Appendix_M_-_PCB_Replacement_Plan.pdf

CDRL CEV-12 Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Replacement Plan

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CDRL CEV-12

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Replacement Plan

Thule Air Base

FINAL

OPR: Greenland Contractors Engineering/Environmental Engineering Supersedes CDRL CEV-12 January 2011 edition

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INSTALLATION IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTION

Date: 1 January 2012

Requiring Office: 21 CES/CEAN

OPR: Greenland Contractors, Environmental Engineering

Subject: CDRL CEV-12 Polychlorinated Biphenyl Replacement Plan

Reference(s): Thule BMC Statement of Work (SOW)

Greenland Final Governing Standards for Environmental Protection (FGS)

Purpose: To implement a Polychlorinated Biphenyl Replacement Plan for Thule Air

Base (Thule AB), Greenland. This plan only covers identifying, inventorying and replacing PCBs.

Discussion: This plan has been prepared in accordance with the above mentioned referenced documents. This plan is a comprehensive document used by all personnel working at Thule AB. It was designed to ensure installation compliance with federal state and host policies, laws and regulation concerning pollution prevention.

Applicability: Relevant Thule AB personnel and organizations will review the plan and ensure full compliance. Through implementation and cooperation this plan will ensure a safe, healthy, and clean environment for current and future generations.

Action: This Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Replacement Plan is effective after informal coordination with the requiring office (21 CES/CEAN). Draft coordination will be considered acceptable if no requiring office comments are received within 45 days.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

1.1 Security and Administrative Instructions

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Polychlorinated biphenyls

2.2 Examples - PCB containing products

3.0 PCB IDENTIFICATION, REMOVAL, AND INVENTORY

3.1 PCB on Thule Air Base

3.2 Transformer definition

3.3 Expectations regarding the PCB-transformers

3.4 Definitions of different PCB items

3.5 Expectations regarding the PCB items

3.6 Procedures on TAB regarding how to handle potential PCB contaminated items ... 10

3.6.1 Transformers:

3.6.2 Ballast

3.6.3 High Voltage Distribution System at BMEWS:

3.6.4 RF-filters:

3.6.5 Cables

3.7.1 PCB Stored or shipped for Disposal

3.7.2 PCB spills

3.8 Summary of inventory

4.0 PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT / COLLECTION OF PCBs

5.0 ACRONYMS

APPENDIX 1: How to handle potentially contaminated items APPENDIX 2: Analytical Results for Project WWCX 71-3591 Disposal of PCB Containing Cables-Pilot Study APPENDIX 3: Inventory of Transformers

APPENDIX 4

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1.0 LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

1.1 Security and Administrative Instructions

Title: The title of this document is “Polychlorinated Biphenyl Replacement Plan”. The acronym, PCBRP, will be used throughout the document.

Classification: The title and the document are unclassified, and do not fall within the scope of directives governing the protection of information affecting National Security and specified in the United States Air Force (USAF) directives, in the Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-series.

Responsibilities: Greenland Contractors, Environmental Engineering (GC/EE) is the office of primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the PCBRP. The instruction given in this plan is applicable to all organizations and tenant units at Thule AB. Organizations are authorized to extract and reproduce those sections of the PCBRP that are essential in the accomplishment of necessary planning and in the preparation of supporting document and reports.

Reviews/Changes:

The PCBRP will be reviewed and updated annually. Furthermore, the plan is subject to change if any of the applicable laws, regulations, or requirements are altered.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Polychlorinated biphenyls.

PCBs are a subset of the synthetic organic chemicals known as chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Polychlorinated biphenyls or PCB are a group of industrial chemicals developed in the 1920s and and they have been widely used in the electronic industry. PCBs consist of two aromatic rings which can have 1-10 chlorine atoms attached – the more chlorine atoms the higher toxicity. The group of PCBs are mixtures of synthetic organic chemicals with the same basic chemical structure and similar physical properties ranging from oily liquids to waxy solids. Due to their non-flammability, chemical stability, high boiling point and electrical insulating properties, PCBs were used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications including electrical heat transfer and hydraulic equipment; as plasticizers in paints, plastics, and rubber products; in pigments, dyes, and carbonless copy paper and many other applications.

PCB is an environmental poison and it has several damaging effects on living organisms. One of the reasons that PCBs are so damaging is that it can be transported unaffected through water and air. It is first when it comes into contact with a living organism that its nature is disclosed.

