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beci P. Benignua Q. R. Graham Ootober 1, 1970 Hr. F. R. Viland Senior Buyer Purchasing Department Transformer Division Vestinghouse Corporation 469 Sharpsville Avenue Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 - . Dear Fred, I apologize for not responding sooner but I vas waiting for Borne laboratory data which I hoped would be helpful in resolving the solid material disposal problem with your State agency. I telephoned Dr. Loughry on August 18 and found him to be very opinionated regarding the types of waste he would tolerate in a land fill. He insisted he had to have research data on the behavior of askarels on the various Pennsylvania soils over long periods of time. I, therefore, did not sucoeed in convincing him that disposal in a landfill was. safe since Z could only refer to generalities. He did soften his position somewhat by stating that he understood you wished to dispose of liquid waste rather than solid waste. I assured him this was not your in tent. Perhaps you can pursue this opportunity. The laboratory Information I was waiting for relates to a study made by Monsanto in the Gainesville, Florida area in 1938. Arodor 1242 vas one of several materials applied to coil in holes 15" in diameter and 16" deep, Ihe walls were sprayed with a solution of Aroclor 1242 and the soil was replaced with each layer sprayed with additional Arodor 1242. When the hole was completely filled, the remaining solution was poured on top. A total of 4 ounces of Aroclor was applied. We have NV 0U3695 703133 WATER PCB-SD0000017328 Mr. P. R. VIland -2- October 1, 1970 estimated that the Aroclor content was about 2200 ppm. In 1969, we secured samples from the Aroclor 12^2 hole at 6", 6-16" and 16-26" from the top. Aroclor was pres ent In these quantities1 . Probe Depth ppm Aroclor 12*12 6" 6"-16" l6"-26" 2820 510 26 This data vould indicate that after 30 years the Aroclor has not migrated to any significant degree. I have not shared this information with Ur. Loughry since he seemed to indicate that studies with soils from other otates would not be indicative of what vould happen in Pennsylvania. It Is my opinion that only a soil chemist familiar vith Pennsylvania will be able to communicate with Dr. Loughry. Clary Wilburn was considering approaching a consultant at V?I. Porhaps ho could help. I an sorry I was r.ct able to help. Apparently we do not have anyone within the Monsanto organization who can talk Dr. Loughry'a language. Very truly yours, V.B? x os W. B. Papageorge Manager ' Environmental Control NEy 003896 703134 WATER PCB-SD0000017329