COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN FOR THE HUNTERSTOWN ROAD SUPERFUND SITE
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region HI
Prepared by Dynamac Corporation
On March 5, 1991
Under TES Vin
Contract No. 68-W9-0005
Work Assignment No. C03053
For additional information, contact Amy Barnett Office of PubUc Affairs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 597-6915
flRSOOOOl HUNTERSTOWN ROAD COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page PREFACE ...... 1
1.0 OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN ...... 2 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY ...... 4 2.1 Site Location ...... 4 2.2 Site History ...... 4 3.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND ...... 10 3.1 Community Profile ...... 10 3.2 Chronology of Community Involvement ...... 10 . 3.3 Key Community Concerns ...... 12 4.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM ... 15 5.0 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTTVITIES AND TIMING ...... 17
APPENDICES A Contact List of Key Community Leaders and Interested Parties (excluding residents for privacy protection) ...... A-l B Locations for Public Meetings and Information Repository ...... B-l C Media List ...... C-l D Technical Assistance Grant Information ...... D-l E Sample Fact Sheets ...... E-l F Glossary of Technical Terms ...... F-l II
AR500002 1 Hunterstown Road Site Location Map ...... 8 2 Hunterstown Road Site Layout ...... 9 3 Timing Schedule for Community Relations Activities ...... 23 4 Steps in the Superfund Process ...... 24
SR5GOOG3 PREFACE This Community Relations Plan for the Hunterstown Road Superfund Site was developed by Dynamac Corporation under Contract Number 68-W9-0005 (TES VIII), Work Assignment Number C03053, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region HI. This Community Relations Plan is a working document which serves as a guide to communication with the community of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The activities and schedules recommended in this plan are based on current concerns of the community. These concerns may change; when this occurs, different or additional community relations activities may be required to address these changes. This plan will be reviewed periodically and revised as needed. The goal of this Community Relations Plan is to establish meaningful communications between the community of Gettysburg and EPA The activities designated in this Community Relations Plan will be conducted at the Hunterstown Road Site in order to promote a better understanding of site activities and encourage community involvement. Throughout this Community Relations Plan, technical terms will appear in bold type. These terms are defined in the Glossary of Technical Terms located in Appendix F.
flRSGOOQt* SECTION 1
OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN
This Community Relations Plan identifies issues of community concern and interest related to the Hunterstown Road Site located in Gettysburg, Straban Township, Pennsylvania. This Community Relations Plan outlines community relations activities to be conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during remedial activities at the Site. Some of these activities are conducted as required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. All activities are tailored to address the needs of the community affected by the Hunterstown Road Site. The program outlined in this plan is designed to inform the public about the progress of EPA activities at the Site and give the public an opportunity to participate in the Superfund process. This plan also updates concerns and activities outlined in the EPA (EBASCO Services Inc., Consultants) Community Relations Plan prepared for the Hunterstown Road Site in February 1987. Community concern about the Site is high: there are several homes in close proximity to the Site and residents who live in this area are very knowledgeable about the situation at the Site and the work that EPA is conducting and has conducted at the Site. The community relations activities planned for this Site should inform the community about the Superfund process with specific emphasis on how this applies to the Hunterstown Road Site, while also keeping in mind that the residents are very familiar with the situation at the Site and require timely, accurate, and fairly technical information on a regular basis. These activities should consider the fact that there are two other Superfund sites, Shriver's Corner and the Westinghouse Elevator Plant, located in close proximity to the Hunterstown Road Site. This Community Relations Plan is divided into the following sections:
SITE DESCRIPTION Included in this section is historical, geographical, and technical information about the Site. COMMUNITY BACKGROUND The background of the community surrounding the Site and specific concerns they have expressed are described in this section. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN Objectives developed for this Community Relations Program to address the specific concerns of the community listed in this section.
AR500005 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND TIMING This section specifies the types of community relations activities that will be conducted at the Site and when these activities will be conducted.
APPENDICES The appendices provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers for: Federal, State and local officials; the information repository and public meeting places; a glossary of technical terms that have been highlighted throughout the body of the Community Relations Plan; and local media that may be used for the dissemination of site-specific information. Appendix D provides Technical Assistance Grant information. The information in this plan is based primarily on interviews EPA staff conducted during September and December 1990 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Interviews were held with residents from Straban Township, local officials from Gettysburg, Adams County, Straban Township, the state representative and senator for Adams County, and an aide from U.S. Congressman Goodling's Office. Site specific documents used in preparing this Community Relations Plan include: EPA (Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc. Consultants) Phase I Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Report, (August 4, 1989); EPA (Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc. Consultants) Work Plan, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study, (October 1989); and other documents provided by the EPA Remedial Project Manager for the Hunterstown Road Site. These documents provided information necessary for the Site description section of this Community Relations Plan. The EPA Region HI Office maintains lead responsibility for managing the Superfund remedial process at the Site. EPA Region HI also maintains lead responsibility for the community relations activities at the Site.
flRSOOOOG SECTION 2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY 2.1 SITE LOCATION The Hunterstown Road Site is located about one and one-half miles northeast of downtown Gettysburg in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The Site occupies approximately twenty-two acres located east and west of Hunterstown Road, (see Exhibit 1, page 8). EPA has broken the Site down into seven areas of specific interest: Drum Burial Areas 1 and 2, the North and South Cornfields, the Lagoon Area, Stressed Vegetation Area and the Borrow Area. The area immediately surrounding the Site is sparsely populated with homes and areas that are used for growing crops at various times during the year. 22 SITE HISTORY Mr. Fred Shealer, the owner of the Hunterstown Road property, originally used the property for agricultural purposes. Mr. Shealer also owns a waste disposal business, and from 1970 until 1980, placed wastes he transported for various businesses at the Site. In the course of operations, Mr. Shealer used seven different areas at the Site for disposing of different types of wastes, (see Exhibit 2, page 9). Paint sludges and colored pigmented clay sludges were disposed in the Lagoon area as well as the Stressed Vegetation area; liquid wastes, clay sludges and domestic septic tank sludges were sprayed onto the ground of the North and South Cornfields; drums of waste and insulation board containing asbestos were dumped in the Borrow area; and drums containing paint sludges and solvents were placed in four to five depressions located in Drum Burial Areas 1 and 2. In 1977, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (PADER) initiated an investigation into alleged dumping at the property after receiving calls of concern from area residents. This investigation revealed approximately 600 drums containing various wastes and approximately 590 yards of paint sludge disposed of in various locations at the Site. Further investigations identified the Westinghouse Elevator Manufacturing Plant in Gettysburg as one of the generators of wastes found at the Site. Other waste generators included Spectra-Kote Corporation and Dal-Tile Corporation. Investigations and studies were conducted at the Site beginning with the initial site discovery in 1977 and continuing with subsequent studies in 1983 and 1984. PADER continued monitoring the Site and additional investigations indicated that contaminants from the Site may have leaked into the ground water used to supply water to private residential wells. In July 1977, based on these findings, Westinghouse Elevator agreed to provide filtration or reimbursement to homeowners who were affected by the fiRSOOQQ? Westinghouse disposal activities at the Site. At this time, Westinghouse also retained a private consultant to develop a plan for evaluating water supplies around the Site. In November 1983, PADER requested that Westinghouse conduct hydrogeological and soil studies at the Site, provide short- and long-term water supplies to affected homeowners and enter into a Consent Agreement requiring Westinghouse to clean up the Site. Westinghouse agreed