The Ames Laboratory is located on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. It was established in 1947 to produce purified uranium for the Manhattan Project. The 10-acre site currently includes several research buildings. Past waste disposal practices led to soil and groundwater contamination, which was remediated by 1994. Groundwater monitoring will continue through 2002. With cleanup complete, no long-term stewardship is expected to be required after 2006.
The Ames Laboratory is a 4 hectare (10 acre) site located on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. It is managed by Iowa State University under a contract with the US Department of Energy (DOE). Past waste disposal practices led to soil and groundwater contamination, which was remediated by 1994. Two remaining cleanup activities - characterizing a building and removing contaminated soils - are expected to be completed by 2006. After lease expiration, the land will revert to Iowa State University for unrestricted use with no anticipated long-term stewardship needs.
Adrian Lozier is an environmental professional and hydrogeologist with over 15 years of experience conducting environmental risk assessments and managing vapor intrusion investigation projects across multiple states. He has expertise in conducting and reviewing risk assessments, fate and transport modeling, hydrogeologic investigations, and remedial action plans. Currently, Lozier works as an independent environmental consultant, providing services including risk assessments, remediation oversight, and compliance plans.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities and costs at Argonne National Laboratory - East in Illinois. Major activities include surveillance and monitoring of engineered units and groundwater monitoring. The total site area is 607 hectares. Some portions will require long-term stewardship through 2033, with an estimated average annual cost of $216,500 from 2000-2006. The U.S. Department of Energy will be responsible for long-term stewardship activities and future land use at the site.
The Dewey Loeffel Landfill site in Rensselaer County, New York contains an inactive hazardous waste disposal area that accepted over 46,000 tons of industrial waste from 1952 to 1968. Hazardous substances like VOCs and PCBs have contaminated groundwater, surface water, sediments, and fish. In 2010, the EPA proposed listing the site on the Superfund National Priorities List due to these threats. Since being listed in 2011, the EPA and potentially responsible parties like GE have conducted investigations and begun operating groundwater extraction wells and a leachate collection system to address risks while longer-term remedies are evaluated through the RI/FS process.
Big Spring Run Restoration Project Background & Monitoring Results, November-...SamuelFeibel1
The document summarizes the results of a legacy sediment removal and aquatic ecosystem restoration project along Big Spring Run in Pennsylvania. Key points:
- Sediment and phosphorus levels decreased significantly (71% and 79% respectively) following restoration through removal of legacy sediments and reestablishing a natural channel morphology.
- Suspended sediment concentrations dropped from 556 mg/L to 74 mg/L and annual sediment loads decreased by 600 tons per year.
- Nitrate levels in both surface and groundwater gradually decreased in the years after restoration, indicating increased denitrification and nutrient retention within the restored floodplain soils.
This curriculum vitae summarizes John Haramut's education and professional experience. He holds a BSc in Geology from the University of South Carolina and an MSc in Geology with a cognate in Mathematics also from USC. Professionally, he has over 25 years of experience as a geologist working on environmental investigation and remediation projects, and has held roles as a department manager and senior technical director. He has extensive field experience in geological mapping, drilling supervision, and environmental sampling.
Morris Maccagno is a Principal Hydrogeologist and Groundwater Department Manager at Advisian with over 24 years of experience. He received his Master's degree in Geology from the University of Alberta in 1991. Since then, he has managed numerous projects involving site assessment and remediation, groundwater modeling, and legal support. He has specialized expertise in hydrogeology, contaminated sites, regional groundwater flow, and risk management. Maccagno has provided expert witness testimony in several hydrogeology-related court cases.
William Santelik is a senior environmental and natural resources program lead seeking to develop a team of scientists and engineers. He has over 15 years of experience managing projects involving wetland delineation and mitigation, stream characterization, erosion control, and ecological restoration. Some of his past projects include developing sustainable monitoring plans for stormwater ponds, implementing native plant buffers to improve water quality, and coordinating surveys and data collection for pipeline projects.
The Ames Laboratory is a 4 hectare (10 acre) site located on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. It is managed by Iowa State University under a contract with the US Department of Energy (DOE). Past waste disposal practices led to soil and groundwater contamination, which was remediated by 1994. Two remaining cleanup activities - characterizing a building and removing contaminated soils - are expected to be completed by 2006. After lease expiration, the land will revert to Iowa State University for unrestricted use with no anticipated long-term stewardship needs.
Adrian Lozier is an environmental professional and hydrogeologist with over 15 years of experience conducting environmental risk assessments and managing vapor intrusion investigation projects across multiple states. He has expertise in conducting and reviewing risk assessments, fate and transport modeling, hydrogeologic investigations, and remedial action plans. Currently, Lozier works as an independent environmental consultant, providing services including risk assessments, remediation oversight, and compliance plans.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities and costs at Argonne National Laboratory - East in Illinois. Major activities include surveillance and monitoring of engineered units and groundwater monitoring. The total site area is 607 hectares. Some portions will require long-term stewardship through 2033, with an estimated average annual cost of $216,500 from 2000-2006. The U.S. Department of Energy will be responsible for long-term stewardship activities and future land use at the site.
The Dewey Loeffel Landfill site in Rensselaer County, New York contains an inactive hazardous waste disposal area that accepted over 46,000 tons of industrial waste from 1952 to 1968. Hazardous substances like VOCs and PCBs have contaminated groundwater, surface water, sediments, and fish. In 2010, the EPA proposed listing the site on the Superfund National Priorities List due to these threats. Since being listed in 2011, the EPA and potentially responsible parties like GE have conducted investigations and begun operating groundwater extraction wells and a leachate collection system to address risks while longer-term remedies are evaluated through the RI/FS process.
Big Spring Run Restoration Project Background & Monitoring Results, November-...SamuelFeibel1
The document summarizes the results of a legacy sediment removal and aquatic ecosystem restoration project along Big Spring Run in Pennsylvania. Key points:
- Sediment and phosphorus levels decreased significantly (71% and 79% respectively) following restoration through removal of legacy sediments and reestablishing a natural channel morphology.
- Suspended sediment concentrations dropped from 556 mg/L to 74 mg/L and annual sediment loads decreased by 600 tons per year.
- Nitrate levels in both surface and groundwater gradually decreased in the years after restoration, indicating increased denitrification and nutrient retention within the restored floodplain soils.
This curriculum vitae summarizes John Haramut's education and professional experience. He holds a BSc in Geology from the University of South Carolina and an MSc in Geology with a cognate in Mathematics also from USC. Professionally, he has over 25 years of experience as a geologist working on environmental investigation and remediation projects, and has held roles as a department manager and senior technical director. He has extensive field experience in geological mapping, drilling supervision, and environmental sampling.
Morris Maccagno is a Principal Hydrogeologist and Groundwater Department Manager at Advisian with over 24 years of experience. He received his Master's degree in Geology from the University of Alberta in 1991. Since then, he has managed numerous projects involving site assessment and remediation, groundwater modeling, and legal support. He has specialized expertise in hydrogeology, contaminated sites, regional groundwater flow, and risk management. Maccagno has provided expert witness testimony in several hydrogeology-related court cases.
