POTENTIAL
HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES
ON
INDIAN LANDS
FINAL REPORT
U.S. EPA
999 18th Street
Suite 500
Denver, Colorado 80202-2405
March 31,1989
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FINAL REPORT
POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES ON INDIAN LANDS
EPA REGION VIII
TDD F08-8809-10 - PAN F08Z090VAA
EPA REGIONAL PROJECT OFFICER: DAVE SCHALLER
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT, INC. PROJECT OFFICER: JOHN DUWALDT
REVIEWED BY: fj(U>
SUBMITTED TO: LES SPRENGER, FIT-RPO
DAVE SCHALLER, SITE EVALUATION SECTION
CHIEF
DATE SUBMITTED: MARCH 31, 1989
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ii
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Purpose 1
1.2 Previous Investigations 2
2.0 METHODS 4
2.1 Approach 4
3.0 RESULTS 5
3.1 Introduction 5
3.2 Colorado Area Tribes 6
3.3 Montana Area Tribes 6
3.3.1 Blackfeet Indian Reservation 6
3.3.2 Crow Indian Reservation 7
3.3.3 Flathead Indian Reservation 8
3.3.4 Fort Belknap Indian Reservation 9
3.3.5 Fort Peck Indian Reservation 9
3.3.6 Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation 10
3.3.7 Rocky Boys Indian Reservation 10
3.4 North Dakota Area Tribes 11
3.4.1 Fort Berthold Indian Reservation 11
3.4.2 Fort Totten Indian Reservation 11
3.4.3 Sisseton Indian Reservation 12
3.4.4 Standing Rock Indian Reservation 12
3.4.5 Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation 13
3.5 South Dakota Area Tribes 13
3.5.1 Cheyenne River Indian Reservation 13
3.5.2 Crow Creek Indian Reservation 14
3.5.3 Flandreau Indian Reservation 14
3.5.4 Lower Brule Indian Reservation 14
3.5.5 Pine Ridge Indian Reservation 14
3.5.6 Rosebud Indian Reservation 15
3.5.7 Yankton Indian Reservation 15
3.6 Utah Area Tribes 15
3.6.1 Paiute Indian Reservation 16
3.6.2 Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation 16
3.7 Wyoming Area Tribes 16
3.7.1 Wind River Indian Reservation 16
4.0 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION 17
5.0 REFERENCES 19
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A DATA ENTRY FORMS FOR ELIGIBLE SITES
APPENDIX B PROJECT W0RKPLAN
APPENDIX C SITE DISCOVERY TRIBAL MEETING HANDOUT
APPENDIX D INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE I: RECORDS
SEARCH
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 LOCATION OF INDIAN RESERVATIONS IN REGION VIII
FIGURE 2 SITE CATEGORIES
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 INDIAN RESERVATIONS BY STATE AND COUNTY IN REGION VIII
TABLE 2 REGION VIII INDIAN RESERVATION SITES CURRENTLY ON CERCLIS
TABLE 3 LIST OF CONTACTS AND MEETING ATTENDEES BY RESERVATION
TABLE 4 EPA REGION VIII SUPERFUND PREREMEDIAL PROGRAM SITE DISCOVERY
CRITERIA
TABLE 5 POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE CERCLIS SITES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS
REGION VIII
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII, has completed the
first phase of a program to identify potential hazardous waste sites on
Indian lands which may be eligible for investigation or other response
actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA), or Superfund.
Under this initial phase, EPA conducted a site discovery effort that
has resulted in the identification of forty-one (41) potential hazardous
waste sites on Indian lands within Region VIII. These sites, and the
basis for their discovery, are described in this report.
Each site identified in this report has been entered into EPA's
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Information System (CERCLIS), a national data base of potential
hazardous waste sites. These 41 new sites, together with the 19 Indian
land sites previously included on CERCLIS, bring the total number of
potential hazardous waste sites on Indian lands within Region VIII to
60. These Indian land sites are among the over 30,000 sites on EPA's
CERCLIS inventory. Of these 30,000, approximately 1,200 are Superfund
National Priorities List (NPL) sites. None of the Indian land sites on
EPA's Region VIII CERCLIS inventory is a Superfund site.
Indian land sites previously listed on the CERCLIS inventory did not
arise as a result of any focused or systematic effort at discovering new
sites. The traditional site discovery mechanisms relied upon by EPA on
non-Indian lands (public awareness/reporting, state environmental
program files/data bases, state discovery programs) are not always
present or institutionalized on each reservation. As a result, EPA
believed it was necessary to conduct a deliberate search for potential
sites on Indian lands which may have gone unreported since the inception
of CERCLA.
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As vith all other sites placed ori CERCLIS, the newly discovered
Indian lands sites will receive preliminary assessments (PA)s within one
year of their CERCLIS entry. These assessments will help EPA determine
whether the sites pose a threat to human health or the environment. As
a result of these PAs, further site characterization work (or emergency
response actions needed) will be scheduled. Sites determined not to
pose a significant threat to human health or the environment will be
designated "No Further Action" and no further site investigation work
will be conducted at them.
The site discoveries identified in this report occurred as a result
of a joint EPA-tribal effort at screening a wide range of possible sites
on each reservation. Critical to the success of this effort was the
early involvement and support of the Region VIII Indian Programs
Coordinator. Vith her guidance, a letter was prepared and sent to the
Tribal Chairperson of each Indian tribe within the region. The letter
(appended to this summary) announced EPA's broad program goals with
respect to site discovery and solicited tribal participation in the
activities being envisioned.
Region VIII contractors, Ecology and Environment, Inc., were
assigned the task of reviewing available information on already-known
hazardous waste problems on Indian lands. Site visits were then
scheduled for each reservation. The site visits were coordinated in
advance with each tribe's designated environmental contact person. The
Region VIII Indian Programs Coordinator facilitated communication among
EPA, contractor, and tribal staff throughout this process.
Upon completion of the site visits, a preliminary list of new
potential hazardous waste sites was developed and incorporated into a
draft report. This report was transmitted to each tribe and distributed
within EPA for review. Several helpful comments were received as a
result of this review and they have been incorporated into the final
report.
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The Region VIII site discovery effort has laid the groundwork needed
to support both follovup investigations of the new sites plus a longer
term focus on addressing hazardous waste sites on Indian lands. EPA
procedures for responding to future site discoveries have been
introduced to the tribes and will be reinforced as preliminary
assessment work is conducted on each reservation. Additional outreach
efforts are also being planned by EPA.
With the completion of this initial site discovery phase, Indian
tribes within Region VIII have been brought into the mainstream of the
CERCLA site evaluation process. While there may well be additional
candidate sites on Indian land as yet undiscovered under the CERCLA
program, EPA believes this final report reflects those sites of most
apparent and current concern to the tribes. EPA Regional staff are
prepared to evaluate any additional potential hazardous wastes sites on
Indian lands for CERCLIS entry when and as they are brought to our
attention. In the meantime, a program is now in place to ensure the
Indian tribes of Region VIII full attention under the hazardous waste
response authorities of CERCLA.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION VIA
999 18th STREET - SUITE 500
DENVER, COLORADO 80202-2405
JUL c
Ref: 8HWM-SR
Wayne Ducheneaux, Chairman
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council
P.O. Box 590
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Dear Mr. Ducheneaux:
We are writing to invite early participation by your tribe in an
important environmental initiative now being considered by the
Region VIII office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Your early involvement in this initiative will be crucial to its
success.
Specifically, EPA is interested in better understanding the
extent to which potential hazardous waste sites may be present on
your reservation. This understanding is a necessary first step
in determining solutions to any human health or environmental
problems being caused by such sites.
At this time, EPA has just begun to think about what form this
"site discovery" effort could take. We have some alternative
approaches in mind, based in large part on our previous
experience in identifying hazardous waste sites off Indian lands.
We recognize, however, that you are most knowledgeable about your
lands and can thus help direct how a site discovery effort can be
carried out most effectively.
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We will be contacting you directly in the next couple of weeks to
solicit your ideas and recommendations. In the meantime, if you
have any questions or concerns we might address, please contact
us at the numbers provided. We look forward to your
participation in developing this important environmental
initiate.
Sincerely,
David A. Schaller, Chief
Site Evaluation Section
Superfund Remedial Branch
(303) 293-1537
cc: R. Duprey
J. Scherer
H. Longest
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of External Affairs
(303) 293-1439
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FINAL REPORT
CERCLA SITE DISCOVERY FOR INDIAN LANDS
EPA REGION VIII
TDD F08-8809-10 - PAN #F08Z090VAA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
This report is submitted to satisfy, in part, the requirements of
Technical Directive Document (TDD) F08-8809-10 issued to the Ecology and
Environment, Inc. Field Investigation Team (FIT) by the Region VIII U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This report provides a summary
of the CERCLA site discovery investigation performed by FIT on 24
federally-recognized Indian reservations assigned to the jurisdiction of
EPA Region VIII. These reservations are listed in Table 1 and their
locations shown in Figure 1. The following reservations or tribal
groups fall partly within Region VIII states, but are under the
jurisdiction of other EPA regional offices and thus were excluded from
the study at the request of EPA Region VIII: the Goshute Tribe and lands
in Utah, and the Navajo Tribe. The Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation
was also not considered in this study. The Goshute Tribe comes under
the jurisdiction of EPA Region IX (San Francisco). The Navajo Tribe is
under the jurisdiction of Region VI (Dallas, Texas).
The purpose of this investigation was to conduct a CERCLA site
discovery program for Indian lands in Region VIII. The study provides a
detailed characterization of potential hazardous waste sites on 24
reservations and presents information sufficient to screen each
potential site for inclusion into the Superfund program or referral to
other EPA programs (e.g., RCRA). Sites identified through this
investigation have been referred to the Region VIII Superfund program
for entry into the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) and for appropriate
preremedial or emergency response follow-up. This study was carried out
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TABLE 1
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
INDIAN RESERVATIONS BY STATE AND COUNTY IN EPA REGION VIII
STATE
COUNTY
COLORADO
Southern Ute Indian Reservation
Ute Mountain Indian Reservation
La Plata, Archuleta
Montezuma
MONTANA
Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Crow Indian Reservation
Flathead Indian Reservation
Fort Belknap Indian Reservation *
Fort Peck Indian Reservtion *
Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation *
Rocky Boys Indian Reservation
NORTH DAKOTA
Glacier, Pondera
Big Horn, Yellowstone
Lake, Missoula,
Sanders
Blaine, Phillips
Roosevelt, Sheridan,
Daniels, Valley
Big Horn, Yellowstone
Hill, Choteau
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation *
Fort Totten Indian Reservation
Sisseton Indian Reservation
Standing Rock Indian Reservation
Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation
Dunn, McLean, Mercer
Benson, Eddy
Sargent, Richland
Grant, Emmons
Rolette
SOUTH DAKOTA
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
Crow Creek Indian Reservation
Flandreau Indian Reservation
Lower Brule Indian Reservation
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Rosebud Indian Reservation
Sisseton Indian Reservation
Standing Rock Indian Reservation
Yankton Indian Reservation
Ziebach, Dewey
Buffalo, Hyde, Hughes
Moody
Lyman, Hughes
Jackson, Shannon
Todd, Tripp
Marshall, Roberts,
Day, Coddington
Corson
Charles Mix
UTAH
Goshute Indian Reservation #
Navajo Indian Reservation *#
Paiute Indian Reservation
Skull Valley Indian Reservation * #
Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation
Juab
San Juan
Washington, Iron,
Sevier, Millard
Tooele
Grand, Uintah,
Duchesne, Wasatch
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STATE
COUNTY
WYOMING
Wind River Indian Reservation Hot Springs, Fremont
* Reservations that participated in 1985 CERT study.
# Reservation not within EPA Region VIII jurisdiction and not
included in the present study.
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with the participation of each tribe visited, as well as with the Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the EPA
Region VIII Montana Operations Office where appropriate.
This Region VIII site discovery effort was undertaken as a pilot
project at the request of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response (OSWER). The study was performed to meet, in part, EPA's
statutory responsibilities toward "Indian lands" as specified in section
126 of CERCLA as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986 (SARA). CERCLA, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, or Superfund, directs EPA to locate
abandoned industrial facilities and dumps which might release hazardous
wastes to the environment. Located sites are investigated by EPA or
other qualified authorities, including potentially the landowner, and
cleaned up so that the threat to humans and certain sensitive
environments no longer exists. EPA screens waste sites and conducts
investigations and cleanups on a "worst first" basis.
The report is presented in four sections: Section 1, Introduction;
Section 2, Methods; Section 3, Results; and Section A, Discussion and
Conclusions. The report includes appendices which contain CERCLIS data
entry forms for eligible sites, the Region VIII Vorkplan for conducting
this investigation, the meeting handout used to explain Superfund and
the study to tribal representatives and the letter report: "Indian Lands
Site Discovery Project, Phase I: Records Search."
1.2 PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS
Currently, there are 278 Federal Indian reservations in the United
States comprising an area of approximately 54 million acres, and with a
total population of 862,000 people. Half of these inhabitants are
native Americans (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1987). Several
nation-wide and one Region VIII EPA-led or funded studies have addressed
potential hazardous waste sites on Indian reservations. (In the Region
VIII case, the EPA RCRA program created a series of reports on tribal
solid waste facilities.) In 1985 the Council of Energy Resource Tribes
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(CERT) prepared the EPA-funded report: "Inventory of Hazardous Waste
Generators and Sites on Selected Indian Reservations." This study
gathered information on hazardous waste sites and management practices
at 25 selected Indian reservations located near metropolitan areas
across the country. The report identified 1,196 hazardous waste sites
on, within a 25 mile radius, or in counties adjacent to the 25
reservations. Only 65 of the identified sites were located on
"reservation land" (CERT 1985). Four of the reservations surveyed in
the CERT study are included in the present investigation (Table 1).
Americans For Indian Opportunity (AIO) conducted a study in 1986
entitled: "Survey of American Indian Environmental Protection Needs on
Reservation Lands: 1986." This study provides data on environmental
protection needs for 48 reservations around the country. However,
information on hazardous waste sites is limited in comparison to the
CERT investigation (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1987).
In addition, a nationwide study by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) has identified 34 potential hazardous waste sites on reservations.
The BIA performed 14 Preliminary Assessments (PAs) and three Site
Investigations (Sis) during fiscal year (FY) 1987. To date, 5 sites on
or near Indian lands have qualified for the National Priorities List
(NPL); however no NPL designations have been made on Indian lands in
Region VIII (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1987). Presently
CERCLIS lists 19 sites on Indian reservations in Region VIII (Table 2).
The table also indicates the status of EPA activity at the site based on
work done to date.
The FIT conducted a Phase I background document search and
interviewed Region VIII EPA, CERT, IHS and BIA personnel as the initial
step to determine potential CERCLIS additions on Indian lands in Region
VIII. This work was performed under TDD F08-8806-12 during June - July,
1988. The FIT identified 39 potential sites and reported these findings
in the letter report: "Indian Lands Site Discovery Project, Phase I:
Records Search," submitted to EPA on July 15, 1988. The present effort
was subsequently tasked under TDD F08-8809-10.
