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AT&SF
(ALBUQUER
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD9806228I
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 01
Bemalillo County
South Valley Area
Other Names:
ATSF Tie Treater
Site Description
Location: 3300 Second Street SW in the South Valley area, Albuquerque, Bernalillo
County, New Mexico.
Population: «-EPA has identified 15 City of Albuquerque, 3 Kirtland Air Force Base, and 148
private wells within 4 miles of the site that serve an estimated 43,500 people.
Setting: The site is an abandoned wood-preserving facility in a commercial area of an
Albuquerque suburb (South Valley).
Washdown waters, spills and leakage were disposed in an unlined
impoundment
The impoundment and a sump cover approximately 3.4 acres.
Hydrology: Depth to ground water is approximately 20 feet
Wastes and Volumes
Sludge from the impoundment contains hazardous substances including arsenic, barium, lead
and creosote constituents (3,4-benzofluoranthene, benzo(a)pyrene, and naphthalene)
Soil in the "Sump" area is contaminated with barium, acenaphthylene, anthracene,
fluoranthene, and benzo(a)pyrene.
Ground water from onsite monitoring wells contains fluorene, 2-methylnaphthalene,
naphthalene, phenanthrene, pyrene, acenaphthene, anthracene, benzene, dibenzofuran,
ethylbenzene, fluoranthene, and xylenes.
Volumes:
The waste water (surface) impoundment (identified as the shaded area in the site
diagram) is approximately 104,004 square feet in area.
The waste water sump is approximately 44,100 square feet in area.
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Site Assessment and Ranking
NFL LISTING
-, Sfte HRS ScoreOS&QO
Date? i
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Record of Decision
No Record of Decision has feesn signed
Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 5/94
Open houses and workshops: 1/20/93, 5/13/94, 3/1/95, 8/6/95
Citizens on site mailing list: 65
Constituency Interest:
- Medium citizen and elected official interest, organized community groups.
- This site is near South Valley Superfund site.
Site Repository: Albuquerque Public Library, 501 Copper Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87102 ...
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 1/93,11/94,1/95
Letters of Intent Received: 1/95
Final Application Received: 9/95
Grant Award: Pending
Current Status: San Jose Community Awareness Council submitted Letter Of Intent and draft
application (6/95); EPA Comments were returned 7/95, and SJCAC's response was received 9/95.
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Monica Smith, 214/665-6780, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: Maura Harming
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia Rodriguez Balandrln, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta.
6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): James E. Costello, 214/665-6780, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-AT
Cost Recovery: PRP Lead (Enforcement)
PRPs Identified: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Viable PRP: Same
AT&SF (ALBUQUERQUE)
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Present Status and Issues
Region 6,with the assistance of the San Jose Community Awareness Council and the
International City Management Association, conducted a three day Superfund Summit,
Environmental Justice Forum and a Community Economic Partnership Seminar on August 9-11,
1995 which included a site status workshop.
The NMED will act as EPA's oversight contractor for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility
Study (RJ/FS) and Remedial Design (RD) phases.
EPA, NMED, and AT & SF are evaluating alternatives for the removal of the sludges and
soils throughout the site.
Cleanup Measurements
Once a remedy is chosen (Record of Decision), the remediation of the ATSF (Albuquerque)
Superfund site will reduce environmental risk for over 43,000 people within a 4 mile radius.
The health and environment of over 31,000 people living near the site will be protected.
The drinking water source, the Santa Fe Aquifer, is contaminated with creosote constituents.
The creosote contaminated soils and sludges are a source of ground water contamination. If the
site inclusive of the contaminated soils, sludges and ground water are not remediated. The
groundwater would continue to be contaminated.
December 1,1935
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AT&SF
(CLOVIS)
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD043158591
EPA REGION 6
ONORESS1ONAL DISTRICT 03
Curry County
outh of the AT&SF Railway
switching yard in Clovis
Other Name*:
lovis SKe, ATSF Clovis,
Santa Fe Lake
Site Description
Location: Approximately 1 mile South of the AT&SF Railway switching yard, Clovis,
Curry County, New Mexico
Population: 31,000 people live within a three-mile radius of the site.
Setting: Nearest residence is 2,000 ft.
Nearest drinking water well is 1,200 ft
Hydrology: The lake is currently fenced off from public access.
The site is over the Ogallala Aquifer.
Wastes and Volumes
Principle Pollutants: Boron, Fluoride, Chloride, Petroleum Hydrocarbons.
Volumes: Water - 51,500 cubic yards (yd3)
Soil - 25,500 yd3
Sediment - 48,200 yd3
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
,0iieHRS Score; 33,02
Proposed Datet 16/23/81 ,
Float Date; 9/08/63
* * NPL Update No.*
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Site Map and Diagram
Clovis
Switchyard
The Remediation Process
Slta History:
Railroad has conducted refueling and hopper car washing at railroad yard since the 1950's.
Mid-1970's onsite industrial water wells shut down due to contamination.
An Administrative Order on Consent was signed with ATSF for Remedial Investigation in
8/83.
Public Meeting on RI/FS and Proposed Plan held 8/23/88.
Remedial Design began 12/16/88.
Remedial Design is complete for Phase I.
Construction start was approved August 7,1989.
Health Considerations:
Site is located over Ogallala Aquifer which is used as a source of drinking water.
Record of Decision
, 1988
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The remedy has three basic parts; lake water, lake sediment, and soil unde- the sediment.
No ground water remediation is proposed, but monitoring will continue.
Laka Water
Run-on controls will be instituted to stop run-on into the lake.
The lake water will be evaporated with a spray system within the existing lake bed.
Lake Sediment:
The sediment/sludges will undergo biodegradation within the lake bed. Subsequently, the
sediment/sludges will be excavated and taken to a treatment area within the site where additional
biodegradation will take place. All sediment and all soil that fail to meet the cleanup criteria will
be taken to an onsite storage facility and capped.
Laka Soil:
Contaminated soil (soil with total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentrations above 1,000
parts per million (ppm) will be bioremediated in place. The TPH concentration must either fall
below 1,000 ppm or stabilize above 1,000 ppm. Once the concentration meets either criteria, it
may be left in place (if the concentration fell below 1,000) or will be excavated and taken to the
treatment area where it will be capped, along with the treated sediment.
Other Remedies Considered
1. Spray Irrigation (lake water)
2. In-Situ Fixation
3. Cap in Place
4. Landfill
Reason Not Chosen
Increase in contaminated area
Low long-term effectiveness
No reduction in toxicity;
mobility or volume
No reduction in toxicity;
mobility or volume
Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 1/88, currently under revision.
Open houses and workshops: 1/91, 4/91
Original Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 8/88
Original ROD Fact Sheet: 10/88
Milestone Fact Sheets: 9/86, 8/89, 4/91, 6/92
Citizens on site mailing list: 124
Constituency Interest: Low interest, no organized groups identified.
Site Repository: Clovis-Carver Public Library, Fourth & Mitchell Streets, Clovis, MM 88108
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 1/89
Letters of Intent Received: None
Final Application Received: None
AT&SF (CLOVIS)
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Grant Award: N/A
* Current Status: No apparent citizen interest in applying for grant.
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Shawn Ghose, 214/665-6782, Mail Sta. 6SF-LL
State Contact: Stuart Kent
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandrdn, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): Paul Wendel, 214/665-2136, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
Prime Contractor: Fluor Daniel (EPA Oversight)
Cost Recovery: PRP Lead (Enforcement)
PRPs Identified: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Viable PRP: Same
Negotiated Administrative Order on Consent.
Present Status and Issues
After adding the AT&SF (Clovis) site to the National Priorities List (NPL), the EPA assessed
site conditions and determined that the site did not pose an immediate threat to nearby residents
and the environment. Construction of a dike and ditch system to prevent migration of
contaminants from the site and installation of a fence have reduced the potential of contact with
contaminants while soil and sediment cleanup occurs at the site.