to conduct the hydrogeological study and to identify short-term options for supplying drinking water to affected residents. However, they did not agree to provide a long-term solution to the drinking water contamination or to enter into a Consent Agreement with PADER. In December 1983, PADER completed testing of private wells that revealed the presence of trichloroethane (TCA), 1,1,1-trichloroethene (1,1,1-TCE), 1,1-dichloroethylene and 1,2- dichloroethylene. This discovery prompted PADER to issue a Notice of Violation to Mr. Shealer for the improper disposal of hazardous waste and other waste materials. In January 1984, PADER requested assistance from EPA in conducting investigations at the Hunterstown Road Site. PADER also requested aid in implementing any necessary removal or remedial response actions. Analysis conducted by EPA and PADER revealed that ground water and surface water at the Site were contaminated with various volatile organic compounds, predominantly trichloroethylene (TCE). After evaluating the conditions at the Site, EPA issued a unilateral Administrative Order to Westinghouse on March 22,1984. This order required Westinghouse to provide sufficient temporary water supplies to all homeowners deemed by EPA as needing a temporary water supply. It also called for the removal of all sludges and liquid materials from the Lagoon area. In August 1984, EPA amended the order to include additional homes that were found to be affected. In April 1984, Westinghouse, under EPA supervision, began a Removal Action at the Hunterstown Road Site to remove the immediate threats from the Site. A private contractor was hired to conduct the removal action which consisted of removing drums from the Borrow and Lagoon areas, and removing the Lagoon embankment containing sludge materials. A chain-link fence was installed around the Site in order to protect the residents while the work was being conducted. Once the removal action was completed, EPA initiated a Site Investigation to evaluate the area of the Site and determine if Westinghouse was complying with the Aclministrative Order. During this investigation, EPA evaluated the Site according to the Hazard Ranking System based on three factors: the potential for harm to human health and/or the environment from the movement of a hazardous substance by way of ground water, surface water or air; potential for harm from substances that can explode or cause fires; and the potential for harm from direct contact with the hazardous substance. The Hazard Ranking Score for the Hunterstown Road Site made it eligible for proposal to the National Priorities SR500008 List, EPA's list of the most serious abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. The Site was proposed for the List in October 1984 and finalized on the List in June 1986. Once the Site was added to the National Priorities List, is became eligible for long-term cleanup actions. On March 10, 1987, EPA and Westinghouse signed a Consent Order that required Westinghouse to conduct a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. Before beginning the Remedial Investigation, Westinghouse completed a series of Site modifications intended to lessen the danger to the community from the contaminants at the Site. These modifications involved installing a security fence around the lagoon area and relocating contaminated soil to an approved disposal site. A barrier was installed to prevent contaminated sediment from being transported by runoff from the Site and additional contaminated debris was also removed. EPA removed additional drums still buried at the Site from December 1988 "through May 1989. The pits left after the drum excavation were capped with clean fill and revegetated with grass. Westinghouse also applied lime to the Lagoon and Stressed Vegetation Area to neutralize and stabilize the chemicals in these area until they could be removed. In order to prevent people from walking in these areas, they were also covered with mulch and plastic sheeting. The Remedial Investigation for the Hunterstown Road Site identified the type of contaminants present at the Site, measured the extent of contamination and assessed potential risks to human health and the environment. The Remedial Investigation also reviewed existing data previously obtained about the Site by PADER and EPA Phase I of the Remedial Investigation at the Hunterstown Road Site, conducted by Westinghouse and overseen by EPA, identified contaminants of concern at the Site. Phase I also determined how the contaminants move in the ground water by studying the geological and hydrogeological characteristics of the Site area. EPA released the results from the Phase I testing in the August 1989 Phase I Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Report. In order to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Site, EPA decided that it was necessary to conduct a second round of sampling to further pinpoint and identify residual contamination at the Site. Phase n of the Remedial Investigation began in August 1990 to determine the extent of the residual contamination at the Site. During Phase U, Westinghouse, again with oversight from EPA, drilled monitoring wells to check ground water movement and test for'contaminants in each different layer of the underground aquifer. Soil, surface water and sediment samples were collected from the unnamed tributaries of Rock Creek that flow adjacent to the Site and analyzed for contamination. A bioassessment was also conducted to determine what, if any, effect the contamination has had on the animal life in the area. Testing for Phase H was completed in December 1990 and EPA expects the results in early summer 1991. Results from Phase n testing will be sent to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry where a comprehensive risk assessment will be conducted. This will determine if adverse health affects were possible due to exposure to the Site. This analysis will be based on the results obtained during Phase JH testing. No additional testing is currently planned. fl.R500009 Once the results from Phase II of the Remedial Investigation are reported, Westinghouse, again with oversight from EPA, will conduct a Feasibility Study to identify and evaluate various cleanup methods for the Site. After the Feasibility Study is complete, EPA will present its preferred cleanup alternative and other cleanup options in its Proposed Plan. After the Proposed Plan has been issued, the public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the cleanup alternatives. EPA will also hold a public meeting to discuss the cleanup alternatives and address any questions the public may have. Once the public comment period is complete and EPA has considered the comments by the public, EPA documents its selected cleanup alternative in the Record of Decision. The Record of Decision also documents public comments made during the public comment period and EPA's responses to those comments. After EPA has determined what type of cleanup method will be used at the Site, the Remedial Design and Remedial Action phase will begin. These phases of the remedial process will not begin until after the Record of Decision has been issued and will involve the actual clean up of the Site. UR5000IO EXHIBIT 1 HUNTERSTOWN ROAD Site Location Map QUADRANGLE LOCATION UNTERSTOWN RQAO SITE (Approximate) GETTYSBURG 8 RR5000U EXHIBIT 2 HUNTERSTOWN ROAD Site Layout [TOPOGRAPHIC MAP-PREPARED BY EASTERN MAPPING co. - -SttTSBURCH. PENNSYLVANIA. SCALE: !*'• 100* (MAY. 1984) II 3R500012 SECTION 3 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND 3.1 COMMUNITY PROFILE The town of Gettysburg was originally founded as the Marsh Creek Settlement in the 1780's between two low ridges just north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The town was renamed Gettysburg in the honor of General James Gettys and incorporated in 1806. The main square of Gettysburg, located at the crossroads of four major highways and several other roads, was a stopping point for many travelers as the town was in a very centralized location. Due to its strategic location, Gettysburg became the site for one of the most famous battles of the Civil War. The Gettysburg National Military Park covers 25 square miles and surrounds the city of Gettysburg. Every year, thousands of people travel to Gettysburg to visit this historical site. Tourism is the major industry of Gettysburg. The many hotels and restaurants in the area, as well as various specialty shops featuring Civil War memorabilia, cater to the tourist trade. In addition to tourism, fruit growing is also a major industry in the Gettysburg area. Gettysburg is surrounded by rich agricultural land and many orchards are found there growing various types of fruit. Musselman, a major commercial fruit processor, is located in the area and operates extensive apple and peach orchards. According to the Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce, the population of Gettysburg consists of approximately 8,000 people and is increasing. In recent years residential development in the area has been on the rise and is expected to increase during the 1990's. Land for commercial and private development is plentiful and as it is utilized, more people are expected to settle in the area. This development has caused the townships surrounding Gettysburg to begin reevaluating zoning plans for the area, planning for the expansion of municipal and township services and upgrading the existing services to accommodate heavy use. 32 CHRONOLOGY OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Since the discovery of the contamination at Hunterstown Road, the local community has become highly involved. Interest in the situation at the Site dates back to 1980, before the investigations by PADER and EPA, when residents became concerned about the large quantities of disintegrating drums located at the Shealer property. Community concern has been limited to those residents in close proximity to the Site. Other residents of Gettysburg seem to have some knowledge of the Site but their only frame of reference is through