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SEPTEMBER 1993
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION Vm
ELMER M. CHENAULT
FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE
PROGRAM MANAGER
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Federal Facility Coordination Program in Region 8 wishes to thank the staffs of
the environmental, health and safety, and engineering departments, and all others at
the Federal facilities contacted. This publication would not have been possible
without their response to our requests for data on their facility.
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CONTENTS PAGE
Executive Summary 1
introduction 2
Data Summary 3
Federal Facilities
Colorado 25
Montana 104
North Dakota 150
South Dakota 167
Utah 196
Wyoming 255
Federal Fecilities Acronmys and Commonly Used - erms 282
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Major Federal Facilities by State and Statutory 4
Authority.
Table 2 Other Significant Federal Facilities, by State. 6
Table 3 Compliance Status in Region 8 Based of Profile 11
Responses, in Percent.
Table 4 Compliance Status at Department of Defense 12
Facilities, by Facility.
Table 5 Number of A-106 Projects by Progran, FY 1991-94. 16
Table 6 Number of A-106 Projects by Agency, FA> 1991-94. 18
Table 7 Budget Requests, A-106 Projects by Program, 19
FY 1991-94.
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List of Tables - Continued
Table 8 Budget Requests, A-106 Projects
by Agency, FY 1991-94.
Table 9 Number of Class 1 Projects at
Selected Agencies, FY 1993, 1994.
Table 10 Budgeted Cost of Class 1 Projects at
Selected Agencies, FY 1993, 1994.
Table 11 Number of High Priority Projects at
Selected Agencies, FY 1993, 1994.
Table 12 Budgeted Cost of High Priority Projects at
Selected Agencies,
FY 1993, 1994.
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INTRODUCTION
The Federal Facility Profiles provide a summary of the environmental conditions at
selected federal facilities in the Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The profiles were last published in 1987, and are
still in demand by the EPA management and program staffs, and by the state program
staffs.
The data on each facility are provided by the facility and are presented here with only
minor grammatical changes. Over 500 facilities were first canvased in October 1991,
and many replied by early 1992. These respondents were not included in the second
canvas of March 1992. About 50 significant facilities were faxed questionaires in
February 1993. Thus, the data covers the period of late 1991 to late 1993. Thirteen
facilities have not responded to date, but profiles for these facilities are included with
the data we have for each.
There are 293 significant facilities in Region 8. Fifty three arc najor facilities. The
119 selected for inclusion were selected for the character of their stated, or inferred
waste stream. A facility with large number of old buildings suggest significant activity
that could be work places or schools that contain asbestos materials. It may also
suggest large waste water, or hazardous waste use and/or waste disposal. For
example, large wild life refuges are included because of their wetlands nature, and
also as a non-point source of fertilizer, or their drinking and waste water problems,
and their large visitor load.
There are another 121 "significant facilities" that are not included because their stated
or inferred waste stream is less significant than the others, but deserve monitoring.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In Region 8 there are 814 Federal facilities that the Federal Facilities Coordination
Program is aware of and has in its data base. These facilities belong to some 32
departments or agencies. There are 53 major facilities, 230 other significant facilities
and 521 lesser facilities. In addition there are 623 missile sites in Colorado, North and
South Dakota and Wyoming. The lesser group includes several hundred each of
WAPA (DOE) power transmission sites and FAA communications towers, few of
which are manned.
There are 9 NPL sites in Region 8, two of which, Rocky Flats, and Rocky Mountain
Arsenal are prominent among Superfund sites. The other 45 major sites have an HRS
score of less than 28.5
The Department of Defense dominates the 53 major facilities with 30 sites. The
Department of Interior is second with 8 sites, followed by the Department of
Agriculture with five major sites.
Forty two facilities are large quantity waste generators (RCRA); 18 are size A air
contaminators (CAA); 13 treat or handle one million gallons or more of waste water
(NPDES); and 9 are on the NPL.
Based on the profile responses, 159 of 172 responding facilities are in compliance,
a 94% compliance rate. However, there are 64 additional significant facilities at
which compliance has not been determined and if these are included the compliance
rate could be stated as low as 68%. Therefore compliance is between 68% and 94%
at Federal facilities depending on the data used.
The A-T06 process is a useful indicator of the environmental condition at Federal
facilities. The number of A-106 projects at Federal facilities has grown from 370 in
1991 to 785 projects in FY 1994. The projects planned for FY 1994 include 243
class one projects or 31 % that require $388 million that year. There are 456 A-106
projects or 58% of the 785 projects that are identified as having a high priority in
order to reach compliance. These high priority projects total $391 million.
In October of 1992, the U.S. Congress passed the Federal Facility Compliance Act.
While this Act specifically deals with solid waste disposal, it puts Federal agencies on
notice to actively pursue their remedial projects in all media, or risk penalties.
Compliance at all federal facilities can now be a major issue at EPA.
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DATA SUMMARY
The tables on the following pages present information and statistical data for the
federal facility universe in Region 8. Many of these data have never been published
in this form. The Federal Facilities Coordination Program hopes that these data will
be useful to those readers concerned with environmental conditions at Federal
facilities.
Table 1 lists the 56 major Federal facilities in Region 8 and the statutory authority
under which they are considered as major. The major sites under CAA are those in
size categories A1 and A2. Those shown under CERCLA are on the NPL. The
facilities listed under NPDES are primarily those treating over 1,000,000 gallons per
year; some small quantity generators may transport, store or dispose of hazardous
waste to qualify as a major site.
Nine of these facilities are on the NPL and one may be placed on the NPL.
These 56 sites on table 1 account for 33% of the 176 significant facilities described
in this report. Some sites, such as the Custer District of thi Black Hills National
Forest, may have been a one-time disposal event that may not be repeated. In these
cases listing as a major RCRA generator may not be appropriate in every year. One or
more major sites described in this report may be a part of a single facility, e.g.
Bitterroot National Forest, and West Fork Ranger Station, and do not have separate
profiles.
The data presented in Table 1 identifies the location of major facilities and program
media.
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Table 1
Major Federal Facilities by State
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COLORADO
CAA
CERCLA
NPDES
RCRA
25
Air Force Academy
X
X
26
Air Force Plant PJKS
X
X
33
Bonanza Mining Area
(1)
36
Buckley NG Base
X
37
Canadian Strip Mine
X
42
Denver Federal Center
X
49
Federal Correction Institution
X
50
Fitzsimsons Army Medical
Center
X
51
Fort Carson (incl. Pinon
Canyon)
X
X
X
59
Leadville Mine Drainage
W.T. Plant
X
60
Lowry Air Force Base
X
X
64
Nat. Enforcement Inv. Center
X
65
National Water Quality Lab.
X
71
Pueblo Army Depot
X
X
X
76
Rocky Flats Plant
X
X
X
X
83
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
X
X
X
95
Transportation Test Center
MONTANA
X
111
Component Dev. & Inter.
Facility
X
119
Fort Peck Dam
X
127
Kootenai National Forest
X
134
Malmstrom Air Force Base
X
X
137
MT Air Nat. Guard, Great Falls
X
141
MT Army Nat. Guard, OMS 5,
X
143
National Bison Range
X
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MONTANA - Continued
CAA
CERCLA
NPDES
RCRA
144
Northern Reg. Field Service
Facility
NORTH DAKOTA
X
X
152
Cavalier Air Force Station
X
157
Grand Forks Air Force Base
X
X
159
Minot Air Force Base
SOUTH DAKOTA
X
X
X
170
Black Hills Nat. Forest
172
Cheyenne River Agency
X
173
Ellsworth Air Force Base
X
X
X
175
EROS Data Center
X
177
Federal Prison Camp
X
179
Fort Randall Project
X
180
Mt. Rushmore Nat. Monument
X
X
181
Pine Ridge Agency
X
183
SD Air Nat. Guard, Joe Foss
Field
X
184
SD Nat. Guard, AASF, Rapid
City
X
186
SD Nat. Guard, OMS 2, Rapid
City
X
188
SD Nat. Guard OMS 4,
Webster
X
189
SD Nat. Guard OMS 7, Pierre
X
190
SD Nat. Guard OMS 8,
Brookings
X
191
SD Nat. Guard OMS 10, Sioux
Falls
UTAH
X
205
Dugway Proving Ground
X
X
211
Hill Air Force Base
X
X
X
X
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UTAH - Continued
CAA
CERCLA
NPDES
RCRA
217
Little Mtn. Test Annex (Hill
AFB)
X
221
Monticello Tailings
X
X
225
Monticello Vicinity Property
X
X
229
Naval Indus. Reserve Ord. PI.
X
X
230
Ogden Defense Depot
X
X
X
237
Tooele Army Depot
X
X
X
249
Vehicle Maintenance Facility
WYOMING
X
270
VA Medical Center, Sheridan
X
272
F E Warren Air Force Base
X
X
(1) Possible future NPL listing
(2) Includes JR application (DOD) bldg. 1439
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TABLE 2
The following table, lists the 119 other significant Federal facilities in Region 8. Significant
facilities are those that possess one or more of the following criteria: over 1000 acres, more
than 9 buildings and more than 20,000 square feet in one or more buildings; and those that
present certain environmental risk and exposure potential. Many may be listed on the
hazardous waste docket, and/or have significant environmental problems as evidenced by their
class I and II status A-106 environmental projects.
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COLORADO
29
Anvil Point (DOE)
30
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
32
Bennett Nat. Guard Facility
34
Boulder Laboratories (Commerce)
38
Cheyenne Mountain AFB (NORAD)
39
Colorado Springs General Mail Facility
40
Commerce City Post Office
41
Denver Airways Sector Field Office (FAA)
43
Denver Research Center (Mines)
44
Denver Service Center (Nat. Parks)
45
Denver Terminal Annex (PO)
46
Denver Wildlife Res. Sta. (Agric)
47
Dinosaur National Monument
48
Falcon Air Force Base
53
Grand Junction Projects Office (DoE)
57
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison Nat. Forests
62
Mesa Verde National Park
63
National Center for Atmosphere Research
66
Olympic Training Center
67
Peterson AFB
68
Pike & San Isabel National Forests
69
Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site
72
Regional Laboratory, Env. Service Division (EPA)
73
Research & Laboratory Services
74
Rio Grande National Forest
88
Rocky Mountain National Park
90
Rodgers Federal Building/Courthouse
91
Routt National Forest
93
San Juan National Forest
97
United States Mint
98
VA Medical Center, Denver
99
VA Medical Center, Fort Lyon
100
VA Medical Center, Grand Junction
101
White River National Forest
103
138th Tactical Control Right
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Table 2 - Continued
MONTANA
104 Beaverhead National Forest
105 Bitterroot National Forest
107 Blackfeet Agency (BIA)
108 Browning IHS Hospital
109 Canyon Ferry Dam
110 Clark Canyon Dam and Reservior
114 Custer National Forest
115 Deerlodge National Forest
117 Flathead National Forest
1 20 Gallatin National Forest
122 Glacier National Park
123 Grant-Kohrs Ranch Historical Site
124 Helena National Forest
126 Hungry Horse Project
129 Lewis & Clark National Forest
131 Libby Dam (COE)
132 Lolo National Forest
138 Montana Army National Guard, AASF, Helena
139 Montana Army National Guard, CSMS. Helena
140 Montana Army National Guard, OMS 3, Helena
142 Montana Army National Guard, UTES Helena
145 Rocky Mountain Laboratories (HHS)
146 C.M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
148 VA Medical Center, Fort Harrison
149 Yellowtail Dam & Powerplant
NORTH DAKOTA
150 Belcourt Hospital (IHS)
151 Bioscience Research Laboratory (Agric.)
153 Fort Totten Agency (BIA)
154 Fortuna Air Force Station
155 Garrison Project (CoE)
161 North Dakota Air Nat. Guard, Hector Field, Fargo
163 North Dakota Nat. Guard, CSMS, Camp Grafton
164 North Dakota Nat. Guard, AASF, Bismark
165 North Dakota National Guard, OMS 4, Bismark
166 VA Medical Center, Fargo
SOUTH DAKOTA
167 Aberdeen Federal Building (GSA)
168 Badlands National Park
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Table 2 - Continued
169 Big Bend Dam/Lake Sharpe Office (CoE)
178 Flandreau Indian School (BIA)
182 Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge
192 VA Medical Center, Fort Meade
193 VA Medical Center, Hot Springs
194 VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls
UTAH
196 Air Force Plant 78
198 Ashley National Forest
199 Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building
200 Bryce Canyon National Park
201 Canyonlands National Park
202 Dixie National Forest
203 Douglas Reserve Center (Army)
206 Federal Building, Ogden (GSA)
207 Fishlake National Forest
209 Flaming Gorge Field Division (Reclamation)
215 Internal Revenue Service Center (IRS/GSA)
216 Jordanelle Dam & Reservoir (Reclamation)
219 Manti-LaSa! National Forest
234 Salt Lake City Traffic Control Center (FAA)
235 Salt Lake City Research Center (Mines)
236 Sawtooth National Forest (Utah portion)
241 Uinta National Forest
243 Utah Air National Guard, Salt Lake City
244 Utah National Guard Army Garrison, Camp Williams
246 Utah Test and Training. Range (Hill AFB)
248 VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City
250 Wasatch-Cache National Forest
252 Weber Basin Job Corps (Reclamation)
253 Zion National Park
WYOMING
255 Bighorn National Forest
257 Boysen Dam & Powerplant (Reclamation)
258 Bridger-Teton National Forest
260 Glendo Dam & Powerplant (Reclamation)
261 Grand Teton National Park
262 High Plains Grasslands Research Station (Agric.)
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Table 2 - Continued
263 Medicine Bow National Forest
265 Joseph C. O'Mahoney Federal Center
266 Pathfinder Dam & Powerplant (Reclamation)
267 Seminoe Dam & Powerplant (Reclamation)
268 Shosone National Forest
271 VA Medical Center, Cheyenne
276 Wind River Agency (BIA)
278 Wyoming Air National Guard, Cheyenne
280 Yellowstone National Park
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TABLE 3
The following table, Table 3, shows the apparent compliance rates by state and statutory
authority the 176 significant Federal facilities in Region 8. These high compliance rates may
be misleading because sites in the process of remediation are considered to be in compliance
by the installations whether or not the remedial site was brought to closure (completion).
Compliance status in Region 8 Based on Profile Responses in
1991 and 1992 in Percent.
Program
#of CAA CWA NPDES FIFRA RCRA TOSCA
Facilities
COLORADO
52
90
88
79
92
83
88
MONTANA
36
100
100
81
100
81
100
NORTH DAKOTA
13
100
100
100
100
100
100
SOUTH DAKOTA
25
81
81
88
81
88
88
UTAH
33
87
80
63
83
80
80
WYOMING
17
100
100
94
100
94
10
92%*
91%*
81%*
92%*
85%*
CD
u
sO
*
The compliance status was identified at 92% of the responding facilities. The relatively lower
compliance rate for NPDES and RCRA programs is probably related to the recurring nature of
effluent problems; and to the size, expense and time required for many RCRA remedial
projects.
* As a weighted average
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Table 4
The Department of Defense Environmental Restoration Program
The Department of Defense accounts for 53% of the major facilities and 15% of the other
significant facilities in Region 8. This dominance justifies further discussion of the DoD
situation.
The Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) was established to coordinate efforts
for the evaluation and cleanup of contamination at DoD installations. The Installation
Restoration Program (IRP) is a part of DERP.
Table 4 presents the status of IRP installations at those 47 DoD facilities described in the
profile section. In addition to these facilities listed in Table 4 are 280 IRP sites at 461
facilities, primarily Reserve installations.
The most significant numbers are the number of sites, the number of sites coded as
completed (C) and the number of sites coded as closed-out (CO). The facilities where studies
or actions are underway or scheduled for the future (F) are, in most cases, the facilities at
which remediation remains. The number of remedial actions underway (U) but especially
those completed (C). represent significant progress
The DoD DERP report* lists the number of specific Remedial Actions that have been
completed. Thus the one completed RD/RA item at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal is a
completed Remedial Action.
Compliance Status at Department of Defence Facilities, By Facility*
COLORADO
ARMY
it of Sites
PA/SI
RI/FS
RD/RA
NPL
Fitzsimons AMC
25
25-C
0
0
No
Fort Carson
48
48-C
23-U
0
No
Pueblo Army Depot
35
35-C
0
No
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
155
155-C
153-C
2-U
1-C*
153-U
Yes
NAVY
Naval Pert. Res. Anvil Pt.
1
1-C
0
0
No
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Table 4 - Continued
COLORADO
AIR FORCE
# of Sites
PA/SI
RI/FS
RD/RA
NPL
AF Plant PJKS
44
44-C
34-C
7-CO
12-C* *
6-U
8-F
Yes
Cheyenne Mountain
1
1-C
0
1-U
No
Lowry AFB
15
15-C
6-CO
0
9-U
No
Peterson AFB
9
9-C
7-F
8-C
1-U
2-CO
0
No
USAF Academy
11
2-CO
3-CO
0
No
MONTANA
AIR FORCE
Malmstrom Air Force Base
21
21-C
10-C
1-C"
No
2-CO
NORTH DAKOTA
AIR FORCE
Grand Forks
6
6-C
1-CO
2-U
1-C##
No
Hector ANG (ND ANG)
10
10-C
6-C
4-U
2-CO
4-U
No
Minot AFB
8
8-C
1-CO
3-U
No
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Table 4 - Continued
SOUTH DAKOTA
AIR FORCE
# of Sites
PA/SI
RI/FS
RD/RA
NPL
Ellsworth Air Force Base
18
18-C
7-CO
9-C
2-U
0
Yes
Joe Foss
10
10-C
5-U
4-CO
5-U
1-C»»
No
UTAH
ARMY
Dugway Proving Ground
167
167-C
162-CO
4-U
162-F
7-CO
162-F
No
Fort Douglas
23
23-C
23-F
0
0
No
Tooele Army Depot (North)
45
45-C
8-CO
1-C
36-U
1-U
36-F
Yes
Tooele Army Depot (South)
28
28-C
28-U
1-C##
27-F
Yes
air force
Hill Air Force Base
45
45-C
4-CO
7-C
4-U
2-CO
4-U
Yes
WYOMING
AIR FORCE
F. E. Warren
20
20-C
7-C
12-U
Yes
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Table 4 - Continued
* Department of Defense Environmental Restoration Program, Annual Report of
Congress for Fiscal Year 1991. February 1992.
# * Remedial Action Complete.
PA/SI Preliminary Assessment, Site Inspection.
RI/FS Remedial Investigation, Feasibility Study.
RD/RA Remedial Design, Remedial Action.
NPL National Priority List site.
C Number of sites for which a particular study or action has been completed.
U Number of sites with a particular study or action underway.
F Number of sites scheduled to have a study or action performed in the future.
CO Number of closed out sites where no further action is required.
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TABLE 5
Executive order 12088, October 13, 1978, directs each of the Executive agencies to
submit an environmental pollution control plan annually to 0MB through the EPA.
Circular A-106 of the OMB directs the EPA to review and evaluate each agency's
pollution control plan report, and submit its report to OMB. This program provides
EPA with data on the environmental conditions at Fedaral facilities that the EPA would
not be aware of otherwise.
Tables 5 and 6 below show the number of A-106 projects at Federal facilities in
Region 8 in the Fiscal Years 1991-1994.
Table 5 shows the annual variation of the number of projects per program. The
number of projects has been increasing, more than doubling since 1991, to 785
projects planned in FY 1994.
The Number of A-106 Projects by Program FY 1991-94.
PROGRAM
1991
1992
1993
1994
SUPERFUND
39
50
98
96
RCRA
90
110.
190
231
MULTI-MEDIA
30
65
86
122
CWA
73
80
145
93
CAA
33
50
75
87
SDWA
79
87
123
82
NRA*
N/R
3
6
20
HPA* *
N/R
N/R
10
17
NEPA
N/R
14
13
11
ESA,##
N/R
N/R
3
11
TSCA
17
4
4
2
FIFRA
N/R
3
3
2
OTHER
9
N/R
3
11
REPORTED TOTAL
370
466
759
785
Five programs dominate the number of projects with 75% of the total, down from 85% in FY
1991. The multi-media projects (16%) are mostly training and staffing orojects. The principal
trend has been the relative decline in the share held by the two water programs 1991 to
1994.
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Table 5 - Continued
* NRA - Natural Resources Act
** HPA - Historical Preservation Act
*** ESA - Endangered Species Act
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TABLE 6
Table 6 shows the number of A-106 projects by agency during the same time period.
The Army, Air Force and Agriculture account for 92% of the projects. In the case of
the Army this is a fourfold increase since 1991, probably a fair representation of the
scope of that agency's environmental problems. The bulk of Agricultures' projects are
related to waste water and drinking water problems at Forest Service campgrounds.
The number of A-106 Projects by Agency, FY 1991-1994.
AGENCY
1991
1992
1993
1994
ARMY
133
206
298
444
ENERGY
N/R
6
26
51
AIR FORCE
48
63
112
72
INTERIOR
3
2
5
10
DEFENSE LOGISTICS
4
2
7
2
AGRICULTURE
145
154
300
157
TRANSPORTATION
18
15
6
7
HEALTH & HUMAN SER.
N/R
N/R
2
2
CORP. OF ENGINEERS
0
N/R
1
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EX DOD (FUDS)
N/R
N/R
N/R
11
VETERAN AFFAIRS
10
N/R
N/R
N/R
LABOR
9
17
2
N/R
OTHER
0
1
0
0
TOTALS
370
466
759
767
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TABLE 7
Agencies not listed may have environmental budgets but not file EPA form 3500-7.
Tables 7 and 8 lists the cost of these A-106 Projects in Region 8. The three most
costly programs Superfund, RCRA, and Mulit-media account for 85% of financial
effort among the programs. Two agencies, Department of Energy and Army, account
for 85% of the project cost.
Budget Request for A-106 Projects by Program, FY 1991-94.
(In Millions of Dollars)
PROGRAM
1991
1992
1993
1994
SUPERFUND
116.9
124.3
135.6
309.7
RCRA
30.7
87.9
163.5
131.9
MULTI-MEDIA
2.6
9.7
69.6
49.2
CWA
13.1
15.3
37.2
48.4
CAA
4.9
11.1
21.3
25.8
SDWA
2.0
1.7
3.3
1.2
NRA
Insig.
N/R
2.6
2.4
HPA
N/R
N/R
1.6
1.4
NEPA
N/R
2.2
2.1
1.2
ESA
N/R
N/R
0
0.6
TSCA
5.5
0.2
0.7
0.1
FIFRA
0.3
0.1
0.6
0.4
OTHER
0.1
0
0
21.9
TOTALS••
176.1 •
252.5
438.1
572.3
* Does not include Department of Energy.
*# Totals may not add, or agree with Table 8 due to rounding.
The trend from FY 1991 to 1994 has been the decline of Superfund share from 66% to 48%
and the increase in RCRA and CAA shares of the total.
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Table 8
The trend of escalating costs at the major agencies is readily apparent, but the share of the
two largest spenders, Department of Energy and the Army have been relatively constant. The
Air Force on the other hand appears to be reducing its environmental expenditures. It is likely
that expenditures will increase at formerly used defense sites (FUDS) as remedial problems
are revealed at these potentially major sites.
Budget Request of A-106 Projects by Agency, FY 1991-94.*
(in Millions of Dollars)
AGENCY
1991
1992
1993
1994
ARMY
110.5
43.7
146.6
219.8
ENERGY
N/R
132.0
203.4
287.5
AIR FORCE
40.7
53.0
53.1
36.0
INTERIOR
10.8
4.0
4.1
16.2
DEFENSE LOGISTICS
2.3
5.0
9.5
7.7
AGRICULTURE
4.6
7.0
16.7
6.7
TRANSPORTATION
4.8
6.7
2.5
3.3
HEALTH & HUMAN
N/R
N/R
1.0
2.0
CORP. OF ENGINEERS
0
N/R
0.2
1.3
EX DOD (FUDS)**
N/R
N/R
N/R
. 12.6
VETERAN AFFAIRS
1.9
N/R
N/R
N/R
LABOR
0.5
0.9
INSIG
0
TOTALS'**
176.1
252.3
437.1
593.1
* Agencies not listed may have environmental projects but do not file EPA form 3500-7.
* • Formerly used defense sites.
*•• Totals may not add, or agree with Table 7 due to rounding.
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TABLE 9
Tables 9, 10, 11 and 12 summarize the A-106 projects reported by the agencies to be in
Class I compliance status, (9 & 10) and the A-106 projects considered high priority by the
facility concerned (11 & 12).
Class I is made up of three categories:
CMPA: Conditions of a signed Federal Facility Compliance Agreement, Consent
Order or equivalent State enforcement action.
NOV: Deficiencies found on inspections by regulatory authority or cited in
Notice of Violation or equivalent.
ESDP: Does not meet established standard and deadline has passed.
The Number of Class I Projects at Selected Agencies for FY 1992 and FY 1993.
AGENCY FY 1993 FY 1994
Army
63
63
Energy
3
45
Air Force
21
16
Interior
0
1
Defense Logistics Agency
0
1
Agriculture
154
108
Transportation
1
1
Health and Human Services
1
1
Corp of Engineers
0
7
Ex DOD (FUDS)
N/R
N/R
Veteran Affairs
N/R
N/R
Labor
2
N/R
Totals 245 243
Three agencies. Agriculture, Army and Energy account for 89% of the Class I projects in FY
1994, virtually unchanged from 1993. Energy had a large increase in the number of projects,
and in expenditures as shown in table 10. As discussed earlier. Agricultures large number of
projects is related to water problems at campgrounds. Most of these projects are in the ESDP
category.
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TABLE 10
Again, the Departments of Energy and the Army account for the bulk of the A-106 class I
projects costs. The 1993 Energy figure of $17.9 million looks suspiciously low, but it is as
reported.
A high priority project is one that is critical to the agency program and/or clean-up of the local
environment in the President's Budget Year, i.e. current year + 2 years. A high priority
project is essential to the achievement of compliance schedules mandated by applicable laws
and to avoid litigation.
The budgeted cost of Class I projects at selected agencies for FY 1993 and 1994 in millions
of dollars.
A-106 Projects Summary FY 1994 Region 8
AGENCY FY 1993 FY 1994
Army
Energy
Air Force
Interior
Defense Logistics Agency
Agriculture
Transportation
Health and Human Services
Corp of Engineers
Ex-DOD (FUDS)"
Veteran Affairs
Labor
TOTALS
The number of high priority projects is almost twice that of the Class I projects. Much of the
difference is due to: 1) the time required to complete the project and 2) the clean-up deadline
is in the future. Most Class I projects will also be high priority. Table 11 shows the number
of high priority projects by agency.
* Formerly used defense sites.
69.4
83.7
17.9
273.1
11.9
2.1
0
12.2
0
7.3
6.7
5.9
0.1
1.0
1.0
2.0
0
0.4
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
Insig.
N/R
107.0 387.7
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Table 11
Three agencies. Army, Air Force, and Agriculture account for 92% of the projects
recommended as high-priority. The Army alone has 66% of the totals.
The Number of High Priority Projects at Selected Agencies for FY 1993 and FY 1994.
FY 1993 FY 1994
Army
107
300
Energy
6
13*
Air Force
43
31
Interior
4
5
Defense Logistics Agency
6
1
Agriculture
115
88
Transportation
6
7
Health and Human Services
2
2
Corp of Engineers
1
8
Ex DOD (FUDS)
N/R
1
Veteran Affairs
Labor
Other
2
0
TOTALS 292 456
* The EPA project review recommends an additional 13 projects be elevated to high priority
status.
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TABLE 12
Two agencies. Army and Energy, make up 79% of the cost of high-priority projects. Note
that the 88 projects at Agriculture (table 11) have a cost of only $6.1 million. It is expected
that the Ex DOD projects (FUDS) will be a very prominent cost item in the future.
The Budgeted Cost of High Priority A-106 Projects at Selected Agencies FY 1992 and 1993.
(in Million of Dollars)
FY 1993 FY 1994
Army
121.3
149.3
Energy
122.6
66.2*
Air Force
25.0
22.1
Interior
3.6
15.5
Defense Logistics Agency
4.5
7.3
Agriculture
6.2
6.1
Transportation
2.5
3.3
Health and Human Service
1.0
2.0
Corp of Engineers
0.2
0.9
Ex DOD (FUDS)
N/R
0.6
Totals 286.9 273.3
* The cost of the 13 projects EPA reviewers believe should be elevated to high priority status
is $117,943,000 for a total of $184,100,000.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Air Force Academy
U. S. Air Force
CONTACT: Charlotte Garrett
TITLE: Chief, Environmental Engineering
ADDRESS: HQ USAFA/DEPV
USAF Academy CO 80840-5546
(719) 472-4483
FFIS #:
FINDS #\
MISSION:
AREA:
CO-572924928
C08572924928
To provide instruction and experience to all cadets so they graduate with the
knowledge, character, and motivation essential to leadership as career officers in the
United States Air Force.
18,455 acres.
POPULATION: 10,363
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR; Incompliance. Outside non-attainment area. A Cleaver Brooks model 380/21, natural
gas-fired biomedical waste incinerator was added in 1991. This incinerator has passed
all required tests and is permitted (#90EP2361).
CERCLA: Twelve identified sites of which six are designated as "no further action." RI/FS
continues at the other sites.
FIFRA: In compliance. One pesticide storage facility. Academy personnel are certified
applicators. Disposal of excess herbicides and pesticides is off-sites.
RCRA: In compliance. Small quantity generator.
TOXICS: In compliance. PCB's, thinners, cleaners, solvents, irritants, and a variety of other
chemicals are handled on this facility in small quantities.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. One treatment facility for the Academy NPDES Permit #CO-
0020974 (due for renewal in March 1993). Basically a zero discharge system due to
water reutilization for irrigation; however there are four discharge points identified
which could discharge into Monument Creek.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water is obtained from the City of Colorado Springs.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste minimization assessment teams have been designated and trained. Actual
assessments will begin shortly.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACtLfTY DATA
NAME: Air Force Plant PJKS (NPL)
U.S. Air Force
ADDRESS: 112257 State Highway 121
Littleton CO 80127
CONTACT: George R. Larsen
TITLE: Manager, Environmental Compliance
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 179 M/S 9080
Denver CO 80201
(303) 977-5641 or FAX (303) 977-9911
FFIS ft: CO-572025537
FINDS #: C07570090058
C07570090038
MISSION: Fabrication and testing of equipment and measurement systems for aerospace.
AREA: 464 acres.
POPULATION: 90
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
Air sources operated on Plant PJKS are in compliance with Federal and State air
quality regulations. Eighteen emission sources currently being combined and detailed
in two area bubble permits entitled "EPL" and "Hill Area". Compliance is assured
through inspection and usage reports.
Plant PJKS is in full compliance with CERCLA to the best of Martin Marietta's
knowledge. The PJKS Plant has been listed on the National Priorities List. The Air
force, has the lead in negotiating an Inter-Agency Agreement which will cover the
investigation and cleanup under CERCLA. The equivalent of a CERCLA Remedial
Investigation/Feasibility Study has been completed under the Installation Restoration
Program. The Regulatory Agencies have noted some deficiencies in these studies;
however, these are not regarded as technical non-compliance. The facility is also in
compliance with CERCLA spill reporting provisions and SARA Title III notifications and
reporting.
FIFRA:
RCRA:
Periodically herbicides may be applied by a contractor on areas of Plant PJKS.
herbicides are stored on-site.
No
Hazardous waste management operations on Plant PJKS are conducted in compliance
with Federal and State hazardous waste management regulations. Plant PJKS is
primary a generator of hazardous waste which is manifested to permitted treatment,
storage, disposal and recycling facilities. The hazardous waste generated from
ongoing operations is managed on behalf of the Air Force by Martin Marietta. Upon
request from the Colorado Department of Health, a revised Part A, specifically for
Plant PJKS, was submitted in August 1990. A separate EPA-ID number was issued in
September 1991. There are two operating regulated units on Plant PJKS, a treatment
unit for the thermal treatment of ordinoinance waste and a container storage unit for
waste propellar.t (hydrazine). Both regulated units have interim status.
A revised Part B permit application in conformance with Subpart X regulations for
Open Burning/Open Detonation (OB/OD) of ordnance items on Plant PJKS was
submitted to EPA-Region VIII and the Colorado Department of Health in November
1988. The application has not been reviewed and no comments have been received to
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Air Force Plant PJKS - Continued
date (11/91). A revised Part B permit application was submitted in August 1990 for
the Waste Propellant Storage Unit located on Plant PJKS. The permit application has
not been reviewed and no comments have been received to date.
TOXICS: PCBs are handled, stored and disposed of in compliance with TSCA regulations. All
PCB transformers on PJKS were removed from the facility prior to October 1990. The
PCB liquids were incinerated at a TSCA approved facility and the carcass"properly
disposed. The only remaining PCBs on PJKS are small ballast present in florescent
light fixtures. Leaks from light ballasts have occurred periodically and are cleaned up
per Federal regulations and guidelines. Funds have been requested from the Air Force
to replace light ballast with non-PCB units.
Asbestos is managed in compliance with Federal TSCA and OSHA regulations and
Colorado air quality regulations. An Air Force contractor has conducted an asbestos
survey on PJKS. There is asbestos present on the facility as insulation and on piping.
When encountered during maintenance activities, a certified asbestos removal
contractor is used to properly remove, package and dispose of the asbestos materials.
WASTEWATER: Waste water is managed in compliance with Federal NPDES regulations as
administered by the State of Colorado. There are three process water discharges
which are permitted under State discharge permit CO-0001511. The compliance
schedule specified in the permit requiring the elimination of floor drains was completed
on schedule. Some waste waters generated on PJKS are l» jted as sources on Martin
Marietta's NPDES permit and are conveyed via pumper truck to the Waterton waste
water treatment plant for treatment and discharge.
WATER: Plant PJKS is in compliance with drinking water regulations. Potable water for the
facility is obtained from the Denver Water Board. There has been no recent facility
inspection by the State or Federal regulatory agencies.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Martin Marietta, the plant contractor, has a very active and comprehensive waste
minimization program at the Waterton Plant of which Air Force Plant PJKS is an
integral part. Waste minimization projects initiated primarily for Martin Marietta
operations aimed at solvent reduction have been applied to processes located on
PJKS. Changes to these processes have been very successful at reducing the use of
chlorinated solvents. Martin Marietta's waste minimization efforts have been
highlighted in the EPA-Region VIII " Waste Watches Newsletter."
PROBLEM AREAS
There are no environmental regulatory compliance problem areas.
ALTERNATE
CONTACT: Todd Kisling, Phone: (303) 977-3441
The following description of Air Force Plant PJKS Projects is taken from ^PA publication 9200.5-
743A, September, 1991.
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Air Force Plant PJKS Projects
Site Description
The 464-acre Air Force Plant PJKS Projects site is surrounded by about 4,700 acres of
land owned by Martin Marietta. Since 1957, waste generated at the facility have
consisted primarily of spent solvents from equipment cleaning, contact and non-contact
cooling water, and fuels discharged as a result of engine and rocket testing.
Contamination from trichloroethylene (TCE), other hydrocarbons, rocket fuel components,
and radiation was found in groundwater, surface water, and soils. A total of 18
contamination plumes were found in two groundwater zones. Some of these plumes are
moving off Air Force property and onto the adjacent Martin Marietta property. A total of
19 potential or known surface contamination sources also were identified. The facility is
located in a rural area with farming and ranching facilities. Located nearby is a major
recreational area used by local residents and visitors.
Threats and Contaminants
Monitoring wells have detected TCE, trichloroethane, and freon contamination in the
groundwater. Discovery of thorium and gross alpha, beta and gamma radiation directed
the Air Force to some low-level drummed wastes in a landfill. Brush Creek, located on the
site, also contains TCE. People who have direct contact with or accidentally ingest
contaminated surface water, groundwater, or surface wastes may suffer adverse health
effects.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an immediate action and a single long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: After the Air Force's monitoring revealed radiation contamination, the
source was traced to a small quantity of low-level radioactive alloy that had been buried in
drums in 1971. The Air Force located the magnesium-thorium allov &nd removed the
drums safely off site in 1986 to a regulated disposal facility. Uranium ore occurring
naturally in the area may also contribute to the levels of radioactivity found at this site.
Entire Site: The Air Force completed a draft of an investigation at the site that was
reviewed by the EPA and the State. Further investigations have been started to determine
contamination in deeper groundwater zones. The Air Force is preparing plans to conduct
further investigations at certain contamination sources and the deeper groundwater zones.
Cleanup strategies for some surface sources and groundwater contamination also are
being developed.
Site Facts: The Air Force Plant PJKS Projects site is participating in the Installation
Restoration Program (IRP), a specially funded program established by the Department of
Defense (DoD) in 1978 to identify, investigate, and control the migration of hazardous
contaminants at military and other DoD facilities.
Environmental Progress: The removal of contaminated drums has greatly reduced the
potential for exposure to hazardous materials at the Air Force Plant PJKS Projects site
while further investigations and cleanup activities are taking place.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Anvil Point
Department of Energy
LOCATION: Garfield County
CONTACT: David A. Miles
TITLE: Environmental Specialist
ADDRESS: Dept. of Energy, Naval Pet. & Oil Shale Reserves
907 North Poplar, Suite 100
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 261-5071
FFIS tt:
FINDS #:
CO-891332548
C09890031876
MISSION: Gas Protection
AREA: 54,890 acres
POPULATION: 1 employee - 1000 visitors
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: NOSR-1 has four buildings located on the mine bench that contain asbestos. They are
scheduled to have the asbestos removed in September 1992 and to be demolished by
the end of October if weather permits.
CERCLA: A Preliminary Assessment of the shale pile located at Anvil Points was completed in
June 1992 and submitted to EPA for their review. NPOSR-CUW is planning to do a
site wide CERCLA investigation of the NOSR's in 1993.
FIFRA: Yes, we are in compliance.
RCRA: Yes, we are in compliance.
TOXICS: Yes, we are in compliance.
WASTEWATER: Yes, we are in compliance.
WATER: Yes, we are in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
NPOSR-CUW generates only small quantities of waste at the NOSR's. What is
generated is handled according to regulations.
PROBLEM AREAS
Our project does not have any serious environmental problems that are known. If the
shale pile should become a problem the estimated 12 million dollars to move it would
be a problem if not budgeted.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Lance Otto
TITLE:
Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 240 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 498-1277
FF1S »\
FINDS #:
CO-122307527
C06122307527
MISSION: Management of National Forest Land
AREA: 194,000 acres
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 87-90. Our indoor Radon Gas Program
was started in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base. This
was followed by a 3-month alpha track of all occupied Forest Service buildings. Based
on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year long testing and in a
few cases immediate mitigation. Following the results of the year long tests,
mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known projects at this time. An abandon mine site inventory is underway.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problems in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at 9 sites.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problems in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets and to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped. We have several
Forest Service owned and operated systems and we have numerous agreements with
cities and counties for waste.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
where ever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location, the degree of
success varies.
PROBLEM AREAS
None Reported
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest - Continued
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 W. 8th Avenue
Lakewood CO 80225
(303) 236-9461
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Bennett Facility
Army National Guard
LOCATION: 24 miles east of Denver, Arapahoe County
CONTACT: Lynn Kimble
TITLE: Environmental Specialist
ADDRESS: 6848 South Revere Parkway
Englewood, CO 80221
(303) 397-3273
FFIS #: CO-211823008
FINDS #: C04211808015
MISSION: Training site only
AREA: 348 acres
POPULATION: None
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: It is anticipated that there is asbestos throughout the facility. However, the facility is
located under ground and has no occupants. Complete survey will be completed under
BRAC I (Base Realignment And Closure), scheduled for FY 1993.
CERCLA: To be assessed under BRAC, FY 1993.
FIFRA: No pesticides are in use at the site.
RCRA: The presence of USTs is suspected on the site. However, no above ground access is
known.
TOXICS: No on going activities. Past compliance unknown.
WASTEWATER: No wastewater activities on site.
WATER: No drinking water is available on site.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
There are no ongoing activities at the site, and so no opportunities for waste
minimization.
PROBLEM AREAS
Underground Titan Missile Site is rumored to be in a bad state of disrepair. Further
assessment will be completed under BRAC. Remediation will be accomplished under
BRAC. No known regulator inspections of the facility has been completed during
National Guard possession of site. USATHAMA has published an enhanced site
assessment report on this facility.
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NAME:
FACILITY DATA
Bonanza Mining Area, Rio Grande National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
LOCATION: Saguache County
CONTACT: Byron Shark
TITLE: Regional Compliance Coordinator
ADDRESS: 11177 W. 8th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9461
FFIS #:
FINDS ft:
CO-122307526
C07122307526
MISSION: Resource management agency
AREA: 19,200 Acres
POPULATION: 16 permanent and 87 summer.
rQMPI IANCE STATUS
A'R: substances''c^ *?£ Partidesgettlng air
born is minimal.
r» i narcnnnAi are workino together on further investigation
CWCLA; —•"« on this site was
forwarded to EPA for a hazard ranking score
FIFRA: No known pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: No known accumulated hazardous wastes.
