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Home My WebLink AboutCC AG PKT 2002-07-08 Supplemental - Receipt of "Newsletter of Environmental Investigation and Cleanup Program" Seal Beach Naval Weaponss t SEAL i+f �s+Fd Memorandum To: Mayor Larson and Members of the City Council Planning Commission Environmental Quality Control Board Attention: John B. Bahorstd, City Manager ) From: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Date: July 9, 2002 SUBJECT: RECEIPT OF "NEWSLETTER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP PROGRAM" - SEAL BEACH NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, JULY 2002 The City has received a copy of the above - referenced document for distribution to the City Council, Planning Commmission, and Environmental Quality Control Board. The document provides a summary and broad overview of the various program activities on the Naval Weapons Station regarding the various environmental enhancement programs that are ongoing. Please call me at your convenience if you have any questions on the document. I can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 313. Attachment: "Newsletter of the Environmental Investigation and Cleanup Program ", prepared by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, dated June 2002 k R k k C:Wy Doaut�WAVWPSTAVw 2022 Env Inv Ne Ssk Men .do W7 -0M2 �N NEWSLETTER OFTHE ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND This is the third in a senes of updates developed to keep you informedabout the progress of the Installation Restoration Program at Naval Weapons Station ( NAVWPNSTA) Seal Beach. In this update we provide a status report Of the Installation Restoration Program sites on NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach. Two earlier updates have been distributed aver the past severalyears to provide information about specific activities at NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach. These earlier updates, and Installation Restoration' Program reports and documents, are available from the local information repositories and from contact persons designated for the NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach Installation Restoration Program (see back page for more information). X22 long Beach SI O FIGURE 1: NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach Location Ma n the past, some hazardous waste disposal practices, although acceptable at the time, resulted in the release of pollutants into surround- ing soil and groundwater. At Naval Weapons Station (NAVWPNSTA) Seal Beach and other military facilities in the United States, the Department of Defense (DoD)- of which the Nary is a compo- nent - is investigating and cleaning up these sites through its Installation Restoration (IR) Program. The goal of the Navy's IR Program is to protect human health and the envirorunant through compliance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1900 (CERCLA; also known as "Superfund "). The (R Program is broader than Superhrnd because it also addresses unexploded ordtwnce, underground and aboveground storage tanks, and otlrer r, programs. Naval Weapons Station — of Seal Beach Beach VVOVdsm bald .m .. w..o�w HAen m the vlossary on Dace1 Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge Unlike Superhard, IR Program monies come from the Navy's Environmental Restoration, Nary (ERN) funding. State and local environmental regulatory agencies are actively working with the Nary to achieve and maintain a healthy and safe envirormreut for NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach and the surrounding com- murdty. The NAV WPNSTA Seal Beach, California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board ( RWQCB), and Orange County Department of Environmental Health Services are cleanup partners in the station's IR Program. DTSC is the lead state regulatory agency for the IR Program, and RWQCB provides technical oversight of IR sites with water quality concerns and underground storage tank sites at the station (see Figure 2). The public also plays an important part in the success of the IR Program. The Navy holds comment periods and public meet- ings for proposed deanups. Notices of these events are placed in local newspa- pers. In addition, citizens representing the diverse interests of the surrounding communities have joined together to fors a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB), The RAB reviews the Navy's cleanup plans and reports, providing valuable input to the cleanup team of Navy, mgu- Iwory agencies, and contractors. For more information on the RAS, see