r WESTINGHOUSE SHARON SUPERMINI) SITE Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN MARCH 1999
Preparedfor :
I : ' ' ' . U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region HI 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
flRSOQQUQ TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN ...... 2 2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY ...... 4 2.1 Site Descriptio ...... n. . .:,...... 4 2.2 SiteHistoiy ...... ;...... :.. 4 Sit3 .2. e Contamination ...... 8 ...... 3 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND ...... 1 .1 3.1 Community Profile...... \ ...... 11 Histor2 3. Communitf yo y Involvemen ...... t, 1 .1 3.3 Summary of Community Concerns ...... 13 4 COMMUNITY RELATIONS OBJECTIVES ...../...... 5 .1 5 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES ...... li. S... BACKGROUNA EP D.;...... 6 2 2 . . . .. 6.1 Superfund Program ...... 2 .2 A GroupEP 2 s6...... :..,.... .,...... :...... ^ . .3 2 .' . .. 6.3 State and Other Agency Roles . ,...... 24
Figure! Site Layout Map ...... 10 Figure 2 Summary of Community Relations Activities ...... 21
Appendix A Interested Party and Contact List Appendix B Repositories, Meeting Locations and Other Informational Sources Appendi xC Glossary of Technical Terms Appendi xD Technical Assistance Grant Information Attachmen t1 . Sample Fact Sheet Attachment 2 Sample Public Notice
AR50001* Thi P includesCR followine sth g sections:
SITE DESCRIPTIO HISTORD NAN Y descriptioA thf no e site property, its characteristic historyd s an brie a d f,an summar thf yo e contaminant theid san r potential health effects.
COMMUNITY BACKGROUND A profile of the local community around the site, a history of community involvement, and a summary of current community issues and concerns regarding the site and its cleanup.
• COMMUNITY RELATIpNS OBJECTIVES A listing of the goals EPA has set to keep the site community informed and involved during cleanup actions.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES A description of the specific activities EPA will conduct to achieve its community relations goals.
EPA BACKGROUND An overview of the Superfund program and a description of the roles of EPA, state agencie othed san r parties involve stude cleanud th ysiten an de i th .f po
APPENDIXE ATTACHMENTD SAN S listinA thf go e names, addresses and. telephone number federalr sfo , stat locad ean l officials; local media outlets othed ;an r interested parties. Also includee dar location publia r sfo c meeting, details abou informatioe tth n repositor othed yan r information sources ,glossara technicaf yo l termsampla d san e fact sheed tan public notice.
Thi P drawsCR information so n from many sources including A files:EP ; Cit Sharof yo d nan Mercer County documents; public meetings, briefing communitd san y interviews; conference calls informad an l discussion locae sth linvolvin d mediaan inpud A ;gan EP t from stat locad ean l officials, community group othed san r interested parties.
AR50'OOi»2 2.1 Site Description - The Westinghouse Sharon Site encompasses approximately 50 acres at 369 Sharpsville Avenue in the City of Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania,. Between 1922 and 1985, Westinghouse Electric Corporation operate transformeda r production propertyfacilite th n yo . Prio 1922o rt , the sitoccupies e wa Savag e th y db e Arms Corporation. properte ,Th divides yi d into three areas, the North Sector, the Middle Sector and the'South Sector. During plant operations, most of the manufacturing and assembling operations were conducted in the Middle Sector buildings. Current site features include vacant buildings on the Middle and North sectors which range from 200 to '800 feet in width, an oil pump house, abandoned storage tanks, a concrete dike and a paved lot. entire Th e facility extends along Sharpsville Roa nearlr dmilee fo a yr on pag .n fo o (Se 0 ep 1 ema layousite.e th )f to site borderes Th Citei e nortSharpsvillee f yth o th y hb n deaso e Sharpsvilly tth b n ;o e Avenud ean residential homes; on the south by Winner International and the City of Sharon; and on the west by ARMCO Steel Corporation. Railroad tracks owne Conraiy db l Corporation also bordee rth propert wese pasd th tan o y st directly behin sitee additionn dth I . , several small industrial parks are located to the west and south of the site property. The Shenango River is located approximately one-half mile wes thf to e sitflowd ean s south towar Cite Sharonf dyth o . Located 1,600 feet downstream from the site, along the Shenango River, is the Shenango Valley Water Company which provides drinking water to approximately 75,000 people.
2 2. Site History
Between 192 1985d 2an , Westinghouse Electric Corporation manufacture repaired dan varietda y of distribution and power transformers as well as electrical apparatus including reactors, regulators, rectifier mobild san e transformers manufacturinl .Al g operation site eth ceaset sa n di 1985. During manufacturing, a portion of the liquid-cooled transformers were filled with a coolant called inerteen ,speciaa l dielectric fluid whic non-flammables hi . Inerteen consistf so either undiluted polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs mixtura )r o PCBf e trichlorobenzeneo d san . Inertee s firsnwa tSharoe useth t da n plan utilizes 1936n ti wa d varyin,n an d i g concentrations until 1976.
Early Warnings •, . / t . , . ' • • • . '•-•,- '' . ' In response to clinical studies which showed that PCBs may be a human carcinogen (cancer- causing agent), Westinghouse discontinued using PCBs in their operations in 1976. In addition,
UR5000U3 Westinghouse remove incinerated dan d 48,000 gallon PCBf s o 15,00 d san 0 gallon organif so c solvents fro site 1976mn eth i .
During operation late eth n 1970si earld san y 1980s, plant spill occasionad san B surfacinlPC n gi soils occurre sitee thess th A . t da e incidents occurred instead ,an facinf do g enforcement actions, Westinghouse removed the spilled materials and cleaned the contaminated areas. In 1984, two major incidents occurred at the site which released PCBs and other chemicals into the environment. The first incident occurred when approximately 6,000 gallons of a mixture containing transformer oil petroleu,a m produc silicond tan e flui releases dwa d aftera malfunction in one of the facility's heat exchanger units. The heat exchanger malfunction caused the mixture to be released from Its underground storage tank into the surrounding soil and groundwater. Because this storage tank housed 1960sPCBe th A sn believe,i EP s tha soie ltth around the tank was already contaminated with PCBs. Therefore, the released liquid flowed through the soil,, absorbed PCB contamination, and collected in a pond near the plant drainage area, calle moate dth .pagn o (Se ep e10. ma A als)EP o believes that during this time, PCB- contaminated oil leaked into sewers at the site and drained into the Pine Run tributary of the Shenango River. The second release, in November, 1984, involved the facility's coal-crusher sump. Upon discoverin densga e drainagliquie th n di eplante areth f ,ao facility officials investigate source dth e thf o e materia discovered lan d that approximatel gallon4 y10 PCBf so s remainin sume d th pha n g i leaked and collected in the onsite moat. Although contamination from these two events was contained from spreading further, the moat, soils and groundwater at the site remained contaminated, :
Site Investigation d Regulatorsan y Action, s
In April 1985, after initial site investigations, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) [formerl Pennsylvanie yth a Departmen Environmentaf to l Resources] issued an Administrative Order to Westinghouse to investigate the sources and amount of PCB-oil and industrial solvent contamination at the site. Under the Administrative Order, Westinghouse conducte subsurfac e dstuda th f yo e condition site eth andt sa Augusn ,i t 1986, submitteo dt PADEP a report detailing the study and its findings. The 1986 study revealed that soils and groundwater at the site contained hazardous substances, including PCBs and other organic compounds. In November 1985, at the request of PADEP, EPA investigated the site and detected PCBs at thf o e fouo tw r locations where Westinghouse discharged plant water intShenange oth o River. This caused concern because the Shenango Valley Water Company, located downstream, uses the Shenango Rive its ra s water source. PCBs also were detecte riven di r sediments collected nea. r the site. . As a result of these findings, EPA proposed the site for inclusion on the National Priorities List (NPL Jun)n i e 1988 anticipation .I thf neo site bein gNPLe listeth ,n d o PADE d Pan Westinghouse entered into a Consent Order and Agreement on September 21,1988. This order and agreement requires Westinghouse to conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study at the site. The Westinghouse Sharon Site was formally included on the NPL in 1990.