William Santelik is a senior environmental and natural resources program lead seeking to develop a team of scientists and engineers. He has over 15 years of experience managing projects involving wetland delineation and mitigation, stream characterization, erosion control, and ecological restoration. Some of his past projects include developing sustainable monitoring plans for stormwater ponds, implementing native plant buffers to improve water quality, and coordinating surveys and data collection for pipeline projects.
Environmental Permitting in Indian CountryAshleyTso1
During the Construction in Indian Country 2018 Annual Conference, Eunice Tso led a workshop session on Friday morning called “Environmental Permitting in Indian Country.”
This document provides a summary of the qualifications and experience of Kostas Dovantzis. He has over 30 years of experience in environmental engineering consulting with a focus on site assessment, remediation, and litigation support. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He has managed over 100 remediation projects and has expertise in innovative remediation technologies. His major clients include Dow, DuPont, BP, and government agencies like the EPA and Navy. He has significant experience developing cost-effective remediation strategies and achieving regulatory closure.
New "research" by anti-drilling researchers at Johns Hopkins University that purports to show a connection between fracked shale wells in PA and an increase in radon in PA homes. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers rather simplistically say that levels of radon in PA homes have been going up since 2004--when the first Marcellus Shale well was drilled in the state. They also say prior to 2004 levels of radon in PA homes was pretty much steady-state--that it did not increase. Since the "big thing" that's happened over the past decade is a lot of Marcellus drilling, voila, must be those nasty frackers are the source.
The research developed a hydro-environmental numerical model called DIVAST to more accurately predict flood peak elevations, inundation extent, hazard risk, and water quality levels. The model has been implemented in commercial codes used by major organizations worldwide on large projects, mitigating risks from floods and water quality issues. It has resulted in marked environmental, health, economic and industrial benefits.
The Salmon Site in Mississippi contains subsurface nuclear contamination from tests conducted in the 1960s. Major long-term stewardship activities include groundwater monitoring and enforcing restrictions to prevent access to the contaminated subsurface. The site area is 595 hectares and estimated annual costs for long-term stewardship from 2000-2006 were $60,000. The Department of Energy plans to transfer the surface land to the state after remediating surface contamination, while maintaining restrictions and monitoring of the subsurface indefinitely.
Mr. Lincicome is a senior geologist with over 25 years of experience in environmental consulting. He has managed numerous environmental investigations and remediation projects, including site investigations, monitoring well installation, sampling programs, and remedial actions. He is experienced in project management, fieldwork, report preparation, and litigation support regarding groundwater, soil, and surface water contamination issues.
Stephanie Romano is a staff assistant scientist with over one year of experience in remedial construction and soil excavation oversight, waste characterization and removal, and environmental site assessments focusing on soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations. She has a B.S. in Geology from SUNY Binghamton and relevant safety certifications. Some of her key projects include overseeing daily construction activities at a railroad reconstruction site, subcontractor drilling and sampling at residential and commercial redevelopment sites, and groundwater monitoring and reporting at a contaminated shopping center site.
Rick Smith has over 30 years of experience in environmental site characterization and remediation projects. He has worked on both private and public projects, including those overseen by EPA, DOE, DOD, and state agencies. Mr. Smith has expertise in hydrogeology, well installation, sampling, and developing remediation plans to address contaminated soil and groundwater. He is skilled at project management, developing work plans, and preparing technical reports for a wide range of projects.
This document summarizes a study on using limestone contactors to mitigate corrosion in small water supply systems that use acidic water. Laboratory and field experiments were conducted to evaluate limestone contactors. A mathematical model was developed relating limestone dissolution and the resulting water chemistry changes to contactor design parameters. The model was verified using laboratory column experiments. Field evaluations showed limestone contactors effectively reduced metals uptake from pipes. The document provides conclusions, recommendations, experimental methods and results on evaluating limestone contactors for treating corrosive water in small utilities.
The document summarizes entries for the 2002 Excellence in Environmental Engineering competition. It describes several projects that were recognized, including the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project which received a Superior Achievement award for its holistic approach to improving water quality in the Rouge River watershed. It also summarizes other award winning entries focused on areas like remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management.
Mr. Prugue is a staff engineer with 1 year of experience at ARCADIS who supports multiple projects. As an engineer, his responsibilities include data compilation, QA/QC for reports, and general field support such as soil and water sampling. He has experience conducting hazardous waste audits and sampling to assess contaminants. He also assisted with developing groundwater models and documenting property damage from wildfires. Mr. Prugue is responsible for operating a respirometer to evaluate wastewater treatment procedures. He has publications and presentations on topics like apatite dissolution rates and sediment budgets.
- Vladimir Osychny has over 28 years of experience in oceanography, meteorology, and environmental monitoring projects. He currently works as a Research Oceanographer for NOAA developing quality control systems for ocean models and assimilating observational data.
- He has expertise in data processing, statistical analysis, and working with various ocean and water quality models. Osychny has conducted research on topics like Rossby waves, Gulf Stream variability, and coastal circulation.
- Osychny holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography and has worked on projects involving satellite data, in situ observations, tide gauges, and numerical modeling.
The document provides an overview of the third edition of the Bureau of Reclamation's manual on the design of small dams. Key changes from the second to the third edition include a revised focus from small dams to also include large dams, updated terminology and procedures to reflect current design philosophies and standards, and the addition of new chapters on ecological and environmental considerations and dam safety. The third edition aims to expand on design concepts for dams of all sizes and update approaches based on the current state of the art in planning, design, construction, operation, and evaluation of dams.
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina covers 198,344 acres and produced plutonium and tritium for national defense from the 1950s to 1980s. Major long-term stewardship activities include institutional controls, maintenance of treatment systems, and groundwater monitoring. An estimated 10% of the site requires long-term stewardship. Over 300 of 500 contaminated acres have been remediated, and technologies like soil vapor extraction and pump-and-treat systems are used to treat groundwater and soils. The site now focuses on environmental management and nuclear materials stewardship.
The document summarizes a presentation on the history and evolution of risk-based corrective action (RBCA) for environmental remediation. It discusses how RBCA developed from early cleanup standards using total petroleum hydrocarbons to more sophisticated site-specific risk assessment approaches. It also overviewed the global environmental remediation market, noting the US and Europe as leaders and emerging opportunities in Asia and developing countries.
The W.R. Grace and Company Site is located on an industrialized peninsula in south Baltimore, Maryland. During the 1950s, W.R. Grace milled thorium for the Atomic Energy Commission, resulting in low-level radioactive waste that was buried on the property. Surveys found radioactive contamination in the burial area and other locations on site. The primary contaminant of concern is thorium-232. The site was designated for remedial action under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program in 1984, but cleanup is not yet complete so the need for long-term stewardship is not yet known.
