Site Report: Yakutat AFB Sitewide

Site Name:	Yakutat AFB Sitewide
Address:	Former Yakutat Air Force Base; Multiple Areas Near Yakutat Airport, Yakutat, AK 99689
File Number:	1530.38.001
Hazard ID:	26341
Status:	Informational
Staff:	Tim Sharp, 9074512131 tim.sharp@alaska.gov
Latitude:	59.508372
Longitude:	-139.659839
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.

Site Chronology
IC / Closure Details
Documents
Associated Sites

Problems/Comments

U.S. Military interest in Yakutat began by Executive Order in 1929, with the creation of the Yakutat Bay Naval Reservation. Occupation by the military began in 1939 when the Civil Aeronautic Administration (CAA) began to develop a landing field. Construction of the Yakutat Air Base began in 1940, and was completed in 1943 with a total area of approximately 46,080 acres. Military facilities were established in Yakutat because of its strategic geographic location. The Yakutat Air Base was operated as an auxiliary airfield during World War II capable of supporting pursuit and bombardment aircraft. No aircraft were assigned permanently to Yakutat; instead, the base served as a ferrying post and temporary station for aircraft squadrons, and as a refueling stop between the 48 contiguous states and points in Alaska. The air base also hosted large military vessels in Monti Bay. The air base was placed on caretaker status in April 1944, declared surplus in December 1945, and ceased operations in 1946. Parts of the property of the Air Force Base was relinquished to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) , the CAA (now known as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of the Navy, and the Tongass National Forest. In 1960, the U.S. Air Force acquired lands from the U.S. Forest Service and the State of Alaska Division of Lands to construct a radio link between Cape Yakataga and Hoonah. The Ocean Cape Radio Relay (OCRR) Station facility served as a tropospheric communications station as part of the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System under the White Alice Communications System (WACS). The site, located on the Phipps Peninsula at the end of Point Carrew Road, approximately 5 miles west of the city of Yakutat, included industrial buildings, support facilities, water and fuel storage tanks, pipelines, billboard antennae, a bridge, roads, and utility lines. The facilities were leased to Recording Company America Alaska Communications, Inc. between 1974 and 1976. The OCRR Station was declared excess by the U.S. Air Force in June 1976. This land was relinquished to the BLM in 1977, and conveyed to the Tlingit tribe in 1983. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) carried out cleanup operations around Yakutat in 1984. Remaining Department of Defense (DoD) facilities were slated to be removed. Although no project report is available, it appears that most of the infrastructure was removed at that time. Multiple remedial investigations (RIs) have been conducted at the former Yakutat Air Base since the 1984 cleanup operations. The RIs typically included select areas of concern and focused on sampling and analysis of media including surface soil, subsurface soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater for suspected contaminants. In addition, multiple geophysical studies have been performed to locate buried objects such as piping, tanks and drums; and debris within local surface water bodies. Debris removal activities have been conducted at Ocean Cape by the USACE and the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe. Based on information gathered about potential contamination resulting from military use of the Army Air Base during World War II (from 1940 to 1946), 67 individual potential contaminant source areas of concern (AOC) have been identified. 14 of the sites have been investigated by the USACE have been found to pose no unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. One site was investigated and determined to not be eligible for cleanup by the USACE, and will be addressed by other parties. The 52 remaining AOCs will be addressed in the future by USACE with input from ADEC and stakeholders. This will include reorganizing the AOCs into smaller, discrete projects that can be more efficiently executed. The ADEC, USACE, and other stakeholders are still in the process of identifying the complete list of potentially-contaminated sites associated with the Former Yakutat Air Base.

