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Site Report: Alaska Electroplating & Bumper Rpr.

Site Name: Alaska Electroplating & Bumper Rpr.
Address: 828 East 15th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503
File Number: 2100.38.218
Hazard ID: 159
Status: Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls
Staff: IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 61.207505
Longitude: -149.867864
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

Chemicals and metals used in electroplating discharged to municipal sewer system in form of tainted rinse and wash water. No further action needed for EPA. State Contractor was Tryck, Nyman and Hayes who filled out on 2/17/87 the Potential Hazardous Waste Site form for the site. CERCLA AKD037995404. New spill that was incorporated into this site had Reckey 1993210919701. Last staff assigned was Olson.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
9/1/1987 Preliminary Assessment Approved Tryck, Nyman and Hayes found that wash and rinse water contaminated with low concentrations of chromium, copper, nickel, zinc, cyanide to wastewater system. Filters used to remove impurities from plating baths are rinsed then taken to the landfill. Former Staff
12/1/1987 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = NFA - No Further Action Required (CERCLA)). ADEC letter states that at this time and with the current information contained in report, it is unlikely that ADEC or EPA will conduct any additional work at site under the Superfund program. Former Staff
10/23/1990 Site Added to Database Electroplating chemicals. Former Staff
7/11/1991 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Initial ranking. Former Staff
4/25/1997 Cleanup Plan Approved Approved plan to dispose of soil at the Municipality of Anchorage Landfill, Hiland Road Facility. Eileen Olson
4/25/1997 Site Characterization Workplan Approved Site investigation work plan approved. Eileen Olson
7/15/1998 Update or Other Action Request for groundwater investigation by ADEC. Eileen Olson
9/4/1998 Update or Other Action Approved work plan amendments: reduced sampling based on documentation of chemicals used at facility. Eileen Olson
1/19/1999 Update or Other Action Plan approved for Monitor Well Groundwater Sampling. Eileen Olson
3/25/1999 Update or Other Action Site Closure/No Further Action letter sent with condition that by June 30, 1999. Eileen Olson
5/30/1999 Site Closure Approved Monitoring well decommissioned. Eileen Olson
8/14/2009 Update or Other Action Phone coversation with personnel from AWWU working on closing out AK Electroplating discharge permit. The owner is intending to sell the property and AWWU personnel are concerned about uncharacterized metals contamination inside of the shop. Due to the nature of this business, it is anticipated that a Phase I and possibly a Phase II would be conducted prior to the sale, and ADEC asked AWWU personnel to communicate with the owner so that the owner did not take any steps to alter the structure that would inhibit the success of a Phase I or Phase II, such as pouring a concrete slab over the former tanks area. Bill O'Connell
12/1/2009 Site Reopened Based on the results of the Limited Phase II Investigation detailed below, this site has been reopened Bill O'Connell
12/1/2009 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Reviewed Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment. Six soil samples were collected from the former tank area inside the building. Copper, nickel, cyanide, and chromium were detected at concentrations above ADEC cleanup levels. Bill O'Connell
12/1/2009 Potentially Responsible Party/State Interest Letter Bill O'Connell
12/1/2009 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 71139 name: stripping and plating tanks Bill O'Connell
12/2/2009 Update or Other Action Phone contact with RP, they were informed of the PRP letter and we discussed potential options for additional investigation. Bill O'Connell
12/28/2009 Update or Other Action Phone call with RP. They intend to conduct the additional assessment necessary to close the site and will have their consultant contact ADEC to discuss. Bill O'Connell
3/3/2010 Site Visit Site visit on 3/2/10 with consultant and realtors. An oil/water separator was located with sludge that will require sampling prior to disposal. The polishing area had an intact concrete floor and is not considered a source area at this time. Investigation will focus in the tank pit area and expected to consist of soil sampling and groundwater sampling, if necessary. Bill O'Connell
4/29/2010 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Reviewed work plan for Additional Phase II Assessment. 8 soil borings will be advanced to a depth of 15 feet bgs with samples collected at two foot intervals to 6 feet bgs, then again at 8-10 feet bgs and 13-15 feet bgs. Samples will be analyzed for copper, nickel, and cyanide, with the shallowest samples analyzed first, then if necessary, the deeper samples. The oil/water separator will be checked for leaks by filling with water. Bill O'Connell
