September 2007 K06NM044501 Remedial Investigation and Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Formerly Used Defense Site Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) (FUDS) Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Ranges (N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4 and Ranges (N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4 and “New” Demolition Area) “New” Demolition Area) (A.K.A. West Mesa) (A.K.A. West Mesa) FUDS ID K06NM044501 FUDS ID K06NM044501 Technical Project Technical Project Planning (TPP) Planning (TPP) Meeting 1 Meeting 1
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September 2007 K06NM044501
Remedial Investigation and Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS)Feasibility Study (RI/FS)
Formerly Used Defense Site Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS)(FUDS)
Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Ranges (N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4 and Ranges (N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4 and
“New” Demolition Area) “New” Demolition Area) (A.K.A. West Mesa)(A.K.A. West Mesa)
FUDS ID K06NM044501FUDS ID K06NM044501
Remedial Investigation and Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS)Feasibility Study (RI/FS)
Formerly Used Defense Site Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS)(FUDS)
Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Ranges (N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4 and Ranges (N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4 and
“New” Demolition Area) “New” Demolition Area) (A.K.A. West Mesa)(A.K.A. West Mesa)
AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda• Welcome & Introductions• Project Team Roles and Responsibilities• TPP Process Review• Identify TTP Meeting #1 Objectives• Brief Summary of the West Mesa Project• Review and Evaluate Existing Data (Geophysical, Chemical
and Risk)• Present Project Scope, Schedule and Budget• Develop Project Closeout Statement• Develop Project Objectives• Complete the Phase I Memorandum For Record (MFR)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers• City of Albuquerque• City of Rio Rancho• EPA Region 6• State of New Mexico• Others??
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US Army Corps of Engineers US Army Corps of Engineers and Contractorand Contractor
Project Team MembersProject Team Members
US Army Corps of Engineers US Army Corps of Engineers and Contractorand Contractor
Project Team MembersProject Team Members• USACE - Project Team
– Monique Ostermann – Project /Program Manager– David Henry – Geologist– Eric Kirwan - Geophysicst– Jennifer Payne – Environmental Engineer– Carlton Fong – Chemist and Quality Control– John Schelberg – Archaeologist– David Holladay – Military Munitions Safety Specialist– Brian Jordan – Geospatial Information
• Terranear PMC, LLC. Team– Bob Gregory – Program Manager– Eric Tow – Project Manager– Jeff Leberfinger – Geophysicist– Erin Caruso – Risk Assessor
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US Army Corps of Engineers US Army Corps of Engineers Role and ResponsibilitiesRole and Responsibilities
US Army Corps of Engineers US Army Corps of Engineers Role and ResponsibilitiesRole and Responsibilities
• Role – Department of Defense Agency that Executes the FUDS program
• Responsibilities– Project execution according to FUDS ER 200-3-1 (FUDS Program
Engineering Requirements)– Project execution is compliant with the Comprehensive
Environmental Recovery, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
– Work in a cooperative spirit with the City of Albuquerque, City of Rio Rancho, Regulatory Authorities, and others identified during the TPP process
– Ensure quality of the Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) design and execution
– Ensure the RI/FS is executed safely and according to all applicable regulations and engineering requirements
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ContractorContractorTasksTasks
ContractorContractorTasksTasks
• Terranear PMC, L.L.C.– Office located in Albuquerque
• Role– Under contract with the Federal Government to execute the
RI/FS on behalf of the Army Corps of Engineers• Responsibilities
– Will Moderate TPP Meetings– Will write planning documents– Will develop web-based conceptual site model– Will perform field investigations– Will prepare investigative reports
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TPP Stakeholder Roles TPP Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilitiesand Responsibilities
TPP Stakeholder Roles TPP Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilitiesand Responsibilities
• Provide input to assist USACE in developing the best project design possible for the public and supporting efficient progress toward site closeout.
• Stakeholders for this project are:– City of Albuquerque– City of Rio Rancho– New Mexico Highway Department– Restoration Advisory Board Representatives– EPA Region 6– State of New Mexico– Others??
• Objective is to develop project goals and objectives with stakeholder involvement
• Requires a minimum of two meetings to complete, and is a four phased process– Phase I: Identify Current Project– Phase II: Determine Data Needs– Phase III: Develop Data Collection Options– Phase IV: Develop project planning documents with input
from Phase I, II, and III.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirement for Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) projects within the FUDS program
• Review and Evaluate Existing Data (Geophysical, Chemical and Risk)
• Develop Site Closeout Statement in order to progress to Project Objectives
• Define Project Objectives• Define Data User Roles
– Risk– Compliance – Remedy– Responsibility
• Determine Data Needs– Basic– Optimum – Excessive
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West Mesa Project SummaryWest Mesa Project SummaryWest Mesa Project SummaryWest Mesa Project Summary• The Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Range
is a Formerly Used Defense Site– Evaluations and investigations compliant with
CERCLA– FUDS Eligibility
• Properties owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the Department of Defense
• Property transferred before 1986
– Project Eligibility• Department of Defense impacts identified• No Department of Defense use after 1986• Projects with other Responsible Parties not eligible for
FUDS funding (in other words, FUDS funding can not be used to restore environmental damages caused by non-defense related activities)
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West MesaWest Mesa Project Summary Project Summary (continued) (continued)
West MesaWest Mesa Project Summary Project Summary (continued) (continued)
WHAT’S KNOWN TO DATE• FUDS Property No. K06NM0445, Project No.
K06NM044501• 1940s – US Army leased 15,135 acres from the City of
Albuquerque, Santa Pacific Railroad and Dept. of Interior• 1940s – The leased property was used for precision
bombardier training during World War II. • 1947 – The ranges were declared surplus and the lease
was canceled.• 1953 – Certificates of Clearance issued for all ranges
except for N4 and New Demolition Range.• 1955 – 1988 the City of Albuquerque acquired 13,868
acres. State of New Mexico retains 898 acres, and 480 acres are privately owned.
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West MesaWest Mesa Project Summary Project Summary (continued) (continued)
West MesaWest Mesa Project Summary Project Summary (continued) (continued)
WHAT’S KNOWN TO DATE• 1994 – Corps of Engineers generated Archive Search
Report• 2007 – Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis
(EE/CA)was completed in January 2007 by USACE Albuquerque District
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Range Location Range Location MapMap
Range Location Range Location MapMap
Kirtland AFB Precision Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Range Site Feature Bombing Range Site Feature
MapMap
Kirtland AFB Precision Kirtland AFB Precision Bombing Range Site Feature Bombing Range Site Feature