page U. Installation Restoration Southwest Division NMI Facilities Program Goal Engineering Command California Restoration ent of Toxic Advisory Board Tice goal arms Coca IR Program is to reduce, in a cost -eRec- Substances five manner, the nsk to human health and the ecvimnment *2: from hazardous substance contamination resulting from past ation Orange County Department DeD activities In the L.S. and Its territemes.The IR Program anup of Environmental uses Risk Management as the primary phhasophy m program_ ctors Health Services State r) California mug, budgeting and executing the P'Dgmit. Regional Water FIGQuality Control Boartl Navy, 11arne Corps NAVl Santa Ana Region Instailation Resmraoor Marta, Beach Cleanup Team Regulatory Compli Il federal agencies DoD included are required to comply with environmental Paws and regent- Cars. The environmental regulatory compliance program at NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach addresses many federal and state laws and acts, as well as local require - ments.The following is a list of some of the more pertinent requirements. '. Xs Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Dability Act (CERCIA) 1980, as amended by the Superhard Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)- Established "Supedund the DOD's Installation Restoration Program meets, and in some cases exceeds, me requirements of CERCIAI addresses the investigation and cleanup of past hazardous materials Spills, releases, and disposal. a-m Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 - Regulates the current han- d1ing and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. +2x, Clean Water Act of 1977 - Restores and maintains the chemical, physical, and biolog- ical integrity of are nations waters. ,I' Clean Air Act of 1970 - Establishes ambient air quality standards for basic air ance pollutants regwares the releases of hazardous substances to the ambient air and mandates . that federal agencies core ply with state statutes and regulations regarding clean alp - /Ka Endangered Species Act of 1973 - Requires federal agencies to ensure that their actions do nomeapardus, the continued exis- tence of listed species or destroy Or adversely modify the critical habitats of those species. Can National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Of 1966 (as amended) - Requires CERCIA remedial actions to take into account tire effects of remedial activities on any historic properties or cultural resources included on or eligible for the National Register Of Historic Places. Other related statutes include the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) of 1974, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) of 1979, and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation An (NAGPRA) Of 1990. ago National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 - Assures that environmental factors . are given the same consideration as other facma in decision- making by federal offices. Xa Executive Order 11990 - Wetlands Protection - Diaects federal agencies to minimize the destruction, loss ordegrada bon of wetlands and to preserve and enhance the natural qualities and reach plat qualities of these lands. O� California Health and Safety Code, Division 20. Chapter 6 , of seq Contains ' Me state's hazardous waste management laws for the protection of human health and the environment.- p_.a Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (Division 4.5. Health Standards for the Management of Hazardous Waste) Implements Me hazardous waste manage ment statutes contained in the CA Health and Safety Code. Establishes minimum standards that define the acceptable man of hazardous waste and applies to the transfer, treatment. storage, and dispos- al of hazardous waste. 6 PonenCologne Water Quohy Control Act of 1969 (Division 7 of the California Water Cade) - Established the State Water Resources Control Board and nine Regional Boards around the state.The Act matmc[s Me Boards to preserve and enhance Me quality of California's water resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information... ... oa federal environmental laws and regulations, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's web site at hmp: / /..epa.gov /epahome /low him an state laws and regulations, visit the web sites for the State Water Resources Carl Board at hip: //w ..mmb.o.gM /water laws /indmhtr i and the California Department fram, Substances Contral at hap: / /www.dt6cca.gov /laws rags 2 1 NAVWPNSTA SFAI RFAcN— FNVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER Words in bold italic lvpe