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Site Report: Yakutat AFB Air Corps Increase Group # 1 Powerhouse AOC M3

Site Name: Yakutat AFB Air Corps Increase Group # 1 Powerhouse AOC M3
Address: 700 Feet W of Cannon Beach Road, 1 Mile SW of Yakutat Airport, Yakutat, AK 99689
File Number: 1530.38.011
Hazard ID: 26288
Status: Cleanup Complete
Staff: No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 59.514544
Longitude: -139.691569
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

AOC M3, referred to as the Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse, was made known through public involvement and is located to the northwest of Cannon Beach Road. According to the USACE Yakutat Landing Field Alaska Utilities Layout A.C. Expansion Area engineering design drawing (28 June 1943), AOC M3 contained a 50 kilowatt powerhouse. Tank cribs were observed in the field and provide evidence for ASTs in this area. In 2010, benzo(a)pyrene was detected in one surface soil sample at a concentration of 0.84 mg/kg, which is above the ADEC Method Two cleanup level of 0.4 mg/kg.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
7/12/2000 Update or Other Action ADEC reviewed the 2000 Draft Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Work Plan. The ADEC commented that the proposed work addresses only the site that the USACE determined were FUDS program eligible. Additional information was requested to determine whether the proposed work is sufficient to address hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants resulting from past military activities in and around Yakutat. Due to the time schedules for the contracts and proposed work, these determinations were agreed to be addressed at a later time. AOC M3 was included in the work plan for investigation, but was listed as the Air Increase Group No. 1 Post Powerhouse. The Air Increase Group No. 1 50 Kilowatt Powerhouse was not included in the investigation. John Halverson
9/11/2000 Update or Other Action ADEC received the Final Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Work Plan. John Halverson
4/28/2003 Update or Other Action A remedial investigation for the Former Yakutat Air Force Base was conducted; however AOC M3 was not investigated due to scheduling and budget conflicts with another site. Debra Caillouet
4/5/2004 Update or Other Action A draft remedial investigation/feasibility study was reviewed. Recommendations were included for a more thorough investigation of the extent of contamination. Based on the information provided, the Feasibility Study is premature. ADEC recommended that the USACE not incur further expense to finalize the document until further site characterization was done. Work should occur to identify the data gaps and resolve them before any additional actions are taken. Debra Caillouet
8/19/2004 Meeting or Teleconference Held Staff attended the Restoration Advisory Board meeting in Yakutat. Debra Caillouet
11/23/2004 Update or Other Action Response to comments on the draft feasibility study were received and reviewed. While the responses will add clarification to the document, DEC believes there is insufficient site characterization data. The Feasibility Study is premature. Work should occur to identify the data gaps and resolve them before any additional actions are taken. Debra Caillouet
1/13/2005 Meeting or Teleconference Held Staff attended the Restoration Advisory Board meeting in Yakutat. Debra Caillouet
1/16/2008 Meeting or Teleconference Held ADEC staff attended a Restoration Advisory Board meeting in Yakutat to discuss the status of various contaminated sites associated with the Yakutat AFB. Jonathan Schick
8/13/2008 Meeting or Teleconference Held ADEC staff attended a Restoration Advisory Board meeting in the community of Yakutat. Jonathan Schick
3/17/2010 CERCLA FS ADEC Staff issued a letter to the USACE approving the finalization of the Feasibility Study Report as all of the State's comments have been responded to and incorporated in the document. AOC M3 was not included in the Feasibility Study. Jonathan Schick
8/6/2010 Update or Other Action ADEC approved the 2010 Supplemental Remedial Investigation Work Plan. The objective of the proposed work was to address certain data gaps at select sites at the Former Yakutat Air Force Base. The work plan included an investigation at Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse, AOC M3. Jonathan Schick
10/22/2010 CERCLA FS Contaminated Sites Staff submitted a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers approving the Final Version of the Feasibility Study Report. The Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse is mentioned in the document, but is not included in the feasibility study evaluation. Jonathan Schick
