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ERIC B. FJELSTAD (907) 263-6973 (direct) [email protected]

December 10,2004

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Environmental Specialist Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation 6 10 University Avenue Fairbanks, AK 99709-3643

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Re: Camp Lonely Landfill

Dear Ms. Youcha:

On behalf of our client, Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (TIRI"), we are submitting this letter and the enclosed documents as a response to your September 27,2004 letter and the accompanying ADEC Information Request relating to the Camp Lonely Landfill Site on the North Slope, adjacent to the Beaufort Sea (the "Site"). The Site is owned by the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM'I). CIRI had a 20-year lease to the Site, which is up for renewal in 2004. For your convenience, and for ease of future reference, we have bates-stamped the documents.

CIRI has made a good faith effort to review the documents in its possession relating to the historical conditions and activities at the Site; however, CIRI is continuing to look through its records and will forward any additional responsive material that it identifies. Nothing in these responses should be construed as an admission of any fact, legal conclusion, or liability. In any and all subsequent discussions and proceedings, CIRI reserves all of its rights to contest such facts, legal conclusions, and liability and to assert any and all defenses that may be available to it.

Specifically, CIRI believes that it is not a responsible party at the Site. While CIRI leased the land from the BLM and is listed as the permittee, CIRI never operated the Site and never disposed of any hazardous substances at the Site. To the best of CIRI's knowledge, Federal agencies, including the United States Air Force (TJSAF") and its contractors, and the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") were the only parties to

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dispose of materials at the Site and, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between CIRI and the USAF, which is described further below, the USAF remains solely responsible for liabilities associated with the cleanup and closure of the Site in accordance with ADEC requirements.'

CIRI also notes that any inadvertent disclosure of documents that are privileged under the attorney-client privilege, work product doctrine, trade secret protections, or any other basis recognized by law should not be construed as a waiver of such protections with respect to those documents or any other documents. CIRI expressly reserves its right to object to any and all uses of such documents including, but not limited to, their admission as evidence in any administrative or judicial proceeding.

CIRI notes that your letter describes a June 2004 reconnaissance survey of sites at and near Point Lonely, which was conducted by USAF Civil Engineering Squadron staff and environmental consultants, along with BLM staff. While we have received copies of the photographs from this survey, we have not seen any written documentation of this survey. In order to accurately and fully respond to the request for information and the allegations raised in your letter, CIRI requests a copy of the report and any other documentation filed by or on behalf of the USAF regarding the June 2004 survey. CIRI reserves all rights to amend or supplement this response after reviewing those materials.

CIRI preliminarily responds to your information request as follows:

1. Provide name and company affiliation of the person answering the questionnaire.

Eric Fjelstad, Esq., and Sloane Anders Wildman, Esq., Perkins Coie, LLP, counsel for CIRI.

CIRI also notes that the use of terms that may have legal significance including, but not limited to: owner, operator, hazardous substance, release, threatened release, and contamination, is for CIRI's convenience only in providing a useful response. The use of any such terms should not be construed as stating or implying the truth of any factual matter or any conclusion of legal significance.

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2. Provide information on whoplaced, stored or disposed of wastes at the site, the types and volumes of wastesplaced, stored or disposed of at the site, and when these activities occurred.

To the best of CIRI's knowledge, the USAF and one of its contractors, FELEC Services, Inc. (now ITT), the Federal Aviation Administration and Husky Oil placed, stored or disposed of wastes at the Site. Please see CIRI's response to request #6 and the enclosed documents.

3. Provide copies of all studies, reports, and supporting information (including pre-acquisition assessments and work done on behalf of other parties) which you have knowledge of which address past andor present environmental conditions at the site. Identifjt the name, title, address, and phone number of the party(s) who are responsible for preparing the studies or information. Information which has been previously submitted need not be submitted again (unless specifically requested in a subsequent communication) ifyou can provide the name of the office (and name and title of DEC representative, i f known) to whom the report was previously provided to.

CIRI is not aware of any studies, reports or supporting information regarding the Site, other than the survey apparently conducted by the USAF in June 2004 and testing conducted by FELEC (now ITT) in 1986. Information on FELEC's testing is included with the enclosed documents.

4. Provide a description of any ongoing or planned investigations or cleanup work at the site. Identifjt the names, titles, andphone numbers of the individuals responsible for preparing the studies or in form ation,

CIRI is not aware of any ongoing or planned investigations or cleanup work at the Site.

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5. Provide a description of known releases at the site (date of occurrence, quantity released, type of substance released, etc.) and a description of corrective measures that were taken. Provide information on any suspected releases, which may have occurred or are occurring.

In June 1984, a watchman found batteries at the Site that appeared to have been disposed of by the FAA. In addition, FELEC Services (now ITT), a contractor for USAF, found elevated levels of chromium at the Site during sampling in August 1986. Information on FELEC's testing is included with the enclosed documents.

6. Describe the nature ofpast andpresent operations at the site, in particular, any actions that may have caused the release or threat of release at the site

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Husky Oil operated the Site as part of the camp that supported the federally sponsored oil exploration program at the Naval Petroleum Reserve. Husky abandoned the camp and the Site in November 198 1. CIRI acquired the leasehold for the camp, including the Site, in early 1983 in an auction and obtained a landfill permit from ADEC on March 3 1, 1983.

Before CIRI acquired the leasehold, there is evidence that at least as early as October 1982, the USAF was using the landfill for its nearby operations. The USAF had planned to construct its own landfill, but the design and permitting process would take some time. In the interim, in September 1983, CIRI proposed a service-for-service exchange with the USAF. The USAF would use the Site in exchange for basic room and board for the CIRI watchmen. CIRI and the USAF entered into a letter agreement to this effect on December 1, 1983. The letter agreement was to last one year or until CIRI's Camp Lonely was able to be self-sustaining, whichever came first. It appears that Husky, the FAA, USAF and its contractors used the landfill exclusively. Our records indicate a single instance where CIRI apparently disposed of solid waste at the Site. A watchman's report notes that he took a "broken box to the dump" in December 1984.

The ADEC inspected the Site on June 10, 1986 and found it to be "in a very dismal state." At that time, CIRI advised ADEC that the USAF was the sole user of the Site. The ADEC sent a letter to the USAF on July 15, 1986 noting that "the uncovered solid waste was over the margin in terms of allowable dimensions prior to compaction and coverage. The landfill proper and surrounding ponded water over an area of two acres

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were dramatically colored a deep red by some unknown water-soluble substance." ADEC indicated in that letter that it would not issue a permit for the USAF's planned landfill pending agreement between CIRI and the USAF regarding close-out of the Site.

On July 2, 1986, according to two CIRI internal file memoranda, CIRI inspected the Site and found that the USAF had dumped what CIRI referred to in one of its memoranda as "illegal materials." CIRI contacted the USAF about CIRI's

findings of non-compliance with permit stipulations for the operation of the Camp Lonely landfill, based upon the visual observations made by [ CIRI] . It was clear that several non- allowable items had been deposited in said landfill by the Lonely DEW line [USAF] personnel. Items such as waste oil, paint solvents, epoxy, scrap metal, and dye were among the more obvious.

According to the CIRI memo, the USAF assured CIRI that "they would do whatever was necessary to have the contractor . . . bring the landfill back up to compliance standards . . ..'I

The USAF then notified its contractor, FELEC Services, of the "landfill discrepancies" and insisted that the contractor take responsibility for any costs associated with cleanup, fines, or penalties at the Site. The USAF sent a letter to CIRI in October 1986 acknowledging that its contractor had placed unauthorized items in the landfill and explaining that its contractor had been unaware of its legal and permit responsibilities. The USAF also noted that, at its insistence, the contractor removed the unauthorized items and conducted an inspection, but did not locate any other unauthorized items. Water quality testing for the Site showed elevated levels of chromium, but the chromium levels reduced significantly in subsequent testing.

In late 1986, CIRI and the USAF then entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") allowing the USAF's continued use of the Site until the USAF obtained a permit for its own landfill. Under the MOU, the USAF agreed to be responsible for "liabilities incurred during sole usage landfill operation period," for "compliance with state and federal regulations during sole-use period," and "to close the CIRI landfill in accordance with permit stipulations."

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In August 1989, the USAF notified CIRI that it wanted to terminate the MOU and close the landfill. CIRI told the USAF that it needed to document its cleanup and closure, or the USAF would be responsible for indemnifjrlng CIRI.

In October 1989, FELEC (now ITT) sent a letter to the USAF saying that the CIRI landfill had been closed, fertilized and seeded in August 1989.