are defined in the el.esar, on naee 11. Installation Restoration ue to the nature and extent of its operations, the Noss has used toxic and hazardous materials over several decades. Since environmental studies began in 1985 at N'AVWI'NSTAS,L1 Beach, 73 potentiall v contaminated sites —IF. sites, solid ruaste manggemect units lSWVrUsj, and areas of concern (AO(Cs) —leave been identified through the IR Program. Table 1 (page 4) lists all 73 hazardous waste sites identified at NAV-WPNSTA Seal Beach and their smm,, which is summarized in Fi,co, 1 Program Sites I an Cl inup Team 1 committed to continuing the success of site inves option and cleanup and to bringing each IR Program site to closure. To date, five IR sites have been ],Lord up through ""Had actions (see T.ible 2 below). Based on current _ data, it is expected that removal actions, . removal site evaluations, remedial actions, or periodic a oundwatei sampling to monitor_ =" site conditions mev oe required foad 15 remaining IR sites and slv'NI & Theo currently active sites are, . shown an Figure 4 and discussedo - sterling pope 7. FIGURE 3: Cleanup Progress Investigation Completed h sites Cleaned Up M Sites Addressed under Other (Non -IR) Programs EI Sites in Progress TABLE 2: Site Cleanups Completed 1 E ca:a -:, -'h espc I p,lrra,u, Implemented between June and I.iet! col Un i uteri soils. 3°7.mlea:on November 1999. Closure repor, resl..tea'r n d.e leer ce 1 u t n. v ^se- approved by DTSC in Decembor 1999 'iheF r-T EJIIC-r 71. 8 Excavation and o8 -site aisposal of lead -con Implemented in April 1998. Closure laminated soil from Building 235 battery report approved by DTSC in October shop discharge line adjacent to Seal Beach 1999. National Wildlife Refuge. 9 Excavation and off sfe disposa' of nee Implemented in June 1995. Clcsure contaminated soil as areslilt of sandblast report approved by DTSC In August ant disposal ` ",•' 1998 19 Excavation and off -site disposal of sandblast Implemented in August 1998. Closure gnt debts, and sails pdmanly contaminated report approved by DTSC in November by heavy metals. 1999. 29 Cecontammabon of floors of rooms in Implemented in August 1994. Closure Building 68 where mercury spills occurred.. report approved by DTSC in July 1995..:! NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach History AVWPNSTA Seal Beach is Iocat- ad approximately 26 miles south of the Los Angeles urban center (see Fgum 1). The station com- prises 5,000 acres of land located on the Pacific coast within the city of Seal Beach in Orange County, California. About 911 acres in the southwest por- don of the station have been designated as the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Major urban areas surrounding NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach are the cities of Long Beach, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Ins Alamitos, and Seal Beach. The station was originally commissioned in 1944, at the height of Word War II, as on *NAVAL � TION pl. The main entrance to the weapons station. a Naval Ammunition and Net Depot The name has changed several times since then, and in 1998 the base was nedesig- noted Naval Weapons Stadon Seal Beach. It is one of several weapons sta- tions maintained by the Navy to provide fleet combatants with ready- for -use ord- nance. The station includes headquarters with central and adminis- trative Support detachments as well as waternim, storage, testing, and produc- tion facilities that support the station's mission. The station serves as a supply point for a majority of the operating Navy and Marine Corps forces in the Pacific. ,=m,.uwimuc type are ausuma mine gioeeary on page a. NAVWPNSTA SEAL BEACH- ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER 1 3 TABLE 1: Summary of Installation Restoration Program Locations at NAVWPNSTA Seat Beach ABC: pass of Concede PCBs: polyahlodnated Williams SWMU: sold waste management unit IRP. Impounded Responded Program RCRF: Resource Comer n ion and Real Act TCA: tslchlameNane NASA: National Audience and Space "middnlon ME, Research, Tutting, and Efialuaeon TCE t]ichloneNene NFRAP. No number response action planned SAES: Identified among 19851fift Assessment UST: mnderipai manage tank PAHS: pulific is amended Mddearbpna % Sandy and 1990 Addendum d the Preliminary VoCa: stands organic compounds nF'.. y ads. ldm. diode oil, wade 9 Sandblast G. Ni Assessment mined out under CERCIA. Sandblast git win mess Removal Ace, Implemented June ✓ Waddii Sending Pond appeal Sanding Pond 1945t1971 Chdmic add, Mali, acid, and Nodded Anon Implemented in ✓ Respond disposal of We odnand. 