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Site Report: Eielson AFB (SS090) Intersection of Quarry and Cargain Roads

Site Name: Eielson AFB (SS090) Intersection of Quarry and Cargain Roads
Address: West of Intersection of Quarry and Cargain Roads, Eielson AFB, AK 99702
File Number: 107.38.126
Hazard ID: 26490
Status: Active
Staff: Axl LeVan, 9074512156 axl.levan@alaska.gov
Latitude: 64.656867
Longitude: -147.051885
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

This historical release was discovered on September 12, 2012 during excavation associated with upgrades to the rail line. The source of the spill is unknown. Approximately 125 cubic yards of contaminated soil were excavated for disposal. Maximum excavation depth was 4.5' below ground surface; groundwater was encountered during excavation. Confirmation samples from the base and sidewalls of the excavation indicate soil left in place is contaminated above Method Two cleanup levels with diesel range organics. The vertical and lateral extent of contamination is undelineated. This site is bordered by existing sites to the west (SS014) and to the south (ST019).

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
12/17/2012 Spill Transferred from Prevention Preparedness and Response Program Spill transferred by PERP staff Ashley Adamczak. Spill number = 12309925602; spill date = 9/12/12; substance = petroleum; quantity = unknown; PERP file number 107.02.004. Mitzi Read
5/21/2015 Update or Other Action The United States Air Force (USAF) submitted Phase I and Phase II source evaluation reports (SERs) for the site at the intersection of Quarry and Cargain Roads (SS090) to DEC and EPA for consideration, as described in and required by the Eielson Federal Facility Agreement. The USAF proposed that based on the information in the SERs, the site be included in the "State-Eielson AFB Petroleum Site Restoration Agreement" (2-party agreement). Melinda Brunner
8/24/2015 Update or Other Action DEC and EPA issued a joint letter concurring with the USAF's proposal to add the site at the intersection of Quarry and Cargain Roads (SS090) to the 2-party agreement. This agreement describes the process, responsibilities, and timelines the USAF and DEC will adhere to during the characterization and cleanup of the site. Melinda Brunner
1/21/2016 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read
1/25/2016 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 79855 name: (SS090) Historical Petroleum Release Melinda Brunner
2/24/2016 Update or Other Action DEC and the USAF signed a memorandum for the file on 2/24/16 including SS090 in Attachment A (site list) and Attachment B (response action deadlines) of the "State-Eielson AFB Petroleum Site Restoration Agreement." Melinda Brunner
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
7/5/2018 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC provided comments on the Draft 2017 Site Characterization Report for Source Areas TU087, PL089, SS090, SS091, and SS532 dated April 2018. Bri Clark
8/6/2019 Site Characterization Report Approved DEC approved the Final 2017 Site Characterization Report for Source Areas TU087, PL089, SS090, SS091, and SS532, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dated June 2019. Dennis Shepard
11/19/2020 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other DEC provided comments for a Draft Decision Document for Source Areas TU087, PL089, SS090, SS091, AND SS532. All of the sites are associated with potential contamination resulting from petroleum storage, distribution, and/or use. Source areas addressed in this Decision Document are recommended for either no further action (NFA) when no petroleum or POL-related contaminants of concern are present, remediation by means of excavation where only petroleum or POL-related soil contamination is present, or a combination of excavation and monitored natural attenuation (MNA) or long-term monitoring (LTM) where both petroleum or POL-related soil and groundwater contamination are present. Dennis Shepard
10/27/2021 Cleanup Level(s) Approved DEC signed the decision document for petroleum contamination at Source Areas TU087, PL089, SS090, SS091, and SS532 on Eielson Air Force Base. The document identifies cleanup levels and the selected remedies for TU087, PL089, SS090, SS091, and SS532. ADEC agreed that proper implementation of the selected remedies will comply with State of Alaska environmental laws. Dennis Shepard
9/20/2022 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) approved the Final 2021 Institutional Controls/Land Use Controls Annual Report, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (dated September 2022). The report provides inspection findings and reviews individual ICs established by the record of decision (ROD) documents for Installation Restoration Program source areas with enforceable ICs, as well as other contaminated sites currently with LUCs in effect. Dennis Shepard

Contaminant Information

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Description Details
Hazard ID Site Name File Number
340 Eielson AFB (OU-2) SS014 E-2 107.38.065

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