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TABLE 2
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT — PHASE II
RESERVATION SITES CURRENTLY ON CERCLIS
SITE
INDIAN RESERVATION EPA ID NUMBER
STATUS
COLORADO AREA
Ignacio Waste Disposal
MONTANA AREA
Carter Oil Refinery
Chevron USA Inc.
Browning Poisoned
Oats Disposal
Lake Co. Weed District
Tule Creek Gas Plant/
Crystal Oil
Wolf Point Refinery
Chippewa Pole Treating
NORTH DAKOTA AREA
None Listed
SOUTH DAKOTA AREA
Loneman Pesticides
UTAH AREA
Duchesne Site
Gary Energy Blue Bell
Gas Plant
Plateau Inc. Roosevelt
Refinery
Hercules Inc./Tekoi
Test Range
Roosevelt Site
Ute Tribe Tannery
WYOMING AREA
Ellerby's Refinery
Riverton Acids PLTS-West
Riverton Landfill
Riverton Uranium Mill
Tailings
Southern Ute
Blackfeet
M
Flathead
Fort Peck
If
Rocky Boys
Pineridge
Uintah/Ouray
Skull Valley
Uintah/Ouray
Wind River
II
C0D980955132
MTD065559510
MTD065559510
MTD980502751
MTD980474746
MTD980960470
MTD000275461
MTD981551518
SDD981553886
UTD037793171
UTT500010350
UTD073093874
UTD070020110
UTD990710311
UTD981547011
WYD980952931
WYD042634865
WYD980952923
WYD980717706
PA & Removal
NFRAP
NFRAP
NFRAP
NFRAP
State SI in
Progress
NFRAP
PA Stage
PA pending
NFRAP
NFRAP
NFRAP
NFRAP
NFRAP
NFRAP
SI complete
1984 PA
revised
SI completed
PA completed
NFRAP - No further remedial action proposed.
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2.0 METHODS
2.1 APPROACH
The FIT utilized an EPA-developed Workplan to plan and direct field
activities and deliverables (Appendix B). The FIT inventoried potential
sites for inclusion in CERCLIS by visiting each of the 24 reservations
within Region VIII jurisdiction. These visits consisted of a formal
meeting with tribal and/or government health personnel designated by the
tribal chairperson for this task, and field visits to each site of
concern to the tribe. Meeting attendees and reservation contacts are
listed by reservation in Table 3. Visits to reservations were preceded
by both a letter from the EPA and telephone contact by the FIT to
apprise the tribe of the nature of the visit and to set up a meeting
with appropriate tribal members or staff. Throughout this planning
process the FIT was assisted by the Region VIII Indian Programs
Coordinator, Ms. Sadie Hoskie, and the Superfund Site Evaluation Section
Chief, Mr. David Schaller.
Field visits to reservations by FIT personnel were performed in
multiples; each trip consisted of visits to two to six reservations.
Initially field teams of two FIT members were used due to the large
number of sites anticipated at the larger reservations. A single FIT
member was used in cases where highly experienced personnel were
available and where the prospect of finding large numbers of sites was
minimal.
At each reservation, the FIT presented a general overview of the EPA
pre-remedial program strategy and discussed the general criteria used
for determining site eligibility under Superfund. FIT presented a
handout to meeting participants highlighting these aspects of the site
discovery effort (Appendix C). At each reservation the FIT solicited
information on all potentially eligible sites. In the case where tribal
representatives suggested that particular properties on their
reservation might be eligible, the FIT requested to visit each site.
The FIT located each site on BIA reservation maps, photographed the
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TABLE 3
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
LIST OF CONTACTS AND MEETING ATTENDEES BY RESERVATION
STATE AND RESERVATION
MEETING DATE
Si TIME
MEETING PLACE
CONTACTS, ATTENDEES, &
AFFILIATION
COLORADO AREA
Southern Ute &
Ute Mountain
MONTANA AREA
Blackfeet Indian
Reservation
Crov Indian
Reservation
Flathead Indian
Reservation
Fort Belknap
Indian Reservation
10/20/88,
9:40 a.m.
9/29/88,
2:00 p.m.
10/13/88,
10:00 a.m.
10/14/88,
8:45 a.m.
10/6/88,
9:00 a.m.
9/27/88,
1:45 p.m.
9/28/88,
8:15 a.m.
9/29/88,
9:00 a.m.
10/11/88,
10:00 a.m.
Southern Ute
Tribal Council
Tribal Law
Offices,
Browning, MT
Indian Health
Service Office,
Browning, MT
Indian Health
Service Office,
Browning, MT
Pryor, MT
Tribal Complex,
Pablo, MT
Indian Health
Service Clinic,
Ronan, MT
Tribal Complex,
Pablo, MT
Tribal Complex
Center, Fort
Belknap Agency,
MT
Richard Grenel, Tribal
Representative
Don Kittson,Tribal Attorney
Ed Aubat, Tribal Planner
Debra Whitford, Indian Health
Service Sanitarian
Vicky Santana, Tribal Attorney
Don Pepein, Tribal Health Director
Bill Shipp, BIA Superintendent
Jeanne Whiteing, Tribal Attorney
Bill Bird, High Plains Solid Waste
Debra Whitford, Indian Health
Service Sanitarian
Debra Whitford, Indian Health
Service Sanitarian
Bill Bird, Kigh Plains Solid Waste
Harry Rockabone, Tribal
Environmental Specialist, Air
Quality
Rhonda Swaney, Department Head,
Tribal Natural Resources Dept.
Ted Moran, Indian Health Service
Sani tarian
Lloyd Jackson, Shoreline Protection
Administrator
Ed Courville, Tribal Land Project
Coordinator
Thomas Swaney, Tribal Health
Director
Ted Moran, Indian Health Service
Sanitarian
Gary Sloan, Tribal Land Project
Phillip Paul, Tribal Representative
Bill Stiffarm, Indian Health Service
Lyle Gone, Tribal Air Quality
Amos Firstraised, Tribal
Representative
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TABLE 3 Cont.
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
LIST OF CONTACTS AND MEETING ATTENDEES BY RESERVATION
STATE AND RESERVATION
MEETING DATE
& TIME
MEETING PLACE
CONTACTS, ATTENDEES, &
AFFILIATION
MONTANA AREA Cont.
Fort Peck Indian 10/11/88,
Reservation 9:00 a.m.
Northern Cheyenne 10/7/88,
Indian Reservation 10:15 a.m.
Rocky Boy's Indian 10/11/88,
Reservation 1:30 p.m.
NORTH DAKOTA AREA
Fort Berthold 9/28/88,
Indian Reservation 1:00 p.m.
Fort Totten Indian 9/26/88,
Reservation 10:00 a.m.
Sisseton Indian 11/15/88,
Reservation 1:00 p.m.
Indian Health
Service Clinic,
Poplar, MT
Tribal Complex,
Lame Deer, MT
Tribal Office,
Rocky Boy, MT
Fort Berthold
Fred Steele, Indian Health Service
Debbie Madison, Tribal Office of
Environmental Protection
Jason Vhiteman, Tribal Department of
Environmental Affairs
Rocky Stump, Tribal Chairman
Duncan Standingrock, Tribal
Representative
Rich Schilf, Tribal Natural
Resources Dept. Administrator
Texx Lonebear, Natural Resources
Department
Sioux Community Oliver Gourd, Tribal Representative
Center Frank Merrick
Tribal Office
Complex, south
of Sisseton, SD
Tom Azune, Tribal Planning Director
Michael Selvage, Tribal
Representative
Gerald Thompson, Technician
Kent Miller, Lease Compliance
Officer
Turtle Mountain
SOUTH DAKOTA AREA
9/27/88, Turtle Mountain Frank Decoteau, Tribal
10:00 a.m. Tribal Council Representative
Cheyenne River
10/17/88,
Eagle Butte
Indian Reservation
9:00 a.m.
Crov Creek Indian
11/9/88,
Tribal Office,
Reservation
8:30 a.m.
Ft. Thompson, SD
Flandreau Indian
11/16/88,
Tribal Health
Reservation
8:30 a.m.
Clinic
Lover Brule Indian
11/9/88,
Tribal Complex,
Reservation
2:00 p.m.
Lower Brule, SD
Dale Brownwolf, Tribal Environmental
Staff
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TABLE 3 Cont.
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
LIST OF CONTACTS AND MEETING ATTENDEES BY RESERVATION
STATE AND RESERVATION
MEETING DATE
& TIME
MEETING PLACE
CONTACTS, ATTENDEES, &
AFFILIATION
SOUTH DAKOTA AREA Cont.
Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation
Rosebud Indian
Reservation
Standing Rock
Indian Reservation
Yankton Indian
Reservation
UTAH AREA
Paiute Indian
Reservation
Uintah & Ouray
Indian Reservation
WYOMING AREA
Vind River Indian
Reservation
11/17/88,
1:00 p.m.
10/6/88,
9:00 a.m.
11/18/88
11/17/88,
1:00 p.m.
10/18/88,
2:00 p.m.
11/15/88,
2:30 p.m.
Tribal Water
Resources
Rosebud, SD
Tribal Office,
Fort Yates, ND
Tribal Offices,
Marty, SD
Paiute Tribal
Council
Uintah & Ouray
Tribal Center
Fort Washakie
Tribal Center
John Mousseau, Tribal Natural
Resources
Wade Vitalis, Department Director
Syed Hug, Tribal Water Resources
Director
Russell A. Bradley, BIA
Pat Phillips, IHS
Elliot Ward, Tribal Representative
Nile Hebenor, Ft. Yates Land
Operation Manager
William Weddell, Tribal Planner
Geneal Anderson, Tribal Chairman
Lynn Hall, Tribal Representative
David Ferris, Tribal Environmental
Contact
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site, visited the site to observe evidence of hazardous waste and noted
other eligibility features such as proximity to receptors (population,
wells in the vicinity, direct contact, surface water use and protected
habitat in the area of the site). Tribal representatives accompanied
FIT on most all visits to sites. Tribal representatives were often able
to provide supplemental historical information about sites.
When FIT encountered a site which was believed to have a potential
for emergency response action by EPA, the FIT staff was instructed to
immediately contact the EPA Project Officer. Although the FIT did not
identify any new sites for emergency response, the following three sites
are being investigated by the Emergency Response Branch: Evans Post and
Pole, Old Browning Sawmill and Chippewa Pole Treating.
The FIT applied the Region VIII Superfund Preremedial Program Site
Discovery Criteria to all sites visited. Sites are eligible for entry
into CERCLIS if the potential release of concern is not excluded from
federal response under CERCLA, and if both the severity of the release
and impacts on receptors is probable and sufficient. Table 4 outlines
the eligibility criteria used.
3.0 RESULTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This section provides a narrative of the findings for each site
considered for CERCLIS entry on 24 Indian reservations in Region VIII.
Table 5 accompanies this section and lists all sites which qualify for
CERCLIS. The number and type of all potential sites within each
reservation are discussed below. Sites found ineligible are named along
with the rationale for not recommending them for CERCLIS entry. In most
cases, sites are not pursued because there is no evidence that they are
sources of a potential hazardous waste release. If further information
about these ineligible sites comes to EPA's attention, the sites will be
reconsidered. Likewise, the eligible sites listed in Table 5 are
discussed with respect to those features which make them candidates for
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TABLE 4
EPA REGION VIII SUPERFUND PREREMEDIAL PROGRAM SITE DISCOVERY CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL RESPONSE UNDER CERCLA
I. The reviewer must ensure that the release of
concern is not excluded from receiving federal
response.
1. Release Exclusions. CERCLA Section 101 defines
"release" and excludes four categories of events:
a. exposure to persons solely within the
workplace;
b. emissions from engine exhaust;
c. release of nuclear materials subject to the
Atomic Energy Act;
d. normal application of fertilizer.
2. Response Limitations. CERCLA Section 104
precludes federal response in three types of
releases:
a. Naturally occurring substances released
through naturally occurring processes;
b. releases of products that are part of
residential buildings;
c. releases into drinking water supplies due to
deterioration of the system through ordinary use.
3. Policy Limitations. In addition to the statutory
exclusions, there are two EPA policy limitations
to be considered before entering new sites into
CERCLIS:
a. The Environmental Priorities Initiative (EPI)
calls for the screening of RCRA sites for
possible action under the CERCLA program. The
universe of treatment or storage facilities, or
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closing land disposal facilities is open for
consideration by RCRA staff for referral to
CERCLIS. High priority RCRA permit sites are not
EPI candidates.
b. Solid waste landfills will be considered for
CERCLIS entry, however some discretion must be
applied when pursuing such sites, based on
whether known releases or disposal of industrial
hazardous waste can be documented. Sites without
such documentation will be held back from CERCLIS
entry.
II. Severity of the Release. The reviewer should make
a qualitative evaluation as to the severity of
the release by evaluating five factors:
1. Waste Source. Consideration of the sources of
waste and methods of disposal would help in
evaluating migration pathways and persistence of
the release.
2. Chemical Characteristics of the Release. The
reviewer must determine if the release is likely
to include hazardous substances or pollutants and
contaminants, as these terms are defined in
CERCLA Section 101.
3. Time, Frequency, Amount of the Release. Together
with chemical characteristics, these factors
determine the severity of the release.
4. Type of Evidence. The reviewer should evaluate
the strength of the evidence available to gauge
the overall certainty of the judgments made.
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5. Receptors. The reviewer should evaluate the
distance from the waste source to the receptors
and estimate the quantity of impacted receptors.
The populations or resources to be considered
are: human, designated endangered animal species
and their habitats, croplands and recreational
areas.
Source: U.S. EPA Region VIII, Superfund Program,
1988.
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TABLE 5
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
CERCLIS ELIGIBLE SITES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS, REGION VIII
TDD IF08-8809-10 - PAN F08Z090VAA
NOTE: See text for discussion of ineligible sites visited and selection criteria.
RESERVATION
Southern Ute Indian
Reservation
(Its Mountain Tndinn
Reservation
Blackfeet
Reservation
SITE NAME
CITY
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Crow Tndian Reservation
Flathead Tm« «n
Reservation
Evans Post and Pole
Fisher Flats Dump
Old Browning Sawmill
Tucson Hebrew Academy
Old Crow Agency Dump
Agency Dump
Browning
NA
STATE AREA
AND COUNTY
COLORADO AREA
MONTANA AREA
Glacier
SUSPECTED WASTE TYPE
Glacier
Browning Glacier
NA*
Glacier
Crow Agency Big Horn
Agency
Sanders
Dixon/Perma Dump
Dixon
Sanders
Organic chemicals,
pentachlorophenol
Pesticides
Pentachlorophenol, creosote
Organic chemicals, asbestos
Organic chemical waste
Pentachlorophenol spills and
wastes
Pesticides, acids, organic
chemicals
COMMENTS
No eligible sites.
No eligible sites.
PCP may have been released to
ground water and surface
water. Grazing exposure,
domestic water exposure.
Disposal of pesticides in
dump, potential release to
environment.
PCP, creosote may have been
released to ground water,
surface water. Houses within
one mile.
Former Air Force Radar Station
releasing organic chemicals or
fuels to ground and surface
water. Several homes nearby;
all private wells.
Chemicals from local carpet
factory disposed of in dump.
Dump in alluvial deposit above
Little Big Horn River near
residences.
