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Site Report: Egegik Light & Power

Site Name: Egegik Light & Power
Address: P.O. Box 109, Egegik, AK 99579
File Number: 2543.38.001
Hazard ID: 2149
Status: Active
Staff: Bill O'Connell, 9072693057 bill.oconnell@alaska.gov
Latitude: 58.212386
Longitude: -157.374685
Horizontal Datum:NAD83

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

Broken transformers, potential PCB and petroleum ground contamination. Responsible party (RP) did the work himself. No plans submitted. No ADEC approval.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
6/15/1995 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RAU - Remedial Actions Underway (General)). RP excavated, stockpiled, and remediated site himself with no supervision. Bill Wright
2/1/1996 Site Added to Database Petroleum ground contamination. Bill Wright
2/1/1996 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Initial ranking. Bill Wright
2/1/1996 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = CP - Closure Pending). Remediation without approval. Bill Wright
4/26/1996 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Ranked by Shannon and Wilson. S&W
12/17/1996 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Reviewed S&W ranking. Score OK. Ray Dronenburg
7/12/2005 Update or Other Action Submitted letter requesting that the responsible party respond in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of the letter providing a historical account of the actions he has taken to address the contamination on his property from spills of petroleum derived liquids such as fuels, lubricants, and/or oils. ADEC has reviewed the file regarding the contamination found on- site and found very little information that would provide an estimate of the nature and extent of contamination. Todd Blessing
3/23/2007 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking Todd Blessing
7/12/2007 Update or Other Action DEC issued a letter on July 12, 2007, requesting that Mr. Leonard respond in writing to this office by August 31, 2007 discussing, to his knowledge, past site investigation activities on his property. As part of this written response, DEC requests that Mr. Leonard identify who did the work and their associated experience and training characterizing or cleaning up contaminated sites. Todd Blessing
7/30/2008 Update or Other Action DEC staff issued a letter on July 30, 2008 requesting that Mr. Leonard respond in writing to his availability to meet at the site on August 20th. DEC staff is planning a trip to Egegik and would like to meet with Mr. Leonard to discuss the cleanup process. The Deadline for Mr. Leonard to respond is August 8, 2008. Todd Blessing
8/28/2008 Update or Other Action DEC staff was notified on August 24th that Lee Leonard refused to review DEC's July 30th letter. During the week of August 18th, DEC staff visited the village of Egegik in order to meet with Mr. Leonard; however, Mr. Leonard refused to meet with DEC without his attorney present. Todd Blessing
1/20/2009 Update or Other Action DEC has reviewed a letter from Brian J. Stibitz, dated December 31, 2008. Mr. Stibitz is Lee Leonard's attorney and explained in his letter that Mr. Leonard will conduct a site characterization during the summer of 2009. Todd Blessing
10/12/2010 Update or Other Action DEC issued a letter to Brian Stibitz, requesting he confirm that Mr. Leonard’s estate does not have sufficient funds or assets that could be liquidated to conduct a site investigation. DEC was informed in August of this year that Mr. Leonard passed away last December. DEC informed Mr. Stibitz that an investigation would likely cost anywhere from $20,000 to $60,000. DEC also requested that Mr. Stibiz forward an attached limited liability form to the executor of the his estate for their signature. This form must be signed in the event that DEC chooses to move forward with a state led investigation and/or cleanup. Todd Blessing
12/29/2010 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 73127 name: Unknown Todd Blessing
3/30/2011 Update or Other Action DEC staff was informed that the City of Egegik (City) has requested approval form the Regulatory Commision of Alaska (RCA) to purchase Egegik Light and Power overhead distribution system, together with all associated lines, transformers, poles supports for poles and connections; underground distribution system, together with all associated lines, transformer, and connections. The City's requested approval from the RCA in order to become the de facto electrical power utility provider for the community. DEC staff reviewed the City of Egegik's application and informed them and the RCA via a March 30, 2011 letter that they may be liable for any contamination associated with contaminant spills due to line failures and/or surface spills from leaking on-site transformers. In addition, both parties were informed that DEC may conduct a state led investigation with eventual goal of cleaning up the site. If the City of Egegik is determined to be a liable party through these investigations, DEC may attempt to cost recover for cleanup and/or DEC oversight of cleanup. Todd Blessing
4/22/2011 Update or Other Action DEC issued a letter to Don Strand, Egegik City Administrator and Richard Deigh, Mayor of the City of Egegik responding to their March 31, 2011 letter requesting the Department clarify its position with regard to the City's attempts to purchase the transmission lines form Egegik Light & Power. DEC informed both individuals it has no plans to pursue immediate legal action as a consequence of the transfer of the utility certificate since we are not aware of any contamination associated with the transmission lines. We also notified both individuals that while we cannot waive liabilty under AS 46.03.822, are foremost consideration is to ensure the residents of Egegik are provided electricty. Todd Blessing
7/25/2011 Update or Other Action Staff discussed the status of the site with Don Strand. Don informed staff that the city of Egegik has recieved the certificate from RCA to operate as the power company. The city has been generating power since last fall at which time they connected to the former Light and Power Utility lines but left the Egegik Light and Power Generators and other equipment on the late Mr. Leonard's property. To his knowledge, no environmental investigations have been conducted to date. Todd Blessing
3/22/2012 Update or Other Action Exposure tracking model ranking updated. Todd Blessing
4/21/2015 Update or Other Action Notice of Environmental Contamination recorded for the Egegik Light and Power contaminated site. The NEC remains in effect until a written determination from ADEC is recorded that states that soil and groundwater at the site have been shown to meet the most stringent cleanup levels in 18 AAC 75 and that off-site transportation of soil is not a concern. Lisa Krebs-Barsis
4/21/2015 Institutional Control Record Established Institutional Controls established and entered into the database. IC Unit
5/5/2017 Institutional Control Update A letter was issued as a reminder of the NEC currently recorded on this property. Kristin Thompson
6/13/2018 Institutional Control Update A letter was issued as a reminder of the NEC currently recorded on this property. Kristin Thompson
6/26/2019 Institutional Control Update A letter was e-mailed to the responsible party as a reminder of the NEC currently recorded on this property. Mossy Mead
8/26/2019 Update or Other Action Letter requesting update on current status sent to City of Egegik Bill O'Connell
9/5/2019 Update or Other Action Phone call with City Administrator to discuss possible funding sources Bill O'Connell

Contaminant Information

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