TOXICS: No known problems
, _ . ,cac nn-site septic systems which appear to be in
WASTEWATER: The town of Bonanza uses on site sep y
compliance.
~hat the mine tailinas are leaching various heavy metals into the
WATER: There are indications that the mine tailings a
stream.
MT.nN PREVENTfQM/wiyrE MINIMIZATION Pf
None reported.
PRflfflFM AREAS
Leaching of heavy metalS from mine tailings and dump piles into stream ,s the ma.n
problem.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Boulder Laboratories, National Institute of Science & Technology
Department of Commerce
CONTACT: Rhonda Carpenter
TITLE:
Industrial Hygienist
ADDRESS: 325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 497-3912
FFIS #: CO-130608302
FINDS#: C09131505175
MISSION: Research and development laboratory.
AREA: 205 Acres
POPULATION: 1000
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No operating permits required. Have on-going asbestos removal projects with
compliance to local, state and federal rules.
CERCLA: No sites identified.
FIFRA: Pesticides are applied by a contract pest control company.
RCRA: Compliance with current small quantity generator (100-1000 kilograms) status. Permit
ID C09131505175.
TOXICS: Vehicle and pump oils, solvents, paint, thinners, laser dyes, mercury, lead batteries
and photochemicals are recycled through contractors. Lab packs are incinerated or
buried at an EPA-approved landsite through contractors. PCB transformers and
capacitors were removed from the site and disposed of following EPA TSCA rules
(Contractor completed task, summer 1991).
WASTEWATER: Wastewater is discharged into Boulder sanitary sewer for treatment. We have a
permit with the City of Boulder (#0091-1, sic code 8922). We sample our wastewater
discharge monthly and report this to the City of Boulder. We are in compliance.
WATER: Potable water is obtained from municipal system.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
We are a research facility, and our policy is to scale down the use of chemicals
wherever possible. It is the policy of the Boulder Laboratories to reduce or eliminate
the generation of hazardous waste. In order to meet our policy, the Boulder
Laboratories shall do the following 1. Order only what is needed, 2. Scale down
projects, 3. Use chemicals to depletion, 4. Plan for waste disposal cost at the
beginning of the project, and 5. Substitute, wherever possible, to less hazardous
chemicals. The Boulder Laboratories recycle the following: 1. Liquid mercury, 2.
Mercury batteries, 3. Mercury thermometers and manomets'S, 4. Mercury vapor
lamps, 5. Lead-acid batteries, 6. Empty drums, 7. Photographic chemicals, 8.
Unopened chemicals, 9. Oil, 10. Solvents, 11. Degreasing fluids.
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Boulder Labatories - Continued
PROBLEM AREAS
EPA could help in two area: (1) by having an office (similar to OSHA) that offers
advice and or assistance. (2) by offering more training on new regulations. General:
DOC has done a comprehensive environmental self audit (by the DOC Environmental
Director) at this site which helps assure we comply fully with EPA rules and
regulations.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Buckley Air National Guard Base
Air National Guard
CONTACT: Capt. Gregory D. Parker
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: 140 TFW/EM, Buckley ANG Base, Sp #22
Aurora CO 80011
(303) 340-9100
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
C0-570025644
C08570090045
C07570090046
C09570025644
Buckley provides combat readiness training of tactical units of the Colorado Air
National Guard certain responsibilities for performing search and rescue, and service
approximately 10,000 transient aircraft per year.
AREA: 3,897 acres
POPULATION: 4,733 millitary and civilian
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Facility is in compliance with air regulations. APENS have been submitted for Buckley
ANG Base.
CERCLA: Facility is in compliance with CERCLA regulations. Buckley is working with the
National Guard Bureau in cleaning up our old fire training pit.
FIFRA: Pesticides are being applied by a state certified applicator. Records are being kept.
New storage facilities are being purchased. Any disposal is being done according to
regulations.
RCRA: Facility received a Notice of Non-Compliance with the Colorado Dept of Health Order
#91-09-30-01. We are working with the state to correct the problems.
TOXICS: Notice of Non-Compliance EPA Region VIII Docket #TSCA-PCB-VIII-90-04.
WASTEWATER: Facility is in compliance with wastewater. All quarterly reporting/and analysis is
being forwarded to City of Aurora & the Metro District.
WATER: We are in compliance with the Clean Water Act. The base is currently preparing an
NPDES permit for the facility.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The base is doing/participating in waste minimization projects to include the following:
Recycling of: 1. Waste oils/fuels, 2. Scrap metals to include brass, 3. Paper, and 4.
Glass.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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PAriLlTY DATA
NAME: Canadian Strip - Wyoming Fuel Mine Site
Bureau of Land Management
LOCATION: T 8 N, R 78 W, S 10, 11, 6 PM
CONTACT: Carroll Levitt
TITLE: HazMat Manager
ADDRESS: 455 Emerson St.
Craig, CO 81625
(303) 824-8261
FFIS #: CO-141190007
FINDS#: C02141190007
MISSION: Inactive open pit coal mine under reclamation.
AREA: 90 acres
POPULATION: None
rnMPLIANpE STATUS
AIR: No known problems.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: No known problems.
RCRA: No known problems.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: N/A
WATER: N/A
nm | imfIN PBEVCMTinNfWAS'Hi MIMIMI7ftTI0N PROJECTS
The mine has been reentered and re vegetated. Sediment trap dams were
constructed.
PftftPLE1"1 AREAS
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Mr. David Campbell
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: 1010 CES/DEEV Stop 4
Cheyenne Mountain AFB, CO 80914
(719) 554-2159
FFIS #: CO-572025719
FINDS#: C07571590036
C07572025719
CO6570625719
MISSION: Aerospace defense of North America.
AREA: 519 acres.
POPULATION: 2,000
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. Last major inspection by El Paso County, Dec. 1988.
CERCLA: In compliance. Two installation restoration program (IRP) sites completed, closed out
in Oct. 1989. No other sites.
FIFRA: In compliance. Extremely limited spot applications of pesticides/herbicides. No on-site
storage or disposal.
RCRA: In compliance. Small-quantity generator, annual average 560 kg of hazardous wastes
generated. Last major inspection by State/EPA, Nov. 1986.
TOXICS: In compliance. Total of approximately 88 lbs of PCBs in small sealed capacitors.
Contact awarded in Oct. 1991 for complete removal.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Project completed in May 1991 to tie industrial wastewater line to
sanitary sewer line to Ft Carson per USEPA Federal Facility Compliance Agreement
Docket # FFCA-CWA-91 -1. Former NPDES permit # CO-0020923 has been
terminated. Last inspection by EPA in Jan. 1989.
WATER: In compliance. City of Colorado Springs domestic water.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
CMAFB has an ongoing effort to utilize product substitution and process changes
where feasible to reduce the quantities and toxicity of hazardous wastes generated.
Used lubricating oil is sold for recycling.
PROBLEM AREAS
None. Continuing program management to ensure compliance and ongoing upgrade of
facilities.
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CAPJII TV DATA
NAME: Colorado Springs General Mail Facility
U.S. Postal Service
CONTACT: Larry F. Lightfoot
TITLE: Manager, Plant & Equipment Engineering
ADDRESS: 3655 East Fountain Blvd.
Colorado Srpings, CO 80910-9731
(719) 570-5390
FFIS #: CO-180000058
FINDS #: None
MISSION: US Postal Service.
AREA: 128,000 square feet.
POPULATION: 500 employees.
rOMPI lANP-F STATUS
1Q7Q and was certified to be asbestos free. However
A'R: we^^have*in'place an asbestos testing program to test any suspected asbestos.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: We do not store pesticides at this facility.
Li Pf.pl tnnks were r6Dl3C6J in 1991 and meet the
RCRA: No known hazard waste problems. Fuel tanKs were
latest standards.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Normal sanitary waste goes into Colorado Springs sewer system.
WATER: No known problems. On Colorado Springs water system.
pni 11 rrinpj PREVENTION/WA^TF MINIM17AT10N PROJECTS
None reported.
opnpi.fM AREAS
Our largest waste product is paper and we have a recycling program in place.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Commerce City Post Office
U.S. Postal Service
CONTACT: Darrell Brunken
TITLE: Postmaster
ADDRESS: 7351 Magnolia
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-2100
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
CO-180000062
None
MISSION: Mail processing, delivery, customer service.
AREA: 393,000 square feet.
POPULATION: 40 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All systems in compliance.
CERCLA: All systems in compliance.
FIFRA: All systems in compliance.
RCRA: All systems in compliance.
TOXICS: All systems in compliance.
WASTEWATER: All systems in compliance.
WATER: All systems in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None reported.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Denver Airways Sector Field Office, ARTCC
FAA, Department of Transportation
CONTACT: David Toney
TITLE:
Haz. Mat. Mgr.
ADDRESS: Federal Aviation Administration
Denver (ARTCC) Airway Facilities Sector
ATTN: Technical Support Office
2211 17th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4100 or 651-4100
FFIS #: CO-690508000
FINDS C04690590084
MISSION: Electronic Facility. General maintenance, environmental equipment to support
electronic equipment.
AREA: 10 acres.
POPULATION: 550
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance, no permits.
In compliance, no contamination on site. Not inspected by EPA.
N/A
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
In compliance-OST meets regulatory requirements. Exempt small quantity generator
(solvents, paints for maintenance purposes; used oil and anti-freeze recycled). No
inspection.
TOXICS: In compliance, PCB's disposed of/eliminated under applicable regulations.
WASTEWATER: City inspected and gave permits for chiller/cooler.
WATER: N/A. We are under city system.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
We have implemented hazardous waste program. We are attempting to minimize
hazardous waste chemicals in maintenance area.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Denver Federal Center
General Service Administration
LOCATION: 6th and Kipling
Lakewood, CO
CONTACT: Larry A. Owens
TITLE: Acting Building Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 25546
Denver, CO 80225-0546
(303) 236-7613
FFIS #: C0-470000500
FINDS #: C06470000500
MISSION: General Services Administration, Public Building Service.
AREA: 697 acres.
POPULATION: Approxmately 8,000.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No known problems.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: No known problems.
RCRA: Site characterization being conducted by Federal Highway Administration for two UST
at Building 52. Site characterization being performed by Public Health Service for UST
at Building 78. Site characterization in process by U.S. Corps of Engineers for
Downing Reservoir.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: To Denver Metro Waste.
WATER: No known problems.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None reported.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R Former site of Denver Munitions Plant.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Denver Research Center
U.S. Bureau of Mines
CONTACT: Linda Killoran or Fred Allgaier
TITLE: Chemical Engineer - Supr. Mining Engineer, resp.
ADDRESS: Denver Federal Center, Building 20
P.O. Box 25086
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-0769 or 236-0828
FFIS #: CO-141590094
FINDS#: C06141590095
C07141590094
MISSION: Research and development to reduce health and safety hazards in mining; increase
efficiency, productivity, and the percentage of mineral recovery; and overcome
adverse environmental effects caused by mining.
AREA: Leased DFC facilities
POPULATION: 105
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
In compliance.
In compliance.
In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
DRC is a participant in the Denver Federal Area Waste Minimization Working Group
formed in April 1990 to 1) provide for more efficient government operations thus
reducing cost to the taxpayers; 2) minimize quantities of resources used and waste
generated; 3) use of more environmentally friendly materials; and 4) provide waste
minimization education for Denver area federal employees to encourage and develop
full participation in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Denver Service Center
National Park Service
CONTACT: Kenneth R. Rueff
TITLE: Safety Engineer
ADDRESS: 12795 West Alameda Parkway
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225-0287
(303) 969-2195 or Fax #: 969-2967
FFIS #: CO-141756007
FINDS #: C00482156007
C04482190028
MISSION: Planning, design, and construction. Administrative support to Rocky Mt. Region parks.
AREA: 8 acres.
POPULATION: 875 workers.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: N/A
RCRA: Photo lab and print shop in compliance with State and Federal regulations. No
inspections.
TOXICS: W/A
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Inspected August, 1988.
WATER: In compliance. City water system.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
1. Use of non-carcinogenic degiazing and cleaning solutions in the printing
department.
2. In the process of testing and using soybean base inks versus petroleum
base ink.
3. Elimination and use of acetic acid, glacial ink, stop bath 2 jlution.
(photographic processing)
4. Installation of silver recovery units on photographic film processors and
processing sinks.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Denver Terminal Annex
U.S. Postal Service
CONTACT: Roger D. Gille
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
1501 Wynkoop Street
Denver CO 80210
(303) 297-6840
CO-180000044
COO180000044
C07180090055
MISSION: Postal Service Mail Processing Center
AREA: 2.4 Acres
POPULATION: 200
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: The Postal Service is applying for Air Pollution Notice with the State Department of
Health for two boilers located in the facility. The facility was surveyed for asbestos in
1988 and subsequent roofing material tests were conducted. The facility is inspected
for the condition of ACBMs two times a year. No inspections by outside agencies.
CERCLA: Not applicable. No inspections by outside agencies.
FIFRA: In compliance. No inspections by outside agencies.
RCRA: 1986 was last inspection by the Colorado Department of Health. A compliance order
was issued by Colorado Department of Health in 1986 and the facility is in compliance
with the compliance order; In 1991, all underground storage tanks and associated
contaminated soils were removed from the site. A letter dated July 2,1991, from the
Colorado Department of Health approved the remedial actions conducted at the site
and required no further investigation or remedial actions.
TOXICS: In compliance. No inspections by outside agencies.
WASTEWATER: Not applicable. Facility is serviced by city sewer system. No inspections by
outside agencies.
WATER: In compliance. Facility is served by city water supply system. All water coolers
identified as potential lead sources were removed. No inspections by outside
agencies.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycling of paper and plastic materials is being investigated. Have switched from 1-
1-1 Trichloroethane parts cleaning solvent to Brulin Nature-Sol 100 which is bio-
degradable and is not a reportable substance under section 313 of SARA Title III.
PROBLEM AREAS
Improve housekeeping at the facility.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Denver Wildlife Research Center, Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
CONTACT: Steven J. Greiner
TITLE: Chemical Hygiene Officer
ADDRESS: Building 16, Denver Federal Center
Denver CO 80225
(303) 236-0553
FFIS #: CO-123490063
FINDS#: C09123490063
MISSION: A research institution devoted to resolve problems caused by the interaction between
wild animals and society.
AREA: N/R
POPULATION: 100
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: As a laboratory facility/stationary source, no known violations of the CAA. Indoor air
quality is periodically monitored by U.S. Public Health Service. DWRC has a
pathological incinerator, Colo. Permit # 83JE0151.
CERCLA: N/A - All chemicals used at DWRC are below the reportable quantity amounts.
FIFRA: All pesticide registration, storage, and use procedures at DWRC are in compliance.
DWRC was audited by the EPA for GLP compliance in March 1992. Pesticide
registration procedures are constantly inspected by in-house OA personnel.
RCRA: DWRC is a small quantity hazardous waste generator, EPA ID# C09123490063. Our
waste removal contractor is Special Resource Management of Cheyenne, Wy.
TOXICS: N/A - DWRC does not manufacture or import chemicals.
WASTEWATER: N/A - DWRC uses the municipal sewer system, GSA is responsible for compliance.
DWRC does not discharge hazardous materials into the sewer system.
WATER: DWRC uses the municipal drinking water system, GSA is responsible for monitoring.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste paper and aluminum recycling program. In-house chemistry labs develop
pesticide analysis methods to use minimal amounts of chemicals. Surplus chemicals
are traded with the US Geological Survey
PROBLEM AREAS
Regulations are very difficult to interpret, and do not address situations unique to labs
such as DWRC.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Dinosaur National Monument
National Park Service
CONTACT: Nick Eason
TITLE: Chief Ranger
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 210
Dinosaur, CO 81610
(303) 374-2216
FflS #: CO-141707071
FINDS #: None
MISSION: Management of a National Park Service area.
AREA: 211,141 acres
POPULATION: 60 employees
470,000 visitors
COMPLIANCE STATUS
A'R: All buildings have been inspected for asbestos-containing materials and corrective
actions have been taken. Year-round housing and offices have been monitored for
radon. Test results have not been fully completed.
CERCLA: Abandoned mines have been physically plugged to eliminate hazards. One shallow
opening needs further attention but does not constitute a significant hazard in the
interim.
F,FRA: Pesticide use is limited to very small quantities and has not resulted in a storage
facility need. There are currently no pesticide programs in use at the park.
RCRA;
All underground fuel tanks (except one heating oil tank) have been removed and
converted to modern above ground systems. There are no hazardous wastes known
which would require removal.
^OXICS: No known problems.
Wastewater: All systems have been upgraded and are in compliance. Larger systems are on
sewage treatment systems. Smaller ones are on septic systems.
WATER: All systems are being tested and are in compliance. Staff has worked actively to
refine chlorine treatment facilities.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Use, reuse, substitution and recycling are all being applied in an effort to reduce the
quantity of generated wastes. Above ground storage tanks have been installed for
auto fuels.
PROBLEM AREAS
Manpower is limited. Need to increase training access to make key staff more aware
of issues and how to deal with them.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Falcon Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: 1 Lt. Valerie Hasberry
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: Stop 82
Falcon AFB CO 80912-5000
(719) 550-4792
FFIS #: CO-570628884
FINDS #: C06570090096
C09570628884
MISSION: Base provides satellite control.
AREA: 3,840 acres.
POPULATION: 4,700
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Facility is in compliance. Inspected by El Paso County health department in April
1991.
CERCLA: No inspection by State or EPA.
FIFRA: No Inspection by State or EPA at this facility.
RCRA: No inspection by State or EPA. Facility Generator C06570090096.
TOXICS: No inspection by State or EPA.
WASTEWATER: Facility is not in compliance due to BODs readings. Inspected by EPA in Jun
1991. Facility is permitted. CO-0034517.
WATER: No inspection by State or EPA.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Falcon AFB is in the initial stages of implementing its major waste minimization and
pollution prevention projects. We continue to recycle waste oil through the Defense
Reutilization and Marketing Office and to recycle paper and scrap metal. Our newest
investment has been freon recycling units for on-base chillers.
PROBLEM AREAS
Our only known area of noncompliance is the wastewater treatment plant. An
upgrade has been designed, approved, and funded and is awaiting construction.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Federal Correctional Institution
Bureau of Prisons
CONTACT: Mike Bonham
TITLE: Safety Manager
ADDRESS: 9595 W. Quincy Avenue
Littleton CO 80123
(303) 985-1566 ext. 330 or 331
g-IS #: CO-151909118
F'NDS #: C07151990044
MISSION: To continually stress human relation and humanity, ensuring that all employees and
inmates are provided with safe and healthful working condition throughout the Bureau
of Prisons. Enhance these qualities on a day-to-day basis.
AREA: 315 acres.
POPULATION: 1100
COMPLIANCE STATUS
^lF*: In compliance per inspection completed by Jefferson County health department June
19, 1987.
cERCLA: In compliance. Any sample tests taken were considered negative. Not needed at this
facility.
FIFRA* Pesticides used by certified applicators. No excess disposal, applied by certified
contract service.
^CRA: In compliance. Small quantity generator.
^OXICS: Cleaners - used as need, controlled and monitored by staff. Thinners - not disposed.
No PCB's at this facility. Tetra-chloroethylene and solvents excess disposed of via
contract with certified service.
Wastewater.- In compliance. No treatment is used at this facility. Sanitary waste is tied into
the city of Englewood sewage system.
^ATER: in compliance. All potable water received from Lakehurst City municipal system.
Sample taken each month for testing.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recovery of 502 & R12 Refrigerant.
Energy Conservation Program - ongoing.
Recycle - cardboard - used motor oil all metals, batteries, appliances.
PRQPUEM area?
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
U.S. Army
CONTACT: Sue Errett
TITLE:
Environmental Engineer
3 6/- 3. .5" =2 U
ADDRESS: Attn: HSHG-EHP 8ldg. #118
Aurora, CO 80045-5001
(303) 361-3526
FFIS #:
FINDS U\
MISSION:
AREA:
CO-211620333
C02210020333
Provide primary medical care too DoD beneficiaries in the local Denver area and
tertiary medical care to a 13 state region. Host installation to several medical and non-
medical DoD activities.
547 Acres
POPULATION:
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: This facility is in compliance with air quality regulations. Last inspection was done by
Tri County Health Department for the Colorado State Health Department in December
1992.
CERCLA: This facility is in compliance with CERCLA regulations. No inspections have been
conducted by regulatory agencies.
F1FRA: This facility is in compliance with FIFRA regulations. No inspections have been
conducted by regulatory agencies.
RCRA: This facility is in compliance with RCRA regulations. No inspections have been
conducted by regulatory agencies.
TOXICS: This facility is in compliance with TSCA regulations. No inspections have been
conducted by regulatory agencies.
WASTEWATER: This facility is in compliance with wastewater regulations. Inspection was
conducted by EPA in June 1993.
WATER: This facility is in compliance with drinking water regulations. No inspections have
been conducted by regulatory agencies.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
1. Pathology solvents recycling (xylene, ethanol, methyl alcohol, and formalin). This
reduction of hazardous wastes for the FAMC medical facilities is approximately 80%.
Solvents
Xylene/Ethanol
Formalin
Methyl Alcohol
Cost of
Recycling System
$15,000
$13,000
$18,000
Annual
Savings
$11,000
$ 8,980
$10,275
# of Years
For Payback
1.36
1.25
1.75
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Fort Carson including DRMO
U.S. Army
CONTACT: Thomas L. Warren
TITLE: Director of Environmental Compliance and Management
ADDRESS: HQ, Fort Carson & 4th I.D. (M)
Attn: AFZC-FE-ENR
Fort Carson, CO 80913-5023
(719) 579-2022
FF|S CO-214020150
FINDS #: C02210020150
MISSION: Command, control, support, modernize, train, motivate and maintain assigned forces.
Prepare to support mobilization and commitment to perform wartime and other
missions. Site of DRMO facility of the Defense Logistics Agency.
AREA: 137,400 acres.
POPULATION: 18,558 (military 16,300)
COMPLIANCE STATUS
Incompliance. Inspected by El Paso County August 23, 1991. Radon testing has been
completed. Test results indicate mitigation is required of some buildings on post. All
levels were below 20/I. Mitigation must take place within five years for radon levels
between 4 and 8 pCi/l and in one to four years for levels between 8 and 20 pCi/l.
C^RCLA: Notified. Phase I of the IRP, Installation Assessment, was completed by the U.S.
Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency in January 1983. No additional survey
or remedial action required.
f'FRA: Pesticides are used and stored on Fort Carson. Pesticides are also used by contractors
on post; pesticides use must be coordinated with the Installation Pest Management
Coordinator. Excess is disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements.
^CRA: In compliance with interim status regulations as generator and TSD facility, Permit No.
C02210022150. Part A application was submitted August 1985 and resubmitted
November 1990. Part B application was submitted in December 1991. Colorado
Department of Health response submitted by August 1992. Fort Carson responded
January 93 and CDH response was in March 93.
T°XICS:
Last inspection was by the State on August 20-21, 1991, final results Feburary 92
were satisfactory.
Used engine oil is currently sold to a contractor for recycle. Waste thinners and paints
are managed and disposed of as RCRA wastes. Solvents are recycled by a contractor.
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2. Ethylene oxide recycling system for the hospital sterilizers project was funded by
U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency (USATHAMA) at $189,000 as a
test site for this new technology. Payback is estimated at 8 years.
3. Conversion of the optical fabrication laboratory from glass to plastic lenses. The
laboratory was generating about 2000 kg. per week hazardous waste two years ago.
The conversion to date has reduced generation to about 200 kg per week. When the
conversion is complete the waste generation is expected to go to zero. The air
quality inside the facility has improved dramatically, significantly reduced work related
respiratory complaints. Payback exceeds 10 years, however the employee health
concerns and hazardous waste management compliance issues, made this project
viable. USATHAMA has provided $710,000 to complete the conversion.
4. The DoD print plant (a tenant organization) has converted the printing equipment
to use non flammable, non toxic chemicals, eliminating the hazardous waste in that
area.
PROBLEM AREAS
To date, the Army and Fitzsimons have been able to provide adequate funding for the
environmental program. It is hoped that during the coming years that the same will
be true, however we have concerns about this program as with all our other programs
in these austere times.
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PCB transformers are identified by chemical analysis and were replaced by non-PCB
transformers in compliance with PCB regulations. Transformers not replaced show <
20 PCB. Last inspection by the State on August 20-21, 1991. Awaiting results of
inspection. Excess explosives and propellants are disposed of by the Explosive
Ordnance Detachment at designated ranges on Fort Carson. Asbestos removal and
disposal is conducted in accordance with OSHA, EPA, State and county air emission
and disposal requirements.
WASTEWATER: Fort Carson has these wastewater treatment facilities: 1) Sewage
treatment plant, NPDES permit #CO-0021181, expired September, 1992, has been
renewed until 1995. In compliance. Wastewater is discharged in Clover Ditch, a
tributary of Fountain Creek. Last inspected by the EPA 4 & 6 June, 1992. 2)
Industrial wastewater treatment plant, NPDES permit It CO-0000876. The permit is
nondischarging. In compliance. Wastewater is transferred,to the headworks of the
sewage treatment plant after pretreatment. Last inspection by EPA 4 & 6 June 1992.
3) There are five evaporative (non-discharging) lagoon systems and 29 individual
septic tank/leach field systems. Forty-three vault latrines are pumped by contract;
contents are treated at the installation sewage treatment plant.
WATER: in compliance. Potable water is purchased from the city of Colorado Springs. Testing
is underway to label seven wells in remote locations for non-potable use only.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
1. Annual recurring contract provides contractor rental solvent parts cleaners in
post tactical shop. Parts cleaners promote solvent recycling, reduce the mixing of
hazardous waste with non-hazardous waste and minimize hazardous waste disposal costs.
2. Installation recycle programs consists of the processing of cardboard, computer
printouts, computer cards and various forms of paper. Expansion of program to include
glass, plastic, and other potential recyclable is under consideration.
3. Installation of jet spray washers in Bldg. 8000 completed in FY 92 to replace a solvent
dip bath and eliminate use of solvents.
4. Coordinating with EPA Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory for development
of a hazardous waste minimization assessment for Evans Army Hospital.
5. Install Parshall Flume at STP. Project completed. Flume will allow flow measurement
and chlorine control. Control of chlorination and dechlorination ill prevent problems with
fecal coliform and chlorine violations of NPDES permit that have occurred in the past.
6. On-going projects to upgrade and/or remove USTs on post to maintain
compliance with existing and future requirements, replace with above ground tanks where
appropriate. Developing a project for a central fueling point on post.
PROBLEM AREAS
Command control and responsibility for storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Grand Junction Projects Office
Department of Energy
CONTACT: David M. Naski
TITLE: Manager (Acting) Waste Management, Chem-Nuclear Geotech
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2567
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(303) 248-6064
FFIS #: CO-890808955
FINDS #: C04890808955
MISSION: The Grand Junction Projects Office (GJPO) is a Govemment-Owned/Contractor-
Operated facility providing management and technical support services to the
Government's various environmental restoration and remedial action program.
Foremost amongst these programs are the Grand Junction Vicinity Properties Project
conducted under the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Program; the Monticello
Remedial Action Project encompassing remedial action at both the government-owned
uranium mill site and privately-owned vicinity properties in Monticello, Utah; and on-
site uranium mill tailings remediation under the GJPORAP. The GJPO also supports
environmental restoration, waste management and surface geophysical activities under
a work-for-others program that includes contracts with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency-Region VIII, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, and other
Department of Energy operations offices.
AREA: 56.4 acres.
POPULATION: 700
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: The GJPO has been issued initially-approved air emission permits by CDH for remedial
activities and routine facility operations. A final permit inspection for the remedial
action permit was conducted by CDH in April 1991 with no findings noted. The GJPO
is awaiting issuance of the final permit. An inspection has not yet been scheduled for
the review of the permit requirements specific for routine facility operations.
The GJPO has reached an agreement with EPA Region Vlll's (Denver, CO.) Air and
Toxics Division on a schedule the meet the requirements of the National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS), as codified in 40 CFR 61, Subpart
Q, National Emission Standards for Radon Emissions from Department of Energy
Facilities. These requirements are specific to radon flux rates.
The GJPO is in compliance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart H, National Emission Standards
for Emissions of Radionuclides other than radon from Department of Energy facilities.
CERCLA: The GJPO scored only 14.6 through the Hazard Ranking System and consequently
was not placed on the Federal Facilities National Priorities List. However, the GJPO
has chosen to follow the provisions of CERCLA, as amended by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) to respond to uranium mill tailings
contamination at the GJPO. The Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study process was
followed, a Record of Decision was signed, and remedial action commenced in 1990.
Approximately 40% of the GJPORAP, activities have been completed, to date. The
removal of all tailings-contaminated soil from the GJPO is scheduled for December
1992.
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The GJPO Remedial Action Project operates in compliance with all applicable federal,
state and local law, regulations and requirements.
FIFRA: The GJPO subcontracts with local licensed commercial firms for the application of
insecticides, fungicides or rodenticide. An internal system has been implemented
which tracks those chemical compounds of interest and ensures their compliant
application. No known insecticides, fungicides or rodenticide are stored on the GJPO
in regulated quantities.
RCRA: The GJPO obtained an EPA Identification Number (CO 6890090065} in January 1988
through the Waste Management Division, Colorado Department of Health (CDH).
GJPO has maintained its status, almost exclusively, as a conditionally exempt small
quantity generator. The GJPO generates hazardous wastes from routine facility
operations including spent solvents from the paint shop, spent ammonium hydroxide
from blueprint activities, naphtha from a color electrostatic plotting machine, as well
as a variety of waste streams from the on-site Analytical Chemistry Laboratory which
performs a variety of environmental sample analyses.
On June 8, 1988, a RCRA inspection of the GJPO was conducted by CDH. For those
area's of concern identified, supporting documentation was provided to CDH with
closure of the issues coming about in July 1988.
The GJPO operates in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and requirements.
TOXICS:
Polvchlorinated Biphenvl (PCBs)
Throughout calendar year 1988, a comprehensive site-wide effort was initiated to
identify and compliantly dispose of materials containing PCBs form the GJPO. All PCP
and PCB-contaminated electrical transformers were refilled and certified as containing
less that 50 ppm PCBs. Miscellaneous materials and debris were also removed from
the site for disposal at the permitted Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) facility.
For those PCB waste streams routinely generated in the GJFO Analytical Chemistry
Laboratory (e.g., environmental soil and water samples), one-year on site storage is
provided prior shipment to an off-site permitted treatment and disposal facility.
Notification of PCB Activity (EPA 7710-53) forms have been forwarded to the Office
of Toxic Substances, EPA-Headquarters, Washington, D.C., documenting all PCB
activities on the GJPO. In addition, EPA Region VIII (Denver, CO.) has been informed
of all current PCB waste activities conducted on the GJPO.
The GJPO operates in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and requirements.
A§t?99t9S
The GJPO commenced it asbestos abatement activities in 1981 and, to date,
continues to monitor and track its removal and disposal. In accordance with DOE
policy, reports are prepared biannually to forecast and summarize GJPO abatement
activities. The majority of asbestos removed from the older GJPO buildings is
performed by licensed commercial firms. Asbestos is disposed of at the Mesa County
Landfill, an approved asbestos disposal site. Asbestos that is found to be
contaminated with low-level radioactive material (originating from past uranium milling
operations at the GJPO) is placed in the state-owned temporary repository located in
Grand Junction, later to be disposed of at the Cheney site.
The GJPO operates in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
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regulations and requirements.
WASTEWATER:
Storm Water Runoff
Historically, storm water runoff from the GJPO has been drained into a body of water
known as the South Pond. However, due to on-site remedial action activities
associated with the Grand Junction Projects Office Remedial Action Program
(GJPORAP), the GJPO storm water is currently being discharged into the North Pond.
Both the North and South Ponds are located within the property boundaries of the
GJPO facility, and are not accessible to the general public or facility employees.
In an effort to comply with the upcoming deadline for obtaining an NPDES Storm
Water permit, the GJPO has evaluated its compliance status with respect to the storm
water permitting regulations in 40 CFR 122. The GJPO has determined that it does
not meet with the definition of "being associated with industrial activity (i.e.,
administrative buildings, parking lots, and facility lawns/grounds are the sole sources
of runoff for the collection system.) In addition the GJPO is commencing a storm
water characterization program as a precautionary measure. Sampling will be
accomplished to meet all regulatory requirements for collecting first flush grab samples
and flow weighted composite samples. All samples will be analyzed for the pollutants
as required in 40 CFR 122.
Following remediation of the South Pond area, the pond itself will be reconstructed
and lined with a geo-textile fabric. The storm water will then be re-routed and
discharged to the newly constructed south pond. The end result of this action will be
that the storm water runoff will be discharged to a lined impoundment and not to a
federal or state body of water, thus effectively eliminating the need for an NPDES
storm water permit. There have been no State or EPA inspections of the GJPO Facility
storm water management program to date.
The GJPO operates in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
regulations and requirements.
Sewer Effluent
The GJPO was issued a Class II, Industrial Pretreatment Permit by the City of Grand
Junction in March 1989. As an industrial user, the GJPO is required to submit self-
monitoring reports to the City on a semi-annual basis for a prescribed host of analytes
as set forth in the permit. To date, the GJPO has maintained compliance with the
requirement of this permit.
The GJPO has undergone several inspections as conducted by the Industrial
Pretreatment Coordinator representing the local publicly owned treatment works
(POTW). In turn, the POTW is overseen by CDH and guided by the requirements set
forth in State of Colorado Pretreatment Regulations, 4.3.0, and codified in 40 CFR
Parts 122 and 403.
Cue to the dynamic nature of the GJPO and its activities, especially those analytical
service offered by the chemistry laboratory, the GJPO is presently re-evaluating all on-
site activities for real or potential discharges of pollutants to the sewer system capable
of impacting the POTW. It is anticipated that this update will be submitted to the
POTW by November 1991.
WATER: Drinking water is provided to the GJPO by the City of Grand Junction. As such, no
known compliance requirements exist for the GJPO.
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POLLUTION PREVENTIONA/VASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The GJPO has an active Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention and Awareness
Program (WMPPAP) in place. It addresses the implementation of a waste reduction
policy aimed at reducing, where applicable, the total amount of waste generated on
the GJPO. Those waste of interest include solid, non-hazardous waste, low-level
radioactive waste, hazardous waste, and mixed waste (i.e., waste containing both
hazardous and low-level radioactive components).
A revision of the plan has been scheduled for completion by March 30,1992, and will
focus on top management commitment, goals and schedules, waste stream data,
identification and tracking, waste minimization opportunity implementation, employee
awareness and training programs, employee incentive and awards programs, and
compliance with federal and state DOE requirements for waste minimization.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, & Gunnison National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Gary Tollefson
TITLE:
Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 2250 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(303) 874-7691
FFIS ft: CO-122307519
FINDS#: C06122307519
MISSION: Management of National Forest Land.
AREA: 2.6 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 1987-90. Our indoor Radon Gas
Program was started in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base.
This was followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied Forest Service
buildings. Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year
long testing and in a few cases immediate mitigatation. Following the results of the
year long tests, mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known project at this time.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problem in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at 21 sites, about 11 were replaced with
above ground tanks.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problem in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped.
We have several Forest Service-owned and operated systems and we have numerous
agreements with cities and counties for waste disposal.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most press..ig problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PBmcrrc
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recvclinq
where ever practical. Depending on the facility and its's location the dearee of
success varies. ' a
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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Grand Mesa - Continued
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11188 W. 8th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9461
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Leadville Mine Drainage Water Treatment Plant
Bureau of Reclamation
LOCATION: Bureau of Reclamation, Box 978
Leadville, CO 80461
CONTACT: Thomas A. Gibbens
TITLE:
Chief, Water and Land
ADDRESS: Bureau of Reclamation
11056 West County Rd 18 E
Loveland, CO 80537-9710
(303) 667-4410
FFIS #: CO-14231 3801
FINDS #: C02142306966'
MISSION: Treat discharge of mine drainage to Arkansas River Basin. A 1989 Compliance
Agreement required Reclamation to design, construct, and operate water treatment
plant. Plant construction is on schedule.
AREA: 10 acres.
POPULATION: 6
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
N/A
California Gulch NPL Site Approx. 1-2 miles from facility.
N/A
Application for Certificate of Designation of permanent sludge disposal facility under
review by State of Colorado, September 1992.
TOXICS: N/A
WASTEWATER: Subject to effluent limitations and permit conditions specified in NPDES Permit
No. CO-0021717 and 1989 Compliance Agreement. New effluent limitations and
permit conditions effective 6-1-92.
WATER:
N/A
N/A
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
PROBLEM AREAS
Tunnel discharge periodically exceeds some effluent limitations for heavy metals.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Lowry Air Force Base (ATC)
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Robert L. Johnson, GS-12
TITLE:
Chief, Environmental Management Branch
ADDRESS: 3415 CES/DEV
Lowry AFB, CO 80230-5000
(303) 676-3315 or FAX 676-3310
FFIS #: CO-571524130
FINDS#: C01571524130
MISSION: National defense. USAF technical training center. Scheduled for closure under BRAC
II.
AREA:
1,863 acres.
POPULATION: 20,000
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Last inspection by City/County of Denver 5 Apr 1991. No violations cited. External
Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ECAMP) of 8-12
Jul 91 and 1990 Lowry AFB Air Pollution Emissions Inventory (13 Sep 91) also
indicate the base is in compliance with all air quality regulations. HQ ATC/DEEV letter,
dated 11 Oct 91, stated air emission surveys/inventories to determine the impact of
the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990 will be conducted during FY 92 via
contract through Armstrong Laboratory (AL/OEBE) at Brooks, AFB, Texas.
CERCLA: Six "No Further Action" documents submitted to State of Colorado and EPA in Jan 91
with no response from State to date. EPA Region VIII, 24 May 91, requested further
information pending possible restoring of Lowry under HRS II. Meeting between
Lowry AFB and EPA Region VIII, 15 Jul 91, on future activities at IRP sites. EPA
Region VIII (Paul Arell, Lou Johnson, Greg Oberly, Pat Smith) visited Lowry AFB, 11
Oct 91, to examine our installation Restoration Program (IRP) and visit IRP sites.
Abandoned underground storage tank (UST) removal contact let 16 Sep 91.
Estimated completion date: 31 Dec 91.
FIFRA: Facility is in compliance with FIFRA. Small quantities of pesticides used to
completion. No disposal of wastes or residues.
RCRA: Large quantity generator status. Colorado Department of Health issued a Compliance
Order, 3 Oct 91, for alleged disposal of hazardous waste to a nonpermitted TSD. An
informal conference was held with the CDH 1 Nov 91. Expect revised compliance
order to be issued as a result.
TOXICS: Facility is in compliance with TSCA.
WASTEWATER: Facility is in compliance. Wastewater discharged to the City/County of Denver's
sanitary sewer system and treated at Metro District #1 facilities. No NPDES permits.
HQ ATC/DEEV working with EPA to obtain NPDES permit(s) through group application.
WATER: Facility is in compliance. Potable water supply purchased from City/County of Denver.
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Lowrv Air Force Base (ATC) - Continued
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste Minimization Plan developed and published 15 Mar 91. Currently under
revision. Waste minimization and recycling programs at Lowry AFB (through 31 Aug
91) has saved $51,536.80 and earned $41,626.95 respectively. A review of our
Waste Minimization program by the EPA's Technology Transfer Division would be
welcomed.
PROBLEM AREAS
Determination of transporter, disposer, stored, treater, or blender & burner's permit
authority and credentials. EPA should provide a method to show (in the 12 digit alpha-
numeric ID number) what the company is permitted to do, [(i.e., generator (Large,
Small, etc.)], TSD, B & B, etc.
Hazardous waste determinations. Lack of manpower and funding.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Mesa Verde National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Robert C. Heyder
TITLE: Superintendent
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 8
Mesa Verde National Park CO 81330
(303) 529-4465
FFIS #: CO-141707099
FINDS#: C02141707099
MISSION: National Park Service
AREA: 52,100 acres.
POPULATION: N/A
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance, no inspections.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: Far View lagoon out of compliance on intermittent basis (BOD's and total
suspended solids). Last major inspection September 1991 by State of
Colorado. Out of compliance because of inadequate size and process.
Currently, a study is under way to upgrade facility.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Completed waste oil, solvent and storage containment area; removed to approved
disposal site.
PROBLEM AREAS
Far View wastewater system.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: National Center for Atmosphere Research
Department of Commerce
LOCATION:-!850 Mesa Drive
CONTACT: Stephen Sadler
TITLE: Manager, Health and Environmental Services
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307-3000
(303) 497-8536
FFIS #: CO-490016042
FINDS#: C03490016042
MISSION: Conduct and support scientific research on the atmosphere
AREA: 400 acres.
