Site Report: Arctic Surplus

Site Name:	Arctic Surplus
Address:	0.5 Mile Badger Road, 651 Badger Road, North Pole, AK 99705
File Number:	100.23.022
Hazard ID:	719
Status:	Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls
Staff:	Axl LeVan, 9074512156 axl.levan@alaska.gov
Latitude:	64.812083
Longitude:	-147.568144
Horizontal Datum:

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.

Site Chronology
IC / Closure Details
Documents
Associated Sites

Problems/Comments

Contaminants include petroleum products, PCBs, dioxin, solvents, chlordane, metals, asbestos and drums of unknowns surplused by the military. Contamination late 1960s to present. Nearby water well contamination detected in 9/89, but determined no health threat. Extent of contamination unknown. Site fenced, 22,200 pounds asbestos removed, chlordane overpacked, drums staged on site, and excavation of at least 300 cubic yards of soil as of 9/90. EPA ID #AKD980988158. Groundwater depth is 4 to 10'. Site formerly referred to as McPeak Salvage. Address for Carl Pederson, P.O. Box 1229, Fairbanks, 99707, (907) 488-1465. Department of the Army Defense Logistics Agency. Area used as a dumping ground for the military from 1946 to 1955. Salvage yard operated on property from 1955 to 1976. Property was sold in 1976, but 8 acres returned to the original salvage yard operated 1986. Superfund site. (rpltr3) (sps) Site update (11/29/2021): The site is currently capped with asphalt that is maintained by DLA and inspected yearly. The most recent ADEC site visit (summer 2021) confirmed that the cap have been fully repaved within that year. Currently IC’s placed on the property prevents any residences on the property and prevents any activities where remaining contamination creates receptor exposure such as agricultural use. The site was used as a parking lot form 2004 to 2018. Currently the asphalt cap is used as a motorcycle training area and parking of large vehicles has ended to ensure the integrity of the asphalt cap. Wells are still monitored at the site.

