81 FR 65315 - National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Partial Deletion of the Omaha Lead Superfund Site
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 184 (September 22, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 184 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 65315-65319] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22877] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 300 [EPA-HQ-SFUND-2003-0010; FRL-9952-80-Region 7] National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Partial Deletion of the Omaha Lead Superfund Site AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete 294 residential parcels of the Omaha Lead, Superfund Site (Site) located in Omaha, Nebraska, from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this proposed action. The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the State of Nebraska, through the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, determined that all appropriate Response actions under CERCLA were completed at the identified parcels. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. This partial deletion pertains to 294 residential parcels. The remaining parcels will remain on the NPL and are not being considered for deletion as part of this action. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID no. EPA-HQ- SFUND-2003-0010, by one of the following methods: http://www.regulations.gov; by email to [email protected] or [email protected]; or by mail to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219 Attention: Steve Kemp, SUPR Division or Tamara Freeman, ECO Office. For comments submitted to Regulations.gov, follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. For any manner of submission, the EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. For the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets. The docket contains the information that was the basis for the partial deletion, specifically the documentation regarding the results of soil cleanup activities. Information regarding the optional voluntary cleanup activities such as the lead-based paint stabilization and interior dust sampling is not provided in the docket but is available from EPA on a case-by-case basis. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in the hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Region 7 Records Center/docket at 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219. The Omaha public libraries also have computer resources available to assist the public. The W. Dale Clark Library, located at 215 S. 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 is centrally located within the site boundary. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Kemp, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, SUPR/LMSE, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219, telephone (913) 551-7194, email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document ``we,'' ``us,'' or ``our'' refer to EPA. This section provides additional information by addressing the following: I. Introduction II. NPL Deletion Criteria III. Deletion Procedures IV. Background and Basis for Intended Partial Site Deletion I. Introduction EPA Region 7 is proposing to delete 294 residential parcels of the Omaha [[Page 65316]] Lead Superfund site (Site), from the National Priorities List (NPL) and is requesting public comment on this proposed action. The table of 294 Properties Proposed for the Second Partial Deletion of Properties from the Omaha Lead Superfund site 2016 (EPA-HQ-SFUND-2003-0010-1849) identifies specific properties included for this proposed partial deletion. The location of the 294 properties are shown on Figure 1 ``2016 Partial Deletion Omaha Lead Site'' (EPA-HQ-SFUND-2003-0010- 1848). The NPL constitutes appendix B of 40 CFR part 300, which is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended. EPA maintains the NPL as those sites that appear to present a significant risk to public health, welfare, or the environment. Sites on the NPL may be the subject of remedial actions financed by the Hazardous Substance Superfund (Fund). This partial deletion of the Omaha Lead Superfund site is proposed in accordance with 40 CFR 300.425(e) and is consistent with the Notice of Policy Change: Partial Deletion of Sites Listed on the National Priorities List. 60 FR 55466 (November 1, 1995). As described in 300.425(e)(3) of the NCP, a portion of a site deleted from the NPL remains eligible for Fund-financed remedial action if future conditions warrant such actions. EPA will accept comments on the proposal to partially delete this site for thirty (30) days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Section II of this document explains the criteria for deleting sites from the NPL. Section III discusses procedures that EPA is using for this action. Section IV discusses the 294 residential parcels of the Omaha Lead Superfund Site and demonstrates how they meet the deletion criteria. II. NPL Deletion Criteria The NCP establishes the criteria that EPA uses to delete sites from the NPL. In accordance with 40 CFR 300.425(e), sites may be deleted from the NPL where no further response is appropriate. In making such a determination pursuant to 40 CFR 300.425(e), EPA will consider, in consultation with the State, whether any of the following criteria have been met: i. Responsible parties or other persons have implemented all appropriate response actions required; ii. all appropriate Fund-financed response under CERCLA has been implemented, and no further response action by responsible parties is appropriate; or iii. the remedial investigation has shown that the release poses no significant threat to public health or the environment and, therefore, the taking of remedial measures is not appropriate. III. Deletion Procedures The following procedures apply to deletion of the 294 residential parcels of the Site: (1) EPA consulted with the State before developing this Notice of Intent for Partial Deletion. (2) EPA has provided the state 30 working days for review of this notice prior to publication of it today. (3) In accordance with the criteria discussed above, EPA has determined that no further response is appropriate. (4) The State of Nebraska, through the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, has concurred with the deletion of the 294 residential parcels of the Omaha Lead Superfund site, from the NPL. (5) Concurrently, with the publication of this Notice of Intent for Partial Deletion in the Federal Register, a notice is being published in a major local newspaper, Omaha World Herald. The newspaper announces the 30-day public comment period concerning the Notice of Intent for Partial Deletion of the Site from the NPL. (6) The EPA placed copies of documents supporting the proposed partial deletion in the deletion docket, and made these items available for public inspection and copying at the Site information repositories identified above. If comments are received within the 30-day comment period on this document, EPA will evaluate and respond accordingly to the comments before making a final decision to delete the 294 residential parcels. If necessary, EPA will prepare a Responsiveness Summary to address any significant public comments received. After the public comment period, if EPA determines it is still appropriate to delete the 294 residential parcels of the Omaha Lead Superfund site, the Regional Administrator will publish a final Notice of Partial Deletion in the Federal Register. Public notices, public submissions and copies of the Responsiveness Summary, if prepared, will be made available to interested parties and included in the site information repositories listed above. Deletion of a portion of a site from the NPL does not itself create, alter, or revoke any individual's rights or obligations. Deletion of a portion of a site from the NPL does not in any way alter EPA's right to take enforcement actions, as appropriate. The NPL is designed primarily for informational purposes and to assist EPA management. Section 300.425(e)(3) of the NCP states that the deletion of a site from the NPL does not preclude eligibility for future response actions, should future conditions warrant such actions. IV. Background and Basis for Partial Site Deletion The following information provides EPA's rationale for deleting the 294 residential parcels of the Omaha Lead Superfund site from the NPL, as previously identified. Site Background and History The Omaha Lead Site (OLS or Site [CERCLIS ID #NESFN0703481]) includes surface soils present at residential properties, child-care centers, and other residential-type properties in the city of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The properties were contaminated as a result of deposition of aerial emissions from historic lead smelting and refining operations. The OLS encompasses the eastern portion of the greater metropolitan area in Omaha, Nebraska. The site extends from the Douglas-Sarpy County line on the south, north to Read Street and from the Missouri River on the east to 56th Street on the west. The Site is centered around downtown Omaha, Nebraska, where two former lead- processing facilities operated. American Smelting and Refining Company, Inc. (ASARCO) operated a lead refinery at 500 Douglas Street in Omaha, Nebraska, for over 120 years. Aaron Ferer & Sons Company (Aaron Ferer), and later Gould Electronics, Inc., (Gould) operated a lead battery recycling plant located at 555 Farnam Street. Both ASARCO and Aaron Ferer/Gould facilities released lead-containing particulates into the atmosphere from their smokestacks. The lead particles were subsequently deposited on surrounding residential properties. Beginning in 1984, the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) monitored ambient air quality around the ASARCO facility. This air monitoring routinely measured ambient air lead concentrations in excess of the ambient air standard. Between 1972 and 1998 the DCHD measured the blood lead level in children within the county. The results of the measurements indicated a high incidence of elevated blood lead level in children. Blood lead screening of children living in zip codes located east of 45th Street have consistently [[Page 65317]] exceeded the 10 microgram per deciliter ([mu]g/dl) health-based threshold more frequently than children living elsewhere in the county. In 1998, the Omaha City Council requested assistance from the EPA to address the high incidence of children found with elevated blood lead levels by the DCHD. In 1999, the EPA initiated an investigation into the lead contamination under the authority of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). On April 30, 2003, the OLS was listed on the NPL (68 FR 23094). The OLS includes those residential properties where EPA determines through soil sampling that soil lead levels represent an unacceptable risk to human health. Residential properties where soil sampling indicates that lead concentrations in the soil are below a level that represent an unacceptable risk are not included in the Site. Residential properties include those with high accessibility to sensitive populations (children seven years of age and younger [0 to 84 months] and pregnant or nursing women). The properties include single and multi-family dwellings, apartment complexes, child daycare facilities, vacant lots in residential areas, schools, churches, community centers, parks, greenways, and any other areas where children may be exposed to site-related contaminated media. Commercial and industrial properties are excluded from the definition of the Site. The residential properties proposed for deletion from the NPL site were cleaned up under both CERCLA removal and remedial authority. Regardless of the authority used for the remediation of yards, the cleanup levels for soils for all the properties proposed for deletion were the same. Response Actions The initial EPA response was conducted under CERCLA removal authority. Due to the size of the site and the very large number of individual properties, it was necessary to prioritize sites for clean up. The prioritization was based on factors such as the elevated blood level of children at each property and the lead concentration in the soil at each property. The result was a series of action levels that reflected the priority of categories of sites. Consequently, the action level for the site changed over time from 2500 mg/kg to 400 mg/kg, as the highest priority sites were cleaned up first. The cleanup level was established using the Integrated Exposure Uptake Biokinetic (IEUBK) model to determine the concentration to which the lead is cleaned up at each property within the site. The cleanup level for the OLS is 400 mg/ kg of lead in the soil. The cleanup level of 400 mg/kg was selected to allow for unlimited use and unrestricted exposure. The cleanup level has not changed, and all properties, regardless of the action level, were cleaned up to 400 mg/kg. Removal Activities Beginning in March 1999, the EPA began collecting soil samples from properties that provided licensed child daycare services. The initial removal action dated August 2, 1999, consisted of excavation and replacement of contaminated soil where the lead concentration exceeded the action levels identified in the Action Memorandum. Response actions were implemented at properties that met either of the following criteria:A child seven years of age or younger (0 to 84 months) residing at the property was identified with an elevated blood level (EBL) exceeding 15 [mu]g/dl (this EBL was reduced to 10 [mu]g/dl in August 2001) and a soil sample collected from a non-foundation quadrant exhibited lead concentrations greater than 400 mg/kg, and A property was used as a child-care facility and a soil sample collected from a non-foundation quadrant exhibited a lead concentration greater than 400 mg/kg. On August 22, 2002, EPA initiated a second removal action. This second removal action included all other residential type properties where the maximum non-foundation soil lead concentration exceeded an action level of 2,500 mg/kg. The 2002 Action Memorandum explicitly identifies the possibility of lead-based paint as a potential contributor to lead contamination of soils within thirty inches of the foundation of a painted structure. Due to the potential contribution of deteriorating lead-based paint near the foundations of structures, a lead concentration greater than 400 mg/kg in the soil in the drip zone (areas near structure foundations) was not, in itself, sufficient to trigger soil removal. However, if a soil sample from any mid-yard quadrant exceeded the action level, soil was removed from all areas of the property exceeding the 400 mg/kg cleanup level, including the drip zone. In November 2003, EPA amended the second removal action to reduce the action level to 1,200 mg/kg. In March 2004, EPA amended the second removal action to combine the two removal actions. In March 2005, EPA amended the removal action to reduce the action level from 1200 mg/kg to 800 mg/kg. At properties determined to be eligible for response under either of the Action Memoranda soil with lead concentrations greater than the cleanup level was excavated and replaced with clean soil and the excavated areas were revegetated. Beginning with the construction season of 2005, the scope of the removal action was expanded to address the requirements of the 2004 Interim ROD to include: (1) Stabilization of deteriorating exterior lead-based paint at properties where the continued effectiveness of the soil remediation was threatened; (2) response to interior dust at properties where interior dust lead levels exceeded applicable criteria; (3) public health education; and (4) participation in a comprehensive remedy with other agencies and organizations that addresses all identified lead hazards in the Omaha community. Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS)--Human Health Risk Assessment As part of the RI/FS EPA developed a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) for the Site using site-specific information collected during the OLS Remedial Investigation. Lead was identified as the primary contaminant of concern. The HHRA also identified arsenic as a potential contaminant of concern, but arsenic was eliminated based on its relatively low overall risk to residents and lack of connection to the release from the industrial sources being addressed by this Superfund action. The risk assessment for lead focused on young children under the age of seven (0 to 84 months) who are site residents. Young children are most susceptible to lead exposure because they have higher contact rates with soil or dust, absorb lead more readily than adults absorb, and are more sensitive to the adverse effects of lead than are older children and adults. The effect of greatest concern in children is impairment of the nervous system, including learning deficits, reduced intelligence, and adverse effects on behavior. The IEUBK model for lead in children was used to evaluate the risks posed to young children (0 to 84 months) resulting from the lead contamination at the site. Because lead does not have a nationally-approved reference dose (RfD), cancer slope factor, or other accepted toxicological factor which can be used to assess risk, standard risk assessment methods cannot be used to evaluate the health risks associated with lead contamination. The modeling results [[Page 65318]] determined that there was an unacceptable risk to young children from exposure to soils above 400 mg/kg. In October 2008, EPA released a draft Final Remedial Investigation. Based on the 2008 data set, EPA established the boundary of the Final Focus Area for the Site. The Final Focus Area is generally bounded by Read Street to the north, 56th Street to the west, Harrison Street (Sarpy County line) to the south, and the Missouri River to the east, and encompasses 17,280 acres (27.0 square miles). By the time the Final Remedial Investigation was completed, EPA had collected soil samples from 37,076 residential properties, including 34,565 properties within the Final Focus Area's boundary. In total, 34.2 percent of properties sampled through completion of the 2008 RI had at least one mid-yard sample with a soil lead level exceeding 400 mg/kg. In addition to soil sampling, EPA collected dust samples from the interior of 159 residences to support the OLS Human Health Risk Assessment. Record of Decision EPA completed the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for the OLS in May 2009. The Remedial Action Objective is to reduce the risk of exposure of young children to lead such that an individual child, or group of similarly exposed children, have no greater than a 5 percent chance of having a blood-lead concentration exceeding 10 [mu]g/dl. The selected remedy include the following components: Excavation and Replacement of Soils Exceeding 400 mg/kg Lead Stabilization of Deteriorating Exterior Lead-Based Paint Response to Lead-Contaminated Interior Dust Health Education Operation of a Local Lead Hazard Registry as a type of Institutional Control Each of these components is described below. Remedial Actions Excavation and Replacement of Soils Exceeding 400 mg/kg Lead Excavation of soils was accomplished using lightweight excavation equipment and hand tools in the portions of the yard where the concentration of lead in the surface soil exceeded 400 mg/kg. Excavation continued in all quadrants, play zones, and drip zone areas exceeding 400 mg/kg lead until the residual lead concentration measured at the exposed surface of the excavation was less than 400 mg/kg in the upper foot, or less than 1,200 mg/kg at depths greater than one foot. Typically, soil excavation depths were between six and ten inches in depth. Soils in garden areas were excavated until reaching a residual concentration of less than 400 mg/kg in the upper two feet measured from the original surface, or less than 1,200 mg/kg at depths greater than two feet. After confirmation sampling verified that cleanup goals were achieved, the excavated areas were backfilled with clean soil to original grade and sod was placed over the remediated areas. EPA's remediation contractors stockpiled contaminated soil in staging areas, collected samples, and subsequently transported soil to an off-site subtitle D solid waste disposal landfill for use as daily cover and/or disposal. Stabilization of Deteriorating Exterior Lead-Based Paint EPA used the lead-based paint assessment protocol, presented in the Final Lead-Based Paint Recontamination Study Report prepared for the OLS, to determine eligibility for exterior lead-based paint stabilization at those properties where soil lead concentrations exceed 400 mg/kg. At those properties where the exterior lead-based paint assessment identified a threat from deteriorating paint to the continued protectiveness of the soil remedy, the owner of the property was offered stabilization of painted surfaces on structures located on the property. Exterior lead-based paint stabilization is not mandatory and was provided to those qualifying property owners who chose to have their exterior paint stabilized. Removal of loose and flaking lead- based paint was performed using lead-safe practices as described in EPA's Renovate, Repair and Painting Rule. The practices include wet scraping, and collection of paint chips using plastic sheeting. Scraped areas were primed and all previously painted surfaces had two coats of paint applied. Response to Lead-Contaminated Interior Dust As part of the final remedy, residents at eligible properties are provided the opportunity to have interior dust sampled. The interior