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Site Report: UAF Point Mackenzie Research Farm

Site Name: UAF Point Mackenzie Research Farm
Address: Point MacKenzie Road, Palmer, AK 99645
File Number: 2245.38.019
Hazard ID: 1508
Status: Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls
Staff: IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 61.389106
Longitude: -150.024726
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

Phencyclidine (PCP) contaminated soil due to cold treating fence posts on site.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
8/5/1993 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Letter identifying comments to proposed plan. Former Staff
9/20/1993 Site Added to Database PCP contamination. Former Staff
10/13/1993 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Contaminated soils stored in 27, 55 gallon drums and in a 144 cubic yard stockpile. Former Staff
7/11/1994 Site Characterization Report Approved (Old R:Base Action Code = SA2R - Phase II SA Review (CS)). Based on site assessment, no further excavation needed. Former Staff
2/15/1995 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Site ranked earlier but no related action added to the database. Mike Krieber
9/26/1996 Cleanup Plan Approved (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPA - Remedial Action Plan Approval). Reviewed a soil treatment plan. The plan consists of 2 remediation techniques: landfarming and soil washing. The completed landfarming workplan should be submitted to Laura Noland, who is project manager for this site, for review and approval. Although the treatment plan has not been approved, the department does not object to transporting the drums to Fairbanks for storage until the treatment plan is approved. The soil needs to be transported in a safe manner, drums stored in a secure location and in a manner that will not lead to secondary contamination from the drums. Mike Krieber
7/20/2004 Update or Other Action File number issued 2245.38.019 Aggie Blandford
2/5/2007 Update or Other Action Site transferred to Shannon Oelkers. Linda Nuechterlein
7/27/2007 Update or Other Action Site transferred from Oelkers to Horwath. Shannon Oelkers
8/17/2007 Update or Other Action Site transferred from Horwath to Fritz Don Fritz
7/7/2009 Update or Other Action Review file material and submittal from UAF pertaining to site closure. Don Fritz
7/9/2009 Meeting or Teleconference Held Discussion with UAF staff regarding declaration of environmental condition. Don Fritz
7/9/2009 Meeting or Teleconference Held Discussion with UAF staff regarding declaration of environmental condition. Don Fritz
11/16/2011 Update or Other Action Site transferred from Don Fritz to Peter Campbell per Paul Horwath. Alyce Hughey
11/7/2012 Institutional Control Record Established Institutional Controls established and entered into the database. Peter Campbell
1/25/2013 Cleanup Complete Determination Issued 1. Any future change in land will negate the exposure assumptions used in the determination of the alternative soil cleanup levels. If land use and/or ownership changes, the current land owner shall report these changes to ADEC within 14 days, as these ICs may no longer be protective and ADEC may require additional remediation and/or ICs. In addition, the University of Alaska - Fairbanks shall investigate and report the current land use and the status of the Fenced Soil Disposal Site to ADEC every three years, or report as soon as University of Alaska – Fairbanks becomes aware of any change in land ownership and/or use, if earlier. 2. The contaminated soils shall remain stored within the 981 square foot Fenced Soil Disposal Site shown on EXHIBIT A and described on EXHIBIT B (both EXHIBITs are presented in Documents). Any proposal to excavate, transport, move, treat, and/or dispose of soil located within this Fenced Soil Disposal Site requires prior ADEC notification and approval. An environmental site assessment, performed by a qualified environmental consultant, may be required. The fence surrounding this 981 square foot area must be maintained on this property, and two metal signs must be posted on the fence stating “Contaminated Soil Within Fenced Area – Unauthorized Entry Prohibited”. Photos of the posted signs shall be provided to ADEC for documentation purposes. 3. A NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION (NEC) has been signed by an Authorized Representative of the University of Alaska - Fairbanks, and then recorded in the Palmer, Alaska Department of Natural Resources Land Recorder’s Office. Peter Campbell
2/21/2013 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC Compliance Review conducted. Staff changed from Peter Campbell to IC Unit. Reminder system set-up to follow-up with the responsible party in 2016. Kristin Thompson
9/3/2013 Update or Other Action Received photos documenting the posting of two metal signs on the fence surrounding the area containing the residual soil contamination. Signs say "Contaminated Soil Within Fenced Area Unauthorized Entry Prohibited." Alyce Hughey
12/12/2013 Update or Other Action The Amended and Corrective Declaration and Notice of Environmental Contamination (NEC) has been recorded at the Palmer State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Land Recorders Office, Recording District 311, under document #2013-025528-0 on November 25, 2013. The ADEC Cleanup Complete Determination with Institutional Controls letter was updated to reflect the current legal description and the recording of the NEC on December 12, 2013. This ADEC Cleanup Complete Determination with Institutional Controls letter will supersede the January 16, 2013 ADEC Cleanup Complete Determination with Institutional Controls letter. Alyce Hughey
3/16/2017 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC compliance review conducted. Reminder system is set for the five-year review to occur in 2018. Kristin Thompson
1/15/2019 Institutional Control Update Institutional Control verification letter sent to the responsible party electronically, after affiliate update, on this date. Mossy Mead
5/28/2024 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC compliance review completed on this date. An IC reminder letter was mailed to the landowner. The next review will be in five years’ time. Gaige Robinson

Contaminant Information

Name Level Description Media Comments
DRO Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil Impacted soils are contained within a 981 square foot fenced area which has been capped with six inches of clean soil and seeded.

Control Type

Type Details
Notice of Environmental Contamination Initially, in 1998, the Deed Restrictions Institutional Controls included the entire 10 acre parcel. We have modified the restricted area to 981 square feet of the property where the soils are contained and capped with six inches of soil within a fenced area that is posted with two metal signs stating, ”Contaminated Soil Within Fenced Area – Unauthorized Entry Prohibited”.

Requirements

Description Details
Excavation / Soil Movement Restrictions The contaminated soils shall remain stored within the 981 square foot Fenced Soil Disposal Site shown on EXHIBIT A and described on EXHIBIT B (both EXHIBITs are presented in Documents). Any proposal to excavate, transport, move, treat, and/or dispose of soil located within this Fenced Soil Disposal Site requires prior ADEC notification and approval. An environmental site assessment, performed by a qualified environmental consultant, may be required.
Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site. Standard condition.
Periodic Review Any future change in land will negate the exposure assumptions used in the determination of the alternative soil cleanup levels. If land use and/or ownership changes, the current land owner shall report these changes to ADEC within 14 days, as these ICs may no longer be protective and ADEC may require additional remediation and/or ICs. In addition, the University of Alaska Fairbanks shall report the current land use and the status of the Fenced Soil Disposal Site to ADEC every five years, or report as soon as UAF becomes aware of any change in land ownership and/or use if earlier.
Movement or use of contaminated material (including on site) in a manner that results in a violation of the water quality standards is prohibited (18 AAC 70) Standard condition.
Maintenance / Inspection Of Engineering Controls The fence surrounding the 981 square foot Fenced Soil Disposal Site area must be maintained on this property, and two metal signs must be posted on the fence stating “Contaminated Soil Within Fenced Area – Unauthorized Entry Prohibited”. Photos of the posted signs shall be provided to ADEC for documentation purposes.

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