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WORK ASSIGNMENT No. 92-05-3L23

! i FINAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN 4.

JULY 1990

CENTRE COUNTY KEPONE SITE

REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY : - • . ' I - J- ! " " r j ,STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA ! TETRA TECH, INC.

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0 OVERVIE1. 3MMUNITC F O W Y RELATIONS PLAN 1 0 CAPSUL2. E SITE DESCRIPTION 3 (3.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND 8 J i i -•'•••$". i COMMUNITY PROFILE 8 CfiRONOLOJS; 2 3. F COMMUNITfO Y Y INVOLVEMENT 8 :'! , 3'.3 KEY COMMUNITY CONCERNS 10 0 4. HIGHLIGHTj COMMUNIT' SOF Y RELATIONS PROGRAM 15 0 TECHNIQUE5. TIMIND SAN G 17 i i : .*-;:!. I APPENbtclS;1 i - ••;:."• . -1 ~ .! H 4 i-' - . A LIS F CONTACTTO INTERESTED AN S D PARTIES A-l ]B. MEETING AND INFORMATION REPOSITORY '": LOCATIONS B-l ! :C. GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERl/IS AND ACRONYMS C--1 . D TECHttCALJASSISTANCE GRANTS INFORMATION D-l

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1.0 OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN This community relations plan (CRP bees )ha n prepareo dt aid the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in developing and conducting community relations activities durind prio an Remedia e o grth t l Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) at the Centre County Kepone Site in State College, Pennsylvania. An effective CRP for this site should anticipate the possibilit renewef yo d community interes thin ti s site, as well as inform local residents and other parties about the RI/FS process. Community interest regardin sit e bees gth e ha n sporadic ove lase rth t twenty years since contamination related site toth e first became known. communite Mosth f to y interest has been from special interest groups, concerned mainly with the impacts of former site activities on surface waters, fisheries, and recrea- tional activities. Present community involvement and interest is low. However, new activities at the site will probably resul increasen ti widespread dan d community interes involvementd tan . majoe Th provido rt s goa i thi f elo P srecommendationCR s USEPe tconductinr oth fo A g community relations activi- ties which|are most effectiv efficiend e an th r tfo Centre County Kepone Site. Successfully implemented, the procedures detailed in this CRP will keep the community well informed about the RI/FS activities and will also allow for community input and communication during appropriate RI/Fstagee th Sf s o process . e informatioTh n presente thin i d s documen obtaines twa d from the USEPA, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (PADER), and other sources, including newspaper consultantd san s reports. Additional informatio gaines nwa d through interviews, conducten i d early August 1989, with community officials, residents, and groups [interested in the site.

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This CRP is presented in the following sections: Section 2.0 Capsule Site Description Sectio 0 nCommunit3. y Background Sectio 0 n4. Highlight Communitf so y Relations Programs Sectio 0 nTechnique5. Timind san g In additio sectione th o nt s described above, thiP sCR also includes several appendices which detail lists of contacts and interested parties, recommended locations of information repositor meetind yan g facilitiesa d ,an glossar technicaf yo l term acronymd san s frequently used in RI/FS reports and associated Superfund documents. leae USEPe th d Th s responsibilitAha managinr yfo d gan implementing the proposed activities in this CRP, and for overseeing all community relations activities.

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0 CAPSUL2. E SITE DESCRIPTION Centre Th e County Kepone Sit locates ei Collegn i d e Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania (Figur. e1) site compriseTh s ei Ruetgers-Nease th f o d e chemical plan aread tan s adjacen plane th to t wher e contami- nation may have migrated. The main portion of the site (plant location) is situated on Struble Road nea e intersectiorth n with Pennsylvania Highwa, y26 approximately 2.25 miles northeas borouge th f to h of State College (Figure 2). The Ruetgers-Nease facility covers 32.3 acre consistd san numerouf so s buildings, storage areas oped ,an n land (Figur. e3) Land use; in the vicinity of the site includes industrial, commercial, residential agriculturad ,an l areas; . Ruetgers-Nease operate chemicasa l manufacturing facility/ specializing in the manufacture of custom organic chemical pharmaceuticale th r sfo , agricultural, plastics, metal plating, and detergent industries facilite Th . formerls ywa y operatey db Nease Chemical Company from 195 1977o 8t . Through- histore plante th th t f ,yo ou operations have generated hazardous substances and wastes, including the pesticides Kepone and Mirex, and a variety of other organic chemicals. Process wastes were previously store drumn i d siten so treater ,o d dan disposed!on site, utilizin concretga e lagoono ,tw earthen lagoons sprad ,an y irrigation. i Previous[waste handling and disposal activities have resulte contamination i d sitee th .t na Results of previous investigations have indicated that soils, surface waters ground ,an d wate sitn re o ear contaminated with Kepone, Mirex, tetrachloroethene, toluene,ixylenes, trichloroethene, ethylbenzene, l,2,dichloroethene othed ,an r compounds. Organic chemical pesticided san s have also been detecte off-sitn i d e areas, including Thorton Spring and Spring Creek detectioe Th . Keponf no Mired ean x in fish tissues prompted the Pennsylvania Fish Commission to curtail recreational fishing in Spring

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Creek, a popular trout-fishing stream, and to ban fishing I for human consumption purposes. Ruetgers-Neas bees eha n conducting remedial activities at the site since 1982, including the removal of drums and contaminated soils, the operation of a ground- water treatment system, and the characterization of site geolog hydrogeologyd yan . However resulte ,th s of USEPA investigations, conducte 1983n i d , indicated that contaminant levels of concern still existed at the site. The Centre County Kepone Site was placed on the National Priorities List (NPL) in September 1983. The USEP sincs Aha e determined tha detaileta d RI/Fs Si require fullo dt y characteriz site eth e contamination and to evaluate further remedial actions. In November 1989, the USEPA issued a consent order to Ruetgers- Neas furtheo et r stud Centre yth e County Kepone site, and thej company is currently preparing to begin the study under the review and approval of the USEPA. At present, it appears that potential health hazards whic genera e sit e posth y h th e o ma e t l public are limited becaus e faciliteth secureds i y mosd ,an t area residents use public water systems. In the past, concerns focuse whethen do potentiara r fo l exposure to site-related contaminants existed at fishing' areas downstream near the Foster Sayers Dam, and whether the domestic water supply was contaminated. Apparently, neithe fishine rth g areas nor the; water supply have been confirmed to represent health hazards.