Four people introduced themselves as Miguelangel, Pedro, Monica, and Lee while Susan introduced herself and Roberto. Someone commented that Cuenca is beautiful and another person introduced themselves as Ryan before concluding the conversation and saying goodbye.
Overview of the nuclear weapons activties of U.S. Department of Energy for state energy office staff who deals mainly with energy efficiency and renewable energy
Environmental Permitting in Indian CountryAshleyTso1
During the Construction in Indian Country 2018 Annual Conference, Eunice Tso led a workshop session on Friday morning called “Environmental Permitting in Indian Country.”
This document provides a summary of the qualifications and experience of Kostas Dovantzis. He has over 30 years of experience in environmental engineering consulting with a focus on site assessment, remediation, and litigation support. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He has managed over 100 remediation projects and has expertise in innovative remediation technologies. His major clients include Dow, DuPont, BP, and government agencies like the EPA and Navy. He has significant experience developing cost-effective remediation strategies and achieving regulatory closure.
New "research" by anti-drilling researchers at Johns Hopkins University that purports to show a connection between fracked shale wells in PA and an increase in radon in PA homes. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers rather simplistically say that levels of radon in PA homes have been going up since 2004--when the first Marcellus Shale well was drilled in the state. They also say prior to 2004 levels of radon in PA homes was pretty much steady-state--that it did not increase. Since the "big thing" that's happened over the past decade is a lot of Marcellus drilling, voila, must be those nasty frackers are the source.
The research developed a hydro-environmental numerical model called DIVAST to more accurately predict flood peak elevations, inundation extent, hazard risk, and water quality levels. The model has been implemented in commercial codes used by major organizations worldwide on large projects, mitigating risks from floods and water quality issues. It has resulted in marked environmental, health, economic and industrial benefits.
The Salmon Site in Mississippi contains subsurface nuclear contamination from tests conducted in the 1960s. Major long-term stewardship activities include groundwater monitoring and enforcing restrictions to prevent access to the contaminated subsurface. The site area is 595 hectares and estimated annual costs for long-term stewardship from 2000-2006 were $60,000. The Department of Energy plans to transfer the surface land to the state after remediating surface contamination, while maintaining restrictions and monitoring of the subsurface indefinitely.
Mr. Lincicome is a senior geologist with over 25 years of experience in environmental consulting. He has managed numerous environmental investigations and remediation projects, including site investigations, monitoring well installation, sampling programs, and remedial actions. He is experienced in project management, fieldwork, report preparation, and litigation support regarding groundwater, soil, and surface water contamination issues.
Stephanie Romano is a staff assistant scientist with over one year of experience in remedial construction and soil excavation oversight, waste characterization and removal, and environmental site assessments focusing on soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations. She has a B.S. in Geology from SUNY Binghamton and relevant safety certifications. Some of her key projects include overseeing daily construction activities at a railroad reconstruction site, subcontractor drilling and sampling at residential and commercial redevelopment sites, and groundwater monitoring and reporting at a contaminated shopping center site.
Rick Smith has over 30 years of experience in environmental site characterization and remediation projects. He has worked on both private and public projects, including those overseen by EPA, DOE, DOD, and state agencies. Mr. Smith has expertise in hydrogeology, well installation, sampling, and developing remediation plans to address contaminated soil and groundwater. He is skilled at project management, developing work plans, and preparing technical reports for a wide range of projects.
This document summarizes a study on using limestone contactors to mitigate corrosion in small water supply systems that use acidic water. Laboratory and field experiments were conducted to evaluate limestone contactors. A mathematical model was developed relating limestone dissolution and the resulting water chemistry changes to contactor design parameters. The model was verified using laboratory column experiments. Field evaluations showed limestone contactors effectively reduced metals uptake from pipes. The document provides conclusions, recommendations, experimental methods and results on evaluating limestone contactors for treating corrosive water in small utilities.
The document summarizes entries for the 2002 Excellence in Environmental Engineering competition. It describes several projects that were recognized, including the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project which received a Superior Achievement award for its holistic approach to improving water quality in the Rouge River watershed. It also summarizes other award winning entries focused on areas like remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management.
Mr. Prugue is a staff engineer with 1 year of experience at ARCADIS who supports multiple projects. As an engineer, his responsibilities include data compilation, QA/QC for reports, and general field support such as soil and water sampling. He has experience conducting hazardous waste audits and sampling to assess contaminants. He also assisted with developing groundwater models and documenting property damage from wildfires. Mr. Prugue is responsible for operating a respirometer to evaluate wastewater treatment procedures. He has publications and presentations on topics like apatite dissolution rates and sediment budgets.
- Vladimir Osychny has over 28 years of experience in oceanography, meteorology, and environmental monitoring projects. He currently works as a Research Oceanographer for NOAA developing quality control systems for ocean models and assimilating observational data.
- He has expertise in data processing, statistical analysis, and working with various ocean and water quality models. Osychny has conducted research on topics like Rossby waves, Gulf Stream variability, and coastal circulation.
- Osychny holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography and has worked on projects involving satellite data, in situ observations, tide gauges, and numerical modeling.
The document provides an overview of the third edition of the Bureau of Reclamation's manual on the design of small dams. Key changes from the second to the third edition include a revised focus from small dams to also include large dams, updated terminology and procedures to reflect current design philosophies and standards, and the addition of new chapters on ecological and environmental considerations and dam safety. The third edition aims to expand on design concepts for dams of all sizes and update approaches based on the current state of the art in planning, design, construction, operation, and evaluation of dams.
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina covers 198,344 acres and produced plutonium and tritium for national defense from the 1950s to 1980s. Major long-term stewardship activities include institutional controls, maintenance of treatment systems, and groundwater monitoring. An estimated 10% of the site requires long-term stewardship. Over 300 of 500 contaminated acres have been remediated, and technologies like soil vapor extraction and pump-and-treat systems are used to treat groundwater and soils. The site now focuses on environmental management and nuclear materials stewardship.
The document summarizes a presentation on the history and evolution of risk-based corrective action (RBCA) for environmental remediation. It discusses how RBCA developed from early cleanup standards using total petroleum hydrocarbons to more sophisticated site-specific risk assessment approaches. It also overviewed the global environmental remediation market, noting the US and Europe as leaders and emerging opportunities in Asia and developing countries.
The W.R. Grace and Company Site is located on an industrialized peninsula in south Baltimore, Maryland. During the 1950s, W.R. Grace milled thorium for the Atomic Energy Commission, resulting in low-level radioactive waste that was buried on the property. Surveys found radioactive contamination in the burial area and other locations on site. The primary contaminant of concern is thorium-232. The site was designated for remedial action under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program in 1984, but cleanup is not yet complete so the need for long-term stewardship is not yet known.
Four people introduced themselves as Miguelangel, Pedro, Monica, and Lee while Susan introduced herself and Roberto. Someone commented that Cuenca is beautiful and another person introduced themselves as Ryan before concluding the conversation and saying goodbye.
