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Home My WebLink About2004 Apr 07 - Letter Re: Shooting Range; Attachments� . � • Cape Cod and Islands Counc�l, Inc. #224 . � Boy Scouts ofAmerica ; � An Educatiorta� Charactcr Building Agenry of th�Uniud Way of Cape Coc� Inc. Brnce G.Mutphy Director of Health � [� � � � � � � Yarmouth Town Hall � 1146 Ronte 28 APR O $ 2004 South Yarmouth,MA 02664 Apri17,2004 HEALTH DEPT. ; Dear Mr.Murphy: This is in refereuce to the shooting sports facilibies at Camp Greenough,and our efforts to address your concerns. As you may know,Mr.Bnu:e Giimore of the Mass.Department of Environmental Protection has canducted a site survey. A copy of his report is att�hed. As you can see from lus report,Mr. Gitmore believes we are years,if not decades,away fram having any Iead concentraiions that might pose hazardous, and he has made recommendations to mitigate those hazards well before they occur. Here are his requested actions,all of which we intend to implement In fact,we have aiready begun on steps 1,2,and 4. 1) Create a roof over the top of the rifle range berm,and install a waterproof"eyebrow"to prevent water from leaching thru the area of lead concenhation. We have a temporary roof and eyebrow in place and are researching the materiats to install a permanent one. 2) Do periodic sail tests to determine ph Ievels,and lime the soils to create a ph of 6.5 to 8.5,wluch will help to slow the breakdown of the lead products. 3) Periodically remove and sift the drop zone at the rifle range and send the collected lead to a recycling center. We plan to do tlus each fait,and are researching the proper techniques and procedures. 4) Determine the time fiame for needing to do reclamation on the shotgun range drop zone. Preliminary indications are that it would be many decades at our present usage rate before such action would be needed. We are already doing soil tests and preparing to lime the area if necessaiy. We will also switch entirely to biodegradable targets. 5) Create a stewardship plan,including the above elements,to document our plans for caring for the properiy long term Based on Mr.Gilmore's report,and our efforts to meet his ooncerns and yours,we are as�ing pemussion to reopen the ranges,including inviting our law enforcement officials to resume their necessary practice and qualification firing. Pending your approval,our first plaxmed event is a small black powder training class on April 1'7'�. We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest possible comenience. Sincerely �� ' lliam A Monroe Council Executive Board Cc: Michael Riley Scout Exez;utive,Bnice Gilmore,Mass DEP. Te� {508)362-4322 247 Willow Street Fux(508)362-4323 www.oncapecoe.nedscouts Yarmouthport� MA. 02675 Serving Cape Cod,Martha's�neyard,and Nantucke�[slands a - ; _ . __ , _ a � � i i 7 � � � � j To. �� Q , , Dcte � 3 `� ' From: Sc�dtc,� ; ' �=/8 � ; p FOR YOUR COMMENTS ❑REPLY&SEND ME COPY i Q FOR YOUR APPROVAL � ❑TAKE APPROPRiATE ACTION �FOR YOUR INfORMATION � ❑CALL ME ❑FOR YOUR SIGNATURE ❑SEE ME 0 COMMENTS: � � i { � � � � — 3�— � ��C � _. � = . � � t�e t t� �" � ^ _�-�� , � '�' ��'�.�i..� �� , ' lTt�l+�'�l G1c' � " �'n-�..'C t�Lc.'�IC�s � d�c:7T� c*c�c-�,.Q . r , ��„�.,,. �_ 1,.�,� �-��,� — � �^�f-�. � ��, N� �� 3 — �3� � , 3 � _ � i ; , a � _.. .. � , � COMMO�TH OF MASSACHU3ETTS EXECUTIVE OFFiCE 4F ENVI�tONMEI�TTAL AFFAIRS �` DEPAR,TMENT OF�NVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SOtTTHFA3T REGIONAL OFFICE — 20 RIVER5IDE DRIVE,LAKEVILLE,MA 0234? 50�-946-27d0 MITT ROMNEY ELt.EN ROY HERZFELDER Governox Secretary ' k�&RRY HEALEY • ROBERT W.GOLLEDGE,Jr. Lieutenant Governor Comraissioner .�3 �'��3 Z�tx+ ,.. . Mr.William Munroe Cape Cod&Islands Council,Inc. Boy Scouts�f America 247 Willow Street Yarmouthport,Massachusetts 02675 Dear Mr.Munroe: It was a pleasure to meet with you on D�ember 1�,2003 to visit your facility and discuss t� environmentaI aspects of lead m�nagement at your shc�oting ranges. This visit was made as part of the Massachusetts Lead 5hot Initiative,which,as you know,is a program developed by the Massachusetts Department af Environmental Protection(the Depamneni)in coaperation with the Gun Owners' Action League,the Massachusetts Sports�n's Council,and other representatives of the shooting sports cammunity to provide shooting sports