Environmental Report Fort Greely Alaska Missile Defense

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Environmental Baseline Survey Report
49 Missile Defense Battalion Non-Tactical Support Facilities
Fort Greely, Alaska
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Prepared for: 49th Missile Defense Battalion
Prepared by: U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S. Army
Forces Strategic Command and Teledyne Solutions, Inc.
NOV 2007
Executive Summary
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S. Army Forces Strategic
Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) Environmental Division performed an
Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS) of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion’s (MDB)
non-tactical facilities (support facilities outside of the Missile Defense Complex) at Fort
Greely, Alaska, at the request of the 49th MDB. The USASMDC/ARSTRAT
Environmental Division was assisted by Teledyne Solutions, Inc. in completing the EBS.
The EBS is not being completed in association with a property transfer, but instead was
requested by the 49th MDB to survey currently used facilities for the purpose of:
x Identifying potential areas of concern to be monitored/maintained
x Establishing a reference document for transitioning personnel
The non-tactical support facilities consist of three office buildings, a motor pool, an
enlisted barracks, and over one hundred residential units. The EBS consisted of records
reviews, personnel interviews, database searches, and property surveys for a
representative sample of these facilities. USASMDC/ARSTRAT personnel worked
closely with 49th MDB and Fort Greely Directorate of Public Works (DPW) personnel
and are grateful for the cooperation and support provided.
In general, the facility surveys (conducted on September 20-21, 2007) consisted of
condition surveys of piping insulation (primarily focused on asbestos thermal system
insulation condition), visual identification of evidence of past spills, visual identification
of evidence of other historical activities beyond current usage, and a discussion &
question/answer session (and visual inspection of issue if warranted) with the occupant
regarding housing concerns related to (with primary message in parentheses):
x recent announcement of discovery of elevated lead in some portions of the post
drinking water distribution system (run faucet for 30-60 seconds before taking
water for consumption),
x radon (sample results generally show radon not an issue across the post,
mitigation units installed where radon is a concern),
x asbestos (present in most 700 and 800 series housing, but not a hazard when kept
in good condition….report damage to housing office so it can be repaired),
x mold/mildew (DPW Housing Office wants residents to clean less than 100 square
feet areas with 10% bleach solution and report larger mold areas and/or
ventilation fan problems for cleaning/repairs),
x lead-based paint (probably present under newer layers of paint in housing built
before 1980…paint over peeling paint and clean up paint chips to eliminate
children’s exposure), and
x other issues as brought up by occupant.
Overall, the housing units and the offices were generally in good environmental condition
and are suitable for their intended purpose and do not pose a health risk to the occupants.
Many of the facilities were built before 1980s, and these facilities have lead-based paint
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and asbestos-containing materials. These items are not a threat to human health as long
as they are kept in good condition. The garrison has a suitable program in place to advise
new residents on the presence of these materials, precautions to take when living amongst
these materials, and where to get assistance if necessary. Damage to suspected leadbased paint or asbestos should be immediately reported to the Fort Greely Directorate of
Public Works (DPW) Environmental Office. No regulatory compliance issues were
found during the inspection, but a number of best management practice recommendations
are included in this report. The Fort Greely DPW Office was requested to place work
orders for minor repairs of asbestos insulation at 6 residences, cleanup or sampling of
mold at 3 residences, take drinking water samples from at least 7 residences, and DPW
was requested to look into issues not associated with the environmental survey at a
number of other residences. The 49th MDB Motor Pool should investigate the source of
the halogenated compounds recently discovered in the oil/water separator sludge and
eliminate the usage of hazardous materials containing chlorinated solvents. The 49th
Command should also monitor the health situation of one occupant who stated she had
been sick since moving into the residential unit in August 2007 (see notes on 833D in
Appendix A). USASMDC/ARSTRAT also recommends DPW’s housing inspection
schedule for residential units (currently just at turnover) be supplemented by
USASMDC/ARSTRAT surveys at residential units that haven’t had a turnover inspection
in the previous 2 years. These additional surveys will further protect the health and
safety of the residents by more closely monitoring the condition of lead-based paint and
asbestos-containing materials in the housing units. Additionally, USASMDC/ARSTRAT
recommends 49th MDB personnel utilize the self-help store to keep painted surfaces in
good condition (repaint to seal lead-based paint).
In general, the residents welcomed the opportunity to discuss environmental concerns.
The residents, in general, are not overly worried about the drinking water lead issues (a
few were, and requested drinking water samples be collected for testing….but most
weren't). The resident’s level of concern is due to a number of reasons including:
x garrison explained situation thoroughly at the 9/14/07 and 11/6/07 community
meeting and are taking appropriate actions,
x some occupant(s) didn't drink the water anyway because the water was
already perceived as “bad", or
x some occupant(s) already had a point of use filter on taps used for
cooking/consumption.
The EBS report provides details on the findings at each property and provides significant
information on asbestos, radon, lead-based paint, lead in drinking water, the former
nuclear reactor, the former chemical weapons testing, the cleanup of contaminated sites at
Fort Greely, and many other topics. The Fort Greely Environmental Office is staffed by
highly qualified personnel and ensures that environmental contaminants at Fort Greely do
not pose a threat to the human health of the workers or the residents. The environmental
staff is a significant resource that the 49th MDB Command should utilize to disseminate
information and answer questions from 49th MDB families and personnel.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary………………………………………………..………………..
Table of Contents…………………………………………………..……………….
Acronyms and Abbreviations……………………………………….………………
List of Figures……………………………………………………………………….
List of Tables………………………………………………………………….…….
1.0 Purpose of the Environmental Baseline Survey…………….……………..…….
1.1 Boundaries of the Property and Survey Area……………….………………..….
2.0 Survey Methodology………………………………………..…………………...
2.1 Approach and Rationale…………………………………………………………
2.1.1 Description of Documents Reviewed…………………………………………
2.1.2 Property Survey………………………………………………………………..
2.1.3 Personal Interviews……………………………………………………………
2.1.4 Sampling………………………………………………………………………
3.0 Findings For Subject Property……………………………………….………….
3.1 History and Current Use……………………………… ……………………….
3.2 Environmental Setting…………………………………………………………..
3.3 Hazardous Substances…………………………………………………………..
3.3.1 Hazardous Materials and Petroleum Products………………………………..
3.3.2 Hazardous and Petroleum Waste……………………………………………...
3.4 Installation Restoration Program (IRP) and Compliance Cleanup (CC)
Program (Cleanup of Contaminated Sites)………………….………………………
3.5 Storage Tanks……………………………………………………………………
3.5.1 Aboveground Storage Tanks…………………..………………………………
3.5.2 Underground Storage Tanks…………………………………………………..
3.5.3 Pipelines, Hydrant Fueling, and Transfer Systems……………………………
3.6 Oil/Water Separators…………………………………………………………….
3.7 Pesticides………………………………………………………………………...
3.8 Medical or Biohazardous Waste………………………………………………...
3.9 Conventional and Chemical Weapons Ordnance………………………….…….
3.10 Radioactive Wastes and the SM-1A Nuclear Reactor…………………...…….
3.11 Solid Waste……………………………………………………………………
3.12 Groundwater……………………………………………………………………
3.13 Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Discharge……………………….…….
3.14 Drinking Water Quality………………………………………………………..
3.15 Asbestos………………………………………………………………………..
3.16 Polychlorinated Biphenyls……………………………………………………..
3.17 Radon…………………………………………………………………………..
3.18 Lead-Based Paint………………………………………………………………
3.19 2005-2006 Health Investigation…………………………………...…………
4.0 Findings For Adjacent Properties……………………………………..………...
4.1 Land Uses…………………………………………………………….……….…
4.2 Surveyed properties……………………………………………………………...
5.0 Summary of Findings……………………………………………………………
5.1 Regulatory Compliance Issues…………………………………………………..
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5.2 Best Management Practice Recommendations and Proposed
Corrective Actions…………………………………………………...................
6.0 Conclusions…………………………………………………………….………..
6.1 Facility Matrix……………………………………………………………..……
6.2 Property Categories……………………………………………………..………
6.3 Additional Resources and Maps……………………………..………………….
6.4 Data Gaps…………………………………………………………….…………
7.0 Recommendations …………………………………………………………….
8.0 Certifications…………………………………………………………….………
Appendix A: Detailed Facility Survey Notes…………………………………….…
Appendix B: Historical Aerial Photos………………………………………………
Appendix C: Site Photos…………………………………………………………….
Appendix D: References…………………………………………………………….
Appendix E: Information Provided at Occupant Move-In…………………………..
Appendix F: Turnover Inspection Materials………………………………………...
Appendix G: Drinking Water & Lead Analysis Post-wide Distributed Letter……...
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
ACM
ADEC
AEC
AFH
AFI
AK
AST
ASTM
ATSDR
BACH
bgs
Bldg
BRAC
CC
CERCLA
Asbestos-Containing Material
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Army Family Housing
Air Force Instruction
Alaska
Aboveground Storage Tank
American Society for Testing and Materials
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Bassett Army Community Hospital
below ground surface
Building
Base Realignment and Closure
Compliance Cleanup
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act as reauthorized by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
CERCLIS
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Information System
CHMM
Certified Hazardous Material Manager
CHPPM
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive
Medicine
CPT
Captain
CRTC
Cold Regions Test Center
CY
cubic yards
DOE
Department of Energy
DPW
Directorate of Public Works
E
east
EBS
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
FGA
Fort Greely, Army
HQ
Headquarters
HUD
Housing and Urban Development
ID
Identification
IRP
Installation Restoration Program
LBP
Lead-Based Paint
LUST
Leaking Underground Storage Tank
MCLs
Maximum Contaminant Levels
MDB
Missile Defense Battalion
mg/kg
Milligrams Per Kilograms
N
north
NE
northeast
NEPA
National Environmental Policy Act
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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NPDES
NPL
NRC
NW
OSHA
OWS
PA/SI
PCBs
pCi/L
P.E.
POL
ppm
RAB
RCRA
ROD
S
SARA
SE
SGT
SPC
SM-1A
SW
TSI
U.S.
UPH
USACE
USARAK
USASMDC/ARSTRAT
USEPA
UST
UXO
VOC
W
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
National Priorities List
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
northwest
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Oil/Water Separator
Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Picocuries per Liter (measurement of radioactivity in a
volume of air)
Professional Engineer
Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants
Parts per Million
Restoration Advisory Board
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Record of Decision
south
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
southeast
Sergeant
Specialist
designation for nuclear reactor at Fort Greely; S is for
stationary; M is for medium sized reactor; and the 1A
designation is because it is of similar design of the former
SM-1 reactor at Fort Belvoir, MD
southwest
thermal system insulation
United States
Unaccompanied Personnel Housing
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Alaska
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S.
Army Forces Strategic Command
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Underground Storage Tank
Unexploded Ordnance
Volatile Organic Compound
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List of Figures
Figure 1 – Fort Greely Location…………………………………………………….….2
Figure 2 – 49th MDB Non-Tactical Support Facilities…………………………………3
Figure 3 – Past and Present Boundaries of Fort Greely………………………………..17
Figure 4 – Locations of Open/Closed Contaminated Sites on Fort Greely……………22
Figure 5 – 1971 Aerial Photo………………………………………………………….46
Figure 6 – 1974 Aerial Photo………………………………………………………….47
List of Tables
Table 1 – Documents and Databases Reviewed………………………………………...5
Table 2 – Climatological Summary, Fort Greely, Alaska……………………………...19
Table 3 – Building Categorization Factors Summary………………………………….38
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1.0 Purpose of the Environmental Baseline Survey
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S. Army Forces Strategic
Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) Environmental Division performed an
Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS) of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion’s (MDB)
non-tactical facilities (support facilities outside of the Missile Defense Complex) at Fort
Greely, Alaska, at the request of the 49th MDB. The USASMDC/ARSTRAT
Environmental Division was assisted by Teledyne Solutions, Inc. in completing the EBS.
The EBS is not being completed in association with a property transfer, but instead was
requested to survey currently used facilities for the purpose of:
x Identifying potential areas of concern to be monitored/maintained
x Establishing a reference document for transitioning personnel
1.1 Boundaries of the Property and Survey Area
The EBS covers the following buildings or portions of buildings occupied by 49th MDB
personnel and dependents:
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Bldg 609 (49th MDB Headquarters Building)
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Bldg 634 (Motor Pool)
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Bldg 635 (Motor Pool offices)
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Bldg 661 (offices, armory, and Battalion Aid Station)
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Housing (facility inspections only as access allowed)
o Bldg 662 (Enlisted Barracks)
o 700 Series Housing (705-709 and 711)
o 800 Series Housing (812-822, 833-835, 850-851, and 855)
o 900 Series Housing (910-931 and 934-955)
All of the 49th MDB buildings listed above are located on what is known as the Main
Cantonment at the downsized Fort Greely. Further information on the setting for Fort
Greely will be covered in Section 3.1 and 3.2. See Figure 1 and 2 on the following pages
for the location of 49th MDB non-tactical support facilities on Fort Greely.
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2.0 Survey Methodology
This EBS was prepared utilizing the following documents as guidelines:
x U.S. Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7066 Environmental Baseline Surveys in Real
Estate Transactions
x American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E1528-06
Standard Practice for Limited Environmental Due Diligence: Transaction Screen
Process
x ASTM Standard E1527-05 Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.
These documents provide a systematic framework for identification of real property
environmental concerns that includes an environmental review process, visual site
inspection, and interviews with personnel who have knowledge of the building and
associated past and present activities.
2.1 Approach and Rationale
This EBS considered the following sources of information concerning environmentally
significant current and past uses of the affected properties:
x Detailed search and review of available information and records in the possession
of the U.S. Army pertinent to assessing the environmental condition of the
property. Relevant information and records included study and survey information
relating to planning, building design, historical contamination investigations, and
surveys for asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), radon, and polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs).
x Federal and state databases listing releases of hazardous substances and other
environmental data related to the subject properties.
x Historical aerial photographs to aid in documenting the past uses of the properties.
x Interviews with past and current employees who have knowledge of past and
present activities and projects on the subject properties.
x Visual inspections of the affected property included buildings, structures,
equipment, utilities, or other improvements.
x Visual inspection of properties immediately adjacent to the affected property
including sewer lines; runoff patterns; evidence of environmental impacts such as
stained soil, stressed vegetation and wildlife; and other observations that indicate
actual or potential releases of hazardous or petroleum products.
Existing data on contaminants were considered in the evaluation of air, soil, groundwater,
surface water, and sediment. The sources of contamination considered in this EBS
included hazardous materials/waste, lead [including lead-based paint (LBP) and lead in
drinking water], solid waste, PCBs, leakage from aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and
underground storage tanks (USTs), asbestos, petroleum spills, wastewater treatment and
discharge, pesticides, radon, ordnance disposal waste (conventional explosive ordnance,
chemical agents, and biological agents), biomedical waste, stationary air sources,
radioactive waste, photochemical waste, paints, solvents, and lubricants. This EBS is
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based on information collected in the course of record searches, interviews, and visual
inspections performed within a reasonable and practical timeframe. It is possible that
unavailable or undisclosed information might indicate environmental concerns relating to
the subject properties that were otherwise not apparent to the preparers of this EBS.
Although every effort was made to collect and analyze accessible information, additional
information that might affect the conclusions presented in the EBS could become
available over time.
2.1.1 Description of Documents Reviewed
The records search included all relevant and reasonable available records, reports,
permits, procedures, plans and maps maintained at the facility or available through
Federal or state databases. Table 1 lists documents and databases that were reviewed
during the EBS.
Table 1 – Documents & Databases Reviewed
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Document
Ft. Greely Documents
Inventory and Evaluation of Military Structures at Fort Greely, Delta Junction, AK, April 1999
Comprehensive Asbestos Survey, Fort Greely 700-800 Series, 2005
National Missile Defense Parcel Specific Environmental Baseline Survey, January 2000, and Update and
Addendum, 2004
Draft Radon Report, Fort Greely Cantonment and Space and Missile Defense Buildings, Fort Greely,
AK, June 2005
Draft Environmental Condition of Property Report for the Residential Communities Initiative at Fort
Greely, Alaska, Sept 2007
Fort Greely Building Custodian Database
Final Site Inspection Report, Military Munitions Response Program, Fort Greely, Alaska, July 2007
Environmental Baseline Survey, Utilities Privatization, Fort Greely, Alaska, May 2005
Finding of Suitability to Transfer for the Privatization of Water, Wastewater, Steam, Electric, and
Central Heat and Power Plant Utility Systems at Fort Greely, Alaska, September 2006
2005 Remedial Investigation Report, BRAC Sites 54, 89, 85N/S, 103, 133, and the South Tank Farm,
Fort Greely, Alaska, April 2007
Draft 2006 Remedial Investigation Report BRAC Sites 31, 32, 41, 48, 89, and 133, SM-1A [Pipeline
Station] 21+25, Tar and Asphalt Disposal Area, and the South Tank Farm, Fort Greely, Alaska, August
2007
Final Historical Records Review, Military Munitions Response Program, Fort Greely Alaska, June 2006
2005 Environmental Surveillance Report, SM-1A Deactivated Nuclear Power Plant
Fort Greely, AK, March 2007
SM-1A 2004 Environmental Surveillance, Ft. Greely, Alaska, March 2005
Environmental Sites Decision Document, Fort Greely, Alaska, June 2005
Final Closure Report 2001 LLRW Transportation and Laydown Yard Final Closure Survey, Fort Greely,
Alaska, May 2002 (AR101)
Final Closure Report Removal of SM-1A Radioactive Pipeline, Fort Greely, Alaska, May 2002 (AR102)
1983-2003 Cumulative Chemical and Radiological Data Report, Fort Greely, Alaska, July 2003
(AR108)
Final SM-1A Reactor Waste Laydown Yard Verification Survey Report, Fort Greely, Alaska, August
2004 (AR109)
Final SM-1A Reactor Waste Pipeline Corridor Verification Survey Report, Fort Greely, Alaska, August
2004 (AR110)
Addendum to SM-1A Reactor Waste Pipeline Laydown Yard Verification Survey Report, 2007 (AR111)
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Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, February 2005
Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Waste Management Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, June 2006
Drinking Water Treatment Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, April, 2007
Wastewater Treatment Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, February, 2005
Spill Notification & Response Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, May, 2006
Air Compliance & Monitoring Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, September, 2005
Asbestos Removal, Transportation & Disposal Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, October, 2002
AST & UST Monitoring Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, January, 2006
Storm water Pollution Prevention Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, July, 2007
Integrated Pesticide Management Plan, Fort Greely, Alaska, October, 2006
Institutional Controls, Excavation Clearances Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, May, 2005
Radon Monitoring Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, February, 2005
Lead-Based Paint Procedure, Fort Greely Alaska, September, 2005
Spill Prevention and Response Plans, Fort Greely, Alaska, February, 2006
Environmental Handbook, U.S. Army Fort Greely, Alaska, March 2006
Various Lead-Based Paint Survey Documents located in Fort Greely Environmental Office
Federal Databases
National Priority Lists (Superfund)
CERCLIS Superfund System
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System
RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
RCRA Info Database
RCRA Corrective Action Database
Safe Drinking Water Information System
Facility Response Plan
Safe Drinking Water Information System
Base Realignment and Closure
Biennial Reporting System
Permit Compliance System
Toxics Chemical Release Inventory System
National Compliance Database
State Environment Programs
Clean Air Markets Division Business System
Integrated Compliance Information System
Solid Waste Information System
National Emissions Inventory
Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
Facility Index System/Facility Identification Initiative Program Summary Report.
Enviromapper for Envirofacts
State Databases
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Permit Search
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Underground Storage Tank Database
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Leaking Underground Storage Tank Database
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Contaminated Sites Database
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Approved Total Maximum Daily Loads
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Database
Alaska Water and Wastewater Systems and Operators System Classification
Army Databases
Army Environmental Database for Compliance Cleanup (AEDB-CC)
Army Environmental Database for Installation Restoration (AEDB-R)
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Information discovered in state and federal database searches includes:
x Fort Greely discharges wastewater to the Jarvis Creek under NPDES Permit
AKG-57-0010. The permit expires July 20, 2009.
x Contaminated sites discovered at Fort Greely - None related to the specific
buildings covered by the EBS, but several within 2 miles of the buildings
(discussed in Section 3.4 and 3.10).
x No USTs or LUSTs associated with any of the buildings covered by the EBS.
x Fort Greely’s EPA CERCLIS ID is AK8214522155. Facility is not listed on the
National Priorities List (NPL) for Superfund cleanup..
x Fort Greely’s EPA RCRA ID is AK3210022155. Listed as a Small Quantity
Generator.
2.1.2 Property Survey
The list of housing units requesting environmental survey was provided by 49th MDB
Command personnel. Surveillance team of Mr. Randy Gallien and Mr. Glen Shonkwiler
(sometimes together, sometimes separate) from USASMDC/ARSTRAT were escorted by
one 49th MDB representative during the inspection process (CPT Scott Monson, SGT
Jason Martin, and SPC Stephen Bearor each participated in some of the inspections).
Inspections were completed on September 20-21, 2007. Units were only inspected if an
occupant was home and entrance into the house was granted by the occupant.
Prior to entrance, records on the latest asbestos and radon surveys were reviewed to
determine possible issues to address during survey and discussions. Facilities built after
1980 (Bldg 711 and 900 series housing) do not have lead-based paint (LBP) and asbestos
thermal system insulation concerns like the remaining 700 and 800 series housing (LBP
and asbestos were common building materials prior to 1980). However, asbestoscontaining materials could still be present in newer constructions since asbestos has not
been banned as a building material (although usage has been limited by common industry
practices). On the other hand, lead-based paint has been banned.
