COMMUNITY REIATIONS PLAN

FOR THE

WESTINGHOUSE ELEVATOR PLANT SUPERFUND SITE

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyRegion III

PreparedlyDynamac Corporation

* OnMarch 5,1991

UnderTESVm

Contract No.68-W9-0005

Work Assignment No.C03054

For additional information, contactAmy BarnettOffice of Public AffairsUJS. Environmental Protection Agency841 Chestnut BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19107(215)597-6915

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WESTINGHOUSE ELEVATOR PLANT SITECOMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTSSection Page

PREFACE .............................................. 1

1.0 OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN ........ 2

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY ........................ 4

2.1 Site Location ....................................... 422 Site History ........................................ 4

3.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND ............................. 9

3.1 Community Profile ................................... 93.2 Chronology of Community Involvement ................... 933 Key Community Concerns .............................. 11

4.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM ... 14

5.0 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVinES AND TIMING ......... 16

APPENDICES

A Contact List of Key Community Leaders andInterested Parties (excluding residents forprivacy protection) ........................................ A-l

B Locations for Public Meetings andInformation Repository ..................................... B-l

C Media List .............................................. C-l

D Technical Assistance Grant Information ........................ D-l

E Sample Fact Sheets ........................................ E-l

F Glossary of Technical Terms ................................. F-l

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EXHIBITS

1 Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site Location Map .................. 8

2 Timing Schedule for Community Relations Activities ............... 22

3 Steps in the Superfund Process ............................... 23

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PREFACE

\ y This Community Relations Plan for the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Superfund Site was^ developed by Dynamac Corporation under Contract Number 68-W9-0005 (TES Vm), Work

Assignment Number C03054, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Region EL

This Community Relations Plan is a working document that serves as a guide forcommunication with the community of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The activities andschedules recommended in this plan are based on current concerns the community identifiedduring recent interviews. These concerns may change; when this occurs, different oradditional community relations activities may be required to address these changes. Thisplan will be reviewed periodically and revised as needed.

The goal of this Community Relations Plan is to establish meaningful communicationsbetween the community of Gettysburg and EPA. The activities designated in thisCommunity Relations Plan will be conducted at the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site inorder to promote a better understanding of site activities and encourage communityinvolvement.

Throughout this Community Relations Plan, technical terms will appear in bold type. Theseterms are defined in the Glossary of Technical Terms located in Appendix F.

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SECTION 1

OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNIT- RELATIONS PLAN

This Community Relations Plan identifies issues of community concern and interest relatedto the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site located in Gettysburg, Cumberland Township,Pennsylvania. This Community Relations Plan outlines community relations activities to beconducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during remedial activitiesat the Site. Some of these activities are conducted as required by the ComprehensiveEnvironmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act as amended by the SuperfundAmendments and Reauthorization Act. All are tailored to address the needs of thecommunity affected by the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site. The program outlined hi thisplan is designed to inform the public about the progress of EPA activities at the Site andgive the public an opportunity to participate in the Superfund process. This Plan alsoupdates community concerns and activities outlined for the Site in the EPA (EBASCOServices Inc., Consultants) Community Relations Plan prepared in February 1987.

Community concern about the Site was high at the time the initial contamination wasdiscovered in 1983. Community interest has leveled off in recent years as the immediatethreat from the contamination has been addressed. The community relations activitiesplanned for this Site should inform the community about the Superfund process with specificemphasis on how this applies to the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site. These activitiesshould consider the fact that there are two other Superfund Sites, Shriver's Corner andHunterstown Road, located in close proximity to the Westinghouse Site.

This Community Relations Plan is divided into the following sections:

SITE DESCRIPTION

Included in this section is historical, geographical, and technical informationabout the Site.

COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

The background of the community surrounding the Site and specific concerns theyhave expressed are described in this section.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN

Objectives developed for this community relations program to address thespecific concerns of the community are listed hi this section.

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND TIMING

This section specifies the types of community relations activities that will beconducted at the Site and indicates when these activities will be conducted.

APPENDICES

The appendices provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers for:Federal, State and local officials; the information repository and publicmeeting places; a glossary of technical terms that have been highlightedthroughout the body of the Community Relations Plan; and local media thatmay be used for the dissemination of site-specific information. Appendix Dprovides Technical Assistance Grant information.

The information in this plan is based primarily on interviews EPA staff conducted duringSeptember and December 1990 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Interviews were held withresidents from Straban and Cumberland Townships, local officials from Gettysburg, AdamsCounty, Cumberland and Straban Townships, the state representative and senator for AdamsCounty, and an aide from U.S. Congressman Goodling's Office. Site specific documentsused in preparing this Community Relations Plan include: EPA (Dynamac Corporation,Consultants) Work Plan, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Compliance Oversight,(June 16, 1989); EPA (Paul C Rizzo Associates, Inc., Consultants) Phase I RemedialInvestigation/Feasibility Study Report, (June 12, 1989) and other documents provided bythe EPA Remedial Project Manager for the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site. Thesedocuments provided information necessary for the Site description section of thisCommunity Relations Plan.

The EPA Region .m Office mgint?in$ lead responsibility for managing the Superfundremedial process at the Site. EPA Region m also maintains lead responsibility for thecommunity relations activities at the Site.

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SECTION 2

SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY

2.1 SITE LOCATION

The Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site is situated on an 85 acre site located on the west sideof Biglerville Road approximately 1.5 miles north of Gettysburg in Cumberland Township,Adams County, Pennsylvania, (see Exhibit 1). The manufacturing plant, located at the Site,was constructed and began producing elevators and escalators in 1963.

The area immediately surrounding the site is partially rural with some residentialdevelopment, light industry and farming.

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During the elevator and escalator manufacturing processes conducted at the plant on theSite, Westinghouse used solvents to degrease thin coatings of oil applied to bare metalsurfaces to prevent rusting. Westinghouse removed this coating prior to painting andassembly operations. The primary solvent used during this degreasing process wastrichloroethene (TCE). In 1975,1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA) replaced TCE as the primarydegreasing solvent Westinghouse stored solvent drums shipped to the plant for future usein an area near the loading dock. At times, these drums allegedly leaked during thehandling and storage procedures at the loading dock.

Based on reports from local residents, the Pennsylvania Department of EnvironmentalResources (PADER) initiated an investigation in August 1983 of alleged environmentalproblems possibly related to the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site. Due to the nature ofthe manufacturing procedure at the plant, PADER conducted ground water, surface waterand soil sampling at the Site to check for possible contamination. Preliminary testing byPADER in August 1983 revealed the presence: of trichloroethene (TCE) in nearby surfacewater.

In September 1983, EPA, along with PADER and Westinghouse, collected ground watersamples from the Westinghouse Plant irrigation well and several nearby residential wells.Chemical analysis of these samples revealed the presence of organic compounds in theground water samples collected near the plant. This information prompted PADER toroutinely sample residential wells in the area until alternative water supplies could beprovided. Westinghouse assumed responsibility for providing the alternative water suppliesand began conducting its own sampling to help determine the extent of contamination at theSite and where it was originating.

