OOMMJNrrY RELAZICNS PUN

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ROGERS ROAD IANDFHL SITE

HJIASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS

NOVEMBER, 1988

DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER

07-CKI-CP-52

Ptqpared By

PEER CDNSUiaaNTS, P.C.

REM VI

U.S. EPA CONTRACT 68-01-7448

MDRK ASSIGNMENT NO. 07-6ID3

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Consultants

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Pollution, Enuironment. Energy and Resources

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M r. Paul Sieminski

Regional Project Officer

Superfund Program Branch

U.S . Environmental Protection

Agency, Region VI

1445 Ross Avenue

Dallas, TX 75202

Ms. Ellen D . Greeney

Regional Project Manager

Superfund Program Branch

U.S . Environmental Protection

Agency, Rec.-ion VI

1445 Ross Avenue

Dallas, TX 75202

Project: EPA Contract No. 68-01-7448

Document Control No: 07-CRI-CP-52

Subject: Final Community Relations Plan for Rogers Road

Landfill Site

Work Assignment No: 07-6LD3

Dear Mr. Sieminski and Ms. Greeney:

PEER Consultants is pleased to submit this Community

Relations Plan for community relations activities at the Rogers

Road Landfill Site in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

If you have any questions or comments concerning this

Community Relations Plan, ^Lease call.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

1.0 nrTRDDUCTICN

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 Lscation

2.2 Site History

2.3 Preliminary Site Investigation

2.4 Planned Site Investigations

3.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

3.1 Profile

3.2 Camnxmity Involvement

3.3 Key Concerns

3.31 Residents Living Near The Site

3.32 Community Groups

3.33 State Lsgislatcrs

3.34 The City of Jacksonville

3.35 Pulaski County Officials and Arkansas Health Officials

3.36 Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology

3.37 Local Newspapers

4.0 HISTORY OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES

5.0 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

5.1 Approaches

5.2 Techniques

Figures

Figure 1 Area Map

Figure 2 Rogers Road Landfill Site Map

Figure 3 Ccnsnunity Relations Activity Schedule

Appendices

Appendix A Conmunity Relations Interview List

Appendix B EPA Contacts and Information Repositories

Appendix C Mailing List

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1.0 nTOODUCTION

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This is a Community Relations Plan for the Rogers Road Landfill site. °

Citizen involvement is an irsportant part of the Super-fund process and the

purpose of this plan is to identify community concerns and needs and provide c

framework for communication between the community and EPA.

This plan describes activities required to meet the provisions of the

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980,

as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. In

addition, the plan contains activities tailored to meet unique community

involvement needs.

Field work for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) for

the Rogers Road Landfill Site (the site) is scheduled to begin in the fall of

1988. Communi'frf relations activities for the site have already begun.

Community interviews with elected officials, city, county, and state personnel,

community groups and residents living near the site were conducted during the

week of June 20, 1988 preparatory to developing this Community Relations Plan.

The purpose of these interviews was to detaratne issues of concern to the

comn-nity and nsthods of providing inforrar.ion to cornrnunity members.

Infcnnaticn obtained during the interviews as well as a site description,

cotRrnunity background, community relations approaches, and techniques to be used

for the site are (tifyaLssPd in this document. The Community Relations Program

for the Rogers Road Landfill site is under the direction of the United States

Environmental Protection Agency (ERA).

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2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

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A site description that includes site location, site history and an 0

explanation of preliminary site investigations appears in the following

paragraphs.

The Rogers Road Municipal Landfill site is located in Pulaski County,

east of •T^cksonville, Arkansas. It is one-tenth of a mile south of Graham

Road, one-half mile east of the Jacksonville City limits and one half-mile west

of the Jacksonville Tarri-Fill site. Figures 1 and 2 on the following pages show

the location of the Rogers Road landfill Site.

2.2 SITE HIS-ioraf

In September 1953, the site was purchased by the City of Jacksonville to

use as a landfill operation for waste disposal. Disposal methods were open

burning and trenching. In addition to municipal wasts, industrial and chemical

wastes were reportedly accepted.

In 1974, the Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology refused

to grant a landfill permit for the site because of its high water table and

poor drainage. The city ceased operation of the site as a landfill. According

to purchase contract terms, ownership of the property reverted back to the

original owner who is now deceased. Local residents reportedly continued to

dunp trash and burn materials at the site.

In 1986, Rogers Road Landfill was identified through citizens ccnplaint

as a possible Superfund site. EPA reviewed site documents and determined

further investigation was warranted. A site inspection was conducted and the

EPA Field Investigation Team found sane evidence of contamination. In early

1986, the City of Jacksonville fenced the site perimeter to prevent public

access.