Recent information may be indicating that the direction of ground water flow may be
changing. This may be due to water being discharged by the switchyard to the north.
Cleanup Measurements
The AT&SF (Clovis) cleanup will effectively treat almost 125,000 cubic yards of contaminated
soil, sediment and water. The cleanup criteria include a primary goal of treating to less than
1,000 ppm Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons and a secondary goal of stabilized soil.
The health and environment of over 31,000 people living near the site will be protected.
Approximately 32,000 cubic yards of material has been treated to date.
December 1,1995
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CAL WEST
METALS
(USSBA)
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD097960272
EPA REGION 6
SESSIONAL DISTRICT 02
Socorro County
1/2 mile north of Lemitar
Site Description .
Location: 1/2 mile north of Lemitar in Socorro County.
Population: Approximately 1,000 people get drinking water from public and private wells
within a 3-mile radius.
Six hundred acres of food and forage crops are irrigated with surface water
within 3 miles downstream of the site.
Setting: the site encompasses approximately 43.8 acres. The facility processed
approximately 20,000 automobile batteries in a 13-acre area to recover lead.
Hydrology: Surface soils consist of gravelly sandy loams
Ground water at the site is encountered at a depth of 70 to 95 feet below
ground surface.
Wastes and Volumes
PRINCIPAL POLLUTANTS: Lead - 54,500 parts per million (ppm) to 424,000 ppm
VOLUME: 45,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil drainage sediments, pond sediments,
and broken battery materials.
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Site HRS Score: 5&S7
Final Date:
No,?
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Site Map and Diagram
Fencellne
Battery Waste Pile
Pre-Fab Metal BIdg,
©arage/Office
Lined
Evaporation
Pond
Well Pump
BIdg.
Shed/Cotton
Gin BIdg.
Well Pump
BIdg.
Cal West Metals
The Remediation Process
Site History.
The facility operated as a battery recycling plant and secondary lead smelter between 1979 and
1981. Raw materials recovery research and development continued between 1982 and 1984.
On, October 23,1985, the Small Business Administration (SBA) foreclosed on and took
ownership of the facility.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and EPA conducted preliminary site
inspections from 1984 through 1989.
NMED prepared a Superfund Hazard Ranking System package in January 1987, and the site
was formally added to the Superfund National Priorities List on March 31,1989.
EPA began the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) in August 1990. EPA
conducted the RI/FS with in-house personnel and assistance from the NMED.
The RI/FS Reports and the Proposed Plan of action were released to the public in July 1992.
The Proposed Plan public comment period was held July 20,1992, through August 18,1992.
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On September 29,1992, EPA signed the Record of Decision (ROD).
The Remedial Action contract was awarded on February 25,1994, and construction was
completed by the end of April 1995.
Health Considerations:
Ingestion; Potential source of groundwater contamination.
Record of Decision
Signed: September 29» 1992
The major components of the selected remedy include:
Ground Water
Monitoring the site ground water with existing wells down gradient of the disposal site.
Soil Treatment: ~~
Excavation and treatment, by stabilization/ solidification, of approximately 45,000 cubic yards
of contaminated soils, sediments, and source waste materials.
Disposal of the treated contaminated material in an onsite excavation.
Other Remedies Considered
1. No Action
2. Off-sKe Disposal
Reason Not Chosen
No Risk Reduction
Not Cost Effective
Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 4/91
Open houses and workshops: 8/91, and 6/92, 4/93, 4/94
Original Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 7/92.
Original ROD Fact Sheet: 11/92
Milestone Fact Sheets: 2/91, 8/91
Citizens on site mailing list: 30
Constituency Interest: Low
Site Repository: Socorro Public Library, 404 Park St., SW, Socorro, NM; 505/835-1114
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 1991
Letters of Intent Received: None
CAL WEST METALS (USSBA)
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Final Application Received: None
* Grant Award: N/A
Current Status: No apparent citizen interest in grant.
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Shawn Ghose, 214/665-6782, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: Jim McDonald
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandran, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): John Dugdale, 214/665-8027, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-AT
Prime Contractor: Eagle Construction & Environmental, Eastland, Texas
Cost Recovery: PRP Lead (Enforcement)
Pursue Cost Recovery
PRPs Identified:
Cal West Metals
Jim and Albert LaPoint
Small. ^Business Administration
Viable PRP:
Jim and Albert Lapoint
Present Status and Issues
Following listing of the Cal West Metals (USSBA) site on the NPL, the EPA assessed the site
conditions and determined that it presently poses no immediate threat to public health or the
environment while further studies into cleanup alternatives were being conducted.
The Remedial Action (RA) contract was awarded on February 25,1994.
An Open House was hosted by EPA and NMED in April 1994 to discuss the Remedial Action
with interested citizens.
Preliminary Close-Out Report was completed on September 29,1995.
Cleanup Measurements
The water supply from wells for 1,000 citizens will be protected.
4 By stabilizing/solidifying the contaminated soil and placing the solidified material under a
concrete cap, EPA has made sure that the soil would not pose a threat to the surrounding either
either being transported by wind or leached into groundwater. The site can be returned to
beneficial use following sampling of down gradient monitor wells.
December 1,1995
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CiMARRON
CORP.
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD980749378
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 02
Lincoln County
Carrizozo
Site Description
Location:
The first operable unit is on Highway 389 in Carrizozo.
The second Operable Unit ("Sierra Blanca") is 3/4 mile south of the first
Operable Unit.
Population: Approximately 1,000 people obtain drinking water from 29 municipal wells
within 3 miles of the site.
Setting: The nearest municipal well is about 2 miles away from the Cimarron Mining
Corp. area and 1/2 mUe from the Sierra Blanca mill area.
Wells also are used to irrigate food crops.
Operable Unit 1 (OU1) location covers approximately 10 acres, and operated as
a mill extracting gold with cyanide.
Operable Unit 2 (OU2) covers about 7 acres, and operated as a mill that
recovered precious metals using a flotation process.
Hydrology: The site is underlain by quaternary alluvium and bolson deposits, in turn,
underlain by Cretaceous Mesa Verde and Mancos Shale Formations.
Wastes and Volumes
The principal pollutants at the site include cyanide in ground water up to 4,330 parts per
billion (ppb) at Operable Unit 1, and lead in soils and sediments up to 18,000 parts per million
(ppm) at Operable Unit 2.
Waste volumes are approximately 500,000 gallons of contaminated shallow ground water at
OU1, and about 1,000 cubic yards of contaminated soils and sediments at OU2.
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
$]te tfR$ Score: 3&Q3
.- Proposed Date; 6/24/88
final Date; 10/04/6$ ;
\ NPL Update; No* 7
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Site Kiap and Diagram
Ml
Carrlzozo
Municipal
Schools
CImarron Mining
The Remediation Process
Site History:
The site operated from 1979 to 1982 using cyanide salts and metal strippers to extract gold
from ore brought to the site.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) sent a certified Notice of Violation letter
to Cimarron Mining Corp. on 6/22/82 for a non-permitted discharge.
Cimarron filed for bankruptcy in 7/83.
During an NMED-lead site inspection in May and June 1984, cyanide and heavy metals were
detected in ground water, soils and mill tailings.
In August 1987, EPA Emergency Response constructed a fence *nd posted warning signs to
alert nearby community of contaminated site conditions.
EPA began the remedial investigation and feasibility study (RI/FS) in 3/89.
The "Sierra Blanca" property, a former processing area related to site operation, was
incorporated into the site response actions in 1/90 as OTJ2.
July 1991 - May 1992, equipment was decontaminated and high hazard material was contained
in mixing vats, tanks, and troughs. The contained waste was then consolidated and staged,
overpacked onsite, then disposed offsite.
Homlth Considerations:
Potential for deeper drinking water aquifer contamination at OU1, and for ingestion of lead-
contaminated soils at OU2.
December 6,1995
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Record of Decision
September'21,1990 (OU1)
Signed: September e, 199t pU2)
Ground Water (OU1):
The Record of Decision (ROD) for the OU1 called for extraction of shallow ground water and
discharge to the publicly owned treatment works (POTW).
