Contaminated Sites Program
See an explanation of the regulatory cleanup process
See information on Selecting an Environmental Consultant
See the list of Approvals/Authorizations for the cleanup process
Project Scoping |
Download | Document Date | |
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| Conceptual Site Model (CSM) Policy Guidance More information  Frequently Asked Questions |
PDF 680 K | October 2010 | |
| Human Health Scoping Form (interactive) |
PDF 293 K | October 2010 | |
| Human Health Graphic Form (interactive) |
PDF 88 K | October 2010 | |
| Ecoscoping Guidance: A Tool for Developing an Ecological Conceptual Site Model | PDF 657K | January 2012 | |
Contaminant Screening and Establishing Cleanup Levels |
Download | Document Date | |
| Soil Cleanup Levels under Method Two | PDF 71 K | October 2008 | |
Groundwater Cleanup Levels |
PDF 26 K | October 2008 | |
| PDF 226 K | June 2008 | ||
| Web-Based Method Three Calculator |
Method Three Calculator | December 2008 | |
Hydrocarbon Risk Calculator
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User Manual - PDF 8.3MB Hydrocarbon Risk Calculator (Ver. 1.1) - Excel 1.9MB Mass Fraction Spreadsheet - Excel 81K Data Presentation Templates - Excel 190K |
March 2011 | |
| Arsenic Technical Memorandum | PDF 16 K | March 2009 | |
| PCBs: State requirements for cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are outlined in 18 AAC 75.341 and 345. The Federal requirements are outlined in 40 CFR Part 761.61. DEC recommends following EPA TSCA guidance for PCB's and coordination with DEC.
Polychlorinated (PCB) Site Revitalization Guidance Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Region X PCBs Coordinator: Tristan Gardner, EPA Region 10, Office of Air Waste and Toxics, 206-553-6240, 206-553-1775 fax |
PDF 5.2 MB |
Guidance dated |
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| Soil Water Partitioning Technical Memorandum | PDF 27 K | November 2008 | |
| Arctic Zone Cleanup Levels Guidance | PDF 10 K | December 1999 | |
| Contamination in Hydrologically Connected Groundwater and Surface Water | PDF 22 K | April 2011 | |
| EPA's Land Use in the CERCLA Remedy Selection | PDF 815 K | October 2001 | |
Site Characterization and Cleanup |
Download | Document Date | |
| Site Characterization Work Plan and Reporting Guidance for Investigation of Contaminated Sites | PDF 168K | September 2009 | |
| Underground Storage Tank Procedures Manual | November 2002 | ||
| Groundwater In The Unsaturated And Saturated Zones -- Guidance No. SPAR 00-1 | PDF 9K | February 2000 | |
| Statistical Design / Analysis | |||
Draft Guidance on MULTI INCREMENT Soil Sampling |
PDF 118K | March 2009 | |
Military Munitions, |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website, look for # 09-02 | August 2009 | |
For additional information on statistical design and analysis see: |
ProUCL statistical software may be downloaded at this link. | ||
Environmental Molecular Diagnostics (EMDs)
EMDs are isotopic chemical analyses and molecular microbiological techniques that can provide additional lines of evidence to assess biodegradation or contaminant |
ITRC fact sheets PDF 1.3MB |
November 2011 | |
| Determining Background Concentrations (EPA Guidance) | PDF 1.2MB | September 2002 | |
| EPA Contaminated Sediment Remediation Guidance for Hazardous Waste Sites | PDF 2.6MB | December 2005 | |
| Monitoring Well Guidance | Recommended Practices for Monitoring Well Design, Installation and Decommissioning | April 1992 | |
| Monitoring Well Guidance | PDF 229K | November 2011 | |
| Guidance for Fate and Transport Modeling (CSRP 98-001) | PDF 74K | July 1998 | |
| Vapor Intrusion Guidance For questions, please contant Todd Blessing at (907) 269-7699. |
PDF 1.14MB | October 2012 |
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| Appendix I, Building Survey form | PDF 147K | October 2012 |
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| Lab Data Review Checklist for Air Samples | PDF 166 K DOCX 70 K | September 2012 |
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| EPA DRAFT VI guidance on vapor intrusion pathway. Raymark VI report 4.3 MB |
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Vapor Intrusion Pathway: A Practical Guideline by the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council) |
January 2007 | ||
| Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Technical Memorandum |
PDF 20K | September 2008 | |
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Draft Field Sampling Guidance For contaminated sites and leaking underground storage tank sites. |
PDF 986K | May 2010 | |