PCB is fat soluble which means that it can be accumulated in fat tissue hence PCBs can give cause to brain damage. As PCB is found in fat tissue, the concentration of PCB will be higher in the living organism than in the organism’s surroundings (bioaccumulation). Going up the food chain, the concentration of PCB is magnified as the predator is accumulating higher and higher concentrations (biomagnifying) – this means that the polar bear holds more PCBs than the seal it prays on, and that the seal holds more PCBs than the fish it prays on etc. Looking at humans, the source of PCB contamination in the body happens through animal fat / by eating. But just by touching a PCB containing item the living animal/human can accumulate PCB – even by breathing (vapors from PCB containing items). PCB is much resistant to chemical or biological decomposition - when first released into nature, PCB is difficult to decompose.

The concern about the toxicity and persistence in the environment of PCBs led the United States’ Congress in 1976 to enact §6(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that included, among other things, prohibitions on the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of PCBs. Thus, TSCA legislated true "cradle to grave" (i.e. from manufacture to disposal) management of PCBs in the United States.

Even though focus has been on replacing and eliminating the use of PCB containing products some of these products have been collected to refuse disposal plants, which has the proper knowhow to destroy the chemical in a proper way. But a large part of the produced PCB still http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fil:Polychlorinated_biphenyl_structure.svg�

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2.2 Examples - PCB containing products.

More than 1.5 billion pounds of PCBs were manufactured in the United States prior to cessation of production in 1977. Between 1926 and 1977, PCB-containing products were manufactured for applications demanding stable, fire-resistant, heat-transfer properties.

The most extensive use of PCBs occurred in dielectric fluids. Such fluids typically have the following characteristics: heavy oil appearance, high boiling point, high chemical stability, high flash point, low electrical conductivity, and low water solubility. PCBs were also used as plasticizers and additives in lubricating and cutting fluids. PCBs are clear to yellow colored oily liquids or solids. Overheated PCB material from a ruptured capacitor may be black in color.

Applications include electrical transformers, large high- and low-voltage capacitors and fluorescent lamp fixture ballasts.

PCBs are found in electrical equipment manufactured between 1932 and 1977. These include transformers, capacitors, switches, and other items. PCBs can also be found in fluorescent light ballasts, air conditioning units, and sometimes refrigerators.

Light ballasts are the electrical components at the end of fluorescent light fixtures under a metal cover plate. Prior to 1977, ballasts were commonly manufactured with PCBs in the capacitor oil and in a tar-like substance that surrounds ballast components called "potting compound." Ballasts made after 1977 are usually marked "Non-PCB." Ballasts manufactured after 1977 may contain a PCB replacement called DEHP, a probable human carcinogen.

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PCB transformers may range in size from old, pole mount units, kettle-type pots to very large 5000 KVA units that contain over 1100 gallons of dielectric fluid. Most transformers can be found in basement equipment rooms or electrical vaults and tunnels. Historically two management strategies have been employed for large transformers. The first is replacement. Typically, during electrical upgrade projects older PCB transformers are removed and replaced with the dry, pad mount variety. The second strategy is called retro filling. The PCB containing fluid is replaced a number of times with a non-PCB fluid. In theory, over a period of time measured in years, transformers will no longer contain PCBs. After a given number of retro-fill cycles, the transformer was filled with a non-PCB replacement dielectric fluid. This method had very mixed results. Transformers with PCB content less than 50 ppm are considered to be "Non-PCB."

Cables, various types containing PCB in insulation

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3.0 PCB IDENTIFICATION, REMOVAL, AND INVENTORY

The use of PCBs and PCB items shall be minimized at Thule Air Base without degrading mission performance.

Therefore, no PCBs or PCB items shall be purchased or otherwise taken under control for use at TAB. All procurement of transformers or any other equipment containing dielectric or hydraulic fluid shall be accompanied by a manufacturer’s certification that the equipment contains no detectable PCB and the items shall have permanent labels affixed stating that they are PCB-free. Only those items in need of replacement shall be replaced.

Each installation having PCB items will maintain a written inventory that includes a current list by type of all marked PCB items in use and PCB items placed into storage for disposal or disposed of for that year. Inventory records should be maintained for a period of time at least 3 years after the last item on the list is disposed of. At TAB this means an inventory over all transformers present on the air base (Appendix no. 3).

3.1 PCB on Thule Air Base

In the late 80’s and early 90’s a number of transformers, some filters, and capacitors were demolished and shipped out. After the port season 1994, TAB was considered free from major PCB containing or contaminated transformers and filters, but articles have been found that either contain or could contain PCB. As a consequence of this a major survey of all transformers located at TAB were performed during the first quarter of FY 2009 (Appendix 3).

