Patrick Bayou Superfund Site

Description:

• 3-mile long bayou with impacted sediments
• Principal Pollutants: Previous investigations confirmed the presence of the following chemicals in Patrick Bayou sediments: metals, VOCs, SVOCs, dioxins/furans, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Project Metrics:

• The volume of pollutants will be determined during the RI/FS

Our Role:

• PRP Group Coordinator
• Assist the group in AOC/SOW negotiations for the RI/FS and selection of RI/FS contractor
• Oversight of RI/FS contractor
• Interface with EPA, State and Trustees
• Group Fund Management

Lessons Learned:

• Use of Adaptive Management Strategies has enhanced project flexibility. In this approach, work is completed and evaluated in a phased and prioritized manner so that the conceptual site models for contaminant sources and distribution, site hydrology, exposure pathways, and risk analyses are continually updated as new information becomes available.
• Proactive communications with city, elected officers, and the community
• Developed an innovative risk-transfer approach to evaluate risk management options