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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYTECHNICAL ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT
ATHAZARDOUS WASTE SITES
EPA REGION V r,iCONTRACT NO. 68-01-7351 ^
WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 432
FINAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLANFADROWSKI DRUM DISPOSAL SITE
FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN
JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC.PROJECT NUMBER: 05-B432-00
DECEMBER 1987
EPA Region 5 Records Ctr.
208085
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 Introduct ion 1
SECTION 2.0 Site History 1
SECTION 3.0 Communi ty Profi le 4
SECTION 4.0 Issues and Concerns 7
SECTION 5.0 Community Relations/Goals and Activities 10
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1: Site Location Map
FIGURE 2: Regional Map
FIGURE 3: Implementat ion Timeline
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: Mailing List of Interested Parties
APPENDIX B: Locations for Informat ion Repositories andPublic Meetings
APPENDIX C: Explanat ion of the Superfund Process
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This community relations plan has been developed to prepare for
community relations activit ies to be conducted prior to and dur ing the remedia l
ac t iv i t ies at the Fadrowski Drum Disposal site in Frankl in , Wisconsin. The purpose
of this document is to provide informat ion about community concerns and present
a plan to enhance communication between local residents and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). This plan will be updated as the
remedial activities at the site move toward completion and community concerns are
reassessed.
Informat ion presented in this document was obtained f rom the U.S. EPA,
the Frankl in Public Library, and interviews wi th local off ic ia ls and residents.
This communi ty relations plan begins with a brief history of the Fadrowksi Drum
Disposal site in Section 2.0. Section 3.0 presents an overview of the local
communi ty , including demographics, government structure, and past community
involvement with the site. Current community concerns about the site are
described in section 4.0.
A detailed list of community relations goals and activities are contained in
Section 5.0, along wi th an implementat ion timeline. A complete mail ing list of
local, state and federal officials along with a list of the area media are presented
in Appendix A. Appendix B lists possible locations for public meetings and
informat ion repositories. An explanation of the Superfund process is presented in
Appendix C.
2.0 SITE HISTORY
The Fadrowski Drum Disposal site is located on the eastern edge of
Franklin, Wisconsin at 6865 S. 27th Street. Twenty-seventh street forms the eastern
border of Franklin. The City of Oak Creek is east of 27th. The site is bordered by
Menard's home improvement center on the north. A small t r ibutary of the Root
River runs along the western edge of the site (Figure 1). The t r i b u t a r y even tua l ly
dra ins into the Root River which then flows east through F rank l in and Oak Creek
to Lake Michigan. The southern boundary of the site is formed by a tree l ine.
There are several homes east and wi th in a half mile south of the site.
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FADROWSKI DRUM DISPOSAL SITE
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Edward Fadrowski purchased the property in 1970 for use by his f i rm, Ed's
Masonry and Trucking. During the early 1970s, nearby residents said they often
observed t rucks dumping various waste mater ia ls on the property at n ight . The
waste was then allegedly buried on the property in the morning by ind iv idua l s
using bul ldozing equipment. Residents reported these activities to local o f f i c i a l s
on numerous occasions. However, according to the residents, l i t t le or no action was
taken by the local government at the time.
In 1975, Fadrowski received a permit to accept demolition and cons t ruc t ion
waste for disposal at the site. In 1981, a former employee of Ed's Masonry and
Trucking called the Wisconsin Department of Natura l Resources (WDNR) alleging
that there were hazardous wastes illegally buried on the property. The employee
claimed to have possession of records indicat ing that, dur ing a period of several
years, hundreds of drums of waste were disposed of at the site along wi th
lubricant sludges. However, the employee ult imately declined to testify for the
record.
Menard, Inc. purchased a portion of the property in 1983 and began
construction of Menard's Home Improvement Center. During construction, several
drums were unear thed and damaged by a bulldozer. The Frankl in emergency
response unit , Frankl in Emergency Government, reported that one drum exploded.
WDNR collected samples of the drummed waste and of sludges which were
uncovered. Laboratory analyses revealed that the samples contained vola t i le
organic compounds (VOCs), chromium, lead and traces of arsenic. One sample
contained DDT, an insecticide no longer permitted for use in the United States.
The site was placed on the U.S. EPA National Priorities List in July 1986, which
makes it eligible for federal cleanup monies under Superfund.