In general, the inspections consisted of condition surveys of piping insulation (primarily
focused on asbestos thermal system insulation condition), visual identification of
evidence of past spills, visual identification of evidence of other historical activities
beyond current usage, and a discussion & question/answer session (and visual inspection
of issue if warranted) with the occupant regarding housing concerns related to (with
primary message in parentheses):
x recent announcement of discovery of elevated lead in some portions of the post
drinking water distribution system (run faucet for 30-60 seconds before taking
water for consumption)
x radon (sample results generally show radon not an issue across the post,
mitigation units installed where radon was a concern)
x asbestos (present in most 700 and 800 series housing, but not a hazard when kept
in good condition….report damage to housing office so it can be repaired)
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mold/mildew (DPW Housing Office wants residents to clean areas less than 100
square feet with 10% bleach solution and report larger mold areas and/or
ventilation fan problems for cleaning/repairs)
lead-based paint (probably present under newer layers of paint in housing built
before 1980…paint over peeling paint and clean up paint chips to eliminate
children’s exposure)
other issues as brought up by occupant
Facilities inspected included:
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Bldg 609 (49th HQ)
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Bldg 635 (Motor Pool offices)
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Bldg 661 (offices and Battalion Aid Station)
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Housing (facility inspections only as access allowed – at 36 units)
o 700 Series Housing (708B)
o 800 Series Housing (812C/D/E/F/G/H, 813A/F, 814H, 816D/F, 817D/H,
818H, 820A/F/G, 833C/D, 834C/G/H, 835B/C/F/H, & 851C)
o 900 Series Housing (911A, 913A, 917, 920, 936A, 938A, 952B, 954B)
o Eight additional housing units attempted, but no one home during multiple
attempts to gain access (711, 814E, 816E, 820E, 833B, 834B, 835E,
952A)
Issues at the inspected houses included the following:
x Two houses noted with potential mold issues in the basement. The battalion
medic (SGT Fernando Sangco) also requested a mold inspection of an additional
unit in relation to a child's health investigation currently underway.
USASMDC/ARSTRAT requested Fort Greely DPW to schedule mold
inspections.
x Multiple houses requested drinking water samples due to the recent post drinking
water samples containing lead above the action level. Many of these requested
samples were pulled during the period of survey (September 20-21, 2007) and all
sample collection was completed over the weekend of September 22/23, 2007.
x Several units had service orders placed to repair damage to suspected asbestos
thermal system (piping) insulation.
x Other side issues being investigated by DPW at request of
USASMDC/ARSTRAT include:
o Several units mentioned work orders that had been placed some time ago
and had not been completed.
o Several units mentioned asbestos sampling completed some time ago but
they had not been notified of results.
o Several units reported freezing/clogging of radon mitigation vent pipes
(one unit requested a radon resample).
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o Several units reported "disgusting" carpet that they would like
replaced/removed.
o One unit reported soldier's wife had been sick since she had moved into
the present unit (little over a month). This item was reported to 49th MDB
Command for monitoring.
o One unit pointed out what he said was outdated, unsafe electrical wiring in
basement floor joists. Fort Greely DPW asked to investigate.
o Several units requested information on lead-based paint in their units.
Overall, the housing units and the offices were generally in good environmental condition
and are suitable for their intended purpose and do not pose a health risk to the occupants.
Many of the facilities were built before 1980s, and these facilities have lead-based paint
and asbestos-containing materials. These items are not a threat to human health as long
as they are kept in good condition. The garrison has a suitable program in place to advise
new residents on the presence of these materials, precautions to take when living amongst
these materials, and where to get assistance if necessary. Damage to suspected leadbased paint or asbestos should be immediately reported to the Fort Greely Directorate of
Public Works (DPW) Environmental Office.
In general, the residents welcomed the opportunity to discuss environmental concerns.
The residents, in general, are not overly worried about the drinking water lead issues (a
few were, and requested drinking water samples be collected for testing….but most
weren't). The resident’s level of concern is due to a number of reasons including:
x garrison explained situation thoroughly at the 9/14/07 and 11/6/07 community
meeting and are taking appropriate actions,
x some occupant(s) didn't drink the water anyway because the water was
already perceived as “bad", or
x some occupant(s) already had a point of use filter on taps used for
cooking/consumption.
For detailed notes on individual property surveys, see Appendix A
2.1.3 Personal Interviews
USASMDC/ARSTRAT Environmental Division and Teledyne Solutions, Inc.
interviewed several personnel who have knowledge of the historical use and
environmental conditions of the buildings. The interviews included the following:
x
x
x
x
x
x
Dan Miller, Fort Greely Department of Public Works (DPW) Environmental
Manager
Norman Lovelace, Fort Greely DPW Environmental Office
Joyce Bendel, Fort Greely DPW Housing Manager
Dean Stumpe, Fort Greely DPW
Doug Johnson, former U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) Environmental Chief
Resident(s) at each inspected housing unit
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Additionally, knowledge of the facilities and environmental program at Fort Greely from
the following personnel from Teledyne Systems, Inc. and USASMDC/ARSTRAT was
used for the preparation of this report:
x
x
x
x
Glen Shonkwiler, USASMDC/ARSTRAT – Fort Greely Contaminated Sites
Restoration (Cleanup) Manager
Jim Hardin, Teledyne Systems, Inc. – environmental contractor supporting
Fort Greely Environmental Office in areas of Hazardous Waste, Hazardous
Materials, Spill Prevention & Preparedness, and other areas
John Moran, Teledyne Systems, Inc. – environmental contractor supporting
Fort Greely Environmental Office in areas of Hazardous Waste, Contaminated
Sites Cleanup, Stormwater Pollution Control, and other areas
Beverly Cannon, Teledyne Systems, Inc. - environmental contractor
supporting Fort Greely Environmental Office in Drinking Water Quality and
other areas
The Fort Greely Environmental Office is manned with a contractor staff that has
considerable environmental expertise and is a valuable resource for providing
information on environmental-related and contaminant-related questions/concerns. The
Environmental Office is manned full time by the Environmental Manager, Mr. Dan
Miller, and by an additional environmental contractor. Most of the year, the second
person is Mr. Norman Lovelace. Other times, personnel from Teledyne Solutions, Inc.
rotate in temporarily to provide specific expertise as required. Mr. Miller has a Master’s
Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and has
been the Environmental Manager at Fort Greely for the past three years. Mr. Lovelace
has more than 30 years of environmental compliance and management experience,
including 27 years working for the Environmental Protection Agency as the EPA
Environmental Manager for the Pacific Island territories, trusteeship areas, and freely
associated states. The environmental office is an excellent resource for information on
asbestos, radon, lead-based paint, drinking water quality, and contaminants that may be
encountered on Fort Greely. Fort Greely environmental office had recently established a
recycling program in which residents are encouraged to support. The environmental
office can be reached at 907-873-1215/3105 and is located on the second floor of
Building 603. Any spills of hazardous materials or petroleum products should be
reported to the Fort Greely Fire Department at 907-873-3473 immediately.
2.1.4 Sampling
Sampling was not conducted as part of the EBS. However, the Fort Greely DPW office
was requested to complete mold sampling at three units in response to visual observations
or requests from 49th MDB medic. The mold sampling had been completed at two of the
three locations at the time of completion of this report. Both sampled locations showed
indoor air mold levels to be comparable to outdoor mold levels.
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3.0 Findings For Subject Properties
3.1 History and Current Use
All of the buildings occupied by the 49th MDB have been owned by the U.S. Army since
their construction. Therefore, no title search was performed.
Bldg 609
Building 609 was built in 1955 to house the administration offices for the Cold Regions
Test Center (CRTC). The two-story building measures 32 feet by 116 feet in plan,
contains approximately 8,000 square feet of usable office space, and has a concrete
foundation, concrete and concrete block walls, and a flat built-up roof. Building 609
currently functions as the headquarters facility for the 49th MDB. Short-term (72 hr)
radon sampling results in 2004 revealed radon levels all below the EPA action level of
4.0 pCi/L, indicating radon does not appear to be a concern in Building 609. The
building is known to have asbestos-containing materials, including: magnesia block pipe
insulation, aircell pipe insulation, 6-inch square floor tile, 9-inch square floor tile, and 12inch square floor tile, acoustic tiles, sheetrock, joint compound and mastic. A brief
condition survey was made of a representative sample of exposed asbestos-containing
materials (primarily thermal system insulation), and the ACM in Building 609 appears to
be in good condition. See the front cover for an exterior picture of Building 609.
Facilities adjacent to Building 609 have a number of known areas of possible hazardous
material disposal and spills, including:
x Drywell located adjacent to CRTC Building 608 (NW of Building 609). The
drywell is presumed to still be in place under an oil/water separator.
x Located adjacent to Building 609 on the west side is the current diesel power
plant and former nuclear reactor complex (Building 606). The nuclear reactor
complex is discussed in the Section 3.10. Over the years, there have been
numerous petroleum spills at the power plant in relation to spills and leaks
from the transfer of fuel between the power plant, the
Petroleum/Oils/Lubricants (POL) Storage Facility (located north of Building
606), and the various underground storage tanks in the power plant complex.
Additionally, recent air quality modeling and regulation changes have resulted
in the need for a higher stack at the power plant and an extension of the
perimeter fence.
Building 609 has always served only as an administration building, and has never
contained any laboratories or other testing facilities. CRTC testing took place at field
locations. Known petroleum and radioactive contaminants at nearby buildings are not
mobile, are being managed/remediated in place, and do not pose a threat to the human
health of occupants in Building 609 (see Section 3.10 for details on the continuous
surveillance of the former reactor).
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Bldg 634
Building 634 is the motor pool garage for the 49th MDB. The building was constructed in
2004 and has served this sole purpose. Radon sampling in 2004 showed all samples
below the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g, indicating radon does appear to be an issue in this
structure. The facility does not contain any known asbestos. The facility has a 1000gallon diesel above ground storage tank (AST) on the north side of the building. The
gravel parking lot has had three reported spills since the construction of the facility:
x Less than a gallon of Petroleum, Oils, and/or Lubricants (POL) spilled on May
16, 2005. The spill cleanup included the excavation and disposal of 0.25
cubic yards (CY).
x Less than two gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled on May 23, 2005, in the
parking lot near NE corner of the building. Spill cleanup included the
excavation and disposal of 2 CY of soil.
x Less than five gallons of gasoline spilled on June 18, 2007 from a broken fuel
line on a generator. Spill cleanup included the excavation and disposal of
approximately 2 CY of petroleum contaminated soil.
Building 634
Bldg 635
Built in 1982, this building originally housed a weather station and a portion is still used
for that purpose. The building also houses the administrative offices for the 49th MDB
motor pool. The building measures 32 feet by 125 feet in plan, contains approximately
4,000 square feet of usable space, and the interior includes a two-car garage (currently
used for storage). The building has a concrete foundation/floor/walls, metal siding
covering the walls, and an asphalt shingle roof. Radon sampling in 2004 showed all
samples below the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g, indicating radon does appear to be an
issue in this structure. The building is known to contain asbestos-containing materials,
including: 12-inch square floor tile, sheetrock joint compound, cove base, and mastic
(adhesive). Helium for weather balloons was stored adjacent to the building during its
history. Four Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)-containing transformers were stored in
Building 635 from 1982 to 1984. Four drums of potentially PCB-contaminated material
were also stored at this facility. All PCB materials are believed to have been properly
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removed. An abandoned septic system and leach field are believed to still be in place
east of the building. The building formerly had an aboveground storage tank (AST) with
a capacity of 660 gallons of fuel oil.
Building 635
Bldg 661
Building 661 was built in 1954 as an enlisted barracks. The building includes a mess hall
(Ballistic Bistro on first floor) and several other tenants in addition to the 49th MDB. The
49th MDB uses the building for the battalion first aid station (first floor) and for
administrative offices (basement). The building is an irregular L-shape with the two
wings measuring 46 feet by 174 feet and 37 feet by 76 feet (exterior dimensions). The
building contains approximately 43,000 square feet of usable space, has a concrete
foundation and floors, concrete block walls, and a flat, built-up roof. Radon sampling in
2004 showed all samples below the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g, indicating radon does
appear to be an issue in this structure. The building is known to have asbestos-containing
materials, including: magnesia block pipe insulation, aircell pipe insulation, pipe gasket,
9-inch and 12-inch square floor tile, acoustic tiles, transite paneling (transite consists of
Portland cement mixed with asbestos), sheetrock joint compound, cove base, carpet panel
and mastic. A 300-gallon underground storage tank (UST) was reportedly pulled from
the adjacent Building 660, but no records of closure or removal exist.
Building 661
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Bldg 662
Building 662 was built in 1977 as an enlisted barracks and still serves that purpose for the
49th MDB. The building has a concrete foundation, concrete walls over wood framing,
and a concrete flat roof. The building contains approximately 41,000 square feet of
usable space. Radon sampling in 2004 showed all samples below the EPA action level of
4 pCi/g, indicating radon does appear to be an issue in this structure. The building is
known to have asbestos-containing materials, including: magnesia block pipe insulation,
12-inch square floor tile, linoleum, and mastic. There was one reported spill of
transmission fluid (2-3 gallons) in the parking lot on April 23, 2007. The spill was
cleaned up with absorbents, containerized, and disposed properly off-post. A UST was
pulled from the adjacent Building 663 in August 2007 and sampling indicated no
contamination above State of Alaska cleanup guidelines was present.
Building 662
Bldgs 705 – 709
Buildings 705 – 709 are duplex (A and B units) Army Family Housing (AFH) facilities
built in 1962. Each unit contains approximately 3,000 square feet of living space. Radon
sampling in 2004 showed all samples below the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g, indicating
radon does appear to be an issue in these structures. The units are known to have
asbestos containing materials, primarily magnesia block pipe insulation in the basements.
Example of 700 Series Housing
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Bldg 711
Building 711 is a single-family Army Family Housing unit built in 1985. Short-term
radon sampling in 2004 showed one sample near the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g (the
result was 3.9 pCi/g). Long-term follow-up testing (approximately 60 days for sample
collection) results in 2006 were well below the EPA action level, indicating radon is not a
concern in this unit. There is no known asbestos in this unit.
Bldgs 812 – 814, 816 – 818
Buildings 812-818 are six 8-plex (units A through H) Army Family Housing facilities
built in 1954 and 1955. The 8-plexes contain approximately 16,500 – 17,500 square feet
of usable space and contain a central mechanical room. Radon sampling in 2004 showed
45 of the 48 units with sample results below the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g,. The
remaining three units had follow-up longer term (7 day) sampling in 2005, with all results
below the EPA action level. The testing indicates radon does not appear to be an issue in
these structures. These structures have asbestos-containing materials, primarily magnesia
block thermal system (piping) insulation in the basements and mechanical room.
Bldgs 820 & 822
Buildings 820 and 822 are two 8-plex (units A through H) Army Family Housing
facilities built in 1957 (820 has only one AFH unit and seven Unaccompanied Personnel
Housing unit). The 8-plexes contain approximately 18,400 square feet of usable space
and contain a central mechanical room. Short-term (three day) radon sampling in 2004
showed 9 of the 16 units with sample results above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g.
Follow-up long-term (7 or 60 days) sampling in these 9 units were all below the EPA
radon action level. This series of testing indicates radon does not appear to be an issue in
these structures. These structures are known to have asbestos-containing materials,
primarily magnesia block thermal system (piping) insulation in the basements and
mechanical room.
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Bldgs 833 – 835
Buildings 833-835 are three 8-plex (units A through H) Army Family Housing facilities
built in 1957. Each 8-plex contains from 18,500 square feet of usable space and contains
a central mechanical room. Short-term (72-hour) radon sampling in 2004 showed 23 of
24 samples below the EPA action level of 4 pCi/g. Longer-term (7 day) follow-up
sampling in 2005 in the remaining unit also showed radon below the EPA action level.
This series of testing indicates radon does appear to be an issue in these structures. These
facilities are known to have asbestos-containing materials, primarily magnesia block
thermal system (piping) insulation in the basements and mechanical room.
Bldgs 855, 862 – 864, 887 – 889, 895 – 896
Buildings 855, 862 – 864, 887-889, and 895-896 are nine 8-plex (units A through H)
Army Family Housing facilities built in 1962-1964. Each 8-plex contains approximately
12,100 – 17,000 square feet of usable space and contains a central mechanical room.
Short-term (72 hour) radon sampling in 2004 showed all samples below the EPA action
level of 4 pCi/L, indicating radon does appear to be an issue in these structures. These
facilities are known to have asbestos-containing materials, primarily magnesia block
thermal system (piping) insulation in the basements and mechanical room. A five-gallon
spill of gasoline on concrete was reported at 864B in 1991. The spill was cleaned up with
absorbents.
Bldgs 910 – 931, 934 – 935 (even numbers = housing units, odd numbers = garage)
The 900 series housing is single family or duplex Army Family Housing built in 1985.
The single family units range from 2,000 to 2,800 square feet. The duplex units range up
to 5,600 square feet. Short-term (72 hour) radon sampling in 2004 showed all samples
but one below the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L. Follow-up longer term (7 day) sampling
in 2005 in this remaining unit was below the EPA action level. This series of sample
results indicate radon does appear to be an issue in these structures. These units do not
have any known asbestos-containing materials.
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3.2 Environmental Setting
Fort Greely is located in the Fairbanks recording district in the interior of Alaska,
approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, and 5 miles south of the
community of Delta Junction, Alaska. Fort Greely is bounded on the west by Richardson
Highway, on the east by Jarvis Creek, and surrounded on all sides by the U.S. Army
Donnelly Training Range (former training ranges of Fort Greely transferred under Base
Realignment And Closure [BRAC] to Fort Wainwright, Alaska). The former Fort Greely
included approximately 662,000 acres. The current downsized Fort Greely is
approximately 7,000 acres (see Figure 3 on the previous page for the past and present
boundaries of Fort Greely). The majority of the Fort Greely main cantonment area was
slated for closure (with ranges being transferred to Fort Wainwright) under the Base
Realignment and Closure Program in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 2002, the Army
decided to retain Fort Greely as the location for the Missile Defense Agency’s
deployment of interceptors for the Ground-based Mid-course Defense system. The site
occupied by Fort Greely sits at the base of the Alaska Range (Alaska Range immediately
to the south of Fort Greely), near the head of the Tanana River valley, in an area
originally dominated by wetlands and sub-boreal forest. The downsized Fort Greely is
located on a relatively flat terrace, between the Delta River and Jarvis Creek. The
subsurface consists of a thick alluvial soils deposited through the repeated transgression
and regression of alpine glaciers emerging from the Alaska Range. The general
vegetation and hydrogeology are typical of a river valley setting in interior Alaska.
Climate
Fort Greely has a climate typical of the Interior Basin of Alaska. The climate is
characterized by extreme seasonal variations in temperature and by low total precipitation
(see Table 2 on the next page for average/maximum/minimum temperatures and
precipitation). Low precipitation and low rainfall intensity has the following beneficial
results which limit the spread of contaminants from spills:
x limiting erosion of soil and sediment into surface water through runoff
x limiting the downward migration of contaminants in the soil column and inhibits
these contaminants from reaching groundwater aquifers
Additionally, relatively higher wind velocities at Fort Greely can cause increased dust
production and release of gases from soil contaminants. Winds aid in rapidly transferring
volatile components from the surface soil to the air, causing the components to be
dispersed and diluted. The older the spill, the less likely volatile compounds will remain
in the surface soils.
Regional Geology
Fort Greely is situated in the eastern reaches of the Tanana-Kuskokwim Lowland of the
Western Alaskan Province of the Intermontane Plateaus. The Tanana-Kuskokwim
Lowland is a broad depression bordering the north side of the Alaska Range. Crystalline
bedrock in most of the area has a thick sediment overlay deposited when glaciers from
the Alaska Range advanced during the Pleistocene Era. To the north of Fort Greely,
between the Delta River and Clearwater Lake, the depth to bedrock has been estimated to
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exceed 2,500 feet. The maximum depth of groundwater supply wells in the project area
is approximately 400 feet below ground surface (bgs). Landforms in the vicinity of Fort
Greely include coalescing alluvial fans, moraines, and river flood plains. The Fort Greely
cantonment is located on a low alluvial terrace that has a gently undulating surface. This
terrace is composed of glacial outwash deposits that are reportedly underlain by till,
which in turn are underlain by older stratified gravel. The glacial-fluvial sediments
consist primarily of fine to coarse gravel with sand and contain beds and lenses of sand
and silt. As glaciers withdrew from the area during the most recent regression, silt left
behind from the flooding of Delta River and Jarvis Creek was picked up by the wind and
deposited to form a mantle of loess and organic silt across the Tanana Valley, including
Fort Greely. The loess ranges from several inches thick to greater than 5-feet thick.
Table 2 Climatological Summary, Fort Greely, Alaska
Month
JAN
Temperature (°F)
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Annual
Extreme
Maximum
Year
Mean
Maximum
Mean
Mean
Minimum
Extreme
Minimum
Year
49
51
55
72
86
92
91
88
79
66
51
56
92
1984
3.1
1943
11.2
1981
24.5
1979
29.1
1960
56.5
1969
66.7
1958
69.4
1977
65.0
1963
52.5
1969
31.5
1975
13.9
1985
3.1
1969
36.3
-4.8
-12.7
1.3
-8.5
12.4
0.3
40.0
18.2
46.7
36.9
56.0
47.3
60.0
50.6
57.7
46.4
43.5
34.6
24.2
17.0
6.3
-1.3
-3.7
-11.2
27.4
18.1
-63
-61
-49
-37
-1
26
30
20
-10
-40
-46
-61
-63
1975
1979
1964
1944
1964
1982
1981
1986
1983
1975
1986
1961
1975
0.31
0.27
0.27
0.24
0.92
2.65
2.87
1.95
1.11
0.95
0.39
0.37
11.12
1.35
1.33
1.12
1.98
2.82
5.42
6.18
3.72
3.01
1.31
1.12
2.57
17.57
5.5
4.2
4.4
3.1
0.5
T
0
T
1.8
8.8
6.8
5.9
40.5
20.9
15.9
24.9
19.0
7.0
T
0
0.9
14.0
20.1
19.7
29.0
99.7
5.1
3.7
5
3.9
12
12
14
13
8.6
8.1
6.3
5.8
97.5
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ESE
9
ESE
8
ESE
7
W
8
SW
6
SW
6
SW
7
S
7
ESE
8
ESE
9
ESE
10
ESE
8
ESE
Precipitation (inches)
Mean Water
Equivalent
Maximum
Water
Equivalent
Mean Snow
Fall
Maximum
Snow Fall
Days with
Precipitation
Winds (mph)
Mean Speed
Mean Direction
Sky Condition (Mean Days)
Sky Clear
14.3
4.7
8.3
4.3
1.7
3.7
0.3
2.3
5.3
3.7
7.7
7.3
63.6
Sky Partly
8.0
6.7
8.0
9.6
11.0
9.3
8.3
8.0
6.7
4.7
6.3
7.0
93.6
Cloudy
Sky Cloudy
8.7
16.7
14.7
16.1
18.3
17.0
22.3
20.7
18.0
22.7
16.7
16.7
208.6
Notes: 1) This table from Preliminary Assessment, Fort Greely, Alaska (CH2M Hill, 1992) Source: Fort Greely Meteorological Team
2) Above data are for 1942 through 1991 with some gaps. Temperature and precipitation data represent at least 25 years of data.
