Site Report: AT&T Alascom Bethel Earth Station
| Site Name: | AT&T Alascom Bethel Earth Station |
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| Address: | 265 Main Street, South of 3rd Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559 |
| File Number: | 2407.38.003 |
| Hazard ID: | 3770 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete |
| Staff: | IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 60.795556 |
| Longitude: | -161.759167 |
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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
Elevated DRO contamination with detectable BTEX confirmed by lab analysis of soil samples taken near the active 2000 gallon AST area. Volume of soil estimated to exceed 40 cubic yards. Strong fuel odors and stressed vegetation observed. Field screening of the former AST location and septic system holding tank indicate that no contamination exceeding applicable cleanup levels according to 12/97 Phase II Site Investigation.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/1997 | Update or Other Action | Phase II assessment prepared by Woodward Clyde identified 2 areas of concern - septic tank area and above ground fuel tank. The AST site had levels of DRO as high as 6300 ppm with an estimated 40 cubic yards above 200 ppm. | Jim Frechione |
| 5/8/2001 | Site Added to Database | DRO contamination. | Bruce Wanstall |
| 5/8/2001 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Preliminary ranking based on Phase II Site Investigation 12/97. | Bruce Wanstall |
| 2/20/2002 | Update or Other Action | Improved latitude and longitude using MSU instead of USGS GNIS. Coordiantes still suspect for accuracy. | Former Staff |
| 2/18/2003 | Update or Other Action | Changed project manager from DB Administrator to Bob Glascott and changed site status from Inactive to Active. | Elizabeth Stergiou |
| 2/27/2003 | Update or Other Action | Spoke with RP, a summary report of all sampling activities is being drafted at this time. The report it expected to be completed in a month. | Bob Glascott |
| 2/27/2003 | Update or Other Action | Responsible Party field changed based on new information from PacificCorp Environmental Remediation Company. | Elizabeth Stergiou |
| 10/15/2003 | Update or Other Action | An investigation report by PacifiCorp Environmental conducted a soil investigation in the area of the former AST. One sample (of six) exceeded the 250 ppm cleanup level. It was 597 ppm DRO. There is no indication if the impacted soil in the previous assessment was ever cleaned up. | Jim Frechione |
| 10/28/2003 | Institutional Control Record Established | The database entry will serve as the IC. It is intended to identify areas of contamination above 250 ppm DRO and requires DEC approval for off site transport of soil. | Jim Frechione |
| 10/28/2003 | Conditional Closure Approved | A no further remedial action decision was issued. It was determined that the migration to groundwater pathway was not complete (i.e. permafrost) and the DRO levels (597ppm and 6300 ppm) did not exceed inhalation or ingestion. | Jim Frechione |
| 6/12/2012 | Institutional Control Compliance Review | An IC review was conducted on this site and the staff assigned was changed from Bill O'Connell to IC Unit. | Evonne Reese |
| 6/12/2012 | Institutional Control Record Removed | This site meets the 2009 closure policy requirements therefore ICs can be removed. The default requirement of no offsite transport of soil or groundwater from this site still applies. | 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. |
No associated sites were found.