Site Report: USCG Point Higgins Radio Station
| Site Name: | USCG Point Higgins Radio Station |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Contaminant Information
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