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3.3 Hazardous Substances
3.3.1 Hazardous Materials and Petroleum Products
The 49th MDB has small quantities of petroleum products, cleaning supplies,
maintenance materials, and other hazardous materials at the motor pool and office
buildings. Personnel from the 49th MDB have small quantities of various household
hazardous materials at the various residences (petroleum, solvents, cleaning supplies,
etc.).
3.3.2 Hazardous and Petroleum Waste
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates the handling, transport,
storage, treatment, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Under RCRA, the
hazardous waste generator is responsible for training, inspection, waste identification and
analysis, emergency response planning, and record keeping. Fort Greely is not a RCRA
permitted treatment, storage, and/or disposal facility, but manages hazardous waste as a
small quantity generator. Hazardous and petroleum wastes are managed and properly
disposed by the Fort Greely DPW office. During the visual site inspection, no hazardous
wastes were discovered. No signs of improper hazardous waste handling or disposal
were discovered. Records of previous hazardous or petroleum spills at the 49th MDB or
adjacent facilities are included with the facility descriptions in Section 3.1.
3.4 Installation Restoration Program (IRP) and Compliance Cleanup (CC) Program
(Cleanup of Contaminated Sites)
None of the subject 49th MDB facilities are part of an IRP or CC Site. However, several
IRP or CC sites are located in close proximity to 49th MDB facilities (particularly, the
Building 606 diesel power plant and former nuclear reactor). The Army has two
programs for cleaning up contaminants from past spills and operations. In general, the
IRP sites have contaminants that are regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, also known as Superfund) and
cover sites with contamination from activities or operations prior to 1986. The
Compliance Cleanup Program covers all contaminated sites not covered under the IRP.
The Fort Greely DPW office has an aggressive cleanup program and maintains a
Restoration Advisory Board (RAB). The RAB consists of community members who
advise Fort Greely on community preferences for the prioritization of cleanup activities.
The RAB consists of a community co-chair, a military co-chair, and additional
community members (currently seven additional members). The RAB meetings are held
approximately once every 3-4 months and are open to the public. The meetings are
announced in both local and Fairbanks’ newspapers. Fort Greely maintains an
information repository at the RAB website located at www.smdcen.us/rabfga. The
website contains historical documents of Fort Greely’s investigation, remediation, and
community relations activities. The website is a significant source of information on the
cleanup activities at Fort Greely over the past 15 years.
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Fort Greely, Alaska
Fort Greely has pursued an aggressive and proactive approach to investigate and
remediate known contamination from past operations.
Fort Greely has closed 73 of 132 known contaminated sites with concurrence from the
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC). Of the remaining 59 sites,
those that pose the highest threat (or potential threat) to human health or the environment
receive the highest priority for funding. However, all of the remaining sites are
considered low risk sites (based on the Army's Relative Risk screening
criteria). Remediation has either been completed, has been partially completed, is
currently on-going, or is planned in the near future at the most significant sites. These
sites include the former petroleum storage areas at the South Tank Farm, the current
petroleum storage area north of Building 606, the former nuclear reactor complex, the
former fire-fighter training areas near the airfield, and the refuse burn pit. Successful site
remediation activities in the last two years have included:
x
x
the remediation of approximately 20,000 cubic yards of diesel and gasoline
contaminated soils at the South Tank Farm by bioremediation (project still ongoing), and
working in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation to remediate the North Delta Tank Farm located in Delta Junction,
AK (former Army fuel transfer station).
None of the IRP or CC sites pose a threat to the normal daily activities of the members of
the 49th MDB or their families. Access to these contaminated sites is restricted through a
dig permit process (most contaminants are underground and require digging to be
exposed). Notification signs are also posted at these sites to prevent unintentional access.
Access to the former nuclear reactor complex is prevented by a fenced compound and
sealed entryways to the former reactor facility. Figure 4 has the locations of all known
(both open and closed) contaminated sites at the down-sized Fort Greely.
3.5 Storage Tanks
3.5.1 Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs)
The management of ASTs is governed by an integrated Oil Discharge Prevention and
Contingency Plan/Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan known as the
Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The only 49th MDB facility with an AST is
Building 634 as previously discussed in Section 3.1.
3.5.2 Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
USTs are regulated under RCRA standards and corrective action requirements for owners
and operators of USTs. There are no USTs associated with 49th MDB facilities. Some of
the USTs at adjacent facilities have been removed and closed in compliance with RCRA
regulations. USTs remain in operation at the Building 606 Diesel Power Plant.
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Figure 4 - Locations of Open/Closed Contaminated Sites on Fort Greely
LEGEND
Helicopter Refueling Area
121
Bldg 106
97
Bldg 100 Drum Storage
92
Bldg 101 Tank
134
Bldg 110
USTs
Firefighter Training Area
133
Old Post
Fuel Pipeline
NO NEW DRINKING WELL AREAS
Bldg 107
96
INSTALLATION BOUNDARY
FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED SITES - COMPLIANCE RESTORATION SITES
Bldg 157 Laundry
103
Bldg 140
93
Bldg 144
101
Bldg 159
98
Bldg 161
95
FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED SITES - IRP SITES
NFRAP SITES - ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SITES
Bldg 160 Bldg 162
100
99
NO DIG AREAS
Tar Piles (Asphalt Disposal)
Bldg 163
94
New Fire Train Area Historical Contamination
Evergreen Road POL Yard
102
0
500
1,000
Old Post Fuel
Pipeline Leak
Station 20 + 70 POL Site
Station 9 + 50
POL Site
Old Post Area
Feet
Nuclear Waste Pipeline West
132
Station 24 + 00
POL Site
Station 21 + 25
POL Site
POL Storage Area
113
Field
131
Bldg 601 Drums 2,4,5-T
Bldg 615
Bldg 617 Fuel Spill and Pol Facility
Bldg 614 Gas Station
41
Bldg 628
57
Bldg 608
39
Bldg 605 CRTC Deactivated Nuclear Reactor
Bldg 626 Waste Accumulation Area
48
Bldg 606 Power Plant
Bldg 626 UST
130
Bldg 627 UST 444
Bldg 612 Dry Wall
135
Bldg 675
54
Bldg 663
111
Bldg 658
Bldg 660 UST 447
Bldg 670
55
Jarvis Creek Discarded Ammo
Helicopter Refueling Area
Bldg 106
121
Bldg 110
97
Bldg 101 Tank
USTs
Bldg 107
133
134
Bldg 140 Old Post 96
93 Fuel Pipeline Bldg 157 Laundry
103
Bldg 144
Bldg 159 Bldg 161
101
98
95
Bldg 162
99
Bldg 163
New Fire Train Area Historical Contamination
94
Evergreen Road POL Yard
102
Old Post Fuel
Pipeline Leak
Former Airfield Tank Farm
29
Bldg 501 USTs
Firefighter Training Area Landfill #3
85N
85S
0
500
1,000
Bldg 826
Feet
Cantonment Area
!
!
Fire Burn Pad
Evergreen Road Fuel Spill
73
80
Fire Burn Pan
79
Bldg 400
83
Bldg 320 CRTC Modular Bldg
72
75
Bldg 319
Old Power Generation Building
116
Landfill #2
32
!
Bldg 322
60
Bldg 328 UST 424
Bldg 361
61
Unnumbered Pesticide
Bldg 352 Fuel Spill
Storage Bldg
76
Bldg 340 Used Oil Tank
62
77
Bldg 350
66
Landfill #1
31
Fenced Salvage Area
112
Station 9 + 50
POL Site
Nuclear Waste Injection Well
58
Skeet Range
Station 20 + 70
POL Site
Nuclear Waste Pipeline East
90
Station 24 + 00
POL Site
Nuclear Waste Pipeline West
Landfills #4 and #5
Refuse Burn Pit
Station 21 + 25
132
88
POL Storage Area
89
POL Site
113
Field
Bldg 601 Drums 2,4,5-T
131 Bldg 615
Bldg 617 Fuel Spill and Pol Facility
Bldg 614 Gas Station
Sludge Drying Beds
41
Bldg 628
57
Bldg 608
Bldg 605 CRTC 39
Bldg 626 Waste Accumulation Area
Bldg 606 Power PlantBldg 626 UST 48
130
Bldg 627 UST 444
Bldg 612 Dry Wall
135 Bldg 675
54 Bldg 670
Bldg 663 Bldg 660 UST 447 Bldg 658
55
111
Bldg 501 USTs
Undeveloped Area UST
118
Robin Road Fuel Spill
30
Bldg 826
World War II Tent Area
114
!
Landfill # 6
CANOL Pipeline Tank Farm
IPP Diesel Spill
!
!
!
Landfill # 7
Landfarm
!
Drum Cache 2002
Landfill # 8
!
!
!
!
!
!
Administrative Control Areas
0
400
800
0
1,250
2,500
1,600
Meters
5,000
Feet
3.5.3 Pipelines, Hydrant Fueling, and Transfer Systems
There are no pipelines, hydrant fueling, or transfer systems at 49th MDB facilities.
Pipelines, hydrant fueling facilities, and transfer systems have existed at Fort Greely
during its history of operation. Cleanup of spills from these historical operations
continues under the Installation Restoration Program and the Compliance Cleanup
Program (See Section 3.4 for general discussion of these programs).
3.6 Oil/Water Separators
The only 49th MDB facility with an oil/water separator (OWS) is the Bldg 634 Motor
Pool. The OWS discharges into Fort Greely’s wastewater treatment system and it is
serviced (sludge removed) twice a year by a Fort Greely DPW contractor. During the
most recent servicing, the sludge from the OWS tested high for halogenated compounds.
Fort Greely DPW has re-sampled and is awaiting the return of analytical testing.
Halogenated compounds are typically indicative of chlorinated solvents being dumped
into the OWS. If the re-sample results are also high for halogenated compounds, the 49th
MDB should investigate the hazardous materials being utilized in the Motor Pool to
determine the source of the chlorinated compounds and eliminate these materials (or,
another possible source might be 49th personnel bringing in household wastes for
disposal). The presence of halogenated compounds prevents the sludge from being
recycled and greatly increases disposal costs. Surfactants (soap) should also not be
discharged to the OWS as it can inhibit the removal of oils prior to discharge to the
wastewater system.
3.7 Pesticides
Herbicides and pesticides may have been used over the years at the 49th MDB facilities
for routine grounds and building maintenance. However, no records or evidence of
mishandling, release, or disposal of pesticides/herbicides within, or immediately adjacent
to, 49th MDB facilities were discovered. No pesticide-related contamination or unusually
stressed vegetation was observed at the subject properties.
Fort Greely still uses pesticides and/or herbicides as necessary for grounds and facility
maintenance. However, the solutions of pesticides and/or herbicides are mixed off post
and only applied by licensed contractors. These practices limit the potential for spills or
misapplication of these chemicals.
3.8 Medical or Biohazardous Waste
The 49th MDB generates a small amount of medical waste from the battalion first aid
station in Building 661. These medical wastes are periodically picked up by personnel
from Fort Wainwright’s Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), transported back to
BACH, and disposed of properly.
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3.9 Conventional and Chemical Weapons Ordnance
No evidence of the improper disposal of conventional or non-conventional ordnance in
the main cantonment area at Fort Greely has been discovered. There are a couple of
known former conventional ordnance disposal areas on the current Fort Greely (both near
the end of the airfield near Jarvis Creek). Both of these known former areas had
munitions that were temporarily buried, but later removed and properly disposed at Fort
Wainwright. Fort Greely’s former ranges (now Fort Wainwright’s Donnelly Training
Areas) are still active ranges and unexploded ordnance or munitions debris could be
encountered by personnel on these ranges.
Additionally some of Fort Greely’s outer ranges were sites for non-conventional weapons
testing during the 1960’s and early 1970’s. Chemical weapons were tested at the former
Gerstle River Test Area approximately 20 miles east of the current Fort Greely.
Chemical munitions are known to still be buried in two fenced burial locations on the
Gerstle River Test Area. U.S. Army Alaska (Fort Wainwright and Fort Richardson)
manages the IRP cleanup program for the Gerstle River Test Area (and also maintains a
RAB). During the testing period in the mid-to-late 1960’s, munitions were left on the ice
during the winter at Blueberry Lake at the Gerstle River Test Area. When the ice thawed,
the munitions fell to the bottom of the lake. The lake was later drained and the chemical
weapons and chemical contamination was removed.
Fort Greely’s Delta Creek Test Area (approximately 20 miles west of the current Fort
Greely) was the site of a biological agent test in the 1960’s. The biological agent tested
causes tularemia, which is commonly known as “rabbit fever.”
Both the chemical agents and the biological agents break down in the environment and
only the buried ordnance locations at the Gerstle River Test Area would remain a hazard
after forty years (but only in the vicinity of these wastes). The biological and chemical
agent testing pose no threat to the human health of 49th MDB personnel or their families
on the current down-sized Fort Greely. See Figure 3 for the locations of the Gerstle
River Test Area and the Delta Creek Test Area in relation to the current down-sized Fort
Greely.
During the construction of the ground-based, midcourse defense, interceptor missile field
in 2002, a former chemical agent decontamination and demilitarization area was
discovered south of the Missile Defense Complex and south of Firebreak Road. A
number of crushed and punctured drums were discovered surrounded by corrosively
contaminated soils. The contaminants were determined to be the decontamination agents
used to clean barrels that previously held chemical agents. It was determined that these
drums had been brought back from the Gerstle River Test Area after removal of the
agents. It is also known that chemical agent was temporarily stored near the Fort Greely
main cantonment prior to transport to the Gerstle River Test Site for testing. No evidence
of chemical agent contamination has been discovered at or near the current down-sized
Fort Greely.
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3.10 Radioactive Wastes and SM-1A Nuclear Reactor
The former nuclear reactor at the Building 606 fenced compound comprises 4 of the
remaining Installation Restoration Program sites (discussed in Section 3.4) and has been
the subject of several remedial (cleanup) operations. The nuclear reactor was operational
from 1962 to 1972. During its operation, two different wastewater (radioactive)
discharge processes were utilized.
From 1962-1968, wastewater was piped from the reactor complex through a wastewater
discharge line to a Dilution Well facility. At the Dilution Well facility, groundwater from
the aquifer was brought to the surface and mixed with reactor wastewater until the
wastewater met Atomic Energy Commission (predecessor of today’s Department of
Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission) discharge requirements, and then the
diluted wastewater was discharged to Jarvis Creek.
Due to numerous breaks and spills in the wastewater pipeline, this process was replaced
with a wastewater treatment process at the reactor complex in 1968. Using a
condensation process, radioactive contaminants were removed from the wastewater at the
reactor complex and the concentrated contaminants were shipped to the lower 48 states
for disposal. The wastewater with contaminants removed was then injected into the
aquifer at the Recharge Well.
The reactor complex was partially decommissioned in 1972-1973 which included
removal of the reactor fuel (and shipment back to U.S. Department of Energy in the
lower 48 states), removal of the highest contaminated materials (with disposal in the
lower 48 states), and entombment of the contaminated structure (along with entombment
of contaminated soils removed from the reactor complex grounds). The entombed
structure has been the subject of continuous monitoring with annual surveillance
summary reports posted to the RAB website.
Monitoring of the entombed former reactor includes continuous monitoring through the
use of dosimeters (with annual collection and data analysis), collection of soil samples
from below the former reactor complex to confirm no migration of contaminants, and
analysis of air filters in the void spaces between the entombed reactor structure and the
outer containment wall. Annual surveillance of the former reactor complex has shown no
risks to the Fort Greely workforce or the general public exceeding Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) guidelines or regulations for safe exposure limits.
Furthermore, the reactor's wastewater discharge line and the dilution water supply well
were remediated (by removal and subsequent disposal of contaminated materials in the
lower 48 states) in 1999. This removal included some sampling of Jarvis Creek which
revealed no contaminants that posed a risk to human health or the environment. The
closure reports are located on the RAB website (as administrative record documents
AR101, AR102, AR109, AR110, and AR111) at
http://www.smdcen.us/rabfga/docs/adminrecords.aspx
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently began the process to complete the
final decommissioning of the nuclear reactor. Although the decommissioning will be a
long process, USACE began the historical archive searches and information gathering
activities during the summer of 2007 to begin preparing a workplan to assess all
remaining hazards from the operation of the nuclear reactor. Results from the hazard
assessment will be used in the future to prepare final decommissioning alternatives for
the reactor. These alternatives will be analyzed and released for public comment using
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
Currently, there is no known radioactive contamination above safe drinking water levels
in groundwater at or in the vicinity of Fort Greely. Groundwater monitoring wells on
Fort Greely were analyzed for radionuclide constituents and/or gross radioactivity
numerous times between 1973 and 2003. The only known actions that could have
potentially contaminated the groundwater were associated with two aspects of the
historical operation of the nuclear reactor:
1. A small amount of radioactive contaminated sediment
was discovered in the well casing of the dilution water supply well. As discussed above,
this water supply well was dedicated to the former reactor complex and used from 19621968 to dilute coolant wastewater prior to discharge to Jarvis Creek. This well was not
used to inject waste into the aquifer, and the contaminated sediment would have resulted
in wastes from the mixing station at the surface accidentally falling into the well. The
contaminated sediment was remediated in 1999 and subsequent groundwater sampling
indicated the groundwater met safe drinking water criteria.
2. In 1968, the wastewater dilution and discharge to Jarvis Creek was changed
to wastewater treatment of the coolant water, disposal of concentrated radioactive wastes
in the lower 48 states, and discharge of treated coolant wastewater to the aquifer using the
recharge well. It is now known that the wastewater treatment process would not have
removed tritium from the discharge water. Sampling of the recharge well during the
1999 remedial action indicated the well was not contaminated and the aquifer met safe
drinking water requirements.
During the cleanup of the dilution well, several hypothetical, but potential, pathways (at
the dilution well and at the recharge well) for releases to groundwater during the
operation of the reactor were modeled using a fate and transport groundwater software
model. The purpose of the model was to determine if the aquifer could still be impacted
25 years after the operation of the reactor. Modeling results for hypothetical reasonable
scenarios for migration of contamination to the aquifer indicated the contaminants would
have naturally attenuated over time (and would not have migrated past U.S. Army
boundaries) and the groundwater would meet safe drinking water criteria at the time of
the modeling effort. Based on the modeling results and many years of groundwater
sampling (with results showing the aquifer meets radionuclide requirements for safe
drinking water), groundwater sampling for radionuclides was discontinued in many of the
Fort Greely groundwater monitoring wells in 2003. Fort Greely does, however, still
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continue to periodically monitor drinking water wells for radionuclides as required by
state and federal drinking water requirements.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) completed a Health
Consultation in 1998 in response to a request from the Fort Greely RAB and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate any potential health threat from the
disposal of the liquid radioactive wastes into the aquifer. The Health Consultation can be
found at: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hac/pha/greely/gre_toc.html
ATSDR concluded there was "little likelihood that consumption of water from these
sources (nearby drinking water wells) would comprise a public health hazard." ATSDR,
however, did recommend sampling of the former reactor wells and downgradient
drinking water wells for radionuclides. The 1999 sampling and modeling discussed
above was in response to the ATSDR 1998 Health Consultation. ATSDR recommended
one round of sampling. The Army completed many rounds of groundwater well
sampling from 1999-2003. Results confirmed the aquifer met safe drinking water
requirements.
3.11 Solid Waste
Solid waste is non-hazardous garbage, refuse, sludge, and any other discarded material
resulting from residential, commercial, and industrial activities.
Solid waste generated at the 49th MDB facilities is removed by a Fort Greely DPW
contractor. The wastes are segregated into recyclables, combustible wastes, and noncombustible wastes. Combustible wastes are incinerated on-post and the ash, along with
the non-combustible wastes, are landfilled at the post landfill south of Firebreak Road.
The records review, site inspections, and interviews revealed no evidence of current or
past solid waste management practices at the 49th MDB facilities that would have resulted
in a release of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or solid waste other than that
already described in Section 3.1.
3.12 Groundwater
Groundwater in the area around Fort Greely is known to exist in perched water zones and
in an underlying unconfined aquifer. The unconfined aquifer is used as the drinking
water source for Fort Greely. The depth to groundwater ranges from 175 feet to over 250
feet bgs, depending on location, and can exhibit seasonal variations from 20 to 40 feet. A
hydraulic gradient of 0.001 to 0.004 was calculated with flow direction to the northeast
between the main cantonment and old post.
The regional aquifer that underlies Fort Greely is bordered on the south by the Alaska
Range, the source of most of its recharge. Local groundwater recharge from snowmelt
and precipitation has been estimated at one inch per year (extremely low amounts of
precipitation migrate all the way to the groundwater aquifer and most moisture
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evaporates or is retained in the soil column). Stream flow data for Jarvis Creek and the
Delta River indicate that both are losing streams near Fort Greely, indicating that the
aquifer is also locally recharged from surface water (although probably insignificant
compared to the recharge from glaciers in the Alaska Range).
Fort Greely is in an area of interior Alaska where discontinuous permafrost is typical.
Review of drilling records for boreholes and wells covering much of Fort Greely have not
yielded any evidence of permafrost. The physical setting at Fort Wainwright is similar to
Fort Greely and permafrost has been shown to degrade rather quickly once the trees and
original organic mat were removed at Fort Wainwright. It is possible that permafrost
once existed beneath areas of Fort Greely, and has melted in areas that have been cleared
and developed.