Action Information

Action Date	Action	Description	DEC Staff
9/12/1983	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). Water sample obtained from nearby residence by J. Mach. No detected purgeable aromatics or trihalomethanes. Well 33 feet deep.	Jeff Mach
7/1/1986	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). Site visit to McPeak Salvage yard by C. Benediktsoon and W. Foote of the army. Observed hundreds of barrels with U.S. Army markings, some marked "pyranol" (PCBs). Also observed leakage from corroded barrels and boxes.	Former Staff
6/30/1987	Preliminary Assessment Approved	Preliminary assessment by Tryck, Nyman and Hayes. Identified at least 700 drums on both parcels of 22 acres. Some marked "fuel, dry cleaning solvent, antifreeze, and contaminated oil." Mr. Pederson reported that he accepted transformers from 1955 to 1976 and burned transformer oil with used oil and jet fuel. Batteries were also reportedly crushed on site and the acid drained on the ground. No sampling performed.	Former Staff
8/1/1988	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Site inspection performed by Ecology and Environment, Inc. Included sampling soil and groundwater. Soil sample analyses detected 22,000 ppb PCBs, various organic compounds, and elevated metals. Analysis of incinerator soil detected various organic compounds and 1,200,000 ppb PCBs. Only lead was detected above the MCL in the on-site wells. No contamination of off-site wells found. Recommended fencing of area around incinerator due to presence of PCBs and potential dioxin; a thorough drum testing program due to extensive areas of stained soil containing PCBs; sampling in battery cracking area due to indication of lead and zinc affecting shallow groundwater; containment of asbestos; and installation of groundwater monitoring wells. Report dated January 1989.	Former Staff
8/24/1988	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Draft Field Operations Work Plan submitted by Ecology and Environment.	Former Staff
8/1/1989	Site Characterization Report Approved	(Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Technical Assistance Team Site Assessment Final Report for Arctic Surplus, Fairbanks, Alaska prepared by Ecology and Environment and dated August 1989. Found nearly 1700 drums, asbestos, crushed battery casings, and incinerator ash where transformer oil was reportedly burned. Included 30 soil, 10 asbestos, 63 drum, and 3 surface water samples, and drum inventory. Results showed up to 320,000 ppm chlordane, 183,000 ppm lead, 179 ppm PCBs, 11,000 ppb phenanthrene, and 2100 ppb trichloroethene (TCE). Also > 40% asbestos fibers in 5 of 10 asbestos samples. Elevated levels of other metals also detected.	Former Staff
9/1/1989	Interim Removal Action Approved	(Old R:Base Action Code = SC - Site Control (Emergency Response)). Ecology and Environment secured site with a fence, removed 22,200 pounds of asbestos, and overpacked 75 gallons of chlordane. Groundwater samples also collected from 4 nearby wells. 2 ppb pyrene detected in one well and 0.9 ppb diethyl phthalate in another (possibly from PVC pipe). Metals detected in all wells. EPA toxicologist determined analytes detected would not cause health risk.	Former Staff
5/1/1990	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Conducted from May to September, 1990.	Former Staff
6/1/1990	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Work Plan for Monitoring Well Installation and Associated Soil and Water Sampling at Arctic Surplus Site, Fairbanks, Alaska.	Former Staff
8/1/1990	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). OHM Remediation Services Corp. Sampling and Analysis Plan, Site Specific Health and Safety Plan, Removal Action Work Plan, Quality Assurance Project Plan, Air Monitoring Plan, and Site Specific Emergency Response Plan for Arctic Surplus site. Plans dated August 1990.	Former Staff
9/21/1990	Interim Removal Action Approved	(Old R:Base Action Code = REM - Removal / Excavation). OHM contracted by COE. Approximately 3000 empty drums staged on site; 1878 full drums and 722 5-gallon containers staged on site, sampled, and tested; incinerator #1 disassembled and dioxin contaminated soil, metal and ash excavated, containerized, and stored on site; 85 cubic yards chlordane contaminated soil, 200 cubic yards lead contaminated soil, and 10 cubic yards PCB contaminated soil excavated and staged on site; 135 transformers tested and drained; 676 batteries drained; and 4 cubic yards asbestos bagged.	Former Staff
12/13/1990	Site Ranked Using the AHRM	Initial ranking.	Former Staff
5/14/1991	Preliminary Assessment Approved	Received "Preliminary Health Assessment for Arctic Surplus" report by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.	Former Staff
6/1/1992	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = RI - Remedial Investigation). EPA undertook an RI/FS this past field season at the site. Undertook a study of data quality objectives for the 1993 field season.	Dan Basketfield
8/11/1992	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Reviewed COE Soil and Groundwater Plan, 1992, for EPA.	Dan Basketfield
8/26/1992	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Reviewed Badger Road Hazmat Investigation Plan by D&M for ADOT/PF.	Dan Basketfield
9/8/1992	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = RPL2 - Site Information Request Letter). ADEC sent PRP-CS Database Notification Letter to RP requesting update and more environmental information concerning the contaminated site. Received call 10-18-92, but as of this "complete date" I have not received information.	Jeff Peterson
3/11/1993	Site Characterization Workplan Approved	(Old R:Base Action Code = MP - Management Plan (CERCLIS)). Reviewed comments on "Arctic Surplus Superfund Site, Draft RI/FS Management Plan," by Ellen Hale, EPA, to Jim Baker, COE dated March 8, 1993.	Dan Basketfield
4/6/1993	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = TAS - Treatment Alternative Study (CS)). Reviewed "Treatability Testing Statement of Work, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, RI/FS, Fairbanks, Alaska," dated 4-93.	Dan Basketfield
5/18/1993	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Reviewed S&W's "Draft Treatability Study Work Plan, Soil Washing Technology, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska," May, 1993.	Dan Basketfield
7/2/1993	Update or Other Action	(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Reviewed "Soil Assessment Report and Evaluation of Treatment Options..." by Dames and Moore, June 24, 1993.	Dan Basketfield
1/25/1994	Site Added to Database	Contaminants include petroleum products, PCBs, dioxin, solvents, chlordane, metals, asbestos and drums of unknowns surplused by the military.	Former Staff
3/21/1997	Update or Other Action	Site updated by Shannon and Wilson, based on the FUDS Site Summary dated 2/21/96.	Former Staff
7/10/2002	GIS Position Updated	Changed the Latitude, Longitude, Method Accuracy, Accuracy and Unit fields.	Heather Goldman
1/8/2003	Update or Other Action	The Defense Logistics Agency has assumed responsibility for cleanup of the site. Site work began this winter. Currently, the site is being screened for potential live ordnance and munitions in preparation for removal of salvaged materials. Once the site is cleared soil remediation can begin (scheduled for this summer).	Greg Light
4/22/2003	Cleanup Plan Approved	Staff approved a portion of the cleanup plan to allow excavation and segregation of soil containing PCBs greater than 50 mg/kg.	Greg Light
9/16/2003	Update or Other Action	Work continues at the Arctic Surplus Superfund site. The landfill is nearly complete; the asphalt cap has been constructed. Ordnance and explosive waste (OEW) removal and demilitarization are ongoing. As of August 22, 43,006 OEW items have been removed and 5,069 OEW items have been destroyed.	Greg Light
10/14/2003	Site Ranked Using the AHRM	Changed toxicity from 3 to 4 to reflect presence of hazardous substances.	Former Staff
6/2/2004	Update or Other Action	Staff reviewed and sent comment letter on draft Remedial Action Report.	Tamar Stephens
6/22/2004	Meeting or Teleconference Held	Staff participated in comment resolution meeting for draft Remedial Action Report.	Tamar Stephens
6/23/2004	Meeting or Teleconference Held	Staff participated in a public meeting in Fairbanks to present information to the public on the final cleanup at the site.	Tamar Stephens
6/23/2004	Update or Other Action	Staff conducted a post-cleanup inspection with DLA/DRMS staff and their consultant.	Tamar Stephens