2001; penodlc groundwater 1] means wmamimm waACater 1999 2 EvaPOrebwrPond Vlast¢Waas Enppntln Pon0 "' "t94.4L9TL �.. Wavab wmPlmme .WFRAP #. - d odl p peal 1973 lacquerthinmp PoMmid denuding Wdme fl0d Can n NFMP 1. 3 Cleaning Water Wa..w, SpNing Pond 19- -m1y ENlande D (Ammonium Plante) NFRAP - ✓ Selling Pool % 1950a BMA 241 Dominant Ph - 5 Clean RII Disposal Ada landfill 1943 -1944 Compounds debris and ml. Ramwal Anon implmemed in pdaider and am nen ldtlr6.4"R Respond disposal of We odnand. 2001; penodlc groundwater 1] sampling ��8 ,`pry ': Erylrrs`vei 8u�inB GtounQ ',;Eiplosrws bu oln6 pound',',. I94.5 -19II ',:•Vua,type5 oioiSnance was CUmeQ.'. Pert f¢ ndxata sampling T Santlon landfill LandAll Mid 1950,- SaHens, canffiemer oil. lubdean6, Remwel Anon Planned d odl p peal 1973 lacquerthinmp PoMmid denuding Wdme fl0d Can n NFMP 1. demon. paint atudge, asCemas, and mane, 8 Bavery SADV Drelnapn WistnxareEd sea -f 1945I9]Sy 'N¢tral tl asan badem cdleeeRedwalpnp mplemedMh R� hpmeltlg 235 Y,3�: 7P�A�'I�i", % y� k.�y'f' . KpYf199B NFlURbrpJpurR.vatea �4 �ig4l BMA 241 Dominant Ph Iandfil nodded nF'.. y ads. ldm. diode oil, wade 9 Sandblast G. Ni Speace disposal mid 1950, Sandblast git win mess Removal Ace, Implemented June ✓ mid 1960, 1995 1998; NFRAPPh her peninsular _....... 20 Sm PArea '.: Unknwn ' : IIFn Antl T7777T Imo. qL .,.._hTass _.. _.- ...gym -.- -. .._�.,- _— ..,..,.,._.. Removal Ada camdteted r994, ✓-'. 11 P WeSdmge Tmiler well Mdrage Nailer 1983 dung fire Organic and inorganic pesticides NFRAAP. ✓ NA64151dd Opua bum ne PIDUd � 19fi819R �EeDlps M dpMe Nce Rre NE14T6 21 CSppeal Berm Lana amdotn. 61974 Fred' a fl and ba ' 'de, 13 Raw Sewage Spill Sewer 1969 - Raw same, sewage NFRAP 10". 011sland e7ame -.mu ♦vZ7 rn.e a.a.......:. r. w�E:n. ..w..w nenfe .oP. 15 Diesel Fuel Spill Sell 0,1483 Blood NEW 4 1 NAVWPNCTA eFU R Fer•u_FNVIRn NMFNTAI CLEANUP NEWSI.FTTFR Words in bold itslid rude are defined in the glued, on page 31. pdaider and am nen ldtlr6.4"R 1] Bldg. 52 Memury Spill Spill in labmamry building 1970 Memory NFRAP ✓ 13 d odl p peal Ia bfil J,Mew, Wdme fl0d Can n NFMP 1. ip 19 BMA 241 Dominant Ph Iandfil nodded 1970. ads. ldm. diode oil, wade Remaal Action lmplemeded/ Wet we mid 1979s Pains and mM1rens, audmatend 1998; NFRAPPh her peninsular _....... 20 _..-.. Bltle fiR Mertury Spill .__ -.� ,.,- Spls in OUlldn¢ .....,_ .- f96d 19fi]Memury ..._.. --.. .....,... --..- ._ _.. _.- ...gym -.- -. .._�.,- _— ..,..,.,._.. Removal Ada camdteted r994, ✓-'. NFMP 21 CSppeal Berm Lana amdotn. 61974 Fred' a fl and ba ' 'de, NFRAP ✓ 011sland .-- p _d.',.� _m _ 1954 prll a uds v wases dill _Re. w ISL Evalua[pn ..._.2.�2 _ .._ .: heId egimpool dens m p ';. ,.. .r , •�. 23 BMA 434 Semple Open bummed Added 191 Slope powder NFRAP ✓ Eaddsse Dmoldw Area 24 .BIdg.43T Werwh Water land epdfiemwd .185mI9 Ekpenmunanl vop onent " NFRAP T`? ✓ �' . Dcomple Area = 'ioMaminated wastexase 4 1 NAVWPNCTA eFU R Fer•u_FNVIRn NMFNTAI CLEANUP NEWSI.FTTFR Words in bold itslid rude are defined in the glued, on page 31. 50 TABLE 1: Summary of Installation Restoration Program Locations at NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach (cont'd.) Container ammge, U.N. Speeds, olis. and p.ad., Operating hGled Pm in IRP Amp h 25 Raft 95 Foam Mel Fire supercharge, ending Ad 1972-1976 Rmsupodaaant teams, pwllne NFliAP ✓ SS ._..Star...._ _. prom Sloraee Area ._....._ Smraee lard - Unknown .. DpA�pa:nlului�,- M�Qe�Tu Dan, I at NFRAP .. 20.21 ' ' ap6spllxnBwsPedaM JE ar/ , IrigTina Sao 6..nk 9: _l ^. E,PIC51veD Am mnpm Perare, VFP10 LL P,j n%emiss nwn_ _ Sc as,vm awpwn Trrrq.rniarrs _. _ t n coo vFSnF _ ✓ I Drum storage area chromic acid, agenda sale:. Waste Oho ral and agltene scl,, t NFRAP ✓ 38 a-ray Shop leach Feld Dommul dread 19561969 Ware, phrow,maeaaing coma) NFRAP ✓ (land apeleatial (Preacher and dmebperl Sur, dm ns l 39 wil N6ssile F el'hnta 2< LSTi { a�-r Z 1« 'r` t Dmme mLallelfiN +„„,g,�c`dsE1 MAed6 kn®r WM irrmm.;-an '.ii ,.`W mMY4't0a 2a ®ra., " s ro�?'A-1'5sk.;rx #i$k6, SWMU24 Summary Demilitarization ante a cyclone too 1984 or ... or Class C Pdnance and nmCUate, Remoras Action -- CCncmte PA/Grauel Arc Or WOrk A. and Drainage late 1940ral Oi6 and criminal harder Remedial A@on planned beghouse a- Waste FMtiFUe ➢nk W a'a "A SWMD 50 3. 19823985, Air tmaement and for remwl 19805 elegant [ Waste paint and Sanddlan errc NFRAP ✓ ... __.: 42 Amo shop Sump/ UST 19501972 Were an Reronal Aden pWnne, fm MR Well oil Tank potion of site (pipe Randal el; NFRAP her. of age a 3 :11 re S too Soto } k Mabbrmerre' Ne tral¢edhatlbwauR cmd Ip F Age H 44 Former Wade Ode FUN Drum storage Ad mid 1940s Unused Ode Mel Removal ALdon planned far dirch Dram Sual late 1970a sesame:: NFRAP for rest of sRe 0$ BIC¢BB FlOti[D rtY1We[ vFlOOrtlrsln npoetariorsa a Ukcwm Unknaxna'= ...i ally 191 _ ^NFRAP y _�.