Thule Air Base shall minimize the use of PCB’s, PCB transformers and other PCB items without degrading the mission performance. This is historical done at Thule Air Base during routine maintenance.

This means that the Base shall not take control of PCB’s or PCB items for use at the installation.

if transformers, or other equipment containing dielectric or hydraulic fluid are procured to Thule Air Base the item shall be certified that the equipment contains no detectable PCB’s and the item shall have a permanent label affixed stating that they are PCB-free (no detectable PCB’s).

3.2 Transformer definition

• A non-PCB Transformer is a transformer that contains less than 50 ppm PCB.

• A PCB transformer is any transformer that contains 500 ppm or greater amount of PCB.

• All transformers will be considered and treated as PCB transformers unless information to the contrary exists

3.3 Expectations regarding the PCB-transformers

PCB transformers removed from function will not be reused unless there is no practical alternative and such alternative use will not exceed one year. PCB–transformers taken out of service are disposed of through the on base DRMO function. The DRMO function ships every on base collected hazardous waste (according to the Hazardous Waste Management Plan CDRL CEV-15B) out by ship during the summer months. PCB transformers that are in use or in

Thule Air Base Page 9 of 27 1 January 2012 storage (at a DRMO controlled area) will not be used in any application that poses a risk of contamination to food or feed.

If the transformers classified as PCB contaminated are in need of service they will only be serviced with dielectric fluid containing less than 500 ppm PCB. Service requiring removal of the transformer coil is prohibited and the transformer is to be replaced by a non-PCB transformer.

Repair or replacement of a leaking PCB transformers is to be done within 48 hours or as soon as possible, and the transformer will be inspected daily and leaking PCB collected until proper repair. PCBs removed during servicing will be captured and either reused as dielectric fluid or disposed of through the DRMO function.

All in-service PCB transformers are inspected on a regular basis by the relevant shop.

Expectations of the Fire Department:

• All PCB transformers in use or in or near commercial buildings or located in sidewalks vaults are by this inventory registered by the servicing fire department.

• If any PCB transformer is involved in a fire so that PCBs are leaking from it, then measures to control water runoff will be taken. Runoff water will be tested and treated if required.

3.4 Definitions of different PCB items

• A PCB item is any PCB article, container, equipment (ex.: electronically equipment as ex.: capacitors, circuit breaks, cables, and florescent light ballasts and fixtures) etc.

that deliberately or unintentionally contains or has as a part of it any PCB or PCBs at a concentration of 50 ppm or greater.

• PCB article: Any manufactured article, other than a PCB container (can, bottle, drum tank etc.), that contains PCBs and whose surface has been in direct contact with PCB

– this includes capacitors, transformers, electrical motors, pumps, and pipes.

3.5 Expectations regarding the PCB items

PCB items other than transformers (see above) will be serviced as follows:

• Only with dielectric fluid containing less than 500 ppm PCB. Larger concentrations are prohibited to use at TAB.

• PCBs removed during servicing will be captured and either reused as dielectric fluid or disposed of through the DRMO function on TAB.

• Any PCB item removed from service will be marked with the date on which it is being removed from service. This is done by the DRMO function when the item is turned in to storage or disposal.

• If an item is turned in which the DRMO function suspect to be contaminated by PCBs will be subject to sampling and analysis for further clarifications. Until the item is recognized as a PCB item or not it will be treated as a PCB item.

• All PCB items with PCB concentrations 50 ppm or greater, as well as any containers, vaults, and storage areas containing used to store the preceding items, must be prominently marked in English and the host nation languages (both Danish and Greenlandic). The marking must identify the item as containing PCBs, warn against improper disposal and handling, and provide a phone number in case of spills or if questions arise about disposal.

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• In addition, the following PCB items must be marked at the time of items’ removal from use if not already marked: PCB large low voltage capacitors and equipment containing a PCB Transformer or PCB large high voltage capacitor.

Especially about capacitors:

• Use and storage for reuse of capacitors which exposes risk to food or feed is prohibited.

• Use and storage for reuse of capacitors is prohibited unless the capacitor are used within special restricted areas without public access and with the possibility to contain any releases of PCBs.

3.6 Procedures on TAB regarding how to handle potential PCB contaminated items

At Thule AB, it is the maintenance function (GC/UFM) that is responsible for the every day identification and safe removal if any PCB containing items are observed. During scheduled renovation or demolition project, it is the project holder’s responsibility to identify if any PCB containing items, are present and it is the project holders responsibility to have the PCB containing item removed (Please see section 4.0). If an item is discovered at TAB in suspect of holding PCB, the DRMO function on TAB are to be contacted for further actions /removal. The DRMO are responsible for sampling and storage of the item until it can be shipped out of Thule Air Base during the summer months. (Please see flowchart in Appendix 1 regarding procedures how to handle items in suspect of holding PCBs)

Types of PCB contaminated items which have been considered when performing the survey includes:

• Transformers

• Cables

• Ballast in Fluorescent light fixtures

• RF-filters

• Different containers with dielectric fluid

• Capacitors

• Circuit breaks

• Different items as microwave ovens, small transformers for laptops, mobile phones etc.