PCP spills and waste disposed
of in wetlands along shore of
Flathead River; potential
contamination of surface and
ground water and sensitive
environments plus food chain
impacts.
30 foot deep landfill on edge
of Flathead River and
wetlands, may be releasing
contaminants to sensitive
environments.
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TABLE 5 Cont.
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
CERCLIS ELIGIBLE SITES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS, REGION VIII
TDD 8F08-8809-10 - PAN F08Z090VAA
RESERVATION
Flathead Indian
Reservation
Ln
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Nj
Fort Belknap Tmlinn
Reservation
SITE NAME
Flathead Mine Area
Midway Store Dump
Old Arlee Dump
Old Charlo Dump
Old Community Dump
Revais Creek Mine
Old Agency Landfill
Zortman Mine
CITY
NA
NA
STATE AREA
AND COUNTY
Flathead
Lake
SUSPECTED WASTE TYPE
Arlee
NA
NA
NA
Lake
Lake
Lake
Sanders
Ft. Belknap Blaine
Agency
NA
Fort Peck TnHian
Reservation
Old Poplar Landfill
Poplar
Blaine t
Phillips
Roosevelt
Heavy metals
Pesticides, and organic
chemicals likely
Site may have received
industrial waste
Pesticides
Organic chemicals
Heavy metals
Polychlorinated biphenyls,
pesticides
Heavy metals
Solvents, heavy metals, paint
waste
COMMENTS
Mine leaching into surface
water upstream of grazing
area; local residential water
wells show elevated lead
levels.
Abandoned dump located 300
feet from store well; Jocko
River and residences less than
1 mile away. Dump located on
major highway.
Dump located in coarse
alluvial deposit in close
proximity to Jocko River.
Contaminants would release to
surface water and alluvial
aquifer.
Ranchers/farmers disposed of
pesticides in dump. Possible
release to surface water in
grazing area.
20 year old sump area in woods
where organic chemicals and
oil products may have been
dumped. Two residences within
1/2 mile of site. Near E/T
species habitat.
Mine tailings drain into
stream above grazing area;
ranch wells may be affected.
PCB and pesticide wastes
buried in dump. Located on
edge of town, 1/4 mile from
Milk River. River source of
local drinking water,
recreation and irrigation.
Large metals mine tailings
eroding onto reservation and
depositing 10 foot sediment
loads in stream channel.
Stream used for grazing,
recreation, and possibly
drinking water.
Landfill received industrial
waste solvents from local in-
dustry; located in village on
river floodplain; river has
elevated metals concentra-
tions. Location also near
known area of water
contamination.
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TABLE 5 Cont.
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
CERCLIS ELIGIBLE SITES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS, REGION VIII
TDD IF08-8809—10 - PAN F08Z090VAA
RESERVATION
Fort Peck Tiwiinn
Reservation
Northern Cheyenne Indian
Reservation
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Rocky Boys Indian
Reservation
Fort Berthold Indian
Reservation
Fort Totten Tndfinn
Reservation
Sissaton
Reservation
Standing p*wir Tmii »n
Reservation
Turtle Mountain TnrH an
Reservation
SITE NAME
AlS Industries
Oswego Landfill
CCC Camp at Busby
Dull Knife College Drums
Old Lame Deer Dump
St. Labre Plastic Factory
Chippewa Pole Treating
Parshall Landfill
Newtown Landfill
Fort Totten Landfill
Sioux Manufacturing/Dakota
Industry
Old Fort Totten Landfill
Fort Yates Landfill
Turtle Mountain Landfill
CITY
Poplar
Oswego
NA
Lame Deer
Lame Deer
Ashland
NA
STATE AREA
AND COUNTY
Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Big Horn
Rosebud
Rosebud
Rosebud
Hill
SUSPECTED WASTE TYPE
Solvents, heavy metals, paint
waste
Paint solvent, pesticide
containers
Arsenic
Unknown organic/inorganic
chemicals
Paint, paint solvents
Solvents and dyes
Dioxin, polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons
NORTH DAKOTA AREA
Parshall Solvents, pesticides
Newtown Mountrail
Fort Totten Benson
Fort Totten Benson
Fort Totten Benson
Fort Yates Sioux
Belcourt Rolette
Pesticides
Solvents
Solvents
Solvents
Turtle Mountain Manufacturing Belcourt Rolette
Pesticides
Paint solvents, pesticides
Solvents
CERCLIS ELIGIBILITY
Possible water contamination
and direct contact exposure.
Improper disposal of indus-
trial wastes.
Site is within 2 1/2 miles of
Missouri River and town of
Oswego.
Arsenic pesticide, or
concentrated arsenic buried
near picnic area and a locally
important spring.
30 - 55 gallon drums of
unknown chemicals stored north
of college complex.
Chemicals may be releasing to
intermittent stream and ground
water.
Waste lagoon may have released
chemicals to surface and
ground water in vicinity of
large private school.
Pole treating facility
investigated by the Emergency
Response Branch. Analytical
results show soil and ground
water contamination.
Hazardous wastes may be
released to the environment.
Site in proximity to houses.
Landfill received pesticide
Landfill in proximity to town;
received solvents from local
industries.
Factory spills have released
solvents to the environment.
Worker exposure complaints.
Local industries disposed of
solvents in landfill which may
release to environment.
No eligible sites
Existing dump contains
pesticides.
Industrial hazardous waste
potentially released to ground
water.
Solvents and other industrial
chemicals may be released from
disposal in unlined lagoon.
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TABLE 5 Cont.
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE II
POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE SITES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS, REGION VIII
TDD 8F0S-8809-10 - PAN F08Z090VAA
RESERVATION
Cheyenne River Indian
Reservation
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inclusion into CERCLIS. Lastly, the interest which this site discovery
effort has generated among the Region VIII tribes is expected to result
in the identification of additional CERCLIS candidate sites in the
months ahead. The sites identified in this report should not,
therefore, be considered as representing the total universe of potential
hazardous waste sites on Indian lands. It should represent those that
were initially most obvious to the tribes and EPA.
3.2 COLORADO AREA TRIBES
The FIT made a site discovery visit to two reservations in Colorado,
the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the Ute Mountain Indian
Reservation. The FIT visited the respective tribal landfills; however
little industry exists on these reservations and no hazardous waste was
reported or is believed to have been disposed of in the two landfills.
No sites in addition to those presently on CERCLIS were identified for
consideration at either reservation.
3.3 MONTANA AREA TRIBES
The FIT visited seven Indian reservations in Montana, the:
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Crow Indian Reservation, Flathead Indian
Reservation, Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Fort Peck Indian
Reservation, Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, and Rocky Boys Indian
Reservation.
The FIT identified at least one site at each of these reservations
for inclusion into CERCLIS.
3.3.1 Blackfeet Indian Reservation
The FIT considered eighteen potential sites on the Blackfeet
Reservation. Of these, four met the eligibility criteria and are listed
in Table 4; Evans Post and Pole, Fisher Flats Dump, Tucson Hebrew
Academy and the Old Browning Sawmill. The Sawmill and Evans Post and
Pole sites entail the potential release of pentachlorophenol and
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possibly other organic chemicals. Pesticides have been disposed of at
the Fisher Flats Dump. The Tucson Hebrew Academy is a former Air Force
installation that may have released organic chemicals to ground water
and surface water. EPA's Montana Operations Office is also aware of a
potential asbestos problem at this site.
The remaining sites considered were not eligible because there was
no evidence that a hazardous waste was potentially present or released.
These sites are the: Blackfeet Pencil Company, Old Browning City
Landfill, existing Browning Landfill, Blackfoot Dump, and the following
unvisited landfills and area dumps: Two Medicine, Cut Bank Creek,
Blacktail, Whitetail, St. Marys Area, Babb Area, Del Bonita Area, Chalk
Butte Area, Birch Creek Area, and Squaw Flats Area. The latter sites
were not visited because tribal authorities did not feel that any of
them has received hazardous waste and because they were small facilities
not in the vicinity of industry.
3.3.2 Crow Indian Reservation
The FIT considered five potential sites on the Crow Indian
Reservation. Of these, only one site met the eligibility criteria and
is listed on Table 5: the Old Crow Agency Dump. This site is located on
an alluvial terrace above the town of Crow Agency and the Little Big
Horn River. It is eligible for CERCLIS primarily because the dump is
reported to have received waste chemicals, probably solvents and dyes,
from a nearby former carpet factory. The remaining four sites are not
eligible because they probably do not contain sources of CERCLA
contaminants. These sites are the: Old Pryor and St. Xavier Gas
Stations, Pryor Landfill and the Old Lodgegrass Dump. However,
information on the two gas stations has been forwarded to the Region
VIII Underground Storage Tank program for its consideration. Also, the
Old Lodgegrass Dump, a relatively large dump, is situated in coarse
alluvial material near ground water wells and may pose an environmental
threat to Lodgegrass. However, no information was available on disposal
of industrial or hazardous waste in this landfill, thus it was not
considered for CERCLIS entry.
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3.3.3 Flathead Indian Reservation
The FIT considered 25 sites on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Of
these, eight are listed in Table 5 for inclusion in CERCLIS. These are
the: Agency Dump, Dixon/Perma Dump, Flathead Mine Area, Midway Store
Dump, Old Arlee Dump, Old Charlo Dump, Old Community Dump, and the
Revais Creek. Mine. These sites are eligible primarily because hazardous
waste may have been disposed in them, or potentially released from them,
and they are in proximity to human receptors or sensitive environments.
These ten sites concern the following hazardous materials: Agency Dump,
pentachlorophenol; Dixon/Perma Dump, pesticides, acid, and organic
chemicals; Flathead Mine Area, lead; Midway Store Dump, pesticides,
organic chemicals; Old Arlee Dump, industrial waste; Old Charlo Dump,
pesticides; Old Community Dump, organic chemicals; and the Revais Creek.
Mine, heavy metals.
The remaining 17 sites are not eligible because there were no
indications that any of them may have contained or released hazardous
waste. These sites were the: PowWow Dump, Old PowWow Dump, Dixon Scrap
Yard, North Crow Reservoir, Upper Post Creek Dump, Kicking Horse Job
Corp Site, Old Ronan Dump, Blue Boy Dump, Mill Soil Dump, Pablo Power
Plant, Old Gravel Pit Dump, Old Airport Dump, Pioneer Auto, Poison Power
Service Area, Old Poison Landfill, Old Elmo Dump and the Old Lodgepole
Dump. Of these, several were referred to other EPA programs. The Pablo
Power Plant and Blue Boy Dump were referred to the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) program for a possible PCB inspection; and the North
Crow Reservoir to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) program because of possible agricultural pesticide runoff
problems.
3.3.4 Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
The FIT considered ten sites on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation.
Of these, two are listed in Table 5 for inclusion in CERCLIS. These
are: the Old Agency Landfill and the Zortman Mine. These sites are
eligible primarily because hazardous wastes may have been disposed in
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them, or potentially released from them; and the sites are in close
proximity to human receptors or sensitive environments. The Old Agency
Landfill is eligible because it may contain PCBs and pesticides which
may have been disposed improperly and potentially released to the
environment. The Zortman Mine is releasing tailings into Peoples Creek
which flows onto the reservation. These tailings are from an active
gold mine, and may be releasing significant loads of heavy metals and
possibly process chemicals such as cyanide to surface water and the
alluvial aquifer.
The remaining eight sites are not eligible for CERCLIS because there
is no evidence that they contain, nor are suspected of releasing,
hazardous waste. These are the: East Hays Sawmill, Hays Townsite
Sawmill, Wilson Park Sawmill, Old Agency Lagoon Landfill, Existing
Agency Landfill, Hays Landfill, Lodgepole Landfill, and the Snake Butte
Turnoff Landfill. None of these remaining sites was referred to other
Region VIII programs.
3.3.5 Fort Peck Indian Reservation
The FIT considered five sites on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
Of these, three are listed in Table 5 for inclusion in CERCLIS. They
are the: Old Poplar Landfill, A & S Industries, and the Oswego Landfill.
These sites are eligible primarily because they are potential sources of
hazardous waste, and they are in close proximity to human receptors or
sensitive environments. The Old Poplar Landfill contains empty drums of
industrial waste; A & S Industries uses and disposes of a variety of
organic chemicals and paints. The Oswego Landfill may contain
pesticides, paint solvents and tar containers improperly or not
contained.
The remaining two sites are the Kenco Jet Fuel Plant and an old gas
station in Poplar. The Kenco site was previously investigated by
Superfund. The Old Poplar Gas Station site has been referred to the
Region VIII Underground Storage Tank program.
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3.3.6 Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation
The FIT considered nine sites on the Northern Cheyenne Indian
Reservation. Of these, four are listed in Table 5 as eligible for
CERCLIS. They are the: CCC Camp at Busby, Dull Knife College Drums, Old
Lame Deer Dump and the St. Labre Plastics Factory. These sites are
eligible primarily because they may contain hazardous waste which may be
released to the environment, and because of their proximity to human
receptors or sensitive environments. The CCC Camp site south of Busby
contains buried arsenic used to poison grasshoppers. The Dull Knife
College drum site consists of a group of 55-gallon drums containing
unknown liquids located at the Dull Knife education complex in Lame
Deer. The Old Lame Deer Dump site is a closed municipal dump which may
contain paint solvent containers. Finally, the St. Labre Plastic Factory
in Ashland is reported to have a lagoon used to dispose of solvents and
dyes. However the FIT was unable to locate this site precisely, because
tribal representatives were unable to accompany the field team.
The remaining five sites are not eligible for CERCLIS because there
is no evidence that they contain hazardous waste. These include the
Soldier Gulch Mine reclamation, the abandoned gas station in Lame Deer,
the Old Busby Landfill, the existing Lame Deer Landfill and the Katie
Cafe Gas Station in Lame Deer. The two gas stations have been referred
to the Region VIII Underground Storage Tank program.
3.3.7 Rocky Boys Indian Reservation
The FIT considered six sites on the Rocky Boys Indian Reservation.
Only one site, the Chippewa Pole Treating site was eligible for CERCLIS.
This site has released dioxins and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to
the soil, ground water and possibly surface water (Ecology and
Environment, Inc. 1987).
Five sites were not eligible for CERCLIS because there was no
evidence that they contained or released hazardous waste. These sites
are the: Abandoned Tribal Complex Gas Station, Ravine Dump, Sangrey
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School Dump, Ceremonial Ground Dump and the Box Elder Dump. The Tribal
Complex Gas Station has been referred to the Region VIII Underground
Storage program.
3.4 NORTH DAKOTA AREA TRIBES
The FIT visited five reservations in the state of North Dakota:
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, Fort Totten Indian Reservation,
Sisseton Indian Reservation, Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the
Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation.
The FIT found at least one site eligible for CERCLIS on each of
these reservations with the exception of the Sisseton Indian
Reservation.
3.4.1 Fort Berthold Indian Reservation
The FIT considered eight sites on the Fort Berthold Indian
Reservation. Two of these sites, the Newtown and Parshall landfills are
eligible for CERCLIS and listed on Table 5. These sites are eligible
primarily because they may contain hazardous waste which may be released
to the environment. The Newtown Landfill is alleged to have received
pesticide waste and the Parshall Landfill may have received hazardous
waste including pesticide from the clean up of the Raub site, the
location of an EPA emergency response action.
Six other sites are not eligible for CERCLIS because there is no
evidence that they contain hazardous waste. These sites are the:
Northrup Manufacturing Plant, Raub Site, Hidatco, Inc., and the Twin
Buttes and White Shield Dump sites.
3.4.2 Fort Totten Indian Reservation
The FIT considered four sites on the Fort Totten Indian Reservation.
Three of these sites are eligible for CERCLIS. They are the: Fort
Totten Landfill, Devils Lake Manufacturing, and the Old Fort Totten
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Landfill. These sites are eligible because they may contain hazardous
waste which may be released to the environment. The Fort Totten
Landfill has received industrial solvents including toluene, hexane and
methyl ethyl ketone from surrounding industries. The Devils Lake
Manufacturing Plant may have been a contributor of solvents to the Fort
Totten Landfill and may have contributed contaminants to the environment
through spills at the facility. Similarly, the Old Fort Totten Landfill
is alleged to have received solvents from two local manufacturing
plants.
The remaining site is a leaking underground tank in Warwick. This
site is not eligible for CERCLIS because it contains a petroleum product
likely exempt from CERCLA response action. However, this site has been
forwarded to the EPA Region VIII Underground Storage Tank program.
3.4.3 Sisseton Indian Reservation
The Sisseton Indian Reservation has land holdings in both North and
South Dakota. The FIT found no sites eligible and no sites to be
considered at this reservation.
3.4.4 Standing Rock Indian Reservation
The FIT considered seven sites for CERCLIS inclusion on the Standing
Rock Indian Reservation. Of these only one, the Fort Yates Landfill,
satisfied the primary criteria for eligibility of potentially containing
hazardous waste which has or could be released to the environment. The
landfill, known to contain pesticides, is located near the Missouri
River, which is an important regional municipal water source. Wastes at
the site are burned periodically and are in proximity to the community
of Fort Yates.
The other six sites are not eligible because there is no evidence
that they contain hazardous waste. These are the: Porcupine, Kennel,
Bullhead, Little Eagle, and Wakapala landfills.
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3.4.5 Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation
The FIT considered four sites on the Turtle Mountain Indian
Reservation. Two of these are eligible for CERCLIS: Turtle Mountain
Landfill and Turtle Mountain Manufacturing. These sites are eligible
because they may contain hazardous waste which may release to the
environment. The Turtle Mountain Landfill has received paint solvents
and pesticides. The Turtle Mountain Manufacturing Plant utilizes an
unlined lagoon and incinerator to dispose of solvents. Municipal wells
are located within 1.5 miles of this waste lagoon and may be affected.
The remaining sites are not eligible because there is no evidence
that they contain hazardous waste or meet other CERCLIS eligibility
criteria. These sites are specifically excluded from CERCLIS
consideration; (Table 3 contains eligibility criteria). These sites are
the grasshopper spraying area(s) and nonpoint source pesticides in
ground water. However, both of these issues have been forwarded to the
Region VIII Indian Programs Coordinator.
3.5 SOUTH DAKOTA AREA TRIBES
The FIT visited seven Indian reservations in South Dakota: Cheyenne
River Indian Reservation, Crow Creek Indian Reservation, Flandreau
Indian Reservation, Lower Brule Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation, Rosebud Indian Reservation and the Yankton Indian
Reservation.
The FIT found CERCLIS eligible sites at five of these reservations.
No CERCLIS-eligible sites were found on the Crow Creek, Flandreau and
Lower Brule Indian reservations.
3.5.1 Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
The FIT considered seven sites on the Cheyenne River Indian
Reservation. Of the seven sites only the Eagle Butte Drum Removal Site
is eligible for CERCLIS. This site is eligible because it is a source
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for potential release of pesticides to the environment and may yet
contain contaminants even though the primary source is planned for
removal. The remaining six sites are not eligible because there is no
evidence that they contain CERCLA hazardous waste. These sites are the:
Eagle Butte Fuel Spill Site, Cherry Creek. Landfill, Bridger Landfill,
LaPlant Landfill, White House Landfill, and the Blackfoot Landfill.
3.5.2 Crov Creek. Indian Reservation
The FIT found no sites for consideration on the Crow Creek Indian
Reservation.
3.5.3 Flandreau Indian Reservation
The FIT found no sites for consideration on the Flandreau Indian
Reservation.
3.5.4 Lower Brule Indian Reservation
The FIT found no sites for consideration on the Lower Brule Indian
Reservation.
3.5.5 Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
The FIT considered six sites on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Of these four are listed in Table 5 for inclusion in CERCLIS. These
sites are the: Bus Storage Site, Cuny Cafe Trailer, Maurice Twiss Lease
Site and the Porcupine Fish Bait Site. These sites are eligible because
they may contain hazardous waste which may release to the environment,
and because they are in proximity to human receptors or sensitive
environments. Three of these sites, the Bus Storage Site, Cuny Cafe
Trailer and the Maurice Twiss Lease Site involve a combined four tons of
the rodenticide, zinc phosphide. This poison was abandoned at three
locations by a BIA contractor. The Porcupine Fish Bait Site
was an EPA emergency response site involving abandoned organic
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chemicals. This site could contain other sources or residual
contamination.
The two sites not eligible for CERCLIS are the Pine Ridge Landfill
and the Ogalala Dump. Neither site was suspected of containing
hazardous waste.
3.5.6 Rosebud Indian Reservation
The FIT considered four sites for CERCLIS on the Rosebud Indian
Reservation. Only one site, the Antelope PCB Spill Site, met the
criteria that hazardous waste was being released or had the potential to
be released, and is listed on Table 5. The other sites did not meet
this definition and were not eligible. These sites were the: Mission
Hydrocarbon Plume, Mission Lagoons and the Rosebud Dump. The tribal
Water Resources Director also expressed concern over the effects of
center-pivot irrigation and radon gas. These concerns were relayed to
the Region VIII Indian Programs Coordinator. The Mission Hydrocarbon
Plume has been under investigation by the State of South Dakota.
3.5.7 Yankton Indian Reservation
The FIT considered three sites on the Yankton Indian Reservation.
All three sites were found eligible for CERCLIS. These are the:
Greenwood Dump, Lake Andes Dump and Wagner Dump. All three sites
may contain pesticides which could be released to nearby human receptors
or sensitive environments.
3.6 UTAH AREA TRIBES
The FIT visited two Indian reservations in the State of Utah: the
Paiute Indian Reservation and the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
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3.6.1 Paiute Indian Reservation
The FIT found no sites for consideration on the Paiute Indian
Reservation.
3.6.2 Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation
The FIT considered two sites on the Uintah and Ouray Indian
Reservation. One site, the Fort Duchesne Pole Treating Facility is
eligible for CERCLIS. It may contain hazardous waste which may be
released to surrounding human receptors or sensitive environments. The
site consists of a 50 gallon pole treating vat containing wood treating
chemicals. The Fort Duchesne Landfill does not contain hazardous waste
from industrial sources and therefore is not eligible for CERCLIS.
3.7 WYOMING AREA TRIBES
3.7.1 Wind River Indian Reservation
The Wind River Indian Reservation is the only recognized reservation
in the State of Wyoming. The FIT considered 20 sites on the Wind River
Indian Reservation. None of these sites were eligible for CERCLIS,
primarily because there was no evidence identified that they contain, or
have released, hazardous waste to the environment. These sites are the:
Louisiana Pacific Pole Treating Facility, Riverton Concrete Products,
Tannery, Inc. and the following tribal landfills or dumps: Johnstown Big
Wind River Disposal Site, Crowheart Burris Disposal Site, Shoyo Lane
Disposal Site, Mexican Flat Disposal Site, Ethete Disposal Site,
Arapahoe 17 Mile Road Disposal Site, Arapahoe South Disposal Site, Mill
Creek/Boulder Flat Disposal Site, Armejo Disposal Site, BIA Disposal
Site, Sage Creek Disposal Site, St. Michael Hill Disposal Site, Riverton
Valley Disposal Site No. 1 and No. 2, St. Stephens/Sand Draw Disposal
Site, Thunder Lane Disposal Site, and the Mule Butte Disposal Site.
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4.0 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
As a result of visits to 24 federally-designated Indian reservations
located in Region VIII states, the FIT identified 41 sites containing or
alleged to contain hazardous waste which has a potential to be released
to the environment. This study reports those sites for inclusion in the
CERCLIS data base. Once sites are included in CERCLIS they are eligible
for investigation under the Superfund preremedial program. Under this
program, EPA will determine whether a hazardous waste source exists at
the site and, if so, whether it is releasing contaminants to the air,
surface water and ground water.
Of the 24 reservations visited, 16 had sites eligible for CERCLIS.
These reservations and their eligible sites are listed in Table 5.
CERCLIS data entry forms for each eligible site are grouped by
reservation in Appendix A. The 41 CERCLIS eligible sites are
distributed among the 16 reservations as follows: Blackfeet Indian
Reservation, four sites; Crow Indian Reservation, one site; Flathead
Indian Reservation, eight sites; Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, two
sites, Fort Peck Indian Reservation, three sites; Northern Cheyenne
Indian Reservation, four sites; Rocky Boys Indian Reservation, one site;
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, two sites; Fort Totten Indian
Reservation, three sites; Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation, two sites;
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, one site; Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation, four sites; Rosebud Indian Reservation, one site; Standing
Rock Indian Reservation, one site; Yankton Indian Reservation, three
sites; and the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, one site.
A breakdown by state shows that the Colorado area reservations have
no new eligible sites; the Montana area, 23 sites; the North Dakota
area, eight sites, the South Dakota area, nine sites, the Utah area, one
site and the Wyoming area, no sites. Adding these newly discovered
sites to the current list of Indian Land sites (Table 2) by state area
brings the current total for Region VIII to 60. Current total CERCLIS
entries by state area are: the Colorado area, one; the Montana area,
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30; the North Dakota area, eight; the South Dakota area, 10; the Utah
area, seven; and the Wyoming area, four.
The types of sites nominated for CERCLIS fall into eight categories,
listed here with the number of sites in each category and the percentage
of the whole which that number represents (Figure 2): Dumps/landfills,
21 sites (50 percent); pesticide disposal, five sites (11.9 percent);
wood treating sites and manufacturing sites, four sites each (9.5
percent); mining sites and drum storage sites, three sites each (7.1
percent); PCB sites and defense facilities, one site each (2.3 percent).
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SITE CATEGORIES
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL (11.9%)
WOOD TREATING (9.5%)
MANUFACTURING (9.5%)
DRUM STORAGE (7.1%)
PCBs
DUMP, LANDFILL (50.0%)
MINING (7.1%)
DEFENSE (2.3%)
FIELD INVESTIGATIONS OF UNCONTROLLED
HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES
TASK REPORT TO THE E.P.A
TITLE
INDIAN LANDS
SITE DICOVERY PROJECT
t.d.d. F08-8809-10
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DENVER. COLORADO
FIG. 2
Dale: 03/ 89 Drawn by> RSM Scald
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5.0 REFERENCES
Americans For Indian Opportunity, 1986. Survey of American Indian
Environmental Protection Needs on Reservation Lands: 1986. United
States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Federal Affairs,
Washington, D.C.
Council Of Energy Resource Tribes, 1985. Inventory of Hazardous Waste
Generators and Sites on Selected Indian Reservations. Council of
Energy Resource Tribes, Denver, Colorado.
United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1987. Hazardous Waste
Sites on Indian Lands. Office of Emergency and Remedial Response,
Washington, D.C.
United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1988. CERCLA Site
Discovery Program for Indian Lands. United States Environmental
Protection Agency, Region VIII Superfund Program, Denver, Colorado.
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APPENDIX A
DATA ENTRY FORMS FOR ELIGIBLE SITES
(Listed alphabetically by state area as in Table 5)
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BLACKFEET INDIAN RESERVATION
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Evans Post and Pole
EPA ID#: MTD986066413
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: NW1/4, Section 2, T. 32N, R. 11W; NE portion of Browning
CITY: Browning STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59417
COUNTY: Glacier LAT: 48° 33'50.1" LONG: 113° 00'12.5"
ALIAS NAMES(S): Evanston Post and Pole
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Operator of existing pole treating operation burying Pentachorophenol
containers in unlined pit within 100 feet of perennial stream. Area adjacent to site is
commercial/residential/grazing land. Several drums laying in stream channel.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: I, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(drum burail)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
(CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/13/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: PCP and other drummed chemicals improperly buried and dumped
in surface scatters. Waste disposed of in close proximity to both surface water and
residential area.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible because of improper disposal of PCP and other chemical containers
Ground water and surface is being exposed to PCP waste; residences and grazing are in
close proximity to waste. So several Receptors may be receiving PCP or other organic
chemical wastes.
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Fisher Flats Dump EPA ID#: MTD986066421
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None Known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: Section 7, T.31N., R.6W.
CITY: 10 miles NV of Valier STATE: MT
Pondera LAT: 48°28'10"
ZIP CODE: 59486
LONG: 112°26'12"
SITE DESCRIPTION: The site is a dump located between two tributaries of Two Medicine
Creek.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal Referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY:0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(dump)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY RCRA TSD FACILITY NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT DISCOVERY X PA SI HAZ. RANK NPL FINAL
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED) NPL (DELISTED) NPL (DELETION)
EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/13/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Pesticides disposed of in dump. Recreational surface
waters surround site. Surface water may also be used for agriculture. Land use is
grazing/ small grains.
PREPARER: Steve Yarbrough DATE: 12/09/88
COMMENTS: This site is eligible for CERCLIS because hazardous waste may be released
to surface water and ground water supplies.
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FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Old Browning Sawmill
EPA ID#: MTD986066447
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
ADDRESS: NW1/4, Section 14, T.32N, R.11W; 1 mile south of Browning on E side
CITY: Browning STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59417 of Rtl
COUNTY: Glacier
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
LAT: 48° 32'27.9" LONG: 112° 59'28.8"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Abandoned sawmill, several structures still exist including several
storage tanks. Two tanks sampled for PCP removed to existing Evans Post & Pole.
One 5x 20 foot metal wood treating vat onsite with fluid in it; surrounding ground is
heavily stained. Area littered with drums and cans. Operated from 1978-83.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) 0THER(Pole treating)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/13/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Pentachlorophenol treating facility has been abandoned with-
out proper clean up. PCP vat and drums of creosote on-site. On-site storage tanks may
contain pole treating chemicals. Site shows evidence of chemical spillage (ground stains).
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE? 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible because PCP, creosote and possibly other organic chemicals have
been released to the environment on this site. Unknown if contaminants have reached
ground and surface water. Site within a mile of residences and town of Browning.
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FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Tucson/Hebrew Academy
EPA ID#: MTD986066439
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: NV1/4, Section 26, T. 37N, R. 9V
CITY: Not Apply STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59027
COUNTY: Glacier LAT: 48° 56'34.5" LONG: 112° 48'20"
ALIAS NAMES(S): Air Force Radar Installation
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Former Air Force radar installation, now owned by the Tucson Hebrew
Academy. Consists of abandoned office/housing structures, above and belowground fuel and
water tanks; radar buildings, etc. Site at least 20 acres in size. Old foundations and
a possible dump site 1/2 mile of N of site.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, F, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Radar station)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/13/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Local farmers report black liquid oozing from ground when
water table is high. Site could contain buried waste or tanks. Site is located between
Milk River and Croff Lake, both used for recreation and possibly irrigation. Several
houses within 4-miles of site, all on ground water wells.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible due to reports of possible organic chemicals in surfacing shallow
groundwater. Surface water and local residences are candidate receptors.
