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Site Report: JBER-Elmendorf DA115 PCB soil pile

Site Name: JBER-Elmendorf DA115 PCB soil pile
Address: South of N/S Runway and East of Golf Course, Formerly Elmendorf Air Force Base before 10/01/2010, Elmendorf AFB (JBER), AK 99506
File Number: 2101.38.149
Hazard ID: 26274
Status: Active
Staff: Ginna Quesada, 9074515960 ginna.quesada@alaska.gov
Latitude: 61.236629
Longitude: -149.793572
Horizontal Datum:WGS84

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

Site DA115 is a soil pile collocated with LF008, a construction rubble disposal landfill located south of Ship Creek within the airfield clear zone just south of the north-south runway on JBER, Alaska. In the course of conducting a site inspection in 2014 to verify that items from the 1992 ADEC closure letter for LF008 were completed, Weston came across a small isolated pile of soil that appeared suspicious and not part of LF008. Samples were taken and results indicate exceedances for PCBs, lead, and VOCs which include TCE. Nature and extent is unknown at this time. Federal Facility Agreement major milestone update as of December 3, 2019: Draft Management Plan March 15, 2021 Draft Remedial Investigation Report for March 1, 2022 Draft Feasibility Study Report for March 1, 2023 Draft Proposed Plan for November 30, 2023 Draft Record of Decision for December 2, 2024

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
4/1/1983 Update or Other Action An inspection was conducted in 1983 under the Installation Restoration Program (IRP) which failed to detect any contamination at the site. Louis Howard
4/1/1988 Update or Other Action In 1988, ADEC conducted a site inspection which also failed to detect any problems or contamination from the site and recommended no further action at the site under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These inspections involved a visual inspection of the site and did not include water or soil sample analysis. It was determined no further action was warranted because of the materials discarded at LF008 were inert and non-hazardous in nature. Louis Howard
4/1/1991 Update or Other Action In 1991 a IRP Site Summary Report was produced and detailed previous inspections and site evaluations for LF008 and determined hazardous substances are unlikely at LF008. The IRP Site Summary determined that the site should be closed out under the Alaska Solid Waste Management Program. Louis Howard
10/16/1992 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Letter from ADEC to Air Force. Closure for Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska Historical Landfill Site LF08 The DEC has reviewed the Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska Closure Report for the Historical Landfill Site LF08 Draft of September 1992, and the following are our comments: 1. One of the waste piles of creosote poles on the north end of the landfill contains an orange and white painted telephone pole. This paint may contain lead and therefore may be a hazardous material. 2. The south-east side of the landfill LF08 contains numerous surface piles of broken asphalt material. The asphalt is a leachable material. 3. The south-east side of the landfill surface contains layered roofing material that may contain asbestos. 4. There are numerous large creosote poles on the surface of the south-east side of the landfill. Leaching potential has been found to be low in previous TCLP tests. Use or disposal is not recommended in wetlands. 5. There are approximately 20 surface bundles of discarded wood lathe snow fencing on the south-east side of the landfill. 6. There are large areas on the south end of the landfill LF08 that are bare and will need a topsoil and reseeding plan to enhance vegetation growth. Please send a brief document stating how you plan to address Items one (1) through six (6) above, and when they will be scheduled for action. When the above six (6) items are completed, please send a letter of notification for closure. The DEC will review the letter for closure. Federal, State regulations and the SERA agreements of Appendix A of the Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska closure report for Historical Landfill LF08 will need to be followed to complete the closure of this site. Vic Vickaryous