In September 1983, Westinghouse performed tests on a degreasing fluid fill line todetermine if this line contributed to the area contamination. Tank trucks previously used

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this line to fill a solvent storage tank located inside the Westinghouse plant Operation ofthis line ceased in 1985. Westinghouse concluded that this line was not leaking based onthe results of these tests.

In October 1983, PADER performed testing on two areas suspected to be sources ofcontamination. They collected soil samples from the railroad dock where solvent coatedmetal chips were stored. Surface water samples were also taken from the waste drumstorage area where drummed waste chemicals were stored until they were shipped off sitefor disposal. Chemical analysis performed on these samples indicated that volatile organicswere present in surface water, ground water and soil at the Site. PADER also collectedsamples from the pumphouse area where metal grates from the plant paint booths werecleaned with caustic solvents. TCE and TCA concentrations were found in low levels in thisarea.

Based on the results from the samples collected from the railroad dock and the pumphouse,Westinghouse initiated the removal of soil from these areas in November 1983. Theyremoved ten drums of excavated soil from the railroad dock and 33 drums of soil from thepumphouse area. These drums were classified as hazardous waste and sent to a hazardouswaste secure landfill in New York. Removal efforts stopped in December 1983 so thatPADER could conduct a formal Site Inspection.

In February 1984, consultants hired by Westinghouse, with EPA oversight, collected waterand sediment samples from various locations at the Site for analysis. PADER also collectedsamples, analyzed them and compared them with Westinghouse to verify the results.PADER sampled four ground monitoring wells in March 1984, and conducted anenvironmental assessment of the plant to determine if ongoing operations contributed to thecontamination.

During 1984, Westinghouse installed water mains along Biglerville Road and a portion ofBoyd's School Road to provide affected residents with municipal water. Since 1984Westinghouse has installed additional water mains to give more affected residents access tomunicipal water.

After PADER and Westinghouse determined that the ground water at the plant wascontaminated with volatile organics, Westinghouse installed and began operation of an air-stripping tower to treat the onsite ground water. Operation of the air-stripper began in June1984. This operation involves pumping ground water through filtering materials. By doingthis, chemicals in the water are vaporized and this vapor is then released into the air in lowlevels of concentration. Filtered water is then discharged from the air-stripper into surfacedrainage.

The air-stripper began operation under a temporary permit issued by PADER with thecondition that a new permit be obtained in December 1984. When final permits were notreceived, Westinghouse ceased operation of the tower in January 1985. After PADER

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issued the proper permits, Westinghouse resumed operation of the tower in May 1986. Thetower operated until August 1987 when it was shut down for maintenance work and repairs.

EPA conducted a Site Inspection and evaluated the hazardous potential of the Siteaccording to the Hazard Ranking System. The Hazard Ranking rates sites according tothree criteria: the potential for harm to human health and/or the environment from themovement of a hazardous substance by way of ground water, surface water or air; potentialfor harm from substances that can explode or cause fires; and the potential for harm fromdirect contact with the hazardous substance. Based on the Hazard Ranking score itreceived, the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site was added the National Priorities List. Thislist consists of the most serious uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identifiedby EPA.

On March 10,1987, Westinghouse entered into a Consent Agreement with EPA to performa Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study at the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site todetermine the type of contaminants present at the Site, measure the extent ofcontamination, assess potential risks to human health and the environment, and examinevarious cleanup methods. The Remedial Investigation also involves reviewing existing datapreviously obtained about the Site by EPA, PADER and Westinghouse. The RemedialInvestigation/Feasibility Study are underway at this time. Phase I of the RemedialInvestigation began in November 1988 and concluded in June 1989. Phase I studied howthe contaminants move underground from the source into the ground water and how theground water flows beneath the Site.

Tests for Phase n, which began in late summer 1990, were designed to identify the extentof contamination at the Site. These tests involve drilling approximately 16 new groundwater monitoring wells, both on and off-site, to monitor the movement of ground watercontaminants at three different levels. Additional onsite soil, surface water and sedimentsamples from streams adjacent to the Site storm drain outfalls will be analyzed.

Results from Phase n will help EPA determine what type of cleanup method should be usedat the Site; results should be available in early 1991. The Feasibility Study, conducted byWestinghouse with EPA oversight, wfll identify and evaluate different site cleanup methodsbased on the information from the Remedial Investigation. Once the Feasibility Study iscomplete, EPA will present its preferred cleanup alternative and other examined cleanupalternatives in the Proposed Plan. After the Proposed Plan is issued, the public may reviewand comment on the cleanup alternatives for a minimum of 30 days; EPA will lengthen thepublic comment period upon request Once the public comment period is complete, EPAdocuments its selected remedial alternative in the Record of Decision. Also included in theRecord of Decision are comments made by officials and residents during the publiccomment period and EPA's responses to those comments. The Record of Decision wUl alsobe available for public review.

Once EPA selects the remedial method to be used at the Site, the Remedial Design and

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Remedial Action phases of the Superfund process wfll begin: These phases of the remedialprocess involve the design of technical aspects of the site cleanup and the actual cleanupwork. The Remedial Design and Remedial Action phases wfll begin after EPA issues theRecord of Decision.

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EXHIBIT 1

\VESnNGHOUSE ELEVATOR PLANTSite Location Map

MAP 13 NOT TO SCALE

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SECTIONS

COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

3.1 COMMUNITY PROFILE

The town of Gettysburg was originally founded as the Marsh Creek Settlement in the 1780'sbetween two low ridges just north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The town was renamedGettysburg in the honor of General James Gettys and incorporated in 1806. The mainsquare of Gettysburg, located at the crossroads of four major highways and several otherroads, was a stopping point for many travelers as the town was in a very centralized location.

Due to its strategic location, Gettysburg became the site for one of the most famous battlesof the Civil War. The Gettysburg National Military Park covers 25 square miles andsurrounds the city of Gettysburg. Every year, thousands of people travel to Gettysburg tovisit this historical site. Tourism is the major industry of Gettysburg. The many hotels andrestaurants in the area, as well as various specialty shops featuring Civil War memorabilia,cater to the tourist trade.

In addition to the tourism, fruit growing is also a major industry in the Gettysburg area.Gettysburg is surrounded by rich agricultural land and many orchards are found theregrowing various types of fruit. Musselman, a major commercial fruit processor, is locatedin the area and operates extensive apple and peach orchards.

V_ J According to the Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce, the population of Gettysburg consistsof approximately 8,000 people and is increasing. In recent years residential developmentin the area has been on the rise and is expected to increase during the 1990's. Land forcommercial and private development is plentiful and as it is utilized, more people areexpected to settle in the area. This development has caused the townships surroundingGettysburg to begin reevaluating zoning plans for the area, planning for the expansion ofmunicipal and township services and upgrading the existing services to accommodate heavyuse.

32 CHRONOLOGY OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Since the discovery of the contamination at the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site,involvement on the part of the local community surrounding the Site has been extensive.Community concern has been limited to those residents in close proximity to the Site whoseprivate wells were affected. Other residents of Gettysburg have some knowledge of the Sitebut their primary frame of reference is through information obtained from local newspapercoverage.

