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FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE SURVEY Sixty-One Acres of Permit Terminated Lands At Fort Fisher, North Carolina United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command September 2000 ACC
ACM AFB AFI
AST ASTM CE
CERCLA CERCLIS CFR DRMO
EBS
EDR
ERA
ERP HER
JSS
LUST
NC
NPL PCB RCC
RCRA
Recreation Area SAGE
SWDA TPH USAF
UST
UTM Air Combat Command
Asbestos Containing Materials
Air Force
Air Force Base
Air Force Station
Air Force Instruction
Aboveground Storage Tank American Society for Testing and Materials Civil Engineer Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System Code of Federal Register
Department of Defense
Defense Reutilization Marketing Organization
Environmental Baseline Survey
Environmental Data Resources, Inc.
Environmental Restoration Account
Environmental Restoration Program Geo-Marine, Inc. Hazard Evaluation Report
Joint Surveillance System Leaking Underground Storage Tank North Carolina
National Priority List Polychlorinated Biphenyls
parts per billion
parts per million Control Center Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area Semi-Automatic Ground Environment
Solid Waste Disposal Act Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Air Force
Underground Storage Tank Universal Transverse Mercator
Visual Site Inspection TABLE OF CONTENTS ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 I.0 Purpose of the Baseline Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.2 Purpose of the Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.3 Scope of the Survey . . . . 2.0 Survey Methodology/Approach and Rationale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Description of Documents Reviewed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.1.1 Environmental Databases and Regulatory Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.1.2 Aerial Photographs and Deed Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.2 Personal Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*...... 13 2.3 Property Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.4 Environmental Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.0 Findings for Subject Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.1 History and Current Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.1.1 Aerial Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.1.2 Deed Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.1.3 History of Environmental Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.2 Environmental Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.2.1 Topography.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.2.2 Soils and Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.2.3 Surface and Groundwater Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 3.3 Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.......................... 21 3.3.1 Hazardous Substances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 3.3.1.1 Hazardous Materials and Petroleum Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.3.1.2 Petroleum Product Spills and Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3.3.2 Environmental Restoration Program Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3.3.3 Pesticides and Herbicides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3.3.4 Storage Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3.3.4.1 Aboveground Storage Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3.3.4.2 Underground Storage Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3.3.4.3 Pipeline, Hydrant Fueling and Transfer Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3.3.5 Solid Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3.3.6 Drinking Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Asbestos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3.3.8 Medical or Biohazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3.3.9 Ordnance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3.3.10 Radioactive Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3.3.11 Polychlorinated Biphenyls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3.3.12 Radon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 3.3.13 Lead Based Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3.4 Regulatory Review....................................................................................................... 31 3.4.1 Federal and State Environmental Databases.. ........................................................ 31 3.4.2 Regulatory Compliance Issues.. ............................................................................. 3 1 4.0 for Adjacent Properties ........ . ............................................................................ 32 5.0 Summary and Conclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 6.0 Recommendations ............................................................................................................. 36 7.0 References ......................................................................................................................... 37 8.0 Certifications ..................................................................................................................... 39 Tables Table Summary of Findings and Recommendations.. ............................................................. 5 Table ES-I Summary of Findings and Recommendations (Continued). .......................................... 6 Table 3-I. Building List and Corresponding Construction Dates.. ............................................... I.5 Table 3-2. Real Estate Transactions for Parcels El, E2, and E3.. ................................................ I9 Table 3-3. Inventory.. ............................................................................................................. 24 Table 3-3. Inventory (Continued) .......................................................................................... 25 Table 3-4. Transformer Inventory.. ................................................................................................ 30 Table 4-I. Adjacent Properties Summary of Environmental Sites of Concern.. ............................ 32 Table 4-I. Adjacent Properties Summary of Environmental Sites of Concern (Continued) .......... 33
Table 5-I. Facility Matrix Summary. ............................................................................................. 35 Figures
Figure 1. Ft. Fisher Recreation Area General Location Map.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Figure 2. Ft. Fisher Recreation Area ............................................................................................
Figure 3. Ft. Fisher Monitoring Wells Operations Area ............................................................ 27 Figure 4. Ft. Fisher Monitoring Wells Housing Area ................................................................ 28 Appendices APPENDIX A: PHOTOGRAPHS APPENDIX B: ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASE SEARCH RESULTS
APPENDIX REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS AND HISTORICAL CHAIN OF TITLE REPORT
APPENDIX D: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS) has been prepared for the United States Air Force (Air Force) Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) by Gee-Marine, Inc. (GMI). This survey satisfies the requirements for an EBS as outlined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7066, Environmental Baseline Surveys in Real Estate Transaction, 25 April, 1994, and involves only those tasks stated in Section 2.0, Survey Methodology, of this report. Disclosure of this information is prohibited without prior notification of the Air Force. The Air Force proposes to not renew the current permit for a parcel of land permitted from the U.S. Army at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina, and subsequently return control of the property to the U.S. Army. The property comprises approximately 61 acres and is located in New Hanover County, approximately twenty miles south of Wilmington, North Carolina. The following activities were completed: l Data collection. l Review of existing report information. l A field walkover, to confirm recent remediation activities and assess current environmental conditions. l Interviews with key site personnel. l An assessment of the property and compilation of all information into EBS format. Based on the information and recommendations contained in this EBS, there appear to be no known environmental liabilities associated with the Air Force proposed use, lease, or transfer of the property. The findings and recommendations of the investigation are summarized in Table ES-l. Table ES-l Summary of Findings and Recommendations HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ABOVEGROUND STORAGE
TANKS
UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TANKS OIWWATER SEPARATORS PESTICIDES HERBICIDES MEDICAL BIOHAZARD
WASTE RADIOACTIVE WASTE SOLID WASTE GROUNDWATER Findings No hazardous substances or petroleum products are stored on the subject property. Small quantities of
gasoline and (less than gallons)
are stored on adjacent properties and
used for routine lawn mowing
activities.
