Book Description

During the course of this project, interviews were conducted with those past and present base personnel familiar with past waste disposal practices. File searches were performed for facilities which have generated, handled, transported, and disposed of waste materials. Interviews were held with local, state, and federal agencies, and site inspections were conducted at facilities that have generated, treated, stored, and disposed of hazardous waste. Seven disposal sites located on Selfridge ANGB property were identified as containing hazardous waste resulting from past waste disposal activities or significant fuel spills. These sites have been assessed using a hazard assessment rating methodology (HARM), which takes into account factors such as site characteristics, waste characteristics, potential for contaminant migration, and waste management practices. The details of the rating procedure are presented in Appendix E and the results of the assessment are given in Table ES-1. The rating system is designed to indicate the relative need for follow-on action.