POPULATION: 600
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance - no inspection.
CERCLA: In compliance - no inspection (PRP in superfund litigation, Lowry landfill).
FIFRA: In compliance - no inspection.
RCRA: In compliance - no inspection.
TOXICS: In compliance - no inspection.
WASTEWATER: Discharged to City of Boulder - no inspection.
WATER: From City of Boulder - no inspection.
POLLUTION PREVEIMTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Buy and use only minimum quantities of chemicals, recycle paper products, purchase
"least toxic" materials.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: National Enforcement Investigations Center
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
CONTACT: Steven A. Fletcher
TITLE: Environmental Compliance Coordinator
ADDRESS: Building 53, Box 25227, Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-5111 or FAX 236-5116
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
CO-680099002
C07680099002
C02680099999
C01680090031
MISSION: To conduct civil and criminal enforcement investigation nationwide in support of U.S.
EPA regulatory programs.
AREA: 3 acres.
POPULATION: 185
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
In
compliance.
No record of inspection.
CERCLA:
In
compliance.
No record of inspection.
FIFRA:
In
compliance.
No record of inspection.
RCRA:
In
compliance.
No record of inspection.
TOXICS:
In
compliance. No record of inspection.'
WASTEWATER: In compliance. No record of inspection.
WATER: In compliance. No record of inspection.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Our waste minimization program is based on educating field and laboratory personnel
to avoid generating any more waste than is absolutely necessary to adequately
complete the job. For field personnel, this means taking the smallest practical amount
of sample or evidence. For lab personnel, this means prudent use of solvents,
reagents or other hazardous substances; use of non-or less hazardous substitutes
wherever possible; and continued evaluation and modification of analytical procedures
to reduce the number and quantity of hazardous substances. Also we are participating
in the Denver Federal Center Interagency Hazardous Waste Planning Committee efforts
to minimize waste.
PROBIEM areas
We have no known problems areas.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: National Water Quality Laboratory
U.S. Geological Survey
CONTACT: Carlos E. Arozarena
TITLE:
Regional Safety Officer
ADDRESS: 5293 Ward Road
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 467-8035
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
CO-141190014
C03141190014
Provide physical, chemical, and biological analysis in support of USGS Water
Resources Investigations; develop methods of analysis of organic and inorganic
substances in water and sediment; quality assurance for all analyses.
2.3 acres.
POPULATION: 176 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. Laboratory fume hoods (internal) are monitored in accordance with
OSHA and CAA standards. New HVAC system replaced in May 1986.
CERCLA: In compliance. SARA Title III report completed.
FIFRA: In compliance. No pesticides stored at facility. Water samples and laboratory
standards are disposed of pursuant to all labels.
RCRA: In compliance. Hazardous waste generator, inspected by the state and EPA March
1986. Contract with ECCior proper handling, packaging, transportation, and disposal
of hazardous wastes.
TOXICS: In compliance. Organic and inorganic chemicals are used in accordance with US
Geological Survey policies. Storage and handling in compliance with OSHA
regulations.
WASTEWATER: In compliance with Clean Water Act section 307(b). Permit to pretreat
wastewater has been applied for through Fruitdale Sanitation District and Denver
Metro Reclamation District.
WATER: In compliance. Valley Water District. Wheat Ridge, supplies water.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
A pretreatment system is currently in pilot study phase to optimize waste
minimization.
None.
PROBLEM ARfrAft
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Peterson Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Mr. Andy de Naray
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: 1003 CES/DEEV
Peterson AFB, CO 80914-5000
(719) 545-6100
FFIS #: CO-571924191
FINDS#: C06570624191
C09571924191
MISSION: The 3SSW Located at Peterson AFB is the host wing for both PAFB and Cheyenne
Mountain AFB. The Wing provides operational support to the Peterson Complex which
includes the headquarters for NORAD, USSPACECOM, and AFSPACECOM.
AREA: 1278 acres.
POPULATION: 4898
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
In
compliance
CERCLA:
In
compliance
FIFRA:
In
compliance
RCRA:
In
compliance
TOXICS:
In
compliance
WASTEWATER In compliance - City of Colorado Springs inspected 09-24-91.
WATER: In compliance - No record of past State or EPA inspection.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
A hazardous waste minimization study completed Sep. 91, nas recommended
reduction measures. If implemented, it would result in a 67% reduction in hazardous
liquid waste and 100% reduction of hazardous solid waste. Additionally, a savings of
$19,017 would be realized through disposal, cost avoidance and feed stock
requirement reductions. We are beginning to implement recommendation.
PROBLEM AREAS
All recurring and level I projects which are considered most critical are being funded
adequately. No significant environmental problems presently exist at PAFB.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Pike & San Isabel National Forests
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Jim Fenwick
TITLE: Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 1920 Valley Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 545-8737
FFIS if: CO-122307528
FINDS#: C09122390090
MISSION: Management of National Forest Lands.
AREA: 2.2 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 87-90. Our indoor Radon Gas Program
was started in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base. This
was followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied Forest Service buildings.
Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1 -year long testing
and in a few cases immediate mitigation. Following the results of the year long tests,
mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known sites at this time. An abandon mine site inventory is underway.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problems in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at about 14 sites, 8 were replaced with
above ground tanks.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problems in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped.
We have several Forest Service owned and operated systems and we have numerous
agreements with cities and counties for waste disposal.
WATER:
The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is practice waste minimization as well as recycling
wherever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location, the degree of
success varies.
N/R
PROBLEM AREAS
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
(303) 236-9461
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (Fort Carson)
U.S. Army
CONTACT: Thomas L. Warren
Off-site
Robert J. Hill
On-site
TITLE: Director, Environmental Facility Manager
Compliance and Management
ADDRESS: ATTN: HQ, Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site
AFZC-ECM-PC 36086 U.S. Highway 350
Model, CO 81059
(719) 846-2806 or 579-4828
(Hill) (Warren)
FFIS #:
FINDS
MISSION:
AREA:
CO-214008005
None
The 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) operates the PCMS as its principal training
facility to support brigade size maneuver exercises. The PCMS is also utilized to
support mounted and dismount training exercises.
236,523 acres.
POPULATION: 9 Military and 2 civilians
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Asbestos surveys are accomplished prior to repair or renovation activities. Air
monitoring is conducted during mechanized training operations. Monitoring results
indicate that PM (10) do not exceed statutory limits at the site boundaries. Radon
monitoring has been completed for all year-around and seasonal housing and offices.
Test results indicate mitigation is required within five in building that tested between 4
-8 pCi/l or in one to four years for levels between 8 and 20 pCi/l.
CERCLA: No addition survey or remedial action required.
FIFRA: Pesticides are used in the cantonment area only for weed control. Pesticide
application is accomplished by Fort Carson certified personnel. No pesticides are
stored at the PCMS.
RCRA: RCRA waste is not generated at PCMS. There are no permanent maintenance
facilities, vehicids are returned to Fort Carson for repair or are taken to off-site
contractors. Above ground fuel tanks at ranch houses are being replaced with double
walled above ground tanks. A Waste oil fuel tank in the cantonment area is scheduled
for removal. The remaining five underground fuel tanks are scheduled for upgrades to
meet future requirements.
TOXICS: No solvents are used at the PCMS. PCB transformers are identified by chemical
analysis. Asbestos removal and disposal is conducted in accordance with OSHA,
EOA, State and county air emission and disposal requirements.
WASTEWATER: Systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance. The cantonment area
has a three eel evaporation pond sewage treatment system, there is no sewage
treatment plant. The system meets current requirements.
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WATER: In compliance. Potable water is purchased from the city of Trinidad. Wells at ranch
houses have been tested and identified as potable or non-potable use only.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N/R
PROBLEM AREAS
Localized areas of TSP and PM10 exceedances during mechanized maneuvers. Studies
are underway at Fort Carson to determine best method of mitigation.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Pueblo Depot Activity (including DRMO)
U.S. Army
CONTACT: Mr. Curtis F. Turner
TITLE:
Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: Ind. Risk Management Division, Environmental Branch, Building 3
Pueblo, CO 81001-5000
(719)549-4229
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
CO-213820725
C08211382075
PUDA is a storage/maintenance facility. Site of DRMO facility of the Defence Logistics
Agency.
22,624 acres.
POPULATION: 515
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: PUDA has five air permits. Four are for oil-fired boilers, one is for open detonation of
obsolete, defective explosives. All are in compliance. PUDA is in the process of
applying for an open burning permit.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: Three permits have been applied for: Open Burning/Open Detonation Subpart X;
Chemical Stockpile disposal; and selected facilities at PUDA.
TOXICS: In compliance. PCB storage Bldg 100 is being modified.
WASTEWATER: NPDES Permit #CO-000931 is assigned to PUDA's Sewage Treatment Plant.
Wastewater facilities are being updated to meet compliance requirements.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Hazardous materials control helps assign responsibility, monitor stocks, & minimize
shelf life expiration. PUDA also uses material substitution and recycling of solvents
and used petroleum products as waste minimization projects.
PROBLEM AREAS
Phase 3 of RFI is expected to be completed in FY92.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Regional Laboratory, Environmental Services Division (ESD)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
CONTACT: Gregory J. Saunders
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 25366
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-5073 or Fax 236-8235
FFIS #:
FINDS ft:
CO-680090037
C05680090037
MISSION: To provide analytical support to all Region VIII programs
AREA: .28 acre.
POPULATION: 18
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. No record of inspection.
In compliance.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
In compliance. Environmental samples analyzed for pesticide and herbicide content.
Samples send to off-site incinerator for disposal.
RCRA: In compliance, Conditionally exempt small quantity generator. State Health Inspection
January 1985.
TOXICS: In compliance. Conditionally exempt small quantity generator. State Health inspection
January 1985.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. City of Lakewood waste water treatment facility.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water obtained from Lakewood.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
On-going study being conducted by contractor under guidance of Ms. Marie Zanowick
of US EPA Regional Office.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Research and Laboratory Services
Bureau of Reclamation
LOCATION: Bldg. 56, Denver Federal Center
CONTACT: James R. Graham
TITLE:
Acting Chief, Research & Laboratory Services Division.
ADDRESS: D-3077
P.O. Box 25007
Denver CO 80225
(303) 236-5981
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
CO-470000039
C06470000039
Formerly the Denver Engineering and Research Center. To manage, develop, and
protect water and related resources in an environmentally and.economically sound
manner in the interest of the American public.
N/R
POPULATION: 200
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Building 56 is undergoing extensive renovations during which all remaining asbestos
containing materials are being removed. The building was monitored for radon, and
after minor mitigation work, was in compliance. Building 56 will be tested for radon
again following the completion of renovation work.
CERCLA: No CERCLA sites are present.
FIFRA: Sample quantities of FIFRA materials are used and disposed of according to
manufacturer's instructions and regulations.
RCRA: Building 56 is a conditionally exempt generator. A contract is in place to periodically
remove accumulated hazardous wastes.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Public wastewater discharge districts are used and the facility is in compliance
with regulations governing discharges into them.
WATER: Water is supplied by a public water district.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Future waste generation will be appreciably reduced through improved purchasing
procedures and, where possible, substitution and recycling. Building 56 personnel have been made
aware of the importance of waste minimization.
PROBLEM AREAS
None, at present
CONTACT: John Baker (303) 236-6197
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Rio Grande National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Don Noland
TITLE: Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 1803 W. Highway 160
Monte Vista CO 81144
(719) 852-5941
FFIS #: CO-122307526
FINDS#: C07122307526
MISSION: Management of National Forest Lands.
AREA: 1.9 million acres
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 87-90. Our indoor Radon Gas Program
was stared in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base. This was
followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied Forest Service buildings.
Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year long testing
and in a few cases immediate mitigation. Following the results of the year long tests,
mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: One abandon mine/mill site is now being studied. The PA/S' is complete, but it has
not been given a hazard ranking.
One other old mining area is being investigated as a possible CERCLA site.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problem in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at 3 sites.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problem in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped.
We have several Forest Service-owned and operated systems and we have numerous
agreements with cities and counties for waste disposal.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
when ever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location, the degree of success
varies.
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PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 W. 8th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9461
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Rocky Flats Office (NPL)
Department of Energy
CONTACT: Jonathan A. Dion
TITLE: Environmental Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 928
Golden CO 80402
(303) 966-5904 or Fax it 966-2256
FFIS #: C0-890510526
FINDS#: C07890010526
MISSION: Fabricate and assemble nuclear weapon components for United State Government.
AREA: 6,550 acres.
POPULATION: 7,900
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: The following air permits are current:
Paper Incinerator - C-12,931
Waste Incinerator - 12JE932 (C-12,932)
Fluidized Bed Incinerator • C-13,022
Urinalysis Lab Fume Hood - 86JE018
Rocky Flats Plant (RFP) is in compliance with these air permits. The last inspection
was November 13,1991;
RFP has no outstanding notices of violation but there are four noncompliance issues
that are being resolved with EPA and the Colorado Department of Health (CDH).
These issue are:
1. Failure to meet 40 CFR 61.93 (Emission Monitoring and Test Procedures) because
radionuclide emission stacks are not properly configured for required emission testing
procedures. A compliance order is being negotiated with Region VIII to resolve this
issue.
2. Failure to meet 40 CFR 61.33 [Colorado Air Quality Control Regulation 8 (Stack
Sampling) because stack sampling has not meet the 24 hour period test requirement.
Stack sampling that meets the 24 hour period requirement will be conducted when
beryllium production reaches 70% operating capacity. This testing will be done to
comply with an agreement reached with CDH.
3. Failure to submit the volatile organic compound emission inventory and reasonable
available control technology (RACT) study by October 30, I990 as required by
Colorado Air Quality Control Regulation 7. The emission inventory and RACT study
are being conducted and CDH is kept informed of progress.
4. Failure to dispose of asbestos-containing waste within six months as required by
Colorado Air Quality Control Regulation 8. RFP expects to receive a variance for this
requirement from CDH.
CERCLA: Interagency Agreement (IAG). RFP is compliance with the I AG.
All fiscal year (FY) 1991 milestones were met as scheduled or extended with
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permission from regulatory agencies. A significant funding shortfall
in FY92 will most likely result in missed milestones. Initial meetings with regulatory
agencies to discuss milestone schedule revisions are set for late November 1991. The
meetings will focus on the utilization of available funding in the most effective manner.
RFP is in compliance with the applicable Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act reporting regulations [reportable quantities notification (40 CFR 302), emergency
planning and notification (40 CFR 355), hazardous chemical reporting (40 CFR 370)
and toxic chemical release reporting (40 CFR 372).
FIFRA: RFP has no FIFRA permits and is in compliance with FIFRA regulations.
Pesticide use at RFP is performed under contract by a State licensed commercial
applicator.
RCRA: CDH Permit #91-09-30-01 (Permit to operate a hazardous and low level radioactive
mixed waste storage facility - effective date: October 30, 1991; expiration date
October 30, 1996) The conditions of the permit are still being negotiated with CDH so
a compliance determination can not be made at this time (November 1991). The
status of the permit negotiations and RCRA regulation non-compliance issues are
discussed below.
Personnel from the Rocky Flats Office of DOE (RFO) met with CDH to discuss
modifications to this permit. RFO has received temporary authorization to invoke all
Class II modifications to the permit. Two Class III modifications have been proposed
by RFO but not resolved with CDH. These are the inclusion of IAG requirements in the
permit and significant changes to the training program.
RFO entered into an Federal Facilities Compliance Agreement (FFCA) with EPA and
CDH on September 19,1989. This FFCA was intended to bring RFP into compliance
with land disposal restrictions (LDR) regulations. It required RFO to submit treatment
reports and plans to EPA and ensure accurate identification, safe storage and
minimization of certain LDR mixed waste. The initial FFCA has been superseded by
another FFCA (FFCA II) that requires RFO to develop a Comprehensive Treatment and
Management Plan (CTMP) for covered LDR waste except residues. The CTMP will
include accountable milestones for the development and implementation of treatment
or management technologies to achieve compliance with LDR requirements for covered
wastes. FFCA II also requires the submittal of a waste minimization plan and annual
LDR progress reports to EPA. As of November 1991 all Order deliverables have been
met.
RFO was issued a Residue Compliance Order by CDH on July 31,1991.
The Order required that all mixed residue waste storage areas come into
compliance and obtain a RCRA permit by August 12, 1993. As of
November 1991 all Order deliverables have been meet.
The RFP Groundwater Assessment Plan Addendum does not meet CDH
requirements. RFO will address deficiencies identified by CDH on
December 6, 1991.
The last RCRA inspection was conducted by CDH on November 22, 1991. RCRA
inspections at RFP are conducted about once a month, usually by CDH.
TOXICS: RFP has no TSCA permits and is not in compliance with all TSCA regulations.
RFP has radioactive PCB wastes that have been in storage for disposal for
longer than one year. There are no off-site storage or disposal facilities
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than can take PCB mixed waste at this time. A strategy plan to achieve compliance is
being developed by EG&G and is expected to be submitted to RFO the first quarter of
1992. This plan may form the basis of an FFCA with EPA. The last inspection was in
January 1986.
WASTEWATER: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit # CO-0001333
(expiration date: June 30, 1989). RFP is in compliance with this NPDES permit.
This expired permit has been administratively extended until a new one is issued
(expected by the fall of 1992). The new permit will include an individual industrial
storm water permit. The current permit has been augmented with an FFCA that
changed the NPDES effluent monitoring location and requirements. The FFCA also
required modifications to the wastewater treatment plant.
RFP is in compliance with both the NPDES permit and the FFCA. The last major
inspection (Compliance Sampling Inspection) was February 27 & 28, 1990" and the last
minor inspection (Compliance Evaluation Inspection) was June 21, 1991.
WATER: FRP has no SDWA permits and is not in compliance with all SDWA regulations.
CDH notified RFP in an April 26, I990 letter that a complete survey and inspection of
the potable water piping system was required to comply with Article 14, of Colorado
Safe Drinking Water regulations. RFP is performing a cross-connection study to
comply with Article 14 and is providing CDH with semiannual cross-connection
progress reports.
RFP is in compliance with drinking water maximum contaminant levels and monitoring
and analytical requirements. There have been no regulatory agency inspections of RFp
drinking water facilities.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
RFP has a formally organized Waste Minimization Program with an overall goal of
reducing the volume and toxicity of RFP waste streams. This program is conducted to
fulfill EPA & CDH requirements for waste minimization (40 CFR 262.41 and CCR
1007-3 262.41) as well as DOE Order 5400.1, General Environmental Protection
Program, and 5820.2A Radioactive Waste Management.
Many Waste minimization projects are underway and are described in detail in the
"FY91 Waste Minimization Program work Plan" (EG&G, 1991p). A breakdown of
project titles by waste stream is given below.
TRU/TRU Mixed Waste and Residue
Rasching Ring Tank Replacement
Inventory Vacuum System, Bldg. 707
HEPA Pre-Filter Development
Hydrocyclone Testing
Lead Waste Recycling Study
Machining Oil Recycle, Bldg 707
In-Line Liquid Filter Development
Low-Level/Low-Level Mixed Waste
Kelly Decontamination System
CO 2 Pelletizer System
Wash/Remelt/Recycle Uranium Chips
Hazardous Waste
Drum Washing and Crushing System Bldg. 554
Aqueous Ultrasonic Cleaning, Bldgs. 334, 444
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Process Wastewater
Laundry Water Rinse Recycle
X-OMAT Wash Recycle, Bldgs. 444, 460, 707, 779, 991
Reroute Deaerator Overflow, Bldg. 443
Ion-Exchange Process Model, Bldg. 771
Solid Waste
Shower Water Reduction
Cascade Rinse Recycle
Paper Recycling Program
Cafeteria Waste Reduction
Hot-Air Hand Dryers
Halogenated Solvent Elimination
Aqueous Cleaning of Oralloy Parts, Bldg. 707, Mod. G
Non-Chlorinated Solvent Cleaning of Plutonium
Final Aqueous Plutonium Cleaning
PROBLEM AREAS
RFP cannot store or dispose of certain waste at off-site facilities. Storage/disposal
sites are not ready to accept low level waste, low level mixed wastes, TRU, TRU
mixed wastes and radioactive PCB wastes. Current storage facilities for these wastes
is near capacity. The lack of off-site storage/disposal facilities will also result in non-
compliance with waste disposal agreements and regulations.
There is a significant shortfall in FY92 funding for the Interagency Agreement which
will most likely result in missed milestones. Meetings with regulatory agencies to
discuss milestone revisions and the use of available funding in the most effective
manner are scheduled for late November 1991.
The following description of Rocky Flats Office is taken from EPA publication 9200.5-743A,
September, 1991.
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Site Description
The Rocky Flats site covers 6,500 acres of United States Departmrrc of Energy (USDOE)
land. Originally established by the Federal government in 1951, the facility currently is
under contractor management. Rocky Flats produces plutonium triggers for the DOE
nuclear weapons programs. Site operations include recovering and reprocessing plutonium
from old weapons and manufacturing residues, laboratory research, and the manufacture
of "high-tech" metals, many of which continue to generate a variety of waste streams on
site. Many of the manufacturing and pollution control facilities that originally operated at
the site have been upgraded from their original construction and are still used in the DOE's
nuclear weapons production program. Since a 1989 FBI raid, plutonium operations have
been suspended pending the correction of the identified problems. A phased restart of
operations is planned for late 1991. Site contaminants have spilled onto the ground and
into water supply drainages. The DOE identified over 2,000 waste streams that the
production processes generated at the site. Other major environmental concerns at the
site encompass 178 disposal areas resulting from past waste management practices
including a series of evaporation surface impoundments, old process pipelines and
underground tanks, an aqueous spray irrigation field, two on-site landfills, leaking drum
storage areas, and several disposal trenches. Approximately 9,500 people live within a 5-
mile radius of the industrial complex.
Threats and Contaminants
Air is a potential contaminant pathway for migration of radioactive p.utonium, uranium,
and americium. Groundwater contains various volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
radionuclides, and heavy metals. Soil and surface water are contaminated with plutonium,
uranium, and americium. People could be exposed to chemicals on site by touching,
inhaling, or accidentally ingesting contaminants in soil, air, groundwater, and surface
water. Shallow groundwater in the southern section of the site (the Hillside area) is
contaminated with VOCs, which are excessively high for this area.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in multiple stages: an immediate action and a total of 16 long-
term remedial phases focusing on the Hillside Areas; the 903 Pad Area, East Trenches, and
Mound Areas; Off-site Releases; Solar Ponds; Woman Creek; Walnut Creek; Present
Landfill; 700 Area; Original Process Waste Lines; and Other Areas.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: In 1987, the DOE removed more than 20,000 cubic yards of sludge
from evaporation ponds and conducted dewatering operations.
Hillside Areas: In 1988, the DOE completed draft reports on the nature and extent of
contamination activities within the Hillside 881 area. Construction ^.js begun on cleanup
activities that are intended to stop contaminants from moving through the groundwater
through the use of a french drain collection system and associated treatment plant.
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Investigations are continuing in the area and include additional drilling and sampling of soil,
water, air, and biota. The DOE expects to begin treating the groundwater in 1992.
903 Pad, East Trenches, and Mound Areas: This area is the most complex and difficult to
address on the site due primarily to the high concentrations of radioactive contaminants
that must be cleaned up, as well as surface water seeps, which require interim measures.
An interim remedy was selected in early 1991 and consisted of a surface water collection
and treatment system, which is under construction. Additional sampling and analysis will
begin in mid-1991 on soil, sediments, water, and biota. A second interim measure is
being developed to address potential releases from this area of the site to an adjacent
drainage.
Off-site Releases: These areas consist of two reservoirs that are used for irrigation and as
drinking water supplies for approximately 250,000 people, and land used for recreational
purposes. The DOE constructed two preliminary risk studies that will be used as a focus
for an investigation of these areas. An draft of the investigation work plan is expected in
mid-1991.
Solar Ponds: The DOE continues to operate a groundwater collection system. This has
effectively contained the contaminants until further action can be taken to assess and
clean up soils and groundwater. A work plan for an investigation of the area has been
prepared and is under review.
Woman Creek: This area encompasses the stream, two ponds on the stream, and a
number of disposal sites within the basin, including an abandoned landfill, disposal
trenches, and former waste storage areas. The drainage basin receives surface water
flows and groundwater seepage from contaminated and active industrial areas of the site,
which potentially may affect downstream surface water supplies. A draft investigation
work plan is under review. Field work is expected to begin in late 1991.
Walnut Creek: The Walnut Creek Area encompasses the stream; numerous ponds; disposal
areas including an active landfill, disposal trenches, and surface impoundments; and former
waste storage areas. The drainage basin receives surface water flows and groundwater
seepage from contaminated and active industrial areas of the site, which potentially may
affect down stream surface water supplies. A draft work plan for an investigation is under
review, and a field work is scheduled to begin in 1991..
Present Landfill: This area of the site comprises a large active landfill that has been in use
for over 20 years. It once was enclosed by a groundwater diversion and seepage
collection system, but the system has since been abandoned and is partially destroyed. A
work plan for the investigation of this area is undergoing revisions Lnfore final acceptance.
Original Process Waste Lines: This area consist of an underground network of old process
waste lines that were used to pipe wastes to the surface impoundments or discharge
points. A preliminary work plan for an investigation of these poorly mapped lines is under
review to determine the final study approach.
Other Areas: Eight separate investigations will be conducted to determine the nature and
extent of contamination. These areas include the 700 Area, Other Outside Closures, West
Spray Field, 400/800 Area, 100 Area, Radioactive Sites, Inside Building Closures, and Low
Priority Sites.
Site Facts: The EPA, DOE, and the State signed an Interagency Agreement in January
1991. The agreement, outlines procedures and schedules for investigations of the 16
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long-term remedial phases. In May 1991,a Federal Facilities Compliance Agreement was
signed to achieve compliance with land disposal restrictions.
Environmental Progress: Numerous actions and investigations currently are underway at
the Rocky Flats Plant. The removal of contaminated sludge and the dewatering operation
have contained the spread of contaminants. The construction for the cleanup of
contaminated groundwater resources at the site has begun, and further cleanup activities
are planned that will eliminate the potential for exposure to hazardous substances at
diverse areas of the site.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Rocky Mountain Arsenal (including DRMO), (NPL)
Department of Army
CONTACT: LTC Delameter
TITLE: Chief Compliance Office (AMXRM-C)
ADDRESS: Program Manager, Rocky Arsenal Building 111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-0441
FFIS #: CO-213820769
C05213829769
C05210020769
MISSION: Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA) is no longer an active military installation. The sole
mission of the Army at RMA is the cleanup of the site pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). RMA is listed on
the National Priorities List (NPL). Ongoing operations support remedial
investigation/feasibility studies (RI/FS) efforts, contractors, and basic operation and
maintenance requirements. Site of DRMO facility of the Defense Logistics Agency.
AREA: 17,000 acres.
POPULATION: 236
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: RMA has six. (6) state-issued air emission permits for boilers. State conducted
inspections during the permitting process. No recent State or EPA inspections have
been conducted. RMA obtains local permits as required for < ny open burning that is
conducted. RMA is in compliance with state laws.
CERCLA: RMA is listed on the National Priorities List (NPL) and has no mission other than
environmental remediation. RMA is in compliance with CERCLA regulations. RMA
coordinates with EPA on a daily basis concerning compliance with CERCLA.
FIFRA: RMA is in compliance with FIFRA requirements. No recent state or EPA inspections
have been conducted.
RCRA: RCRA substantive requirements apply to RMA as ARAR's due to RMA's NPL status
under CERCLA. RMA is in compliance with RCRA regulations. The Army, EPA Region
VIII, and DO J currently are involved in litigation against the State of Colorado
concerning the state's jurisdiction to exercise RCRA authority over portions of RMA.
The state alleges that RMA has violated a state issued RCRA corrective action order.
The Federal parties assert that pursuant to CERCLA, and EPA have exclusive oversight
authority concerning RMA remediation efforts.
On September 7 & 8, 1991 representatives of EPA Region VIII conducted an
inspection of the Central Waste Handling Area (CWHA). No deficiencies or violations
were noted.
TOXICS: RMA is in compliance with TSCA regulations. An EPA polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)
inspection was conducted on August 24,1988.
WASTEWATER: RMA currently operates a sewage treatment plant (STP) under NPDES permit
number CO-0021202. The current NPDES permit expired in 1986 and has since been
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extended on a yearly basis. RMA is in compliance with the terms of the permit. A
new permit is currently being prepared. An issue date has not yet been firmly
established. The EPA performed an NPDES inspection of the STP on June 25, 1991
and four minor findings were noted in a subsequent report, dated October 1, 1991.
These four findings have all be corrected as of October 30, 1991. RMA is currently
preparing an NPDES storm water discharge permit application.
WATER: None.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
As the cleanup of RMA is being performed under the CERCLA process, all EPA
guidance documents regarding generation of wastes are followed. In those specific
instances in which EPA documents recommend waste minimization, those
recommendation are followed. In addition, PMRMA is developing a Waste
Minimization Plan to be implemented Arsenal-wide.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
The following description of Rocky Mountain Arsenal is taken from EPA publication 9200.5-743A#
September, 1991.
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Site Description
The 17,000-acre Rocky Mountain Arsenal site is a facility owned and operated by the U.S.
Army. Hazardous wastes have been deposited on 1,750 acres of the site. The facility
was established in 1942 and has been used by both government and industry to
manufacture, test, package, and dispose of various chemical produo'.s, chemical warfare
agents, and munitions including rocket fuels, herbicides, pesticides, nerve gases, mustards
and incendiary munitions. In 1947, portions of the site were leased to a chemical
manufacturing company, Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation, for the manufacture of
chlorinated benzenes and the pesticide DDT. Shell Chemical Company later assumed the
pesticide and herbicide manufacturing operations. Industrial effluents generated at the
arsenal routinely were discharged to unlined evaporation basins. Solid wastes were buried
at various locations. Spills of raw materials and final products occurred within the
manufacturing complexes. Munitions and pesticide operations over 40 years led to spills
and the disposal of more than 750 different hazardous wastes in several areas. All
production operations ceased at the site in 1982. Investigations by the Army have
identified at least 178 on-post areas as being potentially contaminated with hazardous
wastes. Basin F, which is closed, formerly held as much as 240 million gallons of liquid
wastes. It now holds about 10 million gallons in three lined tanks and a double-lined
surface impoundment, and 564,000 cubic yards of solids in a double-lined, capped waste
pile. Five unlined basins received wastes before Basin F was built. The site also contains
an incinerator, processing, storage, and supporting operations, and two major industrial
complexes that produced pesticides, nerve gas, and mustard gas. There also are
numerous wastes piles, burial trenches, and abandoned munitions storage areas on site.
On-site groundwater, which currently is not being used, is contaminated in both the
alluvial and bedrock aquifers. Old livestock wells on site have beer, "lugged and
abandoned. Groundwater intercept systems have been installed to remove the
contaminants. Three plumes of contaminated groundwater migrated off site before the
intercept systems were installed. Surface streams near the arsenal may be receiving
contaminants from groundwater discharge. Plumes of contaminated ground water
eventually discharge into the South Platte River. Stapleton Airport abuts the southwest
corner of the site. The South Adams County Water and Sanitation District was created in
1953 to supply approximately 30,000 customers with well water from the aquifers.
Threats and Contaminant
On-site groundwater is contaminated with various volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Sediment samples from lakes and drainage areas are contaminated with VOCs, heavy
Petals, and pesticide rc-jiduals. Soils are contaminated with heavy metals including
arsenic, lead, and mercury; pesticides; VOCs and breakdown products from warfare
agents. The health threats associated with this site include inhaling contaminated dusts
that result from cleanup activities, accidental ingestion of contaminated soils, and eating
contaminated plants and animals. Homes affected by contaminated drinking water were
supplied with alternate water.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in twenty-six stages: initial actions and twenty-five long-term
remedial phases focusing on the contamination areas identified at the site.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: Shell Ch-.mical Company installed the Irondale groundwater treatment
system in 1981. The installation of the North Boundary groundwater treatment system
was completed in 1982. Liquids were evaporated and the contaminated sewer was
removed from Basin F in 1982. In 1984, the Northwest Boundary groundwater treatment
system was completed. Over 76,000 drums of waste salts were removed in 1986. A
12,045-foot-deep hazardous waste injection well was also closed in 1986.
South Adams County Public Water Supply: The EPA connected private drinking wells to
a temporary granular activated carbon water treatment system in 1986. Located adjacent
to the arsenal, a permanent water treatment system was construct0, and began operating
in 1989 as the Klein Water Treatment Plant, supplying 30,000 people in the South Adams
County Water and Sanitation District with treated water.
M-1 Ponds and Pail Classification Yard: The following phases are in the engineering design
stage and are scheduled for completion in 1992. M-1 ponds vitrification design; motor
pool area vapor extraction system; Pail Classification Yard groundwater intercept and
treatment system; and Lime Settling Basins containment system.
Basin F and Basin A: The groundwater intercept and treatment systems north of Basin F
and Basin A Neck were constructed in 1990. The following cleanup activities currently are
underway: hydrazine facility for disposal of liquid wastes and cleanup/dismantling of the
facility; wind-blown dust control reapplication; sanitary sewer closure; and asbestos
removal from the building.
Aquifers: The investigation determining the nature and extent of contamination of the off-
site ares, south of 86th Avenue, affecting the South Adams County Water and Sanitation
District continues under the jurisdiction of the Chemical Sales Company NPL Site.
Site Contamination: On-Site Contamination and Off-Site Contamination phases are
investigating the type and extent of contamination. The investigations will include
alternatives for final cleanup. The On-Site Contamination study is expected to be
completed in 1994 and the Off-Site Contamination study is scheduled for completion in
1993.
Groundwater Intercept and Treatment System: The technical specifications for the
groundwater intercept and treatment system off site, to the north < . the Arsenal, are
expected to be completed in 1991.
North Boundary System: Recharged trenches were installed at the North Boundary System.
The first stage of improvements were made to the system in 1988, and the second stage
improvements were completed in 1990. Engineering design for two new intercept and
treatment systems, Basin F and Basin A, and one new system located off-site, north of the
Arsenal, also were completed in 1989.
Abandoned Wells: A total of 353 abandoned wells on post were sampled, closed and
plugged in 1990.
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Contaminated Liquids and Sludges From Under Basin F: Basin F was closed in 1989.
Approximately 10/12 million gallons of liquid and 564,000 cubic yards of contaminated
sludges have been removed and placed in temporary storage.
Contaminated Liquids in the Building 1727 Sump: The operations ar.3 maintenance of the
sump are expected to continue through 1993.
Wastewater: The design and construction of a water treatment plant to treat wastewater
resulting from other cleanup actions began in 1991 .
South Tank Farm: The South Tank Farm Plume is under investigation, and an
implementation document allowing activities to occur, pending a final decision on cleanup
actions, is expected in 1991.
Army Trenches: A monitoring plan is ongoing and is re-evaluate annually to determine if
further action is necessary.
Shell Trenches: The containment system is under construction and is scheduled for
completion in 1991.
Northwest Boundary System: Improvements are ongoing, and the first stage is expected to
be completed in 1991. An interim document allowing site activities to continue, pending a
final remedy is expecte-'* for the second stage in 1992.
Treatment of Basin F Liquids: Construction of the incinerator for the treatment of the
liquids began in 1991. Incineration resides will be disposed of off site. The incinerator is
scheduled to begin operation in 1992. The selected cleanup technologies used to treat the
contaminated groundwater include construction of a granular activated carbon water
treatment system and regeneration of spent carbon at an off-site location and modification
of the system to include and air stripping facility to treat vinyl chloride. Combustion
residues will be disposed of off-site and will include recovery of metals. Well pumps and
motors, installation of transmission piping, and laboratory and offic- space will be
constructed at the site to ensure that the remedy operates effectively.
Site Facts: In 1982, the EPA initiated a Memorandum of Agreement with the Army, the
State and Shell Chemical Company, a potentially responsible party, requiring the exchange
of information and participation in the development and implementation of response
actions at the arsenal. In 1989, Shell, the Army, the Department of Interior, the Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, the Department of Justice, and the EPA signed
a Federal Facility Agreement. The new agreement superseded the Memorandum of
Agreement, apportioned liability between Shell and the Army, and resolved the Army-Shell
litigation.
Environmental Progress: Numerous initial and long-term cleanup actions have been
performed or are currently underway at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal site. The closing of
the site, removal of coiviaminants, and the provision of an alternative water supply have
greatly reduced the potential for exposure to contaminated materials at the site. Further
studies and cleanup actions are being performed that will continue to reduce contamination
levels and to identify final cleanup remedies for diverse site contamination areas.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Alan Williams
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS
FINDS #:
Facility Mgt Specialist
1000 Hwy 36
Estes Park CO 80517
(303) 586-2371
CO-141790035
C05141790035
MISSION: National Park, resource management and visitor use.
AREA: 265,000 acres.
POPULATION: 400 employees and 3 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. All permanent and seasonal residences and offices have been
monitored for radon; mitigation completed on buildings witi- 'evels exceeding 4 pCi/L.
Radon monitoring continues after previously tested structures have been rehabilitated-
Asbestos removal by contractors continues in structures scheduled for maintenance
work. Burning permits for slash received from Colorado Air Pollution Control Division.
CERCLA: There are no CERCLA sites or activities in the Park.
FIFRA: Few low toxicity agents now in use. All chemical agents meet approval of regional
and Washington office pest control managers.
RCRA: Only one EPA regulated underground tank remains, annual tightness test OK. Smaller
unregulated heating oil tanks being removed as conversions to natural gas continues.
Contract awarded to dispose of accumulated wastes. New storage building to arrive
in October '92 .or proper storage of materials currently in use.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most wastewater discharged to local POTW. Some septic systems for residences
remain, work continues to upgrade the few systems which need it. Two lagoon
systems in current operation. One NPDES permit exists for emergency discharge only<
not used in the past six years. Some housing in the West unit of Park not attached to
approved septic systems. Project underway to replace the x* units with new units
attached to local POTW.
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WATER: There are 27 drinking systems 21 are public. Infrequent positive bacteriological tests.
Bacteriological, chemical and radiological testing meets or exceeds current
requirements. Annual inspection of water and wastewater systems provided by U.S.
Public Health Service.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycling program in operation at park headquarters for office paper, newspaper,
metal cans, glass, printer cartridges, cardboard, magazines, phone books, waste oil,
tires and auto shop solvents. Recycle programs for park visitor wastes are being
improved. Both park vehicle fueling stations are modern, double walled, electronically
monitored underground systems. Non-toxic or less toxic alternatives are being
investigated or purchased for cleaning supplies, solvents, pj nts and vehicle
maintenance programs. Efforts are being made to find and purchase products made
form recycled paper and plastic. Natural gas lines have been installed in both major
housing areas.
PROBLEM AREAS
Improve the recycling of scrap metals, appliances and antifreeze. Improve the disposal
of latex paints. Funds needed to convert heating systems to natural gas. Improve
recycling in more remote West Unit. Some West Unit housing still on cesspools,
project underway to tie in to POTW. Visitor waste recycling.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME Rodgers Federal Building/Courthouse
General Service Administration
CONTACT: Neil Rogers
TITLE: Building Manager
ADDRESS: 1961 Stout Street, Room 160
Denver, CO 80294
(303) 844-4083
FFIS CO-470000039
FINDS#: C05470000139
MISSION: Buildings management
AREA: 13.4 acres.
POPULATION: 1654
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No emission.
CERCLA: No wastes.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: No wastes.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: Municipal wastewater.
WATER: Municipal water.
POLLUTION PREVFNTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None
pPORLEM AREAS
Asbestos-containing material ACM removed FY 88, and when disturbed. GSA
assumes no responsibility for any hazardous water generated by other agencies.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Routt National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Neil Siettmann
TITLE: Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 29587 West U.S. 40, Ste. 20
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(303) 879-1722
FFIS #: CO-122307528
FINDS #: C05122307528
MISSION: Management of National Forest Lands.
AREA: 1.1 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 1987-90. Our indoor radon gas
program was started in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base.
This was followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied Forest Service
buildings. Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1 -year
long testing and in a few cases immediate mitigation. Following the results of the year
long tests, mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known projects at this time.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problem in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at 4 sites.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problem in this area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped. We have several
Forest Service-owned and operated systems and we have numerous agreement with
cities and counties for waste disposal.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues
to be one of our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new
drinking water regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
where ever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location, the degree of
success varies.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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Routt National Forest - Continued
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 W. 8th Avenue
Lakewood. CO 80225
(303) 236-9461
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: San Juan National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Van Chanay
TITLE: Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 701 Camino Del Rio, Room 200
Durango, CO 81301
(303) 247-4874
FFIS CO-122307530
FINDS #: C01122307530
MISSION: Management of National Forest Lands
AREA: 1.9 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 1987-90. Our indoor radon gas program
was started in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base. This
was followed by a three-month alpha track testing of all Forest Service buildings.
Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year long tests,
and in a few cases, immediate mitigation. Following the results of the year-long tests,
mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known sites at this time. An abandon mine site inventory has been proposed.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problem in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at 5 sites. Three were replaced with above
ground tanks.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problem in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped. We have several
forest service-owned and operated systems, and we have numerous agreements with
cities and countries for waste disposal.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be orie of
our pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
where ever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location, the degree of
success varies.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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San Juan National Forest - Continued
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coodrinator
11177 W. 8th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9461
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Transportation Test Center, Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
CONTACT: Gunars Spons
TITLE: Resident Engineering Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 11130
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 584-0507
FFIS #: CO-690936229
FINDS #: C06670990039
MISSION: A test and research facility for ground transportation systems and other commercial
areas where capability exists.
AREA: 33,492 acres
POPULATION: 215-300
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
Fuel oil fired boilers, Colorado inspected air emissions
was August 26,1991.
in compliance. Last inspection
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
Perform Tier II annual reporting to local and state agencies - in compliance. Performed
a Preliminary Assessment (PA) for the facility as a result of oeing added to the Federal
Facilities Agency Docket Listing Section-120 (c). Additional investigation work is
being performed under the RFI process which parallels the CERCLA investigation
process.
The facility does not apply restricted use pesticides with site personnel - in
compliance.
Generator CO/EPA, ID# C06670990039. Currently closing a wastewater
impoundment under Colorado compliance order 87-12-10-01. the Closure Plan has
been approved. Anticipate completion by Spring, 1992. Also performing an
inspection of other sites under the RFI process. An initial investigation report will be
submitted by December, 1991. The facility operates as a full generator classification
as a result of the impoundment closure. EPA/CDH perform joint RCRA site inspections
on an annual bcsis, with last inspection dated September 11,1991 - in compliance.
An underground storage tank (UST) replacement program has been funded and work
started to ensure compliance with the phased UST regulations.
In compliance. Funding is in place and work started to retrofit three large PCB
transformers and remove/replace PCB large capacity capacitors as a voluntary action
to reduce liability.
WASTEWATER: Septic tank/leach field systems for domestic waste - in compliance. Industrial
wastewater lagoon is being closed as a hazardous waste impoundment under Colorado
compliance order 87-12-10-01. A cost sharing agreement i?3tween owner/operator
has been reached with funding in place. System design is in progress for an industrial
wastewater treatment system. Wastewater is currently being collected in tank cars
for accumulation/holding/disposal.
WATER: Private well potable water. State monitored - in compliance.
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POLLUTION PREVENTIOIM/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Chlorinated solvents used for cleaning and decreasing were replaced with non-
hazardous (RCRA) solvents or mineral spirits (ignitable characteristic).
PROBLEM AREAS
A cost sharing agreement still needs to be completed between the owner/operator for
the RFI and potential corrective actions.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: United States Mint
U.S. Department of Treasury
CONTACT: Sally Higgins
TITLE: Safety Manager
ADDRESS: 320 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204-2693
(303) 844-2586
FFIS #: CO-201307817
FINDS #: C09220090089
C09201307817
MISSION: Coin production.
AREA: 213,000 sq. ft.
POPULATION: 300
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Inspected by Denver Department of Health and Hospital.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: N/A
RCRA: Waste disposal is taken care of by Chemical Handling Corp.
TOXICS: Sludge is removed by Conservation Services.
WASTEWATER: In compliance with Denver Waste Water Management Division.
WATER: City water.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None reported.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Denver
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Melinda Pratz
TITLE: Safety Manager
ADDRESS: 1055 Clermont Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-2020 Ext. 3482
FFIS #\ CO-360010261
FINDS#: C07360010261
MISSION: To provide health care to veterans.
AREA: 7.4 acres.
POPULATION: 2,043
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Prior to renovation projects, areas are inspected for asbestos-containing materials. If
found, outside contractors are hired to remove and perform appropriate air monitoring
before the projects are allowed to begin.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: No known problems.
RCRA: A contract was recently awarded to remove accumulated hazardous waste. A
contract was awarded to remove a diesel fuel tank no longer used.
TOXICS: No known problems
WASTEWATER: No known problems
WATER: No known problems
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The facility is currently researching this area for the most beneficial process for the
facility.
PROBLEM AREAS
No known problems areas.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Fort Lyon
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Stephen Smith
TITLE: Acting Chief, Engineering Service
ADDRESS: Fort Lyon, CO 81038
(719) 384-3152
FFIS #: CO-360010272
FINDS #: C04360010272
C09360090097
MISSION: Patient care.
AREA:
566 acres.
POPULATION: 622
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
Two incinerators, one boiler plant. Incinerators are inspected by the State. Two
current incinerator permits. Boiler plant inspected, calibrated, and adjusted according
to MP-3 and DMSO.
Three landfill disposal sites that we are aware of and possibly more. The sites were
on original facility property. One disposal site was approximately ten acres. Another
site was located on the east side of the station across a flood prevention dike and
covered approximately two to three acres. A third area location is unknown other
than that is on the premises. The landfill (#2) located on the east of the dike was
excessed to the Corps, of Engineers and has been completely cleaned up and the
debris hauled to the county landfill in 1983 and, therefore, no longer exists.
Major applications of pesticides, i.e. aerial spraying for mosquito control, is done by a
private contractor. Use small quantities of pesticides which are disposed of through
usage. All containers are triple rinsed before disposal.
RCRA: In compliance. Small quantity generator.
TOXICS: Small quantities of paint thinner, solvents, and cleaners are handled and disposed of
through usage. Storage is in compliance with TOSCA.
WASTEWATER: NPDES permit 0CO-OO2O249. Type is aerobic digested oxidation ditch, clarified,
CL2 contract chamber, drying bed. Discharge effluent to Arkansas River.
WATER: Permit #00-0070490. Treatment in settling chamber, then chlorinated . Water
source-first and second Dakota well strata.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMI7AT1QN PROJECTS
None reported.
PROBLEM ARFAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Grand Junction
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Mr. Robert A. Ridout
TITLE: Chief, Engineering Service
ADDRESS: 2121 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 242-0731 Ext. 2001
FF1S
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
CO-360010279
C07360010279
Health care.
19.8 acres.
POPULATION: 325
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance, Colorado Department of Health incinerator permit # C-12,626 of July
6, 1981.
CERCLA: No disposal site at this facility.
FIFRA: Pesticides are used on this facility only by licensed contractor personnel. None are
disposed of on station.
RCRA: In compliance. Small quantity generator.
TOXICS: Paints and thinners, solvents, acids, alkalies, cleaning materials, cytotoxic,
aneasthetics, laboratory chemicals, and ethylene oxide are in use at this facility.
WASTEWATER: In Compliance. Waste collected and sent to municipal sewer system.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water obtained from the city of Grand Junction.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N/R
N/R
PRORLEM AREAS
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FACILITY DATA
NAME White River National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Jerry Thomas
TITLE:
Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 9th & Grand Streets
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(303) 945-2521
FFIS #: CO-122307533
FINDS#: C08122307533
MISSION: Resource Management Agency
AREA: 2.3 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 1987-90. Our indoor radon gas
program was started in 1987 which consisted of a computa* inventory and data base.
This was followed by 3-month alpha track testing of ail occupied Forest Service
building. Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1 -year long
testing and in a few cases immediate mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known sites at this time. An abandoned mine site inventory is underway.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problem in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at about 15 sites.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problem in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to be
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped. Presently
working with local STPIS and landfills. We have several Forest Service owned and
operated systems and we have numerous agreements with cities and counties for
waste disposal. Results of the Sanitary Surveys contract by the Regional Office is
being finalized.
The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MIMIMI7ATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
where ever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location the degree of success
varies.
WATER:
PROBLEM ARFAS
None reported.
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White River National Forest - Continued
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 West 8th Ave,
P. 0. Box 25127
Lakewood, CO 80225
Phone # (303) 236-9461
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: 138th Tactical Control Flight
Air National Guard
CONTACT: Capt. Gregory D. Parker
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: 2605 East 8th Street
Greeley, CO 80631-9713
(303) 340-9492
FFIS CO-572828814
FINDS #: C08572828814
MISSION: The primary mission of the 138th TCS is to provide a forward extension of the
Tactical Radar System.
AREA: 6.2 acres.
POPULATION: 105 personnel.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Air permit filed with State of Colorado (6 December, 1990) permit number:
90 WE 512, Boiler is type:MGB-16
CERCLA: Facility is in compliance with CERCLA/Super Fund Regulations.
FIFRA: Pesticides (if any are applied) are being applied by a State Certified Applicator. This if
required will be contracted out to a Certified Applicator.
RCRA: Facility is in compliance. Waste are being tested/analyzed and disposed of properly.
TOXICS: Facility is in compliance.
WASTEWATER: Facility is in compliance. No quarterly reporting/analysis is required for the city of
Greeley.
WATER: Facility is in compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Greeley ANG Station is participating with Buckley in the following Waste Minimization
Projects:
Recvclino
1) Waste oil/fuels
2) Scrap metal/steel
3) Paper
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Beaverhead National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Paul Kokernak
TITLE:
Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: 610 North Montana Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-3919
FFIS #: MT-122307478
FINDS#: MT5122307478
MISSION: Resource management agency
AREA: 2.1 million acres
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
All buildings currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management
plans written, friable materials removed as part of the regional asbestos management
program. All year-round and seasonal housing and offices have been monitored for
radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/L, as part
of regional radon program. Work is continuing to mitigate buildings with radon levels
below 20 pCi/L.
The Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and
priortize abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible
reclamation. Natural resource trustee actions are also a mticr unresolved issue.
The Forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
Contract recently awarded to remove accumulated hazardous wastes. All
underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti test, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practice to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT management programs, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and
recycling. All. units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wail, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM AREAS
Manpower, funding, and technical solutions for abandoned <^ine investigations and
reclamation, and natural resource trustee actions.
CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer (406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Bitterroot National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Bruce Amsden
TITLE: Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: 316 North 3rd Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406)363-5149
FFIS #: MT-122307488
FINDS#: MT3122307488
MT0141790089*
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1.1 mllion acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management
plans written, friable materials removed, as part of the regional asbestos management
program. All year around and seasonal housing and offices have been monitored for
radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/l, as part of
the regional radon program. Work is continuing to mitigate buildings with radon levels
below 20 pCi/l.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: The Forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Accumulated wastes have been cleaned up: Forest should be able to operate in the
future as a conditionally exempt generator. All underground fuel storage tanks have
been removed, and one leaking tank site mitigated. West Fork Ranger Station is LQG.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENnOIM/WASTF MIMIMI7AT10N PROJECTS
All units, as part of the overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and
recycling. All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wall, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM AREAff
Work is continuing in those areas noted.
* West Fork Ranger Station
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Bitterroot National Forest - Continued
CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669
Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Blackfeet Agency and School
Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONTACT: Vern Hall
TITLE: Facility Manager
ADDRESS: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Blackfeet Agency
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-7510
FFIS MT-140909032
FINDS #: None
MISSION: Facilities management
AREA: 150 acres
POPULATION: 200 (120 students)
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Building #243 (dormatory) has been inspected for asbestos-containing materials.
Although asbestos was not found, hazard control does indicate that the level of fiber
in the air of the pipe tunnels is excessive. This will be rectified under the FI&R portion
of our contract.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: No known problems.
RCRA: All underground fuel tanks have been removed, are being p-.cnitored by Chen -
Northern Inc., 528 Smelter Ave. Great Falls, MT 59403.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance. Being monitored by Montana Environment Laboratory, PO Box 1876 -
376 W. Washington, Kalispell, MT 59903-1876.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N/R
Manpower and funding.
PROBLEM AREAS
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Browning IHS Hospital
Indian Health Service (HHS)
CONTACT: Rob Smith
TITLE: Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 760
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-6159
FFIS #: MT-751011501
FINDS #: None
MISSION: Health Care for Blackfeet Reservation residents
AREA: Lease 64 acres (hospital grounds)
POPULATION: 120 employees
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Out of compliance with current incinerator. Effective October 1992, all hazardous
wastes will be hauled from site, not burned. We are currently operating on a
temporary permit from the Blackfeet Tribe.
CERCLA: Not aware of any compliance problems. No recent surveys/inspections.
FIFRA: Not aware of any compliance problems. No recent surveys/inspections.
RCRA: Have removed two underground storage tanks and currently seeking a consultant on
testing ground water. Plan to remove four additional underground storage tanks by
1994. Testing is in compliance with state requirements.
TOXICS: Not aware of any compliance problems. No recent surveys/inspections.
WASTEWATER: Not aware of any compliance problems. Last EPA inspection at the wastewater
disposal sites was August 1992. (Not on IHS property).
WATER: Not aware of any compliance problems. Last EPA inspections at our water wells for
hospital usage was August 1992. (Not on IHS property). We use city water system.
N/R
N/R
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PFOJECTS
PROBLEM AREAS
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Canyon Ferry Dam
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: Jim Lynes
TITLE: Facility Manager
ADDRESS: 7661 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 475-3310
FFIS #:
FINDS #\
MT-142306864
MT5142390074
MT9142390047
MISSION: Hydropower generation and flood control
AREA: 8,300 acres
POPULATION: 20 employees
COMPLIANCE STATUS
N/A
N/A
N/A. All contracted.
In compliance. Conditionally exempt generator.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
PCB equipment all below 500 PPM. EPA inspection for PCs' compliance 9-30-91. No
violations found.
WASTEWATER: In compliance with permit conditions. Sanitary wastes treated in a package
treatment system. Last inspection 7/27/89 by State of Montana.
WATER: In compliance. Use treated river water. Last inspection 7/27/89 by state of Montana.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None implemented yet.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME:
CONTACT:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS it:
FINDS it:
MISSION:
AREA:
Clark Canyon Dam
Bureau of Reclamation
Peter Stevenson
Hazmat coordinator
1100 Highway 41
Dillon, MT. 59725
(406) 657-6100
MT-142337387
MT8142337387
N R'
9,300 acres
POPULATION: N R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: N R
CERCLA: N R
FIFRA: N R
RCRA: N R - Notified as a large quantity generator.
TOXICS: N R
WASTEWATER: N R
WATER:
N R
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N R
PROBLEM AREAS
N R
• No response from this facility to our request for information.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Component Development and Integration Facility (CDIF)
Department cf Energy
CONTACT: Kathy DeMarinis
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: Butte Industrial Park
Butte, MT 59702
(406) 494-7331 or Fax # 494-7230
FFIS #: MT-890137984
MT2890090036
MT6890090065
MISSION: The CDIF is a major U.S. Department of Energy facility in Butte, Montana. The CDIF is
operated by MSE, Inc. The facility was built to test the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD)
process through integration testing of vendor-supplied MHD power train components.
AREA: 53 acres
POPULATION: 200
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
COMPLIANCE STATUS
To date, CDIF operations have been in compliance with applicable state and Federal air
quality regulations. No ambient or PSD class II standards have been violated.
Continuous monitoring parameters include S02 and N02. Particulate monitoring is
performed using both PM-10 and Hi-Volume samplers. The CDIF operates under air
quality permit #1528.
The CDIF is in compliance with the state and federal CERCLA requirements. To date,
there have not been any release of hazardous substances that would require initial or
follow-on action under CERCLA requirements.
The CDIF is currently in compliance with FIFRA requirements. Herbicides are applied
at the CDIF on un annual basis for weed control. Pesticide applications are conducted
twice annually. Both applications are subcontracted thorough a certified application
service.
The CDIF is currently in compliance with applicable state and federal RCRA
requirements. Hazardous waste generation activities include equipment maintenance,
parts cleaning/decreasing, and photo processing. There are two USTs at the CDIF for
storing fuel oil and gasoline. The CDIF was last inspected by the State of Montana on
4/12/91. There were no NOV's issued.
The CDIF is in compliance with the Toxic Substances Contiol Act (TSCA). PCBs are
not present in dielectric fluids in concentrations above the TSCA-prescribed regulator
limit of 50 ppm. The use of asbestiform materials at the CDIF in non-existent.
WASTEWATER: The CDIF is currently in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local
wastewater requirements. The CDIF does not have any point source effluent
discharge which would be subject to permitting under the NPDES or equivalent state
regulations.
WATER: The CDIF is currently in compliance with the drinking water requirements codified
under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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Component Development - Continued
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Over the following year, $98K is excepted to be invested to implement waste
minimization activities. A goal of 50% hazardous waste reduction is projected for CY
1991. In 1990 a preliminary waste minimization assessment was conducted on the
CDIF part cleaning processes. The subject parts cleaning solvent was substituted in
specific applications. This substitution has not been fully assessed and will be
completed by the end of FY 1991 or early FY 1992.
Waste minimization assessments in FY 1991 also include the recycling of spent
solvents that cannot be substituted by a biodegradable product and the reuse of
nonhazardous process water.
PROBLEM AREAS
The environmental protection program at the CDIF has undergone comprehensive
evaluation to assess/assure compliance with applicable laws related to environmental
protection. Program evaluation includes a combination of environmental self-
assessment and multi-disciplinary environmental audits conducted by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE).
Most recently, a baseline environmental audit was conducted at the CDIF by the DOE
Office of Environmental Audit, beginning September 10, 1991 through September 24,
1991. The scope of the audit was comprehensive, addressing all environmental
media. The au^it team identified 34 findings associated with a lack of conformance
with applicable laws and regulations and specifically DOE Orders. Although all findings
will require varying levels of corrective action, none of the findings were of a
magnitude to cause a threat to human health or environment. The following
represents a summary of the findings identified for each environmental discipline:
Air Quality - The air portion of the Environmental Audit identified seven compliance
findings and one best management practice finding. Three of the compliance findings
involved the air monitoring program (meteorological and air permit requirements), one
involved the quality assurance program, and one involved labeling of gasoline pump.
The one best management practice finding concerns the air emmins inventory.
Surface Water/Drinkino Water - The surface water/drinking water portion of the Audit
identified two compliance findings. The compliance findings relate to an effluent
monitoring program and an environmental surveillance program.
Groundwater - The groundwater portion of the Environmental Audit identified one
compliance finding and two best management practice findings. The compliance
finding related to the specific aspects of the CDIF groundwater monitoring and
characterization program that do not meet compliance requirements and best
management practices. The best practice findings related to monitoring well
installation and reporting of sample analyses.
Waste Management - The waste management portion of the Environmental Audit
identified six compliance findings and four best management practice findings. The
compliance findings relate to the storage of hazardous wastes, preparedness and
prevention and contingency plan requirements, land disposal restriction
documentation, training, and solid/hazardous waste determination. The best
management practice findings relate to waste accumulation areas, the Waste
Minimization and Pollution Prevention Plan, and the preparation of an integrated
hazardous waste management plan.
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Component Development - Continued
Toxic/Chemical Materials - The Toxic and Chemical Materials portion of the
Environmental Audit identified two compliance findings and two best management
practice findings.
The compliance findings relate to dielectric fluids management and spill contingency
planning. The best management practice findings relate to documentation of hazards
associated with lead bricks, and storage of hazardous materials.
Quality Assurance - The Toxic and Chemical Materials portion of the Environmental
Audit identified five compliance findings and one best management practice findings.
The compliance findings address the following area: quality assurance plan for the
environmental monitoring and surveillance programs; oversight of environmental
technical support services; quality assurance audits/appraisals for environmental
protection program activities; quality assurance requirements for environmental
technical support services; and environmental sampling. The best management
practice finding addresses the 1989 Environmental Monitoring Annual Report.
Inactive Waste Sites - The inactive waste sites portion of the Environmental Audit
identified three compliance findings. The compliance findings relate to the preparation
of a comprehensive preliminary assessment report, the submittal of the preliminary
assessment report to EPA, and the submission of SARA III hazardous material
inventory report forms.
Environmental Management - There are nine findings in the environmental management
section: five compliance findings that deal with the requirements of DOE Orders and
SEN directives and four best management practice findings. The compliance findings
address organizational responsibilities environmental protection provisions in
agreements and contracts, programmic responsibilities for environmental protection,
organizational responsibilities for environmental programs, and environmental
protection provisions, of tenant agreements. The best management practice findings
address environmental protection training, formal communications of environmental
protection program related information, formal communications of environmental
protection program related directives and information, and environmental compliance
management.
CDIF Self Assessment Evaluation - The Environmental Audit Team identified three
findings of the self-assessment process at CDIF. Two of the findings are concerned
with the CDIF environmental Protection Self Assessment Program and one finding
relates to FE involvement in the environmental self assessment process.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Custer National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Dean Bassett
TITLE: Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2556
Billings, MT 59103
(406) 657-6361
FFIS #: MT-122307479
FINDS #: MT4122307479
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 185,000 acres (111,000 acres in MT, and 74,000 acres in SD).
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management
plans written, friable materials removed as part of regional asbestos management
program. All year-around and seasonal housing and offices have been monitored for
radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/l, as part of
regional radon program. Work is continuing to mitigate buildings with radon levels
below 20 pCi/l.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: The forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded to remove accumulated wastes. All underground fuel
storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine non-point
sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT Management Pro-am, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and
recycling. All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wall, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM AREAS
Work is continuing in those areas noted.
CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807
(303) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Deerlodge National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Norm Ward
TITLE: Facility Engineer
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS
P.O. Box 400
Butte. MT 59703
(406) 496-3370
MT-122307482
MT9122307482
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1.2 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management
plans written, friable materials removed, as part of Regional Asbestos Management
Program. All year around and seasonal housing and offices have been monitored for
radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/l, as part of
Regional Radon Program. Work is continuing to mitigate buildings with radon levels
below 20 pCi/l.
CERCLA: Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and priortize
abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible reclamation.
Natural resource trustee actions are also a major unresolved issue.
FIFRA: The Forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded to remove accumulated hazardous wastes. All
underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance. One aerated
lagoon system at the Anaconda Job Corps Center is also in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all drinking water rystems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All uni|s, as part of their overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and
recycling. All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wall, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks
PROBLEM AREAS
Manpower, funding, and technical solutions for abandoned mine investigations and
reclamation; natural resource trustee actions.
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Deerlodae National Forest - Continued
CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Flathead National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Max Lauder
TITLE:
Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: 1935 Third Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-5214
FFIS #: MT-122307484
FINDS#: MT7122307484
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 2.3 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management
plans written, friable materials removed, as part of Regional asbestos management
Program. All year-around and seasonal housing and offices have been monitored for
radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/L.
CERCLA: Working with Bureau of Reclamation on a site investigation of an old dump and other
possibly contaminated areas at Hungry Horse Range Station.
FIFRA: The forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded for removal accumulated hazardous wastes. All
underground fuel storage tanks have been moved, but investigation and/or mitigation
of several leaking tanks continues.
TOXICS: All PCB-containing transformers have been properly disposed of.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on site septic systems and are in compliance. One aerated
lagoon system at Holland Lake Campground is also in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The forest is attempting to find ground water sources to replace two surface water
sources at recreation areas on Hungry Horse reservoir. The Forest is reviewing
inventories and management practices to determine those non-point sources which
may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse substitution, and
recycling. All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wall, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM
The site investigation for the dump and other areas at Hungry Horse Ranger Station
may reveal significant problems.
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CONTACT: Darrel McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Fort Peck Dam & Powerplant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CONTACT: John E. Daggett
TITLE:
Project Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 208, Lower Yellowstone Road
Fort Peck, MT 59223
(406) 526-3431
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
MT-960009891
MT1960009891
MT4210090060
Flood control, hydropower generation, irrigation, navigation, recreation, and resource
management.
589,000 acres.
POPULATION: 43 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance, processes are not conducive to air pollution.
No identified site.
Application of pesticides is by a contract licensed applicator.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
In compliance. The power plants right now are a large quantity generator. The project
side was inspected by the State October, 1991 and April 1992. The Lake Office has
two underground storage tanks in accordance with State regulations. Work is
progressing on disposal of two above-ground storage tanks.
In compliance. CBA's, asbestos, thinner, cleaners, and solvents are used at the
project.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Sanitary wastes are pumped to a State certified system.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Purchasing non-hazardous material where possible for such things as solvents.
Recycling aluminum cans in the parks. Recycling paper.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Gallatin National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Jim Mickelson
TITLE: Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 130, Federal Building
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 587-6947
FFIS #: MT-122307480
FINDS #: MT1123307480
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1.74 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management
plans written, friable materials removed, as part of regional asbestos management
program. All year-around and seasonal housing and offices have been monitored for
radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/l.
CERCLA: The Forest and the Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and
priortize abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible
reclamation.
FIFRA: The Forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded to remove accumulated hazardous wastes. All
underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the quality of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and recycling.
All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with double-
wall, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
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PROBLEM AREAS
Work is continuing in those areas noted.
CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Glacier Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Charles B. Sigler
TITLE: Safety Officer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-5441
FFIS #: MT-141707077
FINDS#: MT8141707077
MISSION: Visitor use and resource management
AREA: 1,013,596 acres.
POPULATION: Workforce of 113 permanent employees and 260 seasonal. Visitation in 1992 was
2,199,767.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Glacier conducted an aggressive radon testing and abatement program early (mid
1980s) with the objective of reducing all occupied facilities to below 4 pCi/1. The
park library and 15 other residences and buildings still require additional work to
reduce levels below 4 pCi/1. The Park Headquarters building has a designated
smoking room with its own ventilation systems.
CERCLA: No known hazardous waste sites. No active mines, however, a few old mine sites,
including gas and oil, have been identified and investigated. No known chemical or
waste problems associated with these mines. Mines were investigated by the NPS
Mines And Minerals Branch, Denver.
FIFRA: Limited use of insecticides and rodenticides. Herbicide is applied to roadside and
developed areas to control exotic plants. Park has a trained Integrated Pest Manager
on the staff and all chemicals used receive prior clearance from the National Park
Service Rocky Mountain Region or the Washington office.
RCRA: Park has an approved Hazardous Waste Management program. Parkwide
accumulation of hazardous waste and unused commercial products were removed by
approved contractors in 1991 and 1992. State Hazard Waste Bureau inspected in
1991. Park recently was downgraded to Conditionally Exempt Generator status. Park
EPA ID number is MT4141790044. As of October 4, 1992 there was no hazardous
waste being temporarily held for disposal. All underground storage tanks have been
inspected/replaced/removed.
TOXICS: None known.
WASTEWATER: The park operates four sewage treatment plants and many septic systems. Two
high country chalets. Granite Park and Sperry, have been temporarily closed until
sewage treatment facilities can be rebuilt to meet state and federal regulations. There
are many vaults and pit toilets for off-season and backcountry use. Last inspection of
wastewater facilities was in August 1993 by Public Health Service. Sewage lines at
Apgar and St. Mary Campground have potential for explosive gas mixtures.
WATER: Tow high country chalets closed until drinking water systems are modified to meet
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regulations. The Park is now in the progress of modifying the HQ/Apgar and Belly
River water supplies to meet regulations for surface sources. The HQ water system
also supplies the town of West Glacier. Water systems inspected in August 1993 by
the Public Health Service.
CLEAN WATER: Baseline studies have been conducted on Glacier's natural water quality. No
known serious problems have been identified.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Glacier has a Hazardous Waste Management Plan which was approved on November
11,1992. This plan includes a Waste Minimization section with eight requirements
for minimization. The park has an active general recycling program. Underground
storage tanks have been replaced with double-walled or above ground tanks.
PROBLEM AREAS
Funding has not been obtained for the sewage and drinking water corrective work
needed at the Granite Park and Sperry Chalets. There is a backlog of radon mitigation
which is necessary to bring readings to allowable levels. To date, composting toilets
have not proven to be an effective means of minimizing waste in backcountry areas
without power.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME:
CONTACT:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS #\
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
Grant-Kohrs Ranch Historical Site
National Park Service
Tom Ulrich
Park Ranger
P.O. Box 790
Deer Lodge MT 59722
(406) 846-2070
MT-141730867
MT9140090052
To provide an understanding of the frontier cattle era of the nation's history, to
preserve the Grant-Kohrs Ranch, and to interpret the nationally significant values
thereof.
1,498 acres
POPULATION: 20 employees, 25,000 visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Buildings have been inspected for asbestos and friable materials removed; radon
levels elevated (7.5 pCi/1) in ranch house basement - staff spends little time there.
CERCLA: Grant-Kohrs Ranch contains a portion of the Clark Fork Superfund site.
FIFRA: All pesticides use is within compliance.
RCRA: Completion of hazardous waste removal was accomplished in March, 1993.
TOXICS: No known problems (other than those associated with Superfund site).
WASTEWATER: Ranch is on city water and sewer; recently acquired inholding scheduled for
federal inspection 9/93.
WATER: Inspected monthly to maintain compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Grant-Kohrs Ranch has an active integrated solid waste action program which
involves refill purchase, container and material reuse, purchase of environmentally
benign products, and electronic mail. In addition, we recycle park generated
materials and visitors aluminum.
PROBLEM AREAS
The Superfund site is our most pressing issue. Staffing and funding, as always are
inadequate.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Helena National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Fred Dalbec
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
Facility Inventory
302 South Park, Drawer 10014
Helena, MT 59629
(406) 449-5201
MT-1 22307486
MT5122307486
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA:
975,000 acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings are currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials,
management plans written, friable materials removed as part of the regional asbestos
management program. All year-around and seasonal housing and offices have been
monitored for radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20
pCi/1, as part of Regional Radon Program. Work is continuing to mitigate buildings
with radon levels below 20 pCi/l.
CERCLA: The Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and
priortize abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible
reclamation, national resource trustee actions are also a major unresolved issue.
F1FRA: The Forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded to remove accumulated hazardous wastes. All
underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti test, all systems drinking water are in compliance.
The forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and
recycling. All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wall, concrete encased above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM a PC ac
Manpower, funding, and technical solutions for abandoned mine investigations and
reclamation; natural resource trustee actions.
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CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDF Forest Service, Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, Mt 59807
(406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Hungry Horse Project
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: Dennis Christenson
TITLE: Project Superintendent
ADDRESS: Box 130
Hungry Horse, MT 59919-0130
(406) 387-5241 Ext. 313 or
FAX # 387-5241 Ext. 347
FFIS iff:
FINDS#:
MT-142306831
MT5142306831
MT3142390043
MISSION: Generate hydro electric power. Provide flood control.
AREA: 30,300 acres.
POPULATION:. 28
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance, no atmospheric emissions.
CERCLA: In compliance, no sites.
FIFRA: In compliance, sterilents and herbicides are furnished and applied by contractor.
RCRA: In compliance, small quantity generator. EPA I.D. Number is MT 3142390043.
TOXICS: In compliance, inspected by EPA August 1986.
WASTEWATER: In compliance, NPDES permit No. MT 0022578 inspected by state 1985.
WATER: In compliance, inspected by state 1988.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Planning collection of newspapers and cardboards and burning of used oil.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Kootenai National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Ray Sterling
TITLE: Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: 506 U.S. Highway 2 West
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2282
FFIS #: MT-122307500
FINDS#: MT7122307500
MT6122390101•
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 2.3 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings are currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management
plants written, friable materials removed, as part of the regional asbestos management
program. All year-around and seasonal housing and offices have been monitored for
radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/L, as part of
regional radon program. Work is continuing to mitigate buildings with radon levels
below 20 pCi/L.
CERCLA: Currently investigating and mitigating a leak from an old wood treating tank (creosote and
pentachlorophfenol located at the old Libby airport.
FIFRA: The Forest currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded to remove accumulated hazardous wastes. All underground
fuel storage tanks removed, but investigation and/or mitigation of several leaking tanks
continues. The Libby airfield in the Libby Ranger District is listed as a LQG.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use reuse substitution, and recycling.
All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with double-wall,
concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM AREAS
The Libby airport wood treatment tank may be a problem.
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CONTACT: Darrell McNsnny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
* Libby Airfield
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Lewis and Clark National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Ron Meyers
TITLE:
Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 869, 1101 15th Street North
Great Falls. MT 59403
(406) 791-7733
FF1S #: MT-122307485
FINDS#: MT6122307485
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1.8 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings are currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials,
management plans written, friable materials removed, as part of the regional asbestos
management program. All year-around and seasonal housing offices have been
monitored for radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20
pCi/l.
CERCLA: The Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and
priortize abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible
reclamation. Natural resource trustee actions are also a major unresolved issue.
FIFRA: The Forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded to remove accumulated hazardous wastes. All
underground fuel storage tanks (except one heating oil tank) have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive batic tests, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point source which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse substitution, and
recycling. All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wall, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM AREAS
Manpower, funding, and technical solutions for abandoned mine investigations and
reclamation: n*.;ural resource trustee actions.
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CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Libby Dam and Powerplant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CONTACT: Rolf Ness
TITLE:
Mechanical Engineer
ADDRESS: 17115 N. Highway 37
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-7751
FFIS #:
FINDS 9:
MISSION:
AREA:
MT-960019819
MT9960019819
Flood protection on the Kootenai River and the Columbia River, hydroelectric
generation at Libby Dam and down stream through storage release, and recreation.
4,460 acres.
POPULATION: 49
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance
CERCLA: Not applicable.
FIFRA:. In compliance. Sterilents and small quantities of insecticides are used.
RCRA: In compliance. Small quantity generator.
TOXICS: Not applicable.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Project has an in-house treatment facility. Treated water is tested
monthly and reported to the state quarterly. Permit number MT-0022390.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water is obtained from an on-site well and is treated. Water
samples are sent to state quarterly. State inspects site annually.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste oil recycling program underway; solvent recycling program underway; aluminum
can recycling program underway.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Lolo National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Gary Garthwait
TITLE:
Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: Building 24, Fort Missoula
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 329-3759
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MT-122307481
MTO122307481
MISSION: Resource management agency
AREA: 211,000 acres
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings are currently being inspected for asbestos-containing materials,
managementpians written, friable materials removed, as part of the regional asbestos
management program. All year-around and seasonal housing and offices have been
monitored for radon, and mitigation completed on buildings with levels exceeding 20
pCi/l, as part of the regional radon program. Work is continuing to mitigate buildings
with radon levels below 20 pCi/l.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: The Forest is currently reviewing options to upgrade pestic: 1-t storage facilities.
RCRA: Accumulated hazardous wastes have been cleaned up; Forest should be able to
operate in the future as a conditionally exempt generator. All underground fuel storage
tanks have been removed, but investigation and/or mitigation of several leaking tanks
continues.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance. One aerated
lagoon system at Ninemiie Ranger Station is also in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all drinking water systems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their HAZMAT management program, are attempting to reduce the
quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, aod recycling. All units
are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with double-wall,
concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM AREAS
Investigation and cleanup of the leaking underground stora.jr, tanks will continue to be
a problem over the next year or two.
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CONTACT: Darrell McNenny, Regional Environmental Health Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Northern Region
P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Malmstrom Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
43rd Support Group
CONTACT: Jacob Karnop
TITLE: Chief, Environmental Planning
ADDRESS: 43 SPTG/CES
Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT 59402-5000
(406) 731-6165
FFIS #: MT-571924556
FINDS#: MT8511924556
MISSION: A KC-135R Aircraft Refueling Wing, Missile Wing with 200 Minuteman ll/lll Missile
Launch Facilities( MLF) and 20 Launch Control Facilities, and associated support
organizations. Site of DRMO facility of the Defense Logistics Agency.
AREA: 4,391 acres including the MLF.
POPULATION: 8,948
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Malmstrom Air Force Base is in compliance with Federal and Montana air quality
standards. The coal-fired central heating plant environment -1 compliance control and
monitoring systems are currently being replaced with state of the art control systems
and continuous environmental compliance monitoring/management system. This
project will cost $1.67 million.
The Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences - Air Quality Bureau
visited the coal-fired central heating plant on 1 March 1991. The external air emission
analysis will be required during the 1992/1993 heating season to demonstrate
compliance of the new environmental compliance control systems.
CERCLA: Malmstrom Air Force Base is in compliance with the CERCLA requirements.
A U S Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII, Montana Office representative
visited the Instillation Restoration Program sites on 4 September 1991 in conjunction
with the annual joint RCRA Compliance Evaluation Visit.
FIFRA: Malmstrom Air Force Base is in compliance with FIFRA requirements.
This program at Malmstrom Air Force Base has not been inspected by representatives
from either the U S Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII, or The Montana
Department of Health and Environmental Sciences.
RCRA: This installation has one open notice of violation with two items requiring close out.
These items are as follows:
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A. Malmstrom Air Force Base was handling hazardous wastes which were not listed
in the approved RCRA Part B Hazardous Waste Management Permit. The updated
RCRA Part B Permit Modification was submitted to the Montana Solid and Hazardous
Waste Bureau on 27 November 1991 for approval. This modification also included a
new waste analysis plan.
B. Malmstrom Air Force Base stored barrels of hazardous waste in an unauthorized
location. The barrels have been disposed of and the Civil Engineering Storage (POLE)
Yard Site Assessment/Investigation Report is near completion. The consultant is
incorporating the final review comments prior to publishing the final report. Upon
completion, the report will be provided to the Montana Solid and Hazardous Waste
Bureau for concurrence.
This installation also has a compliance order issued by the U S Environmental
Protection Agency Region VIII on the timely submittal of information on the operation
of the Explosive Ordnance Range. The range has been clo."& 1 until a RCRA Sub part X
Permit is approved. The application for this permit will be submitted to the Region
VIII, Montana Office prior to 27 March 1992.
A Joint Montana Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau and U S Environmental Protection
Agency Region VIII Montana Office RCRA Compliance Evaluation was conducted on 4
September 1991. This evaluation did not result in any new notices of violations or
compliance orders.
A representative for the Montana Underground Storage Tank Program Office visited an
underground storage tank removal site and the fuel contaminated soil land farm site on
2 May 1991. This visit did not result in any notices of violations or compliance orders.
Representatives from the Montana Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau visited the
installation's inactive landfill on 16 May 1991. This visit did not result in any notices
of violations or compliance orders. The subject landfill was closed to the receipt of
any materials including construction debris on 20 August 1991.
TOXICS: Malmstrom Air Force Base is in compliance with the Toxic Substance Control Act.
The Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) program at Malmstrom Air Force Base has not
been inspected by representatives from either the U S Envi o imental Protection
Agency, Region VIII or the Montana Department of Health and Environmental
Sciences.
Representative from U S Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII and the
Montana Air Quality Bureau evaluated an asbestos removal operation on this
installation on 17 July 1990. This evaluation did not result in any notices of violations
or compliance orders.
WASTEWATER: Malmstrom Air Force Base is in compliance with the wastewater discharge
requirements. This installation inputs its wastewater into the City of Great Falls
Wastewater Collection and Treatment System. The system contractor, Envirotech
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Operating Services (EOS), takes weekly wastewater samples at the point of transfer in
the base wastewater lift station. The installation has not received a regulatory notice
of violation or compliance order on the quality of waste water discharged into the
Great Falls System.
Representatives from the Montana Water Quality Bureau have visited the collection
ponds associated with the coal fired central heating plant cr. several occasions in the
past two years to clarify permitting requirements.
WATER: This installation is in compliance with the safe drinking water regulations. Malmstrom
Air Force Base obtains its water from the City of Great Falls Department of Public
Works.
The safe drinking water program at this installation has not been inspected by
representatives from U S Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII. Montana Office
of the Montana Water Quality Bureau.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Malmstrom Air Force Base has instituted the following significant waste minimization
Programs:
a. Waste motor oil reprocessing through a permitted local waste oil
recycle/reprocessor.
b. Procured and installed two distillation type antifreeze recycling units for use in
transportation and missile maintenance shops.
c. Selective substitution of biodegradable solvents, such as Critikleen, for the
hazardous solvents used in aircraft, missile and vehicle maintenance activities.
d. Establishment of solvent recovery service contracts, such as Safety Kleen, for use
in vehicle, generator, aircraft and missile maintenance activities.
e. Use of barrel washer to triple rinse barrels which contained hazardous materials,
oils, antifreeze, etc., and a barrel crusher to crush barrels to prevent reuse. The
rinsed, crushed barrels are then recycled as scrap metal.
f. Increased training and emphasis on waste material segregation, material
substitution, and usage amounts.
PROBLEM ARFAS
Adequate funding for environmental compliance programs and initiatives.
Antiquated Federal procurement and acquisition regulations which do not fit the
environmental compliance program goal and timeliness.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Montana Air National Guard, Great Falls Airport
Air National Guard
CONTACT: Major Iver Johnson
TITLE: Chief Environmental Officer
ADDRESS: 2800 Airport Avenue B
Great Falls, MT 59404-5000
(406) 791-6330
FFIS #: MT-570025923
FINDS MT2572825923
MT5570090048
MISSION: Air Defense of North America.