It is believed by WDNR and U.S. EPA that Acme Printing Ink Company
may have disposed of hazardous waste at the site. The company was named a
potential ly responsible party (PRP) by U.S. EPA and entered into an
Adminis t ra t ive Order by Consent (Consent Order) in May 1987 to under take a
remedial investigation and feasibility study (RI/FS) at the Fadrowski site. The
long-term study will seek to identify the types and amounts of contaminants at or
near the site, and evaluate several alternatives to remedy any existing or potential
hazards to human health or the environment.
3.0 COMMUNITY PROFILE
Frankl in is a s u b u r b of Milwaukee, Wisconsin located approximate ly 10
miles southwest of downtown Milwaukee. Frankl in is a growing communi ty whose
populat ion increased more than 40 percent d u r i n g the 1970s and early 1980s. Much
of this rapid rise was due to the construction of numerous subdivisions conta in ing
a wide range of housing types, from large single fami ly homes to quads and
condominium complexes.
Frankl in is bounded on the east by Oak Creek. The city of Muskego in
Waukesha County is Franklin's neighbor to the west; Greendale and a small part of
Milwaukee share a border with Franklin to the north. Racine County is jus t south
of the city (Figure 2).
Frankl in tradit ionally has been a stable, blue collar communi ty . Many
residents have lived there 35 years or more. The building boom of the last decade
has, however, created an in f lux of younger, more a f f luen t families seeking a
suburban lifestyle. Most of the development has occurred on the Franklin's north
side. The south end of town has retained at least some of its rural nature.
Frankl in has a mayor-common council type of government structure. Mayor
Mark Miazga, whose position is part-time, was f i rs t elected in late 1984 after the
long tenure of Theodore Fadro. The former mayor, who was in off ice du r ing the
years of operation of the Fadrowski site, is the brother of Edward Fadrowski.
Many of the common council's six aldermen are still loyal to former Mayor Fadro.
Some area residents believe that this loyalty has resulted in some friction in the
cur ren t city government. The mayor and all council seats wil l be up for election
in 1988. City Clerk, Jim Payne is Franklin's ful l - t ime chief adminis t ra t ive officer.
He was appointed by the Mayor in 1986.
Politically, this area has tradit ionally shown a strong preference for the
Democratic party although Republicans have gained some favor dur ing the 1980s.
Its representation in the Wisconsin Senate and General Assembly has been
outspoken on environmental issues on many occasions. Senator Lynn S. Adelman
has been especially active in f ight ing landf i l ls proposed for his district.
Frankl in has had numerous landfil l problems during the past few years. A
proposal to expand the Metro Landfi l l on the city's southwest side and possible
leakage problems with a closed landfi l l (Crystal Ridge) are among recent
FIGURE 2I SITE LOCATION MAP
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f FRANKLIN. WISCONSIN
controversies in the Frankl in and neighboring communities. Residents have
recently become acutely aware of potential envi ronmenta l heal th problems in their
community . Many of these residents have been f rus t ra ted in a t tempts to have the i r
envi ronmenta l concerns addressed by state and local officials.
Some of Frankl in has access to city water supplies derived f rom Lake
Michigan. However, more than 18,000 residents wi th in three miles of the
Fadrowski site are dependent upon private or public wells for d r ink ing water.
Media
Frankl in residents general ly read the Milwaukee Sentinel and Milwaukee
Journal da i ly newspapers. Several thousand residents read locally produced weekly
newspapers as well. Milwaukee radio and television stations are the primary
electronic media for Franklin. Additionally, Frankl in supports a local cable
station which is received by many cable subscribers in the area.
Communi ty Involvement at the Site
Community interest in the Fadrowski site has been minimal although the
site is very visible along South 27th Street. The site appears to passers by as a
large, empty field adjacent to the Menard's home improvement center parking lot.
Many area residents are not aware that this is the location of a former hazardous
waste disposal site. Community involvement general ly has been confined to a few
residents who are potentially affected by the site. These few residents vigorously
complained to City Hall dur ing the 1970s and 1980s. After several years, however,
residents began to perceive City Hall as unresponsive. Involvement, even among
these more active residents, eventually declined.
Media coverage of the site has been minimal. A few articles have appeared
dur ing the past few years in the Milwaukee Sentinel. Milwaukee Journa l and
Frank l in Hub, part icular ly when the drums were unearthed in 1983.
No public informational meetings, briefings or hearings of any kind had
been conducted in Frankl in concerning the Fadrowski site prior to the U.S. EPA
community relations interviews with residents and local officials, conducted on
September 17-18, 1987. The interviews were the first such contacts sponsored by a
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governmental agency for the benefit of local cit izens. The U.S. EPA conducted a
public meeting at the Frank l in City Hall on October 14, to exp la in the S u p e r f u n d
process and f u t u r e site activities to area residents. Approximate ly 60 residents
were present at the meeting. Many in at tendance expressed concern to U.S. EPA
about the lack of information about the site avai lable to them. U.S. EPA off icials
explained that in format ion repositories containing various site related documents
had been established and were available for public use at the Franklin l ib ra ry and
Frankl in City Hall.