There are no above ground storage
tanks on the property.
All known have been removed or properly closed in place. One UST was removed from Parcel E3 in 1995. No evidence found of current or
historic presence of oil/water separators.
A third party contractor currently
performs all pesticide applications.
No herbicides are currently applied
on Recreation Area grounds. No evidence was to indicate contamination or misuse of
historically applied pesticides or
herbicides.
No current evidence of medical or
biohazardous materials disposed of at
either location, or elsewhere on the site. (Prior to 1988, Buildings 116
and 143, located on an adjacent
parcel of property, housed the former
medical clinic.)
No evidence of current or historical presence of radioactive materials. All solid waste is collected in
dumpsters and disposed of Evidence of past dumping of
vegetation debris and concrete posts
from fencing material was found in
Parcel E 1.
Ground water sampling in parcel El
indicates contamination below NC
standards. wells on Parcel E are scheduled to be closed by the end of 2000. (All
contamination on adjacent properties
associated with in the housing area has been remediated to below
NC standards for water quality). None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. 5 Table ES-l Summary of Findings and Recommendations (Continued) Environmental Item DRINKING WATER QUALITY Findings Recommended Actions Bio-Environmental Engineering staff None.
from Seymour Johnson AFB ASBESTOS CONTAINING
MATERIAL (ACM) POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS RADON LEAD-BASED PAINT regularly test the drinking water at
the Recreation Area in accordance with NCs drinking water regulations.
No evidence of ACM exists on the None. subject property. (Unexposed ACM
remains in Buildings 140, 141, and 108, located on adjacent properties). No evidence exists on the None. subject property. (Adjacent property
contains seven transformers that were
identified in 1985 as containing
greater than parts per million (ppm) They are properly labeled, currently used, and show no evidence of leakage).
No radon testing has been performed None. at the Area. New Hanover County is rated as Zone 3, a low radon potential designation.
The potential for the presence of lead None. based paint exists in Building 118
located in parcel 1.0 PURPOSE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE SURVEY 1.1 The purpose of this Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS) is to investigate the environmental condition of approximately 6 1 acres of land, hereafter referred to as the property that are part of the Fort Fisher Recreation Area, hereafter to as the Recreation Area. The property is currently leased under permit by the United States Air Force (Air Force) from the U.S. Army (Army). The Air Force has proposed to not renew the current permit and subsequently return control of the recreation area to the Army. The Recreation Area is located between the Cape Fear River on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the cast, approximately 14 miles south of Wilmington and one mile south of the small town of Kure Beach, North Carolina. 1.2 The primary objective of the EBS is to document the nature, magnitude, and extent of environmental contamination of the property if it is considered for acquisition, transfer, lease, sale, or any other disposition. Sufficient must be developed to assess possible human health and safety or ecological risks so that protection of human health and environment can be ensured. The EBS must identify potential environmental contamination liabilities associated with the subject property and document to the fulfillment of environmental due diligence as appropriate. This EBS is based on information obtained through records search, interviews, an aerial reconnaissance, and visual site inspection conducted for the property from May 2000 to September 2000. The information reviewed to prepare this EBS was obtained from standard historical use and environmental record sources listed in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E 1527-97, as well as, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB) and Air Combat Command (ACC) records. Information obtained in this EBS was prepared in accordance with the provisions of Air Force 32-7066, Environmental Baseline Surveys In Real Estate Transactions, April 25, 1994, and in accordance with ASTM Standard E 1527-93, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process; and ASTM D 6008-96, Standard Practice for Conducting Environmental Baseline Surveys. 7 1.3 S COPE OF THE S URVEY The Recreation Area is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, as shown in Figure 1. A
Recreation Area site plan is presented in Figure 2. The entire Recreation Area occupies approximately 240 acres including easements and areas
leased by the North Carolina Army National Guard, and the Air Force. The Recreation Area is
located approximately 33 58 North Latitude and 77 54 58 West Longitude. The easting and not-thing 1,000 meter Universal Transverse Mercator coordinates are 3763.90 and 230.60, and are located in Zone 18. The approximate 61 acres of property to be to the Army is divided among three parcels of land designated as El, E2, and E3 (Figure The area south and east of the main operations, Parcel El, is 58.5 acres of land bordered on the south end of the property by heavy woods. An open field used as a golf driving range is on the northeast portion of Parcel El. Parcel E2 is approximately 1 .O acre of land occupied by one playground and a water storage facility. E2 is bordered on the east by beach cottages and on the west by a trailer area. The Air Force plans to build an additional well and water storage facility on Parcel E2 during the summer of 2000.
