Site Report: FAA Moses Point Former Main Complex
| Site Name: | FAA Moses Point Former Main Complex |
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| Address: | Moses Point Airport; ~8.4 Miles Northeast of Elim, Elim, AK 99739 |
| File Number: | 475.38.014 |
| Hazard ID: | 27088 |
| Status: | Active |
| Staff: | Kelly Walker, 9074512166 kelly.walker@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 64.696493 |
| Longitude: | -162.047977 |
| Horizontal Datum: | WGS84 |
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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
Multiple areas of concern are located within the former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) main complex area at Moses Point. As of May 15, 2019 this Hazard ID (27088) will track the actions of all source areas located at the former main complex including the Fuel Storage Area (Hazard ID 803), Maint./Vehicle Fac. (Hazard ID 804), and Septic/Sewage Fac. (Hazard ID 805), but were previously tracked with separate Hazard IDs. Significant petroleum contamination is present in soils and groundwater at the main complex area from historical uses including housing, vehicle maintenance, and fuel storage. The facility is no longer operational.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
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| 5/21/2019 | Site Added to Database | A new site has been added to the database | Mitzi Read |
| 5/21/2019 | Update or Other Action | Prior to May 15, 2019 work was tracked under the following three sites: Fuel Storage Area (Hazard ID 803), Maint./Vehicle Fac. (Hazard ID 804), and Septic/Sewage Fac. (Hazard ID 805). Please refer to these records for historical information. | Mitzi Read |
| 6/26/2019 | Meeting or Teleconference Held | Public meeting held. FAA, Ahtna, and DEC in attendance. | Gretchen Caudill |
| 6/26/2019 | Site Visit | Gretchen Caudill | |
| 4/7/2022 | Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other | Review of Work Plan, FAA Environmental Investigation Moses Point, Alaska completed and comments provided to FAA. Work Plan details the continuation of site characterization of contaminated soil and groundwater at the former FAA station. Areas of concern to be investigation are the former Low/Medium Frequency Loop Radio Range, area along the main road from Iron Creek to VOR access road, former Building 603, former Building 204, former Building 301 and former Fuel Storage Facility. Bulk soil and groundwater samples will also be collected to complete bench-scale testing for evaluating potential future in-situ treatment options. | Kelly Walker |
| 5/20/2022 | Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other | Work Plan approved for FAA Moses Point Environmental Investigation for the 2022 field season. This work plan details the continuation of site characterization of contaminated soil and groundwater at the former FAA Moses Point station. Bulk soil and groundwater samples will also be collected to complete bench scale testing for evaluating future in-situ treatment options. | Kelly Walker |
| 1/13/2023 | Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other | DEC completed review of Report, FAA Environmental Investigation for the former FAA Moses Point Station. This report details the groundwater and soil sampling to further delineate chlorinated solvents in groundwater and soils in the Main Complex area of the former station. A geophysical investigation was also conducted to evaluate the presence of buried debris along the main road and near former Building 603. Soils were also collected to complete bench scale testing to evaluate potential in-situ remediation methods. Data gaps remain and additional investigation is needed to fully delineate chlorinated solvents in groundwater and soils at the former FAA Moses Point station. | Kelly Walker |
| 4/1/2025 | Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other | DEC has reviewed and approved the "Work Plan, Feasibility Study" for the former FAA Moses Point Station. This work plan details the additional delineation of groundwater and soil contamination at the site, as well as evaluation of pre-and post-treatment concentrations of contaminants within the in-situ pilot treatment study area. This study will assess the applicability of smoldering for treatment of contamination at the site. | Kelly Walker |
Contaminant Information
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Control Type
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Requirements
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| Hazard ID | Site Name | File Number |
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| 803 | FAA Moses Point Former Main Complex Fuel Storage Area | 475.38.014 |
| 804 | FAA Moses Point Former Main Complex Maint./Vehicle Fac. | 475.38.014 |
| 805 | FAA Moses Point Former Main Complex Septic/Sewage Fac. | 475.38.014 |