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0 COMMUNIT3. Y BACKGROUND 3.1 Community Profile Centre Th e County region consist township5 2 f so d san 10 boroughs, which can generally be characterized as rura agriculturad lan l areas. However regioe ,th n does includ urban ea n center, State College Borough, whics hi sprawline homth o et g main campuPennsylvanie th f so a State University - the region's largest employer and economic force. The community is segmented into a transient, university-related population a d nan established local population which typically have limited interaction. Although somewhat geographically isolated because of the mountain regione th n State si , th e Colleget a are, ais present, undergoing major development. Future plans include major highway development and the establishment of a larger regional airport to increase the accessabilit facilitato t aree d th a an f yo e expansion of University research facilities and associated research industries. Despit future eth e economic reward developmentf so rapie ,th d expansio aree th a f no appears to be a major concern to some members of the community. 3.2 Chronolog Communitf yo y Involvement Information regarding community involvemen site th e t ta frobeginnine mth sitf go e operation 195n si 197o 8t 0 is incomplete believes i t I . d that residente th n si area first became involve earln i d y I960, when chemical odors were discovered emanating from Thorton Spring. According to an article published in a local newspaper, The Progress, a resident stated that, at that time, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (predecessor of PADER) wels ,a locas la l government (College Township) officials, were informe allegee th f do d deterioratiof no Thorton Spring. 8 ORIGINAL (R«d) TCN 4205-09-CRP REVISION NO. 1 FINAL 7/90

There is Ino record of community involvement from 1960 through 1976. However, during 1976 becamt i s ,a e known that Kepone/Mirex contamination had been found in soil wated s an site n ro Sprinn i wels ,a s la g Creek, community involvement bega growo nt groupA . , Trout Unlimited-Spring Creek Chapter, became involved then and expressed concern regarding the loss of Spring Creek as ;a recreational fishery, and also registering concern about the lack of progress in cleaning up contaminatione th . This grou bees pha n continuously involved since that time. e leve Th communitf lo y involvement heightenen i d early 19$2 when Ruetgers-Nease applied to PADER for a discharge permit for ground water that was being extracted and treated at the site. Several environmental groups, including Trout Unlimited, Clearwater Conservancy, and the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportmen's Clubs, and numerous College Township residents and officials expressed concern that the discharge would further impact Spring Creek. Residents along Spring Creek also expressed concern regarding well water qualit thit ya s time, although ^/ater samplint no PADEy b gd di R conclusively indicate Kepone/Mirex contamination at level concernf so . Community concern was further heightened and reached peaa k durin lattee gth r hal 1982f o f , whe USEPna A report disclosed that Kepone/Mirex-contaminated fish and sediment were found in Blanchard Reservoir at the Foster Joseph Sayer Dam, a popular recreational area located near Howard, Pennsylvania addition I . o nt the groups previously identified, the League of Women Voters Centre ,th e County Environmental Advisory Board, the Sierra Club, and the Centre County Women's Resource Center, expressed concern about the site and became actively involved. Numerous community residents also became more actively involved at this time. Problems land inconsistencies perceivee th y db community in the Kepone/Mirex sampling and analysis, as wel potentias la l health threats, wer maie eth n focu communitf so y concern. Als 1982n i o ,a local physician and a local psychologist specfically

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expressed concern regarding the potential effects of the contamination on the physical and mental communityhealte th f ho . Community interest remained high until August 1984, when PADER announced that fish caught froSeiyere mth s area were saf eato et . This announcement came after nearl yearo ytw testinf so g .and retestin PADEy gb o Rt confirm laboratory data that showed contaminant levels belote o b U.Se wth . FooDrud dan g Administration (FDA) action level Keponr sfo ppm3 (. eMired )ppm)1 an (. x . Subsequently, active community concern seemeo dt lessen. Local officials have described recent community concern regarding Kepone/Mirex as "quiet", although there was general interest in the environmental issues of the area throughout 1989 as a result of PADER investigation othef so r environmental probleme th n si Centre County area. The USEPA has received only two Freedom of Information t (FOIAAc ) requests concernin Centre gth e County Kepone Site in the last year, one from the media for basic information froe on residena m d ,an t concerned about potential ground-water contamination. 3.3 Key Community Concerns Community concerns were identified through interviews and evaluation of available documents, newspaper reports, and community relations files. Numerous; individuals were interviewed, including residents living adjacen Ruetgers-Nease th o tt e plant, Thorton Spring Sprinr ,o g Creek; local government officials; several environmenta sportsmen'd lan s organization leaders and members; and other concerned citizens. Currently routine activities conducte Ruetgerse th t da - Nease plant appear to be of much greater concern to area residents than past Kepone/Mirex contamination. Amon primare gth y concern emissionr ai e th e sar d san naturchemicale th f eo s manufacture siten o d . generae Th l lac activf ko e concern regarding past Kepone/Mirex contaminatioe ag e probablth s ni o t e ydu probleme ofth , whic firss hwa t discovered almost 10 ORIGINAL TON 4205-09-CRP (Red) REVISION NO. 1 FINAL 7/90 15 years jago whict bu , h some feehavy lma e impactee th d area for over 30 years. Long-term residents of the area have lived wit knowledge hth potentiaa f eo l proble lona r g fo mtime . perceiv t Manno o yd e themselves as being directly affected by the contcimination, however, minor concer expresses nwa d by some residents that the effects of the contamination may riot yjat have been realized. Other resident aree th a n wersi wel t eno l informed about the site, and therefore, had little or no concern. Local government officials also voiced only general interes concernd tan . Although active concern about the Kepone/Mirex contamination proble presentls mi y lowe ,th community has a high level of active interest in the environmental problems of the State College and Centre County region. This environmental interest is concentrated in a well coordinated grou environmentaf po sportsmen'd lan s organizations tha well-informee tar activeld an d y involven i d the environmental problems of the area. Preser- vatio watef no r e qualitfisherth d yan resourcef so the surface waters of Centre County are the prime concerns of these organizations. i Becaus hige th h f eo leve f intereslo environmentan i t l concerns in the area, it is expected that community interest in the Centre County Kepone Site will probably increase substantially as it becomes more widely known that RI/FS activitiee b o t e sar conducte sitee th .t da Numerous citizens indicated that community interes site th e n wilti l probably heighte mors na e information becomes available. Should interest increase, the following concerns identified during community interviews conducted in August 11989, may become more of an issue and require additional evaluation: - Residential Well Contaminatio late th e n I n- 1970' earld san y 1980's, numerous residential wells |in the area were sampled, and the samples were analyze Kepone/Mirer fo d x contamination. Uncertainties regardin reliabilite gth f yo available th e test method analyticad san l results raised questions as to whether or not Kepone/Mirex i ! 11 * TCN 4205-09-CRP REVISION NO. 1 FINAL 7/90 contamination was detected in residential wells precautiona s A . , accordino gt residents, PADER suggested that some residents use bottled water for drinking and food preparation. presentt A , some residents continu bottlee us o et d water because of suspected Kepone/Mirex contamination, although others never stopped using their wells residene On . t said that switching to bottled water would have been pointless because the drinking water supply well had been used for 20 years of "possible Kepone/Mirex contamination" before PADER made the bottled water suggestion. Several community members expressed concern about potential health effectwatee indeed, th ris f si , confirmed to be contaminated with Kepone/Mirex. Residents said that they would like to resolve questioe th whethe f thesnt o no er r o compound e sar present in their wells. - Spring Creek Contamination - Kepone/Mirex contamination has impacted Spring Creek from the confluence of Thorton Spring to areas far downstream, including Bald Eagle State Sayere th are Parm d sDa ak an near Howard, Pennsylvania, accordin studieo gt s performey db PADER, USEPA, and Ruetgers-Nease. The most frequently voiced concern regarding Spring Crees ki the potential impact of site-related contamination on the waterway as a trout fishery resource. As a result of the contamination, the Pennsylvania Fish Commission has posted Spring Creek with warnings against human consumption of fish ca.ught ther manr efo y years. Accordin somo gt e citizens, this action resulted in a major economic loss to the area, but the advisory against eating fish from the cree enables kha naturae dth l trout populatioo nt grow and flourish, according to many local residents. Although consumption of Spring Creek fish is banned, some citizens expressed concern about potential health effects related to the "outlawed consumption" of fish taken from Spring Creek. Several citizens claimed to have knowledge of fish being consumed, 12 ORIGINAl (Red) TCN 4205-09-CRP REVISION NO. 1 FINAL 7/90

