SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE Site Report: FNSB - Noel...

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

SITE NAME: FNSB - Noel Wien Public Library UST #1

ADDRESS: 1215 Cowles Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701

FILE

NUMBER:102.26.175

HAZARD ID: 26243

STATUS: Active

STAFF: Michael Hooper, 9074515174 [email protected]

LATITUDE: 64.838367

LONGITUDE: -147.737127

HORIZONTAL

DATUM:WGS84

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Site Report: FNSB - Noel Wien Public Library UST #1

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/CommentsIn June, 2011 a 5,000-gallon diesel underground storage tank (UST #1) was removed from the Fairbanks North Star Borough Noel Wien Public Library as part of tank site assessment and closure activities. Laboratory confirmation samples from the limits of the excavation indicated diesel range organics, benzo(a)anthracene and benzo[a]pyrene remain in subsurface soil above ADEC cleanup levels.

Action Information

ACTION

DATEACTION DESCRIPTION DEC STAFF

CONTAMINATED SITES PREVENTION PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE RESPONSE FUND ADMIN REPORT A SPILL

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410 Willoughby Suite 303P.O. Box 1111800Juneau, AK 99811

Phone: 907-465-5066Fax: 907-465-5070TDD: 800-770-8973

Contaminant Information

NAME LEVEL DESCRIPTION MEDIA COMMENTS

Control Type

TYPE DETAILS

Requirements

DESCRIPTION DETAILS

6/20/2014 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read

6/20/2014 Leaking Underground Storage Tank Release Confirmed - Petroleum

LUST site created in CSP database for source area 5,000 Gallon Diesel UST #1, 79638 Mitzi Read

6/20/2014 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking

Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 79638 name: 5,000 Gallon Diesel UST #1 Mitzi Read

1/31/2017 Potentially Responsible Party/State Interest Letter

A PRP letter addressing several FNSB sites was mailed and the FNSB was notified. Michael Hooper

2/22/2017 Meeting or Teleconference Held

Met with Borough Division of Public Works and briefly discussed the active FNSB CSP and LUST Sites. Preparing information request letter including 22 sites.

Michael Hooper

4/25/2017 Update or Other Action Sent the FNSB a letter addressing 22 active CSP/UST sites. For Noel Wien Library the letter requested information about abandoned UST piping and recommended completing a release investigation to determine the extent of the remaining petroleum contamination.

Michael Hooper

6/23/2017 Update or Other Action Received a letter from the Borough with a contractor cost estimate for a phase 1 project scoping and file review for all active Fairbanks North Star Borough sites.

Michael Hooper

9/12/2017 Update or Other Action Received phonecall from FNSB deputy director of public works. A report containing the information requested in the April 21, 2017 letter should be coming by end of October.

Michael Hooper

11/9/2017 Update or Other Action Received memo with site summary in response to ADEC letter dated April 21, 2017. Michael Hooper

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SITE NAME: FNSB - Big Dipper Ice Arena

ADDRESS: 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701

FILE

NUMBER:102.26.070

HAZARD ID: 24393

STATUS: Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls

STAFF: IC Unit, 9074655229 [email protected]

LATITUDE: 64.830200


HORIZONTAL

DATUM:


Site Report: FNSB - Big Dipper Ice Arena


Problems/CommentsTwo 300 gallon diesel USTs (Tanks #3 and #4) were removed in 1993. Soil and groundwater samples indicate petroluem contamination. DRO levels remain at the limits of excavation at 1900 mg/kg. Benzene was detected in the groundwater up to 59 ppb in 1993. DRO in the water was up to 0.8 mg/kg. A monitoring well (MW-1) was established downgradient in 1993. 40 cubic yards of soil was successfully remediated and approved for land spreading in 1993. Quarterly monitoring of MW-1 in 1995. In 1999 two 1,500 gallon gasoline tanks (Tanks #1 & #2) were removed from facility (separate location from Tanks 3 & 4) and an NFA was issued for Tanks 1 & 2 in 2000 by ADEC.

Action Information

ACTION DESCRIPTION DEC STAFF


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ACTION

DATE

5/13/1993 Release Investigation RELR; Basketfield reviewed S&W report, "Underground storage Tank Closure Site Assessment, Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks, Alaska, #93-UST-2," dated 5/28/93.

* Not Assigned


LUST Site created in CSP for source area ID 76971 ADD; Basketfield: File# 102.26.070. * Not Assigned

6/14/1993 Site Added to Database * Not Assigned

6/15/1993 Leaking Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Initiated - Petroleum

LCAU; Peterson: RP reported two 500 gal. USTs removed; 1900 ppm diesel in ponded GW @ bottom of excavation; impossible to excavate further w/o undermining bldg. foundation. : LCAU date changed DB conversion

* Not Assigned

6/29/1994 Update or Other Action RPL2; Peterson sent PRP-CS Database Notification Letter to RP requesting update and more environmental information concerning contaminated site. RP responded with completed info. form.