As part of the remedial investigation, samples were collected from several site monitoring wells during field work in 1992 and 1993. Sampling results from these wells indicated that PCS- contaminated oil was present in the groundwater beneath the site, The discovery of this contamination led to further investigations which revealed that an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallon oif slo contaminated with PCBs, dioxins, chlorinated solvent trichlorobenzend san e forme separatda e aqueous layer whic thf o efloatins groundwatehp wa to n go r beneat sitee h.th Becaus potentiae th f e thio r lsfo oi Shenangtravee o lt th o lt o Rive affecd r an Shenang e tth o Valley water supply A issue,EP Unilaterada l Administrative Orde Westinghouso rt Februarn ei y 1994. The Unilateral Administrative Order required Westinghouse conduct actions to remove and dispose of the contaminated material located on top of the groundwater at the site. la respons ordere th o e,t Westinghouse installed recovery well colleco st t contaminated materiad lan prevent it from traveling into the Shenango River. In addition, Westinghouse began pilot studies to determin bese etth long-term metho addressinr dfo contaminatee gth d material. •• • *- • ' ' ' . • In August 1994, in response to questions and concerns about airborne emissions during plant operations, EPA collected soil samples from several residences across from the site to determine if contaminants had traveled offsite. EPA analyzed the samples for PCBs and other site-related contaminants, however, no contamination was found above normal levels. EPA also provided each homeowner with the analytical data confirming the sampling results, ,
In March 1995 A Investigate,EP collected dan d samples fro abandonee mth d Middle Sector building which revealed PCBs and other contamination. EPA determined that this contamination may pose a threat to future workers onsite. However, because the building was abandoned and the contamination is contained inside, there was no current threat to health or the environment, immediato n d an e actions were required. Subsequen thio tt s sampling, Westinghouse completed field wor submitted kan finada l Remedial Investigation Repor PADEo tt ApriPn i l 1996e .Th Remedial Investigation Report summarize resulte sth Westinghouse'f so s investigatiod nan identifie typee samountth d san contaminatiof so site e Jul n Octobed I th . y t an n a r 1996, Westinghouse prepare Riso dtw k Assessment site Julye n I .th r , sWestinghousfo e submitteda Screening Level Ecological Risk Assessment identifying potential impacts to the ecology as a resul sitf to e contamination Octobern .I , Westinghouse submitte Humada n Health Risk Assessment identifying the potential impacts the site contaminants posed to human health. .
Cmrfijff t_Siift Activity After EPA and PADEP reviewed the Remedial Investigation Report, Westinghouse began work on the feasibility study which is currently ongoing. During this study, Westinghouse will evaluate
AR5G0045 several cleanup methods available to address the contamination at the site. In addition, Westinghous conductes eha d treatabiSity studie ensuro st e tha evaluatee tth d cleanup methods will effectively trea contaminante tth sitee th .t sa Onc Feasibilitye eth , Study Repor approves ti d by EPA and PADEP, EPA will hold a public meeting in the Sharon community to present cleanup option sitee th . .r sfo
Winner Steel Services, one of the occupants of the site, performed sporadic excavations of concrete floorin underlyine th d gan g soil withi Winnee nth r Steel building onsite. These excavated materials were staged onsit samplinr efo analysid gan contaminantsf so . Westinghouse contractors submitted report revisiond san reporte th o st s regardin pilot-scalga e cleanup technolog demonstrato yt e various way Middle sth e Sector building coul cleanee db A . dup major site meeting with PADEP, EPA and representatives for the PRPs was held in June 1998 to evaluat piloe eth t stud investigationd yan . Also in June 1998, Westinghouse representatives suggested that the site be administratively divided into a "soils" operable unit and a "groundwater/river sediment" operable unit for the purposes of developing the feasibility study. In July 1998, PADEP and EPA reviewed the Westinghouse's revisions to the Pilot Study Report pertaining to the interior cleanup of the Middle Sector building. - ',. In August 1998, representatives from PADEP, EPA, USAGE and Winner Steel Services mat at the site to discuss the ongoing and future activities at the site involving Winner Steel. Winner Steel has purchased from CBS, the southern portion of the "moat" area onsite and intends to exten railroada d spur acros moate sth . Winner Steel also plan expano st d its current buildina n gi southerly direction and conduct environmental sampling on the southern portion of the moat area. EPA also requested Westinghouse to contact CONRAIL to initiate cleanup discussions since some of the site's contamination is located on CONRAIL property which adjoins the Westinghouse property.
S (formerlCB y Westinghouse onsits )wa Septemben ei r 199 conduco 8t inventorn ta f yo removable materials withi Middle nth e Sector building cleanue th f o p . n procesThie pa s th s i r sfo lead-contaminated an B PC d buildings. CBS's preliminary schedul tttr ee fo cleanu thf po e buildings shows initial cleanin debrid gan s removal activities bega mid-Octoben ni r 1998. Becaus size thif eth o sf e o buildin g complex, full-scale cleaning activitie expectee sar exteno dt d into November 2000. CJ5S hired a contractor in late 1998 to perform the initial phase of the cleaning and debris removal in the Middle Sector building. In late 1998, CBS submitted a technical memorandum summarizing the results of an evaluation of the condition existine th f so g monitoring sit recommendewelld e ean th t sa abandonmene dth f to certain wells and the construction of new wells. In early 1999 S continue,CB cleao dt n equipmen machinerd tan removed yan d cleaned items from the Middle Sector building. Industrial cleaning contractors will then clea floore n th wall d san f so the Middle Sector building which encompasses approximately 2 million square feet of area that
AR5000U6 requires cleaning to remove lead-based paint and PCB contamination. This activity is scheduled to begi April/Man ni y expecte s 199i d complete 9b an o dt latn ei e 2000. . - . ; ' " • , • ;• . . . . . • • . . ' • • Site Property Acquisition pagn o ep 10.ma se ) fSe . ,. ' • . ' . /'•'>•' • 198 ARMC5- O Steel Corporation purchased the North Sector propert buildingsd yan .. Although some PCB contamination was discovered inside and outside of the North Sector buildings, ARMCO paved the outside property, removed contaminants and cleaned the inside of the buildings.
* 1989- American Industries purchased thbuilding" e"Y contaminatioo .N founs nwa n do this property. Winne- 4 99 r1 Internationa • l purchased the "A/B" buildin surroundind gan g propertn yo the South Sector portion of the site. Investigations of this portion of the property revealed contamination in site soils. Winner removed contaminated soil located on the property and under the building floor. CorporatioS CB - 8 99 n1 purchase • d Westinghouse. Following the purchaseS ,CB representative theid san r contractors have been actively engaged wit A iADEhnP EP d Pan efforts to study and submit plans which will lead to cleaning up the site.
, 3 2. Site Contamination During environmental investigations at the site, EPA discovered three contaminants of concern which may pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. Below are descriptions of the contaminants found at the Westinghouse Sharon Site and their potential health effects.
• polychlorinated bipkenyls (PCBs) PCBs are a family of man-made chemicals with varying toxicity. Because of their insulatin non-flammabld gan e qualities, PCBs were use coolants da lubricantd san n si transformers manufacture Westinghouse th t da e facility B manufacturinPC , Unitee th n gdi States was stopped in 1977 due to evidence that PCBs accumulate in the environment and may cause health hazards, including cancer. However, PCBs are still persistent in the environment today and can accumulate in aquatic life, such as fish, and be passed on to other animals and humans through consumption. PCBs can also enter the body through, contaminated air and through skin contact.
health effects: Although no studies can directly confirm that PCB exposure can lead to cancer in humans, animal studies have shown that PCBs can produce adverse health effects including skin irritations; liver, kidney and stomach damage; reproductive and developmental effects; and cancer. Based on these studies, EPA has classified PCBs as a probable human carcinogen.
AR5000U7 trichlorobenzene (TCB) TCB is a colorless non-flammable organic liquid, The largest users of TCB are companies that use it as a solvent to make dyes and other chemicals. It can also be added to dielectric fluids, transformer oils and lubricants, as it was during operations at the Westinghouse facility^ In the environment, TCB evaporates slowly in the air and does not mix well with water. However, TCB does bind to soil and when consumed, can be stored in plants and animals. In addition, studies have revealed that TCB is highly toxic to aquatic life. TCB can enter the body through contaminated air, food and water, and once in the body.'• ,• TCB "..'•remain• 's stored in fat tissue• . ' . ; f .' ' • -•'•• ' health effects: healte Th h effect frequencB e var depend mucw TC th yf san d ho o hn an exposured o f yo . Acute exposure to TCB can cause skin and eye irritation and respiratory problems. . Studies have also indicated that acute exposure to large doses of TCB can cause liver damage and nervous system effects such as tremors. Long-term exposure studies Have shown that TCB can adversely affect the liver, the kidney, and the adrenal gland.
diexins andfurans (chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and chlorinated dibenzofurans) Dioxins and furans are a family of highly toxic substances that are generated as by- product certaif so n processes. Som thef o e common processes include burning materials at insufficient temperatures, bleaching products using chlorin producind ean g pesticides and wood preservatives Westinghouse th t .A e facility, dioxin furand san s were generated form the PCBs burned at the plant. Some dioxins are highly lethal in small doses to aquatic organisms, birds, mammals and humans. Because dioxins and furans can originate fro varietma sourcesf yo transporte,e b the n atmospheryca e th n di e over long distances easiln ca yd entean bode rth y through contaminate foodd an r .dai
, health effects: Because dioxins and furans are soluble in fat, they can accumulate in the bodies of all animals, including humans. However, like PCBs, most research on their health effects is limited to animal studies. Based on these studies, the liver is a target organ for acute exposur dioxino et furansd san additionn .I , prolonged exposur producn eca e adverse effects including weight loss, skin disorders, effectimmune th n so e syste sensesd man , birth defects, impaired liver functio. tumorsd nan .
