News Briefs: (1) EPA Posts Additional Data from Resampling Conducted at 14 Sites in Louisiana; (2) Chapperon Development Corporation Temporary Housing Location

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For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, February 9, 2006) 

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(1) EPA Posts Additional Data from Resampling Conducted at 14 Sites in **Louisiana** * 

*(2) Chapperon Development Corporation Temporary Housing Location 


(1) EPA Posts Additional Data from Resampling Conducted at 14 Sites in **Louisiana** * 

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**Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov* 

*On Feb. 3, 2006, EPA posted additional results from resampling conducted at 14 sites in Louisiana as part of ongoing hurricane cleanup efforts. To determine long-term exposure concerns, EPA is comparing sediment sample results to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (LDEQ) Risk Evaluation/ Corrective Action Program (RECAP) Soil Standards. These standards are intended to be protective of long-term (i.e., 30-year) exposures to children and adults in a residential setting. 

In Orleans Parish, arsenic, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), benzo(a) pyrene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene and the pesticide dieldrin were found above RECAP standards. In St. Bernard Parish, one sample contained diesel range organics above the RECAP values. USEPA and LDEQ believe the diesel range organics value is associated with the Murphy Oil Spill, which is currently being addressed by the responsible party with USEPA and LDEQ oversight. In cases where sample results exceed RECAP standards, EPA and LDEQ are working together to determine next steps. 

For more information on these results, visit: *http://www.epa.gov/katrina/testresults/sediments/index.html#3 [ http://www.epa.gov/katrina/testresults/sediments/index.html#3 ] 

(2) Chapperon Development Corporation Temporary Housing Location 

*Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov* 

*On Feb. 3, 2006, EPA posted data from samples taken Jan. 18 at the Chapperon Development Corporation Temporary Housing Location in Louisiana. EPA collected 20 soil samples and three surface water samples at the Chapperon Development Property in Meraux, St. Bernard Parish. These samples will be used to help FEMA determine the suitability of these locations for temporary housing for residents.  EPA has a mission assignment to sample up to 25 sites for FEMA, and will continue to sample locations as requested. 

All results will be posted on the web site at: http://www.epa.gov/katrina/testresults/housing.html#1 [ http://www.epa.gov/katrina/testresults/housing.html#1 ] 
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