Action Information

Action Date	Action	Description	DEC Staff
7/27/1984	Update or Other Action	The Environmental Restoration Defense Account Debris Cleanup and Site Restoration Design, Yakutat, Alaska was prepared by Frank Moolin & Associates, Inc. for the Alaska Army Corps of Engineers and submitted to the EPA Superfund Branch. The plan included debris removal and cleanup at most of the sites throughout the former Yakutat Air Base. The following landowners were contacted and requested debris cleanup on their lands: 1) The City of Yakutat 2) The Yak-Tat-Kwaan Native Corporation 3) The United States Forest Service 4) The State of Alaska, Depart of Transportation.	John Halverson
8/1/1994	Update or Other Action	A field investigation at the Former Yakutat Air Base was conducted by Ecology and Environment for the Alaska Army Corps of Engineers under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The purpose of the investigation was to identify DERP-eligible hazards and to identify potential public health and environmental hazards related to DoD sites. Nine potential areas of concern were identified and investigated at the former Yakutat Air Force Base: an incinerator, drums near the southeast end of the Yakutat airport runway, state disposal site No. 3, solid waste disposal dump No. 4, the Air Corps Operations Reserve tank farm, the drum dump on the north side of Point Carrew Road, the Quartermaster Loop Barrel dump, the drum dump northwest of the active Yakutat airport runway, and the former fuel tank farm in downtown Yakutat.	John Halverson
8/1/1994	Update or Other Action	A field investigation at the Former Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station was conducted by Ecology and Environment for the Alaska Army Corps of Engineers under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The purpose of the investigation was to identify DERP-eligible hazards and to identify potential public health and environmental hazards related to DoD sites. Based on the investigation and real estate records, the report states that the entire site qualified DERP eligibility, however other potentially responsible parties may exist if the site was beneficially used after the military involvement ceased.	John Halverson
3/1/1997	Update or Other Action	AGRA Earth & Environmental, Inc. (AGRA) conducted a Summary Investigation of DOD Activities on Yakutat Tribal Lands for the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe. The report present a review of previous environmental assessments, results of a 1996 site reconnaissance, and a qualitative human health risk assessment. The following seven different areas of potential concern were identified: 1) Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station and the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe’s culture camp 2) the gun emplacements and WWII facilities at Phipps Peninsula 3) former bomb storage areas, maintenance facilities and fuel storage tank area, and the Ankau Bridge drum dump 4) the city of Yakutat, the former seaplane launch site, and the municipal Yakutat dump 5) the former Quartermaster’s Loop and bomb storage areas, hospitals, plane dispersant areas, shooting range, mill pond, drainage ditches, State Disposal Site No. 3, and surface dump sites 6) the existing airport and facilities west of Engineer’s road 7) State Disposal Site No. 5 and the 6-inch guns near cannon beach. Detectable concentrations of dioxins, petroleum, PCBs, and metals were found in soil samples collected at some of the sites. Recommendations included additional site characterization and ecological risk assessment for several of the sites.	John Halverson
4/20/2000	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A public meeting was held on April 20, 2000 in which the USACE presented the Former Yakutat Air Base project. The Yakutat community was informed about the opportunity to establish a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the project. The community expressed interest in forming a RAB. Community member identified many potential sites that were not listed as part of the Yakutat cleanup project.	John Halverson
7/12/2000	Update or Other Action	ADEC reviewed the 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. Investigation work was to be conducted in specific sources located within the following areas of concern (AOC): Air Corps Increase Group #2 (AOC A), Air Warning Filter Center (AOC B), Point Carrew Garrison (AOC C), Army Dock (AOC D), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop (AOC E), Khantaak Island (AOC F), Minor Naval Air Facility/Seaplane Base (AOC G), Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H), Solid Waste Dump #4 (AOC K), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), Post Powerhouse/25,000-Gallon Tactical Underground Storage Tank (AOC M).	John Halverson
9/11/2000	Update or Other Action	ADEC received the Final Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Work Plan.	John Halverson
6/29/2001	Update or Other Action	Oil Spill Consultants, Inc. submitted the Final Remedial Action Report for the Northwest Airport Drum Dump, Yakutat, Alaska.	John Halverson
12/6/2001	Meeting or Teleconference Held	The first Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting was held in Yakutat to discuss the Formerly Used Defense Sites. The RAB operating procedures, member responsibilities, administrative record, and technical assistance opportunities were discussed. The USACE and contractor presented an update of the 2000 remedial investigation that was conducted. The community identified several potential sites that were not included in the Yakutat project.	Debra Caillouet
5/30/2002	Update or Other Action	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
7/17/2002	Update or Other Action	A local field crew worked with the United States Forest Service to remove 32 44-gallon drums located at Seal Creek. The drums were removed using a helicopter, and had marking that indicated they were of DoD origin. A sheen was observed under the drum, and was removed using absorbent pads. No other contamination was apparent from the site.	John Halverson
2/11/2003	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
4/28/2003	Update or Other Action	A remedial investigation was conducted by ENSR International for the USACE at the Former Yakutat Air Force Base in 2000 and 2001. Two separate remedial investigation reports were submitted to the ADEC. ADEC reviewed and commented on the reports, but the reports were not formally approved by the department. Investigation work was conducted in specific sources located within the following areas of concern (AOC): Air Corps Increase Group #2 (AOC A), Air Warning Filter Center (AOC B), Point Carrew Garrison (AOC C), Army Dock (AOC D), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop (AOC E), Khantaak Island (AOC F), Minor Naval Air Facility/Seaplane Base (AOC G), Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H), Solid Waste Dump #4 (AOC K), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), Post Powerhouse/25,000-Gallon Tactical Underground Storage Tank (AOC M), Air Warning System Station Powerhouse/Suspected Drum Dump (AOC N), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 (AOC O). Sites were not sufficiently characterized and additional investigation was warranted. The following additional areas were not investigated but were recommended for additional investigation: Kardy, Summit, and Aka Lakes, Ankau Slough, Army Airway Communications System Transmitter Station Powerhouse, Former Coast Artillery Outpost.	Debra Caillouet