Parcel E3 is approximately 2.0 acres of land occupied by a pet kennel, storage shed, the Recreation Area reception center, and an associated parking lot. 8 Figure 1 Ft. Fisher Recreation Area General Location Map Figure 2. Ft. Fisher Recreation Area 1 0 2.0 SURVEY METHODOLOGY/ APPROACH AND RATIONALE The objectives of the EBS are to: . Document the nature, magnitude, and extent of any environmental contamination present at the Recreation Area, based on available information. l Define potential environmental contamination liabilities associated with the site. . Develop sufficient information to the health and safety risks and ensure adequate protection of human health and the environment related to the site. l When required under Section 120 (h)( 1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), provide the information for notice of the storage or release of hazardous substances on the property. 2.1 D ESCRIPTION OF D OCUMENTS R EVIEWED To achieve the above-described objectives, the following activities were completed: A review of existing reported information (listed in Section 2.1.1). A review of applicable federal and state regulatory agency reports produced in accordance with CERCLA, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA). A review of land title records and available aerial photographs, building department or land use records. Interviews with key site personnel involved with the operations of the site. 2.1.1 Environmental and Other Regulatory Inquiries Federal and state environmental records were requested on June from Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR), a commercial information database company. A radius search with Geo-Check@ was on the latitude/longitude coordinates of the Recreation Area for its inclusion in any of following lists: Federal ASTM Standard National Priority List (NPL) National Priority List (NPL) Deletions Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability Information System Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability Information System Corrective Action Report Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System Emergency Response Notification System State ASTM Standard State lists of hazardous waste sites State landfill and solid waste facilities State leaking underground storage sank (LUST) lists State registered underground storage tank (UST) lists Search Distance (miles) 1.125 1.125 0.625 0.375 1.125 0.625 0.375 Target Property Search Distance (miles) 1.125 0.625 0.625 0.375 A copy of the EDR site report and site map is provided in Appendix B. Additional documents reviewed during the preparation of this EBS include the following: Hazardous Evaluation Report (HER), Fort Fisher Air Force Station (AFS), North Carolina, February 1989, Radian Corporation. . Corrective Action Plan, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Kure Beach, North Carolina, 1998, Radian Corporation. Draft Confirmation Sampling Report Former UST 17 Site, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina, 2000, Radian International. l Draft Confirmation Sampling Report Former UST 19 Site, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina, 2000, Radian International. l Site Remediation Report Remedial Excavation- Buildings 2 17, and 2 19, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Kure Beach, North Carolina, 1998, NFE Technologies, Inc. 2.1.2 Aerial Photographs and Deed Records All aerial photographs were obtained from the Wilmington District of the on August 7, 2000. Photographs of the area from 1954 to 1999 were reviewed (Appendix D). An historical chain of title report was requested on July from NETR, a real estate research and information company. A copy of the report is provided in Appendix C. Results from the nationwide environmental title search indicate the property has been under the ownership of the United States of America since at least 1940. 2.2 Mr. Bernie Mitchell, NC National Guard Training Center Site Engineer, was interviewed twice, in person and in a phone interview, during which he provided site information. Mr. Ken Mostella, the Director of the NC National Guard Training Center, Mr. Stanley, the maintenance supervisor, and Mr. Bob Hayes, Facility Manager, provided a tour of the Recreation Area and the associated buildings. Ms. Betsy Bissell, Seymour Johnson AFB Real Estate, was interviewed twice, in person and in a phone interview, during which she provided information about property ownership and parcel boundaries. Mr. Stan Headquarters ACC Environmental Restoration Program, was also interviewed regarding the status of environmental investigations at Fort Fisher. 2.3 On May 17, 2000, Mary of Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI) conducted a site visit and walkover of the vacant parcel of land known as El. July Mary Dana Halsey, and Susan Lee (GMI) met with the Recreation maintenance supervisor, Mr. Stanley, and Mr. Bob Hayes to discuss their knowledge of the historical and current use of the property. The meeting concluded with a site walkover to verify issues discussed in personal interviews. All property parcels, including parcels E2 and and buildings were inspected. The site walkover was concluded on July 2.4 Sampling was not conducted during the investigation; however, the results of previous sampling activities are summarized within this report. 13 3.0 FINDINGS FOR SUBJECT PROPERTY 3.1 The Fort Fisher area has had a military presence that dates to 1862, when confederate troops fortified the southern tip of this barrier island. Fort Fisher was an active Army installation prior to and during World War II. Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, formerly Fort Fisher Air Force Station (AFS), was initially activated in August 1955 as the 70 1 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. In January 1963, the Air Force Station was integrated in as a back-up for the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) system at Fort Lee, Virginia. From July 1, 1968 to July 1, 1974, Fort Fisher was the secondary Control Center (RCC) for the northern portion of the Air Division. Detachment 5 of the 1 Missile Warning Squadron occupied the Station until July 198 at which time reconfiguration to a Joint Surveillance System (JSS) began. The JSS was decommissioned in April 1983. Between 1983 and 1988, the 701 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron continued to provide radar services until decommissioned in October 1988. The Recreation Area is an Air Force multi-purpose facility currently operated and maintained by the Air Force and the Army National Guard. The Air Force uses much of the Recreation Area as an off-base recreation installation for military personnel. The Recreation Area includes a museum, lodging, and recreation equipment rentals. The National Guard uses its leased buildings primarily for indoor training purposes. All buildings at the Recreation Area are listed with their construction dates in Table 3-l. Table 3-l. Building List and Corresponding Construction Dates Current Building Description Date Constructed 103 Water Supply 1955 104 Water Supply 1963 105 Fire Station, Currently Storage 1972 108 Remodeled Recreation Center 1958187 116 Remodeled NC National Guard Training Center 117 Electrical Power Station 1958 118 Recention Center. Store and Shop 1977 119 Storage 1986 120 Outdoor Recreation Pavilion 1986 121 Rental Center and Restaurant 1978 122 Classrooms 1961 123 M u s e u m 1962 125 FAA Tower 1962 129 Condensate Return Pump Station 1961 133 Paint Shed 1964 134 Site Directors Office 1965 135 NC National Guard Engineering Office 1970 136 FAA Storage Area 1961 138 NC National Guard Classroom Air Force Maintenance 1978 140 L o d g e 1963 141 L o d g e 1967 142 NC National Guard Dining Hall 1973