When testing by PADER and EPA revealed the presence of contamination affecting theground water, residents in the area of the Site organized a group called Good Neighbors

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Against Toxic Substances (GNATS). This group comprises concerned residents residing inthe area of the Shaver's Comer, Hunterstown Road, and Westinghouse Elevator Plant Sites.The group held regular meetings and published a newsletter during the height of concernabout the Sites. This group also established and still maintains an active dialogue with EPA,and other Federal, state and local officials. Several members of the GNATS have becomevery involved with the Superfund process at the Site and are familiar with technical aspectsof the process as it relates specifically to the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site. Federal,state and local officials have been and continue to be very involved with activities at the Sitesince the initial discovery of contamination.

Residential involvement has been strong throughout the remedial process at the Site.Before the plans for the Phase n Remedial Investigation were finalized, the EPACommunity Relations Coordinator and Remedial Project Manager for the Site met withresidents. During this May 1990 meeting, residents had the opportunity to express anyconcerns and discuss the plans for the Remedial Investigation.

During recent interviews, state and local officials in the area seemed to feel that interest inthe Site has declined. The people no longer have the same sense of urgency associated withthe initial discovery of the contamination and existing during the removal actions. Sincemuch of the work done at the Site has alleviated immediate threats, many people feel thatwork is progressing at a satisfactory rate. There are still several very concerned residentswho live adjacent to the Site and who still have concerns and doubts about the safety of theSite. Several residents filed suits against Westinghouse at the time the contamination wasdiscovered; these suits have since been resolved causing these residents to feel that manyof their concerns have been recognized. A few officials said that the lack of press coverageabout the Site in recent months has also contributed to the decline in community interest.Several officials and residents mentioned that many residents in the area of the Site are nowhooked up to municipal water lines; since this has averted the danger of drinkingcontaminated water, many residents do not have the same level of concern they once had.

Contact between the core of residents still interested in the Site and EPA is ongoing. Theseresidents are aware of continuing plans and work at the Site and relay their concerns aboutthese plans, as well as work that they would like to see conducted, to EPA. They have metwith EPA staff, both community relations and technical, at various times since the discoveryof the site contamination. During these meetings residents discussed questions and concernsabout the Westinghouse Elevator Plant They seem to feel some of the problemsconcerning the Site have been addressed by EPA but also feel there is a long way to gobefore the situation has been fully resolved. In order to increase communication withresidents, EPA is initiating a series of fact sheets containing Site specific information. Thefirst fact sheet, distributed in July 1990, provided residents with Site background informationand an update on the Remedial Investigation. The series will continue in February 1991.

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33 KEY COMMUNITY CONCERNS

The following is a summary of the principal concerns and information needs voiced duringinterviews conducted with local officials and community members.

FRUSTRATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE SUPERFUND PROCESS:Interviews conducted with local officials and residents revealed that they dohave some knowledge of the Superfund process as it specifically pertains tothe Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site. Several people seem frustrated withthe amount of time it took to recognize the problems at the Site, why it istaking so long to evaluate the problems and the process EPA must go throughbefore cleanup can begin. People are looking for quick solutions to theproblem. Several people also had questions about EPA requirements forcleaning up the Site and the extent of EPA's powers under the Superfund Act.Residents are unsure as to what concerns EPA can and cannot address underSuperfund and therefore feel that some of their concerns are ignored.

PROBLEMS IN SUPPLYING AFFECTED RESIDENTS WITH MUNICIPALWATER: Several officials expressed concern about the problem that theGettysburg Municipal Water Authority has in supplying municipal water toresidents with wells affected by the contamination. There are severalresidents who live beyond the reach of existing municipal water lines and dueto the contamination in the area the Water Authority is unable to sink newwells to supply these residents with water. They are concerned that there stillmay be residents drinking tainted water. Officials fear that even thoseresidents who have been hooked up to municipal water may not be getting thebest quality of water due to the fact that they are far away from the watersource and also due to poor circulation in the water lines.

LACK OF TIMELY INFORMATION ABOUT PRESENT ACTIVITIES ATTHE SITE: Several officials felt that they required more up to dateinformation about recent work at the Site and the existing situation. Manyhad obtained information from the newspapers in the past but the recentlimited coverage has left a gap of information. The residents and officialsalso expressed an interest in receiving more technical information as itspecifically relates to the problems and dangers at the Site.

EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOLLOWING THEPROPOSED PLAN: Residents are very concerned that the 30 day publiccomment period following the release of the Proposed Plan will not besufficient. They are afraid they will not have enough time to review thetechnical documents and make appropriate comments to EPA,

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CONDUCTING AND EVALUATING A HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON AREARESIDENTS: Several residents expressed interest in a health assessment forresidents who live near the Site or have been exposed to the contamination.They are concerned about the effects the contamination at the Site may havehad or is having on the health of residents. Residents mentioned there issome illness in the area of the Site and they feel it could be due to long-termexposure to the contamination at the Site.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WESTINGHOUSE, FEDERAL AND STATEAGENCIES AND THE COMMUNITY: Three residents feel that they are notbeing consulted about the work going on at the Site. They feel that Federaland state agencies are biased and view the residents as troublemakers. Manyfeel that, as property owners near the Site, they should be informed of aUhappenings at the Site.

EPA has worked with residents in many ways to address this concern. OnMarch 8,1990, EPA met with residents to discuss various concerns about theSite. In May 1990, EPA held a public meeting with interested residents todiscuss ongoing work at the Site. In September and December 1990, EPAagain met with residents in small groups to discuss any concerns they mayhave about the situation at the Site. EPA will continue to work with residentsin the future to ensure that they are informed participants in EPA activitiesat the Site.

CONTAMINATION PROBLEMS SEVERAL YEARS FROM NOW: Onequestion raised during interviews with officials from the National Park Serviceregarded the possibility of contamination returning to the area several yearsfrom now, after EPA has completed its remedial work. Officials wanted toknow if EPA would assist them with cleanup efforts again or if Westinghousewould still be liable. People are fearful that although the water may not showsigns of contamination today, it may not stay that way in the future.

HOW THE SUPERFUND RANKING OF THE SITE AFFECTS PROPERTYVALUES: Both residents and officials expressed concern about the possibleeffect the Site will have on property near and adjacent to the Site. They feelthat this may affect the sale of existing homes and the sale of land for newdevelopment People need to know if the contamination will be a problemif future development requires sinking new wells. Officials feel that the influxof people moving into the area makes this a very real and urgent concern.

HOW THE EXISTENCE OF THE SUPERFUND SITE AFFECTS THEZONING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FOR ADAMS COUNTY:Adams County is in the process of developing mid- and long-range zoning anddevelopment plans in a county comprehensive plan. Officials questioned how

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the existence of the Superfund site would affect these plans. If there will berestrictions made on zoning and development by EPA because of the Site,officials would like to be made aware of these problems so that they can beincluded in the comprehensive plan now before it becomes a major issue andties up future development.

