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Site Report: Hobart Bay Logging Camp

Site Name: Hobart Bay Logging Camp
Address: S. End of Stevens Passage, 55 Miles South of Juneau, Juneau, AK 99801
File Number: 1521.38.003
Hazard ID: 1181
Status: Active
Staff: Stacee Henderson, 9072628202 stacee.henderson@alaska.gov
Latitude: 57.403848
Longitude: -133.411770
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

Petroleum contaminated soils resulting from logging operations have been collected and are being bioremediated in a gravel pit. Samples were taken 8/28/1991 by ADEC for analysis at Douglas Lab. Klukwan was operator during period of contamination. Operation has just been turned over to ITT Rayonier. 10/21/15: The current RP is Goldbelt Inc. Contamination at the Hobart Bay Logging Camp was first reported to DEC in 1991 and the site was listed on the Contaminated Sites Database in 1993. Since that time, various assessment and cleanup activities have occurred sporadically over the years and cleanup continues today. According to ADEC records, there were five source areas: 1. Bulk fuel AST farm 2. Passive bioremediation cell (biocell) 3. Residential camp oil pipeline 4. Vehicle maintenance shop 5. Generator building – Closed A work plan was approved in 2014 to address the source areas but no funding for the work was available. Work is expected to take place in May of 2016.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
8/26/1993 Site Added to Database Petroleum contaminated soils. Former Staff
7/22/1994 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Former Staff
5/22/1996 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Ranked by Shannon and Wilson. S&W
1/12/1998 Update or Other Action Staff met with Rayonier staff to discuss sampling and possible closeout of biocells at this remote camp. Follow-up letter was sent including sampling guidance, etc. Sally Schlichting
2/1/2000 Update or Other Action Teleconference with Steve Haavig. Looking to close out biocell. Will be putting a sampling plan together. Note: we may want to look into this site more closely to see if adequate characterization and cleanup has been done. The contact with Rayonier is Jeff Brown out of Prince Rupert. 250 627-4642. Bill Janes
9/26/2000 Update or Other Action Letter to Rayonier (Clarence Clark) regarding Schlichting's inspection. Bill Janes
4/3/2001 Update or Other Action Teleconference with Tom Hanna. Biocell is not Rayonier's it is Klukwan's. Tom is working on an oil spill cleanup for Rayonier. Broken fuel lines from oil tanks to trailiers - mid 90s. - cleanup never conducted. Tom is going to get Rayonier to do a response to the 9/26/00 letter along with transmittal of the new site characterization workplan for the fuel lines. Bill Janes
7/9/2002 Update or Other Action Teleconference with Tom Hanna. Goldbelt interested in using the land for some sort of tourist related business. Contact at Goldbelt is Dave Goade. They are working with Hanna on what is needed in terms of cleanup. Hanna is using the 9/2000 letter to Rayonier as a starting point for what is required. Bill Janes
4/21/2005 Update or Other Action Transfer project management to Wanstall from Jaynes; file review for status of site cleanup found A May 2001 ADEC received a letter from Southeast Management Services (SMS), a consultant for ITT Rayonier. The letter contained a four sentence oil spill cleanup report for the 1993 broken fuel distribution line spill and proposed a site characterization plan for the remainder of the Hobart Bay logging camp. The file contains no indication that ITT followed through on the proposed workplan. Bruce Wanstall
8/30/2005 Update or Other Action Called Goldbelt and left message for new Exec. Vice President Bob Martin that DEC is anxious to move this project toward closure. The possibility of using EPA Brownfield site assessment funding will be explored Bill Janes
9/8/2005 Meeting or Teleconference Held Meeting with with Bob Martin, Executive Vice President of Operations with Goldbelt; discussion included the heating oil fuel line failure at the camp residence and fuel storage tank overfill oil spill events along with the 300 cubic yard biocell built in a rockpit; discussion included Targeted Brownsfield Application (TBA) that Goldbelt is likely eligible for that may be used to fund Site Assessment that may allow site closure. Bruce Wanstall
9/8/2005 GIS Position Updated Recorded GIS Lat Long data for the log camp location. Metadata include use of aerial photographs oriented to NAD 83 in ArcGis mapping program. Map projection of data saved at jn-svrfle G:\SPAR\ Spar-Contaminated Sites\38 Case Files (CSites)\1521 Petersburg\1521.38.003 Hobart Bay Logging Camp. Bruce Wanstall
6/8/2006 Update or Other Action ADEC contacted Jeff White with Goldbelt by telephone concerning a public complaint stating that in May, 2006, the individual observed soil at the Hobart Bay logging camp tank farm soaked with fuel and from the very strong odors, appeared to likely be diesel. I advised Mr. White that ADEC requires that a responsible party submit a workplan for approval before site work can begin. Bruce Wanstall
