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Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC

Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC
EPA ID: FLD039049101
Location: Jacksonville, Duval County, FL
Congressional District: 03
NPL Status: NPL Listing in Process
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Site Description
The Kerr McGee Chemical Site (Site) is located at 1611 Talleyrand Avenue along the western shoreline of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.  The Site occupies approximately 31 acres and is located within a heavily industrialized area.  Residential and commercial properties are also located near the Site.  A 6-foot high chain-link fence surrounds the Site to prevent unauthorized entry.

From 1893 to 1978, the Site was utilized as a fertilizer and pesticide formulating, packaging, and distributing facility.  These operations resulted in the release of various contaminants in the soil, groundwater, and ultimately the sediments in the St. Johns River. 

From 1984 to 2005, under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the potential responsible party (PRP) conducted several environmental studies to define the nature and extent of the Site contamination.  The results of these investigations revealed the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs), pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and metals at concentrations exceeding FDEP and EPA cleanup standards in the soils, groundwater, and sediments.

Human Health and Ecological Risks
In 2005, human health and ecological risk assessments were conducted.  These assessments concluded that Site workers and trespassers could potentially be exposed to unacceptable cancer risk levels due direct contact with the contaminated soils and groundwater.  In addition, people ingesting fish caught in the St. John River and Deer Creek and those ingesting groundwater from the surficial aquifer may also be at risk.  Non-human receptors at risk include the following sensitive species: the shortnose sturgeon, the West Indian Manatee, the spotted turtle, and the southeastern weasel.

Cleanup Progress
In March 2000, Kerr McGee Chemical, LLC entered into an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) with EPA to conduct a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS).  The purpose of the RI/FS was to further define the nature and extent of the contamination and to evaluate potential remedial alternatives to cleanup the Site. The RI and FS reports were finalized in October 2005 and June 2008 respectively.  

In June 2008, upon completion of the FS report, EPA developed a proposed plan summarizing the preferred remedy to address the Site contamination.  Subsequently, a public meeting was held to explain the major components of the preferred remedy to the local community.  A public comment period was also held from June 16, 2008 through August 15, 2008.  Responses to the comments received during the comment period will be addressed in the Responsiveness Summary which will be included in the record of decision (ROD).  The ROD which will present a summary of the selected remedial action for the Site is planned to be issued in September 2009. 

Contact Information
Robenson Joseph, Remedial Project Manager
Robenson.Joseph@epa.gov
(404) 562 8891

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