CONCERN ABOUT WATER BEING PUMPED THROUGH THEMUNICIPAL WATER LINES: The Gettysburg Municipal Water Authorityinstalled lines so that residents effected by the water contamination from theSite could have access to municipal water. Both the water authority andresidents are concerned about the condition of the water that is beingdistributed through these water lines and would like to see results of testsconducted on this water.

HOW THE EXISTENCE OF THE SUPERFUND SITE MAY AFFECT THETOURIST INDUSTRY: One of the major industries of Gettysburg is tourism.During the course of interviews with local officials, several expressed concernover the negative publicity Gettysburg may receive due to the existence of thisSuperfund site. Officials fear that potential visitors to the area will hear"hazardous waste" or "contamination," automatically assume that there is ahealth risk, and decide against visiting the area.

The state and local officials interviewed during this plan seem to have a great deal ofknowledge about the past situation at the Site but need to be updated as to the current Sitestatus. They appear to be most concerned with how this Site affects the area as a whole.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM

The community relations program at the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site should bedesigned to allow the community to learn about and participate in the Superfund remedialprocess. To be effective, the community relations activities must ensure that the local publichas input on decisions regarding Superfund actions and keep the community well-informedabout the progress of those actions. The community relations activities must also beproportional to the level of interest in the community and their willingness to participate inthe remedial process. The community relations program at the Site should be based on theindividual objectives listed below:

Comply with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation andLiability Act and amendments made by the Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act. EPA will conduct all community relations activitiesrequired by the aforementioned Acts. In addition to the required activities,EPA will also respond to community concerns with activities specificallydesigned to address these concerns.

Provide the community with better understanding of the Superfund process.EPA can provide the community of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with a betterunderstanding of EPA's involvement, current purpose and responsibilities atthe Site by circulating basic information about the Superfund process. Thiswill also help to dispel confusion about the Superfund process felt by thecommunity and lessen frustration about the length of the process.

Keep area residents and officials informed about Site conditions andactivities. Citizens living near the Site that were contacted during thecommunity interviews said that they were satisfied with the site informationthey had recently been receiving. People need to know what is being done atthe Site since it is surrounded by homes and located near a frequentlytravelled road; thus work at the Site is visible. Local officials noted that therecent information they had received concerning the Site was very useful andthey would like to continue receiving this type of information.

Provide the officials and residents with detailed technical information inunderstandable language. During the community interviews, both residentsand officials expressed an interest in receiving detailed technical information.This information should be provided to residents in both the technical formatand also with an accurate translation so that it is easily understood. It isimportant though that the residents do have access to the documents in thetechnical form for examination.

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Enlist and encourage the participation of Federal state and local officialsand key community leaders in coordinating community relations activities.Federal, state and local officials have all been involved with the situation atthe Site since the problems were first discovered. Residents have extensiveinvolvement in the Superfund process at the Site and are very knowledgeableabout the current site status. Both these residents and officials have built upa rapport with the local community and can become important informationsources for local residents and key figures in acting as points of exchangebetween EPA and the community.

Promote interaction between EPA, PAOER and Westinghouse with officialsand residents. Several concerns mentioned by officials and residents willrequire information not only from EPA but also from PADER andWestinghouse. An open line of communication should be maintained usingEPA staff assigned to this Site as the liaison between the residents and localofficials and PADER and Westinghouse.

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND TIMING x_J

The following is a list of community relations activities for the Westinghouse Elevator PlantSite to meet the objectives identified in Section 4 of this plan. These activities are designedto be conducted during the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study to ensure that thecommunity is well informed about EPA site activities and that they have the opportunity toprovide input on decisions made regarding the clean up. The expected time frame forimplementing these activities is summarized in Exhibit 2 on page 22. The first five activitieslisted will be conducted at the Site as required by the Comprehensive EnvironmentalResponse, Compensation and Liability Act as amended by the Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act

1. ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN INFORMATION REPOSITORY

Purpose: By establishing and maintaining an information repository, EPA canensure that accurate and understandable site-specific information is availableto interested citizens. Information available at the repository will provide thecommunity with a better understanding of the Superfund program and Siteactivities.

Contents: The information at the repository will include technical reports,fact sheets, site reports (including the Community Relations Plan, RemedialInvestigation/Feasibility Study, Proposed Plan and the Record of Decision),general information on the Superfund program, the Administrative Recordand any other relevant documents. The Administrative Record is a filecompiled by EPA that contains the information EPA uses to make its decisionon a site cleanup method. Also included will be information on how acommunity can obtain a Technical Assistance Grant to hire a technical expertto assist in interpreting site-specific reports. EPA will also include any othersite-specific or Superfund information requested by citizens.

Location: The repository is located at the Adams County Public Library,Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (see Appendix B, pag - B-l, for address, phonenumber, hours and contact person).

2. HOLD A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THE PROPOSED PLAN

Purpose: The public comment period will provide citizens with theopportunity to express opinions on EPA's preferred alternative for remedialaction at the Site. Community input should be encouraged and citizensshould be made aware that EPA will consider their opinions when making thefinal decision on the remedial action.

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Timing: The public comment period will last for a minimum of 30 days andwill be held following the release of the Proposed Plan. The public commentperiod will be extended if citizens require more time to review the ProposedPlan.

3. PREPARE THE RESPONSIVENESS SUMMARY

Purpose: Hie Responsiveness Summary documents that public concerns havebeen considered and addressed in the selection of a final cleanup method forthe Site and will be included as part of the Record of Decision.

Content: The Responsiveness Summary summarizes public concerns andissues raised during the public comment period by the community and EPAresponses to these concerns and issues.

4. REVISE THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN

Purpose: This Community Relations Plan will be revised to reflect significantchanges in the level and nature of community concern and to update theschedule of community relations activities to address these changes.

Timing: Once the Record of Decision has been issued for the WestinghouseElevator Plant Site, the Community Relations Plan will be revised to outlineactivities that should be initiated during the Remedial Design and RemedialAction phase at the Site. If community concern increases dramatically duringthe Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study, the Community Relations Planshould be revised sooner to reflect and address these changes.

5. PUBLISH PUBLIC NOTICES

Purpose: EPA uses public notices to inform the community of the availabilityof the Proposed Plan, the beginning of the public comment period for theProposed Plan and the release of the Record of Decision. By publishingpublic notices, EPA can ensure that the community has a chance to voice itsopinions and concerns.

Content: The public notice should contain the date when the Proposed Planand the Record of Decision are released for public review, the dates andlength of the public comment period, a brief summary of the contents of thesedocuments and the name of the EPA contact person. Notices can bepublished in the newspapers listed in Appendix C.

Timing: Notices should be published after the Proposed Plan is complete andto announce the beginning of the public comment period; also once the

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Record of Decision is available.

6. PREPARE FACT SHEETS ^ _ j

Purpose: Fact sheets are designed to provide general information about theSuperfund program and are part of the EPA communication program.

