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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY I Ifc^ VVi
DIVISION OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE ^ . ^^ 0^
Michael O. Leavitt i
Governor
Dianne R. Nielson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Dennis R. Downs
Director
] 288 Noith 1460 West
j P.O. Box 144880
; Salt Lake City, Ulah 84114-4880
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Febmary 12, 1996
Mr. J.D. Thompson, Director
Safety, Environmental, and Support
Thiokol Corporation
P.O. Box 689
Brigham City, UT 84302-0689
Re: 1996 Work Plan
Dear Mr. Thompson:
On January 23, 1996, Robert Powers and Otis Willoughby of my staff met with members of the
Thiokol Environmental Office to discuss the environmental projects that will take place during the
coming year.
Among those items discussed were groundwater monitoring plans. The LTTA Post-closure permit
is still in effect and requires a great deal of effort in sampling, analysis, and reporting. There are
plans underway for several additional monitoring wells to be placed this spring. There is also the
ongoing monitoring program for the wells already in place.
The following items were also discussed: Partial Closure of the M-225 Bum Grounds, OB\OD
(Subpart X) permits, closure reports for the sites that were contaminated with silver, closure reports
for the M-186 ponds, permit modifications, and the closure or renewal of the T-93 RD&D Area. This
is an extensive list that requires a large effort on the part of your staff
On the same day of the meeting, Otis and Robert were informed that another reduction in force is
scheduled for March. Based on the projected environmental work at Thiokol, we would like to
express our concern over any reduction in the manpower and associated expertise of your staff It
is the Division ofSolid and Hazardous Waste's desire that Thiokol will recognize the importance
of the Environmental Office to ensure Thiokol can continue to meet the requirements for protection
of human health and the environment.
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-February 12, 1996
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The Division has developed a good working relationship with the Thiokol Environmental Office and
hopes Thiokol takes into consideration our apprehension over any further reduction in staff.
Sincerely,
)ennis R. Downs, Director
Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste
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Al Lemmon, Thiokol Corporation
Jay Whimpey, Thiokol Corporation
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