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Site Report: Nugget Creek Former Mining Camp

Site Name: Nugget Creek Former Mining Camp
Address: Confluence of Nugget Creek and Tsirku River, ~26 Miles WNW of Haines, Haines, AK 99827
File Number: 1508.38.021
Hazard ID: 25521
Status: Cleanup Complete
Staff: No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 59.288444
Longitude: -136.174417
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

Petroleum released from an aboveground storage tank. Analysis of surface soil samples indicated the presence of diesel range organics up to 17,500 mg/kg and residual range organics up to 20,900 mg/kg. Surface area of the spill is fairly small, approximately 5x5', however the depth and subsurface extent has not been evaluated. The site is located in a very remote location with access only by riverboat or helicopter or hiking across several mountains. The site lies within a parcel of State-selected land; BLM hopes to transfer the land to the State once it has been cleaned up.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
6/4/2010 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read
7/27/2010 Site Characterization Workplan Approved Site characterization work plan approved this date. Anne Marie Palmieri
7/27/2010 Cleanup Level(s) Approved method 2 cleanup levels approved this date. Anne Marie Palmieri
12/1/2010 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other review of 10/28/10 removal report. All contaminated soil was removed from the site. Soil is being stored in Juneau awaiting transportation to Oregon. Anne Marie Palmieri
6/27/2011 Cleanup Complete Determination Issued Cleanup complete letter issued today. Certificate of disposal received 5/25/11. Anne Marie Palmieri

Contaminant Information

Name Level Description Media Comments
DRO < Method 2 Most Stringent Soil
RRO < Method 2 Most Stringent Soil

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
Nugget Creek Cleanup Complete 1 MB

No associated sites were found.

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