| Drycleaners The State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners (SCRD) and DEC encourages use of the SCRD website at http://www.drycleancoalition.org. DEC recommends the SCRD's guidance, Conducting Contamination Assessment Work at Drycleaning Sites. Site characterization workplans must be approved by DEC staff prior to implementation. |
PDF 2.0MB | October 2010 | |
Analytical Methods and Quality Assurance |
Download | Document Date | |
| Underground Storage Tank Procedures Manual | November 2002 | ||
Laboratory Data and Quality Assurance Policy - Technical Memorandum |
PDF 19 K | March 2009 | |
| Laboratory Data Review Checklist |
PDF 616 K DOC 28 K |
January 2010 | |
| Laboratory Data Review Checklist for Air Samples |
PDF 166 K DOC 28 K |
September 2012 | |
| Biogenic Interference and Silica Gel Cleanup - Technical Memorandum Please contact Kevin Gardner with questions at 907-269-7658. |
PDF 36 K | May 2006 | |
| EPA's Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (SW-846) -- Adopted by Reference | |||
| EPA's Quality System Web page | |||
| Guidelines for Data Reporting, Data Averaging and Treatment of Non-Detect Values - Technical Memorandum |
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June 2012 | |
Human Health and Ecological Risk |
Download | Document Date | |
| Conceptual Site Model (CSM) Policy Guidance - Recommended More information Frequently Asked Questions |
PDF 680 K | October 2010 | |
| Toxicity of the Polar Fraction in Petroleum - Technical Memorandum | PDF 16.3 K | January 2001 | |
| DRAFT Risk Assessment Procedures Manual Updated and Recommended for Use |
PDF 995K - DRAFT | November 2011 | |
| Risk Assessment Procedures Manual Adopted by Reference |
PDF 305K | June 2000 | |
| Cumulative Risk Guidance -- Adopted by Reference | PDF 139 K | June 2008 | |
Ecoscoping Guidance |
PDF 657K | January 2012 | |
| User's Guide for Selection and Application of Default Assessment Endpoints and Indicator Species in Alaskan Ecoregions | PDF 477K | June 1999 | |
Technical Background Document for Selection and Application of Default Assessment Endpoints and Indicator Species in Alaskan Ecoregions |
PDF 694K | June 1999 | |
| Sediment Quality Guidelines - Technical Memorandum | PDF 57 K | January 2013 | |
| Sediment Quality Guideline Options for the State of Alaska | PDF 591 K | May 2001 | |
| EPA Contaminated Sediment Remediation Guidance for Hazardous Waste Sites | PDF 2.6MB | December 2005 | |
| EPA Eco Update - Evaluating Ground-Water/Surface-Water Transition Zones in Ecological Risk Assessments | PDF 1081K | July 2008 | |
| EPA Region 10 Recommendations Regarding TCE Toxcity in Human Health Risk Assessments | PDF 608 K | December 2012 | |
Remediation Operations |
Download | Document Date | |
| Soil Treatment Facility Guidance -- Adopted by Reference | PDF 151 K | November 7, 2002 | |
| Guidance for Off-Site Transport and Disposal of Soil Not Requiring DEC Approval and/or Institutional Controls | PDF 87 K | January 2003 | |
| Request Form for Contaminated Soil Transport and Treatment Approval | PDF 23 K | October 2009 | |
| Petroleum Hydrocarbon Cleanup for Oversize Material - Technical Memorandum | PDF 32 K | September 2005 | |
| Design and Maintenance of Landfarming Operations - Technical Memorandum | PDF 69 K | March 2011 | |
Closure and Institutional Controls |
Download | Document Date | |
| Site Closure Memorandum | PDF 268K | July 2009 | |
Institutional Control Guidance |
PDF 710K | February 2011 | |
Industry Preparedness Program IPP Homepage
Sections of IPP Guidance
| Facility and Vessel Contingency Plans | Financial Responsibility Forms | Aboveground Storage Tanks |
| Underground Storage Tanks | Underground Storage Tank Forms | Underground Storage Tank Training |
Facility and Vessel Contingency Plan Applications |
Download | Document Date |
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| Contingency Plan Application | PDF 70K | 9/23/04 |
| Statement of Contractual Terms | PDF 12K | 9/23/04 |
| Contingency Plan Verification Log | PDF 6K | 1/20/05 |
| Nontank Vessel Streamlined Plan Application | PDF 590K | 7/03 |
| Instruction Sheet for Streamlined Plan Application | PDF 234K | 7/03 |
| Nontank Vessel Equivalent Plan Application | PDF 99K | 7/03 |
| Primary Response Action Contractor Application | PDF 75K | 2/07 |
Financial Responsibility Forms |
Download | Document Date |
| Financial Responsibility Application | PDF 120K | 1/09 |
| Nontank Vessel Financial Responsibility Application | PDF 103K | 1/06 |
| Surety Bond Form A | PDF 79K | 10/03 |
| Guaranty Form B | PDF 84K | 4/04 |
Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
| Download | Document Date |
| Underground Storage Tank Procedures Manual Requirements for Treatment of Contaminated Soil and Water, Remediation Technologies, Sampling Procedures, and Laboratory Data Submittals and Alaska Analytical Methods |
November 7, 2002 | |