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AR5DOOU9 u 3.1 Community Profile
The City of Sharon isjocated in Mercer County, approximately 90 miles north of Pittsburgh along the Pennsylvania and Ohio border. Sharon is one of eight communities in northern Pennsylvania and Ohio which make up the Shenango Valley. Because of its location, at the crossroads of Interstates 19 and 80, and Route 60, the Shenango Valley provides easy access to the highly . industrialize commercially-ricd dan h area Ohif sPennsylvaniao d oan e Shenang.Th o Vallee th s yi largest economic center within Mercer County, accountin populatioa r gfo 60,24f no 2 residents. Historically, the area has been a major contributor to the nation's iron and steel industry. However, wit steee hth l industry's decline Cit Shenange Sharoe f ,yth o th d nan o Valley have diversified their economic bases to include light industry, high-tech manufacturing, health services and tourism. Sharon constitutes the largest community in the Shenango Valley and boasts the top . two major employers. - . . • . "'
The City of Sharon, located in the western portion of Mercer County, is home to 17,500 residents cite .Th y is governe electen a y db d mayor boara d fivf ,do an e council memberse .Th city also has a full-time Health Officer and a Community Development Director. Residents in the citservicee yar publiy db c wate sewed ran r facilities welfull-tims a , a s la e police forc fird ean e department largese .Th t employers includ Sharoe eth n Regional Health System, ARMCO/Sawhill Tubular Steel Corporation Shenange th d ,an o Valley Medical Center. Various media outlets from Pennsylvania and Ohio serve the Shenango Valley including two daily newspapers, three television stations and seven radio stations. The valley is also home to several recreational parks and a large number of churches and synagogues. -
e immediatTh e site communit locates yi d less tha fee0 n10 t eas upgradiend tan sita e n eth i f to residential neighborhood along Sharpsville Avenue. Man thin yi s community have lived herr efo over thirty year mosd san t were employe Westinghouse th t da e facility during its operation. Many in this community also belon Westinghouse th o gt e Sharon Retirees Association whica s hha membership between 500 and 800, meets once a month and sponsors various activities during the year. In addition to these residents, several small businesses including a restaurant, barbershop and hobby sho locatee par d directly across fro sitee mnumbeA th . thf ro e local residents also belong to the Shenango Valley Initiative, a community group headed by the pastors of local churches.
2 3. Histor Communitf yo y Involvement Community involvement and concern in Superfund activities at .the Westinghouse Sharon Site has been moderate. Most of those aware and involved of activities at the site are associated with the
flRSGOOSO Shenango Valley Initiative. This group i church-basesa d cooperative forme leadery db f so several community churche promoto st e social change, justic developmend ean Shenange th n ti o Valley. According to community interviews conducted in January 1998, many residents in the site v J area became awar contaminatiof e.o sit e 198n ei th t n5a after operation plane th tt s a ceased . Many stated that they obtained their information fro locae mth l newspapers which published articles about PADEP's investigation into contaminated soils at the property. Several residents in the immediate community stated that they are former employees of Westinghouse and believe that' concerns about contaminatio exaggeratede nar . Mos thosf to e interviewed indicated they were expose PCB-oio dt regulaa n lo r basi havd experiencest an eno problemy dan s ove yearse rth . Furthermore, residents questioned the length of time spent to study the site and expressed interest in making the property available for other business or community use. During initial site investigations in 1984, PADEP representatives met with local officials to inform them about the Administrative Order with Westinghouse and the future work Westinghouse would conduct at the site. From the time site investigations began up until 1993, EPA and PADEP officials met with various community leaders and local officials. During these meetings, A kepEP t these parties appraise sitf do e investigations, contamination presen site d eth an t ta potential hazards. In 1994, EPA went door-to-door in the neighborhood adjacent to the site to inform local residents of ongoing work including the collecting of soil samples from surrounding properties. Also, on March 31, 1994, EPA held a public meeting at the Case Avenue Elementary School to,discuss EPA's Unilateral Administrative Order to Westinghouse. Approximately IS people attended this meeting including residents, local officials and the media. N r • • ' , , • ' • - . Community interest and involvement in the site peaked in November and December 1996 when • . J the Shenango Valley Initiative circulate petitiod a communit e th n ni ^ organized ^- yan letterda - writing campaign to EPA to remove the Superfimd designation from the site. The leaders of the Shenango Valley Initiative believe tha Superfune tth d label attache site eth wilo dt l prevent local government from reclaimin properte gth redevelopind yan gindustriar itfo other lo r beneficial use. Also at this time, several articles were published in the Sharon Herald and Yottngstown Vindicator highlightin effort Shenangoe e gth th f so , Valley Initiativ locae th l d communitean o yt redevelo site peth property Decemben .I r 1996 A prepare,EP facda t sheet summarizin site geth history and current cleanup status. EPA mailed this fact sheet to resident* and officials on the site mailing list and also placed copies in various locations throughout the community. EPA also contacted the leaders of the Shenango Valley Initiative to address their concerns about the site itd san cleanu wild pan l continu keeo et p them informe progresf do sitee th .t sa
In January 1998 A bega,EP n gathering information foconductiny b r thiP sCR g interviews with resident Sharof so n including representative thf seo Westinghouse Sharon Retirees Association Shenange th d an o Valley Initiative wels ,locaa s la l official memberd san thf so e mediaA .EP discusse community'e dth s concern meen ca t theiA s EP wit rsite e needw h,th ho s effectiveld yan update dsite theeth investigationn mo cleanud san p work Summare Th . Communitf yo y Concerns below provide briesa f summar thef yo . issue concernd san A receivesEP d durine gth community interviews.
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AR50005 3.3 Summary of Community Concerns A conducteEP d personal interviews with local resident officiald san 1998, 29 Januar n s.d o an 8 y2 A alsEP o obtained information from phone conversations with various community leaders, media representatives, and other interested parties. Although the community possesses a vast knowledge of the Westinghouse Sharon Site and its history, initial interest and involvement in cleanup work was moderate. Over the past several years, the site community has become more involve EPA'n di directle s b sit thiwore d n eth an s ca t yka attribute existence th o dt d ean participation of the Shenango Valley Initiative. Many of those interviewed believe that a majority of the community is highly sensitive to environmental issues, however, they believe that the Westinghouse Site does not pose a significant threat to their health or the environment. During interviews, community members identifie followine dth g issue concernd san s abou sitee A tth , EP and the Superfund process. • •
Timeliness pfthe Cleanup
Most residents interviewed expressed a strong desire for the conclusion of cleanup activities. Although most residents indicated their approval with EPA' PADEP'd san s involvemene th t ta site, many believ lengte eth timf ho cleao e t sitgreatl s e neha th y impacte econome dth y b preventing an opportunity to bring more jobs into the community. Many also believe that the presence of a federal hazardous waste site greatly hampers potential development in other areas of the community. Several community members stated that some actual development plans have been affected by the long-term cleanup at the Westinghouse Sharon Site. Many feel the site is more of an economic burden and not an environmental concern to the community. A few residents stated tha longevite t th cleanu e th direca f yo s pi t resul Westinghouse'f to s reluctanco et spend money and conduct actions to Clean the property, and the slow nature of the government . enforcin regulationss git .
Condition of the Middle Sector Building
Many residents expressed a concern about the appearance and condition of the remaining buildings on the site. Most stated the abandoned site is an eyesore to the community and believe the remaining buildings have deteriorated over the years. The main concern is centered around the concrete roof on the largest Middle Sector building. Residents indicated that a lack of heat in the building in the winter months has caused concrete on the roof to crack, exposing the steel support beams. Residents fear that continued inactivity in this building may cause the roof to collapse, endangering neighboring residents. >
Communication th Betweed ean foca A nEP l Community Most residents noted that although many in the community are aware of the Westinghouse Sharon Site, some are not aware of the contamination and EPA's involvement in cleanup actions. One resident stated that many in the community are not well-informed because a majority of the 13
flR500052 information about the site is obtained either through newspaper articles or community gossip. Those interviewed expresse A and/o desirda EP r ADEreP fo providPo t e the locad man l officials with regular updates on the cleanup studies and actions at the site. Residents believe that the length of time involved in investigating the site has contributed to the passive nature of the general community toward sitee sth . However, residents indicated that communit e mosth n e ti th e yse Shenango Valley Initiative as a "watchdog" over activities at the site. Some residents suggested. A providEP e fact sheets twic yeae a hol d r an publid a c meetin least ga t onc eyeaa inforo rt e mth , communit statusitee e th th . f n yso o
Future Impac Sitf to e Contaminatio. n
Current community concern about health effects from site contamination is moderate. None of the residents interviewed expresse majoy dan r health concerns from current site conditions. However, some community members expressed concern about the possible future impact of site contamination on the community. Because most local residents are former employees of the facility and are unfamiliar with the contaminants, they were concerned about potential health effects from direct long-term exposure. Many stated that the aware yar variouf eo s health problem communitye th n s unabli e ar determint o e,t bu e if those were relate sitee th . o dMant y residents expressed a desire for EPA to provide specific information about the contaminants and their health effects to the local newspapers, as well as include this information in fact sheets and • public meetings.
Futurthf eo Site eeUs
Many community members interviewed questioned the use of the site after cleanup activities are ^-^ completed. Several individuals stated that there is a stigma associated with "Superfund" sites and expressed a desire for EPA to provide information to the community and especially local officials returo t propert e w nth ho benefician o yo t afte e cleanupe lus rth . Becaus locae eth l economs ywa highly dependent upo Westinghouse nth e facility during its operation, many believe thae tth property, when cleaned, will provide for new development, stimulate the economy and provide an influ job f xcommunitd o san y pride int areae oth .