�.......e. AS Paid Bomb Flaed Air fiher area for Paint boom Unrmi,a, Paint Mers ✓.� present A , ;91"� �aSimrt Mahem BayNea iemeomry drunraMrz�..�4 EI My.nY.,:� U kn n .. -..V �ti F /B FgM Spill Diesel dispem4ng drvm Deepen Dieu) NFMP - ✓ ' 50 Prelk VbNS Small BMgs. Container ammge, U.N. Speeds, olis. and p.ad., Operating hGled Pm in IRP Amp 3tmageAme �.SI- Eiemicd Seop .'' irznsform reapmrsnop'. �� Y9fi82418'. •< a RCBr., _ - - :(n f Leanr- m.minet SWMUS Waste Acid Small Tanks UST, 1982 pursed Shopping and Prodding wastes, RCRA permitted ladlity net In IRP. 20.21 d e predate chloride, Mdand To be dosed under RCRA agdamal pllenmlc, deal acid; SWML' ll Waste Otto Fall Drum Drum storage area chromic acid, agenda sale:. Waste Oho ral and agltene scl,, t NFRAP ✓ Suaraee Area feradomde Apes present SWMU 41 Drummed Waste OC mum momge area 1972-preum Wage ells NFMP 3tmageAme '�SWMU M ntemnce Shoo 972/ tar mDomiLm 1980 presenl . . Wane oRT _ NFRAP �' 42. 93 0WaMr1 / Separated SWML' ll Waste Otto Fall Drum Drum storage area Lane 197OS- Waste Oho ral and agltene scl,, t NFRAP ✓ Suaraee Area present Still 22 Po De ae^ Sitem v Sur, dm ns l 1918 oresent W to romce plo R -✓"P SWMU24 Summary Demilitarization ante a cyclone too 1984 or ... or Class C Pdnance and nmCUate, Remoras Action Planned Furnace beghouse pmduc6 SWMD 50 WaRr Scrubber Colossi Air tmaement and for remwl 19805 elegant [ Waste paint and Sanddlan errc NFRAP ✓ ... __.: Srmem cf,andblaet ®i[: Words in bold lease type ease defined in the glossary or page 11. NAVWPNSTA SEAL BEACH- ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER 1 5 TABLE 1: Summary of Installation Restoration Program Locations at NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach (contd.) SWMU 51 Abandoned Palm Locker Palm locker unknown Od flames and s.Ients NFRAP ✓ SWMG Sb. Naralloa Wage Damer r added shommis area WMnown 7- SandblaNn¢wasae and comam oared. NFIW= ✓ ...z, Stprege . ,t ) i;T' .. present lags ln. 55- ga1 lwi ileums 5'1IMJ i3 themdoue Wage DNm Drum swage area U.M. - Paint- Blared waRea: empty Cane. cogs. N51rA ✓ Stoage Present and other flammable material - ._'_... 3WMM54: HaaNbus Waste Dmm ._.. _ -r. � '.Gmm4are¢e area . ..._..- ._..__._..,._- 1980.omen[ m.... -.,.. - ..... _. Lead stud &aod oaNCUlmes CPllegec NRAP ✓ v198psmesent ` SWMU 55 Ilmamous Waste Drum Drum stooge area Sung¢ ft. water scmbbernt NFRAP ✓ Stoage SAM 50 SWMU 56 Hazardous, Wd3e Dmm pmmsmaAe ]98TV send ..Waste tthnner�'�NFRFP - -✓ SWMU57 Paint Locker Area PMnt locker Unknown- Present Palms, alcohoM, mcMprpetM1ylenel lCF:. Ren,'_rL, Mlrned other s=hares '�SWMU 58 ': Pal[W�r Plea; _...,- P'aot.bakeF .— ..�- .r.- ...,.....,, �nlmwmpresem... _._._. Palots aROlioIS,TCE:ollixwNents mNFHTr . -_ ✓ y SWMU 59 Point Wryer Area PehA hater Unknown - presem Palms, alcohols, TCE, other solvents NFRAP ✓ zSWMU 6G..:',,Pors[odrerpres PoirRbCMr��Ulmaertpresent 'Paln6.ahohob.LCE. aBittwNenR,INFMP ... ✓ MU 61 Palm Unclear Area Paint local Unleman- present Paints.alcohok,TCE.omersoarm; NFRAP ✓ t,3�SWMU9Y; Paln[Fttkerarea: T Pairs lbrlle[ ._._,. �unkkwn.peeellt.'PmMS. alcofloG.SEE.pM rsoNents nFMP - ...✓ �� SAM 63 him tacker Area Point locker Unknown- present Poins,alcaMS,TCE,oMersoFrents NFRAP ✓ SWMU.64: PoMFIOPMBFMee .r,-,- -- .._._ -..-�. Polm lockx U knmm pmseiq: PaIMS, almho6,iCE,oNe solvents NFRAP ✓ SWMU65 Sandblast GM Cyclnes Air treatment unit for paint Unkneenymsear Wagpintand Sandblessou yr. NEAP ✓ booms SwMU Sfi 3anddlast Grrt CVCloa Ab treatment unrc for Dain[ ukowrooreserM1;: VkYa velntand saneblasbne ur. NFRAP ✓ SAM 69 HaraNOus Wale Drum Drum garage area Unknownyrears TCA, age, toluene, and abzpmat NFRAP ✓ Smarp ' AOCi Ragmad BUPPHTaM RellmaBSappty -tardy DnMw ... SaMbl gpdan6anlmmm Peddusls NEAAP T+�. ✓ - ADC 5 Euemdl Paint Area Point law, Wherein Pain¢ NFlMP ✓ TO _ RT @EArea y Space pmea IR &EacWitles Ungrown TEE d imelwastexattt �., Xmedul Moon Panned 73 Woun TPm Area Sandblasting and pairs 19" _ Lead. copper, Cadmium, other meals, Ron.[ AMC, Planned operation p25em and MHs _.