Contents: Topics discussed in fact sheets may include: EPA's powers andresponsibilities under the Superfund Act; the process of identifying, scoringand ranking sites on the National Priorities List; schedule and stages of theRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study; the criteria used for selecting acleanup alternative; description of EPA's plan for the Westinghouse ElevatorPlant Site; nature of ground water, soil and sediment contamination; findingsfrom the Remedial Investigation and what type of remedial actions will betaken. Fact sheets also contain a mail-in form that gives interested parties theopportunity to write in questions and comments and obtain answers fromEPA. General fact sheets about Superfund subjects are also available. Forfact sheet subjects, see terms with an asterisks in the glossary found inAppendix F.

Timing: The first fact sheet was issued in July 1990 and a second fact sheetis expected to be issued in February 1991. Fact sheets can be distributed atbriefings, informal and public meetings, and made available at the informationrepository and mailed to interested parties. Examples of the July 1990 andFebruary 1991 fact sheets are included in Appendix E. \

7. DISTRIBUTE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT INFORMATION

Purpose: Technical Assistance Grants are designed to assist communities ininterpreting information generated during the EPA Superfund process.Information on how to obtain a Technical Assistance Grant will be madeavailable to interested residents so that they may apply for a grant

Location: Technical Assistance Grant information can be obtained at theinformation repository located in the Adams County Library or by contactingthe EPA Information Contact for this Site, (see Appendix A, page A-4, forEPA contact name and number). General information about TechnicalAssistance Grants will also be included in the Site fact sheets.

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3. PREPARE LETTERS

Purpose: Letters are designed to provide answers to more specific questionsabout the Site and are also part of the EPA communication program.

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Contents: Topics covered in the letters will relate to specific questions andinquiries from interested parties. Letters may also be used to notify residentsand officials of important events.

Timing: Letters will be prepared on an "as needed" basis. Letters havealready been sent out to residents who have requested specific siteinformation.

9. CONDUCT INFORMAL MEETINGS

Purpose: By conducting informal meetings, EPA can monitor and assesscitizen concern, answer questions, and explain plans and activities underconsideration for the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site. These meetings willgive the community the chance to express concerns and questions in a morerelaxed environment.

Participants: Present at these meetings will be the EPA Remedial ProjectManager, the EPA Community Relations Coordinator and interested citizens.

Timing: Informal meetings will be scheduled on an "as needed" basis as wasthe case with the May 1990 meeting held with residents to discuss concernsbefore Phase n of the Remedial Investigation began. Informal meetings werealso held with residents, the EPA Community Relations Coordinator and theEPA Remedial Project Manager in September and December 1990.

10. PREPARE NEWS RELEASES AND RESPOND TO MEDIA INQUIRIES

Purpose: By maintaining contact with the media through periodic newsreleases, EPA can ensure that accurate and consistent information is availablefor release to the public. Local newspapers, newsletters, radio and televisionare effective vehicles for distributing information to the public in a shortperiod of time, if the media chooses to disseminate this information.

Contents: These releases should discuss the discovery of any significantfindings at the Site; announce the time and place for public meetings; andannounce the availability of the Proposed Plan and the beginning of thepublic comment period.

Timing: Releases will be issued on an "as needed" basis.

Vehicles for Distribution: A list of local newspapers, radio and televisionstations is located in Appendix C.

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11. HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS

Purpose: Public meetings will give the citizens of Gettysburg the opportunityto voice their opinions regarding past, present and future actions at the Site.Public meetings will also allow the citizens to become involved with andinformed about site activities.

Timing: Public meetings will be held when the Proposed Plan is released.

Locations: See Appendix B, page B-l, for meeting place locations andcontacts.

12. COMPILE A MAILING LIST

Purpose: A current listing of individuals and organizations who haveexpressed an interest in the Site will be maintained for use in mailing factsheets, telephone calls, or other communications.

Contents: The mailing list will contain names, addresses and phone numberof key contacts including Federal, state, and local officials and offices,interested residents, community organizations and media representatives.

13. DESIGNATE AN EPA INFORMATION CONTACT

Purpose: Establishing an EPA contact will ensure that inquiries from thepublic and the media about the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site will behandled promptly and accurately and ensure that EPA statements arecoordinated and consistent

Contact: The EPA Community Relations Coordinator for the WestinghouseElevator Plant Site will serve as the information contact (see Appendix A,page A-4, for name and address). Citizens may call or write to the EPAcontact EPA will return phone calls to avoid having the caller pay a tollcharge and will also answer any letter inquiries.

14. CONTACT OFFICIALS BY TELEPHONE

Purpose: Officials may be contacted by telephone to inform them of theactivities schedule for the Site, any changes in the schedule, major findingsduring the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study and any additional Sitedevelopments.

Participants: EPA staff will maintain contact with the Federal, state andlocal officials from Adams County, Cumberland and Straban Township and

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Timing: Calls will be made on an "as needed" basis.

15. CONDUCT OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS

Purpose: EPA conducts outreach presentations to inform citizens about sitesafety issues, chemicals that may be found at the site, and about theSuperfund process in general.

Participants: Schools, community groups, the EPA Community RelationsCoordinator and the EPA Remedial Project Manager may participate.

Timing: Presentations about the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Site and theSuperfund process may be given at schools and community groups on request.EPA may also request the opportunity to inform students and residents ofimportant site developments or details.

16. SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

Purpose: Safety programs can be conducted in order to provide local school-age children with information on Superfund, EPA and hazards at theSuperfund site. This program is being developed to educate children aboutthe need for safety precautions around a Superfund site in a way that is easilyunderstood.

Timing: EPA is currently in the process of developing this program. Whenit is completed, EPA staff will be available to present this program at localschools at their request.

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TIMING SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES ^ ,

Community Relations Activity Timing

Establish and Maintain an A repository is establishedInformation Repository Maintain as needed

Hold a Public Comment Period A minimum of 30 days following therelease of the Proposed Plan

Prepare a Responsiveness Summary After the Public Comment Period

Revise the Community Relations Plan Update as needed to reflect anychanges in community concern and priorto the Remedial Design/Remedial ActionPhases

Prepare Fact Sheets On approximately a quarterly basis

Prepare Letters As needed

Conduct Informal Meetings Meetings were held with residents hiMay, September and December 1990; \ _Jadditional meetings will be held as needed

Prepare News Releases At technical milestones such as thecompletion of the Remedial Investigation,Feasibility Study and Record of Decision

Hold Public Meetings When the Proposed Plan is released

Compile a Mailing List Compiled in July 1990; update as needed

Designate an EPA Information Amy Barnett, EPA Community RelationsContact Coordinator, is the Information Contact

Contact Officials by Telephone . As needed

Conduct Outreach Presentations As requested by community or whendeemed necessary by EPA

Safety Programs for School Children At the request 01 local schools

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APPENDIX A

List of Contacts and Interested Parties

LIST OF CONTACTS AND INTERESTED PARTIES

A. FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS

Senator H. John Heinz, m PennsylvaniaRussell Office Building, Rm. 277Washington, D.C. 20510(202)224-7763

local office:P.O. Box 55Federal Square StationHarrisburg, PA 17108(717) 233-5849

Senator Arlen Specter PennsylvaniaHart Office Building, Rm. 303Washington, D.C. 20510(202) 224-4254

local office:Federal Office Building228 Walnut StreetHarrisburg, PA 17108(717)782-3951