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flR500053 A designeEP helo t dp thi facilitatP sCR e community participation durin Superfune gth d procest sa the Westinghouse Sharon Site. EPA*s decision-making process in Superfund is greatly enhanced through community involvement and participation. This enables community members to create the contex EPA'r tfo s decisions .and allows the provido mt e informe dbetten inpuca tha ro tA s tEP meet their needs and concerns. / >
A wilEP l mee foue trth objectives belo conductiny wb communite gth y relations activities- describe Section di pagn o . n5 e14
• Establis maintaid han n effective communication th d betweeean sit A enEP community. EPA will regularly update local residents, the Shenango Valley Initiative and community groups othed ,an r interested progrespartiee sitth e en th s o cleanup f so A wil.EP l produce fact sheets, public notices, update newsletters, news release hold san d public meetings a neede "keeo dt p community members update sitn do e activities additionn .I A wil,EP l respond to the site-related comments and questions voiced by local community members. •i ' . l N • Provide community members with timel easy-to-understand yan d information , . • regardin e cleanugth p process. EPA will use conference calls, briefings, fact sheets, newsletters, public notices, public meetings, news releases and other means to explain site-related activities such as the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (Proposed Plan), remedial desig remediad nan l action steps in the site cleanup. EPA will explain site activities in general terms so that community member easiln sca y understan Superfune dth d process.
• Communicate with local officials, community groups and the media to increase their awareness and understanding of the site and its cleanup. A wilEP l provide Cit Sharof yo Merced nan r County officials with timely information about site activitie wild san l invit addresd ean s questions from them A als.EP o will distribut explaid ean n site-related informatio locae th lo n mediat Shenange ,th o Valley Initiative and the Westinghouse Sharon Retirees Association so that they can convey information abou cleanue tth . otheo pt r community members. • Foster community participatio Superfunn nI d activitie sitee th .t sa EPA will encourage the site community to take an active role in the Superfund process through community outreach activities at the Westinghouse Site. Such activities may include availability sessions, public meetings, site tours communitd ,an y interviews. Only by taking an active role in the Superfund process can citizens truly feel that their best interest beine sar g serve regardn d i sit e eth cleanupo st .
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flRSOOOSU To effectively achieve the community relations objectives previously outlined in Section 4 of this CRP, EPA recommends the activities described below as community relations actions to be taken at the Westinghouse Sharon Site. EPA will conduct these activities throughout the Superfund proces ensuro st e tha communite tth y is informed during all sitewore tablth A . t ka e summarizing these activitie theid san r anticipated time fram locates ei Figurn di pagn o . , ee2 21
Designate an EPA Community Involvement Coordinator to handle site inquiries .
Objective ensuro :T e prompt, accurat consistend ean t response Informatiod san n about the site, ongoing cleanup work and other related activities.
Method: Patrick Gaughan has been designated as EPA's Community Involvement Coordinator Westinghous (CICe th r )fo e Sharon Site ie s.H locate EPA'n di s Wheeling, West Virginia office and works closely with Victor Janosik, EPA's Remedial Project Manager (RPM thr )efo siteAppendie theiSe .r fo r , xA addresse phond san e numbers.
Respond promptl accurateld yan inquirieo yt s from local residentse ,th Shenango Valley Initiative, Westinghouse Sharon Retirees Associatiod nan other community groups, local officialmedie th ad san Objective maintaio :T n two-way communicatio site enth betweed an A nEP community. Prompt responses will strengthen community involvemend tan enhance cooperation between EPA and other cleanup stakeholders. Keeping local residents, community groups, local officials and the media informed on a timely basis will increase overall public awareness and understanding of site activities.
Method: Personal replies, meeting printed san d material will provid basie er th sfo prompt responses from EPA to inquiries from the community. EPA's CIC will direct all inquirie propee th o st r contact ensurd san e tha responsta returnes ei o dt the community in a timely manner.
Notif locae yth l communit cleanuf yo p wor milestoned kan regulaa n so r basis
Objective kee:o T p those directly affecte site eth constantly db y informed, create effective two-way communication, minimize communication gaps and enhance public participation in the Superfund process.
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SR500055 Method: EPA will provide printed material, make telephone palls, and hold meetings and availability sessions to focus on current and upcoming site work. EPA will also use these methods to announce the release of important site documents, to discuss milestones, and to publicize the time, place and purpose of public meetings even e site-relatea th f to n .I d emergency notify ma yA ,EP resident timeln a n si y manne radia rvj o and/or television broadcasts, door-to-door notification or through emergency responders. • • . i • Maintain contact with City of Sharon and Mercer County government officials . ' • - . ' : '' •/'..' • ' /. ' • ; Objective: To maintain good communication between EPA and loca! government, and to provide officials with information to disseminate to local residents. See namese Appendith r ,fo addresse A x telephond san e number contacf so t persons Citfoe Sharorf th y o Merced n' an r County. Method: EPA will make personal visits when at the site, initiate phone calls and/or provide written material inforo st m local official sitf so e developmentd san upcoming community relations activities.
• Keep the local media informed about upcoming site activities on a regular basis , ' ' ' '•'-,..
• - Objective * : To ensure the distribution of accurate and consistent information about site activities minimizo t d ,an e misinformation, rumors speculatiod ,an n about specific site activities or cleanup work.
Method A wil:EP l make personal visits site whee th ; t issuna e news releases, make telephone call hold san d briefing detaio st l curren upcomind tan g site. activities; announce the availability of documents; and invite media representatives to public meetings. • Prepare and distribute site fact sheets and technical summaries
Objective: To provide an easy-to-read summary of site activities. Fact sheets and technical summaries generally review ongoin mailee gar sito d wore t ean th t ka residents; community groups; federal, loca statd lan e officials; media othed ;an r interested parties. ' ' . . ' ' - - > ." Method: EPA will mail fact sheets and technical summaries to all parties on the site mailing list and will also place copies in various locations in the site community includin informatioe gth n repository. Fact sheets generally include information about past, current and upcoming site activities; EPA-sponsored events; question and answer sections focusin communitn go y concerns; overview cleanuf so p
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AR5U0056 technologies; site maps; listings of EPA and other relevant contacts; and mailing return forms so that community members can submit questions and add their names to the mailing list. See Attachment 1 for a sample fact sheet. \J
Publish public notice locan si l publications Objective infor:o T communite mth sity eke developmentsf yo , public meetings release th site-related f eo an d documents. Method: Public notices will appear in the local news sections of the Sharon Herald and the Youngstawn Vindicator, and may be published in other community publication wells sa . Notices include relevant dates, time locationd san f so meetings or activities, as well as the name, address and phone number of the , * primary EPA contact person. Public notices regarding site-specific documents, Proposee sucth s ha d Plan, will summariz documente eth A wil.EP l also publish public notices as site activities warrant. See Attachment 2 for a sample notice. Hold public meetings and/or availability sessions Objective updato :T communite eth sitn yo e development addresd san y san questions, comment concernsd san . Method: Public meetings will be held in the evening at a central location in the site communit thao ys t all interested parties wil able attendlb o et . Availabilityj session , s are usually day-long events where community members can attend at their convenience. The EPA CICt the EPA RPM and other agency representatives will presene b thest ta e events A wil.EP l hold meeting availabilitd san y session sits sa e activity warrants, as site-related documents are released and as needed. See AppendiA publiEP r c fo meeting/availabilit xB y session locations.
Hold a public meeting and a public comment period following the release of the Proposed Remedial Action Plan Objective :o presenT informatioe tth Proposee th n ni dcommunitye Plath o nt , allo communite wth questionk as yo t providd san e cleanuinpue th aln tf o l o p alternatives, including EPA's recommended cleanup action for the site.
Method: EPA will hold a public comment period for a minimum of 30 days following the release of the Proposed Plan. EPA also will conduct a public meeting within the dates of the public comment period and announce the comment -, perio meetind dan g Sharo e inth n YoungstowHerale th d dan n Vindicator newspapers.
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flR5U0057 Prepare a Responsiveness Summary
.Objective: To document and summarize community input received by EPA during the public comment period,
Method A wil:EP l prepar Responsivenesea s Summary outlinin commente gth s and questions EPA received during a public comment period and at any public meeting which occurs during a comment period. EPA will include in the Summary overvie,n a thf wo e site statu EPA'd san s response communito st y comment questionsd san A wil.EP l includ Responsivenese eth s Summar. n pa s ya of the Record of Decision. i • . Maintai updatd nan locae eth l information repository
Objective: To provide a reference source in the local community where the public revien ca latese wth t informatio site e worA n nwilo th EP . lt k a updat e this collection of site-specific material as cleanup documents are released so that citizen follon s ca progres e wsitth e eth cleanuf so providd pan e informed inpuo tt »-iEPf f\, A , - •, , ,•'••'- . ' Method document:s A finalizee sar releasedd dan A wil,EP l place them inte oth local information repositor repositore th d yan y maintaine EPA't da s RegioI nII office. These repositories serve as a reference collection of site information contained in the Administrative Record File. The repositories also include the CRP, information about the Technical Assistance Grant program and other information abou Superfune tth d establishe s processha A locae .EP don l information repositor Shenange th t ya o Valley Community Library (formerle yth Buhl-Henderson Library). See Appendix C for the address, telephone number and business hours for the Shenango Valley Community Library and the Administrative Record Room at EPA's Region III office. Identif promotd yan availabilite eth additionaf yo A informatiolEP n sources
Objective: To provide.community members with various ways to receive information about EPA, the Superfund program, other EPA programs and the Westinghouse Sharoh Site. Method: Information and other resource documents regarding the Westinghouse Sharon Site, EPA, other Superfund sites differend ,an A programtEP available sar e phoney b , compute establishes ha mail r rA o .EP d toll-free. Superfun businesd dan s assistance hotlines, electronic mail (e-mail) accesinteractivn a d san e e th sit n eo World Wide Web. In addition, reference documents are available from several EPA offices. See Appendix C to find out how to access these information sources.