As long as the item contains less than 50 ppm PCB or if it is items owned by installation personnel at TAB it is not to be inventoried.

3.6.1 Transformers:

In late May 2008 two experts on electrical equipment with more than 25 years of experience at Thule Air Base were consulted to be informed about existing active transformers. This information laid the foundation to the major transformer survey performed during the first quarter of FY 2009. The results of this survey can be found in Appendix 3.

The survey showed that no transformers present at TAB contain PCB oil as a cooling medium, some contains oil, yes, but it is oil without PCB or traces of it. Even though this survey showed that no active transformers at TAB contain PCB oil as a cooling medium TAB has a procedure on how to handle transformers contaminated by PCB.

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If an inactive transformer is found at TAB and it is suspected that it could be a PCB transformer, Environmental Engineering will contacted. Environmental Engineering will coordinate storage, sampling and shipping with GC Operations, the Fire Department and the DRMO office.

• If the transformer does not contain PCB, it will be drained and disposed of at the sanitary landfill.

• If there is any doubt about the transformer containing PCB, it will be sampled and analyzed by a certified laboratory for PCB (Arochlors). Until analytical results to the contrary are received, such items will be treated as PCB transformers.

The analysis will be paid for by funds managed by GC/EE.

Storage of confirmed and suspected PCB items will occur under DRMO control in a secured area.

3.6.2 Ballast

Fluorescent light fixtures manufactured before 1974 are likely to have ballasts containing PCB, and light fixtures of this type are still in use at various locations at Thule Air Base. The ballasts are not considered to pose any danger as long as they are not leaking.

When the ballasts are replaced during normal maintenance or light fixture replacement projects the PCB containing or suspected to contain PCB, ballasts will be turned in as hazardous waste IAW Hazardous Waste Management Plan CDRL CEV-15B.

Originally the capacitors used were hermetically sealed devices that isolated the PCBs from human contact. The typical high power fluorescent ballast contained about 0.02 kilograms (0.05 pounds) of 100% PCB liquid. That amount represented 0.59 deciliters (1-2 fluid ounces). The weight of PCBs used in relationship to the total capacitor weight was approximately 15%. In relationship to the total ballast weight, it varied from 0.6% (slim line ballasts) to 1.5% (2 lamp 40 watt ballasts). The degree of chlorination was 42%.

For the originally high intensity discharge ballasts, the capacitors were larger; it may have been as much as 1.77 deciliters (5-6 ounces) of liquid. In all cases, the amount of liquid that could leak if the can ruptured was less because most of it was by the blotter-like dielectric material.

The EPA has recognized the existence of PCBs in ballasts, has evaluated the situation, and has concluded that continued use in existing lighting installations is acceptable.

3.6.3 High Voltage Distribution System at BMEWS:

All high voltage cables installed at BMEWS before 1980 contain PCB in solid form similar to the ballasts from fluorescent light fixtures. Laboratory analyses of PCB have been performed and the cables contained less than 50 ppm PCB. Analytical results are included in Appendix 3.

Approximately 50% of the cables are in use, while the rest no longer are used.

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Picture 1: Communication Cable identified during the Pilot Project WWCX 71-3591. The outer core is lead armed (Jute / Bitumen covered) and the inner core is most likely PCB containing insulation.

3.6.4 RF-filters:

Filtron PCB containing filters in Bldg. 4002 have been disconnected and removed. Work was completed October 1996. Filters were disposed of through Defence Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) summer 1997.

RF-filters are no longer in use in Bldg. 4012. The filters were disposed of through Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) in 2004. Please see Appendix 1.

Any other suspect electronic filter will be analyzed for PCB content prior to its disposal by the DRMO function.

3.6.5 Cables

The final report: Disposal of PCB Containing Cables, Pilot Study, 26th September 2005 (Project:

WWCX 71-3591, prepared by Environmental Engineering Greenland Contractors) summarizes the presence of abandoned cables within the vicinity of the Thule Defense Area. The Defense area covers cable routes from Main Base to BMEWS, North Mountain, South Mountain, P-Mountain, Cape Atholl, and Camp Tuto. Some of the cables in the tunnel have been removed. The cables at BMEWS and 10 other types were analyzed. The cables were determined to contain less than 50 ppm PCB. Analytical results are included in Appendix 2.

