HomeMy WebLinkAboutUNDERGROUND TANK FILE 1Fact Sheet
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
GIBSON ENVIRONMENTAL
MARRIOT DRIVE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
January2000
Initial Investigation Complete, Removal of Tank Wastes Begins
Introduction
The California Environmental Protection Agency,
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is
overseeing a Removal Action (RA) for tanks
containing contaminated liquids remaining at the
Gibson Environmental Facility (Facility) at the end of
Mardott Drive, off Gibson Street, near the Rosedale
Highway in Bakersfield, California. The RA is the first
part of a larger remediation project. This fact sheet
contains information concerning the Facility
background, investigation results, the RA, California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of
Exemption (NOE), DTSC contacts, information
repositories, and mailing list information.
Facility Background
The Facility was operated pdmadly as a used oil
storage and treatment facility from June 1987 to
October 1995. It received used oil and other specified
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were treated in a fixation process on-site. In October
1994, DTSC filed a civil lawsuit against the owners
and operators of Gibson Environmental alleging
numerous violations of hazardous waste laws. The
lawsuit is still pending. · On June 25, 1996, DTSC
issued its decision to deny the hazardous waste
permit and permit renewal for the Facility. DTSC's
decision to deny the hazardous waste permit and
permit renewal became final on February 4, 1998.
The Facility has been found to have approximately
670,000 gallons of contaminated liquids and sludges
stored in tanks and sumps on-site. Contaminated soil
remains at the Facility in uncontained waste piles.
There are also some drummed wastes at the Facility.
Investigation Results
DTSC conducted sampling at the Facility from
October 11, 1999, through October 15, 1999.
Nineteen tanks and three sumps were sampled. It
was determined that there was 670,000 gallons of
contaminated liquids and sludges. Six tanks had slow
leaks, five from valves and one from the side of the
tank. Also, the secondary containment wall was
found to be in poor condition and could fail in the
event of a release from the tanks.
Sampling determined that most of the material was a
flammable waste oil type matedal which is also toxic.
Some of the material was also corrosive. Sampling
detected metals and solvents.
Removal Action
Based on the sampling results, DTSC issued an
Iminenent and Substantial Endangerment
Determination andRemedial Action- Order to the 26
potentially responsible parties (PRPs) who were the
main contributors to the liquid wastes at the Facility.
Initially the PRPs have been ordered to remove all
liquid waste at the Facility. The majority of the PRPs
have agreed to remove the liquids and have retained
the services of a contractor. The contractor will
develop the Removal Workplan for liquid for DTSC
approval. Additional remedial actions will take place
at a later date and the community will be informed.
Fencing around the Facility is being repaired and
warning signs posted. Full mobilization to drain the
tanks is scheduled to begin in mid-January 2000. It is
expected that it will take four to six weeks to drain the
tanks and to completely clean them out. There could
be six to ten trucks traveling in and out of the Facility
each day. Wastes will be hauled to an approved
hazardous waste facility.
California Environmental Quality Act
Because there is the potential for an immediate threat
to public health and the environment, DTSC will file a
Notice of Exemption (NOE) from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the Office of
Planning and Research. Therefore, an Initial Study to
determine the need for an Environmental Impact
Report will not be conducted. The NOE is filed under
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section
15330, for Minor Actions to Prever!t, Minimize,
Stabilize, Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat
of Release of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous
Substances.
DTSC Contacts
If you would like more information or have questions
regarding the Facility, please contact:
Tony Natera, Project Manager
DTSC, Berkeley Office
700 Heinz Avenue, Suite 200
Berkeley, CA 94710-2721
(510) 540-3951
Randy Sturgeon, Public Participation Specialist '
DTSC, Sacramento Office
10151 Croydon Way, Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 255-3649
Information Repositories
Copies 'of Facility-related documents including
sampling results and the plan for the RA are located
at the following information repositories:
Beale Libranj
701 Truxtun Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
Contact: Olivia Barluich
(805) 764-5337
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Department of Toxic Substances Control
700 Heinz Avenue, Suite 200
Berkeley, CA 94710-2721
Contact: Lule Varela (510) 540-3800
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO HEARING IMPAIRED
INDIVIDUALS
TDD users can obtain additional information by
using the California State Relay Service at
1-888-877-5378 to reach Randy Sturgeon at
(916) 255-3649.
MAILING LIST
IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THIS FACT SHEET IN THE MAIL AND WISH TO BE ON THE GIBSON
ENVIRONMENTAL MAILING LIST, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COUPON AND RETURN IT TO
RANDY STURGEON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SPECIALIST, AT 10151 CROYDON WAY, SUITE 3,
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
DTSC mailing lists are solely for the purpose of keeping persons informed of DTSC activities. Mailing lists are not
routinely released to outside parties. However, they are considered public records and, if requested, may be subject
to release.
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