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Chapter 3 ⎯ Affected EnvironmentPolychlorinated Biphenyls & ChlorofluorocarbonsTransformers manufactured prior to 1976 and light ballasts manufactured before 1979 are assumed tocontain PCB dielectric fluid (DECAM 2004g). There are 16 transformers and existing ballast lightfixtures within the cantonment that potentially contain PCB dielectric fluid (DECAM 2006a). In addition,Building T6225, located at the old main hospital site, may contain chlorofluorocarbons (DE-CAM 2006a).Pesticides/HerbicidesPesticides and herbicides are required for insect and rodent control in select structures at Butts ArmyAirfield and in the control of undesired vegetation including noxious weeds (DECAM 2004d;USACE 2006a). Building 3708 was newly renovated for pest control and is used to store and mixpesticides (DECAM 2004j). Minor amounts of pesticides are also stored and distributed at the commissary,post exchange, and the veterinary clinic (DECAM 2004d). Pesticides used on Fort Carsonare described in the Installation Pest Management Plan (DECAM 2004h).RadonThe cantonment is an area of high concern for radon potential (DECAM 2006a) and requires monitoringand engineering precautions to limit radon exposure. The Consolidated Maintenance Facility(Building 8000) is used for holding radioactive components of the M1 tank. Unserviceable componentsare sent off post for repair. Building 8000 is more than 1 mile from existing and proposed familyhousing sites (DECAM 2006a). The Radioactive Materials Management Plan (DECAM 2004h)for FTC provides the requirements for handling these materials.Hazardous WasteAll hazardous waste generated at FTC (including the cantonment, Butts Army Airfield, and the range)is transported to the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility, Building 9248, for storage and eventual shipmentoffsite for disposal. Currently, there are five satellite accumulation points (SAPs) on FTC for thecollection and temporary controlled on-site storage of hazardous waste (DECAM 2006a). The installationhas no active landfills, and all sanitary waste is disposed of at off-post, commercial landfills.Spent hydraulic lifters from mobile targets are stored at the small arms, live-fire ranges. Some ofthese materials become wastes through certain processes, expiration, not meeting specifications, orthey become contaminated and unusable. Minimal amounts, if any, of hazardous waste are generatedat the PCMS, which may be considered a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG)under RCRA, and as such, the PCMS is not required to have a hazardous waste management plan(HWMP). FTC’s current HWMP (DECAM 2004c) incorrectly states that the plan applies to bothFTC and the PCMS. The HWMP and Fort Carson’s RCRA Part B Permit apply only to Fort Carson(USACE 2007b).FTC primarily uses the battery storage facility in Building 8000 for the storage of lead-acid batteries.New lead batteries are stored there prior to transportation to individual units; spent lead-acid batteriesare stored on pallets at the battery storage facility until their transportation to an off-site recycling facility.Small battery storage areas are located in other buildings (DECAM 2004j).Biomedical WasteA small amount of biomedical or infectious waste could be generated by treating injuries. All medicalwaste generated at FTC and PCMS is disposed of through a U.S. Army Medical Department ActivityFebruary 2008 3–169 2/25th SBCT Final EIS