance Grant

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TCE

USACE

WWW

Trichloroethylene

US Army Corps of Engineers

World Wide Web

EPA provides Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) of up to $50,000 as part of its
Superfund Community Involvement program. The TAG program enables citizens in a
site area to hire a technical expert to review and interpret site reports generated by EPA
or other parties. A TAG has not been awarded at this site.

For more details, visit the TAG website: www.epa.gov/superfund/community/tag, or
contact:

EPA accepts applications for TAGs as mandated by the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). Only one group per site can receive a
TAG, so EPA urges local groups to join together to apply. The following are federal
publications on the TAG program, which can be obtained by calling EPA's publications
number: 1-800-490-9198.

• Superfund Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Brochure

Order No. EPA540K93002

• Superfund Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Handbook: Applying For Your Grant

Order No. EPA540K93003

• Superfund Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Handbook: Application Forms With
Instructions

Order No. EPA540K93004

Helen Duteau, Branch Chief / TAG Coordinator

U.S. EPA Region 3
1650 Arch Street-3HS52
Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-814-5521

duteau.helen@epa.gov

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APPENDIX F
Community Advisory Group (CAG)

CAGs are community-lead groups that are intended to represent and include all
interested members of the community, including representatives of the Potentially
Responsible Parties (PRPs). Although EPA does not fund these groups, EPA can
assist interested community members in forming CAGs, and can also provide support
services to the groups.

For more details, visit the CAG website: www.epa.gov/superfund/community/cag, or
contact:

Helen Duteau, Branch Chief / CAG Coordinator

U.S. EPA Region 3
1650 Arch Street-3HS52
Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-814-5521
duteau.helen@epa.gov

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APPENDIX G
Superfund Jobs Training Initiative (SuperJTI)

The Super JTI is a program designed to provide job training for residents living near
Superfund sites, particularly residents in disadvantaged communities. The Super JTI
program can help residents who could benefit from learning career job skills and may
provide an employment base for Superfund site cleanup contractors. Residents who
take part in Super JTI can gain career skills and could potentially participate in the
environmental remediation activities in the neighborhood.

For more details, visit the Super JTI website: www.epa.gov/superfund/communitv/sfiti,
or contact:

Melissa Friedland
U.S. EPA Headquarters
Ariel Rios Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (mail code 5204P)

Washington D.C. 20460
703-603-8864
friedland.melissa@epa.gov

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MAP 1

Full Site Map

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TABLE 1

Community Interview Standard Questions

Question

1. How long have you lived in the community (or had an official position in the
community)?

2. In general, what local issues receive the most attention?

3. What major changes have you seen in the community since you first lived here?

4. Who do you consider to be the leaders in the community?

5. How sensitive is the community to environmental issues on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10
being extremely sensitive?

6. What is the most important environmental issue facing this community?

7. What organizations or individuals do you consider to be most credible or trustworthy
when it comes to environmental information?

8. Do you think there is environmental interest and concern about the site?

9. Do you know of any local environmental or community groups that may be interested
in the site?

10. Do you and/or your family members participate in any outdoor or recreational
activities in or around the site?

11. Have you or someone you know had any problems you think might be attributable to
the site?

12. From what sources have you received information about the site?

13. Do you feel that EPA has provided you with enough information?

14. What would be the best way to keep the community informed about the site?

15. What newspapers cover local issues?

16. What television stations do you watch for local news?

17. What radio stations do you listen to for local news?

18. Do you use the Internet as an information source?

19. An information repository has been set up at Marshall County Public Library. Do
you think this is the best and most convenient location to store information?

20. Where do you think the best place to hold a Public Meeting would be?

21. Do you know of any residents living near the site who have special needs (i.e.,
homebound, deaf, blind, speaks a language other than English)?

22. Do you know of anyone else we should contact to be a part of this survey?

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23. Do you have anything else you would like to add that you think EPA should know
about the site?

Internet Links

EPA Website for the Peck Iron and Metal Superfund Site:

http://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/csitinfo. cfm?id=Q3Q6115

ATSDR ToxFAQS page:

http://www. atsdr. cdc. gov/toxfaqs/i ndex. asp
Information related to Polychlorinated BiPhenyls

http://www. atsdr. cdc. gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=26

Information related to Lead

http://www. atsdr. cdc. gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=22

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