AREA: None
POPULATION: 330
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
1). Reduction of solvents
2). Recycling paper products, metals, etc.
3). Avoid over purchasing.
4). Recycling used oil.
PROBLEM AREAS
Eight sites on the base have been identified as Installation Restoration Sites under
DOD IRP Program.
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NAME: Montana Army National Guard AASF
Army National Guard
CONTACT: CW3 Marvin Waples
TITLE: Aircraft Maintenance Officer
ADDRESS: 1100 North Main Street
Helena, MT 59604-4789
(406) 444-6992
FFIS #: MT-211830085
FINDS#: MT3211830085
MT8570090045
MISSION: Maintenance Section: The Army Aviation Support Facility, performs aviation unit
maintenance and limited aviation intermediate maintenance, as well as modifications of
aircraft and allied equipment in accordance with United States Army standards for
Army National Guard aircraft and allied equipment issued to the State of Montana,
consistent with personnel, equipment, and parts available.
AREA: None.
POPULATION: 51
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No inspections reported.
CERCLA: No inspections reported.
FIFRA: No inspections reported.
RCRA: Out of compliance/date: January 25,1991 - accumulation start dates. Corrected.
TOXICS: No inspections reported.
WASTEWATER: No inspections reported.
WATER: No inspections reported.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None presently.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
CONTACT: Judith Schill, Hazardous Waste Manager
Montana Army National Guard
P.O. Box 4789
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 444-6910
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Montana Army National Guard, CSMS, Helena
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Maj Lance Lahti
TITLE: CSMS Supervisor
ADDRESS: 1100 North Main Street
Helena MT. 59604-4789
(406) 444-7949
FFIS #: MT-211830080
FINDS #: MT9570090044
MISSION: The Combined Support Maintenance Shop, provides direct/general maintenance
support; small scale rebuild.
AREA: < 5 acres leased.
POPULATION: 37
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No inspections reported.
CERCLA: No inspections reported.
FIFRA: No inspections reported.
RCRA: Out of compliance/date: July 24,1990 - storage of HW. Corrected.
TOXICS: No Inspections reported.
WASTEWATER: No inspections reported.
WATER: No inspections reported.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Direct exchange of automotive batteries: cost savings are not known.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
CONTACT: Judith Schill, Hazardous Waste Manager
Montana Army National Guard
P.O. Box 4789
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 444-6910
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Montana Army National Guard, OMS 3, Helena
Army National Guard
CONTACT: GW3 Gary D. Scott
TITLE: Shop Chief
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4789
Helena. MT 59604-4789
(406) 444-7989
FFIS #: MT-211830080
FINDS #: None
MISSION: The Organizational Maintenance Shop, directs, day-to-day equipment maintenance
support for unit readiness.
AREA: 3.483 acres (leased).
POPULATION: 12
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No inspections reported.
CERCLA: No inspections reported.
FIFRA: No inspections reported.
RCRA: No inspections reported.
TOXICS: No inspections reported.
WASTEWATER: No inspections reported.
WATER: No inspections reported.
POLLUTION PREVEIMTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Direct exchange of automotive batteries; cost savings are not known.
PROBLEM AREAS
None
CONTACT: Judith Schill, Hazardous Waste Manager
Montana Army National Guard
P.O. Box 4789
Helena, MT 59604
(407) 444-6910
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FACILITY DATA
NAME:
CONTACT:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
POPULATION:
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
WASTEWATER:
WATER:
Montana Army Natonal Guard, OMS 5, Belgrade
Army National Guard
MSG Jay Glenn
Shop Chief
P.O. Box 64
Belgrade, MT 59714-0064
(406) 388-6713
MT-211830010
MT3211830010
Direct, day-to-day equipment maintenance support for unit readiness.
9.3 acres.
6
COMPLIANCE STATUS
No inspection reported.
No inspection reported.
No inspection reported.
In compliance as of February 9, 1988. Large quantity generator.
No inspection reported.
No inspection reported.
No inspection reported.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Direct exchange of automotive batteries; cost savings are not known.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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NAME: Montana Army National Guard, UTES, Helena
Army National Guard
CONTACT: CW4 Kenneth Bushnell
TITLE: UTES supervisor
ADDRESS: 1100 North Main Street
Helena, MT 59604-4789
(406) 444-7941
FFIS #: MT-570090038
FINDS #: MT7570090038
MT0570090035
MISSION: The Unit Training Equipment Site, directs day-to-day maintenance support for
equipment assigned to a training site for units readiness training.
AREA: < 5 acres leased.
POPULATION: 15
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No inspection reported.
CERCLA: No inspection reported.
FIFRA: No inspection reported.
RCRA: In compliance/date: July 28,1988.
TOXICS: No inspection reported
WASTEWATER: No inspections reported.
WATER: No inspections reported.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Direct exchange of automotive batteries; cost savings are not known.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
CONTACT: Judith Schill, Hazardous Waste Manager
Montana Army National Guard
P.O. Box 4789
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 444-6910
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: National Bison Range
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
CONTACT: Bill West
TITLE: Assistant Manager
ADDRESS: 132 Bison Range Raod
Moiese, MT 59824
(406) 644-2211
FFIS #: MT-143609202
FINDS#: MT0143690030
MISSION: National Wildlife Refuge
AREA: 18,500 acres.
POPULATION: 7
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: N/A
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: Herbicides such as 2,4-D, dicamba, and picloram stored at this facility & used for
noxious weed control.
RCRA: In compliance. Small quantity generator. All unusable herbicide disposed of in 1986.
There are none on hand at present.
TOXICS: N/A
WASTEWATER: N/A
WATER: N/A
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None - all concentrate has been used in recent years.
PROBLEM AREAS
None
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Northern Region Field Service Facility
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Darrell McNenny
TITLE: Regional Environmental Engineer
ADDRESS: 14th and Catlin Streets
Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3307
FFIS It: MT-122307503
FINDS#: MT5122307502
MT1122390049
MISSION: Resource management agency, vehicle storage and service area.
AREA: N/R
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings inspected for asbestos-containing materials, management plans written,
friable materials removed, as part of a regional asbestos management program. All
offices have been monitored for radon.
CERCLA: A removal plan, is currently being developed for the cleanup of a small
pentachlorophenol spill at this area.
FIFRA: No known problems.
RCRA: Accumulated hazardous wastes have been cleaned up at thio site. However, the site
is used as a temporary storage site for conditionally exempt wastes from other sites.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: On-site septic systems and various underground sumps (injection wells) are
currently being programmed for elimination by connection to the community sewer
system.
WATER: Connected to municipal system. No known problems.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall HAZMAT management program, are attempting to
reduce the qua tity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and
recycling. All units are also replacing underground automotive fuel storage tanks with
double-wall, concrete encased, above ground storage tanks.
PROBLEM AREAS
Underground sumps are a current potential groundwater threat that will be eliminated
with the construction of an on-site sewer system and connection to the municipal
system.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIH
Dept. of Health and Human Services
CONTACT: Robert K. Bergman
TITLE:
Chief, RMOB
ADDRESS: 903 South 4th Street
Hamilton. MT 59840
(406) 322-8200 or Fax: 322-8204
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
MT-750802875
MT3750802875
Conduct research to better understand the causes of allergic, immunologic, and
infectious diseases, and to help develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and
treating illnesses.
33 acres
POPULATION: 150
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Last inspected by NIH Division of Safety, Sept. 1989.
None identified.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
In compliance. Use sticky traps, Combat roach traps, and Roundup which are
available over the counter.
In compliance. We are a conditionally exempt small quantity generator last inspected
by the state on 18 July 1990.
TOXICS: In compliance! Last inspected by the state on 18 July 1990.
WASTEWATER: In compliance over 60% of months since July 1988 NPDES Permit No. MT -
0028487.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water obtained from the city of Hamilton. City
uses chlorine injectors. Irrigation and cooling water obtained from wells
on-site. Claims for water rights are filed.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None.
PROBLEM AREAS
Fluctuations in zinc and copper levels in waste water discharge without any
explainable cause.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: C. M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
CONTACT: Bill Haglan
TITLE: Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 110
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8706
FFIS #: MT-143690016
FINDS#: MT7143690033
MT8143690016
MISSION: Refuge - management of land base for wildlife resources.
AREA: 760,000 acres.
POPULATION: 0
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Site is an isolated and remote area. Arsenic laced grain was buried three to five feet
below ground s>jrface at Turkey Joe area in 1978. No air quality problems would be
expected, but air quality has never been monitored - no air quality standards for cities
would apply.
CERCLA: A preliminary assessment and site investigation was conducted July 16,1985 and
involved Montana State Solid Waste Bureau personnel. Trenches were excavated to
locate burial, but it was not found. Soil and water sampies were analyzed for sodium
and arsenic. All levels were low. Reports from the Solid Waste Bureau indicated no
further excavation, etc., was necessary. Correspondence provided to Jim Knoy, EPA
State office.
FIFRA: No storage of pesticides herbicides or rodenticide.
RCRA: Arsenic laced grasshopper bait (grain) was stored in a small outbuilding. The grain
was buried and the building razed and building material buried in May 1978. The
affected area is less than 8700 sq, ft.(93'x93'). This was a one-time disposal event.
Consequently, other than the burial activity, the process did not involve storage,
transportation, or handling. See CERCLA comments.
TOXICS: Arsenic.
WASTEWATER: No wastewater is generated at the site.
WATER: No water is generated at the site for public use. An artesian well (depth unknown)
provides adequrte water for wildlife and livestock watering. Arsenic level in well
water was tested and found to contain less than 0.0005 MCG/ML. No difference in
arsenic levels were found in Missouri River water upstream and downstream from site.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None reported.
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PROBLEM AREAS
None anticipated. However, water in the Missouri River and the artesian well will be
occasionally analyzed for arsenic. Erosion of the Missouri River bankline toward the
site will also be monitored.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Fort Harrison
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: J. Rob Dunn
TITLE: Chief of Engineering
ADDRESS: Fort Harrison, MT 59636
(406) 442-6410
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
MT-360010271
MT6360090066
MT7360090032
To provide medical support and care, veterans benefits, and service to Montana
veterans.
AREA: 138 acres.
POPULATION: 396
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: None identified.
FIFRA: None stored at this facility- Contractors use pesticides and herbicides and dispose of
excess off site.
RCRA: In compliance, small quantity generator.
TOXICS: Small quantities of paint, solvents and cleaners disposed of in accordance with
regulations.
WASTEWATER: In compliance, sewage lagoon inspected by State.
WATER: In compliance, potable water obtained from City of Helena, MT.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Medical waste incinerator replacement project is planned for FY93.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Yellowtail Dam and Powerplant
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: Harold E. Hergenrider
TITLE: Facility Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 518 YRS
Hardin, MT 59035-0518
(406) 666-2443
FFIS #: MT-142337395
FINDS MT0142390046
MISSION: Power generation, flood control, irrigation, and recreation.
AREA: 13,600 acres.
POPULATION: 200
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Not applicable.
CERCLA: Not applicable.
FIFRA: In compliance. Submit plans through channels September, and April annually, work >s
performed under contract.
RCRA: In compliance. Minor inspection State of Montana July 16, 1991 - Mr. Darrell
Stankey, Environmental Specialist. Vehicle maintenance by contractor.
TOXICS: Incompliance. Unannounced inspection EPA 1986. PCB final removal and disposal
contract 7-PC-60-05840, dated 03-27-87. Contractor was America Environmental
Svs., Inc., Rt.1, Box 159, Kingsville, MO 64061.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Wastewater Permits: MT-022993 Yellowtail Powerplant & Dam.
MT-002106 Yellowtail Visitors Center. MT-0020672 Fort Smith Government Camp
Sewage Lagoon.
WATER: In compliance. State Water Quality Bureau inspections annually, annual chemical
analysis of water supplies.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Inventory and trace all on-site hazardous material; purchase less toxic and more non-
toxic material. Implement employee training and management feedback, improve
material receiving, storage and handling procedures. Modification of equipment
(solvents parts cleaners) segregate generated waste by type, monitor record keeping,
disposal. Purchase of oil burner (burn oil for heat). Improve operations procedures.
PROBLEM AREAS
Finding a source for recycling solvents and oils in the geographic area that the facility
could contract with.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Belcourt Hospital
Indian Health Service (HHS)
CONTACT: Gary Howe or Meg Simons
TITLE: Facility Engineer and Service Unit Sanitarian
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 160
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6111 or 477-8256
(Howe) (Simons)
FFIS #: ND-751011522
FINDS #: None
MISSION: Indian Health Service Hospital (26 beds)
AREA: Buildings, no land.
POPULATION: 141 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Radon tests were done the past two winters. Each time the testing firm has lost the
samples. Retesting will be done in '93 after completion of extensive remodeling. Also
new clinic added on to hospital will be tested in '93. Asbestos removal nearly
complete. Will be complete after remodel.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: N/A
RCRA: Are currently using the Sawyer landfill near Minot ND, which meets RCRA standards
according to the State Health Dept. Hazardous medical wastes are incinerated -
upgrading to new incinerator is part of remodel. Hospital UST for oil removed and
replaced with above ground with containment.
TOXICS: Chemotherapy wastes properly stored, handled, etc. Disposed of at approved
hazardous waste site. Will be incinerated in new incinerator when construction is
complete.
WASTEWATER: Belcourt Public Utilities Commission. Lagoon system for Belcourt.
WATER: Belcourt Public Utilities Commission. Belcourt public water, in compliance with all
requirements.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None.
None.
PROBLEM AREAS
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FACILITY DATA
NAME Bioscience Research Laboratory
U.S Department of Agriculture
CONTACT: Gary E. Stolzenberg
TITLE:
Safety Officer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 5674, State University Station
Fargo, ND 58105
(701) 239-1211 or Fax: 239-1202
FFIS #: ND-120514687
FINDS#: ND51205146£7
MISSION: (Formerly M&RRLAB). An Agricultural Research Service Laboratory conducting
research on: plant growth regulators and herbicide action; metabolic interaction of
agricultural chemicals and veterinary compounds in food producing animals; controlling
insect pests with new molecular genetic approaches and by selective disruption of
insect metabolism.
AREA: 10 acres
POPULATION: 83
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance; incinerates low level radioactive wastes under N.D. State Dept. Health
& Consolidated Labs. Permit #180005. Inspected by NDSDH&CL representatives on
30 November 1983.
CERCLA: In compliance; facility was docketed erroneously on 12 Feb.' 88 Federal Register.
Preliminary assessment was completed by the NDSDH&CL in 1985; status in NFRAP.
FIFRA: In compliance; minimal quantities of pesticides are used in research projects.
RCRA: In compliance; qualifies as CESQG 9 <100 kg/mo). Inspected by EPA and NDSDH&CL
representative? on 27 April 1982.
TOXICS: In compliance; bulk chemicals are stored in an isolated, vented, unoccupied building.
WASTEWATER: In compliance; water-miscible wastes are sewered after extensive dilution. All
outflows are to Fargo's municipal treatment works; chemical storage have no drains.
WATER: In compliance; supplied by city of Fargo through mains from North Dakota State
University.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Adopted use of new types of liquid scintillation counting cocktail in most laboratory
activities to reduce production of HW (as RMW); many commercial products now use
low-volatility (high flash point) alkylbenzenes in place of toluene or xylene.
Participate in exchange of excess chemicals with other ARS facilities and with
neighboring university. Would welcome suggestions from EPA for improvements.
PROBLEM AREAS
No current serious concerns can be identified. An ARS Hazardous Waste Workshop
was held in 1988 and a location action plan was developed; all significant items have
been dealt with and there is provision for response to any future questions.
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Cavalier Air Force Station*
U.S. Air Force
NAME:
LOCATION: 14 miles west of Cavalier
CONTACT: Margaret Lowe
TITLE: Environmental Engineer
ADDRESS:
FFIS If:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
HRC 3 Box 234
Cavalier AFS, ND 58220
(701) 993-3680
ND-571128915
ND9210022779 *
(FINDS name is Concrete Early Warning Station)
AREA:
The primary mission is to provide tactical warning and attack assessment of Sea-
Launched Ballistic missile attacks against the continental US and Canada. We provide
warning and attack assessment of inter-continental ballistic missile attacks against the
same areas from the Sino-Soviet land mass and also provide surveillance, tracking and
space object support for the US Air Force Spacetrack System and Intelligence
Operations. Known locally as the PAR Site, is part of the Safeguard complex which is
owned by the Army but is currently operated by the Air Force.
278 acres
POPULATION: 217
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: There are large quantities of asbestos containing material throughout the facility. All
buildings are inspected and friable asbestos is removed. An asbestos operating plan
and asbestos management plan are in place. No radon testing has been accomplished.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: No known problems.
RCRA: The underground storage tanks are scheduled for removal in FY93. We are a small
quantity generator and also transporter (EPA ID0ND9210022779). Hazardous waste
& hazardous materials are disposed of through DRMO at Grand Forks AFB, ND.
TOXICS: We currently have a considerable amount of equipment which contains PCBs.
Inspections are accomplished & recorded for PCB equipment. No known problems.
WASTEWATER: NPDES permit no. ND-0023868. No known problems. The North Dakota State
Department of Health inspected and sampled August 1991.
WATER: Eight samples are collected and analyzed every month. No known problems.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
We recycle aluminum cans, scrap metal, computer paper, waste oil, and we have a
contract with Safe Kleen for solvents.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Fort Totten Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONTACT: Ralph Jorgenson
TITLE: Soil Conservationist
ADDRESS: Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4412
FFIS #: ND-140990068
FINDS#: ND2140990068
MISSION: Protection of indian Resources (Devils Lake Sioux Reservation).
AREA: 376 acres
POPULATION: 4,240 (Reservation)
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: No known inspection.
CERCLA: Unknown, no record of inspections.
FIFRA: No record of inspections. Pesticides, chemicals disposed under contract.
RCRA: One landfill, under contract, no record of inspection.
TOXICS: No record of inspection.
WASTEWATER: No record of inspection, samples are sent to lab.
WATER: No record of inspection, well water sample sent to lab.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None known, waste products of industries could possibly be recyclable.
PROBLEM AREAS
Need a new sanitary landfill site. Waste is being burned in existing site.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Fortuna Air Force Station
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Major A. J. Kwan
TITLE: Chief, Environmental Engineering
ADDRESS: 5 SPTG/DEV 320 Peacekeeper Race
Minot AFB, ND 59705-5006
(701) 723-3996
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
ND-571924596
ND0571924596
MISSION: Facility is a deactivated radar station in caretaker status. Facilities have been pickled.
AREA: 130 acres owned, 10 acres easement
POPULATION: 0
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. No permit nor recent inspections.
Notified. No studies are required at this time.
In compliance. No regulated items are used on site.
In compliance. No permit. No hazardous waste is generated.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA-
RCRA:
TOXICS:
In compliance. All PC8 contaminated electrical materials removed from service in Nov.
1990. Last inspected by State in Jul. 1991.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. No permit. No wastewater is generated.
WATER: In compliance. No permit. No potable water is used on site.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION P^'-JJECTS
None.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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NAME: Garrison Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CONTACT: Lowell E. Thomas
TITLE: Project Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 517
Riverdale, ND 58565
(701) 654-7441 or Fax 654-7538
FFIS #: ND-960009943
FINDS #: ND7210090034
ND9960009943
MISSION: The mission of the Garrison project (Garrison dam and Lake Sakakawea) is to operate
and maintain the Garrison powerpiant and associated flood control structures.
AREA: 491,000 acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. No air polluting activities.
CERCLA: No identified areas of non-compliance. No previous inspection by State or EPA.
FIFRA: In compliance. Herbicides used on this facility are applied cy service contact.
Provisions of the contract require proper handling and disposal of excess chemicals by
the contractor. No record previous inspection by State or EPA.
RCRA: In compliance. Most recent disposal action through asbestos removal contractor in
1990. No record of previous inspection by State or EPA.
TOXICS: Lubricants, insulating oils, cleaners and solvents are use at this facility. Contracts are
initiated to dispose of generated waste. Testing to identify and determine level of PCB
contamination in in-service equipment found not to have been previously tested is now
being completed. Last PCB removal contract was 1990. Last removal contract for
other toxics was 1989. Dechlorinization contract and contract for disposal of solvents
are scheduled for FY92.
WASTEWATER: Garrison P'oject operates a waste water treatment plant under NPDES permit
0020605 issued 08 March 1991 by the North Dakota State Department of Health and
Consolidated Labs with a permit expiration date of 31 March 1994. The Project is in
compliance as evidenced by routine quarterly discharge monitoring reports submitted
to EPA and the State of North Dakota. The most recent inspection was completed by
Gaylan Stuael of The ND Health Department on 30 August 1991 when a compliance
sample was obtained.
WATER: Garrison Project operates a Public Water System with an assigned site number of
2810818. This project routinely submits samples to the ND Health Dept. &
Consolidated Labs for analysis and the results forwarded tr ihe Health Dept. The
latest inspection was completed by Gaylan Stuael of the NU Health Dept. on 30
August 1991.
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POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Use of 3000 hour synthetic compressor oil in lieu of 500 hour petroleum product. Use
of available environmentally safe solvents in lieu of traditional solvents. Replacement
of oil testing equipment to eliminate need for instrument sterilization using hazardous
materials.
PROBLEM AREAS
All known problems are being addressed.
ALTERNATE
CONTACT: Jeanne Olsen, Engineering Technician
(701) 654-7411
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Grand Forks Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Gary Raknerud
TITLE: Environmental Engineer
ADDRESS: 319 SPTG/DEV
Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205-5000
(701) 747-6154 of Fax: 747-6155
FFIS #: ND-571924759
ND-97152475S *
ND-971528807* *
FINDS#: ND3571924759**
ND797.1524759*
MISSION: To deter war by maintaining and standing ready to launch intercontinental ballistic
missiles, strategic bombers, and tankers. The 319 Wing serves as the host unit,
supporting several units. Includes 165 missile sites. Includes DRMO and DFSP facilities
of the Defense Logistics Agency.
AREA: 4,831 acres.
POPULATION: 13,260
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Last State inspection for air emissions: 2 Oct1 1990. Permit expires 29 Aug 1993.
Last State asbestos inspection: 21 May 1991. NOV issued 22 Aug 1991, for
improper removal and treatment of asbestos material. Site cleaned to clearance level
on 27 June 1991. DFSP in compliance. State permit No. 080007 expires Nov. 11,
1992.
CERCLA: In compliance. Notification has been filed. Three sites have been programmed for
clean-up actions this fiscal year. At the DFSP, an EPA inspection was made in 1988.
The 1991 SA is being reviewed.
FIFRA: In compliance. EPA inspection, 10 April 1991. No pesticides stored at DFSP.
RCRA: In compliance. Last State inspection date 10 July 1991. At DFSP, the HW is sludge
from fuel tanks, sand blasting grit, and tank-bottom water.
TOXICS: Notice of Noncompliance issued to base DRMO 27 Sep 1991 for sale of PCB
capacitor. Last State inspection 10 July 1991. At DFSP, fuel system icing inhibitor
and anti-static chemicals are used as fuel additives.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Last State inspection 27 Aug 1991. At DFSP, wastes are treated
by septic tank. Tank farm has NPDES permit No. ND-0024023. Last inspection
August, 1990.
WATER:
In compliance. Last State inspection 27 Aug 1991.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
319 WG/MAFFS, Structural Maintenance/Corrosion Control installed a recycle pump in
its stripper rise water tank which has resulted in a savings of about $350K in the 14
months to Nov. 1991. Safety Kleen Corp has replaced many parts cleaners on base.
The service includes waste recycling which still generates a hazardous waste, but
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eliminates the testing otherwise associated with disposal. Plastic media blasting has
helped to reduce the amount of chemical stripper required in paint removal
although no percent reduction has been determined yet. Low pressure-high volume
spray guns are being purchased to reduce the amount of waste paint generated.
At DFSP storage tanks have been fitted with geodesic domed roofs in 1991 to reduce
the volume of accumulated bottom waste by 95%.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
• DRMO Facility - Defense Reutilization Management Office.
# * DFSP facility - Defense Fuel Support Point.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Minot Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Major Anthony J. Kwan
TITLE: Chief, Environmental Engineering
ADDRESS: 5 CES/DEV 320 Peacekeeper Place
Minot AFB, ND 58705-5006
(701) 723-4827
ND-971524758*
ND-571924758
ND4571924758
ND9971524758 *
FFIS #\
FINDS
MISSION:
AREA:
Contribute to the nation's strategic deterrence by ensuring the sustained readiness of
its bomber, missile, and tanker units. Specific missions include long range
bombardment, sustained and effective air refueling, intercontinental ballistic missile
warfare and post-attack command control. Includes 164 missile sites. Includes
DRMO* facility of Defense Logistics Agency.
4,714 acres owned, 667 acres easements
POPULATION: 11,762
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. Air permit #F78001 expires 01 Apr 1993. Last inspected by the State
and EPA in Jan 1991.
CERCLA: Notified. Currently in RD/RA stage at two sites, closeout at one site and RI/FS at one
site.
FIFRA: All herbicides, pesticides and insecticides are applied by state-certified workers. Last
inspected by the State in Mar 1991.
RCRA: In compliance. Permit #HW-021 expires 28 Feb 1995. Part B permitted facility. Last
inspected by the State and EPA in Jul 1991.
TOXICS: In compliance. All PCB-contaminated electrical equipment removed from service in
Nov 90. Last inspected by the State and EPA in Oct 1986.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. NPDES permit #ND-0020486 expires Juno,1994. Reports
submitted monthly to the State and EPA. Last inspected by the State and EPA in Aug
1991. Fifteen separate missile sites controlled by NPDES permit #ND-0023884
expires July 1992. Last inspected by State and EPA in July, 1989. Report submitted
twice/yr to state and EPA.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water is supplied from the city of Minot. Water is sampled
weekly for analysis.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycling used solvents and oil. Using plastic media for pa;rit removal instead of
strippers. Dry cleaning solvent and oil-contaminated rags.
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PROBLEM AREAS
None.
*DRMO facility - Defense Reutilization Management Office.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: North Dakota Air National Guard, Hector Field, Fargo
Air National Guard
CONTACT: Major Richard E. Stelter
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: Box 5536, Fargo
North Dakota 58105-5536
(701) 241-7212
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
ND-571825924
ND3570090032
Under the Total Force, the Air National Guard has a major role in our national defense
efforts. Provide combat ready crews and aircraft for the performance of Air Defense
Alert; to administer, equip, and train assigned personnel. Provide facilities,
maintenance, and logistic support for those tasks.
209 acres leased.
POPULATION: 434
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
In compliance with the Air Force Emission Inventory Baseline (determined by vapor
emissions). Can't be compared to State regulations (determined by total particulate
count only.
Have completed the Site Investigation for the IRP Program,
meeting with the State and Federal regulator agencies.
The next phase is a
We have one entomologists certified by the Air Force,
for herbicides; disposes of excess off-site.
Large projects are contracted
TOXICS:
In compliance. Small quantity generator. North Dakota State Department of Health
and Consolidated Laboratories, Division of Waste Management last inspection was 4
October, 1991. Was not in compliance with one drum containing hazardous waste
that was uncovered. Corrective action was as follows: Item added to Accumulation
Point Inspection Checklist and individuals informed of noncompliance.
Thinner, cleaner, paint, fuels, solvents, hydrazine and biologicals are handled. Small
amounts of solvents, paints, and thinners are used in process. Biologicals are
incinerated.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Sanitary wastes are collected and tied into the City of Fargo. The
engine test house and the engine shop are equipped with an oil/water separator. New
oil/water separator is planned for the AGE and up-grade of the existing oil/ water
tanks.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water is obtained from the City of Fargo.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
We are using Safety Kleen for recycling of our solvents ancs just started with our gun
cleaner. The base has started recycling program for paper, cardboard, and metals by
sending them to DRMO. Non-destruction inspection has purchase a atomic absorption
unit to replace their atomic emission for the photo analyzer.
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PROBLEM AREAS
None. The North Dakota Air National Guard is in compliance to the best of the
Environmental Coordinators ability. Training personal so that the ANG will stay in
compliance.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: North Dakota National Guard, AASF, Bismark
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Neal Jacobson
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: AGND-DFE, Box 551
Bismarck, ND 58502-5511
(701) 224-5169
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
None
ND9211838090
ND6210090043
Army Air Support Facility. Performs maintenance on unit equipment.
28 acres leased.
MISSION:
AREA:
POPULATION: 30 employees
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Solvent for parts cleaning is recycled through Safety Kleen. Used oil is disposed of
through a contract with DRMO Grand Forks AFB. Hazardous waste is disposed of
through DRMO Minot AFB. Future plans are to recycle batteries through manufacturer
to eliminate waste stream (acid). Also plan on recycling cardboard.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: North Dakota National Guard Camp, CSMS, Camp Grafton
Army National Guard
ADDRESS: RR #5, Box 278A
Devils Lake, ND 58301
CONTACT: Neal Jacobson
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: AGND-DFE. Box 5511
Bismarck, ND 58502-5511
(701) 224-5169
FFIS #: None
FINDS #: ND3210090038
ND7210090067
MISSION: Combined Support Maintenance Shop. Performs maintenance on unit equipment.
AREA: 1.5 acres leased.
POPULATION: 31
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Solvent for parts cleaning is recycled through Safety Kleen. Used oil is disposed of
through a contract with DRMO at Grand Forks AFB. Hazardous waste is disposed of
through DRMO Minot AFB. Future plans are to recycle batteries through manufacturer
to eliminate waste stream (acid). Also plan on recycling cardboard.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: North Dakota National Guard, OMS 4, Bismark
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Neal Jacobson
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: Box 5511
Bismarck, ND 58502-5511
(701) 224-5169
FFIS #: ND-211890087
FINDS#: ND9211838017
MISSION: Organizational Maintenance Shop. Performs maintenance on unit equipment.
AREA: 25 acres leased
POPULATION: 11 employees
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Solvent for parts cleaning is recycled through Safety Kleen. Used oil is disposed of
through a contract with DRMO at Grand Forks AFB. Hazardous waste is disposed of
through DRMO Minot AFB. Future plans are to recycle batteries through manufacturer
to eliminate waste stream (acid). Also plan to recycle cardboard.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Fargo
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Burton T. Sorenson
TITLE: Chief, Engineering Service
ADDRESS: 2101 Elm Street N.
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 239-3760
FFIS
FINDS
ND-360007288
ND2360007288
MISSION: To provide medical care and other services to qualified veterans.
AREA: 39 acres
POPULATION: 560
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Air Pollution Control Permit #F79002.
In compliance. No inspections.
In compliance. No inspections.
In compliance. Small quantity generator. No inspections.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
In compliance. Inspected 7-31-87 by North Dakota State Department of Health for
PCB.
WASTEWATER: Incompliance. Inspected 6-27-91 by North Dakota State Department of Health
for discharge oi cooling water. (NPDES Permit ND-0020273). Sewer to city of Fargo.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water obtained from city of Fargo.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
We have replaced hazardous chemical use such as xylene where other nonhazardous
chemicals can be used. We are in the planning stages for recycling program.
None.
PROBLEM AREAS
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NAME: Aberdeen Federal Building
General Services Administration
CONTACT: Sharon L. Reidinger
TITLE: Buildings Manager
ADDRESS: 115 4th Avenue SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-7301
FFIS *\ SD-470000040
FINDS #: None.
MISSION: Public building management
AREA: 2 acres
POPULATION: 500 employees
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: An asbestos management plan is in place. The building has been monitored for radon.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: Pest control in under contract.
RCRA: N/A
TOXICS: PCB-containing transformers have been removed.
WASTEWATER: City sewer
WATER: City water
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N/A
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Badlands National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Ted Halliday
TITLE: Facilities Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 6
Interior, SD 57750
(605) 433-5361
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
SD-141707067
SD0141707067
MISSION: Resource Management Agency.
AREA: 242,756 acres.
POPULATION: 55 employees, 1.6 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings and facilities have been inspected for asbestos-containing materials, and
problem areas mitigated. All housing and offices have been tested for radon and
mitigation performed on one home exceeding minimum levels.
CERCLA: Park has no active or abandoned mill sites or mines.
FIFRA: Current pesticide storage facilities are adequate.
RCRA: Contract recently awarded to remove all underground storage tanks. Used motor oils
are recycled. Park is a small quantity generator, <100 kg/month.
TOXICS No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Systems are either septic or lagoon and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti tests, all systems are in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All underground fuel storage tanks are to be removed and replaced with above ground
reinforced storage tanks. Active pesticide use training program. Recent construction
of pesticide storage building. Recycling planned for antifreeze and for freon from
home and automotive sources.
PROBLEM AREAS
Potential open-pit mining problems on trustee status lands involving reserved mineral
rights. High volume visitor traffic presents exposure problems in event of commercial
haz-mat spill.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Big Bend Dam/Lake Sharps
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CONTACT: Michael J. Trumm
TITLE:
Chief of Maintenance/Construction
ADDRESS: HC 69, Box 74
Chamberlain SD 57325
(605) 245-2255
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
SD-960013515
SD9960013515
MISSION: Flood control, hydro-electric power, and recreation.
AREA: 4500 acres.
POPULATION: 42
COMPLIANCE STATUS
No known sources of air pollution.
Not applicable.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
Herbicides are used for lawn care and weed control. Project contracts with state
licensed applicators for all spraying.
RCRA: In compliance. Used oil is to be picked up by a company handling waste oil. Solid
wastes are collected and disposed of in a state-approved landfill site. The project
closed our personal solid waste site. This landfill was less than five acres total.
TOXICS: PCB-contaminated transformers have been replaced and disposal of contaminated
transformers was contracted out to the disposal firm of Helpers, Inc. of Madison, SD.
Thinners, solvents and cleaners are disposed of through an EPA licensed contractor.
Batteries are transported to a recycler.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Permit #SD-0026361, effective September 7,1989.
WATER: In compliance. Three water treatment plants: Powerhouse, Maintenance facilities,
and Left Tailrace Recreation Area. Daily turbidity test run on Powerhouse and
Maintenance facilities. Bacteriological samples are taken every other month, and
results are submitted to the State.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Utilizing all locally available commercial sources for recyclables.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Black Hills National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Bill Schleining
TITLE: Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: RR 2. Box 200
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2251
FFIS #\ SD-122317518
FINDS#: SD7122307518
MISSION: Management of National Forest Lands.
AREA: 1.1 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 1987-90. Our indoor radon gas
program was started in 1987 and consisted of a computer inventory and data base.
This was followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied Forest Service
buildings. Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year
long testing, and in a few cases, immediate mitigation. Following the results of the
year long test, mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: One old mine/mill site clean up underway, 80% completed. No other proposed
projects at this time.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problems in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at about 12 sites. Ten were replaced with
above ground tanks.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problems in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets, or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped. We have several
Forest Service-owned and operated systems, and we have numerous agreements with
cities and counties for waste disposal.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTIOIM PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
wherever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location, the degree of success
varies.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 W. 8th Avenue
P.O. Box 25127
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9431
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Cheyenne River Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONTACT: N R"
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 325
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-6200
FFIS #:
FINDS ft:
MISSION:
AREA:
SD-140909000
None
N R
39 acres.
POPULATION: N R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
N R
N R
N R
N R. Notified as a large quantity generator.
N R
WASTEWATER: N R
WATER: N R
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N R
PROBLEM AREAS
N R
* No response to our request for data has been received from this facility.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Ellsworth Air Force Base (NPL)
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: William L. McCollam
TITLE: Chief, Environmental Compliance Section
ADDRESS: 812 SSW/DE
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD 57706
(605) 385-2680
FFIS it: SD-571924644
SD-971524644*
FINDS SD2571924644
MISSION: To provide operational and maintenance facilities for bomber and tanker aircraft and
minuteman missiles. Includes 165 missile sites. Includes DRMO facility of the
Defense Logistics Agency.
AREA: 4927 acres.
POPULATION: 7,074
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Last inspection by the State, July 1991.
Ellsworth AFB was added to the NPL in Aug. 1990. Presently negotiating a Federal
Facilities Agreement with EPA to remediate various sites on the base.
Pesticides and herbicides are handled at the facility.
A part B permit was issued on November 1, 1990. A new storage facility is planned
and under design. Construction is projected for Spring 1992.
PCB's, thinners, cleaners and solvents are handled at the facility. The 63 remaining
PCB transformers are being replaced as a part of a basewidj project to upgrade the
base electrical distribution system scheduled for FY92.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Facility has a current NPDES Permit (#SD 0000281).
WATER: In Compliance. Potable water is obtained from the city of Rapid City.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Land farming of petroleum contaminated soils, composting yard waste and paper
products, anti-freeze recycling, and solvent recycling.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
* Defense Reutilization Management Office (DRMO).
The following is a description of Ellsworth AFB taken from EPA publication #9200.5--734A,
September 1991.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
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Site Description
The 4,858-acre Ellsworth Air Force Base was established in 1942 and is now the site of
the 44th Strategic Missile Wing of the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Activities at the
base generated a variety of chlorinated solvents, waste oils contaminated with solvents,
pesticides, and other hazardous wastes that the Department of Defense (DoD disposed of
at various areas on the base throughout its history of operations. 'Hia EPA has identified 5
contaminated areas at the base. Of these, four are unlined landfills, and one is the burn pit
for the Fire Protection Training area. The DoD has identified an additional 13 contaminated
areas on site. Between 1987 and 1988, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers monitored the
groundwater on site and found that wells downslope from two landfills and the burn pit
are contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals.
Approximately 1,600 people obtain drinking water from wells within 3 miles of the site.
The nearest surface water intake is approximately 6,400 feet from the site.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal actions.
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater, soil and surface water on site are contaminated with VOCs and heavy
metals including arsenic and chromium. People who drink contaminated surface water or
groundwater could be exposed to site-related contaminants. An off-site drinking water
well also in contaminated.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an immediate action, and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: Contamination of an off-site drinking water well was discovered in
1991. The Air Force is providing bottled water to the affected residents until cleanup
actions are completed.
Entire Site: The DoD will begin a study of the nature and extent of contamination at the
site in 1992.. Historical remote sensing photographs have identified numerous previously
unidentified contamination sources. The study is scheduled to be completed in 1994.
Based on this study, the EPA plans to select the final cleanup methods to address site
contamination by 1994.
Site Facts: Ellsworth Air Force Base is participating in the Installation Restoration Program,
a specially funded program established by the DoD in 1978 to identify, investigate, and
control the migration of hazardous contaminants at military and other DoD facilities.
Environmental Progress
The provision of bottled water has reduced the threat of exposure to contaminants from
the Ellsworth Air Force Base site while studies and cleanup activities are being planned.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: EROS Data Center
U.S. Geological Survey
CONTACT: Ben L. Raiche
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FINDS #:
FINDS# :
MISSION:
AREA:
Safety Officer
1000 Pecora Way
Sioux Falls, SD 57198
(605) 594-6100
SD-140730635
SD6140000021
Archive, reproduce and disseminate satellite-born remote sensed data both in
photographic or computer tape format and furnish scientific support and schooling to
world markets for the products.
319 acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
We have no industrial type output of effluent from smoke or other emission.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
The EROS Data Center has a four stage effluent control ami treatment facility. Our
EPA NPDES discharge permit No. is SD 0000299. We are inspected twice yearly.
The Inspection dates are determined by EPA. We are rated as a SQG and maintain fuir
compliance.
We have certified our personnel responsible for all application of chemicals on the
property owned by EDC.
We are fully compliant in the control of solid and all hazardous waste management
disposal which is done by licensed and certified haulers, and controlled by manifests.
We do in fact reconstitute many of our chemical waste products for our reuse. Other
output into our waste treatment facility is monitored by sampling and well analysis
programs.
WASTEWATER: We use frequent monitoring of our waste disposal plant as required by this and
other laws. Our output is tested by EPA. Listed as a large quantity source under
NPDES.
WATER: Our water is purchased from rural water systems and is handled similar to any
municipally located facility. All water furnished to the facility is potable.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The EROS Data Center has a complete modernized waste treatment facility which
incorporates zonation and aeration of effluent in four succeeding ponds. The output
from pond four dumps into a lake which is stocked with fish. Periodic tests for heavy
metal and other toxic content are conducted using randomly caught fish, analyzed by a
certified lab.
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PROBLEM AREAS
We have not identified specific problem areas at our facility though we test better
than that of the local treatment plant for Sioux Falls, S.D.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Federal Prison Camp, Yankton
Department of Justice
CONTACT: Steve Hansberry
TITLE: Facility Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 680
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-3262
FFIS #: None
FINDS#: SD2151990064
MISSION: Minimum security federal prison
AREA: 30 acres
POPULATION: 500 inmates/130 staff
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: In Compliance
RCRA: Notified as a large quantity generator.
TOXICS: N/A
WASTEWATER: Service provided by the City of Yankton
WATER: Service provided by the City of Yankton
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None
PROBLEM AREAS
None
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Flandreau Indian School
Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONTACT: Rodney Clark
TITLE: Facility Manager
ADDRESS: 1000 North Crescent
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2476
FFIS
FINDS #:
SD-140909002
SD1140909002
MISSION: School, to educate approximately 600 young American Indian students, grades 9-12.