1970 1971 t - - - - E - I MWR and NAF Storage 1987 Civil Engineering Storage Shed 1984 Civil Engineering Storage Shed (temporary) 1985 CE Spare Storage Area 1985 Bus Stop Station 1983 Water Supply Building 1961 Beach Cottages 1959 300 Ground/Air Transmission/Receiving Source: Hazard Evaluation Report (HER), Radian Corporation, February 1989. 1961 3.1.1 Aerial Photographs A description of the findings in the historical aerial photographs follows. The aerial
photographs are included in Appendix D. Photograph 1. November Scale: Black and White. Stereoscopic Pair. The photograph indicates a largely wooded area located between Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Wooded areas bound the property to the north and south. Four unpaved roads appear on the Recreation Area in this photograph. One road extends approximately 900 feet northwest from US Highway 42 into the Recreation Area (Road 1). Two roads extend southwest 1500 feet from the first road, originating 690 feet (Road 2) and 1125 feet (Road 3) from US Hwy 42 Originating approximately 750 feet south of Road a fourth road extends 900 feet northwest from US Hwy 42 1 (Road 4). The land bordering US Hwy 42 1 extending approximately 400 feet along the paved road has been cleared of vegetation and the soil is exposed. One rectangular building appears north of the paved road in the clearing. One square structure appears to the south of the paved road in the clearing. Small patches of soil are exposed in the area between Road 2 and 3. Two circular structures appear in this area, as well. The area to the north of Road 1 remains vegetated with heavy trees. Immediately west of Road 3 three rectangular clearings appear. Further west of Road 3, five rectangular buildings/trailers appear. Southwest of these structures, the land has been cleared to the soil. With the exception of the mentioned clearings, the area west of Road 3 remains heavily vegetated. Approximately 100 feet east of the mean high water line in the northwest corner of the property, six rectangular aboveground storage tanks and one building are evident. The soil between these tanks is exposed. An unpaved road the tanks with Road appears, as well. Photograph 2. August 3, 1963. Scale: Black and White. Stereoscopic Pair. The network of the four roads that appeared in the 1954 photograph remains evident in the 1963 photograph. Road has been paved and now extends from US Hwy 42 1 to the MHW and then turns south for an additional 750 feet. Road 1 then turns towards the east for 700 feet and then north for an additional 500 feet. An area approximately 6.5 acres in size immediately west of US Hwy 421 has been cleared of trees and revegetated with grasses. Twenty-seven buildings and four paved roads now appear :in this area (Beach Cottage Area). The two circular structures located between Road 2 and 3 that were apparent in the 1954 photograph are no longer evident. The area to the north of Road 1 and immediately west of the Beach Cottages has been cleared of trees and revegetated with grasses. One square building, two large circular structures, and one small circular structure appear in this area. Further north of Road 1 in this area, another square building is evident. East of this area, the trees have been cleared and the area has been revegetated with grasses. Ten rectangular buildings now appear (Trailer Area). The area of land west of Road 3 and south of Road 1 to the MHW has been cleared of trees and revegetated with grasses. Immediately west of Road 3 and south of Road one large circular aboveground storage tank (AST) and two small rectangular now appear. Adjacent to the one square storage shed is evident. Directly west of the a large rectangular structure has been constructed. A paved road has been constructed running approximately 450 feet south of Road 1 providing access to the tanks and building. West of this road two Lshaped building are evident. A large spherical AST appears the south of the L-shaped buildings. A paved road running parallel with Road 1 has been constructed providing access from the circular AST to the spherical AST. On the western portion of the Recreation Area at the point where Road 1 turns south then east, the land has been cleared of trees and revegetated with grasses. Two permanent buildings, three rectangular trailers, a swimming pool and a parking lot are evident in this area. Southeast of this area remains heavily wooded with the exception of an approximate plot that has been cleared to the soil. North of Road 1 and northeast of the MHW, the that were evident in the 1954 photograph are no longer apparent. Two rectangular buildings with adjacent parking lots and a small square storage shed are apparent in this area. The area north of these buildings has been cleared of trees. The immediately adjacent to the MHW in this area has been cleared to the soil. One paved road extends north from Road 1 and is located east of the buildings. The area east of this road remains heavily wooded. Photograph 3. November 1975. Scale: Black and White. Stereoscopic Pair. Roads and 4 remain unchanged since the 1963 photograph. No noticeable changes have been made to the Beach Cottage Area, Trailer Area, and the field between these areas. North of the Trailer Area the trees have been cleared. Ten rectangular structures are evident in this area (Recreational Vehicle Area). Three additional rectangular buildings and one small square structure now appear in the area of land west of Road 3 and south of Road 1 extending to the MHW. The soil is exposed south and west of the swimming pool and adjacent to several of the buildings. Southeast of this area, approximately 0.5 acres of trees have been removed. Two rectangular structures are evident in this clearing. The land surrounding these structures has been partially cleared to the soil. North of Road 1 and northeast of the MHW, no new structures 17 appear. Vegetation has returned to the area that had been cleared to the soil in the 1963 photograph. The soil is exposed north of the buildings in this photograph. Photograph 4. October Scale: Black and White. Southern View. Roads and 4 remain unchanged since the 1975 photograph. No noticeable changes have been made to the Beach Cottage Area, Trailer Area, Recreational Vehicle Area and the field between these areas. The trees have been removed from a portion of the area between Road 2 and Road 3. One additional rectangular building now appears in