9/29/2004	Update or Other Action	Performed first O&M site inspection of the capped landfill. Inspection performed by Emily Youcha and Colin Craven.	Emily Youcha
10/1/2004	Update or Other Action	Site status: Remedy is in place. Industrial cleanup levels applied to site: 10 mg/kg for PCBs; 1000 mg/kg for lead. Lead and PCB contaminated soil above cleanup levels was stabilized with Portland cement, placed in containment cell with asphalt cap. Soil over 50 mg/kg PCBs was removed, disposed off-site. Groundwater will be monitored for PCBs and lead. O&M inspections will occur twice a year. Management Rights Assignments have been signed by DEC and are awaiting signature and filing by DNR. DEC still awaiting report on removal of ordnance.	Tamar Stephens
12/14/2004	Update or Other Action	Made contacts with EPA and Defense Logistics Agency staff. Informed Bruce Noble (DLA), Neil Thompson (EPA) and Jacques Gusmano (EPA) we have received signed copy of conservation easement from DNR. Document will be copied and distributed to EPA and DLA staff. DLA would like to see site delisted and will be having a meeting in Feb or March to discuss possibilities. Site inspections tentatively scheduled for May 19th and September 15th.	Mike Jaynes
5/19/2005	Update or Other Action	Site visit for biannual monitoring. EPA and DLA present with Earthtech collecting samples from monitoring wells. Cap appears to be in excellent physical condition.	Mike Jaynes
5/19/2005	Long Term Monitoring Established	Long term monitoring was established in August 2003 and will continue semiannually for five years. Chemicals to be sampled are VOCs, PCBs, Pesticides and Metals.	Mike Jaynes
6/14/2005	Institutional Control Record Established	Environmental Conservation Easement signed by DNR on 11/26/04. A copy of this easement is available in File 100.23.022 and details stipulations of the easement. Title to the land is held by State DNR and land is managed by SPAR.	Mike Jaynes
9/15/2005	Meeting or Teleconference Held	Site visit with Bruce Noble of DLA and consultant performing LTM work. Inspeced cap and noted minor erosion on South face which will be corrected in Spring. Met and spoke with Peterson to discuss future industrial use. Mr. Peterson would like to sell property to another industrial user. User would have to respect land controls. Currently land is being leased to trucking firm which is parking vehicles on top of asphalt cap - an appropriate use.	Mike Jaynes
3/6/2006	Update or Other Action	Reviewed lastest GW monitoring results. All perimiter wells look fine, with one detection of TCE in central monitoring well just above Table C value. Site GW appears to remain stable.	Mike Jaynes
4/14/2006	Update or Other Action	Site Visit to Arctic Surplus to visually inspect onsite thaw conditons. Heavy equipment parked on the asphalt pad looked clean, with no drips or sheens on the site. One problem, the entry fence has been hit and bent allowing open access to the upaved area. The fence definitely needs replacement and email sent to EPA, DLA and consultant to look into fixing fence. Consultant replied and mentioned they are setting up repairs for the May visit.	Mike Jaynes
5/23/2006	Update or Other Action	Reviewed final closeout report and wrote a letter of state concurrance with intent to delete site from the NPL list. Letter signed by Steve Bainbridge. Letter follows: The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has completed its review of the Notice of Intent for Deletion (NOID) for the Arctic Surplus Salvage Site and the Final Closeout Report (FCOR). The purpose of this letter is to express the State of Alaska’s concurrence with this action. Please note the State has the right to request response actions at the Site in the future if determined to be necessary for the protection of human health and the environment. Assuming the threat is due to contaminants or issues regulated under the Superfund program, it is our understanding that the EPA will support such action, and you state so in your letter. Accordingly, the EPA’s actions at this Site do not prohibit us from carrying out activities under State authority, should any future situation warrant such actions. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to work with your Agency on this milestone in the Superfund process. ADEC looks forward to continuing our successful working relationship with your Agency as we move forward in cleaning up and beneficially reusing our Superfund sites.	Mike Jaynes
8/22/2006	Update or Other Action	Just received the latest groundwater sampling results for Arctic Surplus. This year's sampling showed no measurable differences from past sampling. Again, three VOCs were detected, all below EPA drinking water MCLs. 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, tetrachloroethene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE). The highest compound (1,2,4-TCB) was detected at 8.4 ppb, with the MCL being 70 ppb. All other detected compounds were unquantifiable. No pesticides or PCBs were detected. Some Arsenic, Lead and Manganese were detected but all well below any levels of concern The groundwater gradient is fairly shallow (0.0014) across the site, but flow is generally southeast to northwest across the site	Mike Jaynes
11/12/2006	Conditional Closure Approved	Conditional Closure issued for site as Long-Term Monitoring continues. EPA has published final Notice of Deletion for Arctic Surplus from the NPL list in the Federal Register (Vol. 71, No. 144).	Mike Jaynes
2/8/2007	Exposure Tracking Model Ranking	Updated Ranking Complete for Source Area: 71698 (Autogenerated Action)
3/20/2007	Update or Other Action	Contaminated Sites was notified of a robbery of equipment stored at the site by the property owner, which resulted in some damage to the fencing that secures the site. CS personnel visited the site, found it temporarily secured by the property owner, and documented the condition of the institutional controls. Based on this information, the Defense Logistics Agency has instructed their contractor to make repairs to the fence and notification signs prior to the regular spring site inspection. A schedule for these repairs is pending.	Colin Craven
4/18/2007	Exposure Tracking Model Ranking	Intitial Ranking Complete for Source Area: 71698 (Autogenerated Action)
5/29/2007	Update or Other Action	Site inspection with DLA representative and contractors. The fence and gate damage along Badger road will be repaired this week. The capped cell surface is in good condition; small areas of ponded water appear to be due to substantial rainfall from the previous day. The side slopes of the cell appear to be in good condition, with only small erosion channels on the south side. These have subsequently been filled with gravel, and will be improved by the addition of soil and grass seed. Monitoring well (MW-5625-R) is jacking sufficiently such that the monument cannot be closed and locked. The casing will be shortened to allow monument closure, and all the wells will be resurveyed in September. Monitoring well W-D is in poor condition, as it sits in a low area that collects surface water. It seems bad enough to merit consideration for replacement.	Colin Craven
2/4/2008	Site Characterization Report Approved	DEC received the annual report summarizing the two groundwater monitoring events from 2007 (May and Sept). None of the sample results exceeded groundwater cleanup levels, and nothing indicated any problems with the on-site landfill.	Colin Craven
1/29/2009	CERCLA ROD Periodic Review	Draft "5 year report" was received Dec. 1, 2008. Comments were made by DEC and incorporated into the report. The final 5 year report received and accepted January 29, 2009.	Fred Vreeman
6/22/2011	Site Visit	DLA, contractors, and Fred Vreeman from ADEC performed site visit. Fence damage was observed, however it was in the area where fencing is not required. Cap inspection was completed. Minor repairs may be required in the next year. Property is for sale. DLA will contact the listing agent to make sure prospective purchasers are aware of the property IC restrictions.	Fred Vreeman
6/20/2012	Institutional Control Compliance Review	Site inspection. No change from previous year. Set up meeting with RPM and EPA June 26.	Fred Vreeman
9/10/2013	Public Notice	5 Year Review notice published in Fairbanks Newsminer	Fred Vreeman
1/10/2014	Institutional Control Compliance Review	5 Year Review report (CERCLA Requirement). Provided state concurrence and recommended that EPA sign the 5YR. Conclusion Summary: Remedy remains protective and monitoring requirements can be reduced. Fact sheet will inform prospective buyers about use restrictions. Next 5 Year Review will begin in 2018.	Fred Vreeman