10/1/2010 Update or Other Action Formerly Elmendorf Air Force Base before 10/01/2010. The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission in 2005 recommended the transfer of installation support functions of Ft Richardson to Elmendorf AFB establishing Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The recommendation became law in November 2005. The U.S. Air Force will assume the U.S. Army's obligations under the 1994 Federal Facility Agreement for Fort Richardson (Docket No. 1093-05-02-120) and any amendments thereto (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the FFA"). The Air Force assumes these authorities and obligations as the Army's successor and assignee for the environmental restoration program at Ft. Richardson in accordance with subsection 2.1 (i) of the FFA. (i) "Army" shall mean the United States Army and, to the extent necessary to effectuate the terms of this Agreement (including appropriations and congressional reporting requirements), its employees, agents, successors, assigns, and authorized representatives.) This is a transfer of responsibility between the Military Departments for the purpose of carrying out the terms and responsibilities of the FFA; it is not a transfer of property subject to the requirements of Section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. §9620(h)). This transfer of responsibility is in accordance with the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005 and the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Installation Support Memorandum of Agreement between the Army and the Air Force, dated 9 October 2009. On and after 1 October 2010, the Air Force and, to the extent necessary, the Department of Defense will fund all activities required by and subject to the FFA. Louis Howard
2/24/2014 Update or Other Action February 2014 LF008 site inspection work plan received. The purpose of this project is to conduct a thorough site inspection to assess the overall condition of the LF008 Landfill and to ensure the concerns listed in the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s (ADEC’s) letter concerning closure at LF008 dated 16 October 1992 (provided in Appendix A) have been addressed. The Historic Landfill LF008 is located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. Site LF008 is situated just south of the north south runway and east of the JBER-Elmendorf golf course. Site LF008 was administratively closed in 1993 and transferred to the Environmental Quality Program (United States Air Force [USAF], 1992a). This project is coordinated and directed by the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron, Asset Management Flight, Natural Resource Element, Restoration Section (CES/CEANR) on JBER-Elmendorf. Photo Documentation Photographs will be taken to thoroughly document the current condition of the LF008 Landfill. Photographs are necessary to document that the issues and concerns of the ADEC listed in 1992 letter concerning closure have been addressed. Photographs will be included in the final report. Debris Removal If any debris is located at LF008 it will be photographed and thoroughly documented. Materials disposed of at LF008 were determined to be inert and non-hazardous in nature (USAF, 1992b). Therefore, once photographed and documented, debris will be removed and transported to the Anchorage Municipal Landfill. All debris located and removed from LF008 will be discussed in the final report. REPORTING A detailed Site Inspection Report will be compiled and submitted upon completion of the site inspection. This report will include a brief summary of the current condition of the LF008 landfill; discuss any debris removed; and detailed photographic documentation will be presented. With sufficient evidence the concerns from the 1992 ADEC letter concerning site closure have been addressed, this Site Inspection Report will include a request for site closure with signature approval from the ADEC. Louis Howard
3/19/2014 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Staff approved the Draft Site inspection work plans for LF008 and LF009. Louis Howard
9/15/2014 Update or Other Action Email with attachments from Air Force to ADEC regarding sampling of a soil pile that has been there at LF008 for several years or so. In the course of conducting a site inspection to verify that items from the 1992 ADEC closure letter for LF008 were completed, Weston came across a small isolated pile of soil that appeared suspicious and not part of LF008. Samples were taken and results indicate exceedances for PCBs and TCE. On 30 June Skip Koch and Sarena Fejes performed a site inspection of LF008 following the Site Inspection Work Plan, LF008 Landfill, Final, March 2014. As part of this site inspection, they walked the surface area of the landfill on parallel lines keeping approximately 50-ft between them. During the site inspection they noted a soil pile at GPS position 206 on the map and shown in the attached figure. The soil on one side was different colored than surrounding soils and there was no vegetation growing on it. The area around the soil smelled "musty" or old - there was no odor of fuels or solvents. There were no tire tracks visible in the area around this soil pile and it was approximately 100-ft from the nearest roadway. This pile was discussed, and when planning on steps to be taken to complete work on LF008 a decision was made to sample this soil because it was a different color than surrounding soils and no vegetation was growing