Site Report: Powerhouse Fuel Tank Farm
| Site Name: | Powerhouse Fuel Tank Farm |
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| Address: | Kennecott, McCarthy, Chitina, AK 99566 |
| File Number: | CS |
| Hazard ID: | 1307 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete |
| Staff: | No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 61.486380 |
| Longitude: | -142.886390 |
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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
Soils contaminated from cumulative impacts of leaking tank and other unknown sources. Estimates of total area contaminated is approximately 79,000 square feet. Depth of contamination is from 2" to 2' and volume is estimated to be 1,000 cubic yards. Located in Wrangell Saint Elias National Park and Reserve as privately owned land. Last staff assigned was Krieber.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/1991 | Site Added to Database | Petroleum contaminant. | Former Staff |
| 11/18/1992 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Review of miscellaneous contamination issues at the mine including this spill. | Former Staff |
| 12/23/1992 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Multiple Sources Value changed from site managers submitted form. Insufficient comments provided to allow proper audit of scoring method. | Former Staff |
| 2/4/1993 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Met with RP and National Park Service to discuss this spill and other contamination related issues at this former mining site. | Former Staff |
| 2/19/1993 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Internal memorandum regarding 2/4 meeting sent to Svendt Brandt-Erichsen for his concurrence on department positions on issues. | Former Staff |
| 4/22/1993 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Response to Kennicott Corp. position letter. | Former Staff |
| 9/17/1993 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Review of an asbestos disposal plan. | Former Staff |
| 10/20/1993 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Former Staff |
| 2/11/1994 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Letter urging the Corp of Engineers to omit PRP Investigation and spend funds on cleanup rather than records review. | Former Staff |
| 7/26/1994 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). | Former Staff |
| 9/16/1994 | Cleanup Plan Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Plan for stabilizing pools of bunker C by fixation is approved. The plan for treating ammonia solution by sulfide precipitation is conditionally approved. | Former Staff |
| 3/10/1995 | Site Closure Approved | No further investigation or cleanup is needed for this spill. | Mike Krieber |
| 3/10/1995 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RARR - Remedial Action Report Review (CS)). Remedial action to stabilize the pool of aged "Bunker C" oil, located west of the powerplant was completed in 1994. Sand and gravel was mixed into the pool to make asphalt. | Mike Krieber |
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. |
There are no documents for this site report.
No associated sites were found.