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flR500Q58 Maintain and update site mailing lists
Objective: To use in distributing site fact sheets, providing telephone updates and conducting other community involvement activities.
Method establishes ha A :maintaind EP dan up-to-datn sa e listin federalf go , state and local officials; Local media; community groups; and other interested parties for the Westinghouse Sharon Site. EPA also maintains a separate and private list of residents, obtained from count recordsx yta , public meeting sign-in sheetd san community interviews. To protect the privacy of local residents, EPA will not releas mailine eth medie g th lis generar ao o tt l public Appendie e .Se th r fo xA names, addresse telephond san e number federalf so , stat locad ean l officials; local media; community groups; and other interested parties. If you would like to be adde EPA'o dt s mailin Westinghouse gth lisr tfo e Sharon Site, please contact Patrick Gaughan siteaddrese s th Hi ., r telephon EPA'd fo san C sCI e numben rca v foune b Appendin di . xA Revise the Community Relations Flan
Objective identif:o T addresd yan s community needs, issue concernr so s regarding the site and/o cleanue rth addresset pno thae tar thi n di s CRP., Method communitA s wil:a EP l P revisCR e ye th concern warrants time th e t a r ,o cleanua p decisioJ changes ni ^ sitee e reviseth Th . t dP a wildCR l updat e eth information presented in the previous version of the plan.
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flR5u0059 Activity Timjng • Designate and EPA Community An EPA CIC, Patrick Gaughan, has been Involvement Coordinator designated for the site. • Respond Promptl Inquirie o yA wilt EP l promptls from y respon alo dt l inquires sa Residents, Community Groups, Officials they are received and as site conditions Mediane dth a warrant. • Notify the Local Community of Site EPA will notify the community on a regular Activities/Milestone Regulaa n so r Basis 'sits basia e d activitiesan s warrant. • Maintain Contact with Local EPA will notify officials on a regular basis and Government Officials , as site activities warrant. • Keep Local Media Informed abouA wilEP lt notif Sit medie ey th technica t aa l Activities milestones, meetings and other site events. • Prepare and Distribute Fact Sheets and EPA will prepare fact sheets as cleanup work Technical Summarie . s progresses. • Publish Public Notices EPA will publish notices at milestones and to announce meeting other so r site events • Conduct Public Meetings/Availabilit A wilEP l hold meetings/availability y sessions sa Sessions ' requested and as site activity warrants. • Hold a Public Comment Period and EPA will hold a comment period and meeting Meeting Followin Proposee gth d Plan followin release gth thf eo e Proposed Plan • Prepare a Responsiveness Summary EPA will prepare a responsiveness summary : following the public comment period. • Maintain and Update the Information EPA maintains and will update the repository Repository as documents are released. establishe s • Promotha A maintainAvailabilitd e EP edan th hotlines Othea f yo r, Information Sources e-mail acces Worla d sdan Wid b siteeWe . • Maintain and Update Site Mailing Lists EPA established mailing list and updates them regularly. * Revise the Community Relations Plan EPA will revise as community concern warrants.
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AR500060 6.1 Superfund Program
Superfund is the federal government's program to clean up uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites Nationae Hazardoud Th . an l lOi s Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) guides Superfund. Congress passed Superfund, officially know Comprehensive th s na e Environmental Response, Compensation Liabilitd ,an (CERCLA)t yAc 1980,n thei d ,nan amended it in 1986 with the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). Superfund give A authoritsEP : yto • Stop ongoing releases or prevent potential releases of hazardous substances. • . Make the parties responsible for contaminating a site pay for its cleanup. • Provide funding for cleanup, through a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries, when money from responsible parties is not available.
Identifying Site Cleanur sfo p
Under the Superfund program, EPA investigates hazardous waste sites throughout the United State Americad san n territories A conductEP . spreliminara y assessmen sita ed inspectiotan o nt initially review each site and determine whether further action is necessary. EPA then evaluates the site using the Hazard Ranking System. The Hazard Ranking System is a measurement tool use assigo dt n each sit numericaea l score possibilit e baseth n do y that contamination will spread through soil, groundwater, surface water or air. It also takes into account other factors, such as the Ideation of nearby residences. EPA places the most serious sites (i.e., those with scores above 28.5) on the National Priorities List (NPL), which contains the sites identified for possible cleanup ' using Superfund * money.
Selecting and Implementing the Cleanup Plan
After placing a site on the NPL, EPA conducts a remedial investigation and feasibility study. The remedial investigation examine site'e sth s contaminatio finwhao t nt dou t it consist w mucho , hsof is present, how extensive it is and what types of health or environmental damage it could potentially cause .feasibilitA y study review differene sth t way contaminatioe sth cleanee b n nca d included an p u s treatability studie evaluato st effectivenese eth differenf so t cleanup optionse .Th result of this study helps determine what will work best for a particular site and the surrounding community. EPA announces the recommended cleanup method in a document called a Proposed Plan. Wheneve A issuerEP Proposesa d Plan A als,EP o announce spublia c comment perioo ds that the community may offer its comments on EPA's proposed cleanup actions. During this time A hold,EP publisa c meetin preseno gt Proposee tth d Plan, solicit public inpu addresd tan s
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flR50006 the community's questions. EPA takes all comments into consideration and may change the recommended cleanup method based on citizen input. After reviewing all public comments, EPA makes a final decision and selects a cleanup method. This selection is announced in a document called the Record of Decision (ROD); .
The next steps are the remedial design and remedial action, during which EPA supervises the desig implementatiod nan thf neo cleanup plan outline RODe th n d.i When necessaryn ca A ,EP modify the ROD to reflect minor changes to the cleanup plan. If any changes are recommended for the ROD, EPA announces these changes in a document called an Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD). After appropriate cleanup actions have been completed at a Superfund site, A wilEP l delete that site fro NPLe m th A continue.EP monitoo st r deleted sites every five years to ensure that appropriat' e cleanu ' p level beine sar g achieved.
GroupA EP s 6.2
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., EPA has ten regional offices, each of which have community involvement and technical staff involved in SuperfUnd site cleanups. EPA Region III encompasses Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. The EPA Region III office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and houses several divisions, branches sectionsd an SuperfUne .Th d progra Region mi operateI nII s unde Hazardoue rth s Site Cleanup Division. The EPA branches and sections most likely to be involved at the Westinghouse Sharon Site are described below. '
Superfun* d Community Involvement Sectio, n This section oversees communicatio residentsnd amonan A gEP , public officials, media representatives and community groups associated with or affected by Superfund sites. The Superfund Community Involvement Section is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementatio activitief no s designe enhanco dt e communicatio communitd nan y involvement for each site. Each site is assigned a Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC) who works closely with EPA technical staff to keep thelocaT community informed and involved during Superfund cleanup work. The current CIC for the Westinghouse Sharon Site is Patrick Gaughan. See Appendix A for his address and telephone number.
Pennsylvani• a General Remedial Section This section is responsible for all long-f erm technical work at Superfund sites in Pennsylvania, ' including site assessments, remedial investigation feasibilitd san y studies, treatability studied san cleanup design actionsd san . Eac hRemediaa sits eha l Project Manager (RPM) who'supervises the work performe A technicaEP y db l staff, private contractor othed san r parties involven di the site stud Westinghous cleanupe d yth an r currene fo .Th M teRP Sharon Sit Victos ei r Janosik Appendie .Se hir sfo xaddresA telephond san e number.
• Superfund Removal Branch EPA's Superfund Removal Branch manages short-term actions and emergency removal
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/JR5U0062 responses. These actions include response immediato st e threat accidentar so l releasef so hazardous substances, as well as short-term work at sites on EPA's NPL. Immediate removal action supervisee sar A On-ScenEP y db e Coordinators (OSCs).
Environmental Response Team The Environmental Response Team (ERT)is a branch of the Emergency Response Division of EPA's Offic Emergencf eo Remediad yan l Response T include.ER s hazardous waste experts provido wh e 24-hour technical assistanc A regionaEP o et l offices T conduct.ER s testf so cleanup technologies throughou countre tth provided yan s assistance during Superfund site cleanups.
Office of Research and Development Office Th Researcf eo Developmend han t (ORD) conducts research, engineering support, , technology transfer, technical trainin related gan d activities. ORD's assistanc Superfunt ea d sites includes evaluating cleanup technologie providind san g guidanc worn eo k pland san treatability studies.
