DSHW-2007-004914 - 0901a068801579a8

Launch Systems Group HAND DELIVERED
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Brigtiam City, UT 84302
SEP 2 6 2007
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UTAH DIVISION OF
25 September 2007 SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE
8200-FY08-034 ^^ .^^, ,
Mr. Dennis R. Downs, Executive Secretary
State of Utah
Department of Environmenlal Quality
Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste
288 N. 1460 W.
P.O. Box 144880
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4880
Subject: ATK Launch Systems Promontory Facility, Semi-Annual RFI Progress Report for March
2007 - September 2007, Promontory EPA ID #UTD009081357
Dear Mr. Downs
Attached, please find the ATK Launch Systems Promontory Facility Semi-Annual Progress Report
for March 2007 - September 2007. If you have questions regarding this report, please contact Paul
Hancock at [phone].
Sincerely,
David P. Gosen, P.D:, Director
Environmental Services
c: Walter L. Baker, Direcior, Division of Water Quality
SEMI-ANNUAL RFI PROGRESS REPORT
1 March 2007 -1 September 2007 -
ATK Launch Systems Promontory Facility
1. Description and estimation of the percentage of the RCRA Facilities
Investigation completed
New SWMU # 680
An additional new SWMU # 680 was described in a letter sent lo the Division of
Solid and Hazardous Waste on August 28, 2007. A release was discovered in the
piping in M-115 propellant washout facility. The release likely occurred under
the concrete floor and footing ofthe building and is not practical or safe to fiarther
investigate al this time. When the leak was discovered the pipe was disconnected
and new above ground piping installed. It is unknown what amount was released
but il appears lo be minimal as the close loop process did not note a water loss.
The constituents in the water are ammonium perchlorate ranging from 3% lo
11 %, wilh two corrosion inhibitors, sodium nitrite al 0.08 %, and ammonium
penlaborate al 0.05%. The release area is essentially capped by the building and
the thick concrete flooring preventing additional water intmsion. Additionally,
concrete covers a large area oulside ofthe building which drains precipitation into
a sump system. Therefore, there is little polentiai for waler to drive the
contamination deeper. However, we will continue lo monitor wells in the area for
any increases in perchlorate.
Investigation of potential J-4 TCE Up Gradient Source Area.
Recently completed well J-4 has seen significantly increasing levels of TCE with
no clear indication ofa source. The canyon directly east of J-4 has several small
test facilities and also an area of constmcfion debris. To determine if these areas
are potenfial source areas a series of passive soil gas modules were placed in two
cross sections within the canyon. The modules were installed the end of August
and will be retrieved in September. A report on the results ofthis investigation
will be provided in a future progress report.
Pilot test for Treatment of Perchlorate Contaminated Soils.
As described in the September 2005 RFI semiannual report, a perchlorate in soil
treatment pilot test was started. This soil was the result ofthe cleanup of
perchlorate spills including SWMU 677. The DSHW approved the test plan
entitled Work Plan For a Corrective-Measure Pilot Test lo Evaluate Ex-Silu
Remediation of Perchlorate-Contaminated Soil, September 2005. The bio-piles
have not appeared to have gone totally anaerobic at this point as perchlorate
degradation has been minimal and the use of animal manures has added additional
nitrate. ATK has been investigating the mixing of additional simple sugar
electron donors and M-705 perchlorate Ireatmenl bio- reactor effluent into the
piles lo enhance the biologic acfion and drive the piles anaerobic. It appears that
the use of only the bioreaclor effluent is sufficient lo reduce the perchlorate. A
modified test plan was approved by DSHW in August 2007. Addition ofthe
amendment is now proceeding.
Additional Perchlorate Treatment Pilot Testing
The DSHW has given approval for the pilot testing to of two groundwater
treatment technologies. One is the injecfion of vegetable oil al the source areas of
the M-136 bum grounds. This injection is scheduled for implementafion in
September. The olher pilot test is the continuation ofthe sparging of electron
donor up-gradient of well B-6. In this instance a different donor ethanol, was
sparged into the subsurface ground water for the period of June 22 through July
23. A report detailing the results ofthis test will be forthcoming.
2. Summaries of all findings
No findings to report at this fime. Work on these projects will begin in the next
reporting period.
3. Summaries of all changes made in the RCRA Facility Investigation during
the reporting period
The ongoing implementation ofthe perchlorate contaminated soil treatment pilot
test as a means of treating perchlorate releases to the soil. Additional pilot tests
for treatment of contaminated water as specified above.
4. 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.
5. Summaries of all problems or potential problems encountered during the
reporting period
There were no significant problems encountered during the reporting period.
6. Actions taken to rectify problems
Thiokol continues to review all available information and pursue all avenues
to resolve any uncertainty associated with the solid waste management units.
7. Changes in personnel during the reporting period
There are no changes in personnel. The existing environmental staff will confinue
to conduct the sampling when possible. Contractors will be used when
specialized equipment is required.
8. Projected work for the next reporting period
Efforts for the next reporting period will focus on receiving approval for
voluntary correcfive measures, investigating additional solid waste management
units, and report preparation. Pilot tests for perchlorate contaminated soil bio-
remediation, vegetable oil injecfion will be ongoing through the next reporting
period.
9. Copies of daily reports, inspection reports, laboratory and monitoring data
Copies ofthe test data for these pilot tests will be provided to the DSHW as they
become available through the next reporting period.