DOE released their Final Environmental Impact Statement (DOE/EIS-0402) Remediation of Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory on December 17, 2018.
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for cleanup of Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) in Ventura County, California. Release of the FEIS culminates scientific study and analysis of the site, and a public involvement process guided by the National Environmental Policy Act.
The FEIS identifies the Department’s Preferred Alternatives for cleanup of soils and groundwater and building removal at the site:
- For soils remediation, the Conservation of Natural Resources Alternative, Open Space Scenario. This alternative is consistent with the risk assessment approach typically used at other DOE sites, other California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)-regulated sites and EPA Superfund sites, and accounts for the specific future land use of the site.
- For building demolition, the Building Removal Alternative.
- For groundwater remediation, a combination of the Monitored Natural Attenuation Alternative and the Treatment Alternative.
The Department is committed to cleanup of Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in a manner that is protective of the public and the environment. A copy of the Final EIS can be downloaded at https://www.SSFLAreaIVEIS.com.
DOE released their Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DOE/EIS-0402) Remediation of Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory on January 6, 2017.
EIS‐0402: DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Remediation of Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory
DOE has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) that analyzes the potential environmental impacts of alternatives for conducting cleanup activities in Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and the adjoining Northern Buffer Zone, located in Ventura County, California. Remediation is needed to clean up residual chemicals and radionuclides from historical operations in Area IV, in compliance with regulations, orders, and agreements. The alternatives analyzed in the Draft EIS involve the remediation of soil and groundwater, the disposition of remaining DOE facilities and support buildings, and disposal of all resulting waste at existing licensed or permitted facilities to protect public health and safety and the environment.
The Draft EIS is available at https://www.SSFLAreaIVEIS.com. DOE invites the public to comment on the Draft EIS during the public comment period that begins on January 13, 2017 and will remain open for 60 days until March 14, 2017. DOE will consider late comments relevant to the Draft EIS to the extent possible. DOE will consider all comments received in preparing the Final EIS.
During the public comment period, DOE will hold two public hearings on the Draft EIS. The hearings will provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the project, provide comments on the Draft EIS, and speak with project and subject matter experts. The hearings will be held on:
February 18, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Open House
9:30 to noon Public Hearing
Grand Vista Hotel, Valley Ballroom
999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley
February 21, 2017
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Open House
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Public Hearing
Airtel Plaza Hotel, Gulfstream Ballroom
7277 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys
For more information or to request a copy of the Draft EIS, please call 805‐842‐3864 and leave a message. The public may make comments directly on the website listed above, attend one or both of the public hearings, or by submitting written comments via US Postal Service addressed to:
Ms. Stephie Jennings
NEPA Document Manager, SSFL Area IV EIS
U.S. Department of Energy
4100 Guardian Street, Suite 160
Simi Valley, CA