although noone interviewed stated theconsumed yha d any fish sinc bane eth . Some citizens also expressed concern about human and animal exposure to the waiters of Spring Creek. Adults, children, pets, and livestock come into contact with the water potentiad ,an l hazards associated with this exposure are a concern. Other concerns voiced by citizens about Spring Creek included the extent of Kepon/Mirex contaminatio sedimene th n ni Sprinf to g Creekd ,an e impactth anyf ,i Kepone/Miref ,o x contamination no Sayere th aream citizee sDa On . n stated that during pcist winters, when the waters behind Sayers Dam hctve been released, the bottom sediments have dried arid become wind-blown dust. Accordin thio gt s source duse causes ,th t ha d skirespiratord nan y problems for nearby residents, and has damaged the finishe neighborhoof so d automobiles. Despite these concerns, ther some ear e citizeno swh do not consider Kepone/Mirex contamination of Spring Cree majoka r concern. Instead potentiae ,th l impac othef to r chemical compounds emanating from municipal sewage treatment plants, stormwater runoff othed an ^ r non-related spills throughoue tth county^wide region, is of much greater concern than the Kepone/Mirex contamination associated wite hth CentreiCounty Kepone Site. Thorton Spring Contaminatio Residentn- s livinn gi vicinite th Thortof yo n Sprin concernee ar g d about "chemical" odors that frequently emanate from the spring. These residents indicated that the odor is most prevelent during the early morning or early evening reportedly , timet is a t d si , an , powerful enoug deteo ht r outdoor activities primare Th . y concern regarding these odor theis si r chemical identit potentiad yan l effect human so n health. Another concern regarded the accessability of the sprin locao g't l children e potentiath d ,an l health effect sassociatee b tha y tma d with children playing in the ;spring waters.

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- Human Health Impac t- Long-ter m exposuro et chemical environmene th n si commoa s ti n concern of the Centre County community. One resident claimed to recall a survey conducted in nearbe th y communit Lemonf yo t which reportedly indicated a high incidence of cancer in the community. However, the resident could not recall who conducted the survey or when it was completed. Accordin residente th o gt e ,th study did not provide specific reasons for the allegedly increased incidenc cancerf eo , although it speculated that chemical contaminatioe th f no environmen possibla e b y etma cause. - Economic Impact - A few residents and officials expressed concern regarding the economic impact contaminatioe ofth communitye th n no . Some residents claimed that property valuee th n si vicinity of Thorton Spring were impacted as a result of the contamination. Other citizens claimed thaPennsylvaniimpace e tth th f to a Fish Commission ban on consuming fish from Spring Creek had significantly damaged the local economy. According to one source, anglers had formerly numbered greater than 100 linear-milr 0pe creef eo k at certain times during the year. Presently, residential development continues adjacen Ruetgers-Nease th o tt e plantt ,bu some residents worry that as more attention is focusesitee th ,n do propert y value decliney sma . It shoul notee db d tha communite tth alss yha o voiced many concerns regarding Ruetgers-Neast e no thae tar necessarily related to Kepone/Mirex problem, and these concern broughe variout b a y t sma t ou s times durine gth cours activitief eo sitet scommunite a Th . alss yha o voiced concern regarding the tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contaminatio publia f no c water supply well knows nei Puddintowe th n Well Site whic includes hi e th n do CERCLIS List roste,a sitef ro neen si furthef do r accessment community An . y relations efforts should anticipate the need to address these concerns, although directlt no thee yar y relateSuperfune th o dt d process at the Centre County Kepone Site.

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0 4. HIGHLIGHT E COMMUNITTH F SO Y RELATIONS PROGRAM Community relations activitie Centre th t sea County Kepone Site should e followinfocuth n so g items: Infor publie mth c abou generae tth l Superfund process; Infor publie mth c abou specifie tth c activities to be performed during the RI/FS at this site; ! Keep the public informed about on-going RI/FS activitie developmentw ne s sa informatior so n becomes availabl delays a incurredr e eo s ar ; Promote public involvemen encouraginy tb g comment questionsd san ; and, Address specific issues and questions raised by the public during the RI/FS. i In order to enhance effectiveness and address the needs of the community, the following approache communite th o st y relations program at the Centre County Kepone Site are recommended: 1. Enlis suppore tth participatiod tan f no environmenta sportsmen'd lan s organizations in implementing the community relations program. As stated previously, there are numerous environmenta sportsmen'd lan s organizations that have an active interest environmentae inth l problem Centrf so e County. Many members of these organizations coulresourca e db e becaus theif eo r local experience and knowlege of the area. These organizations appea vere b yo r t interested in being involved in activities related to sitee th thed wele ,an yar l e suiteth r fo d disseminatio informatiof no e th o nt community organizationy Ke . identifiee sar d in Appendix A.