in it. The sample was analyzed for metals, VOCs, SVOC's, and PCBs. Results of the sample showed Aroclor-1260 (a PCB) at 50,900 mg/kg (that's 5.1%), and TCE at 19.7 mg/kg. The ADEC Table B1 Method 2 MTGW cleanup levels are: 1 mg/kg (PCB) and 0.020 mg/kg (TCE). Other contaminants exceeding cleanup levels: arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, and 1,4-dichlorobenzene. These results are final but have not yet been validated by our validators. NOTE to FILE: PCBs 50,900 mg/kg (1 mg/kg) with a 5,000x dilution factor and detection limit of 610 mg/kg. Lead 3,080 mg/kg (800 mg/kg industrial 400 mg/kg residential) 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 342 mg/kg (0.85 mg/kg MTGW and 41 mg/kg Outdoor inhalation) and a 25x dilution factor as well as a detection limit of 15.9 mg/kg 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 386 mg/kg (0.85 mg/kg MTGW and 41 mg/kg Outdoor inhalation) and a 1,000x dilution factor as well as a detection limit of 25.5 mg/kg 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 2,160 mg/kg (EPA PRGs 4.9 mg/kg RBC residential 49 mg/kg industrial) 1,000x dilution factor as well as a detection limit of 49.1 mg/kg 1,4-dichlorobenzene 1.34 mg/kg (0.64 mg/kg MTGW) 10x dilution factor Trichloroethene (TCE) 19.7 mg/kg (0.020 mg/kg MTGW and 0.57 mg/kg Outdoor inhalation) 10x dilution factor as well as a detection limit of 0.128 mg/kg None of the following were analyzed for as required for UNKNOWN sources: 1) GRO (AK 101), 2) DRO (AK 102, 3) RRO (AK 103), 4) Metals analysis must include: NICKEL, VANADIUM which were not run by SGS via SW6020A as required. 5) EDB/1,2-DCA. Air Force Compliance program coordinating removal response with ADEC's PERP staff. If removal efforts are successful-closeout site. If not then it becomes a restoration site within Air Force and CS Program staff will oversee any additional investigation/remediation. Louis Howard
9/19/2014 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read
9/22/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 79661 name: PCB soil pile Louis Howard
1/22/2015 Update or Other Action Staff received a draft Site Inspection (SI) report for review & comment. DEBRIS REMOVAL: The only debris that could be removed from the surface was the PCC drain diversion block & it was disposed of at the PCC recycling location on JBER. Waste Pile of Creosote Poles: The paint on the pole was sampled & confirmed that the paint contained lead. After this pole was removed from the surrounding poles, a TCLP analysis was conducted on a representative sample of the surface paint on it & it showed it could be disposed of in a lined landfill. This painted pole was disposed of in the Anchorage Municipal Landfill on 30 October 2014. The disposal receipt is contained in Appendix D of this report. No further action (NFA) is required for this painted pole. Surface Piles of Broken Asphalt: Only one pile of broken asphalt was still located on the surface. This pile was located at GPS location 196 & is shown in Photo 7 of Appendix B. A small excavation was prepared near this broken asphalt; the broken asphalt was buried in this excavation, & the excavation & area under the broken asphalt were graded level with surrounding soil. NFA is required for this broken asphalt. Layered Roofing Material: This material could not be found during the SI & has been removed or buried. NFA is required for this layered roofing material. Numerous Large Creosote Poles on Surface: These poles were removed from the landfill’s surface or placed into a single large pile of creosote poles at GPS point 191 (shown in Photo 1 of Appendix B). The logs in this pile are maintained in a neat pile by driven vertical posts, as shown in Photo 2 of Appendix B. JBER will keep the creosote poles in this pile for use in future landscaping or similar projects. NFA is required for these poles. Surface Bundles of Discarded Snow Fencing: These bundles could not be found during the SI & have been removed or buried. NFA is required for this discarded snow fencing. Bare Areas Needing Vegetation: The entire landfill area (with the exception of the Pavement Debris) is currently vegetated with grass, as shown in Photos 1, 3, & 7, or with trees up to 30 ft tall. This area will revegetate within the next year. NFA is required for this area that contained broken-up asphalt. PILE OF EXPOSED GRAVEL: NFA on this exposed gravel pile is required in order to close LF008. A spill response removal action & possible follow-on investigation will be conducted at this site, & the results will be submitted to ADEC in separate documents. NFAs are required to close LF008, & no additional funding needs are anticipated. Additionally, as there were no environmental impacts identified during the inspections conducted in 1992 & 2014 as a result of activities associated with the operation of this landfill, no (LUCs) are associated with LF008. While no LUCs exist for Site LF008, all sites closed under Title 18 of the Alaska Administrative Code Chapter 75, ADEC’s Contaminated Site Program, have a non-negotiable “re-opener” clause & a “soil management” clause (18 AAC 75.325). These clauses are not considered LUCs, as they do not restrict or limit land use nor require monitoring, periodic reviews, or ongoing financial expenditures. This does, however, require USAF to maintain these site boundaries in the Environmental Restoration Program Atlas & GeoBase geographical information system for reference. Louis Howard