AREA: 160 acres.
POPULATION: 750
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Tested for asbestos in April, 1991.
No identified sites.
In compliance.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
In compliance. Sanitary wastes are collected by local contract and disposed of in a
sanitary landfill site.
TOXICS: Fuel oil, oil, solvents, paints, thinners.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Wastewater is transferred to Flandreau city sewage system by
sewer lines.
WATER: In compliance. All water is tested at the South Dakota state laboratory monthly.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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carrn ITY DATA
NAME: Fort Randall Project (Lake Francis Case)
Corp of Engineers
CONTACT: Russell Bywater
TITLE: Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 19
Picktown, SD 57367
(605) 487-7844
FFIS #: SD-960010086
FINDS#: SD1210890066
MISSION: N H*
AREA: N R
POPULATION: N R
rnMPI IAMCF STATUS
AIR: N R
CERCLA: N R
FIFRA: N R
RCRA: N R. Notified as a large quantity generator.
TOXICS: N R
WASTEWATER: N R
WATER: N R
nni 1 »mnM PREVENT"™^ASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N R
ppr.p' PM AREAS
N R
* No response to our request for data has been received.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Mount Rushmore National Monument
National Park Service
CONTACT: Ben Wenk
TITLE:
Facility Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 268
Keystone, SD 57751
(605) 574-2523
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
SD-141707084
SD0141707084
MISSION: Management of National Parks area.
AREA: 1238 acres.
POPULATION: 250 employees, 2.5 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: The facilities at Mount Rushmore have been surveyed for asbestos containing
materials. Any building that contained ACM have been identified and we are working
with the U.S. Public Health Service to develop specifications for abatement. All
buildings have been monitored for radon and a mitigation program was completed in
1989.
CERCLA: No known problems exist.
FIFRA: No known problems exist.
RCRA: Monthly inventory and annual tank tightness testing is performed on all underground
fuel storage tanks. Fuel tanks are scheduled for replacement in 1995.
TOXICS: No known problems exist.
WASTEWATER: The wastewater treatment facility is in compliance with the NPDES permit issued
by EPA. Last inspection was during the summer 1992. Discharge monitoring reports
are submitted monthly.
WATER: System in compliance. Last inspection was during the spring of 1993.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste products such as oil and anti-freeze, are recycled. Recycling of aluminum
products has been implemented.
A new wastewater discharge permit will be issued in 1995. Based upon advanced
information we believe that it will be impossible for the current facility to meet the
requirements of the permit. A planning document for replacement of the plant will be
submitted in FY 94.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Pine Ridge Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONTACT: Leroy V. Clifford
ADDRESS: Branch of Land Operations
P.O. Box 1203
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 687-1303
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION
AREA:
SD-140909006*
SD-140939157
None
Pine Ridge Agency. Includes school and hospital.
1230 acres.
POPULATION: 10,000+ (on reservation).
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All known buildings with asbestos has been removed. Radon testing was completed
with no known problems.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: Pesticide storage facilities checked and certified in compliance by Tribal Pesticide
Enforcement Officer.
RCRA: Contract awarded for underground storage tank evaluations by the Bureau of Indian
Affairs.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Four wastewater systems are in the process of repair.
WATER: Chlorination systems are being added to three drinking water systems.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
* School and hospital on separate (?) sites.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
CONTACT: John Koerner
TITLE:
Project Leader
ADDRESS: RR 1
Box 25
FF1S #:
FINDS #:
Columbia, SD £7433
(605) 885-6320
SD-143609273
None
MISSION: Management of land base for wildlife resources.
AREA: 21,500 acres.
POPULATION: 10 employees, and 70,000 visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings will be inspected for asbestos containing materials in 1993. Appropriate
actions and plans will be initiated if needed. All houses and offices have been checked
for radon. Fans have been installed in buildings with levels exceeding 20 pCi/L.
CERCLA: Not applicable.
FIFRA: Pesticide storage facility is in compliance.
RCRA: All underground storage tanks have been removed and replaced with above ground
tanks. One site is being .monitored for contamination. One heating fuel tank remains
underground; it has been tested for leaks. It will be replaced next year.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: All facilities have on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: One facility is on a well, the remaining facilities are on a rural water delivery system.
All systems are in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTlON/WAyTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Refuge has begun a small scale recycling program.
PROBLEM ARFAS
None reported.
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NAME:
FACILITY DATA
South Dakota Air National Guard, Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls
Air National Guard
CONTACT: 1st Lt. Alvin L. Punt
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS
FINDS #:
MISSION:
Environmental Engineer
P.O. Box 5044
Sioux Falls SD 57117-5044
(605) 333-5798
SD-570025888
SD5572825888
SD2211890049
SD6211890060
To provide operationally ready combat units and qualified personnel for active duty
with the Air Force. To provide war and contingency commitments in execution of
tactical fighter missions designed to destroy enemy forces, supplies, equipment,
communications, and facilities.
AREA: 233 acres (leased).
POPULATION: 300
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Out of compliance. Need to obtain permits to operate one of our boilers and our above
ground bulk JP-4 storage tanks. Also, do not operate our above ground bulk JP-4
storage in compliance with New Source Performance Standards as per 40CFR 113.b,.
40 CFR115.b and 40 CFR06. Subpart K(b).*
CERCLA: Incompliance.*
FIFRA: In compliance except dedicated area for storage of pesticides away from flammable
etc. has not been established.*
RCRA: In compliance except that emergency response information required by 40CFR 262.34
(d) not posted: nor are records to document SQG classification properly maintained.*
TOXICS: Incompliance.*
WASTEWATER: In compliance except that daily inspection of containment pond not being done as
specified in NPOES Permit SD-0026395.. Writing operating instructions to correct
this. *
WATER: Incompliance. Obtained from the City of Sioux Falls.*
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
1. Use Safety-Kleen Corp. to handle and dispose Of our solvents.
2. Keep wastes separated to allow for easier, less expensive disposal.
PROBLEM ARFAfi
* Note: Although I don't believe we have been inspected by the EPA or State at any
time, in August of 1991, the National Guard Bureau inspected us on each of the above
items in a process called Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management
Program (ECAMP). This was a three-day inspection which thoroughly covered all of
the above items and then some.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: South Dakota National Guard, AASF, Rapid City
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Col. James Whitehead
TITLE: State Aviation Officer
ADDRESS: Regional Airport
RR 2 - Box 4580
Rapid City, SD 57701-9632
(605) 399-6775
FFIS None
FINDS#: SD8211890050
MISSION: The Army Aviation Support Facility provides maintenance and repair of SDARNG
vehicles and equipment. A POGO*
AREA: 5 acres leased from the Rapid City Airport.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Buildings have been surveyed for asbestos and no friable asbestos building materials
were detected.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: All three USTs contain leak detection apparatus. One out of three USTs has overfill,
spill and cathodic protection.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: The AASF's old hanger is still on a septic system instead of the city's sewer
system. All other facilities are on the city's sewer system.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Solvents recycled through Safety-Kleen. MEK is reused instead of being disposed of.
Paper is recycled.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
CONTACT: Cpt. Theodore Johnson
Dept. Military Affairs
2823 West Main Street
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 399-6670
• Privately owned, government operated (POGO).
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: South Dakota National Guard, CSMS 1, Mitchell
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Joseph J. Puetz
TITLE: Allied Trades Foreman
ADDRESS: 5501 Airport Road
P.O. Box 610
Mitchell, SD 57301-0610
(605) 996-6070
FF1S #: SD-211846130
FINDS#: SD6211846526
SD4211846130
MISSION: Combined Support Maintenance Shop #1 provides direct general support maintenance
of ail equipment, including heavy equipment of the SD Nat. Guard. A POGO*(?).
AREA: 4 acres leased.
POPULATION: 26
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: N/A
RCRA: In compliance. No storage has been planned.
TOXICS: In compliance. Thinner and solvents stored in barrels until Safety Kleen comes to
dispose of it.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Sanitary wastes are collected and tied into the city of Mitchell's
sewer system. Waste traps are used on all shop floor drains and cleaned and pumped
when needed.
WATER: In compliance. Water is obtained from the city of Mitchell.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
See TOXICS listed above.
PROBLEM AREAS
None
• Privately owned, government operated (POGO).
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: South Dakota National Guard, OMS #2, Rapid City
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Ronnie R. Coates
TITLE: Shop Foreman
ADDRESS: 2823 West Main Street
Rapid City, SD 57702-8186
(605) 399-6623
FFIS #: None.
FINDS#: SD72118990051
MISSION: Maintenance of equipment assigned to the South Dakota National Guard.
AREA: N/A
POPULATION: 10
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: None stored at facility.
RCRA: In compliance. Notified as a large quantity generator.
TOXICS: Used oil and thinners. Waste is turned into U.S. Property & Fiscal Warehouse and
then turned in to DRMO at Ellsworth AFB. In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Discharge into municipal system.
WATER: In compliance. Municipal system.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Safety Kleen used for recycling of solvent. Very limited parting to reduce thinner use.
Reduction of hazardous inventory. Annual spill plan reviev; ond update.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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NAME:
FACILITY DATA
South Dakota National Guard, OMS #3, Lemmon
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Neil Wolff
TITLE: Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer
DRESS: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
1106 6th Avenue
Lemmon, SD 57638-1799
(605) 374-3458
FFIS #: None
FINDS#: SD5211846105
SD1211890040
MISSION: Major vehicle/equipment repair and maintenance, not including overhauls.
AREA: 4 acres
POPULATION: 1 employee.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. Asbestos survey completed and building only contains non-friable
asbestos. No inspections by EPA or State, but has an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
CERCLA: In compliance. No inspection by EPA or State, but has an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
FIFRA: In compliance. Pesticides are not applied by employees or stored on site. No
inspections by EPA or State, but has an external Environmental Compliance
Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
RCRA: In compliance. No inspections by EPA or State, but had an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
TOXICS: In compliance. No inspections by EPA or State, but had an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. City sewer system. No inspection by EPA or State, but had an
external Environmental Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
WATER: In compliance. No inspections by EPA or State, but has an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycle oil, antifreeze, solvents and lead-acid batteries.
PROBLEM AREAS
No major environmental problems.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: South Dakota National Guard, OMS #4, Webster
CONTACT: Loren V. Golden
TITLE:
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair Foreman
ADDRESS: 120 West 11th Avenue
Webster, SD 57274-01013
(605) 345-3583
FFIS
FINDS
MISSION:
AREA:
None.
SD5211890053
SD3211890055
Maintenance facility for the South Dakota Army Natioal Guard repairing and servicing
track and wheeled vehicles.
N R
POPULATION: N R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.'
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance. Notified as a large quantity generator.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The South Dakota National Guard has entered into contract with the Safety Kleen
Corporation where the solvent that is used in the shops is recycled for future use.
PROBLEM AREAS
We have no problems areas that have not already been reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: South Dakota Natonal Guard, OMS #7, Pierre
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Jerry Easton
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 938
Pierre, SD 57501-0938
(605) 773-5614
FFIS #: SD-211890055
FINDS#: SD4211890054
MISSION: Major vehicle/equipment repair and maintenance, not including overhauls.
AREA: 5 Acres.
POPULATION: Shop - 4 employees
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. Asbestos survey completed and building only contains non-friable
asbestos. No inspection by EPA or State, but had an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) perrformed 9/92.
CERCLA: In compliance. No inspections by EPA or State, but had an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
FIFRA: In compliance. No inspections by EPA or State, but had an external Enviromnetal
Complinace Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
RCRA: In compliance. No inspections by EPA or State, but had an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
TOXICS: In compliance. No inspections by EPA or State, but had an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. City sewer system. No inspections by EPA or State, but had an
external Environmental Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
WATER: In compliance. No insspectionss by EPA or State, but had an external Environmental
Compliance Assessment (ECAS) performed 9/92.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycling oil, antifreeze, solvents, and lead-acid batteries.
PROBLEM AREAS
No major environmental problems.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: South Dakota National Guard - OMS #8, Brookings
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Walter L. Spiering
TITLE: Shop Foreman
ADDRESS: 300 5th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 688-5854
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
None.
SD3211890055
SD7211846020
MISSION: Maintenance.
AREA: N/R
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance.
F1FRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance. Notified as a large quantity generator.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Saftey Kleen recycling.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: South Dakota National Guard - OMS #10, Sioux Falls
Army National Guard
CONTACT: Uoyd G. Claussen
TITLE:
Shop Chief
ADDRESS: 4000 West 12th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57107-0288
(605) 339-6640
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
SD-211890056
SD2211890056
MISSION:
AREA:
POPULATION: N/R
Maintenance of miilitary vehicles and equipment.
N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Use Safety Kleen recycled solvent.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Fort Meade
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Gregory A. Jaeger
TITLE: Industrial Health/Safety Manager
ADDRESS: V A Medical Center Fort Meade (001-S)
Fort Meade SD 57741
(605) 347-2511 Ext. 581
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
SD-360010273
SD9360090063
SD3360010273
MISSION: Health care provider.
AREA: 252 acres.
POPULATION: 1,002 (Approxl, employees 608, beds 279, residents 115.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings have been assessed for, and have had major asbestos removal projects
90% completed. All buildings have been monitored for radon. Test results show
that there are no areas with radon levels requiring corrective actions.
CERCLA: No known problems.
FIFRA: No known problems.
RCRA: Contracts recently negotiated to remove underground storage tanks. Soil analysis
revealed no problems. Notified as large quantity generator.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Contracted with the city of Sturgis, S.D 57741.
WATER: All surface water supply systems are in compliance. Project awarded to construct
water treatment facility and storage tank to meet new requirements.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Paper compaction and baling project in progress.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Hot Springs
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Franklin Maynard
TITLE:
Safety Mgr.
ADDRESS: 500 North 5th Street
Hot Springs SD 57747
(605) 745-2000 ext. 2279
MISSION: VA Hospital
FFIS If:
FINDS #:
AREA:
SD-360010282
SD2360010282
SD1360090061
72 acres
POPULATION: 510
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Full compliance.
CERCLA: Full compliance.
FIFRA: Full compliance.
RCRA: Full compliance.
TOXICS: Full compliance.
WASTEWATER: Full compliance.
WATER: Full compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycle aluminum.
PROBLEM AREAS
Difficulty in marketing recyclable materials. Disposal of hazardous waste is extremely
expensive due to lack of vendor competition. Money for projects related to
compliance issues are slow in getting approved.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Sharon L. Chaples
TITLE: Industrial hygienist
ADDRESS: 2501 W 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 336-3230 Ext. 6250
FFIS #: SD-360010329
FINDS#: SD3360010331
SD0360090048
MISSION: A health care facility with 194 bed plus 75 bed extended care facility to serve
America's veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to be their
principal advocate in ensuring that they receive the care, support and recognition
earned in service to this Nation.
AREA: 40 acres.
POPULATION: 700 +
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Incinerator has not had any stack testing done. We have had opacity check performed
by the state on 8/9/90 and no problem was noted. Incinerator permit good until June
1992. Boiler opacity check done recently but have not received paperwork. Permit is
being renewed.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: We apply EPA registered chemicals within the facility and on the grounds. The
application is done by licensed applicators.
RCRA: We are in compliance with RCRA. State DWNR conducted an inspection on June 1 2,
1991 and had no findings. Classified as a conditional exerrpt small Quantity
Generator. We have a project to remove 5 underground storage tanks (single wall
steel) three of these tanks will be replaced with doubled walled tanks. Monitoring of
wells has shown no problem.
TOXICS: We have had some asbestos remediation; and probably will have some in the future.
All work is performed according to regulation. Asbestos is disposed in an approved
landfill.
WASTEWATER: Coordination has been conducted with Sioux Falls Pretreatment Coordinator for
approval of those chemicals that go into the sewer. (Ltr. dtd 6 Jun 91). We also
provided a tour for the coordinator so that he could see what and where disposal took
place. He was extremely impressed with our program and commended us.
WATER: We have had routine water samples taken by the city and experienced no problem
with the water jamples. Some water samples were analyzed for lead but no problems
were noted.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
We are recycling oil, solvents, lead, and silver; also aluminum, computer paper and
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VA Medical Center. Sioux Falls - Continued
white paper. Mercury is being replaced with non-mercury equipment wherever
possible. Users are purchasing smaller quantities so that c-i^micals won't expire
before use.
PROBLEM AREAS
The extremely high cost to have stack testing performed on incinerator. The
extremely high cost to have small quantities of waste properly packaged and shipped
to a disposal site which incinerates or recycles the waste.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Air Force Plant 78
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Pamela K. Bennett
TITLE: Supervisor Environmental Monitoring
ADDRESS: Thiokol Corp. Strategic Operations
P.O. Box 689 MS 301
Brigham City, UT 84302-0639
(801) 863-8406
FFIS #: UT-572106233
FINDS#: UT6570090013
MISSION: Develop and produce strategic rocket motors which now include the Peacekeeper,
Standard missile, Poseidon, and small ICBM's. (GOCO)
AREA: 1,525 acres.
POPULATION: 2,032 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. We have many air permits. An in-house air emissions survey update
was recently completed. New permits are applied for, new facilities are built or
modifications are made. Last inspected by the State in March, 1991. Facilities used
include bag houses, water scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, and cyclone
separators.
CERCLA: Results of the IRP are on file and available.
FIFRA: No pesticides stored on-site. All pesticides applied by outside contractor. The facility
has not been "officially" inspected because no licensed pesticides are used.
RCRA: In compliance with interim regulations. Part A is submitted and approved. The current
version of the Part B permit was submitted in November of 1988, and we are in the
process of updating it for resubmittal. A new hazardous waste storage was recently
approved by the State for construction. Several sites have been identified as RCRA
closure sites. A Consent Agreement has been signed and the program of closure of
the LTTA sites, and we are still delineating the extent of contamination from the sites.
Last inspected by the State in August 1991.
TOXICS: We have just completed an extensive PMN exemption survey of all the chemicals
manufactured or imported at Plant 78. We have determined that to date we qualify
for exemption for all such substances. All PCB transformers have been removed from
Plant 78.
WASTEWATER: Domestic: Have received a NPDES NOV and are negotiating a consent agreement.
Sanitary wastes are treated in an activated sludge system or in small septic
tank/drainfield systems approved by the State. Last inspected by the State on 24
September, 1991.
Industrial: In compliance. Industrial (non-hazardous) wastewater is disposed through
percolation/evaporation. Last inspected by the State in 24 September 1991.
WATER: In compliance. All water is obtained from wells. The water is chlorinated and State
approved. Last inspected by the State July, 1991.
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POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The waste minimization effort for Plant 78 is two-phased: (1) train personnel to
identify and define waste and (2) incorporate development, evaluation, and waste
reduction opportunities. Examples of some of our waste minimization endeavor's
include:
A) Participation in the EPA's 33/50 program for voluntary reduction of seventeen
chemicals.
B) Solvent reduction/elimination program.
C) Waste minimization activities detailed in the SARA 212 report.
The cost savings for our waste minimization program have not yet been quantified.
PROBLEM AREAS
We are in the process of resolving a NPDES wastewater NOV and are nearing
completion of a Consent Agreement. Many of the problems for which we were cited
have now been resolved and we should have the other prob'sms resolved soon.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Ashley National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Don Marchant
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
Forest Engineer
355 North Vernal Avenue
Vernal, UT 84708
(801) 789-1181
UT-122307592
UT6122307592
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1.490,000 acres.
POPULATION: 142 employees and 4,000,000 visitors.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
COMPLIANCE STATUS
All buildings have been currently inspected for asbestos containing materials,
management plans written, and friable materials are scheduled for removal from 95%
of the buildings this field season as part of the Regional Asbestos Management
Program. Ail occupied buildings have been monitored for radon. No buildings
occupied year-round have a radon level > 4 pCi/1.
The Ashley National Forest -and the Intermountain Region are currently working
together to discover, inventory, and prioritize abandoned mine and mill sites for
eventual investigation and possible reclamation.
The Ashley National Forest has upgraded pesticide storage facilities,
facilities were constructed at sites where needed.
New storage
RCRA: All underground fuel storage tanks have either been filled in place or removed.
TOXICS: Discontinued post and pole treatment sites.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: The Forest has completed 35 sanitary surveys and very few water systems are in
complete compliance. All systems are being evaluated for corrective measures.
Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall Hazmat Management Program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and recycle.
All units have replaced underground fuel tanks, where needed, with double-wall
concrete encased above ground fuel tanks. All units have discontinued the treatment
of posts and poles with pentachlorophenol and creosote and are in the process of
removing any such facilities that do not comply with current regulations.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower, funding, and technical solutions.
CONTACT: Suzanne Buntrock, Regional Environmental Engineer (801) 625-5454
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building
General Services Administration
CONTACT: James E. Whimpey
TITLE: Buildings Manager
ADDRESS: Room 2003
125 South State Street
Salt Lake City,UT 84138
(801) 524-5260
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
UT-470000032
UT3470000032
MISSION: Federal office building, various agencies/mixed occupancy.
AREA: 6.9 acres.
POPULATION: 1,100
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. No air emissions.
Not a superfund site nor are there any known CERCLA considerations.
None used.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
No hazardous waste managed at this facility. Fuel oil UST's have been pressure
tested for leaks and the facility is in compliance with regulations.
Major asbestos removal in 1989 from boiler and chiller room. Removal in compliance
with current standards, PCB's under regulated levels.
WASTEWATER: Municipal wastewater.
WATER: Municipal water supply.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Paper recycling currently being conducted.
PROBLEM AREAS
The above information is to the best of our knowledge. GSA assumes no
responsibility for hazardous wastes generated or managed by other Federal agencies at
this location.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Bryce Canyon National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Richard Bryant
TITLE: Chief, Resource Management
ADDRESS: Bryce Canyon, UT 84717
(801) 834-5322
FFIS #: UT-141707095
FINDS UT2141790061
MISSION: Land Management Agency.
AREA: 35,835 acres.
POPULATION: 166 employees, 1.4 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings inspected for asbestos in 1989. Some material found, removal/correction
scheduled. Radon inspections in 86-87. No problems.
CERCLA: Only known mine is gravel-borrow pit. Seeking funding for rehab.
FIFRA: No pesticides stored. Other hazardous materials minimized.
RCRA: Four underground fuel tanks tested in 8/92: scheduled for removal in '93. Two
underground heating fuel tanks not tested nor scheduled for removal.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Sewage lagoon inspected in 8/92 by NPS.
WATER: Drinking water in compliance. No known problems with non-point sources. Lead and
copper levels tested in '91, to be retested within the next four months.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
By NPS direction, all hazardous waste are minimized and recycled or sent for treatment
as soon as possible.
PROBLEM ARFAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Canyonlands National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Larry Thomas
TITLE: Chief, Division of Resource Management
ADDRESS: 125 West 200 South
Moab, UT 84532
(801) 259-7164
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
UT-141719520
UT6141719520
MISSION: National Park.
AREA: 337.000 acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. There have been no State or EPA inspections.
CERCLA: In compliance. There have been no State or EPA inspections.
FIFRA: In compliance. There have been no State or EPA inspections.
RCRA: In compliance. There have been no State or EPA inspections.
TOXICS: In compliance. There have been no State or EPA inspections.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Inspected August 1991 by Public Health Service.
WATER: In compliance. Inspected August 1991 by Public Health Service.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Restrict purchases of toxic materials to reduce need for disposal. Recycling used oil.
PROBLEM AREAS
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Dixie National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Richard G. Evans
TITLE: Civil Engineer
ADDRESS: 82 North 100 East
Cedar City, UT 84720
(801) 865-3700
FFIS #: UT-122307603
FINDS#: UT1122307603
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1,967,283 acres.
POPULATION: 160 seasonal, 150 full time employees, and 6,175,600 visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings, with the exception of 65 that are mostly toilet buildings and are not
expected to contain asbestos, have currently been inspected for asbestos containing
materials, management plans have been written, and all friable asbestos materials
removed from all of the occupied buildings, as part of Regional Asbestos Management
Program. All occupied buildings have been monitored-for radon, and plans are under
way to reduce alt radon levels to > 4 pCi/1.
CERCLA: The Dixie National Forest and the Intermountain Region are currently working together
to discover, inventory, and prioritize abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual
investigation and possible reclamation.
FIFRA: The Dixie National Forest has upgraded pesticide storage facilities. New storage
facilities were constructed at sites where needed.
RCRA: All underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacteriological tests, ail systems are in compliance. The
Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall Hazmat Management Program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and recycle.
All units have replaced underground fuel tanks, where needed, with double-wall
concrete encased above ground fuel tanks. All units have discontinued using
pentachlorophenol and creosote for wood treatment and are in the process of
removing all such facilities.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower, funding, and technical solutions.
CONTACT: Suzanne Buntrock, Regional Environmental Engineer (801) 625-5454
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FACILITY DATA
NAME:
CONTACT:
TITLE :
ADDRESS:
MISSION
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
Douglas (Stephen A.) Reserve Center
U. S. Army
Lt. Colonel Shott, Engineer, 96th ARCOM
Engineer
HQ, 96th Army Reserve Command
ATTN: AFKC-ACC-EN
Franklin L. McKean Hall
Stephen A. Douglas Reserve Center
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-5007
(801) 524-6610
Formerly Fort Douglas. After the closure of Fort Douglas on Oct 31, 1991, (BRAC I)
Stephen A. Douglas Reserve Center will be used by Reserve Units for administration,
training, support, assembly, recruiting, and storage purposes. Also used by the
Readiness Group and Reserve Support activities.
UT-214020278
UT5214020278
UT9210020278
68 acres after closure, 119 acres before closure.
: Military 187, civilian 120.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
No permits. Radon testing has been completed. All radon levels are less than 8
pCi/l. Mitigation is required within five years for buildings with levels between 4.0
and 8.0 pCi
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POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
1. Removal of USTs and installation of above ground tanks. All USTs were removed
in FY 91. 2. 'environmental cleanup of excessed areas will be funded with base
closure funds.
PROBLEM AREAS
1. Provide adequate storage for POL and cleanup contaminated soils. 2. The
asbestos survey of excessed area indicates asbestos containing materials in most of
the buildings. 3. Contaminated soil was discovered beneath a UST that was
removed. State has been notified. Currently investigating extent of contamination
and coordinating with State to meet cleanup and remedia*'in requirements of State
and Federal regulations. 4. Lead contamination of Rifle Re.ige. Funding has been
requested to mitigate the area.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Dugway Proving Grounds
U.S. Army
CONTACT: Edward J. Duplak
TITLE:
Chief, Environmental Program
ADDRESS: STEDP-ED
Dugway, UT 84022
(801) 831-3417
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
UT-213820283
UT3750211259
Research, development, test and evaluation of Army, Air Force and Navy materials.
The main area of emphasis is the testing of chemical and biological defense systems
and smoke and obscurant munitions systems. Also provides area for military training
both active and reserve units.
AREA: Approximately 840,000 acres
POPULATION: 2,161
COMPLIANCE STATUS
NOTE: DPG had last major Utah State compliance inspection during fall 1992. No written
report of this inspection was provided to DPG. An Army Materiel Command
Environmental Compliance Review (AMCECR) was conducted between 28 June and 1
July 1993. The written report of that review is being finalized and is due in early
September 1993. The compliance status provided below were taken from the verbal
outbrief of the AMCECR. *
AIR: Clean air act: No findings
CERCLA: No findings
FIFRA: Pest management plan needs an EA. Inventory should be added to the Spill Plan.
Floor plan of storage area needs to be provided to fire department.
RCRA: Lack of adequate security at fenced areas. Lack of training for personal who handle
hazardous waste. Lack of weekly inspection in 90 day locations. Unidentified drums
next to fenced area. Used oil tank lacked documentation on what went in it.
Improper handling of electrolyte from batteries. Improperly stored NiCad batteries.
Lack of job descriptions/job titles. Lacking SOPs. Open dumpster in industrial area.
* Revised October 1993
The No. 9304028 identifies numerous RCRA violations, that are germane to the FFP
and Section 104 of the Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FFCA). Please note Finding
No. 15 and Order Item No. 10 in the NOVCO, that address the failure of the operator
of this federal facility to implement an effective groundwater monitoring program at all
hazardous waste management units.
Approximately ninety percent of the groundwater monitoring wells that are necessary
to establish an adequate groundwater monitoring system for the Hazardous Waste
Management Units (HWMUs) have been installed for a future groundwater monitoring
program. This construction work has been initiated in FY 93 and should be completed
by the 2nd Quarter FY 94. However, there are over two-hundred Solid Waste
Management Units (SWMUs) at this facility, that have not been evaluated for potential
releases to groundwater. In addition, the known Formerly Used Disposal sites (FUDs)
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beyond the RCRA facility boundaries have not been evaluated for release to
groundwater.
TOXICS: Two containers in PCB storage area need labels. Notification of PCB activity has not
been filed with EPA. No history of annual documentation logs of PCB activity.
WASTEWATER: No State regulations readily available. Operations of wastewater treatment
system needs certification. Storm water pollution prevention plan was not prepared
by April 1993. Monitoring requirements on SDWA not up to date.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Currently procured a hazardous material information tracking software package to
reduce over purchase of hazardous chemicals which ultimately reduces hazardous
waste. Change from wet development of industrial x-ray system to real time
radiographic system which eliminates waste from development. DPG led other AMC
installations in use of antifreeze recycling techniques.
PROBLEM AREAS
Manpower staffing turn over and slow governmental hiring system has caused a major
problem in compliance readiness. The DPG environmental staff has been operating
with mostly temporary employees detailed from other jobs. DPG has presently been
granted an exception to the Army Materiel Command hiring freeze. A full staff should
be on board by October 1993.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Federal Building/Courthouse, Ogden
General Services Administration
CONTACT: James E. Whimpey
TITLE: Buildings Manejer
ADDRESS: 324 25th Street
Ogden, Utah
(801) 524-5260
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
UT-470000035
None
MISSION: Federal office building/courthouse - various agencies/mixed occupancies.
AREA: 3.68 acres.
POPULATION: 482
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance, no air emissions.
Not a Superfund site nor are there any known Cercla considerations.
None used.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
No hazardous waste managed at this facility. Fuel oil UST is in compliance and will be
tightness tested prior to Dec. 31, 1991.
Transit and TSI asbestos will be removed fall of 1991 in compliance with current
standards. All elements are in compliance.
WASTEWATER: Municipal wastewater.
WATER: Municipal water supply.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste paper recycling is being conducted.
PROBLEM AREAS
The above information is the best information available. GSA assumes no
responsibilities for hazardous materials or wastes generated or managed by other
federal agencies at this location.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Fishlake National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: David D. Jeppsen
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
Facilities engineer
115 East 900 North
Richfield, UT 84701
(801) 896-9233
UT-122307604
UT2122307604
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1,438,286 acres.
POPULATION: 92 employees and 705,000 visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
All buildings have been inspected for asbestos-containing materials,
management plans written, and friable materials are scheduled for removal from all of
the buildings this field season, as part of Regional Asbestos Management Program. All
occupied buildings have been monitored for radon. Those buildings occupied year-
round that have a radon level >4 pCi/1, are being mitigate
Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and prioritize
abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible reclamation.
Forest has upgraded pesticide storage facilities,
constructed at sites where needed.
New storage facilities were
RCRA: All underground fuel storage tanks have been filled in place or removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacti-tests all systems are in compliancePorest is
reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-point sources
which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall Hazmat management program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and recycle.
All units have removed or filled in place all underground fuel storage tanks. All units
have discontinued the treatment of posts and poles with pentachlorophenol and
creosote and have removed any such facilities that do not comply with current
regulations.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower, funding, and technical solutions.
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CONTACT:Suzanne Buntrock, Regional Environmental Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Region 4
324 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-5454
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Flaming Gorge Field Division (FGFD)
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: Tom Scoville
TITLE: Environmental Protection Specialist
ADDRESS:
FFIS
FINDS it:
MISSION:
AREA:
P.O. Box 11568
Salt Lake City, UT 84147
(801) 588-6097
UT-142306892
UT1142390003
UT3142390019
The FGFD, Colorado River Storage Project has responsibility for two dams and
appurtenant facilities, Flaming Gorge and Fontenelle Powerplants.
7600 acres.
POPULATION: 150 +
COMPLIANCE STATUS
A Hazardous Materials Management Program Review (Haz-Mat Review) of FGFD was
conducted 16-18 Oct., 91.
AIR: Both Flaming Gorge and Fontenelle facilities has been surveyed for the presence of
asbestos. Some suspected asbestos was identified during the inventory. Currently
the FGFD is in the process of conducting sampling and testing to determine if asbestos
is present. The FGFD is contracting for the demolition of a structure at Fontenelle
which has some asbestos materials. Contract specifications are being written to
ensure appropriate removal and disposal during demolition.
CERCLA: The FGFD has not evaluated all dumps that have been associated with the facilities
under their jurisdiction. The Utah Project Office has been advised to initiate a program
for evaluating the potential for hazardous materials releases .o the environment from
the closed dumps located on Reclamation lands.
FIFRA: FGFD is in compliance with FIFRA
RCRA: The FGFD has a State hazardous waste generator number. They currently are
categorized as conditionally exempt status. There is a conforming storage building
provided for the accumulation of hazardous waste in the Flaming Gorge warehouse
yard at Dutch John, Utah.
Hazardous waste generated at Fontenelle is accumulated and transported by
Reclamation personnel to the Flaming Gorge hazardous waste storage facility. Specific
training on placarding and transportation of hazardous waste has been provided to
employee over and above normal worker right-to-know training.
A review of the hazardous waste disposal records for North American Environmental,
Inc., revealed appropriate manifests and all but two certificates of disposal for
shipments of hazardous waste made in 1988 and 1989, were present at the facility.
The company went out of business in 1992 leaving the waste they had collected in a
warehouse in Clearfield, Utah. EPA has named the facility as a Potentially Responsible
Party (PRP) for the Clearfield Site.
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Flaming Gorge and Fontenelle Power Plants manage and dispose of their F001 - F005
wastes-as hazardous waste. The water treatment facility for the Fontenelle complex
contains a number of containers of liquid chlorine. The drain for this facility empties
directly into the Green River. FGFD has raised the drain by 1.5 inches to prevent
accidental chlorine discharge into the river. The containers used to add chlorine to the
system has a secondary barrier.
TOXICS: FGFD has tested all transformers within their area for the presences of PCB's. Those
removed from service have been properly disposed.
WASTEWATER: NPDES permit issued by State of Utah at Flaming Gorge and is in compliance.
Fontenelle's on-site septic system is in compliance.
WATER: Flaming Gorge has a drinking water permit from the State. The system is in
compliance. The Fontenelle system is in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The FGFD completed and implemented a comprehensive waste minimization program
in October 1990.
PROBLEM AREAS
1. Resolve PRP status at the Clearfield Site.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Hill Air Force Base (NPL)
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Mr. Lynn Hill
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
OQ-ALC/EME
Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056
(801) 777-7651
UT-571724350
UT-971524350
UT0571724350
UT0971524350
Depot overhaul of F-4 and F-16 aircraft, missiles and munitions. Contracting and
management in support of Air Force weapon systems. Combat training and readiness
of three active duty F-16 squadrons and one reserve squadron. Includes DRMO
(Defense Reutilization Management Office) facility of the Defense Logistics Agency.
6,666 acres.
POPULATION: 18,000
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Last inspection by state on 18-19 June 1991.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
In compliance. Federal Facilities Agreement (FFA) was signed in Apr., 91. No
inspections. Technical Review Committee (TRC) meetings are held quarterly.
In compliance. No recent inspections.
Notice of Violation (NOV) 2 Jan. 91, resulted from Sep., 90 State inspection. Findings
identified in the NOV have been corrected. Last inspection by the State was
conducted on 16-19 Sep. 91.
In compliance. The base was working towards a goal of PCB-free by 1 Oct. 91.
Some minor projects remain-new estimated completion date 1 Jan. 92. The base
employs an in-house asbestos abatement team. Last state inspection was Jun. 91.
WASTEWATER: Industrial wastewater pretreatment permit is issued by the North Davis County
Sewer District #110. There were three violations this past year (in 1991).
Compliance problems were related to monitoring and maintenance of plant equipment.
Fiscal year 1994 construction will upgrade plant controls to preclude these types of
violations. Complete inspections are semi-annual with a section of each inspection
conducted each month.
WATER: In compliance. Federal Facilities Agreement (FFA) was signed in Apr., 91. No
inspections. Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting are held quarterly.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The projects that have been funded include rag laundering equipment, paint
proportioning equipment, bead blast equipment (savings-$13,300/aircraft), water
chillers, robotic aircraft washing system, antifreeze recycling unit, jet-fuel/mineral oil
distillation system.
Future (FY92) projects include used oil boiler, pilot plant for heavy metal removal from
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waste waters, paint stripping of landing gear component study, aqueous precision
electronic cleaning equipment, and oil filter press.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
The following description of Hill AFB is taken from EPA publication 9200.5-734A, National
Priorities List Sites, September, 1991.
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Site Description
The 6,665-acre Hill Air Force Base site is used by the Air Force for the overhaul and
maintenance of aircraft. Several areas on base have been identified by the Air Force as
being contaminated, including four landfills, three chemical disposal pits, Berman Pond,
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Drying Beds, Fire Training Area One,
Refueling Area JP-4 Spill, Bamberger Pond, Refueling Vehicle Maintenance Facility, and the
Tooele Army Rail Shop. Industrial and municipal wastes were dumped on base, including
volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), electroplating wastes, sludge from the Industrial
Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWTP), waste oils, and petroleum fuel products. Migration
of site-related contaminants has caused low-level contamination of nearby groundwater
and surface water, as well as the sewer system in the Sunset and Layton communities.
Approximately 20,000 people work on Hill Air Force Base. Most of the residences in the
area surrounding the site are connected to the municipal water supply system; however,
some private wells or springs are used for drinking water and irrigation.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal actions.
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater in the disposal and pit areas is contaminated with various VOCs and heavy
metals. On-site groundwater, located near the Berman Pond, contains lead, manganese,
and trichloroethylene (TCE). Groundwater located near the Industrial Wastewater
Treatment Plant Drying Beds and Chemical Disposal Pit #3 contains lead and VOCs.
Surface water located in springs downgradient from Chemical Disposal Pit #3 is
contaminated by VOCs and lead. The Tooele Army Rail Shop and Bamberger Pond areas
are contaminated with VOCs. Contaminants are migrating to off-site groundwater.
Possible health threats include drinking or direct contact with contaminated groundwater
and surface water.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in five long-term remedial phases including cleanup of:
Landfills #3 and #4, Chemical Disposal Pits # 1 and #2, and the Fire Training Area;
Chemical Disposal Pit #3; IWTP Sludge Drying Beds, and Sodium Hydroxide Tank Leak
Area, Berman Pond, and the Refueling Vehicle Maintenance Facility (Building 514);
Landfills #1 and #2; and Tooele Army Rail Shop and Bamberger Pond.
Response Action Status
Landfills #3 and #4, Chemical Disposal Pits #1 and #2, and the Fire Training Area: In
1984, a clay cap was placed over Landfill #4, installation began on a slurry wall around
the upgradient areas of contamination, and a series of extraction wells were installed.
The slurry wall was completed in 1985. In 1986, clay caps were constructed over
Landfills #3 and a portion of the chemical disposal pits. A parking lot was installed over
the Fire Training Area and the rest of the chemical disposal pits. A total of about 70 acres
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have been covered. Over 50 million gallons of contaminated groundwater subsequently
have been extracted and treated by the Air Force. Off-base migration of contaminants has
been extracted and treated by the Air Force. Off-base migration of contaminants has been
significantly reduced. Continued studies into site contamination and the most effective
ways to address it are underway and are scheduled to be completed in 1992.
Chemical Disposal Pit #3: The Air Force began a study to determine the nature and extent
of contamination and to identify alternatives for cleanup. Interim measures will be
identified in 1991 to address liquid chemical wastes remaining in the pit. Final cleanup
remedies for the disposal pit area are expected in 1994.
IWTP Sludge Drying Beds, the Sodium Hydroxide Tank Leak Area, Berman Pond, and the
Refueling Vehicle Maintenance Facility (Building 514): Berman Pond had been filled with
construction rubble and regraded, and a clay cap was installed over the area. The unlined
IWTP Sludge Drying Beds were lined with asphalt and then concrete. The investigation
into site contamination and methods to effectively address these sites is being conducted
and interim measures for sludges and the leaking tank are expected to be recommended in
1992. Final cleanup remedies are expected in 1994.
Landfills #1 and #2: Investigative work into site contamination and the most effective
methods to address Landfill #1 and if2 is underway.. Studies of cleanup alternatives are
scheduled to be completed in 1994.