3 6. Stat Othed ean r Agency Roles •\ • Pennsylvania 'Department of Environmental Protection PADEP is the state support agency for EPA-led studies and cleanup at federal Superfund sites in Pennsylvania. PADEP conducted initial site investigations into contamination at the Westinghouse Sharon Site befor A NPLplacee eEP th sit. e n edo th Durin gJ stud cleanu d v yan p work, PADEP review commentd san sitn so e work plan studiesd san , participates in community relations activities and provides technical assistance to EPA when needed. See Appendix A for the name, address, and telephone number of the PADEP contact person for the Westinghouse Sharon Site.
• U.S* Army Corps of Engineers brancA thf heo Departmen Defensef to U.Se ,th . Army Corp Engineerf so s (USAGE) is staffed by civilian personnel who assist EPA during the design, implementation and monitoring of Superfund cleanup technologies. Working in cooperation with EPA, USAGE also solicits bids and awards contracts for construction and cleanup activities at Superfund .sites across the nation.
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AR5Q0063 A. Federal Elected Officials
' Senator Arlen Spector 711 Hart Senate Office Building (202) 224-4254 Washington ,- D.C. 20510-380Fax:(202)228-122 . 2 9 Federal Building, Suite 2031 Liberty Avenue and Grant Street -' (412)644-3400 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Fax:(412)244-4871
Senator Rick Santorum 2777 Russell Senat ' (202e Offic) 224-632e Buildin4g Washington, D.C. 20510 Fax: (202) 228-0604
Landmarks Building, Suite 250 1 Station Square (412)562-4313 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Fax:(412)562-4313 Senator Georg Voinovic. eV h (Ohio) 317 Hart Senate Office Building < (202)224-3353 Washington, D.C. 20510 , Fax:(202)224-7983
Senator Michael DeWine, (Ohio) 140 Russell Senate Office Building v (202) 224-2315 Washington, D.C. 20510 Fax:(202)224-6519
Representativ. e Phil English 1714 Longworth House Office Building (202J 225-5406 Washington, D.t. 20515 Fax:(202)225-3103 900 North Hermitage Road Suite 6 , (724)342-6132 Hermitage, PA 16148 Fax:(724)342-6219
Representative Ron Klink 1130 Longworth House Office Building (202) 225-2565 Washington, D.C. 20515 Fax:(202)226-2274
134 North Mercer Street (724)654-9036 New Castle, PA 16101 Fax: (724)654-9076
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flRSOOQ&U Representative Jame Traficans. A t (Ohio) \^J' 2446 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-5261 Washington, D.C. 20515 Fax: (202) 225-3719 B. State Elected Officials Governor Tom Ridge Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 225 Main Capitol Building (717) 787-2500 Harrisburg, PA'17120' Fax: (717) 772-8284 Governor Robert Toft Stat Ohif eo o Riffe Center Floo* ,30 r Sout7 7 h High Street (614)466-3555 Columbus, OH 43266 Fax: (614) 466-9354 ' Senator Rober . t, Robbins 259 Main Street (724) 588-1323 Greenville 1612A ,P 5 Fax: (724) 983-5711
. Senator Anthon Latelly. J . ,Jr Ohio Senate Statehouse J , ' (614)466-7182 Columbus, OH 43215 Fax: (614) 466-3691 S-X V Senator Robert Hagan . (614Ohi) 466-828o Senate5 Statehouse Columbus 4321,H O 5 Fax: (614) 466-4120
Representative Michael Gruitza Sout7 48 h Dock Street 5 62 x P.OBo . (724) 981-4655 Sharon, PA 16146 Fax: (724) 981-6528
Representative Fran LaGrottk. A a 718 Lawrence Avenue (724)656-3266 Ellwood City, PA 16117 Fax: (724) 656-3266
^ Representative Howard Fargo 315 Elm Street (724)458-4911 Grove City, PA 16127
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AR5U0065 Representativ Wilt. E .d eRo 2 S. Mercer Street (724) 588-8911 Greenville, PA 16125 Fax: (724) 588-5464 . ' . ' ' • ' • Representative Michael G. Verich Countr0 25 y Club Lane N.E. (614)466-5976 Warren, OH, 44484 Fax: (614) 644-9494
, Representative June Lucas 1435 Locust Street (330)652-7201 Mineral Ridge, OH 44440 C. Local Officials ,
City of Sharon Municipal Building Robert T. Price, Mayor 155 West Coanelly Boulevard Raymon Fabian. dM , Council President Sharon lSl4,A P 6 Fred Hoffinan, Council Vice-President (724) 983-3220 Chris Outrakis, Council Member Fax:(724)983-1961 George Gulla, Council Member Joseph L. Baldwin, Council Member ' Joseph A. Caminiti, Community : Development Director " '. " '•-. • ' ^ • - "' • " • • - ' • • .' " ' .. ' June Gulla, Code/Health Officer Mercer County Administration Office Richard Stevenson, Commissioner Mercer County Courthouse Cloyd Brenneman, Commissioner Room 103 Olivia Lazor, Commissioner - - Mercer ,A P 16137 (724)662-3800 ' ' 1 Fax:(724)662-1530 . . D EPARegio Officiall nff s
Patrick Gaughan (3HS43) Community Involvement Coordinator . RegioA U.SEP .n m 1060 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 (304)234-0238 [email protected]
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flR500066 Victor Janosik (3HS22) Remedial Project Manager U.S RegioA .EP I nH 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia^ PA 19103 (215) 814-3217 [email protected] . E State Agency Official
Mark German Program Manager, Hazardous Sites Cleanup Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection 230 Chestnut Street (814) 332-6648 Meadville, PA 16335-3481 Fax:(814)332-6125 * F. Other Interested Parties
, Shenango Valley Chambe Commercf ro e 41 Chestnut Street Sharon, PA 16146 (724)981-5880
Shenango Valley Initiative 786 East State Street (724) 346-4142 Sharon, PA 16146 Fax:(724)346-4150
Westinghouse Sharon Retirees Association c/o Dorothy Morris 282 Sharpsville Avenue Sharon A ,1614P 6 (724)346-3720
Shenango Valley Community Library 11 North Sharpsville Avenue Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 (724) 981-4360 . G Media
Newspapers Sharon Herald Noel Carroll, Editor P.O. Box 51 (724)981-6100 Sharon 1614A ,P 6 Fax:(724)981-5116
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flR500067 Youngstown Vindicator Harold Gwin, Editor (Sharon, PA) . 6 65 P.Ox .Bo (724)346-4867 Sharon, PA/16146 Fax:(724)346-3350
Television WKBN-TV27 Peter Speciale, News Director 3930 Sunset Boulevard (330)782-1144 Ypungstown,OH44512 Fax:(330)782-3504
WYTV-33 Mockm To , News Director 3800 Shady Run Road (330)783-2930 Youngstown, OH 44502 - 'v Fax:(330)782-6661
WYFM-TVM Mora Alexander, News. Directpr 101 West Boardman Street , (330) 744-8821, Youngstown 4450,H O 3 Fax:(330)742-2472
Radio WPIC Radio Joe Biro, News Director . 2030 Pine Hollow Boulevard (724)346-4113 Hermitage 1614A ,P 8 Fax: (724) 981-4545
WKBNRadio , Pete. r Speciale • , News Directpr 3930 Sunset Boulevard (330)782-1144 Youngstown, OH 44512 , Fax:(330)782-3504 WWIZWL1FRadio Steve Charles, News Director P.O. Box 1120 (724)981-4580 Hermitage, PA 16148 Fax:(724)981-9050
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flR5U0068 o, Information Repositories establishes ha A EP locada l information repository containing site-related information wela s , a s la copy of the Administrative Record File. The Administrative Record File contains materials used by EPA to select the cleanup plan for the site. EPA places site-related documents in the Administrative Record File as they are prepared and finalized. The community is encouraged to review the information in the Administrative Record File at the address listed below.
Shenango Valley Community Library 11 North Sharpsville Avenue Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 (724)981-4360 Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Frida Saturday- y 10:00 a.m 4:0.o t 0 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p,m. to 5:00 p.m.
EPA also maintains a copy of the Administrative Record File at the Region III office for public review. Please cal advancn l i appointmentn a r efo .
i U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrative Record Room 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 (215)814-3234
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Public Meeting Locations
A holdEP s public meeting significans sa t events Westinghous occue th t ra e Sharon Site. Public meeting facilitie available sar locatione th t ea s listed below. 1 Case Avenue Elementary School 36 Case Avenue Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 (724)983-4015 Contact: William Dunsmor Principae- l
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Sharon Municipal Building 155 West Connelly Boulevard Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 (724)983-3220 Contact: Mary Beth Fragl Clere- k
Sharon High School 1129 East State Street Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 (724)983-4034 Contact: Robert Alcaro - Principal
, ' Othe. r Information Sources Other information regarding EPA, Superfund and other programs is'available through the following sources. - , . . • ( / \J. • Center for Environmental Research Information Office of Research and Development Publications , Wes6 2 t Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 , (513)569-7562
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Community Relations Hotline , (800)553-2509
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Business Assistance Hotline , (800)228-8711 . • . National Technical Information Service . (to orde A SuperfunrEP d publications) (800)553-6847 ' l . - - - • WorlA EP d Wid Siteb e:• We http://www.epa.gov
8-2 AR500070' Administrative Order: An order issued by an agency, and entered into federal court, directing an individual, business or other entity to take corrective action(s) or refrain from a particular activity at a site.
