Public Comment Documents in the Library
As the Hanford Site continues its environmental cleanup efforts and the Umatilla Chemical Depot destroys its store of weapons, they invite the public to comment on proposed activities. Occasionally, other publicly- and privately-held organizations request comments from citizens whose lives will be affected by their activities. Print copies of documents open for public review and comment can be found along the curved wall on the fifth floor of the Portland State Library building. Microfilm documents, CD-ROMs, and miscellaneous papers related to these collections are located in room 472; please contact either Bertrand Robinson (503-725-4128 or brobins@pdx.edu) or Jean Knutson (503-725-4132 or knutsonj@pdx.edu) to make an appointment.
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In addition to Hanford-related documents located throughout the Library's government document and general collections, the Library maintains separate collections of items received through its role as a public information repository. Descriptions of these collections can be found in the Hanford Information Repository finding aid. Public comment documents also can be accessed and downloaded from the Hanford.gov and Washington Department of Ecology's websites. More information is available at the following sites: Hanford.gov - also includes area overviews, description of current and completed activities, an event calendar, official documents, and a wealth of additional information related to the Hanford Site and its cleanup activities Tri-Party Agreement - The U. S. Department of Energy, which operates the Hanford Site in South Central Washington State, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of Washington Department of Ecology signed a comprehensive cleanup and compliance agreement on May 15, 1989. This agreement governs the cleanup activities at the Hanford Site. The Hanford website also makes available a list of modifications to this agreement that are undergoing or have undergone public comment. Administrative Record (AR) and Public Information Repository (PIR) - provides access to the full text of official records and other publicly accessible documents. DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Public Reading Room - contains a wealth of information accessible through its catalogand provides links to related information through its website. Washington State Department of Ecology Nuclear Waste Program - They manage the primary permits for work done at Hanford, and provide the Hanford Information Line: 1-800-321-2008 or email: hanford@ecy.wa.gov |
2012 - Updating the Hanford Facility Dangerous Waste Permit (Site-Wide Permit) The Washington Department of Ecology is preparing to reissue the Hanford Facility Dangerous Waste Permit. Permit writing and reviews are underway. Comment period opens May 1, 2012. Hearings and comments dates will be listed below February 1, 2012 presentation on Reissue process (WDE) Upcoming and Current Events Find more at hanford.gov |
The Umatilla Chemical Depot (UMCD) is one of nine Army installations in the United States that has stored chemical weapons. In 2004, the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) began destroying the chemical weapons stored at the UMCD. In 2011, that disposal program was completed. The base will be decommissioned and returned to civilian use through the Base Realignment and Closure process of the US Army in the coming years.
Portland State Library maintains a collection of public comment documents related to the chemical weapons destruction program. The latest documents can be found on CD-ROM in the Government Documents Microfiche Area on the fourth floor. More information is available at the following sites:
Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) - The official website of the UMCDF.
UMCDF Comprehensive Monitoring Program -The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) Comprehensive Monitoring Program (CMP) was implemented to provide information on changes to the environment during the period of construction, operation, and closure of the UMCDF located at the U.S. Army Umatilla Chemical Depot in Oregon. (UMCDF CMD website)
CSEPP - Monitoring program website. As of December 2011, monitoring has ended, but closing activities continue.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Chemical Demilitarization Program - includes maps, Public Meetings calendar, and listing of modification requests back to 1997. Additional information can be found in the Oregon Environmental Cleanup Site Information database.