9/30/2003	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
10/14/2003	Interim Removal Action Approved	The ADEC approved the work plan for cleaning, pigging and removing the pipeline(s) and vaults at the Yakutat Air Force Base Air Corps Tank Farm.	Debra Caillouet
3/16/2004	Update or Other Action	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
3/31/2004	Update or Other Action	The Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska prepared the Ocean Cape Radio Relay Contaminant Sampling Report under the Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program. The report summarized soil and fish tissue sampling results for dioxins around the Ankau Slough and in background locations.	Debra Caillouet
4/5/2004	Update or Other Action	A draft remedial investigation/feasibility study was reviewed. The ADEC determined that each site had insufficient site characterization data available to select appropriate remedies or to effectively evaluate them against CERCLA criteria. 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	Update or Other Action	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
11/23/2004	Update or Other Action	Response to comments on the draft feasibility study were received and reviewed. The FS stated that the extent of contamination was not fully defined during the RI phase of the project, and recommendations for additional investigation were included. 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. The feasibility study included the following areas of concern (AOC): the Air Warning Filter Center Auxiliary Powerhouse No. 2 (AOC B2), Air Warning Filter Center Tank and Piping (AOC B3), Point Carrew Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Point Carrew Drum Dump (AOC C2/C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon Fuel Tank, Point Carrew Powerhouse (AOC C7), Army Dock Area Tank (AOC D2), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop Area (AOC E1), Seaplane Base Slough (AOC G4), Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station Culture Camp (AOC H2), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L1, L3, and L4), Fuel/water Separator and Pressure Tank Pit (AOC M2), Air Warning System Powerhouse (AOC N1), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 Drum Dump (AOC O1).	Debra Caillouet
12/14/2004	Interim Removal Action Approved	The final report for the Interim Removal Action was approved. Approximately 6,000 feet of pipeline was cleaned and closed in place, another 1,600 feet of pipeline was removed and shipped off site for recycling. During the cleaning, 4,900 gallons of fuel was removed from the pipeline and shipped off site for reuse.	Debra Caillouet
12/30/2004	Update or Other Action	The ADEC approved the 2004 Focused Remedial Investigation conducted by Shannon & Wilson, Inc. for the USACE. The investigation focused on the Army Dock Areas (AOC D) and the Ocean Cape Culture Camp (AOC H2). The investigation also included groundwater sampling at AOC L, B, C, K, and O.	Debra Caillouet
1/13/2005	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
8/9/2005	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
4/12/2006	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
9/18/2006	Update or Other Action	The ADEC approved the 2005Focused Remedial Investigation conducted by Shannon & Wilson, Inc. for the USACE. The investigation focused on the Army Dock Areas (AOC D), the aviation gas pipeline, Kardy, Aka, and Summit Lakes, and the Ankau Slough.	Debra Caillouet
11/9/2006	Update or Other Action	The ADEC approved the 2006 Final Rapid Optical Screening Tool (ROST)/ Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF) Focused Remedial Investigation at the Former Yakutat Air Force Base conducted by the Alaska District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The investigation was conducted at the Point Carrew Garbage Dump (AOC C2/C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon AST (AOC C6), Army Dock Tank Farm Area (AOC D), Northwest Drum Dump (AOC E1), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), and Former 25,000-gallon UST and fuel/water separator system (AOC M2).	Debra Caillouet
2/21/2007	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Debra Caillouet
4/4/2007	Update or Other Action	The ADEC approved the Final 2007 Remedial Investigation Report for the Former Yakutat Air Force Base conducted by BC-Contractors-Jacobs for the USACE. Investigation work was conducted at the Rifle Range, the Air Warning Filter Center (AOC B1 and B2), the Point Carrew 50,000-gallon fuel tank (AOC C6), the Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), and the Seaplane Base Slough (AOC G4).	Debra Caillouet
11/7/2007	Update or Other Action	The ADEC reviewed the Draft Military Munitions Response Program CERCLA Preliminary Assessment prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District. The report presents an historical records search and property inspection for the presence of Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC), Munitions Constituents (MC), Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW), Recovered Chemical Warfare Material (RCWM), Containerized Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (CONIHTRW) and Building Demolition Debris Removal (BD/DR).	Debra Caillouet
1/16/2008	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Jonathan Schick
8/13/2008	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Jonathan Schick
7/21/2009	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Jonathan Schick
9/30/2009	Update or Other Action	ADEC staff signed a CON/HTRW project closeout report for the Tank Farm Pipeline Closure for the Formerly Used Defense Site associated with the Yakutat Air Base. The State of Alaska, through the Department of Environmental Conservation concurs with this USACE project closure. The decision may be reviewed or modified in the future if information becomes available that indicates the presence oif military CON/HTRW that may cause unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. The remediation of these sites will continue as necessary, this report only states that no containerized wastes are known to be present at the subject sites.	Jonathan Schick
5/25/2010	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	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 following site were to be investigated: Runway Safety Area 20, Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Garrison Area (C4), Northwest Drum Dump (E1), Quartermaster Loop Debris Disposal/Barrel Loop (E2), Suspected Drum Dump at Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H1), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Fuel/Water Separator and Pressure Tank Pit (AOC M2), Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse (AOC M3), Air Warning System Station (AOC N1), Army Airways Communication System, Former Coast Artillery Outpost, and Rifle Range.	Jonathan Schick