4.0 ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Many residents of the Franklin community have a strong interest in
envi ronmenta l issues due primari ly to the many existing and proposed landf i l l s in
the area. The Fadrowski site, however, is not a high environmenta l pr ior i ty with
most local residents. There is great concern about the site among city off ic ia ls and
residents whose lives may be most directly affected by potential problems at the
site. There are no organized environmental groups actively monitoring activities at
the Fadrowksi site. Many statewide environmental groups are concentra t ing their
effor ts on non-Superfund sites and on the passage of new statewide l andf i l l
min imiza t ion legislation in the Wisconsin General Assembly.
The focus of envi ronmenta l at tent ion in Frankl in has been on the proposed
expansion of the Metro Landfi l l in the southwest corner of the c i ty , and wi th
apparent problems at Crystal Ridge, a closed county l andf i l l on the south side of
the city. The drums were unearthed more than four years ago and has, in many
cases, been since forgotten. Although current interest in the site appears very
localized and minimal, it is likely that this will change once the remedial
investigation begins. The introduction of equipment and workmen at the easily
visible site, public meetings, and distr ibution of fact sheets may increase public
interest. Environmental groups, which have been thus far only min ima l ly
interested in the site, may view the renewed site activities as an opportuni ty to add
fuel to their ant i - landf i l l legislation campaign.
A primary concern expressed by residents and officials dur ing the recent
community interviews was the lack of information available to them about the site
and the Superfund process. Residents expressed a general feeling of f rus t ra t ion in
attempts to obtain information about potential remedies for the site. F rank l in
off ic ia ls were disappointed with the lack of communicat ion between Frank l in ci ty
government and state and federal agencies regard ing many env i ronmenta l issues.
While U.S. EPA must focus its community relat ions e f fo r t s on the local
consequences of the Fadrowski site, it must remain open to citizen concerns
regarding the general l andf i l l and hazardous waste problems in the community.
People were generally pleased that U.S. EPA will f ina l ly be addressing problems at
the site. The following list of community concerns about the Fadrowski site has
been developed through recent community interviews with local residents and local
government officials.
Lack of Government Responsiveness
The perception among potentially-affected residents of Frankl in is that
state and local government agencies have been unresponsive regarding the site.
Questions and complaints by residents about alleged dumping activities observed at
or near the site had gone unsatisactorily answered for many years. Frustrated by
the absence of action by local officials, many residents eventual ly stopped
inqu i r ing about the site. This should not be mistaken for lack of interest. Many
residents a t t r ibu ted the unresponsiveness of local government to the fact that the
site operator, Edward Fadrowski is the brother of the former mayor of Frankl in
Theodore Fadro. Fadro was mayor dur ing the time when the alleged dumping
occurred.
During the community interviews, current city off ic ia ls complained about
the lack of information available to them about the site and Super fund . Wi thou t a
constant f low of information, they noted, they are unable to adequately address
the concerns of local residents. Officials also strongly desire a federal or state-
level contact person from whom they may obtain t imely informat ion in non-
technical language.
Site Access
The site is neither fenced nor conspicuously posted. It is easily accessible to
potent ia l trespassers. Local residents expressed a concern that children from
nearby subdivisions often play at or near the site. There was some concern tha t
s tanding water on the property poses a potential heal th hazard to chi ldren.
Potential ground and surface-water contaminat ion
Many local residents were concerned about the potential contamination of
local ground water and the nearby Root River. While many Frankl in residents use
Lake Michigan water purchased from Oak Creek or Milwaukee, many residents
residing near the Fadrowski site are dependent on groundwater for a primary
d r i n k i n g water source.
Some affected residents fe l t their water should be tested more f r equen t ly
than it is current ly. They also felt that f u t u r e test ing should include analysis for
chemical contaminants in addition to standard potable water assay.
Many domestic wells in the community are very deep, reaching depths of
200 feet or more below the ground surface. There was some concern that test wel ls
which will be constructed for the remedial investigation wil l not be deep enough to
adequately assess potential contamination of the ground water.