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A Hazard Ranking System score was then calculated for the site. The. ^

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Hazard Ranking System rates site factors such as the potential hazard to o

surrounding residences or other land uses, the type and quantity of 0

contamination and the likelihood of contamination spreading due to geographies

and assigns a score out of a possible 100 points. When a site scores above

28.50, it is placed on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). The Rogers Road

Landfill site scored 29.64 and was placed on the NPL in July 1987.

The NPL is a list of hazardous waste sites that potentially threaten

public health and the environment. Placement on the NPL authorizes further EPA

investigation and allows spending of Federal Superfund money f-.i. site

investigation and remediation.

2 .3 PRELIMINARY SITE INVESTIGATION

An EPA Field Investigation Team Study was conducted at the site.

Preliminary samples from onsite drums, air, soil and wells were taken to

determine potential contamination. These samples showed evidence of various

organic and inorganic hazardous waste contamination. Identified contaminants

included:

octa chlorodioxin;

2,3,7,8-tetra-chloro-^±Lbenzo-paradioxin;

chlorinated phenoxy acetic acid and ester isomers;

2,4-dichlorophenyl acetic acid (2,4-D) ;

2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-^T) aliphatic hydrocarbons?

alkyi substituted aromatics;

toluene;

polychlortnated biphenyls;

trichloroethylene ;

ethyl benzene; and

xyiene.

Preliminary off-site well sampling indicated that at least one well

showed the presence of octa chlorodioxin. Additional sampling of this well was

negative for octa chlorodioxin. Soil samples taken from a stock pen contained

Arochlor 1254. Near the drums, vegetation was dead or non-existent and a

strong phenolic odor was present. Samples from this area contained numerous

aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyi substituted aromatics, chlorophenoxy acetic acid,

ester iscmers, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T.

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2.4 PLANNED SITE INVESTIGATIONS

The Remedial Investigation field work will begin at the site in the fall

of 1988. The first stage of the Remedial Investigation will be to assess

contamination levels and extent in groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil

and bulk materials and the potential for movement of these contaminants into

the surroundi-TJg environment. Ihe assessment is used in determining any risk to

human health and the environment and towards defining an appropriate remedial

approach for the site.

Workers will install wells and sample nearby domestic wells to monitor

the extent and characteristics of any groundwater contamination. They will

collect surface water and sediment samples to assess any contamination in areas

receiving surface water runoff. Waste piles, trenches, deteriorating drums and

areas with affected vegetation will also be sampled.

Workers having close exposure to unidentified materials will wear

respirators. Well installaticn and trench excavation will involve heavy

equipment use.

Collected samples will be sent to laboratories for analysis. A13 samples

will be labelled, packaged and prepared for transport according to specified

regulations.

Following the Remedial Investigation, EPA will conduct a Feasibility

Study to identify and evaluate remediation alternatives. After completion, the

Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study will be available for public review

and a Public Comment period of at least 21 days will begin. IXiring the cananent

period, the public can conment on the alternatives in writing and, if

warranted, during a Public Meeting. EPA will take public feedback into account

in selecting a response action.

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follow corpleticn and approval of a Remedial Design. Removal of the site fra

the NPL will occur after the Remedial Action phase is completed.

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3.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

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The Rogers Road Landfill sita is Iccatad in Pulaski County outside the °

City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. A ccnanunity profile, chronology of cccinunity

involvement and discussion of key conmunity concerns regarding the site are

discussed below.

3.1 PROFILE

There are Pulaski County residents living outside the Jacksonville city

limits in the vicinity of the site. The nearest residence is 0.3 miles fron

the site. An estimated 10,000 people live within three miles of the site.

Most of these residents use City water; however, a number of them continue to

use their private water wells. The City of Jacksonville has a population of

approximately 30,000.

3.2 COMMDNITY INVOLVEMENT

Local concern with the site has been ongoing. The site was discovered

through a citizen complaint received by EPA during sampling of the Jacksonville

Tanrifin site 0.5 miles away. Articles referencing the Rogers Road Landfill

site have appeared in area newspapers including the Arkansas Democrat, the

Arkansas Gazette, the Jacksonville News. and the North Pulaski Lsader. In

addition, canmunity and media activities surrounding the nearby Vertac site

have heightened cccinunity awareness of hazardous waste issues. The Vertac site

is located on Marshall Road in Jacksonville, Arkansas and contains a

manufacturing plant where pesticide production occurred for more than 30

years. Studies have indicated that areas in and around the Vertac plant have

been contaminated with TCDD, a cancer causing chemical by-product of one of the

pesticides. A three-part series of articles on all three sites appeared in the

magazine. In These Times, in 1988.

Legal actions concerning the Rogers Road Landfill site and the

Jacksonville Landfill site were initiated in 1987. These actions have also

been reported through the media.