10/22/2010	Update or Other Action	The ADEC approved the Final Feasibility Study Report. Based on the previous investigation and site histories, the following AOCs at the Former Yakutat Air Force Base were included for evaluation in the feasibility study: Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Point Carrew Garrison Area (AOC C2/C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon Fuel Tank (AOC C6), Point Carrew Garrison Powerhouse (AOC C7), Army Dock Area Former Above Ground Storage Tanks (AOCs D1-D8), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop Area (AOC E1), Seaplane Base Sough (AOC G4), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Air Corp Reservation Tank Farm (AOC L1, L3, L4), Fuel Water Separator (AOC M2), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 Drum Dump (AOC O1), Rifle Range.	Jonathan Schick
5/4/2011	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Jonathan Schick
3/19/2012	Update or Other Action	ADEC approved the 2010 Supplemental Remedial Investigation Report. The following site were investigated: Runway Safety Area 20, Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Garrison Area (C4), Northwest Drum Dump (E1), Quartermaster Loop Debris Disposal/Barrel Loop (E2), Suspected Drum Dump at Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H1), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Fuel/Water Separator and Pressure Tank Pit (AOC M2), Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse (AOC M3), Air Warning System Station (AOC N1), Army Airways Communication System, Former Coast Artillery Outpost, and Rifle Range.	Jonathan Schick
5/30/2014	Update or Other Action	The ADEC Contaminated Site Program approved the 2014 Supplemental Remedial Investigation Work Plan. The following site were to be investigated: Point Carrew Garrison Area Drum Dump (AOC C2 and C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon Fuel Tank (AOC C6), Army Dock Area Aboveground Storage Tanks (AOC D), Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse (AOC M3), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 Suspected Drum Dump (AOC O1), and Army Airways Communication System Transmitter Station Powerhouse.	Jessica Morris
6/23/2014	Update or Other Action	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program approved the Final Remedial Investigation Work Plan, Runway Safety Area 20, Yakutat Air Force Base, Formerly Used Defense Site, Yakutat, Alaska.	Jessica Morris
8/28/2014	Meeting or Teleconference Held	A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.	Jessica Morris
2/17/2015	CERCLA Proposed Plan	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program approved the February 2015 Proposed Plan for No Department of Defense Action Indicated (NDAI) for the Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Sites. The proposed plan included only the following areas of concern (AOCs): Point Carrew Garrison Powerhouse (AOC C7), Quartermaster Loop Debris Disposal/Barrel Dump Area (AOC E2), Former Coast Artillery Outpost, Air Corps Operations Reserve(ACOR) Tank Farm, North Drum Dump (AOC L1), ACOR Tank Farm Pipeline System Seven Junctions (AOC L2), ACOR Tanks 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 (AOC L3), and ACOR Tank Farm Pump house (AOC L5). Note that although the AOC E2 is being proposed for NDAI, the site will be addressed by other responsible parties. For these remaining AOCs, no additional remedial action, no additional review, no implementation of long term management or land use controls is planned by the Department of Defense. If new information becomes available indicating risk or concern of military-related contamination at these AOCs, further evaluation may be warranted.	Jessica Morris
10/14/2015	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
2/16/2016	Update or Other Action	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program provided comments on the revised Property Survey Summary Sheet for the DERP-FUDS Property No. F10AK0606, Inventory Project Report (INPR), Yakutat Air Base, Yakutat Alaska. ADEC requested that the USACE review historical aerial photography and archival documents to determine areas in and around Yakutat where likely releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, and/or contaminants may have occurred as a result of past military activities.	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
10/4/2017	Update or Other Action	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program sent a letter to the USACE documenting the State's non-concurrence with the Revised Property Survey Summary Sheet for DERP-FUDS Property No. F10AK0606, Inventory Project Report (INPR) for the Yakutat Air Base, Yakutat Alaska. ADEC does not have sufficient information to concur with the reduction of the overall Yakutat Air Base FUDS eligible projects, as described in the INPR. ADEC requested more information regarding the overall site reduction and a meeting with the USACE.	Jessica Morris
11/21/2017	Update or Other Action	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program submitted comments on the draft project closeout report for several sites.	Jessica Morris
6/20/2018	Site Visit	ADEC Contaminated Sites Program staff conducted a site visit of several contaminated sites in the Yakutat area.	Jessica Morris
8/3/2018	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program submitted comments on the Draft CON/HTRW Remedial Investigation Report Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Sites AOCs: E1, E3/Hospital Loop, F1, G, K1, and M4 (F10AK0606-12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19)Yakutat, Alaska.	Jessica Morris
9/6/2018	Update or Other Action	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program sent a letter of concurrence with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Declaration of Project Closeout Decision for Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Site CON/HTRW Project F10AK0606-08, Investigation Complete, No Contamination, Yakutat for compliance with 18 AAC 75. However, the ADEC Solid Waste Program has indicated that closure demonstrations and post-closure care requirements still need to be fulfilled under 18 AAC 60. This closeout decision included AOC A - Air Corps Increase Group 2, AOC B - Air Warning Filter Center, AOC G1, G2, G3 - Seaplane Base Suspected USTs, AOC N - Air Warning Filter Center, and AOC O - Air Corps Warehouse Area Group 2.	Jessica Morris
11/5/2018	Meeting or Teleconference Held	The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program had a resolution meeting to discuss comments on the Draft CON/HTRW Remedial Investigation Report Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Sites AOCs: E1, E3/Hospital Loop, F1, G, K1, and M4 (F10AK0606-12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19)Yakutat, Alaska.	Jessica Morris