Tooele Army Rail Shop and Bamberger Pond: The investigation into site contamination and
the most effective methods to address these areas was begun by the Air Force in 1989.
This investigation is scheduled for completion in 1995.
Site Facts: Hill Air Force Base is participating in the Installation Restoration Program, a
specially funded program established by the Department of Defense (DoD) in 1978 to
identify, investigate, and control the migration of hazardous contaminants at military and
other DoD facilities. In 1991, the EPA and Hill Air Force Base signed a Federal Facilities
Agreement (FFA) whereby the Air Force will conduct investigations at the site. Ongoing
site characterization work may identify additional areas of the site that require cleanup.
Environmental Progress
Initial actions have been performed at several of the investigation areas: the installation of
a cap, a slurry wall, and the extraction wells have significantly reduced the migration of
contaminants from the Hill Air Force Base site while further studies and cleanup activities
are taking place.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Internal Revenue Service Center
General Service Administration
CONTACT: James Whimpey
TITLE: Building Manager
ADDRESS: 1160 West 1600 South
Ogden, UT 84406
FFIS #: UT-470000036
FINDS #: UT9470000036
MISSION: N R#
AREA: 61 acres.
POPULATION: N R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: N R
CERCLA: N R
FIFRA: N R
RCRA: N R
TOXICS: N R
WASTEWATER: N R
WATER: N R
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N R
PROBLEM AREAS
N R
• No response from IRS or GSA to our request for data on this facility.
CONTACT: GSA - James Whimpey
125 South State Street RM. 2203
Salt Lake City, UT 84138-1199
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Jordanelle Dam and Reservoir (Olsen-Neihart)
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: Tom Scoville
TITLE: Environmental Protection Specialist
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 11568
Slat Lake City, UT 84147
(801) 588-6097
FFIS #: UT-142306887
FINDS #: None
MISSION: Deliver water to users and provide recreation.
AREA: 3,100 acres.
POPULATION: varies
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
Facility is in compliance.
Facility is in compliance. Included the Olsen-Neihart tailings pond. The hazardous
ranking score for the Olsen-Neihart tailings pond has been completed and the site will
not be listed on the National Priorities List.
FIFRA: Facility is in compliance.
RCRA: Facility is in compliance.
TOXICS: Facility is in compliance.
WASTEWATER: Facility is in compliance.
WATER: Facility is in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The construction contractor is managing the project to minimize the generation of solid
and hazardous waste.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Little Mountain Test Annex, Hill AFB
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Mike Shafer
TITLE:
Program Manager
ADDRESS: Survivability and Vulnerability Test Center
OO-ALC/LMETL
Hill AFB. UT 84056-5609
(801) 777-8248
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
UT-570090064
UT4570090064
The Survivability and Vulnerability Test Center at Little Mountain Test
Annex is a state of the art AFMC laboratory dedicated to simulation
testing of nuclear hardness, survivability, reliability and electromagnetic
compatibility of defense systems..
1000 Acres (36 acre compound).
POPULATION: 60 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: The facility is in compliance with air regulations. The facility does not
have any permitable air emission sources. All buildings have been
inspected for asbestos-containing materials and abatement projects have
been conducted as required to remove friable material. Most recent State
of Utah inspection involved an inspection of asbestos abatement in Dec.
1992.
CERCLA: The facility is in compliance with CERCLA. Under the Air Force
Installation Restoration Program, the site was investigated in 1988. One
potential site was discovered and documented with the State of Utah and
EPA region VIII. Further action on the site is awaiting funding.
FIFRA: The facility is in compliance with FIFRA. Pesticide use at Little Mountain
is conducted through the Hill AFB Entomology office.
RCRA: The facility is in compliance with RCRA. Little Mountain is served by the
Hill AFB Hazardous Waste management program. An August 1992
EPA/State multi-media inspection found no RCRA related discrepancies.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Facilities are served by an on-site septic system and is in compliance.
WATER: Water for the facility is served by Weber Basin Water district and has had no
compliance problem. The facility is in compliance with non-point pollution control
programs.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste minimization opportunities for Little Mountain were evaluated as a
part of a comprehensive Pollution Prevention study conducted for the Hill
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AFB complex. Because the Little Mountain facility generates very little waste, no
major projects are underway.
PROBLEM AREAS
No significant problems exist.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME:
CONTACT: Gerald Xavier
Manti-LaSal Nuvional Forest
U.S. Forest Service
TITLE: Facility Engineer
ADDRESS: 599 West River Drive
Price UT 84501
(801) 637-2817
FFIS #: UT-122330705
FINDS #: UT1122307605
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 1.3 million acres (27,000 acres in Colorado).
POPULATION: 104 employees and 1 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings have currently been inspected for asbestos containing materials,
management plans written. All friable materials are expected to be removed from
buildings by November, 1993 as part of Regional Asbestos Management Program. All
occupied buildings have been monitored for radon. No building occupied year-round
have a radon level > 4 pCi/1.
CERCLA: Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory and prioritize
abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible reclamation.
FIFRA: 3 of the 5 Ranger Districts on the Forest have new storage facilities constructed to
regional standards for pesticide storage- Plans for modernizing remaining storage
facilities are set for FY94 and FY95.
RCRA: All underground fuel storage tanks have been removed. Presently we are monitoring 1
UST removal site as per CAP filed with State DEQ.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacteriological tests, ail systems are in compliance.
Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point a sources which may require
special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PHEVENTtQN/WASTE MINIMIZATION PBQJECTS
All units, as part of their overall Hazmat Management Program, are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution and recycle.
All units have replaced underground fuel tanks, where needed, with double-wall
concrete encased above ground fuel tanks. All units have discontinued the treatment
of posts and poles with pentachlorophenol and creosote and have removed ail such
facilities.
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PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower, funding, and technical solutions.
CONTACT: Suzanne Buntrock, Regional Environmental Engineer
USOA Forest Service, Region 4
324 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-5454
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Monticello Millsite (NPL)
Department of Energy
CONTACT: Tracy Plessinger
TITLE:
Project Manager
ADDRESS: U.S. Department of Energy, Grand Junction Projects Office
P.O. Box 2567
Grand Junction CO 81502
(303) 248-6197
FFIS #: None
FINDS #: UT3890090035
MISSION: This inactive uranium millsite is under the control of the U.S. Department of Energy's
Grand Junction Projects Office, Grand Junction, Colorado. The mission of that office
is as follows: The Grand Junction Projects Office (GJPO) is a Government-
Owned/Contractor-Operated facility providing management and technical support
services to the Government's various environmental restoration and remedial action
programs. Foremost amongst these programs are the Grand Junction Vicinity
Properties Project conducted under the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Program;
the Monticello Remedial Action Project encompassing remedial action at both the
Monticello, Utah; and on-site uranium mill tailings remediation under the GJPO
Remedial Action Project. The GJPO also supports environmental restoration waste
management, and surface geophysical activities under a work-for others program that
includes contracts with the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, and other Department of
Energy (DOE) operations offices.
AREA: 78 acres.
POPULATION: 0
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Air quality at the Monticello Millsite is continually monitored to verify compliance with
ambient air quality standards and to identify potential emission release points. As
determined in the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study-Environmental Assessment
for the Monticello, Utah Uranium Mill Tailings Site (RI/FS-EA) (UNC Geotech, Inc.
1990), the Clean Air Act is an applicable or relevant and appropriate requirement for
remedial action at the Millsite. The Millsite is specifically identified under and subject
to the provisions of 40 CFR 61, Subpart Q, which defines a radon flux standard for
DOE facilities. Planned environmental restoration will seek to eliminate any
exceedances of standards that may be occurring because of the mill tailings.
CERCLA: The Monticello Millsite was listed as the Monticello Mill Tailings Site on the National
Priorities List (NPL) on November 21, 1989. Environmental restoration of the Millsite
is prescribed in a Federal Facility Agreement (FFA) between the DOE-GJPO, the EPA
Region VIII, and the State of Utah (agreement signed in December 1988). EPA Region
VIII has oversight responsibility at the Monticello Millsite with State of Utah
involvement. DOE-GJPO activities associated with the FFA. Additionally, all remedial
action for the various identified operable or relevant and appropriate regulations.
Informal visits Have been periodically conducted by both EPA and the State of Utah to
assess the status of operations. No areas of non-compliance have been identified.
FIFRA: No known activities occur at the Monticello Millsite which require compliance with
FIFRA.
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RCRA hazardous wastes are not generated, treated, stored, or disposed of at the
Monticello Millsite. However in the event that RCRA wastes are discovered during
tailings removal, associated management activities will be conducted in compliance
with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements.
Underground storage tanks located on DOE-owned land, adjacent to the millsite and
formally included in the millsite operations, have been properly registered with the
State of Utah and will be abandoned in accordance with all applicable regulations.
No known activities occur at the Monticello Millsite which require compliance with
TSCA. However, in the event the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) or asbestos are
discovered during tailings remediation, all associated management activities will be
conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations
and requirements. Asbestos has been identified in buildings located on DOE-owned
land adjacent to the millsite and formally included in the millsite operations. Asbestos
abatement procedures will be conducted in accordance with all applicable regulations.
To date, no PCB and lor asbestos regulatory agency inspections have been conducted
at the Monticello Millsite.
WASTEWATER: No activities occur at the Monticello Millsite which generate wastewater.
WATER: Waters at the Monticello Millsite are continually monitored with respect to State of
Utah water quality standards. Both surface water and ground water at the millsite are
contaminated by the leached products of uranium mill tailings. As determined in the
RI/FS-EA, the Clean Water Act is a specified applicable or relevant and appropriate
requirement for remedial action at the millsite. Planned environmental restoration will
seek to eliminate any exceedances of standards that may b«3 occurring because of the
mill tailings.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Monticello Millsite is an inactive site and as such, waste minimization activities are
limited. As remedial actions are conducted at the site, efforts will be made to reduce
waste quantities if possible.
PROBLEM AREAS
As a Superfund site, frequent site management discussions occur between EPA, the
State of Utah, and the DOE-GJPO. No non-compliance issues exist at the Monticello
Millsite.
The following description of the Monticello mill tailings site is taken from the US EPA publication
9200.5-743A, September 1991.
RCRA:
TOXICS:
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MONTICELLO MILL TAILINGS (DOE)
Site Description
The Monticello Mill Tailings site lies in the Montezuma Creek Valley, east of the Abajo
Mountains. The inactive ore milling facility, on 78 acres of land, is bordered by the City of
Monticello and Bureau of Land Management lands. Approximately 11 acres of the site
were mill area, and the other 67 acres constituted the mill tailings impoundment area
containing an estimated 2 million tons of tailings and contaminated soil. The former ore
buying stations and areas contaminated by wind and waterborne particulate material and
tailings cover another 300 acres. These areas, known as the Peripheral Properties, contain
an estimated 300,000 tons of contaminated materials. The mill was constructed by the
Vanadium Corporation of America in 1942 with funds from the Defense Plant Corporation.
Initially, vanadium was produced, but in 1943 the mill began production of a
uranium/vanadium sludge for the Manhattan Engineer District. In 1948, the Atomic Energy
Commission (AEC) bought the site. Uranium milling continued until 1960, when the mill
was permanently closed. It is estimated that approximately 900,000 tons of ore were
processed at the site. Mill operations were terminated in 1960 and in 1961 the AEC
stabilized the tailings piles. In 1964, the mill was dismantled. The population of the City
of Monticello is estimated to be 1,900. The City of Monticello has its own water system,
supplied by water from springs located on the flanks of the Abajo Mountains. The
domestic water source for those people living outside the city limits is groundwater drawn
chiefly from wells completed in the Burro Canyon Formation, there is no known
contamination of the domestic water supplies attributable to contamination from the mill
site.
Site Responsibility
The site is being addressed through a combination of Federal and State action.
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and soil are contaminated with uranium, as well as its radioactive decay
products, thorium-230, radium-236, radon-222, and heavy metals from tailings deposited
on the site. Exposure to uranium through contact with contaminated soil, groundwater
and airborne contaminated dust may be a potential threat to the health of individuals in the
area of the site.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three long-term remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the
tailings piles and former mill site, the peripheral properties, and the surface and
groundwater.
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Response Action Status
Tailings Piles and Former Mill Site:
In 1990, the Department of Energy (DOE) completed an investigation of contamination in
the tailings piles and the former mill site. The selected remedy includes removing
approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of tailings, ore, and process-related material from
their present location, where they are within the flood plain of Montezuma Creek or where
they are in contact with the groundwater, to a repository 1 mile south of the present mill
tailings site. Once this is accomplished, the repository will be capped to protect the
groundwater, isolate the waste from the environment, and control the escape of radon
gas. Contaminated runoff will be collected and treated through evaporation of
contaminants or reverse osmosis. When cleanup activities are completed, the mill site and
the repository area will be revegetated. The design of the repository is currently underway
and expected to be completed in 1994.
Peripheral Properties: In 1990, an investigation of the contamination at the peripheral
properties was completed. The remedy involves excavating approximately 300,000 cubic
yards of tailings and removing them to the repository, revegetating the area after the
tailings are removed, and limiting access and the potential for future use. Design of this
portion of the site remedy is underway and cleanup activities are planned for 1992.
Surface Water and Groundwater: The DoE will conduct an investigation to determine the
nature and extent of contamination in the surface water and groundwater. Completion of
this investigation is not anticipated until the cleanup of the contaminated source materials
at the tailing piles and mill site is finished.
Environmental Progress
The DOE is conducting numerous investigations and is planning activities for the
Monticello Mill Tailings site. Remedies and cleanup plans currently are being designed to
address mill tailings and piles and to limit further surface and groundwater contamination.
While these investigations are ongoing, the EPA has determined that the site does not
pose an immediate threat to the surrounding community or the environment.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Monticello Vicinity Properties (NPL)
Department of Energy
CONTACT: Tracy B. Plessinger
TITLE: Project Manager
ADDRESS: U. S. Department of Energy, Grand Junction Projects Office
P.O. Box 2567
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(303) 248-6197
FFIS #: None
FINDS UTD980667208
MISSION: The Monticello Vicinity Properties (MVP) project is a remedial action project which
consists of approximately 410 residential and commercial properties located in
Monticello, Utah. The remedial action involves the retrieval of radioactive mill tailings
which were transported by wind from the Monticello mill site and to a limited extent
removed from the mill site and used for fill and as construction material in the city of
Monticello. This project is not being conducted at a federal facility. However, the
MVP project is under the control of the U.S. Department of Energy's - Grand Junction
Projects Office (DOE-GJPO), Grand Junction, Colorado, a Government-
Owned/Contractor-Operated Facility providing management and technical support
services to the Government's various environmental restoration and remedial action
programs.
AREA: 3,040 acres.
POPULATION: 0
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
Air quality associated with MVP project is monitored to verify comoliance with
ambient air quality standards. No non-compliance air issues exist No air-soecific
inspections have been conducted by the EPA or State of
Testo^arit^of^^MVP^^^r^bed^^a^edftral'Fa 1986" ,
^^d^in^ecamber^ig^g/^EPA^TeaiVjn ^
project with StTte of ufah inv^vemenr P°n?ib,litV for the MVP
the MVP project have been ir, 7 ° remedial activities associated with
*e/FA. Additionally, the
identified aDDlicable or rplm/»nt anH •? 0 °e' operated in accordance with ail
Record of 1?ecis?on of\h?s D^ect inFiSmfli -*reu ments' as identified in the
the EPA and the State of Utah toassessmL^?.^6 b8enconducted by
CERCLA (or project) issues exit. the status of operations. No non-compliance
This requirement does not apply to MVP bnrancn .
remedial action do not manag'eUecticfde ^ w,th th,S
havVnotebeenaSnerated inTssoctetion'withth? S™™1 To date' RCRA WaSt0S
State of Utah RCRA inlSectfoiS ha?° hem,enl?dial action' No EPA or
No non-compliance RCRA issues exist cond"cted at these remedial action sites.
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TOXICS: No known activities have occurred at the MVP which have required compliance with
TSCA. However, in the event that polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) or asbestos
are discovered during tailings removal, associated activities will be conducted in
compliance with the applicable requirements. No EPA or State of Utah PCB or
asbestos inspections have been conducted at these remedial action sites, no non-
compliance TSCA issues exist.
WASTEWATER: This requirement does not apply to MVP because activities associated with this
remedial action do not generate or manage wastewater.
WATER: This remedial action addresses radioactive mill tailings. Water has not been involved
as a medium of concern. This project is in compliance with all applicable water
requirements.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
As a remedial action project, waste minimization has limited application. However,
when applicable, efforts are made to reduce the quantities of waste generated.
PROBLEM AREAS
The MVP project strives to maintain compliance with all applicable and relevant or
appropriate requirements. This project does not have any problem areas or identified
non-compliance issues.
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Site Description
The Monticello Radioactively Contaminated Properties consists of private and
commercial properties in Monticello, covering approximately 4 square miles. An estimated
400 residences have been contaminated with radioactive mill wastes from ore processing
operations near the town. During World War II, the Federal government established an ore
processing mill to produce vanadium, a steel hardener, for the war effort. Vanadium is not
radioactive itself, but it is found in the same ore with uranium and radium; thus, the
processing wastes contains significant radioactivity. Soon after its construction, the mill
began production of a uranium/vanadium sludge for the Manhattan Engineer District.
Uranium production continued until 1960, when the plant was closed and dismantled.
Contaminated dust from the mill tailings piles has been blown into t»v3 city. Tailings from
the mill site have been used as construction material, backfill, and as sand mix in concrete.
Tnese uses have resulted in the radioactive contamination of numerous properties within
Monticello. Approximately 1,900 people live in the town of Monticello. The mill site is
located immediately south of the city on the flood plain of Montezuma Creek.
Threats and Contaminants
Soil is contaminated with uranium. People who are exposed to the radioactive
materials may suffer adverse health effects. Inhalation of radon-222 or direct contact with
radionuclides in the tailings may be harmful to human health. There is no contamination of
the domestic water supply.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on
cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: In 1984, the EPA cleaned up two of the most heavily contaminated homes.
Since 1984, the Department of Energy (DOE) has been systematicsily cleaning up the
remaining properties. Three families were temporarily relocated while their property was
being cleaned up. Cleanup actions have been completed at 90 properties. An additional
300 or more properties are expected to be cleaned up by 1996. In 1990, the EPA
selected a remedy to clean up radioactive properties by excavating the mill tailings around
the residences and disposing of the material at the Monticello mill site. A repository will
be built to contain the material. The DOE presently is completing the technical
specifications for the repository, and construction is scheduled to begin in 1994.
Relocation of the contaminated materials is expected-to begin in 1995 and to be
completed by 1997.
Site Facts: In 1988, the EPA, the DOE, and the State signed an Interagency Agreement.
Under this Agreement, the DOE will clean up the contaminated properties. Some property
owners will not allow investigations or cleanup of their property.
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Environmental Progress
The DOE has finished cleaning 90 properties at the Monticello site, greatly reducing
the potential for exposure to hazardous substances. The DOE also is completing the
technical design for further cleanup activities, including the repository for the mill tailings.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant (NIROP)
U.S. Navy
CONTACT: E. Richard Anderson
TITLE: Manager, Environmental Engineering and Compliance
ADDRESS: Hercules, Bacchus Works
P.O. Box 98
Magna, UT 84044
(801) 251-2574 or Fax: 251-2870
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
UT-170027277
UT3170027277
MISSION: Manufacture of solid rocket motors
AREA: 516 acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance; last inspection 2/8/91.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance; last inspection 9/24/91.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance; last inspection 2/15/90.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Management steering committee directing work groups; participating in industrial
toxics program and Hercules goal of reducing air emission 80% by 2000.
PROBLEM AREAS
Participating in RCRA corrective action program under Utah State oversight to address
soil and groundwater contamination; funding is adequate.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Ogden Defense Depot (includes DRMO), (NPL)
Defense Logistics Agency
CONTACT: Del Fredde
TITLE:
Environmental Protection Coordinator
ADDRESS: 500 West 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84407-5000
(801) 399-7848/7021 or Fax: 399-6267
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
UT-971520922
UT9210020922
UT7971520922
UT7971549855
The Defense Depot Ogden Utah (DDOU) is one of seven principal distribution depots in
the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) system. The mission includes receipt, storage,
maintenance, inventory, and issue of DLA assigned, centrally managed non-ordinance
items to military installations, other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and to
federal civil agencies. Site of DRMO facility of the Defense Logistics Agency.
1139 acres.
POPULATION: 1850 civilians and 200 military.
AIR:
CERCLA:
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance: All emission sources are currently operating under Utah Division of
Environmental Quality (UDEQ) Approval Notices. Last inspection was conducted on 9
January. 1991 by UDEQ.
In 1984, EPA proposed DDOU for inclusion on the Superfund National Priorities List
(NPL). In 1897 EPA placed DDOU on the NPL. Numerous studies have been
performed to determine the locations of past disposal areas and whether any buried
materials and their associated soils have caused ground-water and/or surface water
contamination. The disposal areas and affected ground war^r have been divided into
four operable units. A Federal Facility Agreement was signed by the Defense Depot
Ogden Utah in Nov. 1989. The current status (1991) of each Operable Unit is as
follows:
Public Meeting/Proposed Plan Oct. 91
Remedial Design Work Plan Oct. 91
Remedial Investigation /Feasibility Study Report Oct. 91
Draft Proposed Plan Review Oct. 91
Operable Unit 1
Operable Unit 2
Operable Unit 3
Operable Unit 4
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
In compliance. An operation and records review was conducted on 10 June, 1990 by
Weber County Officials representing EPA.
In compliance. The hazardous waste storage operation is currently operating under
interim status. Part B permit application has been submitted to State of Utah UDEQ
for approval. list compliance inspection was conducted 13 June, 1991 by UDEQ.
In compliance. Notification for PCB activities was submitted to EPA on 3 April 90.
Last inspection was conducted 12 June, 1990 by EPA.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Currently operating in accordance with an industrial wastewater
discharge permit issued 2 April, 1991. On 30 April 1991, permit level for discharges
of "Oil and Grease" was exceeded due to equipment failure. This situation was
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corrected. Last inspection was conducted on 10 and 11 July by Central Weber Sewer
District personnel.
WATER: All drinking water is obtained from Ogden City for use at Defense Depot of Ogden.
The Ogden City Water system is an "approved system" and is inspected regularly by
the State of Utah. Last inspected September 1991.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
In 1988 a solvent distillation process was installed which has eliminated the disposal
of approximately 5000 gallons per year of spent solvents. In cost avoidance for
disposal, and reduced procurement of new solvent, this represents a savings of
approximately $45,000 per year.
An acid dip tank system for paint removal was replaced with a steel shotblast system
in 1989 which reduced hazardous waste generations from approximately 16,500 lbs.
to 3,000 lbs. This represents a cost savings at approximately $40,000 per year.
A current project to be completed in FY92 will replace a vapor degreasing system with
a citric acid washing system. This will reduce hazardous waste generation along with
use and emissions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's).
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
The following description of the Ogden Defense Depot is taken from EPA Publication 9200.5-
743A, National Priorities List Sites, September, 1991.
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Site Description
The Ogden Defense Depot (ODD) site is located northwest of Ogden. The 1,139-acre site
is a major supply distribution center for the Defense Logistics Agency. Unknown
quantities of hazardous waste, including methyl bromide and mustard gas, were stored
and may have been buries on site during the 1940s and 1950s, when it was an Army
installation. The ODD consist of 6 possible waste disposal areas. These areas include: the
french drain in the herbicide/pesticide mixing ares; Burial Site #3 used to dispose of toxic
chemical warfare agents in the 1940s; Burial Site #4 which includes burning pits and a
methyl bromide disposal pit; Building 244-4-C (metal plating shop); Burial Site #1 (riot
control agent disposal area); and Burial Site #5 (mosquito repellent disposal area). The
ODD is located within the city limits. The population center is locaiPd approximately 3
miles from the site. The distance from the site to the nearest residence is about 500 feet.
The site is located above the Weber Delta Aquifer, which consists of shallow and deep
zones. There are no municipal wells in use within the vicinity of the ODD. Pineview
Reservoir supplies the City of Ogden with drinking water and is located 10 miles east of
the site. Streams and a creek are located near the site.
Threats and Contaminants
On-site ground water sampling results have identified the heavy metals arsenic, cadmium,
and chromium, and various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including benzene,
trichloroethene, vinyl chloride, and methylene chloride. Lead was identified in on-site
sediments. Soil is contaminated with VOCs, zinc, cadmium, and the pesticide chlordane..
Access to the site is restricted, thereby reducing the potential for contact with
contaminants. Individuals accidentally ingesting or coming in direct contact with the
contaminated groundwater, sediments, or soils may be at risk. Potential risk also may
exist from eating bioaccumulated contaminants in fish, waterfowl, livestock, and
commercial agricultural products.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in five stages: an immediate action and four long-term remedial
phases focusing on cleanup of the french drain at the herbicide/pesticide mixing area and
the three waste burial sites.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: During soil excavations in 1988, a team from the Escort and Disposal
Detachment at Dugway Proving Ground excavated Burial Site #3. During the soil
excavation, vials were recovered and identified as items from both the chemical agent
identification and training sets. Defused riot control grenades also were recovered and
safely disposed of.
French Drain: The EPA selected a remedy for cleaning up groundwater at the french drain
area which includes: extracting contaminated groundwater, treating the extracted
groundwater, and reinjecting the treated groundwater. In addition, contaminated soils will
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be excavated and incinerated off site. Work on the engineering design is expected to be
completed by late 1992.
Burial Site #1: Investigations to determine the nature and extent of the contamination and
to identify alternative technologies for cleanup of Burial Site #1 were initiated in 1989 and
are expected to be completed in 1992.
Burial Site #3: Investigations to determine the nature and extent of the contamination and
to identify method s for cleanup of Burial Site #3 were started in 1990 and are scheduled
to be completed in 1992.
Burial Site #4: Investigations of determine the nature and extent of the contamination and
to identify alternative methods for cleanup of Burial Site #4 were begun in 1989 and are
slated for completion in late 1992.
Environmental Progress
By excavating and removing contaminated soil, vials, and the defused grenades from Burial
Site #3 at the Ogden Defense Depot site, the potential for exposure to hazardous materials
has been significantly reduced. Investigations into the extent of contamination at the
other identified areas and appropriate cleanup alternatives are being conducted.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Salt Lake City Air Route Traffic Control Center
Federal Aviation Administration
CONTACT: George Hawkins
TITLE: Engineer
ADDRESS: 2150 West 700 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 539-3153
FFIS #: UT-690549015
FINDS#: UT4690549015
MISSION: The ARTCC provides air traffic control.
AREA: 15 acres.
POPULATION: 400-500
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Only have boilers. No knowledge of any inspections.
Not applicable.
Pesticides applied by contractor.
Very small quantity. Disposed of by throwing in the garbage.
A few small sealed capacitors with PCB's; throw away if leak. Small amount of paints
and thinners. Engine oil for back-up generator-disposed of by putting in a tank and L
is then pumped out by a contractor who hauls it away.
WASTEWATER: No change.
WATER: No change.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Drums for paint thinner & antifreeze.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Salt Lake City Research Center
Bureau of Mines
CONTACT: Delwin L. Richards
TITLE:
Safety & Occupational Health Specialist
ADDRESS: 729 Arapeen Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 524-6171
FF1S #: UT-141535984
FINDS#: UT6141590046
MISSION: The Bureau of Mines mission is to insure an adequate and dependable mineral supply
at acceptable social, environmental, energy, and economic costs.
AREA: 33 acres.
POPULATION: 120 employees, 2000 visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: This facility is only twelve years old. Asbestos-containing materials were not used in
the construction. Radon levels have been monitored control =.3, buildings ave =.6
highest 2.5.
CERCLA: This facility does not have any CERCLA work in-house at this time.
FIFRA: N/A
RCRA: Only underground storage tank is for diesel fuel used in emergency generator, and it
was checked and certified last year and this year.
TOXICS: The Center does have a TOSCA funded project when we are under their control. (The
Great Lakes Sediments.)
WASTEWATER: All laboratory drains pass through an acid neutralizer before going to the city
sewer. All parking lot and building runoff water stays on site in our own holding pond.
WATER: Drinking water is in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Center has, through licensed waste management disposal companies, disposed of
all poisons, carcinogens, mutagens, old organic and inorganic chemicals storage.
PROBLEM AREAS
None
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NAME: Sawtooth National Forest, Utah Portion
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Jim Simpson
TITLE: Operations and Maintenance Engineer
ADDRESS: 2547 Kimberly Road E.
Twin Falls, ID 83301-7976
(208) 737-3213
FFIS #: UT-122307610
FINDS#: UT4122307610
MISSION: Resource management agency.
AREA: 71,200 acres.
POPULATION: 5 employees, 2000 visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings have been inspected for asbestos-containing materials. None identified.
CERCLA: None identified in Utah portion of Sawtooth NF.
FIFRA: None in Utah portion of Sawtooth NF.
RCRA: None in Utah portion of Sawtooth NF.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site vaults and are in compliance
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bact tests, both systems are in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None in Utah portion of Sawtooth NF.
PROBLEM AREAS
None in Utah portion of Sawtooth NF.
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NAME: Tooele Army Depot NPL-North and South
U.S. Army
CONTACT: Roy G. Niskala
TITLE: Chief Environmental Programs Branch
ADDRESS: Commander, Tooele Army Depot
Attn: SDSTE-IRE
Tooele, UT 84074-5053
(801) 833-3504
FFIS UT-210020894*
UT-210020265 **
FINDS #: UT3213820894* * *
UT5210090002**
UT2210090021***
MISSION: Tooele Army Depot is a government-owned, government-operated (GOGO) installation
in existence since 1943.. It is an Army Industrial Funded (AIF) depot. The North area
is charged with the principal responsibility of overhauling the Army's tactical wheeled
vehicles and associated secondary items, including trucks, trailers, engines, and
transmissions. Tooele also overhauls and repaints a myriad of troop support
equipment, including generators, topographical and surveying equipment, and
reproduction equipment. The South area is charged with the maintenance and
demilitarization of chemical-type ammunition, and the demilitarization of conventional
ammunition. (The Tooele North mission will be significantlydowngraded under BRAC
III.)
AREA: North area 24,732 acres, South area 19,732 acres.
POPULATION: 3,200
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. No NOV's resulted from annual Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ)
March 1991 inspection.
Tooele Army Depot either has the approval orders or has submitted the Notice of
Intent for air emission sources requiring them
Emission inventory submitted to DAQ, 15 May, 1991.
Tooele Army Depot conducted a depot-wide asbestos survey starting in February
1990. A total of 376 buildings (approximately 3,000)000 square feet) was surveyed.
A total of 2,741 bulk samples of various suspect materials were taken during the
course of the survey. The survey identified no high exposure problems, but did
provide the information necessary to develop a management plan. The Corps of
Engineers are currently arranging for a contractor to develop depot-wide plan which
would label all friable asbestos and educate personnel who would be involved with the
asbestos.
Tooele Army Depot performed a Radon monitoring program on depot. None of these
samples measured over the lower limit established by the Army of 4 pico curies per
liter.
CERCLA: Currently in compliance.
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FIFRA: Currently in compliance. Reviewed by AMC October 1991.
RCRA: In compliance. Last State inspection of North area was February 1990 - NOV was
received and all findings corrected or resolved. Last State inspection of South Area
was September 1991, comments have not been received to date (10/91). Currently
have two approved part B permits for 1) Chemical Stockpile Disposal Plant
UT5210090002, and 2) Chemical Agent Munitions Disposal System UT5210090002
(RD&O). All other operations are covered under interim status. The Corps of
Engineers performed a depot-wide investigation of all UST's in 1988 investigation
consisted of a site visit to each UST, compilation of UST data completion of EPA Form
7530 for each UST, and collection of installation data such as underground water
tables, installation soil data, and UST location upon the installation. A management
plan has been developed, and implemented on all UST's as defined by 40 CFR 280.
The plan includes meeting requirements for leak detection, spill and overfill prevention,
upgrading to new tank standards, and removal of out of service UST's.
TOXICS: Currently in compliance. Date of last inspection is unknown.
WASTEWATER: Wastewater is treated at an on-site treatment plant and is either recycled or
discharges to a POTW after treatment. The treatment system and DT's discharges are
exempt from RCRA regulation because of the POTW NPDEP permit. We are currently
in compliance. The groundwater treatment plant is funded for 7.6 million dollars to
complete the cleanup of the groundwater from the industrial waste lagoon
contamination.
WATER: Tooele Army Depot is in compliance with Federal and State drinking water regulations.
New EPA Regulations 56 FR 3525, 56 FR 30266 and 56 FR 32112 are to
implemented by CY92. Dated of last known State or EPA inspection unknown.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
1. Filtration of Sodium Hydroxide/paint sludge (under development); sodium hydroxide
is used in dip strip tanks to strip paint from vehicle parts. As paint sludge
accumulates in the dip tanks, the effectiveness of the sodium hydroxide is drastically
reduced. When it is determined that the sodium hydroxide is spent, the contents of
the dip tank is disposed of as a hazardous waste. It is proposed to add a continuous
filtration system to each dip tank to remove the paint sludge on a continuous basis.
This will prolong the life of the sodium hydroxide as well as lessen the amount of
material disposed of as a hazardous waste. No cost savings have been determined as
of this date (10/91).
2. Substitution of liquid sodium hydroxide for powdered sodium hydroxide
(implemented). As stated above, sodium hydroxide is used as a paint stripper. In
each dip tank dry powder flake sodium hydroxide was mixed with water to form the
paint stripping solution. The dry powder flake sodium hydroxide formed a sludge laver
in the bottom of the dip tanks lessening the effectiveness life span of the stripping
solution. Using liquid sodium hydroxide was found not to rc.rm a sludge layer in the
bottom of the dip tanks and thus prolonged the life of the sodium hydroxide. No cost
savings have been determined as of this date (10/91).
3. Substitution of NMP for Methylene Chloride (under development): Methylene
chloride is used as a paint stripper in dip tanks. Methylene chloride is a regulated
waste. NMP is a non-regulated compound and due to its physical properties, spent
NMP can be recycled with distillation equipment of Depot. No cost savings has been
determined as of this date (10/91).
4. Filtration of used Stoddard solvents (implemented): Stoddard solvent is used as a
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degreasing agent. Used Stoddard solvents is circulated through a particulate filter and
then through a carbon filter. The filtered Stoddard is tested for flash point and
colorimetry. No cost saving has been determined as of this date (10/91).
5. Distillation of 1,1,1-trichloromethane (implemented): Trichloromethane is used as a
vapor degreaser. Used trichloromethane is distilled in three 32-gallon batch distillation
units. The distillate is tested for flash point and contamination. No cost savings have
been determined as of this date (10/91).
6. Substitution of high pressure water-wash and glove box systems for existing vapor
(trichloromethane) and petroleum (Stoddard) degreasers (ur Jar development).
7. Recovery of used anti-freeze and motor-oil (under development): Tooele Army
Depot rebuilds wheeled vehicles for the Army. As such, a tremendous amount of used
anti-freeze and motor oil is generated annually. Used anti-freeze is going to be
regenerated by acid neutralization and salt formation, salt filtration, addition of rust
inhibitors and make up anti-freeze to restore temperature characteristics. It is
anticipated that used motor oil will have it's thermal properties enhanced for use as a
boiler fuel. No cost savings have been determined as of this date (10/91).
8. Reuse of discarded vehicle tires (information gathering-state of development):
Tooele Army Depot has a large deposit of used, non-repairable or obsolete tires. It is
desirable to find a use for the tires or to destroy them in an approved fashion.
PROBLEM AREAS
None not already being covered by installation restoration work and corrective action
permits.
* North and South areas
* * South area
* * * North area
The following description of the Tooele Depot is taken from U.S. EPA Publication 9200.5-743A,
National Priorities List Sites, September, 1991.
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Site Description
The 24,732-acre Tooele Army Depot site, established in 1942, is one of the major
ammunition storage and equipment maintenance installations in the United States.
Disposal practices at the site have included discharging waste to unlined evaporation or
percolation ponds, neutralization and thermal destruction of chemical agents and
munitions, detonation and burning, and burial of these materials at the demilitarization
range. The City of Tooele has a population of 15,000. The deep regional aquifer, used as
a drinking water source by area communities, is contaminated beneath the area of the
Depot and several hundred yards beyond the property boundary.
Site Responsibility: ThL- site is being addressed through Federal actions.
Threats and Contaminants
On-site groundwater is contaminated with heavy metals and volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) including trichloroethylene (TCE). On-site contamination of the industrial waste
lagoon and wastewater ditches includes some low level organic contamination and
relatively high levels of the heavy metals cadmium, chromium, lead, and selenium. A
release of TCE and TNT-related compounds also was identified on t-.s. site. The potential
health threat to people includes drinking contaminated groundwater and direct contact
with groundwater and sediments. Because the site is a secured military installation, public
access is restricted.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases focusing on groundwater
cleanup and cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Groundwater: The Army has completed a Groundwater Quality Assessment and Corrective
Action Plan for groundwater cleanup at the Industrial Waste Lagoon. Pilot testing of
potential cleanup technologies is underway. An investigation of the groundwater is
expected to begin in late 1991.
Entire Site: The Army has begun investigations to identify releases of hazardous chemicals
and cleanup alternatives at numerous other areas of contamination on the site.
Investigations, scheduled to begin in late 1991, will determine the nature and extent of the
contamination and will identify alternatives for final cleanup at these disposal and release
areas.
Site Facts: Tooele Army Depot is participating in the Installation Re ^oration Program, a
specially funded program established by the Department of Defense (DoD) in 1978 to
identify, investigate and control the migration of hazardous contaminants at military and
other DoD facilities. The Army has agreed to clean up the Industrial Waste Lagoon under a
Consent Decree.
Environmental Progress
The Army has evaluated the Tooele Army Depot (North Area) site and had determined that
no initial actions are necessary while investigations into groundwater contamination and
other hazardous waste areas are underway.
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NAME: Uinta National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Kim Martin
TITLE:
Forest Engineer
ADDRESS: 88 West 100 North
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 342-5130
FFIS
FINDS #:
UT-122307590
UT8122307590
MISSION: Resource Management Agency.
AREA: 870,507 acres.
POPULATION: 81 employees, 4 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings have currently been inspected for asbestos-co. uaining materials,
management plans written, and friable materials removed from all of the buildings, as
part of regional asbestos management program. All occupied buildings have been
monitored for radon. No buildings occupied year-round have a radon level > 4 pCi/L.
CERCLA: The Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and
prioritized abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible
reclamation.
FIFRA: The Forest has upgraded pesticide storage facilities. New storage facilities were
constructed at sites where needed.
RCRA: All underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacteriological tests, all drinking water systems are in
compliance. The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to
determine those non-point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as part of their overall Hazmat management progt<-Ti are attempting to
reduce the quantity of generated wastes through use, reus;., substitution, and recycle.
All units have removed all underground fuel storage tanks. All units have discontinued
the treatment of posts and poles with pentachlorophenol and creosote and are jn the
process of removing any such facilities that do not comply with current regulations.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of manpower, funding, and technical solutions.
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CONTACT: Suzanne Buntrock, Regional Environmental Engineer
USDA Forest Service Region 4
324 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-5454
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Utah Air National Guard, Salt Lake City International Airport
Air National Guard
CONTACT: Paul A. Foote
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: 765 North 2200 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-2999
(801) 595-2157
FFIS M:
FINDS #:
UT-572825927
UT1570090018
MISSION: The Utah Air National Guard services, maintains, and flies KC-135 air to air refueling
tankers and provides support for ground operations. Also radar control and electronics
installation units are located at the facility.
AREA: 135 acres.
POPULATION: 350/1750
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. No EPA or State inspections.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
Seven suspected pollution sites have been identified for further assessment and
remediation, if required. Field assessment is to be conducted by HAZWRAP contract
through Department of Defense. No EPA or State inspections.
In compliance. No EPA or State inspections.
In compliance. No EPA or State Inspections.
In compliance. No EPA or State Inspections.
WASTEWATER: Main hanger floor drains to be rerouted from storm drains through pretreatment
settling and oil/water separator into sanitary sewer. No EP-. or State inspections.
WATER: In compliance. No EPA or State inspections.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N/R
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Utah National Guard Army Garrison, Camp Williams (UT-ACCW)
Army National Guard
LOCATION: Five miles south of Riverton, UT.
CONTACT: Dr. John Crane Jr.
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
HQ UTARNG (Attn:
P.O. Box 1776
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-3960
UT-210020965
UT3570090016
UT-DEH-E)
Camp Williams is a training area principally for Utah Army National Guard personnel,
but also used by various Active and Reserve components of the DoD Regular Army
and other services because of its unique climate and terrain.
AREA: 28,000 acres.
