City of Keizer - Public Works Department
930 Chemawa Rd, N.E., Keizer, OR 97303
PO Box 21000, Keizer, OR 97307
(503)390-3700 fax (503) 393-9437
PUBLIC WORKS www heizer.org
August 10, 2017
Department of Environmental Quality
Altn: Naney Sawka
Bill Mason.
SUBJECT: Proposed Final Remedial Action for Northstar and Solid Waste Permit Exemption for
6848 Windsor Island Re.
‘The City of Keizer is providing comments on the Proposed Final Remedial Action for Northstar
along with the associated Solid Waste Permit Exemption application and approval. We appreciate
the opportunity to comment on this proposal.
‘The City of Keizer was not formally noticed by DEQ for this action, nor were any activities
discussed with City staff by persons associated with the project in regard to the movement of
contaminated soils through the City of Keizer and the disposal site prior to July 24, 2017, The City
appreciates the extension of the comment period to August 14, 2017.
The disposal site for the 152,056 cubic yards of contaminated material will be routed through over 3
miles of Keizer streets, and pass by 3 schools. As was related ching a meeting held at the City of
Keizer on July 31, 2017, the developer, I & E Construction, intends to uliize up to 40 trucks a day
to haul contarninated soil from the development site to the disposal site. Those trucks will
subsequently take rock fiom Windsor Rock and move back through Keizer to the development site
which doubles the impact to Keizer,
Itis essential that this activity is monitored closely for citizen safety as well as potential
contamination from dust or spills. I & E staff were contacted with a request for documentation
about safety, accidents, and spills on July 25" and 26", Keizer staff has not teceived a response
from the inquiry. The City requests that I & B provide detailed documentation of dust suppression
efforts, a spill prevention and response plan, and safety measures to be taken from the project site to
the disposal site and that any alterations to those plans be provided to the City immediately.
According to the Solid Waste Permit exemption letter dated March 8, 201’7, the “exemption will be
void and the waste subject to zogulation as solid waste for any of the following reasons:
Change to the processing method
Keleer Palle Werks Departmen isa profes, deeae tw tat pony serves te enna by feel ule bln,
pecan ond mtatug quay sof nd secre pu feChange of disposal location
Change/adldition to the materials described
Additional information indicating environmental contamination
In regard to the latter, the City is requesting follow-up studies on the subject of the disposal site.
‘The document dated February 22, 2017 from Anderson Geological states that the pits are dry
throughout the year except during extended periods of rain when approximately one foot of water
may temporarily accumulate in the bottom, Mr. Zielinski noted that the dry ponds ate
approximately 17 feet deep, The well log from that property in 2005 shows that the static water
level is also 17 feet deep. Acrials of the site clearly indicate that water levels are high in the area.
DEQ has stated it has no concern for groundwater contamination and yet according to our
conversation on July 24, 2017, the representatives from DEQ said none of them had visited the
disposal site, ‘The City requests that DEQ visit the disposal site to fully determine there are no
groundwater or surface water issues. Clear Lake is located less than ¥4 mile ftom the site, In
addition, given surrounding features of this site are identified on the National Wetland Inventory. A
‘wetland determination from a quelified impartial consultant should study potential impacts to the
site,
To the best of the City’s knowledge, altemative disposal locations were never discussed o
considered far this project. The original Feasibility Study indicated that Alternative #2 was ehosen
as the best option for removal and disposal of the contaminated material. DEQ approved the offsite
disposal altemative without giving consideration to the full impact to the City of Keizer. The City
is requesting that DEQ approve the original Alletbative #2 or require Northstar and associates to
explore alternative sites that would be of less impact to sensitive areas, and the City,
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Elizabeth Sagmiller
Environmental and Technical Division Manager
Ce Bill Lawyer, Keizer Public Works Director
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Karma Krause
Wednesday, August 09, 2047 8:03 PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Re; questions about storage of soil containing dieldrin
‘Thank you, Nancy. My mother also has a question (she lives near the Windsor Island farm too): Her house is on
well water. Is there any concern that the dieldrin will contaminate well water?
‘Thanks once again.
Karma
On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 6:04 PM, SAWKA Nancy wrote:
| Hi karma - thank you for your response to our notice, Fllbe responding to yours and other comments at the end of
‘the comment period which is over at 5 pm on Monday 8/14.
arma Krause (mailto:farmagk@gmail.com}
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2017 11:22 AM
‘To: SAWKA Nancy
| subject: questions about storage of soil containing dieldrin
| Hello Nancy,
I read the Statesman Journal stories about the plans to moye soil from a location on Hazelgrecn road fo a farm
on Windsor Island Road, I live near the Windsor Island farm and have some questions about how the soil
would be stored there. Who do you recommend I direct the questions to? Specifically, I would like to know:
1. The newspaper stories say the soil will not be capped at the storage location. Are any measures planned to
keep the soil from becoming airborne? Winds from the west could carry soil over our residence, and others.
2. The stories say that the storage location is not in a flood plain. Is this accurate? I have always understood the
storage farm location be be considered flood zone. Just curious.3. The newspaper stories say the soil to be stored has a dieldrin level similar to the level found at the storage
| site. What is the level of dicldrin currently found at the Windsor Island site, and what concentrations are
considered dangerous?
| Thanks very much for your help,
Karma Krause
Keizer, ORSAWKA Nancy
DECK Ginny
Wednesday, August 09, 2017 12:49 PML
‘SAWKA Nancy
‘comment from DEQ record Request - North Star
Hi, Nancy. Would this count as a comment regarding your site? He's saying he doesn’t need to see the file, but voices
an opinion at the same time.
Ginny
From: lean search [mailto:uncleleonSS@msn.com]
‘Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 10:28 AM
To: DECK Ginny
‘Subject: Re: prrSearch4956 - DEQ record Request - North Star
‘Thank you but we are good with the moving of the dirt to different location
Sent from my iPad
(On Aug 9, 2017, at 9:58 AM, DECK Ginny wrote:
Hello, Vickie
I'm processing your request for copies of the DEQ records you described as “Kale Road tax lots
200,700,800,900, and 1000 Map062W32C in Salem, Marion County.”
This file is FCSI # 6036, North Star, and is located in the DEQ Salem office. It is about 6” thick. Would
you like to come to the office to view the file and choose which documents you would like copied?
Sincerely,
Ginny Deck
DEQ Salem Office
402% Fairview Industrial Drive SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 378.5046SAWKA Nancy
wevree@q.com
Monday, August 07, 2017 8:06 PM
To: SAWKA Nanoy
Subject: Re: proposed development site on the contaminated farm land in N Salem
Nancy we had another question. If DEQ lets the Epping group move the contaminated soil to another location
‘without removing contaminates
first won't other companies require the same treatment. What is to stop another company from moving
contaminated soil to personal property to get
around regulations and the extra cost?
‘Thank you,
Shanna and John Vreeland
From: "SAWKA Nancy"
‘To: "wevree@q.com"
Sent: Monday, July 31,2017 6:05:01 PM.
Subject: RE: proposed development site on the contaminated farm land in N Salem
Please note that due to request by the public, the public comment period has been extended to August 14, 2017.
From: SAWKA Nancy
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6:54 PM
To: 'wevree@q.com'
‘Subject: RE: proposed development site on the contaminated farm land in N Salem
‘Thank you for letting us know of your concerns regarding the proposed cleanup of the Northstar Development site, DEQ
will be responding to comments after the public comment period ends on July 31st. We will try to be prompt with our
response, but due to summer schedules and vacations it may take 2-3 weeks before you hear from us. In the mean:
time, if you have any questions, please contact me. My contact information is below.
Ifyou have questions specific to the Solid Waste Permit exemption and the disposal site, you may also contact our Solid
Waste Hydrogeologist, Bill Mason, at 541-687-7427
Thank you,
Nancy Sawka
Nancy Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@dea.state.or.usFrom: wevree@q.com [mailto:wevree@q.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 5:45 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: proposed development site on the contaminated farm land in N Salem
Ms, Sawka,
We have concems about the proposed 150-acre residential development site Larry Epping’s company wants to
create on the contaminated farm in Northeast Salem,
With dieldrin being so dangerous that no more than one pound can be allowed to enter the environment, how can
the soll be dug up and trucked to another farm without the pesticide being "let loose” into the ecosystem? During
removal nearby residents as well as residents on Kale Street, Lockhaven Drive and Windsor Island Road would
have possible exposure to ingestion, inhalation and skin contact hazards.
Will residents in the new community be informed that the land was and potentially still is a contaminated site? We
would not want to take the chance with
‘our family to live in a place like that.
Thank you,
Shanna and John Vreeland
1366 82nd Ave SE
Salem, OR 97317SAWKA Nancy,
SCHERZINGER Bruce
Monday, August 07, 2017 4:43 PML
SAWKA Nancy
ce: SCHERZINGER Bruce
Subject: FW: Dieldrin/aldrin pesticide transport & relocation,
Nancy,
Here is another comment from someone who fives on Hazel green. Is it from the same person as the one you received?
Bruce
From: Cole Wait [mailto:colewait08@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 4:06 PM
To: SCHERZINGER Bruce
Subject: Dieldrin/alcrin pesticide transport & relocation.
I'm concemed about the removal and relocation of the pesticide called Dieldrin/aldrin.At proposed
development on property between Hazelgreen Road and Kale Street NE in Salem Oregon. Im
concerned because [ live on Hazelgreen Rd NE and I got a letter in the mail saying that the infected dirt would
be moved pass my house, Also if the dirt is infected why would they take it to a different farm to be used. T
think the infected land should just be left alone for safety reasons.
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhoneSAWKA Nancy
From: Julia Acree
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 8:17 AM
To: SAWKA Nanoy, Starr Love (my Beautiful Wife)
Subject: Northstar development comment
Hi there!
Tam a homeowner living on lockhaven Dr NE in Keizer, OR. Ijust received the development proposal, and 1
‘would like to comment. I am requesting that you guys set up an alternate route to NOT take lockhaven Drive. (L
live at 1224)
Tam very health conscious individual with a huge houschold of 6 school aged children and an infant. We have a
hhuge organie garden in our front yard as well.
‘After all of this hard work, I do not want there be any risk of pesticide contamination from dust partictes flying
‘out of the covered loads of dirt. Your proposal has a LOT of dirt and these fine particles not only will affect the
health of the residents and their children, but also our gardens and our pets too!
Please find an alternate route so the drivers don't have to come up my street. Thank you,
Julia Acree, concerned homeowner and Lab Director of NW Naturopathic Medicine.
503-799-6900SAWKA Nancy
From: SAWKA Nancy
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 1:31 PM
To: ‘SCHERZINGER Bruce; FULLER Brian
Ceo: SADOFSKY Seth
Subject: RE: North Star commenticomplaint received from Pdx.
Bruce and Brian,
I called Ms, Matthews, She Is concerned about the placing of the soil in the abandoned quarries on the Zielinski farrn ~
about the dust and about the site being in the 100 year flood plain and the disposal occurring without a flood plain
‘management plan. She is sending out fliers to the neighbors and is not satisfied with our responses so far. Per Bruce
and Seth, | referred her to you Brian, She will probably be calling you on Monday,
Thanks - Nancy
From: SCHERZINGER Bruce
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 12:11 PM
To SAWKA Nancy
Ce: SCHERZINGER Bruce
Subject: North Star comment/complaint received from Pax
Nancy,
I received a call from CheyenneC (Pdx), she received a voice message from Ms. Mathews (Keizer) who voiced her
concerns (left a voice message). I told Cheyenne that either you or | will call Ms. Mathews back today. Her concerns are
primarily with the soil being transported off-site to the farmland property and the site where the soil is deposited. |
know she spoke to Seth earlier this week and then me afterwards. | explained that CU is handling the development site
and the transportation, however, until the transportation and off-site issues are addressed the soil is being stocked piled
on-site and managed. Any issue regarding the SW program I referred her back to Seth is the point person, However, at
this point we should probably refer her to Brian Fuller (per Seth’s instruction to me) and Don if she is not satisfied,
Here is her contact info:
Ms. Mathews at 503-428-7831
BruceSAWKA Nancy
SCHERZINGER Bruce
Friday, August 04, 2017 12:11 PM
‘SAWEKA Naney_
SCHERZINGER Bruce
Subject: North Star comment/compiaint received from Pax.