Action Date

Action

Description

DEC Staff

7/27/1984

Update or Other Action

The Environmental Restoration Defense Account Debris Cleanup and Site Restoration Design, Yakutat, Alaska was prepared by Frank Moolin & Associates, Inc. for the Alaska Army Corps of Engineers and submitted to the EPA Superfund Branch. The plan included debris removal and cleanup at most of the sites throughout the former Yakutat Air Base. The following landowners were contacted and requested debris cleanup on their lands: 1) The City of Yakutat 2) The Yak-Tat-Kwaan Native Corporation 3) The United States Forest Service 4) The State of Alaska, Depart of Transportation.

John Halverson

8/1/1994

Update or Other Action

A field investigation at the Former Yakutat Air Base was conducted by Ecology and Environment for the Alaska Army Corps of Engineers under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The purpose of the investigation was to identify DERP-eligible hazards and to identify potential public health and environmental hazards related to DoD sites. Nine potential areas of concern were identified and investigated at the former Yakutat Air Force Base: an incinerator, drums near the southeast end of the Yakutat airport runway, state disposal site No. 3, solid waste disposal dump No. 4, the Air Corps Operations Reserve tank farm, the drum dump on the north side of Point Carrew Road, the Quartermaster Loop Barrel dump, the drum dump northwest of the active Yakutat airport runway, and the former fuel tank farm in downtown Yakutat.

John Halverson

8/1/1994

Update or Other Action

A field investigation at the Former Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station was conducted by Ecology and Environment for the Alaska Army Corps of Engineers under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The purpose of the investigation was to identify DERP-eligible hazards and to identify potential public health and environmental hazards related to DoD sites. Based on the investigation and real estate records, the report states that the entire site qualified DERP eligibility, however other potentially responsible parties may exist if the site was beneficially used after the military involvement ceased.

John Halverson

3/1/1997

Update or Other Action

AGRA Earth & Environmental, Inc. (AGRA) conducted a Summary Investigation of DOD Activities on Yakutat Tribal Lands for the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe. The report present a review of previous environmental assessments, results of a 1996 site reconnaissance, and a qualitative human health risk assessment. The following seven different areas of potential concern were identified: 1) Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station and the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe’s culture camp 2) the gun emplacements and WWII facilities at Phipps Peninsula 3) former bomb storage areas, maintenance facilities and fuel storage tank area, and the Ankau Bridge drum dump 4) the city of Yakutat, the former seaplane launch site, and the municipal Yakutat dump 5) the former Quartermaster’s Loop and bomb storage areas, hospitals, plane dispersant areas, shooting range, mill pond, drainage ditches, State Disposal Site No. 3, and surface dump sites 6) the existing airport and facilities west of Engineer’s road 7) State Disposal Site No. 5 and the 6-inch guns near cannon beach. Detectable concentrations of dioxins, petroleum, PCBs, and metals were found in soil samples collected at some of the sites. Recommendations included additional site characterization and ecological risk assessment for several of the sites.

John Halverson

4/20/2000

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A public meeting was held on April 20, 2000 in which the USACE presented the Former Yakutat Air Base project. The Yakutat community was informed about the opportunity to establish a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the project. The community expressed interest in forming a RAB. Community member identified many potential sites that were not listed as part of the Yakutat cleanup project.