Representative William F. Goodling Adams County2263 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-5836

local office:140 Baltimore StreetRoom 210Gettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-3430

B. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS

Senator Terry L. Punt Adams CountySenate of PennsylvaniaSenate Post Office, Rm. 457Harrisburg, PA 17120(717) 787-4651

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local office:53 E. Middle StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717)787-4651

Representative Kenneth J. Cole Adams County32 East Wing - Main CapitolP.O. Box 210Harrisburg, PA 17120-0028(717) 783-8320

local office:27 York StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-1904

C. LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS

Honorable Francis L LynnMayor of Gettysburg210 E. Middle StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(-717) 334-5312

Harry StokesPresident, Gettysburg Town CouncilJ-4 E. Middle StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-5594

Charles W. SternerxManager - TreasurerBorough of Gettysburg34 E. Middle StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-1160

John A. Hull, ChairmanStraban Township Board of Supervisors460 Shealer RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-1926

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George DeatrickStraban Township Board of Supervisors1209 Granite Station Road

\J Gettysburg, PA 17325' (717) 624-4208

Stewart E. DavisStraban Township Board of Supervisors8 Hoffman RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-2683

H. Wayne Chuck, ChairmanCumberland Township Board of Supervisors50 Knoxlyn RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-2683

Eloise WilsonCumberland Township Board of Supervisors1370 Fairfield RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6485

i , William M. BowlingN—J Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors

590 Blacksmith Shop RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-2417

Thomas L. Collins, ChairmanAdams County Board of CommissionersAdams County Courthouse111-117 Baltimore StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6781

Robert W. KlunkCommissionerAdams County Board of CommissionersAdams County Courthouse111-117 Baltimore StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6781

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Catherine W. CowanCommissionerAdams County Board of CommissionersAdams County Courthouse111-117 Baltimore StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6781

Tim Collanbach - Director of "Planning Adams CountyAdams County Courthouse111-117 Baltimore StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6781

Dick SchmoyerDirector of Development, Adams CountyAdams County Courthouse111-117 Baltimore StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6781

D. EPA REGION in OFFICIALS

Amy Barnett Routing Code: 3EA21 * EPA Information ContactCommunity Relations CoordinatorU.S. Environmental Protection Agency841 Chestnut BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19107(215) 597-6915

Frank Vavra Routing Code: 3HW23Remedial Project ManagerU.S. Environmental Protection Agency841 Chestnut BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19107(215) 597-0676

E. PAPER

Sandy RoderickCommunity Relations CoordinatorPennsylvania Department of Environmental ResourcesOne Ararat BoulevardHarrisburg, PA 17110(717) 657-4585

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F. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES

Allan LarsenGettysburg Municipal Authority126 Artillery DriveGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6738

Peg WeaverExecutive DirectorGettysburg Chamber of Commerce33 York RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-8151

Dean SchultzEngineer, Straban Township (consultant)Gettysburg Engineering Company40 E. High StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-4016

Jim WatsonManager - Gettysburg Municipal Authority

( j 601 E. Middle Street- P.O. Box 3307

Gettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6738

Bob DavidsonSuperintendentGettysburg National Military ParkP.O. Box 1080Gettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-1124

Mac HeebnerSuperintendentGettysburg, National Military ParkP.O. Box 1080Gettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-1124

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Jose CisnerosSuperintendentGettysburg National Military ParkP.O. Box 1080Gettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-1124

William L. JacksonChief, Water Operation BranchWater Resources Division, NPS301 South Howes StreetRoom 353Ft Coffins, CO 80521

Edward ShermanSchindler Elevator Corp.1200 Biglervffle RoadGettysburg, PA 17325Attn: Environmental Affairs(717) 334-7651

Catherine J. GaultAttorney at LawCountess, Gilbert, Andrews64 West Middle StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-9191

Mary Ann HorstManagerAdams County Conservation District57 N. 5th StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 344-0636

Bill McCleafAdams County Conservation District57 N. 5th StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 344-0636

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v_J Information RepositoryPublic Meeting Locations

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INFORMATION REPOSITORY LOCATION

Adams County Public Library59 East High StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-5716

Hours:Monday - Thursday 9:00 ajn. to 8:30 pan.Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING PLACE

Gettysburg Jr. High SchoolLefever StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6254 - School District Administration

Contact: David Nett, Director of Billings and Grounds (ext. 214)

Applications for use of the auditorium must be received in writing one week before the firstof the month in order to be considered for use in the next month. Applications arereviewed at the School Board's monthly meeting on the first Monday of the month andvoted upon on the second Monday of the month.

The cost is $100.00 per day, for any portion of the day, with an additional $15 an hour forany staff required to be on duty during that time. A certificate of insurance for $1 millionliability for property damage and personal liability must be presented.

Adams County Courthouse111-117 Baltimore StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-6781

Contact: Lisa Graham (ext 270)

There are several rooms within the courthouse that can hold anywhere from 20 to 100people. Rooms will be assigned based on availability and number of attendees expected.Requests for these rooms must be made several days in advance; they must know what themeeting is about and who will be attending in order for the request to be cleared throughthe commissioners office.

There is no fee for the use of the rooms and there is no audio visual equipment available.

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APPENDIX C

Media List

MEDIA LIST

A. NEWSPAPERS

Loretta GraftEvening Sim100 Buford Avenue, Suite BGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-9270FAX#: (717)637-7730

Rates: $231.93 -1/4 page adDeadline: 2 days prior, by noon

Brenda WoodThe Gettysburg Tunes18 Carlisle StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-1131FAX#: (717)334-4243

Rates: $188.17 -1/4 page adDeadline: 2 days prior, by noon

Joan LauerYork Newspaper Company (York Sunday News)1891 Locks RoadYork, PA 17404(800) 767-1224FAX#: (717)764-6130'this contact is for ad placement only

Rates: $82238 -1/4 page adDeadline: noon Wednesday prior to Sunday publication

Martin SipkoffYork Sunday News18 N. Washington StreetGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-2679*this contact should be sent news releases

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B. TELEVISION

Adams County Television, Inc.12 South WashingtonGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-3000NO FAX # available

Wes FergusonWGCB-TVRed Lion TV Company, Inc.Box 88Red Lion, PA 17356(717) 246-1681FAX#: (717)244-9316

Les MillerAssignment EditorWGAL-TVBox 7127Lancaster, PA 17604(717) 393-5851FAX#: (717)295-7457

Brian DickWHP-TVBox 1507Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 238-2100FAX#: (717)238-4903

Deb BossierWITF-TVBox 2954Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 236-6000FAX#: (717)236-4628

Jan HarbovskyDirector of MarketingWLYH-TVBox 1283Lebanon, PA 17042(717) 274-3691FAX#: (717)270-0901

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Charlotte AshennanWPMT-TV2005 South Queen StreetYork, PA 17403(717) 843-0043FAX#: (717)843-9741