3/19/2012 Site Characterization Report Approved ADEC approved the 2010 Supplemental Remedial Investigation Report. The Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 50 Kilowatt Powerhouse (AOC M3) investigated was not at the same location as the Post Powerhouse listed in historical documents. Additional reconnaissance of the vicinity was recommended to determine the presence of additional buildings listed in historical drawings. Six surface soil samples, two subsurface soil samples, and three groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for GRO, DRO, RRO, RCRA metals, PCBs, VOCs, and SVOCs. Benzo(a)pyrene was detected above the ADEC in one surface soil sample collected adjacent to the strip drain of the powerhouse. A concrete saddle with two vertical pipes was present to the east of the powerhouse. Jonathan Schick
5/30/2014 Site Characterization Workplan Approved The ADEC Contaminated Site Program approved the 2014 Supplemental Remedial Investigation Work Plan. Additional historical documents were included in the work plan that indicate several powerhouses in the vicinity of AOC M3. The objectives of the investigation at the Air Increase Group No. 1 50 Kilowatt Powerhouse (AOC M3) were to 1) determine the vertical and horizontal extent of the PAH contamination in soil; 2) using a visual inspection determine if the source of the PAH contamination is likely to be from FUDS activities; 3) determine whether POL-contaminated soil is present in association with the concrete saddle, and if so determine that nature and extent of the contamination. Jessica Morris
9/29/2014 Meeting or Teleconference Held The ADEC contaminated Sites staff participated in a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting, a tribal meeting, and site inspections in Yakutat with the Army Corps of Engineers to share information on the status of Formerly Used Defense Site investigation and cleanup activities around Yakutat. Jessica Morris
10/13/2014 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read
10/14/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 79678 name: Air Corps Increase Group No 1 Powerhouse AOC M3 Jessica Morris
10/15/2015 Site Visit The ADEC contaminated Sites staff participated in a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting and site inspections in Yakutat with the Army Corps of Engineers to share information on the status of Formerly Used Defense Site investigation and cleanup activities around Yakutat. Jessica Morris
7/7/2016 Site Characterization Report Approved The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program approved the 2015 Final Supplemental Remedial Investigation Report for the Former Yakutat Air Base FUDS. The investigation results for the Air Corps Increase Powerhouse No. 1 (AOC M3) showed that contamination was below applicable regulatory criteria and risk standards. Therefore, site closure was recommended for AOC M3. Jessica Morris
10/11/2016 Site Visit The ADEC contaminated Sites staff participated in a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting and site inspections in Yakutat with the Army Corps of Engineers to share information on the status of Formerly Used Defense Site investigation and cleanup activities around Yakutat. Jessica Morris
10/9/2017 Cleanup Complete Determination Issued The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program approved the Project Closeout Decision for the Yakutat Air Base FUDS Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 - Powerhouse NO. 520/ Jessica Morris
7/1/2019 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other On July 1, 2019 The Department has reviewed the "Draft Work Plan CON/HTRW Remedial Investigation Report, Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Sites E3 - Hospital Loop, M4 - Post Powerhouse (F10AK0606-13 and -19) " for Yakutat, Alaska. The Departments comments have been addressed and approved the work plan. Rachael Petraeus
8/8/2019 Site Visit On August 05, 2019 ADEC conducted a onsite inspection of sampling event. Rachael Petraeus
11/9/2020 Site Characterization Report Approved On November 03, 2020 ADEC received the final "Final Remediation Investigation Report Yakutat Air Base FUDS AOC E3 - Hospital Loop, AOC M4 - Post Powerhouse" report. Rachael Petraeus

Contaminant Information

Name Level Description Media Comments
Benzo(a)pyrene Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil Contamination is not migrating to groundwatr

Control Type

Type Details
No ICs Required

Requirements

Description Details
Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site.
Movement or use of contaminated material (including on site) in a manner that results in a violation of the water quality standards is prohibited (18 AAC 70)

No associated sites were found.

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