dust response is not mandatory and the resident may choose to decline. If the property owner agrees, EPA collects samples of dust from interior surfaces. The analytical data is provided to the resident/ tenant in a letter and the letter informs them whether any HUD criteria are exceeded. The Douglas County Health Department conducts follow up activities at any residence where the concentration of lead in the interior dust levels exceed the HUD criteria. For those residences that qualify and where the resident agrees, the residents are provided with a high-efficiency household vacuum cleaner, training on the maintenance and the importance of proper usage of the vacuum, and education on mitigation of household lead hazards. The Douglas County Health Department also provides training and education regarding the need to mitigate interior dust. Exterior lead-based paint stabilization and interior dust response were conducted retroactively at properties where soil cleanups were performed under CERCLA removal authority, as well as to properties addressed under CERCLA remedial authority. Health Education There are a number of identified lead hazards within the OLS, not all of which are connected to the contaminant source of the OLS. To better address all potential lead sources within the OLS, a health education program was developed and continues to be implemented to increase public awareness and mitigate exposure. An active educational program continues in cooperation with agencies and organizations that include ATSDR, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS), DCHD, local non-governmental organizations, and other interested parties throughout the duration of the remedial action. The following, although not an exhaustive list, indicate the types of educational activities provided at the Site: Support for in-home assessments for children identified with elevated blood lead levels. Development and implementation of lead poisoning prevention curriculum in schools. Support for efforts to increase community-wide blood lead monitoring. Physicians' education for diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of lead exposure. Operation of Public Information Centers to distribute information, and respond to questions about the EPA response activities and lead hazards in the community. Use of mass media (television, radio, internet, print media, etc.) to distribute health education messages. Development and distribution of informational tools such as fact sheets, brochures, refrigerator magnets, etc., to inform the public about lead hazards and measures that can be taken to avoid or eliminate exposure. [[Page 65319]] Institutional Controls The Omaha Lead Registry, (available at www.omahalead.org) is a GIS based database that provides the public with on-line access to the status of the EPA investigation and response actions. EPA notifies residents and property owners about the information that is available through the lead hazard registry as part of the transmittal sent at the completion of soil remediation at each individual property. Community Involvement EPA worked extensively with the Omaha community through a variety of communication vehicles including, but not limited to: Local speaking engagements, participation in citizens' groups and city council meetings, local public access television, public service announcements on local cable television, coverage on radio, television, in local and national newspapers, mass mailings of informational materials, public outreach by telephone, conducting public meetings, and through the EPA Web site. EPA has been performing outreach to Omaha citizens, elected officials, school officials, health officials, the media, nonprofit groups, and others since becoming involved in the project in an effort to convey information about the hazards of lead poisoning, particularly the ways that lead affects the health of children. The EPA participated in numerous formal and informal meetings to explain EPA's role and commitment in Omaha, convey information about the Superfund process, and provide general information about the site and lead contamination. EPA responds to inquiries on a daily basis regarding the site and individual property owner's sampling results. In January 2004, a Community Advisory Group (CAG) was formed for the OLS site. A CAG is a committee, task force, or board made up of residents affected by a Superfund site. They provided a public forum where representatives with diverse community interests could present and discuss their needs and concerns related to the site and the cleanup process. The CAG was discontinued after the last meeting was held in October 2011. A new group, Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Group, formed. The first meeting of the Child Lead Poisoning Group was held at City Hall in May 2012. The Group is no longer active. Five-Year Review EPA completed the first Five-Year Review for the site in September 2014. Five-Year Reviews for the site are statutory. The triggering action for the Five-Year Review is the completion of the Final Record of Decision for Operable Unit 2, completed in May 2009. The protectiveness of the remedy was deferred in the Five-Year Review because the remedy has not been completed at all of the properties within the site boundary. However, clean up activities at the 294 residential parcels included in this partial deletion action are complete and protective of human health. The next Five-Year Review will be completed in 2019. Summary of EPA Work Completed Soil Testing and Remediation EPA Region 7 completed the EPA lead portion of the remedial action on December 29, 2015. The City of Omaha and the Douglas County Health Department will be performing the remaining field work. As of December 29, 2015, EPA collected soil samples from 42,047 properties. There are 489 remaining properties to be sampled. The EPA has obtained access to collect samples from 163 of the 489 properties. Based on the soil sampling results, 14,019 properties were eligible for soil remediation. The EPA remediated lead contaminated soil at 13,090 properties (93 percent) of the properties that were eligible for remediation. There are approximately 929 remaining properties that are eligible for soil remediation. The EPA obtained access to remediate fifty-one of the remaining properties. Lead-Based Paint Testing and Stabilization The EPA tested 12,057 properties for the presence of lead-based paint (LBP) and determined 6,782 properties qualified for LBP stabilization. The EPA has completed LBP stabilization on 6,249, (92 percent) of the eligible properties. Dust Sampling The EPA collected dust samples from 3,933 properties consisting of 4,477 residences for lead contaminated dust. These numbers reflect the fact that some of the properties are multi-residence properties. Continuing Remedial Action EPA completed Cooperative Agreements with the City of Omaha and the Douglas County Health Department that provide funds to allow these local government agencies to continue efforts to obtain access to the remaining properties and conduct sampling and remediation activities at those properties where they obtain access. Determination That the Criteria for Deletion Has Been Achieved In accordance with 40 CFR 300.425(e), Region 7 of the EPA finds that the 294 residential parcels of the Omaha Lead Superfund site (the subject of this deletion) meet the substantive criteria for deletion from the NPL. EPA has consulted with and has the concurrence of the State of Nebraska. All responsible parties or other persons have implemented all appropriate response actions required. All appropriate Fund-financed response under CERCLA was implemented, and no further response action by responsible parties is appropriate. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300 Environmental protection, air pollution control, Chemicals, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Superfund, Water pollution control, Water supply. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); 42 U.S.C. 9601-9657; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757,3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p.351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p.193. Dated: September 12, 2016. Mark Hague, Regional Administrator, Region 7. [FR Doc. 2016-22877 Filed 9-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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implications as specified in Executive Deletion of the Omaha Lead Superfund contents located outside of the primary
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Section 12(d) of the National List (NPL) and requests public The docket contains the information
Technology Transfer and Advancement comments on this proposed action. The that was the basis for the partial
Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because NPL, promulgated pursuant to section deletion, specifically the documentation
application of those requirements would 105 of the Comprehensive regarding the results of soil cleanup
Environmental Response, activities. Information regarding the
be inconsistent with the CAA; and
Compensation, and Liability Act optional voluntary cleanup activities
• does not provide EPA with the (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an such as the lead-based paint
discretionary authority to address, as appendix of the National Oil and stabilization and interior dust sampling
appropriate, disproportionate human Hazardous Substances Pollution is not provided in the docket but is
health or environmental effects, using Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and available from EPA on a case-by-case
practicable and legally permissible the State of Nebraska, through the basis. Certain other material, such as
methods, under Executive Order 12898 Nebraska Department of Environmental copyrighted material, will be publicly
(59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). Quality, determined that all appropriate available only in the hard copy. Publicly
The SIP is not approved to apply on Response actions under CERCLA were available docket materials are available
any Indian reservation land or in any completed at the identified parcels. either electronically in http://
other area where EPA or an Indian tribe However, this deletion does not www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
preclude future actions under the Region 7 Records Center/docket at
has demonstrated that a tribe has
Superfund. 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa,
jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
This partial deletion pertains to 294 Kansas 66219. The Omaha public
country, the rule does not have tribal
residential parcels. The remaining libraries also have computer resources
implications as specified by Executive available to assist the public. The W.
parcels will remain on the NPL and are
Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, not being considered for deletion as part Dale Clark Library, located at 215 S.
2000), nor will it impose substantial of this action. 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 is
direct costs on tribal governments or centrally located within the site
DATES: Comments must be received on
preempt tribal law. or before October 24, 2016. boundary.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
identified by Docket ID no. EPA–HQ– Steve Kemp, Remedial Project Manager,
Environmental protection, Air SFUND–2003–0010, by one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
pollution control, Carbon monoxide, following methods: http:// Region 7, SUPR/LMSE, 11201 Renner
Incorporation by reference, www.regulations.gov; by email to Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219, telephone
Intergovernmental relations, Lead, kemp.steve@epa.gov or (913) 551–7194, email: kemp.steve@
Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate freeman.tamara@epa.gov; or by mail to epa.gov.
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organic compounds. Lenexa, KS 66219 Attention: Steve or ‘‘our’’ refer to EPA. This section
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Kemp, SUPR Division or Tamara provides additional information by
Freeman, ECO Office. For comments addressing the following:
Dated: September 13, 2016. submitted to Regulations.gov, follow the
online instructions for submitting I. Introduction
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Do not submit electronically any EPA Region 7 is proposing to delete
information you consider to be 294 residential parcels of the Omaha
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Lead Superfund site (Site), from the implemented, and no further response site from the NPL does not in any way
National Priorities List (NPL) and is action by responsible parties is alter EPA’s right to take enforcement
requesting public comment on this appropriate; or actions, as appropriate. The NPL is
proposed action. The table of 294 iii. the remedial investigation has designed primarily for informational
Properties Proposed for the Second shown that the release poses no purposes and to assist EPA
Partial Deletion of Properties from the significant threat to public health or the management. Section 300.425(e)(3) of
Omaha Lead Superfund site 2016 (EPA– environment and, therefore, the taking the NCP states that the deletion of a site
HQ–SFUND–2003–0010–1849) of remedial measures is not appropriate. from the NPL does not preclude
identifies specific properties included eligibility for future response actions,
III. Deletion Procedures
for this proposed partial deletion. The should future conditions warrant such
location of the 294 properties are shown The following procedures apply to actions.
on Figure 1 ‘‘2016 Partial Deletion deletion of the 294 residential parcels of
the Site: IV. Background and Basis for Partial
Omaha Lead Site’’ (EPA–HQ–SFUND–
(1) EPA consulted with the State Site Deletion
2003–0010–1848). The NPL constitutes
appendix B of 40 CFR part 300, which before developing this Notice of Intent The following information provides
is the National Oil and Hazardous for Partial Deletion. EPA’s rationale for deleting the 294
Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (2) EPA has provided the state 30 residential parcels of the Omaha Lead
(NCP), which EPA promulgated working days for review of this notice Superfund site from the NPL, as
pursuant to section 105 of the prior to publication of it today. previously identified.