Overview of the nuclear weapons activties of U.S. Department of Energy for state energy office staff who deals mainly with energy efficiency and renewable energy
Global warming is an increase in the Earth's average temperature that is caused by both natural phenomena and human activities like pollution. The consequences of global warming can be seen in changes to the atmosphere, weather, ecosystems, and negative health effects on individuals. While global warming affects all areas of life, individuals can help prevent further impacts through education, reducing pollution from chemicals and appliances, recycling, and environmentally-conscious home maintenance.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Studies have shown that meditating for just 10-20 minutes per day can have significant positive impacts on both mental and physical health over time.
The document provides a tour of Tehran, Iran, mentioning various landmarks, museums, cultural centers, restaurants, sports complexes, and other locations throughout the city and surrounding areas. It notes the Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, Grand Bazaar, mosques, churches, synagogue, fire temple, museums including the National Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art, Golestan Palace, theaters, shopping malls, ski resort Mount Damavand, and memorial at Kolak Chal. It also mentions women achieving success in fields like sports, rally racing, and firefighting and campaigns for women's rights in Iran.
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The document describes long-term stewardship activities at several sites in Missouri impacted by historical DOE operations. It provides details for the Kansas City Plant site, including:
- Groundwater and surface water monitoring and institutional controls are ongoing to address soil contamination from historical operations.
- Over $1 million per year is spent on long-term stewardship activities like groundwater treatment and monitoring.
- Surface and groundwater remediation has been ongoing since the 1990s and is expected to continue indefinitely to reduce contaminants to regulatory limits.
This document contains 10 Transact-SQL queries that analyze order data from the AdventureWorks2008 sample database. The queries include wildcard searches, grouping with HAVING clauses, correlated subqueries, outer joins, unions, stored procedures, common table expressions, pivoting, and ranking functions. The queries provide summaries of order details by product name, counts of orders by product subcategory, lists of vendors with no orders in 2003, summaries of freight charges by shipper, and more.
The document provides background information on radiation protection standards. It summarizes current knowledge on the biological effects of radiation exposure, including definitions of key terms. Acute radiation exposure can cause immediate effects like nausea and reduced white blood cell count above 100 rads, as well as increased risk of delayed effects like cancer. Chronic exposure is not expected to cause immediate effects but only delayed ones. Both human and animal data are considered to understand radiation risks.
The document lists various plant and flower names including blue flag iris, columbine, fuchsia, red peony, pink peony, stump garden, pinks & foxglove, petunia & symphony, chives, foxglove, ferns & flowers, and symphony repeated twice as well as foxglove repeated at the end.
The document provides information on 5 sites in New Jersey that may require long-term stewardship: DuPont & Company, Maywood Chemical Works, Middlesex Sampling Plant, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and Wayne Site. For each site, it gives a brief overview of past activities that led to contamination and notes that cleanup is not yet complete, so long-term stewardship requirements are not yet determined. Contact information is also provided for each site.
The document provides site summaries for 4 locations in New Jersey - the DuPont & Company site, Maywood Chemical Works, Middlesex Sampling Plant, and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. It describes the historical activities at each site, the contaminants present, and notes that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for remediation at these Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program sites, while the U.S. Department of Energy is responsible for any long-term stewardship activities once cleanup is complete. However, the document notes that cleanup is not yet finalized at these sites so the extent of required long-term stewardship is not yet determined.
The Argonne National Laboratory - East site covers 607 hectares and contains residual contamination from past research and waste disposal practices. Major activities include monitoring of engineered containment units and groundwater. Remediation has addressed numerous contaminated facilities, but residual contamination will remain in some areas requiring long-term stewardship. Annual costs for long-term stewardship activities from 2000-2006 averaged $216,500.
Mr. Stone has over 8 years of experience as an environmental consultant involved with the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties. He has conducted over 1,000 subsurface investigations and installed groundwater monitoring wells. His areas of expertise include contaminated site management, underground storage tank investigation and remediation system design. He holds a B.S. in Geology from Syracuse University and is working towards an M.S. in Physics from SUNY Cortland.
The Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory site covers 230,321 hectares in southeast Idaho. Past nuclear activities have resulted in soil, groundwater, and facility contamination that is being remediated. Long-term stewardship activities will include monitoring, maintaining remediation structures, and enforcing access restrictions to prevent exposure in residually contaminated areas. The site is expected to require stewardship activities indefinitely to protect human health and the environment.
Lawrence Fang has over 15 years of experience as an environmental scientist. He has worked on a wide range of environmental projects including soil and groundwater sampling, remediation system installation, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Some of the companies he has worked for include AECOM, Trihydro Corporation, Tetra Tech EM Inc., JD2 Environmental, and Lexicon Environmental. He holds various certifications and has managed projects across industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and government.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities at two sites in Idaho - the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) and the Lowman Site. For INEEL, major activities include monitoring engineered units, enforcing institutional controls, and restricting access across its 230,321 hectare area. The estimated annual cost is $3.7 million. For the smaller Lowman Site, major activities are disposal cell monitoring, enforcing institutional controls, and restricting access across its 7.3 hectare area. The estimated annual cost is $71,000.
The Battelle Columbus Laboratory-King Avenue site in Ohio was used from 1943 to 1986 for atomic energy research and development. Buildings and grounds were contaminated with uranium, thorium, and other materials. Cleanup was completed in 2000, with all wastes shipped offsite. The U.S. Department of Energy is not expected to be responsible for long-term stewardship at the privately owned site, as necessary activities will be conducted by the current landowner, Battelle Memorial Institute.
The Kansas City Plant in Missouri has soil and groundwater contamination from previous industrial activities that requires long-term stewardship. Groundwater monitoring and treatment will likely continue for hundreds of years to address volatile organic compounds and dense non-aqueous phase liquids. Surface water and sediment near the site also contain PCB contamination from historical spills. The site will require long-term monitoring of soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment, as well as maintenance of institutional controls and groundwater treatment systems. Estimated costs for long-term stewardship activities at the site are $1-2 million annually through 2070. The Department of Energy plans to use the site for the foreseeable future.
This document provides information on the Battelle Columbus Laboratory-King Avenue site in Ohio. The 2.4 hectare site was used between 1943 and 1986 for atomic energy research and development conducted by Battelle Memorial Institute for the DOE and its predecessors. Buildings and grounds were contaminated with uranium, thorium, and other materials from these activities. DOE completed cleanup of the nine contaminated buildings by 1998, disposing of wastes offsite. Cleanup activities will be fully completed in 2000 with final surveys. DOE is not expected to be responsible for long-term stewardship, as Battelle Memorial Institute owns the property.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities at two sites in Oregon - the Lakeview Mill site and the Lakeview Site. At the Lakeview Mill site, activities include groundwater monitoring and enforcing deed restrictions to restrict groundwater use. At the Lakeview Site, activities involve monitoring the disposal cell that contains contaminated materials relocated from the Lakeview Mill site and maintaining institutional controls such as fencing and signage. The estimated average annual cost for long-term stewardship activities from 2000-2006 was $47,000 for the Lakeview Mill site and $111,000 for the Lakeview Site.