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3 . 3 KEY CONCERNS ^

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Interviews with city, county and state personnel, elected officials, 0

local newspapers and residents living near the site indicated that connunity

members are glad to see the remedial investigation begin and are looking

forward to eventual remediation of the site. Those interviewed expressed

interest in receiving information regarding the Remedial Investigation/

Feasibility Study on a regular basis and in having opportunities to participate

in the process. Identified channels for providing infonnaticn to the community

include informal meetings that allow community members to ask questions of EPA

technical staff and regularly mailed information fact sheets that summarize

activities and findings. Specific concerns and suggestions are discussed by

group below.

3.31 RESirens LIVING NEAR THE SITE

Residents living near the site have expressed concern about the possible

effects of hazardous waste contamination en their families and especially on

their children. Identified issues included fencing and posting of signs around

the site perimeter to protect the public, access to uncontaminated water,

information on remedial activities and findings and their specific affect on

residents and opportunity for input into the remediation process.

In 1986, the City of Jacksonville fenced the site perimeter. Access to

the site, however, has continued and residents do not believe that their

children are adequately protected. In addition, portions of the fence have

been knocked down or taken away and the need for more warning signs has been

identified.

The possibility of contamination entering private wells has raised

concerns about residents having access to city water. A watermain has been

extended out to the site vicinity. However, some residents are continuing to

use their private wells because of high water costs. Residents believe further

investigation into private well contamination and us" is needed.

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Residents want information concerning remediation activities that is ^

specific as to possible affects to the local community, that is available on a 3

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timely basis and that is understandable. In addition to receiving fact sheet o

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updates, residents want to know where local repositories contai-ning more

detailed inforaaticn are located and which EPA representatives may be contacted

with questions or suggestions. Information on repositories and EPA contacts

appears in Appendix B of this document.

C^sportunities for involvement in remediation activities were requested.

Many residents have watched activities at the site for years and believe they

can contribute from their experience to the planning process. As one of these

opportunities, this community relations plan was being offered for public

review prior to its finalization.

3.32 CCMMUNHY (^CUPS

Members of several community groups have shown interest in activities

surrounding the landfill site. Issues of concern focussed on distributing

timely information to people in the Jacksonville area and on providing factual

information to the nedia in hopes of limiting the spread of false information

about the site.

Community group members want the local citizens to receive information

early in the inf creation distribution process. Receiving accurate information

from known local sources would help lessen any unnecessary worries that could

result from the spreading of rumors, the publishing of false information or the

appearance of information in non-local sources first.

Providing the media with factual information and a contact for questions

would be helpful both to media representatives and members of the public. As a

result, reporting en site activities would be more timely and accurate.

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State legislators also showed a keen awareness of the landfill site. °

They brought up issues concerning information distribution and possibilities

for input into the process.

They stressed the importance of explaining the remedial process to the

connunity before it begins and of maiding sure that information is channeled

directly to residents near the site vicinity as well as to the general

cccanunity. Explanations would tell when, why, and for how long each activity

would take place.

State legislators want opportunities for providing input into the

process. They want to know the appropriate EPA contacts and time frames for

making suggestions or conments.

3.34 THE CClY OF JACKSONVILLE

Elected officials of the City of Jacksonville indicated that residents

living near the site have expressed ongoing concerns about their health and

safety. The City has recently been involved in issues concerning water

distribution to the area. The mayor and alderman requested direct information

about site activities and identified additional issues concerning site security

and public informaticn.

The public will want information regarding remedial activities on a

regular basis. If EPA is not heard from for an extended period of time

questions or fears may arise. Providing information that explains periods

during which activity is not visible at the site or during which there are

pauses in the remediaticn process would help prevent unfounded speculations.

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Pulaski County personnel are ccncemed with information distribution and

health issues. They, too, want ongoing and regular information distribution t

residents both near the site and in surrounding areas. They specifically

requested a clear description of the contamination types present and of the

site activities.

County and state health personnel offered to place information pamphlets

and to hang posters announcing activies in county buildings. They also

suggested hanging posters in nearby stores and public gathering places.

County and state health officials expressed concern over health and

sanitation issues regarding the site. They would like to be kept regularly

informed and to have opportunities for input regarding health issues. State

health officials want to provide input on Sampling Plans for the site.

3.36 ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLIITTICN CONTROL AND ECOLOGY

The Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPC&E) is the

state agency for hazardous waste issues in Arkansas.

Agency personnel had suggestions for providing information to the public

regarding site a<- -ivities and findings. Suggestions included having work plans

for the site available to the public and setting up an information booth where

the public can get information, speak to informed sources and ask questions.

An information booth would be run by local personnel and would be a processing

center for information regarding all area sites and all involved government and

private organizations. A community member could receive answers to questions

by going to one nearby location rather than having to call or go to several

different scwces.