clubs in the CQmmonwealth with assistance in evaluating and improving the management of lead shot. By assisting clubs in implementing measures far lead shot management that are best suited to their ranges,the Massachnsetts Lead Shot Initiative aims to support clubs in protecting public health and the environment at and 5turounding their ranges. During the Department's recent visit,we toured the facility's ranges.My observations are also summarized in the attached Range Visit Checklist. An aerial view of your facility with the estimated fall �one of the trap range is also enclosed. REQUESTED AGTION Based on the Departnnent's ot�ervations,we request that ti�facility implement the following measwes to manage lead shot at its ranges to prevent/mitigate detrimental impacts to public health and the environrt�t�t: A. Implement a program�or the periodic recovety and recycling of lead from the trap and riflelpistol ranges. (See Chapt�er III—Page III-16 of the 2A01 EPA BMP Manual for an example of when to reclairn and recycle the spent shot). B. In addition to recovsry and recycling,implement measures to reduce tl�likelihood of iead mobility that could potentially impact public health or the environment. One such measure includes maintaining a neutral pI�i{6.S to 8.5)generally through the applicafion of lime. 1'his ioformadon fs anWa6k it��[a�aa6 CaII Debra IIo6erty.ADA Coor�Hpator at 617-292-5�565.TDD Service-1-898-298-22A7. oEP«i a�e woda wide weU:: fri�,Jnvww.mass.govldep �j Prirted on Recy�cled Paper � ��.� � . � � � i � a C. Consider constructing lean-tos ar"eyebrows"over the backstops of the rifle/pistol ranges. � � � D. Consider using biodegradable targets at the trap range. ` - I � TIMELINE FOR ACTION ; j The Departnnent strongly encourages you to prepare and implement an Faiviranmental Stewardslup Plan � , (Plan)for your ranges using the guidelines contained in these publications: Environmental Aspects of , Consmiction and Mareagement of Outdoor Shooting Ranges,National Shooting Sports Foundation, 1997; and Best Management Practices for Outdoor Shooting Ranges,Environmental Protection Agency,2001. � A Araft Environmental Stewardship Plan should include measures to address the above�eferenced ! Requested Actions,and a schedule for iunplernenting the Plan. Piease send tl�draft Plan to the " Degartment within ttie next few months to my attention at the letterhead address. Also,please feel free to � cantact me at(SQ8}946-23(}8 with any questions you may have regarding this letter ar far assistance � during the process of preparing the Plan and implementation schedule. � VE�y m�y yo�, � � , ��......:�_ �.-,�..- ; Daniel F.Gilmore ' Lead Shot Initiative Representative ; Southeast Regional Office � cc: Elizabeth J.Callahan � DEP Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup One Wintex Street j Boston,MA 02108 � : I L/�l3��'L/ �-��` � - Mike Moss,President � Massachusetts Sportsm�n's Council { PO Box 191 ' � Millbury,MA O1S21 �� z�� Michael D.Yacino,Execurive Director ' Gun Owner's Action League � P4 Box 567 � S�� No�rthboro,MA 01532 : � S� � � � ��'� , � �,��•.�� ..: �� '�` ��' ,� . ; �v�j�• �� n - ��f� � i ; �•Gr�. � +��t�"�.�� . ��'w'�' oc s � �� Y��, j � I I I � , i � � i t r � Massachusetts Department of�nvirnnmental Protection Qutdoor Shooting Range Information Checklist ; ' Page 1 of 2 j ;¢ � � Range l�iame Contact(ngme and telephone) 'DEP Region Camp Greenough Scout Reservation Biil Manrce (508)428-0838 SERO ; Michael R.Rile ;Sconi Execu6ve,(508)3b2-4322 j Street Address Mailing Address Coordinates Counfy I 227 Pine Street 247 Wiilow Street N La�41"41'28" Barnstable ; Yarmouth n Yarmouth MA 02675 W Lon .70"14'26" � Open to: �k of Members Locatian Aid(�g.,cross stre�t,gate number) ❑ Clnb members � ❑ C,�� Anm�al Membersl�p Fee Range Fadi6ies: i D Pubtic � 1� Public Safety (specify group(s)} m Rifle G.�!Pistol m Btack Powder ; Yeazs of Operation � Skeet m Trap poR�ble�p machine i Range Bnilt 1997-199$ C7 Sporting Clays � 0 Indoor Range � O Other (sAecifY) Aere�ge If there�an indoor range,how is waste managed? � Scouts Date of Visit by DEP DEP Statf Person(s)Performing the Range Visit Type of Vi�s9t: Decembea'17,2003 Daniel R Gilmore �Initial O Foltow-u 1. RitlelPistol Range 2. �RAP (TYPe)Range 3. ('!