* Not Assigned

9/18/1994 Update or Other Action UPD; Dupee: Reviewed file. * Not Assigned

9/19/1994 Update or Other Action CORR; Dupee: Sent ltr. to FNSB requesting m-w reports for site and letter of intent regarding remediation of groundwater and insitu soil contamination.

* Not Assigned

9/22/1994 Update or Other Action CORR; Dupee: Received response from FNSB to ltr. dated 09/16/94 regarding sampling. FNSB to submit m-w sampling reports w/in 30 days.

* Not Assigned

10/4/1994 Update or Other Action CORR; DUPEE: Received response from FNSB 9/23/94 re: quarterly m-w sampling. States they will contract with S&W for sampling that will begin immediately. Will forward test results as soon as received.

* Not Assigned

11/20/1997 Update or Other Action ADEC sends Notification of Intent to Cost Recover Letter to Current Owner: FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH

* Not Assigned

12/3/1997 Update or Other Action cleanup completed. Said it was close to being done; George Farie; 459-1352 * Not Assigned

1/31/2000 Update or Other Action JBC - issued NFA for Tanks Nos. 1 & 2. Closure SA by S&W indicated NFA. Requested additional information from Wayne Davies regarding previous monitoring by AGRA, whereby benzene at 20+ ppb was detected. Unclear as to what the status of closure of entire site is.

* Not Assigned

1/28/2004 Update or Other Action Transferred DEC staff lead from John Carnahan Cynthia Pring-Ham

5/3/2006 Update or Other Action Updated site to reflect file. Shannon Oelkers

6/27/2006 Site Visit DEC staff Oelkers and Williams visited Big Dipper site. Unable to locate MW-1 due to construction work in area. MW-1 probably decommissioned.

Shannon Oelkers

6/29/2006 Update or Other Action Meeting with Randy Johnson (FNSB) and Peter Beardsley with NORTECH. Discussed Big Dipper and Old Main sites (File no: 102.26.070 and 102.26.089). ADEC agreed to consider conditional closure for Big Dipper site.

Shannon Oelkers

8/21/2006 Conditional Closure Approved

ADEC has determined that the cleanup actions employed at the Big Dipper Ice Arena have been effective in removing the majority of the contamination at the site. Contamination remains on site in the groudnwater, 23 ppb benzene. The contamination remaining beneath the former USTs does not pose a risk to human health or the environment provided site specific conditions and/or controls are attached to the property.

Shannon Oelkers

8/21/2006 Institutional Control Record Established

1. A Notice of Environmental Contamination will be added to the ADEC Contaminated Sites Database identifying the nature and extent of contamination remaining on site. 2. In accordance with 18 AAC 78.274(b), ADEC approval must be obtained prior to removal and/or disposal of soil or groundwater from this site to an off-site location. 3. The groundwater on site shall not be used for any purpose without the prior approval of ADEC

Shannon Oelkers

3/29/2011 Institutional Control Compliance Review

Conducted an IC review, updated the closure details, added follow up requirements, and set up Task Tracker reminders.

Evonne Reese





410 Willoughby Suite 303P.O. Box 1111800



Benzene > Table C Groundwater

DRO Between Method 2 Migration to Groundwater and Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation

Soil

Control Type

TYPE DETAILS

Other Actually issued in 2006, but the closure details were not completed at that time but done during at IC review in March of 2011.

Requirements

DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site.

Standard condition.

Groundwater Use Restrictions The groundwater on site shall not be used for any purpose without the prior approval of ADEC.

Periodic Review Every three years.

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.

4/7/2015 Update or Other Action Sent a response on a dewatering permit request that is to be done within 1500 feet of the site during the summer of 2015. There is minimal concern that the contamination will be moved or affected at this site due to the dewatering activity at the nearby Hospital construction.

Willett Boger

9/1/2016 Institutional Control Compliance Review

Staff changed from Will Boger to IC Unit. IC compliance review conducted. Need to locate the closure documentation before issuing a reminder letter. Contacted staff in Fairbanks office to locate. Reminder system set to follow-up in one month.

Kristin Thompson

11/23/2016 Update or Other Action Administrative update: asked Fairbanks staff to search for the closure documentation for this site, but it could not be located in their office files.

Kristin Thompson

4/20/2017 Institutional Control Update

ICs Verification letter issued this date. Reminder system set for future follow-ups to occur every three years.

