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Site Report: Cape Newenham LRRS LF03

Site Name: Cape Newenham LRRS LF03
Address: Landfill 2 Waste Areas1&2, 30 Mi. South of Platinum, Platinum, AK 99651
File Number: 2525.38.001
Hazard ID: 520
Status: Cleanup Complete
Staff: No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 58.650000
Longitude: -162.172500
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

LF03 is a former drum disposal site located near the north end of the landing strip at Lower Camp. The site lies within an area formerly known as Waste Accumulation Area (WAA) No.2. WAA No.2 was used to store drums and debris from the time the LRRS was constructed into the 1970s. LF03 consisted of a mound of native soil and rock debris that covered or partially covered an accumulation of 55-gallon drums. Some of these drums were exposed due to erosion. An interim removal action was performed in 1997; 1,290 drums in various condition were removed. Based on comprehensive investigations during and following the drum removal, only 2 isolated soil sample locations contain DRO concentrations above the applicable cleanup level of 250 mg/kg (Sample 14 at 451 mg/kg and Sample 6 at 2,540 mg/kg). No groundwater or surface water results indicated contamination above 18 AAC 70 and 75. Based on the limited extent of contamination and source removal action, no further investigations or remedial action is warranted. This determination is protective of human health and the environment; therefore, LF03 has been closed. The Record of Decision (dated October 2000) was signed by ADEC on October 31, 2000, and by the Air Force on December 4, 2000. Point of contact: Keith Barnack, Project Manager, 611th CES/CEV 10471 20th Street, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-2270; Telephone (907) 552-5160. Last staff assigned was Vickaryous, Halverson, Burger.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
1/1/1985 Preliminary Assessment Approved Site assessment by Engineering Science entitled "IRP Phase I Report, Southern Region LRRS", prepared for the USAF Engineering Service Center. The site assessment identified six potentially contaminated areas at the site. The report recommended follow-up action for the site. Former Staff
8/26/1987 Update or Other Action Site visit made by Woodward Clyde and U.S. Air Force personnel to the site in August 1987. The purpose was to gather further assessment information at the site to support a no further action document (NFAD). Former Staff
1/1/1988 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Site visit and sampling conducted by Ecological Services, Anchorage. PCBs up to 3096 ppm discovered in the soil. Former Staff
2/9/1988 Update or Other Action Record of Decision (for only portion of site) signed by 11th Tactical Control Group, ADEC, and EPA Region 10 in February 1988 for No Further Action at 6 sites. These sites include: Waste Accumulation Area 1&2 and Landfill No. 2 (main portion of LF03); Upper Camp Dump (WP06); Road Oiling (OT04); Waste Accumulation Area 3 (SS01); White Alice Site (OT05); and Lower Camp Landfill (LF02). Former Staff
2/9/1988 Update or Other Action Waste Accumulation Area 1&2 and Landfill No.2 site portion closed, Drum Disposal Area site portion found at a later date. Record of Decision signed by 11th Tactical Control Group, ADEC, and EPA Region 10 in February 1988 for No Further Action at 6 sites. These sites include: Waste Accumulation Area 1&2 and Landfill No.2 (main portion of LF03); Upper Camp Dump (WP06); Road Oiling (OT04); Waste Accumulation Area 3 (SS01); White Alice Site (OT05); and Lower Camp Landfill (LF02). Former Staff
1/18/1989 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = NFA - No Further Action Required (CERCLA)). A No Further Action Document supported by Woodward Clyde's recommendations, is signed off by EPA, ADEC and the USAF. Former Staff
1/7/1991 Site Number Identifier Changed Old Reckey 1981210912709 changed to reflect correct region. Former Staff
7/15/1993 Update or Other Action Final Site Investigation Report (dated July 1993) prepared by Woodward-Clyde. Former Staff
8/22/1995 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RI - Remedial Investigation). RI action added by Shannon and Wilson on 3/13/97, based on Relative Risk Evaluation Worksheet dated 8/22/95. Pathways: surface soils have been impacted by PCBs. Receptors: site workers, visitors, several endangered and/or threatened species. This site is located in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. S&W-Miner
7/1/1996 Update or Other Action Revised Final Management Action Plan (dated June 1996) received on July 1, 1996. Ray Burger
6/3/1997 Update or Other Action Removal of Drums and Grossly Contaminated Soils Project Plans (dated April 30, 1997); teleconference on May 29, 1997; ADEC comment letter dated June 3, 1997. Gretchen Pikul
11/15/1997 Update or Other Action Closure Monitoring Report Landfill 2 (LF03) (dated November 1997). Gretchen Pikul
12/1/1997 Update or Other Action Addendum to Existing Workplan for PCB Sampling at the Landfill 2 and Borrow Source (draft dated November 25, 1997); teleconference on December 1, 1997 work to begin same day. Gretchen Pikul
1/9/1998 Update or Other Action Management Action Plan (draft dated July 25, 1997, final dated January 9, 1998); ADEC comment letter dated December 4, 1997. Gretchen Pikul
8/15/1998 Update or Other Action PCB Investigation of Landfill 2 and Associated Borrow Source (draft dated January 1998, final dated August 1998); ADEC comment letter dated June 9, 1998. Gretchen Pikul
10/13/1999 Site Added to Database Waste oil, chlorinated solvents, metals, PCBs, diesel fuel, and unknown substances in drums. Gretchen Pikul
1/3/2000 Update or Other Action Drum Removal (LF03) report - draft dated January 1998 and received on March 25, 1998, inhouse report of poor quality, ADEC comment letter dated June 1, 1998; draft final dated and received on January 7, 1999; October 1999 telephone calls - ADEC response not available for Proposed Plan and Decision Documents until Drum Removal Report comments are addressed and report is finalized; October 21, 1999 received revised analytical table; October 27, 1999 telephone call on revised table; October 28, 1999 received final draft report; ADEC sent final comments via e-mail in December 1999; final report dated December 1999 and received on January 3, 2000; ADEC approval letter dated July 19, 2000. Action complete August 1997. Gretchen Pikul
5/9/2000 Proposed Plan Proposed Plan for Cleanup at Upper Camp (SS07) and Drum Disposal Site (LF03); initial ADEC comment letter for Proposed Plan dated 12-99; comment resolution meeting for Proposed Plan on March 1, 2000; final Proposed Plan dated May 2000; public comment period May 8 to June 8, public meeting upon request; one comment received from public. Gretchen Pikul
4/17/2001 Record of Decision Decision Document for Drum Disposal Site (LF03) dated October 25, 2000 signed by ADEC on October 31, 2000, signed by Air Force on December 4, 2000, and received on April 17, 2001. Gretchen Pikul
4/17/2001 Site Closure Approved Decision Document for Drum Disposal Site (LF03) dated October 25, 2000 signed by ADEC on October 31, 2000, signed by Air Force on December 4, 2000, and received on April 17, 2001. Gretchen Pikul
7/13/2001 Site Number Identifier Changed Cape Newenham LRRS site, Reckey 198125X912709, was disseminated into nine component sites and this is one of them. Former Staff

Contaminant Information

Name Level Description Media Comments
For more information about this site, contact DEC at (907) 465-5390.

Control Type

Type Details
No ICs Required

Requirements

Description Details
Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site.

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