Comprehensive Environmental (3) In accordance with the criteria
discussed above, EPA has determined Site Background and History
Response, Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended. that no further response is appropriate. The Omaha Lead Site (OLS or Site
EPA maintains the NPL as those sites (4) The State of Nebraska, through the [CERCLIS ID #NESFN0703481])
that appear to present a significant risk Nebraska Department of Environmental includes surface soils present at
to public health, welfare, or the Quality, has concurred with the deletion residential properties, child-care
environment. Sites on the NPL may be of the 294 residential parcels of the centers, and other residential-type
the subject of remedial actions financed Omaha Lead Superfund site, from the properties in the city of Omaha, Douglas
by the Hazardous Substance Superfund NPL. County, Nebraska. The properties were
(Fund). This partial deletion of the (5) Concurrently, with the publication contaminated as a result of deposition of
Omaha Lead Superfund site is proposed of this Notice of Intent for Partial aerial emissions from historic lead
in accordance with 40 CFR 300.425(e) Deletion in the Federal Register, a smelting and refining operations. The
and is consistent with the Notice of notice is being published in a major OLS encompasses the eastern portion of
Policy Change: Partial Deletion of Sites local newspaper, Omaha World Herald. the greater metropolitan area in Omaha,
Listed on the National Priorities List. 60 The newspaper announces the 30-day Nebraska. The site extends from the
FR 55466 (November 1, 1995). As public comment period concerning the Douglas-Sarpy County line on the south,
described in 300.425(e)(3) of the NCP, a Notice of Intent for Partial Deletion of north to Read Street and from the
portion of a site deleted from the NPL the Site from the NPL. Missouri River on the east to 56th Street
remains eligible for Fund-financed (6) The EPA placed copies of on the west. The Site is centered around
documents supporting the proposed downtown Omaha, Nebraska, where two
remedial action if future conditions
partial deletion in the deletion docket, former lead-processing facilities
warrant such actions.
EPA will accept comments on the and made these items available for operated. American Smelting and
proposal to partially delete this site for public inspection and copying at the Refining Company, Inc. (ASARCO)
thirty (30) days after publication of this Site information repositories identified operated a lead refinery at 500 Douglas
document in the Federal Register. above. Street in Omaha, Nebraska, for over 120
Section II of this document explains If comments are received within the years. Aaron Ferer & Sons Company
the criteria for deleting sites from the 30-day comment period on this (Aaron Ferer), and later Gould
NPL. Section III discusses procedures document, EPA will evaluate and Electronics, Inc., (Gould) operated a
that EPA is using for this action. Section respond accordingly to the comments lead battery recycling plant located at
IV discusses the 294 residential parcels before making a final decision to delete 555 Farnam Street. Both ASARCO and
of the Omaha Lead Superfund Site and the 294 residential parcels. If necessary, Aaron Ferer/Gould facilities released
demonstrates how they meet the EPA will prepare a Responsiveness lead-containing particulates into the
deletion criteria. Summary to address any significant atmosphere from their smokestacks. The
public comments received. After the lead particles were subsequently
II. NPL Deletion Criteria public comment period, if EPA deposited on surrounding residential
The NCP establishes the criteria that determines it is still appropriate to properties.
EPA uses to delete sites from the NPL. delete the 294 residential parcels of the Beginning in 1984, the Douglas
In accordance with 40 CFR 300.425(e), Omaha Lead Superfund site, the County Health Department (DCHD)
sites may be deleted from the NPL Regional Administrator will publish a monitored ambient air quality around
where no further response is final Notice of Partial Deletion in the the ASARCO facility. This air
appropriate. In making such a Federal Register. Public notices, public monitoring routinely measured ambient
determination pursuant to 40 CFR submissions and copies of the air lead concentrations in excess of the
ambient air standard. Between 1972 and
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300.425(e), EPA will consider, in Responsiveness Summary, if prepared,
consultation with the State, whether any will be made available to interested 1998 the DCHD measured the blood lead
of the following criteria have been met: parties and included in the site level in children within the county. The
i. Responsible parties or other persons information repositories listed above. results of the measurements indicated a
have implemented all appropriate Deletion of a portion of a site from the high incidence of elevated blood lead
response actions required; NPL does not itself create, alter, or level in children. Blood lead screening
ii. all appropriate Fund-financed revoke any individual’s rights or of children living in zip codes located
response under CERCLA has been obligations. Deletion of a portion of a east of 45th Street have consistently
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exceeded the 10 microgram per deciliter which the lead is cleaned up at each At properties determined to be
(mg/dl) health-based threshold more property within the site. The cleanup eligible for response under either of the
frequently than children living level for the OLS is 400 mg/kg of lead Action Memoranda soil with lead
elsewhere in the county. in the soil. The cleanup level of 400 mg/ concentrations greater than the cleanup
In 1998, the Omaha City Council kg was selected to allow for unlimited level was excavated and replaced with
requested assistance from the EPA to use and unrestricted exposure. The clean soil and the excavated areas were
address the high incidence of children cleanup level has not changed, and all revegetated.
found with elevated blood lead levels by properties, regardless of the action level, Beginning with the construction
the DCHD. In 1999, the EPA initiated an were cleaned up to 400 mg/kg. season of 2005, the scope of the removal
investigation into the lead action was expanded to address the
contamination under the authority of Removal Activities requirements of the 2004 Interim ROD
Comprehensive Environmental Beginning in March 1999, the EPA to include: (1) Stabilization of
Response, Compensation, and Liability began collecting soil samples from deteriorating exterior lead-based paint at
Act (CERCLA). On April 30, 2003, the properties that provided licensed child properties where the continued
OLS was listed on the NPL (68 FR daycare services. The initial removal effectiveness of the soil remediation was
23094). action dated August 2, 1999, consisted threatened; (2) response to interior dust
The OLS includes those residential of excavation and replacement of at properties where interior dust lead
properties where EPA determines contaminated soil where the lead levels exceeded applicable criteria; (3)
through soil sampling that soil lead concentration exceeded the action levels public health education; and (4)
levels represent an unacceptable risk to identified in the Action Memorandum. participation in a comprehensive
human health. Residential properties Response actions were implemented at remedy with other agencies and
where soil sampling indicates that lead properties that met either of the organizations that addresses all
concentrations in the soil are below a following criteria: identified lead hazards in the Omaha
level that represent an unacceptable risk • A child seven years of age or community.
are not included in the Site. Residential younger (0 to 84 months) residing at the
properties include those with high property was identified with an elevated Remedial Investigation/Feasibility
accessibility to sensitive populations blood level (EBL) exceeding 15 mg/dl Study (RI/FS)—Human Health Risk
(children seven years of age and (this EBL was reduced to 10 mg/dl in Assessment
younger [0 to 84 months] and pregnant August 2001) and a soil sample As part of the RI/FS EPA developed
or nursing women). The properties collected from a non-foundation a Human Health Risk Assessment
include single and multi-family quadrant exhibited lead concentrations (HHRA) for the Site using site-specific
dwellings, apartment complexes, child greater than 400 mg/kg, and information collected during the OLS
daycare facilities, vacant lots in • A property was used as a child-care Remedial Investigation. Lead was
residential areas, schools, churches, facility and a soil sample collected from identified as the primary contaminant of
community centers, parks, greenways, a non-foundation quadrant exhibited concern. The HHRA also identified
and any other areas where children may a lead concentration greater than 400 arsenic as a potential contaminant of
be exposed to site-related contaminated mg/kg. concern, but arsenic was eliminated
media. Commercial and industrial On August 22, 2002, EPA initiated a based on its relatively low overall risk
properties are excluded from the second removal action. This second to residents and lack of connection to
definition of the Site. removal action included all other the release from the industrial sources
The residential properties proposed residential type properties where the being addressed by this Superfund
for deletion from the NPL site were maximum non-foundation soil lead action.
cleaned up under both CERCLA removal concentration exceeded an action level The risk assessment for lead focused
and remedial authority. Regardless of of 2,500 mg/kg. The 2002 Action on young children under the age of
the authority used for the remediation of Memorandum explicitly identifies the seven (0 to 84 months) who are site
yards, the cleanup levels for soils for all possibility of lead-based paint as a residents. Young children are most
the properties proposed for deletion potential contributor to lead susceptible to lead exposure because
were the same. contamination of soils within thirty they have higher contact rates with soil
inches of the foundation of a painted or dust, absorb lead more readily than
Response Actions structure. Due to the potential adults absorb, and are more sensitive to
The initial EPA response was contribution of deteriorating lead-based the adverse effects of lead than are older
conducted under CERCLA removal paint near the foundations of structures, children and adults. The effect of
authority. Due to the size of the site and a lead concentration greater than 400 greatest concern in children is
the very large number of individual mg/kg in the soil in the drip zone (areas impairment of the nervous system,
properties, it was necessary to prioritize near structure foundations) was not, in including learning deficits, reduced
sites for clean up. The prioritization was itself, sufficient to trigger soil removal. intelligence, and adverse effects on
based on factors such as the elevated However, if a soil sample from any mid- behavior. The IEUBK model for lead in
blood level of children at each property yard quadrant exceeded the action level, children was used to evaluate the risks
and the lead concentration in the soil at soil was removed from all areas of the posed to young children (0 to 84
each property. The result was a series of property exceeding the 400 mg/kg months) resulting from the lead
action levels that reflected the priority cleanup level, including the drip zone. contamination at the site. Because lead
of categories of sites. Consequently, the In November 2003, EPA amended the does not have a nationally-approved
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action level for the site changed over second removal action to reduce the reference dose (RfD), cancer slope
time from 2500 mg/kg to 400 mg/kg, as action level to 1,200 mg/kg. In March factor, or other accepted toxicological
the highest priority sites were cleaned 2004, EPA amended the second removal factor which can be used to assess risk,
up first. The cleanup level was action to combine the two removal standard risk assessment methods
established using the Integrated actions. In March 2005, EPA amended cannot be used to evaluate the health
Exposure Uptake Biokinetic (IEUBK) the removal action to reduce the action risks associated with lead
model to determine the concentration to level from 1200 mg/kg to 800 mg/kg. contamination. The modeling results
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Institutional Controls statutory. The triggering action for the Determination That the Criteria for
The Omaha Lead Registry, (available Five-Year Review is the completion of Deletion Has Been Achieved
at www.omahalead.org) is a GIS based the Final Record of Decision for In accordance with 40 CFR
database that provides the public with Operable Unit 2, completed in May 300.425(e), Region 7 of the EPA finds
on-line access to the status of the EPA 2009. that the 294 residential parcels of the
The protectiveness of the remedy was Omaha Lead Superfund site (the subject
investigation and response actions. EPA
deferred in the Five-Year Review of this deletion) meet the substantive
notifies residents and property owners
because the remedy has not been criteria for deletion from the NPL. EPA
about the information that is available completed at all of the properties within
through the lead hazard registry as part has consulted with and has the
the site boundary. However, clean up concurrence of the State of Nebraska.