Nancy,
| received a call from CheyenneC (Pdx}, she received a voice message from Ms, Mathews (Kelzer) who voiced her
concerns (left a voice message). I told Cheyenne that either you or | will call Ms. Mathews back today. Her concerns are
primarily with the soil being transported off-site to the farmland property and the site where the soil is deposited. 1
know she spoke to Seth earlier this week and then me afterwards. | explained that CU Is handling the development site
and the transportation, however, until the transportation and off-site issues are addressed the soil is being stocked piled
on-site and managed. Any issue regarding the SW program I referred her hack to Seth is the point person. However, at
this point we should probably refer her to Brian Fuller (per Seth’s instruction to me) and Don if she is not satisfied.
Here is her contact info:
‘Ms. Mathews at 503-428-7831
BruceSAWKA Nancy
From: Cole Wait
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 10:07 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Dielarin/aicrin pesticide transport & relocation,
I'm stil really concerned about the removal and relocation of the pesticide called Dieldrin/aldrin. im concerned because
live on Hazelgreen Rd NE and | got a letter in the mail saying that the infected dirt would he moved pass my house. Also
if the dirt is infected why would they take it to a different farm to be used. | think the infected land should just be left
alone for safety reasons.
Sent from my iPhoneSAWKA Nancy
Cole Wait
Wednesday, August 02, 2017 2:52 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Public hearing & meeting
Is there going to he any local meetings and hearings for concerned citizens about the proposed development.
Sent from my iPhoneSAWKA Nancy
KELLEY Eric
Wednesday, August 02, 2017 7:10 AM
To: SAWA Nancy
Subject: FW: Northstar development in n.¢.Salem, Oregon and their intention to remove 250 million
tons of soil contaminated with dieldrin to a floodplain six miles away.
Not sure if you know this person? Got sent this email.
Brie Kelley
Natural Resource Specialist
Oregon DEQ
700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 600
Portland, OR 97232
503-229-5048
Kelley.cric@deq.state.or.us
From: jdmandcak [mailto:jdmandcak@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August O1, 2017 7:58 PM
‘To: KELLEY Bric
Subject: Northstar development in n.e.Salem,Oregon and their intention to remove 250 million tons of soll
contaminated with dieldrin to a floodplain six miles away.
Why is this o.k.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy TabSAWKA Nancy
Ledona Morrison
Tuesday, August 01, 2017 11:19 AM
nancy sawka@state.or.us
Subject: Re: Kale st
Wow thank you for responding, So my concer is for yes furture plans to disturb the soil. But just thinking what
illness the chemical has caused now? If any ? The dust has been blowing on the residents and the contractors
that have been developing the park for years now. This is personal so forgive my heart talk. i see where there
are several different agencies that have several differant laws to oversee farm land .commercial land . it super
complicated and confusing what one department will allow vs the other. . at this site since there are no water
ways couldn't the soil be left undisturbed cap it and have the contractor bring clean. Fill dirt in? [know my
thoughts are simple and uneducated its very frightening to think of the damage it can have on familys. i am sure
your planners have experience with this product before and to best and safely handle this. I am hopeful the
suggestions listed were not true valid ways to handle this perperty and were miss represented in the article,
So enough of my ramble is there a meeting or forum i can take part in if i am able?
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device
~ Original message:
SAWKA Nanoy
Date: Tue, Aug 1, 2017 7:24 AM.
To: 'Ledona Morrison’;
Subject:RE: Kale st
Hi Ledona — | just want to let you know that we've extended the public comment to August 14" due to a request from
the public, I'll be formally responding to all comments ance the comment period is over.
‘To briefly answer your questions, contaminated sols that are above our safe levels will be removed from the site, so it
will no longer pose an risk to the residents. The levels of contamination in the soit currently are safe for construction
workers, butin order to insure worker safety, the contractor is required to have a health and safety plan in place, to
meet all OSHA requirements, will have a dust control plan and will also be conducting air monitoring to insure the safety
of nearby residents.
Please feel free to call me if you would like to talk in person.
‘Thanks — Nancy
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka nancy @deq.state.or.usFrom: Ledona Morrison {mailto:alalssecnirp@msn.com}
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 9:01 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Kale st
‘Who will pay for the exposed residents and contractors? And the future exposure ?
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE deviceSAWKA Nancy
From: Ledona Morrison
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 9:01 PM
To: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Kale st
‘Who will pay for the exposed residents and contractors? And the future exposure ?
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE deviceSAWKA Nancy
From: Haley Pickett
Sent: ~ Monday, July 31, 2017 6:26 PM
To: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Re: IMPORTANT ABOUT THE PESTICIDES
Thaddeus Jancewitz, Sharon Pickett, Amy Martinelli, Blaine Fischer, Matthew Baker, Eden Alshanski, and
that’s all I know :/ only two people wrote their names and the rest told me they were signing it.
On Mor, Jul 31, 2017 at 5:45 PM, SAWKA Nancy wrote:
| HiHaley~can you send me the names of the people on the petition?
| Thanks - Nancy
|
|
|
From: Haley Pickett {mailto:watersprite11 @gmai.com)
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 4:57 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Sulbject: IMPORTANT ABOUT THE PESTICIDES
https://www.change.org/p/deq-project-manager-nancy-sawka-don-t-let-deq-approve-reusing-250-000-tons-of-
pesticide-contaminated-soil-to-grow-
crops/nftexp2/contro!?recruiter=4374948588utm_source=share_petitionécutm_medium=facebook&utm_camp
aign=share_petitionécutm_content=nafta_share_post_image_en_2%3Acontrol
This petition shows that myself and 8 other people strongly oppose the idea of putting the pesticides in the soil
fora farm instead of a landfill. That is dangerous and irresponsible, and the Oregon government should
obviously spend the money to put it into a landfill!aSAWKA Nancy
Haley Pickett
Monday, July 31, 2017 4:57 PM
SAWKA Nancy
IMPORTANT ABOUT THE PESTICIDES
itips://www.change.org/p/deq-project-manager-nancy-sawka-don-t-let-deq-approve-rensing-250-000-tons-of-
pesticide-contaminated-soil-to-grow-
crops/nftexp2/control?recruiter=437494858éutm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebookécutm_campa
ign=share_petition&utm_content=nafta_share_post_image_en_2%3Acontrol
This petition shows that myself and 8 other people strongly oppose the idea of putting the pesticides in the soil
for a farm instead of a landfill. That is dangerous and irresponsible, and the Oregon government should
obviously spend the money to put it into a landfill!SAWKA Nancy
mteller@aol.com
Monday, July 31, 2017 4:45 PM '
SAWKA Nancy
Fwd: Transport of Tainted Soil
Original Message-
From: mteller
To: sawka nancy
Sent: Mon, Jul 34, 2017 11:47 am
Subject: Transport of Tainted Scil
‘Attention: Nancy Sawka, Project Manager
Oregon Department of Enviromental Quality
Re ‘Transport of Tainted Soll from Hazel Green Rd. NE, Salem to Windsor Island Rd N, Keizer, Oregon
Having read The Statesman Joumal article of July 23, 2017 three times, we, have significant concerns with just about
every stated paragraph. There seem to be many unanswered questions. Quite frankly, it all sounds a bit ke double
talk
Just why are exposure limits for farm workers higher than residential areas? It doesn't make sense If one considers
workers actually foll the ground and experience the dust as well as earth exposure, Residential residents rarely
consistently "play in the dirt’. Could we dare say, that sounds discriminatory?
Why is it okay to plant wheat on this contaminated soil, but not other field products, for consumption. AAs state in the article
if cow eats produce, and then products from the cow can have contamination in them, wouldn't the same be true of
wheat products?
We are extremely uncomfortable with 14,000 truck loads of the contaminated dirt being transported through Keizer. It was
stated the trucks would be covered to keep any from escaping and ending up in residential and commercial
residences. Plus, there are two schools with in proximity to Lockhaven Drive. Whitaker is actually right on
Lockhaven. How can we be guaranteed that will happen? What is the criteria for ensuring the safest, most secure
coverings? Is this to be sub-contracted to stil another entity? Who will monitor those truck loads? One wonders
conditions of any contracts. What about returning empty trucks? Surely, there will be residue dirt and dust in them, The
‘odds of 14,000 loads being a 100% secure are actually slim. Will there be official notification to appropriate entities when
hazardous material is being transported, or just business as usual? Given the stated danger of the chemicals, this seems
critical, Finally, has the city of Keizer been given opportunity to provide comment?
Calculating an estimated $330,000 per house sale of 500 homes (not including unknown number of duplexes and
apartments), the developer stands to make at least $156 millon dollars. This questions the need to take the cheapest
solution at the cost of health, safety risks to even more of general population. it would seem there is plenty profit with
choosing either of the two more expensive solutions.
In regards to the water table and flood zone on Windsor Island Rd., the statement essentially saying contamination of
ground and surface water is "not likely" has some alarm bells to it. What does that mean? Ground water generally tends
to flow west, This means that water could flow across other farm lands and to the Willamette River. ‘Truthfully, just a bit
cynical about water table and flood zone estimates. Who knows what radical changes in weather and climate will do?
Ultimately the transfer of contaminated soil just seems to moving the problem to a later date and probably shifting a more
expensive cost to someone else down the line.
‘Thank you for your time and we hope to hear of notice to the public hearing,Sincerely, Marilee Teller Barbara Knighton
525 Bowden Ln N. 615 Bowden Ln N.
Keizer, Or. 97303 Keizer, Oregon
(603) 393-6063 (603) 393-5969SAWKA Nancy
mteller@aol.com
Monday, July 31, 2017 4:42 PM
SAWKA Nancy
Fwd: Transport of Tainted Soll
—-Otiginal Message—
From: mielier
To: sawka.nancy
Sent: Mon, Jul 31, 2017 11:47 am
Subject: Transport of Tainted Soil
tention: Nancy Sawka, Project Manager
Oregon Department of Enviromental Quality
Re Transport of Tainted Soil from Hazel Green Rd, NE, Salem to Windsor Island Rd N, Keizer, Oregon
Having read The Statesman Joumal article of July 23, 2017 three times, we, have significant concerns with just about
every stated paragraph. There seem to be many unanswered questions. Quite frankly, it all sounds a bit ike double
tak.
Just why are exposure limits for farm workers higher than residential areas? It doesn't make sense if one considers
Workers actually to the ground and experience the dust as well as earth exposure. Residential residents rarely
consistently “play in the dir’. Could we dare say, that sounds discriminatory’?
‘Why is it okay to plant wheat on this contaminated soil, but not other field products, for consumption. As state in the article
if'a cow eats produce, and then products from the cow can have contamination in them, wouldn't the same be true of
wheat products?
‘We are extremely uncomfortable with 14,000 truck loads of the contaminated dirt being transported through Keizer. It was
stated the trucks would be covered to keep any from escaping and ending up in residential and commercial
residences. Plus, there are two schools with in proximity to Lockhaven Drive. Whitaker is actually right on
Lockhaven. How can we be guaranteed that will happen? Whatis the criteria for ensuring the safest, most secure
‘coverings? Is this to be sub-contracted to still another entity? Who will monitor those truck loads? One wonders
‘conditions of any contracts. What about returning empty trucks? Surely, there willbe residue dirt and dust in them. The
‘odds of 14,000 loads being a 100% secure are actually slim, Wil there be official notfication to appropriate entities when
hazardous material is being transported, or ust business as usual? Given the staled danger of the chemicals, this seems
critical. Finally, has the city of Keizer been given opportunity to provide comment?
Calculating an estimated $330,000 per house sale of 500 homes (not including unknown number of duplexes and
apartments), the developer stands to make at least $156 milion dollars. This questions the nes¢ to take the cheapest
solution at the cost of health, safely risks to even more of general population. It would seem there is plenty profit with
‘choosing either of the two more expensive solutions.
In regards to the water table and flood zone on Windsor Island Rd., the statement essentially saying contamination of
‘ground and surface water is "not likely" has some alerm bells to it. What does that mean? Ground water generally tends
fo flow west. ‘This means that water could flow across other farm lands and to the Willamette River. Truthfully, just bit
cynical about water table and fiood zone estimates. Who knows what radical changes in weather and climate will do?