7/16/2010 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Reviewed additional characterization work plan submitted via email. The extent of metals contamination has been defined in all but one area where nickel and cyanide exceeded cleanup levels in the sample from 13-15 ft bgs. Two additional boreholes will be advanced to groundwater, one in the area of the nickel and cyanide exceedance and another near the oil/water separator. Soil and groundwater samples will be collected, but the groundwater samples will only be analyzed if soil contamination is found near the groundwater interface. Bill O'Connell
11/1/2010 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Reviewed Additional Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment. Two additional soil bortings were advanced and sampled. Soil boring SB9 was placed adjacent to SB7 where nickel contamination exceeded ADEC cleanup levels in the 13-15 foot sample and SB10 was placed next to the oil/water separator. No hydrocarbon impacts were evident at the oil/water separator and the sample from approximately 50 feet bgs at SB9 did not contain contaminants above cleanup levels. An attempt was made to collect a groundwater sample from approximately 50 feet bgs, the interval where groundwater was first encountered. This interval consisted of grey silt and groundwater was not present in sufficient enough quantity to collect a sample. Bill O'Connell
11/1/2010 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 71139 stripping and plating tanks. Bill O'Connell
11/12/2010 Update or Other Action Received receipt of Deed Notice filing from ADNR, Document Number 2010-057903-0, and attached to database. Bill O'Connell
11/12/2010 Cleanup Complete Determination Issued The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Contaminated Sites Program (ADEC) has completed a review of the environmental records associated with Alaska Electroplating and Bumper Repair located at 828 East 15th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska. Based on the information provided to date, it has been determined that the contaminant concentrations remaining on site do not pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment and no further remedial action will be required as long as the site is in compliance with established institutional controls (ICs). Bill O'Connell
11/12/2010 Institutional Control Record Established Institutional Controls established and entered into the database. Bill O'Connell
6/20/2011 Update or Other Action Signed Institutional Controls signature paged received from new property owner. Bill O'Connell
5/7/2012 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC review conducted, staff changed from Bill O'Connell to IC Unit, add follow up requirements, and update tickler system. Evonne Reese
5/28/2015 Institutional Control Periodic Reporting The current owner contacted ADEC to report that land use has not changed at the site. Reminder system set to follow-up in five years. Kristin Thompson
6/20/2018 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC compliance review conducted. Closure/IC Details updated. Reminder system already set for follow-up in 2020. Kristin Thompson
7/17/2020 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC compliance review conducted on this date to verify concrete floor is being maintained and no GWW have been installed. Closure/IC Details updated. Reminder system set for follow-up in 2025. Cascade Galasso-Irish
7/27/2020 Institutional Control Update Via telephone call the current landowner confirmed that the concrete slab is still intact and that no modifications have been made to the building. Evonne Reese

Contaminant Information

Name Level Description Media Comments
Nickel - Total Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil
Copper - Total Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil
Cyanide Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil
Chromium - Total Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil

Control Type

Type Details
Notice of Environmental Contamination ADNR Recorders Office Document Number 2010-057903-0

Requirements

Description Details
Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site. Standard condition.
Groundwater Use Restrictions Groundwater wells may not be installed on this property without prior written approval from the ADEC Contaminated Sites Program.
Maintenance / Inspection Of Engineering Controls The concrete slab floor must be maintained and remain intact.
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.
Other The landowner shall report to ADEC once every five years to document land use, or report as soon as they become aware of any changes in land ownership and/or use.
Hazard ID Site Name File Number
26240 Fairview Areawide Brownfield Assessment 2100.57.020

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