3.7.1 PCB Stored or shipped for Disposal

PCB items will be stored IAW the FGS.

When first found, the PCB items such as ballasts are stored at HWAPs even though PCBs are not technically hazardous waste. The HWAP is inspected weekly by the DRMO and if PCB items are found at the HWAP they will be transferred to the DRMO main building.

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For larger items which cannot be stored at a HWAP, such as transformers, the DRMO function will be contacted in order to coordinate the proper actions to take for correct storage of the item.

All PCB containing items are packed and stored in Bldg. 935. until next port season.

Before shipment, a letter signed by 821 SPTS/CE is provided for certain items (that are typically known to contain PCBs – transformers, electronic filters, heavy machinery oil, etc.) stating the items are PCB free and have not been tampered with. GC/Environmental Engineering together with the DRMO function will prepare a draft letter for 821st SPTS/CE to sign. The letter will be drafted prior to any shipment of PCB containing items to the US.

No PCBs will be disposed of in Greenland and all disposals will be conducted through the DRMO function.

3.7.2 PCB spills

If any storage PCB items leaks or causes a spill the response to this will follow the guidance given in FGS chapter 14. Spills will be handled as hazardous waste spill and if occurring on bar soil the soil will be removed for disposal trough the DRMO function – if absorbent materials are needed in the cleanup process this absorbent will be disposed of through the DRMO function.

The leaking PCB item shall be either drained sufficiently or an appropriate containment I provided AW FGS chapter 14

3.8 Summary of inventory

A major transformer survey was performed during the first quarter of FY 2009. The results of this survey can be found in Appendix 3. The survey did not identify any active PCB transformers.

The following item types are stored in building # 935 HWSA by the DRMO function as of 1 January 2012 (full inventory is prepared to each ship season, as documentation before entering the US.):

• Ballasts

• Filters

Above listed items and cables, different storage containers with dielectric fluid, capacitors, circuit breakers are the types of PCB containing items disposed of in the past 10 years at TAB.

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4.0 PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT / COLLECTION OF PCBs

Ballasts and other items found during normal maintenance and repair that contain or are suspected to contain PCB are collected, sealed, and turned in as hazardous waste IAW Hazardous Waste Management Plan CDRL CEV-15B. If not properly marked, as non PCB containing, all ballasts and other PCB items found during maintenance and repair is treated as PCB containing items and turned in to the DRMO function. The items are then to be replaced with a non-PCB item. Prior to any demolition, maintenance and repair projects the Environmental Engineering Department are to be consulted regarding possible environmental impact on the project.

For demolition and major renovations projects, Environmental Engineering must be consulted to determine if possible PCB containing items are removed (taking construction year of facility into account and with the assistance of trained electrician). If any items suspected to contain PCB are found, they will be collected and turned in to the DRMO function prior to any demolition, maintenance or repair projects.

At TAB all abandoned buildings are locked and secured to prevent unauthorized access. When considering abandoning / closing buildings at TAB all eventualities regarding possible hazardous conditions to arise following the closure are considered.

In Appendix 1 is shown how to handle potential contaminated items.

Compilation of samples of all the cable types identified in the cable study is recommended. These results can be used to determine the amount of PCB to be handled. At the same time it can be used to calculate cost benefits for disposal of all the abandoned cables.

The first quarter FY 2009 transformer survey did not locate any transformers with PCB oils; as a consequence of this it is not necessary to program any replacement projects.

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5.0 ACRONYMS

AB Air Base

AFI Air Force Instruction

CES Civil Engineering Squadron (Peterson AFB)

CEAN Environmental Office (Peterson AFB)

DRMO Defense Reutilization and Marketing Organization (GC/LGDRM)

EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

FGS Final Governing Standards

GC Greenland Contractors

GC/EE Greenland Contractors/Environmental Engineering

Lb Pound(s)

OPR Office of primary responsibility

PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyl

PPM Parts per million

TAB Thule Air Base

TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act

UFM

USAF

Utilities Facilities Maintenance

United States Air Force

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APPENDIX 1: How to handle potentially contaminated items

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APPENDIX 2: Analytical Results for Project WWCX 71-3591 Disposal of PCB Containing Cables-Pilot Study

Analytical Results - PCB Cable Type

Cable Description PCB Qty.

Cable 1 8 Phase power supply cable.

Outer sheath is made of soft rubber and each inner sheath of rubber.

1.7 ppm

Cable 2 3 Phase power supply cable.