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2. Inform area residents, concerned citizens, and local officials about the procedures, policies, and requirements of the Superfund program. At present, the community's understanding of the scope of work and the purpose of activities at the Centre County Kepone Site appears to be limited. Therefore, an effort should be made to inform the public about the Superfund process and the USEPA's responsibilities and goals at the site. The various environmental problems in the area require that the specific parameters of this site be made clear to the community. 3. Enlis suppore tth participatiod tan locaf no l government officials in coordinating community relations activities. Local governmente sar well coordinate interacd dan t througn ha organization called Centre Region Councif lo Governments. Local government officials, maintain high public visibility and are an important resource for monitoring community concern and input. Local government officials meet frequently, and should be kept fully informed so they are able to respond to the community's questions regardin sitee gth . 4. Provide prompt and sufficient follow-up to community concerns and questions. Some citizen residentd san s indicated e thatth n ,i past, government agencies provided insufficient follow-up to citizens' questions about sampling events and other site-related activities;. Prompt, complete understandabld ,an e ressponses to community concern questiond san s will promot increasd ean e community confidencn ei government agencies. Because of the diversity of the community, care should be taken to insure that the appropriate level of detail is provided in all responses. The name of USEPA contacts for the site should specifiee b Appendin i d . xA

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5.0 TECHNIQUES AND TIMING followine Th g schedul activitief eo proposes si d for the Centre County Kepone Site community relations program. Figur summarizee4 e sth suggested timing of the activities proposed. Activities which are required to comply with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), the Superfund Amendment Reauthorizatiod san 198f o t 6nAc (SARA) , and the National Contingency Plan (NCP) are noted. A. ActivitiePrioI R o rt s - Issue a Press Release or Public Notice, as I appropriate, to announce establishment of n Informatioa ' n Repository and/on ra i Administrativo e t e sit Recorth d ean r fo d j provide interested parties with namef so i USEPA contacts Admin( . . Record Notice ; Required.) Conduc publita c meetino gt discus conten e drafe sth th tf t o final RI/FS wor ksolicio t pla d nan t input from community members who may be knowledgeable abou sitee tth . ! -' Present information about the Superfund I proces e activitieth d se conductean b o st d publie e th sitth e a th t o ec a t ; meeting. -; Conduc officialsn ta ' briefing l prioal o rt i public meetings so that officials are aware f Agenco i y plans. B. Durin RI/Fe gth S Activities -| Distribute kick-off fact sheets that i detail the proposed site-related activities and the Superfund process. -! Distribute fact sheets on a bi-monthly '• basi o locast l official d othesan r intereste| d parties. 17

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- Maintain telephone contact with appropriate officials and key individuals, as needed, to monitor community concerns and to keep the community informed. - Maintain and update the information repository. (Required) Conduct informal meetings with concerned residents, as needed. Prepare press releases, as need. C. Upon Completio Draff no t RI/FS Issu publiea c noticcompletioe th f eo n drafe ofth t RI/FS repor inford tan e mth public that the report and the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) are available for review and comment. Offer to hold a public meeting, upon request. (Required) Conduct a public meeting to present the draft RI/Fsolicio t PRA d d San P an t public comments. Prepar offician ea l transcripf to this meeting. (Required, upon request.) Conduct an officials' briefing prior to the public meeting. - Provide a minimum of 30 days for public commen drafe th tn to RI/F S repor PRAPd tan . (Required) Prepare a Responsiveness Summary that summarizes issues and comments raised during the comment period and details USEPA and State officials' response thoso st e issues and comments. (Required) D. Upon Completio Finaf no l RI/FS Repord tan Recor Decisiof do n (ROD) Issue a public notice of the final selected remedy. (Required)

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-i P (post-RODRevisCR e eth ) prio o RD/Rrt A i activitie o updatst e siteth e histord yan community involvement sections. (Required) Additional information pertaining to Section 5.0 activitie gives si n below: Project Information Contact; The USEPA Community Relations Coordinator (CRC) ijdentifie Appendin i d designates i xA o t d respon o requestdt informatior sfo n about this site. The CRC is also responsible for directing and overseeing the implementation oif this plan cooperation i , n wit e USEPth h A Remedial Project Officer (RPM). i Information Repository information A ; n repository shoul establishee db r o e on t da several of the locations detailed in Appendix e finaBTh .l RI/FS work plan, bi-monthly fact sheets, information on the Superfund Program, and site-related reports, such as the Community Relations Plan Healte , th Safet d han y Plane ,th Field Sampling Plan, etc., shoul includede b d . The repository should be frequently maintained and updated. Conduct officials' briefings with statd ean l6cal government officials; Prior to public meetings, meet with local official discuso st s developments thao ,s t neither loca Agencr lno y officials are uninformed of any recent developments. 4. Conduct formal public meetings; Formal public meeting recommendee sar d afte completioe rth n RI/Fe ofth S work plan ,star e prioth to rt activitiesoI fR afted ,an completioe rth n RI/Fe ofth S report. This will provide eth USEP opportunitn Aa answeo yt r questions from the public directly and to discuss proposed activitie findingd san s wit generae hth l public. Public meeting wele b ly attendedma s , as environmental issues related to the Centre Count yimportann a aree aar t community concern at present. 9 1 '<

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Public meeting presentations should make effective use of graphics to explain site activitie findingsd san . Television broadcast of public meetings should als considerede ob . Local governments often use the local cable access Channel 24 to televise important borough or township meetings. Local cable access information is detailed in Appendix A. I Notif Publice yth Centre Th ; e Daily Times is the most widely read local newspaper. Another important media resource is local cable television Channel 4, an information bulletin board which is operated by radio station WRSC. Other local radi televisiod oan n stations should also be provided information about public meetings, availability of documents, important findings othed ,an r relevant material, including the information disclosed in required public notices. In additio locae th lo n t media ,e mosth f to local environmental groups maintain news letters which may be used to disseminate information to the general public. The Centre County Conservation District also maintain newslettersa Pennsylvanie th d ,an a Fish Commission publishes Pennsylvania Angler, a widely distributed sportsmen's magazine. However, using these resources requires long- term plannin meeo gt t publishing deadlines. Finally, consideration shoul givee db o nt displaying public notice College th n si e Township Municipal Building, State College Borough Municipal Building, and local post offices. Addresses and phone numbers of local media, government offices environmentad ,an l groups are included in Appendix A.

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Conduct informal meetings with concerned citizens; Meetings with concerned citizens maconductee yb provido dt e information, emswer questions addresd ,an s concerns whenevee rth level of interest warrants. Site visits, tours oped ,an n houses, when appropriatee b y ,ma an effective means of providing additional information to interested parties.

