Plan for Pax Remedial Site 3 Open to Comment
Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River invites public comment on the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) for the Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site 3. Public input into the remediation of the former landfill are required in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.
Public comment begins on July 22, 2015, and closes on August 20, 2015. A public meeting is scheduled for 6 pm, Aug. 12, 2015, at the Frank Knox Employee Development Building, Building 2189, Room 100, to present the PRAP for Site 3 and answer questions.
Site 3 occupies approximately 21.9 acres and is located on the west side of Goose Creek near its confluence with Chesapeake Bay. For approximately six months during 1959 and 1960, Site 3 was used as a landfill for NAS Patuxent River during the transition between operation of the Hermanville Landfill and operation of the Fishing Point Landfill.
The findings of the Remedial Investigation (RI) and the results of the Non-time-critical Removal Action (NTCRA) for Site 3, which consists of the soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater at Site 3, indicate that there are no unacceptable risks to human health or the environment from site media. Therefore, “No Further Action” for soil and “No Action” for sediment, surface water, and groundwater is proposed for Site 3.
PRAPs are issued as part of the Navy 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The PRAP includes solicitation of public comments on the remedy.
The public is encouraged to comment on the PRAP. The final remedy will be selected only after the public comment period has ended. An alternative remedy may be selected for Site 3 only after all comments have been received from the public. Relevant environmental documents for the site, including final technical reports and the PRAP, are available at the following repositories.
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Library 222690 Cedar Point Road, Building 407 Patuxent River, MD 20629 (301) 342-1927 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday: 10 am – 2 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday
St. Mary’s County Public Library; Lexington Park Branch; 21677 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (301) 863-8188 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm.
Comments may be written and mailed (postmarked by the closing date of August 20, 2015) to any of the following points of contact:
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Officer Attn: Connie Hempel 22268 Cedar Point Road PAO Building 409, Room 209 Patuxent River, MD 20670-1154
U.S. EPA Region 3 Attn: Mr. Andrew Sochanski Hazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HS11
