Site Report: Gerstle River Exp. Area Borrow Pit1
| Site Name: | Gerstle River Exp. Area Borrow Pit1 |
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| Address: | ~34 Miles East of, Delta Junction, Delta Junction, AK 99737 |
| File Number: | 141.38.030 |
| Hazard ID: | 863 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete |
| Staff: | No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 63.794000 |
| Longitude: | -145.024000 |
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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
During a site assessment of the Gerstle River Expansion Area for UXO in 1999 Borrow Pit 1 was identified to contain a number of buried military drums. Sampling results indicated the presence of DRO and RRO. This site is addressed under the DoD FUDS Program and is managed under the DSMOA. The GREA expansion area was leased from the State or Alaska in the 50’s and 60’s for military testing of chemical munitions.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2000 | Site Added to Database | Fort Greely Gerstle River Test Site, Reckey 198933X902501, was split into this and three other sites. | Former Staff |
| 11/27/2000 | Interim Removal Action Approved | Interim cleanup action to remove drums and contaminated soil was completed during the summer of 2000. Currently waiting for report sumbittal from the USACE. | Greg Light |
| 3/5/2001 | Update or Other Action | File number corrected from 170.38.025 to 141.38.030. Site name corrected from "Barrow" Pit to "Borrow" Pit. | Mitzi Read |
| 11/7/2002 | Update or Other Action | Intrim Action Complete. Reported in “1999-2000 Remedial Investigation Removal Action Gerstle River Expansion Area.” Proposed Plan pending. | Greg Light |
| 1/15/2003 | Update or Other Action | Site is expected to be closed upon receipt of decision document for the Corps of Engineers. | Greg Light |
| 4/2/2004 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | DEC staff Tamar Stephens and Greg Light met with Corps of Engineers staff Shah Alam and Bob Hazlett and Department of Natural Resources Staff Robert Layne. (DNR) Purpose: (1) to discuss draft Closure Report for Administration Area and Borrow Pits 1 and 3, and to discuss process to reach closure. DEC staff agreed that site meets requirements for closure. Process will consist of (1)finalize Closure Report such that it can be used for a decision document; (2) Corps will prepare a Proposed Plan and release it for public comment (with DEC approval); (3) following public comment, Decision Document will be finalized and signed by DEC and Corps of Engineers. Site will be formally closed when Decision Document is signed. | Tamar Stephens |
| 5/5/2004 | Update or Other Action | ADEC staff Tamar Stephens reviewed and sent comments on draft Closeout Report - Gerstle River Expansion Area Non-Ordnance Sites. | Tamar Stephens |
| 5/25/2004 | Update or Other Action | Site visit by DEC staff Tamar Stephens and Corps of Engineers staff Shah Alam, Bob Hazlett, and David Westerman. | Tamar Stephens |
| 3/4/2005 | Update or Other Action | Reviewed Proposed Plan from USACE that recommends NFRAP for GREA. Agree with plan and will present findings in Delta Junction RAB on March 9, 2005. | Mike Jaynes |
| 3/11/2005 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Attended GREA Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting in Delta Junction. Discussed results of Borrow Pit 3 work and Corps presented the Proposed Plan for closure of HTRW sites. Meeting to present status of site to public scheduled for June, 2005. Next RAB meeting scheduled for October 5, 2005. | Mike Jaynes |
| 8/4/2005 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Attended Army Corps presentation of Chemical Weapons (CWM) and munitions (MMRP) reports at City Council Meeting and Open House. Both reports are now open for 30 day review by State Agencies and the public. Also spoke with reporter from Delta News and Fairbanks News-Minor. Will be reviewing reports and submit official comments in conjunction with DNR. | Mike Jaynes |
| 3/7/2007 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Attended RAB meeting with Colin Craven. Site closure issues were discussed. Closure documents under review by DEC. RAB will remain active untill sites are closed. | Zachary Richter |
| 3/20/2007 | Exposure Tracking Model Ranking | Initial ranking completed for ETM | Zachary Richter |
| 3/28/2013 | Cleanup Complete Determination Issued | ADEC signed "Declaration of Project Closure Decision for DERP-FUDS Gerstle River Expansion Area, Non-Ordnance Sites". Remedial actions reoved soil contamination at the site. Confirmation soil samples were below applicable cleanup levels. | Guy Warren |
Contaminant Information
| Name | Level Description | Media | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRO | Other | Soil | Cleanup levels determined at time of remedial action. |
| RRO | Other | Soil | Cleanup levels determined at time of remedial action. |
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.