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APPENDIXA

LIST OF CONTACTS AND INTERESTED PARTIES i

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GOVERNMENT Federal Elected Officials

The Honorable William J. Clinger, Jr. 814-238-1776 United States Hous Representativef eo s 315 South Alien Street, Suit9 e21 State College, PA 16801

The Honorable Joh Heinz. nH I ,II 717-233-5849 United States Senate P.O. Box 55 I Federal Square Station Harrisburg, PA' 17108

The Honorable Arlen Spector 717-782-3951 United States Senate The Federal Building Walnut Street, ;Rm. 1159 Harrisburg A ,1710P 1

State Elected Officials

i The Honorable Doyl Corman. eJ . ,Jr 814-355-0477 Pennsylvania State Senator P.O. Box 476 | Bellefonte A ,1682P 3

The Honorable Lynn B. Herman 814-238-5477 301 South Alien Street Suite 101, Allenway State College, PA 16801

Honorable Th e Rut Rud. hC y 814-364-9724 Pennsylvania State Representative RD 2 Box IB ! Centre Hall A ,1682P 8

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Local Government Officials

College Township Supervisors 814-231-3021 1481 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801 Contacts: Mr. Tom Leckner, Manager Bil. Mr l Weaver, Zoning Officer Mr. Kent Baker, Township Engineer

Centre County Planning Commission Regional Planning 131 South Fraser Street Suite5 State College, PA 16801 Contacts; Mr. Robert Bini, Director 814-231-3050 Crub Bo m . Mr

PennicMrn .Da k 814-355-6791 Centre County Planning Office Willowbank "Building Bellenfonte, PA 16823 Mr. John T. Saylor, Chairman 814-355-6700 Center County Commissioners Office Room 104, Courthouse Beliefonte A ,1682P 3

Mr. James Steff, Executive Director 814-231-3077 Centre Region Council of Governments Fraser Plaza, Suite #4 131 South Fraser Street State College, PA 16801

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Federal. Stat Locad ean l Agencies I United States Environmental Protection Agency Region III Chestnu1 84 t Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 Ms. Carrie Deitzel (3EA21) 215-597-3221 Community Relations Coordinator i Delonm Ai . g Ms (3HW21) 215-597-8216 Remedial project Officer n AlterDa . s! Mr 717-327-3657 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Water Quality Management 200 Pine Street Williamsport, P;A 19701 A-4

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Mr. Dan Spadoni 717-327-3636 Community Relations Coordinator Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources 200 Pine Street Williamport A ,1970P 1

Mr. John Arway 814-354-5147 Pennsylvania Fish Commission 450 Robinson Lane Bellefonte A ,16823-961P 6 Delan. Mr o Graff 814-359-5100 Pennsylvania Fish Commission Bureau of Fishery 450 Robinson Lane Bellefonte, PA 16823

Carlinb Bo . eMr 814-865-4511 Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit 7 Fergeson Building State College, PA 16802

Mr. Vincent Mudrak, Chief 814-355-4837 Divisio Researcf no h Pennsylvania Fish Commission Banner Spring Research Station 1225 Shiloh Road State College A ,16801-849P 5

Mr. Ted Onufrak, Manager 814-355-6817 Centre County Conservation District 0 39 x Bo R.D, 5 . Bellefonte A ,1682P 3

U.S. Fish and Wildlife 814-234-4090 Department of the Interior Fish & Wildlife Services Suite 322 315 South Alien Street State College, PA 16801 Contacts; Mr. Ed Perry Mr. Charles Kulp

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Gar. Mr y Smith 814-234-0385 U.S. Soil Conservation 2380 Commerce Boulevard State College A ,1680P 1

Mr. Tony Mlele; 814-625-2775 Park Superintendent Bald Eagle State Park Howard A ,1684P 1

Mr. Irwin Garskof 717-962-2781 U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Post Office Box 227 Beech Creek, PA 16822

ORGANIZATIONS

I Centre County Federatio Sportsmef no n 453 East Bishop Street Bellefonte, PAj 16823 Contactj ; Mar. Mr k Henry 814-355-0677

Clearwater Conservancy Post 3 Offic16 x eBo State College, ;PA 16801 Contacti ; Mr. George Hildenbrandt 814-237-0053

Leagu Womef eo n Voters State College Area Post Office Box 69 Lemont A ,1685P 1 Contact; | Ms. Frances Moorman, President 814-238-7994

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Trout Unliminted Pennsylvania Council 209 6th Street Philipsburg A ,1686P 6 Contact; Jame. Mr Byro. sH n 814-342-1342 Trout Unlimited Spring Creek Chapter Post Office Box 261 State College, PA 16801 Contact; Mr. Edward Bellis, President 814-238-4926

Womens Resource Center Inc. Ill Savers Street Roo0 m21 State College, PA 16801 Contact; Ms. Deborah Downing 814-238-7066

Sierra Club Brus1 78 h Valley Road State College A ,1680P 1 Contact: Mr. John Packard 814-466-6595

MEDIA Newspapers Local Center Daily Times 814-238-5000 3400 East College Avenue P.O. Box 89 State College, PA 16804 Contact; Mr. Bill Blair 814-231-4616

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Centre Democrat 210 West High Street Bellefonte A ,1682P 3 Contact; News Editor 814-355-4881 Daily Collegian Carnegie Building University Park, PA 16802 Contact: | News Editor 814-865-1828 Regional The Progress i North Front Street Philipsburg A ,1686P 6 Contact: Laur. Ms a Pietro 814-342-4763 Lewistown Sentinel Streeh 6t Summid tan t Drive Lewistown 1704| A ,P 4 Contact: ; News Editor 717-248-6741 Lock Haven Express 9-11 West Main Street Lock Haven A ,1744P 5 Contact; ] News Editor 717-748-6791 Courier Express Post Office Box 407 Dubois, PA 15801 Contact; ! News Editor 814-371-4200

Huntingdon Daily News 325 Penn Street Huntingdon A ,1665P 2 Cnotact; News Editor 814-643-4040

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Williamsport Sun Gazette Post Office Box 728 Williamsport, PA 17701 Contact; News Editor 717-326-1551 Altoona Mirror Post Office Box 2008 Altoona A ,1660P 1 Contact; News Editor 814-946-7411 Tyrone Daily Herald Bo9 x21 Tyrone, PA 16686 Contact; News Editor 814-684-4000 Johnstown Tribune Democrat Post 0 Offic34 x eBo Johnstown A ,1590P 7 Conatct; News Editor 814-536-0711

RADIO

WZWW-FM 863 Benner Pike State College, PA 16801 Contact; BofGw Le O. Mr 814-231-0953

WGMR-FM 200 West College Avenue State College, PA 16801 Contact; Ms. Mary Lynch 814-238-0717