the area of land west of Road 3 and south of Road 1 extending to the MHW. Southeast of this area, one of the rectangular structures observed in the 1975 photograph no longer evident. The soil is exposed over much of the eastern portion of this area. Three new rectangular structures now appear north of Road 1 and northeast of the MHW. The vegetation been cleared to the soil surrounding these new structures. Photograph April 1995. Scale: I Color. Stereoscopic Pair. Road 1 remains unchanged since the 1984 Roads 2, and 4 are no longer apparent. Road 3 has been paved and now extends 600 feet south from Road 1 and then turns west for 275 feet. The Beach Cottage Area, Trailer Area, Recreational Vehicle Area and the field between these areas remains unchanged. Trees have been removed from approximately 8 acres of land east of Road 3. Two small square structures and a pile of dirt and plant debris are now evident in this area. An additional swimming pool, small rectangular storage shed, parking lot, and ball field now appear in the area west of Road 3. The vegetation has been restored to much of this area. North of Road 1 and northeast of the MHW, an additional six small rectangular structures, one square building, a parking lot and a ball field are now evident. The vegetation has been restored to most of this area, as well. A pier that extends into the Cape Fear River is evident. Photograph 6. March Scale: Color. Stereoscopic Pair. Road 1 and 3 remain unchanged since the 1995 photograph. A small square structure is now apparent in the northeast comer of the Beach Cottage Area. No changes are evident in the Trailer Area, Recreational Vehicle Area, or field between these areas and the Beach Cottages. One square building and the pile of plant debris located in the area east of Road 3 are no longer evident. No changes are evident in the area west of Road 3. Three of the rectangular structures 18 that were observed in the 1995 photograph north of Road 1 and northeast of the MHW are no longer apparent. No other changes appear to have been made to this area. 3.1.2 Deed Records An historical chain of title report was requested on July 19, 2000 from NETR, a real estate research and information company. A copy of the report is provided in Appendix C. Results from the nationwide environmental title search indicates the property has been under the ownership of the United States of America since at least 1940. Table 3-2 presents a summary of the land transactions for the Recreation Area. Real Estate maps and the modification of documents for Parcels El, E2, and E3 were provided by Ms. Betsy Bissell of Seymour Johnson Real Estate (Appendix C). Table 3-2. Real Estate Transactions for Parcels El, E2, and E3 -s+. Grant Grantor Grantee Acreage Area Description Tract ID Acquisition Expiration Date instrument Date Area south and Dept. of the east of the Main Army Air Force 58.5 Operations E-l Nov-68 Use Permit Ott-88 Area between Dept. of the Beach Cottages Ott-88 Army Air Force 1 .O and Trailer Area E-2 Nov-68 Use Permit over status) Rental Center/ Restaurant Dept. of the Parking Lot and A r m y Air Force 2.0 Ball Field E-3 Nov-68 Use Permit Ott-88 Source: Environmental Baseline Survey at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina, Foothill Engineering, Inc. N/A: not available Termination Date August 1996. 3.1.3 History of Environmental Investigations The following environmental investigations occurred on property adjacent to the Parcels E E2 and E3. The property investigated in the following reports is not part of the property that is being transferred by the Air Force to the Army. There are no known incidents of prior contamination of the property prior to federal ownership. 19 - - - - - . . Hazard Evaluation Report, Fort Fisher Air Force Station, North Carolina. February 1989. This study was conducted to determine the presence of hazardous waste, polychlorinated biphenyls asbestos, and Results from the study indicated that hazardous wastes could be produced if certain materials were mismanaged (paint thinners, paints, adhesives, sealants and solvents), however, at the time of this study these materials were being properly stored. Asbestos containing materials were found in five buildings and Most of the were contained inside wrapping material thus preventing its release to the atmosphere. Polychlorinated biphenyls were found in seven in the electrical distribution center. Each transformer was properly labeled. A total of 38 operational were identified at the Air Force Station. Of the 38 twelve were eventually taken out of service, five were cleaned and filled with water or sand and sealed, and seven were completely removed by 1989. . Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, Beach, North Carolina. Environmental Baseline Survey. August 1996. Foothill Engineering Consultants Inc. was contracted by the Omaha District, to provide engineering services to support the preparation of an EBS for Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, North Carolina. The EBS was prepared to document the environmental condition of 240 acres of the Recreation Area. The EBS resulted in several recommended actions including the further investigation of hazardous substances, above ground storage tanks, underground storage tanks, and drinking water quality. l Confirmation Sampling Report Former UST L-l 9, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, Beach, North Carolina. January 2000. Confirmation soil sampling at Fort Fisher Recreation Area was conducted by a contracted architect-engineer for the Omaha District of the Sampling was performed on August 25, 1999 at the former sites of L- 17 and L- 19. UST L- 17 had been used to store oil for residential heating, but was removed. The UST was removed from building 219 in 1995. Analytical results of the confirmation sampling for L-19 indicated the presence of extractable total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH). Confirmation Sampling Report L-l 7, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, Beach, North Carolina. January Confirmation soil sampling at Fort Fisher Recreation Area was conducted by the architect-engineer, with the Omaha District of the Sampling was performed on August 25, 1999 at the sites of former 20 and L-19. Former UST L-l 7 was used to store fuel oil for residential heating. The UST was removed from building 2 17 in 1995. Analytical results of the confirmation sampling for L-l 7 indicated the presence of extractable total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH). 3.2 E NVIRONMENTAL S ETTING 3.2.1 Topography The Recreation Area is located at 33 58 52 North Latitude and 77 54 58 West Longitude. The surrounding area is gently sloping and the elevation is a few feet above sea level. The coastline configuration consists of flat terrain with low relief, characteristic of coastal plains and barrier islands. The Recreation Area is located within the state and federal flood plain (FEC 1996). 3.2.2 Soils and Geology The geology of the area is typical of the Coastal Plains. The ages of most of the coastal plain formations are Cretaceous or Tertiary. Marine Cretaceous sands and marl beds appear at the tide water level near Wilmington and are underlain by the Potomac Formation. The limestone Potomac Formation is the most important water-bearing formation of the coastal plain region. Underlying the Potomac Formation a crystalline schist of Triassic age, and perhaps older (FEC 1996). 3.2.3 Surface and Resources The uppermost groundwater aquifer beneath the Recreation Area occurs within 15 feet of ground surface. The direction of groundwater flow varies with seasonal conditions and water levels of the Cape Fear River that fluctuate in response to tidal changes (FEC 1996). 3.3 F INDINGS 3.3.1 Hazardous Substances 3.3.1.1 Hazardous Materials and Petroleum Products Currently, only landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers require the use of hazardous substances and petroleum products. Quantities used are less than five gallons. According to Mr. Stanley, the maintenance supervisor, vehicle maintenance is prohibited on the property. On- going facility maintenance materials, categorized as either cleaners, paint supplies, maintenance supplies, or petroleum products are used at Fort Fisher. (Petroleum products are properly contained and not considered hazardous substances.) No existing historic documentation suggests release or mishandling of these materials (Hayes 2000). It was determined that no hazardous substances or petroleum products or their derivatives were stored for one year or more, known to have been released, or disposed of on the site. All potentially hazardous materials generated by the Air Force are taken to Civil Engineering (CE) Paint Shop at Seymour Johnson AFB, located in Goldsboro, NC. If certain materials can be used by other military facilities, they are then transferred to the Defense Reutilization Marketing Organization (DRMO) at Seymour Johnson AFB. 3.3.1.2 Petroleum Product Spills and Releases According to the database search conducted by EDR, one off-site leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) was located near the subject property. A fuel leak of unknown quantity occurred on March 20, 1995 from this unidentified tank (Incident Number 14490). 3.3.2 Environmental Restoration Program Contamination Based on review of historical documents and interviews with site personnel, there are currently no sites that are eligible for Air Force Environmental Restoration Account (ERA) funds at the Recreation Area. Currently, there are no Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) sites on Fort Fisher. 3.3.3 Pesticides and Herbicides No pesticides or herbicides are currently being stored at the Recreation Center. Third-party certified and licensed contractors perform all pesticide application; and herbicides are not used on site. According to Mr. Hayes all materials are applied in accordance with regulations and no incidents have been reported or noted. No evidence was found to indicate contamination of historically applied pesticides or herbicides (Hayes 2000). 22 3.3.4 Storage Tanks 3.3.4-l Aboveground Storage Tanks Two aboveground storage tanks on Parcel E2 associated with the Recreation Areas water distribution system are presently used for water supply and emergency fire protection. The tanks are located between the Beach Cottages and the mobile homes next to Building (see Figure 2 and Figure 4). The water supply tanks 25,000 and 40,000 gallons respectively. 3.3.4.2 Underground Storage Tanks All known on the Recreation Area have been removed or closed in place. Only one UST was located on Parcel E3 near building 118 (Tank A). Tank A was installed in 1977 to hold No. 2 Heating Fuel Oil. The tank was later in 1995. UST information is summarized in Table 3-3. The locations of removed are represented in Figure 4. Table 3-3. UST Inventory Removed 1995 24 . Table 3-3. UST lnventory (Continued) Installation Status Removed 1995 Replace LUST 1986 Removed Removed 1995 Replace LUST 1986 Removed Removed 1995 Removed 1995 Removed 1995 Removed 1995 Removed 1995 Replace LUST 1986 Removed Removed 1995 Removed 1995 Removed 1995 Removed 1995 Removed Prior to 198 Removed 1995 R 125 Unknown 1000 Unknown Unknown Removed 1995 S 120 Unknown 1000 Unknown Unknown Closed in Place 1995 T 116 No. 2 Heating Fuel Oil 4800 Metal (steel) Unknown Removed 1995 U 134 No. 2 Heating Fuel Oil 6770 Metal (steel) unknown Closed in Place 1995 V 300 Unknown 1000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Removal Date Waste Oil Tank Adj. Y 150 to Service Bay (UST J) 350 Metal (steel) Unknown Removed 1995 150 Septic Tank 843 Unknown Unknown Removed 1995 Source: Baseline Survey at Forth Fisher Air Force&creation Area, North Carolina. Engineering, inc. August 1996 Foothill 3.3.4.3 Pipeline, Fueling and Transfer Systems Based on review of historical documents and. the field walkover, no evidence was found to suggest the current or historical presence of any pipelines, hydrant fueling, or transfer systems at the Recreation Area. 3.3.5 Solid Waste Historically and presently, solid waste is hauled off-site for disposal. There are no active landfills at the Recreation Area. As indicated by the review of the aerial photographs and the site walkover, portions of parcel El have been for disposal. The only known solid waste items that have been disposed at the Recreation Area are located in the northern portion of parcel El and include yard waste, concrete, and fence posts. Non-hazardous solid waste that is currently generated by the Recreation Area is disposed of through third-party contractors in accordance with all state and federal regulations. 3.3.6 Drinking Water Quality As shown in Figure 2, one active water supply well is located on Parcel E2 immediately northwest of the Beach Cottages (Well Groundwater from this well and Well (near Building 103) are combined to decrease the salinity of the water to meet the supply and demand for the Recreation Area. Groundwater at the Recreation Area is within 15 feet of the surface in most places, and it is likely that a salt-water lense overlies and intrudes the groundwater table beneath much of the site. During the closure of the in 1995, no free product was reported at any of the tank locations. However, analysis of confirmatory soil and water samples indicated possible contamination of soil and/or groundwater at 17 of the tank locations. None of these 17 tanks were located on Parcels El, E2, or E3. A Comprehensive Site Assessment (CSA) that included the 17 tank locations was completed in July of 1997. During the CSA, 3 1 monitoring wells were installed at the Recreation Area to evaluate groundwater contamination. Monitoring wells C- Z-2, 3, and BL-1 are located on Parcels El and E2. The location of these monitoring wells is shown in Figures 3 and 4. Water quality from these monitoring wells indicates all contamination is below North Carolina 26 Figure 3. Ft. Fisher Monitoring Wells Operations Area F t . F i s h e r M o n i t o r i n g W e l l s A r e a 0 - - - - - - - - * N - - - - - 27 Figure 4. Ft. Fisher Monitoring Wells Housing Area fl. Wells Housing El W a t e r 2 8 water quality standards. The Air Force has scheduled the monitoring wells in Parcel E 1 to be closed in the future (Scott 2000). 