Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Removal Action Workplan (RAW) at Area of Concern 3
Summary
SCH Number
2007078318
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Removal Action Workplan (RAW) at Area of Concern 3
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/27/2007
Document Description
AOC 3, Former Small Arms Firing Range, is located in the northern portion of AFP 42, in an open, undeveloped portion of AFP 42 situated north (across Avenue M) of the main portion of the AFP 42 facility. The firing range backstop is formed by a berm comprised of native soil with an "L-shaped" configuration that measures approximately 250 feet on the long leg (western leg) and 175 feet on the short leg (northern leg); the berm is approximately 55 feet wide and 15 to 20 feet high. Weapons used were reportedly limited to 0.38 caliber pistols. Field investigations at the firing range indicated the presence of lead (maximum of 822 milligram per kilogram [mg/kg]) in the berm soil.
Contact Information
Name
Tayseer Mahmoud
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Palmdale
Counties
Los Angeles
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The site is located within the boundaries of AFP 42, an active military installation. The nearest potential residential receptors are more than a mile away. Control measures will be used to keep dust to below the visible level.
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