Enhanced Preliminary Assessment. Kapalama Military Reservation Honolulu, Hawaii

An Enhanced Preliminary Assessment was conducted at the Kapalama Military Reservation (KMR), which is planned for inclusion in the Base Closure Program. KMR was constructed during World War II, and has served as a logistical support center, receiving and distributing hardware, consumer items, dry goods, and chemicals in the Hawaiian Islands and throughout the Pacific area. Other activities have included maintenance-related painting, canvas repair/ waterproofing, forklift maintenance, storage of low level radioactive waste, operation of a mortuary and identification laboratory (for decomposed bodies), and fumigation . (Fumigation is conducted on all materials that are shipped off the island). Almost the entire KMR property is paved, and infiltration is, therefore, minimal. Stormwater runoff flows to Honolulu Harbor of Keehi Lagoon. The surrounding area is industrial/commercial. Groundwater is tidal and brackish, and is not used for human consumption. The City of Honolulu supplies water for this area. A previous asbestos survey for the facility has identified materials containing asbestos and recommended appropriate actions. Kapalama Military Reservation, Base Closure Program, Environmentally Significant Operations (ESOs), Logistical Support Residual Contamination, Receptors, Sampling. Original contains color plates: All DTIC/NTIS reproductions will be in black and white.