___.... T4 -- Dld Skeei Ranee —... ,.._. Skeet s�ootln4 - - ..._ Mae 19600 -� .e__ l d. anbmprn. zn:i PARS . _. _ Re IMpn Planned early 1990S - Bldg. 138 Stop PC Meal r n g Cp.a .A, 1975 - present Copper TCE and other vOP NFRAP ✓ s NAVWPNSTA SFAI RFACH- ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER Words in bold italic type we defined unit the glossary on page 11. IR Sites in Progress > Site 4 - Perimeter Road. From the mid- 1960S to 1973, waste oils were sprayed on the 5tation perimeter road as a form of dust control. A removal site evalue- bon was completed in 2001 to determine the nature and extent of contamination at the site and assess potential risk to human health and the environment. The Navy plans addi bona] investigation of lead insult at two isolated areas and periodic groundwa- ter sampling to monitor site conditions. ) Site 5 Clean RII Disposal Area. This site is within the boundary of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. During initial construction of NAV- Wl"NSTA Seal Beach, from 1943 to 1944, construction debris and fill dirt were placed at Site 5. Over the years-, ordnance and explosives (primarily small arms munitions) were also disposed of there. A. removal site evaluation, completed in 2001,. ` recommended a' removal action for ordnance items at the site The removal action was completed m 2002 and resulted in the addi- tion of more than 4 acres of wetlands to the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, The Navy plans additional periodic'' groundwater sampling to monitor site conditions. > Site 6 - Explosives Burning Ground. From 1945 to 1971, various types of ordnance were burned at this location. A removal site evalua- tion was completed in 200 additional data regarding contamina- tion and risk to human health and the environment. The Navy plans to conduct periodic groundwater sampling to monitor site conditions. > Site 7 - Station Landfill. From the mid - 1950s to 1973 trash, debris, and other wastes such as solvents, re,mmrmer oil, lubricants, paints sludge,. asbestos, photo solutions, and mercury, were disposed of at Site 7. Based on `. groundwater studies and field investigations, the Navy plans a removal action to excavate landfill contents in selected areas and dispose of ph site at an appropriate per - witted waste facility, repair the existing soil cover, and conduct periodic Developing a groundwater sampling welt. Did You Know? You can read more about the Navy's environmental program on the The Navy's Southwest Division Environmental Web Page address is http: / /www. efdsw.navfac. navy .mil /environmental /envh ome.htm Words m bold italic type are defined in the glossary ea page 11. Measuring well depth at Site 70. oumi,vccr sampling to monitor site conditions. > Site 14- Abandoned Underground Storage Tanks (USTS). Three USTs, containing diesel fuel and leaded gasoline, operated at this location from the mid -1940s to mid- 1960cc A baseline survey was conducted to determine the extent of s.bsnrta,e soil and groundwater contamination from a leaking UST.'. Studies show that fuel contamination has decreased over time. Continued periodic ground- water sampling to monitor site conditions is planned > Site 22 Oil Island. Chi production waste - holding impoundments were in use at Site 22. in 1954 Wastes held there reportedly included drilling muds, drill cuttings, and oily wastes. A remedial investigation report pre- pared in the late 19Ws recommended a removal action to clean up comaminat- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Pi NAVWPNSTA SEAL BEACH - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER 1 7 FIGURE 4. RAVWPNSTA Seal Beach Site Map IR Program Site No. Name 4 Perimeter Road 5 Clean Fill Disposal 6 Explosives Burning Ground 7 Station Landfill 14 Abandoned USTI 22 Oil Island 40 Concrete Pit /Gravel Area 42 Auto Shop Sump/ Waste Oil Tank 44 Former Waste Otto Fuel Drum Storage 45 Building 88 Floor Drain Outlet 70 Research, Testing, and Evaluation Area 73 Water Tower Area 74 Old Skeet Range SWMU Station Demilitarisation 24 Furnace SWMU Paint Locker Area 57 Note: Only active sites are depicted. '�,!?:. 'i'��:'t ice. �. "a°T�'t.`•S(�.K�� 8 I NAVWPNSTA SEAL BEACH— ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER Words in bald italic tvce are defined in the vin<c on..aoa 11 ad soil and groundwater The Oil Island tenant (Breithum Energy Corp.) is evaluating removal action alternatives. > Site 40 - Concrete Pit /Gmvel A.R. From the mid 1940, to 1978, oil and solvents used during locomotive mainte- nance activities in the Locomotive Repair Shop (Building 240). were discharged to an adjacent gravel area. An extended removal site evaluation report was prepared in 1999 that addressed the nature and extent of contamination. A feasibility study to evaluate clean up alternatives was completed in 2000. The Nave plans a remedial action to clean up the chlorinated solvent contamination in groundwater