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The local newspapers are interested in reporting factual information as

it pertains to those citizens who will be most affected by site activities anc

findings. They requested access to facts and credible contacts so that

conflicting information can be clarified and accurate reporting can take place.

They would like to report both on specific site activities and on similar

activities talcing place elsewhere. The latter would include reporting on the

development and testing of applicable re-mediation technologie®

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4.0 HISTORY OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES

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Conrnunity activities for the Rogers Road Landfill Site have already bee o

initiated. Preliminary activities include those described belcw.

EPA conducted community interviews with elected officials, city, county

and state personnel, ccmrnunity groups and residents living near the site during

the week of June 20, 1988. Appendix A contains a list of those interviewed.

Individuals were asked to describe issues of concern and to suggest methods of

providing inforaaticn to the public and were inforned about upcoming Remedial

Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) activities. EPA then developed a

community relations plan for the Rogers Road Tanrifil-l- site. Finalization of

the plan took place following public review.

A fact sheet describing site history and plans for RI/FS activities was

prepared and distributed to community members in July 1988.

The first Open House was held on Thursday, July 28, 1988 at the

Jacksonville Holiday Inn Holidcme. EPA representatives were available to

ftisms.q planned activities and proposed sampling locations. Efforts to locate

this Open House closer to the vicinity of the landfill site were made by both

EPA representatives and local residents. Suggestions for future meeting

locations can be sent to Ellen Greeney.

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5.0 CTMMtJNTlY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

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Local connmity awareness of and involvement in hazardous waste issues §

have existed fcr sane time. The nearby Vertac Superfund site has raised many

issues and emotions regarding hazardous waste remediation. The Jacksonville

Lanrif-i 11 site is 0.5 miles from the Rogers Road Landfill site and has also

received public attention. Both landfill sites are currently in the same

stages of the Superfund process. Talcing these characteristics into

consideration, the following approaches and techniques for comniunity relations

have been developed.

Efforts will concentrate on promoting a clear understanding of the work:

being conducted at the site, forming working relationships with local

organizations and providing timely information to interested residents. These

efforts are discussed in the paragraphs below.

Because activities for three Superfund sites in the Jacksonville vicinity

might be occurring at the same time, it will be unportant to distinguish which

activities pertain to the Rogers Road Landfill site. Providing clear

explanation of site activities will help residents develop realistic

assessments of the scope of work being performed at the site. Also, the

content and length of each site activity will be more apparent and the

expectations of work progress will be more practical.

Silnilar activities will be conducted at the Rogers Road and the

Jacksonville Landfill sites. Work is scheduled to begin at both sites at the

same time. It is important to note, however, that as work proceeds activity

time durations rray not be identical at both landfill sites. For example, one

site might complete an activity sooner because the laboratory used to analyze

its samples cacrpletes its work more quickly. The difference in time durations

will not necessarily signify that importance is being placed on one site over

another. Interning the public of this distinction would help minimize such

perceptions.

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Activities taking place at the Rogers Road Landfill site are distinct °^

from those taking place at the Vertac site. The characteristics of the two §

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differentiating between the two sites. Community relations for the two sites

will be conducted separately. Community relations for the Rogers Road Landfill

site will focus on the concerns of residents living closest to the site.

Meetings and fact sheets will include information specific to the site.

Community groups concerned with remedial activities have been established

in the area. 'Key have already begun distributing information and have members

who are trusted by the public. EPA will direct efforts toward establishing

working relationships with these groups and will consider them as channels for

infocnation distribution. One form of channeling infonnation through community

groups may be presentations given by EPA during community group activities.

There are also local officials concerned with remedial activities. EPA

will direct efforts towards creating working relationships with the mayor,

alderaen and state health officials in order to promote communication and

qpportur—ties for input into the process.

EPA will provide readily available information to interested residents.

Infcr-aticn will be placed in more than one location and include varying levels

of detail. For exanple, activities will be described in fact sheets mailed to

citizens; detailed work plans along with all other available tnf creation

materials will be located at information repositories; and fact sheets,

pamphlets and activity schedules will '~<3. available at local city, state and

community group offices.

Activity descriptions will be made available prior to their start to

ensure that residents know what to expect. Descriptions will include

approximate starting and ending dates. Also, progress reports will be made

available during periods when work is continuing in laboratories or at

locations other than the site. There will be necessary pauses in the remedial

process during which regular updates will continue even if no new information

has became available.

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Several uoimuiity relations techniques will be used throughout remedial

activities at the site. These techniques are described below. Figure 3 on tt

following page provides a list of these techniques and shows the timing of

their implementation.