Kristin Thompson



Juneau, AK 99811Phone: 907-465-5066

Fax: 907-465-5070TDD: 800-770-8973





SITE NAME: FNSB - John Carlson Community Activity Center UST #1

ADDRESS: 2010 Second Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701

FILE

NUMBER:102.26.176

HAZARD ID: 26244

STATUS: Active

STAFF: Michael Hooper, 9074515174 [email protected]

LATITUDE: 64.842721


HORIZONTAL

DATUM:WGS84


Site Report: FNSB - John Carlson Community Activity Center UST #1


Problems/CommentsIn September 2011 a tank site assessment for purposes of a change in service was conducted for a 12,000-gallon dual-purpose diesel underground storage tank (UST#1) at the John Carlson Community Activity Center. Connections to generator were removed and tank was assessed in place. Diesel range organics (DRO) below the Method 2 cleanup level were detected in one surface soil sample below the vent pipe, and one stockpile sample detected DRO above the Method 2 cleanup level. The stockpile soil was returned to its original location as backfill.

Action Information

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Phone: 907-465-5066Fax: 907-465-5070TDD: 800-770-8973



Control Type

TYPE DETAILS

Requirements

DESCRIPTION DETAILS

6/24/2014 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read


LUST site created in CSP database for source area 12,000-Gallon Diesel UST #1, 79639 Mitzi Read


Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 79639 name: 12,000-Gallon Diesel UST #1 Mitzi Read

1/31/2017 Potentially Responsible Party/State Interest Letter

A PRP letter addressing several FNSB sites was mailed and the FNSB was notified. Michael Hooper


Met with Borough Division of Public Works and briefly discussed the active FNSB CSP and LUST Sites. Preparing information request letter including 22 sites.

Michael Hooper

4/25/2017 Update or Other Action Sent the FNSB a letter addressing 22 active CSP/UST sites. For the Carlson Center the letter requested information about abandoned UST piping and recommended options for additional contract work to address the remaining petroleum contamination

Michael Hooper

6/23/2017 Update or Other Action Received a letter from the Borough with a contractor cost estimate for a phase 1 project scoping and file review for all active Fairbanks North Star Borough sites.

Michael Hooper

9/12/2017 Update or Other Action Received phonecall from FNSB deputy director of public works. A report containing the information requested in the April 21, 2017 letter should be coming by end of October.

Michael Hooper

11/9/2017 Update or Other Action Received memo with site summary in response to ADEC letter dated April 21, 2017. Michael Hooper





SITE NAME: Former Fairbanks City Dump

ADDRESS: 1980 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701

FILE

NUMBER:102.38.138, 102.57.001

HAZARD ID: 709

STATUS: Active

STAFF: John Carnahan, 9074512166 [email protected]

LATITUDE: 64.843494


HORIZONTAL

DATUM:NAD83


Site Report: Former Fairbanks City Dump


Problems/CommentsThe site is known as the former Fairbanks City Dump Site, but the dump is inactive. It was reportedly operated by the City of Fairbanks between 1951 and 1965 and was closed according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) files because the site was too small and an eyesore. It is presumed that the majority of the material deposited in the dump was municipal refuse, scrap metal, junk automobiles, scrap lumber, and household goods. There are no records of the quantity or type of materials that disposed of at the dump. EPA ID #AKD980495543. Site is located across from National Guard Armory near the Chena River. Cross Reference File Number 102.23.016. In 2004 the site received an EPA Targeted Brownfield Assessment which identified subsurface impacts, including low-level polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contamination. In 2005 the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) was awarded an additional assessent grant to further evaluate conditions, and in 2006, they were awarded a cleanup grant. The results were a proposed analyses of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and site improvements by the FNSB to expend the safe use of the properties in question.




Action Information

ACTION


8/8/1980 Preliminary Assessment Approved

Ecology and Environment assessment of inactive dump indicated 15-20 drums of solidified tar and household/construction refuse. No hazardous waste suspected.

No Longer Assigned

7/13/1984 Preliminary Assessment Approved

TetraTech assigned low priority to site. No Longer Assigned

12/12/1990 Site Ranked Using the AHRM

Initial ranking. No Longer Assigned

1/14/1994 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. As of this "complete date" no response has been received.

Jeff Peterson

1/25/1994 Site Added to Database No Longer Assigned

4/30/2001 Site Number Identifier Changed

Changed Workplan from 09 to 01 because no hazardous substances are documented to exist for this event.

No Longer Assigned

7/10/2002 GIS Position Updated Plotted latitude and longitude coordinates and found them to be acceptable for associated property or address.