Ultimately the transfer of contaminated soil just seems to moving the problem to a later date and probably shifting a more
expensive cost to someone else down the line.
‘Thank you for your fime and we hope to hear of notice to the public hearing.
1Sincerely, Marlee Teller Barbara Knighton
526 Bowden nN. 615 Bowden Ln N
Keizer, Or, 97303 Keizer, Oregon
(603) 393-6063 (603) 393-5869SAWKA Nancy
From: louise@thedingbat net
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 4:23 PM
To: SAWKA Nanoy
Subject: Dieldrin contamination / Northstar building project
My name is Louise Ouellette, My husband Mike and [live directly north of the land in question, on
Ebony Ln. | believe that most folks in this area don’t wish to hamper the development of the land
having the dieldrin contamination; we just feel that we weren't told the whole story here and so
are concerned about what may happen during the life cycle of this project. If you could simply
and honestly answer the following questions, | believe it will allay most of our concerns.
1. Timeline of the entire project, Especially the excavating of lot 0900 which is apparently
The only section which exceeds health standards for that chemical.
2. What steps are being taken to ensure that trucks are covered well enough to prevent
‘The dust that WILL happen during the 5 mile move, from getting into the air. Several
Of our neighbors would nat enjoy having there assorted cancers return.
3. Where will this schedule be publicly posted so that we can follow the progress of
The project?
Please answer these concerns / questions, asap, as the heavy equipment and earth moving equipment
Is already on site.
Thank you,
Michael and Louise Ouellette
5802 Ebony Ln NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 990-6876
Sent from Mail for Windows 10SAWKA Nancy
From: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Monday, July 31, 2017 3:39 PM
To: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Phone Gall
Date: 7/31/2017
Time: 3:31 pm
From: Marvin A Nisly
7525 Windsor Island Rd N
Keizer, OR 97303
Phone: 503-932-3260
Concerned about contaminants getting into his groundwater and into his lake ~ old gravel put ~ 30 acres of water —
called Lake Marcel,
Told him | would send him an updated public notice extension and we'd respond to comments afterwards.
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.naney@deq.state.or.usSAWKA Nancy
SAWKA Nanoy
Monday, July 31, 2017 3:39 PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Phone Call
Date: 7/31/2017
Time: 3:31 pm
From: Marvin A Nisly
7525 Windsor Island Rd N
Keizer, OR 97303
Phone: 803-932-3260
Concerned about contaminants getting into his groundwater and into his lake — old gravel put — 30 acres of water —
called Lake Marcel,
Told him | would send him an updated public notice extension and we'd respond to comments afterwards.
‘Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@deq.state.or-1sSAWKA Nancy
From: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Sent: Monday, July 51, 2017 3:29 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Phone Call
Public comment received by Phone cal!
Date July 31, 2017
Time: 2:45 pm
Albert Tablanza
6510 Windsor Isiand Rd N
Salem, OR 97303-9400
Phone: 503-508-3950
Mr. Tablanza lives approximately & mile from the site on Naples Street. He is concerned about:
1. How far will the dust particulates travel when they dump the dirt at the disposal site?
2. There will be a lot of large, heavy, noisy trucks. There are already a lot of trucks hauling rock from Windsor
Island and they cause his home to shake. He is also concerned about the damage to the roads and what it will
cost,
3. He is concerned about groundwater and the contamination getting into groundwater.
4, He is concerned about the site being in the flood plain, It was underwater during the 1996 floods.
Nancy Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@deq,state.or.usSAWKA Nancy
From: SAWKA Nancy
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 3:29 PM
To: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Phone Call
Public comment received by Phone call:
Date: July 31, 2017
Time: 2:45 pm
Name: Albert Tablanza
Address: 6510 Windsor Island Rd N
Salem, OR 97303-9400
Phone: 503-508-3950
Mr. Tablanza lives approximately % mile from the site on Naples Street. He is concerned about
1. How far will the dust particulates travel when they dump the dirt at the disposal site?
2. There will be a lot of large, heavy, noisy trucks. There are already a lot of trucks hauling rock from Windsor
Island and they cause his home to shake. He is also concerned about the damage to the roads and what it will
cost.
3. He is concerned about groundwater and the contamination getting into groundwater.
4, He is concerned about the site being in the flood plain. It was underwater during the 1996 floods,
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@deq,state.or-usSAWKA Nancy.
LJ
Monday, July 31, 2017 1:54 PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Letter of Comment to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Attachments: Letter of Comment to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.docx
Naney Sawka,
I send comment to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality regarding the plan to allow the late Salem developer
Larry Epping’s company to create a 150-acre residential community on contaminated soil in Northeast Salem, Please find
my letter of comment attached to this message. Thank you for seeking publie comment on the plan,
With gratitude,
Larry Sipe
1969 Wisteria Court NW
Salem, OR 97304Letter of Comment to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Rachel Carson writes of the chemical poisoning of North America in her book, Silent Spring. Chemical
engineering is deadly. The decision of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Oregon DEQ)
to allow the late Salem developer Larry Epping’s company to create a residential community in Northeast
Salem on soil contaminated with the pesticide dieldrin is insensitive to the degradation of the earth and
domonstrates a total disregard toward those beings (human and non-human) who will inhabit the land.
By definition, “tainted” soil is contaminated, polluted, toxic. “Contaminated” soil is impure by exposure
to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance. “Toxie” soil is poisonous, harmful, deadly due to
exposure to of addition of a poisonous or polluting substance. Soil containing dicldrin, therefore, is
tainted, contaminated, and toxic. One wonders how such soil can be deemed clean when it clearly serves
business interests rather than interests of community.
Dieldrin is acutely toxic to most forms of life. Short-term exposure can lead to muscle twitching,
convulsions, and loss of consciousness. Long-term exposure can lead to cancer, birth defects, and death
‘This known carcinogen attacks the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, and skin, With dieldrin
extremely persistent in the environment and a known health tisk, I ask the staff of Oregon DEQ and the
late Salem developer Larry Epping’s company “Would you and your loved ones be willing to live under
such conditions”?
If this exemption in Oregon law allows a quarter-million ton of dieldrin-contamninated soil to be
reclassified as clean fill dirt, that decision by the Oregon DEQ will be devoid of any approciation of the
disturbance caused by human intrusion into the ecosystems of nature. I am sure there are many good,
intelligent, competent persons dedicated to the improvement of the human situation at Oregon DEQ that
simply do not understand the consequences of their actions. However, these committed people will be
catastrophic in their judgment, if they approve the proposal. Please recognize the damage being done to
the environment.
‘The alternative to dumping the toxie soil in landfill is short-sighted. Potential for long-term damage to the
earth, health risks fo human and non-human beings alike, and pollution of ait as well as water quality
abound. Disposal of dieldrin and similar pesticide, and soil tainted with such toxins, is accomplished
responsibly by incineration,
‘Two key questions pertinent to the DEQ proposal to allow a company to create a residential community
on contaminated soil arise in context of the above-mentioned comments: |) for what purpose? 2) and for
whose benefit? The purpose is solely motivated by greed and a callous disregard for the environment and
all beings. The Ione benefit is one of profit for the fate Salem developer Larry Epping’s company with the
impoverishment of the designated sight and at the expense of the local community.
1 implore the Oregon DEQ to reject the proposed exemption in Oregon law to allow a quarter-million ton
of dieldrin-contaminated soil to be reclassified as clean fil dirt and allow the late Salem developer Larty
Epping’s company to create a 150-acre residential community on the contaminated soil in Northeast
Salem, Such « proposal is unacceptable for any location. The earth is a single community composed of all
its geological, biological, and human components, and must be available for non-human as well as human
beings if itis to sustain human life.SAWKA Nancy,
From: ‘susan
Sent Monday, July 31, 2017 10:52 AM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: soil re use plan
You have got to be kidding me! Development trumps health? That soil is not safe anywhere and some laws/regulations
need to change. Please deny the pian. Susan Falkenstern
Sent from Mail for Windows 10SAWKA Nancy
Cole Wait
‘Sunday, July 30, 2017 11:18 PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
proposed development on property between Hazelgreen Road and Kale Street NE in Salem
‘Oregon.
Well 'm concerned about the proposed land development on property between Hazelgreen Road and Kale Street NE in
‘Salem Oregon. 'm concerned for a couple of reasons one reason Is about the toxic pesticide aldrin that should be left
alone and un-touched or moved. The reason the land should be left alone is for the safety of near by residents. I'm also
concerned about the wasteful land development because according to the American farm land trust 40 acres of
farmland is lost to development every hour and with out farmland American can not feed its people.
Sent from my iPhoneSAWKA Nancy
James Halvorson
Sunday, July 30, 2017 9:13 PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
‘Subject: public comment
Dear Naney,
Tam requesting that you and your office to not approve use of soils contaminated with dieldrin or other indutrial
produets that have beon banned, I also insist that your office ban neonicotinoid pestisides in tje state of Oregon
due to their link to bee die-off world wide.
Sincerely,
James Halvorson
PCP Dist. 4508SAWKA Nancy
ter Gibson
Sunday, July 30, 2017 8:55 PM
SAWKA Nancy
Toxie dieldrin soil re-use
Dear Ms, Sawka,
Ithas come to my attention that you are about to approve, for agriculural use, contaminated soil laced with the toxic
pesticide
dieldrin. As you may know this substance is not only BANNED in all 50 States, but is so dangerous that if more than
one pound enters the environment, the federal government's National Response Center must be notified
immediately. ttis simply criminal to allow this deadly substance to enter our agricultural system. What is wrong with
you? Are you unfamiliar with the science on this pesticide? Accordingly, | urge you reconsider allowing this deadly
‘substance info our agricultural system, DO NOT DO THIS.
Thank you for your time,
Grant Gibson
§03-702-4737
mistergibson@gmail.com
Concemed Citizen.SAWKA Nancy
‘Susan Marshall
‘Sunday, July 30, 2017 7:39 PM
‘SAWKA Nanoy
Objection to use of dieldrin
Dear Nancy,
| understand @ soil contaminated with a super-toxic pesticide may be approved to grow crops in by the DEQ, The
pesticide in question — dieldrin — has been banned for nearly 50 years and is so dangerous that if more than one pound
enters the environment, the federal government's National Response Center must be notified immediately.
Please do not allow this ultra toxic pesticide on food crops!
Thank you,
Susan Marshall
3026 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
‘Sent from my iPhoneSAWKA Nancy
From: Carole Ivy
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2017 7:05 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Contaminated Soll
Dear Ms. Sawka,
Lam OUTRAGED to leam about your approval of the use of contaminated soil when the
"Dept. of Environmental Quality” should be what it’s name suggests: a department of
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY!
“The pesticide in question — Dieldrin — has been banned for nearly 50 years and is so
dangerous that if more than one pound enters the environment, the federal
government's National Response Center must be notified immediately.” Your comment
is particularly concerning here: "In this case, it was the best and least expensive way to
deal with the soil," said Nancy Sawka, a project manager in DEQ's cleanup section
“Otherwise it would cost quite a bit of money to put it in the landfill"Oregon Department
of Agriculture officials, however, expressed concerns. So now we endanger the health
of our population to save some money? As project manager in DEQ’s CLEAN-Up
section no less, you can’t be serious!?! Where is your common sense of decency and
concern for the citizenry when our future, our “children's health,” for God's sake is sold
off to the highest bidder. Do you really want that on your conscience for the rest of your
life? “This is putting it where there are similar soils or similar contaminants,” she
said. So we are to conclude that two wrongs make a right in your estimation?
http://www. kew.con/news/deq-approves-reusing-250000-tons-of-pesticide-contaminated-soil-fo-grow-
crops/458561246
Please reconsider your decision and Change It Immediately if you have any sense of decency
for your fellow human beings! We Expect More and Demand Nothing Less from our "Public
Servants!!!”
Sincerely,
Carole Ivy
Portland, ORSAWKA Nancy,
tbortmann@comeast net
‘Sunday, July 30, 2017 5:41 PM
To: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: RE: Contaminated Soil
Hello Ms. Sawka,
Using soil that is as contaminated with Dieldrin as the soll intended for use in a development in NE Salem by Larry
Epping, must not be allowed under any circumstances,
This should not even be remotely considered.