information obtained from local newspaper coverage. When testing by PADER and EPA revealed the presence of contamination affecting the 10 ground water, residents organized a group called Good Neighbors Against Toxic Substances (GNATS). This group, made up of concerned residents residing in the area of the Hunterstown Road, Westinghouse Elevator Plant and Shriver's Corner Superfund Sites, held regular meetings and published a newsletter during the height of concern about the Sites. This group also established and still maintains an active dialogue with EPA, and other Federal, state and local officials. Several members of the GNATS have become very involved with the Superfund process at the Site and are now familiar with technical aspects of the process as it relates specifically to the Hunterstown Road Site. Federal, state and local officials have been and continue to be very involved with activities at the Site since the initial discovery of site contamination and during the height of removal activities. Residents have been very much involved with the remedial process at the Site. Before the plans for the Phase II Remedial Investigation were finalized, the EPA Community Relations Coordinator and Remedial Project Manager for the Site met with residents. During this May 1990 meeting residents had the opportunity to express concerns about the Site and discuss the plans for the Remedial Investigation. During recent interviews, state and local officials in the area seem to feel that interest in the Site has declined. The people no longer have the same sense of urgency associated with the initial discovery of the contamination and existing during the removal actions. Since much of the work done at the Site has alleviated immediate threats, many people feel work is progressing at a satisfactory rate. There are still several very concerned residents who live adjacent to the Site and who still have concerns and doubts about the safety of the Site. Several residents filed suits against Westinghouse at the time the contamination was discovered; these suits have since been resolved, causing these residents to feel many of their concerns have been recognized. A few officials said that the lack of press coverage about the Site in recent months has also contributed to the decline in community interest. Several officials and residents mentioned that many residents in the area of the Site are now hooked up to municipal water lines; since this has averted the danger of drinking contaminated water, many residents do not have the same level of concern they once had. Contact between the core of residents still interested in the Site and EPA is ongoing. These residents are aware of continuing plans and work at the Site and voice their concerns about these plans, as well as work that they would like to see conducted, to EPA Residents are also very much aware of the physical condition of the Site and report any noticeable changes to EPA, They have met with EPA staff, both community relations and technical, at various times since the discovery of the site contamination. EPA met with the residents four times in 1990 to discuss the Site and receive residents' comments. Residents' comments were subsequently incorporated into the Phase II Remedial Investigation work at the Site. EPA also sampled the residents' wells and checked filter performance on residents' filtration systems. During the recent community interviews conducted by the EPA Community Relations Coordinator and Remedial Project Manager for the Site, residents discussed questions and 11 flRSOOOU concerns about the Hunterstown Road Site. They seem to feel that some of the problems concerning the Site have been addressed by EPA but also feel that there is a long way to go before the situation is fully resolved. In order to increase communication with the residents, EPA is preparing fact sheets detailing information about the Site. The first fact sheet, distributed in August 1990, discussed the history of the Site and plans for the Remedial Investigation. This fact sheet was the first in a series that continued with another fact sheet issued in January 1991. 3.3 KEY COMMUNITY CONCERNS The following is a summary of the principal concerns and information needs voiced during interviews conducted with local officials and community members. FRUSTRATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE SUPERFUND PROCESS: Interviews conducted with local officials and residents revealed they do have £ome knowledge of the Superfund process as it specifically pertains to the Hunterstown Road Site. Several people seem frustrated with the amount of time it took to recognize the problems at the Site, why it is taking so long to evaluate the problems, and the process EPA must go through before cleanup can begin. People are looking for quick solutions to the problem. Several people also had questions about EPA requirements for cleaning up the Site and the extent of EPA's powers under the Superfund Act. Residents are unsure as to what concerns EPA can and cannot address under Superfund and therefore feel that some of their concerns are ignored. PROBLEMS IN SUPPLYING AFFECTED RESIDENTS WITH MUNICIPAL WATER: Several officials expressed concern about the problem the Gettysburg Municipal Water Authority has with supplying municipal water to residents with wells affected by the contamination. There are several residents who live beyond the reach of the municipal water lines and due to the contamination in the area, the water authority is unable to sink a new well to supply them with water. They are concerned that there still may be residents drinking tainted water. Officials fear that even those residents who have been hooked up to municipal water may not be getting the best quality of water due to the fact that they are so far away from the water source. POTENTIAL DANGER TO MUNICIPAL WELLS LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE SITE: Interviews with local officials from the Gettysburg Water Authority revealed there are two municipal wells in close proximity to the Hunterstown Road Site. Possible contamination of the water table caused officials to be concerned that even though they are not getting any readings of contamination from these municipal wells now, the pumping of these wells may be drawing the contamination towards the wells. They already have one municipal water well that is being air stripped due to contamination attributed 12 SR5000I5 to a dry cleaners in Gettysburg, and they fear the same thing may happen to these wells. There have also been a lot of municipal water problems in the past which cause officials to be very wary of any possible well contamination. LACK OF TIMELY INFORMATION ABOUT PRESENT ACTTVITIES AT THE SITE: Several officials felt that they needed more up to date information about what has been going on at the Site hi the past few months. Many had been obtaining information from the newspapers and the recent limited coverage has left a gap of information. The residents and officials also expressed an interest in receiving more of the technical information about the Site as it specifically relates to the problems and dangers at the Site. EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOLLOWING THE PROPOSED PLAN: Residents are very concerned that the 30 day public comment period following the release of the Proposed Plan will not be sufficient. They are afraid that they will not have enough time to review the technical documents and make appropriate comments to EPA. CONDUCTING AND EVALUATING A HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON AREA RESIDENTS: Several residents expressed interest in a health assessment for residents who live near the Site or have been exposed to contamination. They are concerned about the effects the contamination at the Site may have had or is having on the health of residents. Residents mentioned there is some illness in the area of the Site and they feel it could be due to long-term exposure to the contamination at the Site. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WESTINGHOUSE, FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES AND SEVERAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Three residents feel they are not being consulted about the work going on at the Site and many times this work is disruptive to their property and lives. They feel the Federal and state agencies are biased and view the residents as troublemakers. Many feel that, as property owners near the Site, they should be informed of all happenings at the Site. EPA has worked with residents in many ways to address this concern. On March 8, 1990, EPA met with residents to discuss various concerns they had about the Site; these concerns were then addressed in Phase II Remedial Investigation work. In May 1990, EPA held a public meeting with interested residents to discuss the final plans for the Remedial Investigation work. In September and December 1990, EPA again met with residents in small groups to discuss concerns they had about the progress of the Remedial Investigation. EPA then incorporated many of the residents comments into the Remedial Investigation. EPA has sampled residential wells and conducted tests to evaluate the performance of filters installed on these wells. EPA will 13 flRSOOOIS continue to work with residents in the future to ensure that they are informed participants in EPA activities at the Site. CONTAMINATION PROBLEMS SEVERAL YEARS FROM NOW: One question raised during interviews with officials from the National Park Service regarded the possibility of contamination returning to the area several years from now after EPA has completed action at the Site. Officials wanted to know if EPA would assist them with the cleanup efforts again or if Westinghouse would still be liable. People feel that although the water may not show signs of contamination today, it may not stay that way in the future. HOW THE SUPERFUND RANKING OF THE SITE AFFECTS PROPERTY VALUES: Both residents and officials expressed concern about the possible effect the Site will have on property near and adjacent to