Refer to previous polreps.
Under the IAG with the USACE the following documents were generated in preparation for a removal action: Project Management Plan (PMP) and a Scope of Work (SOW). The PMP is a document which lays out the overall approach to the USACE management of the removal. "The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the lead agency on this project and is responsible for funding, public relations, and legal issues associated with the project and has overall responsibility for project delivery. The EPA will review and approve all remedial designs and work plans, providing funding to USACE ERRO. The EPA is responsible for all coordination with the site owner and with MDE. The State of Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is a primary stakeholder. The project should meet the substantive requirements of the MDE. The EPA is the lead agency on this project and it will determine which rules and regulations are the primary applicable, or relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs) and goals for the remediation. The EPA will continue to coordinate and liaison with MDE, however MDE approval is not required. The United States Army Corps of Engineers has responsibility to develop the project and award the contract to investigate and remove MEC and explosives contaminated soil at the site and oversee the development of work plans and procedures, which must be acceptable to the USEPA. MDE and other stakeholders will be given information copies for their review. USACE will review plans and submittals for acceptance with concurrence from the USEPA."
On August 4, 2005 the FOSC met with all project team members including representatives from MDE, USACE and INFOPRO. This was the kickoff meeting and the PMP was main topic of discussion.
On August 31, 2005 the FOSC extended the period of performance under IAG #DW96943857 from August 31, 2005 until January 2006. In addition another $20,000 was added so that the USACE contractor, INFOPRO, could begin to develop its Work Plans and to subcontract for site security.
Action Memo depicting the threats posed by this time critical site and costs associated with the cleanup is pending signature by the Region 3 HSCD Division Director.
FOSC to continue meeting with the USACE, at Edgewood Arsenal, to coordinate the PMP and to oversee the contractor generation of documents. No field work will be initiated prior to Action Memo approval.
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