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Site Report: Chenega Bay Saltery

Site Name: Chenega Bay Saltery
Address: Village of Chenega Bay, area directly south of public boat dock, Chenega Bay, AK 99574
File Number: 2209.38.001
Hazard ID: 1852
Status: Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls
Staff: IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 60.065456
Longitude: -148.009357
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

Surface petroleum contamination visible at site. Site assessment was to follow. Oil spills and friable asbestos observed on site. Runoff was transporting contaminants to Crab Bay. Previous allegations of solvents and polychlorinated biphenyls on site are not confirmed. Locale also known as Crab Bay and Port Benney. The site is located on the east side of New Chenega Village. Crab Bay is on the northeast side of Sawmill Bay, Evans Island. Site also referred to as CERCLA AKD983066457, Chatham Strait Fish Company, aka Chatham Stuart Fish Company, aka Chatham Stewart Fish Company. Asbestos and structures removed circa 1994. Two soil excavation efforts were performed in 1995. Also location of a tank farm in 2003 which contained 3 ASTs painted with Tesoro's logo (see also file 2209.38.003). Tank farm is no longer there according to Chenega Village Council. Another former tank farm was adjacent and upgradient from the site.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
4/20/1990 Preliminary Assessment Approved Ecology and Environment, Inc. is contractor. Site poses potential risk to local population due to presence of spilled oil and uncontained friable asbestos at site. A more thorough search of the structures and soil sampling may reveal the presence of additional CERCLA wastes. This action originally listed under Reckey 1984240126401. Mike Krieber
10/24/1990 Update or Other Action Date Reckey 1984240126401 was entered into the database. Mike Krieber
8/6/1993 Meeting or Teleconference Held ADEC SCRO and MSDO met with DOT&PF and consultant to discuss cleanup activities for this site. Mike Krieber
9/21/1993 Site Added to Database ADOT/PF. Site added to database. Mike Krieber
10/20/1993 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Site ranked. ADOT/PF. This score was 27. Mike Krieber
1/28/1994 Preliminary Assessment Approved (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Review conducted on submitted site assessment. ADOT/PF. Mike Krieber
1/28/1994 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = SA2R - Phase II SA Review (CS)). Phase 2 site assessment conducted without plan approval as requested by the department. AKDOT&PF. Mike Krieber
2/15/1994 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Friable asbestos, bunker C oil. This action from old Reckey, 1984240126401, was used because it had a higher score (49 versus 27) than original score for Reckey 1993240111801. Mike Krieber
3/16/1994 Update or Other Action Supplemental lab analysis information was submitted which amends the site assessment report. ADOT/PF. Mike Krieber
3/31/1994 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). ADOT/PF. Mike Krieber
3/15/1995 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). EPA does not anticipate further investigation under the Federal Superfund Program. Refer to state authority for any further consideration. Mike Krieber
4/14/1995 Site Number Identifier Changed Actions and other relevant information from Reckey 1984240126401 appended to this Reckey. Mike Krieber
6/22/1995 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Soil cleanup plan review. The department cannot approve the plan at this time. Mike Krieber
9/11/1995 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RARR - Remedial Action Report Review (CS)). Reviewed a soil cleanup report. The contaminated soils need to be re-excavated from the project area. Clean soil needs to be placed over the exposed fractured bedrock. Contamination was encountered in the bedrock which could not be practically excavated. Mike Krieber
11/16/1995 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Reviewed a soil cleanup and treatment plan. The plan does not address some of the substantial issues regarding this site as requested 9/11/95. Mike Krieber
3/7/1996 Update or Other Action (Old R:Base Action Code = RARR - Remedial Action Report Review (CS)). Reviewed a site remediation report. Because excavation efforts removed soil to the bedrock, target cleanup levels appear to have been met. If unacceptable levels of contamination is found in the bedrock, intertidal zones, and/or water, however, additional cleanup efforts might be required. Mike Krieber
7/26/1996 Cleanup Plan Approved (Old R:Base Action Code = CAPA - Corrective Action Plan). Reviewed soil treatment report. Analytical results of 750 cubic yards of thermally treated contaminated soil shows that contamination levels are within acceptable standards. There are no funds remaining to remediate the remaining 200 cubic yards of stockpiled contaminated soil on-site. Mike Krieber