Soil Treatment (OU2):
This ROD called for solidification and stabilization of contaminated soils and waste piles
exceeding 500 ppm lead, with onsite disposal.
Other Remedies Considered
Reason Not Chosen
1. No Action
2. Institutional Controls
3. Pump and evaporate ground water
4. Pump, treat and recharge ground water
-GROUND WATER (OU1)-
Not Protective
No treatment; not protective
Not cost-effective In the long term
Not cost-effective In the long term
1. No Action
2. Institutional Controls
3. Cement Solidiflcatlon/Off-slte
Municipal Landfill
4. Off-site Municipal/Hazardous
Landfill
Community Involvement
-GROUND WATER (OU2)-
Not protective
No treatment, not protective
Not cost-effective In the long term
Not cost-effective In the long term
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 4/89, revised 1991.
Open houses and workshops: 9/88, 5/89,3/90, 7/90, numerous other informal meetings.
Original Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 7/30/90 (OU1), 6/17/91 (OU2).
Original ROD Fact Sheet: 10/90 (OU1), 9/91 (OU2).
Milestone Fact Sheets: 5/89, 3/90.
Citizens on site mailing list: 83
Constituency Interest:
- Medium interest by the community.
- Most citizens and officials do not feel any significant health threats exist at the site.
Site Repository: Carrizozo City Hall, 100 Fifth Street, Carrizozo, NM 88301
CIMARRON MINING CORP.
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Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 1/89
Letters of Intent Received: None
Final Application Received: None
Grant Award: N/A
Current Status: No apparent interest by citizens in applying for the grant.
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager: Shawn Ghose (EPA) 214-665-6782, Mail Code: 6SF-LN
State Contact: John Pfeil (NMED)
Community Involvement Coordinator: Olivia Balandran (EPA) 214-665-6584, Mail Code: 6SF-P
Attorney: Keith Smith (EPA) 214-665-2157, Mail Code: 6SF-DL
State Coordinator: Mark Satterwhite (EPA) 214-665-8505, Mail Code: 6SF-LN
Prime Contractor: Camp, Dresser & McKee
Cost Recovery: EPA (Fund) Lead
PRPs Identified: 2 (for OU1)
Viable PRP: 'None
In 2/89, Potentially Responsible Parties declined to respond to Special Notice Letters.
EPA submitted waiver of special notice procedures for remedial design and remedial action
(RD/RA) on 1/3/91.
Trust fund to conduct RD/RA for OU1 and OU2.
Present Status and Issues
Constructing a fence to limit access, extracting and treating groundwater, and cleaning up
contaminated soils have reduced the threats to the public and the environment at the Cimarron
Mining Corp. site.
The RA started at the Cimarron OU on 8-13-91; all work is completed. The site wells have
been installed and water is being pumped and treated.
The Sierra Blanca OU RA was initiated on 12-20-91; all required site stabilization has been
completed.
Cleanup Measurements
Drinking water for 1,000 residents drawn from public and private wells within three miles of the
site will be protected from site contaminants.
500,000 gallons of shallow contaminated ground water, and 1,000 cubic yards of contaminated
soils and sediments will be remediated.
December 6,1995
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CLEVELAND
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID#NMD98115593
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 02
Grant County
Site Description
Location: 5 miles northeast of Silver City
Population: Approximately 1,200 area residents, mainly along Little Walnut Creek, draw
drinking water from private wells within 3 miles of the site.
Setting: 100 yards south of the Continental Divide at the headwaters of Little Walnut
Creek.
Two Forest Service roads converge onsite.
Creek downstream waters and onsite reservoir are used for recreational
purposes.
The site is an abandoned lead, zinc, and copper mine and mill covering about 4
acres near mine and about 10 acres of the streambed.
Tailings were moved from the mill and deposited directly to the sloping side of
a small valley.
The piles are uncovered, unstabilized and unlined.
Hydrology: Runoff from the facility has acidified recreational Little Walnut Creek and has
contaminated it with metals.
Wastes and Volumes
1. Principle pollutants: Lead, zinc, arsenic, cadmium and beryllium
2. Volume: Estimated 100,000 cubic yards in about 9 piles and in the streambed.
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Site HRS Scorn: 40,37
Proposed Date; 6/34/88
Final Date: 3/31/89,,
MFL Update; No. 7 ,
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Site Map and Diagram
Cleveland Mill Site
TRUTH OR
CONSEQUENCES
LAS CRUCES
Silver City, New Mexico
The Remediation Process
SRe History:
From 1910 to 1916,150,000 tons of ore were processed at Cleveland Mill.
Tailings were disposed of outside of the mill building at the headwaters of a creek.
Mill closed and moved in 1919.
From 1919 through the 1950s, the site was leased to a series of people.
Limited information is available on site activities from 1950 through the present (assumed
abandoned).
In 1985, NMED conducted a Site Inspection (SI) which indicated that runoff from the facility
into Little Walnut Creek contained elevated concentrations of metals.
Special Notice Letters were sent to the PRPs on 12/27/89.
Good faith offers from the PRPs were not received during 60 day moratorium; therefore, EPA
performed RI/FS using funds from the trust.
The RI/FS reports and the Proposed Plan were released to the public in April 1993. An
extended public comment period for the Proposed Plan was held from April 9,1993, through
June 9,1993.
The ROD issued September 22,1993 calls for excavation, offeite reprocessing and recycling,
and site revegetation.
The Consent Decree between EPA and three PRPs was entered on June 12,1995.
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Health Considerations:
Direct contact and ingestion threat; potential threat to groundwater.
Other Environmental Risks:
Acidic runoff from facility into Little Walnut Creek potentially transports heavy metals (Pb,
Be, Cd, Zn, Cu, As) into residential wells.
Record of Decision
Sfgfnetft September 22,1995
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Offsite reprocessing, recycling and disposal of residuals selected.
Remedy Selected: Offsite reprocessing, recycling and disposal
Other Remedies Considered Reason Not Chosen
1. No Action
2. Onsite stabilization/disposal
3. Onsite disposal/capping
4. Onsite stabilization/ offsite disposal
Not Protective
Potential for future contaminant leaching
(Same)
Cost
Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 3/91
Open houses and workshops: 8/91, 4/93, 7/94, 9/94, 11/94,1/95
Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 4/8/93
Milestone Fact Sheets: 4/93,1/94, 3/94
Open House/Citizen Advisory Committee Meetings, 5/94, 7/94, 9/94,11/94, 2/95
Citizens on site mailing list: 200
Constituency Interest:
- Primary community concerns are with other active mining operations, transportation
routes of mining materials.
Community Working Group established 11/94.
Site Repository: Silver City Library; NMED Office, Santa Fe, NM; EPA Office, Dallas, TX
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: None
Letters of Intent Received: None
Grant Award: N/A
Current Status: No community response from information provided at meetings.
CLEVELAND MILL
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Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Kathleen Aisling, 214/665-8509, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: Bob King
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandran, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): Jim CosteUo, 214/665-8045, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
Prime Contractor: RI/FS - E&E; RD/RA - PRP lead, NMED oversight
Coat Recovery: EPA Lead
PRPs Identified: 3
Viable PRPs:
Mining Remedial Recovery Company, a subsidiary of Sharon Steel Corporation is now
the current owner of the Cleveland Mill site.
Bayard Mining Corporation - past owner through mergers, owner of part of the site
Viacom International, formerly Paramount Communications, past owner through
mergers.
Present Status and Issues
Currently, the PRPs are performing Remedial Design activities in compliance with the Consent
Decree.
Cleanup Measurements
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on contamination at
the entire site.
If the site were not cleaned-up, residential development in the area and along 5 miles of
Little Walnut Creek would be precluded.
December 6, 1995
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HOMESTAKE
COMPANY
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD007860935
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 02
Cibola County
Other Names:
led Nuclear Homestake Partners
UNC/Homestake
Site Description
Location: 5.5 miles north of Village of Milan in northwest New Mexico.