5/5/2014	Institutional Control Compliance Review	Site Inspection. Discussed site status with RPM and scheduled meeting with EPA for Fall. Contacted owner to determine if site is still for sale.	Fred Vreeman
7/24/2015	Site Visit	Site visit conducted with DLA, EPA, Landowner. New Landowner is Cliff Everts and Everts Air staff were present to evaluate fencing and other work to be done still this summer. DLA has delayed required cap repairs due to contracting issues. Construction and other restrictions were discussed with owner. Deed signed by prior owner did not include notice of conservation easement so DLA is working with both parties to correct and record a new deed.	Fred Vreeman
4/26/2016	Update or Other Action	Site reassigned to new project manager.	Fred Vreeman
6/29/2016	Site Visit	Performed a site visit with DLA. A pipe had been placed under a trailer jack that had punctured a portion of the cap. The pipe was removed during the site visit and DLA indicated the area would be repaired.	Monte Garroutte
6/25/2018	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC approves the Uniform Federal Policy-Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP-QAPP) Third Five-Year Groundwater Monitoring and Cap Inspection, Former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard (ASSY) Fairbanks, Alaska (June 2018). The UFP-QAPP describes groundwater monitoring and well replacement activities in preparation for the Third Five-Year Review at the ASSY site. Five monitoring wells will be sampled for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), RCRA metals and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Monitoring well (MW-5625-R) is to be decommissioned and replaced with MW-5625-R2. The asphalt cap will be inspected, and the contractor will make any repair recommendations.	Erica Blake
6/28/2018	Site Visit	DEC staff conducted a site visit. DEC and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) staff walked the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard site and observed five monitoring wells in good condition. All monitoring wells were easy to walk to. The asphalt cap was in good condition, however some areas along the perimeter of the cap had vegetation growing through the asphalt. The fence around the asphalt cap was also in good condition.	Erica Blake
11/26/2018	Institutional Control Compliance Review	5 Year Review report approved (CERCLA Requirement). Provided state concurrence and recommended that EPA sign the 5YR. Conclusion Summary: Remedy remains protective. Next five year review will begin in 2023.	Bri Clark
1/13/2020	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC received the 2019 SITE INSPECTION REPORT, FORMER ARCTIC SURPLUS SALVAGE YARD (ASSY). The 2019 site inspection report makes recommendations for CAP repairs and vegetation removal to improve drainage from the CAP.	Dennis Shepard
4/23/2021	Meeting or Teleconference Held	DEC and Defense Logistic Agency PM had a meeting to discuss the current status of DLA sites. Current and expected documents regarding the sites were discussed. The status of clean-up efforts and monitoring at sites was also discussed.	Axl LeVan
6/9/2021	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC received and provided comments on the "2021 Final Work Plan, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska, May 2021". The Work plan was received on May 26, 2021. This Work Plan describes the activities to be performed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, Alaska. The activities include removing vegetation from the fence, fence repairs, sealing the entire landfill cap, and determining if groundwater chemicals of concern concentration meet cleanup levels.	Axl LeVan
7/12/2021	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC approved the "2021 Final Work Plan, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska, July 2021". The final version of the work plan was received on July 9, 2021. This Work Plan describes the activities to be performed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, Alaska. The activities include removing vegetation from the fence, fence repairs, sealing the entire landfill cap, and determining if groundwater chemicals of concern concentration meet cleanup levels based on groundwater data from 2004-2018.	Axl LeVan
7/23/2021	Site Visit	DEC staff conducted a site visit. DEC and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) staff walked the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard site and observed five monitoring wells in good condition. Newly added locks to the site were functioning well. All monitoring wells were easy to walk to. The asphalt cap was in great condition and had been repaved recently (7/12/2021). The fence around the asphalt cap was also in good condition. Brush was decently grown in, but work trimming around the fence had not occurred yet and is planned for this summer.	Axl LeVan
11/29/2021	Exposure Tracking Model Ranking	Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 71698 name: Salvage Yard	Axl LeVan
1/10/2022	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC reviewed a Draft 2021 Field Activates Report submitted by Defense Logistics Agency - Energy on December 30, 2021. This report presents activies completed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, AK. After a review of the document DEC had only minor comments. Provided EPA has no major comments the document will be approved for finalization.	Axl LeVan
1/10/2022	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC has completed a review of the "Draft 2021 Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard Cleanup Evaluation Technical Memorandum, November 2021" received by DEC December 9, 2021. Based on the evaluation of the technical memorandum DEC noted that at least one final sampling event for long term-monitoring was appropriate. The groundwater results were also reviewed against EPA's Recommended Approach for Evaluation completion of Groundwater Restoration Remedial Actions at a Groundwater Monitoring Well.	Axl LeVan
2/7/2022	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC reviewed RTCs for 2021 Field Activates Report submitted by Defense Logistics Agency - Energy on February 3, 2022. This report presents activies completed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, AK. DECs only comment was addressed by the RTCs.	Axl LeVan
3/30/2022	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC has completed a review of DLA response to comments for the "Draft 2021 Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard Cleanup Evaluation Technical Memorandum, November 2021" received by DEC March 29, 2021. Based on the evaluation of the response to comments DEC determined that submittal of a final document for review and approval was appropriate.	Axl LeVan
7/11/2022	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC reviewed and approved "Final 2021 Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard Cleanup Evaluation Technical Memorandum, May 2022" received by DEC June 1, 2021. All approved DEC comments had been integrated into the document.	Axl LeVan
5/23/2023	Site Visit	DEC visited the site EPA. The cap appears to be in excellent physical condition. All monitoring wells were intact.	Axl LeVan
7/31/2023	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC reviewed the "Draft Uniform Federal Policy-Quality Assurance Project Plan, Preparation of the Fourth Five-Year Review and Groundwater Monitoring Plan, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska, July 2023". The work plan was received July 18, 2023 and addresses performance of groundwater monitoring, site inspection, and vegetation clearing as components of the 2023 5YR at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard located in Fairbanks, Alaska.	Axl LeVan
11/9/2023	Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other	DEC reviewed and provided comments on the Fourth Five Year Review for Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard.	Axl LeVan
12/6/2023	CERCLA ROD Periodic Review	DEC reviewed and approved the "Final Fourth Five-Year Review for the Former Artic Surplus Salvage Yard (ASSY), Fairbanks, Alaska, December 2023". The purpose of a Five Year Review is to evaluate the implementation and performance of a remedy to determine whether the remedy is and will continue to be protective of human health and the environment.	Axl LeVan