On May 18, 1990, the ADEC authorized closure of both the USAF landfill and the Site "provided that all provisions set forth in the permit regarding post-closure monitoring would be followed." However, two years later, on September 3, 1992, the ADEC informed CIRI that it had been mistaken and that the Site had not been closed out properly. The ADEC explained that the closure of USAF's own landfill at the same time apparently had caused some confusion at the agency. CIRI did not hear any more from the ADEC for the next 11 years. In January 2003, the ADEC provided notice of annual solid waste facility fees, noting again that the Site was not closed out properly. CIRI forwarded the invoice to the USAF, who paid it in April 2003.

7. Identifipersons to whom you leased all or aportion of the property and describe the nature of their operations.

CIRI did not own the Site, and leased it from the BLM. However, the USAF used the Site pursuant to the MOU. The USAF's use of the Site is described in response to question 6, above.

8. Provide a list ofpersons, and their phone numbers and addresses, who have knowledge about the use, storage or disposal of hazardous materials at the site.

CIRI believes that the USAF and FAA personnel would have the best knowledge about the use, storage or disposal of hazardous materials at the Site, if any. In addition to the USAF, the following people may have some knowledge about any use, storage or disposal of such materials at the Site.

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Kirk McGee

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9. Provide other relevant information on the site history? operations, cleanup work, or agreements that may be applicable to this matter.

CIRI is not aware of any additional relevant information on the site history, operations or cleanup work.

10. Provide information regarding the existence of insurance coverage for damages resulting from releases of hazardous substances and copies of all such insurance policies, both currently in effect and in effect during the periods of activity in question.

CIRI is providing copies of relevant insurance policies dating back to 1982.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this response, please contact me at (907) 263-6973.

Sincerely yours,

Eric B . Fj elstad

Enclosures

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T'ne DepartrneRt of E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o n s e r v a t i o n has c s n p l e t e d i=s e v a l u z t i o n of y o u r S o l i d Waste P e r m i t a p p l i c a t i o n f o r o p e r a t i o n O f a l a n d f i l l st Camp Lonely, S e c t i o n 1 8 , T18N, R5W, U m i a t M e r i d i z n , s n 2 i s i s s u i n g t h e e n c l o s e d p e r m i t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h A S 46 and 18 AAC 1 5 . P l e a s e r e v i e w t h e c o n d i t i o n s a n d s t i p u l a t l c n s i n t h e p e r m i t and e n s u r e t h e y a r e all u n d e r s t o o d . T h i s permit i s e f f e c t i v e upon i s s u a n c e a n d e x p i r e s A p r i l

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Gordon Shanigan ca l l ed today, J u n e 28, 1983. He t a l k e d to Bill Skinner a b o u t t h e dump, Bil l said not to worry about i t , t h a t t h e y would b u r y it.

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September 1 2 , 1983

Ed Maddox DEW System Office 4700 A i r Defense Sq. (TAC) Pe te r sen , AFB, Colorado 8091 4

Dear Mr. Maddox:

As we have d i scussed , both CIRI and t h e A i r Force have mutual i n t e r e s t s a t Lonely, Alaska. In o r d e r fo r both to make u s e of t h e facilities for o u r mutual benefi t , w e o f f e r a se rv ice for s e rv i ce e x c h a n g e , which would allow the A i r Force u s e of o u r landfill in exchange for providing t h e basic room and board fo r o u r watchman. I u n d e r s t a n d w e would still be charged a n y cu l inary overtime. I am a t taching a copy of our DEC permit t o opera te t h e landfill.

It is difficult t o es t imate when the camp wil l b e opened. It is o u r intent ion to have t h e camp ready for t he oil companies u s e a s t h e y begin operat ions in t h e OCS Sale a rea . In our discussions with severa l companies we have been told. t h a t drilling offshore Lonely will be n e x t summer a t t h e earliest . , We have had considerable in te res t in u s ing the camp a s a s tag ing area and look forward t o opera t ing cooperatively with t h e A i r Force in t h e same manner a s t h e USGS/Husky ef for t .

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/ Kirk McCee Direc tor , Land Planning & Development

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 4700th AIR DEFENSE S O U A D R O N (SUPPORT) ( T A C )

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To: Cook I n l e t Region, I n c . ATTN: MR. K i r k McGee Direc tor , Land Planning a n d Development C I R I G u i l d i n g 2525 " C " S t r e e t P.O. Drawer 4-1\1 Anchorage, AK 99509

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1. Upon acceptance by Cook I n l & Region, Inc. t h i s l e t t e r w i l l c o n s t i t u t e an agreement between the 4700th Air Defense Squadron ( S u p p o r t ) (Tac t ica l Air Command), Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado 80914 a n d Cook I n l e t Region, Incorporated, Anchorage, Alaska 99509 f o r reciprocal s e r v i c e s a t Lonely, A1 as ka .

a . The 4700th Air Defense Squadron, t h r o u g h the Distant E a r l y Warning (DEW) Line S t a t i o n , POW-1, will provide lodging and messing support t o t h e C I R I watchman employed a t Camp Lonely. Sucn s u p p o r t sha l l be provided on a nonreimbur'sable basis i n exchange for the r i g h t t o u t i l i z e the l a n d f i l l .

b . Cook I n l e t Region, Inc. wil l permit the DEkJ Line S t a t i o n POW-1 t h e use o f the C I R I l a n d f i l l operated a t Lonely, Alaska on a nonreimbursable bas i s . CIRI w i l l maintain the necessary A D E C permits f o r the operat ion of t he l a n d f i l l a n d w i l l advise the 4700th Air Defense Squadron of any changes concerning the permit which may a f f e c t the use of the l a n d f i l l .

c . B o t h t h e 4700th Air Defense Squadron a n d Cook I n l e t Region, Inc. agree t o hold t h e other blameless f o r any a c t i o n s r e s u l t i n g from t h e i r a v a i l i n g themselves of the reciprocal se rv ices .

2 . This agreement sha l l remain in e f f e c t un t i l 1 December 1984, or u n t i l such time a s the CIRI Camp a t Lonely has the a b i l i t y t o be s e l f - s u s t a i n i n g , whichever occurs f i r s t . of 60 days n o t i c e regarding any changes i n se rv ices provided.

Both p a r t i e s agree t o provide the o t h e r a minimum

3. This " L e t t e r of Agreement" wi l l be considered as a formal agreement upon your acceptance, counters ignature and our r e c e i p t of one authent icated copy. ,/7

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The Air Force has kindly let u s t he use of the i r camp facilities on a trade-off bas i s -- t hev provide room and board for t h e CIRI employees in e x c h a n s e fo r t he u s e of o u r ga rbage dump.

C I R I apprec ia tes t h e A i r Force lett ing u s use t h e camp facilities and CIRI employees should ex tend e v e r y cour t e sy possible t o Air Force personnel and the i r guests.

Air Force personnel a r e not res t r ic ted frcm visit ing o u r camp a rourx i s , however they should be accompanied by a CIRI staff member o r have pr ior approval from th i s office before en te r ing a n y ClRl facility unless it is on an emergency bas is .

- Any reasonabie r eques t f r c m A i r t o r c e personnei for minor expendable items [i .e. , nails, n u t s , bo l t s ) should be g r a n t e d .

Reques ts b y A i r Force personnel for major items or a n y changes io t h e u s e o f e i ther C lRI o r Air Force facilities will be coordinated th rough th i s office only.

Any ques t ions t h a t a r i s e from t h e above procedures from C l R l or Air Force personnel should be d i rec ted t o m e a t t h i s office. Thank you fo r y o u r cooperation.

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I rei terated ou r f indings o f non-compliance with permit s t ipulat ions f o r t h e operation o f t he Camp Lonely landfill, based upon t h e visual obse rva t ions made b y myself a n d Mr. Planchon. It was clear t h a t several non-allowable i t e m s had been deposited in said landfill by t h e Lonely DEW line personnel . I t e m s s u c h a s waste oil, paint so lven t s , e p o x y , s c r a p metal, a n d d y e were among t h e more obvious.

He responded t h a t t hey would do whatever was necessary to h a v e :he contractor ( ITT) br ing t h e landfill back u p to compliance s t a n d a r d s . H e s t a t e d tha t he would keep u s advised o f their s t a t u s and give u s details of a n y proposed remediation action pr ior t o implementation.