John Halverson

7/12/2000

Update or Other Action

ADEC reviewed the 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. Investigation work was to be conducted in specific sources located within the following areas of concern (AOC): Air Corps Increase Group #2 (AOC A), Air Warning Filter Center (AOC B), Point Carrew Garrison (AOC C), Army Dock (AOC D), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop (AOC E), Khantaak Island (AOC F), Minor Naval Air Facility/Seaplane Base (AOC G), Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H), Solid Waste Dump #4 (AOC K), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), Post Powerhouse/25,000-Gallon Tactical Underground Storage Tank (AOC M).

John Halverson

9/11/2000

Update or Other Action

ADEC received the Final Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Work Plan.

John Halverson

6/29/2001

Update or Other Action

Oil Spill Consultants, Inc. submitted the Final Remedial Action Report for the Northwest Airport Drum Dump, Yakutat, Alaska.

John Halverson

12/6/2001

Meeting or Teleconference Held

The first Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting was held in Yakutat to discuss the Formerly Used Defense Sites. The RAB operating procedures, member responsibilities, administrative record, and technical assistance opportunities were discussed. The USACE and contractor presented an update of the 2000 remedial investigation that was conducted. The community identified several potential sites that were not included in the Yakutat project.

Debra Caillouet

5/30/2002

Update or Other Action

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

7/17/2002

Update or Other Action

A local field crew worked with the United States Forest Service to remove 32 44-gallon drums located at Seal Creek. The drums were removed using a helicopter, and had marking that indicated they were of DoD origin. A sheen was observed under the drum, and was removed using absorbent pads. No other contamination was apparent from the site.

John Halverson

2/11/2003

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

4/28/2003

Update or Other Action

A remedial investigation was conducted by ENSR International for the USACE at the Former Yakutat Air Force Base in 2000 and 2001. Two separate remedial investigation reports were submitted to the ADEC. ADEC reviewed and commented on the reports, but the reports were not formally approved by the department. Investigation work was conducted in specific sources located within the following areas of concern (AOC): Air Corps Increase Group #2 (AOC A), Air Warning Filter Center (AOC B), Point Carrew Garrison (AOC C), Army Dock (AOC D), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop (AOC E), Khantaak Island (AOC F), Minor Naval Air Facility/Seaplane Base (AOC G), Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H), Solid Waste Dump #4 (AOC K), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), Post Powerhouse/25,000-Gallon Tactical Underground Storage Tank (AOC M), Air Warning System Station Powerhouse/Suspected Drum Dump (AOC N), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 (AOC O). Sites were not sufficiently characterized and additional investigation was warranted. The following additional areas were not investigated but were recommended for additional investigation: Kardy, Summit, and Aka Lakes, Ankau Slough, Army Airway Communications System Transmitter Station Powerhouse, Former Coast Artillery Outpost.

Debra Caillouet

9/30/2003

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

10/14/2003

Interim Removal Action Approved

The ADEC approved the work plan for cleaning, pigging and removing the pipeline(s) and vaults at the Yakutat Air Force Base Air Corps Tank Farm.

Debra Caillouet

3/16/2004

Update or Other Action

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

3/31/2004

Update or Other Action

The Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska prepared the Ocean Cape Radio Relay Contaminant Sampling Report under the Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program. The report summarized soil and fish tissue sampling results for dioxins around the Ankau Slough and in background locations.

Debra Caillouet

4/5/2004

Update or Other Action

A draft remedial investigation/feasibility study was reviewed. The ADEC determined that each site had insufficient site characterization data available to select appropriate remedies or to effectively evaluate them against CERCLA criteria. 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

Update or Other Action

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

11/23/2004

Update or Other Action

Response to comments on the draft feasibility study were received and reviewed. The FS stated that the extent of contamination was not fully defined during the RI phase of the project, and recommendations for additional investigation were included. 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. The feasibility study included the following areas of concern (AOC): the Air Warning Filter Center Auxiliary Powerhouse No. 2 (AOC B2), Air Warning Filter Center Tank and Piping (AOC B3), Point Carrew Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Point Carrew Drum Dump (AOC C2/C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon Fuel Tank, Point Carrew Powerhouse (AOC C7), Army Dock Area Tank (AOC D2), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop Area (AOC E1), Seaplane Base Slough (AOC G4), Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station Culture Camp (AOC H2), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L1, L3, and L4), Fuel/water Separator and Pressure Tank Pit (AOC M2), Air Warning System Powerhouse (AOC N1), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 Drum Dump (AOC O1).

Debra Caillouet

12/14/2004

Interim Removal Action Approved

The final report for the Interim Removal Action was approved. Approximately 6,000 feet of pipeline was cleaned and closed in place, another 1,600 feet of pipeline was removed and shipped off site for recycling. During the cleaning, 4,900 gallons of fuel was removed from the pipeline and shipped off site for reuse.

