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Site Report: Eielson AFB (ZZ088) North Remote 2

Site Name: Eielson AFB (ZZ088) North Remote 2
Address: ~12.8 Mi SE of Central; ~5.3 Mi SE of Circle Hot Springs, Central, AK 99730
File Number: 107.38.119
Hazard ID: 26003
Status: Active
Staff: Axl LeVan, 9074512156 axl.levan@alaska.gov
Latitude: 65.403111
Longitude: -144.601797
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

Eielson AFB's North Remote 2 is a remote communications facility that is part of the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. It consisted of a tracking instrumentation substation and integrated communication and power generation shelters. In July 2011 the communications and generator shelters were destroyed by fire, causing the release of ~1 gallon of diesel, and lead from 7,400 pounds of batteries. Preliminary cleanup activities removed ~1 cubic yard of diesel-contaminated soil and ~2 cubic yards of lead-contaminated soil. Analytical data confirm both lead and diesel remain on site. No backfill has occurred.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
2/6/2013 Spill Transferred from Prevention Preparedness and Response Program Spill transferred by PERP staff Ashley Adamczak. Spill no. 11309919602; spill date = 7/15/11; substance = diesel and lead; quantity = ~1 gallon of diesel and 7,400 lbs batteries; PERP file no. 107.02.004. Mitzi Read
2/19/2013 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read
3/25/2015 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area. Anna Iverson
12/14/2016 Meeting or Teleconference Held DEC and the Air Force discussed plans for site characterization in 2017 and reviewed data from the 2016 field effort. Monte Garroutte
6/30/2017 Site Characterization Workplan Approved DEC Approved the 2017 Site Characterization Work Plan for Source Area ZZ088. John O'Brien
11/16/2018 Site Characterization Report Approved DEC approved Final 2017 Site Characterization Report for Source Area ZZ088, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska dated October 2018. The report addresses data gaps associated with former investigations, develops a conceptual site model, and assess potential remediation alternatives. Bri Clark
11/21/2018 Update or Other Action DEC reviewed and issued comments on "Draft 2018 Decision Document for Source Area ZZ088, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska," dated October 2018. Bri Clark
3/8/2021 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 79405 North Remote 2. Cascade Galasso-Irish
2/23/2022 Update or Other Action DEC signed the Final 2018 Decision Document for Source Area ZZ088, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, dated May 2021. The USAF is managing remediation of contamination at Source Area ZZ088 in accordance with the State-Eielson Agreement (USAF 2014b) and the Defense Environmental Restoration Program. Source Area ZZ088 is located at the North Remote 2 (NR2) facility, a mountain top communications facility owned by the USAF. Remedial work to address residual lead and fuel contamination is planned for the summer of 2022. Dennis Shepard
3/14/2022 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC provided review comments for the Draft Uniform Federal Policy – Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP-QAPP), Environmental Construction and Services, Remedial Action – Construction at Multiple sites: TU077, SS079, CG517 and ZZ088, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (February 2022). The UFP-QAPP details the remedial excavation services to be performed at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) sites TU077, SS079, CG517, and ZZ088. Remedial excavation is proposed at sites TU077, SS079, and CG517 to remove up to 6,500 cubic yards (cy) of POL-contaminated soil in the vadose zone in order to eliminate the potential exposure concerns to human health and the environment. Remedial excavation is proposed at site ZZ088 to remove up to 350 cy of lead contaminated soil, as well as encapsulate the former communications building frame with a concrete cap. Dennis Shepard
5/16/2022 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC provided backcheck review comments for the Draft Final Uniform Federal Policy – Quality Assurance Project Plan, Environmental Construction and Services, Remedial Action – Construction at Multiple sites: TU077, SS079, CG517 and ZZ088, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (April 2022). Some remaining clarification is needed for the Air Force responses. Dennis Shepard
9/18/2023 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC reviewed and provided comments on the "Eielson AFB Two-Party Sites, Periodic Review - Draft, August 2023". The document reviewed and recorded the current status of two party sites (managed by USAF and DEC) at Eielson Air Force Base. Axl LeVan
12/21/2023 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC reviewed and approved "Draft-Final Periodic Review Report for Two-Party Sites at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, November 2023". This report documents the evaluation of the Interim Land Use Controls (Interim LUCs) for 23 two-party sites at EAFB. Axl LeVan
4/16/2024 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC reviewed the "Draft 2024 Remedial Action Report for Remedial Action – Construction at Multiple Sites: CG517, SS079, TU077 and ZZ088, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 2024". The report outlines the excavation and removals performed at the four sites and the installation of monitoring wells. Axl LeVan
6/5/2024 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC approved an updated to Land Use Control (LUC) boundaries for multiple Eielson Sites. Site SO066 and CG505 are NFA sites, where interim LUCs will remain in place until the sites are closed. The LUC Boundary for sites SS079 and SO503 were recommended to be collapsed. It was noted during discussion that the installation of monitoring wells was not included in the Decision Document for site SO503. Air Force has agreed to further review this and propose any changes that may be required for the remedy component of SO503. The LUC Boundary for site SO501 was recommended to be collapsed and shifted to include a previous excavation at the site. Site TU077 requires further investigation and will be presented again at a later date. The proposed LUC boundary for site ZZ088 will be compared to Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) records and presented again at a later date. Axl LeVan
6/21/2024 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC reviewed and provided comments on the "Periodic Review Report for Two-Party Sites, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 2024." DEC had previously approved the document, but is reviewing an updated version after substantial changes to the document. This report documents the evaluation of the Interim Land Use Controls (Interim LUCs) and remedy implementation for 17 sites at EAFB. Axl LeVan
7/9/2024 CERCLA ROD Periodic Review DEC reviewed and approved the "Final Periodic Review Report for Two-Party Sites, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2024". This report documents the evaluation of the Interim Land Use Controls (Interim LUCs) for 17 sites at EAFB. DEC approved a previous version of periodic review before substantial changes based on USAF legal review. Based on this DEC provided a new comment matrix addressing the updated version. Axl LeVan
7/11/2024 CERCLA Removal Action Report DEC reviewed and approved the "Final 2024 Remedial Action Report for Remedial Action – Construction at Multiple Sites: CG517, SS079, TU077 and ZZ088, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 2024" based on response to DEC comments on the draft document. The report outlines the excavation of contaminated material at the four sites and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells for continued monitoring at the three of the sites. Axl LeVan

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