EPA contacts will be available to answer questions and address issues of

concern to the public. Contacts for the Rogers Road Trine fill site are Martin

Swanson, the EPA Remedial Project Manager, and Ellen Greeney, the Cccununity

Relations Cocrdinatar

Informati^n repositories containing technical documents and other

materials will be available to the public and regularly updated. They will be

located at the Jacksonville Public Library, the Jacksonville City Hall and the

Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology. See Appendix B for

addresses of EPA contacts and information repositories.

Informal meetings known as Open HOU--BS will be held. These meetings will

provide the ocportunit:;- for residents to ask EPA personnel specific questions

and to riTv^c^; existing and upcoming activities in an informal setting.

Briefings to provide information about site activities and address

identified issues of concern will be scheduled with local officials and the

media. These briefings will ensure continued communication and exchange of

factual information.

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Figure 3

Canmunity Relations Activity Schedule

Repositories established - June 1988

Connunity Relations Interviews - June 1988.

Fact Sheat regarding description of the site - June 1988.

Fact Sheet regarding RranRdial Investigation - July 1988.

Posters advertising Cpen House distributed - July 1988.

Cpen House regarding Remedial Investigation - July 1988.

Public Conraent Period on Draft Cananunity Relations Plan - August 1988.

Remedial Investigation field work start-up - September 1988.

Comrmmity Relations Plan finalized and sent to repositories - November 1988.

Fact Sheet providing Progress Report - Winter 1988.

Open House regarding sampling results - Spring 1989.

Fact Sheet providing Progress Report - Surnner 1989.

Open House - Fall 1989.

Fact Sheet providing Progress Report - Winter 1989.

Public Comment Period on Feasibility Study - Spring 1990.

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Periodic discussions with residents living near the site will also

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continue. Such discussions may be at the request of an ERA representative or c;

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of the resident. They will address issues specific to the concerns and 0

location of the resident.

Fact sheets or information pamphlets will be mailed regularly to

residents. They will contain background information and updates on site

activities and findings. A fact sheet covering the start-up of remedial

activities has already been sent out. Additional fact sheets will be written

as activities continue. Specifically, fact sheets will be sent describing

remedial alternatives, the chosen remedial alternative, the remedial design,

remedial action activities and the conclusion of remedial action. If a delay

or additional findings occur during the process, a fact sheet describing

changes will also be sent.

Efforts have been made to compile a mailing list containing local

residents and other interested community mer.bers. This mailing list is

included as Appendix C of this report. Difficult;' in compiling ^eWfiawf^ of

local residents because of the nature of area mailing routes may have resulted

in the exclusion of some residents. If you would like to be included on the

mailing list please contact Ellen Greeney at the address shown in Appendix B.

Press releases will be issued to the Jacksonville News, the North Pulaski

Leader and other local rnemb&rs of the media, as appropriate, throughout the

remedial process. Specifically, press releases are anticipated as follows: 1)

at the beginning of ^e Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS); 2) at

the completion of the RI/FS; 3) upon approval of the Remedial Design; 4) prior

to beginning the Remedial Action; 5) at completion of the Remedial Action; and

6) when EPA proposes to delete the site from the National Priorities List. Any

unforeseen delays or changes in the process may also be reported by press

release.

Two public comment periods will also be provided. During a public

comment period, community members can officially have input into the decision

making process. However, the public can ask questions and request information

on specific issues at any tinte. At the end of the public comment period, EPA

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prepares a respcnsiveness summary that documents and responds to the questions

and concerns that have been raised. One ccnroent period will be held when the ^

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held when the Remedial Action has been completed and EPA proposes to delete thi 0

site from the National Priorities List.

If warranted, a public meeting will be held during either public comment

period. At such a meeting citizens may ask questions about the outcome and

recommendations of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study or the Remedial

Action.

Once the Record of Decision for the Rogers Road Municipal Tarri-Fin site

has been signed, this community relations plan will be revised to reflect

changing information needs and specific activities planned for the Remedial

Design/Remedial Action phase.

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Appendix A

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Sherry Ahring, Pulaski County Health Officer

M-ke Bates, Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology

Robert Bland, Arkansas Alliance

Pat Bond, Jacksonville People With Pride

Steve Coup, Alderman, City of Jacksonville

Sandy Davis, Jacksonville News

Ed Etheridge, Pulaski County Emergency Services

Garrick Feldman, North Pulaski Leader

Jm Finch, Judge Venhaus Staff, Polaski County

Patty Frase, Environmental Cc-sgress of Arkansas

Alsie Glover, Resident, Rogers Road Landfill Area Citizens Group

Thad Gray, Chamber of Commerce: Envic.ui mental Committee

Brenda and Ji-any Jcnes, Residents, Jacksonville landfill Area Citizens Group

Robert Lewis, Alderman, City of Jacksonville

Dr. Tan I-fcdiesney, Arkansas Depart^iant of Health

larry Nipper, Lanoke County Health Officer

Judqa Dude Spence, Lonoka County

Mayor Tanny Swaim, City of Jacksonville

Larry Wilson, Chamber of Ccnmerce: Environmental Ccnimittee

Mike Wilson, State Representative

Frances Winchester, Arkansas Department of Health

Doug Wood, State Representative

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Appendix B

EPA Contacts and Information Repositories

EPA COOT'ACTS

Martin Swanson

Remedial Project Manager

U.S. EPA - Region 6 (6H-ST)

