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Superfund explanation of significant difference for the record of decision (EPA Region 8): Denver Radium Superfund Site, Operable Unit 3, Denver, CO, December 13, 1993

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:36455

The purpose of the document is to explain the significant differences between the remedy selected in the Record of Decision (ROD) and the remedy which was implemented at Operable Unit III (OU III) of the Denver Radium Superfund Site. The Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) describes changes to the remedy that were implemented at OU III. The ESD explains (1) why temporary storage was not required, (2) how the remedy was modified to address the discovery of much larger volumes of contamination that were anticipated at the time of the ROD, (3) why the remediation plan for the Creative Illumination building changed from decontamination and restoration to demolition, and (4) how contaminated soils left in place will be managed.

Research Organization:
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
OSTI ID:
36455
Report Number(s):
PB--95-963118/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English