Not detected

Cable 3 1 Phase power supply cable.

Outer sheath is made of soft rubber and inner sheath of unknown material.

1.9 ppm

Cable 4 1 Phase cable.

Outer sheath is made of hard rubber and no inner sheath.

Cable 5 4 Phase power supply cable.

Cable 6 1 Phase cable.

Outer sheath is made of soft rubber and inner sheath of rubber.

Cable 7 1 Phase cable.

Outer sheath is made of semi soft rubber and inner sheath of soft rubber like material.

Cable 8 4 Phase communication cable (Covax Type).

Armored outer sheath is made of other material and inner sheath of solid silicon.

Cable 9 1 Phase cable.

Outer sheath is made of semi soft rubber and inner sheath of soft rubber like material.

0.71 ppm

Cable

1 Phase cable.

Outer sheath is made of Jute and inner sheath of soft rubber like material.

0.81 ppm

Cable type identified IAW project WWCX 71-3591.

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APPENDIX 3: Inventory of Transformers

The following presents the result of the transformers survey performed at Thule Air Base.

Reference documents for the inventory are:

• GC/EE: CDRL CEV-12 Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Replacement Plan (January 2011 version)

• GC/CE: Electrical distribution record (February 2008 revision)

• GC/CE: TAB facility ACES 7115 Report (November 2008 version)

Inventory are Based on information from:

• (SV) Site Visit

• (RD) Record drawing / documents

• (TP) Interview technical personnel

Photo documentation presenting the transformers at BMEWS and DET-3 is available on request. As the photo material from the main base survey, but the photo documentation from main base is a partial photo material as the lighting at the transformer locations was difficult photo light.

For a period of 3 years after the last PCB containing item on the inventory list is disposed of, a written inventory that includes a current list by type of all marked PCB transformers in use and PCB containing transformers (whether or not marked) placed into storage for disposal or disposed of for that year is maintained.

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Transformers - DET-3

Facility

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty

Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/Serial No. kVA Type

Virginia Transformer Corp 321000H511-4552A 1000 DRY N/A SV In Operation Virginia Transformer Corp 321000H511-4552B 1000 DRY N/A SV In Operation ITE Power Transformer 3F3Y225-C9676-587 225 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Square D company 24158684-002-041 750 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Square D company 24158684-005-01 750 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Square D company 36349-17112-004 500 DRY N/A SV In Operation

General Electric 9T23D3875 112,5 DRY N/A SV In Operation

General Electric 9T23B3864 50 DRY N/A SV In Operation

General Electric 9T2383872 50 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Siemens 3F3Y030-OL 30 DRY N/A SV In Operation ITE Power Transformer

3F3Y030-ES /

29-C9617-487 30 DRY N/A SV In Operation

ITE Power Transformer

3F3Y030-ES /

29-C7566-1286 30 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Jefferson Electric 323-3194 30 DRY N/A SV In Operation

General Electric 9T23B3872/ 475A541XAC001-R0 30 DRY N/A SV In Operation

ITE Power Transformer

3F5Y075-ES /

DO462-687 75 DRY N/A SV In Operation

ITE Power Transformer

3F5Y075-ES /

DO483-687 75 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Square D company 33749-17212-058 / 6334158-L-1 30 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Square D company 34749-17232-010 / 6334158-P-1 112,5 DRY N/A SV In Operation

Square D company 34749-17212-056 / 6334158-N-1 45 DRY N/A SV In Operation

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Transformers – BMEWS

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/Serial No. kVA Type

Siemens 3F3Y045/J89B0774 45 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Siemens 3F3Y045/J89B0769 45 Dry N/A SV In Operation ITE-Power- Transformer 3F3Y075/475A645CA001 75 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 75T3H/34349-17212-064 75 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Cutler-Hammer V48M28T75J/J98K2732 75 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 45T3H/33749-17212-082 45 Dry N/A SV In Operation Westinghouse electric corporation 88601-232-A-034 A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation Westinghouse electric corporation 88601-232-A-034 B N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 480Y/277 1000 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 480Y/277 1000 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 480Y/277 1000 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 480Y/277 1000 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 208Y/120 750 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 208Y/120 750 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 208Y/120 500 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A1/ 208Y/120 500 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Westinghouse electric corporation 482645B-670122 N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