1445 Ross Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75202-2733

(214) 655-6720

Ellen Greeney

Community Relations Coonlinator

U.S. EPA - Region 6 (6H-SS)

1445 Ross Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75202-2733

(214) 655-6720

INFORMATION REPOSITORIES

Jacksonville Public Library

308 West Main Street

Jacksonville, Arkansas

M,W,F,S : 10:00 AM - 6:00 EM

T,Tn: 10:00 AM - 8:00 EM

Jacksonville City Hall

109 South Second Street

Jacksonville, Arkansas

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 EM

Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology

8001 National Drive

Little Rock, Arkansas

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 EH

U.S. EPA - Region 6

1445 Ross Avenue

12th Floor - Library

Dallas, Texas 75202

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 EM

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Appendix C

Mailing List

Concrressional Delegation

Don Floyd

Senator Bmrpers' Office

2527 Federal Building

Little Rock, AR 72201

Senator Dale Bumpers

U.S. Senate

SD 229

Washington, DC 20510

Cannie Henry

Senator Pryor's Office

3030 Federal Building

Little Rock, AR 72201

Senator David Pryor

Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

Tommy Robinson

U.S. House of Representatives

1526 Federal Building

Little Rock, AR 72201

U.S. House of Representatives

1541 LB3B

Washington, DC 20510

State Elected

Bill Clinton, Governor

State Capitol

Little Rock, AR 72205

Max Hcwell

State Senator

211 Springs Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

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Appendix C

Mail ing List

Congressional Delegation

Don Floyd

Senator Bunpers7 Office

2527 Federal Building

Little Rock, AR •22201

Senator Dale Bumpers

U.S. Senate

SD 229

Washington, DC 20510

Carmie Henry

Senator Pryor^s Office

3030 Federal Building

Little Rock, AR 72201

Senator David Pryor

Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

Tamny Robinson

U.S. House of Representatives

1526 Federal Building

Little Rock, AR 72201

U.S. House of Representatives

1541 LHOB

Washington, DC 20510

State Elected

Bill Clinton, Governor

State Capitol

Little Rock, AR 72205

Max Howell

State Senator

211 Springs Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

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State Elected (continued)

Riil Price

Governor7s Office

State Capitol

Little Rock, AR 72205

Mike Wilson

State Representative

P.O. Box 5269

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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Doug Wood

State Representative

215 North Clarenont

Sherwood, AP. 72116

State Agencies

Mike Bates, ADPC&E

Chief, Hazardous Waste Division

P.O. Box 9583

Little Rock, AR 72209

Dr. Tom MoChestney

Arkansas Dept. of Health

4815 West Markham

Little Rock, AR 72205

Paul Means

Director, ADPC&E

P.O. Box 9583

Little Rock, AR 72209

Gregg Pattarson

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

#2 Natural Resources Drive

Little Rock, AR 72205

J. Randy Young

Soil & Water Conservation Cam

One Capitol Mall, #2D

Little Rock, AR 72201

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City/County Officials

Sherry Ahring

City Health Department

1321 Hill Street

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Mailing List (continued)

Steve Coup

Jacksonville City Council

109 South Second Street

Jacksonville, KB. 72076

Ed Etheridge

Pulaaki County Emergency Services

Wallace Eldg., Suite 219

Little Reek, AR 72201

C. Lewis Hyatt, R.S.

Pulaski County Sanitarian Services

3001 West Roosevelt Road

Little Rock, AR 72204

Robert Lswis

Alderman

109 S. 2nd Street

Jacksonville, AR

Mr. Floyd McDonald, R.S.