Population: Approximately 200 people live within a mile of the tailings piles.
Setting: Nearest residence is 3,000 feet away.
Nearest drinking water well is 3,000 feet away.
^Threatened population in four subdivisions located 1/2 to two miles from
tailings piles.
Active tailings pile - 200 acres, 95-100 feet high 21 million tons.
Inoperative tailings pile - 45 acres, 25 feet high 1.225 million tons.
Uranium mill facility is still operating.
Hydrology: Tailings located on alluvium, overlying Chinle and San Andreas aquifers.
Alluvium used as domestic water supply; deeper San Andreas is also an aquifer.
Extensive injection/withdrawal system has altered shallow ground water flows
and largely flushed alluvial and upper Chinle contamination under the State of
New Mexico's Ground Water Discharge Plan (DP-200).
Wastes and Volumes
Principle Pollutants:
- Alkaline mill tailings
- Radium-226; 60-100 picocuries/liter in tailings (soil)
- Selenium: 1,200 parts per billion (ppb) (water)
- Uranium: 720 ppb (water)
- Radon: 0.03 Working Level (WL) (air)
Volume:
- Tailings piles - 22.225 million tons.
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Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Sit© HRS Scores 36.21
proposed Dates 12/30/82
Final Date: 0/08/85
-: NPL Update: Original
Site Map and Diagram
Homestake
Mining Co.
Homestake
Mining Co.
The Remediation Process
Site History:
Mill opened in 1958.
Ground water contamination observed as early as 1961.
NMEED approved Homestake's Ground Water Discharge Plan (DP-200) in 1981 covering
shallow aquifer restoration activities at the site.
Homestake and EPA signed Consent Decree for Alternate Water Supply 11/83.
December 6,1995
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NM radon study released for homes near mi". 08/83.
Alternate Water Supply completed by Homestake 04/85.
Homestake signed an Administrative Order on Consent 6/30/87 despite their position that any
emissions of radon from Homestake's facility are "federally permitted releases" and that they
should not be liable for any study or response costs in connection with the Radon RI/FS.
EPA signed a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Radon Operable Unit on September 27,
1989. The ROD called for No Action.
Health Considerations:
Several hundred people depended upon the shallow aquifer as a water supply; alternate water
was provided in 1985, by Homestake under Consent Order with EPA.
Other Environmental Risks:
Seepage from two large tailings ponds has contaminated the shallow aquifer and portions of
the Upper Chinle aquifers. Possible emissions of radon from the tailings piles on Homestake's
property may have increased the concentration levels of radon in adjacent subdivisions.
Record of Decision
Signed; Consent Decree fit November 1983 (Ground Water)
September £7,1960 (Radon)
> Remedy: Provide water system to affected residents.
No action necessary to address radon.
Other Remedies Considered
Reason Not Chosen
Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 09/87.
Open houses and workshops: 10/86,10/87.
Original Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 07/89.
Original ROD Fact Sheet: 10/89.
Milestone Fact Sheets: No Further Action.
Citizens on site mailing list: 109
Constituency Interest: Community concern for major employer is high. PRPs are keeping in
touch with residents on a regular basis.
Site Repository: New Mexico State University, Grants Library, 1500 Third Street, Grants, NM
87020
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 01/89
Letters of Intent Received: None
Grant Award: N/A
HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY
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Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Shawn Ghose, 214/665-6782
State Contact: Darren Padilla
Community Involvement Coord (EPA): Olivia Rodriguez Balandran, 214/665-6584
Attorney (EPA): Paul Wendel, 214/665-2136
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505
Prime Contractor: None
Cost Recovery:
PRPs Identified: 1
Viable PRP: Homestake Mining Company
Enforcement Options: Ground water - RD/RA complete; Homestake was released from the
Consent Agreement of June 1983, because it completed supply of municipal waters to the
subdivisions and made payment for 10 year water supply to the City of Milan.
Radon - PRP financed radon study.
Present Status and Issues
The initial actions have provided a safe drinking water supply while studies have determined
that site contamination is not contributing to elevated indoor radon levels found in some area
homes. Efforts to stabilize mill tailings are underway at the Homestake Mining Company site.
EPA released Homestake Mining from the Agreement and Stipulation of June 1983 to provide
municipal water system to the subdivisions near the site in July 1994. The stipulated actions
were completed by November 1989.
NRC has amended the license conditions to have the large tailings impoundment radon cover
installation completed by 1996, and the small impoundment cover completed by 2001, to conform
to the closure dates noted in the Federal Register of October 25,1991.
In March 1995, NRC modified the license standards to exclude Chromium, Th-230 and
Radium-226 & 228 due to these contaminants being less than compliance standards between
1989 and 1993.
The ground water corrective action is a Long Term Remedial Action (LTRA) project, and the
completion date is anticipated past the year 2000.
Cleanup Measurements
The contaminant plume has been driven back almost 3/4 miles into the site boundaries of
HMC by injecting fresh water downgradient of the site. Over two trillion gallons of contaminated
water has been removed.
Reverse gradient injection has assured that contaminants in the groundwater would not expand
into the shallow aquifer, thus making the shallow water usable in the down gradient areas. Once
the tailings pile have been closed the site could be returned to beneficial use.
December 6,1995
HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY
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LEE ACRES LANDFILL
(USDOI)
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD980750020
Site Description:
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 03
San Juan County
Farmington
Location: 4.5 miles east southeast of Farmington in San Juan County.
Public land under the authority of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Population: «. In 1990 San Juan County had a population of 127,732 people, Farmington
33,997 persons, and the Lee Acres Superfund Site approximately 600 individuals.
At one time, approximately 165 single family residences used shallow alluvial
ground water for washing & irrigation. They are now using bottled water.
561 people live within a 3 mile radius.
Setting: This is a Federal Facility.
The Lee Acres Superfund Site consists of a 60-acre closed landfill, an
abandoned refinery and a residential subdivision 2,200 feet south of the site.
The landfill was acquired by San Juan County in 1962 through a lease with
BLM for a landfill consisting of solid waste trenches. In 1978 San Juan County
began to accept liquid wastes for disposal in three unlined waste lagoons.
BLM instructed San Juan County to close landfill in September 1985. Blm
resumed unrestricted ownership.
Hydrology: Two aquifers present The alluvial aquifer at 20-50 feet and the Bedrock
aquifer at 50-80 feet. Only the alluvial aquifer is contaminated.
Wastes and Volumes
PRINCIPAL POLLUTANTS:
1,1 dichloroethane
1,1,1 - trichloroethane
1,2 - dichloroethylene
benzene
manganese
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VOLUME:
Undetermined
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
, Site HRS Score; 37,Qf **
Froposed Da
Final Date: (/9&
" NPt Update; &6,
Site Map and Diagram
Lee Acres
Landfill
WottaFV Sowing location
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Surrcc«Wati*r A Bor«hote Locator
Lee Acres
Shlprpck
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Farmlnaton
Farmington
The Remediation Process
SHa History:
In May 1962, San Juan County began to operate the unrestricted, 20-acre landfill for solid
waste disposal.
In 1980 an additional 40-acres were leased by the County. Liquid wastes from all sources
were placed into lagoons that had been constructed.
1985 - toxic vapors caused 15 people to become sick and the Governor ordered the National
Guard to secure site perimeter. San Juan County filled in the lagoons and fenced the site.
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The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division (NMEID) hired contractor to treat
lagoon contents to prevent further release 01 gases.
The County filled in four (4) lagoons.
1986 - BLM found an alternate water supply and completed hookups in 1987.
The scope of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study/Environmental Impact Statement
(RI/FS/EIS) project as presented in BLM's work plan has been revised.
EPA issued a General Notice Letter to Giant Refinery and San Juan County on May 2,1991.
On December 27,1993, an additional 371 General Notice Letters were distributed.