2/2/2015 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Staff reviewed and commented on the SI report for LF008. ADEC concurs that the 1992 comments/concerns ADEC had with LF008 have been adequately addressed and for the purposes of this letter, LF008 may be considered closed. Finalize the report. Please include a full electronic final copy of the text, appendices and attachments. The draft submitted only included the hard copy and one electronic version of Attachment 1. However, the pile of exposed gravel discovered at LF008, that was subsequently determined to be contaminated with PCBs among other contaminants (see section 3.1), will need to be addressed under the CERCLA process (per the EAFB FFA as a new source area with a primary/secondary document schedule). The removal action conducted by JBER’s Compliance Program appears to have failed to remove all the contamination based on personal communication between ADEC and JBER. Louis Howard
3/24/2015 Update or Other Action Distance to Subsurface Water Right Location LAS 23289 is 1,474 feet. Customer Name USDOD USAF 673 CES/CEIEC, A DRILLED WELL 202 FEET DEEP FOR ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE GOLF COURSE. PURPOSE OF WATER SUPPLY IS TO FILL LAKE WHICH WILL BE USED TO IRRIGATE THE GOLF COURSE 260,000 GALLONS PER DAY FOR GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION FROM THE SHIP CREEK RESERVOIR WITHIN THE NW1/4NE1/4 SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN. THE LOCATION TO WHICH THIS WATER RIGHT APPERTAINS IS: THE MOOSE RUN GOLF COURSE WITHIN SECTIONS 5, 7, 8, AND 9, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Louis Howard
3/25/2015 Update or Other Action Copy of the technical memorandum for LF008 Suspect Material Pile Removal received. Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc. (ECC) was requested to remove a pile of unknown material identified along the boundary of the LF008 landfill located on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), Alaska. In October 2014, ECC was notified of unknown soil-type mate1ial located at LF008 containing high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) needing to be removed and disposed. This action was taken under our contract with the United States Army Corp of Engineer (USACE) for Hazardous Waste Support for JBER, under the Spill Response task. ECC coordinated with the 637rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Environmental Flight (673CES/CEIEC) to obtain previous analytical data which indicated PCBs as high as 50,900 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) were present in the suspect material as well as an assortment of other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This analytical data was used to characterize the material for disposal through the JBER Hazardous Waste Center. Discrete sample 14LF008-S01 was collected from the central excavation bottom in the vicinity of the 10.7 ppm screening result, and duplicate sample 14LF008-S02 was also collected. Discrete sample 14LF008-S03 was collected from the southeast excavation bottom in the vicinity of the 19.7 ppm screening result. These three samples were analyzed for Gasoline Range Organics (GRO by method AK101), Diesel Range Organics (DRO by method AK102), Residual Range Organics (RRO by method AKI 03), benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX by method SW8021B), total metals (by method SW6020A), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC by method SW8260B), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (P AH by method SW8270D). In addition to the discrete samples, one nine-point composite sample (sample 14LF008-S04) was collected from across the excavation bottom, homogenized, and placed into sample containers. Duplicate composite sample 14LF008-S05 was also collected from the same locations. The composite sample and duplicate were analyzed for polychlorinated biphenyls by method SW8082A. No sidewall samples were collected as the excavation was limited to only six inches below ground surface. The nine-point composite samples analyzed for PCBs contained Aroclor-1260 at 18,500 mg/kg, well above the ADEC Method Two cleanup level of 1 mg/kg. The detection limits for the other Aroclors were high due to dilution required to complete sample analysis. Once sampling was completed, ECC covered the area with the green tarp and sand bags, removed the visquene, personal protective equipment, and shovels, and placed all of these materials in trash bags. The three supersacks and trash bags of investigation derived waste (IDW) were transported to the Hazardous Waste Center on JBER for disposal. Composite samples ranged from 10,700 mg/kg (14LF008-SO4-11052014) to 18,500 mg/kg (14LF008-S05-11052014) for Aroclor-1260. 