Fort Greely Water Supply Well #12 was test pumped in November, 1959, at a rate of
1,500 gallons per minute. The test results were used to calculate a hydraulic conductivity
of approximately 2,019 gallons per day/square foot. The estimated transmissivity is
consistent with a thick, coarse, unconsolidated, alluvial aquifer. Recent permeability data
collected in the vadose zone suggest much lower hydraulic conductivities than estimated
from the Supply Well #12 pumping test results, so localized variations can and do occur.
Overall, the extreme depth to the groundwater table serves as a good barrier preventing
most contaminants spilled at the surface from migrating into the drinking water aquifer.
However, there are known isolated areas of known contamination in the groundwater
aquifer. The Fort Greely Installation Restoration Program (IRP) is monitoring these
known areas to ensure there is no migration towards drinking water wells. The drinking
water wells are sampled and analyzed for contaminants in accordance with EPA and state
regulations and no contaminants have been detected above the safe drinking water levels,
or Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs).
3.13 Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Discharge
The subject buildings’ sanitary facilities are connected to the Fort Greely wastewater
treatment sewer system. The sanitary facilities in the subject buildings include
bathrooms/restrooms, hand sinks, washing machines, janitor sinks, and other facilities
common to residential or office facilities. Wastewater treatment, collection, and
discharge are not considered findings of concern for the subject properties except for
oil/water separator concerns mentioned in Section 3.6.
3.14 Drinking Water Quality
Fort Greely has a number of separate drinking water systems, but they all draw their
water from the same source, which is a deep groundwater aquifer.
The top of the water table for the groundwater, or aquifer, that the Fort Greely drinking
water is drawn from is approximately 200 feet below the ground surface (with intakes for
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the drinking water wells between 250 to 300 feet underground). This distance between
the groundwater and the surface provides a good barrier to prevent man-made or
biological contamination from reaching the aquifer.
Once extracted from the groundwater aquifer, the water is temporarily stored at Building
606 in large above ground storage tanks, chlorinated to prevent bacterial growth,
fluorinated to protect children’s teeth, and distributed to buildings at the Main
Cantonment area via an underground distribution system.
The main post drinking water is tested for a variety of constituents to ensure that the
water is safe to drink. These constituents include chlorine disinfection byproducts,
coliform (bacteria), organic chemicals (pesticides, solvents, and other man-made organic
chemicals), nitrates (can come from naturally occurring sources or it is also a break down
product from fertilizers and human/animal wastes), various metals (arsenic, lead, and
copper), and some radionuclides or indicators of radioactive constituents (total alpha
activity, radium, and uranium). The Environmental Office has also established an
additional network of groundwater monitoring wells to check the quality of the drinking
water source (the aquifer) semi-annually for petroleum products and other man-made
chemicals. This system monitors the known minor contamination from past spills that
has reached the aquifer to ensure these contaminants are not migrating towards a drinking
water well.
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) specifies the location of
drinking water sampling sites for monitoring of specific constituents.
x Constituents that would be highest, if present, in the aquifer and not likely
to be encountered in the distribution system (like pesticides, radionuclides,
etc.) are sampled just after the water is brought to the surface.
x Constituents that would be highest, if present, in the distribution system
(like coliform and disinfection byproducts) are sampled either within or at
the end of the distribution system.
x Constituents that would be highest, if present, at the tap because of copper
piping and lead solder are sampled from the tap.
The number of samples to be taken is based on federal and state requirements for the size
(number of people served) of the drinking water system. A representative number of
samples from within a specific area are collected (i.e. not every tap is sampled). The
frequency of sampling is also based on federal and state requirements, depending on the
constituent being monitored, and varies from daily (for chlorine and fluoride), monthly
(for coliform), annually (for organics, nitrates, disinfection products, etc), every three
years (lead, copper, pesticides, etc.), to every four years (radionuclides).
The daily samplings are analyzed by the system operators at Fort Greely using special
instruments at the water treatment plant in Building 606. All other drinking water
samples taken within the drinking water system are analyzed by an independent
laboratory located in Fairbanks. The lab, Analytica, is certified by ADEC. Analytica
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sends all results to ADEC’s drinking water experts for review. Fort Greely also compiles
sampling results monthly and submits them to ADEC.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) drinking water requirements, called
the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for safe drinking water, are conservative
levels that EPA believes will protect the health of all populations, including the most
sensitive groups (children, elderly, etc) over a lifetime (70 years) of consumption. If
a sample exceeds a maximum contaminant level, this would not mean that there will be
an immediate health risk. The MCLs are conservative enough to provide a margin of
safety so that corrective actions can be taken before health effects occur. If an MCL is
exceeded, the Environmental Office would investigate the issue to determine if more
sampling is needed or if corrections to the water distribution system might need to be
made to further protect the Fort Greely community. For lead, EPA has withdrawn the
previously established MCL and replaced the regulatory level with an even more
conservative action level of 15ug/l. Lead in drinking water is typically associated with
lead leaching from brass faucets/fittings or lead solder on copper pipes. Therefore, EPA
wants investigations (and potentially corrective action if the problems persist) whenever
lead in the drinking water exceeds the action level to insure a health problem does not
develop.
As required by federal and state requirements, the DPW Environmental Office publishes
an annual Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality Report) on the drinking water
quality for the previous year. This report is distributed by July 1st of each year to all of
the residents and the report is posted in the workplace.
Since Fort Greely was “stood back up” in 2002, there had been no violations of the
Maximum Contaminant Levels (safe drinking water levels for various potential
contaminants) or EPA action levels (levels set conservatively low to trigger investigative
and corrective actions if exceeded, but not a health based standard) until August 2007.
At the time of the EBS, Fort Greely DPW had just received lead and copper results of the
most recent compliance samples for drinking water quality. Four of the ten compliance
samples collected in August 2007 exceeded the lead action level. Following post-wide
announcement of the sampling results in early September 2007, the following actions
were taken:
x Point of use filters (filters on taps/faucets) were added to utilized locations that
exceeded the lead action level,
x A community meeting was held September 14th to explain the sampling results,
x Residents were advised to flush, or run faucets, for 30-60 seconds prior to
collection of water for consumption in order to flush out lead that may accumulate
in stagnant water in the pipes underneath the sink/faucet,
x A second round of compliance samples were taken to confirm previous results
x Additional samples were collected at taps requested to be sampled by residents
The second round (more than 50 samples collected) of sampling results indicated
approximately 30% of the collected samples were above the lead action level. The DPW
office immediately took the following actions:
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x
x
x
x
x
Installed point of use filters at any utilized location
Instituted a contract action to have a below-the-sink filtration unit installed in
every residence within 120 days
Initiated a third round of sampling throughout the distribution system to
determine the location lead was entering the drinking water system
Initiated time lapse sampling at multiple faucets/taps previously confirmed above
the lead action levels to determine if flushing tap prior to collecting water for
consumption eliminates lead above the EPA action level. Results indicate that
lead above the action level is removed with as little as 15 seconds of flushing of
the faucet.
Released results of second round of sampling and time-lapse flushing sampling
post-wide (see 10/23/07 letter in Appendix G) and held a second community
meeting on November 6, 2007.
Fort Greely DPW is taking aggressive and proactive approaches to identifying and
rectifying the cause of the lead action level exceedances identified in August 2007. DPW
has proven simple flushing of the faucet before taking water for consumption lowers the
lead below the EPA action level, but has also taken the steps to put filtration units in all
residences.
For further information on drinking water from an independent source, please visit the
ADEC website at http://www.dec.state.ak.us/eh/dw/.
3.15 Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used historical in many building
applications (including floor tile, ceiling tile, piping insulation, fire-proofing material,
roofing shingles, exterior siding, adhesives, and other uses). Asbestos is naturally pliable
and is resistant to heat, which makes it ideal for usage as thermal insulation and fireproofing material. Asbestos is not banned and still used in many applications today
(especially hot water heaters, brake pads, and other high temperature applications). The
use of asbestos in building materials has been reduced significantly over the past 30
years. However, buildings constructed prior to 1980 (like most buildings on the main
cantonment at Fort Greely) typically have a significant amount of asbestos-containing
materials. An Asbestos Management Plan and Survey was completed by the DPW office
in 2005.
Many agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), have studied the potential health effects of
asbestos over the past several decades. Their conclusion is that asbestos normally
presents no problem as long as it is in good condition, and is not disturbed or misused.
If asbestos is in a form that easily crumbles (friable), then it could become airborne and a
health hazard, if inhaled.
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Fort Greely follows USEPA and Army guidelines that ACM be kept in place, unless it
has been damaged. Asbestos can be safely managed in place as long as it is kept in good
condition. Asbestos removal is not required by law, contrary to popular belief. Army
policy on asbestos is:
x manage asbestos-containing materials in place if it is in good condition
x repair, encapsulate, enclose, or replace damaged asbestos-containing materials
Most health studies about asbestos have been done in workplaces and among workers
who handle friable asbestos over many years, like asbestos miners and those who worked
in ACM manufacture, installation and repair. Researchers are still working to determine
a “safe” exposure level. However, it appears that low-level environmental exposures
more typical of the general population carry little risk. People known to work with
friable asbestos for long periods of time (many years) are at risk to develop lung disease
(asbestosis) and/or lung cancer (mesothelioma).
At Fort Greely, a post-wide asbestos survey in 2005 found some ACM insulation needing
repairs. The garrison repaired ACM where needed and continues to monitor the condition
of remaining asbestos when feasible. Most of the repair work involves encapsulating
(sealing) the asbestos where found, to prevent further damage. The asbestos is removed,
if found to be beyond repair.
Two types of old thermal system (piping) insulation can be found on Fort Greely:
fiberglass and asbestos. While both types of insulation are covered by similar-looking
coating, those with asbestos are harder (whereas fiberglass is flexible) and should be
clearly labeled. At many locations on Fort Greely, straight piping runs are covered in
fiberglass insulation while joints and elbows have the harder asbestos insulation as
increased protection for these stress points in the piping system. Residents should be
instructed not to use the pipes and piping insulation to hang clothes/pictures or use them
in a way that could damage the piping insulation.
The garrison can arrange to encase the affected pipe in a metal sleeve if there is a high
likelihood of future damage. If damage occurs or if a resident would like a protective
sleeve installed, the residents should contact the Housing Office or the Chugach service
order desk for prompt repairs.
Below are some helpful websites for more information on asbestos:
x U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/asbestos/
x Oklahoma State University Environmental Health and Safety website contains
numerous articles from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
EPA, American Lung Association, and others.
http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/Asbestos.htm
3.16 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
PCBs are hydrocarbon (petroleum based) compounds containing chlorine which were
commonly used in high temperature electrical applications (transformer dielectric or
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coolant fluids, ballasts for fluorescent lighting systems, and other uses). Army policy
requires that PCB-containing transformers and capacitors be removed or deduced through
fluid flushing and replacement to concentrations less than 50 parts per million (ppm)
PCBs. Fort Greely has completed a program to eliminate all transformer and large
capacitors containing PCBs in concentration greater than 50 ppm.
3.17 Radon
Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas formed from the decay of uranium in
bedrock and soil. Since it is naturally occurring, radon can also be omitted from various
natural earthen building components (granite, ceramics, aggregate and/or sand in
concrete, etc., depending on the amount of radioactive materials in these substances).
The amounts of radon that can accumulate in a building or residence vary significantly
from building to building and region to region based on subsurface soil and bedrock
conditions/composition, tightness of the building foundation, building ventilation, and the
existence of basements or substructures. Radon may cause adverse health impacts
depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. The USEPA established radon
guidelines that apply to residential occupancy only, however the Army applies this
residential standard to all buildings.
Fort Greely completed a radon survey in the early 1990’s and a second survey in 20042007. A final report is still being compiled for the recent effort, but a draft report was
reviewed. Fort Greely buildings and residences which had radon levels above the EPA
guideline of 4 pCi/L in long-term tests (greater than 7 days) have had radon mitigation
units installed to lower the amount of radon that migrates into and accumulates in a
building or residence. The radon mitigation unit is a ventilation system installed below
the slab or foundation which:
x collects radon containing air/gas/vapors rising up from the subsurface,
x draws the gases through piping so it does not enter the living or working spaces of
the residence of building, and;
x discharges the gases above the roof for dispersion into the atmosphere.
Fort Greely is taking the necessary steps to protect workers and residents from the
buildup of radon in buildings. More info on radon can be found at the following USEPA
and National Cancer Institute websites:
www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/radon
3.18 Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint (LBP) was commonly used for its durability before it was banned by
Federal law in 1978. Typically, LBP was used in high-wear areas such as doors, window
sills, housing exterior, and in specialty application. The Army has a management-inplace policy regarding LBP because:
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x
x
x
x
LBP in good condition generally does not pose a risk since it is not being
ingested or inhaled into the body,
LBP can be and has been easily covered with other non-lead-based paints which
further prevents ingestion or inhalation,
LBP removal can generate large quantities of lead dust that may pose a risk to
workers; and,
LBP removal is a time-consuming and expensive process (and frequently
requires demolition of the painted substance) that is disruptive to workers and
residents.
Due to the age of most of the 49th MDB facilities, LBP is likely to still be present in the
600 series (except 634 and 635), the 700 series (except 711) and the 800 series buildings.
Various LBP surveys have been conducted, but each was limited in nature (sampling only
a small number of facilities). These surveys confirmed buildings built before 1978 (of
those that were sampled) still contain LBP. LBP has typically been covered by many
layers of other paints since 1978. Therefore, residents should keep painted surfaces in
their units in good condition. Paint chips or peeling paint should be removed (swept or
vacuumed) to prevent ingestion or inhalation by occupants (especially children). Areas
with damaged paint should be repainted using materials from the self-help shop. If
residents have concerns about possible lead exposure, a doctor from Bassett Army
Community or other medical professional should be consulted. Blood tests are the only
way to determine if an individual has ingested or inhaled too much lead.
The lead-based paint and lead exposure information provided to Fort Greely residents is
included in Appendix E. The USEPA and Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
websites below can be consulted for more information on lead-based paint or lead
exposure:
www.epa.gov/lead/
www.hud.gov/offices/lead/healthyhomes/lead.cfm
3.19 2005-2006 Health Investigation
In 2005, Fort Greely brought in health experts from the U.S. Army Center for Health
Promotion and Preventive Medicine (CHPPM) and the U.S. Army Bassett Community
Hospital (Fort Wainwright) to investigate Fort Greely residents' concerns over a possible
link between environmental factors and the increased number of miscarriages on the post.
Although this investigation was performed internally by the Army, the investigation was
also monitored and validated by the Alaska Department of Health. The investigation
found that although the Fort Greely miscarriage rate may be slightly above national
norms, the increased rate was probably due to normal variation in a small population.
The experts recommended the miscarriage rate be monitored over the next several years
to see if the rate returned towards expected norms (and the rate has decreased as expected
based on two follow-up reviews). The process followed for the investigation, the reports
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from the Army agencies, and the Alaska Department of Health's concurrence can be
found at http://www.smdcen.us/rabfga/health/.
4.0 Findings For Adjacent Properties
4.1 Land Uses
Review of historical aerial photography and records indicate most of the structures in the
Main Cantonment were constructed in the late 1950’s and during the 1960’s, with a few
exceptions. The land and the facilities have been owned and used by the Army and Fort
Greely since World War II when the post was established in order to ferry Lend Lease
supplies and aircraft to Russia during the fight against the Axis Powers. The post’s
primary mission and purpose for most of its existence has been to support the Cold
Regions Test Center for the testing of equipment and training of troops in an arctic
environment. The ballistic missile defense mission was added in 2002 and included the
construction of the missile field south of the Main Cantonment.
4.2 Surveyed properties
Adjacent properties were not specifically surveyed. However, records searches,
personnel interviews, and database searches were completed for the entire Main
Cantonment area. Findings for facilities in close proximity to 49th MDB facilities were
discussed in relation to the specific 49th facility in Sections 3.1 through 3.19.
5.0 Summary of Findings
5.1 Regulatory Compliance Issues
No federal or state compliance issues were identified during the survey.
5.2 Best Management Practice Recommendations and Proposed Corrective Actions
The following Best Management Practice recommendations were identified during the
survey:
x Two houses were observed with potential mold issues in the basement. The
battalion medic (SGT Fernando Sangco) also requested a mold inspection of an
additional unit in relation to a child's health investigation currently underway.
USASMDC/ARSTRAT requested Fort Greely DPW to schedule mold
inspections/sampling and cleanup as required. Airborne mold sampling at two of
the three locations showed indoor mold concentrations were no different than
outdoor mold concentrations. Airborne mold sampling at the third house was still
being scheduled at the time of the writing of this report.
x Damage to asbestos-containing materials (piping insulation and possible
wallboard) in the basement of several residences was identified during the survey.
DPW placed service orders to repair damage to the piping insulation and sampled
the wallboard to determine if it was composed of asbestos. All repairs to piping
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x
x
insulation have been reported complete by the service order contractor (Chugach).
Sampling results on the wallboard showed that it was not composed of asbestos.
Other side issues being investigated by DPW at request of
USASMDC/ARSTRAT include:
- Several units mentioned work orders that had been placed some time
ago and had not been completed. Chugach followed up on these and
reports these work orders as completed.
- Several units mentioned asbestos sampling completed some time ago
but they had not been notified of results. DPW is researching whether
these sample results are on file, and will resample if necessary. The
suspected asbestos wallboard sample was retaken for analysis and the
wallboard is not composed of asbestos.
- Several units reported freezing/clogging of radon mitigation vent pipes
(one unit requested a radon resample). DPW is investigating the
frozen pipe issue and is trying to schedule the radon sample (occupant
appeared to be on vacation during portion of October 2007).
- Several units reported "disgusting" carpet that they would like
replaced/removed. Occupants were requested to take this issue up
with DPW Housing Office.
- One unit reported soldier's wife had been sick since she had moved
into the present unit (little over a month). This item was reported to
49th MDB Command for monitoring.
- One occupant pointed out what he said was outdated, unsafe electrical
wiring in basement floor joists. USASMDC/ARSTRAT requested
Fort Greely DPW investigate this issue.
- Several units requested information on lead-based paint in their units.
DPW distributes the informational material at move-in, but additional
distribution of this information may be warranted.
DPW has established a facility inspection and plumbing flushing program for
housing units during the turnover of a residence from one occupant to the next
(see scope of work section and inspection checklist in Appendix F). Recommend
implementation of some type of inspection program for residents who spend more
than 2 years in a housing unit to insure asbestos, lead-based paint, and other issues
are discovered before they become a health issue. USASMDC/ARSTRAT should
conduct this periodic survey to supplement the surveys performed by Fort Greely
DPW. Recommendation might include periodic surveys of facilities that haven’t
had an inspection within the last 2 years to ensure that all utilized residences
receive a walkthrough inspection at least once every two years.
Recommend 49th MDB personnel take necessary steps to identify the source of
the halogenated compounds recently discovered in the oil/water separator sludge
at the Building 634 Motor Pool. Hazardous materials containing chlorinated
solvents should be eliminated from usage. Household hazardous wastes and
surfactants should also not be dumped into the OWS.
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6.0 Conclusions
Overall, the buildings and residences are in fairly good condition. Due to the age of the
structures, the active management of asbestos and lead-based paint needs to continue to
prevent the potential for health-related issues. Management of the asbestos and the leadbased paint needs to be a cooperative effort between the occupants and the Fort Greely
DPW. Minor issues in relation to paint chipping/peeling, asbestos piping insulation
punctures/damage, and mold growth were found during the survey and relayed to DPW
for correction. Many of the corrective actions have already been completed. The DPW
has maintained an aggressive approach in identifying potential exposure situations and
implementing actions to limit or eliminate these hazards. Where needed, DPW has
installed radon mitigation units, installed point of use drinking water filters, repaired or
encapsulated asbestos insulation, and prevented access to IRP/CC sites in order to protect
the workforce and the residents of Fort Greely.
6.1 Facility Matrix
Air Force Instruction 32-7066 establishes the framework for interpreting EBS findings.
The framework is as follows:
Category 1 – Areas where no release or disposal of hazardous or petroleum substances
has occurred (including no migration from other areas).
Category 2 – Areas where only release or disposal of petroleum substances has occurred.
Category 3 – areas where release, disposal, and/or migration of hazardous substances has
occurred, but at concentrations that do not require removal or remedial response.
Category 4 – Areas where release, disposal, and/or migration of hazardous substances has
occurred, and all removal or remedial actions have been taken.
Category 5 – Areas where release, disposal, and/or migration of hazardous substances has
occurred, and all removal or remedial actions are underway, but not yet taken.
Category 6 – Areas where release, disposal, and/or migration of hazardous substances
have occurred, but remedial actions have not been implemented.
Category 7 – Areas that are not evaluated or require additional evaluation.
A summary of categorization factors and environmental setting data for the subject sites
are provided in Table 3.
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Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Likely
No
No
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Bldg 635
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Likely
No
No
No
No
Yes
Bldg
661
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Likely
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Bldg
662
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Likely
No
No
No
No
700
Series
Housing
(except
711)
Yes
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Bldg
711
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Likely
No
No
No
No
800
Series
Housing
(except
864)
Yes
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Likely
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Bldg
864
Below
Action
Level
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
900
Series
Housing
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Pesticides
Wastewater
Systems
Solid Waste
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Category
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Notes 1. All facilities have at least some hazardous substances, ranging from household hazardous materials in residences,
office cleaning supplies in offices, to a wide range of hazardous materials in the motor pool.
2. Building 711 separated from other 700 series housing because of more recent construction (no asbestos or LBP)
3. Building 864 separated from other 800 series housing due to past reported spill
Yes
Yes
Hazardous
Substances
and/or
Petroleum
Substances
Documented
Spills or
Releases
ASTs/USTs
Oil/Water
Seperators
IRP or CC
Site
Asbestos
Lead-Based
Paint
PCBs
Radiological
Substances
Radon
Bldg
634
Bldg
609
Property
Categorization
Factors
TABLE 3 – Building Categorization Factors Summary
6.2 Property Categories
See Table 3 for property categories.
6.3 Additional Resources & Maps
The following information is provided by the housing office at occupant move-in (provided in Appendix E):
Residents Handbook,
Disclosure of Information on Lead-based Paint and/or Lead-based Paint Hazards,
Asbestos Hazards,
“Protect your family from lead in your home” pamphlet,
Common Repairs for Residents, and
Good Practice Tips for Drinking water.