Either dispose of this soil in a landfill or decontaminate it. Regarding cost, | would suggest to either hold whoever caused
the contamination responsible or make it a condition that the soil be totally decontaminated if used for development.
But under no circumstances should this type soll be used for development in its present form and no humans should be
exposed to the toxins, regardless whether farmworkers (They are human beings too) or resadents.
Thank you
Frank Ortmann
503-268-1554
fbortmann@comeast.net
From: clortmann@comeast.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:11 PM
To: SAWKA.nancy@deq.state.or.us
Subject: Contaminated Soil
Dear Ms. Sawka,
I was horrified to read in the Statesman Journal that a plan is underway to use contaminated soil for a
residential community and also for the growing of edible crops. | cannot for the life of me understand
the rationale behind this. Saving money is fine and good, but not at the expense of people's health
and their food. | want to register my extreme concem and dissatisfaction with this plan. There are
other ways to save money that don't put the public at risk, Those pesticides were banned for an
important reason.
Please rethink this idea and find another way to save money that won't cause harm.
Sincerely,
Grystal J. Ortmann
2139 Navaho Ct. SE
Salem, OR. 97308SAWKA Nancy
From: VIOLET BALDWIN
Sent: ‘Sunday, July 30, 2017 3:58 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Soil Re-use Plan
1 am writing in response to the article in the Statesman Journal about the soil-reuse plan and that the DEQis
looking for input.
|, for one, and I'm sure, there are other concerned citizens, as well, are opposed to this plan for a number of
personal and health reasons. Number one is that itis foolish and unnecessary. Why go to all this time and
expense when the soil could and should be treated where it is and sometime in the future could then be used
for business locales, farmland or housing?
I'm sure the companies involved have other properties to build on and many other ways to keep their fortunes
intact and to prosper!
/¢ a few blocks off Windsor Island Road and certainly am not in favor of 14,000 trucks traveling down
Lockhaven and other streets to their destination carrying loads of toxic material, Even covered there are many
reasons this dust could escape and there is no guarantee that a roll-over or other accidents couldn't happen.
Lastly, this isn't a good idea and should be scrapped as soon as possible for the good of all concerned and
before more funds are spent on this foolish endeavor.
Please keep us informed if there is to be a public hearing or other meetings.
Sincerely, Violet Baldwin
645 Bowden Lane
Keizer, OR 97303,
Phone: 503 393 5900SAWKA Nancy
From: Johnny Dwork
‘Sunday, July 30, 2017 3:24 PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Dieldrin
HiNaney,
Tm an Oregon resident, taxpayer, property owner, bee keeper and organic gardener. Please, please please DO
NOT allow for the approval of dieldrin tainted soil to be used for growing crops at 2985 Kale St. NE Salem, We
don't need any more toxins in our food supply.
‘Thanks!
Johnny Dwork
303-957-4099SAWKA Nancy
From: Penny Nelson
Sont: Sunday, July 30, 2017 11:26 AM
To: SAWKA Nanoy
Subject: Super toxic diekarin
Do NOT allow the use of soil contaminated with the super toxin dieldrin to be used on ANY crops. [can't
believe this could be even considered in the US much less Oregon. ‘This will kill bees, do you realize how
much Oregon depends on bees? This soil should be handled like the toxic waste it is, Dump it in the deepest
quarry(s) you ean find that will NEVER have any building on
top
Penny
Nelson 8496 SE
1o6th Portland,
OR 503-314-0480SAWKA Nancy
Bee Lackner
‘Sunday, July 30, 2017 6:50 AM
SAWKA Nancy
Contaminated soil
Hello my name is Bee Lackner. T'm concerned with the plan for moving the contaminated soil in Lamy Epling's
residendial project in Salem. Il seems me this is « loophole that needs to be closed. Contaminated soil should be
dealt with appropriately not just trucked to another site to pretend it doesn't exist. I grew up in the area in
question and as a lifelong Oregonian have serious concerns. Please reconsider your plan and impacts to future
generations.
‘Thank you for hearing my concems.
Bee Lackner
503-917-9710,SAWKA Nancy
urban bees and gardens
Sunday, July 30, 2017 5:12 AM
SAWKA Nancy
Registering a concern re the Northstar proposal
Attachments: ‘oregon deq letter. docx
Dear Naney Sawka,
My letter is attached.
Sincerely,
Brian LacySAWKA Nancy
From: Renate
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 6:17 PM
Te SAWKA Nancy
‘Subject: regarding Proposal for remediation of Northstar Development site
Dear Nancy,
| don’t know if you remember me, but | worked as an intern for you at DEQ’s solid waste division in Salem in late 1999
and 2000. it was great to come actoss your name in an article by KGW regarding the Northstar development site. ! am
currently lab director of food testing at Columbia Food Laboratories in Portland. One of our areas of testing is pesticide
residues in food. | read your proposal for remedial action at the Northstar residential development site. | see that
Dieldrin was found in the soil at levels exceeding DEQ’s limits for residential use.
‘While it is a creative and cost-saving plan to transport the soil offsite for use in agriculture, | am concerned about crops
being grown in contaminated soil. | know that Dieldrin ( and DDE and DDT} can be translocated into wheat crops (and
root crops) from contaminated soil. The EPA has set a limit of 0.02 ppm for Aldrin and Dieldrin in cereal grains grown in
contaminated soil. I concede that this level is likely to not be exceeded in this case as the soil levels of Dieldrin range
from about 0.02 ppm to 0.2 ppm. However, i would like to be assured (as would the public) that testing will be done on
any crops subsequently grown in this soil, and crops destroyed if they exceed the federal limit
| know that the DEQ does not regulate agricultural uses of land, but it seems irresponsible to let this soil pass out of
DEQ’ jurisdiction, knowing that it will be used to grow food crops. | wonder if DEQ. can negotiate an arrangement with
the property owners regarding future use of the land containing the contaminated soil. Perhaps restrict the usage of
crops grown here? Perhaps this site could be used as a phytoremediation testing grounds.
Alternatively, | think the DEQ should consider the engineering firm’s proposal to move the soll to another location on-
site, cap it and use the area for a park or school.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Renate Ryan-leppeson
Lab Director
Columbia Food Laboratories, inc.SAWKA Nancy
ruth cole
Saturday, July 29, 2017 1:13 PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Deldrin ( the pesticide which is a deadly contaminate )
I worry that President Donald Trump's policies are rubbing off on Oregon State's way of doing things.SAWKA Nancy
Tracey Hillman
Saturday, July 29, 2017 8:27 AM
SAWEKA Nancy
No approval on toxic soil
Ms. Sawka,
{see there isa vote coming up regarding a huge amount of soil contaminated with a super-toxic pesticide. This MUST
NOT be approved to grow crops in by the DEQ. No, no, NO! Not in any part of our state. Ever.
‘The pesticide in question — dieldrin — has been banned for nearly 50 years and is so dangerous that if more than one
pound enters the environment, the fedcral government's National Response Center must be notified ...you must say
NO to using this ultra toxic pesticide/soil on food craps!!
Protecting human health must always be a priority regardless of the costs of proper disposal. There is nothing that
‘would make using this contaminated soil okay.
Please do the right thing for the people in our state and do not ever let monetary profit/expense influence decisions
impacting the health of humans and the planet.
‘Thank you,
Tracey Hillman
Portland, OR
Sent from my [PadSAWKA Nancy.
Patricia Visser
Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:54 AM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Dieldrin NO
Dear Nancy,
Please do not approve soil contamination with the super-toxic pesticide Dieldrin. This pesticide has been
banned for nearly 50 years and is so dangerous that if more than one pound enters the environment, the federal
government’s National Response Center must be notified immediately.
Save our food, our crops, our bees, us from reintroducing toxins to our planet. Stop messing with our food.
Patricia VisserSAWKA Nancy
From: ‘Scott Lorimor
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 12:04 PM |
T SAWKA Nancy |
Subject: Contaminated soil transfer
Dear Ms. Sawka,
Live at 6520 Windsor istand Rd. It has been brought to my attention by all of my neighbors that there will be thousands
of truckloads of hazardous/contaminated soil transported in front on my residence to an adjoining neighbors property.
Having read the article in the Statesman Journal | noticed several other options for the disposal of this contaminated
soil, Yes the current option is the cheapest, but not the "safest". | know that all parties involved in this are looking at
saving the all mighty dollar, but what about the future of our children and the entire impact that this will create for
future generations.
| extremely appose this process of disposal ofthis contaminated/hazardous soil. | would appreciate a public hearing on
this before it will begin. This would at least allow more of the public to voice their concerns to @ better option, Hopefully
you can stop this transfer for now. | would rather take care of the concerns at your level rather that contacting my State
Representative or my legal counsel
Thank You for your prompt response in this matter
Scott Lorimor
6520 Windsor Island Rd N.
503-798-3471
Lorimor4@yahoo.com
"We're burn'n daylight”
Jobn WayneSAWKA Nancy
From: Robert Faust
Sont: Friday, July 28, 2017 10:31 AM
T SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Northstar development pesticide remediation ,comments
Dear Ms. Sawka,
| worked for many years as a pest control advisor and researcher in California and Hawaii | now reside in Independence where 1
‘manufacture specially bio-chemical some of which are used in remediation projects,
My comments would pertain the the hazards of moving 14,000 truck lands of sol, dumping, grading and then yearly tillage that wil
‘expose people to toxle genetic chemicals for many years in dust and air/water. Itls moving a serious environmental risk to anather
location which is even a bigger long term health risk. | am corwinced that the cancer cluster in W.Salem is due to exposure to
these pesticides in synergistic combination and carried on dust and even fog, that’s been proven elsewhere. It seems to me moving a
soil containing banned pesticides to another site and used for farming knowingly adding to the problem the community is forced to
‘olerate. It would seem ilegal and un-othical to move toxine and contaminated soll around and use it in farming situation where dust
is created yearly by tilage and harvest operations.
“The right way to do it bioremediation on site , there are numerous sciontifie papers on bioremediation using humic acids in combination
with other things, to breakdown or reduce then pesticides found and to bind them in an organic mattix which prevents them from
entering the food chain. Bio-Remediation does not require removal and transportation of contaminated soll and this should be looked
into before such a risky projects with long term an un-revereible effects |s allowed in a populated area, My company supplies humic
‘acid derivative to the remediation industry for environmental clean ups. My recommendation is to not permit the moving and
repositioning of these contaminated soils,
"That the levels should be reduced on site and when absent then the project could proceed with the development.
Robert H. Faust Ph.D
Faust BioAgricultural Services inc.
Independence, Or
97351
503-898-2467
wunu.bioag.comSAWKA Nancy
Pat Guild
‘Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:01 PM
SAWKA Nancy
contaminated soil
Have you looked into the possibility of using either bamboo, or mushrooms, or other organisms to remove the
contaminents via bio-remediation? I know that successes have been reported, however I do not know which
‘contaminents are taken up. Paul Staments (WA) would be the resource for mushrooms, and The American
Bamboo Society-PNW Chapter for bamboo, Would it be feasible to till in activated charcoal, if that would even
work?
Just some thoughts,
Pat Guild
hitps://www.ted.com/talks/paul_stamets_on_6 ways _mushrooms_can_save_the_worldSAWKA Nancy
Fro Eisa Struble
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:01 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: soil reuse plan
The theory that contaminated soil becomes becomes less undesirable if it's moved to where soil is
already contaminated might be OK if the move is to a dump—but doesn’t sound valid if it's moved to
an area where crops are grown! Decontaminating the soil could cost twice as much—but would be
the better outcome. It would seem current regulations have a loophole that needs to be closed,
Elsa Struble
210 18th St, NE
Salem OR 97301
503-364-3929SAWKA Nancy.
wevree@q.com
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 5:45 PM
SAWKA Nanoy
proposed development site on the contaminated farm land in N Salem
Ms. Sawka,
‘We have concerns about the proposed 150-acre residential development site Larry Epping's company wants to
create on the contaminated farm in Northeast Salem,
With dieldrin being so dangerous that no more than one pound can be allowed to enter the environment, how can
the soil be dug up and trucked to another farm without the pesticide being "let loose" into the ecosystem? During
removal nearby residents as well as residents on Kale Street, Lockhaven Drive and Windsor Island Road would
have possible exposure to ingestion, inhalation and skin contact hazards.
