Site Report: HEA Seldovia Transformer
| Site Name: | HEA Seldovia Transformer |
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| Address: | 245-253 Dock Street, Main & Dock Streets, Seldovia, AK 99663 |
| File Number: | 2331.38.003 |
| Hazard ID: | 4009 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls |
| Staff: | IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 59.441111 |
| Longitude: | -151.718333 |
| Horizontal Datum: | NAD83 |
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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
Transformer leak discovered by HEA on September 29, 2003. Preliminary assessment completed, DRO soil contamination samples were non-detectable for PCB.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2004 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Donald Seagren |
| 1/14/2004 | Institutional Control Record Established | For database tracking purposes only due to the presence of contaminated soils under the transformer that were inaccessible for cleanup. | Former Staff |
| 1/14/2004 | Site Added to Database | DRO contamination. | Alyce Hughey |
| 1/14/2004 | Update or Other Action | File number assigned and entered into the File Room CS Databases. | Alyce Hughey |
| 1/14/2004 | GIS Position Updated | Using Figure 1 and 2 from a Soil Sampling Seldovia Transformer Release, from HartCrowser, dated November 24, 2003, in conjunction with TopoZone Pro and the KPB Parcel Lookup, entered the coordinates for this site. Metadata includes No Topo Basemap, TopoZone Pro Street Map, Black and White Aerial Photo, on a Medium Size Map, View Scale 1:10,000, Coordinate Datum NAD83. High degree of confidence in accuracy of location. | Alyce Hughey |
| 1/14/2004 | Site Characterization Report Approved | Soil Sampling report dated 24 November 03 reviewed. | Donald Seagren |
| 1/14/2004 | Conditional Closure Approved | Further assessment &/or remedial action required if contaminated soils under transformer becomes accessible. | Donald Seagren |
| 4/12/2007 | Exposure Tracking Model Ranking | Donald Seagren | |
| 6/12/2008 | Update or Other Action | Site transferred from Don Seagren to Paul Horwath per Linda Nuechterlein. | Alyce Hughey |
| 11/10/2014 | Update or Other Action | Staff changed from Paul Horwath to IC Unit. | Kristin Thompson |
| 5/17/2016 | Institutional Control Compliance Review | IC compliance review conducted. Documentation was never provided on the removal and proper disposal of the drum containing approximately 20 gallons of contaminated water, as was requested in the 2004 No Further Remedial Action Required. At this point, the status of the drum is unknown. IC reminder letter issued to the landowner on this date. Reminder system set to follow-up in five years. | Kristin Thompson |
| 10/7/2024 | Institutional Control Compliance Review | IC compliance review completed on this date. An IC reminder letter was issued to the landowner. The next review will be in five years’ time. | Gaige Robinson |
Contaminant Information
| Name | Level Description | Media | Comments |
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| DRO | Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation | Soil |
Control Type
| Type | Details |
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| CS Database Notation And Letter To Landowner/RP |
Requirements
| Description | Details |
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| When Contaminated Soil is Accessible, Remediation Should Occur | Should activities at the site provide access to the contaminated soils beneath the transformer, additional assessment and/or corrective action will be required at that time. |
| Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site. | Standard condition. |
| Movement or use of contaminated material (including on site) in a manner that results in a violation of the water quality standards is prohibited (18 AAC 70) | Standard condition. |
| Other | Please provide documentation on the removal and proper disposal of the drum of approximately 20 gallons of contaminated water that was removed from the excavation. |
| Periodic Review | Every five years. |
No associated sites were found.