After move-out, DPW housing office has implemented a turnover environmental inspection and flushing
process to prepare the unit for the next occupant. The inspection covers the condition of the asbestos thermal
system insulation, condition of any lead-based paint, identification of presence of mold, and confirmation
radon-mitigation system is operating (if present). Additionally, just prior to occupant move-in, the drinking
water system will be flushed to remove stagnant water (and potential lead build-up) from the unit. Appendix F
has the portion of the maintenance contractor’s scope of work and the inspection checklist.
Aerial photographs of Fort Greely were reviewed in researching information for this EBS. Examples of two of
the aerial photos (1971 and 1974) are included in Appendix B.
6.4 Data Gaps
There are no known data gaps that effect the conclusions of this report.
7.0 Recommendations
The properties are considered suitable for the intended usage (49th MDB non-tactical support facilities).
The presence of asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint are items that need to be managed in
cooperation with the Fort Greely DPW. The user should not disturb areas that may have asbestos-containing
materials and report any damage to the Fort Greely DPW. User should maintain painted surfaces by periodic
repainting and avoid disturbing undercoatings that may contain lead-based paint. Peeling paint and paint chips
should be removed to prevent potential ingestion or inhalation.
The source of the halogenated compounds in the oil/water separator sludge at the Motor Pool should be
identified and eliminated from the process. Chlorinated solvents and surfactants should not be dumped into the
oil/water separator.
The current housing turnover inspection process should be supplemented to periodically inspect all housing
units.
The Best Management Recommendations in Section 5.0 should be completed as quickly as possible.
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8.0 Certifications
This EBS was prepared by:
x Glen Shonkwiler earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of
Missouri-Rolla, is a registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Hazardous Material Manager
(CHMM), and has 15 years of environmental experience.
x Randy Gallien earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry from the University of North
Alabama, is the Chief of the Environmental Division in USASMDC/ARSTRAT, and has 28 years of
environmental experience.
And assistance was provided by
x John Moran, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, is
a registered Professional Engineer, and has 10 years of environmental experience.
x Jim Hardin, who holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of
Maryland, University College, and has 19 years of environmental experience.
8.1 Certification of Environmental Baseline Survey
USASMDC/ARSTRAT (with assistance from Teledyne Systems, Inc.) reviewed all available and appropriate
records and has conducted a visual site inspection of the selected facilities. The information contained within
the survey report is based on records made available. The 49th MDB facilities are not located on any
Installation Restoration Program or Compliance Cleanup Program Sites. No PCB contamination or PCB
transformers are known to exist on 49th MDB facilities. The information contained in this EBS is correct to the
best of USASMDC/ARSTRAT’s knowledge as of November 15, 2007.
Certified by: ___________________________
Dennis R. Gallien
Chief, Environmental Division
USASMDC/ARSTRAT
Date:_____________
____________________________
Glen D. Shonkwiler, P.E., CHMM
Environmental Engineer
USASMDC/ARSTRAT
Date:_____________
Approved by: ____________________________
Christine Boerst
Director of Public Works
Fort Greely, Alaska
Date:_____________
____________________________
LTC Edward Hildreth
Commander, 49th MDB
Date:_____________
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Appendix A: Detailed Facility Survey Notes
Individual facility survey notes (Notes are organized in numerical order. Pictures were taken in the order that
the units were inspected and are numbered in that order):
708B
Possible mold growth in the basement was observed by the inspector (see Picture 27 in Appendix C). Work
order placed by DPW for mold cleanup was still open at the time of the writing of this report. DPW contractor
inspected the mold and determine it to be in excess of 100 square feet requiring cleanup (Fort Greely housing
office requests occupants clean up mold that is less than 100 square feet). Mold airborne sampling was
completed which showed indoor mold concentrations were no different than outdoor mold concentrations.
Additionally, water damage was seen on one section of asbestos TSI (see Picture 28 in Appendix C), otherwise
the piping insulation looked in good condition.
812C
Small tear observed in the asbestos TSI over the washer in the basement. Tear was covered in duct tape and
marked for the repair crew. Work order was placed by DPW and repair was completed on 9/25/07.
812 E
Asbestos TSI was in good condition. Occupant expressed a desire to have asbestos removed due to presence of
children. Asbestos hazards discussed and occupant requested to notify housing office or environmental office if
asbestos damaged. Occupant has reoccurring mold issues in upstairs bath. Occupant was also not happy with
the speed of work order requested to fix a basement sink. This item was relayed to DPW and work order was
completed 9/26/07.
812 F
Occupant stated they had no problems. Brief survey confirmed TSI in generally good condition.
812 G
Occupant said “No issues” and did not want inspection.
812 H
Occupant stated they had no problems. Brief survey confirmed TSI in generally good condition. Occupant
claims Boeing contractor was previous occupant and unit was in better condition than most Army Family
Housing.
813A
Occupant requested drinking water lead test (see Fort Greely Drinking Water 10/23/07 post-wide release
announcing drinking water results in Appendix G). Drinking water quality and ways to flush lead were
discussed with the occupant. Occupant also wanted to know if the unit contained lead-based paint. Picture 22
in Appendix C shows an Asbestos label on the wastewater drainpipe (asbestos cement pipe), which is another
possible location for asbestos in facilities at Fort Greely. Asbestos TSI was in good condition.
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813F
Occupant requested a drinking water lead test (see Fort Greely Drinking Water 10/23/07 post-wide release
announcing drinking water results in Appendix G). Drinking water quality and ways to flush lead were
discussed with the occupant. Asbestos TSI was in good condition.
814H
Occupant requested drinking water sample for lead analysis (see Fort Greely Drinking Water 10/23/07 postwide release announcing drinking water results in Appendix G). Asbestos TSI appears to be in good condition.
816 D
All asbestos TSI in this unit has been replaced with fiberglass TSI. Occupant concerned about peeling paint
(see pictures 19 and 20 in Appendix C) and whether it is lead-based paint.
816F
Basement sink has piping insulation with the ends not sealed. This was noted in a number of locations and
DPW should consider sealing these as a precaution to minimize potential for damage. See pictures 3 & 4 in
Appendix C.
Occupant reported having reoccurring mold problems in upstairs bathroom. Occupant was cleaning using 10%
bleach solution as suggested by housing office. Vent fan did not appear to be operating and could contribute to
the problem. Survey team suggested occupant put in a request for repair of vent fan with housing office.
817D
Flaking paint was noticed on piping insulation beside the washer/dryer. Flaking paint should be considered
lead-based paint and should be scraped, removed, and repainted.
Several areas noted where fiberglass piping wrap (not asbestos) was frayed.
817 H
Occupants have reoccurring mold issues in upstairs bathroom (see Picture 21 in Appendix C). Mold is around
grout line around bath tub and on ceiling. Asbestos TSI appeared to be in good condition.
818H
Asbestos TSI is in good condition. Occupant requested drinking water lead test during discussions concerning
drinking water quality (see Fort Greely Drinking Water 10/23/07 post-wide release announcing drinking water
results in Appendix G).
820A
Unit had suspected mold on floor joists in basement (see picture 15 and 16 in Appendix C). Work order placed
to have air sampling and cleanup. Airborne sampling showed indoor mold concentrations no different than
outdoor airborne mold concentrations. Occupant says the suspected mold was tested several years ago and she
never heard the results. Occupant was concerned about peeling paint in multiple upstairs locations (see pictures
17 and 18 in Appendix C). Attempts to schedule mold cleanup have been unsuccessful as of the end of October
as the occupant has not answered cell or home phone (appears to be on vacation).
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820F
TSI appeared to be in good condition. Occupants say the drinking water supply is erratic.
820G
Inspector discussed drinking water with the occupant but a drinking water sample was not requested. Asbestos
TSI was in good condition.
833C
Occupants say they are sick a lot and concerned about old carpet in the living room. Occupant says they get
“black feet” when walking on carpet after a shower/bath. Inspectors raised carpet at one location along wall
(not in high traffic area) and the carpet padding did not appear abnormal. Inspectors noticed that the flooring
under the carpet was hardwood floors. Occupants expressed a desire to have carpet removed and have
hardwood floor instead. Inspectors told occupant to discuss with housing office.
A couple of locations on the asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) in the basement had punctures (two small
nickel or quarter-sized punctures near stairs and one quarter-sized puncture over basement toilet). See pictures
13 and 14 in Appendix C. Additionally, there was some water damage of the TSI in the basement near the
stairs. Asbestos repair work order placed by DPW and repair completed 9/24/07.
833D
One of the occupants has been sick (bronchitis) since they moved into the house in August. The 49th MDB
Command was notified of this issue and asked to monitor the situation. Drinking water quality was discussed
with the occupant and the occupant requested a sample (see Fort Greely Drinking Water 10/23/07 post-wide
release announcing drinking water results in Appendix G). Occupants stated that the stairs have old dirty carpet
that they would like to have replaced. Additionally, the occupants said the stairs creaked when traversing and
repairs were also needed. Carpet/stairs request was relayed to housing office. Asbestos TSI was in good
condition.
834C
Occupant had no issues. Asbestos TSI appeared to be in good condition.
834G
Last piping insulation maintenance activities left a significant amount of fiberglass insulation debris in the
basement. Occupant was concerned that the debris was asbestos. Additionally there were a couple of small
punctures in the asbestos TSI (see Picture 29 in Appendix C). Work order placed to repair TSI and cleanup
fiberglass debris. Work order was completed on 9/28/07. Damaged wallboard was also observed that could be
asbestos (see Picture 30 in Appendix C). DPW was requested to sample the wallboard to determine if it was
asbestos. The sample was taken and results showed that the wallboard was not composed of asbestos.
Occupant was also concerned about old electrical wiring in the unit being a possible fire hazard. DPW was
asked to investigate the safety of this wiring (see Picture 31 in Appendix C).
834H
Radon was discussed with the occupant. Asbestos TSI was in good condition. Occupant had no other
problems.
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835B
Occupant says electric power is erratic. Some of the insulation in the basement needs to be rewrapped.
Plumber didn’t replace the hangar on the asbestos TSI wrapped pipe. There was real sloppy insulation repair
with blue colored wrap by the back door. Insulation crumbled and was feared to be asbestos, but work order
repair crew stated the damaged area was a plaster of paris patch, not asbestos.
835C
Small area of asbestos TSI observed to be damaged in basement and needs repair. No other concerns were
raised or observed in this residence.
835F
Occupant requested dinking water lead test during discussions on drinking water quality (see Fort Greely
Drinking Water 10/23/07 post-wide release announcing drinking water results in Appendix G). Asbestos TSI
was in good condition. Occupant had no additional concerns.
835H
A small portion of thermal system insulation in the front entry way was observed that needs replacing (see
picture 12 in Appendix C). DPW placed work order and repair was completed 9/24/07.
Occupant says drinking water pipes are rusty and water discolored when initially turn on the tap.
851C
Residence was inspected at request of occupant, but only teenage son was home during the inspection.
Asbestos TSI had several locations where the ends of insulation sections were exposed and not sealed (see
Pictures 24-26 in Appendix C). Additionally, water damage of asbestos TSI was also discovered (see Picture
23 in Appendix C). Work order placed by DPW for repair. Repairs were completed on 9/26/07.
911A
Discussed lead in the drinking water with the occupant. Occupant appeared satisfied with garrison response
actions. Occupant stated that “Distribution A” email doesn’t go to all residents and a better way of
disseminating results should be found. No asbestos TSI or LBP in 900 Series housing.
913A
Occupant had no concerns. No asbestos TSI or LBP in 900 Series housing.
917
Occupant stated they had no problems. Asbestos and lead-based paint not a significant concern due to newer
construction.
920G
Occupant says water leaves white residue on dishes when they wash. Occupant says there is a sewer gas smell
when wind blows pretty hard (and wind can actually flush toilets). Occupant stated he would like to have a
water filter. Occupant had no other problems.
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936A
Occupants have light reoccurring mold in the upstairs bathroom. Occupants use a bleach solution to clean.
Occupant stated water heaters above the stairwell had been replaced when a water heater in another 900 Series
unit had a catastrophic failure. Occupants said they already had drinking water checked and a point of use filter
had been installed. No asbestos TSI in the 900 Series units.
952B
Occupant stated multiple maintenance requests have been filed over the years due to the radon vent pipe
clogging with ice during the winter. Maintenance staff responds quickly, but occupant concerned that radon
could build up when clogged. Inspectors discussed radon with the occupant. Occupant was much more
comfortable after discussions. Occupant requested radon re-sampling and this request was relayed to DPW for
scheduling. Pictures 10 and 11 in Appendix C are components of the radon mitigation unit.
Occupant stated they had reoccurring mold issues in upstairs bathtub year round and had concerns that there
was mildew/mold around the attic access. Occupant cleans with bleach solution per directions from housing
office.
954B
Radon was discussed with the occupant. Asbestos TSI was in good condition. Occupant had no other concerns.
General Comment – Several complaints about the amount of cleaning required to clear housing check out
process….many complaints about difficulty in clearing the “white glove” test (especially when entered house
with no pre-inspection)
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Appendix B: Historical Aerial Photos
Figure 5 – 1971 Aerial Photo
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Figure 6 – 1974 Aerial Photo
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Appendix C: Site Photos
Picture 1 – Typical Asbestos Danger/Warning label in Dining Room of 800 Series Housing (some units have asbestos insulation
and some have fiberglass insulation on first floor).
Picture 2 - Closeup of Asbestos Warning Sign, typical of 700 and 800 series housing. Sign is alarming, but potential hazard is
only when the insulation is damaged and dust/fibers are made airborne. The sign is intended to alert residents to notify
housing office or environmental office when there is damage in order to repair items in a timely manner.
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Picture 3 & 4 – Building 816F basement sink and 835H washer/dryer – picture of end of asbestos insulation not covered/sealed
and is typical of many locations. A protective covering could minimize future damage to this insulation.
Picture 5 & 6 – Typical exterior entrance to mechanical room in 800 Series Housing 8-plex. These photos taken at 817 (with
warning sign) and 812 (no warning sign).
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Picture 7 & 8 – Typical interior (in housing unit basement) entry doors to mechanical rooms for 800 Series Housing 8-plex.
These photos taken at 817D and 833D.
Picture 9 – Typical attic access in second floor of 900 Series Housing. This particular photo taken in 952B.
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Picture 10 (left) – Typical radon mitigation manometer gauge in basement of some units. Residents are asked to notify
housing office if the two sides of the gauge equalize (or form a U). A gauge that looks like a “J” means the radon mitigation
unit is working properly. Radon mitigation units installed in a small number of units if previous long-term radon sampling
results were above EPA action levels. Picture taken in 952B.
Picture 11 (right) – Roof vent for a radon mitigation unit. Most roof vents are a straight pipe. This particular unit had a
curve installed to the pipe in an attempt to prevent the pipe from icing shut. Picture taken at 952B.
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Picture 12 – Picture of deteriorating asbestos thermal system insulation in front entryway of 835H. Insulation replaced under
DPW work order.
Picture 13 (left) – picture of several small (quarter sized) punctures in asbestos thermal system insulation in basement of 833C.
Insulation repaired under DPW work order.
Picture 14 (right) - punctures in the asbestos thermal system insulation at 833C were sealed temporarily with tape and
highlighted to mark these locations for repair crews.
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Picture 15 (above) and Picture 16 (below) – pictures of potential mold growth in basement of 820A. Work order placed by
DPW to perform mold air sampling and cleanup. Air sampling showed indoor mold concentrations were similar to outdoor
mold concentrations (no buildup of mold spores indoors).
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Picture 17 (above) and Picture 18 (below) – peeling paint on door jam and paint chips on floor near bedroom on second floor
of 820A. Residents should vacuum up paint chips to ingestion by children. Paint is probably newer latex paint. However, due
to the construction of the 700 and 800 Series Housing before the banning of lead-based paint in the late 1970’s, the bottom
layers of paint could be lead-based paint (covered by layers of latex paint). The lead-based paint is safely sealed within other
layers of paint unless all of the layers are chipped or peeled away. Residents should seek supplies from self-help shop to
repaint (and reseal) peeling paint.
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Picture 19 (above) – door in upstairs bedroom in 816D that had been closed while paint was still wet….door needs repainting
to seal potential lead-based paint underneath the top coat.
Picture 20 (below) – bottom of door in bedroom in 816D that needs repainting to seal potential lead-based paint underneath
top coat.
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Picture 21 – mold in upstairs bathroom in 817H
Picture 22 – Piping insulation is not the only potential asbestos-containing material in the 700 and 800 Series housing. Above
is a wastewater pipe in 813A which could also contain asbestos (not friable and harder to damage than the thermal system
insulation).
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Picture 23 – water damage to asbestos thermal system insulation in 851C. Repairs accomplished under DPW Work order
(includes items in Pictures 24-26)
Pictures 24-26 – Series of pictures showing unsealed ends of insulation in 851C
Picture 27 – potential mold in basement of 708B. Work order placed by DPW for air sampling and cleanup. Air sampling
showed indoor mold concentrations were similar to outdoor mold concentrations (no buildup of mold spores indoors).
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Picture 28 – water damage to thermal system insulation at 708B
Picture 29 – one of several punctures in asbestos thermal system insulation in 834G. Repairs accomplished under DPW work
order.
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Picture 30 – suspected transite (asbestos) wallboard panels in basement of 834G with significant damage. DPW sampled the
panels and results indicated the panels were not composed of asbestos.
Picture 31 – old electrical wiring at 834G and occupant has safety (fire hazard) concerns. DPW is investigating.
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Picture 32 (left) and 33 (right) – asbestos thermal system insulation damage in basement of Building 661. DPW Work order
placed and completed to repair thermal system insulation damage in basement and in battalion aid station.
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Appendix D: References
Groundwater Monitoring and Data Analysis Work Plan, Fort Greely, Alaska, August. 2004. ASTS, Inc.
(ASTS, 2004a).
2004 Field Investigation Report, Former Landfill 4 & 5 (BRAC Site 88) and Fire Training Pits (BRAC Sites 85
and 133), Fort Greely Alaska, May, 2005. ASTS, Inc. (ASTS, 2005a).
2005 Corrective Action Plan, Fuel Contaminated Soils, South Tank Farm, Fort Greely, Alaska, December,
2005. ASTS, Inc. (ASTS, 2005b).
2005 Installation Restoration Program Work Plan, Fort Greely, Alaska, May 2005. ASTS Inc. (ASTS, 2005c).
2005 Source Investigation Soil Characterization Data Memo, Fort Greely, Alaska, October, 2005. ASTS Inc.
(ASTS, 2005d).
2006 Installation Restoration Program Work Plan, Fort Greely, Alaska, July, 2006. ASTS, Inc. (ASTS, 2006).
2005 Remedial Investigation Report, BRAC Sites 54, 89, 85N/85S, 133, and South Tank Farm. April, 2007.
ASTS Inc. (ASTS, 2007a).
2006 Corrective Action Report, South Tank Farm, Fort Greely, Alaska. June, 2007. ASTS Incorporated
(ASTS, 2007b).
Preliminary Assessment, Fort Greely, Alaska. December, 1992. CH2M-Hill (CH2M, 1992).
Site Investigation Project Report for Fire Training Pits at Fort Richardson and Fort Greely. Ecology and
Environment (E&E, 1993).
1999 Remedial Investigation Report, Fort Greely, Alaska. April, 1999. Jacobs (1999).
Summary Report, 1999 Remedial Investigation/ Removal Action, Fort Greely, Alaska. August, 2000. Jacobs
(2000).
Environmental Sites Decision Document, Fort Greely, Alaska. June, 2005. Teledyne Solutions, Inc. (TSI
2004).
Postwide Site Investigation, Fort Greely, Alaska, March, 1996.
Woodward-Clyde Federal Services
(Woodward-Clyde, 1996).
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U.S. Army Base Realignment and Closure 95 Program, Environmental Baseline Survey Report, Fort Greely,
Alaska, January, 1997. Woodward-Clyde (1997).
Thornwaite. (1968), Potential Evaporation and Climate in Alaska. For the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Commerce. (1963), Probable Maximum Precipitation and Rainfall Frequency Data for
Alaska. Technical Paper 47.