8/16/2000 Update or Other Action Report date for Shannon & Wilson stockpile removal June 2000 effort. Keather McLoone
4/24/2003 Update or Other Action Date of Site Characterization Report - Existing and Former Chenega Tank Farms by Hart Crowser (see file 2209.38.003). The current tank farm in Chenega Bay is collocated with the former cannery site. Seven surface soil samples were collected and contained concentrations up to 932 mg/kg DRO and 0.045 mg/kg benzene. Toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, gasoline range organics (GRO), residual range organics (RRO), and PAHs were below Method Two migration to groundwater cleanup levels. Keather McLoone
4/16/2004 GIS Position Updated Used Site Plan Map in conjunction with TopoZone to obtain latitude and longitude. Could use a fine tuning. Former Staff
11/28/2006 Update or Other Action Staff reassigned from Pikul to Jaynes. Aggie Blandford
11/27/2007 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Keather McLoone
1/30/2008 GIS Position Updated Coordinates obtained from Google Maps with a WGS84 Datum Grant Lidren
6/9/2008 Update or Other Action Communication with ADOT, Chenega Village Council, and Chenega Corporation suggests that the land is owned by Chenega Corp. ADOT conducted cleanup of petroleum contamination in conjunction with construction of a spill response/ferry dock facility near the site. Keather McLoone
6/11/2008 Conditional Closure Approved The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), Contaminated Sites Program, reviewed the environmental records associated with site Chenega Bay Saltery. This site had been contaminated by the release of a hazardous substance; however, based on the information provided to date, ADEC has determined that no further remedial action is required, and that Chenega Bay Saltery can be closed subject to the conditions outlined in this document. The hazardous substance contamination has been adequately addressed and does not pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. Keather McLoone
6/11/2008 Institutional Control Record Established 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 is required at Chenega Bay Saltery. This determination is subject to the following conditions: 1.A Notice of Residual Contamination will be recorded on the ADEC database to document residual contamination remaining on site above the most stringent ADEC cleanup levels. This will serve as notification to future owners/operators of the property of the environmental status of the site and any conditions that apply to future management of contamination. 2. ADEC approval is required prior to off site transport of soil or groundwater in accordance with 18 AAC 75.370 (b). 3 .Groundwater wells shall not be installed on this property without prior approval from ADEC. 4. Soil containing residual contamination may not be placed in surface water or other environmentally sensitive areas. 5. Site status and any changes in land use must be reported to ADEC on a five year basis. However, ADEC must be notified immediately if a land transfer occurs during this five year period. Keather McLoone
12/13/2011 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC review conducted, added a five year periodic review with the RP to verify that site conditions have not changed, reminder system set up for 2013, and staff name changed to IC Unit Evonne Reese
7/9/2013 Institutional Control Update An IC reminder letter was issued to the responsible party on this date (7/9/2013). Kristin Thompson
8/6/2013 Institutional Control Periodic Reporting Received a response to the IC reminder letter sent on 7/9/2013. The response states that no soil or groundwater has been moved or used at the site. Two small cabins with electrical hookups only (no water) and an above ground septic tank were installed in 2010 for crew use during construction projects. Reminder system re-set to follow-up again in 2018. Kristin Thompson
4/10/2019 Institutional Control Update An Institutional Controls reminder letter e-mailed to the responsible party on this date. Mossy Mead
5/28/2024 Institutional Control Compliance Review IC compliance review completed on this date. An IC reminder letter was E-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
Benzene Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil
Benzo(a)anthracene Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil
Benzo(a)pyrene Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil

Control Type

Type Details
CS Database Notation And Letter To Landowner/RP

Requirements

Description Details
Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site.
Groundwater Use Restrictions
Periodic Review Contact RP every five years to verify that site conditions and usage have not changed.

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