![[logo] US EPA](../gif/logo_epaseal.gif){kind=logo}
Fact Sheet
June 2010
Administrative Record File Available for Comment, Pittsburg Zinc Superfund Removal Site, Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas
INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has compiled the Administrative Record File for the Pittsburg Zinc Superfund Removal Site in Pittsburg, Kansas. The Administrative Record File is the official site file and contains technical documents such as the draft Action Memorandum which authorizes Agency funding for site sampling, response and clean-up activities.
EPA invites the public to review the Administrative Record File during a 30-day comment period from June 30 through July 29, 2010.
The Administrative Record File can be reviewed during normal business hours at the following locations:
Pittsburg Public Library
308 N. Walnut Street
Pittsburg, Kansas
U.S. EPA Region 7
Records Center
901 N. Fifth Street
Kansas City, Kansas
Comments should be submitted in writing and sent to:
Beckie Himes
Community Involvement Coordinator
U.S. EPA Region 7
901 N. Fifth Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
himes.beckie@epa.gov
Comments must be postmarked or submitted no later than July 29, 2010.
BACKGROUND
Smelting operations began in Pittsburg in the late 1870's and continued on and off through World War I. The Pittsburg Zinc Site consists of areas of high concentrations of lead contamination from zinc smelting operations, and had previously been the target of numerous KDHE assessment efforts beginning in 1987, and continuing through 2008. In March 2009, at the request of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), EPA began a removal assessment at the site. The removal action consisted of three phases.
THE CONTAMINATION
The primary contaminant of concern at this site is lead and lead compounds. Lead and lead compounds are hazardous and have been detected in the ground water, soils, and smelter wastes at the site.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions or need additional information about the site, please contact:
Beckie Himes
Community Involvement Coordinator
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. EPA Region 7
901 N. Fifth Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone: 913-551-7253 or
Toll Free: 1-800-223-0425
E-mail: himes.beckie@epa.gov