Site Report: Fairmont Bay Mariculture
| Site Name: | Fairmont Bay Mariculture |
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| Address: | Fairmount Pt., P.W.S., ~24 Miles W. of Tatitlek, Tatitlek, AK 99677 |
| File Number: | 2259.38.001 |
| Hazard ID: | 3038 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete |
| Staff: | IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 60.895556 |
| Longitude: | -147.442222 |
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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 heating oil tank located inside a small outbuilding released diesel fuel into the buillding, which then soaked through the wooden floor and sidewalls into the surrounding soil. An unknown quantity of diesel fuel was lost. Preliminary reports suggest that the quantiity may be extensive. Additional investigation is required to delineate the extent of contamination in both soil and groundwater. The upland areas are covered with debris in the form of oyster farming equipment, boating gear, and household items. The bay is strung with buoys holding oyster nets, but they did not appear to have been tended for some time. Excerpt from 15 Aug 2005 site visit: A small creek flowed towards the bay to the left of the cabin and outbuildings. Piping laid aboveground leading to the cabin and down to the oyster prep area were obviously used for drinking water. Footbridges passed over the creek in three places and stirred up mud each time one was used. Other than that, there was no obvious impact to the stream. The overall problems at this location are surface debris and limited fuel contamination. Past investigation into the extent of the diesel release shows that levels exceed our most stringent cleanup levels, but the extent of the release is minor and limited to the area around the generator shed. Given the small extent of contamination in relation to the overall site condition, the diesel release is only a minimal issue. The property is used for mariculture purposes and both a small creek and Prince William Sound are in close proximity. The land is owned by the USDA and AK Fish & Game issues mariculture permits. The lease agreement requires the lessee to return the site to original condition upon vacation of the lease. Latitude and longitude received from Molly Grannon, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Glacier Ranger District, Girdwood, 754-2326, 12/19/01. Quality unknown but appears to be accurate. Site business name spelled differently than the locale. Site located on point of land between two small unnamed bays west of Fairmount Bay. All correspondence for this site should include the Forest Service, Fish & Game, and DEC.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/1998 | Update or Other Action | ADEC reviewed site evaluation and sampling report and issued comment letter. | David Pikul |
| 6/21/1999 | Site Characterization Workplan Approved | ADEC approved site evaluation and sampling workplan, provided letter. | David Pikul |
| 11/19/1999 | Site Added to Database | Petroleum. | David Pikul |
| 11/22/1999 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Site previously unranked. | David Pikul |
| 1/23/2002 | Update or Other Action | Letter from Protzman proposing no action be taken. | Lynne Bush |
| 1/24/2002 | Update or Other Action | Response, reminding Protzman of dates in original letter, must characterize site. | Lynne Bush |
| 4/8/2002 | Update or Other Action | Approved and forwarded Cost Recovery invoice to AGO. | Lynne Bush |
| 5/21/2004 | Site Number Identifier Changed | Corrected Region from 71 to 24. | Former Staff |
| 7/12/2004 | Update or Other Action | File number assigned 2259.38.001 | Sarah Cunningham |
| 11/15/2004 | Update or Other Action | No response to telephone messages to RP; preparing letter to remind Mr. Protzman of cleanup requirements. | Lynne Bush |
| 11/15/2004 | Update or Other Action | Updated Problem and Comments fields to more accurately represent site conditions. | Lynne Bush |
| 11/15/2004 | Update or Other Action | Lettter sent to Protzman requesting a work plan for site characterization. Due date for response is 31 December 2004. | Lynne Bush |
| 1/14/2005 | Update or Other Action | No response from Protzman as of this date. | Lynne Bush |
| 2/10/2005 | Update or Other Action | Provided an update on this site to Frechione, who recommended waiting for additional input from DNR and the Forest Service. Mr. Frechione has contacted them for this information. | Lynne Bush |
| 2/24/2005 | Update or Other Action | No response from Protzman. Still awaiting a decision from DNR and the Forest Service. | Lynne Bush |
| 8/15/2005 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Met with representatives of the US Forest Service, landowner, and the SOA DNR staff person in charge of mariculture permitting. We travelled to Fairmont Bay via USFS boat to view site conditions. The upland areas were covered with debris in the form of oyster farming equipment, boating gear, and household items. The bay was strung with buoys holding oyster nets, but they did not appear to have been tended for some time. | Lynne Bush |
| 3/13/2006 | Institutional Control Record Established | A database notice of contamination remaining above clean-up levels, and a requirement for prior DEC approval for off-site transport of contaminated soil. | Lynne Bush |
| 3/13/2006 | Record of Decision | Signied by Jim Frechione and Lynne Bush. | Lynne Bush |
| 3/13/2006 | Conditional Closure Approved | For details, please refer to the hard file copy of the Record of Decision. | Lynne Bush |
| 4/23/2008 | Update or Other Action | Attached Record of Decision that was signed 3/13/06. | Pam Clemens |
| 5/14/2008 | Exposure Tracking Model Ranking | Initial ranking with ETM completed. | Rich Sundet |
| 2/14/2014 | Update or Other Action | Staff name changed from Sundet to IC Unit. | Evonne Reese |
| 8/14/2015 | Institutional Control Compliance Review | IC compliance review conducted. | Evonne Reese |
| 8/14/2015 | Institutional Control Record Removed | The conditions at this site meet the current closure policy, therefore ICs can be removed. The default requirement of no offsite transport of soil or groundwater will still apply. In accordance with 18 AAC 75.380(d)(2), ADEC may require additional site assessment, monitoring, remediation, and/or other necessary actions at this facility should new information become available that indicates contamination at this site may pose a threat to human health or the environment. | Evonne Reese |
Contaminant Information
| Name | Level Description | Media | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRO | Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation | Soil |
Control Type
| Type | Details |
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| No ICs Required |
Requirements
| Description | Details |
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| Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site. | |
| 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) |
No associated sites were found.