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Poles, Incorporated Integrated Assessment Background Information Poles, Inc. is a wood treating facility located 400 feet from the southwest bank of the Pend Orielle River in Oldtown, Bonner County, Idaho. Poles, Inc. uses pentachlorophenol as a wood preservative. Since 1945 the facility has been operating, nine months out of the year, closing during December, January and February. The nearest residence is about 400 feet west of the facility. The Idaho Hill Elementary School is about 500 feet south of the facility on a hill approximately 30 feet higher in elevation. In August 2001, EPA conducted an integrated assessment at the Poles, Inc. site and collected samples of air, sediments, surface and subsurface soils, and groundwater. Fact Sheets: September, 2002 Tests for Dioxin at Poles, Inc site show low risk April, 2002 Community Meeting to Discuss Next Steps for Poles Inc. February, 2002 Environmental assessment of Poles, Inc. now complete November, 2001 Preliminary air sampling results show an emergency action is not needed at Poles, Inc. August, 2001 Investigation of hazardous materials at Poles, Inc. In the News: Pole yard works on cleanup plan with state, EPA - May 2, 2002, The Spokesman Review Dioxin/Furan Sampling Report - August 2002 Validation Memo Sampling Report Soil Sampling Results Groundwater Sampling Results Integrated Assessment Report Sections 1 - 3 Sections 4 - 6 Sections 7 - 10 Appendices: A - SPCC Inspection Report B - Sample Plan Alteration Forms C - Perimeter Dust Monitoring Data D - Photographic Documentation E - Boring Logs H - Mountain Construction Services Treatment Tank Inspection Report I - Data Validation Memo and Analytical Results J - EPA Region 9 Preliminary Remediation Goals K - ATSDR Strike Team Request Memo In February 2002, EPA plans to schedule a meeting at Oldtown to discuss the results. For more information please contact any of the following people: EPA 1-800-424-4372 Mike Szerlog, On-Scene Coordinator (206) 553-0279 [ Main Cleanup | Brownfields ] [ Superfund | FOIA | Records Center ] Point of contact: Michael Szerlog E-Mail: szerlog.michael@epa.gov Phone Number: (206) 553-0279 Last Updated: 05/26/2006