Debra Caillouet

12/30/2004

Update or Other Action

The ADEC approved the 2004 Focused Remedial Investigation conducted by Shannon & Wilson, Inc. for the USACE. The investigation focused on the Army Dock Areas (AOC D) and the Ocean Cape Culture Camp (AOC H2). The investigation also included groundwater sampling at AOC L, B, C, K, and O.

Debra Caillouet

1/13/2005

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

8/9/2005

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

4/12/2006

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

9/18/2006

Update or Other Action

The ADEC approved the 2005Focused Remedial Investigation conducted by Shannon & Wilson, Inc. for the USACE. The investigation focused on the Army Dock Areas (AOC D), the aviation gas pipeline, Kardy, Aka, and Summit Lakes, and the Ankau Slough.

Debra Caillouet

11/9/2006

Update or Other Action

The ADEC approved the 2006 Final Rapid Optical Screening Tool (ROST)/ Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF) Focused Remedial Investigation at the Former Yakutat Air Force Base conducted by the Alaska District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The investigation was conducted at the Point Carrew Garbage Dump (AOC C2/C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon AST (AOC C6), Army Dock Tank Farm Area (AOC D), Northwest Drum Dump (AOC E1), Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), and Former 25,000-gallon UST and fuel/water separator system (AOC M2).

Debra Caillouet

2/21/2007

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Debra Caillouet

4/4/2007

Update or Other Action

The ADEC approved the Final 2007 Remedial Investigation Report for the Former Yakutat Air Force Base conducted by BC-Contractors-Jacobs for the USACE. Investigation work was conducted at the Rifle Range, the Air Warning Filter Center (AOC B1 and B2), the Point Carrew 50,000-gallon fuel tank (AOC C6), the Air Corps Operations Reserve Tank Farm (AOC L), and the Seaplane Base Slough (AOC G4).

Debra Caillouet

11/7/2007

Update or Other Action

The ADEC reviewed the Draft Military Munitions Response Program CERCLA Preliminary Assessment prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District. The report presents an historical records search and property inspection for the presence of Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC), Munitions Constituents (MC), Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW), Recovered Chemical Warfare Material (RCWM), Containerized Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (CONIHTRW) and Building Demolition Debris Removal (BD/DR).

Debra Caillouet

1/16/2008

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Jonathan Schick

8/13/2008

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Jonathan Schick

7/21/2009

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Jonathan Schick

9/30/2009

Update or Other Action

ADEC staff signed a CON/HTRW project closeout report for the Tank Farm Pipeline Closure for the Formerly Used Defense Site associated with the Yakutat Air Base. The State of Alaska, through the Department of Environmental Conservation concurs with this USACE project closure. The decision may be reviewed or modified in the future if information becomes available that indicates the presence oif military CON/HTRW that may cause unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. The remediation of these sites will continue as necessary, this report only states that no containerized wastes are known to be present at the subject sites.

Jonathan Schick

5/25/2010

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

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 following site were to be investigated: Runway Safety Area 20, Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Garrison Area (C4), Northwest Drum Dump (E1), Quartermaster Loop Debris Disposal/Barrel Loop (E2), Suspected Drum Dump at Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H1), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Fuel/Water Separator and Pressure Tank Pit (AOC M2), Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse (AOC M3), Air Warning System Station (AOC N1), Army Airways Communication System, Former Coast Artillery Outpost, and Rifle Range.

Jonathan Schick

10/22/2010

Update or Other Action

The ADEC approved the Final Feasibility Study Report. Based on the previous investigation and site histories, the following AOCs at the Former Yakutat Air Force Base were included for evaluation in the feasibility study: Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Point Carrew Garrison Area (AOC C2/C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon Fuel Tank (AOC C6), Point Carrew Garrison Powerhouse (AOC C7), Army Dock Area Former Above Ground Storage Tanks (AOCs D1-D8), Northwest Drum Dump/Quartermaster Loop Area (AOC E1), Seaplane Base Sough (AOC G4), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Air Corp Reservation Tank Farm (AOC L1, L3, L4), Fuel Water Separator (AOC M2), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 Drum Dump (AOC O1), Rifle Range.

Jonathan Schick

5/4/2011

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Jonathan Schick

3/19/2012

Update or Other Action

ADEC approved the 2010 Supplemental Remedial Investigation Report. The following site were investigated: Runway Safety Area 20, Ankau Bridge Garbage Dump (AOC C1), Garrison Area (C4), Northwest Drum Dump (E1), Quartermaster Loop Debris Disposal/Barrel Loop (E2), Suspected Drum Dump at Ocean Cape Radio Relay Station (AOC H1), Solid Waste Disposal Dump No. 4 (AOC K1), Fuel/Water Separator and Pressure Tank Pit (AOC M2), Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse (AOC M3), Air Warning System Station (AOC N1), Army Airways Communication System, Former Coast Artillery Outpost, and Rifle Range.