The drainage creek that flows along the western border of the Fadrowski
site passes through the property of many Frankl in residents. The swi f t cur ren t of
the creek flows wi thin several feet of many of these homes du r ing the ra iny
season. Some residents were concerned that this creek may be contaminated w i t h
hazardous chemicals originating from the site. There was also a concern that if it
is contaminated, the creek may then pollute the Root River into which it flows.
The Superfund Process
Several residents expressed concern about the length of delay between
discovery of the barrels in 1983 and the planned remedial action. They were,
however, pleased that U.S. EPA had f ina l ly progressed to this stage. They
understood that the Superfund process is by nature lengthy and that the apparent
absence of activity dur ing the past four years did not necessarily mean that no
progress was occurring.
Politics
Many residents were concerned about the politics su r round ing the
Fadrowski site. Several residents felt that the apparent inaction regarding the
Fadrowski site was because the owner, Edward Fadrowski, is the brother of
Theodore Fadro who was the mayor of Frankl in dur ing the years when hazardous
wastes were disposed of at the site. During the recent community interviews, a
few residents asked why Fadrowski was not paying for the remedial investigation.
Several residents suggested that the site might become a political issue in the 1988
local elections.
City of Oak Creek
There are several older homes on the east side of South 27th street directly
across the street from the Fadrowski site in the City of Oak Creek. Several
residents from these homes most of whom are senior citizens, were contacted but
were unwill ing or unable to participate in the communi ty interviews. Al though
they expressed no concerns about the Fadrowski site. Oak Creek off icials and
residents, especially those along South 27th Street, should be kept informed of
ac t iv i t i e s at the Fadrowski site as work progresses.
5.0 COMMUNITY RELATIONS GOALS AND ACTIVITIES
A set of community relations goals and act ivi t ies has been developed to
prepare for the upcoming RI/FS at the Fadrowski Superfund site. They are
intended to ensure that residents near the site, as well as interested communi ty
officials, arc informed about remedial activit ies taking place at the Fadrowski site
and have an opportunity to participate in the remedial process.
To be effective, a community relations program must be gauged according
to the level of community concern, the community's need for informat ion and its
wil l ingness to participate in the remedial process. During the September 1987
community interviews, it was apparent that interest in this site is strong among
residents living in close proximity to it. Additionally, there is a more general
communi ty concern along with other hazardous waste problems in the area.
Primarily, however, there is a strong desire by residents and off icials to obtain
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i n fo rmat ion about the site and the Superfund process. U.S. EPA should take a
generally informat ional approach to communi ty relations at the Fadrowski site.
Therefore, the following goals have been developed as a guideline to follow when
communi ty relations activities are implemented:
5.1 COMMUNITY RELATIONS GOALS
1) Provide updated site In fo rmat ion and health effects data whenever possible.
Clearly, there has been little information about this site t ransmit ted tocommuni ty members. This has resulted in a high level of frustrat ion. U.S.EPA should be prepared to f requent ly update the community about progressat the site, in i t ia l ly on a monthly schedule. This information may include,but is not limited to, sampling results, investigation schedules and reportreleases. It is essential that all information be clearly explained in layman'slanguage. Lengthy delays or long gaps in the avai labi l i ty of informationshould be explained through site update reports.
2) Educate area residents and local off icials about the Super fund program.
Communi ty in terviews have already served to introduce the Superfundprogram to many local residents and off icials . To follow up on this, adescription of Superfund procedures, policies and requirements shouldbe discussed in upcoming fact sheets and public meetings.
It is important to emphasize that U.S. EPA is focusing on the Fadrowski siteat this time, as opposed to the Metro or Crystal Ridge landfil ls . However,U.S. EPA should convey an interest in community concerns regardless oftheir na ture and follow up on them if possible. Meetings may be wellat tended by people interested in other sites.
The time-consuming nature of the process should be clearly explained tominimize frustration. The possible use of the local cable television s ta t ionto cover public meetings should be explored to expand the audience. This isespecially desirable due to a high number of affected older residents.
3) Establish an Information Contact Person.
A strong desire for a state or federal contact person was indicated du r ingthe community interviews. The perceived absence of someone to addresstheir concerns led many residents to stop expressing them. The existence ofa U.S. EPA contact person would help to renew residents' trust ingovernment.
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4) Include the Neighboring Communi ty of Oak Creek.
The site is located directly across the street f rom the City of Oak Creek.There are numerous residents of Oak Creek who might be affected byhazardous waste problems at the site. A repository should be establishedthere and locations in Oak Creek should be considered for public meetings.
5) Plan communi ty relations activities with f lexibi l i ty .
