Oregon Bulletin
OTHER NOTICES
PROJECT LOCATION: 945 North
28th Street, Springfield
HIGHLIGHTS: The Oregon Department
of Environmental Quality has approved the cleanup conducted at the former Walt’s
Concrete site at 945 North 28th Street in Springfield, Oregon. As a result of
this approval, DEQ has issued a determination that no further action is
required for investigation or cleanup of the site.
The property was formerly a construction materials processing
facility that held three underground tanks to store petroleum products. A
petroleum release from the underground tank system was reported in 1993 during
decommissioning activities. In addition to the tank system, several areas
across the property were affected by surface spills from containers and
equipment. Contaminated soil was removed from two spill locations as part of
2009 cleanup efforts. Analysis for petroleum showed some contamination
remaining following the removal of 970 tons of contaminated soil. Groundwater
was tested in 2010 and showed petroleum present but at concentrations below
risk levels.
Based on available data, the site is considered safe
for commercial or industrial uses. DEQ has concluded that there is no threat to
human health and the environment under current site conditions.
A file containing detailed information for the site is
available for review in DEQ’s office located in Suite 100 at 165 East 7th
Avenue in Eugene. Questions concerning this site should be directed to Cathy
Rodda at DEQ’s Eugene office by calling her at 541-687-7325 or toll-free in
Oregon at 1-800-844-8467, extension 7325.
Comment Due: September 30, 2011
Project Location: 213 Oregon Street, Vale, Oregon
Proposal: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) extends an
opportunity for the public to comment on the DEQ’s Record-of-Decision (ROD) for
the former Simplot Soilbuilders facility, located in Vale, Oregon.
The former Simplot Soilbuilders facility ROD describes
relevant information related to site investigations and interprets this
information for the purpose of eligibility for a No Further Action for
the facility. The DEQ’s Bend, Oregon office is the repository for the draft ROD
and it is also available for review on the DEQ’s website at:
http://www.deq.state.or.us/Webdocs/Forms/Output/FPController.ashx?SourceId=1216&SourceIdType=11
The administrative file for this facility can be
reviewed by contacting Mr. Cliff Walkey, DEQ’s project manager located in Bend,
Oregon at (541) 633-2003.
How to Comment: A public comment period will extend from September 1 through
September 30, 2011. Please address all comments and/or inquiries to Mr. Cliff
Walkey at the following address:
Cliff Walkey
Department of Environmental Quality
475 NE Bellevue, Ste. 110
Bend, Oregon 97701
(541) 633-2003
walkey.cliff@deq.state.or.us
Upon written request by ten or more persons or by a
group with a membership of 10 or more, a public meeting will be held to receive
verbal comments.
The Next step: DEQ will consider all public comments received before making a
final decision regarding the “No Further Action” determination.
Comment Due: September 30, 2011
Project Location: Laurel Mtn., Polk County
Proposal: Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 465.315, the Oregon
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing to issue a No Further
Action determination for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Salem ARSR site,
located on the crest of Laurel Mtn., approximately 25 miles west of Salem,
Oregon. The site is also proposed for de listing from the Confirmed Release
List and Inventory of Hazardous Substances.
The Voluntary Cleanup Program has reviewed assessment
and cleanup activities performed at the site. The site has been used as a radar
facility since construction in 1958. The site is part of a 40 acre timber track
parcel.
Contamination issues at the site were first identified
in 1991 and multiple assessments and removal actions have been performed to
define and address impacted soil. Contamination was primarily limited to
shallow soils. Based on the results of the assessments and removal actions
performed at the site, additional cleanup is not required. Residual
contamination has been determined not to be a threat to human health or the
environment.
Additional information concerning site-specific
investigations and remedial actions is available in DEQ’s Environmental Cleanup
Site Information (ECSI) database located on the web at
http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/ecsi/ecsi.htm under Site ID 1364.
Site specific information is also available by
contacting Katie Robertson, DEQ’s project manager for this site. The
Administrative File for this facility is located at DEQ’s Pendleton office, and
can be reviewed in person by contacting the project manager at the number below
to arrange for an appointment.