Administrative Record File: The official file containing the Remedial Investigation report, Risk Assessment, Feasibility Study and; all other documents that provide the basis for EPA's selection of a remedial cleanup alternative at a Superfund site.
Chlorinated Solvents: An organic solvent containing chlorine atoms, commonly used in aerosol spray container paintn i d .san
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 refe boto rt h short-term removal action long-terd san m remedial response action Superfunt sa d sites.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA): CERCLA, known as Superfund, is a federal law passed in 1980 and modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendment Reauthorizatiod san (SARA)t nAc . CERCLA give thA seEP authorito yt investigate sites where there is a suspected threat to public health and or the environment caused release th potentiay r eb o l releas hazardouf eo s substances. CERCLA also create speciada x lta chemicae th n petroleud o lan m industries. Money collecte deposites i d x undeta e rdth int trusoa t usee fun cleab o do t d t abandone p nu uncontroller do d waste sitesy pa . n Undeca law e A rth , EP for site cleanup when the parties responsible for site contamination cannot be located or are unwillin unablr go perforo e t tak n cleanupca e em legath A EP lr , actioo forco nt e parties responsible for site contamination to clean up the site or pay back the federal government for the cost of the cleanup.
Consent Order :legaA l document, approve judgea y db , that formalize agreemenn sa t between agencn a potentialld yan y responsible parties (PRPs), through whic PRPe hth s agre conduc: eto t all or a part of a cleanup action at a Superfund site; stop or correct actions or processes that are polluting the environment; or otherwise comply with regulatory enforcement actions to resolve contamination problems at a site.
Dielectric Fluid :non-conductingA , insulating substance whic maintain hca electrin na c field with a minimum amount of power loss. Commonly made up of a chemical mixture of non-flammable liquids and used in transformers and other electrical apparatus. Diozin: A colorless and odorless substance which occurs throughout the environment as an unintended by-product of certain manufacturing processes and combustion activities. Dioxins are
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flRSOOOV more th ef o highly-toxi e on c man-made chemicals, . u- Explanatio Significanf no t Difference (ESD) A issue:EP s this formal explanatio significanf no t changes to the ROD. This occurs when the action, stated in the ROD changes due to additional site-specific information collected during treatability studies implementatioe th r ,o selectee th f no d remedy. .
Feasibility Study (FS): A study that identifies and screens site cleanup alternatives, and analyzes the technologies and costs associated with these alternatives. Groundwater: Fresh water usually located in geological formations beneath the earth's surface containing fresh water aquifers. Groundwate majoa s ri r sourc drinkinf eo . g water. i , . . . Hazard Ranking System (HRS): A scoring system used by EPA to evaluate sites based mainly potentiae th n o l threa hazardouf to s substances spreading through groundwater, surface wated ran air. The HRS also takes into account other factors, such as the location of residents in relation to higher o 5 S scorrsites HR qualifie28. n f eA .o inclusiositsr a Nationaee fo th n no l Priorities List.
Information Repository :collectioA documentf no s abou specifita c( Superfun e dth sitd ean general Superfund process. EPA usually places the information repository in a public building that is conveniently located accessibls ,i handicappee th o et containd dan sphotocopyina g machine.
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP): The federal regulation that guide Superfune sth d program,. revise1990 n di * " • National Priorities List (NPL): EPA's listhf teo nation's most serious uncontroller do abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for possible long-term cleanup using Superfund ' money. EPA updates the NPL at least once a year. Organic Compounds: Carbon-based chemicals commonly use industrias da l solvents, degreasers, and fumigants. Can be classified as volatile (VOC) or semi*volatile (SVOC). Poly chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): a group of toxic, persistent chemicals commonly used in transformer capacitord san insulatinr sfo g pipelins purposega n i ed ssysteman lubricanta s a .
Proposed Remedial Action Plan (Proposed Plan) :SuperfunA d site document that reviewe sth cleanup alternatives presented in the site Feasibility Study and identifies EPA's Preferred Alternative. EPA must actively solicit public review of, and comment on, all the alternatives under consideration. Public Comment Period: A period during which the public can review and comment on various document A actionsEP exampled r san .Fo A hold,EP publisa c comment period when it proposes to add sites to the NPL. EPA also holds a minimum 30-day public comment period to allow community member revieo st commend wan Proposen to d Plans, c-a '
fiR500Q72 Record of Decision (ROD); A public document that announces and explains the cleanup D i sRO L sitebasee methodNP Th .information n a d o t a A wilse EP t us technica d nan l analysis generated during the Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study and on EPA's consideration of comments received .during the public comment period. / Remedial Action (RA): The actual construction or implementation phase that follows the Remedial Desig thf no e selected cleanup alternativ L siteNP .n a t ea
Remedial Design (RD): An engineering phase that follows the ROD in which technical drawings and specifications are developed for the remedial action at a site.
Remedial Investigation (RI): A study that identifies the nature and extent of site contamination determined an threae sth t this contamination pose humao st nenvironmente healtth d han .
Remedial Response :long-terA m cleanup action that stop greatlr so y reduce releassa r eo threatened release of hazardous substances that is serious, but does not pose an immediate threat to public health or the environment
Removal Action immediaten :A , short-term cleanup action that addresse releassa threatener eo d release of hazardous substances that does, or potentially could, pose an immediate threat to public health and/or the environment.
Resource Conservatio Recoverd nan (RCRA)t yAc :federaA thaw tlla establisheda regulatory system to track hazardous substances from the time of generation to disposal. The law requires that saf securd ean e procedure usee sb treating n di , transporting, storin disposind gan f go hazardous substances. RCR intendeAs i preveno dt creatioe tth newf no , uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
Responsiveness Summary :summarA orawritted f yo l an n comments thaA receivetEP s during the public comment period, and EPA's responses to those comments. The Responsiveness Summary is par thf to e ROD.
Risk Assessment: A study, normally conducted during the Remedial Investigation, that evaluates and describes the risks to human health and the environment posed by site contamination. The risk assessment uses statistical models and mathematical calculations. Sediment: Soil, san minerald dan s washed from land into water, usually after rain.
Superfund name :Th e commonly useComprehensive refeo dth t o rt e Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Superfund Amendment Reauthorizatiod san (SARA)t nAc : Modifications to CERCLA enacted on October 17,1986.
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SR5U0073 Surface Water: Ponds, lakes, river othed san r bodie watef so r naturall yatmospheree opeth o nt .
Technica' l Assistanc" e Gran•t (TAG): An •EP A grant• of up to $50,000' ,' whic ' -h can be awarded to a bona fide citizens.group in a Superfund site area. The grant enables that group to hire a technical exper revieo tt interpred wan t site report other o s rissueA partiesEP y db . " \ Treatability Study: A laboratory or field test designed'to provide data needed to evaluate and implement a treatment technology.
Trichlorobenzene (TCB): An aromatic, colorless, organic liquid which is cqmrnonly used in dyes mako ;t e herbicide othed san r organic chemicals solventa s ;a wooa s ;a d preservativen i d ;an abrasives.
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&R500071* A provideEP s Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs$50,00o t p u parf )0s ito a f tso SUperfund community relations program G prograTA e .Th m enables citizen sita en s i are hiro at technicaea l exper revieo tt interpred wan t site reports othe r generateo rA partiesEP y db . Complete information on TAGs is contained in an EPA document titled The Citizens' Guidance Manualfo r the Technical Assistance Grants Program. This documen availabls ti locae th lt einformatioa n repository designate Appendin di thif o s x B Communit y Relations Plan additionar .Fo l informatio applTechnicao a t r yw fo ho ln no Assistance Grant, contact:
Patrick Gaughan (3HS43) Community Involvement Coordinator U.S. EPA - Region ffl 1060 Chapiine Street Wheeling V ,2600W 3 (304) 234-0238 e-mail: [email protected]
A acceptEP s applications for.TAG mandates a Comprehensive th y db e Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. Only one group per site can receive a TAG, so EPA urges local groups to join together to apply followine .Th federae gar l publication G prograTA e th mn s obtaineo whice b n hca y db calling EPA's publications number: (800)553-6847.
