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such as downgradient of landfills. These efforts should be continued. 

 CCPEDC and BCHED should cooperate in identifying these high risk areas on 

 Cape Cod and should design a sampling program to test these wells on a 

 periodic basis. EPA Region I Office of Groundwater Protection should 

 investigate providing small-scale funding and technical assistance for such 

 efforts . 



12 . Removal of Contaminated Soil . 



DEQE/DHW must ensure that soil contaminated with petroleum products is 

 removed promptly or awaits removal appropriately contained and covered. 

 CCAMP has heard of instances of contaminated soil that has been dug out of 

 the ground and placed on a tarp awaiting removal for up to six months, 

 during which time the soil may wash away. Clearly, this subverts the 

 intent of any regulation aimed at groundwater protection and the prompt 

 clean-up of contaminated areas. DEQE should promptly develop an interim 

 policy on soil removal and take steps to develop a more permanent, 

 comprehensive solution. Such a solution should involve close coordination 

 with local health agents on implementation. The lack of proper soil 

 disposal and recycling alternatives may be encouraging noncompliance making 

 a continued enforcement presence particularly important. 



13. Guide to DEQE Offices . 



The DEQE Communications Office should publish a guide to the Boston and 

 Regional Offices noting the appropriate sections (with phone numbers) to 

 contact for particular problems. A brief description of each office's 

 responsibilities should be included. This should be provided to all RPAs , 

 Regional Health Departments, Boards of Health and be available on request 

 for all other municipal offices. 



