Appendix M: Installation Narrative Summaries - denix

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Galena Forward Operating Location (FOL) is located on the
Yukon River about 270 miles west of Fairbanks, Alaska. The
airport was constructed in 1940 and the Air Force has had joint
civilian-military use of the airfield since 1951, until the base was
drawn down in 1993. In 2005, the BRAC Commission
recommended closure of the Galena FOL. Galena FOL
occupies 166 acres and is comprised of a number of buildings
and other structures. The majority of facilities at Galena Airport
are Air Force-owned structures, although other non-Air Force
properties exist. Military operations over the years have
released hazardous chemicals via spills or historical disposal
practices, resulting in numerous identified Installation
Restoration Program (IRP) sites. The Air Force and the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation work with local
stakeholders, including the Louden Tribal Council, City of
Galena, and Galena City Schools, through the Galena
Technical Project Team, to address environmental concerns. In
addition, Galena community members communicate with the
installation through the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB),
which was formed in 2004.
The cleanup progress at Galena FOL for FY02 through FY05 is
detailed below.
In FY02, the installation completed a proposed plan and
decision document, and awarded a contract for drum removal
at SS 007. The Air Force installed a subsurface
depressurization system at Site CB 001 to minimize vapor
movement; subsequent air sampling and system monitoring
found the system to be effective. The installation continued their
relationship with the local stakeholders, including the Louden
Tribal Council, and held RAB meetings.
In FY03, the installation tested bioventing treatment systems at
Million Gallon Hill and the petroleum/oil/lubricant (POL) Tank
Farm. The Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence
conducted a remedial scoping visit for the entire installation.
The Air Force continued working with local stakeholders.
In FY04, the installation initiated a comprehensive remedial
investigation and feasibility study (RI/FS) for all treatment
systems. The Air Force continued testing the bioventing
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treatment systems at Million Gallon Hill and the POL Tank
Farm. The installation initiated preliminary assessments (PAs).
In FY05, the installation conducted monthly sampling of the
base drinking water. The Air Force continued the
comprehensive RI/FS. The Air Force began the PAs for all
identified Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) sites.
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Galena FOL continued the RI/FS to assess the total extent of
contamination. As part of the RI/FS, the installation initiated a
baseline risk assessment to address the risks at each IRP site,
including potential risks to subsistence resources.
Galena FOL briefed the RAB on current activities at the
installation.
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The Air Force continued the PAs at all identified sites. Cost
estimates were updated and the initial Munitions Response Site
Prioritization Protocol rating for each MMRP site was
developed.
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Plan of action items for Galena Forward Operating Location are
grouped below according to program category.
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0 Prepare Records of Decision and execute
requirements in FY07-FY08.
0 Implement remedial process optimization
recommendations in FY07-FY08.
0 Close installation in FY08.
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0 Complete PAs in FY07.
0 Complete site inspections in FY07-FY10.
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