• Resource Distributio Technicae th r nfo l Assistance Grant Program Orde PB90-249459/CC, rNo E • Superfund Technical Assistance Grant Brochure Order No. PB90-273772/CCE
• Superfund Technical Assistance Grant Handbook Orde PB91-238592/CC. rNo E
• Update: Superfund Technical Assistance Grants Orde PB90-273715/CC. rNo E
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Sharon, Pennsylvania December 1996 - Fact Sheet Westinghouse-Sharon A Site Timeline History Superfund Site formee Th r Westinghouse Electric Sharon PCBs became known as a Transformer Plant (Westinghouse) sits on possible human carcinogen. a 50-acre site along the Shenango River in Westinghouse discontinued PCB Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.; use and removed and incinerated During its operations from 1922 to 1985, Westinghouse 48,000 gallon PCBf so d san manufacture distributed dan d electrical transformers. 15,000 gallons of organic Between 1936 and 1976, Westinghouse used blends of solvents from the site. polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and trichlorobenzen manufacture th n ei transformerf eo t sa December 1984 the plant PADER investigated a spill from an underground storage During operations in the late 1970s and early 1980s. tank which released over 6,000 gaUons of PCB- plant spill occasionad san B surfacinlPC g occurre e th contaminatet da d oil. spilleSome th ef do contaminated oil site thess .A e incidents occurred. Westinghouse removed leakcd into sewer « sdraine* d int Pin» ° uibut" n eRu a the spilled material cleaned san contaminatee dth Shenange dm f areaso .o River PADER>S that Westinghouse contained and cleaned up the spill. Currently U.Se ,th . Environmental Protection Agency (EPA thd )ean Pennsylvania Departmenf to Aoril 1985 Environmental Protection (PADEP) workine ,ar g PADER issued an order to Westinghouse to determine the together with Westinghous studo et y contaminatioe th t na sources and amount of PCB-oil and industrial solvent site and develop appropriate clean-up actions. PADEP, contaminatio sitee th .t na formerly known as the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (PADER), conducted initial ARMCO (Sawhill Tubular) purchased the North Sector investigation sitee orden th .I t s bettea o rt r addrese sth property and buildings at the site and remains in operation contamination site divides ,eth wa d into three arease ;th today. Although ARMCO found low to moderate levels of North Sector, Middle Sector, and South Sector (see map PCBs inside and outside the buildings, ARMCO paved the on page 2). This fact sheet contains an informational outside of the property and cleaned the inside of the timeline detailing the site history and tells you what buildings. happens site e nexth .t a November 1985 v EPA detected PCBs at two of the four locations where Westinghouse discharged plant waste water inte om Shenango River. These discoveries caused concern because the Shenango Valley Water Company, supplier o* public drinking water to an estimated 75,000 people, water fro Shenange mth o River downstrea its msa water "Wnenum supply source. PCBs were also detected in river sediment fisd han nea publie rth c water source, . fiR500077 Westinghouse Sharon Superfun d, Site _____ December 1996 Site Timeline History (continued) -.'' • '• ' ' •' • ' '*•• . ' ' : ' . ' September 1988. February 1995 Westinghouse found that site soil groun d A sannouncean EP d wate' d rtha t future owner Westinghouse th sf o e contain hazardous substances, including PCBs and other ' property may be released from liabilities for - organic compoundsenvironmenta. l hazards that siteexise th .t a anticipation I site eth beinf no g Nationa e listeth n do l . March 1995 Priorities List (NPL), PADE Westinghousd Ran ccollecteA entereEP dd samples from the Middle Sector building, int Consenoa t Orde Agreementd ran , requiring still owne Westinghousey db checo ,t k for PCBd san Westinghouse to implement a Remedial Investigation/ lead. Analyses found significant levels of both Feasibility Study (RI/FS). contaminant certain si n building areae th f so . 1989 April 1996 American Industries purchase buildin" "Y e dth g where it PADEP (formerly PADER) accepte finae dth l Remedial remains in operation today. ^ Investigation Report produced by Westinghouse. August 199Q Julv 1996 EPA added the site to the Superfund NPL. Westinghouse submitted a Screening-Level Ecological Risk Assessment to address ecological concerns at the EPAissuedMiordertoWestinghouseRquiringthe company to develop and implement a response action plan for removing oil lying on top of ground water at the October 1996 A prepareEP Baselind a . e Risk Assessmene m r tfo site. m A u . j L Middl x e Secto r rn ri buildin i (/« g_ whic* '-.n l* Winne ' hr indicate r Internationad significanl (Winnert ) purchased the A/B .,_,.' _. t .^ ... . potentia _ „ l ris k* t' o worker \ migho . s: wh t . occup_ ^ VV buildin ^" .... y_ . sunoundui , thd gean vacantg property , . Winne ~ f r removed contaminated soil found under the building floor. m** . ,nn. '_ -. m Westinriiouse submitte baselinda e Human Health Risk . . . . , ; ^ * Marc. h 1994 EP«« A Lhel td j a publii-ic meetin- .-g at thL e ^Cas e Avenue ' Assessmen. .t t.o. addres . s huma.n healt. h^ concern. . s«.j ( T-Elementar, . y *Schoo t. l, Auditoriu* j-. - m i•n c. Sharonu ,« Pennsylvania i • , associatedJ with the ,...-.•.contamination at th. en«nr site. Thi^ s ^ * . j r .-^« r-«« i . to .discusi ._ s EPA's orde Westinghouseo rt assessmen. t currently is under revie PADEy wb d Pan - , . , ••,''•• EFA. Westinghouse Site Layout Mi
I———\ South Sector ——^———| Middle Sector [——\ North Sector BR500078 Westinghouse Sharon Superfund Site December 1996 What Happens Next? y^L Westinghouse win develop a Feasibility Study * ^^^9 (FS) based on the Remedial Investigation (RI) Glossary ^ *^!f"jl and ^ Risk A586881115111 to evaluate and mmaamiSam compare possible clean-up methods for the Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) - a group site. Following revie drafe th tf wFeasibilito y Study yb toxif persisteno d can t organic chemicals used PADEP and EPA, Westinghouse will make the necessary in electrical transformers, capacitors, and as a revisions. heat exchange fluid. Sales of PCBs fornew use ' were discontinued in 1979. PCBs are possible Next wilA ,EP l develo Proposee pth d Remedial Action Plan human carcinogens. (Proposed Plan). The Proposed Plan summarizes the findings thf o e Remedial Investigation Rise ,th k Assessmentse th d ,an Remedial Investigation! Feasibility Study - a two-part scientific report composed of the RI Feasibility Study for the Westinghouse site. It also explains and FS. The RI determines the type and extent proposed clean-up alternative recommendd san spreferrea d of contaminants present at the site and problems alternative base EPA'n do s evaluation criteria (se below)x ebo . caused by their release. The FS develops and Followin release gth thf eeo Proposed Plan A wil,EP l holda evaluates option sitr sefo cleanup. public comment period lasting a minimum of 30 days. During this time A wil,EP l also hol publida c meetin discuso gt e sth Carcinogen - a cancer-causing agent Proposed Pla addresd nan community'e sth s concerns. ~. Ground water- water found beneath the earth's After the public comment period ends and EPA has considered surface. all community input A wil,EP l issu Recorea Decisiof do n (ROD) for the Westinghouse Site. The ROD will announce National Priorities List (NPL) • EPA's list of EPA's final selection of a clean-up action. Following the the nation's most serious hazardous waste sites ROD wilA ,EP l oversee implementatio thf neo clean-up action. tha eligible tar receivo et e Federal moner yfo clean-up action under Superfund.
EPA's Evaluation Criteria Superfun - commod e n th nam r fo e EPA evaluates each alternative against the nine Comprehensive Environmental Response criteria belo seleco wt preferreta d clean-up Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). alternative. Enacte Congresy db s in 1980, Superfund gives Overal• l protectio humaf no n healt thd ehan authorite th A stoo yEP t p release potentiar so l environment; releases of hazardous substances. It also provides funding for clea whep nu n responsible • Compliance with federal, state, and local . so partieablo t d no o e t e sar requirements; * Long-term effectiveness; Trichlorobenzene • chemical used in electrical Reductio• toxicityf no , mobility volumr ,o e transformers, capacitors, and as a heat contaminantsf o ; exchange fluid. Short-ter• m effectiveness: Risk Assessment - a means of estimating the • Implemcntability; amount of risk posed by a Superfund site to • Cost human healtenvironmente th r ho . • Community acceptance; and Stat• e acceptance • i , - , j- . - /" ~ -, . ,_ , Westinghouse Sharon Superfund Site ______. . . ____ December 1996 Information Repository EPA/PADEP Contact Information maintainA EP collectiosa documentf no s callee dth For more information abou Westinghouse tth e Sharon - Administrative Record File, which is located at the Superfund Site pleas followine e contacth f o A e gtEP on information repository Administrative .Th e Recore dHi or PADEP officials: contains information used for (he Westingjiouse Sharon Victor Janosik (3HW22) Administrative Record Fil ethe« y are prepare d dan Remedial Project Manager flnilfarr*.,. j>t Communit, .y member... encouragee sar d to review . .«-».»- 6 « U.S. EPA Region ffl the information in the Administrative Record File. The 841 Chestnut Building
Pa. Department of Environmental Protection Shcnango Valley Community Library . . Northwest Regional Office (formerly Buhl Henderson Library) 230 Chestnut Street ' . Contact: Karen Spat Meadvillc.PA 16335 11 North Sharpsville Avenue 814-332-6648 Sharon, PA 16146 Patrick Gaughan (3HW43) 412-981-4360 Community Involvement'Coordinator . EPA Regionm Monday-Thursday 10:00 ajn. to 8:00 pjn. 410 Methodist Building Friday - Saturday 10:00 ajn. to 4:00 pjn. Wheeling V 2600.W 3 Sunday 1:00 pjrt to 5:00 p.m 304-234-0238 • If you have questions or concerns about other issues, please contact John Armstead,C)rabucUinan,«t J-800-438-2474. If you haven EPA business-reined question, please contact the EPA Business Assistance Information Hotline, 1-800-228-8711.
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