Two factors may cause a dramatic increase in community interest. The siteis located in a highly visible location, adjacent to a major commercial stripand adjacent to the parking lot of a busy home improvement store.Furthermore, citizen interest in landf i l l issues is already high due tonumerous proposed and problem sites in the area.
Due to potentially increasing public concern surrounding the Fadrowski site,U.S. EPA should plan community relations activities, keeping in mind thatcitizen interest may increase dramatically at any time. Remedial activit iesconducted at the site may ignite some community activism. Therefore,f lex ib i l i ty should be used when planning activities such as public meetingsand interviews with local residents and groups.
5.2 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES
Section 117 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthor izat ion Act (SARA)
of 1986 requires that certain community relat ions activities be conducted at
specified times dur ing the remedial process. The fo l lowing communi ty r e l a t ions
activi t ies will be used to carry out the above goals:
1. Public Comment Period2. Published Notices3. Public Meeting Transcript4. Responsiveness Summary5. Public Access to informat ion (Repositories)
U.S. EPA also undertakes additional activit ies to build and s t rengthen
communication between the Agency and affected communities. These include:
\6. Public Meetings7. Community Relations Plan8. Meetings with Local Officials9. Informal Briefings with Residents10. Update Reports11. Fact Sheets12. Press Releases13. Monthly Correspondence
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Each of these activities is described in detail below. Figure 3 i l lustrates the
timing of each activity du r ing the remedial process.
1. Public Comment Period A minimum 30 day public comment period on the d r a f tFeasibility Study report will be held to allow citizens to express their opinions onthe U.S. EPA recommended alternative(s) for the site. Communi ty i n p u t dur ingthis period will be encouraged whenever possible. SARA requires that the publ iccomment period be announced by a published notice. U.S. EPA will developadvertisements and public service announcements to s igni fy upcoming publiccomment periods, and also will make direct contact with those on the mail ing listin Appendix A.
2. Published Notice Before adoption of any plan for remedial action isunder taken, a notice which includes a brief analysis of the proposed plan wil l bepublished in a major local newspaper of general circulation. A notice of the f ina lremedial action plan adopted by U.S. EPA will be published and the plan madeavailable to the public before commencement of any remedial action. Notices arealso published to solicit public comments and to announce public meetingssponsored by U.S. EPA.
3. Public Meeting Transcript A court reporter will be hired to record a verbatimtranscript of the public meeting held during the public comment period for theU.S. EPA recommended remedial alternative(s). U.S. EPA will make thesetranscripts avai lable to the public.
4. Responsiveness Summary All comments received dur ing the public commentperiod will be documented in a responsiveness summary. This report is required aspart of the Record of Decision (ROD) for each site and documents how U.S. EPAresponded to and incorporated each comment into the ROD.
5. In fo rmat ion Repositories To satisfy the requirement for public access to certainsite-related documents, U.S. EPA will establish at least one information repositoryin a central location in the community. Fact sheets, technical summaries, sitereports ( including this community relations plan), and information on theapplicable Superfund laws will be placed in the repository. Sites for in fo rmat ionrepositories in Franklin are listed in Appendix B.
6. Public Meetings A public meeting held dur ing the public comment period willprovide an opportunity for U.S. EPA to directly address citizens' questions andcomments, and to discuss the recommended remedial alternative(s). The meetingtime and place will be coordinated with local officials and interested citizens.P lann ing for any public meetings should remain flexible to account forf luc tuat ions in public interest. Possible meeting locations are listed in Appendix B.
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-IGU— 3IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE FOR
THE FADROWSKI DRUM DISPOSAL SITEFRANKLIN, WISCONSIN
CONSENTORDER
INITIATERI
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COMPLETEFS/ROD
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ACTIVITIES
1) Public Comment Period
2) Published Notice
3) Public Meeting
4) Public MeetingTranscript
5) ResponsivenessSummary
6) InformationRepos itories
7) Community RelationsPlan
8) Meetings With LocalOfficials
9) Briefings WithResidents
10)Update Reports
11)Fact Sheets
12)Press Releases13)Monthly Correspondence
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RI/FS=Remedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyRD/RA=Remedial Design/Remedial ActionROD= Record of Decision
7. Communi ty Relat ions Plan Once the ROD has been signed by U.S. EPA, thiscommuni ty relations plan should be updated to take into account communityrelations activities appropriate for the remedial design and remedial action(RD/RA) phase at the Fadrowski Drum Disposal site. The revision process wil lupdate and ver i fy the information contained in this plan, assess the communityrelations program to date, and develop a community relations strategy for theRD/RA phase.