EPA issued a Special Notice Letter to DOI/BLM to draft Federal Facility Agreement
August 8,1991.
Technical Memorandum of Understanding between EPA, NMED and BLM was signed in
April 1994.
Revised Remedial Investigation Report completed in April 1995.
A draft Feasibility Study was submitted in June 1995; final approval will be granted in
December 1995.
The Federal Facility Agreement was under discussion in September 1994 and will be approved
in January 1996.
Other Environmental Risks:
The ground water and solid waste sludge are contaminated with minor concentrations of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), primarily dichloroethane and benzene. High concentrations
of manganese, the major pollutant, are also present. Contaminants were found in a residential
well, presenting the potential of exposure to nearby residents who obtain their water from the
shallow ground water. The source probably was an abandoned nearby refinery.
A release of hydrocarbon constituents, benzene, etc, has been found in the Lee Acres
subdivision. A free phase product is present and is being remediated by Giant Refinery.
Record of Decision:
A Record of Decision is expected in 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 1996 (January - March).
., No Record of Decision has been signed
Community Involvement
Outreach Activities: BLM responsibility
1. Community Relations Plan: 5/89
2. RI Activities: Local officials briefed 9/88; BLM fact sheet 10/88; BLM public meeting
10&11/88; BLM fact sheet 1/89; BLM fact sheet and meeting 2/90; update 4/91, 6/94
Citizens on site mailing list: 63
Constituency Interest: Predominately concerned with impacts to park land.
Site Repository: Farmington Public Library, 100 West Broadway St., Farmington, MM 87401
LEE ACRES LANDFILL (USDOI)
December 6, 1995
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Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 3/89
Letter of Intent: None
Grant Award: N/A
Current Status: Federal Facility
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Bert Gorrod, 214/665-6779, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: Maura Henning, NMED (505)827-2922
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandrdn, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): Mike Barra, 214/665-2143, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
Prime Contractor: N/A
Cost Recovery: Federal Facility
PRPs Identified: Department of Interior/Bureau of Land Management, and San Juan County.
Viable PRP: Possibly Giant Refinery and San Juan County.
Other possible PRPs may come from examination of recent 104(e) Letters.
Present Status and Issues
Fencing of the site and treatment of the lagoons, as well as the other activities on the Lee
Acres Landfill (USDOI) site, have reduced the potential for exposure to contaminants while
the site awaits further cleanup activities.
BLM has prepared a Revised Remedial Investigation Report (RRI) that was approved by EPA
and NMED in April 1995.
A draft Feasibility Study was received in June 1995. It will be approved in December 1995.
An issue of "National Interest" may result if EPA and Department of Interior (DOI) agree on
language for the Federal Facility Agreement that can be used on other DOI/EPA sites.
Cleanup Measurements
Since the ROD has not been prepared or signed, actual cleanup levels have not been
established. They will conform to State and Federal levels and designed to protect home owners
in the Lee Acres Subdivision.
Proposed remedy is Natural Attenuation w/ monitoring for ground water, hot-spot removal of
lagoonal sludge, capping of western half of landfill, and ground water monitoring of landfill's east
half.
If remedy is not completed as above, contaminated ground water could reach the San Juan
River, a primary river in New Mexico.
December 6,1995
LEE ACRES LANDFILL (USDOI)
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PAGANO SALVAGE
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD980749980
Site Description
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 02
Valencia County
Other Names:
Waste Electric Transformer #4
Location: One-mile southeast of Los Lunas
102 Edeal Road near east bank of Rio Grande.
Population: About 11,000 people obtain drinking water from public and private wells within
3 miles of the site.
Setting: Surface water near the site is used to irrigate croplands.
Metal salvage operation on 1.25 acres.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) contaminated oil was poured over insulated
wire and burned on unprotected ground at several locations.
Hydrology: Ground water at the site is shallow (about 5 feet) and the soil is very permeable
alluvial deposits.
Wastes and Volumes
1. Principle pollutants: PCB, up to 1,400 parts per million (ppm) in soils.
2. Volume: 5,100 cubic yards of PCB contaminated soil and debris.
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING. HISTORY
Site BBS Scorn*, 35,57 *
Proposed Date: 6/24/8$
Final Dale; JQ/04V&3
NPL Update: Mo. J
December 6, 1995
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Site Map and Diagram
Pagano
Salvaae
Los Lunas
The Remediation Process
Site History:
EPA began sampling soil to assess immediate threats.
3/87 - soil samples showed concentrations of PCBs and pesticides.
7/87 - EPA began a Removal of soils contaminated with more l.han 10 ppm PCBs.
On-site removal activities began in June 1989.
Approximately 5,100 tons of contaminated soil and debris were excavated and moved to a
permitted facility.
Entire sou.ce of contamination was effectively remuveu storing site to original working
condition.
1/90, ERB completed removal of contaminated soil and debris with PCBs above health-based
levels.
9/90. Regional Administrator signs Record of Decision (ROD) which recommends no further
action based on the removal results.
10/92 site deleted from the National Priorities List (NPL) of Federal Superfund sites.
December 6, 1995
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Health Considerations:
Direct contact and ingestion, also a potential source of ground water contamination.
Record of Decision
Signed; September 27,1990
J
The Record of Decision for the Pagano Salvage site selected No Further Action.
This choice precluded all other potential remedies as the previous removal action addressed all
significant site risks.
Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: 3/90
Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 8/90
Original ROD Fact Sheet: 1/90
Milestone Fact Sheets: 10/92 (NPL Deletion)
Citizens on site mailing list: 48
Constituency Interest: Low - ground water contamination.
Site Repository: Los Lunas Public Library, 460 Main Street, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: None
Letters of Intent Received: None
Grant Award: None
Current Status: Site is deleted from the NPL
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Carlos Sanchez, 214/665-8507, Mail Sta. 6SF-AT
State Contact: Dennis Slifer
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandran, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): Jonathon Weisberg, 214/665-2180, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
Prime Contractor:
PAGANO SALVAGE
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Cost Recovery:
PRPs Identified; 5
Viable PRPs: Mary Pagano, Pagano Salvage, David Peluchette, Myrtle Smith, Sandia National
Laboratories (Department of Energy).
Removal notices letters issued by EPA, no favorable responses received - 3/29/89.
Unilateral Administrative Order for the removal action was issued by EPA - 6/8/89.
PRPs did not agree to do the work, but negotiations are continuing on reimbursement for past
costs.
EPA settled its costs with the PRPs through a Consent Decree.
Present Status and Issues
With the emergency removal of contaminated soils and debris, the EPA has removed the
sources of contamination and eliminated the potential for exposure to hazardous materials on the
site. Based on site investigation results, the EPA concluded that no further cleanup actions are
required at the site, which were confirmed by periodic monitoring of the ground water.
Cleanup Measurements
11,000 users of public and private water wells within three miles of the site now have no risks
from site contamination.
5,100 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated soil have been remediated.
December 6,1995
PAGANO SALVAGE
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PREWITT ABANDONED
REFINERY
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD980622773
Site Description
REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 03
McKinley County
West of Prewitt on U.S. Hwy. 66
Other Names:
Petroleum Products Refinery
Prewitt Tar Pits
Location:
Population:
Setting:
Hydrology:
Two tracts west of Prewitt on U.S. Highway 66 in McKinley County.
Some of the site is located on Navajo tribal lands.
Approximately 75 people live within a 1 mile radius of the site.
An estimated 1,600 people draw from the public and private wells
within three miles of the site.
Tract A, South of Highway 66, is 68.2 acres and contains the ruins of
the refinery, including waste pits, oil/water separator, tank bases, and other
rubble.
Tract B, North of Highway 66, is 6.8 acres and includes two major spill
areas and the remains of a pump lift station.
A shallow sandstone aquifer, which is the principal water supply has
been contaminated to 200 ft. depth. A 700 ft. deep zone also shows
evidence of contamination.