the Site. They feel that this may affect the sale of existing homes and the sale of land for new and private development. People need to know if the contamination will be a problem if future development requires sinking new wells. Officials feel that the influx of people moving into the area makes this a very real and urgent concern. HOW THE EXISTENCE OF THE SUPERFUND SITE AFFECTS THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FOR ADAMS COUNTY: Adams County is in the process of developing mid- and long-range zoning and development plans in a county comprehensive plan. Officials questioned how the existence of the Superfund site would affect these plans. If there will be restrictions made on zoning and development by EPA because of the Site, officials would like to be made aware of these problems so that they can be included in the comprehensive plan now before it becomes a major issue and ties up future development. HOW THE EXISTENCE OF THE SUPERFUND SITE MAY AFFECT THE TOURIST INDUSTRY: One of the major industries of Gettysburg is tourism. During the course of interviews with local officials, several expressed concern over the negative publicity Gettysburg may receive due to the existence of this Superfund site. Officials fear that potential visitors to the area will hear "hazardous waste" or "contamination," automatically assume that there is a health, risk, and decide against visiting the area. The state and local officials interviewed during this plan seem to have a great deal of knowledge about the past situation at the Site but need to be updated as to the current Site status. They appear to be most concerned with how this Site affects the area as a whole. 14 SR5000J7 SECTION 4 OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM The community relations program at the Hunterstown Road Site should be designed to allow the community to learn about and participate in the Superfund remedial process. To be effective, the community relations activities must ensure that the local public has input to decisions regarding Superfund actions and keep the community well-informed about the progress of those actions. The community relations activities must also be proportional to the level of interest in the community and their willingness to participate in the remedial process. The community relations program at the Hunterstown Road Site should be based on the individual objectives listed below: Comply with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and amendments made by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. EPA will conduct all community relations activities required by the aforementioned Acts. In addition to the required activities, EPA will also respond to community concerns with activities specifically outlined in this Community Relations Plan. Provide the community with better understanding of the Superfund process. EPA can provide the community of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with a better understanding of EPA's involvement, current purpose and responsibilities at the Site by circulating basic information about the Superfund process. This will also help to dispel confusion about the Superfund process felt by the community. Keep area residents and officials informed about Site conditions and activities. Citizens living near the Site that were contacted during the community interviews said that they were satisfied with the site information they had recently been receiving. People need to know what is being done at the Site since it surrounded by homes and. is located near a frequently travelled road; thus work at the Site is visible. Local officials noted that the recent information they had received concerning the Site was very useful and they would like to continue receiving this type of information. Provide the officials and residents with detailed technical information in understandable language. During the community interviews, both residents and officials expressed an interest in receiving detailed technical information. This information should be provided to residents in both the technical format and also with an accurate translation so that it is easily understood. It is important though that the residents do have access to the documents in the technical form for examination. 15 AR50QOI8 Enlist and encourage the participation of Federal, state and local officials and key community leaders in coordinating community relations activities. Federal, state and local officials have all been involved with the situation at the Site since the problems were first discovered. The core group of residents have had extensive involvement in the Superfund process at the Site and are very knowledgeable about the current site status. Both these residents and officials have built up a rapport with the local community and can become important information sources for local residents and key figures in acting as points of exchange between EPA and the community. Promote interaction between EPA, PADER and Westinghouse with officials and residents. Several concerns mentioned by officials and residents will require information not only from EPA but also from PADER and Westinghouse. An open line of communication should be maintained using EPA staff assigned to this Site as the liaison between the residents and local officials and PADER and Westinghouse. 16 flR5000i9 SECTION 5 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND TIMING II The following is a list of community relations activities for the Hunterstown Road Site to meet the objectives identified in. Section 4 of this plan. These activities are designed to be conducted during the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study to ensure that the community is well informed about EPA site activities and that they have the opportunity to provide input on decisions made regarding the cleanup actions. The expected time frame for implementing these activities is summarized in Exhibit 3 on page 23. The first five activities listed will be conducted at the Site as required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act as amended by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act. 1. ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN INFORMATION REPOSITORY Purpose: By establishing and maintaining an information repository, EPA can ensure that accurate and understandable site-specific information is available to interested citizens. Information available at the repository will provide the community with a better understanding of the Superfund program and the situation at the Site. Contents: The information at the repository will include technical reports, fact sheets, site reports (including the Community Relations Plan, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study, Proposed Plan and the Record of Decision), general information on the Superfund program, the Administrative Record and any other relevant documents. The Administrative Record is a file compiled by EPA that contains the information EPA uses to make its decision on a site cleanup method. Also included will be information on how a community can obtain a Technical Assistance Grant to hire a technical expert to assist in interpreting site-specific reports. EPA will also include any other site-specific or Superfund information requested by citizens. Location: The repository is located at the Adams County Public Library, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (see Appendix B, page B-l, for address, phone number, hours and contact person). 2. HOLD A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THE PROPOSED PLAN Purpose: The public comment period will provide citizens with the opportunity to express opinions on EPA's alternatives for remedial action at the Hunterstown Road Site. Community input should be encouraged and citizens should be made aware that EPA will consider their opinions when making the final decision on remedial actions. 17 flR500020 Timing: The public comment period will last for a minimum of 30 days and will be held following the release of the Proposed Plan. The public comment period will be extended if citizens require more time to review the Proposed Plan. 3. PREPARE THE RESPONSIVENESS SUMMARY Purpose: The Responsiveness Summary documents that public concerns have been addressed and considered in the selection of a final cleanup method for the Site and will be included as part of the Record of Decision. Content: The Responsiveness Summary summarizes public concerns and issues raised during the public comment period by the community and EPA responses to these concerns and issues. 4. REVISE THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN Purpose: This Community Relations Plan will be revised to reflect significant changes in the level and nature of community concern and to update the schedule of community relations activities to address these changes. Timing: Once the Record of Decision had been issued for the Hunterstown Road Site, the Community Relations Plan will be revised to outline activities that should be initiated during the remedial design and remedial action phase at the Site. If community concern increases dramatically during the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study, the Community Relations Plan should be revised sooner to reflect and address these changes. 5. PUBLISH PUBLIC NOTICES Purpose: EPA uses public notices to inform the community of the availability of the Proposed Plan, the beginning of the public comment period for the Proposed Plan and the release of the Record of Decision. By releasing public notices, EPA can ensure that the community has a chance to voice its opinions and concerns. Content: The public notice should contain the date the Proposed Plan and the Record of Decision are released for public review, the dates and length of the public comment period, a brief summary of the contents of these documents, and the name of the EPA contact person. Notices can be published in the newspapers listed in Appendix C. Timing: Notices will be published after the Proposed Plan is complete and to announce the beginning of the public comment period; also when the 18 aR5Q002l Record of Decision is available. 6. PREPARE FACT SHEETS Purpose: Fact sheets are designed to provide general information about the Superfund program and the Site, and are part of the EPA cornmunication program. Contents: Topics discussed in fact sheets may include: EPA's power and responsibilities under the Superfund Act; the process of identifying, scoring and ranking sites on the National Priorities List; schedule and stages of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study; the criteria used for selecting a cleanup alternative; description of EPA's plan for the for the Hunterstown Road Site; nature of ground water, soil and sediment contamination; findings from the Remedial Investigation and what type of remedial actions will be taken. Fact sheets will also contain a mail-in form that gives interested .parties the opportunity to write in questions and comments and obtain answers from EPA General fact sheets about Superfund subjects are also available. For fact sheet subjects, see terms with an asterisk in the Glossary found in Appendix F. Timing: The first fact sheet was issued in August 1990. A second fact sheet was issued in late winter 1991. Fact sheets can be distributed at briefings, informal and public meetings, made available at the information repository and mailed to interested parties. An example of the August 1990 and January 1991 fact sheets are included in Appendix E. 7. DISTRIBUTE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT INFORMATION Purpose: Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) are designed to assist communities in interpreting information generated during the EPA Superfund process. Information on how to obtain a Technical Assistance Grant will be made available to residents interested in applying to EPA for a TAG. Location: Technical Assistance Grant information can be obtained at the information repository located in the Adams County Library or by contacting the EPA Information Contact for this Site, (see Appendix A, page A-4, for EPA contact name and number). General information about Technical Assistance Grants will also be included in the Site fact sheets. 8. PREPARE LETTERS Purpose: Letters are designed to provide answers to more specific questions about the Site and are also part of the EPA communication program. 19 AR500022 Contents: Topics covered in the letters will relate to specific questions and inquiries from interested parties. Letters may also be used to notify residents and officials of important events. Timing: Letters will be prepared on an "as needed" basis. Letters have already been sent out to residents who have requested specific site information. 9. CONDUCT INFORMAL MEETINGS Purpose: By conducting informal meetings, EPA can monitor and assess citizen concern, answer questions and explain plans and activities under consideration for the Hunterstown Road Site. These meetings will give the community the chance to express concerns and questions in a more relaxed environment. Participants: Present at these meetings will be the EPA Remedial Project Manager, EPA Community Relations Coordinator and interested citizens. Timing: Informal meetings will be scheduled on an "as needed" basis as was the case with the March and May 1990 meetings held with residents to discuss concerns before Phase n of the Remedial Investigation began. A meeting was also held in December 1990 to discuss community concerns. 10. PREPARE NEWS RELEASES AND RESPOND TO MEDIA INQUIRIES Purpose: By maintaining contact with the media through periodic news releases, EPA can ensure that accurate and consistent information is available for release to the public. Local newspapers, newsletters, radio and television are effective vehicles for distributing information to the public in a short period of time if the media chooses to disseminate this information. Contents: These releases should discuss the discovery of any significant findings at the Site; announce the time and place for public meetings; and announce the availability of the Proposed Plan and the beginning of the public comment period. Timing: Releases will be issued on an "as needed" basis. Vehicles for Distribution: A list of local newspapers, radio and television stations is located in Appendix C. 20 ARS00023 11. HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS Purpose: Public meetings will give the citizens of Gettysburg the opportunity WB to voice their opinions regarding past, present and future actions at the Site. Public meetings will also allow the citizens to become involved with and informed about site activities. Timing: Public meetings were held before the Remedial Investigation began and during the Remedial Investigation. Another meeting will be held when the Proposed Plan is released. Locations: See Appendix B, page B-l, for meeting place locations and contacts. 12. COMPILE A MAILING LIST Purpose: A current listing of individuals and organizations who have expressed an interest in the Hunterstown Road Site will be maintained for use in mailing fact sheets, public notices, telephone calls, or other communications. Contents: The mailing list will contain names, addresses and phone number of key contacts including Federal, state, and local officials and offices, interested residents, community organizations and media representatives. 13. DESIGNATE AN EPA INFORMATION CONTACT Purpose: Establishing an EPA contact will ensure that inquiries from the public about the Hunterstown Road Site will be handled promptly and accurately and ensure that EPA statements are coordinated and consistent. Contact: The EPA Community Relations Coordinator for the Hunterstown Road Site will serve as the information contact (see Appendix A, page A-4, for name and address). Citizens may call or write to the EPA contact. EPA will return phone calls to avoid having the caller pay a toll charge and will also answer any letter inquiries. 14. CONTACT OFFICIALS BY TELEPHONE Purpose: Officials may be contacted by telephone to inform them of the activities schedule for the Site, any changes in the schedule, any major findings during the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study and any additional Site developments. 21 AR500021* Participants: EPA staff will maintain contact with the Federal, state and local officials from Adams County, Straban Township and Gettysburg. Timing: Calls will be made on an "as needed" basis. 15. CONDUCT OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS Purpose: EPA conducts outreach presentations to inform citizens about site safety issues, chemicals that may be found at the site, and about the Superfund process in general. Participants: Schools, community groups, the EPA Community Relations Coordinator and the EPA Remedial Project Manager may participate. Timing: Presentations about the Hunterstown Road Site and the Superfund process may be given at schools and community groups on request. EPA may also request the opportunity to inform students and residents of important site developments or details. 16. SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Purpose: Safety programs can be conducted in order to provide local school- age children with information on Superfund, EPA and hazards at the Superfund site. This program is being developed to educate children about the need for safety precautions around a Superfund site in a way that is easily understood. Timing: EPA is currently in the process of developing this program. When it is completed, EPA staff will be available to present this program at local schools at their request. 22 flRSQOQ25 EXHIBIT 3 TIMING SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES II Community Relations Activity Timing Establish and Maintain an A repository is established Information Repository Maintain as needed Hold a Public Comment Period A minimum of 30 days following the release of the Proposed Plan Prepare a Responsiveness Summary After the Public Comment Period Revise the Community Relations Plan Update as needed to reflect any changes in community concern and/or prior to the Remedial Design/Remedial Action Prepare Fact Sheets On approximately a quarterly basis • Prepare Letters As needed Conduct Informal Meetings A meeting was held May 1990 at residents' request; other meetings will be held as needed Prepare News Releases At technical milestones such as the completion of the Remedial Investigation, Feasibility Study and Record of Decision Hold Public Meetings Meetings were held before and during the Remedial Investigation and will be held when the Proposed Plan is released Compile a Mailing List Compiled in July 1990; update as needed Designate an EPA Information Amy Barnett, EPA Community Relations Contact Coordinator, is the Information Contact Contact Officials by Telephone As needed Conduct Outreach Presentations As requested by community or when deemed necessary by EPA Safety Programs for School Children At the request of local schools II AR500G26 1 HAZARD RANKING Jo 1 F re NATIONAL PRIORITIES LISTING iprm- — ' 03 gIfpcs .- REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION 5? z CO SH z ' FEASIBILITY STUDY ^3 H 0 I r 3- ,^^ xm PROPOSED PLAN § i 5 od o m CD co ZJ H 53 1S3 r"~^ *» 8 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD m § 2 •23 Z c•n Ow C 0 ' a% Z"f° c RECORD OF DECISION 2 O m£ m° CO CO REMEDIAL DESIGN REMEDIAL ACTION NsX 24 AR500027 II APPENDIX A List of Contacts and Interested Parties AR500028 LIST OF CONTACTS AND INTERESTED PARTIES A. FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS Senator H. John Heinz, III Pennsylvania Russell Office Building, Rm. 277 Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-7763 local office: P.O. Box 55 Federal Square Station Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 233-5849 Senator Arlen Specter Pennsylvania Hart Office Building, Rm. 303 . Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4254 local office: Federal Office Building 228 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 782-3951 Representative William F. Goodling Adams County 2263 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5836 local office: 140 Baltimore Street Room 210 Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-3430 B. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS Senator Terry L. Punt Adams County Senate of Pennsylvania Senate Post Office, Rm. 457 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-4651 A-l ftR500029 local office: 53 E. Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 787-4651 Representative Kenneth J. Cole Adams County 32 East Wing - Main Capitol P.O. Box 210 Harrisburg, PA 17120-0028 (717) 783-8320 local office: 27 York Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-1904 C. LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS • Honorable Francis I. Lynn Mayor of Gettysburg 210 E. Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-5312 Harry Stokes President, Gettysburg Town Council 34 E. Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-5594 Charles W. Sterner Manager - Treasurer Borough of Gettysburg 34 E. Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-1160 John A. Hull, Chairman Straban Township Board of Supervisors 460 Shealer Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-1926 A-2 6R500030 George Deatrick Straban Township Board of Supervisors 1209 Granite Station Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 624-4208 Stewart E. Davis Straban Township Board of Supervisors 8 Hoffman Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-2683 H. Wayne Chuck, Chairman Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors 50 Knoxlyn Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-2683 Eloise Wilson Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors 1370 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6485 William M. Bowling Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors 590 Blacksmith Shop Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-2417 Thomas L» Collins, Chairman Adams County Board of Commissioners Adams County Courthouse 111-117 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6781 Robert W. Klunk Commissioner Adams County Board of Commissioners Adams County Courthouse 111-117 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6781 A-3 AR5G003I Catherine W. Cowan Commissioner Adams County Board of Commissioners Adams County Courthouse 111-117 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6781 Tim Collanbach - Director of Planning, Adams County Adams County Courthouse 111-117 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6781 Dick Schmoyer Director of Development, Adams County Adams County Courthouse 111-117 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6781 D. EPA REGION III OFFICIALS / Amy Barnett Routing Code: 3EA21 * EPA Information Contact Community Relations Coordinator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 597-6915 Frank Vavra Routing Code: 3HW23 Remedial Project Manager U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 597-0676 E. PADER Sandy Roderick Community Relations Coordinator Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources One Ararat Boulevard Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 657-4585 A-4 flR500032 F. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES Allan Larsen Gettysburg Municipal Authority 126 Artillery Drive Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6738 Peg Weaver Executive Director Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce 33 York Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-8151 Dean Schultz Engineer, Straban Township (consultant) Gettysburg Engineering Company 40 E. High Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-4016 Jim Watson Manager - Gettysburg Municipal Authority 601 E. Middle Street P.O. Box 3307 Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6738 Bob Davidson Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park P.O. Box 1080 Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-1124 Mac Heebner Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park P.O. Box 1080 Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-1124 A-5 AR5G0033 Jose Cisneros Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park J P.O. Box 1080 ! Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-1124 William L. Jackson Chief, Water Operation Branch Water Resources Division, NPS 301 South Howes Street Room 353 Ft. Coffins, CO 80521 Edward Sherman Schindler Elevator Corp. 1200 Biglerville Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 Attn: Environmental Affairs (717) 334-7651 Catherine J. Gault Attorney at Law Countess, Gilbert, Andrews 64 West Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-9191 Mary Ann Horst Manager Adams County Conservation District 57 N. 5th Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 344-0636 Bill McCleaf Adams County Conservation District 57 N. 5th Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 344-0636 II A-6 AR50003I4 APPENDIX B Information Repository Public Meeting Locations AR500Q35 INFORMATION REPOSITORY LOCATION Adams County Public Library 59 East High Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-5716 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING PLACE Gettysburg Jr. High School Lefever Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6254 - School District Administration Contact: David Nett, Director of Billings and Grounds (ext. 214) Applications for use of the auditorium must be received in writing one week before the first of the month in order to be considered for use in the next month. Applications are reviewed at the School Board's monthly meeting on the first Monday of the month and voted upon on the second Monday of the month. The cost is $100.00 per day, for any portion of the day, with an additional $15 an hour for any staff required to be on duty during that time. A certificate of insurance for $1 million liability for property damage and personal liability must be presented. Adams County Courthouse 111-117 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6781 Contact: Lisa Graham (ext. 270) There are several rooms within the courthouse that can hold anywhere from 20 to 100 people. Rooms will be assigned based on availability and number of attendees expected. Requests for these rooms must be made several days in advance; they must know what the meeting is about and who will be attending in order for the request to be cleared through the commissioners office. There is no fee for the use of the rooms and there is no audio visual equipment available. B-l AR500036 APPENDIX C Media List 3R5QOQ37 MEDIA LIST A. NEWSPAPERS C-l SR500038 B. TELEVISION Adams County Television, Inc. 12 South Washington Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-3000 NO FAX # available Wes Ferguson WGCB-TV Red Lion TV Company, Inc. Box 88 Red Lion, PA 17356 (717) 246-1681 FAX#: (717)244-9316 Les Miller Assignment Editor WGAL-TV Box 7127 Lancaster, PA 17604 (717) 393-5851 FAX#: (717)295-7457 Brian Dick WHP-TV Bpx 1507 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 238-2100 FAX#: (717)238-4903 Deb Bossier WITF-TV Box 2954 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 236-6000 FAX#: (717)236-4628 Jan Harbovsky Director of Marketing WLYH-TV Box 1283 Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-3691 FAX#: (717)270-0901 C-2 AR5QQQ39 Charlotte Asherman WPMT-TV 2005 South Queen Street York, PA 17403 (717) 843-0043 FAX#: (717)843-9741 Susan Sheaffer WHTM-TV Box 1507 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 236-2727 FAX#: (717)232-5272 C. RADIO David Eisenhauer WADV P.O., Box 940 Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 273-2611 NO FAX # available Sandy Fenton WIMX-FM/WCMB-AM P.O. Box 3433 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 763-7020 FAX#: (717)763-1978 JeffHelsel WHYL BoxWHYL Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-1717 FAX#: (717)258-4638 John Rafferty WKBL 2814 Green Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 232-1800 FAX#: (717)232-8349 C-3 Mark Cook PSA Director WTPA P.O. Box 9350 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 697-1141 FAX#: (717)697-1149 Mark Stewart WIOO 180 York Road Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-1200 No FAX # available WSHP 891 West King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 Attn: Melissa (717) 532-4105 FAX#: (717)532-4100 Carol Miimmart WQXA P.O. Box 2506 York, PA 17405 (717) 757-9402 FAX#: (717)757-7876 Rod Burnham General Manager WGET-AM/WGTY-FM Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-3101 FAX#: (717)334-5822 C-4 ARSOOOfel APPENDIX D Technical Assistance Grant Information TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT The purpose of the Technical Assistance Grant is to enable local citizen groups to hire technical experts to review and interpret reports generated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or by potentially responsible parties at each National Priorities List site. Information on how to apply for a Technical Assistance Grant can be obtained by contacting: . Ms. Amy Barnett Community Relations Coordinator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 841 Chestnut Building, 3EA21 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 597-6915 Procedures for applying for a Technical Assistance Grant are also explained in the Citizens Guidance Manual which is made available with all site information at the local repository designated in earlier sections of this Community Relations Plan. The EPA will accept applications for Technical Assistance Grants as mandated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. Only one group can receive a Technical Assistance Grant per site, so EPA urges local groups to join together to apply. After careful review of the Citizens Guidance Manual, interested groups can apply by sending a Letter of Intent to Amy Barnett at the above address. An advertisement will be placed in the local paper announcing the group's intent to apply for a grant, and requesting any other interested groups to send their application, or join with the group that has already applied. A 30-day comment period follows this announcement. Citizens are