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Site Report: USCG Cape Spencer Light Station

Site Name: USCG Cape Spencer Light Station
Address: Cross Sound at Gulf of AK, 11 Miles W. of Elfin Cove, Elfin Cove, AK 99825
File Number: 1505.38.001
Hazard ID: 2698
Status: Active
Staff: Sophia Bracio, 9074511682 sophia.bracio@alaska.gov
Latitude: 58.203979
Longitude: -136.637090
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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

Several diesel spills have occurred at the site, with the largest being 125 gallons in 1986. Petroleum contaminated soil associated with routine operations also exists. The light station began operation in 1924, and automated and unstaffed in 1974. Last staff assigned were Palmieri and Schlichting.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
8/11/1997 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Initial ranking. Anne Marie Palmieri
8/11/1997 Voluntary Cleanup Program Application into the VCP accepted. Anne Marie Palmieri
11/6/1997 Site Added to Database Petroleum contamination. Sally Schlichting
1/20/2004 GIS Position Updated Update locational data Cliff Walden
3/28/2008 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed. Anne Marie Palmieri
2/4/2011 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 73674 name: light station Bianca Reece
5/15/2024 Meeting or Teleconference Held Teleconference held with USCG and DEC to discuss active USCG contaminated sites and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) renewal. Sophia Bracio

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