M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: August 28, 2012
TO: Meeting Attendees
FROM: Vince D’Aco
RE: American Cyanamid Superfund Site, Bridgewater, NJ
Minutes – Monthly Update with CRISIS
August 20, 2012 Conference Call
ATTENDEES:
Mark Austin, USEPA Russ Downey, Pfizer Inc
Joseph Battipaglia, USEPA Elaine Richardson, Vita Nuova
Angela Carpenter, USEPA Vince D’Aco, Quantum Management Group
Melissa Dimas, USEPA
Walt Sodie, CRISIS
Chris Poulsen, Bridgewater Township
CC: Haiyesh Shah, NJDEP
Allan Motter, NJDEP
Michael Sivak, USEPA
The Agenda for this progress update is attached. The following bullets summarize the discussion and
action items from this meeting.
A. Impoundments 1 and 2 Focused Feasibility Study (FFS)
a. Russ indicated that a revised draft of the FFS Work Plan, responding to USEPA’s comments
of August 8, 2012, will be submitted to USEPA by August 27. Walt asked if USEPA
would distribute the Work Plan and Mark indicated that the final version would be distributed
after USEPA approval.
b. Russ provided an update on the laboratory treatability studies. The thermal treatment and
stabilization tests will be completed by August 24 and August 31, 2012, respectively. Preliminary
results have been positive, although there are technical challenges with both approaches.
c. Russ indicated that the draft laboratory treatability studies report will be available in October
2012. Mark said that Pfizer would present the results of the treatability work at a meeting
at the Site, possibly in October. He said that CRISIS and the Township will be invited
to this meeting. Russ asked whether CRISIS’ technical advisor would attend. Walt responded
that he hoped to have a technical advisor on board by that time.
B. Impoundments 1 and 2 Area Groundwater Removal Action
a. Russ indicated that the groundwater extraction trench and treatment system continues to
operate in compliance with the discharge permit equivalent.
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b. Russ reported that a revised arsenic design modification will be submitted to USEPA today.
The system will be constructed in two phases – the infrastructure to support the ion
exchange units will be installed now and the ion exchange units will be installed in the future
if necessary, i.e. if arsenic concentrations in the groundwater increase.
c. Russ indicated that the carbon bags installed on the seeps in March 2011 are being removed
because the groundwater collection trench and hydraulic barrier wall are now in
place to prevent further seepage into the river. This work will be complete by August 24.
d. Vince indicated that installation of a utility casing under the railroad tracks has been put
on hold due to unexpected field conditions, including interferences from a New Jersey
American Water pipeline and several fiber optic lines. Options are being evaluated for
providing power via overhead power lines. This is not interfering with operation of the collection
trench and treatment system, which are powered from diesel generators.
C. Ambient Air Monitoring Program
a. Russ reported that the first sampling event was conducted on July 18-20, 2012 and that
analytical data is starting to arrive. The data is being tabulated and will be compared with
screening levels. The results will be shared with USEPA and NJDEP soon.
D. Surface Water & Sediment Monitoring Work Plan
a. Russ reported that the surface water and sediment monitoring work plan and QAPP were
approved by USEPA on August 10 and that the first round of sampling was conducted
during the week of August 13, 2012. Walt asked for an electronic copy of the work plan
and QAPP – Vince will provide this.
E. Groundwater Monitoring Program
a. Vince will send an electronic copy of the First Half 2012 Semi-Annual Groundwater Monitoring
Report to CRISIS.
F. Other Discussion
a. Walt indicated that CRISIS has developed a demo website and asked if anyone was interested
in seeing it. Melissa asked for the website link.
G. The next CRISIS progress update is scheduled for September 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. An agenda
will be distributed on the Thursday prior to the call.
Wyeth Holdings Corporation
American Cyanamid Superfund Site Remedial Program
Status Update Meeting with CRISIS
August 20, 2012 at 11 a.m.
AGENDA
Phone number: 877.580.3949; Access Code: 52451906
A. Impoundments 1 and 2 Focused Feasibility Study (FFS)
a. Revised Draft FFS Work Plan: USEPA comments provided 8-Aug-12
b. Lab Treatability Studies: Ongoing; Draft Report by Oct 2012
c. Technology Evaluation: Ongoing; Complementary to Lab Treatability Studies
d. Thermal/Solidification Bench-Scale Study Update
B. Impoundments 1 and 2 Area Groundwater Removal Action
a. Start-up of groundwater extraction and treatment system initiated 11-May-12
b. Arsenic treatability study: Ion Exchange modular unit to be installed for As treatment option
c. Jack & Bore for new utilities below railroads complicated by NJAW line and fiber optics – New
design underway and subsequent railroad approval will be required
d. Continued improvements underway for treatment system operation and maintenance
C. Ambient Air Monitoring Program
a. 2Q12 sampling event occurred 19/20-Jun-12
D. Surface Water & Sediment Monitoring Work Plan
a. Revised Work Plan and QAPP approved by USEPA on 26-Jul-12 and 10-Aug-12, respectively
b. 3Q12 sampling event occurred during week of 13 thru 17-Aug-12
E. Groundwater Monitoring Program
a. Semi-Annual GWMR submitted to USEPA/NJDEP on 1-Aug-12
Next Meeting: 17-Sept-12 (3rd Monday of month) at 11 a.m.

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