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Helena Chemical

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Mission, TX - EPA Region VI
POLREP #1 - Initial POLREP
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On-Scene Coordinator - William Rhotenberry 7/9/2005
- Removal Assessment Pollution Report (POLREP) #1
Pollution Report (POLREP) #1
Site Description
This site is a former pesticide formulation and packaging facility, and was the subject of corrective action by USEPA in 1982.  Deterioration of the containment cap has raised concerns over potential health impacts from  chlorinated pesticides.

The facility is surrounded by residential properties, which were addressed by previous TCEQ actions.


Current Activities
The contractor (URS) selected to perform the assessment was secured through a zone crossover from Region 8 (Denver).  This was necessary since the Region 6 START declared a conflict of interest.

Planned Removal Actions
As appropriate following assessment

Next Steps
EPA, TCEQ and URS personnel will meet with City of Mission officals on 07/12/05 to discuss planned activities, strategies and project coordination.  Following that meeting, the assessment team will mobe to the site to begin a detailed site walk, scheduled for two days.  A work plan will be developed to conduct an assessment of the entire site, including surface, subsurface and the buildings.

Key Issues
Coordination with City of Mission, TCEQ

Involvement of citizen groups and other key stakeholders

Expansion of assessment beyond the original capped area to the entire site