Site Report: Barrow UIC Block 19
| Site Name: | Barrow UIC Block 19 |
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| Address: | 1250 Agvik Street, Block 19, Barrow, AK 99723 |
| File Number: | 310.38.003 |
| Hazard ID: | 1392 |
| Status: | Active |
| Staff: | Nick Waldo, 9074655270 nick.waldo@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 71.292700 |
| Longitude: | -156.785734 |
| Horizontal Datum: | NAD83 |
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We make every effort to ensure the data presented here is accurate based on the best available information currently on file with DEC. It is therefore subject to change as new information becomes available. We recommend contacting the assigned project staff prior to making decisions based on this information.
Problems/Comments
A real estate appraisal report of Barow Stuaqpak Portion of Block 19 included 10 borings located on Lot 1, north of the AC Store. Two northernmost tanks were previously situated at this location as part of a tank farm from between 1955 and 1975. Concentrations ranged between 1,400 and 100,000 ppm as diesel range organics, with gasoline and benzene constituents as well. All impacts were on Lot 1 with nothing identified on Lot 2. ADEC was informed on 7/26/91 that diesel fuel contamination had been discovered in the course of building activities at the site. Suspected source is old fuel storage tank farm that was owned or managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Highest concentrations of diesel are being found at 15 feet below grade. Extent of contamination and human health threat unknown. Located next to IHS Hospital and 1/4 mile from the sound. ADEC has requested a complete site assessment.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
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| 7/26/1991 | Site Characterization Report Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Site assessment performed by Shannon and Wilson reports diesel fuel contamination found beneath Block 19 property. Many concentrations above ADEC cleanup levels and highest sample (100,000 ppm) located at 15 feet below grade. | Former Staff |
| 8/5/1991 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Staff met with RP to discuss workplan. | Cindy Thomas |
| 8/14/1991 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Staff approved capping remedial action with monitoring program in place. | Cindy Thomas |
| 9/10/1991 | Site Added to Database | Diesel fuel contamination. | Former Staff |
| 9/8/1992 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RPL2 - Site Information Request Letter). ADEC staff sent PRP-CS Database Notification letter to RP requesting update and more environmental information concerning contaminated site. Lisa Haas/American North(562-3452), responded for RP with information that there were 5 sites at facility. | Jeff Peterson |
| 3/7/1994 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Former Staff |
| 7/24/2000 | Site Number Identifier Changed | Changed the Region from 36 to 31 to reflect the correct Region. | Former Staff |
| 7/27/2007 | Update or Other Action | Site transferred from Oelkers to O'Connell. | Shannon Oelkers |
| 2/28/2008 | Update or Other Action | Spoke with Delbert Rexford at UIC in Barrow and forwarded information about the site. | Bill O'Connell |
| 3/5/2008 | Exposure Tracking Model Ranking | Initial ranking with ETM completed. | Bill O'Connell |
| 10/3/2014 | Update or Other Action | Project oversight changed from Shephard to Carnahan. | John Carnahan |
| 1/5/2015 | Update or Other Action | Update site location | John Carnahan |
| 1/5/2015 | Update or Other Action | sent to the Fairbanks office-John Carnahan - on 1/6/2015 | Susan Carberry |
| 2/6/2015 | Update or Other Action | Reviewed correspondence from UIC regarding the history of investigation 1991 - 2000, during the consideration of development on this site. BIA was notified and identified by UIC legal team of their ownership in 8/1/1991 correspondence to Area Director of BIA in Juneau. No available reply by BIA. | John Carnahan |
| 3/3/2015 | Potentially Responsible Party/State Interest Letter | PRP letter sent to BIA. | John Carnahan |
| 3/4/2015 | Potentially Responsible Party/State Interest Letter | PRP letter sent to UIC. | John Carnahan |
| 3/24/2016 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Meeting with UIC to discuss status of various sites. | John Carnahan |
| 6/28/2019 | Update or Other Action | Letter provided to BIA providing a list of 31 sites where BIA is a PRP and requesting a meeting to discuss long-term planning for cleanup at these sites. | Gretchen Caudill |
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