8. Meetings with Local Officials Various city and county officials, and interestedcitizens, have indicated that they want to be kept informed about site work plansand f ind ings of the Fadrowski remedial investigation and feasibil i ty study. U.S.EPA meetings with these officials may be held at various times throughout theremedial process. These can include but are not limited to:
* Completion of the f ina l work plan;* Completion of the draf t RI/FS report; and,* Prior to initiation of remedial action.
9. In fo rmal Brief ings wi th Residents Briefings with local residents and off icialsmay be held prior to the remedial investigation and before any on-site activitiesinvo lv ing heavy machinery or technical equipment begin. The briefings willinclude any interested citizens, the U.S. EPA Community Relations Coordinator,and/or the U.S. EPA Remedial Project Manager. Informal meetings with thesegroups may be held periodically throughout the remedial process as needed.
10. Update Reports A series of update reports will be issued by U.S. EPAwhenever new or pertinent information is available on the Fadrowski site. Theupdates will be produced and distributed periodically dur ing the RI/FS process asdeemed necessary by the U.S. EPA.
11. Fact Sheets One fact sheet will be released at the beginning of the remedialinvestigation to inform area residents and other interested parties about U.S. EPA'ssite plans and the procedures of the Superfund program. Another fact sheet willbe prepared to explain the findings of the RI/FS and to out l ine each of theremedial alternatives being considered for cleanup of the Fadrowski site. Adetailed description of U.S. EPA recommended remedial alternative(s) also will beprovided in this fact sheet. An additional fact sheet may be issued to describe theremedial design and remedial action phases to be implemented at the site.
12. Press Releases Prepared statements will be released to local newspapers, radioand television stations to announce discovery of any significant f indings at the sitedur ing the remedial investigation and feasibili ty study, and to not i fy thecommunity of any public meetings or public comment periods. Additional pressreleases may be prepared at the completion of the draf t feasibility study reportand prior to ini t ia t ion of the remedial action. The press releases will be mailed tothe media list in Appendix A.
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13. Monthly Correspondence EPA will keep local residents and of f ic ia l s in formedon the progress being made at the Fadrowski Drum site through month ly mai l ings .These mail ings will br ief ly describe the prel iminary steps, field act ivi t ies , f ind ings ,etc. connected with the site.
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APPENDIX A
MAILING LIST OF INTERESTED PARTIES
A. FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS - 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The Honorable William Proxmire, Senator (D)Washington DC Office (202) 224-56535241 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington DC, 20510
District Office (614) 469-6697Federal Court Bui lding517 E. Wisconsin Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Honorable Robert Kasten, Senator (R)Washington DC Office (202) 224-5323110 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510
District Office (414) 784-5315120 Bishops WayBrookfield, WI 53005
The Honorable Gerald D. Kleczka, Representative (D)Washington DC Office (202) 225-45722183 Rayburn House Office Bui ldingWashington DC, 20515
District Office (414) 327-25254302 W. Forest Home Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53219
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B. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS
The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson (R) (608) 266-2211GovernorCapitol Office BuildingMadison, WI 53702
Senator Lynn S. Adelman (D) (608) 266-540028th District6-SCapitol Office BuildingMadison, WI 53702
Representative James Rutkowski (D) (608) 266-859082nd District128-WCapitol Office BuildingMadison, WI 53702
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C. LOCAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES
Mark Miazga (414) 425-7500MayorCity of Franklin9229 W. LoomisFranklin, WI 53132
Jim Payne (414) 425-7500City AdministratorCity of Franklin9229 W. LoomisFranklin, WI 53132
City Council Members - Can be reached at City ofFrankl in , 9229 W. Loomis, Frankl in , WI 53132
1st District David R. Mayer (414) 425-01882nd Distrcit Gordon R. Stork (414) 425-39083rd District Elaine K. Franken (414) 421-50454th District Thomas J. Romanowicz (414) 761-05765th District Thomas Pizzo, Sr. (414) 421-21716th District Mary P. Thomas (414) 425-8258
