DSHW-1996-004002 - 0901a068801597d6

HICLE DEFENSE AND LAUNCH VEHICLE DIVISION
P.O BOX 689
BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302-0689
801-863-3511
THtOKOL
SPACE-DEFENSE-FASTENING SYSTEMS
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22 August 1996
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Dennis R. Downs, Executive Secretary
Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board
2B8 North 1460 West
P.O. Box 144880
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4880
Dear Mr. Downs:
ATTENTION: Jeff Vandell
SUBJECT: Semi-Annual RFI Progress Report
As required by Section VII.H of Thiokol Corporation's Post Closure Permit, the
following semi-annual RFI progress report is submitted for your review. The
reporting period covered by this report is 1 March 1996 -1 September 1996.
Revised work plans for investigating two solid waste management units are
included with this report for the Division's review and approval.
If you have any questions in this matter, please contact me at [phone], or
Frank Walker at [phone].
Sincerely,
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J. R. Whimpey, Manager
Environmental Services
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Don Ostler, Director, Division of Water Quality
THIOKOL CORPORATION
SEMI-ANNUAL RFI PROGRESS REPORT
1 March 1996 - 1 September 1996
SEMI-ANNUAL RFI PROGRESS REPORT
1 SEPTEMBER 1995 - 1 MARCH 1996
Description and estimation of the percentage of the RCRA Facility Investigation
completed;
To date, soils at the following SWMUs have been sampled:
M-19A Photographic Processing Discharge, SWMU 553;
E-517-W Surface Discharge, SWMU 282;
M-576-N Surface Discharge, SWMU 271;
M-514 Surface Discharge, SWMU 618;
S-501 Surface Discharge, SWMU 266;
M-640 Surface Discharge, SWMU 381;
M-641 Surface Discharge, SWMU 264;
M-585-N Surface Discharge, SWMU 273;
M-606 Surface Discharge, SWMU 527;
M-628 Surface Discharge, SWMU 528;
M-593 Surface Discharge, SWMU 274;
M-636-SW Surface Discharge, SWMU 367;
M-570 Surface Discharge, SWMU 285;
M-197 Surface Discharge, SWMU 483;
M-197-BP Surface Discharge, SWMU 360;
M-702 Surface Discharge, SWMU 620;
A-9 Surface Discharge, SWMU 267;
A-2 Surface Discharge, SWMU 560;
M-66 Surface Discharge, SWMU 432;
M-72 Surface Discharge, SWMU 263;
M-67 Surface Discharge, SWMUs 261 and 433;
M-14N and M-14S Surface Discharges, SWMUs 257 and 270;
M-53-BP Surface Discharge, SWMU 260;
M-53-E Surface Discharge, SWMU 259;
M-33-B and M-33-C Surface Discharges, SWMUs 258 and 413;
M-39 Surface Discharge, SWMU 425;
Combined Surface Discharge for M-8, M-9, M-10, M-52, and M-179-N,
SWMUs 268, 611, 269, 409, 472, and 255;
M-57 Surface Discharge, SWMU 615;
M-55-W Surface Discharge, SWMU 621;
M-9 Strand Burner Exhaust Discharge, SWMU 652;
M-40 Surface Discharge, SWMU 642;
M-205 Surface Discharge, SWMU 286;
T-21-D Surface Discharge, SWMU 559;
T-6-A Surface Discharge, SWMU 287;
Old Drum Storage Area East of M-203, SWMU 203;
M-114 Surface Discharge, SWMU 426;
M-227 Hydrofluoric Acid Treatment Unit, SWMU 192;
M-9-NE Surface Discharge, SWMU 651;
M-186 Industrial Waste Landfill, SWMU 212;
M-136 Old Waste Oil Disposal Pit, SWMU 208;
M-187 Old Drum Storage Area, SWMU 551;
T-l Photographic Processing Drainfield, SWMU 648;
A-2 Photographic Processing Drainfield, SWMU 191;
I-IO-NE Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 645;
I-IO-SE Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 436;
I-IO-S Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 234;
T-111 Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 355;
T-24A Surface Discharge, SWMU 401;
M-2 Laundry Drainfield C, SWMU 627;
M-19A Drywell, SWMU 444;
M-39 Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 425;
T-51A Surface Discharge, SWMU 402;
M-2 Laundry Drainfield B, SWMU 626;
M-19A Strand Burner Exhaust Discharge, SWMU 650;
M-585 Strand Burner Exhaust Discharge, SWMU 649;
Historic Burning Ground NE of M-243, SWMU 202;
M-2 Laundry Drainfield A, SWMU 465;
Old Burning Grounds at M-136, SWMU 243;
M-193-S Septic Drainfield, SWMU 638;
M-193-N Septic Drainfield, SWMU 632;
M-191 Septic Drainfield, SWMU 631;
M-338 Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 608;
Domestic Wastewater Drainfields A, B and C, SWMU 625;
M-348 Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 395;
M-72 Septic Drainfield, SWMU 630;
M-71 Septic Drainfield, SWMU 646;
M-19A Septic Drainfield, SWMU 628;
Removed Sump at M-622, SWMU 316;
M-117 Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 254;
T-14A Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 493;
T-3 Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 446;i^nd ^^ / < ?<< ^ Cto 'J- ' 9^
M-53-MH Subsurface Discharge, SWMU 228'^ /l/l fiy ClA b :> ^ T. &
These sites represent approximately 90 percent of the SWMUs in Phase I of the
RFI.
Summaries of all findings;
The raw analytical data from sampling activities during the reporting period
was not yet available from the laboratory to be included with this report. This
data will be included with the next progress report.
During the reporting period, there has been a considerable effort in evaluating
the data pertaining to the septic tanks which received industrial waste and their
associated drainfields. There have been discussions with the Division of Water
Quality and Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste regarding closure of these
sites. Thiokol is currently evaluating the cost-benefit aspects of options available
for closure of these septic tanks.
Summaries of all changes made in the RCRA Facility Investigation during the
reporting period;
There were no changes made to the approved Work plans of the RFI. Revised
work plans for SWMUs 663 and 664 are included with this report for the
Division's review and approval. These plans have been modified at the
Division's request to alter the strategy in choosing the sites to be sampled.
Rather than a stratified random design, a judgmental sampling design will be
used.
Summaries of all contact with representatives of the local community, public
interest groups or State Government during the reporting period;
Correspondence regarding RFI activities has been limited to the Division of
Solid and Hazardous Waste and the Division of Water Quality.
Summaries of all problems or potential problems encountered during the
reporting period;
There were no significant problems encountered during the reporting period.
As discussed in the previous report, nearly all the remaining sites have some
level of uncertainty associated with them in terras of exact location, site
accessability, or safety concerns. Considerable effort has been made during the
reporting period to resolve this uncertainty. The exact location of three
abandoned drywells at building M-9 is yet to be resolved.
Actions being taken to rectify problems;
Thiokol is reviewing all available information and interviewing personnel in a
effort to resolve the uncertainty associated with the remaining sites.
Changes in personnel during the reporting period;
There has been no change in coordination and project management for the RFI
during the reporting period. The current environmental staff will continue to
conduct the sampling when possible. Contractors will be used when specialized
equipment is required.
8. Projected work for the next reporting period;
A contract has been awarded to Interstate Drilling to provide soil boring
services for samples to be collected during future RFI activities. The contractor
will mobilize the week of September 9, 1996. Thiokol expects that the
remainder of the sampling proposed in the approved work plans can be
completed before inclement weather arrives. Efforts will then focus on data
evaluation and report preparation.
9. Copies of daily reports, inspection reports, laboratory and monitoring data.
Due to limited data available from the laboratory at the end of the reporting
period, Thiokol proposes to submit data relating to the reporting period with
the next semi-annual report in March 1997.
Septic Drainfields Receiving Industrial Wastewater
Investigation Plan
SWMU Nos. 663 and 664
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1.0 SAMPLING OBJECTIVE
Samples collected at these sites during Phase I of the RFI will be analyzed for
verification of the presence of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents
indicating a release from the SWMUs.
2.0 SITE LOCATION
Samples will be taken from the individual buildiug drainfields. Refer to Facility
Engineering Drawings for additional detail of each site.
Buildings discharging industrial wastewater to septic systems which are to be sampled
imder this plan, and the corresponding solid waste management unit numbers are as
follows:
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664
3.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
These sites are septic drainfields which have received industrial wastewater flows
having constituents potentially exceeding relevant regulatory, health and risk based
standards.
4.0 SAMPLING RATIONALE
The constituents of concem for these sites are those which in previous wastewater
samphng have exceeded relevant regulatory, health and risk based standards. These
constituents are listed for the respective buildings in Section 10.0 of this plan. Phase I
sampling wiU focus on verification of these constituents in the soil.
The constituents of concem for the septic systems covered by this plan were chosen
after a review of existing sampling data. TTie discharges have been sampled previously
for parameters regulated by the Utah Water Quality Act.
5.0 SAMPLING STRATEGY
The drainfields to be sampled under this plan are sites with the source of possible
contamination at some depth in the soil profile. A judgmental sampling design will be
implemented for Phase I sampling at each site. Samples will be coUected from four
locations at each drainfield and at 5 and 10 foot depths. The sampling sites have been
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selected by identifying the approximate location of each lateral distribution line leading
from the splitter box, and dividing the length of the lines by the number of distribution
lines. One sample will be collected from each division as close to the distribution Une
as possible. All dimensions wiU be referenced from a permanent physical stmcture. In
the event that a selected site can not be sampled due to an obstmction (road, stmcture,
overhead power line, etc.), the sample wiU be obtained from the closest avaUable
altemate site. All variances to this plan wiU be noted in the log book. At SWMU
#664, three samples wiU be coUected as discussed and the fourth sample wiU be
collected from between the distribution Unes.
Samples from each septic tank were previously collected and analyzed, the results of
which were used in identifying constituents of concem for the drainfields. No
additional samples will be collected from the septic tanks.
SWMU Nos. 663 and 664 wUl be grouped together as one site for detemiining the
number of duplicate and QA/QC samples. The foUowing chart summarizes the
recommended frequency for these samples.
SAMPLE TYPE PROPOSED FREQUENCY
Duplicate 5% or 1 per site, which ever is greater
Riiise Field Blanks 5% or 1 per site, which ever is greater
Spikes 1 % of the total RFI samples
6.0 BACKGROUND
Background samples have been collected in areas known or beUeved to be free of
contamination within the Manufacturing and Administration Area for use in comparing
concentrations. These background samples were coUected at corresponding depths to
obtain samples in sinular strata to those taken in the areas of concem.
Extensive soil sampUng of the Thiokol faciUty has established a data base for naturaUy
occurring inorganic constituents. This data base consists of background samples used
in the closure of various RCRA facilities at Thiokol. The analytical results of the
background samples taken during Phase I sampling wiU be added to this data base to
provide site specific data. Analytical data obtained from investigation activities at this
site will be compared to this data base for determination of contamination above
background levels.
7.0 SAMPLING EQUIPMENT
1. New split-spoon sampler
2. Field book
3. Certified clean sample bottles
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4. DistiUed water
5. Tape measure
6. Alconox soap wash
7. Tap water
8. Steam cleaner or wash buckets
9. Cleaning brush
10. Rubber gloves
11. Lab labels and seals
12. Cooler and ice
13. Stainless steel spatula
14. Shovel
15. Steam cleaned auger rig and tooling
8.0 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
NOTE: For personal safety and to prevent cross contamination, use new mbber gloves
at each sample point when handling samples and sampling equipment.
1. Using a cleaned spUt-spoon and auger rig, retrieve a continuous soU sample
down to the prescribed depth. Samples wiU be collected at 5 and 10 foot
depths and placed into sample bottles. This wiU be accompUshed as foUows:
A) CarefuUy spUt open spoon
B) Measure core to find the required sample depths
C) Using cleaned stainless steel spatula, remove a portion of soU at the
required depth to fiU the sample bottle(s).
D) Seal sample bottle lid with seal, note sample location and depth on
sample bottle label, and place in cooler containing ice.
E) Note soU Uthology in log book
F) Scrape the remaining soU out of spoon and leave in same area as sample
point.
2. After sample has been taken at the depths noted above, decontaminate the split
spoon, spatula, and any associated equipment as follows.
A) Steam clean with Alconox soap or scmb with bmsh in wash basin or
bucket containing Alconox soap and water.
B) Rinse with tap water (Do not reuse tap water)
C) Give final rinse with deionized water
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NOTE: Containerize aU wash and rinse water for hazardous waste
analysis to determine proper disposition.
The samples wiU be identified as foUows with the depth noted after each
assigned sample number:
• The sample taken from site #1 at the 5 foot level would be labeled as
SWMU 663, #1 @ 5'.
9.0 SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION
The following information must be recorded in the Field Book:
Date and time of sampling
Sampler's name and signature
Location of samples including depth
Type, number, sample number, and seals used on sample bottles
Weather
Texture and color of samples
Any other pertinent information
10.0 ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS
The soil samples wiU be analyzed by a State certified lab on for the foUowing constituents:
BUILDING
M-15
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SWMU NO:
663
664
PARAMETERS
RCRA Metals (Panel)
VolatUe Organics
RCRA Metals (Panel)
Ynlatilfi Orpanics
SW-846 METHODS
(UNLESS
OTHERWISE
INDICATED)
6010
8260
6010
8760
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11.0 SAMPLE ACCOUNTABILITY AND CUSTODY
FoUow procedures specified in the Waste Analysis Plan, Appendix 02.D of Thiokol Corporation
Hazardous Waste Permit Application. November 1991. These procedures are also contained in
the Data Collection QuaUty Assurance Plan in Volume Two of the RFI Work plans.
Requirements for sample custody and custody seals are discussed in these documents.