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WBLF-AM | 8 8 P.Ox .Bo Beliefonte | 1682,PA 3 Contact; : Ms. A.J. O1Donald 814-355-4751 WPSU-FM ' 304 Sparks Building University Park 1680A ,P 2 Contact; Mr. Ken Mueller 814-238-0717 WRSC-AM & Cable Channel 4 Clearvie0 16 w Avenue State College A ,1680P 3 Contact; Bil. Mr l Nichols 814-238-5085

WBHV-F WMAJ-A& M M 421 East Beaver Avenue State College, ', PA 16801 Contact; Mr. David Price 814-237-7906 WTLR-FM | 2020 Cato Avenue State College,!PA 16801 Contact; Ms. Karen:Walker 814-237-9857 WPHB-FM Radio Park | Philipsburg 1686A ,P 6 Contact; Mr. Sheldon Sharpless 814-342-2300

TELEVISION

WPSX-TV Channel 3 Wagne1 20 r Building University Park A ,1680P 2 Contact; | Ms. Kathlene Pavelko 814-863-2061

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APPENDIXB

MEETING AND INFORMATION RESPOSITORY LOCATIONS

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APPENDIX C

GLOSSAR TECHNICAF YO L TERM ACRONYMD SAN S

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ffiedj GLOSSAR TECHNICAF O Y L TERMS*

Administrative Order |on Consent (AOC) - A legal agreement between EPA and potentially responsible parties (PRPs) whereby PRPs agree to perform or pay the a sitcos f eo t cleanup agreemene Th . t describes action takee a sitb t o ea nt s and may be subject to a public comment period. Unlike a consent decree, an administrative order on consent does not have to be approved by a judge. Administrative Record - A file which is maintained and contains all information used by the lead agency to make its decision on the selection of a response action under CERCLA. JThis file is to be available for public review and a copy is to be established at or near the site, usually at one of the information repositories. Also, a duplicate file is held in a central location, such as a Regional or State office. i I Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - A branch of the U.S. Departmen f Healto t h jand Human Services base n Atlantai d , Georgia. ATSDR primarily conducts health assessments of Superfund sites in conjunction with state agencies. J Air Stripping - A treatment system that removes, or "strips" volatile organic compounds from contaminated groundwate surfacr ro e wate forciny rb airstrean ga m throug watee pausinth hd ran compounde th g o evaporatet s i . Aquifer - An underground rock formation composed of materials such as sand, soil r graveo , l that 'can stor d supplan e y groundwate o wellt rd springsan s . Most aquifer Unitese useth n di State withie sar thousanna earth'de feeth f to s surface. i Carcinoge A substanc - n e that causes cancer. j Carbon Adsorptio A treatmen - n t system where contaminant e removear s d from groundwate surfacr ro e water whewatee nth forces ri d through tanks containing activated carbon,, a specially treated material that attracts the contaminants. i Cleanu Actionp- s take deao nt l wit releasha threatener eo d releas hazardouf eo s substances that could|affect public health and/or the environment. The term "cleanup oftes i " n used broadl describo t y e various response action r phaseo s s f remediao l response remediae s th suc s a h l investigation/feasibility study.

*SOURCE: EPA/540/6-88/002 COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SUPERFUND - A HANDBOOK

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Comment Period - A time period during which the public can review and comment on various documents and EPA actions. For example, a comment period is provided when EPA proposes to add sites to the National Priorities List. Also, a minimum 3-week comment period is held to allow community members to review and comment on a draft feasibility study. Community Relations (CREPA'- ) s progra inforo mt involvd man publie e eth th n i c Superfund proces respond san communito t d y concerns. Community Relation sP outline PlaCR e n Th (CRPs - specifi) c community relations activities that occur during the remedial response at a site. The CRP outlines wilA U.Se EP l.th keew publie ho pth c informewaye th ssite d worth f e an do t ka in which citizen n reviesca d commenwan decisionn to s tha y affectma e finatth l actions at the site. This document is available in the U.S. EPA information repository. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation Liabilitd ,an t (CI-RCLAyAc )- A Federal law passed in 1980 and modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). The Acts created a special tax that goes into Trusa t Fund, commonly know Superfunds na investigato ,t clead ean abandonep nu d or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Under the program, EPA can either: r sitfo e y cleanuPa • p when parties responsibl contaminatioe th r fo e n canno e locatee tunwillinb ar r o d r unablo g perforo et worke mth . • Take legal actio forco nt e parties responsibl sitr efo e contamination y bace Federa pa e sit th k o cleath r t o ep lu n governmen e costh t r fo t cleanupe th f o . Consent Decre eA lega (CD- )l document, approve d issue judgea an d y b d , that formalize agreemenn sa t reached betweepotentialld an A nEP y responsible parties (PRPs) where PRPs will perform all or part of a Superfund site cleanup. The consent decree describes actions that PRPs are required to perform and is subject t publioa c comment period. Contaminant Plum A colum - e f contaminatioo n n with measurable horizontad an l vertical dimensions that is suspended in and moves with groundwater. Contract Lab Program - Laboratories under contract to EPA which analyze soil, water wastd ,an e samples taken from neaarear o rt s a Superfun d sites.

C-3 TCN 4205-09-CRP REVISIO1 . NNO FINAL 7/90 ORIGINAL (Red) Cost-Effective Alternativ e cleanuTh - e p alternative selectee a sitth n r eo fo d National Priorities List base technican do l feasibility, permanence, reliability, and coste selecteTh . d alternative doe t requiro choost no s e A leasth ER e t expensive alternative. It requires that if there are several cleanup alternatives available!that deal effectively with the problems at a site, ERA must choos e remedy'oth e e basith nf permanence o s , reliability d costan , . Cost Recovery - A legal process where potentially responsible parties can be required to pay back tfje Federal government for money it spends on any cleanup actions. Emergenc - Thosy e release r threato s f releaseo s s requiring initiatio- on f o n site activity withi ne leahjaurth d f o agency's s determination tha a tremova l action is appropriate. Endangerment Assessment - A study conducted as a supplement to a remedial investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination at a Superfund site and the risks posed to public health and/or the environment. Enforcemen - EPA't s efforts, through legal actio f necessaryi n o forct , e potentially responsible Superfunpartiea r fo perfor o sy t dpa sitr mo e cleanup. Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) - An analysis of removal alternatives for a site, similar to a remedial program feasibility study. The EE/CA must be made available for a 30-calendar day public comment period prior to the signing off of the Action Memorandum. Explanation of Differences - After adoption of a final remedial action plan, if y remediaan l actio y s takenenforcemeni nan r o , t action under Sectios i 6 10 n taken, or if any settlement or consent decree under Sections 106 or 122 is entere sucI df hi into actiond an , , settlement r o decre, e y differan n i s significant respects fro finae mth l plan leae ,th d agenc requires yi publiso dt h an explanatio e significanth f o n t difference reasone th changee d th san s were made. See Guidance on Preparing Superfund Decision Documents; the Proposed Plan and Record of Decision for further information. Feasibility Stud e yRemedia Se (FS • ) l Investigation/Feasibility Study. Groundwater - Water found beneath the earth's surface that fills pores between materials such as sand, soil, or gravel. In aquifers, groundwater occurs in sufficient quantitie e user drinkinb fo dsn ca tha t i gt water, irrigationd ,an other purposes.

