Site Report: Geosearch
| Site Name: | Geosearch |
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| Address: | 7920 King Street, Anchorage, AK 99518 |
| File Number: | PCS300.03 |
| Hazard ID: | 1221 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete |
| Staff: | No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 61.149660 |
| Longitude: | -149.876260 |
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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
4/22/91 report that air emissions from site operations is killing trees and a toxic slurry residue is being dumped on to the ground. Possible contaminants are: nitric acid, bromine, arsenic, sulfuric acid in unknown amounts. Subsequent investigation noted trees damaged by insects and development. Slurry is a mining waste and may be exempt from RCRA. Presence of contamination not documented and human health impact unknown. A phone conversation with Don R. Cloyd on 5/16/97 confirmed that Geosearch vacated the site in 1989 or 1990. Mr Cloyd acquired the site from Alaska Fine Gold and Recovery. Last staff assigned were Vickaryous, Kleweno, and Frechione.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/1991 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). Bill Lamoreaux visited the site and observed small, wheel barrow size piles of black sand. Geosearch refines materials such as placer black sands by use of nitric acid, sulfuric acid, bromine, and arsenic. Dying trees in area attributed to development and insects. Residue (black sand) from processing is a mining waste and may be RCRA exempt. Black sand may be a solid waste problem to be handled by DHHS. Department of Labor likely to do inspection of site. Further assessment needed. | Bill Lamoreaux |
| 5/9/1991 | Site Added to Database | Nitric and sulfuric acids, and bromine contaminants. | Former Staff |
| 7/11/1991 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Former Staff |
| 8/13/1997 | Site Closure Approved | Site screening conducted at the site, which was occupied at that time by a plumbing and heating business. The site was no longer occupied by Geosearch and any threat of contamination was no longer present. Based on the visit and a conversation with the owner of Geosearch, it was recommended that the site not be designated as a risk to the public's health and/or the environment. | Jim Frechione |
| 5/18/2000 | Update or Other Action | Hard file and database review conducted by Silfven. | S&W |
| 5/23/2000 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Site ranking determined by Silfven. | S&W |
Contaminant Information
| Name | Level Description | Media | Comments |
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| For more information about this site, contact DEC at (907) 465-5390. |
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. |
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