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene ranged from 29.6 mg/kg to 42.4 mg/kg. Tetrachloroethene ranged from 0.0795 mg/kg to 0.0779 mg/kg. Trichloroethene ranged from 10.9 mg/kg to 12 mg/kg. Benzo(a)Anthracene was 4.61 mg/kg, benzo(a)pyrene was 4.16 mg/kg, benzo(b)fluoranthene was 10.8 mg/kg, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene was 0.691 mg/kg. Seven VOCs were not detected, but had method detection limits that exceeded ADEC Method Two cleanup levels. Eighteen P AHs were detected in the three samples with four P AHs found exceeding ADEC Method Two cleanup levels including benzo(a)anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[b]flouranthene, and dibenzo[a,h]anthracene. EDB was not detected in analyses, however, the detection limit exceeded the ADEC Method Two cleanup level. Based on the analytical results, contamination is present at the excavation bottom. Additional investigation should be conducted to determine the vertical and horizontal extent of contamination, and inform future options for remedial action. Louis Howard
5/17/2016 Meeting or Teleconference Held FFA project managers meeting update: The draft preliminary assessment is expected for distribution in early June with a limited field investigation to follow. Field work for the site is planned for the summer field season. Louis Howard
7/13/2016 Update or Other Action Draft Preliminary Assessment received for review and comment. The objective of this PA is to evaluate the potential threat to human health and the environment associated with prior activities at DA115. The contaminant source at the site is a former soil pile known to contain PCBs and trichloroethylene (TCE), among other contaminants. The data evaluated through this PA were used to determine potential waste sources at the site and possible contamination migration targets and pathways (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] 1991, 2005). A preliminary Hazard Ranking System (HRS) score was prepared using the EPA HRS QuickScore software version 3.1.0 DRO, RRO, VOCs, PAHs, PCBs, and metals were identified at DA115 in association with a contaminated soil pile. A remediation effort conducted in November 2014 removed approximately 2.75 cy of contaminated soil; however, confirmation soil samples indicated that contaminants still remain on the site above ADEC cleanup levels (USAF 2015b). A records review identified several ADEC contaminated sites located within 1 mile of DA115. Based on the lack of groundwater data from the area and the presence of contaminated soil, it is recommended that a Limited Field Investigation (LFI) be conducted at DA115. The LFI should be developed to further define the nature and extent of contamination and to determine if contamination has migrated to groundwater. Soil and groundwater samples should be collected within, and adjacent to, the former excavation area. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
7/20/2016 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Staff provided comments on the draft PA. Main comments were to suggest that a RI/FS investigation be conducted since the PA and prior removal action identified that contamination exists at levels not protective of human health or the environment instead of conducting a limited field investigation. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
7/11/2017 Update or Other Action LFI Work Plan received for review and comment. This limited field investigation (LFI) work plan describes the activities to be conducted at the DA115 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) soil pile site located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The purpose of this LFI is to investigate the source area and fill the existing data gaps to provide a sufficient data set from which to definitively assess the risk posed by this site (USAF 1994). The current site data indicate an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. If sufficient data are collected, a baseline human health risk assessment may be prepared to characterize and quantify risk posed by contamination at DA115. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
7/20/2017 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Staff reviewed and commented on the draft LFI WP. Main comments were regarding installation of 2 wells out of 7 soil borings may not be enough to properly establish groundwater flow and direction. Staff requested that PCB vapor intrusion pathway for potential future receptors be addressed as part of the soil gas investigation portion of the LFI. Staff reiterated that in cases where LODs are above cleanup levels, 18 AAC 75.355 will need to be followed to get ADEC to agree with the LOD as the cleanup level. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
