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MRS 5 Location

MRS-5 is in the eastern portion of the former Camp Swift, approximately 3 1/4 miles west of Paige, Texas and consist of 157-acre. Land use is privately owned and is used for residential and recreational activities.
Land use in the area is small scale ranching, light agriculture (hay meadows and turf farms), and acreage‐style residential development. The area is sparsely populated with less than two dozen homes within 1 mile of MRS-5. Current land use is expected to remain the same, with possible residential acreage development in the future.

MRS 5 Response

Based on these finds, a Remedial Investigation was performed to ascertain the nature (type and quantity) and extent (horizontal distribution and depth below surface) of munitions at former Camp Swift. The RI/Feasibility Study (TtEC, 2015) documented the presence of Munitions and Explosives of Concern in the form of 4.2-in and 81mm mortars; 75mm and 105mm projectiles; 2.36-in rockets; and practice antitank mines at other MRSs investigated during the RI. All MEC encountered during the investigation were destroyed and removed from Camp Swift. The RI also documented the presence of MD consisting of expended 4.2-in, 60mm, and 81mm mortars; various mortar shell fragments; expended 37mm, 75mm, and 105mm projectiles; expended 2.36-in rockets; rifle grenades; practice antitank mines; fuzes; and multiple unidentifiable projectile fragments. Although no MEC was discovered in MRS 5 there was MD consisting of: 37 and 105mm projectile, mortar, and unidentifiable MD fragments, and expended fuzes found at MRS 5.

MRS 5 Selected Remedy

Remediation activities have been contracted and are activly in progress to ensure the long term protectiveness of this site.
 
The Selected Remedy for Munitions Response Site 5 is:
 
  • Alternative 5D: Surface and Subsurface Removal of MEC to 3-feet (ft) bgs using Digital Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) Systems in conjunction with Advanced Geophysical Classification (AGC) with Land Use Controls (LUCs).
*The Selected Remedy was chosen in accordance with CERCLA, 42 U.S. Code § 9601, et seq., as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), and, to the extent practicable, the National Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR, Part 300, et seq., as amended.

MRS 6 Location

MRS-6 is in the eastern portion of the former Camp Swift, approximately 3 1/4 miles west of Paige, Texas and consists of 265-acres. The land comprising MRS-6 is privately owned and is used for residential, recreational, and agricultural activities.
Land use in the area is light agriculture (hay meadows and turf farms), and acreage‐style residential development. The area is sparsely populated with less than two dozen homes within 1 mile of MRS-6. Current land use is expected to remain the same, with possible residential acreage development in the future.

MRS 6 Response

Based on these finds, a RI was performed to ascertain the nature (type and quantity) and extent (horizontal distribution and depth below surface) of munitions at former Camp Swift. The RI/FS (TtEC, 2015) documented the presence of MEC in the form of 4.2-in and 81millimeter (mm) mortars; 75mm and 105mm projectiles; 2.36-in rockets; and practice antitank mines at other MRSs investigated during the RI. All MEC encountered during the investigation were destroyed and removed from Camp Swift. The RI also documented the presence of MD consisting of expended 4.2-in, 60mm, and 81mm mortars; various mortar shell fragments; expended 37mm, 75mm, and 105mm projectiles; expended 2.36-in rockets; rifle grenades; practice antitank mines; fuzes; and multiple unidentifiable projectile fragments. Although no MEC was discovered at MRS 6 there was MD consisting of mortar fragments and unidentifiable MD fragments. These MD are indicative of the MEC that could be present at MRS 6.

MRS 6 Selected Remedy

Remediation activities have been contracted and are activly in progress to ensure the long term protectiveness of this site.
 
The Selected Remedy for Munitions Response Site 6 is:
 
  • Alternative 5D: Surface and Subsurface Removal of MEC to 3-feet (ft) bgs using Digital Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) Systems in conjunction with Advanced Geophysical Classification (AGC) with Land Use Controls (LUCs).
*The Selected Remedy was chosen in accordance with CERCLA, 42 U.S. Code § 9601, et seq., as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), and, to the extent practicable, the National Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR, Part 300, et seq., as amended.

MRS 8 Location

MRS-8 is a 107-acre portion of Camp Swift. MRS 8 is in the eastern portion of the former Camp Swift, approximately 4 3/4 miles west southwest of Paige, Texas. The land comprising MRS-8 is privately owned and is used for residential, recreational, and agricultural activities. There are at least eight residential properties within the MRS-8 boundary and less than three dozen homes within 1 mile.
Land use in the area is small-scale ranching, light agriculture (hay meadows and turf farms), and acreage-style residential development. The area is lightly populated. Current land use is expected to remain the same, with possible residential acreage development in the future.

MRS 8 Response

Based on these finds, a RI was performed to ascertain the nature (type and quantity) and extent (horizontal distribution and depth below surface) of munitions at former Camp Swift. The RI/FS (TtEC, 2015) documented the presence of MEC in the form of 4.2-in and 81millimeter (mm) mortars; 75mm and 105mm projectiles; 2.36-in rockets; and practice antitank mines at other MRSs investigated during the RI. All MEC encountered during the investigation were destroyed and removed from Camp Swift. The RI also documented the presence of MD consisting of expended 4.2-in, 60mm, and 81mm mortars; various mortar shell fragments; expended 37mm, 75mm, and 105mm projectiles; expended 2.36-in rockets; rifle grenades; practice antitank mines; fuzes; and multiple unidentifiable projectile fragments. Although no MEC was discovered in MRS 8 there was MD consisting of fuzes found in an area identified as a main artillery range and impact area/buffer zone, a portion of which was referred to as MRS 2d in the RI. These MD are indicative of the MEC that could be present at MRS 8.

MRS 8 Selected Remedy

Remediation activities have been contracted and are activly in progress to ensure the long term protectiveness of this site.
 
The Selected Remedy for Munitions Response Site 8 is:
 
  • Alternative 5D: Surface and Subsurface Removal of MEC to 3-feet (ft) bgs using Digital Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) Systems in conjunction with Advanced Geophysical Classification (AGC) with Land Use Controls (LUCs).
*The Selected Remedy was chosen in accordance with CERCLA, 42 U.S. Code § 9601, et seq., as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), and, to the extent practicable, the National Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR, Part 300, et seq., as amended.