3/14/2007 Update or Other Action Letter sent to Goldbelt requesting an update on environmental conditions at the site and a plan for site cleanup. Bruce Wanstall
3/19/2007 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Source Areas ranked include the bulk fuel tank farm adjacent to the waterfront dock, the contaminated soil biocell site located between the tank farm and the logging camp, catch basin #2 in the residential camp oil spill control system, the maintenance shop floor drains, and the generator buildings. Bruce Wanstall
3/30/2007 Update or Other Action Contaminated Sites Program reviewed and commented on the 2006 Hobart Bay Logging Camp Site Inspection Report. The limited site investigation provided sampling of the contaminated soil bioremediation cell and observations of the spill site at the bulk fuel tank farm. Recommendations were made to conduct site characterization to formulate a cleanup plan; ADEC requested conceptual site model, laboratory data review checklist and chain of custody forms and declined to approve a request for Method Three alternative cleanup levels for DRO in the biocell soil. Bruce Wanstall
11/3/2008 Update or Other Action ADEC inquired on the status of the Hobart Bay the inactive logging facility north of Petersburg. The former logging facility has a contaminated soil bioremediation cell and a fuel tank farm that has minor amounts of fresh and historical petroleum contamination. The ADEC requested that Goldbelt Inc develop a conceptual site model and a sampling work plan. Bruce Wanstall
4/23/2014 Update or Other Action Called Goldbelt and was told CDI is working on a work plan for sampling in May; will submit to DEC for approval. Danielle Duncan
6/26/2014 Site Characterization Workplan Approved The workplan outlines the following: 1. Sampling of the biocell: five samples and one duplicate will be taken from test pits approximately 1.5 ft. deep and at least one of these will be from the bottom of the biocell. Samples will screened using warm water sheen test and PID readings. Samples to be submitted to the laboratory will be taken from areas having the highest PID readings. 2. Sampling of the fuel facility: seven samples and one duplicate will be taken from test pits (3 ft. deep or to depth of groundwater). Samples will screened using warm water sheen test and PID readings. Samples to be submitted to the laboratory will be taken from areas having the highest PID readings. a. Water samples from the containment and sump will also be taken. In addition, the following will also be completed and reported to DEC: 3. Current photographs and a location map of the biocell location. 4. Current representative photographs of the tank farm from multiple angles, showing the condition of the containment area. 5. A copy of the current Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) for the facility. Danielle Duncan
7/18/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78173 Passive Remediation Biocell. Danielle Duncan
7/18/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78174 Residential Camp Oil Pipeline (Buried). Danielle Duncan
7/18/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78175 Vehicle Maintenance Shop. Danielle Duncan
9/29/2014 Update or Other Action Sampling completed and awaiting report. Danielle Duncan
11/20/2014 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Rec'd Site Investigation Report this date. Danielle Duncan
12/5/2014 Site Characterization Report Approved Sent report approval letter this date re: CDI's Site Investigation Report Hobart Bay. Danielle Duncan
12/5/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78172 Bulk Fuel AST Farm . Danielle Duncan
12/5/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78173 Passive Remediation Biocell. Danielle Duncan
2/9/2015 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78176 Generator Building. Danielle Duncan
3/4/2015 Cleanup Plan Approved Approved CDI workplans Cleanup Action and Bioremediation Plan and Sampling and Analysis Plan this date. Danielle Duncan
4/6/2015 Update or Other Action Work is tentatively scheduled for mid-May. Danielle Duncan
7/13/2015 Update or Other Action CDI has not been out there to sample yet - RP has some scheduling conflicts. Danielle Duncan
2/8/2016 Update or Other Action Requested a firm date for cleanup via letter - cleanup plans already approved. Danielle Duncan
4/14/2016 Update or Other Action Sent request for firm date for cleanup within 30 days. Certified # 7014 2120 0001 4209 8216. Letter was received 4/22/16. Danielle Duncan
1/8/2018 Update or Other Action The work is in the budget and they are working with Cox Environmental on a work plan. Danielle Duncan
3/28/2018 Update or Other Action Responsible party is working with a consultant on a work plan. Danielle Duncan
4/12/2018 Update or Other Action The consultant is planning a trip for next week with an abbreviated work plan - initial site inspection. Danielle Duncan
5/29/2018 Site Characterization Workplan Approved Reviewed and approved the Cleanup Action and Sampling and Analysis Plan this date. The tank farm, historic biocell, residential camp oil pipeline, and vehicle maintenance shop will be investigated. Danielle Duncan