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Steve Flacchon, Fnanaqer , Land Admifiistration

Camp Lonely Inspection, File 760

Inspected s i t e on Ju ly 2 , 1986 with Ed Cronick. Observatiofis a n d recommended fol!ow-up a s fcllows:

1. Dump Si te .Air Force and Air Force Cont rac tors have a b u s e d dump si te privileges by dumping illegal mater ia ls , e.9. . waste oi l , epoxli, eic. Notified Station Supe rv i so r whc in tends to re rwve illegal materials t h a t a r e visible. Recon- mended follow-up: 1 ) contact Air Fnrce in Cclorado (Chuck. Smile:j) and secure acknowledgement o f Air Force liability; 2 ) resezrch ?A cocc3rns to determine t h e e x t e n t of C I R l liability; 3 ) develop internal clean-up plan if EPA involve- ment unlikely; 4) develcp internal cont ingency p lans if EPA

g r o u n d lease we seed to m w e on th i s immediately. c i t i n a r : 1 - - 1 . . I ! K ~ I ~ . Given naitii-e of pi-oblei-ii and r i s k t~ DuLk.4

2. Camp Facilities. Qbserved ex tens ive evidence of break-irts and the f t . T h r e e wheeler and FIonda g e c e r a t o r s tolgn (Three wheeler found a: t he s t a t ion ) . Front-end loader tire s lashed . Pecnrnmended follow-un: 1 ) move va luable materials to shop 5ui ldinq; 2 ) s e c u r e building with a n g l e i r m and protected lock (similar t o b u n k e r s a t J i g ? ; 3 ) remove U . 5 . Governven t no t r e s p a s s s i g n s , replace wi th C I R I s igns : 4 ) send letter to Air Force r eques t ing t h a t all buildings be placed s t r ic t ly off l i m i t s .

3. Hazardous Wastes. A i r Force s tor ing hazardous mater ia ls on pad ( d r u m s of c l e a ~ i r g so lvent ) . In s t ruc t ed S ta t ion >t ipervisor t o remove. Recommendation: i ) check on removal; ?) writ ten notification to A i r Force r e c a r d i n g incident and r e a u e s t t h a t it not be reoea ted .

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4. Nor Fsc S a t Tra in . Extensive break-in anc? t h e f t a p p a r e n t . 5trm-q s m e l l of fuel in vicinity o f fuel sfed ( n o spi l l visible. Recommendation: 1 ) ccntac t Vor Pac r ega rd ing t h e f t ; 2 ) r eques t Nor Pac to cbeck f G r possible fuel s led teaks.

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5 . On Site FueJ S torace , Oil spill abso r lxn f rwter ia ls rrissing. t u e ! t a n k s contairiment berms have leaks ir: l i n e r . Appear5 tha t we r i s k rrrajor p r o b l e m in event of spill and a r e not in cnmpliance with DEC regulations. If EPP, o r DEC visit t o inspect s i t e , could cause prcb lens . Recommerdations : review s t a t u s o f fuel s t o r q e ( i .e . quapt i t ies , location, e tc . 1 determine legal renuirements, determine deficiencies a n d recommend correctivr, action.

6 . A i r Force Agreement. Agreement for s h a r i n s of facilities has expi red . Recommended actiop : review peed fo r extension.

7 . Summary. Camp Lonely could r ep resen t a rnaior przhlem uvless w e r o v e to solve S O ~ P of the prctblems cited above . Pecomrnenc! tha t Land Department take lead to fo l low-up with correct ive action a p e t h a t ieoa! s t3 tus be clearly communicated to Project Development and Joint Ven:ui-2s.

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9r: Z~L?E 10 , 1095 C E p r t T s n t of EnvircnFe-ntal Ccnsercat icn s t s f 2 izs;gec~ed ri-e e x i s t i n q l a n d f i l l a t Camp Lonely and found it t o ke i n a v e r y d i s r m l s ta te . The uncovered s o l i d waste w a s over t h e rnargin i n terms of a l l w a b l e dimensions p r i o r t o compaction and coverage. water over an a r e a of two acres were d r a m t i c a l l y colored a deep r e d by some unknown water-soluble substance.

The l a n d f i l l proper and surrounding ponded

Cock I n l e t R q i o n Incorporated ( C I R I ) adv i ses us tha t t h e USAF is t h e sole u s e r of t h e Camp Lonely s o l i d waste s i t e , even though C I R I is t h e permit holder and l e g a l l y respns i b l e . I t is a p p r e n t t ha t t h e nature of t he P c i n t Lonely l o c a t i o n mikes c i t i n g any ope ra t ion of a s o l i d waste si te p a r t i c u l a r l y d i f f i c u l t ; h w e v e r , given t h e less Wan i d e a l condi t ions w i t h the e x i s t i n g s o l i d waste s i te , it w i l l be d i f f i c u l t t o j u s t i f y a n a d d i t i o n a l s i t e p r i o r t o r e c e i v i n g p l a n s fo r sa t i s fac tory close-out of the f i r s t . t h e EQW-1 s o l i d waste si te permit pending agreement between CIRI and t h e USAF as b close-out of the e x i s t i n g Camp Lonely s i t e .

I t is t h e r e f o r e o u r i n t e n t to wi thhold approva l of

I n our opinion t h e proposed POW1 s o l i d waste s i t e is v a s t l y s u p e r i o r i n des ign to the o r i g i n a l s i te and should a l l e v i a t e the problems i n h e r e n t w i t h t h a t s i t e (e.g., dumping s o l i d waste d i r e c t l y onto t h e tundra or i n t o tundra ponds).

P l ease all me a t the above telephone nunlber i f you have any q u e s t i o n s .

Sincerelv,

Richard C o m c k Environmental F i e l d O f f i c e r

cc: Felec Services C I R I

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Ju ly 1 6 , 1986

Major Gary R. Worrall Director of Civil Engineers 4700 ADS/DE Peterson , AF6 , Colorado 8091 4-5000

Dear Major Worrall

I would like to t ake th i s oppor tuni ty to document o u r minimum requirements regard ing t h e Camp Lonely larid fi l l c leanup, and also to thank you for your timely reaction to t h e identified problem.

T h e basis for o u r requi rements is the fect t h a t t he A i r Force con t r ac t c r has violated t h e conditions of Alaska Department o f Envirocmental Conservation Permit No. 8331 - B A 001 (copy a t t a c h e d ) .

Given t h e violation, Cook Inlet Region, Inc. ( C I R I ) , a t a minimum, r equ i r e s t h e following:

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Thorough identificaticn of t he violation (including adequa te tes t ing or sampling) by t h e A i r Force r a t h e r t han t h e responsible p a r t y . CIRI is to be provided a problem identification r epor t .

Comprehensive cleanup plan for review and approval by C l R l .

No signif icant c leanup actions wit?out pr ior notification and approval by CIRI. We realize .-ome cleanup act ions have already taken piace and requ s t t h a t t he act ions b e documenled for o u r review.

CI RI copied on all A i r Form- ;ontractor cor respondence regard ing t h e problem, and kr informed of all r e sponse actions.

Eump site will b e posted with 3 requi red s igns p u r s u a n t to t h e permit.

POV!-1 cleaning solvent d rcms the pad will be moved to A i r Force p rope r ty .

ClRl EIUILDING 2525 "C" STREET ? C: BOX 933: (9071 274 8638 TELECOPIER 1307) 27t.

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o f t he essence , t h e A i r Force will t ake whatever act ions a r e necessary t o e f fec t a timely response to th i s c leanup activity.

As you and I have d i scussed , t h e cont rac tor ' s violation needs t o be dealt w i t h in a comprehensive manner , and a t no time should c leanup activities b e in violation of a n y S ta t e o r Federal environmental o r land u s e regulat ions. Accordingly, i t is essential t h a t t h e A i r Force and CI RI coordinate all response actions.

V!e apprec ia te your e f fo r t s to da t e and look forward t o meeting with Major Barnes a t t h e s i te on Ju ly 23, 1986. Also, we look forward t o receiving t h e proposed d r a f t agreement on the Ai r Force's cont inued use of the land f i l l .

S incere ly ,

COOK I N L E T REGION, INC.

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Landfill Discrepancies, Lonely, Alaska

FELEC Services, Inc. Attn: Mr Paul Deery

1. We have been advised of a most serious allegation concerning subject landfill, which is used by POW-1, but is permitted to the Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI). Althcugh CIRI no l o n g e r has personnel in the area, they agreed POW-1 could continue to use their landfill .until a new one could be established and permitted within site boundaries. A l l landfill operations are governed by local, state, federal and territorial laws, as well as the SOW and applicable DLIs.

2. The DSO was notified by CIRI that they had been contacted by a third party, who reported seeing serious landfill discrepancies, to include possible contamination by hazardous or toxic materials. The discrepancies reported include a number of leaking oil drums, paints and solvents, empty paint cans, epoxy, electrical conduit, kitchen equipment, scrap iron, radios and numerous other metal objects. Runway marker dye had a l s o been dum?ed in or around the landfill, and may have leached into surrounding ground water.

3. If true, this irresponsible action will cause a number of problems. The ADEC office in Fairbanks is already disturbed by the manner in which other DEW Line landfills are being operated. The credibility we achieved with our past efforts to comply with state laws has probably been l o s t , and future permitting actions

provide us an interim means to dispose of our solid waste h a s backfired--they ar2 now in trouble with the State of Alaska as owners of the landfill. This is critical to them, because they may want to operate out of Lonely again or some other North Slope locations, requiring different permitting actions. They also may have lost their credibility as a result of this landfill misuse.

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4 . There is absolutely no reason for this situation to have occurred. The complacent attitude of operating dumps, rather than landfills, appears to be prevalent across the DEW Line, as is the lack of positive PZQ and Line management. You are directed to continue on-going "cosmetic" cleanup efforts, to

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Major Gary R. Worr&ll Director of Civil Engineers 4700 A D S l D E Peterson AFB , Colorado 8091 4-5000

R e : CIRI Land Fill, Camp Lonely

Dear Major Worrall:

P u r s u a n t to my dlscussions with Charlie Barnes of y o u r office a n d A r t Diggens, FSI Alaska Man5ger, on July 2 3 , 1986 a t Camp Lonely, Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) is satisfied with F S l ' s d e b r i s c l e a n c p e f f o r t s , subject t o C l R l being provided with: '

1 . A detailed accounting of t h e problem (problem identification r epor t ) a s r eques t ed in my July 1 6 , 1986 l e t t e r .

A detailed cleanup r e p o r t citing what actions were t aken to clean t h e s i t e up a n d cer t i fying t h a t t h e s i te is now in compliance with t h e land f i l l permit st ipulations. It i s especially important t h a t t h i s r epor t cite water quali ty analysis r e su l t s .

Upon receiving t h e above documentation CIRI will be willing t o allow continued use o f t h e land fil l by t h e A i r Force until s u c h t i m e t h a t t h e A i r Force acqu i r e s a land f i l l permit of i t s own. However , t h e A i r Force's cont inued use shall be in s t r i c t compliance with t h e ex i s t - ing land f i l l permit st ipulations a s well a s all applicable S t a t e a n d Federal regulations.

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It is my understandil ' ig t h a t your office is in t h e p r o c e s s of developing a d r a f t agreement for CIRl 's review r e g a r d i n g t h e A i r Force's continued u s e of t h e land f i l l . Given C l R I / A i r Force discussions to d a t e t h e agreement will b e substant ia l ly a s foilows:

I . T h e A i r Force wil l b e allowed continued u s e of t h e C l R l land f i l l .

2 . All A i r Force u s e will be in full compliance with ex i s t ing permits and applicable S ta t e a n d Federal regulations.

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3 . Upon t h e A i r Force acquir ing i t s own land fill permit, it will close t h e C l R l land fil l in accordance with t h e land f i l l permit st ipulations as well a s o the r applicable S t a t e and Federal regulations .

In addition to the above , ClRl would like t h e d r a f t agreement t o incorporate language which indemnifies Cl R I from liabilities resul t ing from t h e A i r Force's p a s t and p r e s e n t u se of t h e land fill.

Also, in consideration f o r t h e A i r Force being allowed continued u s e of t h e land fill, and a s was discussed with Charles Smiley of your offices on A u g u s t 1 1 , 1986 , ClRI would like t h e agreement to contain a provision which allows ClRl t o utilize hangar space for t h e s to rage o f a front-end loader, two p ickups and a n ATV. T h e s to rage of equipment will be a t C I R l ' s own r i sk .

Another provision w e would like considered is t h e oppor tun i ty for ClRl to lodge one t o two employees a t t h e POW-1 facilities d u r i n g our r egu la r inspection t r i p s t o t h e camp. T h e lodging would b e on a schedu led , space available bas i s .

While 1 reaiize t h a t it is going t o t ake some time to finalize t h e land 1 i 1 ag reement , w e would apprec i a t e interim permission to s t o r e equip-

ment in t h e h a n g a r . T h e basis for t h i s r e q u e s t i s to simply beat t h e weather with o u r equipment move operat ion, which I would like t o

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schedu le for t h e week of A u g u s t 25th. ,

In closing I would once again like to thank you for your ass is tance in solving t h e identified land f i l l problem a n d look forward to c losure on t h e i s sue a s outlined above. I also look forward t o receiving your d r a f t agreement for t h e continuation of t h e A i r Force's u s e of t h e land f i l l . We will provide a quick review in hopes of s igning a final agreement by m i d September..

Sincerely,

COOK INLET R E G I O N , INC.

S t eve Planchon, Manager Land Administration

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KegulaTory ijranch P o s t Off ice Box 898 Anchorage, Alaska 995064898

P U B L I C NOTICE 3 A T E : August 2 2 ,

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l n t e r e s t e a p a r t i e s a re hereby n o t i f i e d t h a t a n azbplication has been received f o r a Uepartment of the Army permit f o r cer ta in ;:ark i n waters o f the i lnited S t a t e s , as aescr ibeo below ana s h o w n on the attached p l a n .

APPLJCAhT: U.S. Air Force, Dew System Office, Fzterson Air Force Base, CO dU9l4.

LCICATiUIu: Lonely, Alaska, l a t i t u a e 70"54'33" N., longitude 153"15'21" W.

WORK: ci!bic yarrls i.r.j: of qravel i n wetlands t o construct a s a n i t a r y l a n d f i l l and aczesz ramp. Construction would c o n s i s t of placing a 1 ' thicK p r o t e c t i v e z;--&veI pad over the e n t i r e area o f the proposed l a n d f i l l and the rampway. Gravel would then be b u i l t up ever the rampway gradually s loping from 3 ' th ick a t the road t o 4 1 /2 ' th ick a t the eage of the l a n d f i l l . Cell No. 1 would be contructed a t t he end of the rampway by enclosing a ZO'x20' s e c t i o n of t h e pad w i t h gravel berms approximately 3 1/2 ' higher t h a n the pad . Two fee t c f waste material would then be deposited i n the c e l l and i t would b e covered w i t h 1 l / 2 ' o f grave l . The other c e l l s , Nos. 2 through 25 would be constructed, closed and f i l l e d i n a similar manner. When a l l 25 c e l l s have been closed, the e n t i r e a rea would be covered w i t h 6" o f t opso i l o r prepared gravel a n d seeded. This permit i s f o r the d u r a y i o n of t he i n i t i a l cons t ruc t ion of the l andf i ' l l . However, the l a r , - = i l l i s expected t o con t inue in use f o r 8-12 years . area and approximately 625 cy would come from L - ~ O W the mean h i g h t i d e l i n e .

The appl icant proposes t o excavate and place approximately 3,000

The gravel would be obi. ined from a 1 , 6 8 8 ' ~ 4 8 ' ~ 7 2 ~ '

PURPOSE: T o provide a waste disposal area foi- 3W-1 Dew Line S i t e .

AUUlTlUNHL INFURPIATION: Further i n f o r m a t i o n :. be obtained from Mr. Vernon Finch, ITT/FELEC Services , Incorporated, Post f i c e Box 15012, Colorado Springs, Cu 80935-5012.

NHTEH U U A L I T Y CERTIFICATION: A permit f o r t h - ?scribed work wi l l not be issuea un t i l a c e r t i f i c a t i o n o r waiver of cer- ica t ion as required under Sect ion 401 of the Clean Water'Act (Publ ic La. 5-217), has been r ece ive0 from the Alaska Department o f Environmental C, Srvation.

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PUbLIC klEARiIUG: A n j person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a PuDlic nearing be hela to consider tnis application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with particularity, the reasons for hoiding a public nearing.

CULTUkAL RESOURCES: The latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places has been consulted for the presence or absense of registered properties, or properties listea as being eligible for inclusion therein, ana this worksite i s not registered Property or property listed as being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation o f the National Register constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware o f the presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical data may De lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.

ENUANGEilED SPECIES: The project area i s within the known or historic range o f the t n e Arctic Peregrine Falcon. Preliminarily, the described activity will not affect enaangerea species, or their critical habitat designatea as enaanyered or threatened, under the Endangerea Species Act of 1Y73 (87 Stat. 8 4 4 ) . This application is being coordinated with the U.S. Fish and hildlife Service and xhe National Marine Fisneries Service. have concerning endangered or threatened wildlife or plants or their criticat nabitat will be considered in our final assessment o f the describea Work e

iiny comments they may

FEDtiiHL S P E C I E S OF CONCERN: The following Federal species of concern 'nay use the project area: Polar Bear, BlacK Brant, Canada Goose, lesser Canada Goose. Lesser Snow Goose; Wh i te - f ron ted Gwse, T u n c r i S w a p , ~Ysllard, Peregrine Fa lcon , and Arctic Peregrine Falcon.

F L O O D PLAIN MHhAGEMENT: Evaluation of the described activity will include conformance w i t h appropriate State or local flood plain standards; consiaeration of alternative sites and methods of accornpfishment; and weighing of the positive, concentrated and dispersed, and short and long-ter!n impacts on the flood plain.

S P E C I A L AREA D E S I G N A T I O N : None.

EVALUATIOri: The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation o f the probable impacts including cumulative impacts o f tne proposed activity and ir;s intended use on the public interest. Evaluation o f the probaDle impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public incerest requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in eacn particular case. The benefits which reasonably may be expecteo to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against its reasonab1.y foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a proposal, ana if so tne conaitions under which it w i l l be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by tne outcome of the general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern for both protection ana utilization o f

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importar;t resources. be considered including the cumulative effects thereof. conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, wzter s u p p l y and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations o f property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving 403 discharges, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's 404(b)( 1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other appl icable guide1 ines or criteria (see Sections 320.2 and 320.3) , a permit )will be qranted unless the District

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( X ) Section 404, Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C, 1344). Therefore, our public interest review will consider the guidelines set forth under Section 4 0 4 ( b ) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 230).

Discharge dredged or fill material into waters of t h e United States -

Comments on the described work, with the reference number, snould reach this office no ic.Ter tnan the enpiratiun date o f t n t s Public lioticz t z becoixe part s f the rscord and be considered in the decision. I f further information is desired concerning this notice, contact Mrs. Georgina Akers at (907) 753-2712.

A plan and Notice of Application for State Water Quality Certification are attached to this Public Notice.

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Any app l i can t fcr a Federa l l i c e n s e or permit t o conduct any a c t i v i t y wnich may r e s u l t i n any discharge i n t o t h e navigable waters must f i r s t apply f o r and obta in c e r t i f i c a t i o n from t h e Alaska Departiient of Environmental Conservation t'mt any such d ischarge w i l l comply w i t h t h e Clean Water A c t of 1977 (PL 95-2171, the Alaska Water Qua l i ty Standards and o the r appl icable S t a t e laws. Corps o f Engineers and t h e Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a Department of L5e Army Permit may a l s o serve as app l i ca - tic-. f o r S t a t e Water Qual i ty C e r t i f i c a t i o n when such c e r t i f i c a t i o n i s riec :-J s sa ry .

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Notice i s hereby given t h a t t h e app l i ca t ion for a Department of t h e Army Permit descr ibed i n t h e C o q s of Engineers P u b l i c Notice No .

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2-860449 a l s o se rves as app l i ca t ion for S t a t e Water Quality C e r t i f i c a t i o n from t h e Alaska Department of Environmental Conservat icn, a s provided i n Sect ion 401 of the Clean Water A c t of 1977 (PL 95-217).

The Department w i l l review t h e proposed a c t i v i t y t o i n s u r e t h a t any discharge t o waters of t h e United S t a t e s r e s u l t i n g from the r e fe renced project will comply with t h e Clean Water A c t of 1977 (PL 95-217) the Alaska Water Qual i ty Standards and o t h e r app l i cab le State laws.

Any person d e s i r i n g t o comment on the water q u a l i t y impacts of t h e proposed p r o j e c t may do so by wr i t i ng to :

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Northern Regional O f C ' I Lce P.O. ..Box 1601 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Telephone: 452-1714

wi th in 30 days of pub l i ca t ion of t h i s no t ice .

Attachment 2

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Client: Address:

Source:

FAIPSAVKS. AL.4SKA 99;CG 907-679-31 15 530 l l N l V E R S l T Y PLAZA WEST SUITE A 6957 OLD SEWARD HW. . SUITE 101 AFICHOAAGE. ALASKA 99518 307-30-6623

FSI / POW-1 P.O. Box 487 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

Wast-e Pit

D a t e Arrived : 09-03-86 Time Arrived : 0830 Date Sampled : 09-02-96

Date Completed: 09-17-86 Time Sampled : ----

mg/ 1 0.21 0.00 Chromium

Listed below are quality control assurance reference samples with a known concentration prior to analysis. a 95% confidence interval established by the Environmental Protection Agency or by our laboratory through repetitive analyses cE the reference sample. a t the same time as your sample, ensuring the accuracy of your results.

The acceptable limits represent

The reference samples indicated below were analyzed

Chromium rng/ 1 0.25 0 . 2 1 - 0 . 3 1 2 8 4 - 2

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XXqaz-tmeart of the Axmy Alaska D i s t r i c t , Corps of Engineers At-: NPACO-R (e ) P.0. Box 898 Anchorage, Alaska 99506-0898

FIRST-CLASS MAIL POSTAGE & FEES PAID

DEPARTMENT OF THE A M Y PEWIT NO. G-5

C I R I ATTN: Roy Huhndorf P.O. Drawer 4-N Anchorage, AK 99509

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" STAT D E aaT. OF E mrm 0 N 31 ZT:NT*I E c 64 N s E 13V'ITX 99 x

N o r t h e r n R e g i c n a l C f f i c e P.O. Box 1601 F a i r b a n k s , k l a s k a 99707-1601

~ u g u s t 29, i986

Nr. Vernon D. F i n c h E h n a g e r , C i v i l E n g i n e e r i n g FELEC Services, I n c . P.O. Box 15012 Colorado S p r i n c j s , C o l o r a d o 80935-5012

SEP 2 1986 Land Department

Dear Plr. F i n c h :

R E : k b c r a t o q M a l y s e s of S u r f a c e Water f rom t h e CIRI L a n d f i l l

We h a v e e v a l t i a t e d t h e subject l a b o r a t o r y a n a l y s i s d a t a . a p p a r s t o k q u i t e h i g h . t h e c h r o n i c t o x i c i t y of chromium t o Daphnia r q n a is less t h a n 10 ppb, w h i c h is c o n s i d e r a b l y l o w e r t h a n t h e c o n c e n t r a t i o n reported i n your d a t a ( . 5 2 r r q / l ) .

The chrcxnium l e v e l C h r o m i u m is t o x i c t~ many o r g a n i s m s . For e x a m p l e ,

It is l i k e l y t h a t t h e area w h e r e samples were t a k e n i s p r o n e t o a n a t u r a l f l u s h i n g a n d d i l u t i o n a c t i o n c a u s e d by snowmel t and r a i n f a l l . FELEC'a : l e a n u p c f t h e s i t e s u b s e q u e n t t o our v i s i t h a s removed t h e s o u r c e of c k - - . illin l e a c h a t e , however , we a re c o n c e r n e d that a c h r o n i c l e a c h i n g problem c o u l d e x i s t f r o m t h e l a n d f i l l s i t e . F o r t h i s r e a s o n w e r e q u e s t c o n t i n u e d m o n i t o r i n g f o r chromium to e n s u r e t h a t a c o n t i n u o u s s o u r c e is n o t l e a c h i n g i n t o s u r r o u n d i n g p o n d s . f i c a l l y f o r c h r m i u m a g a i n b e f o r e f r e e z e u p a n d t h e n a g a i n a f t e r b r e a k u p , 1987.

Hopefully

A t this t i m e , w e recommend s a m p l i n g speci-

I f i t becomes a p p a r e n t t h a t a c o n t i n u o u s s o u r c e is p r e s e n t , w e will d i s c u s s remedial m e a s u r e s a t t h a t t i m e .

Please call m e a t t h e a b o v e number i f you h a v e a n y f u r t h e r q u e s t i o n s o r nee5 a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m t i o n .

S i n c e r e l y ,

RC: t sa

CC: C I R I

320.15 -004

Richard Cormack E n v i r o n m e n t a l F i e l d O f f i c e r

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R E F L Y T O A T T N OF CC

ooooso DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

4 7 0 0 T H A I R DEFENSE SQUADRON (SUPPORT) (TAC) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE. COLORADO 809 14-5000

4700 AGS/Cook Inlet Region, Inc (CIRI) POW-1 Nemorandurn of Understanding

To ' Cook Inlet Re9ic.n CIRI Builaing ATTW: Steve Planchon 2525 IC' Street P.O. Drawer 4-14 Anchorage AK 59505

1. Understanding is submitted for your approval/disapproval. some point or stipulation is untenable, please submit suggested revision. If acceptable, please return original copy w i t h original signatures thereon.

In reference to your letter of 12 Aug 86, the attached Memorandum of If you feel

urice Ross, (303) 554-4922.

CHARLES B. NEEL, Col, USAF 1 Atch Corrirnander 4700 ADS/CIRI MCU

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDEI!STANCII NG

000851

BETWEEN

4700Tt-l AIR DEFENSE SQUADRON (TAC)

AND

COCK INLET REGION, INC (CIRI)

I. EASIC PROVISIONS

Upon acceptance by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), this memorandum will constitute an agreement between the 4700th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) (Tactical Air Command) , Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado 80914-5006, and Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, Anchorage, Alaska 99509, herein after referred to as CIRI, for joint use o f cer- tain facilities at the Lcnely (POW-1) DEW Line station.

11. RECIPROCATIONS

A. The 4700th Air Gefense Squadron (USAF) wi l l , through the DEW Line O&M contractor at POU-1, grant the following concessions to CIRI in exchange for the reciproczl returns as outlined herein.

1. CIRI will be allowed to share hangar, Facility Number 0OOi8, t o store one ( 1 ) Front End Loader, two ( 2 ) Pickups and, one ( 1 ) Three-Wheel ATV. CIRI's space allocation will consist of the western bisection of the hangar floor space 2nd will not exceed fifty percent (50%) o f the available floor space in the hangar. Air Force requirements will be afforded precedence in all circumstances. In return, CIRI will be responsible for housekeeping in their pcrtion of the building.

2. CIRI will be provided food and lodging for no more than two ( 2 ) CIRI representatives during their periodic facility inspections. rates, per DO 177-32, will apply. CIRI must provide 4700 ADS/DO names, SSANs, arrival/departure dates, and charter air service (AF Form 181 will be used).

Category A

B. CIRI will qrant the USAF interim use o f their landfill at POW-1 until such time as the USAF acquires its own landfill permit, and realizes an operational landf i 11.

111. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. CIRI agrees to assume a77 risks of loss or damage to property o r injury t o , cr death oT persons by reason o f use of these facilities by CIRI or their representatives under t h i s Acyeement inciuding risks connected with the provision o f services or gcods by t h e Government, to CIRI or IO dny representative o f CIR: under this agreement. CIRI further agrees EO indemnify and hold harmless the Government against, and to defend at CIRi's expense, a l l claims for loss, damage, injur;., or Geath sustained by any individual or corpcration and arising out o f or resklting from CIK!'s use o f these facilities pursuant to, or in connecticn L U - : this acreement, or arisina out o f the pr9v:s'on o f ser\r?ces or goods by - - - -

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Government TO CIkI or i x s representatives, whether the claims be based in whole or in part on t h e negligence or fault of the Government or its contractors or any cjf their officers, agents artd employees, or based on any concept of strict or absc- lute liability, Gr otherwise. CIKi shall neither transfer nor assign its inter- ests cr obligaticEs under thjc Agreenenc withcut the prior written approval of the 4700th ADS, provided that C i R i may, as part of its business and without further notice, enter intc arrangements with third parties regarding CIRIs usage of facilities ccvered by this agreement. Al l such third parties shall be considered as CIRI representatives under the terms o f the agreement. CIRI will be liable for any danage to the hangar resulting from any induced cause by their representative.

B. The USAF will be responsible for liabilities incurred during sole usage landfill operation period. The USAF further assumes responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations during sole-use period. Finally, the USAF agrees to close the CIRI landfill in accordance with permit stipulations.

C. This agreement gives the CIRI no Express or implied interest of any kind in real estate, improvements, or other tangible assets of the Lcnely (POW-1) DEW Line station or the Government.

IV. This Agreement may be amended, at any time as mutually agreeable, by written amendmentts) signed by the 4700th Air Deferse Squadron (Tactical Air Command) and Cook Inlet Region, Inc.

V. This agreement shall remain in effect Sndefinitely, but may be terminated by either party upon a 90 day writter, notice.

KAKLES B. NEEL, coi, USAF Comma n d e r 4700th Air Defense S q (TAC)

1 r ' .I

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 4 7 0 0 T H A I R DEFENSE SOUADRON (SUPPORT) ( T A C )

PETERSON A I R FORCE BASE, COLORADO 809 1 4 - 5 0 0 0

S U B J E C T : C I R I L a n d f i l l , Camp Lonely (Your L t r , 1 2 Aug 86)

Cook I n l e t Region, Inc . Attn: Mr Steve Planchon C I R I Bldg 2 52 5 I1C S t reet P.O. Drawer 4-N Anchorage, AK 99509

TO:

1 . I n response t o referenced l e t t e r , t h e following is submitted:

a. The inc ident a t s u b j e c t l a n d f i l l was brought t o ou r a t t e n t i o n by your o f f i c e . t i g a t e and resolve immedia t e ly . The roo t of t h e problem appears t o be t h e f requent r o t a t i o n of s i t e personnel, who apparent ly were unaware of A l a s k a laws and DEW Line d i r e c t i v e s . A con t r ibu t ing f a c t o r was t h e confusion over ADEC permit t ing requirements. Consequently, s i t e personnel placed unauthorized items i n t h e C I R I l a n d f i l l .

Upon t h i s n o t i f i c a t i o n , t h e c o n t r a c t o r was d i r ec t ed t o inves-

b. The con t r ac to r immediately took a c t i o n t o remove t h e unauthorized items and prepare them f o r proper d i sposa l ( r e t rog rade ) . t ed the l a n d f i l l f o r o t h e r such items t h a t may have been placed there e a r l i e r , but found none. i n accordance w i t h app l i cab le direct ives . t o educate s i t e personnel and i n s t r u c t e d them t o ope ra t e and maintain t h e l a n d f i l l as s p e c i f i e d i n the permit provis ions and DEW Line d i r e c t i v e s . This s u b j e c t is now a s p e c i a l item f o r S t a t i o n Supervisor 's r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s and s n a l l be f requent ly inspected by USAF c o n t r a c t monitors.

They a l s o inspec-

T h i s was followed by covering t h e l a n d f i l l d e b r i s The con t r ac to r a l s o took a c t i o n

c. A s you are aware, a series of water q u a l i t y t e s t s has been i n i t i a t e d to ensure no f u r t h e r a c t i o n s are required. The a n a l y s i s of the first t e s t (a tch 1) r e s u l t e d i n an ADEC recommendation ( a t c h 2 ) t o conduct two more t e s t s . The next t es t was conducted before freeze-up (a tch 3 ) . As you can see, t h e chromium leve l has reduced s i g n i f i c a n t l y , probably as a r e s u l t of n a t u r a l d i l u t i o n ac t ion . A t h i r d t es t w i l l be conducted next Spr ing , a f te r t h e thawing season.

2. Your understanding and continued suppor t , d e s p i t e t h i s i n c i d e n t , is g r e a t l y appreciated. We w i l l k e e p you advised of our progress t o es tab l i sh t h e new s i t e l a n d f i l l .

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3. I n r e fe rence t o the new C I R I / A F agreement, you should have a l r eady received the d r a f t f o r review. Please don ' t h e s i t a t e t o contact Mr S m i l e y or_ the undersigned f o r any quest ions o r dmcussion. 5 -

/-

3 Atch 1. Lab t e s t , 1 9 Aug 86 2. ADEC L t r , 2 Sep 86 3. Lab t e s t , undated (Sep 86)

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NORTHERN TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 600 UNJVERSITY PLAZA WEST, SUITE A 907-479-31 15 6957 OLD SEWARD HWY. SUITE 101 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99518 907-349-8623

FAIRBANKS ALASKA 99709

Client: FELEC Services, Inc. Date Arrived : 08-01-86

Barrow, Alaska 99723 Date Sampled : 07-31-86 Attn: R. G. Unfred Time Sampled : 0830 Sample ID#: 080186-2 Date Completed: 08-19-86 Source: POW 1 ---_-_______________---_-------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -_________________-- - -_- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -_-_-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Parameter Unit Result Standard

_-__________________--------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -_-------- - - - - -__________________________________^___- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RCRA METALS: Antimony mgll 0.016

Beryllium mg/ 1 < 0 . 0 0 5 Cadmium mg/ 1

Address: P . O . Box 29 Time Arrived : 1100

Deviation

0.003 Arsenic mg/ 1 0.004 0.001

Chromium mgll 0.52 0.02 Copper mgll < 0 . 0 2 Lead mgI1 0.026 0.010 Mercury mg/ 1 < 0 . 0 0 0 2

- 0 . 0 4 0 0.009

-

- Nickel mg/ 1 0.10 0.03 Selenium mg/ 1 Silver mgI1

Zinc mgll 0.027 0.017

- (0.002

000056

DEPT. OF EINVIR~N,,IENT;U CONSERVATION / August 29, 1986 Xorthern Regional O f f ice

P.p. Box 1601 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707-1601

I

M r . Vernon D. Finch Managerr C i v i l Engineering FELEC Serv ices r Inc. P.O. Box 15012 Colorado Spr ingsr Colorado 80935-5012

Dear M r . Finch:

RE: Laboratory Analyses of Surface Water from t he C I R I L a n d f i l l

We have eva lua ted the subject l a b o r a t o r y a n a l y s i s d a t a . appears to be q u i t e high. t h e chronic t o x i c i t y of chromium t o Daphnia magna is less than 10 ppbr which is cons iderably lower than the concen t r a t ion reported i n your d a t a ( - 5 2 m g / l ) .