of the transmittal sent at the completion activities at the 294 residential parcels
of soil remediation at each individual All responsible parties or other
included in this partial deletion action persons have implemented all
property. are complete and protective of human appropriate response actions required.
Community Involvement health. All appropriate Fund-financed response
The next Five-Year Review will be under CERCLA was implemented, and
EPA worked extensively with the completed in 2019.
Omaha community through a variety of no further response action by
communication vehicles including, but Summary of EPA Work Completed responsible parties is appropriate.
not limited to: Local speaking Soil Testing and Remediation List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300
engagements, participation in citizens’
groups and city council meetings, local EPA Region 7 completed the EPA lead Environmental protection, air
public access television, public service portion of the remedial action on pollution control, Chemicals, Hazardous
announcements on local cable December 29, 2015. The City of Omaha waste, Hazardous substances,
television, coverage on radio, television, and the Douglas County Health Intergovernmental relations, Penalties,
in local and national newspapers, mass Department will be performing the Reporting and recordkeeping
mailings of informational materials, remaining field work. As of December requirements, Superfund, Water
public outreach by telephone, 29, 2015, EPA collected soil samples pollution control, Water supply.
conducting public meetings, and from 42,047 properties. There are 489 Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); 42 U.S.C.
through the EPA Web site. remaining properties to be sampled. The 9601–9657; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757,3 CFR,
EPA has been performing outreach to EPA has obtained access to collect 1991 Comp., p.351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923,
Omaha citizens, elected officials, school samples from 163 of the 489 properties. 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p.193.
Based on the soil sampling results, Dated: September 12, 2016.
officials, health officials, the media,
14,019 properties were eligible for soil Mark Hague,
nonprofit groups, and others since
remediation. The EPA remediated lead
becoming involved in the project in an Regional Administrator, Region 7.
contaminated soil at 13,090 properties
effort to convey information about the [FR Doc. 2016–22877 Filed 9–21–16; 8:45 am]
(93 percent) of the properties that were
hazards of lead poisoning, particularly BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
eligible for remediation. There are
the ways that lead affects the health of
approximately 929 remaining properties
children. The EPA participated in
that are eligible for soil remediation.
numerous formal and informal meetings DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The EPA obtained access to remediate
to explain EPA’s role and commitment
fifty-one of the remaining properties.
in Omaha, convey information about the Office of the Secretary
Superfund process, and provide general Lead-Based Paint Testing and
information about the site and lead Stabilization 43 CFR Part 100
contamination. EPA responds to The EPA tested 12,057 properties for [167A2100DD/AAKC001030/
inquiries on a daily basis regarding the the presence of lead-based paint (LBP) A0A501010.999900]
site and individual property owner’s and determined 6,782 properties
sampling results. RIN 1093–AA20
qualified for LBP stabilization. The EPA
In January 2004, a Community has completed LBP stabilization on Appraisals and Valuations of Indian
Advisory Group (CAG) was formed for 6,249, (92 percent) of the eligible Property
the OLS site. A CAG is a committee, properties.
task force, or board made up of residents AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
affected by a Superfund site. They Dust Sampling ACTION: Proposed rule.
provided a public forum where The EPA collected dust samples from
representatives with diverse community 3,933 properties consisting of 4,477 SUMMARY: Congress recently passed the
interests could present and discuss their residences for lead contaminated dust. Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (ITARA),
needs and concerns related to the site These numbers reflect the fact that some which requires the Secretary of the
and the cleanup process. The CAG was of the properties are multi-residence Interior to establish and publish in the
discontinued after the last meeting was properties. Federal Register minimum
held in October 2011. A new group, qualifications for individuals to prepare
Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Group, Continuing Remedial Action appraisals and valuations of Indian trust
formed. The first meeting of the Child EPA completed Cooperative property. This proposed rule would
Agreements with the City of Omaha and establish the minimum qualifications
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Lead Poisoning Group was held at City
Hall in May 2012. The Group is no the Douglas County Health Department and would also implement provisions of
longer active. that provide funds to allow these local ITARA that require the Secretary to
government agencies to continue efforts accept appraisals and valuations
Five-Year Review to obtain access to the remaining without additional review or approval
EPA completed the first Five-Year properties and conduct sampling and under certain circumstances.
Review for the site in September 2014. remediation activities at those DATES: Please submit written comments
Five-Year Reviews for the site are properties where they obtain access. by November 21, 2016.
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| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Proposed rule; notice of intent. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before October 24, 2016. | |
| Contact | Steve Kemp, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, SUPR/LMSE, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219, telephone (913) 551-7194, email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 65315 | |
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