The Lakeview Site in Oregon contains a disposal cell that received approximately 722,000 cubic meters of contaminated materials from the nearby Lakeview Mill uranium processing site. The U.S. Department of Energy is responsible for long-term stewardship activities at the site, including monitoring the disposal cell and maintaining institutional controls. Annual inspections evaluate the condition of surface features and groundwater monitoring assesses initial disposal cell performance. Estimated annual long-term stewardship costs are $111,000 through at least 2070 to ensure protection of human health and the environment.
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina covers 80,127 hectares and produces nuclear materials. Major long-term stewardship activities include institutional controls, monitoring, and operating treatment systems. An estimated 26.4 million is spent annually on long-term stewardship. The site has remediated over 300 of 500 contaminated acres and cleaned over 4 billion gallons of groundwater. Future plans include ongoing cleanup efforts and disposition of wastes and materials stored on site.
This document summarizes the history of contamination at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey and remediation efforts under CERCLA. Weapons manufacturing at Picatinny Arsenal since the 1800s has led to groundwater, surface water, soil, and air contamination. The EPA placed the site on the Superfund National Priorities List in 1990 due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and metals exceeding standards. Initial site investigations identified TCE and chromium VI contamination requiring remediation. The federal government and Department of Defense have funded ongoing cleanup through monitoring, excavating contaminated soil, and implementing land use controls to prevent exposure.
Amchitka Island is a 30,000 hectare site in Alaska where the US conducted three underground nuclear tests between 1965-1971. Long-term stewardship activities include monitoring soil and groundwater for contamination, and enforcing access restrictions to prevent intrusion into contaminated areas. Monitoring is conducted every 5 years at a cost of about $23,000 per year. The US Fish and Wildlife Service manages the island as a wildlife refuge, while the US Department of Energy maintains restrictions on the test areas indefinitely.
The document provides information on several long-term stewardship sites in Missouri, including the Kansas City Plant site. The Kansas City Plant site covers 56 hectares and requires long-term groundwater and surface water monitoring and institutional controls for soil contamination. Major remediation activities at the site have included soil removal and treatment of contaminated groundwater. Estimated annual long-term stewardship costs for 2005-2006 were $1.33 million. The Weldon Spring Site requires similar long-term monitoring of surface water, groundwater, and landfill maintenance, and had estimated annual costs of $1 million for 2003-2006.
This document summarizes Ryan Lloyd's work at Los Alamos National Laboratories assisting with the Mortendad Canyon Chromium+6 Groundwater Remediation project. The project aims to reduce high levels of chromium 6 in the groundwater of Mortendad Canyon, which resulted from legacy pollution from past laboratory experiments. As part of the project, Lloyd ran water samples to test for various chemical species, recorded data, and assisted with other environmental remediation and research projects. Testing showed that chromium 6 levels in the groundwater exceeded EPA standards by 30 times, and treatment and monitoring will continue indefinitely until the contaminant plume is reduced.
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Case Study – WIPP Radiological Release
NSE 515 11/21/2018
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) was authorized by congress in 1979, when it began to be
apparent that the nation needed a long-term solution for disposal of transuranic wastes (TRU).
The WIPP is located near Carlsbad, New Mexico in a bedded salt mine. This is a geologically
stable, water-free salt cavern which will slowly encapsulate the nuclear wastes over time,
providing a stable long-term solution for storage of nuclear waste.
Construction of the facility was completed in 1989, but the facility did not begin accepting
waste until 1999, due to an agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of
New Mexico that the facility would not be able to accept wastes until it received a Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part B Permit, for treatment, storage and disposal of
regulated hazardous wastes.
In 1999, the facility begins receiving TRU waste shipments from DOE facilities including Los
Alamos National Lab, Idaho National Lab, Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Argonne
National Lab, and Hanford. The facility operated safely from 1999 to 2014.
WIPP is operated by prime contractor Nuclear Waste Partnership LLC, which is a joint entity
lead by AECOM Corporation (full disclosure: I am an employee of AECOM on a different
Department of Energy contract). In 2014, waste receiving was temporarily shut down due to a
fire on a salt hauling truck. A few days later, the facility experienced a radiological release from
a waste drum in Room 7, Panel 7, with airborne contamination released to the environment.
The facility was inspected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for compliance with 40
CFR Part 191, Subpart A Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Management and
Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level and Transuranic Radioactive Wastes, and 40 CFR Part
61 Subpart H National Emissions Standards For Emission of Radionuclides Other than Radon
from Department of Energy Facilities, both of which regulations address radioactive dose to the
public by exposure to contaminants in the air released from Department of Energy radioactive
waste disposal facilities.
The release occurred in a single drum of TRU waste from Los Alamos National Lab. This drum
contained TRU waste materials which had been packed with an absorbent called Swheat
Scoop™. Absorbent materials are used to cushion and absorb any leakage from smaller
containers packed into a drum, in a process known as lab packing or over packing. Traditionally,
diatomaceous earth (kitty litter) or vermiculite are used for this purpose, as they are
compatible, or non-reactive, with most reactive and hazardous chemicals. A replacement
product, Swheat Scoop™, was purchased as an alternative to diatomaceous earth. Personnel
did not realize that Swheat Scoop™ is an organic-based absorbent, and is incompatible with
strong oxidizers and other reactive chemicals.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities at Amchitka Island in Alaska. Major activities include soil and groundwater monitoring to ensure restrictions on access to subsurface contamination are enforced. The site covers 30,000 hectares and long-term stewardship is estimated to cost $23,000 annually and will continue in perpetuity. Monitoring involves sampling soil and groundwater every 5 years to restrict access to nuclear test sites on the island and ensure contaminants remain isolated.
Werner Jim Testomony FINAL Nov 2005 Senate EPW Subcommittee on Clean AirJim Werner
- The director of Delaware's Division of Air and Waste Management testified before Congress about implementing national air quality standards for particulate matter and ozone.
- Delaware faces significant air pollution challenges as a small, downwind state receiving pollution from upwind sources. However, Delaware is pursuing various regulations and initiatives to reduce emissions within the state to improve air quality.
- While implementation of air quality standards comes with costs, studies consistently show the substantial health and economic benefits of cleaner air outweigh the costs. Delaware urges consideration of both costs and benefits when evaluating compliance schedules.
- James D. Werner, Director of Delaware's Air and Waste Management Division, testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works about EPA's proposed revision to lower the ground-level ozone standard.
- While Delaware faces challenges in meeting the current ozone standard due to its downwind location receiving air pollution from other states, Werner expressed support for lowering the standard further in accordance with EPA's independent scientific advisory committee's recommendation.
- Werner raised concerns that EPA did not fully follow its scientific advisory committee's advice in proposing to lower the standard only slightly rather than more substantially as recommended, noting this was the second time EPA had not fully followed its committee's recommendation.