Susan SheafferWHTM-TVBox 1507Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 236-2727FAX#: (717)232-5272

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David EisenhauerWADVP.O. Box 940Lebanon, PA 17042(717) 273-2611NO FAX # available

Sandy FentonWIMX-FM/WCMB-AMP.O. Box 3433Harrisburg, PA 17105(717) 763-7020FAX#: (717)763-1978

Jeff HelselWHYLBoxWHYLCarlisle, PA 17013(717) 249-1717FAX#: (717)258-4638

John RaffertyWKBL2814 Green StreetHarrisburg, PA 17110(717) 232-1800FAX#: (717)232-8349

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Mark CookPSA DirectorWIPAP.O. Box 9350Harrisburg, PA 17108(717) 697-1141FAX#: (717)697-1149

Mark StewartWIOO180 York RoadCarlisle, PA 17013(717) 243-1200No FAX # available

WSHP891 West King StreetShippensburg, PA 17257Attn: Melissa(717) 532-4105FAX#: (717)532-4100

Carol MummartWQXAP.O. Box 2506York, PA 17405(717) 757-9402FAX#: (717)757-7876

Rod BurahamGeneral ManagerWGET-AM/WGTY-FMOld Harrisburg RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-3101FAX#: (717)334-5822

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APPENDIX D

Technical Assistance Grant Information

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT

\ V The purpose of the Technical Assistance Grant is to enable local citizen groups to hiretechnical experts to review and interpret reports generated by the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) or by potentially responsible parties at eachNational Priorities List site. Information on how to apply for a Technical Assistance Grantcan be obtained by contacting:

Ms. Amy BarnettCommunity Relations Coordinator

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency841 Chestnut Building, 3EA21

Philadelphia, PA 19107(215) 597-6915

Procedures for applying for a Technical Assistance Grant are also explained hi the CitizensGuidance Manual which is made available with all site information at the local repositorydesignated in earlier sections of this Community Relations Plan.

The EPA will accept applications for Technical Assistance Grants as mandated by theComprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act as amended bythe Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. Only one group can receive aTechnical Assistance Grant per site, so EPA urges local groups to join together to apply.

1 ; '~" After careful review of the Citizens Guidance Manual, interested groups can apply by

sending a Letter of Intent to Amy Barnett at the above address. An advertisement will beplaced in the local paper announcing the group's intent to apply for a grant, and requestingany other interested groups to send their application, or join with the group that has alreadyapplied. A 30-day comment period follows this announcement.

Citizens are invited to apply for a Technical Assistance Grant in order to assist them ingaining a better understanding of the technical information associated with each Superfundsite.

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APPENDIX E

SAMPLE FACT SHEETS

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency superfund Fact sheetRegion III

Westinghouse Elevator Plant SiteGettysburg, Pennsylvania February 1991

EPA COMPLETES PHASE II REMEDIAL INVESTI- will twist EPA in relaying site-specific information to theCATION; FEASIBILITY STUDY TO BEGIN SOON community and encourage community involvement. OnceTheU.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed the Plan i, complete. EPA will place a copy in the repositoryfield work for the Phase II Remedial Investigation at the lor fumtc rcview'Weslinghouse Elevator Plant Site. Through this and Officials and residents are encouraged to use the repositorysubsequent fact sheets. EPA provides residents with timely of Site information located at the Adams County Publicinformation about Site activities. Library. Reports that document recent Site activities will

be placed there shortly for public review.RECENTLY COMPLETED ACTIVITIES ^ ^ ^ . EpA.§ planned |werview$Phase II of the Remedial Investigation began in the summer for the development of the Community Relations Plan. Anyof 1990. Under EPA supervision, contractors hired by community member who has an additional question orWeslinghouse completed testing designed to Identify the concern they would like addressed, please contact Amyextent of the contamination at the Site. Phase II testing Barnett at the address and phone number on the reverseinvolved: side. EPA wants to make sure all community concerns are

..... • • i. , . . addressed in the upcoming Community Relations Plan.• drilling new monitoring wells to track the movement ofground water contaminants; TIIE AIR STRIPPER AT THE WESTINCHOUSE• collecting toil samples from areas where contaminated SITEsoil wu removed during previous removal actions; and Durfng ^ ^ .^ ^• analyzing soil and sediment samples collected from operation of the air-stripper located at the Westinghousestreams adjacent to storm drain outfalls'from the Site. Site. The air-stripper has been in operation since investiga-

«ationio|>ublichealihaiid/orllieenviromiKnt.Tbeseiesults State. »treat onsite ground water.will serve as a supplement to the Remedial Investigation. The air-stripper pumps ground water through filtering

materials. By doing this, chemicals in the water areEPA COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES vaporized; this vapor-is then released into the air in low. _ _ , „ , , „ _ , . • .. levels of concentration. Filtered water fa then dischargedAmy Barnelt Community Relations Coordinator for the f ^ ^ ^ |nlo wrface driiSite, and Frank Vavra, the Remedial Project Manager, met rwith residents and officials from the Gettysburg area in The air-stripper does lake contamination from the groundDecember 1990. Residents and officials discussed their water and release k into the air. However, the amount ofconcerns and questions about the Site with EPA. EPA also contamination being released is very low. The risk assess-visited the Gettysburg area in September 1990 for the same ment being conducted at the Site will evaluate risks frompurpose. the air-stripper.Information obtained during these meetings will form the When the Record of Decision is released defining thebasis of the Community Relations Plan forthe Westinghouse cleanup plans for the Site, the plans will include specifica-Site. The Plan will outline questions and concerns brought lions for absorbing contamination being released into theup by residents and local officials and proposed activities, air by the air-stripper. In compliance with ibis Slatetuch as fact sheets and public meetings, designed to address mandate. EPA wilt use the best available technology tothese questions and concerns. Activities outlined in the Plan make sure this is done.

HELP US KEEP YOU INFORMED/.« there additional information about the Site you would like to tee in the repository located at the Mams CountyLibrary? Please let us know by writing it below.

