Site Report: USCG Cape Hinchinbrook Lighthouse
| Site Name: | USCG Cape Hinchinbrook Lighthouse |
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| Address: | Cape Hinchinbrook, SW Corn. Hinchinbrook Is., Cordova, AK 99574 |
| File Number: | 2215.38.021 |
| Hazard ID: | 2444 |
| Status: | Active |
| Staff: | Sophia Bracio, 9074511682 sophia.bracio@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 60.237340 |
| Longitude: | -146.646650 |
| Horizontal Datum: | NAD83 |
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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
Numerous fuel spills and leaks, improper disposal of batteries, liquid waste drums, and other items has caused the release of significant levels of metals and petroleum products, especially at the drum and battery sites. POLs, metals, 27 ppm PCBs. These problems are attributed to poor housekeeping of residences since 1974. The Forest Service owns the property and the Coast Guard operates the facility. updated 2/7/2022.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
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| 4/19/1995 | Site Added to Database | POLs, metals, 27 ppm PCBs. | Mike Krieber |
| 5/2/1995 | Preliminary Assessment Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Reviewed a preliminary site assessment / summary report. | Mike Krieber |
| 11/21/1995 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Kent Patrick-Riley |
| 4/16/2001 | Site Number Identifier Changed | Workplan changed from 01 to 09 due to metals and PCBs. | Former Staff |
| 3/10/2003 | Update or Other Action | Reviewed file and database. Sent letter requesting copies of any additional reports, site assessments, work plans, etc. in order to be able to determine current project status for closure or NFA. | Donald Seagren |
| 5/12/2004 | Update or Other Action | After reviewing file, send e-mail requesting project status update. | Donald Seagren |
| 5/12/2004 | Update or Other Action | Requested status update. USCG funding fell through for 04, hoping for funding in 05. | Donald Seagren |
| 5/12/2004 | Update or Other Action | File number assigned and entered into the Fileroom DB and CS DB. | Alyce Hughey |
| 10/1/2007 | Site Characterization Workplan Approved | Limited site characterization workplan approved this date. Samples will be collected in order to gain information to better direct the 2008 Phase III EDDA. Fieldwork will occur this week. | Anne Marie Palmieri |
| 3/28/2008 | Exposure Tracking Model Ranking | Initial ranking with ETM completed. | Anne Marie Palmieri |
| 9/2/2008 | Site Characterization Workplan Approved | Site characterization report approved this date. Soil samples for lead, DRO, PCBs and PAHs will be collected. | Anne Marie Palmieri |
| 5/15/2024 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Teleconference held with USCG and DEC to discuss active USCG contaminated sites and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) renewal. | Sophia Bracio |
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