`9Pe)RnnSe 4• (1`9Pe)� Berm typelmaterial(s): Drop Zone Description Drop Zone Description Drop Zone Description Earthen(sand) [�I Upland O Upland ❑Upland t$]Forested L7 Forested ❑Forested Berm condiaon: L�!Deciduous CI Deciduous ❑Deciduous 0 Bvergreen L Evergreen ❑Evergreen � Good ❑Shrub Woodla� Q Shrub Woodland ❑Shrub Woodland ❑Open fieldJMeadow ❑Open field/Meadow C]Open fieldlMeadow Covered?: ❑Wedand 0 Wetla� C7 Wetland No 0 Forested C7 Forested p Fmested � D Deciduous O Deciduous �Deciduous Is runaff cantrolled?: ❑Evergreen p Evergreen ❑fivergreen �Shrub/Sc�vb Wetlarxl o st�ws�ub w� D s�wscrub weciana No ❑Wet Meadow/BVW 0 Wet Meadow/BVW D Wet Meadow/BVW L7 Open Water ❑Open Watsr D Open Water Is there a bullet collextion or ❑Stream/River ❑Strcam/River O Su�eaml�tiver containment system? O Pond/Lake ❑Pond/Lake ❑pondJt ake t7 Coastai Resource Area (� Coastal Resource Area C3 Coastal Resource Area No Specify: SP�fY= S i P��fY� Are bullets recovered? Are clays,wads,and/or shot Are clays,wads,and/or shot Are clays,wads,and/or shot ❑ Yes recovered? reeove,r�? recavereci? L�'I No O Yes ❑ Yes D Yes ❑ Na C3 No ❑ No Specify which: Clays&Wads Specify which: Specify which: are cleaned up 02/OSiO4 AGENCY DRAFT � . , . ; • : Massachusetts D�epartment of Environmental i'rotection � Outdoor Shooting Range fnformation Checidist � ge2of2 i ; Physical Descrip�on of Ranges(i.through 4.above)with regard to le�d d�position,ease of lead recovery>drainagc,erosion,soil j tYl�es.and range orientation. — ° The f�ility has a twenty-five yard m+�le loading range adja�cent to a fifty-foot rifleJhancigun range. The rangc is oriented to shoot from � rou,gbly northwest to southeast direction. The range is located in a hollow with elevations ranging from 39 fcet at the firing ling to 68 i feet at the Wp of the backstop. The backstop and berms are vegetated with�me minor�an occurring on the backstop at the point of ' bullet impact. The facility has one trap field that utilizes a portable trap machinc. The field is orientod to shoot from northeast to southwest. The field consists of an area of cut vegetation that provides an opening f�target flight and allows for collection of d�e spcnt wads and targets. The � shotfall zo�is a forested upland. ! i � Does the club h�ve a Best Management Yractic�s otr Environmentai Stiewsrdshig Plan? Describe elements of any plan and its status (i_e.,no plan yet,plan drafted but not y�et implemcnted,plau implemented). The faciiity does not have an Environmental Siewardship Plan. The Scouts do im�lement best mana.�ement practices with respect to removing spent clays and wads from the trap range. ; , i 1 � . Other romments,recommendatio�. The Scout Council should develop an Environ�ntai Stewazdship pian W insure that the gMp's are implem�ted regularly ov�a � proionged period of time. The amonnt of shooting that is cand�cted at the f8cility on an annuai basis is minimal. The EPA manual cites ' a source that recommends t6at reclama6on and re.cycling should occur after approxunatdy 250,000 to 1 million targets have been t[uown. T'hercfore,monitoring the acidity of the soil and maintaining a neutral pH are important BMP's. 1'he Scout representa6ves indicaterl that t6ey were Gonsidering constr�ting eyebrows over the backstops of the ranges. Such a stntcture could further reduce erosion ar�facilitate recycling of the spent rotux�.s. I � Club Layouk Map Attac6ed? Amouat of Ctays Purch�ed per year Eshm�eted yeariy�p�n�y��t �Y� Approximately 3 cases/yr 1 oz of shot/clay � No 3� 135clays/case=4p5 clays/yr 405 oz of shodyr 405oz/16ozJlbs=251bsJyr � Date this form w�completed 2/6J2004 O2/OS/04 AGENCY DRAFT ] . . .. — : � Camp Greenough Scout Reservation � " 227 Pine Street �� Yarmouthpo�k, MA 02675 { �i� �� I�� ,� _;�d�� i� ; I� � ��I'i � , � ; , _.� ;. 3 ; � f � � � � ! �t � `. . .a.. _ � i .� . �'e �_ + 3 � _ _�� - � � � � � '- s x:.. �. �` . �. �,•_. - `e�4 r:�-; _ i y a I k:P'�?� gx.4 _ . .:;, . ' . ; �c " � N . .. ��: .,�.. .. , . � � , >,� ^ �� ' � ._ . ..,. .,. .. :y :. . .- - .� ' . � �• � � �, �, 'i -�.�� a� .z� �� .r' , �-, ,. -. a , � - � �; � . '. . ._ �. .. �.� 1 • <„�.� . � _ .. �'>� �� ,. � �� . .. _ �.. .� � � { ��. � �� ~ � x T , . ,; i�:-. � w . � � � � � �� _ - � �� I � �� • ,� � s � � = li — � j '1 : '�* � • ��x a�T�,.� �:�� . � i �.. � � ;, ..; . , _ _. , . _ � ,� , . .. , . . 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