Sandra Bulanow (414) 425-9101Health Department Nurse SupervisorFranklin Health Department9229 W. LoomisFranklin, WI 53132
Elizabeth Adelman (414) 425-7500AttorneyCity of Franklin9229 W. LoomisFranklin, WI 53132
John Bennett (414) 425-7200EngineerCity of Franklin9229 W. LoomisFranklin, WI 53132
Dan Casey (414) 278-4627Milwaukee County Supervisor5th District901 North 9th StreetMilwaukee, WI 53201
Milo Schocker (414)768-6511MayorCity of Oak Creek8640 S. HowellOak Creek, WI 53154
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Paul Maleski (414)768-6511City PlannerCity of Oak Creek8640 S. HowellOak Creek, WI 53154
Lavergne Gutknecht (414)768-6511City ClerkCity of Oak Creek8640 S. HowellOak Creek, WI 53154
Frankl in Public Library (414) 425-8214Bernard Bellin9229 W. Loomis RoadFrankl in , WI 53132
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D. FEDERAL OFFICIALS
Susan Pastor (312)886-1325Community Relations CoordinatorOffice of Public A f f a i r sU.S. Environmental Protection Agency230 S. Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60604
Robert Whippo (312) 886-4759Remedial Project ManagerU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyHazardous Waste Enforcement Branch230 S. Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60604
Marc Radell 5CS-TUB 3 (312) 886-7948Office of Regional CounselU.S. Environmental Protection Agency230 S. Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60604
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E. STATE OFFICIALS
Mark Giesfeldt (608) 267-7562Unit Leader of Environmental Response & RepairBureau of Solid Waste ManagementWisconsin Department of Natura l ResourcesP.O. Box 7921Madison, WI 53707
Frank Schultz (414) 562-9643South East District SW CoordinatorWisconsin Department of Natural Resources2300 N. Martin Luther King DriveMilwaukee, WI 53212
John Nelson (414) 562-9516Public Information OfficerWisconsin Department of Natural Resources2300 N. Martin Luther King DriveMilwaukee, WI 53212
James Schmidt (414) 562-9648Solid Waste Unit LeaderBureau of Solid Waste ManagementWisconsin Department of Natura l Resources2300 N. Martin Luther King DriveMilwaukee, WI 53212
Mark Will iams (608) 266-7278Project CoordinatorWDNRP.O. Box 7921Madison, WI 53707
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F. CITIZENS ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER REPRESENTED GROUPS
Acme Pr int ing Ink Co. (414) 271-0130William Roush, Jr.Attorney at Law2 Plaza StreetSuite 1250330 E. Ki lbournMilwaukee, WI 53202
Greg Stromberg (414) 438-4380Vice PresidentAcme Print ing Ink Co.5501 W. Mill RoadMilwaukee, WI 53218
Menard, Inc.David CoridanWarren JohnsonLegal Counsel4777 Menard DriveEau Claire, WI 54703
Dennis Dixon (414) 355-5666District ManagerW165 N10681 Wagon TrailGermantown, WI 53022
Marvin ProchaskaProperty Division4777 Menard DriveEau Claire, WI 54703
Steven SustmanMenard's Home Improvement Center6801 S. 27th StreetFranklin, WI 53132
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G. MEDIA
Newspapers
Frankl in/Hales Corners Hub (414) 778-5000Communi ty Newspapers, Inc. (414) 768-5810P.O. Box 13155Wawatosa, WI 53213Attn: Dan Hounsell
Milwaukee Journal /Sent inel (414) 224-2394P.O. Box 661333 W. State St.Milwaukee, WI 53201Attn: Env i ronmenta l Writer
Radio
WBCS (414) 453-4130WBCS-FM5407 W. McKinley AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53208Attn: Don Christi, Program Director
WEMP (414) 529-1250WMYX11800 W. Grange AvenueAttn: Jack Lee, General Manager
WISN (414)342-1111WLQT759 N. 19th Strret, Box 402Milwaukee, WI 53201Attn: Gretchen Ehlke, News Director
WKLH (414)271-5511735 W. Wisconsin AvenueSuite 700Milwaukee, WI 53233Attn: Carole Caine, News Director
WMSE (414) 277-7247324 Juneau AvenueMilwaukee, WI 43202Attn: Dave Ubert, Program Director
WMVP (414) 964-8300WBGK520 Capitol DriveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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WNOV (414) 449-96683615 N. Tevtonia Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53206Attn: Robert Hardy, Program Director
WOKY (414) 545-5920P.O. Box 20920Milwaukee, WI 53220Attn: Debbie Young, News Director
WQFM (414)276-2040606 W. Wisconsin Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53203Attn: Greg Ausham, Program Director
WTMJ (414)332-9611WKTI720 E. Capitol DriveMilwaukee, WI 53201Attn: Tom Luljak, News Director
WUWM (414) 963-4664P.O. Box 413University of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI 53201Attn: Kevin Fischer, News Director
WVCY (414) 935-30002712 W. VlietMilwaukee, WI 53208Attn: Victor Eliason, General Manager
WYMS (414)475-8389Drawer 10KMilwaukee, WI 53069Attn: Linda Scott, News Director
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Television
WTMJ (NBC) (414)332-9611720 E. Capitol DriveMilwaukee, WI 53201Attn: News Director
