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Helena Chemical

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Mission, TX - EPA Region VI
POLREP #9 - Assessment Report Released
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On-Scene Coordinator - William Rhotenberry 1/12/2006
- Removal Assessment Pollution Report (POLREP) #9
Pollution Report (POLREP) #9
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.

Contamination of surrounding properties was addressed by previous TCEQ actions.


Current Activities
The final report is now posted on this site, in the "documents" section.

Planned Removal Actions
As appropriate following review of assessment data, and input from community and other stakeholders

Next Steps
Discussion of the final report and proposed options at a public meeting in Mission on 01/26/06.

Site walks with ERRS contractors to develop work plans for potential actions.


Key Issues
Interpret data and develop appropriate options.