The Proposed Remedial Action Plan For Site 5 (Ou-5) – Disposal Site Near Pine Hill Run

The Department Of The Navy Invites Public Comment On The Proposed Remedial Action Plan For Site 5 (Ou-5) – Disposal Site Near Pine Hill Run Under The Environmental Restoration Program Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland

In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River invites public comment on the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) at Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site 5 (Operable Unit 5 [OU-5]), Disposal Site near Pine Hill Run.

The findings of the remedial investigation and the results of the removal action for Site 5, indicate there are no unacceptable risks to human health or the environment.  Therefore, “no further action” for soil and “no action” for sediment and surface water are proposed for Site 5. 

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Public comment begins on August 22, 2012 and closes on September 20, 2012. A public meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on August 29, 2012, at the Frank Knox Employee Development Building, Building 2189, Room 100, to present the PRAP for Site 5 and to answer questions.

The Navy issues PRAPs as part of its ER Program.  The purpose of a PRAP is to describe the background and rationale for the selection of the remedy proposed by the Navy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The PRAP includes solicitation of public comments on the selected remedy.

The public is encouraged to comment on this PRAP. The final remedy for Site 5 will be implemented only after the public comment period has ended. An alternative remedy may be selected only after all comments have been received from the public. Relevant environmental documents for Site 5 are available for review at either of the following repositories: