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Dear Mr. Martin:

Inadvertently, the cover letter to another report accompanied the above referenced work plan. Please accept this letter as the Letter of Transmittal for the Feasibility Study Work Plan Spill Site 61, Holloman AFB, New Mexico. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to call me at (970) 216-7819.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Description .............................................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Physiography .......................................................................................... 1-2 1.4 Surface Water ......................................................................................... 1-3 1.5 Groundwater ........................................................................................... 1-3 1.6 Climate .................................................................................................... 1-4 1.7 Geology ................................................................................................... 1-4

Previous Investigations ................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Phase I Rl ............................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Phase II Rl .............................................................................................. 2-2

Natural Attenuation ......................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Biotic Processes ...................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Aerobic Biodegradation ......................................................................... 3-1 3.1.2 Anaerobic Biodegradation ..................................................................... 3-1 3.1.3 Cometabolism ....................................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Natural Attenuation Parameters .............................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 pH ......................................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.2 Temperature ......................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.3 Dissolved Oxygen ................................................................................. 3-3 3.2.4 Nitrate ................................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.5 Ferrous Iron .......................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.6 Sulfate ................................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.7 Methane ................................................................................................ 3-3 3.2.8 Alkalinity ................................................................................................ 3-4 3.2.9 Chloride ................................................................................................ 3-4 3.2.1 0 Oxidation Reduction Potential ............................................................... 3-4

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4.1.1 Monitoring Well Locations for Sampling ................................................ 4-1 4.1.2 Groundwater Sampling Schedule ......................................................... A-1 4.1.3 Water Levels ......................................................................................... 4-2 4.1.4 Groundwater Analytical Methods .......................................................... .4-2

4.2 Soil Boring Samples ................................................................................ 4-3 4.3 Sample Identification ............................................................................... 4-3 4.4 Standard Operating Procedures ............................................................. .4-4

5 Health and Safety Requirements .................................................... 5-1

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6.1 Decontamination and Purge Water ......................................................... 6-1 6.2 Personal Protective Equipment and Disposable Sampling Equipment ... 6-1

7 Sample Documentation .................................................................. 7-1

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9 Organization and Schedule ............................................................ 9-1

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Extent of Groundwater Contamination - September 2000

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A Figure 3-3, Groundwater Potentiometric Surface for May 2000 and Figure 5-6, Total BTEX Groundwater Plume for April 1999, Final Phase II Remedial Investigation Report for SS-61 - Spill Site 61, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, December 2000.

Appendix B Quality Assurance Project Plan Addendum Spill Site 61, Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc., November 2003.

Appendix C Activity Hazard Analysis

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1 INTRODUCTION

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. (Bhate) has been retained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), under contract DACA45-02-D-0012, Delivery Order No. 5, to conduct additional field activities in support of a Feasibility Study (FS) for Spill Site 61 (SS-61), Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB), New Mexico. The primary objective of this field activity is to provide additional information on the site to support the recommendations for No Further Action (NF A) presented in the Final Remedial Investigation (Rl) Report for Spill Site 61, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, August 1999, and the Final Phase II Remedial Investigation Report for SS-61 - Spill Site 61, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, December 2000.

1.1 Purpose

NF A was recommended for the north and south sections of SS-61 in the Phase I RI and Phase II RI, respectively. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) provided comments to the Final Phase II RI on March 29, 2001 and May 10, 2001. NMED requested additional investigation and data collection, conducted as part of the FS, to support NF A or Long Term Monitoring (LTM) ofSS-61. The purpose of this FS Work Plan is to:

• Document groundwater quality in the area ofSS-61

• Determine if the plume in the area of SS-61 is stationary, migrating, increasing or decreasing in size

• Assess the extent of the localized contamination in the vicinity of the southwest comer of Building 1 079

• Determine if natural attenuation of contaminants is occurring in groundwater in the area ofSS-61

• Assess whether free-phase liquids are present in the monitoring well MW-3 on a frequent basis

• Collect data to support the NF A Alternative recommended for the site

1.2 Description

HAFB is located in southeastern New Mexico in Otero County, approximately 100 miles northnortheast ofEl Paso, Texas, and six miles west of Alamogordo, New Mexico (Figure 1). HAFB was first established in 1942 as Alamogordo Army Air Field (AAF). From 1942 through 1945, Alamogordo AAF served as the training grounds for over 20 different flight groups, flying primarily B-17s, B-24s, and B-29s. After World War II, most operations had ceased at the base.

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In 1947, Air Material Command announced the air field would be its primary site for the testing and development of un-manned aircraft, guided missiles, and other research programs. On January 13, 1948, the Alamogordo installation was renamed Holloman Air Force Base, in honor of the late Col. George V. Holloman, a pioneer in guided missile research. In 1968, the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing arrived at HAFB and has since remained. Today, HAFB also serves as the German Air Force's Tactical Training Center.

SS-61 is located in an industrial area in the central part of HAFB. The site is located north of two hangers, Buildings 1079 and 1080, and is divided into two study sections by DeZonia Drive (Figure 2). The northern section of the site consists of a concrete pad, located east of Building 1001, which may have been used for dispensing fuel. North of this pad was a debris pile that covered approximately 1500 square feet. The pile contained concrete pieces, asphalt rubble and some piping. Northeast of the concrete pad and debris pile were two aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) that had been removed. The ground surface rises approximately 10 feet toward the former AST area. A partial outline of the containment berm in the area of the northern AST is still visible. The circular berm is approximately 180 feet in diameter, rising approximately 8 feet above grade, and approximately 10 feet wide at the base. No remnant of a berm is visible for the southern AST. A 12-inch diameter steel pipe emerges from the ground at a 45° angle, oriented north to south. The piping was traced to an apparent T -junction located 450 feet south of the AST area. A geophysical survey, conducted during the Phase I RI, traced one branch of the piping west from the junction to an area directly north of the concrete pad to two concrete valving vaults. The other piping branch runs south toward the hanger area.

The southern portion of SS-61, south of DeZonia Drive, consists of two hangers, Building 1079 and Building 1080. South of the hangers is the tarmac. The eastern hanger, Building 1080, is the newer of the two buildings. The western hanger, Building 1079, dates to the 1940s. A concrete sump is located outside the northwest entrance to the hangar. A shallow surface depression, approximately 100 ft x 70 ft by 3 ft deep, is located in the north parking lot to Building 1079. It was used as a stormwater collection basin. The piping traced from the former ASTs is located underneath Building 1087, east of Building 1079.

1.3 Physiography

HAFB is located within the Sacramento Mountains Physiographic Province on the western edge of the Sacramento Mountains. The region is characterized by high tablelands with rolling summit plains; cuesta-formed mountains dipping eastward; west-facing escarpments with the wide bracketed basin forming the basin and range complex. HAFB is approximately 59,600 acres in area and is located at a mean elevation of 4,093 feet above sea level. The Base is located in the Tularosa Sub-basin which is part of the Central Closed Basins. The San Andreas Mountains bound the basin to the west (about 30 miles) with the Sacramento Mountains approximately 10 miles to the east. At its widest, the basin is about 60 miles east to west and stretches approximately 150 miles north to south.

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The Tularosa Sub-basin contains all of the surface flow in its boundaries. The nearest inflow of surface waters to HAFB comes from Lost River, located in the north-central region of the Base. The upper reaches of the Three Rivers and the Sacramento River are perennial in the basin. HAFB is dissected by several southwest trending arroyos that control the surface drainage. Hay Draw is located in the far north. Malone and Rita's Draw, which drain into the Lost River, and Dillard Draw are located along the eastern perimeter of the Base. Approximately 10,000 years ago, indications are of a much wetter climate. The present day Lake Otero encompassed a much larger area, possibly upwards of several hundred square miles. Its remains are the Alkali Flat and Lake Lucero. Lake Lucero is a temporary feature of merely a few inches in depth during the ramy season.

Ancient lakes and streams deposited water bearing deposits over the older bedrock basement material. Fractures, cracks and fissures, in the Permian and Pennsylvanian bedrock, yield small quantities of relatively good quality water in the deeper peripheral. Potable water is only found from a handful of wells near the edges of the basin with more saline water towards the center. Two of the principal sources of potable water are a long narrow area on the upslope sides of Tularosa and Alamogordo with the other in the far southwestern part of the basin. Alamogordo's water, as well as water for HAFB, is supplied from Lake Bonito (which is in the Pecos River Basin) .

1.5 Groundwater

The predominance of the groundwater occurs as an unconfined aquifer in the unconsolidated deposits of the central basin, with the primary source of recharge as rainfall percolation and minor amounts of stream run-off along the western edge of the Sacramento Mountains. Surface water/rainfall migrates downward into the alluvial sediments at the edge of the shallow aquifer near the ranges, and flows downgradient through progressively finer-grained sediments towards the central basin. Because the Tularosa Sub-basin is a closed system, water that enters the area only leaves either through evaporation or percolation. This elevated amount of percolation results in a fairly high water table. Beneath HAFB, groundwater ranges from 5 to 50 feet. Flow for the Base is generally towards the southwest with localized influences from the variations in the topography of the Base. Near the arroyos, groundwater flows directly toward the surface drainage feature.

Previous analyses indicate total dissolved solids (TDS) of greater than 10,000 mg/L in groundwater beneath HAFB. This exceeds the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (NMWQCC) limit as potable water and thus, the groundwater beneath HAFB has been designated as unfit for human consumption. Likewise, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEP A) guidelines have identified the groundwater as a Class IIIB water source, characterized by TDS concentrations exceeding 10,000 mg/L.


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As a whole, New Mexico has a mild, arid to semi-arid continental climate characterized by light precipitation totals, abundant sunshine, relatively low humidity and relatively large annual and diurnal temperature range. The climate of the Central Closed Basins varies with elevation. HAFB is found in the low areas and is characterized by warm temperatures and dry air. Daytime temperatures often exceed 1 00°F in the summer months and middle 50°s F in the winter. A preponderance of clear skies and relatively low humidity permits rapid night time cooling resulting in average diurnal temperature ranges of 25° to 35°F. Potential evapotranspiration, at 67 inches per year, significantly exceeds annual precipitation, usually less than 10 inches (Foster Wheeler and Radian, 1997). The very low rainfall amounts resulting in the arid conditions, which with the topographically induced wind patterns combining with the sparse vegetation, tend to cause localized "dust devils". Much of the precipitation falls during the mid-summer monsoonal period (July and August) as brief, yet frequent, intense thunderstorms culminating to 30-40% of the annual total rainfall.

1.7 Geology

The sedimentary rocks which make up the adjacent mountain ranges are between 500 and 250 million years old. During the period when the area was submerged under the shallow intracontinental sea, the layers of limestone, shale, gypsum and sandstone were deposited. In time, these layers were pushed upward through various tectonic forces forming a large bulge on the surface. Approximately 10 million years ago the center began to subside resulting in a vertical drop of thousands of feet leaving the edges still standing (the present day Sacramento and San Andreas mountain ranges). In the millions of years following, rainfall, snowmelt and wind eroded the mountain sediments depositing them in the valley (i.e. Tularosa Sub-basin). Water carrying eroded gypsum, gravel and other matter continues to flow into the basin.

The Tularosa Sub-basin is a bolson, which is a basin with no surface drainage outlet and sediments are carried by surface water into a closed basin forming bolson deposits. The overlying alluvium generally consists of unconsolidated gravels, sands and clays. Soils in the basin are derived from the adjacent ranges as erosional deposits of limestone, dolomite and gypsum. A fining sequence from the ranges towards the basin's center characterizes the area with the near surface soils as alluvial, eolian and lacustrine deposits. The alluvial fan deposits are laterally discontinuous units of interbedded sand, silt and clay, while the eolian deposits consist primarily of gypsum sands. The eolian and alluvial deposits are usually indistinguishable due to the reworking of the alluvial sediment by eolian processes. The playa, or lacustrine deposits, consist of clay containing gypsum and are contiguous with the alluvial fan and eolian deposits throughout HAFB. There has been the identification of stiff caliche layers, varying in thickness, at different areas of the Base. At SS-61, soils are predominantly silty sands and interbedded clays.


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2 PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS

In 1994, during a RCRA Facility Investigation (RFI) of Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU) 104, the Former Army Landfill used for the disposal of waste munitions, contamination was detected in samples collected from monitoring well MW-29-05. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detected in the groundwater included benzene, 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA), 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), and 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene. Water levels collected from SWMU 104, also designated as Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Site LF-29, indicated a hydraulic gradient to the north-northwest. Monitoring well MW-29-05 was determined as being upgradient of the former landfill; therefore, the source of the contamination was located south southeast of the former landfill. Based on the results ofMW-29-05, an NFA was requested for SWMU 104. The area south southeast ofiRP Site LF-29 was designated Area of Concern (AOC) 1001, due to its location in the vicinity of Building 1001.

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• A Phase I and Phase II RFI was conducted at AOC 1001 in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Soil • vapor samples, soil samples and groundwater samples were collected across the area. At this

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A Phase I RI was conducted at SS-61 in 1999. The investigation area included two former ASTs, underground piping, debris pile and a concrete pad that may have been a fuel dispensing area. These are located north of DeZonia Drive. Information of the area is limited because part of the area was used for classified operations conducted by the Strategic Air Command. Aerial photographs indicated that operations at the concrete pad and ASTs began after 1945 and had ended by 1972. Soil samples collected during the Phase I RI indicated the presence of Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TRPH), benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX), and two explosive constituents (tetryl and trinitrotoluene) immediately above the water table, in the capillary fringe, at the northeast comer of the concrete pad. Groundwater samples collected indicated elevated levels of BTEX, north of the concrete pad, with lower levels of BTEX, 1 ,2-DCA, trichloroethene (TCE), and explosives to the south and east of the pad. Free product was not observed in the wells sampled. The Phase I RI confirmed that past releases in the vicinity of the concrete pad resulted in elevated concentrations of groundwater contaminants in a plume that extends north toward SWMU 104. Soil sampling showed that there was no continuing source of groundwater contamination. The risk assessment conducted indicated that there was no unacceptable risk to either human or ecological receptors; therefore, the Phase I RI concluded that no remediation was required in the northern section of SS-61 .


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The Phase II RI was conducted in 2000 and investigated the southern portion of SS-61, in the vicinity of two hangers, Building 1079 and 1080. Phase II investigated the area of the two hangars, the outlying areas around the two hangars, an area southeast of Building 1080 where suspected fuel spills occurred during past operations, and in the former stormwater overflow basin north of Building 1079, directly south and upgradient of the concrete pad. Soil sampling results from Phase II indicated the same as results from the Phase I study. There did not appear to be a continuing source of groundwater contamination. An elevated level of TRPH was detected in one soil sample, collected from 1 '-2' below ground surface (bgs), at the southwest comer of Building 1079. Groundwater sampling results indicated the presence of low-level cross-gradient and upgradient contamination that the Phase II RI report attributed to multiple sources in the vicinity of Building 1079. It was reported that Building 1079 had an oil/water separator (OWS) formerly located at the southeast comer of the building. BTEX constituents were not as prevalent in the samples collected in the southern portion of SS-61; however, low concentrations of chloroform, 1,2-DCA and TCE were detected in samples collected from the eastern and western boundaries. The Phase II report attributed these solvents to likely released cleaning fluids used in aircraft maintenance in the area. The Phase II RI report presented the extent of contamination, shown on Figure 3, and on Figure 5-6 included in Appendix A. Benzene and the other VOCs were evaluated as part of the human health and screening-level ecological risk assessments. Based in the results, no significant risk to human or ecological receptors was found and the Phase II RI recommended NF A.


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3 NATURAL ATTENUATION

As defined by the USEPA, Natural Attenuation (NA) is the physical, chemical, and biological processes that, under favorable conditions, act to reduce the mass, toxicity, mobility, volume, or concentrations of contaminants in soil and groundwater (EPA, September 1998). The processes that affect natural attenuation include advection, dispersion, sorption, volatilization, and biodegradation of contaminants. Parameters and field activities conducted under this Work Plan will be concerned with the natural biodegradation of the contaminants. Other mechanisms such as sorption, advection, etc., will be investigated during the FS.

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Natural biotic mechanisms that affect contaminants include the mineralization of contaminants or the substitution of various biologic media by metabolic processes. Organic constituents are biodegraded by indigenous microorganisms in the subsurface. During biodegradation, dissolved contaminants in the groundwater are ultimately metabolized into innocuous byproducts such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water.

3.1.1 Aerobic Biodegradation

• At SS-61, the predominant contaminants are BTEX constituents. Direct biological degradation is the most important destructive process for BTEX constituents. They are very readily degraded

• under aerobic conditions until available oxygen is depleted. Mineralization of the BTEX 11111 constituents to carbon dioxide and water involves the use of oxygen as a co-substrate in the

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A way to estimate the potential for natural biodegradation of BTEX constituents in groundwater is the relation of dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations and BTEX concentrations. A reduction in the DO within the existing BTEX plume is a strong indication that indigenous bacteria are established and actively degrading the BTEX. In general, the concentrations of DO within the plume will be lower than the background concentrations.

• 3.1.2 Anaerobic Biodegradation

• BTEX constituents are biodegraded under anaerobic conditions once DO has been depleted. • Benzene is more easily degraded under methanogenic conditions. It has been shown to degrade

under sulfate-reducing conditions but not very readily under denitrifying conditions. This is the • opposite of ethylbenzene, which appears to degrade anaerobically only under nitrate-reducing • conditions.

• Chlorinated VOCs, such as 1 ,2-DCA and TCE, are biodegraded under natural conditions via • reductive dechlorination. Reductive dechlorination is the most important process for the natural

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biodegradation of the more highly chlorinated contaminants. The chlorinated hydrocarbon is used as an electron acceptor rather than a carbon source. The chlorine atom is removed from the contaminant molecule and replaced by a hydrogen atom. Of the chlorinated contaminants detected at SS-61, TCE is the most susceptible to reductive dechlorination because it is the most oxidized. Conversely, vinyl chloride is the least susceptible to reductive dechlorination because it is the least oxidized. Biodegradation of chlorinated contaminants under this mechanism is an electron-donor-limited process.

3.1.3 Cometabolism

Cometabolism is the catalyzed degradation of a contaminant by an enzyme or cofactor that is produced by the organism for other purposes; however, there is no benefit to the microorganism (EPA, September 1998). Cometabolism is best seen under aerobic conditions, although it can potentially occur under anaerobic cond~tions. The rate of cometabolism increases as the degree of dechlorination decreases. Chlorinated contaminants are usually only partially transformed during cometabolic processes, with additional degradation generally required to complete the transformation.

Cometabolism has been shown to occur where petroleum and chlorinated constituents are present in the groundwater. Where BTEX plumes overlay chlorinated plumes, a degradation mechanism of the chlorinated contaminants is by enzymatic activity using BTEX or another substrate to fulfill the bacteria's energy requirement. This is shown by low concentration levels of chlorinated hydrocarbons in the center of the BTEX plume and increased concentrations outward toward the edges of the BTEX plume. Concentrations of chloride will be higher near the center of the BTEX plume and decrease toward the edges of the BTEX plume.

3.2 Natural Attenuation Parameters

The natural geochemistry of an aquifer plays an important role in the biodegradation of contaminants. Conversely, the biodegradation of petroleum and chlorinated contaminants can measurably change the geochemistry of the groundwater in the affected area. By quantifying these changes, NA, also called intrinsic remediation, can be assessed and its importance at SS-61 can be evaluated.

3.2.1 pH

The presence and activity of microbial populations in groundwater is affected by pH. Methanogens are especially influenced by pH. The optimal pH range for aerobic degradation is between 6 and 8 S.U. For reductive dechlorination via anaerobic degradation, the optimal pH range is greater than 5 S.U. and less than 7 S.U.


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Temperature of groundwater directly affects the solubility of dissolved gasses and other geochemical species. Microbial activity is also affected by temperature. At groundwater temperatures above 20° C, biochemical processes are accelerated. The lower the temperature, the less likely biological activity and biodegradation is occurring.

3.2.3 Dissolved Oxygen

DO is the most thermodynamically favored electron acceptor used in the biodegradation of fuel hydrocarbons. DO concentrations are used to estimate the mass of BTEX constituents that can be biodegraded by aerobic conditions. Anaerobic bacteria cannot generally function at DO rates of 0.5 mg!L or higher.

3.2.4 Nitrate

Once DO concentrations have been depleted, nitrate can be used as an electron acceptor for the anaerobic biodegradation of BTEX contaminants by denitrification. Nitrate may be used as an electron acceptor for anaerobic biodegradation of chlorinated VOCs by way of dechlorination . Nitrate concentrations in the impacted portion of the aquifer should be less than 1.0 mg!L for reductive dechlorination. At higher concentrations, nitrate may compete with the reductive pathway.

3.2.5 Ferrous Iron

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After DO, nitrate, and available ferrous iron have been depleted, sulfate may be used as an electron acceptor. This anaerobic process is termed sulfate reduction and results in the production of sulfide. At concentrations of sulfate greater than 20 mg!L, there may be competitive exclusion of dechlorination; however, reductive dechlorination can still occur. Sulfate reducing microorganisms are very pH and temperature sensitive.

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In zones of increased microbial activity, there is an increase in alkalinity that results from the dissolution of rock. This dissolution of rock is driven by the carbon dioxide produced by the microorganism's metabolism of the contaminants. Alkalinity maintains the pH of groundwater because it buffers against acids generated during both aerobic and anaerobic biodegradation. Increases in alkalinity due to increased microbial activity are generally taken as twice the normal background.

3.2.9 Chloride

Chloride is the halogen of greatest abundance in natural waters. The chloride form (Cr) is the only form of major significance in groundwater. Chloride ions do not generally enter into redox reactions, form no important solute complexes with other ions unless the concentration is extremely high, do not form salts of low solubility, are not significantly absorbed onto mineral surfaces, and are not very important substrates for biochemical processes. However, during biological degradation of chlorinated organics, cr is released into the groundwater. Therefore, cr is a good tracer element to estimate biological activity.

3.2.1 0 Oxidation Reduction Potential

Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) in groundwater is the measure of electron activity. Since redox reactions in groundwater are usually biologically mediated, the ORP depends on and influences the rates of biodegradation. ORP is one of the best indicators of aerobic/anaerobic conditions. Theoretically, aerobic degradation occurs at a highly positive redox potential, indicating highly oxidizing conditions, and anaerobic degradation occurs at a strongly negative redox potential, indicating highly reductive conditions. This is presented in Table 1.


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Sampling protocols and analyses conducted under this FS Work Plan will be performed in accordance with the Basewide Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), Bhate, October 2003, and the Quality Assurance Project Plan Addendum, Bhate, November 2003, included as Appendix B.

• 4.1 Groundwater Sampling

Low flow or low stress techniques will be used during purging activities for sampling to • minimize the disturbance of the water column and generation of investigation derived waste • (IDW).

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• The three monitoring wells located inside the plume: MW-03, MW-04 and MW-06

• A monitoring well located outside the plume area to provide background information: MW-01

• A monitoring well located downgradientlside gradient on the periphery of the plume: MW-08.

4.1.2 Groundwater Sampling Schedule

Sampling of groundwater at SS-61 will be conducted during the current quarterly monitoring being conducted at HAFB by Bhate personnel. Monitoring wells will be sampled quarterly for the one year with the first quarter for fiscal year 2004 ending at the end of December 2003. Quarterly sampling will be conducted by the ends of March 2004, June 2004, and September 2004, respectively. Well MW-03 will be monitored weekly for the presence of free product for a period of one year. Gauging of MW-03 will commence when the quarterly sampling at SS-61 begins .


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Immediately prior to sampling, a complete round of groundwater level measurements will be collected from the monitoring wells at SS-61 concurrently with the monitoring wells in the quarterly monitoring program. The water level, time, date, well identification and weather conditions at the time of measurement will be permanently recorded in the field logbook.

4.1.4 Groundwater Analytical Methods

Groundwater samples collected from the five monitoring wells specified in Section 4.1.1 will be analyzed for VOCs and various NA parameters. The specific suite of analyses is based on the contaminants present in site groundwater and the geochemical parameters required to evaluate the occurrence of NA processes. The analyses shall consist of field and laboratory measurements. The following is a list of parameters that will be analyzed in the field at the time of groundwater sample collection:

• Temperature

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• Nitrate per Hach Method 8039

• Ferrous iron per Hach Method 8146

• Total iron per Hach Method 8008

• Sulfate per Hach Method 8051

Temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity and ORP will be measured in the field using a multi-parameter sonde and a flow-through cell. Nitrate, ferrous iron, and sulfate will be measured in the field using a HACH Colorimeter and associated reagents.

Groundwater samples will also be collected for analyses by ELAB of Tennessee, LLC, Nashville, Tennessee, with a normal turnaround time of 14 days. The laboratory analysis will be conducted using the laboratory's standard turnaround time or a turnaround not to exceed 21 calendar days, whichever is less. The following is a list of parameters that will be analyzed by the laboratory:

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• Chloride per EPA Method 300.0

• Total Organic Carbon (TOC) per EPA Method 9060

• Alkalinity per EPA Method 310.1

4.2 Soil Boring Samples

In the area of DP-40, collected at the southwest comer of Building 1079 during the Phase II RI, four soil boring samples will be collected. To delineate the limited petroleum contamination indicated at this location, samples will be collected 10 feet laterally to the north, south, east, and west of the original boring location (Figure 6). Since the contamination was limited to the first 2 feet, two samples will be collected from each location using hand auger methods. Samples will be collected from 0' to 1' and 1' to 2', and analyzed for TPH by Massachusetts TPH Method and for TOC by EPA Method 9060.

The original survey of DP-40 will be used to verify its position. The positions of the four additional soil borings will be located using HAFB's Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.

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Applicable Basewide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for completing the field activities are located in the Basewide QAPP (Bhate, October 2003) and the addendum included in Appendix B.


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Project Health and Safety practices will adhere to the Draft Basewide HASP Revision 1 (Bhate, October 2003) and the Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA) attached as Appendix C. It is anticipated that no greater than modified Level D personal protection equipment (PPE) will be required to complete the sampling activities at SS-61. This includes: OSHA approved safety shoes, ANSI approved safety glasses (Z87.1) and hard hat (Z89.1-1997: Type 1), sleeved shirt and long pants, hearing protection, as required, and latex/vinyl or nitrile gloves during sampling.


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IDW will be managed and characterized according to the Basewide QAPP (Bhate, October 2003) and the addendum included in Appendix B. Whenever possible, waste minimization techniques will be used to reduce the amount of IDW. Wastes generated during this field program will be characterized using the analytical results available from samples collected.

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Sampling equipment will be decontaminated in accordance with the Basewide QAPP (Bhate, October 2003) and the addendum included in Appendix B. Decontamination water will be discharged to the HAFB wastewater treatment plant as directed by HAFB personnel. Purge water will be collected and allowed to evaporate or discharged to the HAFB wastewater treatment plant as directed by HAFB personnel.

6.2 Personal Protective Equipment and Disposable Sampling Equipment

PPE and other site non-hazardous debris/waste shall be placed in plastic trash bags and disposed in a standard trash dumpster or receptacle as directed by HAFB personnel.


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Sample documentation, identification and tracking will adhere to the prescribed methods found in the Basewide QAPP (Bhate, October 2003) and the addendum included in Appendix B. Sampling activities will include documentation of significant activities, significant occurrences and sample identification information. At a minimum, field log books will be utilized to record dates and times, sampling protocols, project numbers, and sampler's name. Other pertinent information will include COC numbers and air-bill tracking number. COC forms will be completed and included with each sample shipment.


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Data obtained during the field activities conducted under this Work Plan will be reported according to the Basewide QAPP (Bhate, October 2003) and the addendum included in Appendix B. Sampling results will be tabulated and summarized in the Feasibility Study Report. An Environmental Restoration Program Information Management System (ERPIMS) submittal is required for this project.


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9 ORGANIZATION AND SCHEDULE

During the field operations at the SS-61 site, Mr. Jerry Pelfry will serve as the Bhate Site Manager overseeing and directing the activities. Mr. Pelfry will also provide on-site management of sub-contractors for the project. Mr. Frank Gardner is the Bhate Program Manager and will ensure required project documents, contractual agreements and other program tasks are completed.

Sampling activities for natural attenuation parameters will be conducted according to the schedule of the current quarterly sampling on-going at HAFB.


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10 REFERENCES

Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Technical Protocol for Implementing Intrinsic Remediation with Long-Term Monitoring for Natural Attenuation for Fuel Contamination Dissolved in Groundwater, March 1999.

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc., Draft Basewide Health and Safety Plan, Revision 1, October 2003.

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc., Basewide Quality Assurance Project Plan, October 2003.

Cyto Culture Environmental Biotechnology Website, Important New Site Remediation Protocol: Monitored Natural Attenuation of Contaminated Groundwater Technical Update, www.cytoclture.com/MNA.htm.

Environmental Protection Agency, Guidance for Conducting Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies Under CERCLA, Interim Final, EPA/540/G-89/004, October 1988.

Environmental Protection Agency, Technical Protocol for Evaluating Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvents in Ground Water, EPA/600/R-98/128, September 1998.

Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, Work Plan Addendum Field Sampling and Analysis Plan and Quality Assurance Plan for the Remedial Investigation of SS-61, March 1999.

• Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, Final Remedial Investigation Report for Spill Site 61, August 1999. -• Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, Final Phase II Remedial Investigation Report for SS-61 -Spill Site 61, December 2000. --

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HACH Company, DR/820-DR/850-DR/890 Datalogging Colorimeter Handbook, 1999.

Kallestad, Thor, Sojourn Environmental Co. Website, November 1999, www .sojoumweb.com/nas.htm.

New Mexico Environment Department, Hazardous Waste Bureau and Ground water Quality Bureau Voluntary Remediation Program, Technical Background Document for the Development of Soil Screening Levels, December 2000, Revised January 2001.

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Technical Protocol for Evaluating Natural Attenuation ofChlorinated Solvents in Ground Water, EPA/600/R-98/128, September 1998.


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Prepared for:

49CES/CEV Holloman Air Force Base

New Mexico

Under Contract To:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha, NE

Under Contract No. DACA45-03-D-0008

November 2003

Prepared by:

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. 1608 13th Avenue South, Suite 300

Birmingham, Alabama 35205

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COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT THIS BASEWIDE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Acronyms .......................................................................................... v

Quality Assurance Project Plan Addendum ............................................... vii

1 1 Introduction .................................................................................. 1-1

2 Project Laboratory ........................................................................... 2-1

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Data Categories ............................................................................... 3-1

Data Quality Assurance and Quality Control. .................................. 4-1

5 References ...................................................................................... 5-1

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Summary of Screening Data

Summary of Definitive Data

Summary of Field QC Requirements

Summary of Laboratory QC Limits

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LIST OF ACRONYMS Dissolved Oxygen Data Quality Objectives Diesel Range Organics Environmental Resources Program Information Management System Feasibility Study Gasoline Range Organics Holloman Air Force Base Lower Control Limit Laboratory Control Sample Method Detection Limit milligrams per kilogram milligrams per liter Matrix Spike/Matrix Spike Duplicate National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference No Further Action nanogram per liter Oil Range Organics Oxidation Reduction Potential Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Manual Quality Assurance Project Plan Quality Control Relative Percent Difference Standard Operating Procedures Spill Site 61 Semivolatile Organic Compounds Total Organic Carbon Upper Control Limit micrograms per kilogram micrograms per liter United States Army Corps of Engineers United States Environmental Protection Agency Volatile Organic Analysis Volatile Organic Compound Work Plan

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This Quality Assurance Project Plan Addendum (QAPP Addendum) has been developed to assure that sample collection, analyses, and evaluations are legally and scientifically defensible for Spill Site 61 (SS-61) at Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB). This document is an addendum to the Basewide Quality Assurance Project Plan, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico (Bhate, November 2003) (Basewide QAPP) and must be used in conjunction with that document. This document contains the site specific information for the work at SS- 61 outlined in the Feasibility Study Work Plan, Spill Site 61, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico (Bhate, September 2003) (SS-61Work Plan).

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1 INTRODUCTION

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. (Bhate) has been retained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), under contracts DACA45-02-D-0012, Delivery Order No. 5, to conduct additional field activities in support of a Feasibility Study (FS) for Spill Site 61 (SS-61), Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB), New Mexico. The primary objective of this field activity is to provide additional information on the site to support the recommendations for No Further Action (NF A) presented in the Final Remedial Investigation (RI) Report for Spill Site 61, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, August 1999, and the Final Phase II Remedial Investigation Report for SS-61 - Spill Site 61, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, December 2000.

See the Basewide QAPP and SS-61 Work Plan for additional information on HAFB and SS-61


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2 PROJECT LABORATORY

The analytical work for this project will be preformed by ELAB of Tennessee, 227 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN 37228. The laboratory personnel who will be involved with this project include:

Rick Davis, ELAB Vice President of Operations, (615) 345-1115

Marcia McGinnity, ELAB Project Manager, (615) 345-1115

Doris Curry, ELAB Quality Assurance Manager, (615) 345-1115

ELAB is certified by both the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Council (NELAC) and the USACE and has extensive previous experience in working on USACE projects. The ELAB Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been reviewed by Bhate and found to meet all the requirements for this project. The QAM and SOPs are available for further review if required.


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3 DATA CATEGORIES

The data use determines the required levels of data quality. The two levels of data quality established by the USACE are screening and definitive. Under this QAPP Addendum, the data to be generated under each level in this investigation are presented in Table 3-1 (Screening) and Table 3-2 (Definitive). The Screening data in this project is limited to physical parameters (temperature, pH, etc.) and will not involve any confirmation analysis. The Definitive data generated by the laboratory will be presented with limited data deliverables (i.e. Level II data packages), using a 21 day tum-around-time. All definitive data produced by the laboratory will also be presented in an Environmental Resources Program Information Management System (ERPIMS) format electronic data deliverable (EDD).


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4 DATA QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

The general data QA and QC requirements for HAFB are presented in the Basewide QAPP. The field QC requirements for this project are presented in Table 4-1. The project specific laboratory QC limits are listed in Table 4-2.

All final definitive data will be reviewed and validated by the Bhate Senior Chemist, Michael J. D' Auben, based on the guidelines of the USEPA National Functional Guidelines for Data Validation and the site specific laboratory QC limits.


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5 REFERENCES

• Bhate, November 2003. Final Basewide Quality Assurance Project Plan, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. -

• Bhate, September 2003. Final Feasibility Study Work Plan, Spill Site 61, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. ----------

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Testing Method

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Testing Method

USEPA SW-846 Method 82608

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Chloride per EPA Method 300.0

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) per EPA Method 9060

Alkalinity per EPA Method 310.1

Soil TPH by EPA Method 8015

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vocs per EPA Method 8260B l~ -lug/kg I % % % % I % % % I % % %

Acetone _ 5 _' . 5. 51 157 50 : 150 51 1 157 20 50 ! 150 l____I(l Benzene --------· ---- 1 _t- _! ~- 125 ~-- 71 I 123 70 -- · 125 I 20 71 I 123 I 20

1Bromodichloromethane ____________ __ 1 . -••-T=- 1 130 I 71 _l 130 70 : 130 • 20 71 I 130 20 Bromoform _____ . _ 2 1 72 136 . 62 141 72 i 136 20 62 ! 141 1 20 Bromomethane 2 2 35 153 : 57 : 153 35 -4- 153 ·1 20 57 i - 153 [ -2o 2-Butanone (MEK) ______ . _ _u 10 10 45 150 ------fo-j- 150 _ 45 - -~- 150 ..L - 20 50 I 150 - i 20 __

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Carbon disulfide _____ _ 1 1 74 123 I ---a4--l-123 74 . 123 · 20 64 _ 123 ! 20 1

Carbon tetrachloride . 1 1 71 132 T 69 132 71 J 132 20 69 132 20 _______ =u= -~- -- --i -; ~~ ~;: I ~; l ~1~- -~~ I ~;: ! ~~ - ~; ·- ~1~ 1- -~~ i 1-::-:--;-----;:---·-- _1_ 1 74 127 _75

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9ibromochlorometha_llE!_ ____ _ ····-- 1 ' 1 _?~ 145 1 61 'I 14~-1--- 74 -·· _ 145 ' 20 _ 61 147 . ~

1 1,2-Dichlorobenze~ 1 I 1 73 120 · 75 _1

132 73 120 _ 20 75 --~2 I 20 1,3-Dichlorobenzene_ ____ __________ 1 1 1 _73 120 __ 75 ' 12~ 73 , 120 i 20 75 '. -~ ~ 1 ,4-Dichlorobenzene 1_ ___ 1_ 7 4 123 7 4 126 7 4 · 123 20 7 4 __l______E6 1 20 t-1Tbichloroethane_ __ 1 1 75 133 _( 80 , 126 75 _ 133 20 80 L~-- 20 -I ~2-Dichloroethane __ ____ _______ -~ ---~- 1 67 J 132 ' 75 __ 1_21_ 67 I 132 20 75 1?~~

1,1-Dichloroethene_ _ __________ . __ 1 -~----1 74 1 133 57 142 74 133 2_0 57 j ~ [ ___ 2_0 __ cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 1 1 73 133 70 129 73 133 20 70 ' 129 20

tfans-1,2-Dichloroethen_=--=--:=_-_-_ --- ·---- 1 ---1-- _!~~ __ 13~ __ _l 75 I 123 7_5__j_ 134 : 20 75 ~~- i 20 1

1 ,2-Dichloropropane _ --·· ______ 1 1 75 j 133 ' 72 124 75 ' 133 20 72 I 124 20 cis-1,3-Dichloropropen~ ______ _____ _____ 1 1 73 I -132 72 132 73 132 20 72 132 j 20 I trans-{3-Dichloroproi)E!_ ____ _____ ___ __ _ 1 1 74 131 69 _______111___ 74- 131 . -26- 69 [ ~ · ---zo-Ethylbenzene 1 1 120 75 I 120 75 120 ' 20 75 ~0 , 20 ----------- ---- ---- ----· - - . --··--c:- -- ---~-- ----·-

2-He)(anone_______ ___ ______ _ 3 2 139 -~ 55 _144 53 139 20 55 '-~--' 20 ~e_thylene_Ghloride ___ ____ . ___ _ 2 3 118 66 _ ____1_l1_ 69 118 1 20 66 I=TI:1 ~ 4-Methyl-2-pentanone 2 2 150 50 1 150 59 i 150 ' 20 50 1 150 I 20

Styrene-----=--=--==~--~~~~--- 1 : --~ 130 : --75 1 130 -~5- ' 1:30 20 75 1 -~- lQ__ W.2-Tetrachloroet11a__ ___ _ _ ______ _ _ __ 1 f" 1 129 j 68 ' ~ 68 129 _; 2_Q 68 ~~- 20 i Tetra_chloroethene __ ___ _____ 1 1 129 I 75 ~ 75 i 129 ' ?()_ _ _ 75 ___ 1_29 20 J Toluene 1 1 119 63 128 73 , 119 20 63 , 128 20

Glf.~~:~~:~~~~tehnaz::~ -- -~-u ~ --~- ~ ~~ - - ~~ L. ~;~ --~~ -t ~ ~~ . ~~ ~~ ~~ ~! . ~~-1,1,2-Trichloroethane___ 1 1 136 __ 7_1_ 129 75- , 136 -2o- 71 i ~~ io

Jrichloroethene _ -- _____ __1 + __ 1_ 118 69 - . 120 _ -~- _1_18 20 - 69 _ __L__1_?0 · 20 -Vinyl chloride 2 2 73 134 75 134 73 134 20 75 1 134 20

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I Water Soil LCL i UCL LCL TlJCL LCL r UCL---r-- RPD LCL UCL I RPD-

Xylene (total) 1 I 1 -75 I 122 .· -- 75 _ --125 -~- 122 1 ----zo--IQ_ 125 I 20

11.2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2 I 2 75 125 I 75 125 75 20 ~- ~~_1()___ 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 2 1 2 75 125 I 75 125 75 75 I 125 ·. 20 1,2-Dichloroethane-d4(surr) ------· --. -- 74 131 70 125 -- ------~----j-_-_ 4-Bromofluorobenzene (surr) ____ ~~ -- -j--- -- 76 I 128 I ~____1_1_§_ -- -- --: ·-_-_ -·---__ ---Dibromofluoromethane (surr) ____________ __ -- I -- 80 ! 129 __ +~-~ -- -- -=--J- -~ - --~-_ Toluene-dB (surr) -- l -- 85 115 ' 70 123 -- -- j_ -- -- ! __ ---t- --Methane, ethane, and ethene per EPA Method RSK 175 I ng/L -- I - % % % % I % % - 1 % I % % %

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-- I 90 1- _109 -j-90 -~- ~~ 120 -·. · 20 -, 70 I 120 1

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Chloride I 0.043 i -- I 80 120 -- -- I 75 I 125 20 I --Total Organic Carbon (TOC) per I:_PA Method 906_Q_ -~ I mgi_L I ug/kg I % % % % I % % % % % l % TOC I 0.252 -- I 80 120 75 125 20 Alkalinity per EPA Method 310.1 I mg/L 1 ug/kg I % % % % % % % % % % Alkalinity I 0.89 -- I 80 120 75 125 20 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by EPA Method 8015 I ug/L I ug/kg I % % % "'o % % % % % %

C6-C10(GRQL ______ -- ------ 50 5000 50 150 T 50 ~ 15_0_ 2~-f5_0_L 150 ~--

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~2-C36 (ORQL_~--- ·--- 50 2000 50 150 I 50 5~50 ~' - ~ -~ __ 152.____.--~ Ortho-terphenyl (surr) -- -- 50 150 50 -- -- -- -- -- --

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ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

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Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)- SS- 61

Task: Soil Boring, Sampling,: and Monitoring Well Installation Project: Feasibility Study Spill Site- 61

Minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Level D PPE Location: Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

Activity Potential Hazard(s) Control Measures

General Site Activities, Slips, trips, or falls on walking and working • Maintain clean work areas by following good housekeeping procedures Mobilization and surfaces

Be alert for uneven and variable terrain • Demobilization • Wear slip resistant footwear when walking/working on slippery surfaces or slopes

Potential Hazards and • Keep work area free slippery materials, debris and tools

control measures • Provide adequate lighting in all work areas presented under General