3.3.7 Asbestos Radian Corporation conducted an asbestos survey and sampling program as part of the field investigations done for a Hazard Evaluation Report (HER) in 1989. No buildings located on the Parcels of El, E2, or E3 were identified as having asbestos containing materials (ACM). 3.3.8 Medical or Biohazardous Waste There was no evidence found to suggest the historical or current presence of medical or biohazardous wastes. 3.3.9 Ordnance Based on the review of historical documents and considering the historical mission of the AFS, no evidence was found to suggest current or historical use of ordnance at the Recreation Area. 3.3.10 Radioactive Waste Since the activation of the Radar Squadron, the mission of the AFS was in part, that of an air defense radar site. As such, there has been no historic or current requirement for the use or storage of any type of radioactive materials at the Recreation Area. 3.3.11 Polychlorinated Seven transformers were identified in 1985 as containing greater than 50 ppm These containing transformers are properly labeled and are currently being used. According to Seymour Johnson AFB Environmental Staff, all PCB-containing transformers are maintained on a regular basis. A summary of the 1985 transformer inventory is presented in Table 3-l The only transformers that are part of the proposed property transfer are those associated with Building 118, which is located on Parcel E3. 29 Table 3-4. Transformer Inventory I Number of PCB Status Transformers Concentration 3 Active Active Active 2 2 4 A c t i v e A c t i v e A c t i v e -Pole -Pole
-Pole Active
Active Active
Active 2 2 6 3 0 0 Southeast of West side of I 1 2 3 3 Active Trailer Park -Pole 1 Active -Pole 1 Active -Pole 1 Active -Pole Active CE Storage Yard 5 lnactiv Baseline Survey at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Carolina, Foothill e Engineering, Inc. August 3.3.12 Radon According to EPAs Map of Radon Zones for NC, the Recreation Area is located in an area rated as Zone 3. Zone 3 areas are considered to have a low radon potential. The average screening levels are less than 2 per liter A review of EPAs Region 4 indoor radon levels further supports this rating, averaging 0.0 to 1.9 EPAs action level for radon is 4 3.3.13 Lead Based Paint A lead based paint survey for the Recreation Area is not planned as of the date of this report. The potential for the presence of lead based paint is greater in buildings constructed prior to 1978, which includes Building 118. The visual inspection of the property indicated that all paint surfaces were in good condition. 3.4 Regulatory database searches at the federal and state levels were supplied by EDR, Inc. (Appendix B). The federal and state environmental databases were conducted using areas defined by their zip codes and street addresses, when available, in order to identify both the project site and neighboring properties. The radius of inquiry for different databases is consistent with the distances recommended in the ASTM guidelines for conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM D 6008 96). Other databases were searched for the site and adjacent properties. personnel conducted municipal and county inquiries and additional research at the state level. 3.4.1 Federal and State Environmental Databases Federal and state records researched did not identify any facilities on the site or events that occurred on the site or within the specified distances that would be considered of environmental concern. 3.4.2 Regulatory Compliance Issues Based on the review of federal and state environmental databases, and municipal and county inquiries, neither the site nor its immediate neighbors have a current compliance or other environmental regulatory concern. 4.0 FINDINGS FOR ADJACENT PROPERTIES The Fort Fisher Recreation Area is located in the Town of Kure Beach, North Carolina. The Recreation Area is bordered by the Cape Fear River to the west and by U.S Route 42 1 and residential areas to the east. The Recreation Area extends to within 400 of the Atlantic Ocean. Adjacent properties to the north, south, and west across the Cape Fear River are owned and occupied by Sunny Point US Military Ocean Terminal. To the east, across Fort Fisher Boulevard, the land is residential. Fort Fisher Recreation Area and adjacent properties were searched by zip code and radius from the site (from a latitude/longitude coordinate at a central point on the site). The search was conducted to identify any facilities associated with Fort Fisher Recreation Area or adjacent properties potentially impacting the Recreation Area and federal or state environmental lists regulated by CERCLA, RCRA, or the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The lists were searched through an environmental database company (EDR, Inc.) The complete findings are presented in Appendix A. All locations cited within a one-mile radius of the Recreation Area are summarized in Table 4.1. Record findings indicate that none of the sites are likely to have an environmental impact on the Recreation Area. Table 4-l. Adjacent Properties Summary of Environmental Sites of Concern Environmental Regulatory List Resource Conservation and
Recovery Information System (RCRIS) List
Underground
Storage Tank
Registration Reports Underground
Storage Tank Registration Reports Underground Storage Tank
Registration Reports Facility Name US Military Ocean
Terminal Facility Location Highway 421
Pleasure Island
Kure Fort Fisher Air Force
Station Kure Fort Fisher State Highway 42 Historic Site South of Beach Fort Fisher Trading
Post but closed in 1993. 858 Fort Fisher Blvd A British Petroleum service station at South Kure Beach Record Findiags from Environmental Agencies Facility generates less than 100 kg per month of conditionally exempt waste. According to state records, seven are currently registered and in use. However, all are known to be removed as discussed in Section 3.3.4.2.
The historic site is located less than one mile
south of the Recreation Area, and currently
has one active 550 gallon gasoline UST that was installed in I. Another 550 gallon gasoline UST was in operation on the site in the trading Post is within one mile of the
Recreation Area, and has four gasoline of unknown capacity currently in use. 32 Table 4-l. Adjacent Properties Summary of Environmental Sites of Concern (Continued) Environmental Facility Name Facility Location Record Findings from Regulatory List Environmental Agencies Underground National Guard US 421 The National Guard Training Center has one Storage Tank Training Center Fort Fisher UST that was installed in and is Registration Reports currently registered on the states UST list to
contain unknown substances. However all are known to be removed as was discussed in Section 3.3.4.2. Underground Town of Kure Beach 401 H Avenue The site is one mile north of the Recreation Storage Tank Area, and has one active 150 gallon diesel Registration Reports fuel UST that was installed in 1982.