Wastes and Volumes
Principal pollutants:
Ground water: lead, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, non-aqueous phase liquids
Soils: asbestos, lead and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons ("PAHs")
Separator: petroleum sludges
Volume:
Approximately
Approximately
Approximately
Approximately
Approximately
Approximately
Approximately
50,000 gallons of contaminated ground water
43,500 gallons of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPL)
15 cubic yards of asbestos containing materials
1175 cubic yards of pit material
1500 cubic yards of PAH contaminated soils
665 cubic yards of lead contaminated soils
80 cubic yards of sludges in the separator
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Site Assessment and Ranking
tlSTINQ
^$iteHRSScore:44.24
Proposed: Datot 6/84/89
- Final Date: 8/17/9&
Site Map and Diagram
The Remediation Process
Stte History:
July 1989, under an agreement with EPA, Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) began
activities to reduce immediate threats.
PRP removal activities included: construction of a fence, treating well water to remove
contaminants, provide alternate well water supply, and installation of a carbon filtration
system.
April 1990, PRP removal activities completed.
Remedial Investigation (RI) Completed August 1991.
Feasibility Study (FS) completed February 1992
Record of Decision (ROD) signed on September 30,1992.
Special Notice for financing and performance of Remedial Design/Remedial Action (RD/RA)
was issued to PRPs on December 30,1992.
December 6, 1995
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Unilateral Administrative Order was issued to ARCO and El Paso Natural Gas on
May 14,1993. Both parties have informed EFA thai: iliey intend to comply with the Unilateral
Administrative Order.
Health Considerations:
Contamination of residential wells adjacent to the site; one well has been closed and a second
has become contaminated.
Direct contact with or ingestion of contaminated soils and ground water
Record of Decision
September aa» 3992
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Ground Water
Ground Water Pump and Treat
Soil Vapor Extraction of the Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids
Soil Treatment:
Soil vapor extraction of the non-aqueous phase liquids
Landfarming of the West Pits area and hydrocarbon contaminated soils
Excavation and offsite disposal of asbestos containing materials, lead contaminated
soils and separator contents
Community Involvement
Constituency Interest: Moderate/major concern is well contamination, or the potential for
contamination.
Outreach Activities: Update to NPL, August 17,1990; fact sheet 9/90.
Community Relations Plan: 12/1/89
RI Activities: Local officials briefed 9/88; fact sheet 9/90; open house 9/90, open
house 6/91, fact sheet 7/91, open house 4/92; public meeting 7/92.
Proposed Plan: 7-18-92
ROD feet sheet: 12-21-92
Revised Community Relations Plan: In development
RD/RA Activities: Open house 5/94; fact sheet 5/94; RD complete fact sheet 2/95; open
house 3/95; ground breaking and blessing ceremony 4/22/95.
Citizens on site mailing list: 75
Site Repository: Prewitt Fire House, Highway 66, Prewitt, MM 87045
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 2/89,5/94
Letters of Intent Received: None; request for application packet 5/94
Grant Award: N/A
PREWITT ABANDONED REFINERY
December 6, 1995
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Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Monica Smith, 214/665-6780, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: Darren Padilla
Navajo Superfund Contact: Julie Curtiss
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandran, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): James E. Costello, 214/665-8045, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
Potential Responsible Parties: El Paso Natural Gas Company and ARCO
Cost Recovery:
PRPs Identified: 3
Viable PRP: ARCO, El Paso Natural Gas, and Rexene.
Present Status and Issues
PRPs are complying with the Unilateral Administrative Order for the Remedial Design and
the Remedial Action.
The surface remediation, with the exception of the landfarm, is completed. The asbestos and
lead contaminated soils have been removed and disposed offsite. The hydrocarbon contaminated
soils have been stockpiled as necessary for future landfarming. The landfarm design was
approved on October 24,1995. The landfarm will be constructed in early 1996.
The Soil Vapor Extraction system is being installed and tested to ensure that it will function
properly.
Cleanup Measurements
Remediation of the Prewitt Superfund Site will reduce environmental risks for 75 people that
live within a 1 mile radius of the site.
The site will be made safe for residential use.
December 6,1995
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RINCHEM CO., INC.
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD085267961
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 01
Bemalillo County
Albuquerque
Site Description
Location: 5001 Edith Blvd. ME, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Population: Albuquerque, 440,000.
Setting: Nearest private well is 0.2 miles from the site. The area is predominantly
industrial, with 1 residential property about 5 buildings to the north.
Hydrology: The site is underlain by the Valley Fill Group , which in turn is underlain by
the Santa Fe Group. The water table in the 88/92 series wells, is in the upper
parts of the Santa Fe Group.
Wastes and Volumes
The principle pollutants include industrial solvents(dichloro & trichloroethylene, dichloro &/
trichloroethane), acetone, methylisobutylketone (MIBK).
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
% * Stte HR$ Score 41.2Q
Proposed Date; 10/44/92
Final Date!
NPL Update: Mo.
COMMENTS: Rinchem, Inc. stated that consideration of MIBK in the Hazard Ranking System
process (from the 1984 report) was improper, since MIBK was not found in either the 1988 soil
or water samples, or in the 1992 water samples taken at the site by Rinchem.
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Site Map and Diagram
CO
Old Rinchem Site
Albuquerque. New Mexico
The Remediation Process
Site History:
» Rinchem transported hazardous waste from a waste generator's location to its facility,
repackaging the waste or storing it until a large quantity was accumulated. Rinchem then
transported the waste back to its generator or to a disposal facility.
Record of Decision
Community Involvement
Community Interviews: (and availability sessions) 01/93; 9/9 - 9/11/94
Follow up letters mailed to community interview participants
Constituency Interest: Community members strongly opposed to site being listed on the NPL
December 6, 1935
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Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice:
Letters of Intent Received:
Grant Award:
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Shawn Ghose, 214/665-6782, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: Daren Padilla
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandran, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): Courtney Johnson, 214/665-8055, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
Prime Contractor: None
Cost Recovery:
Potentially Responsible Party(s) (PRPs) Identified: 7
Viable PRP:
General Notice letter sent to PRPs on 6/17/93
Special Notice to perform remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS), sent on July 5,1994.
Negotiations for PRP conducted RI/FS terminated in October,1994.
Present Status and issues
The main Potentially Responsible Party (Rinchem) has requested the opportunity to clean up
the site. Due to uncertainty in the current contaminant concentration, EPA has provided
Rinchem an opportunity to furnish additional data (1 monitor and 2 deep wells, plus surface soil
samples) to evaluate current risk posed by the site. Rinchem completed all investigations except
the installation of two deep monitoring wells requested by NMED. NMED will pursue this
investigation under New Mexico Water Quality Commission regulations.
The latest round of groundwater sampling in November 1994, March 1995, and June 1995,
indicates only one upgradient well to be contaminated above the drinking water standard. Rest of
the 11 monitor wells are below detection limit of 5 ppb for TCE.
Cleanup Measurements
The contaminated area is estimated to be small. EPA is in the process of evaluating risk at
the site with surface samples provided by Rinchem.
RINCHEM CO.. INC
December 6, 1995
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SOUTH VALLEY
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD980745558
Site Description
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 01
Bemalillo County
Albuquerque
Other Names:
South Valley PCB Tank Site
Location: Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mixed industrial/ residential area
encompassing one square mile.
Population: Approximately 70,000 people in Albuquerque are served by the San Jose
reservoir system.
A residential district of 590 people lies just to the north of the General Electric
facility.
Setting: Nearest residence is within the site boundaries.
Municipal wells San Jose (SJ)-3 and SJ-6 were decommissioned in 1981 because
of contamination with low levels of organic solvents. These wells were plugged
and abandoned in September 1994.
Hydrology: The western portion of the site is generally underlain by three aquifers- the
recent floodplain alluvium or shallow aquifer, the intermediate aquifer, and the
undivided Santa Fe Formation, or deep aquifer. In the eastern portion of the
site, the floodplain alluvium is absent. Bajada deposits lie at the surface to the
east and only two water-bearing formations are present.
