NAP FUSRAP

What is FUSRAP?
The Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) was initiated by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) in 1974 to identify and clean up contaminated sites used in the early years of the nation's atomic energy program. In 1948 and 1949, the AEC conducted initial radiological surveys, decontamination of building surfaces and cleanup activities at the site using the criteria of that time. The site is currently being investigated based on new regulations and cleanup criteria.

Project Fact Sheet
The plant first opened in the early 1900’s, as a dye manufacturing plant. From 1942 to 1947, DuPont conducted research using uranium for the Manhattan Engineer District (MED). In 1948 and 1949, the AEC conducted initial radioactive surveys, decontamination of building surfaces and cleanup activities at the site using the criteria of that time. The DOE (Department of Energy) conducted additional radiological surveys, based on new cleanup criteria, of the DuPont Site in 1977 and 1983. The areas investigated were those determined to be of interest through historical MED (Manhattan Engineer District) documents. Six separate areas were surveyed and in some areas, subsurface contamination may exist at depths greater than three meters. The major FUSRAP contaminant, both in water and soil, is uranium. The uranium is at very low levels and does not present a threat to human health or the environment. FUSRAP was transferred to the USACE (United States Army Corps of Engineers) in 1997 and this project falls within the Philadelphia Districts boundaries. USACE is currently performing the investigation at this site.

Restoration Advisory Board
The Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) is a diverse array of stakeholders, including representatives from the Corps, EPA, the NJDEP, DuPont, local government, and citizens who reflect the interests of the local community. Updates from the RAB meetings will be available on this site.

Press Release & Newsletter
Various press releases and newsletters have been written about this project. These articles or their corresponding links will always be available on this site.

Administrative Record
The administrative record file is the collection of documents that form the basis for the selection of a response action at an environment restoration site. Under CERCLA, the USACE is required to establish an administrative record file for every remedial or response action. The administrative record is available at the Salem County College Library.