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Second ATSDR Health Constulation Letter and Fact Sheet Released 7/8/2015 Site Update
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has reviewed particulate matter sampling and monitoring data collected at the Bennett Landfill Fire Site as part of EPA's Removal Site Evaluation. A final version of at Health Consultation Letter Fact Sheet documents webpage
The data for the particulate monitors documents webpage
EPA, SCDHEC, and ATSDR will hold public availability sessions on July 9, 2015 which will allow an opportunity for members of the public to ask direct one-on-one questions with members of these agencies. The open session times will be 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. The sessions will be held at the local Family Life Center (also known as the “Old National Guard Armory”) located at 126 Armory Rd ( Hwy.9) in Union, SC, 29379
Announcement: Community Availability Sessions July 9 7/7/2015 Community News
The EPA to host Public Availability Sessions Regarding the Bennett Landfill Fire Removal Site Contact Information: James Pinkney, (404) 562-9183 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main) pinkney.james@epa.gov
ATLANTA - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold availability sessions on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 9 to 11 a.m. and then again from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center or the Old National Guard Armory located in Union, SC. The EPA will be joined by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). Representatives from each agency will be in attendance to provide information on current Site conditions and to address ongoing community concerns.
EPA WHAT: Availability Session WHEN: Thursday, July 9, 2015 (9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.) WHERE: Family Life Center “Old National Guard Armory”, 126 Armory Rd, Hwy.9, Union, SC 29379 The Bennett Landfill Fire Site is located at 4399 Pinckney Road, Chester, South Carolina and is approximately 16 acres in size. The Site was permitted as a Class II landfill for construction debris and was also approved to receive certain types of asbestos wastes. The landfill was issued a cease and desist order in 2014 based on improper management of asbestos wastes, repeated failures to regularly cover disposed waste and other maintenance and management issues. For more information contact EPA Community Involvement Coordinator Kerisa Coleman (404) 562-8831 or (877) 718-3752 or by email to Coleman.Kerisa@epa.gov , or EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinator Matthey Huyser (404) 562-8713 or by email to Huyser.Matthew@epa.gov Connect with EPA Region 4 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/eparegion4 And on Twitter: @USEPASoutheast
ATSDR Health Constulation Letter and Fact Sheet Released 6/22/2015 Webpage Updates
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has reviewed chemical constituent and other sampling and monitoring data collected at the Bennett Landfill Fire Site as part of EPA's Removal Site Evaluation. A final version of at Health Consultation Letter and Fact Sheet were released on June 19, 2015. These materials are posted to the documents section of this webpage .
ATSDR is currently in the finalization process of a Health Consultation Letter and Fact Sheet for particulate monitoring results. The data for the particulate monitors was released on June 11, 2015 and is also posted to the documents section of this webpage .
EPA, SCDHEC, and ATSDR are currently planning to hold a public availability session which will allow an opportunity for members of the public to ask direct one-on-one questions with members of these agencies. The date and times of this public availability session will be publicized and additionally will be advertised on this webpage when it is announced.
Validated Data Release Airborne Particulate Monitors 6/11/2015 Webpage Updates
A data summary report has been posted to the documents section of the EPAOSC.org/benettlandfill webpage. This report contains EBAM PM2.5 validated data for Bennett Landfill Fire Removal Site Evaluation.
Action Memo Signed, Response Actions Begin 6/4/2015 Site Update
Action Memo signed, Response Actions begin to address the Bennett Landfill Fire Site in Chester County, SC Release Date: 05/27/2015(ATLANTA – May 27, 2015) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that an Action Memorandum, developed to document the rationale and authorize expenditure of funds for a time-critical removal action at the Bennett Landfill Fire Site, was signed on April 30, 2015. Response actions began on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 with crews mobilizing to the Site. This Action Memo authorizes EPA funded actions addressing the ongoing fire as the primary objective. Response actions will include installation of cover, compaction and encapsulation. A fire break trench may be necessary to isolate the burning area from unburned material. A secondary objective will be to address erosion and potential migration issues in the asbestos cell located near the burning area. The cleanup is being funded by the EPA. The EPA will continue to coordinate site activities with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), the counties of Union and Chester, and the town of Lockhart to ensure that activities are conducted in a safe and effective manner. For more information about the Site, please visit the local information repository which has been established at the Lockhart Town Hall located at 118 Mill St., Lockhart, SC 29364 or contact Kerisa Coleman, Community Involvement Coordinator at (404) 562-8831.
EPA Presentation from Public Meeting is Posted 4/27/2015 Webpage Updates
The EPA powerpoint presentation from the public meeting on April 23 has been posted to the documents section. A direct link is provided here
Announcement: Community Meeting on April 23 4/20/2015 Community News
Make plans to attend a Community Meeting about the Bennett’s Landfill Fire
WHEN : Thursday, April 23, 2015
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHERE : Lockhart Power Company
420 River Street
Lockhart, SC 29364
At this meeting, DHEC and EPA staff will discuss the fire that continues to burn at Bennett’s Landfill in Chester County and the impacts to nearby communities. Topics to be covered include assessment of the landfill fire, air monitoring results, and resources for addressing the fire.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions and share your concerns with DHEC and EPA staff.
Please share news of this meeting with others you know who may be interested in attending.
If you would like more information about this meeting, please contact Richelle Tolton, DHEC Community Liaison, at (803) 896-2333 or toltonrd@dhec.sc.gov .