Site was a Federal facility, but was sold to private concern. EPA's Montana Operations
Office is also aware of a potential asbestos problem at the site.
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CROW INDIAN RESERVATION
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Old Crov Agency Dump
EPA ID#: MTD986066454
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: SW1/4, Section 1, T.3S., R.34E.
CITY: Crow Agency STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59022
COUNTY: Big Horn LAT: 45° 35'53.7" LONG: 107° 27'45.7"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Large dump with covered and uncovered trash, approximately 10 acres in
size. Located 3/4 mile west of Crow Agency on terrace above Little Big Horn Rvier. House
subdivision located 1/4+ mile N of site. Site drain NE to river. Trash includes paint and
building debris. Tribal representative reports that industrial waste from local carpet
factory may have been buried in dump. Also medical waste may have been buried.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Dump)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL . (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/6/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Site eligible due to probable burial of industrial organic
chemical wastes generated at local carpet factory. Site in close proximity to human
residences; surface drainage flows to river important to local recreation; and dump is
situated in coarse alluvial deposits pumped for domestic water supply.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because hazardous waste may be released from the
site to alluvial aquifer used by adjacent town.
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FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Agency Dump
EPA ID#: MTD986066462
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S)
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: NEl/4, Section 17, T. 18N, R. 21V
CITY: Agency STATE: MT
Sanders LAT: 47° 19'35"
Flathead Post and Pole
ZIP CODE: 59860
LONG: 114° 18'12"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Abandoned dump on shoreline wetlands of Flathead River. Dump is
adjacent to post/pole operation vaste area. Dumping occurred along appoximately 200
yards of shoreline. Industrial trash piles include industrial packing materials and
exposed metal parts.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(DUMP)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/28/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Dump directly adjacent to shoreline of Flathead River. Any
contaminants would be released into river during spring run-off. Site is alleged loca-
tion of woodtreating chemical disposal from adjacent sawmill. Alleged pentachlorophenol
spills.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 10/3/88
COMMENTS: A portion of the dump has been "cleaned-up"; it could not be determined what
this entailed. Site eligible for CERCLIS because woodtreating chemicals have been im-
properly disposed of and may be released to the environment. Site is directly adjacent
to sensitive surface water.
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FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Dixon/Perma Dump
EPA ID#: MTD986066470
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
COUNTY
ALIAS NAMES(S): None Known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: Sl/2, Section 17, T. 18N, R. 22V
CITY: Dixon STATE: MT
Sanders LAT: 47° 19'00''
ZIP CODE: 59831
LONG: 114° 26'00"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Dump filling drav to a height of 30+ feet, forming part of bluff above
Flathead River. Area of dump approximately 3 acres. Surface of landfill approximately
100 feet above river. Landfill in operation for 10 years. Waste includes organic chem-
ical containers,plastic acid containers, Tordon 5 gal, can and automotive fluid containers
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A,L,0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(DUMP)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/28/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Site situated directly adjacent to Flathead River and
riverine wetlands. Ground water/surface water seepage may be entering important regional
stream and sensitive habitats.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 10/3/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because of improper disposal of organic chemicals
These chemicals may release to sensitive surface water and ground water.
DATA HANDLERS USE
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SITE NAME: Flathead Mine Area
EPA ID#: MTD986066488
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: Sections 17&8, T. 25N, R. 23W, N of Reservation Boundary
CITY: Not Apply STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59852
COUNTY: Flathead LAT: 47° 55'50.05" LONG: 114° 34'23.6"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Several hard rock mines(3 or 4) located N of the reservation drain into
streams which flow south into the reservation and the Flathead River.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: T
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Mine tailings may be introducing metals to ground and surface
water. One downstream ranch (McDonald Ranch) has experienced elevated lead in drinking
water. This residence is located approximately 4 miles south of mines.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE:. 12/1/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because mines may be releasing metals to surface
water and ground water in proximity to downstream users.
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SITE NAME: Midway Store Dump
EPA ID#: MTD113492581
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None Known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: SW1/4, Section 16, T. 17N, R. 20U
CITY: Route 93 STATE: MT
Lake LAT: 47° 14'00"
ZIP CODE: 59821
LONG: 114° 09'00"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Abandoned dump filling a draw behind Midway Store. Site approximately
3 acres in size and 20+ feet deep. Various domestic/industrial waste including car bodies
and parts; pesticide containers and rusted out 55 gallons drums.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A,L,0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(DUMP)
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Potential groundwater contamination could reach one or more
downgradient wells. Well supplying Midway store is only 300 feet from foot of dump.
Also dump is grazed, and Jocko River is 1/2 mile downslope.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 10/3/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because of close proximity to Route 93, a major
route connecting the city of Missoula to northern towns and recreation areas, making the
dump very accessible to any industrial waste disposer in the area.
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SITE NAME: Old Arlee Dump
EPA ID#: MTD986066496
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: SV1/4, Section 6, T. 16N, R. 19W
CITY: Arlee STATE: MT
COUNTY: Lake LAT: 47° 09'00"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE: 59821
LONG: 114° Ol'OO"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Covered abandoned dump in hillside approximately 300 yards above the
Jocko River. Site approximately 2 acres and underlain by alluvial gravel. Site in
operation for more than 10 years.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A,L,0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(DUMP)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: It is reported that site may have received industrial as well
as domestic waste. Proximity to Jocko River suggests possible groundwater/surface water
contamination of Jocko River/alluvial aquifer.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 10/3/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because of potential industrial waste disposal and
close proximity to surface water.
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SITE NAME: Old Charlo Dump
EPA ID#: MTD986066504
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: SE1/4, Section 18, T. 19N, R. 20W
CITY: Does not apply. STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59824
COUNTY: Lake LAT: 47° 25'3.2" LONG: 114° 18'56.4"
ALIAS NAMES(S): Charlo Dump Charlo Farmers Exchange
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Abandoned dump underlying existing refuse pick-up station. Exposed
metal seen sticking out of dump hillside. Area land use is grazing and farming.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A,L,0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(DUMP)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
(CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Tribal health director believes ranchers disposed of
pesticides in dump.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt DATE: 10/3/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because dump may contain pesticides which may
release to surface water or to ground water. Water is used for crop irrigation and for
stock watering.
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SITE NAME: Old Community Dump
EPA ID#: MTD986066512
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: NW1/4, Section 29, T. 20N, R. 19V
CITY: Does not apply STATE: MT
Lake LAT: 47°27'26"
ZIP CODE: 59860
LONG:114°03'38''
SITE DESCRIPTION: A sump in wooded area; sump approximately 30-40 yards in width,
circular in shape. 2 or 3 houses within 1/2 mile of site. Stream within 20yards of site
but across roadway.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A,0,H
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OVNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. VASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Dump)
(V) VELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Site wastes include animal antibiotic container, fuel cans.
Sump smelled of oily chemicals. Sump in existence for approximately 20 years.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 11/2/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because sump may contain hazardous wastes potent-
ially released to ground water. Site is in close proximity to endangered species
habitat.
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SITE NAME: Revais Creek Mine EPA ID#: MTD982596025
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEV SITE ADDRESS: Section 9, T. 17N, R. 22V
CITY: Does Not Apply STATE: MT ZIP CODE: NA
COUNTY: Sanders LAT: 47° 15'16" LONG: 114° 24'32"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None Known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Abandoned mine works including structure foundation, machinery and
tailings/waste rock piles. Mine was used for metals extraction. Base of tailings
approximately 200 yards wide.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: T
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
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ACTUAL START DATE: 9/28/88
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Potential mine drainage into creek valley. Creek alluvial
aquifer may be used by downstream ranches for drinking water and irrigation.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 10/3/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS due to proximity of stream to mine tailings and the
possibility of downstream wells and pasture land being affected.
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SITE NAME: Old Agency Landfill
EPA ID#: MTD982596454
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
ADDRESS: NE1/4, Section 5, T 31N, R. 23E
CITY: Fort Belknap Agency
COUNTY: Blaine
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59526
LAT: 48° 28'43.4" LONG: 105° H'33.8"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Abandoned dump on the south edge of tovn of Ft. Belknap Agency, near
water treatment plant. Dump was active for 60 years and may contain pesticides and PCB
wastes. Site is 4-5 acres in size.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Dump)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: PCB and pesticide wastes may have been disposed of in dump.
Dump located on edge of major reservation town, and 1/4 mile from Milk River, a local
water, recreation and irrigation source. Contaminants may be affecting ground water and
surface water.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/1/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS due to alleged disposal of hazardous wastes and
proximity to water supplies and recreational surface water.
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SITE NAME:
Zortman Mine
EPA ID#: MTD089515498
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
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ADDRESS: SW 1/3, Section 10, T. 25N, R.24E,
'V. Mr* f- Annlir CTATP. MT
Lewis & Clark National Forest
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COUNTY: Blaine & Phillips LAT: 47° 28'43.4" LONG: 108° 35'28.1"
ALIAS NAMES(S): Baccus Mine Zortman Mine
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Large hard rock(gold) mine with tailings on border of Ft. Belknap Indian
Reservation and the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Tailings are not contained and
have filled the stream channel of Peoples Creek to an approximate height of 10 feet.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: T
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
(CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Gold mine tailings eroding and filling stream channel.
Stream used for recreation, fishing, grazing and possibly drinking water.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/1/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS due to the presence of a large volume of tailings
in tribal surface water.
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SITE NAME: A & S Industries
EPA ID#: MTD071401368
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: NE1/4, Section 12, T. 27N, R. 50E
CITY: Poplar STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59225
COUNTY: Roosevelt LAT: 48° 06'58.9" LONG: 105° 11'33.8"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None knovn
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Defense contract factory which manufactures first aid kit cases and
netting. Uses solvents and paints. Has drum storage yard.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: I
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Waste acids, solvents, paints and unknown chemicals may have
been improperly disposed of in Poplar landfill and other locations..
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/1/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because of potential improper disposal or spills
of hazardous wastes.
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SITE NAME: Old Poplar Landfill
EPA ID#: MTD982596447
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
ADDRESS: SW1/4, Section 6, T. 27N, R. 50E; NE side of town of Poplar.
CITY: Poplar STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59225
Roosevelt LAT: 48° 06'58.9" LONG: 105° 11'33.8"
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Landfill open for approximately 12 years. Received industrial waste
from A&S Industries, a military contractor in Poplar. Site is within floodplain of Poplar
River. Paint, thinner and solvent cans laying on surface. Approximately 10 acres in size.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
(CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
NO FURTHER ACTION
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Industrial waste including paint and solvents placed in
landfill. Landfill in floodplain of Poplar River; river used for recreation and
irrigation. A&S disposed of drums in landfill. Water samples from Poplar River adjacent
to landfill showed elevated cyanide, chromium and zinc.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/1/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because hazardous wastes may be released from
landfill. Housing units being built within 1/4 mile of site. Site is directly adjacent
to important local river.
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SITE NAME: Osewgo Landfill
EPA ID#: MTD982596439
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: SW1/4, Section 23, T.27N, R. 45E
CITY: Not apply STATE: MT
Roosevelt LAT: 48°05'09''
ZIP CODE: 59201
LONG: 105°53'02"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Open dump, approximately 3-4 acres in size. Contains mostly white
ware, domestic and building refuse. Also contains pesticide and paint solvent con-
tainers. Dump extends for 1/2 mile along the bank and upper terrace of Oswego Creek.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Dump)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
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DISCOVERY X PA
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KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Dump contains hazardous waste containers which may release
to surface and ground water. Site is 1.5 miles from hamlet with private wells, and
2 1/2 miles from the Missouri River.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because pesticides and paint solvents may be released
to the environment. Site within target distance to houses with private wells and to
surface water.
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SITE NAME: CCC Camp at Busby
EPA ID#: MTD982596017
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: SW1/4, Section 34, T. 4S, R. 39E
CITY: Not apply STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59016
COUNTY: Big Horn LAT: 45° 26'28.4" LONG: 106° 52'54.6"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Hillside above South Fork of Busby Creek is site of buried arsenic
used to kill grasshoppers. Two adjacent locations have white granular/powdery material
mounds. Powder may be pure arsenic. Creek, picnic area and spring located 200 yards down-
hill from burial site. Area used by cattle and picnicers.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Buried Arsenic)
(V) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY RCRA TSD FACILITY NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT DISCOVERY X PA SI HAZ. RANK NPL FINAL
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ACTUAL START DATE: 10/6/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Concentrated arsenic pesticide buried without containment in
area used for grazing, picnicing and surface water flow.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible due to proximity of potentially uncontained arsenic pesticide
near recreation and agricultural area. Also surface water pathway impact possible.
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SITE NAME: Dull Knife College Drums
EPA ID#: MTD982596397
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS:NWl/4, Section 34, T. 2S, R. 40E
CITY: Lame Deer STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59043
COUNTY: Rosebud LAT: 45° 37'28.4" LONG: 106° 39'51"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Small drum yard N of main college building complex. Apporximately 30
55-gallon drums labelled " Protex, Texaco, Inc., Ft. Leonard Wood and Pro-cote". Several
containers are unmarked. Most are in fairly good condition; several are swollen.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Chemical Drums)
(W) WELLS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/6/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Chemical drums stored outside college buildings. Contents
of some drums unknown; pose threat to local town and college population.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible due to presence of drums with unknown chemical contents. Drums in
close proximity to college goers and residential area of Lame Deer. Direct contact or
exposure through air pathway possible.
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SITE NAME: Old Lame Deer Dump
EPA ID#: MTD982596389
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: Sl/2, Section 27, T.2S, R. 41E
CITY: Lame Deer STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59043
COUNTY: Big Horn LAT: 45° 36'53.7" LONG: 106° 39'28.7"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Site in intermittent stream channel; approximately 2 acres in size.
Portions of dump covered, much ground litter. Waste includes paint and paint solvents.
Site in operation since 1950s; closed circa 1982. Cattle presently graze over dump site.
Houses within 1/2 mile of dump. Site also contains construction refuse and car bodies.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) VATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Dump)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/6/88
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NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Organic chemicals from building industry buried in dump.
These chemicals may be accessible to ground and surface water. Livestock grazing may
expose animals to hazardous materials.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible due to likely burial of industrial organic chemicals in dump.
Surface water, residential and agricultural receptors in close proximity to site.
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SITE NAME:
St. Labre Plastic Factory
EPA ID#: MTD982596082
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
ADDRESS:NWl/4, Section 3, T.
