Site Report: APC - Freshwater Bay
| Site Name: | APC - Freshwater Bay |
|---|---|
| Address: | 4600 Sawmill Creek Road, Freshwater Bay, Sitka, AK 99835 |
| File Number: | 1525.38.017 |
| Hazard ID: | 1987 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete |
| Staff: | No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 57.898698 |
| Longitude: | -135.157708 |
| Horizontal Datum: | NAD83 |
| ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
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
Several areas of petroleum contamination stemming from miscellaneous spills, fuel storage areas, generator building, shops activities. Approximately 500 cubic yards contaminated soil mostly diesel 1 and 2, some hydraulic oil. Former logging camp now being cleaned up, site is undergoing remediation by RP. Plans to convert the site to a bear viewing area. Former operator Blackwell Logging has moved its operations to False Island. Last staff assigned was Schlichting
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/21/1994 | Site Characterization Report Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Several areas of contamination undergoing remediation. Some additional excavation necessary. | Former Staff |
| 11/1/1994 | Site Added to Database | Petroleum contamination. | Former Staff |
| 5/31/1995 | Cleanup Plan Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Review of sampling results and approval of bioremediation plan. | Randy Rice |
| 11/17/1995 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Sally Schlichting |
| 1/17/1996 | Update or Other Action | Interim status report of sample results for landspread soils. DRO levels continuing to decrease, additional sampling and tilling planned for late spring. | Sally Schlichting |
| 6/6/1996 | Site Closure Approved | Site Closure Approved this date. | Sally Schlichting |
Contaminant Information
| Name | Level Description | Media | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| For more information about this site, contact DEC at (907) 465-5390. |
Control Type
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| No ICs Required |
Requirements
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site. |
| Document name | File Size | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 DEC-Solid Waste Closure Document | 141 KB |
No associated sites were found.



