FORMER BEALE AFB
TITAN 1-A MISSILE FACILITY
FUDS PROJECT
FUDS PROJECT #J09CA1108-01
USACE Sacramento District Presentation
to the Lincoln City Council
April 25, 2023
Representatives:
Tim Crummett, USACE Project Manager
Matthew Marlatt, USACE Technical Lead
Tyler Stalker, USACE Public Affairs Specialist
2 Completed in 1962; Dismantled in 1968
Consisted of three 160-foot-deep missile silos, with
adjacent underground and above-ground features
including storage tanks, distribution lines, electrical wiring, water supply, communication lines, and wastewater
collection facilities.
1968: Placer County acquired a parcel of the complex
Adjacent parcels acquired by private owners since 1968
1991: Presence of trichloroethene (TCE) discovered
southwest of the site as a result of groundwater sampling 1994: USACE authorized to begin remedial investigations of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater through the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program
FORMER BEALE AFB TITAN 1-A MISSILE FACILITY
3 USACE ROLE IN FUDS PROJECTS
The Department of Defense is responsible for the environmental restoration of properties that were formerly owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed by the United States; under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense; and transferred from the Secretary’s control prior to October 1986. Such properties are known as Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS). USACE executes the FUDS Program on behalf of DoD.
For projects to be eligible under FUDS:
• The property must be eligible for the FUDS program
(described above)
• Known or potential contamination must be attributable to DoD activities prior to 1986 and associated with the eligible property *Only contamination attributable to DoD activities can be remedied through FUDS program.
USACE is in the process of completing its Remedial Investigation to clean up trichloroethene (TCE) at the Former Beale AFB Titan 1-A Missile Site.
TCE is a common chemical compound that is widely used as an industrial solvent to degrease metal parts
4 1994: USACE authorized to begin remedial investigations of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater through the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program
2001-2004: USACE began small-scale pilot groundwater extraction and treatment system.
Approximately 10 pounds of TCE were removed by extracting impacted groundwater 2002: Soil Vapor Extraction test performed at 4 wells to test soil permeability/vacuum radius of influence 2005: Performed two bench-scale studies testing chemical oxidation and enhanced bioremediation effectiveness on site contamination
2007-2008: Feasibility Study Report complete; Addendum adds remedial alternative for consideration 2009: USACE field activities related to the Titan 1-A FUDS project stopped to evaluate possibility of non-DoD sources of contamination, which could impact FUDS program eligibility status 2018: USACE re-initiates Titan 1-A FUDS project, remedial investigation activities 2019: USACE installs 19 new groundwater monitoring wells in addition to 14 pre-existing wells and 24 new Soil Vapor Probes; Begins collecting data quarterly to assess status across varying conditions.
A BRIEF HISTORY
5 LATEST SAMPLING DATA (AS OF 2022 Q3)
Data tells us that nearby residences are not being exposed to TCE vapors, and there is no evidence TCE is reaching nearby neighborhoods. There is no imminent danger to surrounding communities.
Soil Vapor Probes Groundwater Monitoring Wells
6 REMEDIAL ACTION STATUS / SCHEDULE
FUDS projects must proceed in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) Manual, and ER 200-3-1 FUDS Program Policy.
USACE is currently focused on completing the requisite studies to make a determination regarding the type and timing of mitigation strategies. It is too early to know when mitigation will be complete.
7 Restoration Advisory Board:
USACE sent letters to 450 property owners within 1/3 of a mile of project location in FEB 2023 to gauge community interest in forming a RAB.
USACE is currently reviewing community responses to make a determination.
This action occurs biennially. USACE received minimal response to 2021 & 2019 surveys.
Informational Public Meeting:
Finalizing details to hold an upcoming meeting that would provide an overview of our Titan 1-A FUDS project, USACE FUDS program, our current schedule, future opportunities for public involvement, etc.
Project Web Site:
USACE is developing a new web page with the latest status of our project. Here we will answer frequently asked questions and link to the latest reports/documents.
Contact Information:
USACE Public Affairs Office, 916-557-5100, [email protected]
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
ACTION
SUMMARY
April 25, 2023
Regular
Meeting
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Former Beale AFB Titan 1A Remediation Presentation
Minutes – April 11, 2023
Receive and file Treasurer's Report
Write-off of $27,780.08 in Uncollectable Utility Billings Budget Augment – Three Garbage Trucks
Omnibus Mutual Assist. Agreement CALWarn
Budget Augment- Restroom at Henry Rood Park
Contract- B&M Builders- McBean Pickleball CIP 634
Contract- Delta Bluegrass- Foskett Soccer Field Reno
Approval of: 2023 4TH of July Fireworks Celebration
2nd Contract Amend: Raftelis- Muni Rate Study
Presentation CONSENT
ITEM -- -- -- 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 8G 8H 8I 8J -- -- -- -- RESO/ORD# -- -- -- -- -- 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 -- -- -- -- Andreatta -- -- -- ABSENT -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Brown -- -- -- 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 -- -- -- --
Karleskint -- -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- -- -- --
Lauritsen -- -- -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -- -- -- --
Mayor Joiner -- -- -- ABSENT -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
ACTION
SUMMARY
April 25, 2023
Regular
Meeting
Rescinding the 2013-099 -AR Write Off Policy
CONSENT Public Hearings General Business CIB
ITEM -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- 10A -- -- -- -- -- --
RESO/ORD# -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- 066 -- -- -- -- -- --
Andreatta -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Absent -- -- -- -- -- -- Brown -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- Karleskint -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Y -- -- -- -- -- -- Lauritsen -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- Mayor Joiner -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Absent -- -- -- -- -- --