How to Comment: The public comment period will end on September 30, 2011. Please
address all comments and/or inquiries to project manager at the following
address:
Katie Robertson
Department of Environmental Quality
700 SE Emigrant, Suite 330
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 278-4620
robertson.katie@deq.state.or.us
Upon written request by ten or more persons or by a
group with a membership of 10 or more, a public meeting will be held to receive
verbal comments.
The Next step: DEQ will consider all public comments received before making a
final decision regarding the “No Further Action” determination and the site’s
de-listing.
COMMENTS DUE: 5 p.m., September 30,
2011
PROJECT LOCATION: 8333 SE
Harney Street, Portland, Oregon
PROPOSAL: DEQ seeks comment on the proposal
to issue a determination that no further cleanup activities are necessary for
the A&K Designs site. DEQ has reviewed investigation and removal actions
performed by A&K Designs, Inc., and have concluded that contamination
attributed to former operations has been addressed. The proposed action is
consistent with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 465.200 through 465.455 and Oregon
Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 340, Division 122, Sections 010 to 115.
HIGHLIGHTS: The 2.75-acre property
was used as an automotive repair facility and wrecking yard for many years.
Johnson Creek crosses the northwest corner of the site. This portion of Johnson
Creek is designated as an environmental zone by the City of Portland. A&K
Designs is redeveloping the site for commercial use.
Investigation indicated petroleum hydrocarbon
contamination was present in near-surface soils. Investigation and soil removal
activities coincided with preparation and excavation activities for a
commercial structure now located on the property. The cleanup strategy
consisted of removal of impacted soils with depth until soil samples confirmed
there was no detection of petroleum hydrocarbons. Debris and objects
encountered during soil removal or construction activities were properly
removed, including one dry well and two underground storage tanks. In total,
approximately 3,000 tons of petroleum-impacted soils were removed from the site
and transferred to a regulated disposal facility.
A risk-based evaluation consistent with DEQ guidance
was completed following investigation and removal actions. DEQ has concluded
that the cleanup has restored the site to conditions protective for human
health or the environment for current and reasonably likely future land use.
HOW TO COMMENT: Send
written comments to the DEQ Project Manager Erin McDonnell at DEQ Northwest
Region, 2020 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97201, or mcdonnell.erin@deq.state.o.us
by 5 p.m., September 30, 2011. The project file is available for public review
at the DEQ. For a review appointment please call (503) 229-6729. Information is
also available on DEQ’s website at: http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/ECSI/ecsi.htm
THE NEXT STEP: DEQ will consider all
public comments received within the public comment period and prior issuance of
a no further action determination.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: DEQ is
committed to accommodating people with disabilities. Please notify DEQ of any
special physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large
print, Braille or another format. To make these arrangements, contact DEQ
Communications & Outreach (503) 229-5696 or toll free in Oregon at (800)
452-4011; fax to 503-229-6762; or e-mail to deqinfo@deq.state.or.us.
People with hearing impairments may call DEQ’s TTY
number 711.
COMMENTS DUE: Monday October 3, 2011
PROJECT LOCATION: Port of
Portland International Airport; Concourse A-B Ramp; Portland, Oregon
PROPOSAL: Pursuant to Oregon Revised
Statute, ORS 465.320, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issues this
notice of a proposed remedial action for a portion of the Port of Portland’s
property. The DEQ will consider public comments in finalizing its selection of
a final remedy. Send written comments on the proposed remedial action to Anna Coates,
Oregon DEQ, Northwest Region, 2020 SW 4th Ave., Suite 400, Portland, Oregon
97201, or e-mail to coates.anna@deq.state.or.us. by 5 p.m. on Monday October 3,
2011.
HIGHLIGHTS: Groundwater
contamination was first identified at the site in 2003 in the form of light
non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL). The LNAPL was analyzed and found to be a
light, diesel-range product consistent with jet fuel. Additional analysis,
including age dating, showed that the petroleum had been in the subsurface for
10 to 20 years and is not a recent or ongoing release. The Port undertook
independent investigations including soil and groundwater sampling and
analysis, and a program of regular product removal.
In July 2008, DEQ and the Port entered into a consent
order (LQVC-NWR-07-08) that required investigation and cleanup of the petroleum
contamination. An investigation to determine the nature and extent of the
petroleum contamination in soil and groundwater was completed in 2008. The area
of impact was found to be confined to an area of Port property approximately
100 feet north-south by 200 feet east-west. Only the uppermost water table is
impacted, which occurs in unconsolidated fill and overbank deposits. The water
table aquifer fluctuates seasonally between 8 and 14 feet below ground surface.
Groundwater concentrations are decreasing with time.
The proposed remedial action includes removal of the
LNAPL from wells and offsite recycling of the recovered LNAPL. In addition, the
Port will implement institutional controls to prevent exposure of workers to
petroleum-impacted media. The estimated cost for the cleanup, including
operations and maintenance, is approximately $0.1 million. The cleanup is
estimated to take 10 to 15 years to complete.
HOW TO COMMENT: Written
comments can be sent to DEQ Northwest Region at 2020 SW Fourth Ave., Suite 400,
Portland, Oregon 97201-4987. To view the project files please call Dawn
Weinberger, File Review Specialist, at (503) 229-6729 to schedule an
appointment (ask for ECSI file #4739). If you have any questions, please call
the DEQ project manager, Anna Coates, at 503-229-5213 or by email at
coates.anna@deq.state.or.us.
THE NEXT STEP: Once the public
comment period has closed DEQ will consider all comments before making a
decision concerning the final cleanup remedy.
COMMENTS DUE: 5 p.m., Friday,
September 30, 2011.
PROJECT LOCATION: 10506 NE
Halsey Street, Portland,
Oregon.
PROPOSAL: The Department of Environmental
Quality invites public comment on its proposal to issue a conditional no
further action determination for the Gateway Bingo site. DEQ has reviewed site
investigation and cleanup performed by the current owner, Portland Development
Commission, and has determined that no further cleanup actions are necessary
provided institutional controls (deed restrictions) are put into place and
properly observed.
HIGHLIGHTS: The site is a
2.05-acre parcel in Northeast Portland that was formerly occupied by a bowling
alley, dry cleaning facility, clothing shop, laundry facility and bingo parlor.
It is currently cleared and has been proposed for redevelopment as a public
park.
Investigations identified soil contaminated with the
dry-cleaning solvent tetrachloroethene. More than 6,000 tons of contaminated
soil were excavated from the site and disposed of at Hillsboro Landfill. Seven
drywells were discovered and tetrachloroethene was found. The wells were
decommissioned per DEQ requirements. Deeper soil testing was completed at
several locations and a monitoring well installed to test for potential
groundwater contamination. No significant contamination was found.
A risk-assessment was completed following the
investigative and cleanup actions. The DEQ has determined tetrachloroethene
levels do not present a significant health risk for direct contact exposure
with soil. Low levels of contaminants were observed in groundwater, but were
below risk-based criteria for consumption (additionally groundwater is not used
for drinking water in the vicinity of the site). However, tetrachloroethene
remaining in soil could present a hazard for breathing air in indoor settings
if structures were built in proximity to the area of contamination. Property
use restrictions prohibiting the placement of buildings within the area of
concern will be ensured through filing of an Easement and Equitable Servitude.
The proposed conditional no further action is
documented in the “File Memorandum” for the site dated August 9, 2011. DEQ will
consider all public comments received by the close of the comment period before
issuing the no further action decision.
HOW TO COMMENT: Send
written comments on the proposed remedial action to the DEQ Project Manager,
Michael Greenburg, at Oregon DEQ, Northwest Region, 2020 SW 4th Ave., Suite 400,
Portland, Oregon 97201, or greenburg.michael@deq.state.or.us by 5 p.m., Friday,
September 30, 2011. To view the project files please call Dawn Weinberger, File
Review Specialist, at (503) 229-6729 to schedule an appointment. If you have
any questions, please contact the project manager at 503 229-5153.
THE NEXT STEP: DEQ will consider all
public comments received by the deadline. In the absence of comments, DEQ will
issue a NFA for the site.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: DEQ is
committed to accommodating people with disabilities. Please notify DEQ of any
special physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large
print, Braille or another format. To make these arrangements, contact DEQ
Communications & Outreach (503) 229-5696 or toll free in Oregon at (800)
452-4011; fax to 503-229-6762; or e-mail to deqinfo@deq.state.or.us.
People with hearing impairments may call 711.
COMMENTS DUE: October 3, 2011, 4:30
p.m.
PROJECT LOCATION: 14456 NW
Gillihan Road, Multnomah County (southern tip of Sauvie Island)
PROPOSAL: DEQ is proposing to
approve a cleanup plan for the Alder Creek Lumber site and to enter into a
consent judgment with Portland Harbor Holdings II, LLC (Portland Harbor
Holdings). Portland Harbor Holdings intends to purchase the site for the
purpose of creating a combination of riparian, channel, tidal marsh and mud
flat habitats. This will involve removal of approximately 100,000 cubic yards
of non-contaminated wood debris, removal of the existing sawmill structures,
and removal of approximately 600,000 cubic yards of soil. Most of the soil to
be excavated is either clean or has only minor contamination. It is anticipated
that this material will be relocated just north of an existing levy that will
form the northern boundary of the proposed riparian/aquatic habitat area.
Material with significant contamination will be disposed of at one or more
permitted landfills. Materials from demolished structures will be disposed of,
recycled or reused, subject to environmental requirements. To ensure permanent
protection of the site as a wildlife habitat, a conservation easement or deed
restriction will be assigned to a non-profit entity or government organization
approved by the Portland Harbor Trustees. Under the proposed consent judgment,
Portland Harbor Holdings would receive protection from potential liability for
pre-acquisition releases of hazardous substances at or from the property.
HIGHLIGHTS: Lumber operations at
the site ran from the early 1960s until October 2008, when the owners closed
the sawmill. Current site activities are limited to processing and removal of
wood chips for sale as landscaping material. Site soil and groundwater testing
indicates there are localized areas of contamination, and that the majority of
soil proposed for removal is relatively uncontaminated. Contaminants found in
soil above risk screening criteria include petroleum hydrocarbons, metals,
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and semivolatile organic compounds.
Contaminants found in groundwater above risk screening criteria include
petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, and semivolatile organic compounds. Site
sampling results indicate that essentially no contamination will remain in the
areas proposed for aquatic and riparian habitat after soil, woody debris and
structures are removed.
HOW TO COMMENT: The project
file may be reviewed by appointment at DEQ’s Northwest Region office, 2020 SW
4th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97201. To schedule an appointment, contact
Dawn Weinberger at 503-229-6729. For more information, please contact project
manager Bob Schwarz by phone (541-298-7255, ext. 230) or by email
(schwarz.bob@deq.state.or.us). To access site summary information in DEQ’s
Environmental Cleanup Site Information (ECSI) database on the Internet, go to
http://www.
deq.state.or.us/lq/ECSI/ecsiquery.asp, then enter ECSI# 2446 in the Site ID box
and click “Submit” at the bottom of the page. Next, click the link labeled ECSI
# 2446 in the Site ID/Info column. To submit comments, send them by email to
Mr. Schwarz at the email address listed above, or by mail to Oregon DEQ, 400 E.
Scenic Drive, Suite 307, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Comments must be received by
4:30 PM on the due date in order to be considered in DEQ’s decision. Upon
written request by 10 or more persons or by a group having 10 or more members,
DEQ will conduct a public meeting at or near the facility for the purpose of
receiving verbal comments regarding the proposed action.
THE NEXT STEP: Subject to the
comments received, DEQ intends to enter into the consent judgment with Portland
Harbor Holdings, after which the company intends to purchase the property and
proceed with the activities described above.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: DEQ is committed
to accommodating people with disabilities. Please notify DEQ of any special
physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large print,
Braille or another format. To make these arrangements, contact DEQ
Communications & Outreach (503-229-5696 or toll free in Oregon at
800-452-4011; fax to 503-229-6762; or e-mail to deqinfo@deq.state.or.us.)
The online versions of the OARs and Oregon
Bulletin are provided for convenience of reference and
enhanced access. The official, record copies of these
publications are the original paper filings.
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