Site Report: Chena Marina Subdivision
| Site Name: | Chena Marina Subdivision |
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| Address: | 2780 Cormorant Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709 |
| File Number: | 100.23.045 |
| Hazard ID: | 735 |
| Status: | Active |
| Staff: | Shawn Tisdell, 9074512752 shawn.tisdell@alaska.gov |
| Latitude: | 64.819491 |
| Longitude: | -147.924798 |
| Horizontal Datum: | WGS84 |
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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
Several complaints received that possible hazardous waste material was buried in a trench 8-10 feet deep, 200-300 feet long, and 16 feet wide on property by owner. Material may consist of batteries, petroleum products, and hazardous substances, stored in drums, as well as drilling mud in boxes. Drinking water well and Chena River nearby. Extent of contamination unknown. Neighbors complained of noxious fumes in summer of 1989. Also an oil spill occurred at nearby pond when a caterpillar was driven into the pond. Wright states that the trench is in a different spot than the one identified by several neighbors. Block 2, Lot 8, Chena Marina Subdivision. (rpltr6)
Action Information
| Action Date | Action | Description | DEC Staff |
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| 4/25/1989 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). Notes from site visit by R. Little indicated four pallets with drums, some leaking. One pallet contained drums of methanol, the contents of other drums were unknown. | Greg Light |
| 7/19/1989 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = FI - Field Inspection (General)). Site visit by R. Markey and R. Little. Report indicates several 55 gallon drums on site and one broken battery. Approximately 1/2 acre of freshly disturbed soil noted. Mr. Wright indicated he only buried construction waste which was non-hazardous. Photo in report of one drum on its side and labeled "Kontol Corrosion Inhibitor." | Rielle Markey |
| 6/27/1990 | Site Added to Database | Possible buried hazardous waste material. | Former Staff |
| 7/28/1990 | Update or Other Action | DEC conducted site visit due to complaints. Notes from site visit and interview with property owner discuss freshly turned soil of possible burial area of approximately 1/2 acre in size near the float pond. Photographs taken from site visit document buried automotive batteries,automotive parts, and other unidentified debris in the soil. A stockpile of approximately 88 drums of unknown contents was identified, 40-60 boxes of drilling mud, various burned debris piles, and automotive batteries and parts. | Laurel Gale |
| 12/12/1990 | Site Ranked Using the AHRM | Initial ranking. | Former Staff |
| 8/12/1992 | Update or Other Action | Ownership of property changed to Richard Bluel. | Laurel Gale |
| 2/14/1994 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = RPL2 - Site Information Request Letter). Sent PRP-CS Database Notification Letter to RP requesting update and more environmental information concerning the contaminated site. RP responded with completed information form. | Jeff Peterson |
| 3/14/1994 | Update or Other Action | (Old R:Base Action Code = CORR - Correspondence (General)). Called and talked to Mr. Gareth Wright to obtain his correct address to mail him our CS-database PRP notification leter. | Jeff Peterson |
| 5/4/1995 | Update or Other Action | DEC staff (Kristen Dubois) conducted site visit in response to complaint regarding oil leaking from junk cars onto ground, pools of oil on the ground, and possible sheen on pond. The site inspection found 15 drums of waste oil, some leaking. Also, found one drum of Jet B fuel and numerous areas of stained soil and waste oil on the ground. Absorbent pads and instructions were given to the property owner to clean up areas. Additionally, instructions were also given regarding proper labeling of drum containers and for proper storage/disposal of automobile batteries. | Laurel Gale |
| 5/17/1995 | Update or Other Action | DEC sent letter summarizing site visit to property owner. Letter addressed condition of waste oil drums, areas of used oil staining on the ground, and information regarding proper automobile battery storage to prevent further leaks/spills. Letter also indicated follow up site inspection. | Laurel Gale |
| 6/23/2000 | Update or Other Action | Prospective Purchaser Agreement finalized between DEC and Fairbanks North Star Borough. | Laurel Gale |
| 7/10/2002 | GIS Position Updated | Changed the Latitude, Longitude, Method Accuracy, Accuracy and Unit fields. | Heather Goldman |
| 4/25/2008 | Exposure Tracking Model Ranking | Initial ranking with ETM completed. | Neal Everson |
| 10/10/2008 | Update or Other Action | Sent letter to RP informing them that site will remain open until environmental issues are resolved. | Neal Everson |
| 7/21/2010 | Update or Other Action | Reviewed affiliates for this database entry and cross-checked with FNSB property database. It appears that ownership of the property changed in 1992. | Janice Wiegers |
| 1/3/2014 | Update or Other Action | File and database have been updated with most recent information regarding property owner from FNSB. Site symbol was verified using ArcGIS and Google satellite imagery. LAG;12/26/2013. | Laurel Gale |
| 5/23/2014 | Update or Other Action | Letter sent to property owner to determine the current status of the site. | Laurel Gale |
| 5/17/2018 | Update or Other Action | Letter with 6/18/2018 response deadline sent to several addresses associated with the RP requesting site visit and providing a reminder of site cleanup responsibilities. | Shawn Tisdell |
| 9/28/2018 | Site Visit | DEC staff visited the site, spoke with the RP, discussed cleanup action at the site and observed current site conditions. Several 55 gallon barrels reported to contain used oil were observed in the back of a pickup, one of which appeared to be leaking. | Shawn Tisdell |
| 5/9/2022 | Update or Other Action | PPR received call of a sheen observed at the site during helicopter fly over. Photos were shared, PPR will try contact the landowner. | Shawn Tisdell |
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