The flood plain alluvium and the intermediate zone are separated from each
other by a silty clay zone of up to 20 feet in thickness. In some areas, this clay
zone is absent. It is absent east of the AMAFCA Channel due to non-
deposition/erosion.
The intermediate zone is separated from the undivided Santa Fe Formation by
a change in grain size from sandy gravel to sand. This change in grain size acts as
a semipermeable barrier for downward migration of contaminants.
The two decommissioned onsite wells, as well as other offsite municipal water
supply wells, are screened in the undivided Santa Fe Formation.
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Wastes and Volumes
1. Principle Pollutants:
Halocarbons (1,1-dichloroethene, trichloroethene, 1,1 dichloroethane,
tetrachloroethane) and Aromatics (benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene xylene) are found in
shallow ground water.
Halocarbons & Aromatics are present in the upper 60-feet of the intermediate ground
water.
Halocarbons are found in deep intermediate zone.
2. Volume:
Approximately 5,000 cubic yds. of solvent-contaminated soil on various Potentially
Responsible Party (PRP) properties.
Petroleum spills on or near the Duke City, Texaco, Chevron USA, ATA Pipeline, and
Whitfield properties and in close proximity to other petroleum pipelines.
Contaminated ground water, volume unknown.
Site Assessment and Ranking
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Sit© HRS Scorn 42.64
Proposed Date: 12/30/82
^ Final Date 9/08/82
NPt Updatef Original NPL
SIGNIFICANT COMMENTS RECEIVED: AmeriGas noted that the South Valley area
designation should be substantially narrowed; that it is clear that neither operations nor
conditions at certain locations, including the AmeriGas property, could have contributed to the
city well problems, and that the NPL be reviewed for site listings that are in reality only broad
geographic areas. The Agency believes that as ground water flow under a variety of conditions
has been determined, the site should not be redefined. Furthermore, designation of a site on the
NPL is for information purposes, and does not imply that a facility on the site is responsible for
the releases. AmeriGas had a release on VOCs that contaminated a portion of the intermediate
aquifer.
The Remediation Process
She History:
Industrial development in the South Valley area began in the 1950s. Early industry included
metal parts manufacturing. By the 1960s, organic chemicals were being handled in the area.
Presently, petroleum fuels and various other organic chemicals are stored and handled within the
area.
A drum storage at the northwest corner of the AF Plant 83/GE site leaked chlorinated
solvents into the soil. EPA removed 3,450 gallons of contaminated oil, 63,580 pounds of
contaminated soil and debris, along with a 48,140-pound tanker.
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EPA graded and backfilled the excavated areas.
Chlorinated solvent contamination of ground water has resulted in the shut-down of twenty
private and two municipal water supply wciis.
EPA completed this initial phase in 1988 with the installation of a new replacement well.
Health Considerations:
POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS: Wells in the San Jose well field area are contaminated with
volatile chlorinated compounds, forcing the closing of one private well and two Albuquerque
municipal wells.
Results of the Remedial Investigation and Endangerment Assessment show that in the offsite
areas there is not a significant threat to public health or the environment.
Other Environmental Risks:
Contamination in the soil & shallow ground water has been found in the residential area north
of the GE Plant Soil contamination, found 9-feet below the surface, presents no threat the
shallow ground water is being remediated.
The deep aquifer has been contaminated with chlorinated solvents. If unchecked, the nearest
City water supply well may be impacted.
Site Map and Diagram
General Electric
Duke City
General Electric
Texaco
South Valley
Whltfleld
Tank Lines
Edmond Street
Property
CUNIVAR)
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Record of Decision
Operable Unit 1.
DATE SIGNED:
REMEDY:
STATUS:
Operable Unit 2.
DATE SIGNED:
REMEDY:
STATUS:
Operable Units 3 & 4.
DATE SIGNED:
REMEDY:
STATUS
Operable Units--5 & 6.
DATE SIGNED:
REMEDY:
STATUS:
REMEDY:
STATUS:
March 22,1985 (IRM)
Replace city water supply wells, San Jose #3 & #6 (IRM)
Burton #4 (replacement) well was completed in April 1987
September 30,1988.
Plug SJ #3 & #6 wells plus any private wells that might be a
conduit from shallow to intermediate aquifers. Ground water
monitoring and access restrictions are required.
Work completed in 9/94
June 1988 (Univar)
#3 - Pump and treat ground water
Pump and treat system operational since 4/92
#4 - No further action
September 30,1988 (Air Force Plant 83/GJE.)
#5 . Pump and treat shallow ground water; soil cleanup
Pump and treat system operational since 5/94 for shallow ground
water.
No action on soil.
#6 - Pump and treat deep ground water aquifer
Remedial Design was completed in May 1995.
Construction began on remediation system in July 1995.
Remediation operations will begin April 1996.
Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 01/84
Open houses and workshops: 9/88,11/93
Original Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 5/88, 7/88, 8/88, 2/89
Original ROD Fact Sheet: 7/88,11/88, 4/89
Milestone Fact Sheets: 5/89, 3/90, 4/90, 6/90, 3/91,11/93, 6/95
Citizens on site mailing list: 255
Constituency Interest: Organized community effort, Spanish translators needed
Congressional following: Periodic interest
Site Repository. Albuquerque Public Library, 501 Copper Avenue, Northwest, Albuquerque,
NM 87102; information is also available at the University of New Mexico library.
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Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 01/89
Letters of Intent Received:
1) 1/12/89 from San Jose Area Community Awareness Council - Notice period 1/26 -
2/26/89
Final Application Received: unknown
Grant Award: 2/23/90
Current Status: Completed TAG work; all money awarded, grant closed out.
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Bert Gorrod, 214/665-6779, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: Susan Morris, NMED (505) 827-2890
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandran, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): Robyn Moore, 214/665-8054, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
Prime Contractor: Jacobs Engineering (EPA oversight)
Cost Recovery: EPA Lead (Enforcement)
PRPs Identified: 12
Viable PRPs: 9
PRP PROFILE
A. PRPs IDENTIFIED: ACF Industries, Amerigas Corp, Chevron, Dixie Petrochemical,
Duke City Distributing, Edmunds Chemical Co., General Electric, U.S. Air Force,
Schwartz-Edmunds, U.S. Dept of Energy, Van Waters and Rogers, Whitfield Tank lines.
B. VIABLE PRPs: Same except for Chevron, Edmunds & Schwartz - Edmunds, Whitfield
Tank Lines.
C. Two of the PRPs have conducted additional RI/FS activities on their properties.
1. Edmunds Street: UNIVAR sponsored the investigation. The investigation was
divided into two parts, onsite soils and ground water contaminant plume.
a) Onsite - Revised Plan for second phase RI received in November 1987.
Field work was completed in August 1988. Report received in February
1989 showed no significant soil contamination remaining.
b) Plume - Installation of monitoring wells to locate area and concentration
of contaminant plume completed. Public meeting on ground water ROD
was held May 26,1988. Consent Decree was negotiated. Signature by
PRPs in 8/89. Public comment ended May 11,1990. The Consent Decree
became effective June 1,1990. Plume extraction and treatment system in
place and began operation 9/90.
2. Former Air Force Plant 83 (GE): Field work on a second phase of Remedial
Investigation has been completed. Public meeting was held September 1,1988.
ROD signed 9/30/88. A Unilateral Administrative Order for performance of
RD/RA issued 7/89 to GE. GE responded, agreeing to perform the work in
August 1989 and is complying with the Order. GE is now preparing the RD.
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D. The Underground Storage Tank program for NMED and the NMED Groundwater
Technical Section are conducting investigations at four of the PRP properties (Chevrcn,
Texaco, Duke Cities Distributing and Whitfield Tank Lines) to determine the presence of
floating and dissolved hydrocarbons in the area ground water.
E. A Unilateral Order has been issued to Chevron and the ATA pipeline to control the
petroleum contamination upgradient of Edmund Street to keep it from interfering with
the Edmunds RA. The respondents are currently in compliance.
