Brice completed a mean hydraulic gradient study and non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) characterization at the Airport Staging Area (ASA) and Fire Training Pit (FTP) Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) in Kodiak, Alaska. The source of contamination was an FTP used by military firefighting personnel in practice simulations. A variety of flammable liquids were placed into Read More
Environmental
Chirikof Infrastructure Removal and Release Investigation
Brice performed a remedial investigation and limited debris removal from 10 areas of concern at the Radio Range Facility on Chirikof Island, Alaska. The project objectives were to identify any contaminated infrastructure or with the potential to contaminate the environment with hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), metals, or asbestos-containing materials (ACM); any associated safety hazard that Read More
FY15 DERP Environmental Services
Brice executed environmental services at three Federal Scout Armories located in western Alaska. All three sites are accessible only by air and sea. To execute the project, we prepared site-specific work plans including UFP-QAPP to establish DQOs; a Sampling Analysis Plan; Project Management Plan and project schedule; and Community Relations, Waste Management, Contractor Quality Control, Read More
Remove and Dispose of Contaminated Soil at North Dutch Island VHF
Brice performed an interim removal action (IRA) to excavate petroleum-impacted soil and lead-impacted soil from several areas of concern (AOCs), and restored the site to facilitate a No Further Action/Cleanup Complete Determination. We excavated and disposed of approximately 256 cubic yards of petroleum- and lead-contaminated soil offsite. Confirmation soil samples collected from the final excavation Read More
Drum and Sediment/Soil Excavation and Disposal, Garrison Slough Pond
Brice performed the removal of drums and sediment/soil excavation and disposal at the Garrison Slough Pond (GSP). To execute the project, we developed a Work Plan (WP) in accordance with the Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP-QAPP) Manual, Field Sampling Plan (FSP), and a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). We ensured that Read More
Former Flight Station Demolition & Decommissioning and Remediation
Brice performed the removal of a 2,150-square foot former flight station (FFS) and selective demolition of a neighboring National Weather Service (NWS) structure that included asbestos and lead paint abatement, removal of two 1,000-gallon water and septic underground storage tanks (UST), 900 lineal feet of concrete utiliduct, and a septic lift station. The NWS structures Read More
Amaknak Soil Removal, Transportation and Disposal
Brice performed the removal, transportation and disposal of fuel-contaminated soil left behind on Amaknak Island from three cleanup projects performed previously by others. The contaminated soil was placed in long-term stockpile containment cells at two locations and covered. Due to the harsh winter weather typical of the Aleutian Islands, the stockpile covers required significant maintenance, Read More
Solid Waste Removal
Wake Island is one of the most isolated islands in the world, located in the western Pacific Ocean, 1,501 miles east of Guam, 2,298 miles west of Honolulu, and 1,991 miles southeast of Tokyo. It is used primarily as a mid-Pacific refueling stop for U.S. military aircraft and as an emergency landing area. The island Read More
Site Investigation Smith Island, San Juan National Wildlife Refuge
Brice performed a firm fixed price limited site assessment to evaluate for potential environmental concerns at Smith Island. Prior to field mobilization, Brice performed a file review to identify the areas of greatest potential concern as part of our sampling plan. Once onsite, we verified the sampling locations via visual observation. Brice collected soil samples Read More
Release Investigation, Ashton ARSR Equipment Garage
Brice performed a $71K release investigation (RI) for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR) Equipment Garage located in Island Park, Idaho. The purpose of the RI was to investigate the condition of and potential contamination associated with up to three sumps that were plumbed to potential underground injection control Read More