RTE Small Power 74CA14D231/886003882

1752 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

RTE Small Power 74CA14D231/886003882

1752 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

BBC- Brown Boveri 37-55667-B/ 24-30461 1500 Dry N/A SV In Operation

BBC- Brown Boveri 37-55667-A/34-3046 1500 Dry N/A SV In Operation

RTE Small Power 74GA14D24L/886003883

1725 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-H1/208Y1120 750 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-E1/ 208Y/120 500 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-G1/ 480Y/277 1000 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-A2/ 480Y/277 1000 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 920694-G2/ 480Y/277 1000 OIL

PCB <

1ppm SV In Operation

Square D Company 34349-17222-045 75 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 34759-17212- 107/23261580-001 75 Dry N/A SV In Operation

ITE Electrical products/ Siemens

3F3Y030/475A644XAG001

RO 30 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Federal Pacific 50340-M/ 1/84 15 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 34759-17212-107/ 23261580-001 75 Dry N/A SV In Operation

ITE Electrical products /Siemens

3F3Y030/475A644XAG001

RO 30 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Federal Pacific 50340-M/ 1/84 15 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 30T3HF/33749-17212-082 30 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 35149-17212-059 112,5 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 30T3HF/33749-17212-082 30 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Square D Company 34759-17212-107/ 23261580-002 75 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Thule Air Base Page 21 of 27 1 January 2012

Transformers – Vortac

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/ Serial No. kVA Type

05001 N/A N/A N/A Dry N/A TP In Operation

05003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP

No Transformer

Transformers – Cabins etc. off base

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty

Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/ Serial No. kVA Type

02300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02301 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02302 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02303 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02304 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02305 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

Transformers - Storm shelters

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty

Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/ Serial No. kVA Type

02201 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02202 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02203 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02204 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02205 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02206 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02207 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02208 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02209 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02210 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02211 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02212 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02224 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer 02225 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

Transformers - North Mtn. + Lake Crescent

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty

Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/ Serial No. kVA Type

01620 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer 01695 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer 01696 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer 01701 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer 01702 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer 62004 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer 65027 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

Thule Air Base Page 22 of 27 1 January 2012

Transformers – Airfield

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty

Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/Serial No. kVA Type

01102 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01103 General Electric 9T25Y4282/JC 30 Dry N/A SV In Operation

General Electric 9T21B9120/GT 25 Dry N/A SV In Operation

01104 OLSUN Electrics corporation 32040-A-112468 37,5 Dry N/A SV In Operation

01105

ESCO transformer Magnatrans 12233989 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation ESCO transformer Magnatrans 1118/2329/AFT 150 Dry N/A SV In Operation Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

32960-D-20-9-20- 05-0780 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-15-9-20- 05-0780 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-20-9-20- 05-0783 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-30-9-20- 05-0784 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-20+9-20- 05-0781 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-20-9-20- 05-0782 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-20-9-20- 05-0509 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-20-9-20- 05-0770 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-20-9-20- 05-0772 20 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-07-1-66- 01/0181 6,6 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-07-1-66- 01/0180 6,6 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-07-1-66- 01/0179 6,6 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting product

82960-D-07-1-66- 01/0182 6,6 Dry N/A SV In Operation

01117 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01118 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01126 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01128 Westinghouse N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

Hammond Power Solutions MF025LE / - 25 Dry N/A SV In Operation

General Electric 9T21B9120 / LS 25 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Thule Air Base Page 23 of 27 1 January 2012

Transformers - South Mtn. + D-launch + Landfill

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty

Info from Remarks

Manufacturer Model/Serial No. kVA Type

01912 General electric 9T25B5832G4 45 DRY N/A SV No functional

01949 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01950 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01955 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01957 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01958 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01960 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01961 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01969 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01970 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01971 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01973 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01974 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01975 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01985 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

01991 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02044 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02045 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02046 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02050 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02060 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

02070 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

50020 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

60100 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

65032 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

65085 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

Thule Air Base Page 24 of 27 1 January 2012

Transformers – Electrical substations on Main Base

Transformer Information PCB

Test/Qty Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/Serial No. kVA Type

1203 / by pavillion Square D Company HVMH 3055025 N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

1307 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

1391 / M-plant Cutle-Hammer J03E05976 225 Dry N/A SV In Operation

1391 / M-plant FPT Federal pacific trans company 53934 30 Dry N/A SV In Operation

1391 / M-plant Westinghouse DCV 3684-0102 1000 Dry N/A SV In Operation

1391 / M-plant Westinghouse DCV 3684-0101 1000 Dry N/A SV In Operation

1391 / M-plant ABB small power 1LUS/HL14350-001 10.000 Dry N/A

SV

In Operation

1391 / M-plant ABB small power 1LUS/HL14349-001 10.000 Dry N/A

SV

In Operation

1391 / M-plant 3 reactors connected to the above transformer?

