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Site Report: NSB Point Hope Gasoline Line

Site Name: NSB Point Hope Gasoline Line
Address: Point Hope, Point Hope, AK 99766
File Number: 420.38.001
Hazard ID: 1622
Status: Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls
Staff: IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 68.350740
Longitude: -166.761860
Horizontal Datum:

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

1.5 mile gasoline line with associated bulk fuel tanks with long history of chronic and long-term spills, leaks, drips. Multiple reported spills. Extent of contamination unknown.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
3/17/1992 Meeting or Teleconference Held Discussion with consultants. Former Staff
3/17/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Wrote letter to North Slope Borough requesting site assessment. Former Staff
3/17/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RECN - Site Reconnaissance (CS)). Reviewed all files relevant to site and determined problem existed needing investigation. Former Staff
3/17/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1 - Phase I Site Assessment (General)). Received report. Former Staff
3/18/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Call from North Slope Borough. Money appropriated for Point Hope tank and pipeline upgrade-will include site assessment. Former Staff
3/24/1992 Site Added to Database Gasoline contamination. Former Staff
7/2/1992 Site Characterization Workplan Approved (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Staff approved Draft site assessment proposal. Cindy Thomas
7/2/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Staff reviewed a phase 1 site assessment report. Cindy Thomas
7/22/1992 Meeting or Teleconference Held Met with NSB fuel system operators to discuss system upgrade. Full release investigation needed. Cindy Thomas
7/22/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RECN - Site Reconnaissance (CS)). Staff inspected entire fuel system including: tank farm, pump station, pipelines, headers, storage tanks, dispenser station. Entire system in poor shape and leaking actively at numerous locations. Cindy Thomas
8/9/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Staff sent letter to NSB summarizing 7-22-92 site inspection and requested clarification on site assessment schedule. Cindy Thomas
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 the contaminated site. As of this "complete date" I have not received a response. Jeff Peterson
9/29/1992 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RECN - Site Reconnaissance (CS)). Staff reports baseline information report from LCMF: Installed 4 MWs at pump house and collected GW samples. Trace amounts of TPH and none detectable VOCs. Information will be incorporated into Phase II SA. Cindy Thomas
7/26/2007 Meeting or Teleconference Held ADEC staff met with NSB and their consultant to review open status village files and to propose responses to the ADEC's request for further information and characterization at this site. Shannon Oelkers
10/24/2007 Meeting or Teleconference Held Meeting today with NSB and their consultant to discuss site status. Bill O'Connell
2/28/2008 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed. Pam Clemens
5/8/2008 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed. Bill O'Connell
5/23/2008 Conditional Closure Approved The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Contaminated Sites Program (ADEC) reviewed the environmental records associated with the Point Hope Gasoline Line. This site had been contaminated by the release of a hazardous substance; however, based on the information provided to date, ADEC has determined that no further remedial action is required, and that the Point Hope Gasoline Line can be closed subject to the conditions outlined in the Record of Decision The hazardous substance contamination has been adequately addressed and does not pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. Bill O'Connell
5/23/2008 Institutional Control Record Established There is contamination remaining above established cleanup levels at the NSB Point Hope Gasoline Line, but ADEC has determined there is no unacceptable risk to human health or the environment, and this site will be conditionally closed. This decision is subject to the following conditions: 1. A Notice of Residual Contamination will be recorded on the ADEC database to document residual contamination remaining on site above the most stringent ADEC cleanup levels. 2. When the gasoline line is decommissioned, petroleum impacted gravel must be removed and disposed of in accordance with 18 AAC 75 and ADEC guidance. 3. In accordance with 18 AAC 75.370(b) any proposal to transport soil off-site requires ADEC approval. 4. Soil containing residual contamination may not be placed in surface water or other environmentally sensitive areas. Bill O'Connell
6/11/2012 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC review conducted and staff name changed from Bill O’Connell to IC Unit. Evonne Reese
8/14/2014 Update or Other Action Staff name changed from IC Unit to McLoone. Evonne Reese
10/6/2014 Institutional Control Update Current project manager chooses to retain management of the site at this time. Kristin Thompson
10/21/2016 Institutional Control Compliance Review Staff changed from Joshua Barsis to IC Unit. IC compliance review conducted. IC reminder letter issued. Reminder system set to follow-up every five years. Kristin Thompson
8/3/2023 Institutional Control Compliance Review Compliance review conducted and an IC reminder letter was issued to the landowner. The next review will be due in five years. Evonne Reese

Contaminant Information

Name Level Description Media Comments
DRO > Method 1 (Arctic only) Soil

Control Type

Type Details
CS Database Notation And Letter To Landowner/RP

Requirements

Description Details
Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site. Standard condition.
When Contaminated Soil is Accessible, Remediation Should Occur When the gasoline line is decommissioned, petroleum impacted gravel must be removed and disposed of.
Movement or use of contaminated material (including on site) in a manner that results in a violation of the water quality standards is prohibited (18 AAC 70) Soil containing residual contamination may not be placed in surface water or other environmentally sensitive areas. Standard condition.

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