‘Will residents in the new community be informed that the land was and potentially still is a contaminated site? We
would not want to take the chance with
our family to live in a place like that
‘Thank you,
‘Shanna and John Vreeland
1366 82nd Ave SE
Salem, OR 97317SAWKA Nancy,
Eileen Baumgardt
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:47 PM
SAWKA Nancy
Pesticide-contaminated soil in Salem
| read about thi
in the paper and thought how unconscionable this is!
| thought Oregon was all about doing the right thing environmentally. Instead, it's the greed factor showing it's
ugly head again. No matter that people will eat food grown from this crud, they will ingest it and down the
road people will wonder why there is so much cancer!
Who allowed this to happen? And what did they gain from it?
Turn this around and make it truly clean soil before growing/building or whatever use.
Eileen
M. Eileen Saumgardt
eileenb2015@hotmal.comSAWKA Nancy
From: Loew, Tracy
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:26 PM
To: ‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: RE: checking contact
Hi Nancy,
| got a call from the manager of the Copper Creek Estates manufactured home community next to the site who says
there is heavy dust blowing off the site all the time and his wife has had unexplained illness. Would this be something of
concern?
‘The caller is Carl Preusse, 503-856-5701
Tracy Loew
‘Senior reporter
|
Statesman Journal | Wgaropay
Office: 603.399.6779
Mobile: 503.559.7018
slalesmanjournal.com
@Tracy_Loew
From: SAWKA Nancy [mailto:nancy.sawka@state.or.us]
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 2:35 PM
To: Loew, Tracy
Subject: RE: checking contact
Hi Tracy~ yes this works.
From: Loew, Tracy [mailto:tloew@Salem gannett.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 2:05 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: checking contact
Hi Nancy,
\'m just checking that this email listed in the public comment notice works, A reader said her comment had bounced
back. Could you let me know?
Tracy Loew
Senior reporter
BX) Statesman Journal | @ REARRRAYOffice: 803.399.6779
Mobile: 503.589.7018
foe ssmanjournalcom
@Tracy_LoewSAWKA Nancy
From: cjortmann@comeast.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:14 PM
To: SAWKA Nanoy
Subject: Contaminated Soil
Dear Ms. Sawka,
| was horrified to read in the Statesman Journal that a plan is underway to use contaminated soil for a
residential community and also for the growing of edible crops. | cannot for the life of me understand
the rationale behind this. Saving money is fine and good, but not at the expense of people's health
and their food. | want to register my extreme concern and dissatisfaction with this plan. There are
other ways to save money that don't put the public at risk. Those pesticides were banned for an
important reason.
Please rethink this idea and find another way to save money that won't cause harm.
Sincerely,
Crystal J. Ortmann
2139 Navaho Ct. SE
Salem, OR. 97308SAWKA Nancy
From: Gail Eliott
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM
Te SAWKA Nancy
Subject: contaminated soil
‘Ms. Sawka,
Ti sounds extremely dangerous to develop a housing subdivition on this property. When children start getting ill
from playing in and breathing the toxins, the government will deny that the contaminents are to blame. Sounds
like a few thoughtless people are only thinking about profits and tax revenues. Even farming the land sounds
suicidal,
I strongly oppose this project.
Thank you,
Gail ElliottSAWKA Nancy
Walter Chun
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:22 AM
SAWKA Nancy
Cara Barber
Comments on resuing pesticide-contaminated soils
Attachments: Oregon article-signed. pat
Mss Sawka,
‘Attached are the comments regarding the reuse of pesticide-contaminated soils. We have experienced serious illnesses
and epidemiological concerns in areas where contaminated soils were used. Hawall also had some experience with the
Use of contaminated soils and the introduction of chlordane in to the food chain, (1980s).
Plse fee! free to contact me if there are any questions. | can be reached at oshman222@gmail.com or (808)375-2048
Thank you for this opportunity
Walter Chun, PhD, CSP,CHSP, CHSTJuly 25, 2017
DEQ Project Manager Nancy Sawka
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
RE: Comments on Approval to Grow Crops on Pesticide-Contaminated Soils
Dear Ms. Sawka,
‘Thank you for posting the information regarding the DEQ approval for reusing
250,000 tons of pesticide-contaminated soils to grow crops. The transparency is truly a
reassuring and positive position. Our experiences on other pesticide-contaminated soil
handling projects have not been so transparent,
Our experience with the construction of military family housing on pesticide-
contaminated soils in Hawaii has been extensive. We experienced the intentional
spreading of these soils in and around military family housing. Years later the
continuous illnesses throughout these neighborhoods exists and are denied by the
contractor and the goverment. We found our questions regarding the information and
data to suppor the actions to construct military family homes to be released and found
that this data does not exist, or at least that is what we are being told. The expectations
that pre-construction and post construction soil sampling and environmental sampling
data for the exposure to carcinogens and other pesticides are to share this data.
Sharing this data is the basic right for every family so that they are well aware of their
exposures. The contractors and the government will not produce this data or they will
not conduct the sampling. There is no excuse for constructing military family housing
on contaminated land and the illnesses experienced by these families. Would you live
in this kind of neighborhood?
wealth effects
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\dverse birth outcomes, e.g., miscarriages, birth defects, otc.The comments regarding the DEQ decisions to approve the reuse of 250,000
tons of pesticide-contaminated soils to be used to grow crops are provided:
The removal of the pesticide-contaminated soils from the residential site
must be monitored. Specifically, what are the contaminated levels prior to
removal, during removal and after removal? Sampling should include soil
sampling, air sampling and surface contamination sampling. The surface
contamination sampling is important because low levels can be tracked
and transferred to surrounding areas and later create exposures to the
families. This knowledge provides a baseline to be used in the future for
comparisons and monitoring of effectiveness of the actions taken.
The removal of the pesticide-contaminated soils must be to levels that are
within the EPA levels of safe exposures, i.e., risks to humans at less than
one in a million, The use of Tier 2 or Tier 4 levels for human exposure is
in excusable because it creates exposures to adults, the unbom and
infants. We have no information or studies that show how these levels will
impact the unborn and infants, consequently these exposures should be
as close to zero as possible. We understand that DEQ is not permitting
the use of Tiered levels but following the EPA residential risk levels.
The decision to use the pesticide-contaminated soils in the farm to grow
crops is a really bad decision without further study. The considerations
involving the human effects, ie., the food chain and the illnesses, must be
studied and analyzed in the decision making process. We recommend
reviewing the information available on the environmental cycle of pesticide
contamination on the food chain in Hawaii, 1980s. Chlordane
contaminated pineapple cropping were fed to the dairy cows and was later
detected in the dairy milk and breast milk. The cycle from the crops to the
human exposures must be studied and analyzed before allowing
pesticide-contaminated soils in farms.
Where the use of clean caps, covers and other similar protective
measures are used monitoring for effectiveness is essential, We have
heard and seen examples where the specifications and requirements for a
clean cap of some sort is implemented; however no monitoring for
effectiveness is implemented, Further, the maintenance work in and
around these areas are often breach the caps by workers.
Recommendations:
* Continue the transparency and the involvement of the community.
Ensure a database of the contents that include what is present, what was
encountered during the removal and what is left in place, Sampling data for post
construction and post spreading of these soils is needed. Sampling is notsomething that should be a one-time activity. Continuous periodic monitoring
must be performed.
+ Evaluation and analysis of the base data, and the periodic monitoring to ensure
the effectiveness of the plans for safe handling. This monitoring includes the
present conditions and the conditions in the future.
Monitoring the crops should be included if the plans to proceed with growing
crops on the contaminated lands at the new farm is implemented.
Consider using the contaminated soils at landfills where the areas are monitored
routinely anyway.
+ Involve the local medical community because they must be informed and
knowledgeable of the exposure or potential exposures. They must be free to
inform and notify if they believe an epidemiological review may be needed if the
medical concerns are present. (The medical community in Hawaii for the military
families residing on contaminated lands were not informed and later decided to
not notify or to take any actions on the epidemiological concerns with the iliness
occurrences on these projects.)
Thank you for this opportunity,
Walter Chun
Walter Chun, PhD, CSP, CHSP, CHST
Attachment A Resume for Walter ChunAttachment A Resume for Walter Chun, PhD, CSP, CHSP, CHST
Walter Chun's experience includes over 45 years of work in the occupational safety &
health and environmental protection field. As a safety engineer his experience involved:
the handling of radioactive materials in the workplace and the protection of the
environment;
development of protection and enforcement programs for worker safety and
environmental protection in an industrial facility;
compliance, enforcement, consultation and training in the U.S, Dept of Labor
OSHA laws, rules, regulations and standards;
the environmental cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites at the Nevada
Test site; Johnston Atoll and other waste management units;
participation in the construction project at the Hawaii military family housing
project that resulted in spreading contaminated soils in and around the housing
units;
Participation in the procedures and process to contest the actions by the
government to spread the contaminated soils in and around the military family
housing units;
participated in work groups and discussion groups of military families residing in
the military family housing units on contaminated landsSAWKA Nancy
Dave Jeffers
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 9:47 AM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Re: soil-reuse plan
> On Jul 26, 2017, at 9:38 AM, Dave Jeffers wrote
>
> Iwill keep this short but to the point, When is Oregon DEQ going to protect the people that itis suppose to protect
when itis letting large Corp. farmers(?) and special interest builders and investors to do as they please ? This sounds like
“LOVE CANAL” allow houses & schools & Parks on poisonous soil and now it’s @ ghost area in N.Y. The Zelinski’s created
this poison on the soil so let them live with it and you can’t bury this deep enough to make it safe | remember people
use well water and who is going to keep it out of the wells ? DEQ must STOP ALL CHEMICAL COMPANIES as well as
Farmers from poisoning the soil that people eat from & live on just for their pocket book !. You can never replace or re-
use poisoned soil it will show up where ever itis placed and 20 - 30 years from now when your gone & | Oregon will have
aN. Love Canal and how many children will be carrying the poison in them and their children ?SAWKA Nancy
Fror Ingrid Adams
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6:47 AM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Soll-teuse plan
Good morning Ms. Sawka,
This soll needs to be appropriately disposed of!
What is most disturbing here is that this soil would he used to grow food which people will eat thereby ingesting the
pesticide for all of the organs to have deal with. The world as itis continues to amaze me!
Enjoy your day.
Ingrid Adams
Salem, OregonSAWKA Nancy
John A. Schaefer
Tuesday, July 26, 2017 9:34 AM
SAWKA Nancy
Subject: contaminated soil transfer
Dear Ms. Sawka,
‘After having read the recent article in the Statesman Journal, and after having discussed the matter with neighbors here
‘on Windsor Island Rad. N, I wish to express my deep concern over the proposed transfer of enormous amounts of
contaminated soil through my neighborhood. The estimated 14000 trips is actually 28000 additional trips past this
neighborhood with trucks spreading dust and noise along the entire route with the possibility of also spreading
contaminated dust along the route. Yes, it was indicated that the trucks would be covered, but not contained. For me
and my neighbors the impact could not only the overwhelming amount of additional traffic, noise and dust, but also the
potential impact on water here locally in spite of the comments about the lack of impact on ground water. In addition,
the storage of contaminated soil in the neighborhood may also have an impact on property values.
Allin ll, the developers are asking this neighborhood to endure dramatically increased levels of heavy truck traffic, dust
and noise contamination and perhaps negative impacts on property values in the interest of saving some profits for an
out of town developer.
Speaking for myself and my neighbors here on Windsor Island Rd. N, | strongly oppose this transfer of soils at my
personal and possibly financial expense.
This is especially disturbing since there are reasonable alternatives to transferring this soil.
Very Cordially,
John Schaefer
6505 Windsor Island Rd. N.
in God We Trust,
www.customcrucifix.comSAWKA Nancy
From: Sagmiler, Elizabeth
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 7:25 AM
To: SAWKA Nanoy
Subject: RE: Public Notice Extension Request
“Thank you Naney.
