2/24/1997 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 4, F • 7 a Board of Selectmen Minute February 24, 1997 APPOINTMENTS AND SARI G S; L!Uartment f En ' nmental Protection: (continued) The entire length of the plume was outlined,and a Response Action Outcome (RAO) was submitted for the site. Mr. wood identified the components of the project. Phase IPrelu*Al nary Assessment Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment Defines horizontal and vertical extent of contamination (7000' horizontal, and 1 ' vertical) Risk Assessment, Evaluate risk of harm imposed if any to health, safety, and public welfare Characterizes existing and potential exposure pathways Characterized all potential human and environmental receptors Evaluates where contaminants are going; transport Evaluates fate and deterrnines action if necessary Results of the assessment give the basis to determine whether action is necessary Phase IR Identifies potential remediation alternatives Evaluates and chooses one Class C Response Action Outcome: .� No substantial hazard remains on site Periodic evaluation of the solution Requires copy of a plan to achieve a pennanent solution Requires description of any operation and maintenance Requires monitoring At the end of the review of Augat's proposal, DEP will review the appropriateness of the Risk Assessment, and determine if additional work is needed or if a temporary solution has been reached indicated Mr. wood. Ms.Papadopoulos indicated that the Southeastern Regional DEP Office will consider public input while they are conducting the research and review of the Risk Assessment. It was noted that the process will take approximately one month to complete. Jeff Davis,counsel for the Augt facility indicated that his client is proud of what has been accomplished to date. Mr. wood agreed,and stated that Augat has responded and complied with all of the requirements in a timely fashion.