The chrmium l e v e l Chromium is t o x i c to many organisms. For exampler

It is l i k e l y t h a t t he area whe-re samples were "aken is prone to a n a t u r a l f l u sh ing and d i l u t i o n a c t i o n caused by snowmelt and r a i n f a l l . FELEC's c leanup of t h e s i te subsequent t o our v i s i t has removed the source of chromium l e a c h a t e r howeverr w e are concerned that a chronic leaching problem could e x i s t from t h e l a n d f i l l site. For t h i s reason w e reques t cont inued monitoring for chromium t o ensure t h a t a continuous source is no t leaching i n t o surrounding ponds. f i c a l l y f o r chromium aga in before f reezeup and then aga in a f t e r breakup, 1987.

If it becomes apparent that a cont inuous source is presentr w e w i l l d i s c u s s remedial measures a t t h a t t i m e .

Hopefully

A t t h i s t i m e , w e recommend sampling speci-

P lease call m e a t t h e above number i f you have any f u r t h e r ques t ions or need additional information.

S incere ly I

Richard Cormack Environmental F i e ld O f f i c e r

RC : tss

CC: C I R I

320.15.004

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C 1 ient : Address:

Source:

~~~~~~R~ TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. Go I + " > I - FAIRBANKS. ALASKA 999799 907-47931 15

ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99518 907-349-8623 ; ,,*t?.SIT:! ? L A C "EST SU!TE A

0957 CLP S E W R C . Hbt" SUITE :01

FSI / POW-1 P . O . Box 4 8 7 Fairbanks, Alaska 9 9 7 0 1

Waste Pit

Date Arrived : 0 9 - 0 3 - 8 6 Time Arrived : 0 8 3 0 Date Sampled : 0 9 - 0 2 - 8 6

Date Completed: 0 9 - 1 7 - 8 6 Time Sampled : _---

Chromium mg/ 1 0.21 0.00

Listed lelow are quali concentration prior to

y control assurance reference samples with a known analysis. The acceptable l i m i t s represent

a 95% conf idenke interval established by the Environmental Protection Agency or by our laboratory through repetitive analyses of t h e reference sample. at the same time as your sample, ensuring the accuracy of your results.

The reference samples indicated below were analyzed

0 . 2 1 - 0 . 3 1 2 8 4 - 2 Chromium m g / 1 0.25

000058

COOK INLET REGION. INC.

October 2 3 , 1 9 8 6

Colonel Charles e . Nee1 Department of t h e Air Force 4700 th Air Defense Squadron (Suppor t ) Peterson A i r Force Base, Colorado 809

R e : Camp Lonely - Landfill POW-1 Memorandum of Understandi

Dear Colonel tJeel:

[TAC) 4-5000

T h a n k you for providing Cook lniet Region, Inc. (CIRI ) with a d r a f t POW-1 Memorandum o f Understanding (h:lOU) r ega rd ing s h a r e d use of C I R I and United Sta t e s A i r Force facilities a t Camp Lonely, Alaska. With t h e exception of Stipulation I l l . 6 . CIRI approves t h e M O U a s wr i t ten . change :

In r e g a r d s to Stipulation I l l . 6. C l R l r e q u e s t s t h e following-

B. . . . Finally, t h e USAF a g r e e s to close t h e C I R l landfill in accordance with permit s t ipulat ions a n d f u r t h e r ag rees to C I R l ' s reasonable use of USAF landfill facilities a f t e r t h e C l R i landfill is closed.

As it i s unlikely t h a t t h e Alaska Department of Environmental Conser- vat ion w i l l permit t w o landfills in t h e immediate vicini ty , the above recommended change i s necessary to i n s u r e C I R l ' s cont inued access to a landfill facility a f t e r the ClRl pi t is closed.

Flease inform u s whether o r not t h e recommended change i s acceptable to t h e USAF.

S incere ly ,

COOK INLET R E G I O N , INC.

Steve Planchon Manger , Land Administration

SP/s lb 6 9 9 : 23

C:RI BUILDING 2525 "C" STREET P 0. BGX 3233G ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99539-3330 (907) 274-8628 TELECO?IER (9F7) 275.8836 TELEX 090-26-465

PI nnci

1 000059 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

4 7 0 0 T H A I R DEFENSE SOUADRON ( S U P P O R T ) ( T A C ) 1- - ' _ WEETERSOB A I R F O R C E B A S E , COLORADO 80914-5000

\

c :\;C'j ,1986 R E P L Y T O ATTN OF CC

SUBJECT: Camp Lonely Landf i 1 1 (POW- 1 ) Hernorandun G f Understanding 4700 ADS/Cook Inlet R.egion, Inc (CIRI)

Cook Inlet Rqicn CIKI Building ATTN: Steve Planchon 2525 I C ' Street P.O. Drawer 4-Pi Anchorage AK 99509

1. Please find attached, t h e revised Memorandum o f Understanding, para III 6 has besr; changed per your request. original copy.

2. Point o f contact f s 1'4r i:laurice W . Ross, (303) 554-4922,

TO:

Please sign and return the

1 Atch Commander 4700 ADS/CIRI PlCU

1 . 000061

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

4700TH AIR DEFENSE SQUADRON (TAC)

AND

COOK INLET REGION, INC (CIRI)

I. BASIC PROVISIONS

Upon acceptance by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), this memorandum will constitute an agreement between the 4700th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) (Tactical Air Command) , Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado 80914-5000, and Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, Anchorage, Alaska 99509, herein after referred to as CIRI, for joint use of cer- tain facilities at the Lonely (POW-1) DEN Line station.

11. RECIPROCATIONS

A. The 4700th Air Defense Squadron (USAF) will, through the DEW Line O&M contractor at POW-1, grant the following concessions to CIRI in exchange for the reciprocal returns as outlined herein.

1. CIRI will be allowed to share hangar, Facility Number 00018, t s store one (1) Front End Loader, two ( 2 ) Pickups and, one (1) Three-Wheel ATV. CIRI's space allocation will consist of the western bisection of the hangar floor space and will not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the available floor space in the hangar. Air Force requirements will be afforded precedence in all circumstances. In return, CIRI will be responsible for housekeeping in their portion of the building.

2. CIRI will be provided food and lodging for no more than two ( 2 ) CIRI representatives during their periodic facility inspections. rates, per DO 177-32, will apply. CIRI must provide 4700 ADS/DO names, SSANs, arrival/departure dates, and charter air service (AF Form 181 will be used).

Category A

B. CIRI will grant the USAF interim use of their landfill at POW-1 until such time as the USAF acquires its own landfill permit, and realizes an operational landf i 11.

111. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. CIRI agrees t o assume all risks of loss or damage to property or injury t o , or death of persons by reason of use o f these facilities by CIRI or their representatives under this Agreement including'risks connected with the provision o f services or goods by the Government, to CIRI or to any representative o f CIRI under this agreement. CIRI further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Government. against, and to defend at CIRI's expense, all claims for loss, damage, injury, or death sustained by any individual or corporation and arising out of or resulting from CIRI's use of these facilities pursuant to, or in connection with this agreement, or arising out of the provision of services or goods by the

z I , 000062

Government to C I R I or its representatives, whether the claims be based in whole or in part on the negligence or fault o f the Government or its contractors or any of their officers, agents and employees, or based on any concept of strict or abso- lute liability, or otherwise. C I R I shall neither transfer nor assign its inter- ests or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written approval of the 4700th ADS, provided that C I R I may, as part of its business and without further notice, enter into arrangements with third parties regarding C I R I ' s usage of facilities covered by this agreement. All such "third parties" shall be considered as C I R I representatives under the terms of the agreement. C I R I wi liable for any damage to the hangar resulting from any induced cause by representative.

B. The USAF will be responsible for liabilities incurred durinq sole landfill operation period. with state and federal regulations during sole-use period. Finally, the USAF agrees to close the C I R I landfill in accordance with permit stipulations and further agrees to C I R I ' s reasonable use of USAF landfill facilities after the C I R I landfill is closed.

The USAF further assumes responsibility fir comp

1 be their

usage iance

