14 Nov 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host Open House, engage community about results from Jana Elementary testing

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, or FUSRAP, will host a townhall meeting, November 17, from 5-8 p.m., to present the results of findings from sampling and testing at Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri, and discuss them with members of the community.

9 Nov 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preliminary results show no areas of concern

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District completed sampling for radioactive materials at the Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri, this week as part of the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program. Preliminary results show no presence of radioactive material above the expected range of background levels (the level of radioactivity Mother Nature already provides).

28 Oct 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sampling at Jana Elementary progresses, preliminary results forthcoming

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continued sampling both inside and outside Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri, this week. Activities performed this week included structure surveys and soil samples. Structure investigations were completed today. Soil investigations began Wednesday.  “Public safety is our top priority,” said Col. Kevin Golinghorst, St. Louis District commander. “Our team has the right expertise and experience to complete this work.” 

25 Oct 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins sampling at Jana Elementary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District mobilized contractor, Leidos, to immediately commence sampling both inside and outside Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri, October 24.  “We are in the process of collecting samples throughout the entire property to ensure the health and safety of the students and staff at Jana Elementary School,” said Phil Moser, St. Louis District program manager for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP). “This will include collecting soil samples and structure surveys both inside and outside the school. Sampling activities on Monday included conducting floor scans, collecting swipe samples inside the building, and surveying playground equipment outside the school.”

21 Oct 2022

St. Louis Army Corps to begin sampling at Jana Elementary

Public health and safety are top priorities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, especially when it comes to the welfare of children. We are committed to working with the school board and community leaders to help provide a safe learning environment for the Jana Elementary School students. We believe this community deserves a second opinion.

7 Sep 2022

FUSRAP team to host virtual event on radioactive-waste cleanup

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) and Environmental Branch encourages members of the public to attend its Virtual FUSRAP Open House Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

21 Jul 2022

10,000 truckloads safely moved from the Luckey FUSRAP site

The 10,000th truck left the Luckey Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program Site, yesterday, loaded with material contaminated with beryllium, radium 226, thorium 230, uranium 234, uranium 238, and lead, making the site cleanup very near 60% complete.

11 May 2022

Corps completes CERCLA five-year review at SLDA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in partnership with the Buffalo District, completed a five-year review of the selected remedy for the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) site per the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

5 May 2022

Tonawanda Landfill Vicinity Property Site Closeout Report Available

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District has completed the Site Closeout Report for the Tonawanda Landfill Vicinity Property, Town of Tonawanda, New York. It is available in the Reports section of the project website at: http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/Missions/HTRW/FUSRAP/Tonawanda-Landfill/. The report provides a consolidated record of all removal and remedial activities conducted at the Tonawanda Landfill Vicinity Property and documents compliance with all regulations and requirements. The site is a vicinity property of the Linde FUSRAP Site, also located in Tonawanda, New York. Prepared under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP), this report indicates the completion of response actions at the vicinity property in accordance with the 2008 record of decision for the Mudflats Operable Unit (OU) and the 2017 record of decision for the Landfill OU.

28 Apr 2022

USACE FUSRAP Team Completes First Seaway Site Five-Year Review of Selected Remedy

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed performing the first five-year review of the protectiveness of the selected remedy outlined in the 2009 record of decision for the Seaway Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Site, located within the 100-acre Seaway Industrial Park along River Road in the Town of Tonawanda, New York. The selected remedy, Containment with Limited Off-site Disposal, requires the capping of Seaway Areas A, B, and C within the landfill boundaries. The cap for the FUSRAP-related material (soil contaminated with radium, thorium, uranium, and uranium daughter products) will be constructed of multiple layers of various types of soil, fabric, and geomembranes at least 4.5-feet thick. Long-term monitoring of FUSRAP-related materials in capped areas, surveillance, and maintenance will be performed by the federal government. The federal government will ensure that land-use controls are in place to prevent future access to and disturbance of the contained FUSRAP-related materials.