| STATUS | |
|---|---|
| RRSE Rating | Contaminants |
| Low | Vanadium Pentoxide |
| Media of Concern | Completed IRP Phase |
| Soil, Groundwater | RFA, CS, RFI/CMS |
| Current IRP Phase | Future IRP Phase |
| LTM | LTM |
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SITE DESCRIPTION
Site VAAP-18 is located east of the new TNT production facilities and consists of two acres containing two marked, unlined burial areas. The first of these areas contained approximately 70,000 pounds of vanadium pentoxide buried in drums.
Remedial action for the vanadium pentoxide area was completed in 1999 - 2000. A draft removal action report documenting removal and nature and extent of any remaining contamination was completed in April 2002. The removal action report was finalized and approved in December 2003. The vanadium pentoxide area of VAAP-18 is response complete.
The second area contains approximately 107 tons of double-bagged asbestos pipe insulation. The burial of asbestos at the burial ground was previously approved by the State of Tennessee.
Groundwater sampling was performed in 1994 and 2000.
PROPOSED PLAN
As currently envisioned, a deed restriction and land-use controls will be required for the asbestos burial ground. However, in light of property transfer considerations, it has been suggested that the asbestos be removed from the burial ground and disposed of in an off-site landfill, thereby eliminating the need for land use controls for VAAP-18. In response to requests from the USEPA and TDEC, the cost-benefit for both options (remain in place with LUC versus removal) will be evaluated including long-term maintenance of the burial ground before a final decision is made.
