All contamination has been removed from the abandoned radioactive material laboratory. The State of Texas Health Department - Bureau of Radiation Control and the EPA's ORIA Lab have surveyed the entire site. The last 'fleas' or specks of Americium and Cesium were removed with shovels and trowels. The future use of the Site is not restricted for any use.
The crews are packing and beginning the demobiliztion. Trailers, equipment, and utilities are being removed.
However, some roll-off boxes remain on Site. The cleanup contractor is at the mercy and schedule of the railroad and disposal companies. They have promised to take delivery at the end of July. The boxes are ready to go, and just need to be put on rail cars for transport to the facilities.
This should be the last EPA action taken at this site.
Ector County is developing plans for the potential future use of the property.
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