Present Status and Issues
Through the immediate removal of contaminated oil, soil, and debris, the installation of a new
well, and the ongoing treatment of remaining contaminated soil, the EPA has reduced possible
hazardous exposures at the South Valley site while ground water extraction and treatments are
continuing.
The South Valley Superfund Site includes a low-income, Hispanic neighborhood (a so-called
"barrio"). However, EPA has maintained close contact with the citizens by participating in the
San Jose Community Awareness Council meetings, as well as other imormal public meetings and
open houses. Environmental Justice issues have not been widely voiced at this particular site,
although they are an underlying concern.
Cleanup Measurements
The water supply for 70,000 customers of the San Jose Reservoir will be protected.
5,000 cubic yards of solvent-contaminated soil will be remediated.
Both shallow and deep aquifers are and will be remediated.
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UNITED NUCLEAR
CORPORATION
NEW MEXICO
EPA ID# NMD030443303
EPA REGION 6
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 03
McKinley County
Church Rock,
Other Names:
UNC Mining and Milling
Church Rock Mill
Site Description
Location: 17 miles northeast of Gallup, New Mexico
Located on southern border of Navajo reservation,
Population: The surrounding area is sparsely populated, with the nearest residence located 1
1/2 miles from the site. A Navajo Indian Reservation lies 1/2 mile to the north of
the site.
Setting: Four water wells are within a 4-mile radius, the nearest being 2 miles northeast
of the site; however, nearby residents generally have used bottled water for
drinking, since the well water had a bad taste.
Tailings impoundment -100 acres, 15-20 feet thick.
Abandoned mill facility ("active site" under UMTRCA) - 25 acres.
Tailings unstabilized.
Nearest residence is 1.5 miles to the north.
Nearest drinking water well is 1.7 miles
Hydrology: Site underlain by Upper Gallup and alluvial aquifer.
Alluvial contamination to north and south; bedrock contamination to north and
east
Tailings pile adjacent to pipeline arroyo.
Wastes and Volumes
The principle pollutants include acidic mill tailings.
- Total dissolved solids: >60,000 parts per million (ppm tailings liquid)
Sulfate: >40,000 ppm, (tailings liquid)
- Thorium: 40,000 pci/1 (tailings liquid)
- Radium: 45 pci/1 (tailings liquid)
- Aluminum: > 2000 ppm (tailings liquid)
- Ammonia: > 5000 ppm (tailings liquid)
- Iron: > 4000 ppm (tailings liquid)
4.7 million cubic yards tailings
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Site Map and Diagram
PROPERTY
BOUNDRY
MILL FACILITIES
(DECOMMISSIONED
1991-1992)
PIPELl
ARROYO
EVAPORATION
PONDS
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CHURCH ROCK, NEW MEXICO
Site Assessment and Ranking
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The Remediation Process
Site History:
Mining began in area in 1968, Mill opened in July 1977.
Tailings pond broke in 1979 releasing 93 million gallons of slurry to Rio Puerco.
Mill closed in June 1982.
MM turns over uranium mill licensing authority to Federal government (NRC) in June 1986.
EPA finalized its Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study in August 1988 addressing
ground water contamination at the site.
Remedial Action will be conducted by UNC pursuant to EPA's UAO and NRC's Source
Material License. Reviews of the Remedial Action will be made on annual basis, and
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modifications made to the ground water pump and treat program as necessary, to achieve
cleanup standards to the extent practicable.
On September 12,1989, EPA sent UNC a letter approving the Remedial Design according to
the UAO and comments on the RAP and RD. UNC submitted Remedial Action modifications
on June 18,1990; approved by EPA in August 1990.
UNC proposed on April 24,1991 additional wells in the Upper alluvium north of the site (to
set lysimeters in auger holes of varying depth). Preliminary results show higher nitrate
concentration in the deeper lysimeters.
UNC has requested a change for the nitrate cleanup criteria. EPA and NRC will evaluate the
ground water remedy in its Five Year Review of the site.
Health Considerations:
Several people use shallow alluvial aquifers in the area. The nearest domestic/livestock well is
1.7 miles downgradient of the site in the Upper Gallup aquifer.
Contaminants of Concern: heavy metals,low level radionuclides, nitrates, sulfates and TDS.
Other Environmental Risks:
A break in the tailings dam in 1979 sent 93 million gallons of tailings fluid into the Rio
Puerco. The upper Gallup aquifer is contaminated in the vicinity of the pond.
Record of Decision
Signed:
September 3Qf 1988
The remedy includes: Ground water pump and treat in the Upper Gallup Zone 3 aquifer and
Southwest Alluvial aquifer, limited action in Zone 1 of the Upper Gallup Aquifer.
Other Remedies Considered
Reason Not Chosen
1. No Action
2. Limited Action
3. Pump and treat In Zone 3, Southwest Alluvium, and two hot spots
4. Pump and treat In Zone 1, Zone 3, Southwest Alluvium, and two hot spots
The 1993 Ground Water Corrective Action Report by UNC has been reviewed. With EPA
concurrence, NRC has not approved termination of pumping at Southwest Alluvium and Zone 1
as was requested by UNC.
UNITED NUCLEAR CORPORATION
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Community Involvement
Community Involvement Plan: Developed 06/84, revised 05/89
Open houses and workshops: 08/88 and 2/27/92
Original Proposed Plan Fact Sheet and Public Meeting: 08/88
Original ROD Fact Sheet: 10/88
Milestone Fact Sheets: 05/90,06/91,2/92
Citizens on site mailing list 227
Constituency Interest: No population center near the site. Major concern has been potential
water well contamination for nearby Navajo reservation, but no actual contamination has been
noted. Interest in the Rio Puerco continues with water hookups as the primary request.
Site Repository: Gallup Public Library, 115 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301
Technical Assistance Grant
Availability Notice: 01/89
Letters of Intent Received: None
Grant Award: N/A
Fiscal and Program Management
Remedial Project Manager (EPA): Shawn Ghose, 214/665-6782, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
State Contact: David TrujiUo
Navajo Superfund Contact: Julie Curtiss
Community Involvement Coord. (EPA): Olivia R. Balandran, 214/665-6584, Mail Sta. 6SF-P
Attorney (EPA): John Dugdale, 214/665-8027, Mail Sta. 6SF-DL
State Coordinator (EPA): Mark Satterwhite, 214/665-8505, Mail Sta. 6SF-LN
PRP(s) : United Nuclear Corp
EPA Oversight Contractor: Jacobs Engineering
Cost Recovery:
PRPs Identified: 2
Viable PRP: UNC Resources, Inc. (parent company to UNC Mining & Milling, now called
UNC, Inc.)
On June 29,1989, EPA issued UNC a Unilateral Administrative Order (UAO) requiring the
company to implement the RAP and RD as amended by EPA comments. On August 2, 1989,
UNC agreed to comply with the UAO.
Present Status and Issues
The initial actions performed at the United Nuclear Corporation site have stabilized the mine
tailings and have protected the Rio Puerco from further contamination spills.
* Groundwater treatment is underway since 1989, reducing contamination levels while further
cleanup activities are being completed.
The cleanup of the ground water by extraction and evaporation of contaminated water has
been in progress for four years.
A five year review of the remedial process will be release for comment in Winter 1996.
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UNC completed mfll decommissioning, decontamination, and placement of the interim cover
on the tailings site by November 1993.
At the request of UNC, NRC has mourned it's license to allow the mill site and the buildings
area for unrestricted use. The restricted area is now limited to the tailings site. The modification
was approved by NRC in April 1995.
Cleanup Measurements
NRC license conditions have stipulated radon cover for the tailings impoundment to be
completed by 12/31/97 to conform to Federal Register announcement of 10/25/91.
The Navajos would like to use a part of the site for annimal grazing. EPA will evaluate the
feasibility of a "partial delisting " of the site to return the surface to beneficial use.
UNITED NUCLEAR CORPORATION
Decembers. 1995
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