EPA v. NASA GSFC WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY

Case summary

On August 26, EPA signed a ROD for the Skeet Range Munitions Response Site Operable Unit 8 (OU-8) for soil. The selected remedy for OU8 is excavation and offsite disposal of contaminated soil and some limited areas which may be considered as sediment. There are no elevated risks associated with groundwater or surface water. The remedy will be protective of human health and the environment by preventing exposure to lead, lead shot and PAHs in soils and sediments. Five-year reviews will not be required at the OU8 site since there will be no hazardous substances remaining on site above levels that permit unlimited use and unrestricted exposure. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality concurred with the decision. This OU is not located in an area of environmental justice concern.

Defendants (1)

• NASA GSFC WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NASA WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY

  34200 FULTON STREET, WALLOPS ISLAND, VA, 23337

  Registry ID: 110000607488

Statutes cited

• RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• NASA GSFC WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITYentered 2004-09-29

  Primary law: RCRA

• NASA GSFC WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY (NASA WFF OU8 Record of Decision)entered 2024-08-26

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-04-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-08-26Final Order Issued