at Site 40. periodic groundwater sampling to monitor site conditions is in progress and will continue through implementation of remedial action..' > Site 42 -Auto Shop Sump /Waste Oil Tank. From 1950 to 1972, waste oil was stored in a CST at Site 42. Based on the results of a focused site inspection report prepared in 2002 that identified potential ecological risk concerns, the Navy plans to conduct removal action to clean up heave .metal- contaminated sediments along the outfall discharge `. in the area of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. > Site 44/45 - Former Waste Otte Fuel Drum Storage, Building 88 Hear Drain Outlet, and Outside Drainage Ditch Sediments. From the mid -1940s to the late 1970s, Site 44 servod as a. drum storage yard for unused Otto fuel (fuel used for - torpedoes or other weapons systems). Adjacent to Site 44, Site 45 is the floor drain outlet associated with Building - 88. A focused site inspection document completed in 2002 reported potential ecological risks due to levels of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 0. Wards in bold italic type are defined m the glossary on page 11. A vertical - launch missile is loaded onto a guided missile destroyer. NAVWPNSTA SEAL BEACH - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER 1 9 zinc and nickel in the outside drainage ditch. The " Navy plans a removal action to address contaminated t e .drainage ditch sediments. ■ ! "" > Site 70 - Research, Testing & Evaluation Area. Site 70 is the location of a facility built and operated by NASA (the. National Aeronautic and Space Administration) 6. between 1962 and 1973 for the design and manufacture of the second stage of the Saturn V launch vehicle for the Apollo Program. During that time, chlorinated solvents (primarily trichloroethene, [TCEI) used in the ; .. - manufacturing process, were released to the environ- ment resulting in contamination of the groundwater `____ under Site 70. A feasibility study to evaluate cleanup A sailor prepares to do maintenance on a Mk. 46 torpedo. alternatives was completed in 2000 The Navy plans to conduct a remedial action to clean up the ground Refuge. The Navy's planned removal action will bal- water at Site 70: Periodic groundwater sampling to once wetlands habitat protection with the reduction of monitor site conditions is in progress and will contin- risk to wildlife from contaminants. - ue through implementation of remedial action.. r > SWMU 24 - Stallonary Demilitarization Furnace. This solid > Site 73 - Water Tower Area. Since 1944, the Water waste management unit is the location of the former Tower periodically has been painted, stripped, and stationary demilitarization furnace facility, which was repainted. Studies reported the presence of several met- used from 1985 to 1994 for the removal of explosive als in soil, particularly lead from lead -based paint. The residue from expended munitions. Studies have identi- focused site inspection report completed in 2002 recom- fied elevated concentrations of metals, such as lead mended further action. Because Site 73 falls within a and copper, in soil. The Navy plans a removal action at known archaeological site, the Navy's Planned removal SWML7 24 due to ecological risks from metals in soil, action will balance the reduction of risks from metals in soil with potential impacts to the archaeological site. > SWMU 57 - Paint Locker Area. The paint locker was used to store paints, alcohols, and other solvents in > Site 74 Old Skeet Range. From the late 1960s to the support of maintenance operations in the adjacent early 1990s, skeet shooting activities took place. at Site ' building. Investigations identified a human health 74. Costammants of concern identified in studies risk due to elevated levels of arsenic in soil at a small include lead and antimony in site soil and sediments, area of SWbIL7 57. Based on results of the 2002 which could pose significant ecological risk due to Site focused site inspection report, the Navy plans a 74's proximity to the Seal Beach National Wildlife removal action for soil. Cleanup Studies Cleanup $21.7 million $12.55 million (63 %) (37 %) (35 %) x ) ✓r - FIGURES: Fiscal Years 1994-2001 IR Program Expenditures Cleanup Studies $3.13 million $1.69 million (65 %) (35 %) x ) ✓r FIGURE 6: Fiscal Year 2002 Authorized Budget Significant progress has been made on the IR Program sites at NAMPNSTA Seal Beach. To date, funding has been expended through two contracts — one for the studies and one for cleanup — and the amounts spent over the past 8 years are shown in Figure S. Investigation (studies) and cleanup activities currently are being conducted at the 15 sites discussed above. Figure 6 presents the Fiscal Year 2002 budget, which shows that the PrCgMM is moving out of the site study phase and into the site cleanup phase. an I - u. — ..,--..._,._a...,..,....