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RECEIVED Launch Systems Group
P.O. Box 707
Brigham City, UT 84302
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03^pri,2008 SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTf:
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Mr. Dennis R. Downs, Executive Secretary
State ofUtah
Department ofEnvironmental Quality
Division ofSolid 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
September 07 - March 08, Promontory EPA ID #UTD009081357
Dear Mr. Downs;
Enclosed, please find the ATK Launch Systems Promontory Facility Semi-Annual Progress Report
for September 07- March 08. Ifyou have questions regarding these comments, please contact Paul
Haricock at [phone].
Sincerely,
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David P. Gosen, ?.f-.. Director
Environmental Services
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c: Walter L. Baker, Director, Division ofWater Quality
SEMI-ANNUAL RFI PROGRESS REPORT
1 September 2007 -1 March 2008
ATK Launch Systems Promontory Facility
1. Description Of Work Completed
SWMU Assessment Report Schedule
As required in the ATK Launch Systems INC. September 20, 2007 Promontory
Post-Closure Pennit, ATK submitted a schedule for submitting SWMU
Assessment Reports or RFI work plans for the SWMUs listed in Attachment 6 of
the permit. Upon Utah DSHW approval ofthe schedule, ATK will proceed with
the assessment ofthe remaining SWMUs.
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 to Evaluate Ex-Shu
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 treatment bio- reactor effluent into the
piles to enhance the biologic action and drive the piles anaerobic. It appears that
the use of only thc bioreactor effluent is sufficient to reduce the perchlorate. A
modified test plan was approved by DSHW in August 2007. Addition ofthe
amendment took place in September 2007 and a summary ofthe current results is
attached. The results are encouraging and ATK plans to proceed using the
bioreactor effluent to treat the entire amount of soil.
Vegetable Oil Injection Pilot Testing
The DSHW has given approval for the pilot testing ofthe injection of vegetable
oil at the source areas ofthe M-136 bum grounds. This injection was completed
in September 2007. Preliminary results ofthe testing is attached showing results
from the injection well (A-l) and nearest down gradient well (T-2). These results
indicate degradation ofthe perchlorate is proceeding. The monitoring shows that
the process will take additional time for the oil to spread and for the microbial
population to increase for degradation to occur. A report detailing the results of
this test will be forthcoming.
2. Summaries of all findings
Summary tables ofthe findings for the treatment perchlorate in soil of pilot test
and the vegetable oil injection pilot test are attached. Work on these projects is
still ongoing and a fmal or interim report detailing the results including raw data
will be submitted in forthcoming reports.
3. Summaries of all problems or potential problems encountered during the
reporting period
There were no significant problems encountered during the reporting period.
4. 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.
5. Projected work for the next reporting period
Efforts for the next reporting period will focus on receiving approval for
voluntary corrective measures, investigating additional solid waste management
units, and SWMU Assessment report preparation. Pilot tests for perchlorate
contaminated soil bio-remediation, vegetable oil injection will be ongoing through
the nexl reporting period.
Preliminary Results from Promontory Pilot Test of
Perchlorate in Soil Treatment
Perchlorate Reduction - November 2007 Field Reading
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Perchlorate Reduction - March 2008 Field Reading
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97% Reduction
North Soil Pile
Preliminary Results from Promontory Vegetable Oil Injection
Pilot Test
Vegetable Oil Monitoring (ppb)
Well A-l
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