Inventory and Evaluation of Military Structures at Fort Greely, Delta Junction, AK, April 1999
Comprehensive Asbestos Survey, Fort Greely 700-800 Series, 2005
National Missile Defense Parcel Specific Environmental Baseline Survey, January 2000, and Update and
Addendum, 2004
Draft Radon Report, Fort Greely Cantonment and Space and Missile Defense Buildings, Fort Greely, AK, June
2005
Draft Environmental Condition of Property Report for the Residential Communities Initiative at Fort Greely,
Alaska, Sept 2007
Fort Greely Building Custodian Database
Final Site Inspection Report, Military Munitions Response Program, Fort Greely, Alaska, July 2007
Environmental Baseline Survey, Utilities Privatization, Fort Greely, Alaska, May 2005
Finding of Suitability to Transfer for the Privatization of Water, Wastewater, Steam, Electric, and Central Heat
and Power Plant Utility Systems at Fort Greely, Alaska, September 2006
2005 Remedial Investigation Report, BRAC Sites 54, 89, 85N/S, 103, 133, and the South Tank Farm, Fort
Greely, Alaska, April 2007
Draft 2006 Remedial Investigation Report BRAC Sites 31, 32, 41, 48, 89, and 133, SM-1A [Pipeline Station]
21+25, Tar and Asphalt Disposal Area, and the South Tank Farm, Fort Greely, Alaska, August 2007
Final Historical Records Review, Military Munitions Response Program, Fort Greely Alaska, June 2006
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2005 Environmental Surveillance Report, SM-1A Deactivated Nuclear Power Plant. Fort Greely, AK, March
2007
SM-1A 2004 Environmental Surveillance, Ft. Greely, Alaska, March 2005
Environmental Sites Decision Document, Fort Greely, Alaska, June 2005
Final Closure Report 2001 LLRW Transportation and Laydown Yard Final Closure Survey, Fort Greely,
Alaska, May 2002 (AR101)
Final Closure Report Removal of SM-1A Radioactive Pipeline, Fort Greely, Alaska, May 2002 (AR102)
1983-2003 Cumulative Chemical and Radiological Data Report, Fort Greely, Alaska, July 2003 (AR108)
Final SM-1A Reactor Waste Laydown Yard Verification Survey Report, Fort Greely, Alaska, August 2004
(AR109)
Final SM-1A Reactor Waste Pipeline Corridor Verification Survey Report, Fort Greely, Alaska, August 2004
(AR110)
Addendum to SM-1A Reactor Waste Pipeline Laydown Yard Verification Survey Report, 2007 (AR111)
Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, February 2005
Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Waste Management Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, June 2006
Drinking Water Treatment Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, April, 2007
Wastewater Treatment Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, February, 2005
Spill Notification & Response Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, May, 2006
Air Compliance & Monitoring Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, September, 2005
Asbestos Removal, Transportation & Disposal Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, October, 2002
AST & UST Monitoring Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, January, 2006Storm water Pollution Prevention
Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, July, 2007
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Integrated Pesticide Management Plan, Fort Greely, Alaska, October, 2006
Institutional Controls, Excavation Clearances Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, May, 2005
Radon Monitoring Procedure, Fort Greely, Alaska, February, 2005
Lead-Based Paint Procedure, Fort Greely Alaska, September, 2005
Spill Prevention and Response Plans, Fort Greely, Alaska, February, 2006
Environmental Handbook, U.S. Army Fort Greely, Alaska, March 2006
Various Lead-Based Paint Survey Documents located in Fort Greely Environmental Office
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Appendix E – Information Provided at Occupant Move-In
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Environmental Handbook
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Hazardous Materials Management..................................................12
Asbestos ..............................................................................13
Lead Based Painted Materials .............................................14
Base Workers
Waste Management .........................................................................1
Non-Hazardous Household Waste ......................................1
Hazardous Household Waste ..............................................1
Spills and Emergency Response .....................................................3
Water Resources and Wastewater Management .............................4
Drinking Water....................................................................4
Domestic Wastewater..........................................................5
Storm Water ........................................................................6
Asbestos ..........................................................................................6
Lead Based Painted Materials .........................................................7
Mold ................................................................................................7
Radon ..............................................................................................8
Noise................................................................................................9
Open Burning ..................................................................................9
Pest Management ............................................................................9
Natural Resources ...........................................................................10
Land Management...............................................................10
Wildlife Management..........................................................10
Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural Sites ...................................11
Residents
Protecting Our Environment ...........................................................iii
Environmental Laws and Compliance ............................................iii
Environmental Management System ..............................................iii
General Do’s and Don’ts.................................................................iv
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Table 1. Classifications of Typical Wastes at Fort Greely.............18
Tables
Keeping the environment clean and safe is a responsibility we all
share. Our efforts are essential to the success of protecting health and
the environment, not only for ourselves but for future generations as
well.
Mold ....................................................................................14
Radon ..................................................................................15
Waste Management .........................................................................15
Non-Hazardous Waste.........................................................15
Construction and Demolition Debris...................................16
Hazardous Waste.................................................................16
Spills and Emergency Response .....................................................21
Spill Prevention ...................................................................23
Digging, Clearing, Well Drilling.....................................................24
Construction ....................................................................................25
Dust Control ....................................................................................26
Open Burning ..................................................................................26
Noise................................................................................................27
Water Resources and Wastewater Management .............................27
Drinking Water....................................................................27
Wastewater – Sanitary and Industrial..................................28
Storm Water ........................................................................29
Oil/Water Separators ...........................................................30
Pest Management ............................................................................30
Natural Resources ...........................................................................30
Land Management...............................................................31
Wildlife Management..........................................................31
Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural Sites ...................................31
Environmental Procedures ..............................................................33
References .......................................................................................34
Key Contacts ................................................................... .Back Cover
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The Fort Greely Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set
of management processes and procedures that allow the organization
to analyze, control, and reduce the environmental impact of its
Environmental Management System
The Army is committed to maintaining total environmental
compliance. Copies of all applicable laws and regulations can be
found at the Department of Public Works Environmental Office. If
you are unsure about your compliance or reporting responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Public Works Environmental Office
at (907) 873-4664.
Protecting the environment is not just a good idea— it’s the law!
Numerous and increasingly stringent local, State, Federal, Army, and
DoD environmental laws and regulations have been enacted in the
past 35 years. Penalties for non-compliance are severe and can be
levied against both the installation and those individuals knowingly
involved.
Environmental Laws and Compliance
The purpose of this Environmental Handbook is to give Fort Greely
personnel, residents, and contractors guidance on the primary
environmental rules and regulations that affect their daily activities.
All personnel (including contractors) working at Fort Greely are
required to follow all environmental requirements, including U.S.
Army policies and procedures, Fort Greely policies and procedures,
and all local, State, and Federal laws.
Protecting Our Environment
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DO limit vehicle movement to established, existing roads.
DO remain on marked trails and designated routes.
DO properly dispose of litter and trash.
DON’T drive on the edges of roads, which causes washout
and erosion.
x DON’T drain oil or pour other hazardous substances onto
the ground.
x DON’T feed or harass wildlife.
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x
x
x
It is everyone’s responsibility to protect the plants, animals, and
natural habitat at our installation. Following is a general list of do’s
and don’ts.
General Do’s and Don’ts
activities, products, and services and operate with greater efficiency
and control. The EMS integrates the environment into everyday
business operations, and environmental stewardship becomes part of
the daily responsibility across the entire organization, not just in the
environmental department. An EMS is a
“Fort Greely is firmly
Command-wide commitment. It includes
committed to
everyone from the Commander to the
environmental
workers to the residents. Everyone can
leadership, utilizing the
and should take part.
best management
EMSs provide a number of benchmarked
practices in all that we
tools to manage environmental risk
do, and focusing on
effectively and offer great potential for
environmental
continuous improvement in compliance
stewardship for all lands
and other areas of environmental
and activities under our
performance. EMS training is required
control.”
for all workers. Copies of the Fort Greely
EMS policy are posted throughout the
LT COL Robert
installation and can also be obtained from
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the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office, by calling (907) 873-4664.
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Some jobs around your quarters may require the use of products
containing hazardous components. Such products may include certain
paints, cleaners, stains and varnishes, car batteries, motor oil, and
pesticides. The leftover contents of such consumer products are
Hazardous Household Waste
A recycling program for cardboard, office paper, and aluminum cans
is currently under development and is scheduled to begin in the spring
of 2006. Bins for recyclables will be given to residents. Additional
dumpsters will be available for the collection of recyclables. A
curbside recycling service for the FGA housing units is being
investigated. The Department of Public Works Environmental Office
will provide information on this program as it develops.
x Paper, cardboard, and untreated wood go into the
designated paper dumpster.
x All other garbage (food, etc.) goes into the mixed waste
dumpster.
x Paints, paint thinners, pesticides, poisons, automotive
fluids, aerosol cans, and propane tanks are not to be put in
the dumpsters or down drains. Please call the Department
of Public Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664
for disposal information on these items.
Segregate garbage in the following manner.
Non-Hazardous Household Waste
All waste generated on Fort Greely is to be disposed of on Fort Greely
or delivered to the hazardous/regulated waste disposal contractor
(currently ECC).
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Periodically, the Department of Public Works Environmental Office,
in conjunction with the Housing Contractor, will conduct a household
hazardous waste collection effort. You will be notified of the waste
collection times and given waste collection instructions. If you have
questions or need to dispose of household hazardous waste at times
other than the normal collection times, contact the Department of
Public Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664.
Individuals sometimes dispose of household hazardous wastes
improperly by pouring wastes down the drain or toilet, onto the
ground, into storm sewers, or by putting them out with the trash. The
dangers of such disposal methods may not be immediately obvious,
but certain types of household hazardous waste have the potential to
cause physical injury to sanitation workers; contaminate wastewater
treatment systems; and present hazards to children and pets if left
around the house.
known as “household hazardous waste.” When improperly disposed
of, household hazardous waste can create a potential risk to people
and the environment.
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Immediately
report all spills to
the Fort Greely
Fire Department
at 873-3473
Spills and Emergency Response
Read safety instructions on household product labels.
Do not pour excess chemicals down the drain or onto the
ground.
Purchase only the amount of product that you need to
prevent having excess products that must be disposed of.
Use only the recommended amount.
Use the oldest product first, to prevent spoilage.
Reuse or recycle surplus products.
Use proper safety measures as directed on the product
label.
Never mix products unless approved by the
manufacturer.
Do not store incompatible products together.
Substitute less toxic products when possible.
Keep products in original containers.
Keep products stored away from the reach of children.
Do not store chemicals near heat or flames.
Do not store chemicals outside without protection from
the weather.
Make sure containers are in good condition.
Protect containers from spilling or breaking during
transportation.
Chemical and petroleum spills (e.g., motor oil,
antifreeze, gasoline, paints, paint thinner etc.)
pose a significant threat to human health and
the environment and are costly to Fort Greely.
Federal and State laws prohibit the discharge
of oil or hazardous substances into the
x
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x
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x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
x
Proper Chemical Use, Storage, and Disposal
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Water Resources and Wastewater Management
Name and telephone number of person making notification
Exact location of spill or emergency
Type and description of emergency
Estimate of amount and type of material spilled
Extent of actual or potential environmental damage
Injuries or property damage, if any
Possible hazards to off-post human health and environment
Immediate response actions taken.
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x Water is tested on a regular basis for contaminants using
special instruments at Fort Greely and independent
laboratories.
The Department of Public Works produces and distributes drinking
(potable) water at Fort Greely. Source water is derived from an
underground aquifer at depths of 200 feet. The Department of Public
Works oversees the operation of drinking water systems in the
cantonment area. The Missile Defense Agency’s prime contractor
operates the Missile Defense Complex water systems. The drinking
water service for housing and the school is provided by the
cantonment/Main Post system. Because of the pristine nature of the
water, treatment is not required except for the addition of chlorine and
fluoride. In compliance with both Army and State of Alaska
regulations, the following procedures for drinking water are in effect.
Drinking Water
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
If you discover or cause a spill, immediately evacuate the spill area
and call the Fire Department at (907) 873-3473. Provide the Fire
Department with as much of the following information as you have:
environment without a permit and the penalties for non-compliance
can be severe.
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x Use household cleaning chemicals in the manner instructed
by the manufacturer. Only cleaning chemicals that are
marked safe for sanitary use are to be poured down sinks,
drains, or lavatories.
x Contact the Department of Public Works if your drain or
lavatory malfunctions.
x Information on method and location for disposal of
chemicals, poisons (e.g., herbicides and pesticides), paint,
The Fort Greely Department of Public Works oversees operation of
the Fort Greely wastewater treatment systems. Wastewater generated
on the Fort Greely Main Post is treated in sewage lagoons. The
wastewater system is designed for the treatment of domestic sewage.
Domestic Wastewater
Consumers are encouraged to contact the Department of Public
Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664 if their drinking water
ever tastes, smells, or appears abnormal.
x On or before July 1 of each year, the Department of Public
Works provides a Consumer Confidence Report (Water
Quality Report) to all Fort Greely consumers. The report
gives drinking water test results (e.g., total coliform) for the
previous calendar year.
x In the event the drinking water becomes contaminated, the
Department of Public Works will provide notices to all
housing units, the school, organizations, offices, and
tenants. Notices will be posted in offices and public
locations throughout Fort Greely. Depending on the nature
of the contamination, a notice will be published in the Delta
Wind and the Fairbanks Daily News Miner.
x If the contamination poses an acute risk to human health, a
notice will be broadcast over the regional radio and
television stations.
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Asbestos is a naturally occurring
fiber that was widely used prior to
1980 for its heat-resistant properties.
Some forms of asbestos can cause
lung disease or cancer if its fibers are
inhaled. While much of the asbestos
contained in Fort Greely buildings
has been removed, some still
remains in floor tiles, pipe insulation,
and other materials. This remaining
Asbestos
February 2006
Do not disturb items
containing asbestos!
Contact the Department of
Public Works
Environmental Office
before starting any
building repairs that may
disturb asbestos or any
renovation or demolition
project.
x Wash-down activities and vehicle washing are to be
conducted in designated areas that will not result in run-off
flowing into storm water ditches. Washing personal
vehicles is allowed in the residential area. Contact the
Department of Public Works Environmental Office (907)
873-4664 for a complete listing of designated areas.
x Practice good housekeeping when outside by properly
disposing of trash in closed containers to prevent debris
from floating into storm ditches.
x No oil or antifreeze changes are allowed in the residential
area.
The major body of surface water in the Fort Greely vicinity is Jarvis
Creek. During periods of heavy rainfall and snowmelt, water run-off
is channeled through storm water ditches to the creek. Fort Greely
has a storm water plan in place to prevent the pollution of Jarvis
Creek.
Storm Water
oil, and the like is provided in the Waste Management
section of this handbook.
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Molds are microscopic organisms commonly found both indoors and
outdoors. Molds, along with mushrooms and yeast, are known
scientifically as fungi. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the
spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and
indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land
on surfaces that are wet. Mold growth on surfaces can often be seen
as a colored spot, frequently green, gray, brown, black, or white. It
Mold
Many of the Fort Greely buildings were built prior to 1980 and may
contain lead based paint. The walls in these facilities may be safely
maintained by repainting, but the painted surfaces should not be
disturbed. Only properly trained personnel may demolish or renovate
facilities that may contain lead based paint. Contact the Housing
office at (907) 873-4658 to report any peeling or damaged paint in
your quarters. Contact the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664 for guidance before starting
any renovation projects.
Lead was a common ingredient for paint pigments up until the late
1970’s. Lead based paint becomes a problem as it deteriorates over
time or if it is disturbed, creating dust and chips that may be inhaled
or ingested.
Lead Based Painted Materials
Asbestos removal, which is regulated under Federal and State laws,
can only be performed by properly trained and certified workers. If
you suspect that asbestos-containing materials have been damaged in
your living area or if you have any other asbestos related questions,
contact the Department of Public Works Environmental Office at
(907) 873-4664 for assistance.
asbestos does not pose a safety concern unless it is disturbed or
damaged and asbestos fibers are released into the air.
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If you are experiencing a problem with insects (roaches, silverfish,
bees, wasps, and mosquitoes), animals (rodents and birds), or plants
(broadleaf weeds or other vegetation), please contact the Department
of Public Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664.
Pesticides are strictly regulated under State and Federal laws such as
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. The Army
requires that only certified personnel can apply commercial
pesticides. The commissary carries a limited number of approved
pest control products that can be used by Fort Greely residents. All
other pest control efforts on Fort Greely are to be handled by the base
operations service contractor.
Pest Management
Open burning of any kind (vegetation, construction debris, etc.) is
prohibited at Fort Greely. Please direct any questions on this issue to
the Department of Public Works Fire Department at (907) 873-3473
and the Department of Public Works Environmental Office at (907)
873-4664.
Open Burning
Noise can be a nuisance and potentially impact public health. Fort
Greely has set up a noise complaint program. If you have any noise
problems or complaints, please call the Fort Greely Public Affairs
Officer at (907) 873-4604.
Noise
Protection Agency. Contact the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664 for additional information.
Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless and odorless gas that is a
decay product of the elements uranium and radium. Radon is a
hazard because it is a known cancer-causing agent. Radon can
become concentrated in an “air-tight” building and then be inhaled by
the building’s occupants. All existing facilities at Fort Greely have
been tested for radon. New facilities will be tested as they come online and action will be taken if the radon levels occur above the action
level established by the U.S. Army and the U.S. Environmental
Radon
Mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold
growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling
moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your quarters, contact the
Housing Office at (907) 873-4658 or the Environmental Office at
(907) 873-4664.
Large-scale mold problems
are most likely to occur
The key to mold control is
when there has been an onmoisture control.
going water leak, a flood,
or very high levels of
Dry water-damaged areas
humidity in the home.
and items within 24-48 hours
Molds produce allergens,
to prevent mold growth.
irritants, and, in some
If mold is a problem in your
cases, potentially toxic
quarters, report the problem
mycotoxins that may cause
to the Housing Office.
health problems when
inhaled or touched by
sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type
symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash
(dermatitis).
commonly appears as a powdery, fuzzy, or hair-like material.
Actively growing molds typically produce odors, sometimes
described as earthy or ammonia-like.
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A species of concern at Fort Greely is the
Immediately report
migratory swallow. Swallows, nests, eggs,
any incidents of
and chicks are never to be disturbed or
swallow nest, egg,
destroyed and anyone observing activities
or chick destruction
of this nature must immediately report the
to the
incident to the Environmental Coordinator
Environmental
at (907) 873-4664. Please consult the
Coordinator at
Integrated Training Area Management
(907) 873-4664.
Specialist at (907) 873-1614, and the
Environmental Coordinator at (907) 8734664 for further information on these birds and for a complete list of
all the species that make their home in the Fort Greely area.
Hunting is prohibited on the Fort Greely cantonment area. For
information on hunting and fishing outside of Fort Greely, contact the
Integrated Training Area Management Specialist at (907) 873-1614.
Wildlife Management
The destruction of trees and vegetation should never be carried out
without consultation with and concurrence from the Department of
Public Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664. When
operating heavy equipment, care should also be taken to avoid
mechanical damage to tree trunks and roots.
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Archaeological resources discovered on Federal property are
protected under the Archaeological Resource Protection Act. If an
archaeological site or an artifact is discovered during the course of
any activity, contact the Department of Public Works Environmental
Office, (907) 873-4664. Record the location of the site and ensure
that neither the site nor the artifacts are disturbed.
The Fort Greely area is rich in pre-historic archaeological sites.
Knowledge of the location of these sites is restricted to prevent
looting and desecration. Requests for any type of ground disturbance
activities must be made to the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office well in advance of the proposed activity (see
the section on digging, herein). That office will provide information
about whether a site is safe to disturb or dig in.
It is the Army’s goal to conserve, perpetuate, and enhance the natural
ecosystems present on Army lands. Natural ecosystems are best
maintained by protecting the biological diversity of native plants and
animals.
Land Management
Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural Sites
Natural Resources
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Another element of the Right-to-Know Program is training. All Fort
Greely personnel who use hazardous chemicals as part of their job
Area supervisors must ensure
Provide:
that all hazardous materials are
x Manufacturer information
identified with a clearly legible
x Product information
manufacturer’s label or other
x Hazardous ingredients
appropriate label containing
x Physical data
product and hazard information.
x Fire and explosion data
Proper labeling is critical to
x Health hazard data
providing a safe work
x Reactivity data
environment and is an important
x Spill and disposal
procedures
part of the Fort Greely Right-tox Required personal protective
Know Program. Every
equipment
hazardous material used at Fort
x Storage and handling
Greely must have readily
procedures
available a Material Safety Data
x Transportation and
Sheet (MSDS) from the product
additional information
manufacturer. The MSDS is a
critical source of chemical
identification and health and safety information. If you need
assistance in locating an MSDS, call ECC, the Fort Greely hazardous
waste contractor, at (907) 873-1007.
Material Safety Data Sheets
Hazardous materials are used at Fort Greely to clean restrooms, paint
facilities, lubricate vehicles, control pests, and for numerous other
reasons. All hazardous materials must be handled, used, stored, and
disposed of properly to ensure personnel safety and to prevent an
adverse environmental impact.
Hazardous Materials Management
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO BOTH GOVERNMENT
AND CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
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Only properly trained and certified workers can perform asbestos
removal, which is regulated under Federal and State laws. The proper
NESHAP notifications must be made prior to renovation or
demolition of asbestos containing material and the handling and
disposal of the material must be in compliance with all Federal and
State regulations (i.e., properly wetted, bagged, and disposed of).
Asbestos containing waste materials must be disposed of at specific
locations at Fort Greely. If you suspect that asbestos-containing
materials have been damaged in your work area or if you have any
other asbestos related questions, contact the Department of Public
Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664 for assistance.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring
Do not disturb items
fiber that was widely used prior to
containing asbestos! Contact
1980 for its heat-resistant
the Department of Public
properties. Some forms of
Works Environmental Office
asbestos can cause lung disease or
before starting any building
cancer if its fibers are inhaled.
repairs that may disturb
While much of the asbestos
asbestos or any renovation or
contained in Fort Greely buildings
demolition project.
has been removed, some still
remains in floor tiles, pipe
insulation, and other materials. This remaining asbestos does not
pose a safety concern unless it is disturbed or damaged and asbestos
fibers are released into the air.
Asbestos
have a right and a need to know about the hazards of the chemicals
they are using. Supervisors must provide documented hazard
communication training when an employee begins work at Fort
Greely, when the physical or health hazards change in the work area,
or when an employee moves to a new work area. For additional
information, contact the Fort Greely Safety Office at (907) 873-5031
or your Safety Representative.
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Molds are microscopic organisms
commonly found both indoors and
The key to mold control
outdoors. Molds, along with
is moisture control.
mushrooms and yeast, are known
scientifically as fungi. Molds
Dry water-damaged
reproduce by means of tiny spores;
areas and items within
the spores are invisible to the naked
24-48 hours to prevent
eye and float through outdoor and
mold growth.
indoor air. Mold may begin growing
If mold is a problem in
indoors when mold spores land on
your work area, report
surfaces that are wet. Mold growth
the problem to your
on surfaces can often be seen as a
facilities custodian.
colored spot, frequently green, gray,
brown, black or white. It commonly
appears as a powdery, fuzzy, or hair-like material. Actively growing
molds typically produce odors, sometimes described as earthy or
ammonia-like.
Mold
Many of the Fort Greely buildings were built prior to 1980 and may
contain lead based paint. The walls in these facilities may be safely
maintained by repainting, but the painted surfaces should not be
disturbed. Only properly trained personnel may demolish or renovate
facilities that may contain lead based paint. Waste and debris
containing lead-based paint may be disposed of only under the
guidance of the Environmental Coordinator. Contact the Department
of Public Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664 for
guidance before any demolition or renovation projects.
Lead was a common ingredient for paint pigments up until the late
1970’s. Lead based paint becomes a problem as it deteriorates over
time or if it is disturbed, creating dust and chips that may be inhaled
or ingested.
Lead Based Painted Materials
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Segregate garbage in the following manner.