9/5/2018 Site Visit Traveled to Hobart Bay with Cox Environmental for a site visit and sampling event. Investigated the biocell, maintenance shop, and tank farm. Danielle Duncan
1/2/2019 Site Characterization Report Approved Approved the Site Investigation Report December 2018 this date. Three main areas were investigated during the current effort: residential camp oil pipeline, the biocell, and the floor drains in the vehicle maintenance shop/equipment repair shop. The pipeline requires no further investigation because the sampling area was free of contamination above cleanup levels and overgrown. The biocell requires further remediation and contamination at the vehicle maintenance shop floor drains was identified. Further investigation is warranted. Danielle Duncan
1/2/2019 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78175 Vehicle Maintenance Shop. Danielle Duncan
5/30/2019 Update or Other Action The responsible party has budgeted and planned for more work this July-August including excavating the fuel transfer station and sampling the biocell - will wait for a work plan. Danielle Duncan
7/18/2019 Update or Other Action Site location was updated on this date. Coordinates for this site are used to determine the presence and position of the site on BLM’s ANCSA Conveyed Land web map. Rebekah Reams
8/21/2020 Meeting or Teleconference Held On August 21, 2020 ADEC participated in a meeting with RP and consultant. Plans on submitting a work plan for 2021. Additional items that need to be looked at are: 4 floor drains, biocell future remediation and possibly new biocell construction. Rachael Petraeus
8/19/2021 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other On August 19, 2021 ADEC received "Draft Work Plan, Hobart Bay Logging Camp Site Investigation, Hobart Bay, Alaska" dated August 2021. The work plan proposes collecting samples from an existing bioremediation cell, excavation of contaminated soil in the vicinity of the sump in the Bulk Fuel aboveground storage tank (AST) Farm area, creation of new bioremediation cell for the Bulk Fuel AST Farm area excavated soil and collecting soil samples from unsampled drains at the Vehicle Maintenance Shop area. Rachael Petraeus
9/9/2021 Site Characterization Workplan Approved On September 09, 2021 ADEC approved "Draft Work Plan, Hobart Bay Logging Camp Site Investigation, Hobart Bay, Alaska" dated August 2021. The work plan proposes soil excavation of the sump in the Bulk Fuel AST Farm area, collection of soil samples from the excavation, and placement of the excavated soil in a newly constructed bioremediation cell. Additionally, personnel will collect soil samples from the historic bioremediation cell, and from the floor drains in the Vehicle Maintenance Shop. Soil samples will be analyzed for diesel range organics, residual range organics, gasoline range organics, volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by selected ion monitoring and metals. Rachael Petraeus
5/19/2022 Site Characterization Workplan Approved The ADEC approved the "Final Work Plan, Hobart Bay Logging Camp Site Investigation", dated April 2022. Field activities will occur in summer 2022 and will include: 1). Analyzing soil samples from the historic bioremediation cell to determine whether DRO contamination in soil is now below ADEC cleanup levels. 2). Excavating contaminated soil near the sump in the Bulk Fuel AST and creating a new bioremediation cell in which to remediate newly excavated soil. Confirmation soil samples will be tested for GRO, DRO, VOCs, and PAHs. 3). Analyze soil samples from four drains at the Vehicle Maintenance Shop for GRO, DRO, VOCs, PAHs and RCRA metals. Flannery Ballard
3/1/2023 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other The DEC provided comments in response to the "Draft Report Hobart Bay Site Investigation", dated January 2023. The DEC is asking for the report to be updated and re-submitted for review. Flannery Ballard
5/22/2023 Site Characterization Report Approved The DEC approve the Final draft of the 2022 Site Investigation. This report summarized the site investigation activities that occurred in three areas of concern: the Bulk Fuel AST Farm, the Historical Bioremediation Cell, and the Vehicle Maintenance Shop, as well as the creation of the new bioremediation cell, the Bulk Fuel AST Bioremediation Cell. 133 CY of petroleum impacted soil was excavated from around the sump and pump house at the Bulk Fuel AST Farm, and placed in the new biocell. The excavation was completed to bedrock. Confirmation samples indicated that there are exceedances of DRO, naphthalene, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene above MTG in multiple soil samples. Two soil samples were collected from the Historic Biocell; only one exceeded for DRO at 430 mg/kg. Finally, the four floor drains in the Vehicle Maintenance Shop were investigated. A sample from the bend in the pipe in each floor drain was collected and analysed for GRO, DRO, RRO, VOCs, PAHs, PCBs, EDB, and RCRA metals. Results indicated exceedances above max allowables for DRO, RRO, above HH for arsenic and lead, and exceedances above MTG for cadmium, tetrachloroethylene (PCE) , naphthalene, and multiple other VOCs and PAHs. Flannery Ballard

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