NJDEP # G000006728—Soil, Sediment, Ground Water and Surface Water Contamination Case Manager: Luis Sanders (609) 292-1762 Summary: Franklin Burn Site #1 The Franklin Burn sites were used for burning insulated wires to extract copper for profit. Burn Site #1 continues to be listed with DEP as an Active site. In August of 2001, the EPA issued a Proposed Plan identifying No Further Action as the preferred plan of action. In May of 2004, the EPA then issued a No Further Action Record of Decision. NJDEP has not issued an NFA for this site because contaminant concentrations in soil exceed NJDEP cleanup criteria, however are below USEPA standards. This site will remain on the Known Contaminated Sites list (KCS-NJ) until all contamination is remediated to below NJDEP criteria. AOC1 — Ground Water— Monitoring wells have been installed at site #1 to determine ground water quality. Sampling revealed low concentrations of metals, which are all below NJDEP Ground Water Quality Standards. AOC2 — Surface water/sediments—Samples were taken at subsites located along the Hayes Branch, a wetlands investigation, and additional sampling of the stockpiled contaminated ash and soil at Subsites 1, 2, and 3. Some compounds, such as methylene chloride, bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, aluminum, iron, manganese and dioxins were detected in the first round of sampling. Additional sampling confirmed the results. Ash and soils stockpiled at Subsites 1, 2, and 3 have subsequently been removed and disposed of at an off-site facility. A December 1998 re-sampling of select sediment samples in the wetland at Subsite 6 confirmed that deposition of contaminants is haphazard. No surface water was present in the wetland areas at Subsites 1, 5 and 6 during an August 1998 visual inspection or the December 1998 sediment sampling event. AOC4 — Soil—Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s), pesticides, metals (Al, Fe, Mn, Cu, Pb), methylene chloride, bis(3-ethylhexyl)phthalate, and dioxins were detected in soil/ash on the burn site. In May 1991, polymers were applied to hinder the migration of dust to uncontaminated areas. In March 1993, 3,000 cubic yards of ash/soil were piled on site #1 and covered with vinyl to stop rainwater infiltration. A silt fence was also installed to move surface drainage away from the pile and prevent erosion of the surrounding area. In 1997, over 4,100 tons of RCRA hazardous waste, 485 tons of non-regulated waste and 2.5 tons of RCRA/TSCA waste were disposed of from sites #1, 2, 3. Contacts: Dan Harkay (908) 321-6614 (USEPA RPM) 6/1/07 NJDEP Community Relations Department