Pulaski County Health Departaent

2901 West Roosevelt Road

Little Rock, AR 72204

Mr. Larry Nipper

Lonoke County Health Officer

311 Court Street

Lsnoke, AR 72086

Judge Dude Spence

Lcnoke County Courthouse

Box 431

lonoke, AR 72086

Carolyn Staley

County Courthouse, County Clerk

P.O. BOX 2659

Little Rock, AR 72203

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Citv/Countv Officials (continued)

Mayor Tammy Swaim

City of Jacksonville

109 South Second Street

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Judge Don Venhaus

Pulaski County

Rm. 100 Pulaski Courthouse

Little Rock, AR 72201

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Frances Winchester

Pulaski County Health, Area Manager

3001 West Roosevelt Road

Little Rock, AR 72204

Environmental Groups

Bcfa Bland

Arkansas Alliance

8015 Brandon Street

Little Rock, AR 72204

Pat Bond

People with Pride, Co-Chairaan

P.O. BOX 5436

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Janice Bufori

League of Women Voters

2901 North Pierce

Little Rock, AR 722^7

Patty Frase

Environmental Congress

Rt. 4 Box 132

Benton, AR 72015

Alsie Glover

Pres. Rogers Road Citizens Group

Route 4, Box 22

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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Environmental Groups (continued)

Diane Gunlock

Chamber of Commerce, Exec. Dir.

1400 Main Street

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Mailing List (continued)

Charles E. Hammans

ArJcansas Wildlife Association

P.O. Box 788

Stuttgart, AR 72160

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Terry W. Horton

Arkansas Wildlife Federation

7509 Cantrell Road #226

Little Rock, AR 72207

Brenda & Jimmy Jones

Pres. Jacksonville Citizens Group

Route 4, Box 25 C

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Jeanne Lester

League of Women Voters

5312 West Markham

Little Rock, AR 72205

Charles D. Martin

Arkansas Fed of Air Water

700 E. Ninth Street n-A

Little Rock, AR 72252

Media/Newspapers

Sandy Davis

Editor, Jacksonville News

116 West Hickory

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Garrick Feldman

North Pulaski Leader, Editor

P.O . Box 766

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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Media/Newscapers (continued)

Bohbi Riddlehover

Arkansas Democrat

22 Fox Hunt Trail

Little Rock, AR 72207

James Scudder

Arkansas Gazette

P. 0. Box 1821

Little Rock, AR 72203

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Media/Pa^ <^t-inn<;

KAAY-AM Radio

7123 Highway 1-30, Suite 1

Little Rock, AR 72209

KABF m Radio

1501 Arch Street

Little Rock, AR 72202

KARN 920

4021 West 8th Street

Little Rock, AR 72204

KCHB

10000 Warden Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

KEZQ FM 100 - AM 1150

314 N. Main Street

North Little Rock, AR 72118

KFXE-FM Radio Station

6323 Lse Avenue

Little Rock, AR 72116

KHLT K-UTE 94 Radio

2400 Cottondale Lane

Little Rock, AR 72202

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Media/Radio Stations (continued)

KETA Radio Station

723 West 14th Street

Little Rode, AR 72202

Mailing List (continued)

KKXK-FM 104

4021 West 8th Street

Little Rock, AR 72204

KLRA 1010 AM Stereo

2400 Cottondale Lane

Little Rock, AR 72202

KLRE FM 89-1

2801 S. University Avenue

Little Rock, AR 72204

KMTL Gospel Radio AM 760

2808 Kiehl Street

North Little Rock, AR 72116

KPAL 1380 AM

513 N. Main Street

North Little Rock, AR 72118

KQLV

513 N. Main Street

North Little Rock, AR 72118

KQUS US 97 ARK Power Station

P. 0. BOX Q

Hot Springs, AR 71902

KSOH Radio Station

2700 River Road

North Little Rock, AR 72114

KSSN 96 FM

8114 Cantrell Road

Little Rock, AR 72207

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Media/Radio Stations (continued)

KWID Radio

307 Roberts Street

Lonoke, AR 72086

K2X2

3 West Main Plaza

Cabot, AR 72023

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300 S. Rodney Parham Road

Little Rock, AR 72205

KZCU FM-KDKY AM

1501 N. University Avenue

Little Rock, AR 72207

KZOU Radio

1501 N. University Avenue

Little Rock, AR 72207

Magic 105 FM

11300 Rodney Parham Road

Little Rock, AR 72207

Media/Television Stations

KARK-TV 4

3rd and Louisiana Streets

Little Rock, AR 72201

KMV Channel 7

401 Main Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

KTm TV 38

7123 Highway 1-30, Suite 54

Little Rock, AR 72209

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Media/Television Stations (continued)

MLOT

11711 W. Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72211

KTHV-ll News

8th and Izard Streets

Little Rock, AR 72201

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Other Interested Parties

Toni^l Ashlin

P.O. BOX 183

Qiandler, AZ 85224

Virginia Beevar

120 Southeastern

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Bennett

Route 4, Box 28-11

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Bible Missionary Qiurch

1605 Graham Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Bisbee

Route 4, Box 28-13

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Charles W. Bisbee

Route 4, Box 28-11

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Bollen

Route 4, Box 20

Jacksonville, AR 72076

G. E. Boyd

P. 0. Box 835

Cabot, AR 72076

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Other Interested Parties Mailing List (continued

Bridges

Route 4, Box 28-A

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Beckie Brooks

1712 Hill Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Jesse J. Bryant

Route 1, Box 28-9

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Burrowes, Jr.