Action Date

Action

Description

DEC Staff

9/12/1983

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). Water sample obtained from nearby residence by J. Mach. No detected purgeable aromatics or trihalomethanes. Well 33 feet deep.

Jeff Mach

7/1/1986

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). Site visit to McPeak Salvage yard by C. Benediktsoon and W. Foote of the army. Observed hundreds of barrels with U.S. Army markings, some marked "pyranol" (PCBs). Also observed leakage from corroded barrels and boxes.

Former Staff

6/30/1987

Preliminary Assessment Approved

Preliminary assessment by Tryck, Nyman and Hayes. Identified at least 700 drums on both parcels of 22 acres. Some marked "fuel, dry cleaning solvent, antifreeze, and contaminated oil." Mr. Pederson reported that he accepted transformers from 1955 to 1976 and burned transformer oil with used oil and jet fuel. Batteries were also reportedly crushed on site and the acid drained on the ground. No sampling performed.

Former Staff

8/1/1988

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Site inspection performed by Ecology and Environment, Inc. Included sampling soil and groundwater. Soil sample analyses detected 22,000 ppb PCBs, various organic compounds, and elevated metals. Analysis of incinerator soil detected various organic compounds and 1,200,000 ppb PCBs. Only lead was detected above the MCL in the on-site wells. No contamination of off-site wells found. Recommended fencing of area around incinerator due to presence of PCBs and potential dioxin; a thorough drum testing program due to extensive areas of stained soil containing PCBs; sampling in battery cracking area due to indication of lead and zinc affecting shallow groundwater; containment of asbestos; and installation of groundwater monitoring wells. Report dated January 1989.

Former Staff

8/24/1988

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Draft Field Operations Work Plan submitted by Ecology and Environment.

Former Staff

8/1/1989

Site Characterization Report Approved

(Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Technical Assistance Team Site Assessment Final Report for Arctic Surplus, Fairbanks, Alaska prepared by Ecology and Environment and dated August 1989. Found nearly 1700 drums, asbestos, crushed battery casings, and incinerator ash where transformer oil was reportedly burned. Included 30 soil, 10 asbestos, 63 drum, and 3 surface water samples, and drum inventory. Results showed up to 320,000 ppm chlordane, 183,000 ppm lead, 179 ppm PCBs, 11,000 ppb phenanthrene, and 2100 ppb trichloroethene (TCE). Also > 40% asbestos fibers in 5 of 10 asbestos samples. Elevated levels of other metals also detected.

Former Staff

9/1/1989

Interim Removal Action Approved

(Old R:Base Action Code = SC - Site Control (Emergency Response)). Ecology and Environment secured site with a fence, removed 22,200 pounds of asbestos, and overpacked 75 gallons of chlordane. Groundwater samples also collected from 4 nearby wells. 2 ppb pyrene detected in one well and 0.9 ppb diethyl phthalate in another (possibly from PVC pipe). Metals detected in all wells. EPA toxicologist determined analytes detected would not cause health risk.

Former Staff

5/1/1990

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = SI - Site Investigation). Conducted from May to September, 1990.

Former Staff

6/1/1990

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Work Plan for Monitoring Well Installation and Associated Soil and Water Sampling at Arctic Surplus Site, Fairbanks, Alaska.

Former Staff

8/1/1990

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). OHM Remediation Services Corp. Sampling and Analysis Plan, Site Specific Health and Safety Plan, Removal Action Work Plan, Quality Assurance Project Plan, Air Monitoring Plan, and Site Specific Emergency Response Plan for Arctic Surplus site. Plans dated August 1990.

Former Staff

9/21/1990

Interim Removal Action Approved

(Old R:Base Action Code = REM - Removal / Excavation). OHM contracted by COE. Approximately 3000 empty drums staged on site; 1878 full drums and 722 5-gallon containers staged on site, sampled, and tested; incinerator #1 disassembled and dioxin contaminated soil, metal and ash excavated, containerized, and stored on site; 85 cubic yards chlordane contaminated soil, 200 cubic yards lead contaminated soil, and 10 cubic yards PCB contaminated soil excavated and staged on site; 135 transformers tested and drained; 676 batteries drained; and 4 cubic yards asbestos bagged.

Former Staff

12/13/1990

Site Ranked Using the AHRM

Initial ranking.

Former Staff

5/14/1991

Preliminary Assessment Approved

Received "Preliminary Health Assessment for Arctic Surplus" report by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Former Staff

6/1/1992

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = RI - Remedial Investigation). EPA undertook an RI/FS this past field season at the site. Undertook a study of data quality objectives for the 1993 field season.

Dan Basketfield

8/11/1992

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Reviewed COE Soil and Groundwater Plan, 1992, for EPA.

Dan Basketfield

8/26/1992

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = SA1R - Phase I SA Review (CS/LUST)). Reviewed Badger Road Hazmat Investigation Plan by D&M for ADOT/PF.

Dan Basketfield

9/8/1992

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = RPL2 - Site Information Request Letter). ADEC sent PRP-CS Database Notification Letter to RP requesting update and more environmental information concerning the contaminated site. Received call 10-18-92, but as of this "complete date" I have not received information.

Jeff Peterson

3/11/1993

Site Characterization Workplan Approved

(Old R:Base Action Code = MP - Management Plan (CERCLIS)). Reviewed comments on "Arctic Surplus Superfund Site, Draft RI/FS Management Plan," by Ellen Hale, EPA, to Jim Baker, COE dated March 8, 1993.

Dan Basketfield

4/6/1993

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = TAS - Treatment Alternative Study (CS)). Reviewed "Treatability Testing Statement of Work, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, RI/FS, Fairbanks, Alaska," dated 4-93.

Dan Basketfield

5/18/1993

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Reviewed S&W's "Draft Treatability Study Work Plan, Soil Washing Technology, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska," May, 1993.

Dan Basketfield

7/2/1993

Update or Other Action

(Old R:Base Action Code = RAPR - Remedial Action Plan Review (CS)). Reviewed "Soil Assessment Report and Evaluation of Treatment Options..." by Dames and Moore, June 24, 1993.

Dan Basketfield

1/25/1994

Site Added to Database

Contaminants include petroleum products, PCBs, dioxin, solvents, chlordane, metals, asbestos and drums of unknowns surplused by the military.

Former Staff

3/21/1997

Update or Other Action

Site updated by Shannon and Wilson, based on the FUDS Site Summary dated 2/21/96.

Former Staff

7/10/2002

GIS Position Updated

Changed the Latitude, Longitude, Method Accuracy, Accuracy and Unit fields.