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Hazard Ranking System (HRS) - A scoring system used to evaluate potential relative risks to public health and the environment from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances. ERA and the states use the HRS to calculate a site score, from 0 to 100, based on the actual or potential release of hazardous substances from a site through air, surface water, or groundwater to affect people. This score is the primary factor used to decide if a hazardous waste site shoul e Nationae placeb dth n o d l Priorities List. Hazardous Substance - Any material that poses a threat to public health and/or the environment. Typical hazardous substances are materials that are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, explosive, or chemically reactive. Hydrology - The science dealing with the properties, movement, and effects of water on the earth's surface, in the soil and rocks below, and in the atmosphere. Incineration - Burning of certain types of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials under controlled condition destroo t s y hazardous waste. Information Repositor A fil - ye containing current information, technical reports, and reference documents regarding a Superfund site. The information repository is usually located in a public building that is convenient for local residents such as a public school, city hall, or library. Inorgani - Composec f minerao d l materials including chemical elements, salts, and metals such as iron, aluminum, mercury, and zinc. Leachat A contaminate - e d liquid resulting when water percolates r trickles,o , through waste material collectd an s s component f thosso e wastes. Leachiny gma occur at landfills and may result in hazardous substances entering soil, surface water groundwaterr ,o . Monitoring Wells - Special wells drilled at specific locations on or off a hazardous waste site where groundwater can be sampled at selected depths and studied to determine the direction in which groundwater flows, and the types and amounts of contaminants present. National 011 and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (NCP) - The Federal regulation that guide Superfune th s d program. National Priorities List (NPL )EPA'- mose s th list f seriouo t s uncontroller o d abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for possible long-term remedial response using money froe Trusth m t Funde lis bases Th i .t d primarile th n o y score a site received on the Hazard Ranking System (HRS). EPA is required to t leasa L tupdat NP once yearea th .

C-5 AR5Q0083 TCN 4205-09-CRP REVISION NO. 1 FINAL 7/90 A (Redj National Response Center (NRC) - The center operated by the U.S. Coast Guard for the National Response Team that receives and evaluates reports of oil and hazardous substance releases into the environment and notifies the appropriate agency(s). The NRC can be contacted 24-hours a day, toll-free at (800) 424- 8802. 1 I National Response Team (NRT - Representative) 2 Federa1 f o s l agencies that coordinate Federal responses to nationally significant pollution incidents and provide advic d technicaan e l assistanc e respondinth o et g agency(s). i Non-Time Critical Removals - Those releases or threats of releases not requiring initiation of on-site activity within 6 months after the lead agency's determination, based |on the site evaluation, that a removal action is appropriate. j On-Scene Coordinato Federae Th r- l officia coordinateo lwh directd san s Superfund removal actions. | i Operable n actioUniA - t n overalna e par takeon f o ts la n site cleanupr Fo . example, a carbon adsorption system could be installed to halt rapidly spreading groundwater contaminants while a more comprehensive and long-term remedial investigation/feasibility stud underways yi numbeA . operablf ro e e unitb n sca e cours a sitth use n f i eo d cleanup. i Operatio Maintenancd nan e (O&M Activitie)- s conducte sita t dea afte rresponsa e action occurs o ensur,t e thae cleanuth t r containmeno p t syste functionins i m g properly. Organi chemicaA c- l that contains carbon, including materials suc solventss ha , oils d pesticide,an t easils no whic e y ar hdissolve watern i d . Parts Per Billion (ppb)/Parts Per Million (ppm) - Units commonly used to express low concentrations of contaminants. For example, 1 ounce of trichlorethylene (TCE) in 1 million ounces of water is 1 ppm; 1 ounce of TCE in 1 billion ounces of water is 1 ppb. If one drop of TCE is mixed in a competition-size swimming pool, the water will contain about I ppb of TCE. | Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) - Any individual(s) or company(s) (such as owners, operators, transporters, or generators) potentially responsible for, or contributin e contaminatioth , to g n problem a Superfun t a s d site. Whenever possible, ERA requires'PRPs, through administrative and legal actions, to clean up hazardous waste sites they have contaminated.

C-6 TON 4205-09-CRP REVISION NO. 1 ORIGINAL FINAL 7/90 (Red) Preliminary Assessment (PA) - The process of collecting and reviewing available information abou tknowa suspecter no d hazardous waste sit releaser eo r o A ER . statee th thie sus s informatio determino nt site th e f erequirei s further study. f furtheI r stud neededs i y ,a sit e inspectio undertakens i n . Proposed Plan - A public participation requirement of SARA in which EPA summarizes for the public the preferred cleanup strategy, the rationale for the preference, reviews the alternatives presented in the detailed analysis of the remedial investigation/feasibility study, and presents any waivers to cleanup standard Sf 121(d)(4so )proposede b whic y ma h .preparee b Thi y sma d eithes ra a fact sheet or as a separate document. In either case, it must actively solicit public revie d commen alternativel wan al n to s under Agency consideration. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) - A system of procedures, checks, audits d correctivan , e actions use o ensurt d e that field word laboratoran k y analysis durin investigatioe gth cleanud nan Superfunf po d sites meet established standards. Record of Communication - A register of all verbal communications between EPA and citizens regarding site concerns. Record of Decision (ROD) - A public document that explains which cleanup alternative(s) wil e use b lt Nationa a d l Priorities List sites wher e Truseth t Fun e cleanupd th paye r RecorTh fo s . Decisiof o d bases i n information o d d an n technical analysis generated durin remediae gth l investigation/feasibility study and consideration of public comments and community concerns. Regional Response Team (RRT) - Representatives of Federal, State, and local agencies who may assist in coordination of activities at the request of the On- Scene Coordinato Remediar ro l Project Manager befor durind ean g response actions. Remedial Action (RA) - 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 engineerinn (RDA )- g phase that follow Recore sth Decisiof o d n when technical drawing d specificationan s e developee subsequenar sth r fo d t remedial action at a site on the National Priorities List.