Non-Hazardous Waste
February 2006
All waste generated on Fort Greely must be disposed of on Fort
Greely or delivered to the hazardous/regulated waste disposal
contractor (currently ECC).
Waste Management
Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless and odorless gas that is a
decay product of the elements uranium and radium. Radon is a
hazard because it is a known cancer-causing agent. Radon can
become concentrated in an “air-tight” building and then be inhaled by
the building’s occupants. All the facilities at Fort Greely have been
tested for radon. New facilities will be tested as they come on-line and
action will be taken if the radon levels occur above the action level
established by the U.S. Army and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Contact the Department of Public Works Environmental
Office at (907) 873-4664 for additional information.
Radon
Mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold
growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling
moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your work area, contact
your facilities custodian.
Large-scale mold problems are most likely to occur when there has
been an on-going water leak, a flood, or very high levels of humidity
in the building. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases,
potentially toxic mycotoxins that may cause health problems when
inhaled or touched by sensitive individuals. Allergic responses
include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red
eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).
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Fort Greely uses paints, fuels, oils, cleaners and other chemicals in the
course of its operations. Many of these chemicals are hazardous to
the environment and must be handled, stored, and disposed of in
Hazardous Waste
Fort Greely has a permitted area to receive inert construction and
demolition debris. Only debris that is inert, such as metal, masonry,
brick, lumber, concrete, non-asbestos containing roofing material,
etc., may be disposed of at the area. Certain categories of waste
containing non-regulated asbestos materials may also be disposed of
at the site under special conditions. No liquid, putrescible, hazardous,
or toxic wastes can be accepted at this location. Advance
arrangements to dispose of construction and demolition debris must
be made with the Base Operations Contractor. Questions concerning
the suitability of wastes for this disposal area should be directed to the
Environmental Coordinator at (907) 873-4664.
Construction and Demolition Debris
A recycling program for cardboard, office paper and aluminum cans
is currently under development and is scheduled to begin in spring of
2006. Bins for recyclables will be placed in offices. Additional
dumpsters will be available for the collection of recyclables. The
Department of Public Works Environmental Office will provide
information on this program as it develops.
x Paper, cardboard, and untreated wood go into the
designated paper dumpster.
x All other garbage (food, etc.) goes into the mixed waste
dumpster.
x Paints, paint thinners, pesticides, poisons, aerosol cans, and
propane tanks are not to be put in the dumpsters or down
drains. Please call the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664 for disposal
information on these items.
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Wastes are generally found to fall into one of the following
categories: hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, or used oil.
Each type of waste has unique regulatory requirements for its proper
management. It is important that you follow the instructions provided
in the training and the directions provided by your supervisor, the
Department of Public Works Environmental Office, and the Waste
Management Contractor. If you are unsure of how to properly
If you manage hazardous materials or generate waste, you will be
provided with training to ensure that you do so safely and in
accordance with Fort Greely policy and procedures. The training
programs include hazardous waste management, hazardous material
handling, and hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
The Fort Greely Environmental procedure titled “Hazardous Material
& Waste Management” details the procedures to follow regarding
waste generation, collection, documentation, and inspections.
Hazardous waste can be accumulated in either Satellite Accumulation
Areas or Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas. Satellite
Accumulation Areas are the preferred method of waste accumulation
at Fort Greely. ALL accumulation areas must be approved by the
Department of Public Works Environmental Office. These
accumulation areas have stringent requirements concerning types and
quantities of wastes permitted. Contact the Department Of Public
Works Environmental Office or the Waste Management Contractor
for ordering containers, labeling, and training to manage the waste
properly. Never mix different wastes or add an unknown material to a
waste container.
accordance with a myriad of complex local, State and Federal laws
and regulations. Fort Greely has established a waste management
program that will ensure that wastes are handled in a safe manner in
accordance with the regulations. Failure to follow the requirements of
the program can result in worker exposure, adverse environmental
impacts, and severe penalties.
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Batteries – Collect batteries, including lead acid, nickel
cadmium, and lithium, for pickup by the Hazardous Waste
Contractor. Many of these batteries are recycled. Do not
dispose in the trashcans for disposal at the landfill.
Asbestos Containing Material
Waste Description
Absorbents, Used – Dry sweep, rags, pads, and booms are all
examples of absorbents that are used to absorb oils and
chemicals. These contaminated absorbents must be collected
and disposed of properly.
Aerosol Cans, Empty – Aerosol cans that are empty of
liquids and the gas pressure equals atmospheric pressure are
considered non-hazardous.
Aerosol Cans, Not Empty – These cans will be punctured
and emptied by the Fort Greely Waste Management
Contractor. The waste generator will collect these cans.
Antifreeze
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Universal waste
– used batteries
Determined by
contents
Asbestos waste
(TSCA
regulated)
Determined by
contents
Non-hazardous
Hazardous or
non-hazardous
based on testing
Typical Waste
Classification
Table 1. Classifications of Typical Wastes at Fort Greely
Table 1 identifies some common wastes generated at Fort Greely and
provides the typical waste classification.
Fort Greely’s goal is to reduce waste generation through pollution
prevention efforts. All waste generators are expected to implement
good management practices to reduce the quantity of waste generated
to the lowest possible levels. Details of the program requirements are
provided in the Fort Greely Pollution Prevention Plan.
manage waste in your work area, don’t guess—speak to your
supervisor or contact the Department of Public Works Environmental
Office at (907) 873-4664 or the Waste Management Contractor.
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Gas Cylinders – Cylinders that still contain pressurized gas
must be collected and turned in to the Waste Management
Contractor for a waste determination if the supplier cannot
take the gas back for reuse or recovery.
Empty cylinders should be collected for return to the
manufacturer, recycling, or disposal in the landfill.
Hydraulic Fluid
Fluorescent Lights – These lights may contain mercury in
sufficient quantity to be hazardous waste. They should be
collected in the original manufacturer’s boxes and labeled as
universal waste or in a manner prescribed by the Fort Greely
Waste Management Contractor. Do not throw these bulbs
into the landfill trash bins.
Freon Refrigerants – These ozone-depleting substances must
be captured for disposal or recovery.
Fuels (Diesel, Gasoline, JP-4, Kerosene, Propane) – Fuels
that become a waste because of contamination or expiration
must be collected for waste determination.
Waste Description
Empty Containers – Containers that once held a hazardous
material or regulated waste are considered to be empty if all
possible material is removed by pumping, pouring, or other
means. Empty containers may be sent to the landfill or
recycled.
Electrical Transformers, Ballasts, Switches, Etc. – These
wastes must be collected in containers as prescribed by the
Fort Greely Waste Management Contractor. Also, see the
entry on PCBs.
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Determined by
contents
Hazardous or
non-hazardous,
determined by
contents
Hazardous waste
or recycled
Hazardous or
non-hazardous,
determined by
contents
Universal waste
or Hazardous
waste (broken
bulbs) or nonhazardous
Hazardous
TSCA regulated
or nonhazardous,
determined by
contents
Non-hazardous
Typical Waste
Classification
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Oils and Greases – This waste stream includes oils in
engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical
equipment, and other lubricants. Used oils must be collected
in properly labeled drums. Never mix oils with other
substances, such as hazardous wastes and coolants. Mark all
drip pans and temporary containers with the words “Used
Oil.”
Paint
Waste Description
Landfill Waste – Wastes that are not hazardous, universal,
recycled, or otherwise regulated or recoverable will be
disposed of in the Fort Greely landfill. These wastes must be
stored in a safe and sanitary way that prevents littering and
attraction of wildlife. Do not send liquids (e.g., paints,
antifreeze, cleaners), hazardous wastes, compressed gases,
refrigerants, or materials that can be reused or recycled to the
landfill.
Lead-Based Paint – Demolition materials and other surfaces
that may contain lead based paint must be tested prior to
demolition and disposal to determine proper collection and
disposal. Contact the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office prior to generating waste that may
contain lead based paint.
Oil Filters – Non-terne-plated oil filters that are drained of
free-flowing oil should be collected for disposal at the
landfill. Terne-plated oil filters contain lead and must be
drained and then collected separately for disposal as
hazardous waste.
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Hazardous (oil
based) Nonhazardous (water
based)
Non-hazardous
(unless testing
indicates that it
is offspecification)
Non-hazardous
(non-terneplated)
Hazardous
(terne-plated)
Hazardous or
Non-hazardous
determined by
testing
Non-hazardous
Typical Waste
Classification
(Continued)
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Hazardous substance spills pose a
significant threat to human health and
the environment and are costly to Fort
Greely. Federal and State laws prohibit
the non-permitted discharge of oil or
hazardous substances into the
environment and the penalties for noncompliance can be severe.
Hazardous or
non-hazardous,
determined by
contents
Non-hazardous
Hazardous
Universal waste
(waste
pesticides)
PCB waste
(TSCA
regulated)
Typical Waste
Classification
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Immediately report
all spills to the Fort
Greely Fire
Department at
873-3473
Spills and Emergency Response
Wastewater Containing Soaps and Detergents – This waste
may not be discharged directly to the storm sewers or
oil/water separators. This wastewater may be discharged to
the sanitary sewer.
Wastewater Containing Solvents – This waste may not be
discharged to the storm sewer, oil/water separators, or
sanitary sewer, but must be collected and disposed of
separately. Efforts should be taken to eliminate or reduce the
quantity of wastewater containing solvents.
Waste Description
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) – Prior to 1978, PCBs
were widely used in oil-filled electrical transformers,
switches, ballasts, and voltage regulators. Unless an oil-filled
item is stamped with a manufacture date after 1978 or is
labeled as PCB free, these items should be stored and
disposed of as PCB containing.
Solvents and Paint Cleaners
Pesticides and Herbicides
(Continued)
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Name and telephone number of person making notification
Exact location of spill or emergency
Type and description of emergency
Estimate of amount and type of material spilled
Extent of actual or potential environmental damage
Injuries or property damage, if any
Possible hazards to off-post human health and environment
Immediate response actions taken.
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x Ensure the safety of all
When responding to
personnel where the spill
a spill, perform only
occurred
those actions that
x If safe to do so:
you have been
- Extinguish all flames
trained to do
- Shut off electricity where
without endangering
disconnect spark is not a
yourself or others.
hazard
- Eliminate ignition sources
- Eliminate routes to water by blocking floor drains and
storm drains
- Stop spill source by closing valves, up righting
container, etc.
- Contain the spill with booms, sorbent, snow, dirt, or
other material
- Recover spilled material or contaminated soil.
In the event of a spill, personnel trained in spill response should:
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
It is the responsibility of all Fort Greely personnel to report spills
immediately to the Fire Department at (907) 873-3473. The initial
verbal report of the spill should include the following information:
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x Using drip pans and sorbents for oil transfers, fueling, or
maintenance work
x Using and maintaining secondary containment around all
tanks, and under portable equipment such as generators,
compressors, and heavy equipment
x Monitoring all fuel transfers and checking hoses, fittings,
and valves before and after transfers
x Storing fuel, lubricants, oils, and chemicals in designated
storage areas with secondary containment
x Maintaining hydraulic hoses and fittings to avoid breakage
x Keeping work sites clean and neat so that no spill goes
unnoticed.
It is Fort Greely's goal to prevent all spills and to maintain a strong
spill prevention and contingency plan. Fort Greely personnel are
responsible for promoting spill prevention through the following
actions:
Spill Prevention
x The workers have sufficient knowledge of the chemicals
released, the personal protective equipment, and supplies
necessary to clean up the spill.
x The Fire Department has determined that it is safe for the
workers in the area to clean up the spill and has authorized
the clean up.
x The Fort Greely Environmental Coordinator, or designee,
has been notified and provides spill coordination and
material disposal support.
Workers in the area may clean up the spill if all of the following
conditions exist.
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All activities involving excavation, land clearing, well drilling, or any
type of land disturbance must receive an excavation clearance before
beginning. Excavation clearances are granted by the Director of the
Department of Public Works, after review and concurrence by the
Environmental Office and other offices, including Utilities, Fire
Department, Roads and Grounds, Communications, and Public
Safety. Excavation clearances may contain special conditions related
to administrative controls and all clearances have general conditions
regarding the discovery of contamination, historical artifacts, or
utilities.
There are a number of locations on Fort Greely where past activities
have resulted in contamination or suspected contamination. In some
cases, cleanup actions have been taken and, in others, administrative
controls are in place to ensure that any remaining contamination is not
disturbed to protect public health. Administrative controls vary from
site to site and may include: restrictions on excavations and well
drilling; land use limitations; and precautions to limit exposure. Maps
and documents locating and describing the known sites of
contamination or suspected contamination are available in the
Department of Public Works Environmental Office.
Digging, Clearing, Well Drilling
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The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 32 CFR Part 651
require that all projects and activities receive an environmental
review. Depending on the size and nature of the project or activity,
some documentation of the environmental analysis may be required.
The documentation can range from an Environmental Impact
Statement to a Record of Environmental Consideration (REC). A
limited number of activities and projects have been “categorically
excluded” and may not require any NEPA documentation or require
only a REC. The Department of Public Works Environmental Office
will work with project and activity sponsors to determine what level
of NEPA analysis and documentation is required.
Construction
4. Comply with all special and general conditions of the
excavation clearance and promptly report any
deviations.
3. Complete the forms and obtain all required
concurrences and approvals before beginning the
project.
2. Obtain excavation clearance request forms from the
Environmental Office.
1. Contact the Department of Public Works Environmental
Office to determine if any known or suspected
contaminated sites are involved. EARLY
CONSULTATION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
OFFICE CAN OFTEN SAVE MONEY AND TIME.
Instructions for any Type of Land Disturbing Activities
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3. Do not begin the project or activity until the
requirements of NEPA and 32 CFR Part 651 have been
met.
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Open burning of any kind (vegetation, construction debris, etc.) is
generally forbidden at Fort Greely. Please direct any questions on
this issue to the Department of Public Works Fire Department at (907)
873-3473 and the Department of Public Works Environmental Office
at (907) 873-4664.
Open Burning
Water use is the Army’s preferred method of dust control on gravel
roads and training sites. Oil-based products specifically designed for
dust suppression may be used only if absolutely necessary for safe
operations and only after authorization has been obtained from the
Department of Public Works Environmental Office at (907) 8734664.
Dust Control
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x On or before July 1 of each year, the Department of Public
Works provides a Consumer Confidence Report (Water
Quality Report) to all Fort Greely consumers. The report
gives drinking water test results (e.g., total coliform) for the
previous calendar year.
The Department of Public Works produces and distributes drinking
(potable) water at Fort Greely. Source water is derived from an
underground aquifer at depths of 200 feet. The Department of Public
Works oversees operation of drinking water systems in the
cantonment area. The Missile Defense Agency’s prime contractor
operates the Missile Defense Complex water systems. The drinking
water service for Garrison Headquarters and Fort Greely
infrastructure is provided by the cantonment/Main Post system. The
potable water supply for the Missile Field Complex is a separate
system with a groundwater source from the same underground aquifer
as for the Main Post. Because of the pristine nature of the water,
treatment is not required except for the addition of chlorine. The
potable water at the Main Post is fluoridated. In compliance with
Army and State of Alaska regulations, the drinking water is tested on
a regular basis for contaminants.
Drinking Water
Noise can be a nuisance and potentially impact public health. Certain
jobs require the use of hearing protection. If yours does, do yourself a
favor and use it! If you think your job might require hearing
protection but none is offered, talk to your supervisor or the Fort
Greely Safety Officer. Fort Greely has set up a noise complaint
program. If you have any noise problems or complaints, please call
the Fort Greely Public Affairs Officer at (907) 873-4604.
1. Contact the Department of Public Works Environmental
Office at (907) 873-4664 to determine what type of
environmental review and documentation is needed.
2. Coordinate with the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office to complete any required NEPA
documentation.
Noise
Before Beginning ANY New Project or Activity
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x Industrial areas are prohibited from discharging chemicals
to floor drains.
x Use cleaning chemicals only in the manner instructed by
the manufacturer.
x Only cleaning chemicals that are marked safe for sanitary
use are to be poured down sinks, drains, or lavatories.
x Contact the Department of Public works should drains or
lavatories malfunction.
The Fort Greely Department of Public Works oversees operation of
the Fort Greely wastewater treatment systems. Wastewater generated
on the Fort Greely Main Post is treated in sewage lagoons. Missile
Field Complex wastewater is discharged to septic tanks and leach
fields. All wastewater systems are designed for the treatment of
domestic sewage.
Wastewater – Sanitary and Industrial
x In the event the drinking water becomes contaminated, the
Department of Public Works will provide notices to all
housing units, the school, organizations, offices, and
tenants. Notices will be posted in offices and public
locations throughout Fort Greely. Depending on the nature
of the contamination, a notice will be published in the Delta
Wind and the Fairbanks Daily News Miner. If the
contamination poses an acute risk to human health, a notice
will be broadcast over the regional radio and television
stations.
x Consumers are encouraged to contact the Department of
Public Works Environmental Office if their drinking water
ever tastes, smells, or appears abnormal.
x For additional information, please consult the Fort Greely
Drinking Water Treatment procedure available at the
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x Wash-down activities and vehicle washing are to be
conducted in designated areas that will not result in run-off
flowing into storm water ditches. Contact the Department
of Public Works Environmental Office (907) 873-4664 for
a listing of the designated areas.
x Discharges to storm ditches or drains from industrial
activities of any substance are prohibited.
x Practice good housekeeping when outside by properly
disposing of trash in closed containers to prevent debris
from floating into storm ditches.
x Outdoor activities, including mission, construction, and
maintenance, are to be performed without contamination to
storm ditches.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, available at the
The major body of surface water in the Fort Greely vicinity is Jarvis
Creek. During periods of heavy rainfall and snowmelt, water run-off
is channeled through storm water ditches to the creek. Fort Greely
has a storm water plan in place to prevent the pollution of Jarvis
Creek.
Storm Water
x Information on method and location for disposal of
chemicals, poisons (e.g., herbicides and pesticides), paint,
oil, and the like is provided in the Waste Management
section of this handbook.
Waste Water Treatment procedure available at the
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It is the Army’s goal to conserve, perpetuate, and enhance the natural
ecosystems present on Army lands. Natural ecosystems are best
maintained by protecting the biological diversity of native plants and
animals. Habitat management is the key to effective conservation and
the protection of endangered or threatened species. Always check
with the Department of Public Works Environmental Office (907)
873-4664 and the Integrated Training Area Management Specialist
(907) 873-1614, well in advance of a new project.
Natural Resources
If you are experiencing a problem with insects (roaches, silverfish,
bees, wasps, mosquitoes); animals (rodents and birds); or plants
(broadleaf weeds or other vegetation), please contact the Department
of Public Works Environmental Office at (907) 873-4664.
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The Alaska Historic Preservation Act, the National Historic
Preservation Act, and Army Regulation 200-4 protect historic and
archaeological resources at Fort Greely. (Refer to AR 200-4 and DA
Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural Sites
Immediately report
A species of concern at Fort Greely is the
any incidents of
migratory swallow. Swallows, nests, eggs,
swallow nest, egg,
and chicks are never to be disturbed or
or chick destruction
destroyed and anyone observing activities
to the
of this nature must immediately report the
Environmental
incident to the Environmental Coordinator
Coordinator at
at (907) 873-4664. Please consult the
(907) 873-4664.
Integrated Training Area Management
Specialist at (907) 873-1614, and the Environmental Coordinator at
(907) 873-4664 for further information on these birds and for a
complete list of all the species that make their home in the Fort Greely
area.
Wildlife Management
Soil and vegetation in Alaska are particularly vulnerable to damage
from human activities such as off-road vehicle travel and even
something as seemingly benign as foot traffic. When operating heavy
equipment, care should also be taken to avoid mechanical damage to
tree trunks and roots. The Department of Public Works
Environmental Office (907) 873-4664, should be an active
participant in all planning and decision-making activities regarding
land use to ensure that current and planned mission activities (e.g.,
master planning, site approval requests, construction requests, etc.)
are conducted in a manner compatible with natural resource and
environmental requirements.
Fluids such as soaps, detergents, solvents, fuels, thinners, paints, or
oil are prohibited in oil/water separators. For additional information,
please contact the Department of Public Works Environmental Office
at (907) 873-4664.
Pest Management
Pesticides are strictly regulated under State and Federal laws, such as
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. The Army
requires that only certified personnel can apply commercial
pesticides. The commissary carries a limited number of approved
pest control products that can be used by Fort Greely residents. All
other pest control efforts on Fort Greely are to be handled by the base
operations service contractor.
Land Management
Oil/Water Separators
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Archaeological resources discovered on Federal property are
protected under the Archaeological Resource Protection Act. If an
archaeological site or an artifact is discovered during the course of
any activity, contact the Department of Public Works Environmental
Office (907) 873-4664. Record the location of the site and ensure that
neither the site nor the artifacts are disturbed.
The Fort Greely area is rich in pre-historic archaeological sites.
Knowledge of the location of these sites is restricted to prevent
looting and desecration. Requests for any type of ground disturbance
activities must be made to the Department of Public Works
Environmental Office well in advance of the proposed activity (see
the section on Digging, herein). That office will provide information
on whether a site is safe to disturb or dig in, and will conduct any
required consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office.
Pam 200-4 for regulatory guidance.) Some activities at Fort Greely
may require consultation with the Alaska State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) before the work can commence. The Department of
Public Works Environmental Office will arrange the consultation, if
required. The consultation process can take approximately 6 to 12
weeks, according to the nature and intensity of the proposed action.
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Above Ground Storage Tank/Underground Storage Tank
Monitoring
Air Compliance Monitoring
Asbestos Removal, Transportation, and Disposal
Drinking Water Treatment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
Institutional Controls, Evacuation Clearances
Lead Based Paint
National Environmental Policy Act
Pesticide/Herbicide Application
Protection of Birds and Mammals–Swallows Policy
Radon Monitoring
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Spill Notification and Response
Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Wastewater Treatment.