Heather Goldman

5/20/2005 Update or Other Action Received Phase I ESA from URS as part of a Targeted Brownfield Assessment. John Carnahan

8/4/2005 GIS Position Updated Slightly adjusted position and changed into NAD83 values. Updated metadata to reflect changes. Torsten Ernst

9/15/2005 Site Characterization Report Approved

Received a Targeted Brownfields Assessment report completed by URS, funded by the EPA TBA Program. The report objectives were to define the extent of the former historic City of Fairbanks dump site, and determine the characteristics of groundwater within the waste areas. IT was not a comprehensive assessment, but was intended to identify whether the site required further evaluation. The FNSB also has a competitive brownfield grant to conduct additional assessment.

John Carnahan


Met with FNSB to discuss their upcoming grant requests for further brownfield cleanup grant funding on Universal Recylcing project and this project briefly. Discussed the potential for implementing TRIAD approach to assessment for this property. Need to set up meeting between DEC, Chris Storhok, and Paul Costello (possibly more Land Management Staff).

John Carnahan

3/16/2006 Update or Other Action The EPA, US Army Corp of Engineers (Corps), and the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Fairbanks (DEC) have volunteered to work with the FNSB through the Triad Systematic Planning Process for the Chena Riverbend development project. The project is being funded through an EPA brownfield assessment grant.

John Carnahan

3/21/2006 Update or Other Action Received information packet specific to EPA Triad Systematic Planning process from FNSB. Includes aerial photos and tentative schedule of events.

John Carnahan


The FNSB, ADOT, DEC, USACOE, EPA and Argonne Laboratories met between 4/25 and 4/27 to conduct Triad Systematic Planning for what is termed the Chena Riverbend Redevelopment assessment project. The parties met to discuss the proposed assessment effort, and determine the intent of the assessment, needs of all parties, and the type of data and information that is necessary in order to make reasoned decisions as part of the assessment.

John Carnahan

8/18/2006 Brownfield Confirmed Brownfield Confirmed: Site approved as brownfield through EPA brownfield program. John Carnahan

9/20/2006 Site Ranked Using the AHRM

Site was reranked with the AHRM based on informatio provided by the EPA Phase II ESA. Raised site from low to high priority based on specific contaminant identified (toxicity level increased), and unknown quantity.

John Carnahan

10/23/2007 Site Characterization Workplan Approved

Workplan and QA plan approved by EPA, DEC QA Officer, and PM. Work to commence within week.

John Carnahan

4/30/2008 Draft ESA report received. John Carnahan






Control Type

TYPE DETAILS

Requirements

DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Report or Workplan Review - Other

7/1/2008 Site Characterization Report Approved

Draft ESA considered 'FINAL' without revisions. Work included a ground penetrating radar study, subsurface soil gas study, test pit investigation, followed wtih soil boring and groundwater well installation and sampling.

John Carnahan


Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 71688 name: Former Fairbanks City Dump John Carnahan

9/30/2009 Update or Other Action Received draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives, Former City of Fairbanks Landfill. John Carnahan

9/30/2010 Interim Removal Action Approved

FNSB called to report that a drum with tar/asphalt substance was unearthed as part of a small excavation to improve the baseball field dugouts. The drum was punctured and a small amount of the contents spilled to the soil. They will remove the material, have it treated (assumed thermally) and will collect single sample beneath the location. Additional excavation in the same area will be advanced with care so as to not damage any other potential drums. Consultant for FNSB will document activities and provide letter report.

John Carnahan

10/26/2010 Offsite Soil or Groundwater Disposal Approved

Received analytical data report from S&W and approved transport of one overpacked drum of <25 gallons of heavy oil that can be burned for energy recovery, and one supersack of <1/2 cubic yard, containing spilled oil from drum. RRO was detected at 463 mg/kg, below most stringent cleanup criteria.

John Carnahan

10/28/2010 Update or Other Action Meeting to discuss the Alternative Brownfield Cleanup Analysis with FNSB and consultant. Purpose was to discuss additional alternative that is beneficial to human health and the environment that enhances existing facilities without excavation of landfill debris. Because of limited funding, the alternative will prioritize the enhancements as 1. Roadway/driveway to far side of ARCO field. This is the main contributor to the dust. 2. Parking lot area with RAP adjacent to Carlson Center parking lot. 3. Multi-use turf area – To be utilized for the Midnight Sun Intertribal Powow and other special events, in addtion to practice fields for youth participants in football, soccer, etc. FNSB lacks practice areas for our youth. Winter activities may include an outside ice rink. 4. Ballfield parking – RAP north of ARCO Field.

John Carnahan


Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 78959 name: Asphalt/Tar Drum beneath dugout

John Carnahan

7/28/2015 Update or Other Action Site has been inactive for some time and the City will need to determine how to address the remaining monitoring wells that are located on the site. If no indication of regional groundwater concerns, the site will be evaluated for potential closure. Request final reporting from the FNSB and sent email request for update to FNSB.

John Carnahan





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