Elizabeth Sagmiller
Environmental & Technical Division Manager
Cy of Keizer
P.O. Box 21000
Keizer, OR 97307
(503)856-3563
Fax (503)393-9437
sagmillere@keizer.ong
From: SAWKA Nancy [mailto:nancy.sawka@state.or.us}
‘Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 2:58 PM
To: Sagmiller, Elizabeth
Cc: Lawyer, Bill
‘Subject: RE: Public Notice Extension Request
Hi Elizabeth ~ I spoke a little too soon on the extension, Ineed to touch base with my manager and the owner first. I'm
sure if will be ok, but | need to follow this procedure first since the project is in our voluntary cleanup program.
Sorry - Nancy
From: SAWKA Nancy
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 2:40 PM
To: 'Sagmiller, Elizabeth’
Ce: Lawyer, Bill ; MASON Bill
‘Subject: RE: Public Notice Extension Request
Elizabeth,
‘Your request to extend the public comment period to 5 pm on August 14, 2017 is approved,
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss the project and proposed remedial action. We look
forward to your input.
‘Thanks ~ Nancy
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial DriveSalem, OR 97302
503-371
sawka.tancyi@deq state.or.us
From: Sagmiller, Elizabeth {mailto:SagmillerE @keizer org]
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 12:23 PM
‘To: SAWKA Nancy
Ce: Lawyer, Bill ; MASON Bill
Subject: Public Notice Extension Request
Naney—
ial Remedial Action for Nortistar. According to
‘The City of Keizer would like to request an extension to the Proposed
ting that the opportunity for comments is
the Public Notice the current response date is July 31, 2017. The city is requi
extended to August 14, 2017 at 5:00 p.m,
This proposed action is of significant importance to the City of Keizer. The action proposes that approximately 15,000
‘trucks hauling contaminated soils will travel through Keizer passing 3 schools in route. The traveling distanee in Keizer is,
Just over 3 miles. We would like to have the opportunity to explore the entire action, including safety issues,
environmental issues, site disposal, inspection, monitoring, and emergency preparedness before we formally comment.
‘Thank you for your consideration
Elizabeth Sagmilter
Environmental & Technical Division Manager
City of Kelzer
P.O. Box 21000
Keizer, OR 97307
(503}856-3563
Fax (503)393-9437
sagmillere@’eizer.orgSAWKA Nancy
From: Byron Hadley
Sont: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:59 PM.
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject Please don't move Dieldrin-contaminated soill
[read the Statesman Journal article about DEQ being inclined to approve the moving and re-classification of
Dieldrin-contaminated soil. Please don't do that!
Homes should not be builtin areas like that, even if a lot of the soll is removed, because you will never, ever
get that dangerous contaminant down t0'"safe" levels. Would you want your children or grandchildren
playing in that soil, where even skin contact with Dieldrin-laced soil is dangerous? Then please do not allow
moving the soll, and then the building of homes where families will ive in a very dangerous area, with
potentially life-long effects for the children.
There is an appearance of impropriety in DEQ even considering this option. Please, please do not take the
“easy” way out and cave to developer pressure, Oregon needs more safe homes, not more homes in
contaminated areas!
I would welcome the chance to discuss this further with you or anyone else, and especially to debate the
equities of the request that you are considering. Thank you.
Byron Hadley
Salem, OregonSAWKA Nancy
Ginger Bensman
Monday, July 24, 2017 3:09, PM
‘SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Proposed Final Remedial Action for Northstar
Dear Ms, Sawka:
Lam shocked and disturbed by the decision of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to allow a
4quarter-million tons of pesticide-contaminated soil in Salem, Oregon to be reclassified as clean fill dirt after it is
moved to another location six miles away. This decision flies in the face of reason, How does this contaminated
soil become "clean" by simply moving it to another location and declaring it usable to grow food? I, for one,
will think twice about purchasing food grown in and around Salem in the future.
Of course, this decision is about money, and not so different from the decision to provide cheaper "clean" water
to the residents of Flint, Michigan—now a documented and devastating public health disaster.
Please reconsider.
‘Yours truly,
Geneva BensmanSAWKA Nancy
Sagmniller, Elizabeth
Monday, July 24, 2017 12:23 PM
SAWKA Nancy
ce: Lawyer, Bill; MASON Bill
Subject: Public Notice Extension Request
Naney —
The City of Keizer would like to request an extension to the Proposed Final Remedial Action for Northstar. According to
the Public Notice the current response date is July 31, 2017. ‘The city is requesting that the opportunity for comments is
extended to August 14, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
This proposed action is of significant importance to the City of Keizer. The action proposes that approximately 15,000
trucks hauling contaminated soils will travel through Keizer passing 3 schools in route. The traveling distance in Keizer is
just over 3 miles. We would like to have the opportunity to explore the entite action, including safety issues,
environmental issues, site disposal, inspection, monitoring, and emergency preparedness before we formally comment.
‘Thank you for your consideration
Elizabeth Sagmiller
Environmental & Technical Division Manager
City of Keizer
P.O. Box 21000
Keizer, OR 97307
(503)856-3563
Fax (503)393-9437
sagmillere@keizer.orgSAWKA Nancy
Sagmiller, Elizabeth
Monday, July 24, 2017 11:36 AM
SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Northstar Project
Hi Nanoy
‘Thanks so much for being flexible and informative. My contact information is below.
‘Elizabeth Sagmiller
Environmental & Technical Division Manager
City of Keizer
P.O. Box 21000
Keizer, OR 97307
(503)856-3563
Fax (503)393-9437
sagmillere@keizer.orgSAWKA Nancy
Fro ineke deruyter
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:07 AM
To: SAWKA Nanoy
Subject: Re-using 250,000 ton of pesticide- laden soil.
Public comment.
In my opinion it is beyond unacceptable to move this dangerously contaminated soil to another farm, and
then grow vegetables on it, or use it as a place to build a school! Who in their right mind would even consider
such a proposal!
Please come up with a safe way to dispose of this soil. It is crucial that any such plan will not negatively impact
current and future public health.
Thank you, Ineke Deruyter, 9322 N Oswego Ave, Portland, OR 97203SAWKA Nancy
Cara Barber
DEQ Project Manager Nancy Sawka,
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive,
Salem, OR 97302
Dear Nancy,
1am very concemed that DEQ is planning to use an exemption (brownfield loop-hole) in Oregon Law
and allow a quarter-million tons of pesticide-contaminated farm soil to be reclassified as clean fill dirt
after it is moved from a farm, whether this contaminated soil is reused by another farm or used as fill
for a residential community. | am also concerned that many people won't even know that this is being
planned before DEQ has OK'ed the soil removal trucks to make these estimated 14,000 trips to move
all the dirt
When people live in a residential area, they make gardens, dig holes for trees, and there is a lot of
soil disturbance. Will there be full disclosure to anyone wanting to buy a home at this proposed
residential community of what the fill soil is and about the pesticide contamination? What are the
chances for residents to develop Parkinson's Disease? | know I would not want to live there.
[also would not want to eat the vegetables or dairy products from a farm that is using this
contaminated soil.
Please carefully rethink how to dispose of this contaminated soil so that it does not pose any further
risk to the population or environment. Placing this contaminated soil on land that people wil live, play,
and garden on is not a responsible decision.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Janet Roxburgh
1503 N. Hayden Island Drive, 860
Portland, Oregon 97217
712212017
Source of Info:
‘Tracy Loow, Statesman JournalPublished 4:07 pin, PT July 20, 2017 | Updated 1:42 pam. PT July 24, 2047
DEQ approves reusing 250,000 tons of pesticide-contaminated soil to grow crops‘An exemption in Oregon law will alow a quarter-milion tons of pesticide-contaminated farm soil to be reclassified as clean
fil dt after it's moved to another farm six miles away.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on the plan, which will allow the late Salem
developer Larry Epping’s company to create a 150-acre residential community on the contaminated farm in Northeast
Salem.
‘The pesticide in question ~ dieldrin — has been banned for nearly 50 years and is so dangerous that if more than one
ound enters the environment, the federal government's National Response Center must be notified immediately.
DEQ says that while the contaminated soil would pose ingestion, inhalation and skin contact hazards for residents of the
new community, it would be no more hazardous than existing soll at the farm site, And exposure limits for farm workers
are higher than for residents.
“In this case, it was the best and least expensive way to deal with the soil” said Nancy Sawka, a project manager in
DEQ's cleanup section. "Otherwise it would cost quite a bil of money to putin the landfill" Oregon Department of
Agriculture officials, however, expressed concems.
"Tim a ite puzzled in regards to allowing that as a (clesnup) opportunity," Dale Mitchel, ODA's pesticide program
manager, said
The city of Salem annexed the property in 2001 and the Zielinski family sold it to Epping’s Granada Land Company in
2008. Since then, Doug Zielinski, who owns neighboring Alpha Nursery, has leased back the land to grow wheat,
Now, developers want to turn the farm into a residential community, called Northstar, with 500 home lots, plus duplexes
‘and apartments,
But soil samples taken between August 2016 and June 2016 showed the presence of the pesticides DDT, DDD, DDE,
aldtin, atrazine, chloropyrifs, dluron and diekirin. Only dieldrin exceeded health standards for residential use of the
property.
Dieldrin is a breakdown product of aldrin, an insecticide similar to DDT. It was banned for crop use in 1970, but persists in
soil for years and can accumulate up the food chain.
People are most commonly exposed when they eat fish, shellfish, meat or dairy products from animals that have eaten
food contaminated with the pesticide. Root vegetables, too, can pick up dieldrin from contaminated soll
Residential community proposed for site of contaminated NE Salem farm
On the proposed development site, aldrin was used by a farmer who had leased part of the land to grow strawberries.
‘An engineering firm hired by the developers estimated it would cost $12 million to excavate the soil and take it o a landfill
licensed to handle the waste, or $6 milion to treat the soll with an additive that reduces the contamination,
Itrecommended moving the soil to a low-lying portion of the property, capping it, and donating that portion of land for use
‘as a school or city park. That would cost $4 milion but would require ongoing monitoring,
Later, the engineers added another alterative: Trucking the soil to another farm owned by the Ziclinskis, at 6848 Windsor
Island Road. There, it could be dumped into two former quarry pits, at a cost of about $3.3 million.
“The waste will not be encapsulated, but rather left exposed and re-used as farmland,” the engineers wrote,
The pits are above the water table and not in a flood zone, so groundwater or surface water contamination is not ikely,
Sawka, the DEQ manager, said. A deed notice will be placed on the property to prohibit residential use unless the dieldrin
levels are reduced
DEQ provided a solid waste disposal permit exemption to allow the transfer.
“Based on our review of the application, we conclude that the soil currently generated by the Northstar Development
project are substantially the same as clean fil, and therefore the disposal site is exempt from solid waste permitting
regulation,” DEQ wrote to developers in March
2That's because the property already is being farmed, and is going to be farmed for a long time, Sawka said.
“This is putting it where there are similar soils or similar contaminants," she said.
While DEQ regulates contamination on industrial and residential sites, it doesn’t regulate farmland unless the land is being
converted to another use or there is a chemical spill or release, Sawka said
Instead, farm regulation falls to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, she said, and there are no health-based standards
for pesticide contamination in agricultural soll
Mitchell said ODA only has the authority to ensure that pesticides are used according to label directions.
Cleanup situations, even on agricultural land, fall under federal statutes, which DEQ is delegated to enforce, he sald.
‘Oregon law prohibits any farm use of dieldrin, Mitchell said. That means a farmer who may have old containers of the
pesticide could be cited and fined if i's used.
It's uncertain how that law applies to dieldrin that is mixed with soil, he said.
The soil will be trucked along a route running west on Kale Street onto Lookhaven Drive, then turning north on Windsor
Island Road. Trucks will be covered, Sawka said,
“Especially with the dieldrin,” she said, “We don't want the dirt coming out and flying all over, and the dust, especially with
that amount of truck traffic.”
Even using the largest dump trucks, it would take an estimated 14,000 trips to move all the dirt. But that won't be done alll
at once, Sawka said
The property is in the process of being sold to Clackamas-based | & E Construction, she said, That company has
indicated it will clear a section of the property, then build, before moving on to another section. A schedule will be in place
before work begins in August, she said.
tloew@statesmanjournal.com, 503-399-6779 or follow at Twitter.com/Tracy_Loew
‘Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on July 34
‘Mail to DEQ Project Manager Nancy Sawka, 4026 Fairview Industrial Drive, Salem, OR 97302; or email
sawka.nancy@deq state.or. us.
DEQ will address all comments and may approve, modify or deny the proposal.
Virus-free, waw.avast.comSAWKA Nancy
coffeeforsteph
Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:30 AM
SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Contaminated soo!
Thave read this article, and by any standard THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! Absolutely under no condition is this
acceptable, Above the water table so it "should not" leak into the water tables? This is about greed, getting
What some developer wants at the cheapest cost. The citizens of Keizer aren't stupid. Moving contaminated dirt
from one place to another does NOT uncontaminate it! If this is a true fact, then mabe the powers that be would
not mind some of this cleaned fill dirt be trucked to their homes to be used in their garden or landscape? Then
maybe this may be 1% believable. This is not putting the health and safety of Keizer citizens above the greed
for power and money, development Thank the cogst of health and possibly life. Nobody can stop wind from
blowing that top soil around, what about the folks that live in the area the wind blows in? Nobody can stop or
predict the amount of rainfall here, Soil can run off, and don't try to tell us you can guarantee 160% that this
leathal contaminate can't or won't leach into the Keizer water tables, the attifical said SHOULD NOTInot will
not,
I'd like to know when there is a mecting in regards to this outrage. We need 4 city meeting face to face with
concerned citizens of Keizer, to discuss the disgraceful and dangerous proposition.
‘Thank you,
Davis and Stephanie Banks
Sent ffom my Galaxy Tabe@ ASAWKA Nancy
From: Frances Hill
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 8:55 AM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: DEQ approves reusing 250,000 tons of pesticide-contaminated soil to grow crops:
Tam very concemed about the DEQ's plan to allow this soil to be reused as farm soil. While it may be
technicaily legal, out is ethically wrong, ‘This allows a chemical to infiltrate the food grown there. This is not
right, Please reconsider.
Frances Hill
http://www. kew.com/mb/news/deg-approves-reusing-250000-tons-of-pesticide-contaminated-soil-to-grow-SAWKA Nancy
Rashelle Young
Saturday, July 22, 2017 7:20 AM
‘SAWKA Nancy
pesticide-contaminated soil to grow crops ‘
As akeizer resident I ask that you do NOT approve of this. This will not make contaminated soil better by just
picking it up and moving, Why would people want to bring it to Keizer? I understand it would make more job,
‘but we it would hurt us in the long run, Containing the air that we breath then the any thing you will be put the
soil on.
PLEASE STAND for keizer and do not approve of this.
‘Thank youSAWKA Nancy
‘Ann Watters
Saturday, July 22, 2017 6:10 AM
SAWKA Nancy; Brian Clem; SEN Courtney; SEN MonnesAnderson
‘Subject: Deny this preposterous proposal by the late Larry Epping's company. This dirtis poisonous,
NOT CLEAN Dir fil. Protect the health of our people in this city. DO YOUR JOB! Ann in
Salem
‘Ann Watters RPE BCPP
Polarity Center of Salem
41949 Breyman NE
Salem, Oregon
97301-4352
1-503-581-6512
‘twofivestars@comcast.netSAWKA Nancy
Lora Herrin
Friday, July 21, 2017 8:38 PM
nancy. sawka@state.or.us
Moving Contaminated Soil - Dieldrin
DEQ Project Manager Nancy Sawka
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
Ms. Sawka,
In reading the Statesman Journal article, I don't understand how soil contaminated with Dieldrin can be safe to
grow crops now, but has to be removed for I & E Construction to be able to build on it the land. Then after
removal, reclassified as Clean Fill Dirt after it's moved to another location. Why isn't it Clean Fill Dirt in the
field it is already in and I & E be able to build on it? Something isn't right here.
Iunderstand the concer Keizer residents have with trucks carrying the contaminated soil through Keizer to
Windsor Island Road. I's much the same as the environmentalists not wanting coal going through the Gorge on
atrain or barge
Should you decide to transport the dirt by truck, stipulations can be made for safety. The gate on the truck
should be sprayed with foam to ensure no contaminated dirt leaks out and the load must be tarp covered. ‘The
tarp also needs to be over the box when it is empty so there is no dirt dust flying through the air when the truck
is going back to the field for more contaminated dirt. Then the process repeats itself until that portion of the job
is complete, Ifa trucking company can't or won't comply, then they can't have the job. The tarping requirements
have to be spelled out clearly on the request for bids for the job.
1 found this website https://www.atsdr.cde.gov/phs/phs.aspid~3 1 58etid=56, Agency for Toxie Substances &
Disease Registry in searching for Dieldrin. It doesn't appear to be safe to inhale Dieldrin. All persons working
with this should have masks to prevent inhalation of the dict.
‘Thank you, Ms. Sawka, for the opportunity to voice questions and concerns. The Statesman Joumal gave an
incorrect email address for you in their article. They have sawka.naney@deq,state.or.us. I checked the State
Employee Directory for your correct email address at DEQ.
Lora Herrin
Keizer, OR
503-508-8264SAWKA Nancy
Joseph Cirosco
Friday, July 21, 2017 6:51 PM
SAWKA Nancy
Soil
Please do not truck all of this soul past my residence. This is not okay with me. | have children and we live very close to
the removal site. ! understand the trucks will cover the soil but it's the excavation and filling of these trucks that
concerns me.
Joe Cirocco
4662 Happy Dr NE
Salem
Sent from my iPhoneSAWKA Nancy
Subject:
‘Ann Watters RPE BCPP
Polarity Center of Salem
1940 Breyrnan NE
Salem, Oregon
97301-4352
1-503-581-6512
twofivestars@comeast.net
Ann Watters
Friday, July 24, 2017 5:03 PM.
SAWKA Nancy; Brian Clem; SEN Courtney; Senator_Merkley@Merkiey.senate.gov; Senator
Ron Wyden; kurt@kurtschrader.com; greg@gregwaiden.com; SEN MonnesAnderson;
Sen, GinnyBurdick@oregonlegislature.gov; SEN Gelser, REP Kotek
‘THis trucking of poisoned soil is ridiculous and hazardous to our health . THis should not be
allowed in any way shape or form what a waste of money and nerdy and then to contaminate
another region in OREGON. What is wrong with you people. YOU ARE ALLSAWKA Nancy
From: E, Ann W.
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 11:34 AM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: RE: Phone call with you today
Thank you ! I will forward this on to my park manager so she can
tell all the residents . This information will go a long way toward
settling every one down and people won't be upset or worrying
as this project goes forward. Please send any more information
you think is relevant to me as time goes on and I will forward it
on. Thanks again ! Ann.
From: SAWKA Nancy
Friday, August 11, 2027 11:31 AM
Ann W.
I: Phone call with you today
Hi Ann,
| just wanted to let you know that we received the dust sample results today, Samples were collected downwind from
the excavation area and near the property boundary {between the homes and the excavation area), from the actual
excavation area, and from the area where the excavated soil was deposited. | am glad to say that no dieldrin was
detected in any of the samples. | hope this at least eases your mind about the contaminants in the dust. We will
continue to monitor the dust and to minimize it as best as possible.
Thank you,
Nancy
‘Nancy Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.naney@deq.state.or.us
From: E. Ann W. [mailto:askipperS2@q.com}
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 11:42 AM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Phone call with you todayHi again Nancy ! This is Ann in the Shady Acres park. We spoke
just now on the phone about the Northstar site. Thank you so
much for all the information! My park manager is super busy
right now but she said she'd call me so I could relay all the info
you gave me . Please send me test results and any more info you
can regarding this issue so I can give it to the park manager and
she can disseminate it to park residents. I really appreciate it |
I feel much better after having spoken to you today. Thanks ! E
-Ann W. Askipper52@q.com or (503 ) 393 - 3543.SAWKA Nancy
‘The Carter's
Friday, August 11, 2017 11:19 AM
SAWKA Nanoy
Re: Northstar
‘Thank you...they have done a much better job over the last 2 days keeping the dust down...I hope they keep that
up.
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Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 11:15:40 AM
To: The Carter's’
‘Subject: RE: Northstar
Hi~ | just wanted to let you know that we received the dust sample results today. Samples were collected downwind
from the excavation area and near the property boundary (between the homes and the excavation area), from the
‘actual excavation area, and from the area where the excavated soil was deposited, | am glad to say that no dieldrin was
detected in any of the samples. | hope this at least eases your mind about the contaminants in the dust. We will
continue to monitor the dust and to minimize it as best as possible.
Thank you,
Naney
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@deq,state.or.s
From: The Carter's [mailto:|ANDMCARTER1@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 6:15 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Re: Northstar
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From: SAWKA Nancy
Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 4:26 PMTo: The Carter's!
‘Subject: RE: Northstar
Thanks and I'm sorry about the dust. They are trying to minimize it. We will have the dust sample results at the end of
the week and I will let you know how that turns out. We are not expecting any Issues with contaminants in the dust, but,
want to make sure.
‘Thanks for your patience.
Nancy
From: The Carter's [mailto:jandmcarter1@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 2:00 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Re: Northstar
Hello Ms Sawke,
Our house is at 4997 Midland C'..the dust appears to be mostly contained to the site today but it does still go
into the air and moved around. Yes yesterday the dust did make it to our house. It was from the work site and
not the utilities as I watched the cloud from the removal vehicles come into our property,
‘They appear to be watering more today but every now and then the water evaporates and the vehicles stir up
quite a bit of dust...some of which comes our way and our neighbors. My vehicle was washed just the other day
and I got into it today and it has quite a bit of dusting in it.
Thank you,
James
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From: SAWKA Nancy
Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 1:32:12 PM
To: ‘The Carter's’
Subject: RE: Northstar
Hi Mr/Ms, Carter ~ Can you tell me what house you are at and if the dust from yesterday's and today's activity is
reaching your home? We were out on the site yesterday and realize there is dust, but it seemed that they were able to
keep the dust controlled to the site. We also have dust and air monitors on the site and at the site boundary along Kale
Street. These will be analyzed and evaluated for dust emissions and for any dieldrin in the dust. The monitors will let us
know if dust is being generated and going offsite and ifit contains dieldrin, If there is excess dust generation or dieldrin,
‘we will re-evaluate the work practices.
Also, while on site yesterday we noticed that the City or a utility was doing work in dirt along the south side of the
property along Kale St, It is possible that these activities were causing dust issues for you,
Please call me if you would like to talk about this in more detail,
Thanks ~ Nancy
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial DriveSalem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sewke.naney@deq.state,or.us
From: The Carter's (mailto:jandmcarter1@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 12:52 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Northstar
Hello Ms Saskatoon,
‘We are in receipt of the public notice regarding the Northstar development on Kale RD.
Our comment is, they just started excavating yesterday and there is already a dust issue. According to your letter
they are to maintain dust control and the last 2 days that has not happened. If the soil is so poisonous they
should do a better job at controlling the dust and taking into consideration the neighbors all the dust coming into
our homes and onto our vehicles.
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SCHERZINGER Bruce
Wednesday, August 09, 2017 12:65 PM
‘Tammy Tumer
‘SAWKA Nancy; SCHERZINGER Bruce
Subject: RE: Northstar Development: Kale Road
Tammy,
‘Thank you for informing us of your concerns and the picture. Yes, keeping the soil moist enough to prevent/limit the
dust isa very important component of their dust management plan. The DEQ has done two site inspection; one on
Monday and the other on Tuesday to ensure the dust is being managed properly. While we were on-site It appeared
they were adequately managing it. One thing the developer Is working on to improve is to more uniformly apply the
‘water and avoid dry spots which can cause more duct. We also required a certified industrial hygienist be on-site to
‘oversee and manage the dust management plan and to collect air samples down wind of the operation. The newer
version of the MSDS is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). | recommend you just google "dieldrin SDS" to get a newer version.
‘Check the concentration on the SDS, it can be for 100% coricentration which is not the same as a diluted solution.
Iplan to do another inspection this afternoon. Let me know if you have additional concerns.
Bruce Scherzinger
Project manager/ Hydro
‘ODEQ-WR-Salem
503-378-5038
Scherzinger. bruce@deq.state.or.us
Original Message-—
From: Tammy Turner [maitto:tturner069@gmall.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 8:32 PM
‘To: SCHERZINGER Bruce
Subject: Northstar Development: Kale Road
Bruce,
I sent this to Nancy, but got an automatic reply saying she's out till Friday so I'm sending it to you. I hope you will look
to this, someone from DEQ should be out at the site making sure It Is being disposed of properly.
