Site Report: Valdez Creek Mine - Waste Motor Oil
| Site Name: | Valdez Creek Mine - Waste Motor Oil |
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| Address: | Denali Highway, Cantwell, AK 99729 |
| File Number: | CS |
| Hazard ID: | 433 |
| Status: | Cleanup Complete |
| Staff: | No Longer Assigned, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 63.103947 |
| Longitude: | -147.539772 |
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Problems/Comments
Mine discharged waste motor oil to a pit and to an illegal landfill. From 1983 to 1988, approximately 50,000 gallons of waste motor oil disposed. Operations performed without a solid waste disposal permit. There have also been air quality violations. Health impact unknown. At least 7,500 cubic yards of contaminated soil excavated and placed in lined landfill area as of 12/89. Valdez Creek Mine entered into a settlement agreement with the AG's Office that required cleanup, mitigation and purchase of new equipment as well as payment of fines. Environmental Audit conducted, showed additional contamination problems with motor oil and poor operating practices. Approximately $1 million required for cleanup and repairs. Report received week of 12/19/88 indicated that approximately $967K spent on cleanup and remediation. Workers poured used oil into abandoned water well. Greater than 7500 cubic yards of oil contaminated soil placed in lined landfill area as of December 12, 1989. Much of used oil has been buried under 300 feet of fill material. Potential problem is leaching to Susitna River located approximately 1 mile west of site. Land owned by U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management. Permit is for operating mine. Last staff assigned were LeBeau and Krieber.
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
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| 2/8/1988 | Notice of Violation | Numerous violations including a used oil disposal pit in gravels. | Former Staff |
| 6/19/1988 | Interim Removal Action Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = REM - Removal / Excavation). 3 count criminal complaint resolved/cleanup required/environ. | Former Staff |
| 8/22/1988 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = PER - Permit Action at Site). Valdez Creek Mining Company, Inc., Solid Waste Management Permit Application, July 1988 by Environmental Services Limited. Permit to dispose of solid wastes including used oil contaminated soils (approximately 500 cubic yards). Permit AK002497-0. | Former Staff |
| 6/30/1989 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Reviewed a remedial action plan. | Mike Krieber |
| 8/4/1989 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Environmental Audit of Site and Facilities, Valdez Creek Mining Company, Denali, Alaska, July 1988 by Environmental Services, Ltd.: Indicated 5 major areas of contamination from a 150 gallon fuel oil spill to workers pouring used oil down an abandoned water well. | Former Staff |
| 8/27/1989 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RARR - Remedial Action Report Review (CS)). Reviewed a remedial report. | Mike Krieber |
| 11/1/1989 | Site Characterization Workplan Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Environmental Audit of Site and Facilities, Third and Fourth Quarters, 1989, Valdez Creek Mining Company, Denali, Alaska, November 1989 by Environmental Services, Ltd. Plan for cleanup of water well contaminated with used oil is remaining work to be done. | Former Staff |
| 5/21/1990 | Site Added to Database | Waste motor oil. | Former Staff |
| 5/21/1990 | Preliminary Assessment Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Reviewed a phase 1 site assessment. | Mike Krieber |
| 5/21/1990 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Former Staff |
| 5/21/1990 | Site Characterization Report Approved | (Old R:Base Action Code = FS - Feasibility Study (General)). Draft, Feasibility Study, Murphy Dome LRRS, Alaska, received 7/8/1996. | Mike Krieber |
| 5/21/1990 | Site Closure Approved | Contaminated soils deposited into a lined cell. No further action at this site required by DEC. | Mike Krieber |
Contaminant Information
| Name | Level Description | Media | Comments |
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| For more information about this site, contact DEC at (907) 465-5390. |
Control Type
| Type | Details |
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| No ICs Required |
Requirements
| Description | Details |
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| Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site. |
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