Jonathan Schick

5/30/2014

Update or Other Action

The ADEC Contaminated Site Program approved the 2014 Supplemental Remedial Investigation Work Plan. The following site were to be investigated: Point Carrew Garrison Area Drum Dump (AOC C2 and C4), Point Carrew 50,000-gallon Fuel Tank (AOC C6), Army Dock Area Aboveground Storage Tanks (AOC D), Air Corps Increase Group No. 1 Powerhouse (AOC M3), Air Corps Warehouse Group No. 2 Suspected Drum Dump (AOC O1), and Army Airways Communication System Transmitter Station Powerhouse.

Jessica Morris

6/23/2014

Update or Other Action

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program approved the Final Remedial Investigation Work Plan, Runway Safety Area 20, Yakutat Air Force Base, Formerly Used Defense Site, Yakutat, Alaska.

Jessica Morris

8/28/2014

Meeting or Teleconference Held

A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting was held in Yakutat.

Jessica Morris

2/17/2015

CERCLA Proposed Plan

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program approved the February 2015 Proposed Plan for No Department of Defense Action Indicated (NDAI) for the Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Sites. The proposed plan included only the following areas of concern (AOCs): Point Carrew Garrison Powerhouse (AOC C7), Quartermaster Loop Debris Disposal/Barrel Dump Area (AOC E2), Former Coast Artillery Outpost, Air Corps Operations Reserve(ACOR) Tank Farm, North Drum Dump (AOC L1), ACOR Tank Farm Pipeline System Seven Junctions (AOC L2), ACOR Tanks 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 (AOC L3), and ACOR Tank Farm Pump house (AOC L5). Note that although the AOC E2 is being proposed for NDAI, the site will be addressed by other responsible parties. For these remaining AOCs, no additional remedial action, no additional review, no implementation of long term management or land use controls is planned by the Department of Defense. If new information becomes available indicating risk or concern of military-related contamination at these AOCs, further evaluation may be warranted.

Jessica Morris

10/14/2015

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

2/16/2016

Update or Other Action

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program provided comments on the revised Property Survey Summary Sheet for the DERP-FUDS Property No. F10AK0606, Inventory Project Report (INPR), Yakutat Air Base, Yakutat Alaska. ADEC requested that the USACE review historical aerial photography and archival documents to determine areas in and around Yakutat where likely releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, and/or contaminants may have occurred as a result of past military activities.

Jessica Morris

10/11/2016

Site Visit

Jessica Morris

10/4/2017

Update or Other Action

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program sent a letter to the USACE documenting the State's non-concurrence with the Revised Property Survey Summary Sheet for DERP-FUDS Property No. F10AK0606, Inventory Project Report (INPR) for the Yakutat Air Base, Yakutat Alaska. ADEC does not have sufficient information to concur with the reduction of the overall Yakutat Air Base FUDS eligible projects, as described in the INPR. ADEC requested more information regarding the overall site reduction and a meeting with the USACE.

Jessica Morris

11/21/2017

Update or Other Action

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program submitted comments on the draft project closeout report for several sites.

Jessica Morris

6/20/2018

Site Visit

ADEC Contaminated Sites Program staff conducted a site visit of several contaminated sites in the Yakutat area.

Jessica Morris

8/3/2018

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program submitted comments on the Draft CON/HTRW Remedial Investigation Report Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Sites AOCs: E1, E3/Hospital Loop, F1, G, K1, and M4 (F10AK0606-12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19)Yakutat, Alaska.

Jessica Morris

9/6/2018

Update or Other Action

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program sent a letter of concurrence with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Declaration of Project Closeout Decision for Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Site CON/HTRW Project F10AK0606-08, Investigation Complete, No Contamination, Yakutat for compliance with 18 AAC 75. However, the ADEC Solid Waste Program has indicated that closure demonstrations and post-closure care requirements still need to be fulfilled under 18 AAC 60. This closeout decision included AOC A - Air Corps Increase Group 2, AOC B - Air Warning Filter Center, AOC G1, G2, G3 - Seaplane Base Suspected USTs, AOC N - Air Warning Filter Center, and AOC O - Air Corps Warehouse Area Group 2.

Jessica Morris

11/5/2018

Meeting or Teleconference Held

The ADEC Contaminated Sites Program had a resolution meeting to discuss comments on the Draft CON/HTRW Remedial Investigation Report Yakutat Air Base Formerly Used Defense Sites AOCs: E1, E3/Hospital Loop, F1, G, K1, and M4 (F10AK0606-12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19)Yakutat, Alaska.

Jessica Morris

Contaminant Information

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Comments

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Description

Details

2018 Closure Report for AOCs A,B,G1,G2,G3,N,and O.

2015 Proposed Plan for NDAI

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Associated Sites

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Action Information

Contaminant Information

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Requirements

2018 Closure Report for AOCs A,B,G1,G2,G3,N,and O.

2015 Proposed Plan for NDAI

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State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation