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New York State Department of Environmental ConservationDivision of Environmental RemediationRemedial Bureau D. 12th Floor625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-7013Phone: (518) 402-9676· Fax: (518) 402-9020Website: www.dec.ny.gov

October 20, 20 I0

Mr. John P. McAuliffe, P.E.Honeywell International, Inc.301 Plainfield RoadSuite 330Syracuse, NY 13212

Re: Wastebcd BlHarbor Brook IRM Work Plan AddendumProposed Outboard Area Additional Investigation

Dear Mr. McAuliffe:

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Alexander B. GrannisCommissioner

The ew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) hascompleted its review of the work plan submitted by Honeywell entitled .. Wastebed BlHarborBrook IRM Work Plan Addendum - Proposed Outboard Area Additional Investigation" (workplan), submitted with your letter dated October 18, 20 IO. Based on this review, the work plan isapproved. If you have any questions, please contact me at 518-402-9796.

Sincerely,

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Mr. Tracy Smith, Project ManagerDivision of Environmental RemediationRemedial Bureau DNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation625 Broadway, 12th FloorAlbany, NY 12233-7016

RE: Wastebed BlHarbor Brook IRM Work Plan Addendum Proposed Outboard Area Additional InvestigationConsent Order Index No. D7-0008-01-09

Dear Mr. Smith:

This letter presents an addendum to the Wastebed B/Harbor Brook (WE BIHB) InterimRemedial Measure (IRM) Pre-Design Investigation (POI) Work Plan for analytical samplingoutboard of the proposed WE BIHB IRM barrier wall.

Introduction

The objective of the work presented in this plan is to further delineate hot spots and potential hotspots in the Wastebed B Outboard Area. The data from this investigation will be used to estimatethe depth and volume of hot spot removal associated with Response Action 3 (Removal for CapPlacement, Hot Spot Excavation, and Wetland Mitigation) presented in the preliminary draftOutboard Area Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EElCA) (parsons, 20 I0).

Mobilization and Logistics

Health and Safety

Health and safety procedures will be conducted in accordance with the PSP presented in theWB B/HB fRM Work Plan Addendum - Phase f East Wall PDf (Parsons, 2008a, and updated in2010). Tasks outside of the current scope defined in the PSP will have a new Job Safety Analysis(JSA) completed before the task begins. Site subcontractors will also be required to submit aSubcontractor Safety Plan (SSP) for approval prior to the start ofPDI activities. Copies of thePSP, JSAs, and SSPs will be maintained at the support zone and at each work area.

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Site Facilities, Decon, and Waste Handling

The support zone and facilities established as part of the Onondaga Lake PDI will be used forthis scope of work.

Reference Documents

Unless otherwise stated, the activities described in this addendum will be conducted inaccordance with the Interim Remedial Measure Wastebed B/Harbor Brook Work Plan (O'Brienand Gere and Parsons, 2004), the Onondaga Lake Pre-Design Investigation: Phase I Work Plan(Parsons, 2005), and the Wastebed B/Harbor Brook IRM Work Plan Addendum - ProposedOutboard Area Sampling Work Program (Parsons, 2008b).

Sample Location Description

Hot Spot #1

As described in Appendix C of the preliminary draft EE/CA, an exceedence of the OnondagaLake hot spot criteria was encountered at HB-STA-200 at a depth of 3 to 4 meters below groundsurface. The horizontal extent of Hot Spot #1 was defined by the lake shoreline to the north, thebarrier wall to the south, and the Outboard Area boundary to the west. The eastern delineation ofHot Spot #1 was based on sample data from HB-STA-214, which indicated no exceedence ofsediment criteria within the same sample interval where an exceedence was encountered atHB-STA-200. As shown on Figure 1, samples will be collected from six locations (HB-SB-227through HB-SB-232) to better define the eastern extent ofHot Spot #1 given the distancebetween HB-STA-200 and HB-STA-214 and the lack of additional data in this area.

Hot Spot #2

As described in Appendix C of the preliminary draft EE/CA, Hot Spot #2 was identified basedon the sample collected from location HB-SB-I92-ALT at a depth between I and 2 meters. Dueto the lack of data in the vicinity ofHB-STA-I92ALT, the horizontal extent of Hot Spot #2 wasestimated to be half the distance between HB-STA-I92ALT and the next available samplinglocation in this area (HB-RSB-OI and HB-RSB-02). Sample results from these two locationsindicated relatively low or non-detect concentrations for dichlorobenzene and chlorobenzene.However, samples were collected for analysis at these locations from 0 to I meter and at depthsgreater than 5 meters. As shown on Figure 2, samples will be collected from six locations (HBSB-238 through HB-SB-243) to confirm the horizontal extent of the hot spot as described in thedraft EE/CA.

Potential Hot Spot #3

As described in Appendix C of the preliminary draft EE/CA, Potential Hot Spot #3 wasidentified based on sediment data collected from HB-DSA#2TPI, HB-HB-OIS/D, and HBLEF2. Due to a lack of data in this area, potential Hot Spot #3 was identified based on

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exceedences encountered above and below the proposed excavation limits. The horizontal extentof Potential Hot Spot #3 was determined by available data in this area from locations HB-STA198 and HB-SB-86 where exceedences were not encountered at the sample depths analyzed. Asshown on Figure 2, samples will be collected from six locations (HB-SB-233 through HB-SB237 and HB-SB-248) to delineate the horizontal extent of the potential hot spot.

Eastern Outboard Area Investigation

As shown on Figure 3, soil/sediment samples will be collected from four locations (HB-SB-244through HB-SB-247) within Area of Study #1 (AOS#l) as requested by NYSDEC to supplementthe existing data in this area.

Sample Collection Procedures

Land based soil samples will be collected on 2-ft. intervals using a drill rig or tripod advancing alined 2-in. diameter split spoon sampler. For borings HB-SB-230 and HB-SB-232 located withinthe Upper East Flume, a barge-mounted drill rig will advance flush joint casing using spin andwash drilling techniques. Samples will be collected to a depth of 20 ft., which is consistent withprevious investigations conducted in the Outboard Area. Soil samples collected will be submittedfor laboratory analysis for the parameters listed in Table 1. If the sampler cannot be advanceddue to buried rocks or other obstructions, the boring will be offset from the original location andre-attempted. Sample locations may be modified in the field, with concurrence from Honeywelland NYSDEC representatives as necessary, based on observed conditions, or to afford access toeach sample location. The sampling locations will be staked, marked, and surveyed usingportable global positioning equipment.

Soil/sediment samples will be field screened, logged, analyzed, and reported as described in theWastebed B/Harbor Brook IRM Work Plan Addendum - Proposed Outboard Area InvestigationWork Plan (Parsons, 2008b). Decontamination of sampling equipment will also follow theprocedures described in above referenced work plan.

Please contact Tom Abrams at 315-552-9670 or me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

1v~ ;. fV1 (lv--Jjf-John P. McAuliffe, P.E.Program Director, Syracuse

Enclosure

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cc: Robert Nunes, USEPA (4 bound)Mike Spera, AECOM (I bound)Gregg Townsend, NYSDEC (I bound)Mark Sergott, NYSDOH (I bound, I PDF)GeoffLaccetti, NYSDOH (Cover letter only)David Coburn, Onondaga County (I bound, I PDF)Margaret Sheen, Esq., NYSDEC (Cover letter only)Argie Cirillo, USEPA (Cover letter only)Joseph Heath, Esq. (I bound, 1 PDF)Thane Joyal, Onondaga Nation (electronically)Heidi Kuhl, Onondaga Nation (electronically)Jeanne Shenandoah, Onondaga Nation (I PDF)Fred Kirschner, AESE, Inc. (electronically)Brian Israel, Esq., Arnold & Porter (I PDF)William Hague, Honeywell (I PDF)Jim Heckathome, OBG (I bound)Steve Miller, Parsons (1 PDF)Megan Miller, Parsons (1 bound)

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Cited References

O'Brien and Gere and Parsons, 2004. Interim Remedial Measure Wastebed B/Harbor BrookWork Plan, Geddes and Syracuse, NY. Prepared for Honeywell, Morristown, New Jersey.Syracuse, New York.

Parsons, 2005, Onondaga Lake Pre-Design Investigation: Phase I Work Plan. Prepared forHoneywell, Morristown, New Jersey. Syracuse, New York.

Parsons, 2008a. WB B/HB IRM Work Plan Addendum - Phase I East Wall PDf. Prepared forHoneywell, Morristown, New Jersey. Syracuse, New York. February 2008. Project SafetyPlan updated April 2010.

Parsons 2008b. Wastebed B/Harbor Brook IRM Work Plan Addendum - Proposed OutboardArea Sampling Program. Prepared for Honeywell, Morristown, New Jersey. Syracuse, NewYork. July 2008.

Parsons, 2010. Wastebed B/Harbor Brook Outboard Area Draft Engineering Evaluation/CostAnalysis. Prepared for Honeywell, Morristown, New Jersey. Syracuse, NY. March 2010.

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TABLE 1SAMPLE ANALYTICAL SUMMARY

Wastebed B/Harbor Brook IRM Work Plan Addendum ‐Proposed Outboard Area Additional Investigation

Area Location ID Total Depth (ft) Number of Samples Analyses

HB‐SB‐227 20 10 TCL VOCs (SW 8260), SVOCs (SW 8270), PCBs (SW 8082), TAL Metals (SW 6010), and TOC (Lloyd Kahn)






















Hot Spot #1

Hot Spot #2

East Wall AOS #1 Area

Potential Hot Spot #3

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