The U.S. Army is conducting environmental restoration activities along several parcels of shoreline at the U.S. Army Blossom Point Research Facility (BPRF). In keeping with the Department of Defense (DoD) policy to seek community involvement in the restoration process, the U.S. Army is seeking input to determine if there is sufficient community interest in establishing a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) at the BPRF.
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The BPRF, in Charles County, Maryland, has conducted a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol (MRSPP) at four (4) sites along the Nanjemoy Creek and Potomac River. Under the MRSPP, these four munitions response sites (MRS’s) have been evaluated based upon their safety and environmental
hazards. Response actions for two of the sites, the Nanjemoy Creek MRS and the Potomac River South MRS, were identified in an Engineering Evaluation Cost Analysis in the spring 2008. To date, the following non-time critical removal actions (NTCRA) have been implemented: 1) annual surface sweeps; 2) posting of signage along these shoreline areas; 3) installation of shoreline control structures for erosion control; 4) establishment of land use controls; and 5) notification and postings at local marinas.

Purpose of a Restoration Advisory Board

The purpose of a Restoration Advisory Board is to provide those community members who may be affected by environmental restoration activities at the BPRF a forum to discuss and exchange information with decision makers.