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DRAFT OF CONTRACTOR SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EXCAVATION OF CONTAM. SOIL
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RAO-252-90 December 14,1990
Subj: Draft of Contractor Safety Procedures for Excavations of Possible Contaminated Soil
Attached is a modified draft of procedures that were used for the de-watering of HCTC's surface impoundments (ponds) last year. An early version had been generated by Jones and Neuse, our current
environmental consultant, for specific cases involving EPA classified hazardous waste.
I have adapted these procedures to allow general use for modifications
in our pilot plant areas where contaminated soil has been found.
Footing excavation for the Mid-Scale Process Units/Pharmaceutical
Intermediates, for example, will require closure procedures as
described in the Pilot Plant Area Closure Plan, which calls for
appropriate safety procedures, in addition to a 30-dav advanced
notice to the Texas Water Commission- Mundy, our on-site contractor,
is
currently
reviewing
their
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work.
Other situations, where prior sampling has indicated waste or soil to
be non-hazardous, may allow less extensive actions for handling and
disposal, and should be reviewed by the ESHA department.
Please review the attached and return comments to me or Andy Savage.
Distribution:
Arnold, D. D.
Atkins, B. Butts, S. K. Cooper, C. E. Hartman, L. W. Helmer, W. Kenesson, T. M . Mancias, J. B.
Mather, R. W. Muniz, T. Nunn, D. C. Pasquino, R. Poole, B. R. Pulse, C. H. Rhyne, M.
cc: Martinson, M. (Bridgewater-Legal) Nativi, R. (Stubbs-Overbeck and Associates)
Roberts, K. A. Savage, A. Starr, D. Steele, B. Vaughn, G. J. Ward, J. L. Wells, P. M.
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