CITY: Ashland
'Y: Rosebud
1ES(S): None known
3RESS:
3S, R. 44E; on Northern edge of town of Ashland
STATE: MT ZIP CODE: 59003
LAT: 45° 36'31.6" LONG: 106° 16'16.1"
C0UN1
ALIAS NAf
ALIAS ADI
SITE DESCRIPTION: Plastics factory consists of one large structure. Building appeared
gutted and no waste containers were apparent. FIT was unable to locate supposed waste
lagoon. Swamp adjacent to factory. Factory location tentative and needs confirmation.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: M, I
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY RCRA TSD FACILITY NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
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NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/6/88
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Plastic solvents and dyes are alleged to have been disposed
of in an on-site lagoon. FIT was unable to locate lagoon. However, factory appears to be
located on edge of Ashland adjacent to large church school and in flood plain of the
Tongue River.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible due to alleged release of solvents and dyes via lagoon to ground
and possibly surface water. Nearby river used for recreation and irrigation. Local
ground water probably used for domestic purposes.
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SITE NAME: Chippewa Pole Treating
REGIONAL CONTACT: Ron Bertram
EPA ID#: MTD982596074
PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE
COUNTY
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: Section 16, T.28N., R.15E.
CITY: Rocky Boy STATE: MT
Hill LAT: 48°16'29"
ZIP CODE: 59521
LONG: 109845'47"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Pole treating facility containing storage tank and drums. Facility
was the site of an Emergency Responce Branch action to remediate contaminated soil and
ground water.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Emergency Responce Branch
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: I,G,0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 12/02/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Pole treating facility has contaminated ground water and
possibly surface water. ERB/TAT analysis of ground water detected Dioxins. Other media
were found to contain high concentrations of numerous polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/08/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because hazardous waste has been released to
site ground water and contaminants have been detected in site soils.
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SITE NAME: New Town Landfill
EPA ID#: NDD982596330
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
ADDRESS: NV1/4, Section 16, T. 152N, R. 92V
CITY: New Town
Mountrail
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
STATE: ND
LAT: 47°57'42"
ZIP CODE: 58763
LONG: 102°29'51"
SITE DESCRIPTION: City landfill which has received pesticides.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
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EVENT SEQUENCE #
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NPL (DELETION)
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/29/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Landfill received pesticide waste.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site may be releasing pesticides to the environment and thus is eligible for
CERCLIS.
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SITE NAME: Parshall Landfill
EPA ID#: NDD982596371
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE ADDRESS: NV1/4, Section 14, T. 152N, R. 90W
CITY: Parshall STATE: ND
COUNTY: Mountrail LAT: A7°57'42"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE: 58770
LONG: 102°11'22"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Long time tribal landfill. Received 55 gallon drums from local
industries.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/29/88
SI HAZ. RANK
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EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Local industries disposed of waste in landfill and the
facility also received pesticides from the clean up of the Raub Site.
Several houses located within a 3 mile radius of site.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible because pesticides and industrial hazardous waste disposed of
in landfill. Houses within target distances from facility.
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SITE NAME: Fort Tot ten Landfill EPA ID#: NDD982596322
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE ADDRESS: Fort Totten
CITY: Fort Totten STATE: ND ZIP CODE: 58335
COUNTY: Benson LAT: 47°53'30" LONG: 98°57'05"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Landfill received waste solvents from local industry.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
(CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
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EVENT SEQUENCE #
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EVENT LEAD
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/26/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: See Site Description above.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because it may be releasing waste solvents deposited
within landfill facility to ground water.
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SITE NAME: Old Fort Totten Landfill
EPA ID#: NDD982596314
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
ADDRESS:
CITY: Fort Totten
Benson
COUNTY
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
STATE:ND
LAT: 47°52'26"
ZIP CODE: 58335
LONG: 99°04'33"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Site is located Southeast of the Fort Totten High School. Landfill
was previously used by community and local industries.
HOU IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA SI HAZ. RANK
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EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
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NPL (DELETION)
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/26/88
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Local industry disposed of solvents in landfill, potentially
contaminating ground water.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because landfill has received solvents which may be
released to surrounding ground water.
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SITE NAME: Sioux Manufacturing Corp./Dakota Tribal Industries EPA ID#: NDD156956740
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE ADDRESS:
CITY: Fort Totten
COUNTY: Ramsey
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
STATE: ND
LAT: 47°53'55"
ZIP CODE: 58335
LONG: 99°02'37"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Facility manufactures Kevlar helmets for the U.S. Army. Chemicals used
include MEK, Toluene, hexane and other solvents. FIT received complaints from workers
regarding spills of chemicals and worker exposure due to spills and bad housekeeping.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: M, I
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
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EVENT SEQUENCE #
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NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Manufacturing plant is the site of past chemical spills;
workers complain about exposure to chemicals; plant probably contributed waste solvents
to local landfill.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible because workers have reported spills and facility has disposed
of waste solvents in local landfill. Plant may be releasing solvents to the ground
water.
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SITE NAME: Fort Yates Landfill
EPA ID#: NDD982596090
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
ADDRESS: Fort Yates
CITY: Fort Yates
Sioux
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
STATE: ND ZIP CODE: 58528
LAT: 46° 01'28.2" LONG: 100° 07'22.3"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Fort Yates landfill is located approximately 1 mile south of Fort Yates
North Dakota. The facility is a municipal dump which received pesticide containers.
Site near the Missouri River.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/6/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
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NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Open burning occurs on-site and pesticide containers are
visible. This site is located near the community of Fort Yates. Transport of material
via wind was visible during visit. Disposal acitivities are uncontrolled; site
in close proximity to the Missouri River, a major water source.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/12/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible because it has received pesticides and is very close to the
Missouri River. Missouri River is a major regional municipal water source, and landfill
may be releasing contaminants to surface water and air.
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SITE NAME: Turtle Mountain Landfill
EPA ID#: NDD98259627 2
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE ADDRESS: NW1/4, SW1/4, Section 7, T.162N, R 71V
CITY: Belcourt STATE: ND
COUNTY: Rolette LAT: 48°46'45"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE: 58316
LONG: 99°40'33"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Landfill has received paint barrels, solvents and possibly pesticides
containers.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) VELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/29/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Industrial hazardous wastes potentially released to ground
water.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because it received hazardous industrial wastes
which may release to ground water.
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SITE NAMErTurtle Mountain Manufacturing EPA ID#: NDD099790818
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder PHONE: (406) 449-5414
NEW SITE ADDRESS: P.O. Box 770, Highway 5 West, Belcourt, ND.
CITY: Belcourt STATE: ND ZIP CODE: 58316
COUNTY: Rolette LAT: 48° 46' LONG: 99° 40'
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Defense Department contractor using solvents.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: M
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY RCRA TSD FACILITY NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT DISCOVERY X PA SI HAZ. RANK NPL FINAL
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED) NPL (DELISTED) NPL (DELETION)
EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/27/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Facility uses an unlined lagoon to dispose of chemical wastes
including solvents. May be a release to ground water in vicinity of village.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey DATE: 12/12/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because of potential release of solvents to
ground water.
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SITE NAME: Eagle Butte Drum Removal
EPA ID#: SDD98259626 4
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: NW1/4, Section 17, T. 12N, R. 24E
CITY: Eagle Butte STATE: SD
Ziebach LAT: 45° 00'14"
ZIP CODE: 57625
LONG: 101° 14'11"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Old warehouse in town of Eagle Butte containing numerous pesticide
containers. Removal by Emergency Response Branch.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Pesticides)
(W) WELLS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/6/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Drums of pesticide abandoned in warehouse in proximity to
village. Removal by Emergency Response Branch.
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible for CERCLIS because it may contain residual contaminants
or contain other sources which may release to the environment.
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SITE NAME: Bus Storage Site
EPA ID#; SDD982596256
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None knovn
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: SE1/4, SE1/4, Section 7, T. 40N, R.43W
CITY: 3 mile SE of Rockyford STATE: SD
Shannon LAT: 43° 27'39"
ZIP CODE: 57772
LONG: 102° 37'13"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Abandoned school bus adjacent to house, bus contains approximately 100
50 pound bags of the rodenticide zinc phosphide.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Pesticide)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 11/10/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Zinc phosphide is a highly toxic rodenticide which degrades
to phosphine gas when in contact with acids or moisture.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/3/88
COMMENTS: Pesticide stored in large volume within 300 feet of house, also within 1/4 mile
of intermittent stream and 2.5 miles from hamlet of Rockyford. Site eligible due to
proximity of 2 tons of pesticide improperly stored near domicile and village.
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SITE NAME: Cuny Cafe Trailer
EPA ID#: SDD982596033
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: Nl/2, Section 25, T.41N, R. 45W
CITY: Not Apply STATE: SD
Shannon LAT: 43° 30'34"
ZIP CODE: 57764
LONG: 102° 37'48"
SITE DESCRIPTION: A tractor trailer parked within 50 feet of a cafe on Cuny Table
contains 60 - 50pound bags of the rodenticide zinc phosphide. Trailer owned by Russell
Twiss, a former BIA pest contractor.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Pesticide)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 11/10/88
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NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Zinc phosphide is a highly toxic rodenticide which generates
phosphine gas when exposed to moisture.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Stored zinc phosphide is in close proximity to Cuny Cafe. Pesticide
constitutes a direct exposure and air pathway hazard to cafe workers and patrons.
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SITE NAME: Maurice Tviss Lease Site
EPA ID#: SDD982596215
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE ADDRESS: SEl/4,NEl/4, NW1/4, Section 27, T. 35N, R.45W
CITY: Not Apply STATE: SD ZIP CODE: 57764
COUNTY: Shannon LAT: 43° 30'21" LONG: 102° 40'00"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: Wooden shed containing approximately 50 - 50pound bags of zinc
phosphide rodent bait. Manufactured by Bell Laboratories and the Pocatello Supply depot.
Site on lower slope of Cuny Table adjacent to ranch house and horse pasture.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(pesticide)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 11/10/88
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NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
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NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Zinc phosphide is a highly toxic combination of elemental
phosphorus and a cation. In the presence of moisture or acids it decomposes to phosphine,
a gas nearly as toxic as phosgene. Acts as a CNS depressor.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible due to the close proximity of ranch to zinc phosphide storage
shed. Animals or humans may accidently come in contact with rodenticide by direct contact
or air emission.
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SITE NAME:
Porcupine Fish Bait Site
EPA ID#: SDD982596207
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
ADDRESS: NE1/4, Section 30, T.
CITY: Porcupine
"Y: Shannon
4ES(S): None known
)RESS:
38N, R. 79W
STATE: SD
LAT:
ZIP CODE: 57772
43° 14'45" LONG: 102° 19'53"
COUM
ALIAS NAh
ALIAS ADI
SITE DESCRIPTION: Old production factory and storage building. Storage bldg. contains
70 drums of Formalin(formaldehyde). The site is close to the Parent-Child Learning
Center, two residences, and Porcupine Creek.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Emergency Response Branch
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: A, 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Organic chemical)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT DISCOVERY X PA SI HAZ. RANK NPL FINAL
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED) NPL (DELISTED) NPL (DELETION)
EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL START DATE: 11/10/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Organic chemical drums investigated by ERB. Question remains
if property has any other contaminant sources. Drums have been spilled inside the
storage bldg. ERB has landfarmed the waste.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt DATE: 12/3/88
COMMENTS: This site eligible for CERCLIS due to proximity of hazardous waste to homes
and childcare center. There may be other sources of hazardous waste on the property.
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SITE NAME: Antelope PCB Spill EPA ID#: SDD982596199
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE ADDRESS:
CITY: Antelope
COUNTY: Todd
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
STATE: SD
LAT: A3°18'
14'
ZIP CODE: 57555
LONG: 100°38'16"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Polychlorinated biphenyl spill in or near warehouse. Site may never
have been adequately cleaned up. Spill pool was 10 feet in diameter.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(Chemical spill)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY RCRA TSD FACILITY NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT DISCOVERY X PA SI HAZ. RANK NPL FINAL
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED) NPL (DELISTED) NPL (DELETION)
EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL START DATE: 9/29/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Residual polychlorinated biphenyl released in spill event.
Spill located in small town in close proximty to houses. Area aquifer is shallow and
is the sole source aquifer.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because hazardous waste was spilled near human
receptors and may be released to sole source aquifer.
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Greenwood Dump
EPA ID#: SDD982596496
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
COUNTY:
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: 1 mile southeast of Greenwood.
CITY: Greenwood STATE: SD
Charles Mix LAT: 42° 55'27"
ZIP CODE: 57380
LONG: 98° 18'10"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Dump located adjacent to Mosquito Creek, 1 mile above its confluence
with the Missouri River. Dump is located in river alluvium; has been open for 30 years.
Some pesticide/solvent containers located on surface of dump, including a 10 gallon
alcohol container. Dump contains much building material/paint cans.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) V0LUNTARY/NEG0T RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 11/18/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Pesticide and organic chemical containers located in dump.
Dump is directly adjacent to perennial creek which would deliver any leachate to the
Missouri River . River used for potable water, recreation and overwintering of bald
eagles.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site is eligible due to the industrial waste/organic chemicals located in
dump; and the dumps proximity to a heavily utilized surface water body(Missouri River).
Site may also impact an endangered species (bald eagle).
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SITE NAME: Lake Andes Dump EPA ID#: SDD982596132
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE ADDRESS: 2.4 miles SE of the town of Lake Andes.
CITY: Lake Andes STATE: SD ZIP CODE: 57356
COUNTY: Charles Mix LAT: 43° 08'00" LONG: 98° 31'38"
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION: The Lake Andes Dump is located on a steep hillside approximately 1.5
miles south and above the village and water body of the same name. The dump has been in
existance for 50 years and is approximately 10 acres in size. An intermittent stream runs
at the foot of the dump and passes through a subdivision before entering the lake.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEG0T
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DI0XIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER(active dump)
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT DISCOVERY X PA SI HAZ. RANK NPL FINAL
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED) NPL (DELISTED) NPL (DELETION)
EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL START DATE: 11/18/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Dump contains many visible pesticide containers(5-gallon
size). Also smoke from burning is a problem for nearby town.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site may be eligible due to the presence of many visible pesticide containers;
other industrial chemicals may have been disposed of in dump as well. Leachate from dump
would enter adjacent stream and contaminate stream and Lake Andes during spring runoff.
Recreational use of stream and lake may cause human exposure to contaminants.
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SITE NAME: Wagner Dump
EPA ID#: SDD982596140
REGIONAL CONTACT: Henry Schroeder
PHONE: (303) 293-1526
NEW SITE
COUNTY
ALIAS NAMES(S)
ALIAS ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: 1 mile east of the town of Wagner.
CITY: Wagner STATE: SD
Charles Mix LAT: 43° 06'22"
None known
ZIP CODE: 57380
LONG: 98° 17'12"
SITE DESCRIPTION: Located 1 mile east of Wagner; site is approximately 5-10 acres in size
Dump located adjacent to wetland and stream. Dump contains unidentified drum. Farm house
1/4-1/2 mile downstream probably on well water. Town subdivision 1 mile NW of site
receives heavy smoke from dump burning at times.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: L
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL (PR) PRIVATE
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
(CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
ACTUAL START DATE: 11/18/88
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Landfill may contain pesticide or other industrial
chemicals. Landfill directly adjacent to large wetland(>10 acres) and intermittent
stream. Complaints of smoke from local subdivision. Leachate from dump may be affecting
wetland and stream.
