Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Morgan AM and T (Formerly: National Electrical Carbon Products) in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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- Cleanup Status
- Site Description
- Contaminants at this Facility
- Institutional/Engineer Controls
- Land Reuse
- Site Responsibility
Cleanup Status
This facility is one of EPA Region III's high priority Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action sites and EPA has determined that both the Human Exposure and Groundwater Environmental Indicators have been met.
On November 3, 1999, EPA determined that both the Human Exposures and Groundwater Environmental Indicators have been met.
In October 5, 2010, the facility have completed the RCRA corrective action requirements and a Statement of Basis has been completed and a public notice has been issued by EPA. The Agency has determined, based on available information, that there are no unaddressed releases of hazardous waste or hazardous constituents from the facility. Therefore, no further investigation or remediation is required.
Site Description
The National Electrical Carbon Products property is located in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The site is located on approximately ten acres of land and contains a 62,000-square foot production building. The site produces industrial-grade carbon, which is used primarily for brushes in electrical motors. Other grades of carbon are produced for use in rail cars, rings, and packaging materials. The industrial carbon is manufactured by combining carbon lampblack, coal tar, pitch, and metal additives. Hazardous wastes generated at the facility include halogenated and nonhalogenated solvents, ignitable and corrosive solids, and spent oils. Hazardous wastes are removed off-site according to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) waste management regulations.
Contaminants at this Facility
Hazardous wastes generated at the facility include halogenated and nonhalogenated solvents, ignitable and corrosive solids, and spent oils. Hazardous wastes are removed off-site according to PADEP waste management regulations.
Institutional and Engineering Controls at this Facility
There are currently no institutional controls for the facility.
Land Reuse Information at this Facility
The facility is under continued use.
Site Responsibility at this Facility
RCRA Corrective Action activities at this facility have been conducted under the direction of EPA Region 3.