The following is a list of the Fort Greely Environmental procedures
available in the Public Works Environmental Office:
Environmental Procedures
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32 CFR Part 651, “Environmental Analysis of Army Actions,” March
2002
AR 40-5, “Preventive Medicine,” October 1990
AR 200-1, “Environmental Protection and Enhancement,” February
1997
AR 200-3, “Natural Resources – Land, Forest and Wildlife
Management,” February 1995
AR 200-4, “Cultural Resources Management,” October 1998
AR 200-5, “Pest Management,’’ April 1999
AR 385-10, “Army Safety Program,” February 2000
AR 420-46, “Water and Sewage,” July 1978
AR 420-47, “Solid and Hazardous Waste Management,” December
1984
Army “Environmental Management Policy Memorandum,” July 17,
1990
Pamphlet 200-1, “Hazardous Material and Regulated Waste
Management,” April 2000
TB 38-750, Hazardous Material Storage and Handling
TM 5-630, Land Management, 1982
TM 5-631, Forest Management, 1981
TM 5-633, Fish and Wildlife Management, 1982
TM 5-635, Outdoor Recreation and Cultural Values, 1982
TM 5-801-1, Historic Preservation, Administrative Procedures
TM 5-801-2, Historic Preservation, Maintenance Procedures
U.S. Army Alaska Environmental Handbook, April 2000
U.S. Army Fort Greely Environmental Procedures
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Image Library
USAEHA TG No. 179, “Drinking Water Regulations Under the Safe
Drinking Water Act,” April 1990
References
873-3473
873-4582
873-4664
873-1614
873-5031
873-2677
895-4800
U.S. Army Fort Greely, Alaska
Fire Department
Department of Public Works
Environmental Office
Natural Resources
Safety Office
DA Police
State Troopers
Key Contacts
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON, FORT GREELY
P. O. BOX 31310, FORT GREELY, ALASKA 99731
IMPC-GRE-PWH
MEMORANDUM FOR HOUSING OCCUPANTS
SUBJECT: Disclosure of Information on Lead-based Paint and/or Lead-based Paint Hazards
Public Law requires the Army to provide you with information concerning lead-based paint in your government
owned housing unit. Repainting lead-based paint areas with paint that does not contain lead has encapsulated
the majority of lead-based paint in the housing areas. However, some hazards may remain and the
recommendations in the attached EPA pamphlet should be followed.
LEAD WARNING STATEMENT
Housing build before 1978 (such as the 700 and 800-series housing units) may contain lead-based paint. Lead
contained in paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if swallowed or inhaled. Report any damaged,
flaking or chipped paint to the service order desk at 869-3000. Examples of common areas where lead-based
paint may have been applied in the past include doors, door frames, door casings, closet rods, closet shelves,
moldings, baseboards, handrails, beams and columns. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children
and pregnant women.
Housing Office Disclosure
The presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards:
Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are/or could be present in the housing unit.
Housing Occupants Acknowledgement (initial)
(1) _____ Housing occupant has received notification of lead-based paint hazard.
(2) _____ Housing occupant has received the EPA pamphlet “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your
Home”.
Fort Greely, Alaska
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IMPA-GRE-PWH
SUBJECT: Disclosure of Information on Lead-based Paint and/or Lead-based Paint Hazards
Quarters Offered for Assignment
Quarters # _________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Occupant: (Print, Sign and Date)
Certification of Accuracy
I certify that the above information provided to the above occupant is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
______________________________________________________________________________
Housing Office Representative (Print, Sign and Date)
Fort Greely, Alaska
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON, FORT GREELY
P. O. BOX 31310, FORT GREELY, ALASKA 99731
IMPC-GRE-PWH
MEMORANDUM FOR HOUSING OCCUPANTS
SUBJECT: Disclosure of Information on Asbestos Hazards
Public Law requires the Army to provide you with information concerning asbestos in your government owned
housing unit.
ASBESTOS WARNING STATEMENT
Housing built before 1980 (such as the 700 and 800-series housing units) may contain asbestos in various
building materials. The materials that may contain asbestos are pipe insulation, sheetrock mud, sheetrock, vinyl
flooring, vinyl base cove and the glues used to attach these items
When these materials are undamaged, the asbestos is properly contained and cannot be released into the air and
there is no health hazard. If the asbestos-containing materials are damaged or become friable and asbestos
fibers are released into the air, there is a potential health hazard. All housing units have been inspected by a
trained asbestos worker. Any needed repairs have been completed or are in progress. If you have any questions
or concerns about your unit, please contact the Garrison Housing Manager at 873-4658.
It is your responsibility as a tenant to ensure that potential asbestos-containing materials remain undamaged
during your occupancy. Also, it is your responsibility to report any asbestos identification labels that have
come off or been removed. If damage occurs immediately call for emergency service at 869-3000.
Housing Occupant’s Acknowledgment (Print, Sign and Date)
Building Number _______ Unit _____
______________________________________
Housing Occupant (Print and Sign)
Fort Greely, Alaska
_______________
Date
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Recycled/Recyclable
Printed with vegetable oil based inks on recycled paper
(minimum 50% postconsumer) process chlorine free.
N Don’t try to remove lead-based paint yourself.
N Don’t use a belt-sander, propane torch, high
temperature heat gun, scraper, or sandpaper on
painted surfaces that may contain lead.
N Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust
when remodeling or renovating (call 1-800-424LEAD for guidelines).
N Talk to your landlord about fixing surfaces with
peeling or chipping paint.
N Wipe soil off shoes before entering house.
N Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other
surfaces.
N Get your home checked for lead hazards.
N Make sure children eat healthy, low-fat foods.
N Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys
often.
N Get your young children tested for lead, even if
they seem healthy.
If you think your home has high
levels of lead:
Simple Steps To Protect Your Family
From Lead Hazards
United States
Department of Housing
and Urban Development
United States
Consumer Product
Safety Commission
United States
Environmental
Protection Agency
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead In
Your
Home
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RENOVATORS disturbing more than 2 square
feet of painted surfaces have to give you
this pamphlet before starting work.
SELLERS have to disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based
paint hazards before selling a house. Sales
contracts must include a disclosure about
lead-based paint. Buyers have up to 10
days to check for lead.
LANDLORDS have to disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based
paint hazards before leases take effect.
Leases must include a disclosure about
lead-based paint.
ederal law requires that individuals receive certain
information before renting, buying, or renovating
pre-1978 housing:
OWNERS, BUYERS, and RENTERS are
encouraged to check for lead (see page 6)
before renting, buying or renovating pre1978 housing.
any houses and apartments built before 1978 have
paint that contains high levels of lead (called leadbased paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can
pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.
M
Are You Planning To Buy, Rent, or Renovate
a Home Built Before 1978?
If you think your home might have lead
hazards, read this pamphlet to learn some
simple steps to protect your family.
FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly
can increase the danger to your family.
FACT: People have many options for reducing
lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based
paint that is in good condition is not a
hazard.
FACT: People can get lead in their bodies by
breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by
eating soil or paint chips containing
lead.
FACT: Even children who seem healthy can
have high levels of lead in their bodies.
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young
children and babies even before they
are born.
Lead From Paint, Dust, and
Soil Can Be Dangerous If Not
Managed Properly
IMPORTANT!
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Even children
who appear
healthy can
have dangerous levels of
lead in their
bodies.
Childhood
lead
poisoning
remains a
major
environmental health
problem in
the U.S.
N Speech, language, and behavior
problems.
N Eat paint chips or soil that contains
lead.
N Muscle and joint pain.
N Memory and concentration problems.
N Nerve disorders.
N Digestive problems.
N High blood pressure.
Lead affects
the body in
many ways.
N Harm to a fetus, including brain
damage or death.
N Women with a high lead level in their
system prior to pregnancy would expose
a fetus to lead through the placenta
during fetal development.
N Fertility problems (in men and women).
Reproductive
Problems
(Adults)
N Increased chance of illness during
pregnancy.
Lead is also dangerous to women of
childbearing age:
Slowed
Growth
Digestive
Problems
Although children are especially
susceptible to lead exposure, lead
can be dangerous for adults too.
While low-lead exposure is most
common, exposure to high levels of
lead can have devastating effects on
children, including seizures, unconsciousness, and, in some cases, death.
N Hearing damage.
N Decreased muscle and bone growth.
N Poor muscle coordination.
3
Hearing
Problems
Brain or Nerve Damage
In adults, lead can cause:
N Babies and young children often put
their hands and other objects in their
mouths. These objects can have lead
dust on them.
N Children’s growing bodies absorb more
lead.
N At this age children’s brains and nervous
systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead.
Lead is even more dangerous to children
under the age of 6:
N Learning disabilities, attention deficit
disorder, and decreased intelligence.
N Put their hands or other objects
covered with lead dust in their mouths.
In children, lead can cause:
N Nervous system and kidney damage.
It is important to know that even exposure
to low levels of lead can severely harm
children.
Lead’s Effects
N Breathe in lead dust (especially during
renovations that disturb painted
surfaces).
People can get lead in their body if they:
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N In soil around a home. (Soil can pick up
lead from exterior paint or other sources
such as past use of leaded gas in cars.)
N Inside and outside of the house.
N In apartments, single-family homes, and
both private and public housing.
N In homes in the city, country, or suburbs.
Many homes built before 1978 have leadbased paint. The federal government
banned lead-based paint from housing in
1978. Some states stopped its use even
earlier. Lead can be found:
4
Get your
children and
home tested
if you think
your home
has high levels of lead.
N Children who should be tested under
your state or local health screening plan.
Your doctor can explain what the test results
mean and if more testing will be needed.
N Children or other family members who
have been exposed to high levels of lead.
N Children at ages 1 and 2.
Consult your doctor for advice on testing
your children. A simple blood test can
detect high levels of lead. Blood tests are
usually recommended for:
To reduce your child's exposure to lead,
get your child checked, have your home
tested (especially if your home has paint
in poor condition and was built before
1978), and fix any hazards you may have.
Children's blood lead levels tend to increase
rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and
tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age.
Checking Your Family for Lead
In general,
the older your
home, the
more likely it
has leadbased paint.
Where Lead-Based Paint Is Found
Lead from
paint chips,
which you
can see, and
lead dust,
which you
can’t always
see, can both
be serious
hazards.
The only way to find out if paint, dust and soil lead hazards exist is
to test for them. The next page describes the most common methods used.
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N 1,200 ppm (average) and higher in bare soil in the remainder of
the yard.
N 400 parts per million (ppm) and higher in play areas of bare soil.
Lead in soil can be a hazard when children play in bare soil or
when people bring soil into the house on their shoes. The following
two federal standards have been set for lead hazards in residential
soil:
N 250 µg/ft2 and higher for interior window sills.
N 40 micrograms per square foot (µg/ft2) and higher for floors,
including carpeted floors.
Lead dust can form when lead-based paint is scraped, sanded, or
heated. Dust also forms when painted surfaces bump or rub together. Lead chips and dust can get on surfaces and objects that people
touch. Settled lead dust can re-enter the air when people vacuum,
sweep, or walk through it. The following two federal standards have
been set for lead hazards in dust:
N Stairs, railings, banisters, and porches.
N Doors and door frames.
N Windows and window sills.
Deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling,
chipping, chalking, cracking or damaged)
is a hazard and needs immediate attention.
It may also be a hazard when found on surfaces that children can chew or that get a
lot of wear-and-tear, such as:
Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if
it is in good condition, and it is not on an
impact or friction surface, like a window. It
is defined by the federal government as
paint with lead levels greater than or equal
to 1.0 milligram per square centimeter, or
more than 0.5% by weight.
Identifying Lead Hazards
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6
Just knowing
that a home
has leadbased paint
may not tell
you if there
is a hazard.
Home test kits for lead are available, but
may not always be accurate. Consumers
should not rely on these kits before doing
renovations or to assure safety.
There are state and federal programs in
place to ensure that testing is done safely,
reliably, and effectively. Contact your state
or local agency (see bottom of page 11) for
more information, or call 1-800-424-LEAD
(5323) for a list of contacts in your area.
N Lab tests of paint, dust, and soil
samples.
N A portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF)
machine.
N Visual inspection of paint condition
and location.
Hire a trained and certified testing professional who will use a range of reliable
methods when testing your home.
N A combination risk assessment and
inspection tells you if your home has
any lead hazards and if your home has
any lead-based paint, and where the
lead-based paint is located.
N A risk assessment tells you if your home
currently has any lead hazards from lead
in paint, dust, or soil. It also tells you what
actions to take to address any hazards.
N A paint inspection tells you whether your
home has lead-based paint and where it
is located. It won’t tell you whether or not
your home currently has lead hazards.
You can get your home tested for lead in
several different ways:
Checking Your Home for Lead
N Make sure children eat
nutritious, low-fat meals high
in iron and calcium, such as
spinach and dairy products.
Children with good diets absorb
less lead.
N Clean or remove shoes before
entering your home to avoid
tracking in lead from soil.
N Keep children from chewing window
sills or other painted surfaces.
N Keep play areas clean. Wash bottles,
pacifiers, toys, and stuffed animals
regularly.
N Wash children’s hands often, especially before they eat and before nap time
and bed time.
N Thoroughly rinse sponges and mop
heads after cleaning dirty or dusty
areas.
N Clean floors, window frames, window
sills, and other surfaces weekly. Use a
mop or sponge with warm water and a
general all-purpose cleaner or a cleaner
made specifically for lead. REMEMBER:
NEVER MIX AMMONIA AND BLEACH
PRODUCTS TOGETHER SINCE THEY
CAN FORM A DANGEROUS GAS.
N Clean up paint chips immediately.
N If you rent, notify your landlord of
peeling or chipping paint.
If you suspect that your house has lead
hazards, you can take some immediate
steps to reduce your family’s risk:
What You Can Do Now To Protect
Your Family
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Always use a
professional who
is trained to
remove lead
hazards safely.
Removing
lead
improperly
can increase
the hazard to
your family
by spreading
even more
lead dust
around the
house.
Call your state or local agency (see bottom
of page 11) for help in locating certified
professionals in your area and to see if
financial assistance is available.
N 400 µg/ft2 for window troughs.
N 250 µg/ft2 for interior windows sills; and
N 40 micrograms per square foot (µg/ft2)
for floors, including carpeted floors;
Once the work is completed, dust cleanup
activities must be repeated until testing
indicates that lead dust levels are below the
following:
Always hire a person with special training
for correcting lead problems—someone
who knows how to do this work safely and
has the proper equipment to clean up
thoroughly. Certified contractors will employ
qualified workers and follow strict safety
rules as set by their state or by the federal
government.
N To permanently remove lead hazards,
you should hire a certified lead “abatement” contractor. Abatement (or permanent hazard elimination) methods
include removing, sealing, or enclosing
lead-based paint with special materials.
Just painting over the hazard with regular
paint is not permanent removal.
N You can temporarily reduce lead hazards
by taking actions such as repairing damaged painted surfaces and planting grass
to cover soil with high lead levels. These
actions (called “interim controls”) are not
permanent solutions and will need ongoing attention.
In addition to day-to-day cleaning and good
nutrition:
Reducing Lead Hazards In The Home
N Follow other safety measures to
reduce lead hazards. You can find out
about other safety measures by calling
1-800-424-LEAD. Ask for the brochure
“Reducing Lead Hazards When
Remodeling Your Home.” This brochure
explains what to do before, during,
and after renovations.
If you have already completed renovations or remodeling that could have
released lead-based paint or dust, get
your young children tested and follow
the steps outlined on page 7 of this
brochure.
N Temporarily move your family (especially children and pregnant women)
out of the apartment or house until
the work is done and the area is properly cleaned. If you can’t move your
family, at least completely seal off the
work area.
N Do not use a belt-sander, propane
torch, high temperature heat gun, dry
scraper, or dry sandpaper to remove
lead-based paint. These actions create
large amounts of lead dust and fumes.
Lead dust can remain in your home
long after the work is done.
N Have the area tested for lead-based
paint.
Take precautions before your contractor or
you begin remodeling or renovating anything that disturbs painted surfaces (such
as scraping off paint or tearing out walls):
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If not
conducted
properly,
certain types
of renovations can
release lead
from paint
and dust into
the air.
Remodeling or Renovating a Home With
Lead-Based Paint
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While paint, dust,
and soil are the
most common
sources of lead,
other lead
sources also exist.
N Folk remedies that contain lead, such as
“greta” and “azarcon” used to treat an
upset stomach.
N Hobbies that use lead, such as making
pottery or stained glass, or refinishing
furniture.
N Lead smelters or other industries that
release lead into the air.
N Food and liquids stored in lead crystal
or lead-glazed pottery or porcelain.
N Old painted toys and furniture.
N The job. If you work with lead, you
could bring it home on your hands or
clothes. Shower and change clothes
before coming home. Launder your work
clothes separately from the rest of your
family’s clothes.
• Run water for 15 to 30 seconds
before drinking it, especially if you
have not used your water for a few
hours.
• Use only cold water for drinking and
cooking.
N Drinking water. Your home might have
plumbing with lead or lead solder. Call
your local health department or water
supplier to find out about testing your
water. You cannot see, smell, or taste
lead, and boiling your water will not get
rid of lead. If you think your plumbing
might have lead in it:
Other Sources of Lead
For the hearing impaired, call the Federal Information
Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 to access any of
the phone numbers in this brochure.
EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Call 1-800-426-4791 for information about
lead in drinking water.
Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) Hotline
To request information on lead in
consumer products, or to report an
unsafe consumer product or a product-related injury call 1-800-6382772, or visit CPSC's Web site at:
www.cpsc.gov.
Health and Environmental Agencies
Some cities, states, and tribes have
their own rules for lead-based paint
activities. Check with your local agency to
see which laws apply to you. Most agencies
can also provide information on finding a
lead abatement firm in your area, and on
possible sources of financial aid for reducing
lead hazards. Receive up-to-date address
and phone information for your local contacts on the Internet at www.epa.gov/lead
or contact the National Lead Information
Center at 1-800-424-LEAD.
The National Lead Information Center
Call 1-800-424-LEAD (424-5323) to learn
how to protect children from lead poisoning
and for other information on lead hazards.
To access lead information via the web, visit
www.epa.gov/lead and
www.hud.gov/offices/lead/.
For More Information
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Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 5 (DT-8J)
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604-3666
(312) 886-6003
Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee)
U.S. EPA Region 4
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 562-8998
Region 3 (Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC,
West Virginia)
U.S. EPA Region 3 (3WC33)
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 814-5000
Region 2 (New Jersey, New York,
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
U.S. EPA Region 2
2890 Woodbridge Avenue
Building 209, Mail Stop 225
Edison, NJ 08837-3679
(732) 321-6671
Region 1 (Connecticut, Massachusetts,
Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Vermont)
U.S. EPA Region 1
Suite 1100 (CPT)
One Congress Street
Boston, MA 02114-2023
1 (888) 372-7341
Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,
Washington)
U.S. EPA Region 10
Toxics Section WCM-128
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-1128
(206) 553-1985
Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii,
Nevada)
U.S. Region 9
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 947-4164
Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)
U.S. EPA Region 8
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2466
(303) 312-6021
Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,
Nebraska)
U.S. EPA Region 7
(ARTD-RALI)
901 N. 5th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 551-7020
Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)
U.S. EPA Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue, 12th Floor
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
(214) 665-7577
Western Regional Center
Consumer Product Safety Commission
1301 Clay Street, Suite 610-N
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 637-4050
U.S. EPA Washington DC 20460
U.S. CPSC Washington DC 20207
U.S. HUD Washington DC 20410
EPA747-K-99-001
June 2003
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This document is in the public domain. It may be reproduced by an individual or
organization without permission. Information provided in this booklet is based
upon current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented and
is reflective of the jurisdictional boundaries established by the statutes governing
the co-authoring agencies. Following the advice given will not necessarily provide complete protection in all situations or against all health hazards that can
be caused by lead exposure.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
451 Seventh Street, SW, P-3206
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 755-1785
Please contact HUD's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard
Control for information on lead regulations, outreach efforts, and
lead hazard control and research grant programs.
HUD Lead Office
Central Regional Center
230 South Dearborn Street, Room 2944
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-8260
Eastern Regional Center
201 Varick Street, Room 903
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-4120
Your Regional CPSC Office can provide further information regarding regulations and consumer product safety.
Your Regional EPA Office can provide further information regarding regulations and lead protection programs.
EPA Regional Offices
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Appendix F: Turnover Inspection Materials
F.1 Portion of Scope of Work for Maintenance Contractor
Included is the information in the Garrison Army Family Housing and Garrison Unaccompanied Personnel Housing
Contract Task Order referencing environmental and also flushing lines. The attachments are handouts for the residents.
These areas are new to the task orders and will become effective 1 October, new fiscal year (the actual date is 29 Sep 07
to 28 Sep 08).
8.2.1.2.2.1 The Contractor shall ensure, upon notification of inbound Soldiers, that housing units are ready for
occupancy. When making housing units ready for occupancy, not earlier than one week prior to anticipated
occupancy, the Contractor shall flush the cold water lines. The Contractor shall perform the following
procedure to flush the cold water lines: all cold water faucets, sinks, tubs, and showers, will be turned on at a
high velocity and left to run for 20 minutes (at the same time); all toilets shall be flushed at least once at the
start of line flushing.
8.2.1.2.2.6.1 At time of assignment the Contractor shall provide each resident with: Residents Handbook,
Attachment #13; Disclosure of Information on Lead-based Paint and/or Lead-based Paint Hazards, Attachment
#14, and Asbestos Hazards, Attachment #15; “Protect your family from lead in your home” pamphlet,
Attachment #16; a copy of Common Repairs for Residents, Attachment #17; and a copy of Good Practice Tips
for Drinking water, Attachment #18.
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TERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION FORM
Asbestos Conditions
Is all asbestos insulation without cracks, holes or perforations? _____
Is lagging on insulation in good condition? _____
Is signage affixed to asbestos insulation as appropriate? _____
Comments:
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Lead Based Paint
Is the paint covering window sills and handrails in good condition and not chipped?
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Comments:
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Mold
Are windows and walls free of any mold? _____
If mold is present, describe condition (color, square footage, etc)
___________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________
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Radon
Is a radon mitigation system present? _____
If so, is the radon ventilation fan working? _____
Comments:
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_______________________________
Housing Unit Inspected _________________
Name of Inspector _____________________
Date of Inspection _____________________
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Appendix G – Drinking Water & Lead Analysis Post-wide Distributed Letter
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