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Chapter 3—Affected EnvironmentPolychlorinated BiphenylsPersonnel from the Environmental Engineers Flight, Missile Maintenance,and the Exterior Electric offices manage PCBs. Documents and files aremaintained at Grand Forks AFB, including PCB documentation for thepast 3 years. All known PCB-containing transformers, hydraulic systems,heat transfer components, and other PCB items have been removed fromGrand Forks AFB. (U.S. Department of the Air Force, 1999—Final EIS,Minuteman III Missile System Dismantlement)Lead-based PaintGrand Forks personnel manage lead-based paint identification andabatement in accordance with all Air Force guidance, and havedesignated the Environmental Engineers Flight, Base Housing Office, andMedical Group as being responsible for lead-based paint management.A visual inspection of pre-1980 buildings (those which are most likely tocontain lead-based paint) has been conducted at Grand Forks AFB. Theinspection included all housing and community buildings, but not industrialfacilities of shops. Because most of Grand Forks AFB was built before1980, there is the potential that most buildings may contain lead-basedpaint. Buildings that are to be demolished or remodeled are checked forlead-based paint. If lead-based paint is found, the paint is removed inaccordance with Federal Regulations. (U.S. Department of the Air Force,1999—Final EIS, Minuteman III Missile System Dismantlement)RadonA radon survey of base housing was completed in 1989 and was aimedat pinpointing potential sources of radon emissions. This study classifiedGrand Forks AFB housing as being a moderate risk facility requiringfurther sampling. Mitigation efforts occurred in 1991. Radon surveysand further mitigation efforts are continuing as part of an active program.Radon assessment surveys for evaluating radon emissions atadministrative areas on-base are programmed and will be conductedwhen funding becomes available. (U.S. Department of the Air Force,1997—Grand Forks AFB General Plan)PesticidesThe management of pesticides at Grand Forks AFB is accomplished bythe Pest Management staff, who maintain the grounds and buildings onthe base, and by the golf course staff, who maintain the golf course.The base pesticide facility is a state-of-the-art facility, and PestManagement personnel are certified as pesticide applicators. The basealso contracts for some pesticide applications. The Air Force has set agoal for the reduction of pesticides by the year 2000, which is beingaggressively pursued by the Pest Management Shop (U.S. Department of3-218 NMD Deployment Final EIS