Exposure to high noise from heavy equipment Site Activities apply for • Hearing protection will be worn with a noise reduction rating capable of maintaining

all project activities. and power tools personal exposure below 85 dBA (ear muffs or plugs); the SSHO will determine the need for hearing protection; all equipment will be equipped with manufacturer's required mufflers

Eye injury • Use approved safety glasses with rigid side shields

Overhead hazards • Personnel will be required to wear hard hats that meet ANSI Standard Z89 .1 in all areas with overhead hazards

Dropped objects • Steel toe boots meeting ANSI Standard Z41 will be worn in all project areas

Back injury from lifting heavy loads • Site personnel will be instructed on proper lifting techniques

• Mechanical devices should be used to reduce manual handling of materials

• Team lifting should be utilized if mechanical devices are not available

Thermal Stressors (i.e. heat stress, cold stress) • Employees will have appropriate clothing for variable weather

• Use of long sleeves or application of sunscreen with a high SPF on exposed skin encouraged

• Employees will take breaks and drink plenty of fluids, as necessary, to prevent heat stress

• Refer to the Basewide HASP for detailed information on heat and cold stress

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General site activities, Spills/Fire • Fuel cans will be NFP A approved Mobilization and • Equipment fueling shall be conducted in approved locations Demobilization

(continued) • Fuel cans will be equipped with pouring spout or a funnel will be used

• Spill and absorbent materials will be readily available

• Smoking and open flames are not permitted in fueling/greasing areas

Inclement weather • Halt activities immediately and take cover during thunderstorm or tornado warnings,

(Thunderstorms and tornadoes) shelter in a building if possible, stay away from windows

• If outdoors, crouch close to ground and limit body surface in contact with ground by staying on feet

• Listen to radio or television announcements for pending weather information

• Do not try to outrun a tornado on foot or in a vehicle

Vehicle operations in or adjacent work area • Equipment operators shall exercise caution and maintain control when operating on uneven terrain

• Signs, barricades, flagmen, and/or other traffic control devices will be used to control traffic in the work area, as necessary

• Use a spotter to back drill rig into position, as necessary

Soil Boring and Sampling Drill Rig Hazards • Drill rig is to be operated and maintained by qualified operators

• A Drill Rig Inspection Checklist (following) should be completed daily to ensure that

Including but not limited to: the rig is operating properly. The inspection will include fittings, cables, pins, connections, lubrication points, operating controls, emergency stop switches, etc.

Flying debris, falling objects, noise, hydraulic • To the extent possible, the terrain should be level and the condition of the ground such

failures, unguarded machinery, equipment that unexpected movement of the rig is unlikely

rollover, movement of large, heavy drilling • Stabilize the rig prior to boring in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations tools, etc.

• Wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves, ear muffs or plugs, steel toe work boots), ensure loose clothing is secured

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Soil Boring and Sampling Overhead/buried utilities • Completion of a HAFB Excavation Permit or equivalent permit is required prior to the start of intrusive activities

• Overhead utilities should be considered live until determined otherwise. Maintain a minimum distance of 15 feet from overhead utilities

• All underground utilities must be clearly marked before beginning work

• No borings shall be made within a 4 foot "Buffer Zone" of any utility marking

Exposure to soil contaminants • To the extent possible, conduct work in a manner that minimizes potential contact with subsurface materials

• Wear chemical resistant gloves when handling soil samples

• SSHO shall conduct breathing zone monitoring for VOCs with a PID/FID if any odors or visible soil staining are encountered. If there are any detections above background sustained for more than 5 minutes, cease work, exit the area to upwind location. SSHO may require an upgrade in PPE or modification to work methods based on monitoring results

• Wash hands and face prior to eating or drinking after handling potentially contaminated materials

Monitoring Well Installation Pinch points • Utilize appropriate PPE (leather gloves) when handling well casings and tools

Dust • Use care when installing well materials (sand, bentonite, Portland cement) into monitoring well to prevent dust generation. Position body in an upwind location while from materials

Equipment Used Inspection Requirements Training Requirements

Level D PPE Weekly inspections will be performed on fire Personnel have read and understand the work plan and AHA

First Aid Kits extinguishers Site specific briefing

Portable Eyewash Weekly inspections will be performed on first aid At least two individuals on-site will have current CPR and First aid training kits

Fire Extinguishers Portable eye wash will be inspected weekly

Direct Push Rig Note: Refer to the Basewide HASP for additional guidance, as necessary

Soil Sampling Equipment

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DRILL RIG SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Date: Equipment/Model Type:

Project/Phase No.: Serial/License No.:

Location: Owner/Operator:

Place an X in the "Yes" column if the requirement has been met. If a "No" is encountered, equipment must be removed from operation until the deficiency has been corrected. Use the Comment column to note any additional information needed to certify the equipment.

Inspection Item Hydraulic systems controls and levers

Fuel, oil, water, and coolant lines

Hoses

Gauges

Emergency kill switch and life line

Shear pins

Drive chains

Parking brakes

Outriggers

Windshield wipers

Lights (head, brake, signal, and running lights) Back-up alarm

Cables and ropes

Pulleys, drums and spools

Derrick/mast

Hoists

Safety Equipment

Guards

Miscellaneous (as applicable)

Inspection Conducted and Certified by Owner/Operator:

Requirement Yes No Comments/Corrections No leaks from fittings or connections Levers are in good operating condition Fluid levels are full

No leaks

No leaks in hoses or connections No signs of excessive wear, kinked or bent hoses

Operational and visible to operator

Operational and accessible to operator

In place

No signs of excessive wear, broken or defective links

Set and operational

No leaks. Set on pads (as necessary to avoid damage)

Operational

Operational without cracked lenses

Operational, spotter used

No fraying, birdnesting, flattening, stretching Must be braided or properly clamped at connections

No excessive wear or cracking

Locked in position Frame is not cracked or bent

Properly spooled cable, rated to lift loads

Safety harnesses, fire extinguisher, flares, safety reflectors, first aid kit, grounding wire for fueling, and spill response equipment (for fueling and repairs)

Power take-offs (PTOs) and all rotating parts designed with guards are present Guards must have warning levels

Diverter systems; auger and head seals; cyclones; grout plant guards Other:

Printed Name Signature Date

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