Route 4, Box 12

Jacksonville, AR 72076

C. B. Carr

Route 4, Box 204

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Dennis Cossey

Irmotek Corporation

1300 Tower Building

Little Rock, AR 72201

E.W. & Gladys Oirtis

909 Graham Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Virgil L. Delaney

1000 Graham Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Lee Denton

Route 4, Box 30-A

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Roobye S. Devine

1701 Westpark H07

Little Rock, AR 72204

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Other Interested Parties Mailing List (continued

Morgan Eads

Rt. 1, Box 40

Jacksonville, AR 72076

George L. Edwards

Route 4, Box 30

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Fairoaks Grocery

Military Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Michael Faloo

107 Jessica Lane

Sherwood, AR 72116

First Assembly of God

221 North Elm

Jacksonville, AR 72076

First Baptist Qmrch

101 North Elm

Jacksonville, AR 72076

First United Methodist Church

220 West Main Street

Jacksonville, AR 72076

K/ight H. Fouse

Route 4, Box 28-10

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Ray Franklin

Route 4, Box 5

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Gloria Jean Gagnon

Route 4 , Box 29

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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Other Interested Parties

Garlands

Route 4 , Bex 28-B

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Nancy E. George

laborers Int'l Union of N. America

4501 W. 61st Street

Little Rock, AR 72209

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V. E. George

6501 Onyx Drive

Little Rock, AR 72209

Danny L. Glover

Route 1, Box 28-15

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Randy L. Glover

Route 4, Box 25-F

Jacksonville, AR 72076

lhad Gray

710 Jefferson

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Hardgrave

Routa 4, Box 28-B

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Marvin, Hollanan, Jr.

Route 4, Box 25-10

Jacksonville, AR 72i' ,6

MS. Mary Darlene Holmes

Route 4, Box 25-K

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Truman M. Hotmes

Box 1607

Glenwood, AR 71943

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Other Interested Parties

Jacksons

2121 Graham Bead

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Mailing List (continued

Jacksonville Boys Club

Graham Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Jacksonville Christian Fellowship

2213 J.P. Wrignt Loop

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Jay S. Johnscn

Labor Education Program VAUR.

2801 S. University

Little Rock, AR 72204

Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness

300 Loop Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Joe Kronen

8312 Oakridce Road

Sherwood, AR 72116

J. N. Lservig

Route 4, Box 28-A1

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Harold & Lori Lswis

Route •*, Box 23-1'

Jacksonville, AR /2076

Edward Luman, III

Route 4, Box 25-13

Jacksonville, AR. 72076

Manager

Loop Road Apartments

306 South Loop Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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Other Interested Parties

Manager

Terri Wood Apartnents

J.P. Wright Loop

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Mailing List (continued

Billy & Linda Mangum

Route 4, Box 28-AA

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Ms. Trisha McKinstzy

Resnick, Stone & Association

225 East Markham, ^450

Little Rock, AR 72201

Melton

Route 4, Box 16

Jacksonville, AR 72076

William E. Melton

Route 4, Box 25 Lot 16

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Military Road Baptist Church

Military Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Stanley & Gayla Miller

Route 4, Bex 30-12

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Dan W. Msody

Route 4, Box 25

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Doug & Pam Morris

1020 Loop Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Maxine Kalton Motes

Route 4 , BOX 25-A

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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Other Interested Parties

Murrell Taylor Elementary School

RFD 1

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Mailing List (continued

Johnny Jo Nicholson

Route 4, Box 30-BB

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Walter W. Ntxcn, HI

309 west Main Street

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Bessie Polston

624 Carpenter

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Price

Route 4 , Box 30-14

Jacksonville, AR 72076

P. J. Prince

Route 4, Box 212

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Jeff Rosenzweig

Attorney at Law

300 Spring Bidg., ^500

Little Rock, AR 72201

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Smith

504 Graham Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Kil Ha Son

604 Lenman

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Dorsny Standrize

Route 4, Box 25-E

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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Other Interested Parties Mailing List (continued

Al & Brenda Tate

P.O. Box 1007

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Keith B. Thccpscn

Route 4, Box 28-11-A

Jacksonville, AR 72076

T. E. Tucker

Route 4, Box 34

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Norman Uhrilit

1801-B Graham Road

Jacksonville, AR 72076

United Belt Homes, Inc.

P.O. Box 4346

Sh-weport, IA 71134

S. L. Wallace

Route 4, Box 28-A1

Jacksonville, AR 72076

Walters

Route 4 , Box 20-B

Jacksonville, AR 72076

William R. Yielding

Route 4, Box 28

Jacksonville, AR 72076

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