Another 1,000 gallon diesel fuel UST
operated from 197 1 until it was closed in 1989. 5.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS Per AFI 32-7066 (Environmental Baseline Surveys in Real Estate Transactions), the Air Force has defined the following categories regarding the presence of CERCLA hazardous substances section 9601 or petroleum products or their derivatives: l Category 1: No storage occurred. Areas where no storage, release, or disposal of hazardous substances or petroleum products has occurred. l Category 2: Only storage occurred. Areas where only storage of hazardous substances or petroleum products has occurred. l Category 3: Contamination below levels. Areas where storage, release, disposal and/or migration of hazardous substances or petroleum products has occurred, but at concentrations that do not require a removal or remedial action. l Category 4: Remedial action required and taken. Areas where storage, release, disposal, and or migration of hazardous substances or petroleum products has occurred, and all remedial actions necessary to protect human health and the environment have been taken. l Category 5: Remedial or other action underway. Areas where storage, release, disposal, and/or migration of hazardous substances or petroleum products has occurred, removal and/or remedial actions are underway, but all required actions have not yet been taken. l Category 6: Required response action not implemented. Areas where storage, release, disposal, migration of hazardous substances or petroleum products has occurred, but required response actions have not yet been implemented. l Category 7: Further evaluation required. Areas that are unevaluated or require additional evaluation. Based on observation and available information, the various components of the site have been categorized according to the definitions provided in AFI 32-7066. A summary of observed and available information for the Fort Fisher Recreation Area is presented in a Facility Matrix Summary (Table 5.1). Conclusions are based on a synthesis of all information presented in the EBS. Table 5-1. Facility Matrix Summary Parcel E2 NA = not applicable; N no N N - - N N N N Possible
in Bldg. 118 N N monitoring scheduled to be closed in 2000.
Parcel had one UST removed in 1995.
Storage shed contains some cleaning
chemicals and
materials. 4 4 6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS recommends that the Air Force proceed with the proposed permit termination of the approximately 61 acres of land at the Fort Recreation Area. EDR 2000 FEC 1996 Hayes 2000 NETR 2000 NFET 1998a NFET 1998b NFET REI 1998 1999a RI 1999b Scott 2000 USAF 2000 EDR Radius Map with Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Northeast Comer of Highway 42, Inquiry No. 504853.1s. Environmental Baseline Survey at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, Kure
Bach, North Carolina. Hayes, Bob, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Facility Manager, personal interview
with Mary D. GMI, July 17. Historical Chain of Title Report, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Northeast Comer
of Highway 42. NFE Technologies, Inc., 1998, Site Remediation Report Remedial
Building 216, Fort Fisher Beach, North Carolina. NFE Technologies, inc., 1998, Site Remediation Report Remedial Building 2 17, Fort Fisher Beach, North Carolina. NFE Technologies, Inc., 1998, Site Remediation Report Remedial
Building 2 19, Fort Fisher Beach, North Carolina. Radian Engineering, Inc., 1998. Corrective Action Plan, Fort Fisher Recreation
Area, Kure Beach, North Carolina. Radian International, 2000, Draft Confirmation Sampling Report Former UST L 17 Site, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina. Radian International, 2000, Draft Confirmation Sampling Report Former UST L 19 Site, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina. Radian International, 1999, Draft Confirmation Sampling Report Former UST L 17 Site, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina. Radian International, 1999, Draft Confirmation Sampling Report Former UST L 19 Site, Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina. Scott, Stan, Environmental Restoration Program, Program Manager, HQ ACC
Environmental Restoration personal interview with Mary D. GMI, September 25. United States Air Force, 2000. Air Force Station Status Report. 37 8.0 CERTIFICATIONS 39 Certification of the Environmental Baseline Survey Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina Geo-Marine, Inc., has conducted this Environmental Baseline Survey on behalf of the Air Force. Geo-Marine, Inc., has reviewed all appropriate records made available and conducted visual site inspections of the selected facilities following an analysis of information during the record search. The information contained within the survey report is based on records made available and, to the best of Geo-Marine, Inc.s is correct and current as of 28 September 2000. Description of Property Surveyed: The Fort Fisher Recreation Area, consisting of three non-contiguous parcels of land totaling approximately 6 1 acres, located in the Town of Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Project Manager Geo-Marine, Inc. Approved by: Project Manager HQ ACC 2 8 , D a t e : \ Certification of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Clearance Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina Description of Property Surveyed: either one or the other or 2) The Fort Fisher Recreation Area, consisting of three non-contiguous parcels of land totaling approximately 6 1 acres, located in the Town of Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina. X - - 1. This Real Property is in compliance with 40 CFR 76 1 as outlined below: X - - b) All in-service and stored serviceable PCB and PCB-contaminated Real Property Installed Equipment and Real Property PCB Items have been inspected, repaired, and are being maintained to prevent leakage, and, therefore, can be distributed according to Section 761.30. - - 2. A records search and an on-site inspection indicate that this property has not been exposed to PCB material or equipment. Project Manager Geo-Marine, Inc. Approved by: MICHAEL R. PATRICK Colonel, USAF Chairperson, HQ ACC Environmental Leadership Board Certification of Asbestos Clearance Fort Fisher Recreation Area, North Carolina of Surveyed: The Fort Fisher Recreation Area, consisting of three non-contiguous parcels of land totaling approximately 6 1 acres, located in the Town of Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

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