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News Release
June 19, 2001

(Camp Edwards, MA) — The Impact Area Groundwater Study Program (IAGWSP) office has notified the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP) that it plans to blow-in-place six unexploded munitions on Thursday, June 21st. The items are three 37 mm projectiles, one 155 mm projectile, one 81 mm mortar, and one 60 mm mortar. They are located at the Mortar Target 9 portion of the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR). These events will have no impact outside the boundary of the MMR and do not affect the buffer zones established with the Sandwich School Committee and the Sandwich Selectmen. The munitions will be blown-in-place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The detonation of these munitions does not pose a threat to public safety. Disposal in this manner eliminates a potential safety hazard to groundwater study and Range Control personnel.

Army National Guard contractors will be responsible for detonating the munitions and sampling the soil at each location for residual explosive compounds. If any contamination is found, the soil will be removed and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.

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If you have any questions regarding these activities or need more information on the IAGWSP, please contact:
IAGWSP: Tina Dolen, Senior Community Involvement Specialist, (508) 968-5629
EPA New England Region 1: Todd Borci, (617) 918-1358 or (888) 372-7341 X81358
MADEP: Ellie Grillo, Community Involvement Coordinator, (508) 946-2866

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