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The Butte-Silver Bow Residential Metals Program is designed to miti- gate potentially harmful exposure of residents living within the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU) and the adjacent areas to sources of lead, arsenic, and mercu- ry. Butte-Silver Bow Residential Metals Program Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] 25 W. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 Butte-Silver Bow Health Department Residential Metals Program Tel: [PHONE REDACTED] Butte-Silver Bow Health Department ---PAGE BREAK--- Local Action Levels for Dusts and Soils: The local action level for lead is 1200 mg/kg. The local action level for arsenic is 250 mg/kg. The local action level for mercury is 147 mg/kg. Sample Results That Exceed the Local Action Levels: Any sample results that exceed the local action levels for any or all of the three contaminants of concern will be prioritized for remediation of the contaminants. An Access Agreement shall be completed by the property owner and notarized prior to the reme- diation process. Remediation: *The property owner is not liable for any costs or responsibilities associated with the remediation of the property. Contaminated attic dust – dust and any po- tentially contaminated materials are removed from the attic with a HEPA -equipped indus- trial vacuum. Contaminated indoor dust - dust is removed with a HEPA- equipped vacuum and all hori- zontal surfaces are wiped-down to ensure that the contaminants are removed. Contaminated soils - soils are removed and replaced with clean fill, sod, and/or other specified materials. Trees, shrubs, fences, sidewalks, etc. are left in place upon the owners request. Sample collection to determine if contaminants of concern are present: * Prior to sample collection, the property owner must complete a sample request form provided by the program. The samples collected are: Attic dust Indoor dust Soil (yards, earthen basements) Lead-based paint Contaminants of Concern are: Lead, Arsenic, and Mercury The attic dust and indoor dust samples are analyzed by a certified lab for lead, arse- nic, and mercury The soil samples are analyzed by a certi- fied lab for lead and arsenic. Lead-based paint will be analyzed using a XRF analyzer in accordance with HUD guidelines Confidential sample results will be pro- vided to the property owner approximate- ly 10 days after samples are collect- ed. Lead-based Paint - lead-based paint will be addressed in conjunction with soil re- mediation projects as necessary. Lead- based paint will be addressed when a resi- dent is identified with an elevated blood- lead level determined by blood-lead testing. Blood-Lead Testing: Free blood-lead testing is offered and encouraged through the Women Infants & Children (WIC) office located at the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department. All elevated results are reported to the Resi- dential Metals Program for further evalu- ation. Residential Metals Program Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] 25 W. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 Butte-Silver Bow Health Department Program Services Provided