invited to apply for a Technical Assistance Grant in order to assist them in gaining a better understanding of the technical information associated with each Superfund site. D-l AR5QQQl*3 APPENDIX E SAMPLE FACT SHEETS H •fll U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Fact Sheet 252 Region III Hunterstown ROM! Site Adams County, Pennsylvania January 1991 EPA COMPLETES PHASE II OF HUNTERSTOWN After the public comment period has ended, EPA reviews ROAD REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION all comments made by the public. Taking these comments The U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has inl° consideration, EPA selects the cleanup method for the completed field work and testing at the Hunlerstown Road Slle' The selected cleanup method and comments made Site This fact sheet provides residents with an update on duri"8 lhe Pub'ic comment period, along with EPA's current and future Site activities. responses, are then documented in the Record of Decision. EPA will also make (he Record of Decision available for public review. CURRENT SITE STATUS v Westinghouse, with oversight from EPA, began the recently completed Phase II Remedial Investigation field studies at the Hunterstown Road Site in late August 1990. Results EPA SITE VISITS from these studies will determine the extent of residual contamination in areas near and around the Sile. ln September and December, Amy Barnctl, EPA's Commu- nily Relations Coordinator, met with residents and officials Phase II studies involved drilling new wells; analyzing soil fr()m (he ,,unlerslown Road si(c. During ln£se Illcc,ingSi and surface water; and testing sediment samples collected |he resjdcn(s am, officials ^ |he chimce,() V()ice ,io|w from tributaries of Rock Creek adjacent to the Site. Stud.es ^ ^^ ^ ^M ^ «,.|e were also conducted to determine what effects, if any, contamination from the Site has had on animal life in the Informadon obtllin<,d during ,hesc visits is ^^ uscd (0 area° prepare a Community Relations Plan. The Plan will outline EPA will use the results from these various studies (o questions and concerns expressed by residents and officials complete the Remedial Investigation Report. Once this and propose activities, such as fact sheets and public Report is approved, it will be made available to the public meetings, to address these questions and concerns. The for review. EPA expects to obtain all the information it——p|an will assist EPA in relaying site-specific information - needs during the Phase II investigations. (O (ne community and encourage community involvement in EPA activities at the Site. FUTURE SITE ACTIVITIES . Officials and residents are also encouraged to use 'the Based on the Remedial Investigation Report, Westinghouse, rc ilo of siie information located al lne Ad(tms CoUnly with overs,ghl from EPA, w.ll conduct a Feasib, lily Study. ^^ ,, R documcnli tne reccm activilics Dunng the Feasibiluy Study, different cleanup alternatives 3ti^S-Mwm^phcedt^K.honlyasw-lttlheCommun-lty will be identified and examined to determine which method . m wil..l. bes . t addres,. s contaminatio. .n problem., s at. th .e Sue„.. Relations Plan. The public will have the opportunity to review the cleanup Any community member who has a question or concern methods examined during the Feasibility Study and EPA's they would like addressed, please contact Amy Barnctl al preferred cleanup method in EPA's Proposed Plan. The the address and phone number listed in the last section of community will have the opportunity to comment on the this fact sheet. EPA wants to make sure that all community Proposed Plan for 30 days; this comment period can be concerns are addressed in the upcoming Community extended at the residents' request. EPA will also hold a Relations Plan. public meeting to give community members the opportunity to discuss concerns with EPA staff. n n n f. r EPA ANSWERS COMMUNITY QUESTIONS EPA INFORMATION CONTACTS In the course of interviews conducted by Amy Barnett, Many of you have met with Amy Barnett and Frank Vavra several specific questions were raised by residents and from EPA. Both are ready to assist you with any questions officials. Frank Vavra, th<: Remedial Project Manager for or concerns you may have about the Hunterstown Road the Hunterstown Road Site, has addressed these questions - Site. Please contact either Amy or Frank to receive timely below. information as needed. Q. What do all of the different colored flags left In Amy Bamett (3EA21) different areas of the Site represent? Community Relations Coordinator _, _ . . ... i . .1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency A. The flags were put there by contractors to denote the 841 Chestnut Building pomts where samples were taken. Philadelphia. PA 19107 Q. When will the results from the Phase II Held tests (2I5) 597-6915 be made available? __ or _ A. EPA estimates that the results from the Phase II testing / «i«/-j « of the Remedial Investigation will be available in early ™ank Y"™1 <•»"""> ,_.,. Remedial Project Manager summer 1991. . ' , „ • . U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Q. What will be done now that the Phase II testing is «*' C,hf 'nul ?""*"« . . „ Ph ade phta, PA 9107 COmp MAILING LIST ADDITIONS If you did not receive this fact sheet by mail and would like to be on our mailing list to receive information about the Hunterstown Road Site, please complete Ihe form below and mail to Amy Bamett at the address above. Name ______Street Address ______City, State and Zip Code. Telephone Number ___ QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS If you have a question or comment about Ihe I luntcrstown Road Site, please write it below and mail it to Amy Bamett al EP A. ^£* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Fact Sheet 322 Region HI Hunterstown Road Site Adams County, Pennsylvania August 1990 PHASE II REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION TO BEGIN in Ihe vicinity of the lagoon revealed TCC. 1.1,1- AT HUNTERSTOWN ROAD trichlorocthylche (I. I, I-TCE). I, I-dichlorocthylene and Withi..n. the next two month.,,,„.-s the U.S. Environmenta• i l 1,2-dichl CURRENT EPA ACTIVITIES AT HUNTERSTOWN ROAD The Phase II Remedial Investigation will begin in late August 1990 and field work will last about six months. The Rl Report will be completed about seven months after the field work has ended. Studies conducted during Phase I of Ihe Rl, identified contaminants of concern al the Sile. Phase I also determined how Ihe contaminants move in Ihe ground water by studying Ihe geological and hydrogeological characteristics of Ihe area. Results from Phase I were reported in August 1989. The Phase II studies will determine Ihe extent of conlami- The disposal area covers three acres of land on either side na'ion «•lhe sile- l)urin? phase " Weslinghouse will drill of Hunterstown Road. This land was used for agricultural "«w weiu '" check ?«""*• wal« movement and test ft* purposes until Ihe dumping of unauthorized wastes began contaminants at different levels underground. They will in 1970. Dumping continued until 1980. The disposal area ••«» «lll«" ««« a"»'y« *°iK surface waler and sediment east of Hunterstown Road consists of a lagoon that was samples from the unnamed tributaries of Rock Creek that used for the disposal of paint sludges and colored pigmenled n"w adjacent lo portions of the Site. Westinghouse will clay sludges. The area west of the road consists of an area also conduct a bioassessmeni of animal life in Ihe area lo where drums containing paint sludges and solvents were determine effects from contaminants at lhe Sile. stored and buried. Insulation board containing asbestos and some construction debris were also buried in Ihe west area. FUTURE EPA ACTIVITIES AT HUNTERSTOWN The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources • (PADER) initialed an investigation into alleged dumping After the extent and nature of contamination at Ihe Sile are at Ihe Site after receiving complaints from area residents. identified by Ihe Rl, Weslinghouse will conduct a Feasibility In January 1984. PADER requested assistance from EPA Study (FS) lo review different clean-up alternatives. lo investigate the Sile. PADER also requested aid in Westinghouse will Identify and explain several cleanup implementing any necessary immediate removal or remedial methods in Ihe FS report. EPA will identify its preferred response actions. Further investigation indenlified Ihe cleanup alternative from the methods proposed by Westin- Weslinghouse Elevator Manufacturing Plant as being ghouse. EPA will then issue the Proposed Plan outlining responsible for wastes deposited at Ihe Site. all Ihe alternatives and staling EPA's preferred cleanup Analysis conducted by EPA and PADER revealed that •"«">«'• ground water and surface waler at ihe Sile were contami- During Ihe four weeks following Ihe issuance of the nated with various volatile organic compounds, the most Proposed Plan, lhe public may comment on the preferred prominant being trichloroethylene (TCE). Wells sampled cleanup alternatives. EPA will arrange and hold a public meeting to give coaununily members the chance to discuss EPA naff members are ready lo help you and provide concerns with EPA officials. The community can voice its information us needed. If you have questions or concerns, concerns during the public continent period. EPA will please contact: respond to and document concern* in the Resp*,sivencss B (3f£ Smnnury and prov.de-copies to lhe publ-c^PA makes Community Relations Coordinaior the final decisu* tor the Site cleanup method after the ^ Envif0nmcnta| Prwt.c,it)n A complem* of the publ* co,nmen4 per..*! and .hen M| ^^ ^ documents ilii decision in the Record ol Decision (ROD). Philadelphia PA 19107 (215) 507-6915 E.,*.,* II..UW,, K- SPA ACU,. A, Hu It* Remedial Project Manager HW IIM | l»l I tilt U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia. PA 19107 (215) 597-0676 run ruin. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT INFORMATION EPA has introduced a new program lo help citizens interpret and understand the data that is produced during ihe Superfund process. Community groups can hire technical experts la help them understand sampling results, reports, und other documents pertaining to the Sile. Under the Superfund Act, HPA is permitted 10 award one Technical COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Assistance Grant (TAG) per Supeifund sile. Inlurmaiiiiii Al Ihe request of community residents. EPA held a meeting »bout the TAG is available at the information repository or in May 1990 lo discuss concerns und questions from through the EPA by contacting Amy Hurragc at the .iddrc.ss residents about the Hunterslown Road Site. About 20 *"d ph"^ number on the previous page. citizens met with EPA officials. PADIiR officials and representatives from Congressman Goodling's office (o discuss the remedial investiguiion in progress al the Site. During Ihe question and answer period, citizens voiced SHRIVER'S CORNER AND WESTINGHOUSE concerns and questions about Ihe Sile and EPA officials ELEVATOR PLANT SITES addressed these concerns. . , . . Both the Shrtver s Comer and the Westinghouse As with this fact sheet, future fact sheets will keep the Elevator Plant Superfund Sites are located in close public informed and involved with EPA activities al Ihe proximity 10 Hunterslown Road. All three of these Sile. The EPA Community Relations staff will also be sites are closely related and remedial work is progres- updating Ihe Community Relations Plan for lhe Hunterslown sing at about the same rale. A fact sheet providing Road Sile lo reflect current community concerns and detailed information about the Weslinghouse Elevator methods for addressing those concerns. . • Sile has been distributed; if y> . did not reveive one The EPA is also providing community access lo site-specific please contact Amy Burrage M e address and phone information by maintaining an information repository. number above. A fact sheet foi .Shriver's Comer will Results from the firu phase of Site studies and other docu- •* available *« MAILING LIST ADDITIONS If you did not receive this fact sheet by mail and would like to be on our mailing list for information about the Hunterslown Road Site, please complete the form below and mail lo Amy Burrage al Ihe address above. Name ___;______Street Address ______;______City, Slate and Zip Code______Telephone Number ______• ^ QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS If you would have a question or comment about the Hunterstown Road Sile, please write it below und mail it to Amy Burrage at the EPA. APPENDIX F GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS AR5000i*9 GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS Administrative Order - A legal document signed by EPA that directs an individual or business to take corrective action or stop certain activity at a site. It describes the violations and action to be taken and can be enforced in court. Aquifer - An underground geological formation, or group of formations, where useable ground water exists to supply wells or springs. Reassessment - A comprehensive study of animal life to assess any negative effects from site contamination. Cleanup - Actions taken to deal with a release or threat of release of a hazardous substance that could affect humans and/or the environment. The term "cleanup" is sometimes used interchangeably with the terms remedial action, removal action, response action or corrective action. * Community Relations - EPA's program to inform and involve the public in the Superfund process and establish two-way communication with the public in order to respond to community concerns. * Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act - A Federal law passed in 1980 and modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments and II Reauthorization Act (SARA). This Act created a special tax on the chemical and petroleum "1 industry that then goes into a trust fund, commonly known as Superfund, to investigate and clean up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Under the program, EPA can. either: • Pay for site cleanup when parties responsible for the contamination cannot be located or are unwilling or unable to perform the work. Take legal action to force parties responsible for site contamination to clean up the site or pay back the Federal government for the cost of the cleanup. Consent Order - A legal document that formalizes an agreement reached between EPA and a potentially responsible party that obligates the potentially responsible party to conduct all or part of the cleanup action at a Superfund site. * Feasibility Study - A report that analyzes potential cleanup alternatives for a site on the National Priorities List. The Feasibility Study starts as soon as the Remedial Investigation is underway; these two studies are usually referred to as the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. F-l AR500050 Ground water - A supply of water found beneath the earth's surface which is often used for supplying wells and springs. * Hazard Ranking System - A scoring system used to evaluate potential relative risks to public health and the environment from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances. EPA uses the Hazard Ranking System to calculate a site score, from 1 to 100, based on the actual or potential release of hazardous substances from a site through air, surface water, or ground water. This score is the primary factor used to decide if a hazardous waste site should be placed on the National Priorities List. Hydrogeological study - A study where the chemistry and movement of ground water is analyzed. Lagoons - An artificial shallow pool or pond. Monitoring Wells - Special wells drilled at specific locations on or off a hazardous waste site where ground water can be sampled at selected depths and studied to determine what direction the ground water is flowing, and the types and amounts of contaminants present in the water. National Priorities List - EPA's list of the most serious uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for possible long-term remedial response using money from the Superfund trust fund. This list is based primarily on the score a site receives based on the Hazard Ranking System. EPA is required to update the National Priorities List at least once a year. Organic Compound - Animal or plant-produced substances containing mainly carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. These compounds will evaporate when exposed to air. Potentially Responsible Parties - Any individual(s) or company(s) (such as owners, operators, transporters, or generators) responsible for, or contributing to, the contamination problems at a Superfund site. Whenever possible, EPA requires PRPs, through administrative and legal actions, to clean up hazardous waste sites they have contaminated. Preliminary Assessment - The process of collecting and reviewing available information about a known or suspected waste site or hazardous substance release. Proposed Plan - A report that outlines different cleanup alternatives to address contamination at a Superfund site. EPA will submit its preferred cleanup alternative in this report as well as other methods that can also be used to clean up the site. Public Comment Period - A 30 day period following the issuance of the Proposed Plan where the public can voice its concerns and opinions about the proposed cleanup alternatives. F-2 8R5GOG5I Record of Decision - A public document that explains which cleanup alternative(s) will be used at Superfund sites. The Record of Decision is based on information and technical analysis generated during the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study and public comments during the Public Comment Period. * Remedial Action - The actual construction or implementation phase that follows the remedial design of the selected cleanup alternative at a site on the National Priorities List. * Remedial Design - An engineering phase that follows the Record of Decision when technical drawings and specification are developed for the subsequent remedial action at a site on the National Priorities List. * Remedial Investigation - An in-depth study designed to gather the data necessary to determine the nature and extent of contamination at a Superfund site. The Remedial Investigation is usually done with the Feasibility Study. Together they are referred to as the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. t Remedial Project Manager - The EPA or state official responsible for overseeing remedial response activities. Residual - The amount of pollutant remaining in the environment after a natural or technological removal process has taken place. Response Action - An action at a Superfund site involving either a short-term or long-term remedial defined below: * Remedial Response - A long-term action that stops or substantially reduces a release or threatened release of hazardous substances that is serious, but does not pose an immediate threat to public health and/or the environment. • * Removal Action - A short-term action that stops or substantially reduces a release or threat of release of hazardous substances that require immediate response. Responsiveness Summary - This report will document public comments made during the public comment period and EPA responses to those comments. This will be included in the Record of Decision. Risk Assessment - An evaluation performed in an effort to define the risk posed to human health or the environment by the presence or potential presence and or use of specific pollutants. Site Investigation - A technical phase that follows a Preliminary Assessment designed to collect more extensive information on a hazardous waste site. The information is used to F-3 AR5Q0052 score the site according to the Hazard Ranking System and will determine if a response action is needed. * Superfund - The common name used for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act - Modifications to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act enacted on October 17, 1986. * Fact sheets on this subject are available from EPA F-4 AR500Q53