EXPLOSIVE DISPOSAL AREA (EAST BURN PADS)

 

SITE DESCRIPTION

The Explosive Disposal Area (EDA) east burn pads, located in the northeast corner of IAAAP, consisted of 8 raised earthen burning pads enclosed in a fenced area of approximately 12 acres. Activities included open burning of explosives-contaminated metals, propellant explosive and pyrotechnic (PEP) contaminated materials. Each pad was bermed on three sides to restrict horizontal movement of metal projectiles. The pads were in operation from 1941 until 1982, when the Explosive Waste Incinerator was built.

The PA/SI was completed in 1991, and an initial RI was completed in May 1996. The Interim ROD required the removal of contaminated soil, and 12,670cy of soil were removed in l998 (funded as an IRA). This soil was taken to the Inert Disposal Area (IAAP-020) and sorted by contaminant level and type.

No further ER,A action is needed at this site as documented in the Phase 1 Soil Remedial Action Report. 

The FUSRAP PA identified this area as requiring additional investigation. In August 2004, FUSRAP conducted a screening survey of this site to determine if radiological contaminates from AEC activities are present in soil. Preliminary assessments of all screening results indicate no radiological contamination present at this area.