Nancy,
‘My husband and | have some serious concerns with the way that the dirt is being removed, The soit is too dry and is not
being saturated enough. The contaminated soil isin the air and traveling into neighboring yards. So we are breathing the
dust and it is accumulating on everything in our yard! Want to come over fora barbecue?
We have read the MSDS data sheets, catalog number 157672. Is there a more resent version?
hope that you will look into this. | have attached a picture from my backyard, | also have videos.
Thank you,
Ken and Tammy TurnerSAWKA Nancy
SAWKA Nancy
Friday, August 11, 2017 11:19 AM
‘Cart
RE: My comment on the Northstar Development in Salem
Hi Carl |just wanted to let you know that we received the dust sample results today. Samples were collected
downwind from the excavation area and near the property boundary (between the hommes and the excavation area),
from the actual excavation area, and from the area where the excavated soil was deposited. | am glad to say that no
dieldrin was detected in any of the samples. | hope this at least eases your mind about the contaminants in the
dust, We will continue to monitor the dust and to minimize it as best as possible.
Thank you,
Nancy
Nancy Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@deq.state.or.us
From: Catl [mailto:coppercarl@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2017 10:49 AM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Re: My comment on the Northstar Development in Salem
Yes that will be fine,
I see they have many large pieces of equipment on site and they have been watering since Friday.
See you tomorrow around 1:30
Carl
On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 10:46 AM, SAWKA Nancy wrote:
Hi Carl — Will it work for you to change our meeting to 1:30 pm? | thought Iwas going to be meeting the environmental
consultants at that site early in the morning, but it sounds like this might change.
Thanks - Nancy
From: Car! [mailto:coppercarl@gmail.com
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2017 9:28 PM‘To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: RE: My comment on the Northstar Development in Salem
Great
On Aug 5, 2017 5:02 PM, "SAWKA Nancy" wrote:
Why don't we start at your office and then if we need we can go on site,
Have a good weekend and see you Monday.
From: Carl {mailto:coppercar|@gmail.com}
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2017 12:58 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
‘Subject: RE: My comment on the Northstar Development in Salem
Sounds good, at my office or on site, Which ever is fine with me
Carl
On Aug 5, 2017 12:56 PM, "SAWKA Nancy" wrote:
Hi Carl Let's meet at 10 a.m. if that works for you.
Thanks ~ Nancy
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Paitview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075sawka naney@deq,state.or.us
From: Cari {mailto:coppercarl@gmail.com|
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 6:04 PM
‘To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: RE: My comment on the Northstar Development in Salem
Hi Nancy,
Tam preity much free Monday, what time works for you.
We can meet at our office if you would like.
Carl
On Aug 4, 2017 5:25 PM, "SAWKA Naney" wrote:
Hi Carl—thank you for your comments. | was wondering if you will be around on Monday. The contractor may be
starting some of the intial work on the eastside of the property on that day and I wanted to come out and meet
with you and explain the precautions we are taking to assure that you and your neighbors are not exposed to
contaminated dust. They have completed a dust control plan and I will bing that with me. We are also requiring
that the contractor have a certified Industrial Hygienist onsite to monitor the air for dust and for dieldrin. if we find
elevated levels of either, we can require the work to be stopped and re-evaluate,
Please let me know if there is a good time on Monday to meet with you.
‘Thank you,
Naney
Nancy Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial DriveSalem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.naney@deq state.or.us
From: Carl {mailto:coppercarl@gmail.com}
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 4:42 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: My comment on the Northstar Development in Salem
Hello Nancy,
I thought I would e-mail you my concerns with this project and they are:
1--The safety to all of the 190 families that live in our Copper Creek Estates community.
2--The health of my wife who has been having a very mysterious iliness ever since we moved here around
9 years ago.
So far not one specialist can tell us what is wrong but I'm sure she was never checked for "Dieldrin". She
hhas been transported by ambulance to the hospital many many times.
The research I have done points to Dieldrin as being what causes her problems that occur pretty much twice
a year,
[will be hiring a consultant to look into this situation,
Thanks,
CarlSAWKA Nancy
SAWKA Nancy
Friday, August 11, 2017 14.23 AM
‘ioulse@thedingbat net
RE: Dieldrin contamination / Northstar building project
Hi— | just wanted to let you know that we received the dust sample results today from the site. Samples were collected
downwind from the excavation area and near the property boundary (between the homes and the excavation area),
from the actual excavation area, and from the area where the excavated soil was deposited. | am glad to say that no
dieldrin was detected in any of the samples. | hope this at least eases your mind about the contaminants In the
dust. We will continue to monitor the dust and to minimize it as best as possible,
{am hoping to have a website up in the near future where everyone can visit to get updates, sample results and the
schedule.
Thank you,
Nancy
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Progran
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@deq.state.or.us
From: loulse@thedingbat.net {mailto:loulse@thedingbat.net}
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 4:23 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Dieldrin contamination / Northstar building project
My name Is Louise Ouellette, My husband Mike and I live directly north of the land in question, on
Ebony Ln. Ibelieve that most folks in this area don’t wish to hamper the development of the land
having the dieldrin contamination; we just feel that we weren't told the whole story here and so
are concerned about what may happen during the life cycle of this project. if you could simply
and honestly answer the following questions, | believe it will allay most of our concerns.
Timeline of the entire project, Especially the excavating of lot 0900 which is apparently
‘The only section which exceeds health standards for that chemical.
2. What steps are being taken to ensure that trucks are covered well enough to prevent
‘The dust that WILL happen during the 5 mile move, from getting into the air. Several
Of our neighbors would not enjoy having there assorted cancers return,
3. Where will this schedule be publicly posted so that we can follow the progress of
‘The project?
Please answer these concerns / questions, asap, as the heavy equipment and earth moving equipment
1Isalready on site.
Thank you,
Michael and Louise Ouellette
5802 Ebony Ln NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 990-6876
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Ledona Morrison
Friday, August 11, 2017 12:47 PM
I: nancy.sawka@state.or.us
Subject: Re: Kale st
‘Thank you
‘Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device
~ Original message
From: SAWKA Nancy
Date: Fri, Aug 11, 2017 11:23 AM
To: 'Ledona Morrison’,
Subject:RE: Kale st
Hi Ledona - I just wanted to let you know that we received the dust sample results today. Samples were collected
downwind from the excavation area and near the property boundary (between the homes and the excavation area),
from the actual excavation area, and from the area where the excavated soil was deposited. | am glad to say that no
dieldrin was detected in any of the samples. | hope this at least eases your mind about the contaminants in the
dust. We will continue to monitor the dust and to minimize it as best as possible.
Thank you,
Nancy
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.naney@deq,state.or.us
From: Ledona Morrison [mailto:alalssecnirp@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 11:19 AM
To: nancy.sawka@state.or.us
Subject: Re: Kale st
Wow thank you for responding, So my concern is for yes furture plans to disturb the soil. But just thinking what
illness the chemical has caused now? If any ? The dust has been blowing on the residents and the contractors
that have been developing the park for years now. This is personal so forgive my heart talk . i see where there
ate several different agencies that have several differant laws fo oversee farm land .commercial land . it super
complicated and confusing what one department will allow vs the other. . at this site since there are no water
‘ways couldn't the soil be left undisturbed cap it and have the contractor bring clean, Fill dirt in? I know my
thoughts are simple and uneducated its very frightening to think of the damage it can have on familys. i am sure
your planners have experience with this product before and to best and safely handle this. I am hopeful the
‘Suggestions listed were not true valid ways to handle this perperty and were miss represented in the article.
So enough of my ramble is there a meeting or forum i can take part in if i am able?
1Sent from my -Mobile 4G L'TE deviee
~ Original message~
From: SAWKA Nancy
Date: Tue, Aug 1, 2017 7:24 AM
To: 'Ledona Morrison’;
Subject:RE: Kale st
Hi Ledona —| just want to let you know that we've extended the public comment to August 14” due to a request from
‘the public, ll be formally responding to all comments once the comment period is over.
To briefly answer your questions, contaminated soils that are above our safe levels will be removed from the site, so it
will no longer pose an risk to the residents. The levels of contamination in the soil currently are safe for construction
workers, but in order to insure worker safety, the contractor is required to have a health and safety plan in place, to
meet all OSHA requirements, will have a dust control plan and will also be conducting air monitoring to insure the safety
of nearby residents,
Please feel free to call me if you would like to talk in person,
Thanks — Nancy
Nancy Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.naney@deq state.orus
From: Ledona Morrison [mailto:alalssecnirp@msn.com}
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 9:01 PM
‘To: SAWKA Nancy
Subject: Kale st
‘Who will pay for the exposed residents and contractors? And the future exposure ?
Seat from my T-Mobile 4G LTE deviceSAWKA Nancy,
Brandon Reich
Friday, August 04, 2017 2:46 PM
nanoy.sawka@state.or. us
Subject: Re: Northstar Development Disposal Site
‘Thank you for the notice. My comments are: Any fill in the floodplain will require approval by Marion County for @
Floodplain permit before that fil can be placed in the floodplain. In a floodplain, materials that are buoyant,
flammable, obnoxious, toxic or otherwise injurious to persons or property, if transported by floodwaters, are
prohibited. In addition, any fil in a floodplain requires a certification from a biologist that the fil will not cause harm to
any threatened or endangered species consistent with requirements under the Endangered Species Act.
Please continue to keep me apprised of any permits considered or issued by DEQ regarding the proposed
fil Please advise the applicants and landowners of my comments and the local requirement for a floodplain permit.
Thank you,
Brandon Reich
Senior Planner
Marion County Public Works/Planning
5155 Silverton Rd NE
Salem, Oregon 97305
(503) 566-4175
breich@co.marion.or.us
>>> SAWKA Nancy 8/4/2017 2:35 PM >>>
Hi Brandon - thank you for calling. Here is the public notice.
Naney Sawka, RG
Senior Project Manager
DEQ WR Environmental Cleanup Program
4026 Fairview Industrial Drive
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5075
sawka.nancy@deq.state.or.usSAWKA Nancy
SAWKA Nanoy
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 11:43 AM
SAWKA Nanoy
FW: Proposed Remedial Action for Northstar development
From: DEBLASI Michael
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 8:59 AM
To: ‘saveka.nancy@deq state.or.us'
Subject: Proposed Remedial Action for Northstar development
There are wetlands mapped in the National Wetland Inventory at both the development site (Kale Rd, Salem;
Tax lots 200, 701, 800, 900 and 1000) and the disposal for the contaminated soils (Windsor Island Rd,
Keizer, Tax lot 100 & 300). Removal and fill of material in wetlands at either location requires a State
Removal-Fill permit, which would necessitate a wetland delineation and mitigation.
Michael De Blasi
Aquatic Resources Coordinator
Marion, Polk, Tillamook & Yamhill Counties
Oregon Department of State Lands
775 Summer St NE, Suite 100
Salem, Ore 97303
503.988.5226
hito:/www.oregon, gov/DSL/Pages/index.aspxSAWKA Nancy
From: KELLEY Eric
Sont: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 1:32 PM
To: SAWKA Nancy: SCHERZINGER Bruce
Subject: FW: Site ID: 6036 North Star
A
Eric Kelley
Natural Resource Specialist
Oregon DEQ
700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 600
Portland, OR 97232
503-229-5048
Kelley eric@deq state.or.us
Original Message-
From: Friesen, Kinsey M CIV USARMY CENWP (US) [mailto:Kinsey.M Friesen @usace.army.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 10:33 AM
To: KELLEY Erie
Subject: Site ID: 6036 North Star
Good morning,
‘This comment is in response to Site 1D: 6036 and Site Name: North Star. If wetlands and/or waters are located at/or
adjacent to the project area and/or disposal site a Corps permit and sediment evaluation using our sediment evaluation
framework may be required.
Please contact me with any questions.
‘Thank you,
Kinsey Friesen
Army Corps of Engineers
Portland District, Regulatory Branch
Polk, Marion and Yamhill County Project Manager
Kinsey.M.Friesen@usace.army.mil
Office: 503-808-4378
Cell: §03-577-8298