067/45482+067/4548

3+067/45484 1400 OLIE

PCB <

1ppm

SV

In Operation

1401/ K-Plant General Electric B3-30202 150 Dry N/A SV In Operation

1401/ K-Plant SAB NIFE INC 846650 150 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7001 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7002 Square D Company 1332R 240 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7004 General Electric 151638 120 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7005 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7006 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7009 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7010 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7012 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7014 Square D Company HTC-7014-54 240 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7016 Powerstat 1749 240 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7017 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7023 General Electric 912181005 G2 7,5 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7026 Westinghouse 90B0248 7,5 Dry N/A SV None In Operation

7027 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7029 Westinghouse 88A244040 75 Oil N/A SV None In Operation

7029 Westinghouse 88A244040 75 Oil N/A SV None In Operation

Electric power Equipment company 86-906-300 / 8731607 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7038 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No transformer

Electric power Equipment company 86-906-300 / 8615011 300 Dry N/A SV None In

Operation

7041 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7079 Square D Company 192730-9 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7097 Square D Company 192730-9 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7098 Square D Company 192730-9 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7101 Square D Company 192730-0 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7103 Square D Company 192730-7 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7107 TRANSFORMERS PRESENT N/A N/A N/A N/A SV In Operation

7113 Square D Company 192730-1 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7116 TRANSFORMERS PRESENT N/A N/A N/A N/A SV In Operation

Thule Air Base Page 25 of 27 1 January 2012

Transformers – Electrical substations on Main Base (continued)

Transformer Information PCB Test/Qty

Info from Remarks Manufacturer Model/Serial No. kVA Type

7118 Square D Company 034091-A1 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7118 Square D Company 034091-B1 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7124 Square D Company N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

7133 Square D Company 35176-1722-013 150 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7143 Square D Company ? / 192730-6 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

Electric power Equipment company 86-906-150 / 8615003 150 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7206 Westinghouse N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

7234 / TOW

club N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

TP

In Operation

7236 / TOW

club Westinghouse N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

7244 / by BX Westinghouse N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

7272 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7287 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7324 Westinghouse N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

7341 Square D Company 014079-A1 12,5 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7363 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7364 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7421 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

7443 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7454 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7461 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7517 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7553 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7557 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

7561 Cutle-Hammer T-3991-1 150 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7562 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

7571 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

Electric power Equipment company 86-906-300 / 8615012 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7580 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7593 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7605 Square D Company 35176-17112-013 150 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7608 / fitness Square D company 192730-1 300 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7617 Square D company N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

Electric power Equipment company N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

7628 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

7705 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7708 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7750 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SV No Transformer

7836 Power former 227-295-010 225 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7933 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

7976 General Electric 9T25Y4282 30 Dry N/A SV In Operation

7990 New Transformer installed N/A N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

Thule Air Base Page 26 of 27 1 January 2012

Transformers – Various Locations (not substations)

Transformer Information

PCB

Test/Qty

Info from Remarks Manufacturer

Model/ Serial No. kVA Type

# 101 (Non AF) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

# 200 Westinghouse unmarked N/A Dry N/A SV In Operation

# 241 N/A N/A N/A Dry N/A TP In Operation

# 441 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A To Be Demolished

# 567 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A To Be Demolished

# 615 N/A N/A N/A Dry N/A TP In Operation

# 616 N/A N/A N/A Dry N/A TP In Operation

# 617 N/A N/A N/A Dry N/A TP No Transformer

# 629 / HG # 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP Transformer

# 630 / HG # 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

# 750 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

# 933 Federal pacific transformer company 54043 300 Dry N/A TP In Operation

# 969 Westinghouse T87002334 112,5 Dry N/A TP In Operation

# 972 (Non AF) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

# 974 N/A N/A N/A Dry N/A TP In Operation

# 976 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP No Transformer

# 1408 N/A N/A N/A Dry N/A TP In Operation

# 1411 Allis Chalmers 3200253 150 Dry N/A TP In Operation

Thule Air Base Page 27 of 27 1 January 2012

APPENDIX 4

DISTRIBUTION LIST

(Distributed in PDF format) 21 Space Wing

21 CES/CEAN

21 SW/PMD

william.ritchie@us.af.mil todd.degarmo@us.af.mil

21 SW/PMD Mailbox

821 Air Base Group 821 ABG/CC Commander

821 SPTS/PM Mailbox

821 Support Squadron 821 SPTS/CE Flight Commander

821 SPTS/CE Mailbox

Greenland Contractors, Thule Air Base All GC organizations on GC LAN(Intranet)

3.8 Summary of inventory