EP 1110-1-19
30 Jun 01
4-7. Final Inspections and Certifications. This section should report the results of the
various RA contract inspections, and should identify any noted deficiencies. Adherence to
health and safety requirements while implementing the RA should be described briefly. Any
substantial problems or deviations should be explained. This section should summarize details
of the institutional controls, if implemented, (e.g., the type of institutional control, who will
maintain the control, and who will enforce the control). For PRP-lead projects, a description of
the pre-certification inspection results should be included. If applicable, the date that the remedy
was determined to be O&F should also be included. An example section is provided in
Exhibit 4-7.
Exhibit 4-7
Example Final Inspections and Certifications (Section 6)
Inspections
The pre-final inspection of the land treatment area construction was held on-site December 12, 1996, in the
presence of EPA, PRP, and FDER representatives. The FDER representative noted the need to fence the lagoon
for the protection of the public, and a fence was constructed around the lagoon area.
The final inspection was conducted January 12, 1997. EPA, the PRPs, FDER, the Florida Department of Health
and Rehabilitative Services (FDHRS), the Suwanee County Coordinator, and the Mayor of Live Oak were
present.
Representatives verified by review of the manifests that the 7,500 cubic yards of solidified OU1 waste had been
properly transported and disposed off-site at the CWM landfill in Emelle, Alabama. No punch-list items were
identified, and land treatment of the stockpiled contaminated soil was authorized to begin immediately.
Observations, inspections, and testing during operation of the land treatment process found no significant
operational problems affecting the performance of the remedial action. A business east of the site reported
experiencing nuisance smells after the contaminated soils in the land treatment area were tilled. In response, an
effort was made to till when the wind direction was away from the businesses to the east of the site. No further
comments about odors were received during the land treatment operation.
Health and Safety
No health and safety problems were encountered during construction or operation. Modified Level D personal
protective equipment (PPE) was required for all site personnel who came into direct contact with the
contaminated soil. The equipment included coveralls, safety boots, nitrile gloves, and particulate masks.
Certification of Completion
A pre-certification inspection of the completed remedial action was conducted on September 22, 1998, by
representatives of the PRPs, EPA and the FDER. On October 17, 1998, the PRPs provided a written report that
the remedial action has been fully performed and the performance standards of the consent decree have been
attained.
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