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Site Report: USCG Point Higgins Radio Station

Site Name: USCG Point Higgins Radio Station
Address: 14700 North Tongass Hwy, Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan, AK 99901
File Number: 1516.38.016
Hazard ID: 2992
Status: Active
Staff: Sophia Bracio, 9074511682 sophia.bracio@alaska.gov
Latitude: 55.459086
Longitude: -131.812793
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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

Elevated heavy metals and DRO contamination of GW and soils from floor drains in Garage Source Area, estimated 1,333 yd., extending beyond foundation. DRO contaminated soils and GW confirmed in 4 of 7 source areas investigated, estimate 665 yd. Transformer building not examined as a source area. 11 GW wellpoints installed 1999. Site is the location of a 4500 cubic yards biocell that is listed as separate database site.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
11/17/1999 Update or Other Action EPA Site Discovery. CERCLIS ID# AKSFN1002183. Bruce Wanstall
12/30/1999 Update or Other Action Site Characterization Workplan Approved. Larry Johnson
6/28/2000 Site Ranked Using the AHRM Initial ranking. Bruce Wanstall
7/3/2000 Site Added to Database Heavy metals and DRO contamination. Bruce Wanstall
8/4/2000 Update or Other Action DEC received Site Characterization Work Plan, dated July 2000. The objective of the site characterization was to fill any data gaps and provide sufficient data to support a feasibility study of remedial alternatives. The collection of soil, sediment and surface water samples was planned. Wendy Hansen
8/1/2003 Update or Other Action NAD 83 correction on lat long data; address corrected Bruce Wanstall
1/10/2005 Update or Other Action File transferred to the Fairbanks office from the Juneau office for project manager assignment. Bruce Wanstall
12/6/2006 Update or Other Action File reviewed to include site in a letter outlining actions needed at multiple USCG sites. Additional work is needed at 4 tank locations where soil and groundwater contamination is present. DEC could conditionally close 3 tank areas if USCG agrees to institutional controls. Anne Marie Palmieri
1/19/2007 Update or Other Action DEC letter to USCG regarding status of various sites. The letter stated that 1998 and 1999 Site Characterization Reports for the site were reviewed, and requested additional report. Additional site characterization and/or cleanup was requested for Areas A, D, F, and G. Wendy Hansen
4/7/2008 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed. Anne Marie Palmieri
5/10/2013 Update or Other Action Received Draft 2013 Point Higgins SI/RA Work Plan, dated May 2013 Wendy Hansen
8/1/2013 Update or Other Action Provided comments to the Draft 2013 Point Higgins SI/RA Work Plan, dated May 2013 Wendy Hansen
8/5/2013 Update or Other Action Received Responses to Comment on Draft 2013 Point Higgins SI/RA Work Plan dated May 2013 and participated in comment resolution meeting. Wendy Hansen
8/7/2013 Update or Other Action DEC approved 2013 revised draft final Point Higgins SI/RA Work Plan, and remediation work (with agreed upon changes to be implemented in the field). Wendy Hansen
1/3/2014 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other 2013 Point Higgins SI/RA Work Plan approved. Wendy Hansen
4/4/2014 Update or Other Action DEC received Final copy of Site Investigation and Removal Action Work Plan, dated August 2013 Wendy Hansen
3/16/2015 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Provided comments to Draft 2014 Point Higgins SI/RA Report, dated March 2014 and received by DEC on April 4, 2014. Wendy Hansen
3/17/2015 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Approved Final Point Higgins LORAN Station SI/RA Work Plan dated August 2013 and received by ADEC on April 4, 2014. This was a follow up approval. Wendy Hansen
2/22/2016 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Staff provided letter approving of responses to comments and revised figures for Draft 2014 Point Higgins SI/RA report received on January 13, 2016. The letter stated that the report can be finalized. A final approval letter is pending receipt of the revised document. Wendy Hansen
5/13/2016 Update or Other Action Final Site Investigation and Removal Action Report dated May 2016 received by DEC Staff. Wendy Hansen
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
6/20/2024 Meeting or Teleconference Held DEC and USCG met to discuss active non-Kodiak USCG sites. Sophia Bracio
9/19/2024 Meeting or Teleconference Held Teleconference held with USCG and DEC to discuss active USCG contaminated sites. Sophia Bracio
10/17/2024 Meeting or Teleconference Held Teleconference held with USCG and DEC to discuss active USCG contaminated sites. Sophia Bracio
11/6/2024 Site Characterization Workplan Approved WORK PLAN APPROVAL: Final USCG Base Ketchikan Commanding Officer’s Quarters and Point Higgins Radio Station Site Characterization Work Plan, Ketchikan, Alaksa (Brice, November 2024). The USCG Base Ketchikan Commanding Officer's Quarters site is tracked under a separate hazard ID 2990. Sophia Bracio
11/14/2024 Site Visit On 11/14/2024 DEC conducted a site visit at the USCG Base Ketchikan CO Quarters and Point Higgins sites. All observed work was performed in accordance with the approved work plan. Sophia Bracio

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