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Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study - Two distinct but related studies. They are usually performed at the same time, and together referred to as the "RI/FS". Thee intendear y : to d • Gather the data necessary to determine the type and extent of contaminatio Superfuna t £ n d site . Establish criteria for cleaning up the site . Identif screed an y n cleanup alternative remediar fo s l action i • Analyze in detail the technology and costs of the alternatives. Remedial Project Manager (RPM) - The ERA or State official responsible for overseeing remedial response activities. i 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. i Removal Action - An immediate action taken over the short-term to address a release, or threatened release of hazardous substances, which does, or potentially could,, pos n immediata e e threa o publit t c health and/oe th r environment. j i Resource Conservatio d Recovernan t (RCRAAc y A Federa - ) w thala lt established a regulatory system to track hazardous substances from the time of generation to disposal. The law requires safe and secure procedures to be used in treating, transporting, storing disposind ,an g hazardous substances. RCR designes i A o dt prevent new, uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. i Response Action - A CERCLA Authorized action at a Superfund site involving either a short-ter long-terr mo m remedial response t limitetha y includeno tma s i dt ,bu e followinth , to g activities: u Removing hazardous material approvedA s ER fro n a msita o ,et licensed hazardous waste facilit r treatmentfo y , containment destructionr ,o . m Containin e wastth g e safel n sito y o eliminatt e e further problems. • Destroyin treatinr o g waste th gsitn eo e using incineratio other o n r technologies, j • Identifying and removing the source of groundwater contamination and halting further; movement of the contaminants.

i C-8 TON 4205-09-CRP REVISION NO. 1 A FINAL 7/90 \ Responsiveness Sunmary - A summary of oral and/or written public comments receive durinA ER y commendga b documentsA ER t perioy ke EPA'd n d,o an s responses to those comments. The responsiveness summary is especially valuable during the Record of Decision phase at a site on the National Priorities List when it highlights community concerns for ERA decision-makers. Risk Assessmen evaluation A - t n performe e remedia s parth da f to l investigation to assess conditions at a Superfund site and determine the risk posed to public health and/or the environment. Site Inspection (SI) - A technical phase that follows a preliminary assessment designe colleco t d t more extensive informatio hazardoua n no s waste sitee Th . informatio uses i nscoro dt site eth e wit Hazare hth d Ranking Syste determino mt e whether response action is needed. Superfun e commoTh - dn nam Comprehensive eth user fo d e Environmental Response, Compensation d Liabilit,an y Act, als oTruse referreth ts a Fund o t d . Superfund Amendment d Reauthorizatioan s t (SARAAc n Modification- ) o CERCLt s A enacted on October 17, 1986. Surface Water - Bodies of water that are above ground, such as rivers, lakes, and streams. Time Critical Removals - Including emergencies lasting longer than 30 calendar days, those releases requiring initiation of on-site activity within 6 months e leath d f o agency's determination ,site baseth e n evaluatiodo n tha removaa t l action is appropriate. Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSD Facility) - Any building, structure installatior ,o n wher hazardouea s substanc bees eha n treated, stored, or disposed. TSD facilities are regulated by ERA and States under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Trust Fund - A fund set up under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation Liabilitcleanud r ,an fo hel o y t hazardou f ppa t o yAc s waste sites and to take legal action to force those responsible for the sites to clean them up. Volatile Organic Compound - An organic (carbon-containing) compound that evaporates (volatilizes) readily at room temperature. Water Purveyor - A public utility, mutual water company, county water district, municipalitr o y that delivers drinking wate customerso rt .

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ACRONYMS

AOC Administrative Order on Consent

ARARs Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements

ATSDR Agenc r Toxifo y c Substances Disease Registry

CD Consent Decree

CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensationd an , Liability Act of 1980. i COE U.S. iArmy Corps of Engineers CR Community Relations

CRP Community Relations Plan i DOC Department of Commerce i DOD Department of Defense I DOE Departmen f Energto y i j DOI Departmen f Interioto r

ERA Expedited Removal Actions

ERT Environmental Response Team i FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

FS Feasibility Study

HHS Department of Health and Human Services i HRS Hazard Ranking System i lAGs Interagency Agreements

NCP National Oil and Hazardous Substance Contingency Plan

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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NPL National Priorities List

NRC National Response Center NRT National Response Team OSC On-Scene Coordinator

O&M Operation and Maintenance ppm/ppb Part r million/partspe r billiope s n PRP Potentially Responsible Party(ies) PA Preliminary Assessment QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control ROD Recor Decisiof o d n RRT Regional Response Team RA Remedial Action RD Remedial Design RI Remedial Investigation RPH Remedial Project Manager RCRA Resource Conservatio Recoverd an f n197o 6t yAc SI Site Inspection SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 198(5 SNOAs State Memorandum of Agreements TSD Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility USCG United States Coast Guard VOC Volatile Organic Compound

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i APPENDIXD

TECHNICAL ^.SSISITANCE GRANTS (TAG) INFORMATION

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The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting application Technicar sfo l Assistance Grants (TAGs). Mandatey db the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 198,0 (CERCLA) as amended by the Super fund Amendmen Reauthorizatiod tan 198f o t 6n Ac (SARA) ,o t grant p u f so eacr fo $50,00 h awardee A b Superfun EP y 0y ma db de th sit n eo National Priorities JList (NPL). i purpose Th enablo TAGf t eo s sii e local citizens' group hiro st e technical experts to review and interpret reports generated by EPA or Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) for specific NPL sites. Procedure explainee ar e G th applyinr TA n sfo i da r fo g Citizens' Guidance Manual whic availables i h , along with other site-related information at the local information repository listed in Appendix B of this Community Relations Plan. Citizens' groups may also obtain copies of the guidance manual by contacting: Al Peterson (3EA21) RegioA USEP I nII Chestnu1 84 t Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-5;97-4081 I Only one TAG will be awarded per Superfund site, so EPA urges all interested group individuald san s concerned abou sitta joio et n together to make application for a grant. After careful review of the guidance manual, interested groups may appl sendiny yb Letter-of-Intenga addrese th t a s A EP o tt above. An advertisement will then be placed in appropriate local newspapers announcing the groups' intent to apply for a grant and requestin othel gal r interested group seno st applicationn i d r so e applicatio th joio t n ni progressn ni A 30-da. y comment period will follow this announcement. Interested partie e invitesar applo t dgrantr fo y enablo st e them to better understand the scientific information associated with specific Superfund reassuro st [ ited san e them tha wore tth k being conducted is protective of human health and the environment.

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