<,.a aer...en....r.., .a....... __.....en Glossary of Terms Feasibility Study - A phase in the environmental investiga- tion process that develops and evaluates the suitability of appropriate cleanup remedies or solutions. Groundwater - Water within the earth that moves through permeable rock, sand, or gravel. Installation Restoration (IR) Program - A comprehensive environmental prograrn developed by the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify, investigate, and clean up hazardous waste sites at all DOD facilities (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps). Ordnance - Military supplies, including weapons and ammunition. Unexploded ordnance - remnants of intact ordnance from earlier activ- ities — may present a safety hazard. NO Further Response Action Planned (NFRAP) -The decision that is reached when all action necessary for the protection of human health and the environment has been completed at a hazardous release site. Remedial Action - The long -term cleanup action that is carried Out to remove the risk to human health and the environment caused by con. taminants at a site. Removal Action - The short-tern or interim Cleanup action that is carried out to remove the risk to human health and the environment caused by containments at a site. Removal Site Evaluation -An early phase in the environmental investiga- tion process that evaluates the need to remove contaminants. It includes assessment of the presence and extent of Contamination as well as risk to human health and the environment. Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) - An advisory board composed of mem- bers of the community, regulatory agencies, and the Navy who meet to discuss, review, and provide input on environmental investigation and cleanup activities and decisions. �wY s �Ek Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU: The Restoration Advisory Board is made up of community members who miuntev their time to support the IR Program at NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach. Restoration Advisory Board: A Player in The Navy's Environ- mental Program The NAVIV PNSTA Seal Beach Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) provides a forum for com- munity members, the Navy, and regulatory agencies to discuss cleanup issues and approaches. The NAV VPNSTA Seal Beach RAB was formed in 1995, and its members review and provide community input on IR Program documents and other IR issues. The RAS currently meets on the second Wednesdav of the month. The meetings are open to the public and are announced through mailers sent to all names on the Station project mailing list. The RAB and the Navy encourage you to amend. For information on the nett NAV WPNSTA Seal Beach RAB meeting, contact Ms. Lmdi Willlnte, RAB Community Co- chair, at (714) 839 -5663. NAVWPNSTA SEAL BEACH — ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP NEWSLETTER 11 Ms. Pei -Fen Tamashiro NAVWPNSrA, Building 110 800 Seal Beach Boulevard Seal Beach, CA 90740 -5000 Lee Whiuenberg 2118th Street Seal Beach CA 90740 .� Address Correction Requested ' If you wish to be added to the mailing list, or no longer wish to receive mailings, please contact Ms. PleFen Tamashiro at (562) 626 -7897, or return this page with address label attached INFORMATION REPOSITORIES: AVAILABLE MYOUIl Information repositories have been established to provide public access to technical reports and other IR Program information Documents, RAB meeting minutes, newsletters, public meeting announcements, and other IR Program items are available for review at the following locations: Seal Beach Public Library NAV WPNSfA Seal Beach Mary Wilson Branch Environmental Office, Building 110 707 Electric Avenue 800 Seal Beach Boulevard Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 -5000 - (562) 431 -3584 (call for (562) 626 -7897 (call for an appt to library hours) obtain entrance to the station) FOR MORE INFORMATION... ...On the IR Program at NAV WPNSTA Seal Beach, contact Ms. Pei -Fen Tamashiro Ms. Katherine Leibel IR Program Manager Remedial Project Manager NAV WPNSTA Seal Beach CA Department of Treat: Substances Control 800 Seal Beach Boulevard 5796 Corporate Avenue Seal Beach, CA 90740 -5000 Cypress, CA 90630 (562) 626 -7897 (714) 484 -5446 tarnashiro.peifen@sbeach.mvy.mil kleibel@dtsc.ca.gov