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SRRC Chemical Wing . Construction of Phase 6 of modernization 

 program--$3.6 million. The modernization of the Chemical Wing 

 will involve the renovation of laboratories, new HVAC system, new 

 casework, electrical upgrade, fire safety improvements to meet 

 current codes, and asbestos abatement. 



(c) A request of $2.987,0000 for the modernization of the Plum Island 

 Animal Disease Center, Greenport, New York . 



Need for Change . The Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) was 

 established by an Act of Congress in 1954. It is located on a 

 federally-owned 840-acre island located about two miles off the 

 eastern tip of Long Island, New York. PIADC is the only site in the 

 United States authorized by Congress to carry out research and 

 diagnostic work on foreign animal diseases, which are an ongoing 

 threat to the U.S. livestock Industry; e.g., foot-and-mouth disease 

 and African swine fever. 



In 1989, ARS and APHIS began to develop an overall long-range plan 

 for the repair and maintenance of the buildings and supporting 

 Infrastructure at PIADC. Engineering studies identified the need for 

 repairs and improvements to correct major code violations and provide 

 mandatory safeguards against power failures. Blosecurity depends on 

 the proper functioning of equipment and power systems. 



Based on these studies, total funding In excess of $90 million Is 

 needed for Improvements at Plum Island over the next few years to 

 bring the facilities into compliance with existing codes, as well as 

 provide for appropriate workspace for advanced research and 

 diagnostic activities on various foreign animal disease threats. 

 Given the magnitude of the cost estimates, projects which must be 

 completed in order to provide safe facilities for continued operation 

 of Plum Island in the near term were selected for funding In FY 

 1994. Longer term facility requirements will be reviewed In the 

 context of scientific advances and other operating considerations 

 which may provide the basis for alternatives to continued operation 

 of Plum Island In the long term. 



Nature of Change. The additional funds will be used for 

 environmental compliance projects requiring immediate repair or 

 replacement. In compliance with Federal, State, and local 

 environmental laws, regulations, and standards. Problems and 

 concerns have been identified and plans are underway to provide 

 corrective actions. It Is critical that actual Implementation begin 

 no later than FY 1994 since dally fines or other legal actions by 

 regulatory agencies are possible. 



Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement ($1.487.000) . 

 The existing treatment plant is in need of repair or 

 replacement. None of the instrumentation is working and the pond 

 liner has become brittle. Inspections by the Suffolk County 

 Health Department and EPA have pointed out many deficiencies. A 

 design for the repair or replacement of the system will be 

 completed by the second quarter of 1994. 



Above Ground Fuel Tank Repairs f $1.500. 000) 

 The existing 210,000 gallon fuel tank need upgrading to meet 

 current regulations. A study was initiated in FY 1992 to 

 determine the scope of repairs. 