PREPARER: John DuWaldt
DATE: 12/2/88
COMMENTS: Site may be eligible due to close proximity of wetland and stream which would
receive leachate from landfill.
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME: Fort Duchesne Pole Treating
EPA ID#: UTD98259615 7
REGIONAL CONTACT: Sandra Bourgeois
PHONE: (303) 293-1538
NEW SITE ADDRESS:
CITY: Fort Duchesne
COUNTY: Uintah
ALIAS NAMES(S): None known
ALIAS ADDRESS:
STATE: UT
LAT: 40°17'18"
ZIP CODE: 84026
LONG: 109°53'08"
SITE DESCRIPTION: 100 gallon pole treating vat containing wood treating chemicals.
Facility is close to houses and the Fort Duchesne Head Start Center.
HOW IDENTIFIED: Tribal referral.
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY: 0
(B) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR: IL
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMENT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) 0THER(Pole treater)
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT (ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH) OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY X PA
NPL (PRE-PROPOSED)
EVENT SEQUENCE #
SI HAZ. RANK
NPL (DELISTED)
EVENT LEAD
NPL FINAL
NPL (DELETION)
ACTUAL START DATE: 10/20/88 ACTUAL COMP. DATE:
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Wood treating chemicals may be released to the environment,
PREPARER: Kevin Mackey
DATE: 12/8/88
COMMENTS: Site eligible for CERCLIS because hazardous waste may have or could be released
to the Fort Duchesne environment.
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APPENDIX B
PROJECT VORKPLAN
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UMTED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION VBI
999 18th STREET - SUTE 500
DENVER, COLORADO 80202-2405
SEP I 2 I983
EPA Region VIII
CERCLA Site Discovery Program
for Indian Lands
INTRODUCTION
EPA has initiated a CERCLA Site Discovery Program for
Indian lands in Region VIII. This initiative is to be carried
out with the full participation of each affected Indian tribe in
the Region and is intended to result in a more accurate
characterization of the universe of potential hazardous waste
sites on tribal lands. Potential hazardous waste sites
identified through this effort will be referred to the Region
VIII Superfund remedial or removal programs as appropriate for
followup action.
In coordination with the Region VIII Indian Programs
Coordinator, the Region VIII Superfund program contacted the
Tribal Chairpersons of each Federally-recognized Indian tribe in
Region VIII and invited their suggestions on how best a site
discovery program could be structured. Following an initial
response from some tribes, this workplan was developed.
The approach to be followed in the conduct of the Region
VIII CERCLA site discovery program on tribal lands is as follows:
1 . One or more teams of technical staff from Ecology and
Environment, EPA's preremedial Superfund support contractor in
Region VIII, will contact designated tribal representatives to
schedule field visits to each reservation. The assistance of
EPA's Indian Programs Coordinator will be sought, as needed, in
the establishment of these contacts. The field visits will be
conducted in such a manner as to make efficient use of FIT and
tribal resources.
2. Upon meeting with the designated tribal
representative(s), the FIT team will present a general overview
of the EPA preremedial program strategy. The FIT team will also
relate to the tribal representatives the general criteria used in
determining site eligibility for CERCLA response. The Region
VIII site discovery protocol/criteria will be used as the
standard against which potential reservation sites are evaluated
for CERCLIS eligibility. The FIT teams shall spend sufficient
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time with each tribal representative to ensure that the above
criteria are clearly understood and the limits of the discovery
program appreciated to the extent possible.
Then, using information developed under an earlier TDD (F08-
8806-12), the FIT field teams will review data currently on hand
as to potential hazardous waste sites on each reservation
visited. Information will be solicited on all potentially
eligible sites, including those already identified, with site
visits being arranged with tribal representatives wherever
possible. The FIT shall also seek out and incorporate the
results of a survey of solid waste landfills on Indian lands,
conducted by EPA in 1982. A point of contact is Mr. Jerry Allen
in the RCRA program. These results were not included in the
earlier FIT records search report.
3. The FIT teams shall also contact other knowledgeable
individuals or organizations with a presence on the reservations
visited. These could include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the
Indian Health Service, any other Federal agency department or
bureau, any private sector organization or individual with
specialized knowledge of hazardous or solid waste disposal,
handling, transport, or generation.
4. Throughout the course of the site discovery process, the
FIT teams shall seek information and report on any potential
candidate sites for emergency response action by EPA. The FIT
teams shall use the attached criteria for removal response in
considering candidates for EPA emergency action.
5. Upon- determination that a site on Indian lands is a
candidate for CERCLIS entry, the FIT team shall prepare a draft
site discovery data entry form (attached) for submittal to the
Region VIII preremedial program manager. At the conclusion of
the field visits, FIT shall submit the completed draft data entry
forms as part of its final report.
6. The FIT team shall coordinate with EPA's Montana
Operations Office in the course of discovery work at reservations
over which that office has jurisdiction.
DELIVERABLES
1. The initial deliverable will be an interim response that
identifies any candidate sites, for emergency response
consideration (non-time critical) as well as any sites which are
clearly candidates for preliminary assessments upon site entry
onto CERCLIS. In addition, this interim response shall identify
any information or training needs requested by tribal
representatives in the course of the field visits.
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2. The major deliverable under this TDD shall be a report
which presents and summarizes the information gathered in the
course of the field visits to each Indian reservation in EPA
Region VIII. This report will be made available by EPA in both
draft and final form to the tribes included in the site discovery
effort. The report shall include the following:
a. A breakdown, by reservation, of the number and types of
potential hazardous waste sites identified.
b. A preliminary determination as to the CERCLA eligibility
of each site identified in (a) above'.
c. The date, time, and other particulars of each visit made
to an Indian reservation in Region VIII, including names and
organizational affiliations of all individuals contacted.
d. For each site identified in (a) above, the FIT shall
submit a draft CERCLIS data entry form, noting in the "comments"
section any concerns as to the potential eligibility of the site
for being addressed under CERLCA (using the Region VIII site
discovery protocol previously identified). To the extent that
other EPA authorities are applicable at a site, the report shall
identify these for referral to other Region VIII program offices.
TIMEFRAME AND MILESTONES
An interim response shall be provided within 10 days of the
completion of each set of field visits undertaken.
A draft final report shall be submitted by December 15,
1988, or within 15 working days of the completion of the last set
of field visits made, whichever is earlier.
Ten copies of a final report shall be submitted within 10
working days of receipt of EPA comments on the draft final
report. (Note: EPA's response to the draft final report will
incorporate comments, if any, from each of the tribes in Region
VIII. )
Finally, if questions arise in the course of any of the
field work, the FIT team leader(s) shall immediately contact
either David Schaller, Chief, Site Evaluation Section (293-2518)
or Sadie Hoskie, Indian Programs Coordinator (293-1439), for
guidance on how to proceed.
Attachments: 1.
2.
3.
4 .
Pre-Remedial Program Strategy (graphic)
Region VIII CERCLIS Protocol, Site Discovery
Criteria for Removal Response, OSWER Directive
9345.0-01
Data Entry Form for Preremedial Events
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REGION VIII CERCLIS PROTOCOL
SITE DISCOVERY
Potential CERCLIS site discovery information generally comes from one
of four major sources:
o EPA Regional Office (Superfund and non-Superfund staff)
o State Superfund Office
o EPA Field Investigation Team
o the Public
Information on a potential CERCLIS site is compiled on a Site Discovery
Form by either EPA or State Superfund staff. Site Discovery Forms are
reviewed by the designated EPA Superfund pre-remedial staff person for the
State in which the candidate site is located. This review is based on Site
Discovery/CERCLIS Entry criteria developed by the EPA Region VIII Superfund
program.
If the site meets the CERCLIS entry criteria, the Site Discovery Form
is submitted by the EPA project manager (thru the Site Evaluation Section
Chief) to the Chief of the Superfund Management Office. The Chief of the
Superfund Management Office then instructs the CERCLIS Data Base Administrator
to enter the site as a new entry on the CERCLIS regional inventory. Once
CERCLIS entry has occurred, EPA and/or State may proceed with CERCLA-funded
pre-remedial work at the site.
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EPA REGION VIII SUPERFUND PREREMEDIAL PROGRAM SITE DISCOVERY CRITERIA
The purpose of this document is to establish the criteria to be applied
by EPA and State personnel when evaluating potential site discoveries
under CERCLA. Sites which meet these criteria are then eligible for
entry onto CERCLIS, the Region's inventory of potential hazardous waste
sites eligible for consideration under CERCLA/SARA.
The first section addresses whether the release of concern at a potential
site is eligible to receive remedial response attention under CERCLA/SARA, as
there are several statutory and policy limitations to such response. The other
section relates to the severity of the release and impacts on target (or
receptor) populations. The criteria outlined in this second section are adapted
largely from the Superfund Program's existing Hazard Ranking System; they are •
so used in the presumption that all CERCLIS sites may eventually be ranked.
The criteria for proceeding from the PA stage to Site Inspection (both screening
and listing) stage will be spelled out in a followup document.
Given that the information available at the time of site discovery is of
a limited nature, reviewers can at best make only qualitative evaluations and
arrive at educated judgments as to the likely severity of the potential
release. The reviewer should use the criteria outlined below to help
formulate a qualitative evaluation and to locate the areas of uncertainty.
Eligibility for Federal Response Under CERCLA
I. The reviewer must ensure that the release of concern is not excluded
from receiving federal response.
1. Release exclusions. CERCLA Section 101 defines "release" and
excludes four categories of events:
a. exposure to persons solely within the workplace;
b. emissions from engine exhaust;
c. release of nuclear materials subject to the Atomic Energy Act
d. normal application of fertilizer.
2. Response limitations. CERCLA Section 104 precludes federal
response in three types of releases:
a. Naturally occurring substances released through naturally
occuring processes:
b. releases of products that are part of residential buildings;
c. releases into drinking water supplies due to deterioration
of the system through ordinary use.
3. Policy limitations. In addition to the statutory exclusions,
there are two EPA policy limitations to be considered before
entering new sites on CERCLIS:
a. The Environmental Priorities Initiative (EPI) calls for the
screening of RCRA sites for possible action under the
CERCLA program. The universe of treatment or storage
facilities, or closing land disposal facilities is open
for consideration by RCRA staff for referral to CERCLIS.
High priority RCRA permit sites are not EPI candidates.
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b. Solid waste landfills will be considered for CERCLIS
entry, however some discretion must be applied
when pursuing such sites, based on whether
known releases or disposal of industrial hazardous
waste can be documented. Sites without such
documentation will be held back from CERCLIS entry.
II. Severity of the release. The reviewer should make a qualitative
evaluation as to the severity of the release by evaluating five
factors:
1. Waste source. Consideration of the sources of waste and
methods of disposal would help in evaluating migration
pathways and persistence of the release.
2. Chemical characteristics of the release. The reviewer
must determine if the release is likely to include
hazardous substances or pollutants and contaminants,
as these terms are defined in CERCLA Section 101.
3. Time, Frequency, Amount of the release. Together with
chemical characteristics, these factors determine the
severity of the release.
4. Type of evidence. The reviewer should evaluate the
strength of the evidence available to gauge the overall
certainty of the judgements made.
5. Receptors. The reviewer should evaluate the distance from
the waste source to the receptors and estimate the quantity
of impacted receptors. The populations or resources to be
considered are: human, designated endangered animal species
and their habitats, croplands and recreational areas.
While on a case-by-case basis certain exceptions can be considered with
respect to "severity of release" and "policy limitations," the above
criteria are intended to be applied consistently when considering site
additions to CERCLIS. EPA and State staffs working in the CERCLA
preremedial program should become familiar with these criteria and begin
applying them to all existing and future CERCLIS candidates.
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9345.0-01
OSWER DIRECTIVE
CRITERIA FOR REMOVAL RESPONSE
The following factors shall be considered in determining
the appropriateness of a removal action:
(1) Actual or potential exposure to hazardous substances
or pollutants or contaminants by nearby populations,
animals, or food chain;
(2) Actual or potential contamination of drinking water
supplies or sensitive ecosystems;
(3) Hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants
in drums, barrels, tanks, or other bulk storage
containers, that may pose a threat of release;
(4) High levels of hazardous substances or pollutants or
contaminants in soils largely at or near the
surface, that may migrate;
(5) Weather conditions that may cause hazardous
substances or pollutants or contaminants to migrate
or be released;
(6) Threat of fire or explosion?
(7) The availability of other appropriate Federal or
State response mechanisms to respond to the release;
(8) other situations or factors which may pose threats
to public health or welfare or the environment.
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAL EVENTS
SITE NAME:
EPA IDI:
REGIONAL CONTACT:
PHONE: ( )
NEW SITE
ADDRESS:
CITY:
COUNTY:
LAT:
STATE:
"/ • LONG:
ZIP:
J~j_
ALIAS NAME(S):
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION:
HOW IDENTIFIED:
SITE CLASS: ___
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY:
(B ) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR:
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH)
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(N) MILITARY RELATED
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMNT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(W) WELLS
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL) INDIAN LANDS
(ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY (MX) MIXED
OTHER (SPECIFY)
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY PA SI HAZ. RANK NPL( FINAL)
NPL(PRE-PROPOSED) NPL(DELISTED) NPL(DELETION)
EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL START DATE: / /.
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM:
ACTUAL COMP DATE:
/ /
PREPARER:
DATE:
J /.
COMMENTS:
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DATE ENTERED / /
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APPENDIX C: SITE DISCOVERY TRIBAL MEETING HANDOUT
F08-8809-10
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SUPERFUND SITE DISCOVERT PROJECT
Presented by:
John DuValdt
Ecology and Environment, Inc.
Field Investigation Team
September, 1988
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PRE-REMEDIAL PROGRAM STRATEGY
PA RESULTS
HIGH
PRIORITY
MEDIUM
PRIORITY
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PLANNED
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EPA REGION VIII SUPERFUND PREREMEDIAL PROGRAM SITE DISCOVERY CRITERIA
The purpose of this document is to establish the criteria to be applied
Dy EPA and State personnel when evaluating potential site discoveries
under CERCLA. Sites which meet these criteria are then eligible for
entry onto CERCLIS, the Region's inventory of potential hazardous waste
sites eligible for consideration under CERCLA/SARA.
The first section addresses whether the release of concern at a potential
site is eligible to receive remedial response attention under CERCLA/SARA. as
there are several statutory and policy limitations to such response. The other
section relates to the severity of the release and impacts on target (or
receptor) populations. The criteria outlined in this second section are adapted
largely from the Superfund Program's existing Hazard Ranking System; they are
so used in the presumption that all CERCLIS sites may eventually be ranked.
The criteria for proceeding from the PA stage to Site Inspection (both screening
and listing) stage will be spelled out in a followup document.
Given that the information available at the time of site discovery is of
a limited nature, reviewers can at best make only qualitative evaluations and
arrive at educated judgments as to the likely severity of the potential
release. The reviewer should use the criteria outlined below to help
formulate a qualitative evaluation and to locate the areas of uncertainty.
Eligibility for Federal Response Under CERCLA
I. The reviewer must ensure that the release of concern is not excluded
from receiving federal response.
1. Release exclusions. CERCLA Section 101 defines "release" and
excludes four categories of events:
a. exposure to persons solely within the workplace;
b. emissions from engine exhaust;
c. release of nuclear materials subject to the Atomic Energy Act;
do normal application of fertilizer.
