1. Radford Army Ammunition Plant
Community Meeting 14 December 2017
Christiansburg Library 6:30 – 8:00 PM
LTC James H. Scott, III
Commander, U.S. Army
Version 1
As of 6 DEC 2017

2. Agenda 6:30 – 6:40: Welcome, Meeting Guidelines, Introductions
6:40 – 7:00: Compliance Actions and Project Updates
7:00 – 7:20: New River Valley Health District
7:20 – 8:00: Wrap Up, Questions, Action Items

3. Participant Guidelines
All participants are to treat each other with courtesy and respect.
When someone is speaking, do not interrupt them.
Raise your hand if you have a question or comment.
Keep questions and comments concise.
Do not become verbally combative with other attendees or participants.
Failure to comply:
First instance of non-compliance will receive a verbal reminder of the guidelines.
Second instance of non- compliance will receive a verbal reminder of the guidelines and notification that a third instance will result in removal from the meeting.
Third instance of non-compliance will result in the offender being escorted out of the meeting area by security.
Recording Devices
– Authorized under Virginia law

4. Introductions U.S. Army BAE Systems New River Health District
LTC James Scott, III
Commander,
Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP)
Rob Davie
Deputy to the Commander
Len DiIoia Jr.
Chief, Operations Team
Justine Barati
Director of Public & Congressional Affairs
Joint Munitions Command
BAE Systems
Bill Hendon
Safety, Health, and Environment
(SHE) Manager, Radford
Mary McCoy, PE
Environmental Manager, Radford
Christopher Finley
Communications Manager, Radford
New River Health District
Dr. Noelle Bissell, MD

5. Radford Army Ammunition Plant
Vision and Priorities
The Nations best government and contractor workforce in the Organic Industrial Base. Epitomizing Competence, Commitment, and Character. Safely and Responsibly producing superior performing propellants, energetics, and munitions.
Vision:
Readiness
Future
Workforce
Priorities:
Commitment to the
workforce and community
Readiness is our Purpose
Posturing beyond tomorrow
Safety
Security
Focus:
Provide a safe, secure, and environmentally compliant installation 
Environment
Strategic
Initiatives:
Capitalize on new and emerging technologies
Develop long term growth and stability for the installation
Resolute commitment to the warfighter, workforce, environment, and community

6. Radford Army Ammunition Plant

7. Acid Leak
October 17, 2017, nitric acid leak occurred during the testing of a new tank system
Leak contained within facility’s dike and treatment systems. The New River was fully protected.
No release to water or soil
Fumes were localized
Proper regulatory notifications made NRC,VDEQ, VDEM, LEPC
No injuries to employees
Construction crews working 20 feet from the release were temporarily relocated

8. Energetic Waste Incinerator Project
Project Path Forward:
90% design submittal to the government by end of CY 2017.
Government/Contractor review of 90% design January 2018.
Submittal of air permit application to DEQ Spring 2018.
Estimate for construction $75-$150 Million.
Programmed within the next 5yrs.
Kiln #1
Kiln #2
Contained Burn Chamber
DECON Oven
Car Bottom Furnace

9. Environmental Stewardship
Team Radford’s commitment to waste reduction
Reducing Waste at the Source
Modernizing for the future
Process
- Improved procedures
- Quality / first pass yield
BAE Systems & the Army Partnering
- Modernization
- Goals/initiatives/objectives
Open Burning Ground Initiatives
Waste treated at Open Burning Ground has declined from 2015 through 2017 by 22% during a period of increased production - there has been a focused effort on waste reductions at the sources

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11. Risk Factors for Thyroid Cancer
Age between 25 and 65 years old
Female
Being exposed to radiation to head/neck as a child or nuclear fallout
History of goiter
Family history of thyroid cancer
Genetic conditions (Familial Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia)
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13. Lead Exposure
Virginia Department of Health, Lead-Safe Virginia Program
Virginia Department of Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Surveillance Summary Report 13

14. Questions
The Agency of Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) final report on Radford Drinking Water(January 2015) ?

15. Information is Available
Our commitment to responding to your questions doesn’t end tonight. Resources exist for you to research information on your own or ask questions of our personnel.
Resources
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Charlie Saks
Public Affairs Officer
Radford AAP
Justine Barati
Director of Public & Congressional Affairs
Joint Munitions Command
Christopher Finley
Communications Manager
BAE Systems