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The remediation work on Harbor Island is well-documented. Between state and federal reports, city records and media and outreach materials, those interested in learning more have a wealth of resources. Discover more about the work on the island through the documents below.
2019-07-08 – No Alternative Disposal Capacity Documentation Report – 40 CFR 257.103 (b)(1)
2019-07-30 – EGLE Permission to BLP to Continue Utilization of Unit 3 Surface Impoundments
2020 Annual Update to the No Alternative Disposal Capacity Documentation – 40 CFR 257.103 (b)(1)
2020-02-14 – Permanent Cessation of Boiler Operations Notification – 40 CFR 257.103
2020-04-10 – Golder Submittal to EGLE Closure Design Documents
2020-04-27 – BLP Presentation to EPA-GHBLP Impoundment Closure
2020-11-13 – EGLE Letter Additional Closure Unit 3 Ash Impoundment Activities
2020-12-02 – Golder Submittal to EGLE Response to EGLE Letter Unit 3 Closure
2020-12-11 – JB Sims Unit 3 CCR Removal Document
2021-01-27 – EGLE Letter Unit 3 Closure Certification Denial
2021-02-22 – Golder Letter to EGLE Unit 3 Closure Certification Denial Response
2021-05-04 – Assessment of Corrective Measures Deadline Extention Demonstration
2021-06-30 – GHBLP Addendum to Closure Report
2021-07-09 – Coal Removal Work Plan
2021-10-28 – Former Coal Yard Closure Progress Update and Plan
2021-11-03 – GHBLP Letter to EGLE-Unit 3 Clay Resolution to Brown
2020-07-13 – EPA Response to GHBLP April Presentation
2020-08-24 – GHBLP-Golder Presentation to EGLE-EPA
2020-11-24 – EPA Presentation to GHBLP
2021-01-14 – Golder Presentation to EPA-EGLE
2021-03-17 – Letter from Arthur Siegal
2021-07-06 – Letter from Arthur Siegal
2021-09-23 – Letter from EGLE – PFAS Compliance Communication
2021-09-30 – Jaffe Letter to EGLE – Background Parameters
2022-01-11 – Letter from Arthur Siegal
2016 Fugitive Dust Control Annual Report
2017 Fugitive Dust Control Annual Report
2017-03-27 – Fugitive Dust Control Plan Unit 3 East & West Surface Impoundments – 40 CFR 257.80
2018 Fugitive Dust Control Annual Report
2019 Fugitive Dust Control Annual Report
2020 Fugitive Dust Control Annual Report
2021 Fugitive Dust Control Annual Report
2017 Annual Groundwater Monitoring & Corrective Action Report
2017-10 – Groundwater Monitoring Network Certification Report
2017-10-17 – Statistical Analysis Plan
2018 Annual Groundwater Monitoring & Corrective Action Report
2018-04-09 – Notice of Establishing Assessment Groundwater Monitoring – 40 CFR Part 257.94(e)(3)
2019 Annual Groundwater Monitoring & Corrective Action Report
2020 Annual Groundwater Monitoring & Corrective Action Report
2020-04-30 – GHBLP Corrective Action Summary
2020-12-28 – Alternate Source Demonstration JB Sims Unit 3 Impoundments
2021 Annual Groundwater Monitoring & Corrective Action Report
2021-01-28 – EGLE Letter Alternate Source Demonstration Comments
2021-04-08 – EGLE Unit 3 Closure and Alternate Source Demonstration Response
2021-05-04 – Assessment of Corrective Measures Deadline Extention Demonstration
2021-06-10 – Revised Piezometer Installation and Additional Data Collection Work Plan
2021-06-16 – Non-CCR Constituents Test Results
2021-07-15 – Non-CCR Constituents Test Results
2021-08-12 – Non-CCR Constituents Test Results
2021-11-17 – Golder Submittal to GHBLP – Data Summary through October 2020
2021-11-22 – Non-CCR Constituents Test Results
2022 Annual Groundwater Monitoring & Corrective Action Report
2022 Harbor Island Work Plan for CCR Compliance
2022-01-27 – 2021 Q4 Groundwater Monitoring Report Report - Unit 3A/B
2022-01-27 – Q4 Groundwater Monitoring Report Report - Units 1/2
2022-02-15 – Field Summary Report-Piezometer
2022-02-15 – Non-CCR Constituents Test Results
2022-03-08 – Fourth Quarter 2021 Monitoring Report, Unit 3 A&B Impoundments-Response to Comments
2022-06-23 – Approved Non-CCR Work Plan
2023 Data Gap Investigation Report
2023 First Quarter Groundwater Monitoring and Corrective Action Report
2023 Q1 State Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring Report
2023 Q2 State Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring Report
2023 Q3 State Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring Report
2023 Q4 State Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring Report
2023-3-30 – Harbor Island General Well Map dated 2-16-23
2023-3-30 – Harbor Island Preliminary Sample Map (VAS Map)
2023-3-30 – November-December 2023 Vertical Aquifer Sample (VAS) PFAS Sample Results
2024 Former J.B. Sims Generating Station – SSL Memo Q2
2024 Former J.B. Sims Generating Station – Well Installation Report
2024 Former J.B. Sims Generating Station Notice of Initiating Assessment of Corrective Measures
2024-03-08 GHHI Response Action Plan
2024-12-8 – Background Statistical Certification
Former J.B. Sims Generating Station - SSL Memo August 2024
Former JB Sims Generating Station Assessment of Corrective Measures
2016 Unit 3 Clay Annual Inspection Report
2017 Unit 3 Clay Annual Inspection Report
2017-03-27 – Original Hazard Potential Classification Assessment and Visual Inspection Report
2017-03-29 – Emergency Action Plan Unit 3 East & West Surface Impoundments – 40 CFR 257.73(a)(3)
2017-04-10 – Original Documentation of Liner Construction Report – 40 CFR 257.71
2018 Unit 3 Clay Annual Inspection Report
2018-01 – Revised Documentation of Liner Construction Report – 40CFR 257.71
2018-09-05 – Location Restrictions Certification Report – 40CFR 257 Subpart D
2019 Unit 3 Clay Annual Inspection Report
2020 Unit 3 Clay Annual Inspection Report
2021 Unit 3 Clay Annual Inspection Report
2021-08-26 – EGLE Letter to BLP-Unit 3 Clay Liner Additional Information
2021-10-27 – Jaffe Letter to EGLE-TAPS Team Review of Unit 3 Clay
2022 State Annual Groundwater Monitoring & Corrective Action Report
2022-01-10 – Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Annual Review Report and Updated SWPPP
2022-02-04 – JPA Submittal for North Channel Investigation
2023 Federal Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report
2020-10-15 – Golder Presentation to Board Mixing Zone
2020-10-28 – GHBLP Submittal to EGLE Mixing Zone Request
2020-10-28 – Request for Mixing Zone-Based Criteria
2020-11-13 – EGLE Letter Response to GHBLP Mixing Zone Request
2020-12-16 – GHBLP Letter to EGLE Mixing Zone Request Response
2020-12-30 – Golder Submittal to EGLE Mixing Zone Request Response
2021-02-03 – EGLE Letter Request for Mixing Zone Authorization
2021-03-02 – Golder Letter to EGLE-Response to EGLE Mixing Zone Letter