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Solid Waste Management Unit B-32

Chronology of Actions/Investigations

Year

Month

Action/Results

Action
Performed By

Project
Number

Unknown

Unknown

Sand and projectiles from the Building 90 test range used as pipe bedding. SWMU consists of bedding material only.

CSSA

NA

1996

February

Work Plan for B-32 investigation submitted.

Parsons ES

RL17

1996

March

EM geophysical survey performed on March 8. Two anomalies found both corresponding to non-waste management activities.

Parsons ES

RL17

1996

March

Collected three surface soil samples (SS1-SS3) on March 11 and analyzed for explosives and metals. Analytical results currently in question due to ITS Laboratory practices.

Parsons ES
ITS

RL17

1996

August

Completed three soil borings (SB1-SB3) on August 23 and 26 at the site. Results are currently in question due to ITS Laboratory practices.

Parsons ES
ITS

RL17

1997

June

Sand and shot excavation activities commenced. The pipe was diverted, and shot and lead-contaminated sand was excavated and stockpiled.

Parsons ES
ITS
UXB

RL33

 1997

July

Lead and shot investigation activities completed. Approximately 36 cubic yards of soils were excavated. Four confirmatory soil samples were collected from the trench bottom. Results are currently in question due to ITS Laboratory practices. The trench has been backfilled with clean sand.

Parsons ES
ITS
UXB

RL33

1999

April

EPA memorandum indicated analytical results obtained from ITS are not usable for closure or compliance.

EPA

NA

1999

June

Approximately 36 cubic yards of soil were successfully treated by solidification with Portland cement to non-hazardous Class 2 levels. Treated soils were transported and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.

Parsons ES
Eagle Const.
WMI-Covel Gardens

RL33

1999

November

Submitted work plan for resampling to replace analytical chemistry data generated by ITS Laboratory.

Parsons ES

NA

2000

March

Advanced 3 soil borings (SB1-3) for Rework and collected 6 soil/rock samples for metals and explosives analysis.

Parsons ES
O’Brien & Gere
Data Chem

Rework

2002

August

Final RCRA Facility Investigation Report submitted.

Parsons

RL17

2003

January

Closure approved by TCEQ

TCEQ

NA