[CPEO-MEF] EPA reaches settlement with Air Force over Rickenbacker

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EPA reaches settlement with Air Force over Rickenbacker
April 8, 2003

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with
the U.S. Air Force over environmental problems at Rickenbacker Air
National Guard Base.

The Air Force will pay a $32,682 fine and provide written proof of
compliance with a hazardous waste plan for the next three years. The
settlement was reached with the Air Force's real property agency.

On May 1, the EPA determined the site was contaminated with
trichloroethylene, a common solvent used in degreasing, that had leached
into soil. Some contaminated soil was not disposed of properly, but was
sent to a regular landfill.

The air base is attached to Rickenbacker International Airport. All of
Rickenbacker used to be a military facility, although it is mostly used
as a civilian cargo airport.
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