If you don 'tux the repository because U docs not suit your needs, tell us why. Please mail this Rim to Amy Barnctt

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Westinghouse Elevator Plant SiteGettysburg, Pennsylvania

Snpcrfand Fact Sheet

July 1990

EPA ANNOUNCES THE START OF PHASE II house initiated the removal of cm-she contaminated soil hiSTUDIES AT THE WEST1NGHOUSE ELEVATOR November 1983 and throughout 1984 installed water mainsPLANT SITE to provide residents with access to the public water supply.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has On March 10,1987. WesHnghouw entered into a Consentcompleted plans for the second phase of the Remedial Inves- Agreement with EPA to perform a Remedial Investigation/ligatten to be conducted at the Westinghouse Elevator Plant Feasibility Study (RI/FS1 at the Site. Phase I or this studySite (the Site). On-site testing ii scheduled to begin within was completed in June 1989.the next month and the final conclusions of the study shouldbe completed hi approximately 14 months. WHAT IS PRESENTLY GOING ON AT THE

WESTINGHOUSE PLANT SITE?WESTINGHOUSE PLANT SITE HISTORY _,,. . . . . . _ „_,«_.. u.«EPA is currently beginning Phase II of the Rl at the Sile.The Westinghouse Elevator Plant is situated on an 85 acre Phase I of the Rl indenlified the contaminants of concernsite located just north of Gettysburg In Cumberland Town- . at the Site. The hydrogeotogkal study conducted duringship, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The plant was Phase I studied how these contaminants move undergroundconstructed and began elevator and escalator manufacturing from the source and into the ground water and how theoperations in 1968. ground water flows beneath the Site.During the manufacturing process, solvents were used to Phase It is designed to identify the extent of the contamina-remove thin coatings of oil applied to the bare metal surfaces tion at the Site. Tests for Phase II will involve drillingin order lo prevent corrosion. This oil was removed prior approximately 16 new welts, both on and off-she, to monitorto painting and assembly operations. The primary solvent the movement of ground water contaminants at threeused during this degreasing process was trlchloroethene different levels. Additional on-site soil samples will be(TCE). In 1975, l,l,l-trichloroettuuie(TCA)replacedTCE collected along with surface water and sediment samplesas the primary degreasing solvent. These solvents were from streams adjacent to the She storm drain outfalls.shipped to the Site In large drums. At times, these drums — Results from these tests wilt provide Information to helpleaked when being handled at the loading dock or when EPA determine what kind of clean-up method to use at thebeing stored. This enabled the solvents to enter the soil and Site.ground water at the Site. .. ,„ . . ' , , , .At present. Westinghouse Is attempting to prevent furtherBased on reports from focal citizens, an investigation of ground water contamination by operating an air-strippingalleged environmental problems related to the She was tower. This operation involves pumping ground waterinitialed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental through filtering materials. By doing this, chemicals In theResources (PADER) in 1983. Analysis of ground water water are vaporized and Ihb vapor b then released intosamples taken by PADER from wells at the Site and residen* the air in low. non-dangerous levels of concentration.tlal wells located near the Site revealed the presence of Filtered water is then discharged from the air-stripper intoTCE and TCA. This discovery prompted PADER to begin surface drainage. The tower will be shut down for a shortroutine sampling of residential wells to monitor the level period of time during the Rl work to facilitate samplingof contamination. This sampling continued until Westing- but will be put back into operation and continue operatinghouse began providing alternative water supplies to until a method for cleanlng-up the source of contaminationresidents with affected wells. has been implemented.Various tests performed by PADER and Westinghouse fromSeptember 1983 to September 1984 confirmed the presenceof volatile organic*, such as TCE and TCA In surface water.ground water, and soil. Based on these results. Westing-

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GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS

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Cleanup - Actions taken to deal with a release or threat of release of a hazardous substance —ythat could affect humans and/or the environment The term "cleanup" is sometimes usedinterchangeably with the terms remedial action, removal action, response action orcorrective action.

* Community Relations - EPA's program to inform and involve the public in the Superfundprocess and establish two-way communication with the public in order to respond tocommunity concerns.

* Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act • A Federallaw passed in 1980 and modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act (SARA). This Act created a special tax on the chemical and petroleumindustry that then goes into a trust fund, commonly known as Superfund, to investigate andclean up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Under the program, EPA caneither

• Pay for site cleanup when parties responsible for the contamination cannot belocated or are unwilling or unable to perform the work.

• Take legal action to force parties responsible for site contamination to cleanup the site or pay back the Federal government for the cost of the cleanup.

Consent Agreement - A legal document that formalizes an agreement reached between EPAand a potentially responsible party that obligates the potentially responsible party to conductall or part of the cleanup action at a Superfund site.

* Feasibility Study - A report that analyzes potential cleanup alternatives for a site on theNational Priorities List The Feasibility Study starts as soon as the Remedial Investigationis underway; these two studies are usually referred to as the RemedialInvestigation/Feasibility Study.

Ground water - A supply of water found beneath the earth's surface which is often used forsupplying wells and springs.

* Hazard Ranking System - A scoring system used to evaluate potential relative risks topublic health and the environment from releases or threatened releases of hazardoussubstances. EPA uses the Hazard Ranking System to calculate a site score, from 1 to 100,based on the actual or potential release of hazardous substances from a site through air,surface water, or ground water. This score is the primary factor used to decide if ahazardous waste site should be placed on the National Priorities List

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Monitoring Wells - Special wells drilled at specific locations on or off a hazardous waste sitewhere ground water can be sampled at selected depths and studied to determine whatdirection the ground water is flowing, and the types and amounts of contaminants presentin the water.

National Priorities List - EPA's list of the most serious uncontrolled or abandonedhazardous waste sites identified for possible long-term remedial response using money fromthe Superfund trust fund. This Ust is based primarily on the score a site receives based onthe Hazard Ranking System. EPA is required to update the National Priorities List at leastonce a year.

Organic Compound - Animal or plant-produced substances containing mainly carbon,hydrogen, and oxygen. These compounds will evaporate when exposed to air.

Proposed Plan - A report that outlines different cleanup alternatives to addresscontamination at a Superfund site. EPA will submit its preferred cleanup alternative in thisreport as well as other methods that can also be used to clean up the site.

Public Comment Period - A 30 day period following the issuance of the Proposed Planwhere the public can voice its concerns and opinions about the proposed cleanupalternatives.

Record of Decision - A public document that explains which cleanup alternative(s) will beused at Superfund sites. The Record of Decision is based on information and technicalanalysis generated during the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study and public commentsduring the Public Comment Period.

* Remedial Action - The actual construction or implementation phase that follows theremedial design of the selected cleanup alternative at a site on the National Priorities List.

* Remedial Design - An engineering phase that follows the Record of Decision whentechnical drawings and specification are developed for the subsequent remedial action at asite on the National Priorities List

* Remedial Investigation - An in-depth study designed to gather the data necessary todetermine the nature and extent of contamination at a Superfund site. The RemedialInvestigation is usually done with the Feasibility Study. Together they are referred to as theRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study.

Remedial Project Manager - The EPA or state official responsible for overseeing remedialresponse activities.

Response Action - An action at a Superfund site involving either a short-term or long-termremedial defined below:

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• * Remedial Response - A long-term action that stops or substantially reducesa release or threatened release of hazardous substances that is serious, butdoes not pose an immediate threat to public health and/or the environment

* Removal Action - A short-term action that stops or substantially reduces arelease or threat of release of hazardous substances that require immediateresponse.

Responsiveness Summary • This report will document public comments made during thepublic comment period and EPA responses to those comments. This will be included in theRecord of Decision.

Site Inspection - A technical phase that follows a Preliminary Assessment designed to collectmore extensive information on a hazardous waste site. The information is used to score thesite according to the Hazard Ranking System and will determine if a response action isneeded.

* Superfund - The common name used for the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation, and Liability Act.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act - Modifications to the ComprehensiveEnvironmental Response, Compensation, and liability Act enacted on October 17, 1986.

* Fact sheets on these topics are available from EPA

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