This document discusses radioactive waste control and progress toward sustainability from 1992 to 2002. It begins with an introduction that explores different definitions of sustainability in relation to radioactive waste and nuclear power. It then provides a primer on the different types of radioactive waste. The majority of the document evaluates U.S. progress and failures in radioactive waste control based on principles from the 1992 Rio Declaration and Agenda 21. It assesses performance for different waste types and offers recommendations, including establishing long-term stewardship funds and improving scientific understanding of radioactive waste management.
This document provides background information on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) long-term stewardship obligations after completing cleanup activities at over 100 sites contaminated from decades of nuclear weapons production and research. Long-term stewardship will be needed to monitor and maintain engineered barriers and land-use controls to protect human health and the environment from residual radioactive and chemical contamination. The document examines the transition from active cleanup to long-term stewardship required under various environmental laws and regulations. It also provides context for a study required by a 1998 legal settlement on ensuring protections as land use changes over decades or centuries.
This document provides a summary of the U.S. Department of Energy report "Linking Legacies: Connecting the Cold War Nuclear Weapons Production Processes to Their Environmental Consequences". The report connects the nuclear weapons production facilities during the Cold War to the environmental impacts and waste left behind. It details each step of nuclear weapons production and disposition and the resulting contamination found on and around the sites. The goal is to inform Congress, DOE managers, analysts, and the public about the environmental results of nuclear weapons production in order to guide future cleanup efforts.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document provides information on three Department of Energy sites in Washington:
1) The (Dawn) Ford Site, a former uranium milling site of 202 hectares that will be transferred to DOE in 2019 for long-term monitoring.
2) Hanford, a 152,000 hectare former plutonium production site undergoing environmental remediation to address contaminated liquids, soils, groundwater and solid waste. Major long-term activities will include institutional controls and monitoring.
3) The (WNI) Sherwood Site, a 154 hectare former disposal site requiring disposal cell and groundwater monitoring with an estimated annual cost of $38,700 for long-term stewardship through 2006.
The (Atlas) Moab Mill site is a former uranium milling site located on 162 hectares near Moab, Utah. Operations from 1956 to 1988 created uranium mill tailings and other wastes occupying around 53 hectares. The U.S. Department of Energy will be responsible for long-term stewardship if needed. Per the 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, the Department of Energy must prepare a remediation plan considering relocating wastes to an offsite disposal cell and restoring groundwater, in consultation with other groups. Long-term activities are not expected to begin until after 2006.
The (Conoco) Conquista Site is a former uranium milling site in Karnes County, Texas encompassing 243 hectares. Continental Oil Company (CONOCO) operated the mill from 1972-1982. Remediation efforts encapsulated contaminated soils and mill tailings in an onsite 101-hectare disposal cell. Groundwater is contaminated with radionuclides. In 2002, responsibility will transfer to the US Department of Energy for long-term stewardship activities including groundwater monitoring and disposal cell inspections costing an estimated $38,943 annually.
The document summarizes information about long-term stewardship activities at the Oak Ridge Reservation site in Tennessee. It discusses:
- Major activities including maintaining engineered barriers, monitoring ground and surface water, and enforcing institutional controls.
- The site size is 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres).
- The estimated average annual cost from FY2000-2006 was $6,733,000.
The Edgemont Site in South Dakota contains a 145-hectare disposal cell that encapsulates contaminated tailings and waste from a former uranium mill. Long-term stewardship activities at the site include annual inspections of the disposal cell, restricting access, and maintenance. The disposal cell will be monitored and maintained in perpetuity at an estimated average annual cost of $7,800. The site provides long-term isolation of 2.3 million cubic meters of contaminated material beneath an engineered cap designed to last 200-1000 years.
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina covers 198,344 acres and has four main long-term stewardship activities: institutional controls, surveillance and maintenance of treatment systems, operation and monitoring of engineered units, and monitoring of groundwater. Major past activities at the site included producing nuclear materials for national defense from the 1950s to 1980s. Current activities focus on environmental management and cleanup, with over 300 of 500 contaminated acres remediated and treatment systems operating at nine groundwater sites. The site requires long-term management into the future.
The Center for Energy and Environmental Research (CEER) in Puerto Rico consists of four sites totaling 72 hectares that were used for nuclear and energy research. DOE has completed cleanup activities at the sites according to environmental regulations. Long-term stewardship responsibilities remain for the Boiling Nuclear Superheat Research Reactor site, which includes annual inspections and maintenance of security and controls around the entombed radioactive materials. The estimated annual cost for long-term stewardship is $25,000.
The Burrell Site and Canonsburg Site summaries are as follows:
Burrell Site:
- Major activities include disposal cell and groundwater monitoring and access restrictions
- Site size is 28 hectares
- Estimated average annual cost from FY2000-2006 is $51,600
Canonsburg Site:
- Major activities include disposal cell monitoring, groundwater/surface water monitoring, access restrictions, and inspections
- Site size is 14 hectares
- Estimated average annual cost from FY2000-2006 is $148,000
The Bayo Canyon site in New Mexico was used by the DOE for explosive compression tests on metals from
1982 to 1992. The 0.6-hectare site contains low-level radioactive contamination from these tests. Long-term
stewardship activities include annual inspections and maintaining institutional controls to restrict access and
land use. The estimated annual cost for long-term stewardship from 2000 to 2006 was $1,000.
The document discusses three sites in Nevada - the Central Nevada Test Area, Nevada Test Site and Tonopah Test Range, and Project Shoal. For the Central Nevada Test Area:
- One subsurface nuclear test was conducted in 1968, with ongoing groundwater monitoring and access restrictions required.
- Surface remediation of contaminated soil pits will be complete by 2001, with long-term monitoring and controls over residual subsurface contamination indefinitely.
- Annual costs for long-term stewardship are estimated at $37,000.
The Hallam Nuclear Power Facility site in Lancaster County, Nebraska entombed residual radioactive materials onsite after decommissioning a sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in the 1960s-1970s. Current activities include annual groundwater monitoring to ensure containment of contaminants. The 7.3 hectare site is estimated to require groundwater monitoring and maintenance from 1998 to past 2070 at an average annual cost of $46,000.
The Kansas City Plant site covers 56.4 hectares and requires long-term stewardship activities including groundwater and surface water monitoring, as well as maintaining institutional controls for soil contamination. Groundwater treatment and monitoring will need to continue indefinitely due to DNAPLs in the aquifer. Estimated annual costs for long-term stewardship activities at the site are $1.3 million.
The Salmon Site covers 1,470 acres in Mississippi where the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission conducted two underground nuclear tests in the 1960s, contaminating the subsurface and groundwater. Major long-term stewardship activities include annual groundwater monitoring and enforcing restrictions to prevent access to the contaminated subsurface. Stewardship is estimated to cost $40,000 annually through 2010 and $6.8 million total after 2070, involving monitoring, data analysis, and well maintenance every 25 years. The site is planned to transfer to the state as a demonstration forest after surface contamination decays over 10 years.
The Shpack Landfill is located 40 miles southwest of Boston in Massachusetts. It began operating as a private landfill in the 1960s and received both industrial and domestic waste. In the late 1970s, elevated radiation was detected at the site. The landfill contains contaminated wastes from a former nuclear plant in Attleboro. Cleanup of the site under FUSRAP began in the 1980s and radioactive materials were removed. In 1997, the Army Corps of Engineers took over remediation of the site, which is not yet complete. The long term stewardship requirements are still unknown.
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Site Highlights
Ames Laboratory (page 3)
Site Size •4hectares (1 0acres)
Current Landlord· U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science
Expected Future Landlord- U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science
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AMES LABORATORY'
1.0 SITE SUMMARY
1.1 Site Description and Mission
Ames Laboratory is one ofthe 12 dedicatedlaboratories
within the DOE complex. The Laboratory is located on
the Iowa State University Campus in the town ofAmes,
Iowa. Iowa State University manages and operates the
laboratory under a five-year contract to DOE, and
leases this land to DOE. Iowa State University owns
the land, and DOE owns the Ames Laboratory
buildings. The four-hectare (ten-acre) site includes
several research facilities, including a metallurgy
research building, a records storage facility, a
laboratory research building, a metals development
LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Total Site Area- 4 hectares (10 acres)
Current Landlord- U.S. Department of Energy, Office
of Science
Expected Future Landlord- U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Science
Reason Not Subject to NDAA - No long-term
stewardship activities are anticipated for this site
building, an administrative building, and several small auxiliary buildings. The laboratory, at one time,
maintained a dedicated Chemical Disposal Site (which was about 7,440-square meters (80,000 square feet) in
size and located north of Ontario Street, off of Scholl Road, and east of the Ames Applied Sciences Complex).
This disposal site has since been remediated and approved for unrestricted use.
Ames Laboratory was founded in 1947, following work to produce purified uranium for the Manhattan Project.
Researchers at Iowa State University perfected a magnesium reduction process, producing pure uranium metal
that quickly became the industry-wide standard for production of uranium metal in large quantities. Other
universities and private companies participated in the research; however, Iowa State University was one of the
first organizations to supply metallic uranium, used as "fuel" for the first self-sustaining chain reaction, to Enrico
Fermi and his colleagues at the University of Chicago. The laboratory continues to provide basic and applied
research to the U.S. Government.
Currently, DOE has an ongoing research mission at Ames Laboratory, and the site landlord is the DOE Office
of Science. The laboratory's mission is to conduct fundamental research in the physical, chemical, materials,
and mathematical sciences and engineering. Ames Laboratory also pursues broader research priorities in the
areas of energy resources, high-performance computing, environmental technology development, and the
synthesis and study of new materials. The laboratory and many of its staff continue to stay involved in the
academic programs at Iowa State University.
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This report is developed in response to a Congressional request in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2000 National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As requested by the Act, this report addresses current and anticipated long-
term stewardship activities at each site or portion of a site by the end of calendar year 2006 ("Conference Report on
S.l059, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000," Congressional Record, August 5, 1999).
Based on current planning, all currently identified and planned remediation activities at the Ames Laboratory will be
completed before 2006, and the site will not require long-term stewardship activities other than record-keeping
activities. For this reason, the site is not the primary focus of this report. This summary of the site is included
because the Department of Energy (DOE) has an ongoing mission at the site, has funded remediation activities in
the past, and is responsible for completing remediation from previous laboratory activities.
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1.2 Site Cleanup and Accomplishments
DOE completed all currently identified remediation activities at Ames Laboratory in 1999. Past operations at
Ames Laboratory, principally as a result of waste disposal practices, led to contamination of soils and
groundwater. Contaminants of concern included uranium, thorium, tritium, mercury, thallium, potassium,
lithium, and kerosene. Between 1958 and 1966, radiological and chemical wastes were buried in nine unlined
pits at the Chemical Disposal Site (located at the southeast corner of the site). This disposal method met the
regulatory standards at that time. The bulk of the
disposed wastes was metal slags from the research and
development of the processes for separating and
purifying specific metals. Small quantities of reactive
or unstable materials from routine chemical laboratory
research, such as mercury, salts, potassium, and sodium,
were also buried at the site. Waste was reportedly
buried in steel pails, drums, glass containers, and
plywood boxes.
In 1994, DOE spent $4 million to clean up the site,
completing soil and groundwater assessment activities,
and removing approximately 1,530 cubic meters (2,000
cubic yards) of contaminated soil and debris, which
were sent to a commercial disposal site in Utah. In
Iowa
SITE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Investigated nine inactive waste sites; those
requiring remediation were completed
• Remediated former Chemical Disposal Site
• Sampled Old Iowa State College Dump and
determined contamination was below action levels
ANTICIPATED SITE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS OF 2006
• Complete groundwater monitoring at former
Chemical Disposal Site
• Dispose of Iowa State University Fire Training site
soils offsite
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1998, the Iowa Department ofPublic Health approved the site for unrestricted use. Groundwater monitoring of
the site, however, will continue through 2002, as approved in a monitoring plan agreed to by DOE, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, and Iowa State University. DOE provided a lump-sum payment of $50,000
for Iowa State University to conduct post-remediation monitoring at the former Chemical Disposal Site and
complete closeout activities.
DOE has treated and disposed offsite all newly-generated waste at the Ames Laboratory. Regarding the Ames
Laboratory facilities, DOE assumes that the DOE Office of Science will be responsible for any future
decontamination, environmental remediation, land use issues, and long-term stewardship activities that may be
identified in the future. However, there are no long-term stewardship activities identified for the actions currently
planned to be completed by the end of 2006.
In addition to the cleanup work on the former Chemical Disposal Site, nine other waste sites were investigated,
and those requiring remediation were completed in FY 1995 and FY 1996. One underground storage tank action
was also completed at that time. The intent of these investigations was to determine if any of the nine sites had
been impacted by previous Ames Laboratory activities. Although the concentrations at some of the inactive
waste sites are slightly above background levels, information collected to date indicates that the sites do not pose
a significant health risk in their present land uses. No further activities are currently envisioned for any of these
waste sites. The nine inactive waste sites are: Old Sewage Treatment Plant; Ames Airport; Ames Municipal
Cemetery; Grand Avenue Underpass; Annex I; Annex II; Little Ankeny Debris Site; Applied Science Complex;
and Blockhouse.
Four of the nine waste sites (Old Sewage Treatment Plant, Ames Airport, Grand Avenue Underpass, and Ames
Municipal Cemetery) were characterized due to higher than expected releases of material to the Old Sewage
Treatment Plant (formerly City of Ames Water Pollution Control Plant) in 1951 and 1952. The Old Sewage
Treatment Plant received effluent containing low levels of mesothorium, a daughter product of thorium decay.
The effluent was treated as routine sanitary sewage, i.e., the plant discharged the liquid effluent and produced
a dry sludge which was used for fertilizer. As a result of the treatment process, the mesothorium was
concentrated primarily in the dry sludge. The dry sludge produced during this period is known to have been
stored at the Old Sewage Treatment Plant and spread at the Ames Airport. The Grand Avenue Underpass and
Ames Municipal Cemetery also had permits to spread this material. DOE does not know if any of the impacted
sludge was spread in these areas.
The Old Sewage Treatment Plant is inactive and much of the plant has been demolished. Several kinds of
sampling and surveying (soil sampling, surface gamma surveying, and aerial gamma surveying) have been
performed since 1976. In 1988, soil was removed from some contaminated areas at this site and disposed of
offsite. Subsequent sampling and surveying in 1993 indicated soil and groundwater activity levels slightly above
background but below acceptable DOE (soil) and Iowa Administrative Code (groundwater) levels. Additional
sampling and analysis was performed by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science in 1994, in response to stakeholder
concerns, with similar results. Remedial activities were performed by the City of Ames, under the guidance of
the Iowa Department of Public Health, in the fall of 1994.
Sampling and surveying performed at the Ames Airport in 1976 indicated readings above background in some
areas. Subsequent surveying and groundwater sampling (in 1992 and 1993) showed soils at backgroundradiation
levels and groundwater below isotope detection limits. Extensive construction activities have occurred at this
location, which probably spread and diluted any contaminated soil. Available data indicate that the site does not
pose a threat to public health or the environment in its current land use.
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Sampling and surveying at the Ames Cemetery and Grand Avenue Underpass indicated readings within the range
of naturally-occurring levels.
Three of the inactive waste sites (Annex I, Annex II, and Little Ankeny Debris Site) were related to the
production of uranium as part of the Manhattan Project. All three sites are on Iowa State University property.
Annex I and Annex II were buildings that subsequently were razed. Little Ankeny Debris Site is the location
where debris from Annex I was burned after its demolition in 1953. The Annex I site now is largely covered by
vegetation, and a portion of the site is occupied by the Iowa State University Food Technology Laboratory. The
Annex II site is paved over and is used as a parking lot for the Iowa State University Physical Plant Building.
The ash from the Little Ankeny Debris Site, which was placed in a depression in the ground and covered with
soil, was removed from the site in 1987 and shipped to DOE's Hanford site for disposal. Surveys and sampling
in 1976, 1977 and 1993 indicated background levels for the Annex II site and the presence of some residual
contamination at the Annex I and Little Ankeny Debris Site. However, data collected to date indicate that none
of the sites poses a significant health risk in its present land use.
The Applied ScienceComplex, plus its auxiliary structures for radioactive waste management, its coolingtowers,
and its liquid waste treatment and discharge systems, was the former site of the Ames Laboratory Research
Reactor, which operated from 1965 until 1977. Decommissioning was conducted from 1978 to 1980, with
dismantlement and removal of all reactor equipment and materials. The leased property subsequently was
transferred back to Iowa State University. Subsequent sampling, analysis, and surveying in 1987 indicated the
need for a few areas to be cleaned in the reactor building basement and for shielding and marking of abandoned
drain lines. The radioactive waste disposal building and warehouse building are still in use by Iowa State
University. The available data indicate that there is no public health threat under current land use.
The Blockhouse site was a 22 square meter (240-square-foot) concrete block building that was used from the
mid-1960s to the early 1980s for handling of radioactive wastes. The site is owned by Iowa State University.
The building (except for the concrete floor slab) was demolished around 1988. The concrete floor slab predated
the rest of the building. Residual radioactive contamination was removed from the pad, as well as some soils
contaminated by a heating oil spill. Surveys and analyses in 1993 resulted in offsite disposal of an old cinder
block. The available data indicate that there is no public health threat under current land use.
The two-hectare (five-acre) tract of land at 13th Street and Stange Road in Ames was another area of concern. In
the early 1940s, wastes from the Laboratory and the Manhattan Project were disposed there. In 1946, the U.S.
Atomic Energy Commission (the predecessor agency to DOE) removed 226.8 metric tons (250 tons) ofuranium
extraction wastes from the site for processing. In response to stakeholder concerns at a public meeting in 1995,
DOE agreed that the radiological portion of the site should be sampled to determine if a threat to human health
and the environment existed. In August 1995, DOE completed the sampling, which showed that contamination
levels were below "action levels" for thorium, uranium, and their decay products and, therefore, posed no threat
to human health or the environment. DOE then sent the sampling results to the Iowa Department ofPublic Health
in September 1995. DOE considered the radiological investigation closed. The Iowa Department of Public
Health did not formally respond to the sampling report; however, the Department did forward the document to
Iowa State University. In a November 2, 1995 cover letter, the Iowa Department ofPublic Health indicated that
it was waiting for Iowa State University, as the licensee, to review the sampling data and issue a written synopsis
of its conclusions. Once it received the University's conclusions, the Iowa Department of Public Health would
then write a site status determination. In 1999, no discussions between DOE, the Iowa Department of Public
Health, or Iowa State University occurred concerning this area. DOE assumes, based on the sampling results and
on the absence of a follow-on response from the University, that no further activities are required for this area.
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Two remaining cleanup activities are the characterization and decontamination ofAmes LaboratoryWilhelmHall
and the remediation ofthe Iowa State University Fire Service Training Institute Site. During the late 1940's and
early 1950's, research activities on thorium-232 were conducted in Wilhelm Hall. Although these activities
ceased long ago, legacy contamination has been identified. DOE has controlled the contamination, which is
limited to remote sealed areas of the building. Initial characterization indicates that the contamination does not
pose a health hazard to current occupants ofthe building. At this time, Wilhelm Hall is an active facility. There
are no known plans or known available funding to conduct additional characterization activities and
decontamination of Wilhelm Hall prior to FY 2006.
The Iowa State University Fire Service Training Institute Site has a non-continuous layer of calcified soil, of
variable thickness, that is contaminated with areas of thorium decay products. The contaminated materials were
under a thin layer of topsoil. Iowa State University has undertaken action to characterize and remediate the site
by excavation of material. DOE has agreed to provide assistance with disposal of the contaminated soil. Iowa
State University's immediate plans are to continue to use the area as a training facility for fire fighters. The
excavated soils are expected to be removed in fiscal year (FY) 2000 or FY 2001, with no continuing monitoring
planned.
2.0 POTENTIAL LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES
DOE assumes there will be no long-term stewardship activities for the actions currently planned to be completed
by the end of 2006, nor for the site areas remediated after their active use comes to an end.
3.0 EXPECTED FUTURE USES AND SITE RESPONSIBILITY
When DOE's lease expires, the land will revert to Iowa State University, for unrestricted use (unless Iowa State
University requests an alternate arrangement).
For additional information about the Ames Laboratory, please contact:
James Buchar
DOE Group Manager, Ames Group
9800 South Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60430
Phone:630-282-2402
or visit the Internet website at: http://www.extemal.ameslab.gov
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