C . This agreement gives the C I R I no express or implied interest of any kind in real estate, improvements, or other tangible assets o f the Lonely (POW-1) DE% Line station or the Government.

IV. This Agreement may be amended, at any time as mutuaily agreeable, by written arnendment(s) signed by the 4700th Air Defense Squadron (Tactical Air Command) and Cook Inlet Region, Inc.

V. This agreement shall remain in effect indefinitely, but may be terminated by either party upon a 90 day written notice.

CHARLES & B. NEEL, Col, USAF Commander 4700th Air Defense Sq (TAC)

Frapk K l e t t 1 Vide President

I n l e t Region, Inc.

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November 1 3 , 1986

Colonel Charles B . Nee1 Department of t h e Air Force 4700th A i r Defense Squadron (Suppor t ) (TAC) Pe terson , A i r Force Base, Colorado 8081 4-5000

R e : Camp Lonely Land Fill 260 Land Agreement

Dear Colonel Neel:

Please find enclosed a fully executed Memorandum of Unders tanding . Thank you for y o u r ass i s tance on th i s mat ter .

S incere ly ,

Mznager, Land Administration

SPlslb 712:23

Enclosure

ClRl BUILDING 2525 C STREET P.O. BOX 93330 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99509-333( (907) 274-6638 TELECOPIER (907) 279-8836 TELEX 090-26-465

P I nnKc

. .

.;E, /N, INC. DEPARTMENT OF QTOOth OPERATIONS SUP1

LANGLEY AIR FORCE I 198,

lpartment

THE AIR FORCE

BASE va 23665-7399 'OR1 SQUADRON (TAC)

REPLY TO

ATTN OF LG

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Ccck I n l e t Reglor. C I R I I3u i ld ing ATTN: S t e v e Planchon 12525 ' C ' S t r e e t ? . O . Drawer 4-N Anchorage AK 99509

1. DEW L i n e Station (?OW-ij a t L o n e l y A i a s k a i s s c h e d u l e d t o . c lo se a s of 39 S e p t e a b o r 1389.

2 . T e r m i n a t i o n ~i t h s hkmGr2ndiim o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g i n l e t E s g i o n will i o 1 l o w s i n c e c u r s u p p c r t capabil c l o s u r e .

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FROM: $$ Mike Franger, Senior Land Management Officer DATE: September 1, 1383

Brad C.urtis, Manager, Land & Minerals

SUBJECT: Termination of Memorandum of Understanding Camp Lonely ClRl 260 - Landfill

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In correspondence dated August 11, 1989, the USAF has indicated that they have scheduled the closure of DEW Line Station POW-1 at Lonely for September 30, 1989. Further, they indicate that the above referenced agreement between the 4700th Operations Support Squadron and ClRl wi l l terminate upon site closure.

You are aware of the problems created by the USAF contractor at POW-1 regarding use of the ClRl landfill. The last correspondence in our files indicates that a problem may sti l l exist regarding water quality around the landfill. There i s nothing in the f i le to indicate that the site has been accepted and closed out by the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Another consideration, before the referenced agreement i s accepted as terminated, i s the disposition of CIRl's equipment, which i s currently located in hangar number 00018 zt the Dew Line Site.

Recommendations

CIRI, before accepting termination of the MOU, should request assurance from the USAF in the form of correspondence from ADEC that the site has been acceptably closed out, or obtain indemnification from the USAF for any liabilities which may surface in the future regarding the landfill. Additionally, some decision should be made soon as to the disposition of CIRl's equipment at the site, (loader, pick-up truck) in case some assistance i s required from the POW-1 personnel in relocating it.

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COOK INLET REGION, INC. September 1, 1989

Department of the Air Force 4700th Operations Support Squadron (TAC) Langley Air Force Base, Virginia 23665-7399

Attention: Charles D. Smiley Director of Logistics

Re: Closure of DEW Line Station (POW-1) 030,006.30 460 Land Fi l l

Dear Mr. Smiley:

Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) is in receipt of your recent Memorandum regarding closure of the above referenced facility at Lonely, Alaska, and the corresponding termination of the Memorandum of Llnderstanding between ClRl and the 4700th OSS.

As you are aware, problems existed in the past regarding use of the ClRl land fil l by the Air Force contractor at the site. While remedial actions were taken, ClRl has no information to indicate that the site was effectively cleaned up, closed out, and accepted as such by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC). Before ClRl can agree to the termination of the referenced MOU, it is requested that the Air Force provide documentation to the effect that the site was closed and accepted by the ADEC. In the absence of this, ClRl will require that the Air Force provide indemnification to ClRl and accept responsibility for any liabilities which have or may occur in the future as a result of the Air Force's use of the site.

ClRl appreciates the assistance and cooperation that the Air Force and its contractors have offered in the past and looks forward to resolving this situation satisfactorily. Please contact m e directly at (907) 274-8638 i f you should have any questions with regards to this matter.

Sincerely,


Brad Curtis k :nager, Land and Minerals

BC/MF/s Ib 503:058

ClRl BUILDING 2525 "C" STREET P.O. BOX 93330 ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99509-333' (907) 274 8638 TELCCOPIER (907) 279 E836 TELEX 09026 465 rt nnw

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SUBJECT Termination o f Memorandum o f Understanding

TO Cook Inlet Region CIRI Building ATTN: Steve Planchon 2525 'C' Street P.O. Drawer 4-N Anchorage AK 99509

1. In accordance w i h the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Cook Inlet Region, INC. and the 4700 Operations Support Squadron (TAC) this serves as notification o f termination of said MOU effective 30 September 1989.

2. Please insure that all equipment and/or properties belonging to Cook Inlet Regior,, INC. are removed prior to s i t e closure.

3. Point of contact i s TSgt Michael Ryan or Mr John Smith at (804) 764-3172.

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Charles D. Smiley ' Director o f Logistics

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P.O. Box 7449, Riverdale Station 525 Butler farm Road, Suite 106 Harnpton, Virginia 23666-0449 Telephone: (804) 766- 1400

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Department uf t he A i r Force 4i100 Cor\l;r=lci;hg Squadron (TAC) LancJay W3, V A 53565-5606

Attention: F.\S Linea Chartier/iGCIJF:

%hjec t : Closure of Landf i l ls , Can& Lonely anc 2W-1, Alaska Contract i d c j . : F05603-47-C-3017

T?,e cook ~ i l l e t iiesion Inc . ( C I i i I ) , l a n d f i l l was C l O 5 2 d , fer t i i izet i and seedea i n Aups t of 196'7. Tnis landfill was hsp?cte2 by btr. biikf3 FrainGer o f CIS1 w r i n g i-lis v i s i t i n l a b Seprei:wr 1389. A conc3icion o f the CIRI l a n d f i l l peLmit 2331-6AC91 is tha t tk/o s e t s of drdwinss nave t3 'be supp l i ed t z WET. showing i i . i t s of a l l s o l i d waste d i s p o s i t i m m t n h o r i z o n t a l l y affi' v e r t i c a l l y . Tihe wsic p l o t pims were not provided as part of ttw E k Line contract anc: we ar2 ex2erienck-q Gifficulties obta in inQ Zen so ti-iat t n e y can be upmteil f o r sukrni t t ; i l t;, A E C . He have contacks CIRI but they cannot iccate t h e o r l s i n a l s o r copies. The p l o t pLZii-t snould nave k e n suLmit ted to ACEC w i t n CIWs s u i m i t t a l f o r the l a n d f i l l penzit so we are noiq t ry ing t o secure tpe crairrinr,s from AE6. If ue arc u n s u c c e s s f d , we w i i l siibait ti= f o r m 1 closure not lce w i a x u t tirawings.

Tne ?CW-1 l a r i d f i l l was closed on 30 September 1389 and was properly coverec', fertilized, and seeded its per instruct icns i n l a n d f i l l permit Ne. 8636-SAOlO. Orawil)Gs rewirec! by CYis permit are i n d r a f t i n g and will be sumitted tu A X C Mithin the 90 day t ime Prme f o r f i n a l approval.

Very t r u l y yoers,

ITT/FELEi; S 3 V ICE S , INC .

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Dear M r . N i c h o l s o n :

R e : L a n d f i l l perinit 8636-BAG10 a n d 8331-BA001 7.

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