Heather Goldman

1/8/2003

Update or Other Action

The Defense Logistics Agency has assumed responsibility for cleanup of the site. Site work began this winter. Currently, the site is being screened for potential live ordnance and munitions in preparation for removal of salvaged materials. Once the site is cleared soil remediation can begin (scheduled for this summer).

Greg Light

4/22/2003

Cleanup Plan Approved

Staff approved a portion of the cleanup plan to allow excavation and segregation of soil containing PCBs greater than 50 mg/kg.

Greg Light

9/16/2003

Update or Other Action

Work continues at the Arctic Surplus Superfund site. The landfill is nearly complete; the asphalt cap has been constructed. Ordnance and explosive waste (OEW) removal and demilitarization are ongoing. As of August 22, 43,006 OEW items have been removed and 5,069 OEW items have been destroyed.

Greg Light

10/14/2003

Site Ranked Using the AHRM

Changed toxicity from 3 to 4 to reflect presence of hazardous substances.

Former Staff

6/2/2004

Update or Other Action

Staff reviewed and sent comment letter on draft Remedial Action Report.

Tamar Stephens

6/22/2004

Meeting or Teleconference Held

Staff participated in comment resolution meeting for draft Remedial Action Report.

Tamar Stephens

6/23/2004

Meeting or Teleconference Held

Staff participated in a public meeting in Fairbanks to present information to the public on the final cleanup at the site.

Tamar Stephens

6/23/2004

Update or Other Action

Staff conducted a post-cleanup inspection with DLA/DRMS staff and their consultant.

Tamar Stephens

9/29/2004

Update or Other Action

Performed first O&M site inspection of the capped landfill. Inspection performed by Emily Youcha and Colin Craven.

Emily Youcha

10/1/2004

Update or Other Action

Site status: Remedy is in place. Industrial cleanup levels applied to site: 10 mg/kg for PCBs; 1000 mg/kg for lead. Lead and PCB contaminated soil above cleanup levels was stabilized with Portland cement, placed in containment cell with asphalt cap. Soil over 50 mg/kg PCBs was removed, disposed off-site. Groundwater will be monitored for PCBs and lead. O&M inspections will occur twice a year. Management Rights Assignments have been signed by DEC and are awaiting signature and filing by DNR. DEC still awaiting report on removal of ordnance.

Tamar Stephens

12/14/2004

Update or Other Action

Made contacts with EPA and Defense Logistics Agency staff. Informed Bruce Noble (DLA), Neil Thompson (EPA) and Jacques Gusmano (EPA) we have received signed copy of conservation easement from DNR. Document will be copied and distributed to EPA and DLA staff. DLA would like to see site delisted and will be having a meeting in Feb or March to discuss possibilities. Site inspections tentatively scheduled for May 19th and September 15th.

Mike Jaynes

5/19/2005

Update or Other Action

Site visit for biannual monitoring. EPA and DLA present with Earthtech collecting samples from monitoring wells. Cap appears to be in excellent physical condition.

Mike Jaynes

5/19/2005

Long Term Monitoring Established

Long term monitoring was established in August 2003 and will continue semiannually for five years. Chemicals to be sampled are VOCs, PCBs, Pesticides and Metals.

Mike Jaynes

6/14/2005

Institutional Control Record Established

Environmental Conservation Easement signed by DNR on 11/26/04. A copy of this easement is available in File 100.23.022 and details stipulations of the easement. Title to the land is held by State DNR and land is managed by SPAR.

Mike Jaynes

9/15/2005

Meeting or Teleconference Held

Site visit with Bruce Noble of DLA and consultant performing LTM work. Inspeced cap and noted minor erosion on South face which will be corrected in Spring. Met and spoke with Peterson to discuss future industrial use. Mr. Peterson would like to sell property to another industrial user. User would have to respect land controls. Currently land is being leased to trucking firm which is parking vehicles on top of asphalt cap - an appropriate use.

Mike Jaynes

3/6/2006

Update or Other Action

Reviewed lastest GW monitoring results. All perimiter wells look fine, with one detection of TCE in central monitoring well just above Table C value. Site GW appears to remain stable.

Mike Jaynes

4/14/2006

Update or Other Action

Site Visit to Arctic Surplus to visually inspect onsite thaw conditons. Heavy equipment parked on the asphalt pad looked clean, with no drips or sheens on the site. One problem, the entry fence has been hit and bent allowing open access to the upaved area. The fence definitely needs replacement and email sent to EPA, DLA and consultant to look into fixing fence. Consultant replied and mentioned they are setting up repairs for the May visit.

Mike Jaynes

5/23/2006

Update or Other Action

Reviewed final closeout report and wrote a letter of state concurrance with intent to delete site from the NPL list. Letter signed by Steve Bainbridge. Letter follows: The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has completed its review of the Notice of Intent for Deletion (NOID) for the Arctic Surplus Salvage Site and the Final Closeout Report (FCOR). The purpose of this letter is to express the State of Alaska’s concurrence with this action. Please note the State has the right to request response actions at the Site in the future if determined to be necessary for the protection of human health and the environment. Assuming the threat is due to contaminants or issues regulated under the Superfund program, it is our understanding that the EPA will support such action, and you state so in your letter. Accordingly, the EPA’s actions at this Site do not prohibit us from carrying out activities under State authority, should any future situation warrant such actions. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to work with your Agency on this milestone in the Superfund process. ADEC looks forward to continuing our successful working relationship with your Agency as we move forward in cleaning up and beneficially reusing our Superfund sites.

Mike Jaynes

8/22/2006

Update or Other Action

Just received the latest groundwater sampling results for Arctic Surplus. This year's sampling showed no measurable differences from past sampling. Again, three VOCs were detected, all below EPA drinking water MCLs. 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, tetrachloroethene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE). The highest compound (1,2,4-TCB) was detected at 8.4 ppb, with the MCL being 70 ppb. All other detected compounds were unquantifiable. No pesticides or PCBs were detected. Some Arsenic, Lead and Manganese were detected but all well below any levels of concern The groundwater gradient is fairly shallow (0.0014) across the site, but flow is generally southeast to northwest across the site

Mike Jaynes

11/12/2006

Conditional Closure Approved

Conditional Closure issued for site as Long-Term Monitoring continues. EPA has published final Notice of Deletion for Arctic Surplus from the NPL list in the Federal Register (Vol. 71, No. 144).