| Operation and Maintenance Manual | PDF 1.2M | |
| Automatic Line Leak Detectors | PDF 64K | |
| Automatic Tank Gauges EPA document | EPA webpage with download | EPA UST Publications List EPA has lots of great UST publications on their web page. Free EPA documents on Underground Storage Tanks: Call 1-800-424-9346 | EPA webpage |
| Financial Responsibility --> EPA FR webpage | ||
| Inspector Handbook The definitive handbook for third party inspectors. |
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| Underground Storage Tank Training | Training webpage | |
Underground Storage Tank Forms |
Download | Document Date |
The following forms are required to be submitted whenever you perform significant work at an Underground Storage Tank system. |
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| 2013 Inspection Report Form Due every three years |
PDF 715K | |
| 2013 Inspection Report Emergency Generator Form Due every three years |
PDF 715K | |
UST Registration |
PDF 34K | |
| Change Ownership of UST 15 to 60 days after change of ownership |
PDF 15K | |
| Intent to Install or Reconfigure a UST 15 to 60 days prior to tank work |
PDF 18K | |
Corrosion Log |
PDF 11K | |
| Out of Service Part 1 Taken Out of Service or Temporary Closure of an underground storage tank |
PDF 73K | |
| Out of Service Part 2 Empty Tank Affidavit |
PDF 58K | |
| Closure of an UST 15 to 60 days prior to closure work |
PDF 22K | |
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Post-Closure of an UST 30 days after closure complete |
PDF 19K | |
| Site Assessment/Release Investigation Site Assessment report within 60 days from date of closure Release Investigation report within 45 days from date of closure |
PDF 23K | |
| Preliminary Risk Evaluation Form | PDF 420K | |
| Underground Storage Tank Certificate of Insurance Certification of Financial Responsibility |
PDF 61K | |
| Underground Storage Tank Financial Guarantee Form Proof of Financial Responsibility |
PDF 25 K | |
| Underground Storage Tank Surety Bond Form Proof of Financial Responsibility |
PDF 28 K | |
| Class A/B Facility Operator Designation Form | PDF 252 K | |
| Class C Operator Training ADEC Recommended Checklist | PDF 47 K | |
Aboveground Storage Tanks |
Download | Document Date |
| Secondary Containment Requirements At Tank Truck and Rail Car Loading and Unloading Areas | PDF 205K | August 2004 |
| Operator Training Handbook Manual (sections 1-5) PDF 1.8 MB |
January 2003 | |
Prevention and Emergency Response Program Guidance PERP Homepage
Sections of PERP Guidance
| Home Heating Oil Tanks | Spill Response |
Home Heating Oil Tanks -- Please see the Home Heating Oil Tank webpage |
Download | Document Date |
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| Home Heating Oil Tanks A complete guide for property owners |
PDF 715K | January 2003 |
| Installation Brochure | PDF 192K | March 2012 |
| Inspection Checklist | PDF 146K | March 2012 |
| Aboveground Tank Inspection Brochure | PDF 849K | March 2012 |
| Underground Tank Inspection Brochure | PDF 1.13MB | March 2012 |
| Underground Tank Closure Brochure | PDF 1.13MB | March 2012 |
| Tank Safety in Flood and Earthquake Areas | PDF 547K | March 2012 |
| Spill Reporting Placards | PDF 207K | June 2010 |
Spill Response |
Download | Document Date |
In Situ Burning Guidelines for Alaska, Revision 1 -- FINAL (August 2008) The Alaska in situ burning guidelines are used by State and Federal onscene coordinators to authorize an emergency in situ burn of oil |
PDF 645K | August 2008 |
| Alaska Incident Management System (AIMS) Guide for Oil and Hazardous Substance Response cooperatively developed by industry, spill coops, Federal and State agencies. On the Alaska RRT website |
AIMS webpage | |
| Tundra Treatment Manual Literature review and tundra cleanup guidelines. |
Tundra Treatment webpage | |
| Alaska Regional Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Response Teams Brochure providing a general overview of regional hazmat response teams in Alaska |
PDF 598K | May 2002 |
| Contaminated Soil Transport and Treatment Request Form. Currently, Alaska Soil Recycling, Inc. (ASR) is the only bonded soil treatment facility in Alaska. As a bonded facility, they are allowed to co-mingle contaminated soil for treatment under their approved facility operations plan. Post-treatment soil samples are collected and analyzed at regular intervals to insure that the contaminants are successfully treated. Because the post-treatment analytical results for co-mingled soils are provided directly to ADEC, the Responsible Party does not have to provide a separate copy of the post-treatment analytical results as indicated in the form. | PDF 37K | July 2009 |
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