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ERDC/CRREL TR-18-18 Comprehensive Approach for Monitoring and Remediating Petroleum-Derived Contaminants in the Arctic Case Study of the Former NARL Site near Utqiaġvik, Alaska (Formerly Barrow) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Kevin L. Bjella, Robyn A. Barbato, Anna M. Wagner, Amanda J. Barker, Stacey J. Doherty, Karen L. Foley, Robert M. Jones, Christopher A. Hiemstra, Arthur B. Gelvin, and Stephanie P. Saari October 2018 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default. ERDC/CRREL TR-18-18 October 2018 Comprehensive Approach for Monitoring and Remediating Petroleum-Derived Contaminants in the Arctic Case Study of the Former NARL Site near Utqiaġvik, Alaska (Formerly Barrow) Kevin L. Bjella, Anna M. Wagner, Amanda J. Barker, Christopher A. Hiemstra, Arthur B. Gelvin, and Stephanie P. Saari U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Alaska Research Office (AKRO) Building 4070, 9th Street Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 Robyn A. Barbato, Stacey J. Doherty, Karen L. Foley, and Robert M. Jones, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) 72 Lyme Road Hanover, NH 03755-1290 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW) 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98315-1101 Under Project #N6247315MPT0010ERDC

ERDC TR-17-9 ERDC 6.1 Geospatial Research and Engineering (GRE) and ERDC 6.2 GRE ARTEMIS STO-R DRTSPORE Spectral Assessment of Soil Properties Standoff Quantification of Soil Organic Matter Content in Surface Mineral Soils and Alaskan Peat Engineer Research and Development Center Stacey L. Jarvis, Thomas A. Douglas, Karen L. Foley, Robert M. Jones, John E. Anderson, Stephen D. Newman, and Robyn A. Barbato August 2017 View overlooking the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX) bog site Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default.ERDC 6.1 Geospatial Research and Engineering (GRE) and ERDC 6.2 GRE ARTEMIS STO-R DRTSPORE ERDC TR-17-9 August 2017 Spectral Assessment of Soil Properties Standoff Quantification of Soil Organic Matter Content in Surface Mineral Soils and Alaskan Peat Stacey L. Jarvis, Karen L. Foley, Robert M. Jones, Stephen D. Newman, and Robyn A. Barbato U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) 72 Lyme Road Hanover, NH 03755 Thomas A. Douglas U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Building 4070, Second Avenue Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 John E. Anderson U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) Corbin Field Station c/o NOAA NOS 15319 Magnetic Lane Woodford, VA 22580 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimite

ERDC/CRREL TR-17-13 Baseline Assessment of Petroleum Contamination and Soil Properties at Contaminated Sites in Utqiaġvik, Alaska Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Robyn A. Barbato, Stacey L. Jarvis, Karen L. Foley, and Robert M. Jones August 2017 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default.ERDC/CRREL TR-17-13 August 2017 Baseline Assessment of Petroleum Contamination and Soil Properties at Contaminated Sites in Utqiaġvik, Alaska Robyn A. Barbato, Stacey L. Jarvis, Karen L. Foley, and Robert M. Jones U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) 72 Lyme Road Hanover, NH 03755-1290 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for Naval Facilities Engineering Command 1322 Patterson Ave. SE, Suite 100 Washington Navy Yard Washington, D.C. 20374-5065 Under MIPR N6247315MPT0010, “Conduct Hydrological Study, Ultraviolet Optical Screening Tool (UVOST) Study, Thermal Scale, Thermal Study, and Bioremedia-tion Study (Bench Scale) in Utqiaġvik Alaska” ERDC/CRREL TR-17-13 ii Abstract Elevated contamination levels persisted for decades at the former Naval Arctic Research Station at two sites in particular, the Airstrip and Power-house sites. Because of the challenging environmental conditions at these sites, physical and chemical remediation technologies have not been effec-tive at reducing petroleum contamination levels. Therefore