WITI (CBS) (414) 355-66669001 N. Green Bay RoadMilwaukee, WI 53217
WMVS (IND) (414) 271-10361015 N. Sixth StreetMilwaukee, WI 53203Attn: News Director
WVTV (ABC) (414) 342-TV12Box 402Milwaukee, WI 53201Attn: News Director
WVTV (IND) (414)442-7050Box 1818Milwaukee, WI 53201Attn: News Director
WCGV(IND) (414) 527-24255445 N. 27th StreetMilwaukee, WI 53209Attn: News Director
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APPENDIX B
LOCATIONS FOR INFORMATION REPOSITORIESAND PUBLIC MEETINGS
1. POSSIBLE INFORMATION REPOSITORY SITES
Frankl in Public Library (414) 425-82149229 W. LoomisFranklin, WI 53132
Contact: Bernard Bellin
Franklin City Hall (414) 425-75009229 W. LoomisFranklin, WI 53132
Contact: James Payne
Oak Creek Public Library (414) 764-44008620 S. HowellOak Creek, WI 53154
2. PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES
Frankl in City Hall (414) 425-75009229 W. LoomisFrankl in , WI 53132
Contact: James Payne
Oak Creek City Hall (414)768-65118640 S. HowellOak Creek, WI 53154
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APPENDIX C
EXPLANATION OF THESUPERFUND PROCESS
U.S. EPA'S SUPERFUND PROCESS
In 1980, Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation, and Liabi l i ty Act (CERCLA, more commonly know as "Superfund").This act authorizes U.S. EPA to investigate and respond to releases of hazardoussubstances that may endanger public health, welfare and the environment. The1980 law set up a fund of $1.6 billion to pay for the investigation and cleanup ofsites where parties responsible for the problems are unable or unwi l l ing to clean upthe sites. In October 1986, Congress amended and reauthorized the Superfund law,increasing the size of the fund to about $8.5 billion.
After a site is ini t ial ly discovered, it is (1) inspected, either by the State or an EPAcontractor. The EPA then (2) scores the site using a system that takes in account:
o Possible health risks to the human population;
o Potential hazards (e.g., from direct contact,inhalation, fire or explosion) created by thesubstances at the site;
o Potential for the substances at the site tocontaminate the air or d r ink ing water supplies;and,
o Potential for the substances at the site topollute or harm the environment.
If the site's problems are potentially serious enough, it will be listed on U.S. EPA'sNational Priorities List (NPL), a roster of the nation's worst hazardous waste sites.Every site on the NPL qualifies for federal Superfund money.
Next, U.S. EPA develops a Work Plan and conducts a (3) Remedial Inves t iga t ion(RI). The RI assesses the type of contaminants present, identif ies the degree ofcontamination, and characterizes potential risks to the community. Fol lowing theRI, U.S. EPA does a (4) Feasibility Study (FS). to examine the feasibi l i ty of v a r i o u salternative remedies. Upon completion of the FS, a 30-day (5) publ ic commentperiod is held. A (6) specific long-term action is then chosen and designed. Oncethese planning activities are fininshed, the actual cleanup begins.
The time needed to complete each of these six steps is d i f ferent for every site. Ingeneral, an RI/FS takes from one to two years. Designing the long-term actionmay take six months. The final long-term action typically takes one to two yearsto put in place, although treatment of contaminated ground water, if needed, maytake decades. It is possible, however, that the RI/FS will indicate that no f u r t h e raction should be taken at the site.
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Ongoing activities during the Superfund process include:
Regular Monitoring. U.S. EPA monitors the site du r ing remedial ac t iv i t ies .If a site becomes an imminent threat to public health or the envi ronmentduring the RI/FS, U.S. EPA may conduct an emergency response action.
Community Relations. Throughout the Super fund process, U.S. EPA tries tokeep citizens and officials informed about site activities and provideopportunities for citizens to participate in decisions made about the site. Apubl ic comment period is held on the d ra f t feasibility study report toprovide U.S. EPA with information about citizens' concerns. These concernsare considered when making decisions about cleanup activities at a site.
Search for Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs).After being designated an NPL site, U.S. EPA undertakes a thoroughinvestigation to ident i fy parties who may be legally responsible for thewaste contamination problem. The search for PRPs can, and f requent lydoes, continue throughout the RI/FS process. Once identified, these partiesare asked to participate in the cleanup. If they refuse, they may facevarious legal actions.
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