2. Response limitations. CERCLA Section 104 precludes federal
response in three types of releases:
a. Naturally occurring substances released through naturally
occuring processes:
b. releases of products that are part of residential buildings;
c. releases into drinking water supplies due to deterioration
of the system through ordinary use.
3. Policy limitations. In addition to the statutory exclusions,
there are two EPA policy limitations to be considered before
entering new sites on CERCLIS:
a. The Environmental Priorities Initiative (EPI) calls for the
screening of RCRA sites for possible action under the
CERCLA program. The universe of treatment or storage
facilities, or closing land disposal facilities is open
for consideration by RCRA staff for referral to CERCLIS.
High priority RCRA permit sites are not EPI candidates.
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b. Solid waste landfills will be considered for CERCLIS
entry, however some discretion must be applied
when pursuing such sites, based on whether
known releases or disposal of industrial hazardous
waste can be documented. Sites without such
documentation will be held back from CERCLLS entry.
II. Severity of the release. The reviewer should make a qualitative
evaluation as to the severity of the release by evaluating five
factors:
1. Waste source. Consideration of the sources of waste and
methods of disposal would help in evaluating migration
pathways and persistence of the release.
2. Chemical characteristics of the release. The reviewer
must determine if the release is likely to include
hazardous substances or pollutants and contaminants,
as these terms are defined in CERCLA Section 101.
3. Time, Frequency, Amount of the release. Together with
chemical characteristics, these factors determine the
severity of the release.
4. Type of evidence. The reviewer should evaluate the
strength of the evidence available to gauge the overall
certainty of the judgements made.
5. Receptors. The reviewer should evaluate the distance from
the waste source to the receptors and estimate the quantity
of impacted receptors. The populations or resources to be
considered are: human, designated endangered animal species
and their habitats, croplands and recreational areas.
While on a case-by-case basis certain exceptions can be considered with
respect to "severity of release" and "policy limitations," the above
criteria are intended to be applied consistently when considering site
additions to CERCLIS. EPA and State staffs working in the CERCLA
preremedial program should become familiar with these criteria and begin
applying them to all existing and future CERCLIS candidates.
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DATA ENTRY FORM
FOR PREREMEDIAI EVENTS
SITE NAME:
EPA ID#:
REGIONAL CONTACT:
PHONE: ( )
NEW SITE
ADDRESS;
CITY:
COUNTY:
LAT:
STATE:
"/ - LONG:
ZIP:
/ /
ALIAS NAME(S ) :
ALIAS ADDRESS:
SITE DESCRIPTION:
HOW IDENTIFIED:
SITE CLASS:
(RP) VOLUNTARY/NEGOT RESP
(LT ) LIMITED TIME FOR NEG
SITE CATEGORY:
(B ) CHEM. PLANT/IND REF
(C) CITY CONTAMINATION
(F) FEDERAL FACILITY
(H) HOUSING AREA/FARM
(NG) FUND LEAD/NEGOT
(F) FUND LEAD/NO NEGOT
(FE) FUND ENFORCEMENT
(A) ABANDONED
(D) DIOXIN
(G) GROUND WATER
(L) LANDFILL
(P) PURE LAGOONS
(SN) STATE NON-FUND
(SF) STATE FUND
(SE) STATE ENFORCEMENT
(M) MANUFACTURING PLANT
(I) IND. WASTE TREATMNT
(R) RADIOACTIVE SITES
(T) MINE/TAILING
(0) OTHER
(V) WATERWAYS/CREEKS/RIVERS (N) MILITARY RELATED (W) WELLS
OWNERSHIP INDICATOR:
(FF) FEDERAL (DI) DISTRICT
(ND) NO DETERMINATION (OH)
(PR) PRIVATE (CO) COUNTY (IL)
(ST) STATE (MN) MUNICIPALITY
OTHER (SPECIFY)
INDIAN LANDS
MX) MIXED
FEDERAL FACILITY
RCRA TSD FACILITY
NO FURTHER ACTION
NEW EVENT
DISCOVERY PA SI HA2. RANK NPL( FINAL)
NPL(PRE-PROPOSED) NPL(DELISTED) NPL(DELETION)
EVENT SEQUENCE # EVENT LEAD
ACTUAL START DATE: / /_
KNOWN OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM:
ACTUAL COMP DATE:
J /
PREPARER:
DATE:
/ /.
COMMENTS:
DA
CSC
DATA HANDLERS USE
DATE ENTERED / /
CONFIRMED
ORIGINAL RT'D:
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APPENDIX D
INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT, PHASE I: RECORDS SEARCH
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ecology and environment, inc.
1776 SOUTH JACKSON STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80210, TEL 303-757-4984
International Specialists in the Environment
TO: Dave Schaller, Site Evaluation Chief
r.
FROM: John DuValdt, E&E FIT ' 'I J
Kevin Mackey, E&E FIT
DATE: July 15, 1988
SUBJECT: Indian Lands Site Discovery Project, Phase I: Records
Search; TDD F08-8806-12
CC: Les Sprenger
Sadie Hoskie
I. INTRODUCTION
Under the direction of Technical Directive Document F08-8806-12 the
Region VIII Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) tasked the Ecology and
Environment Field Investigation Team (FIT) to initiate a background
documentation search for information pertaining to potential CERCLIS
site additions for the twenty-six Indian reservations located in Region
VIII.
This task is Phase I of the two-phase Indian Lands Project; Phase II
will entail field visits to the Region VIII reservations by FIT
personnel to verify suspected sites and to discover, through visual
observations and communication with the appropriate tribal contacts,
sites suitable for site discovery and inclusion in CERCLIS.
Initial contact with respective tribal officials will be performed
by the EPA through use of a form letter followed by telephone inquiries.
recycled paper
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This should prove to be the most effective and efficient means of
creating rapport with the tribes, and gathering information on potential
discoveries and focusing all participants on site discovery.
This Phase I report includes the results of a document/file search
of existing reports and data bases that pertain to hazardous waste on
Indian Lands. In addition to file and data base sources the FIT was
also tasked to interview various state or Federal agencies in order to
obtain information on undocumented instances of hazardous waste spills,
storage, disposal, treatment or exposure.
II. METHODOLOGY
The FIT information search was generally conducted by
making telephone inquiries to representatives of various government
agencies. The most pervasive problem encountered by FIT during Phase I
was the lack of organized information dealing with hazardous materials
on Indian Lands. The results of this information gathering effort are
included in Table 1 which contains a listing of the sites, their
location by reservation, alleged problem or hazard, county in which the
reservation lies and the source of information. Sites already contained
in CERCLIS are not included because the goal of the project is to
nominate new sites for inclusion in the Superfund data base and not to
account for presently recognized sites. However, a list of current
CERCLIS sites located on or near Indian Lands has been provided in Table
2.
Some additional information was acquired by FIT during a June 21-
23, 1988 public meeting for Indian governments held in Billings,
Montana. During the course of this meeting the FIT had the opportunity
to converse withr representatives from the Northern Cheyenne, Pineridge,
Crow and Fort Peck Reservations. These conversations provided FIT with
information on specific hazardous material occurrences on their
respective reservations. The information gathered from these
conversations has been included in Table 1. Additional conversations
were held with Bureau of Indian Affairs representatives at the Billings
office. These officials helped to identify potential Superfund sites
for reservations located in Montana and Wyoming. This information is
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also included in Table 1. In sum, the June 21-23 meeting (which
included a field trip to the Crov and Northern Cheyenne Reservations
with Regional, Headquarters, State and Tribal staff) was highly relevant
and assisted the project by familiarizing FIT with Native Americans and
Indian Land environmental concerns.
It should be noted that the information included in Table 1 is
surely incomplete. The FIT has made additional inquiries to various
regional government offices and will be receiving additional information
in the near future. Table 1 will be continuously updated to reflect new
information and submitted to EPA. The aforementioned EPA communication
to each tribe will most likely yield more information about potential
sites on Indian Lands.
The sites listed in Tables 1 and 2 are the result of inquiries made
to various governmental entities. Table 2 is a reference list of
current CERCLIS sites on Indian Lands in Region VIII. Included in the
inquiries made by FIT were various branches, programs and officials of
Region VIII EPA including: CERCLA (Mr. Dave Schaller), Indian
Coordinator (Ms. Sadie Hoskie), RCRA (Ms. Jill Mason), Municipal
Facilities Branch (Mr. Tony Medrano), FIFRA (Mr. Dallas Miller), UMPTRA
(Mr. Phil Nyberg), and various members of the Emergency Response Branch
and the E&E Technical Assistance Team. Additional information was
acquired from the 1985 Council of Energy Resource Tribes report titled
Inventory of Hazardous Waste Generators and Sites on Selected Indian
Reservations; the 1986 EPA report titled Survey of American Indian
Environmental Protection Needs on Reservation Lands: 1986; and various
reports by the Indian Health Committee of the National Environmental
Health Association. Additional information was gained from an
introductory meeting between FIT and the authors of the CERT report.
CERT has additional records of potential hazardous waste sites which
will be forwarded to FIT when located.
The broad scale of this pilot project calls for good communication
and close coordination between EPA, FIT and tribal representatives.
Details of the Phase II methodology and the scheduling of site visits
be formalized as contact with tribal representatives is made and
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the inventory of sites for field visits becomes more complete. If you
have questions or comments please do not hesitate to call at (303)
757-4984.
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INDIANS LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT - PHASE I
TABLE 1
KNOWN POTENTIAL SITES ON REGION VIII RESERVATIONS
SITE NAME
SUSPECTED HAZARD RESERVATION STATE COUNTY SOURCE
Drum Storage 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T
Cheyenne River SD Dewey, ERB
Zieback
Pesticide Phosgene Gas
Storage Shed
COMMENT: Past employee exposure
Lower Brule
Lyman, REGION
Hughes VIII
Air Toxics
Tribal Farm Disyston
Pineridge
Jackson,
Shannon
Yankton Tribal Unknown
Landfill
Yankton Sioux
NEHA
Alfred Cole
Dump Site
Industrial Vaste Fort Berthold ND
Dunn,
Mclean,
Mercer
CERT
Hidatco Inc.
Newtown
Pesticide
Disposal
Northrup
Dakota
Unknown
Pesticide
Industrial Vaste
NDSDH
CERT
Parshall
Landfill
Unknown
Raub Site
Twin Buttes
Dump Site
White Shield
Dump Site
Devils Lake
Ft. Totten
Benson,
Eddy
NDSHD
Reservoir
Landfill
Unknown
Standing
Rock
Grant,
Emmons
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NAME
SUSPECTED HAZARD
RESERVATION
ST COUNTY SOURCE
Landfill
Tordon Site
Turtle Mt.
Manufacturing
Co.
Unknown
Pesticide
Industrial
Solvents
Turtle Mt.
Roulette
" Roulette BIA
Browning
Landfil
Unknown
Blackfeet
MT
Glacier,
Powdern
BIA
Browning
Industrial
Complex
Pencil
Factory
Possible
Industrial
Waste
CERT
Old Carpet
Mill
Industrial
Solvents
Crow
M
Bighorn, Tribe
Yellowstone
Old
Lodgegrass
Dump
Domestic,
Industrial,
Unknown
If
If
" FIT
Pryor
Dump
Unknown
ft
ff
FIT
Pryor
Gas Station
Hydrocarbons
ft
If
" FIT
ST. Xavier
Gas Station
ff
If
If
FIT
A & S
Industries
Unknown
Fort
Peck
ff
Roosevelt, Tribe
Sheridan,
Daniels
Ft. Peck
Industrial
Park
Unknown
Fort
Peck
If
BIA
Ft. Peck Metal Trichromiura
Plating Waste Waste Water,
Storage Area Metal Plating Sludge
COMMENT: Improperly Stored Material
Old
Landfill
Unknown
CERT
Tribe
Oswego
Landfill
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NAME
SUSPECTED HAZARD
RESERVATION
ST
COUNTY
SOURCE
CCC Camp
Unknown
Northern
MT
Bighorn,
CERT
Near Busby
Cheyenne
Rosebud
Drum Fire
Pesticide,
ff
If
ft
Tribe
Si te
Herbicide
Dull Knife
Pesticide Drums,
ft
ff
ft
CERT
College
Transfer Storage,
Industrial Waste,
Asbestos
COMMENT: Drums
stored in old Building
Dull Knife
Possible PCB,
ft
ft
ff
ft
Dump Site
Industrial,
Pesticide Containers
Lame Deer
Wood Treating
ft
ff
ft
BIA
Lumber Mill
Chemicals
Old Plastics
Industrial solvents
ff
ft
ff
Tribe
Factory
ST. Labre
Aldrite 4, PCB,
ff
ff
ft
CERT
School Lagoon
Sodium Arsenate,
Asbestos, Industrial
Solvents
Post & Pole
PCP, Dioxin
Rocky Boy
ft
Hill,
ERB
Treating Facility
Cloteau
Riverton
Uranium Tailings
Wind River
WY
REGION
Uranium Mill
VIII
Radiation
Mexican Hat
Uranium Mill,
Navajo
UT
Garfield
REGION
Uranium Site
Tailings
VIII
Radiation
Drum Removal
Parathion
Uintah/Ouray
ff
Grand,
REGION
from Island
Uintah,
VIII
COMMENT: Drums
removed by IHS
Wasatch,
Air Toxics
Duchesne
Waste Oil
Waste Oil,
ff
ff
ft
BIA
Dumping
Possible
Site
Industrial
Waste
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INDIAN LANDS SITE DISCOVERY PROJECT — PHASE I
TABLE 2
RESERVATION SITES CURRENTLY ON CERCLIS
SITE
INDIAN RESERVATION
EPA ID NUMBER
COLORADO
Bay Field Landfill
Ignacio Waste Disposal
MONTANA
Carter Oil Refinery
Chevron USA Inc.
Browning
Poisoned Oats Disposal
Union Oil Cutbank
Refinery
Lake CO. Weed District
J&N Post and Pole
Tule Creek. Gas Plant/
Crystal Oil
Wolf Point Refinery
Southern Ute
Blackfeet
Flathead
ft
Fort Peck
C00980953897
C0D980955132
MTD065559510
MTD065559510
MTD980502751
MTD980634679
MTD980474746
MTD980960512
MTD980960470
MTD000275461
NORTH DAKOTA
NONE LISTED
SOUTH DAKOTA
Loneman Pesticides
UTAH
Duchesne Site
Gary Energy Blue Bell
Gas Plant
Plateau Inc.
Roosevelt Refinery
El Paso Natural Gas
Hercules Inc./Tekoi
Test Range
Great Lake Timber
Roosevelt Site
Ute Tribe Tannery
Pineridge
Uintah/Ouray
Navajo
Skull Valley
Uintah/Ouray
II
SDD981553886
UTD037793171
UTT500010350
UTD073093874
UTD000690842
UTD070020110
UTD069810521
UTD990710311
UTD981547011
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WYOMING
Ellerby's Refinery
Riverton Acids PLTS-
West
Riverton Landfill
Riverton Uranium Mill
Tailings
Wind River
WYD980952931
WYD042634865
WYD980952923
WYD980717706
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