12/18/2017 Update or Other Action Draft work plan addendum received for review and comment. Due to a high level of uncertainty in the vicinity of DA115 a stepwise, two-phase approach beginning within the source area and stepping out in cardinal directions will be used to identify and delineate contamination. West/east Phase II well placement will be used to evaluate groundwater flow direction and determine the potential of any identified groundwater contamination to reach Ship Creek. Field screening and analytical results may provide justification to modify soil boring locations in the field; any location modification greater than 30 feet will be coordinated with the USAF, ADEC, and EPA. Each primary sample will be collected from a unique horizontal and vertical location and analyzed. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
1/9/2018 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Comments on the draft work plan for limited field investigation provided. Main comments on the conceptual site model which stated subsurface soil (2 to 15 feet bgs) has not been characterized when ADEC vapor intrusion guidance states that 100 feet be used for volatile compounds such as trichloroethylene and its breakdown products such as vinyl chloride. Also petroleum related compounds require that a distance of 30 feet be considered when evaluating the vapor intrusion pathway at a site. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
2/6/2018 Update or Other Action Tech Memo for JBER DA115 PCB Soil Pile LFI: Phase I Results received. Aroclor 1260 in surface soil samples ranged from 0.48 mg/kg to 760 mg/kg. Trichloroethene (TCE) was detected in both surface and subsurface soil: 20 mg/kg in surface soil samples and 12 mg/kg in MW01 at 7 feet bgs [Human Health level is 4.9 mg/kg MTGW is 0.11 mg/kg]. Surface soil results: DDT 11 mg/kg (MTGW 5.1 mg/kg), benzo(a)pyrene 0.58, 1 and 1.5 mg/kg (Human Health 0.20 mg/kg MTGW 0.27 mg/kg), Benzo(a)anthracene 1.2 mg/kg (MTGW 0.28 mg/kg), and lead at 429 mg/kg (400 mg/kg UU/UE residential level). Subsurface concentrations: TCE max detect: 20 mg/kg at 0-2' bgs, benzo(a)pyrene 0.43 mg/kg at 0-2' bgs, PCB 370 mg/kg 0-2' bgs. Phase II will be conducted as stated in the DA115 LFI work plan, which recommended advancing six soil borings (two of which would be developed as monitoring wells), collecting three soil samples from each soil boring, and collecting one groundwater sample from each monitoring well. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
7/3/2018 Update or Other Action Milestone Federal Facility Agreement updates: Draft Limited Field Investigation Report August 29, 2018, Draft Management Plan December 30, 2019, Draft Remedial Investigation report January 30, 2021, Draft Feasibility Study report July 30, 2021, Draft Proposed Plan January 29, 2022 and Draft Record of Decision August 29, 2022. Signed by EPA, Air Force and ADEC remedial project managers on July 3, 2018. Louis Howard
8/7/2018 Update or Other Action Draft limited field investigation report received. Due to the high concentrations of PCBs and the apparent spread of the contamination at DA115, an interim removal action is recommended to reduce the further spread of contamination. Following an interim removal action, a remedial investigation and feasibility study pursuant to CERCLA and the JBER-Elmendorf Federal Facility Agreement (USAF 1991) should be conducted to assess remaining contamination and work toward closing the site. See site file for additional information. Louis Howard
4/12/2021 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC submitted comments on Draft JBER Basewide UFP-QAPP dated February 2021. William Schmaltz
5/19/2021 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC Reviewed and approved of Basewide Uniform Federal Policy - Quality Assurance Project Plan. QAPP summarizes general activities for a 5 year period on JBER. William Schmaltz
5/30/2022 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC reviewed and sent comments to the USAF on DA115 Remedial Investigation Management Plan. William Schmaltz
1/3/2023 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC reviewed USAF's response to comments on the DA115 RIMP. In response to DEC's comments, the USAF will prepare a Screening Level Ecological Risk Assessment for review. William Schmaltz
5/22/2023 Update or Other Action DEC reviewed and provided comments on the Screening Level Ecological Risk Assessment Work Plan submitted as an appendix to the Draft Risk Assessment Management Plan. William Schmaltz

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