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• submitted via The acceptance groups vvi11 review and d� <br /> Written comments can also be <br /> y g <br /> electronic mail <br /> b sending a message to matrix and recommend a preferred a] <br /> vmusgrave a�mafmh,ang Y,afmil or b using the acceptable second and third choices, and <br /> comment form <br /> on our Internet homepage ceptable alternatives. AFCEE staff will <br /> the acceptance groups to provide necess <br /> (http://www.mmr.org). <br /> mation and receive input. <br /> The Decision Criteria Matrix <br /> once the acceptance criteria part of the <br /> The decision criteria matrix is a tool presenting <br /> complete and the public comment period 1 <br /> criteria against which plume response alternatives the remedial project managers will reca <br /> are measured, compared, and evaluated. Basically, course of action. Ideally, an alternatii <br /> the criteria answer the following questions about protective of human health and the en` <br /> each alternative: meets regulatory requirements, and has v <br /> acce tante, will be identified. In the <br /> • Does it meet bas.c requirements? (called P <br /> consensus is not reached, the remedio <br /> "threshold„criteria) <br /> managers will further investigate stat <br /> • How well will it work? (called"primary Preferences and make every attempt to i <br /> balancing”criteria) the nature of objections and preferences. <br /> i <br /> ' holders`? (called ensure that all the acceptance groups' coi <br /> it <br /> • Is acceptable to stake <br /> comments are heard and understood. <br /> acceptance"criteria) <br /> determine whether an alternative can be n <br /> The remedial project managers, in cooperation with meet the needs of the acceptance gra <br /> hydrological, ecological, human health, and other changes can be incorporated to make an <br /> . - each g � . <br /> technical specialists, have evaluated how well more attractive to the majority of the grow, <br /> CS-10 plume response alternative meets each of the <br /> • After this.process,rocess, the remedial project <br /> threshold and primary balancing criteria, and.have p <br /> used"Consumer Reports" e symbols to fill in the will make the final decision.and respond <br /> p tYP ym « <br /> matrix. Their analysis is contained in the document comments in a document called a resp <br /> entitled "CS-10 Plume Response Decision Docu- summary." The scheduled date to ann <br /> meat"and summarized in this fact sheet. decision and release the responsiveness <br /> Does it meet basic requirements? Threshold <br /> for CS-10 is August 22, 19976 <br /> criteria apply to two basic requirements that an The plume response action taken will a <br /> PP Y q <br /> alternative must meet in order to be considered areas of greatest need. No additional <br /> threshold criteria are: 1 overall required to be able to take action on all <br /> further. The two ) <br /> protection <br /> of human health and the environment• the plume. However, additional studies <br /> and(2) compliance with Applicable or Relevant and define the plume will be completed and <br /> P PP <br /> Appropriate Re Requirements (ARARs), which are the action will be taken if necessary. <br /> q <br /> federal and state requirements that apply to MMR. <br /> How well will it work? The 12rimaEy balancing <br /> criteria are used to evaluate alternatives using both <br /> qualitative and quantitative information. The <br /> primary balancing criteria present the strengths and <br /> . 'FOR�:NORE.INFORMA1 <br /> we of each alternative for comparison <br /> among alternatives. Addfioria : dcuntsr�cludiri t� <br /> ....... ... <br /> �s it acceptable? The acce tante criteria onion of mateix anairs:s:::can:: -e.: aun�dIn.--he.-mai <br /> P P p <br /> Falmouth;-B+au~rie::Sandi ar�.d 11a� <br /> the draft matrix has been purposely left blank. <br /> Acceptance criteria will be evaluated b acceptance die ois ::�uarcl. tra .:on.,,liase:.:; <br /> PY P .......... .. .:.. . .. <br /> ' <br /> groups., which include the public-at-large, affected ;.... <br /> ' P P g s :rrifdriatn ::can alsoobtasney <br /> neighborhoods, citizen teams, Senior Management <br /> vbsite: aI httpIJ :mrir: :rg,. y. <br /> Board selectmen, the Massachusetts Department of _ <br /> p o uni.y1 al ent Offi ce at=SSU <br /> Public Health, the U.S. Agency for Toxic Sub- .. <br /> ::..:s�riding, an...=eictronic. mail <br /> stances and Disease Registry, Natural Resourcelkarsvi mfmhan af,mil <br /> Trustees,EPA,DEP,and Department of Defense. <br /> 2 <br />