POPULATION: 250-275 daily, 800 max.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
All buildings have had asbestos containing materials (ACM) 'amoved by the State
Asbestos Removal/Manager who is also a guardsman. None of the structures qualify
for Priority I funding by the National Guard Bureau but will be tested under Priority II
and III funding. Munitions burning is performed by the EOD team periodically by
permit from the Air Quality Board, with clearance from them prior to proceeding.
A Natural Resource Study Center is currently being established in partnership with
Utah State University. Assessment evaluation and conservation programs will be in
place as rapidly as possible.
A draft pest management plan has recently been completed by an Army Environmental
Health Agency (AEHA) entomologist. When staffed as required, it will coordinate the
storage and management of pest control chemicals and equipment. It will also ensure
certified personnel and contractors are employed and consistent records are kept
statewide.
None reported.
Any toxic chemicals found or used are analyzed, classified and disposed of by a
private contractor through the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) procedure. To date
no toxic or corrosives have been discovered in the system. Periodic sweeps are
performed to assure this condition.
WASTEWATER: The cantonment area waste water is treated by the So Jih Valley Water
Conservation District plant. They, therefore, have the permits and authority to ensure
compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding pre-treatment. Field
latrine facilities are chemically treated holding facilities, permanent or movable, which
are regularly pumped, recharged and disposed by a licensed private contractor on a
regular schedule.
WATER: Facility drinking water is from facility-owned natural sources. The system is operated
and maintained by a state certified technician. It is regularly monitored and inspected
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by the State Health Department to ensure compliance with state regulations for
design, maintenance and operations. The construction of an installation vehicle wash
facility has greatly reduced the potential for ground water contamination when
vehicles and t£-:tical equipment used in field training exercises are washed prior to
troop return to their home installation. The wash water is collected in a containment
basin where solids are settled out and oil is skimmed off into a barrel. The settled out
sludge is characterized prior to appropriate disposal. The storm drainage system
currently flows to surface outflow or a drainage canal. Future plans and funding
requests to assure minimal passage of harmful contaminants. No contamination has
been observed to date.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The environmental office is currently conducting a test program to justify funding of
high pressure water parts cleaners in lieu of Stoddard solvent vats. Preliminary results
indicate a 60% reduction in solvent vat usage at the test facility. When funds are
available similar units will be installed at the maintenance facilities at UT-AGCW. The
resultant reduction in hazardous waste generation could very well reduce this facility
to an exempt small quantity generator.
This facility forwards its environmental requirements to the Headquarters
Environmental Resources Management Officer who in turn forwards the state
requirements to the National Guard Bureau Environmental Resources Management
Officer for submission to the A-106 program request. The facility program has
received excellent support in the process and has upgraded many facilities to comply
and avoid non-compliance wherever it deems likely.
PROBLEM AREAS
Some of the equipment maintenance facilities are rather old construction which did not
include environmental considerations that are a part of current design criteria. As
funding is available these deficiencies are rectified. Examples are removal of
underground storage tanks or upgrade; construction of a bermed and sealed above
ground storage facility; construction of covered and sealed waste storage basins with
waste oil being pumped from an interior vat to oil storage tank in the containment
basin; elimination and cleanup of underground gravel sumps. These have been
completed with support from the National Guard Bureau Environmental Branch.
Funding has been made available for a full-time environmental technician at the UT-
AGCW to assess new problem areas and assure continued compliance at the
installation.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Utah Test and Training Range (Hill AFB)
U.S. Air Force
ADDRESS: 649th RANS/SU/CC
Oasis, Ut 84056-5000
CONTACT: Dennis G. Weder
TITLE:
Range Environmental Engineer
ADDRESS: OO-ALC/EME
7276 Wardleigh Rd.
Hill AFB, UT 84056-5000
(801) 777-6916
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
UT-57172490?
UT0570090001
The Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) provides bombing and gunnery practice
range, munitions and explosives testing, missile motor storage and testing, munitions
and missile motor disposal, lithium battery storage and deactivation.
940,000 acres.
POPULATION: 20 to 150 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: The Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) is in compliance with air regulations. A
variance for existing operations has been in place since 1976. A Notice of Intent for
additional workload is being prepared for review by the Utah Division of Air Quality.
All buildings have been inspected for asbestos-containing materials and abatement
projects have been conducted as required to remove friable material. No radon studies
have been conducted because permanent housing is either in mobile homes or
constructed of slab on grade with block walls.
CERCLA: The facility is in compliance with CERCLA. As a part of the Air Force Installation
Restoration Program, a PA/SI at the Wendover Airfield will commence in 1993. A PA
at the Range will also begin in 1993 with a follow up SI in 1994. Additional
remediation ma/ be conducted according to stipulations included in a Part B RCRA
permit which is presently being reviewed by the Utah Division of Solid and Hazardous
Waste (DSHW).
FIFRA: The facility is in compliance with FIFRA. Pesticide use is conducted through the Hill
AFB entomology office.
RCRA: The facility is in compliance with RCRA. The UTTR is served by the Hill AFB
Hazardous Waste management program. Landfill 5 has been closed and is being
monitored. An August 1992 State inspection did not repori any RCRA-related
discrepancies. A research, development, and demonstration permit for a lithium
battery deactivation facility is awaiting signature by the Utah DSHW. An application
for a Part B permit for a Subpart X thermal treatment unit is being reviewed by the
Utah DSHW; finalization of this permit is expected by the end of 1993.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most facilities are served by an on-site sewage lagoon and is in compliance. One
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small facility is served by a septic tank which is being reviewed for adequacy.
A study to define containment structures needed has been completed. Repairs to
existing containment structure began in 1992 and will continue. Funding for new
containment structures will be programmed for 1994. A spill prevention and response
plan specifically designed for the UTTR is presently in draft form.
WATER: Facility is served by on-site reverse osmosis units and has had no compliance
problems.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Waste minimization opportunities for the UTTR were evaluated as a part of a
comprehensive pollution prevention study conducted for ths Hill AFB complex.
Because the UTTR generates very little waste, no major projects are underway. An oil
filter crusher has been installed and an antifreeze recycler is being ordered which will
greatly decrease the amount of hazardous waste generated. Efforts are also in
progress to recycle the metal scrap generated by target cleanup and munitions testing
and disposal activities.
PROBLEM AREAS
The unresolved status of the DSHW version of the Subtitle D regulations has stalled
efforts to optimize nonhazardous waste disposal. Installation of new containment
structures needs to be accelerated. Obtaining timely spill response is difficult because
of the isolated location of the UTTR. Air pollution from a neighboring industrial facility
has been impacting operations at the UTTR.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Darrell R. Erickson
TITLE: Chief Engineering Service
ADDRESS: 500 Foothill Boulevard
Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
(801) 584-1210
FFIS #: UT-360010326
FINDS U\ UT9360090048
UT0360010326
MISSION: To ensure that quality medical care is provided on timely basis within the law to
authorized veterans.
AREA: 86 acres.
POPULATION: 1,349
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Last inspection by State in March 1990.
Not applicable.
In compliance. Herbicides and pesticides are used and stored in accordance with
federal requirement.
In compliance. Small quality generator (SQG)
In compliance. Approximately 7,000 chemicals are used routinely in clinical and
research laboratories. Inventories are monitored annually for types and
quantities.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. Last inspection by Salt Lake City in 1990.
WATER: In compliance. Water is obtained from Salt Lake City municipal system. Water is
tested monthly by the state laboratory.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None.
PROBLEM ARFAS
None.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Vehicle Maintenance Facility, Salt Lake City
Postal Service
CONTACT: Kent E. Jensen
TITLE:
Manager, Vehicle Programs
ADDRESS: 1760 West 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84199-9721
(801) 974-2351 or fax (801) 974-2985
FFIS #: UT-180090022
FINDS#: UT7180090022
MISSION: Vehicle maintenance facility
AREA: 1 acre.
POPULATION: 23
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Not applicable.
CERCLA: Not applicable.
FIFRA: Not applicable.
RCRA: Incompliance. Small quantity generator (under 300 lbs. monthly). Pick-up by Safety
Klean is four times a month at four locations here in the VMF. Waste oil is picked up
monthly from an underground storage tank (EPA certified).
TOXICS: Not applicable.
WASTEWATER: !n compliar.ee. Sanitary wastes are tied into the city of Salt Lake's system.
WATER: Not applicable.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
We are currently contracting to have our used oil filters picked up. Our used tires are
being picked up and recycled from all of our 69 offices. We are utilizing a metal waste
dumpster. We are using a 55 gallon drum to dispose of our used anti-freeze to be
picked up and recycled.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Richard G. Harris
TITLE: Forest Engineer
ADDRESS: 125 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
(801) 524-5030
FFIS U\ UT-1 22307615
FINDS#: UT9122307615
MISSION: Resource management agency
AREA: 1.2 million acres
POPULATION: 172 employees and 19,285,000 visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
All building have currently been inspected for asbestos containing materials,
managements plans are written, and friable materials are scheduled for removal from
ail of the buildings this field season, as part of the Regional Asbestos Management
Program. All occupied buildings have been monitored for radon. No buildings
occupied year-round have a radon level > 4 pCi/1.
Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and prioritize
abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible reclamation.
Forest has ungraded pesticide storage facilities. New store y
constructed at sites where needed.
facilities were
RCRA: All underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER:
Except for infrequent positive bacteriological tests, all systems are in compliance.
Forest is reviewing inventories and management practices to determine those non-
point sources which may require special attention and funding.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All units, as pait of their overall Hazmat Management Program, are attempting to
reduce the quality of generated wastes through use, reuse, substitution, and recycle.
All units have replaced underground fuel storage tanks, where needed, wit double-wall
concrete encased above ground fuel tanks. All units have discontinued the treatment
of posts and poles with pentachlorophenol and creosote and most of those facilities
have been removed and the sites cleaned up.
PROBLEM arfas
Lack of manpower, funding, and technical solutions.
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CONTACT: Suzanne Buntrock, Regional Environmental Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Region 4
324 25th Street
Ogden. UT 84401
(801) 625-5454
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Weber Basin Job Corps (WBJC)
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: Tom Scoville
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
Environmental Protection Specialist
Bureau of Reclamation
P.O. Box 11568
Salt Lake City, UT 84147
(801) 588-6097
UT-142319637
None
To provide housing for students while they are being prepared with a variety of job
skills to enter the job market.
38 acres.
POPULATION: 304
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
TOXICS:
The State has determined WBJC to be a school, therefore, WBJC must comply with
asbestos standards for schools. An inventory has been completed and all sources of
asbestos have been identified. An asbestos abatement report is being prepared.
WBJC is in compliance with CERCLA.
WBJC is in compliance with FIFRA.
WBJC is considered a small quantity generator. They gene.-^te between 250 to 300
gallons of RCRA regulated waste per year. Their waste streams consist of paint-
related wastes. WBJC has been instructed to create and maintain files as required by
40 CFR 264 and 265.
WBJC owns a power distribution system. The distribution transformers associated
with this system have not been tested for PCB's. WBJC has been instructed to test
all transformers for PCB's and manage them according to the results of these test.
WASTEWATER: WBJC operates 3 wastewater leach fields. One field services the trade building,
another services the heavy equipment yard and building, and the third services the
remainder of the center. Within the next couple of years WBJC will be connected to a
municipal wastewater treatment facility.
WATER: All drinking water systems are in compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
WBJC has not completed a waste minimization plan,
complete their waste minimization plan.
PROBLEM AREAS
WBJC has been instructed to
None reported.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Zion National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Dave Karaszewski
TITLE:
Chief of Maintenance
ADDRESS: Zion National Park
Springdale, UT 84767
(801) 772-3256
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
UT-141707101
None
MISSION: Preservation and enjoyment of natural and cultural features/systems.
AREA: 147,000 acres.
POPULATION: 50-85 employees, 2.7 million visitor/yr.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Interior building environments meet NPS Rocky Mountain Regional Office requirements
for testing of initial radon levels. One structure exceeded the standard; a mitigation
device was installed. Last minor inspection was in 1991.
All buildings have also been inspected for asbestos; small amounts were found and
were either removed or encapsulated. Last minor inspection was in 1991.
CERCLA: No known hazardous waste sites such as mines, mills or dumps.
FIFRA: Small amounts of household type rodenticide (10 pounds of Decon) and insecticides
(12-24 cans). Have 50 gallons of Pentachlorophenol (wood preservative).
RCRA: Contract has been awarded to remove accumulated hazardous materials such as used
motor oil, paints, and cleaning solvents.
Underground tightness of fuel (diesel and gasoline) containers has been tested and
monitoring equipment has been installed. Pending funding in FY 93, EPA-approved
containers will be installed. Last state inspection was in May 1992.
Tanks for fuel oil used to heat buildings have been inventoried and visually inspected
and in compliance with state regulations. Last state inspection was in Mav 1992.
TOXICS: Currently have a lack of funding and solutions for disposing of 1,000 gallons of
Creosote (wood preservative).
WASTEWATER: Is piped to a community lagoon system outside the park in Springdale. Four
septic systems are also present in the park and are in compliance. Last minor
inspection of park septic systems was in 1992.
WATER: Water Systems are in compliance. Last US Public Health Service inspection was in
1992. Inspections are accomplished quarterly. The Water Resources Division of the
National Park Service conducts water quality tests within the park.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Zion National Park, as part of the overall HAZMAT management program, is
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attempting to reduce the quantity of generated wastes through an emphasis on
principles Of use reuse, substitution, and recycling. A contract has been awarded to
remove accumulating hazardous products such as used motor oil, paints, and cleaning
solvents. Diesel and gasoline containers are scheduled to be replaced with EPA-
approved containers in FY93.
PROBLEM AREAS
Lack of funding, and solutions to dispose of pentachlorophenol and creosote wood
preservatives. Lack of funding and facilities to collect and transport recyclable such as
plastic, glass, metals, and cardboard. Also funding is needed to obtain used motor oil
burning heating appliance; oil/water separator for vehicle wash rack; anti-freeze
recycling machine, and HAZMAT improved storage building for paints, oils, cleaners,
etc.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Bighorn National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Jerry Mortensen
TITLE: Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
1969 S. Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan WY 82801
(307) 672-0751
WY-122307516
WY91 22307516
MISSION: Management of National Forest lands.
AREA: 1.1 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal complete in 1987-90. Our indoor radon gas program
was started in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base. This
was followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied Forest Service buildings.
Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year long testing
and in a few cases immediate mitigation. Following the results of the year long test „
mitigation has been progressing.
Presently, there are no known CERCLA sites on projects on the Forest. An abandoned
mine site inventory is under way.
At this time, we have no known problem in this area.
All underground storage tanks (about 8 sites) have been removed. Four were replaced
with above ground tanks.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problem in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets, or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped.
We have several Forest Service-owned and operated systems and we have numerous
agreements with cities and counties for waste disposal. No projects are planned at
this time.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations. Five systems are presently shown on the FFCP data base as needing
repair or replacement.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PE^JECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
where ever practical. Depending on ths facility and it s location, the degree of
success varies.
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PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 West 8th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9431
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Boysen Dam and Powerplant
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: Richard Clark
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS: 702 Yellowstone Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-6256
FFIS #: WY-142390039
FINDS #:WY9142390039
MISSION: Operate and maintain dam and powerplant.
AREA: 104,100 acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: In compliance.
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: In compliance. Underground storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Non-hazardous, non-polluting solvents are used and reused where possible. Oils used
in transformers, generators, and turbines are cleaned and reused. Spill prevention
controls and counter measures have been prepared and implemented.
PROBLEM AR^S
No major problem areas noted.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Bridger-Teton National Forest
U. S. Forest Service
CONTACT: Wayne Clayton
TITLE:
Facilities Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1888
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 739-544b
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
WY-122307595
WY3122307595
WY8141790032
MISSION: Resource Management Agency.
AREA: 3.4 million acres.
POPULATION: 129 employees and 3.1 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings have currently been inspected for asbestos-containing materials,
management plans written, and friable materials removed from some of the buildings
as part of Regional Asbestos Management Program. All occupied buildings have been
monitored for radon, with no buildings having a radon level >20 pCi/L.
CERCLA: The Forest and Region are currently working together to discover, inventory, and
prioritized abandoned mine and mill sites for eventual investigation and possible
reclamation.
FIFRA: The Forest is currently upgrading its pesticide storage facilities. New storage facilities
are being cons' ucted at sites where needed.
RCRA: All underground fuel storage tanks have been removed.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Most systems are on-site septic systems and are in compliance.
WATER: Except for infrequent positive bacteriological tests, all systems are in compliance.
The Forest is reviewing inventories and management practi°
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CONTACT: Suzanne Buntrock, Regional Environmental Engineer
USDA Forest Service, Regon 4
324 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-5454
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Glendo Dam & Powerplant
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT:
ADDRESS:
FFIS if:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
John H. Lawson
P.O. Box 1 630
Mills WY 82644
(307) 261-5671
WY-142335F-31
None
The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to assist non-federal entities and other
federal agencies in developing and conserving the Nation's water resources for
municipal and industrial, agricultural, hydroelectric power, and recreational uses by
means of environmentally and economically sound water projects in the 17 Western
States in a way that will improve the quality of life and stimulate local, regional, and
national economy.
AREA:
21,000 acres.
POPULATION: 4
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance (no known inspections).
CERCLA: In compliance (no known inspections).
FIFRA: In compliance (no known inspections).
RCRA: In compliance (no known inspections).
TOXICS: In compliance (no known inspections).
WASTEWATER: In compliance (no known inspections).
WATER: In compliance (no known inspections).
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycling (oil, paper). Seeking alternatives to hazardous material.
PROBLEM AREAS
None known.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Grand Teton National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Bob Wemple
TITLE:
Civil Engineer
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 170
Moose, WY 83012
(307) 733-2880
FFIS #:
FINDS it:
WY-141707078
WY4141790028
MISSION: Resource protection, visitors center.
AREA: 310,521 acres.
POPULATION: 200-600 employees and 3 million visitors.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All buildings were inspected for asbestos in 1990. Friable materials identified and air
was tested. Levels are safe as long as material is not disturbed. Housing has been
tested for radon, all quarters with elevated levels have been mitigated. All new
quarters are provided with radon mitigation.
CERCLA: One site is being investigated, pollutants include petroleum products and
pentachlorophenol. Pollutants were not found in the groundwater. Funding has been
requested to complete the study.
FIFRA: Funding has been requested to upgrade pesticide storage facilities.
RCRA: Contract is underway to remove accumulation of hazardous waste. With funding
available, all accumulated waste will be properly disposed of. Currently most waste
streams are recycled, the facility will be classified a small quantity generator upon
removal of accumulated waste. Last inspection 8-31-92.
TOXICS: No known problems.
WASTEWATER: Systems include lagoons, on-site septic systems and an extended aeration plant.
One lagoon is being upgraded, funds are available.
WATER: All systems currently meet EPA standards. Clean water: No known problems
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
All personnel continue to identify methods to minimize waste. The recycling/waste
reduction committee is preparing a draft plan.
PROBLEM AREAS
Funding for investigation and cleanup of old landfills and storage areas is not adequate.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: High Plains Grasslands Research Station, Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
CONTACT: Gerald E. Schuman
TITLE: Research Leader, Soil Scientist
ADDRESS: 8408 Hildreth Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 772-2433
FFIS #: WY-120507360
FINDS#: WY3120507360
MISSION: Agricultural Research to include mine reclamation, range ecology, seedling
establishment, range.
AREA: 734 owned, 2'39 leased.
POPULATION: 14 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance.
CERCLA: Preliminary assessment performed Jan. 1991.
FIFRA: The location follows all rules pertaining to this.
RCRA: Location hazardous waste EPA # WY5120090043. Small quantity, conditionally
exempt generator. UST's removed and inspected by the State of Wyoming, 1991.
TOXICS: In compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance.
WATER: In compliance.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
N/R
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Medicine Bow National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT: John Gillum
TITLE:
Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 605 Skyline Drive
Laramie WY 82070
(307) 745-8971
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
WY-122307523
WY0122307523
WY5122307544
MISSION: Management of National Forest Lands.
AREA: 1.1 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbe-tos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 1987-90. Our indoor radon gas
program was started in 1987 which consist of a computer inventory and data base.
This was followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied forest service
buildings. Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year
long testing and in few cases immediate mitigation. Following the results of the year
long tests, mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known projects at this time.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problems in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at about 20 sites, 11 were replaced with
above ground tanks.
TOXICS: to date, we have no known problems in this area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped.
We have several Forest Service owned and operated systems and we have numerous
agreements with cities and counties for waste disposal.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water system continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of ail the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimization as well as recycling
where ever practical. Depending on the facility and it's location, the degree of
success varies.
N/R
PROBLEM AREAS
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CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 West 8th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9431
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Joseph C. O'Mahoney Federal Center, Courthouse, and Post Office
General Services Administration
CONTACT: Richard B. Bronowski
TITLE: Building Manager
ADDRESS: 21 20 Capitol Ave., Rm 1106
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 772-2341
FF1S »: WY-470000029
FINDS #: WY8470090053
MISSION: Facility is occupied by several Federal agencies providing governmental services.
AREA: 2 acres.
POPULATION: 375
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Yes, (major inspection December, 1992).
CERCLA: Yes.
FIFRA: Yes.
RCRA: Yes.
TOXICS: Yes.
WASTEWATER: Yes.
WATER: Yes (major inspection December, 1992).
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
None scheduled.
PROBLEM AREAS
None presently exist.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Pathfinder Dam and Powerplant
Bureau of Reclamation
CONTACT: John H. Lawson
TITLE: Project Manager
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1630
Mills, WY 82644
(307) 261-5671
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
WY-142306973
None
To develop and conserve the Nation's water resources for municipal, industrial,
agricultural, recreational and hydroelectrical power uses by means of environmentally
and economically sound projects that will improve the quality of life and stimulate
local, regional and national economies.
AREA: 42,300 acres.
POPULATION: 4
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: In compliance. No known inspections.
CERCLA: In compliance. No known inspections.
FIFRA: In compliance. No known inspections.
RCRA: In compliance. No known inspections.
TOXICS: In compliance. No known inspections.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. No known inspections.
WATER: In compliance. No known inspections.
POLLUTION PREVEIMTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycle oils and paper. Investigating alternatives to hazardous materials.
PROBLEM AREAS
No problem areas known.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Seminoe Dam & Powerplant
Bureau of Reclamation
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1630
Mills, WY 82644
CONTACT: John H. Lawson
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1630
Mills, WY 82644
(307) 261-5671
FFIS #: WY-14230692
FINDS #: None
MISSION: The mission of Bureau of Reclamation is to assist non-Federal entities and other
Federal resources for municipal and industrial, agricultural, Hydroelectric power, and
recreational use by means of environmentally and economically sound water projects
in the 17 Western States in a way that will improve the quality of life and stimulate
local, regional, and national economies.
AREA: 42,800 acres.
POPULATION: 10
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
In
compliance
(no
CERCLA:
In
compliance
(no
FIFRA:
In
compliance
(no
RCRA:
In
compliance
(no
TOXICS:
In
compliance
(no
WASTEWATER: In compliance (no known inspections).
WATER: In compliance (no known inspections).
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Recycling (oil, paper), seeking alternatives to hazardous material.
PROBLEM AREAS
No known problems.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME:
CONTACT: Rich Miller
Shoshone National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
TITLE:
Forest FFCP Coordinator
ADDRESS: 225 West Yellowstone Avenue
Cody. WY 82414
(307) 527-6241
FFIS #: WY-122334349
FINDS#: WY6122334349
MISSION: Management of National Forest Lands.
AREA: 2.4 milliom acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: All friable asbestos has been removed from our buildings. The inventory was
completed in 1986 with removal completed in 1987-90. Our indoor Radon Gas
Program was started in 1987 which consisted of a computer inventory and data base.
This was followed by a 3-month alpha track testing of all occupied Forest Service
buildings. Based on EPA guidelines, follow-up action consisted of retesting, 1-year
long testing and in a few cases immediate mitigation. Following the result of the long
test, mitigation has been progressing.
CERCLA: No known sites at this time. An abandoned mine site inventory has been proposed.
FIFRA: At this time, we have no known problem in this area.
RCRA: All underground tanks have been removed at 6 sites. The cleanup of two leaking gas
tanks is underway. Four above ground tanks have been installed.
TOXICS: To date, we have no known problems in the area.
WASTEWATER: The majority of our problems in this area relate to leaking vault toilets or to the
treatment and disposal of the vault waste after it has been pumped. We have several
Forest Service owned and operated systems and we have numerous agreements with
cities and counties for waste disposal.
WATER: The maintenance and reconstruction of potable water systems continues to be one of
our most pressing problems, especially in light of all the new drinking water
regulations.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Service direction is to practice waste minimzation as well as recycling
when even practical. Depending on the facility and its location, the degree of success
varies.
PROBLEM AREAS
N/R
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CONTACT: Byron Shark, Regional Compliance Coordinator
11177 West 8th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80225
(303) 236-9431
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: VA Medical Center, Sheridan
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Keith R. Davidson
TITLE: Safety and Occupational Health Manager
ADDRESS: Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-1672
FFIS #: WY-360010329
FINDS#: WY7360010329
MISSION: Health Care.
AREA: 296 acres.
POPULATION: 475 employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Inspected by Wyoming DEQ 6/27/91. Permit number 6/29/91.
CERCLA: N/A
FIFRA: In compliance.
RCRA: Conditionally exempt small quantity generator.
TOXICS: Institutional and domestic cleaners-no waste. Motor oil is '^cycled. Pesticides, no
waste. Infectious wastes and antineoplastic waste are inc'-v,rated on station.
WASTEWATER: Discharge directly into City of Sheridan sewer system.
WATER: In compliance. Wyoming DEQ receives copies of our water samples on a monthly
basis.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
A recycling committee has been established to determine feasibility of recycling items
and placing priorities on them. A new incinerator is being installed.
PROBLEM AREAS
None.
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NAME:
FACILITY DATA
VA Medical & Regional Office Center, Cheyenne
Veterans Administration
CONTACT: Mark C. Huff
TITLE:
Industrial Health and Safety Manager
ADDRESS: 2360 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 778-7333
FF1S #:
FINDS #:
WY-360010252
WY7360090016
WY8360010252
MISSION: Health Care.
AREA: 52 acres.
POPULATION: 360 Employees.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
In compliance. Last inspected by State in 1991.
Not applicable. No sites identified.
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
In compliance. Small quantity of insecticides stored and used on site. Containers are
used in total and flushed with residue applied as insecticide.
RCRA: In Compliance. Currently in the process of negotiating a contract with Special
Resource Management, Inc. for proper disposal. Extremely small amount of waste
generation at this facility. No research capability on-site.
TOXICS: All PCB-containing apparatus removed from site as of 1989. Solvents used in very
small quantities. Motor oils are recycled. Infectious waste is incinerated on site. In
compliance.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. All sanitary sewer waters are discharged directly into the City of
Cheyenne sanitary sewer system.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water obtained from City of Cheyenne. Emergency well on-
site. Emergency well water is tested monthly.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Infectious wastes are segregated from ordinary wastes in an effort to minimize the
amount of "red-bag" waste generated.
PROBLEM AREAS
None identified.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (NPL)
U.S. Air Force
CONTACT: Colonel Thomas A. Fagan III
TITLE:
Commander, 90 Missile Wing
ADDRESS: 90 SPTG/DEV
F.E. Warren AFB, WY 82005-5000
(307) 775-2006
FFIS WY-571924179
FINDS#: WY5571924179
MISSION: National Defense. Maintain and operate 200 intercontinental ballistic missiles. A
DRMO waste disposal storage facility of the Defense Logistic Agency is located here.
AREA: 5,900 acres plus 800 acres of missile sites.
POPULATION: 4,234
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: This facility is in compliance with applicable federal and state air quality requirements.
Last inspected by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division
February 1991.
CERCLA: Facility is in compliance with CERCLA regulations. Federal Facilities Agreement signed
23 September 1991.
FIFRA: Facility is in compliance with applicable regulations. No maior or minor FIFRA
inspection by state or EPA.
RCRA: Facility is in compliance with RCRA regulations. RCRA Part B Permit application
submitted in November 1988. Last EPA inspection 9 September 1991, category was
unspecified. Multiple violations noted and corrected on 4 October 1991.
TOXICS: Facility is in compliance with Toxic Substance Control Act requirements. Facility has
not received external TSCA inspection from federal or state regulators within the past
three years.
WASTEWATER: Facility uses off-site POWT for wastewater treatment and is in compliance with
federal, state and local regulations. Last inspected October 1991. Inspection category
was unspecified.
WATER: Facility is in compliance with SDWA standards and regulations. Last inspection by
local board of Public Utilities, February 1991.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Strategic Air Command (SAC) had initiated centralized procurement of solvent and
coolant recovery systems for all SAC installations. Implementation anticipated by
June 1992. No cost savings data available at this time. Installation central heat plant
completed conversion of one coal-fired boiler to natural gas/propane. Virtually
eliminates S02 and PA emissions from this unit. Technology assistance is not required
at this time.
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PROBLEM AREAS
Compliance with NESHAPS and RCRA are this facilities most immediate environmental
concerns. Funding for asbestos survey required under NESHAPS is nonexistent.
Installation lacks dedicated man power to adequately address regulatory
requirements for asbestos management under NESHAPS, TSCA, and RCRA Subtitle D.
Critical programs receive adequate funding.
The description of F.E. Wan en AFB that follows is taken from EPA publication 9200.5-749A,
National Priorities List Sites, September, 1991.
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F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE
Site Description
The 5,866-acre F.E. Warren Air Force Base site initially began as a U.S. calvary outpost in
1867 and has since served a number of military functions. In 1947, control of the facility
was transferred to the U.S. Air Force, and it became a Strategic Air command Base in
1958. Waste generation at the facility has consisted primarily of spent solvents from
equipment cleaning and various maintenance operations. The Air Force also maintained an
acid well for spent battery acid disposal. While five landfills are located at the facility and
hold various wastes, only one landfill is presently in operation. Tw j 'ire protection areas
involved extensive use of various fuels and combustible materials for fire training
exercises. Initially, 25 areas were identified where hazardous materials might have been
used, stored, treated, or disposed. Agricultural lands and industrial developments surround
the base. Approximately 2,400 people draw drinking water from private deep aquifer
wells. These wells lie within 3 miles upgradient of hazardous substances on the base.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal actions.
Threats and Contaminants
Contamination from trichloroethylene (TCE), gasoline, oils, hydraulic fluid, ethylene glycol,
and battery acid was found in shallow groundwater zones and soils. TCE was found in
surface water samples at various locations. Contaminated groundwater, discharging to
surface water (Crow and Diamond Creeks), is believed to be the TCE contamination
source. Direct contact with contaminated groundwater surface water, and soil amy
adversely affect human health.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial phase
focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1986, the Air Force removed an acid disposal well system and an
unknown amount of contaminated soil. In 1989, the Air Force removed a building drain
sump, 3,000 gallons of contaminated liquid, 300 gallons of contaminated sludge, and
300,000 pounds of contaminated soil from an area known as Spill Site 7.
Entire Site: A Federal Facility Agreement currently is being negotiated and is expected to
be signed in 1991 that will define EPA and State involvement in future site investigations
and cleanup actions. The Agreement will divide the site into seven cleanup stages. These
consist of shallow and deep groundwater zones (two separate stages), the acid dry well
area, the landfills, the fire training areas, the base firing range, and a munitions detonation
area. The Agreement also will require further investigations at the site and will provide a
timeframe for submittal of needed site documents. A draft report from a site investigation
was completed and reviewed by the EPA and the State. Further investigations are needed
to determine contamination in deeper groundwater zones. Also, the extent of potential or
suspected surface sources need to be further identified. The Air Force currently is
preparing plans to conduct further site investigations at surface sources and to determine
deeper groundwater contamination.
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Site Facts: F.E. Warren Air Force base is participating in the Installation Restoration
Program (IRP), a special funded program developed in 1978 by the Department of Defense
(DoD) to identify, investigate, and control the migration of hazardous contaminants at
military and other DoD facilities.
Environmental Progress
The initial actions to remove contaminated soil, sludge, and liquids have greatly reduced
the potential for exposure to hazardous substances at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base site
while further studies are taking place and cleanup activities are being planned.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Wind River Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONTACT: Ray Nation
TITLE: Environmental Coordinator
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
P.O. Box 158
Fort Washakie, WY 82514
(307)332-3718
WY-140909039
None
To carry out the Trust responsibility, to protect and enhance human and natural
resources of the Reservation, to enhance and maintain the integrity of the Tribes, to
advocate for and carry out the polices of Seif-Determination, and to identify and
justify, with full participation of Tribal Government, the resources needed to carry out
these responsibilities.
11 acres.
POPULATION: 362
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: Residential houses and office buildings are currently being inspected for asbestos
materials. Removal of asbestos materials has already occurred in a few of the houses.
Monitoring of radon gas will begin in randomly selected facilities.
CERCLA: No hazardous waste generated facilities or sites exist at this facility, other than used
motor oil, some solvents and household wastes. Petroleum products are disposed of
at state permitted landfill site.
FIFRA: No pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides are stored at this facility. All noxious weed
control efforts are contracted to the Fremont County Weed and Pest. Some residents
may use chemicals to control weeds and pests in their lawns and gardens.
RCRA: No solid waste disposal sites lie on the facility compound. All trash generated at this
facility is taken to state-approved landfill.
TOXICS: All underground storage tanks have been removed. Only one of these gasoline tanks
was proved to have leaked. (No major problem.) Clean up has already occurred. One
underground heating tank still remains, (exempt)
WASTEWATER: All sewage generated at this facility leaves this area to a series of sewage lagoons
and is treated. No discharge from this sewage system occurs. No storm sewer
system exists. No other type of discharges are known.
WATER: Water used at this facility comes from a water treatment plant located off the
compound. The water comes from the South Fork, Little Wind River. Bacti tests are
done periodically. Chlorine is used.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Some of our facilities are beginning to recycle paper products.
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PROBLEM AREAS
More manpower and funding is needed to better manage our natural resources.
Funding is needed to close approximately 30 old dumpsites on the Reservation.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Wyoming Air National Guard, Cheyenne
Air National Guard
CONTACT: MSgt Dennis P. McDonald
TITLE: Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician.
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
P.O. Box 2268
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307) 772-6335
WY-572825886
WY5570090014
WY7572825886
MISSION: To support the training of assigned active and air national guard reserve personnel and
to refine the dpnloyment capabilities of these military units. The Wyoming ANG
currently has assigned nine C-130B aircraft under a MAC mission responsibility.
AREA: 67 acres (leased).
POPULATION: 251 full-time, 973 personnel one weekend/month.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR:
CERCLA:
FIFRA:
RCRA:
In compliance. There have been no on-site inspections by the State of Wyoming DEH.
Air emission inventories and toxic pollutant air quality asse~orients have been
completed annually by assigned personnel to verify compliance status.
The Installation Restoration program (IRP) was initiated in 1987 with the Preliminary
Assessment being completed in Feb. 88. The EPA was notified and elected not to
attend these initial meetings. The Site Investigation Plan was completed in Mar.,90
and the site investigation is now in progress with the final report expected to be
available in November 1991. Mr. Lew Chavez from EPA, region VIII has been notified
of the status of the program and will be contacted when the final report is in.
In compliance. Pesticides and herbicides are used very minimally on this installation.
Separate storage facilities have been built and personnel using them are State
certified.
In compliance. There have been two inspection since 1988, with the most recent
inspection on 13 Sep 91. The final report has not been received, however, to the best
of our knowledge there were no NOV's issued. A multi-media inspection was
conducted in April 1993.
TOXICS: Waste oils and used chemicals are managed under a facility hazardous waste/disposal
program. A waste accumulation storage area has been constructed to store all
chemicals prior to final disposal by the DRMO at F.E. Warren AFB, WY. A chemical
issue control system has been instituted to monitor toxic chemicals coming on base,
their use, and ultimate disposal. This system also assists in the waste minimization
program.
WASTEWATER: In compliance. An NPDES permit issued by the State DEQ was modified in Sep 88
to more accurately reflect the discharges from the wastewater pond. Sampling is
conducted monthly with reports to both EPA and DEQ quarterly. Oil/water separators
are routinely checked and pumped out as required.
WATER: In compliance. Potable water is supplied by the City of Cheyenne. Sampling is
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accomplished monthly for bacteria and additional sampling has just been completed to
insure all requirements of the new safe drinking water regulations are being met. All
water coolers were tested for lead in 1990.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
The Wyoming Air Guard has been extensively involved in a waste minimization
program since 1987. Through a program of constant education, personnel have
substituted less hazardous chemicals whenever possible. Biodegradable products are
being used in place of CFC's. Sampling is being conducted on wastes, such as used
oil, to determine the feasibility of reclaiming, rather that disposing of these products.
Drip pans collect and contain solvents, minimizing the chemicals getting into the sewer
systems. The shelf life of chemicals is monitored to insure products will not have to
be disposed of as a hazardous waste, before being used. Underground storage tank?
are scheduled for replacement with above ground tanks wi—.ln the next two years.
PROBLEM AREAS
1) Findings of the Installation Restoration Program, 2) Replacement of underground
storage tanks, and 3) Adequate hangar facilities for painting and corrosion work.
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FACILITY DATA
NAME: Yellowstone National Park
National Park Service
CONTACT: Tim Hudson
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
FFIS #:
FINDS #:
MISSION:
AREA:
Chief of Park Maintenance
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
(307) 344-7381
WY-141707093*
WY2141790038 #
National Park. Natural and cultural resource protection, recreation, and facility
maintenance of U.S. Government property and assets.
2.2 million acres.
POPULATION: N/R
COMPLIANCE STATUS
AIR: The facility is in compliance with air quality regulation to the best of our knowledge.
The state of Wyoming is contacted regularly on air quality, and application
for permits for some operations are being prepared.
CERCLA: To our knowledge, no CERCLA sites exist in Yellowstone T^Monal Park. We are not
aware of any CERCLA inspections by EPA or the respective otates.
FIFRA: To our knowledge all F1FRA regulation are being followed in the use and disposal of
regulated items. We are not aware of any inspections by EPA or the
respective state.
RCRA: Yellowstone National Park is complying with all RCRA regulations to the best of our
knowledge. All disposal is done with EPA issued permits to Yellowstone
National Park as the generator of RCRA regulated wastes. No major
inspections have been held. An informal minor review was held in 1989
by EPA with proper disposal and applications for generator permits the
result. The state of Wyoming and EPA held a minor investigation in 1991
for a specific complaint.
TOXICS: To our knowler^e, no toxics inspections have been done by EPA or the state. We do
not know of any compliance issues.
WASTEWATER: There have been permit violation at the Canyon wastewater plant that are being
corrected by the planned construction of a new facility beginning in 1992.
Inspections of the wastewater laboratories was done by EPA in 1992.
Minor inspections of some of the wastewater plants was done by the
state of Wyoming in 1990.
WATER: We are unaware of any non-compliance issues. EPA is planning an initial inspection of
groundwater systems in 1992.
POLLUTION PREVENTION/WASTE MINIMIZATION PROJECTS
Yellowstone National Park has replaced some solvents producing hazardous waste
with other products such as citric based cleaners. A solvent recycle for
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paint thinner has been ordered for use in 1992.
complete in each area of the park.
Hazardous storage units are still not
PROBLEM AREAS
No problem areas.
• Other Yellowstone Park ID #'s:
Canyon Village Maintenance Facility:
Grant Village Maintenance Facility:
Lake District Maintenance Facility:
Mammoth Hot Springs Maintenance Facility:
Madison Maintenance Facility:
WY-141790035
WY4141790036
WY3141790037
WY>'! 41790038
WYi:', 41790034
WY5141790035
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FEDERAL FACILITIES ACRONYMS AND COMMONLY USED TERMS
ARAR Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirement
BRAC Base Realignment And Closure
CAA Clean Air Act
CD Consent Decree
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Information System
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CWA Clean Water Act
DERP Defence Environmental Restoration Program
DOC Department of Commerce
DOD Department of Defense
DOE Department of Energy
DRMO Defense Reulitization Management Office
EO Executive Order
FFCA Federal Facilities Compliance Act
FFCP Federal Facilities Compliance Program
FFIS Federal Facilities Information System
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
FINDS Facility Index System
FS Feasibility Study
FUDS Formerly Used Defense Sites
GOCO Government Owned, Contractor Operated
GOGO Government Owned, Government Operated
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HRS Hazard Ranking System
IAG Interagency Agreement
IRP Installation Restoration Program
NESHAPS National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NOV Notice of Violation
NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
NPL National Priority List
OFFE Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement
PA Preliminary Assessment
PA/SI Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection
PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyl
POGO Privately Owned, Government Operated
POL Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
RA Remedial Action
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Rl Remedial Investigation
RI/FS Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act
SI Site Inspection
TCE Trichloroethylene
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
UST Underground Storage Tank
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VOC Volatile Organic Compound
WAPA Western Area Power Administration
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