Re: OMINOUS EVIDENCE

["Zack Clayton" <zack.clayton@epa.state.oh.us>]

What bothers me about these kinds of report is the following excerpt:

>>>Previous tests by the Navy showed radioactive emissions from ground
water on some base sites, but the tests were not specific enough to
determine exactly what element was producing the radiation.<<<

Why?  The fact that samples were taken indicates this has progressed beyond a Phase I study and chemical analysis is in order for the report.  When any contractor does a site evaluation and finds evidence of contamination it is customary for the type of contamination to be characterized prior to setting up a remedial action or cleanup.  It should be possible to determine the radioactive element in the groundwater samples so the planning can address specifics.

Strictly my own opinion as I don't have any connection with California.



Zack Clayton
Ohio EPA - DERR
email:  zack.clayton@epa.state.oh.us
voice:  614-644-3066
fax:        614-460-8249

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