Mike Jaynes

2/8/2007

Exposure Tracking Model Ranking

Updated Ranking Complete for Source Area: 71698 (Autogenerated Action)

3/20/2007

Update or Other Action

Contaminated Sites was notified of a robbery of equipment stored at the site by the property owner, which resulted in some damage to the fencing that secures the site. CS personnel visited the site, found it temporarily secured by the property owner, and documented the condition of the institutional controls. Based on this information, the Defense Logistics Agency has instructed their contractor to make repairs to the fence and notification signs prior to the regular spring site inspection. A schedule for these repairs is pending.

Colin Craven

4/18/2007

Exposure Tracking Model Ranking

Intitial Ranking Complete for Source Area: 71698 (Autogenerated Action)

5/29/2007

Update or Other Action

Site inspection with DLA representative and contractors. The fence and gate damage along Badger road will be repaired this week. The capped cell surface is in good condition; small areas of ponded water appear to be due to substantial rainfall from the previous day. The side slopes of the cell appear to be in good condition, with only small erosion channels on the south side. These have subsequently been filled with gravel, and will be improved by the addition of soil and grass seed. Monitoring well (MW-5625-R) is jacking sufficiently such that the monument cannot be closed and locked. The casing will be shortened to allow monument closure, and all the wells will be resurveyed in September. Monitoring well W-D is in poor condition, as it sits in a low area that collects surface water. It seems bad enough to merit consideration for replacement.

Colin Craven

2/4/2008

Site Characterization Report Approved

DEC received the annual report summarizing the two groundwater monitoring events from 2007 (May and Sept). None of the sample results exceeded groundwater cleanup levels, and nothing indicated any problems with the on-site landfill.

Colin Craven

1/29/2009

CERCLA ROD Periodic Review

Draft "5 year report" was received Dec. 1, 2008. Comments were made by DEC and incorporated into the report. The final 5 year report received and accepted January 29, 2009.

Fred Vreeman

6/22/2011

Site Visit

DLA, contractors, and Fred Vreeman from ADEC performed site visit. Fence damage was observed, however it was in the area where fencing is not required. Cap inspection was completed. Minor repairs may be required in the next year. Property is for sale. DLA will contact the listing agent to make sure prospective purchasers are aware of the property IC restrictions.

Fred Vreeman

6/20/2012

Institutional Control Compliance Review

Site inspection. No change from previous year. Set up meeting with RPM and EPA June 26.

Fred Vreeman

9/10/2013

Public Notice

5 Year Review notice published in Fairbanks Newsminer

Fred Vreeman

1/10/2014

Institutional Control Compliance Review

5 Year Review report (CERCLA Requirement). Provided state concurrence and recommended that EPA sign the 5YR. Conclusion Summary: Remedy remains protective and monitoring requirements can be reduced. Fact sheet will inform prospective buyers about use restrictions. Next 5 Year Review will begin in 2018.

Fred Vreeman

5/5/2014

Institutional Control Compliance Review

Site Inspection. Discussed site status with RPM and scheduled meeting with EPA for Fall. Contacted owner to determine if site is still for sale.

Fred Vreeman

7/24/2015

Site Visit

Site visit conducted with DLA, EPA, Landowner. New Landowner is Cliff Everts and Everts Air staff were present to evaluate fencing and other work to be done still this summer. DLA has delayed required cap repairs due to contracting issues. Construction and other restrictions were discussed with owner. Deed signed by prior owner did not include notice of conservation easement so DLA is working with both parties to correct and record a new deed.

Fred Vreeman

4/26/2016

Update or Other Action

Site reassigned to new project manager.

Fred Vreeman

6/29/2016

Site Visit

Performed a site visit with DLA. A pipe had been placed under a trailer jack that had punctured a portion of the cap. The pipe was removed during the site visit and DLA indicated the area would be repaired.

Monte Garroutte

6/25/2018

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC approves the Uniform Federal Policy-Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP-QAPP) Third Five-Year Groundwater Monitoring and Cap Inspection, Former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard (ASSY) Fairbanks, Alaska (June 2018). The UFP-QAPP describes groundwater monitoring and well replacement activities in preparation for the Third Five-Year Review at the ASSY site. Five monitoring wells will be sampled for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), RCRA metals and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Monitoring well (MW-5625-R) is to be decommissioned and replaced with MW-5625-R2. The asphalt cap will be inspected, and the contractor will make any repair recommendations.

Erica Blake

6/28/2018

Site Visit

DEC staff conducted a site visit. DEC and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) staff walked the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard site and observed five monitoring wells in good condition. All monitoring wells were easy to walk to. The asphalt cap was in good condition, however some areas along the perimeter of the cap had vegetation growing through the asphalt. The fence around the asphalt cap was also in good condition.

Erica Blake

11/26/2018

Institutional Control Compliance Review

5 Year Review report approved (CERCLA Requirement). Provided state concurrence and recommended that EPA sign the 5YR. Conclusion Summary: Remedy remains protective. Next five year review will begin in 2023.

Bri Clark

1/13/2020

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC received the 2019 SITE INSPECTION REPORT, FORMER ARCTIC SURPLUS SALVAGE YARD (ASSY). The 2019 site inspection report makes recommendations for CAP repairs and vegetation removal to improve drainage from the CAP.

Dennis Shepard

4/23/2021

Meeting or Teleconference Held

DEC and Defense Logistic Agency PM had a meeting to discuss the current status of DLA sites. Current and expected documents regarding the sites were discussed. The status of clean-up efforts and monitoring at sites was also discussed.

Axl LeVan

6/9/2021

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC received and provided comments on the "2021 Final Work Plan, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska, May 2021". The Work plan was received on May 26, 2021. This Work Plan describes the activities to be performed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, Alaska. The activities include removing vegetation from the fence, fence repairs, sealing the entire landfill cap, and determining if groundwater chemicals of concern concentration meet cleanup levels.

Axl LeVan

7/12/2021

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC approved the "2021 Final Work Plan, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska, July 2021". The final version of the work plan was received on July 9, 2021. This Work Plan describes the activities to be performed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, Alaska. The activities include removing vegetation from the fence, fence repairs, sealing the entire landfill cap, and determining if groundwater chemicals of concern concentration meet cleanup levels based on groundwater data from 2004-2018.

Axl LeVan

7/23/2021

Site Visit

DEC staff conducted a site visit. DEC and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) staff walked the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard site and observed five monitoring wells in good condition. Newly added locks to the site were functioning well. All monitoring wells were easy to walk to. The asphalt cap was in great condition and had been repaved recently (7/12/2021). The fence around the asphalt cap was also in good condition. Brush was decently grown in, but work trimming around the fence had not occurred yet and is planned for this summer.

Axl LeVan

11/29/2021

Exposure Tracking Model Ranking

Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 71698 name: Salvage Yard

Axl LeVan

1/10/2022

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC reviewed a Draft 2021 Field Activates Report submitted by Defense Logistics Agency - Energy on December 30, 2021. This report presents activies completed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, AK. After a review of the document DEC had only minor comments. Provided EPA has no major comments the document will be approved for finalization.

Axl LeVan

1/10/2022

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC has completed a review of the "Draft 2021 Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard Cleanup Evaluation Technical Memorandum, November 2021" received by DEC December 9, 2021. Based on the evaluation of the technical memorandum DEC noted that at least one final sampling event for long term-monitoring was appropriate. The groundwater results were also reviewed against EPA's Recommended Approach for Evaluation completion of Groundwater Restoration Remedial Actions at a Groundwater Monitoring Well.

Axl LeVan

2/7/2022

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC reviewed RTCs for 2021 Field Activates Report submitted by Defense Logistics Agency - Energy on February 3, 2022. This report presents activies completed by Brice Environmental Services Corporation at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, AK. DECs only comment was addressed by the RTCs.

Axl LeVan

3/30/2022

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC has completed a review of DLA response to comments for the "Draft 2021 Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard Cleanup Evaluation Technical Memorandum, November 2021" received by DEC March 29, 2021. Based on the evaluation of the response to comments DEC determined that submittal of a final document for review and approval was appropriate.

Axl LeVan

7/11/2022

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC reviewed and approved "Final 2021 Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard Cleanup Evaluation Technical Memorandum, May 2022" received by DEC June 1, 2021. All approved DEC comments had been integrated into the document.

Axl LeVan

5/23/2023

Site Visit

DEC visited the site EPA. The cap appears to be in excellent physical condition. All monitoring wells were intact.

Axl LeVan

7/31/2023

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC reviewed the "Draft Uniform Federal Policy-Quality Assurance Project Plan, Preparation of the Fourth Five-Year Review and Groundwater Monitoring Plan, Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard, Fairbanks, Alaska, July 2023". The work plan was received July 18, 2023 and addresses performance of groundwater monitoring, site inspection, and vegetation clearing as components of the 2023 5YR at the former Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Axl LeVan

11/9/2023

Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other

DEC reviewed and provided comments on the Fourth Five Year Review for Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard.

Axl LeVan

12/6/2023

CERCLA ROD Periodic Review

DEC reviewed and approved the "Final Fourth Five-Year Review for the Former Artic Surplus Salvage Yard (ASSY), Fairbanks, Alaska, December 2023". The purpose of a Five Year Review is to evaluate the implementation and performance of a remedy to determine whether the remedy is and will continue to be protective of human health and the environment.

Axl LeVan

Contaminant Information

Name	Level Description	Media	Comments
PCBs - Total	Other	Soil
Lead - Total	Other	Soil

Name

Level Description

Media

Comments

PCBs - Total

Other

Soil

Lead - Total

Other

Soil

Control Type

Type	Details
Conservation Easement	Environmental Conservation Easment signed by DNR on 11/26/04. A copy of this easment is available in File 100.23.022 and details stipulations of the easment. Title to the land is held by State DNR and land is managed by SPAR.

Type

Details

Conservation Easement

Environmental Conservation Easment signed by DNR on 11/26/04. A copy of this easment is available in File 100.23.022 and details stipulations of the easment. Title to the land is held by State DNR and land is managed by SPAR.

Requirements

Description	Details
Groundwater Monitoring	Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to perform semiannual GW monitoring. Reports issued to ADEC and EPA.
Maintenance / Inspection Of Engineering Controls	DLA to perform biannual inspection of asphalt cap and fence area and repair if needed.
New Construction Restrictions	New construction cannot penetrate the asphalt cap on landfill
Restricted to Industrial / Commercial Land Use	Onsite use limited to industrial/commmercial land use. Long term residential use is not allowed.
Groundwater Use Restrictions	No groundwater wells allowed onsite.
Excavation / Soil Movement Restrictions	Excavated soil must be analyzed and treated if needed for petroleum, PCB, lead contamination. Any proposed soil excavation should be passed by Department staff assigned to this site.

Description

Details

Groundwater Monitoring

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to perform semiannual GW monitoring. Reports issued to ADEC and EPA.

Maintenance / Inspection Of Engineering Controls

DLA to perform biannual inspection of asphalt cap and fence area and repair if needed.

New Construction Restrictions

New construction cannot penetrate the asphalt cap on landfill

Restricted to Industrial / Commercial Land Use

Onsite use limited to industrial/commmercial land use. Long term residential use is not allowed.

Groundwater Use Restrictions

No groundwater wells allowed onsite.

Excavation / Soil Movement Restrictions

Excavated soil must be analyzed and treated if needed for petroleum, PCB, lead contamination. Any proposed soil excavation should be passed by Department staff assigned to this site.

Arctic Surplus Third Five Year Review (2018)

Conservation Easement

No associated sites were found.

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Site Report: Arctic Surplus

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IC / Closure Details

Documents

Associated Sites

Problems/Comments

Action Information

Contaminant Information

Control Type

Requirements

Arctic Surplus Third Five Year Review (2018)

Conservation Easement

Missing Location Data

State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation