FINAL

Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd Field, Virginia 

Virginia Army National Guard

Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic 

Acid (PFOA) Impacted Sites

ARNG Installations, Nationwide

July 2020

Prepared for:

Army National Guard Bureau

111 S. George Mason Drive

Arlington, VA 22204

UNCLASSIFIED
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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................1

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................4

Authority and Purpose ..............................................................................................4

Preliminary Assessment Methods .............................................................................4

Report Organization ..................................................................................................5

Facility Location and Description...............................................................................5

Facility Environmental Setting ...................................................................................6

1.5.1 Soil .................................................................................................................6

1.5.2 Geology .........................................................................................................6

1.5.3 Hydrogeology .................................................................................................6

1.5.4 Hydrology .......................................................................................................7

1.5.5 Climate ...........................................................................................................7

1.5.6 Current and Future Land Use .........................................................................7

2. Fire Training Areas ...........................................................................................................11

3. Non-Fire Training Areas ...................................................................................................12

Flightline and Fuel Point .........................................................................................12

AASF Byrd Hangar .................................................................................................12

Cold Storage Hangars ............................................................................................12

4. Emergency Response Areas ............................................................................................14

2004 Fuel Farm Fire ...............................................................................................14

5. Adjacent Sources .............................................................................................................16

Former Virginia Air National Guard Base ................................................................16

Former Fire Training Pit ..........................................................................................16

Richmond Fire Academy .........................................................................................17

Richmond International Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Department .................17

Altria Group, Inc. .....................................................................................................17

Virginia Department of Aviation ...............................................................................17

Federal Bureau of Investigation ..............................................................................17

1996 Aircraft Crash .................................................................................................17

2008 Aircraft Crash .................................................................................................18

2012 Aircraft Crash .................................................................................................18

6. Preliminary Conceptual Site Model ..................................................................................20

AOI 1: Flightline and Fuel Point..............................................................................20

7. Conclusions .....................................................................................................................24

Findings ..................................................................................................................24

Uncertainties ...........................................................................................................24

Potential Future Actions ..........................................................................................25

8. References ......................................................................................................................27
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Figures

Figure ES-1 Summary of Findings

Figure ES-2 Preliminary Conceptual Site Model, AASF Byrd Field, VA

Figure 1-1 Facility Location

Figure 1-2 Groundwater Features

Figure 1-3 Surface Water Features

Figure 3-1 Non-Fire Training Areas

Figure 4-1 Emergency Response Areas

Figure 5-1 Adjacent Sources

Figure 6-1 Areas of Interest

Figure 6-2 Preliminary Conceptual Site Model, AASF Byrd Field, VA

Figure 7-1 Summary of Findings

Tables

Table ES-1 AOIs at AASF Byrd Field

Table 7-1 AOIs at AASF Byrd Field

Table 7-2 Summary of Findings

Table 7-3 PA Findings Summary

Appendices

Appendix A Data Resources

Appendix B Preliminary Assessment Documentation

B.1 Interview Records

B.2 Visual Site Inspection Checklists

B.3 Conceptual Site Model Information

Appendix C Photographic Log
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Acronyms and Abbreviations

°F degrees Fahrenheit

AECOM AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

AFFF aqueous film forming foam

amsl above mean sea level

AOI Area of Interest

ARNG Army National Guard

AASF Army Aviation Support Facility

ARFF Aircraft Rescue Firefighting

BB&E BB&E, Inc.

bgs below ground surface

BRAC Base Realignment and Closure

CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability

Act

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CRAC Capital Region Airport Commission

CSM conceptual site model

EDRTM Environmental Data Resources, Inc.TM

EEE EEE Consulting, Inc.

FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation

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FTA fire training area

HA Health Advisory

JP-4 Jet Propellant Type 4

NGWA National Ground Water Association

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

PA Preliminary Assessment

PFAS per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances

PFOA perfluorooctanoic acid

PFOS perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

SI Site Inspection

UCMR3 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3

UPS United Parcel Service

US United States

USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers

USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency

VA Virginia

VAANG Virginia Air National Guard

VAARNG Virginia Army National Guard

VSI visual site inspection
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Executive Summary

The Army National Guard (ARNG) is performing Preliminary Assessments (PAs) and Site

Inspections (SIs) for Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)

Impacted Sites at ARNG Facilities Nationwide. A PA for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

(PFAS)-containing materials was completed for Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) Byrd Field

in Sandston, Virginia (VA), to assess potential PFAS release areas and exposure pathways to

receptors. AASF Byrd Field is constructed on a parcel of land owned by the Capital Region Airport

Commission (CRAC) and has been leased to the Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) since

1964. The tasks performed in this PA include the following:

· Reviewed available administrative record documents and Environmental Data Resources,

Inc. (EDR)TM report packages to obtain information relevant to potential PFAS releases, such

as: drinking water well locations, historical aerial photographs, Sanborn maps, and

environmental compliance actions in the area surrounding the facility; 

· Conducted a site visit on 5 February 2019 and completed visual site inspections (VSIs) at

locations where PFAS-containing materials were suspected of being stored, used, or

disposed;

· Interviewed personnel familiar or associated with AASF Byrd Field activities during the site

visit, including the Facilities Safety Officer, the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent, and

the Richmond International Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Department Fire

Chief; and 

· Identified area(s) of interest (AOIs) and developed a preliminary conceptual site model (CSM)

to summarize potential source-pathway-receptor linkages of potential PFAS in soil,

groundwater, surface water, and sediment for each AOI.

One AOI related to a potential PFAS release was identified at AASF Byrd Field during the PA.

The AOI is shown on Figure ES-1 and in Table ES-1 below:

Table ES-1: AOIs at AASF Byrd Field

Area of Interest Name Used by Potential Release Date

AOI 1 Flightline and Fuel

Point

VAARNG 2010 to current

Based on a potential PFAS release at this AOI, there is potential for exposure to PFAS

contamination in media at or near the facility. The preliminary CSM for AASF Byrd Field, which

presents the potential receptors and media impacted, is shown on Figure ES-2. Based on the

United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Unregulated Contaminant

Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR3) data, it was indicated that no PFAS were detected in a public water

system above the USEPA’s lifetime Health Advisories (HAs) within 20 miles of the facility. The HA

is 70 parts per trillion for PFOS and PFOA, individually or combined. PFAS analyses performed

in 2016 had method detection limits that were higher than currently achievable. Thus, it is possible

that low concentrations of PFAS were not detected during the UCMR3 but might be detected if

analyzed today.
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off-site receptors.

2. Inhalation of dust for off-site receptors is likely 

insignificant. 

3. Human consumption of fish potentially 

affected by PFAS is possible.

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1. Introduction

Authority and Purpose

The Army National Guard (ARNG)-G9 is the lead agency in performing Preliminary Assessments 

(PAs) and Site Inspections (SIs) for Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic 

acid (PFOA) at Impacted Sites at ARNG Facilities Nationwide. This work is supported by the 

United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District and their contractor 

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) under Contract Number W912DR-12-D-0014, Task 

Order W912DR17F0192, issued 11 August 2017.

The ARNG is assessing potential effects on human health related to processes at facilities that 

used per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), primarily in the form of aqueous film forming 

foam (AFFF) released as part of firefighting activities, although other PFAS sources are possible. 

In addition, the ARNG is assessing businesses or operations adjacent to the ARNG facility (not 

under the control of ARNG) that could potentially be responsible for a PFAS release. 

PFAS are classified as emerging environmental contaminants that are garnering increasing 

regulatory interest due to their potential risks to human health and the environment. PFAS 

formulations contain highly diverse mixtures of compounds. Thus, the fate of PFAS compounds 

in the environment varies. The regulatory framework at both federal and state levels continues to 

evolve. The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued Drinking Water Health 

Advisories (HAs) for PFOA and PFOS in May 2016, but there are currently no promulgated 

national standards regulating PFAS in drinking water. The HA is 70 parts per trillion for PFOS and 

PFOA, individually or combined. 

This report presents the findings of a PA for PFAS-containing materials at Army Aviation Support 

Facility (AASF) Byrd Field (also referred to as “the facility”) in VA, in accordance with the 

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as 

amended, the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (40 Code of 

Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 300), and Army requirements and guidance. 

This PA documents the known fire training areas (FTAs) as well as other locations where PFAS 

may have been released into the environment at AASF Byrd Field. The term PFAS will be used 

throughout this report to encompass all PFAS chemicals being evaluated, including PFOS and 

PFOA, which are key components of AFFF.

Preliminary Assessment Methods

The performance of this PA included the following tasks: 

· Reviewed available administrative record documents and Environmental Data Resources, 

Inc. (EDR)TM report packages to obtain information relevant to potential PFAS releases, such 

as: drinking water well locations, historical aerial photographs, Sanborn maps, and 

environmental compliance actions in the area surrounding the facility; 

· Conducted a site visit on 5 February 2019 and completed visual site inspections (VSIs) at 

known or suspected PFAS release locations and documented with photographs; 

· Interviewed personnel familiar or associated with AASF Byrd Field activities during the site 

visit, including the Facilities Safety Officer, the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent, and 

the Richmond International Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Department Fire 

Chief; and 
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· Identified area(s) of interest (AOIs) and developed a preliminary conceptual site model (CSM) 

to summarize potential source-pathway-receptor linkages of potential PFAS in soil, 

groundwater, surface water, and sediment for each AOI. 

Report Organization

This report has been prepared in accordance with the USEPA Guidance for Performing 

Preliminary Assessments under CERCLA (USEPA, 1991). The report sections and descriptions 

of each are:

· Section 1 – Introduction: identifies the project purpose and authority and describes the 

facility location, environmental setting, and methods used to complete the PA

· Section 2 – Fire Training Areas: describes the FTAs at the facility identified during the site 

visit 

· Section 3 – Non-Fire Training Areas: describes other locations of potential PFAS releases 

at the facility identified during the site visit 

· Section 4 – Emergency Response Areas: describes areas of potential PFAS release at the 

facility, specifically in response to emergency situations 

· Section 5 – Adjacent Sources: describes sources of potential PFAS release adjacent to the 

facility that are not under the control of ARNG 

· Section 6 – Preliminary Conceptual Site Model: describes the pathways of PFAS transport 

and receptors for the AOIs and the facility 

· Section 7 – Conclusions: summarizes the data findings and presents the conclusions of the 

PA 

· Section 8 – References: provides the references used to develop this document

· Appendix A – Data Resources

· Appendix B – Preliminary Assessment Documentation

· Appendix C – Photographic Log

Facility Location and Description

AASF Byrd Field is located on the southeast corner of the Richmond International Airport at 700 

Portugee Road, Sandston, VA in Henrico County (Figure 1-1). The AASF Byrd Field property has 

been leased from the Capital Region Airport Commission (CRAC) by VAARNG since 1964. The 

property is about 94 acres and contains an airfield, fuel farm, hangars, hazardous materials 

storage areas, and aboveground storage tanks. A former munitions supply area was previously 

owned and occupied by the Virginia Air National Guard (VAANG) and is currently used by 

VAARNG for general industrial purposes (EEE Consulting, Inc. [EEE], 2008). Little information is 

available about the history of AASF Byrd Field; however, the facility is also referred to as the 

Former Richmond Army Airfield. 

The AASF is bordered directly to the north by Richmond International Airport and to the south by 

Chesapeake & Ohio railroad. The facility and adjacent airport properties are generally 

characterized as light industrial areas. Residential areas exist approximately 1.5 miles north of 

the facility. The surrounding southern areas contain sparse rural residencies and wooded 

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Facility Environmental Setting

AASF Byrd Field is located just east of the Fall Line, which separates the Coastal Plain 

physiographic province (east) and the Piedmont physiographic province (west). The terrain is 

relatively flat, with the surface elevation of AASF Byrd Field at approximately 158 feet (ft) above 

mean sea level (amsl). The topography gradually slopes downgradient to White Oak Swamp 

Creek, which is located approximately 2,000 ft south of the facility (EEE, 2008). 

1.5.1 Soil

As indicated in the 2019 EDRTM report (Appendix A), there are eight major soil components found 

at the AASF Byrd Field property. These soils are derived primarily from loamy marine deposits or 

alluvium and are poorly-drained to moderately well-drained with intermediate layers that impede 

downward movement of water. Soil types are primarily silty and fine sandy loams.

1.5.2 Geology

AASF Byrd Field is located in the Coastal Plain physiographic province. The Virginia Coastal Plain 

is underlain by a thick wedge of sediments that increase in thickness from the Fall Zone to the 

continental shelf, where it exceeds 4,000 meters in depth. These sediments rest on an eroded 

surface of Precambrian to early Mesozoic rock. Two-thirds of this wedge are comprised of late 

Jurassic and Cretaceous clay, sand, and gravel that were stripped from the Appalachian 

Mountains, carried eastward by rivers, and deposited in deltas in the newly formed Atlantic Ocean 

basin (Meng and Harsh, 1988). The uppermost geologic unit at AASF Byrd Field is the Bacons 

Castle Formation which directly overlies unconsolidated sand and gravel deposits (Figure 1-2). 

1.5.3 Hydrogeology

The facility aquifer (Yorktown aquifer) is a shallow water table aquifer comprising fine-grained 

quartz sand interbedded with silt and clay laminae. Data from the previous investigations at 

the adjacent former VAANG Base indicate that the aquifer is semi-confined due to the 

generally impermeable nature of the 20 ft of overlying soil. The base of the aquifer has been 

identified locally at depths of approximately 47 to 48 ft below ground surface (bgs). There are 

two distinct portions of the aquifer referred to as the upper surficial and lower surficial aquifer. 

The mean hydraulic conductivity of the upper surficial aquifer is approximately 2.41 feet per 

day (ft/day), while the mean hydraulic conductivity of the lower surficial aquifer is 

approximately 9.65 ft/day (AECOM, 2018). 

The groundwater flow direction is assumed southerly towards the White Oak Swamp Creek. 

The depth to groundwater at AASF Byrd Field is assumed to be similar to that measured at 

the nearby former VAANG Base, about 9.2 to 17.8 ft bgs (AECOM, 2018). Groundwater 

features are presented on Figure 1-2. 

An EDRTM report conducted a well search for a 1-mile radius surrounding the facility 

(Appendix A). Using additional online resources, such as state and local Geographic 

Information System databases, wells were researched to a 4-mile radius of the facility. A 

public water supply well is located approximately 0.25 miles southeast of the facility but is 

listed in the EDRTM report as having a closed status (Appendix A). In addition, three water 

wells exist within a mile radius of the facility including one public/municipal/government well, 

one industrial well, and one domestic well (Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and 

Energy, 2018). Based on the USEPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR3) data, 

it was indicated that no PFAS were detected in a public water system above the HAs within 20 

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PFAS analyses performed in 2016 had method detection limits that were higher than currently

achievable. Thus, it is possible that low concentrations of PFAS were not detected during the

UCMR3 but might be detected if analyzed today.

1.5.4 Hydrology

AASF Byrd Field is located within the White Oak Swamp Watershed. The western portion of

the property is a wooded, predominately wetland area. Surface water is conveyed via

reinforced channels in the southern portion of the facility, which then lead south to an offfacility rip-rap channel. All surface drainage from the facility eventually discharges to White

Oak Swamp, which is located approximately 0.15 miles south of the facility. Surface water

features are presented on Figure 1-3.

1.5.5 Climate

The climate of Richmond, Virginia is characterized as humid sub-tropical. Frequent short cold

spells occur in winter, with temperatures in the low teens. The summer season experiences

normal maximum and minimum temperatures of 88 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and 67 °F,

respectively. The winter season experiences normal maximum and minimum temperatures of 50

°F and 30 °F, respectively (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA], 2019).

Annual precipitation is fairly well-distributed throughout the year, with an average annual

precipitation of 43.60 inches. On average, the most precipitation occurs in the month of August,

with an average total accumulation of 4.7 inches, and the least precipitation occurs in the month

of February, with an average total accumulation of 2.8 inches (NOAA, 2019).

1.5.6 Current and Future Land Use

AASF Byrd Field is used by VAARNG for the maintenance and repair of military aircraft, military

training, and hazardous materials storage. The current lease will expire in 2032. Plans for the

construction of a new AASF facility are being developed but will not take place until the culmination

of the current lease (NGVA-FMO-ENV, 2017). Leasing documents are available in Appendix A.
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2. Fire Training Areas

Potential FTAs were investigated as part of the PA for possible releases of AFFF during training

activities. No FTAs were identified within the current AASF facility during the PA through interviews

or EDRTM reports. According to a VAARNG Facilities Safety Officer whose tenure extends 27

years, VAARNG personnel do not currently conduct fire training either on-post or off-post. The

Safety Officer additionally stated that he spoke to retired VAARNG personnel with prior

institutional knowledge who could not recall any incidences of AFFF release at AASF Byrd Field; 

however, those retired personnel could not be reached for an interview.
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3. Non-Fire Training Areas

In addition to FTAs, the PA evaluated areas where PFAS-containing materials may have been 

broadly used, stored, or disposed. This may include buildings with fire suppression systems, paint 

booths, AFFF storage areas, and areas of compliance demonstrations. Information on these 

features obtained during the PA are included in Appendices A and B. Three non-FTAs where 

AFFF was stored and/or potentially released were identified during the PA. A description of each 

non-FTA is presented below, and the non-FTAs are shown on Figure 3-1. 

Flightline and Fuel Point

The approximately 10-acre flightline is located on the southeastern portion of the Byrd AASF 

property (center point coordinates 37°29’34.9”N; 77°18’37.5”W). The area is used for aircraft 

parking and refueling; a fuel point was observed in the eastern corner lot adjacent to the flightline. 

AFFF is stored in ten Tri-MaxTM 30 Fire Extinguishers staged across the flightline and fuel point. 

According to airport and VAARNG staff, there is no known history of the Tri-MaxTM extinguishers 

being used or replaced after the Tri-MaxTM extinguishers were acquired in 2010. Inspection tags 

on each of the Tri-MaxTM extinguishers appear to indicate that the Tri-Maxes are inspected by 

VAARNG staff on a monthly basis. The Tri-MaxTM extinguishers are currently planned for removal 

and replacement with Purple K extinguishers. 

AASF Byrd Hangar

The AASF Byrd Hangar is located adjacent to the flightline and covers about 1 acre. The area’s 

geographic coordinates are 37°29’37.6”N; 77°18’46.1”W. The hangar is used for the support of 

AASF Byrd operations.

The VSI did not find any evidence of AFFF in the hangar. Only ABC fire extinguishers were present 

within the facility, and there was no fire suppression system. VAARNG personnel additionally 

confirmed that no AFFF fire suppression system has ever been present in the hangar. 

Cold Storage Hangars

There are four cold storage hangars aligned next to each other and are located to the east of the 

AASF Byrd Hangar. The area’s geographic center is located at 37°29’38.9”N; 77°18’41.1”W. The 

cold storage hangars store various maintenance-related chemicals and solvents. According to 

interviews with AASF personnel, Tri-MaxTM 30 Fire Extinguishers containing AFFF were 

temporarily stored in the center two cold storage hangars after being acquired in 2010; however, 

there is no known history of AFFF release at these two hangars. The Tri-MaxTM extinguishers were 

not present in the cold storage hangars at the time of the VSI. 
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4. Emergency Response Areas

Emergency responses to crashes sometimes require flame suppression, which may result in the 

release of PFAS to the environment in the form of AFFF. One emergency response area was 

identified within the current AASF facility during the PA. A description of the emergency response 

area is presented below, and the emergency response area is shown on Figure 4-1. 

2004 Fuel Farm Fire

In 2004, a fuel truck parked on the AASF Byrd fuel farm caught fire. The incident was responded 

to by the Richmond International Airport ARFF Department. According to the Fire Department 

Chief, who was present at the scene, only the fuel truck’s cab and engine compartment caught 

on fire. There was no fuel fire, so the response team used only water to extinguish the fire. There 

is no suspected release of AFFF from this incident. 
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5. Adjacent Sources

Numerous potential off-facility sources of PFAS adjacent to the current AASF, not under the 

control of the VAARNG, were identified during the PA. A description of each adjacent source is 

presented below, and the adjacent sources are shown on Figure 5-1.

Former Virginia Air National Guard Base

The former VAANG Base is located north of AASF Byrd, adjacent to the Richmond International 

Airport runway. During its operational history, the facility occupied 143 acres and housed the 

192nd Fighter Wing, which was active beginning in 1947 and serviced a variety of military aircraft. 

VAANG operations at the former Base ceased in December 2008 as part of the Base Realignment 

and Closure (BRAC) program and formally closed in 2011. The CRAC took control of the property 

and is currently redeveloping this site for future aviation-related businesses. According to the 2016 

PA report for PFAS by BB&E, Inc. (BB&E), five potential non-FTA PFAS sources were identified 

at the former VAANG Base as described below (BB&E, 2016). 

Building 3649 was the former Main Hangar constructed in 1958. It is unknown whether AFFF was 

stored or used within the hangar; however, based on the timeline and operational use, it is 

possible AFFF could have been released. 

Building 3645 was the former Fire Station and housed four ARFF vehicles. It is unknown whether 

AFFF was stored or used within the Fire Station; however, based on the timeline and operational 

use, it is possible AFFF could have been released. 

Building 2851 was the former Fuel System Maintenance Dock constructed in 1977 and located 

on the northwestern portion of the former VAANG Base property. During a 2015 site visit by BB&E, 

the building was found to have an AFFF fire suppression system with four turrets and a 150-gallon 

Ansul AFFF tank. It is unknown whether the system was ever triggered or leaked; however, based 

on the timeline and operational use, it is possible AFFF could have been released. 

Building 96 was the former Hush House (also known as the Jet Engine Test Cell) located on the 

southern portion of the former VAANG Base property. The Hush House was an enclosed aircraft 

jet engine testing facility built in 1992. It is unknown whether AFFF was stored or used within the 

Hush House; however, based on the timeline and operational use, it is possible AFFF could have 

been released. 

A concrete ramp/ apron area was located on the southwestern portion of the former VAANG Base 

property and was used for aircraft de-icing operations. The concrete ramp included a wash rack 

with a drain on the southern portion of the apron. According to the interviewees, the concrete 

ramp/ apron area was identified as a former FTA for VAANG. Annual training with Class B foam 

was performed until 2016. Approximately 5-gallons of AFFF product was used during each annual 

event. 

Former Fire Training Pit 

According to the 2016 PA report for PFAS at the former VAANG Base (BB&E, 2016), a former fire 

training pit was located in the southwest portion of the Richmond International Airport, near what 

is now Triangle Road. This fire training pit was owned and operated by CRAC but formerly used 

as a fire training area by VAANG and the Richmond International Airport ARFF Department. A 

mockup aircraft was stationed at the fire pit where Jet Propellant Type 4 (JP-4) fuel was poured 

and then ignited. It is possible that AFFF might have been used during the fire training exercises 

conducted by VAANG. The area has since been remediated and has not been used since 1991. 
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Richmond Fire Academy

The Richmond Fire Academy is located at 5600 Beulah Road. The academy was rebuilt in 1988 

and is currently used for training municipal firefighters. According to the 2016 PA report for PFAS 

(BB&E, 2016) the Fire Training Academy burns a mixture of #2 fuel oil and water approximately 

once per year for fire training purposes. It is possible that AFFF might have been used historically 

during the fire training exercises, and may be used currently. 

Richmond International Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting 

Department

The Richmond International Airport ARFF Department has a fire station between Runways 20 and 

16. Approximately 4,000 gallons of AFFF are stored in totes at the fire station. Three firetrucks 

(two Rosenbauer trucks and one Oshkosh Striker) containing AFFF are additionally stored at the 

station. The trucks are approximately five years old and have no history of leaking AFFF. All AFFF 

used by the fire department is a 3% concentrated solution of varying brands such as National 

Foam, Chemguard, and Ansul. In the event of an emergency response, AFFF buckets are taken 

onto the firetrucks and then mixed at the location of the incident. The firetrucks/AFFF tanks are 

cleaned at the fire station after use. Runoff at the fire station is directed towards stormwater drains 

on site. 

The Fire Department Maintenance Shop is located along Portugee Road to the west of AASF 

Byrd Field. The three firetrucks containing AFFF receive regular maintenance at the shop. 

However, there is no indication that AFFF has been released at this location. 

The Richmond International Airport ARFF Department has a nozzle testing area outside the 

United Parcel Service (UPS) hangar area of the airport. The fire department performs nozzle 

testing every day with water. No AFFF is used during the nozzle testing.

Altria Group, Inc. 

Altria Group, Inc. maintains a hangar on a parcel of land to the west of Runway 20. The hangar 

is known to contain AFFF storage; however, it is unknown whether AFFF was ever used, tested, 

or accidently released at the Altria Group, Inc. facility. 

Virginia Department of Aviation 

The Virginia Department of Aviation maintains a hangar on a parcel of land to the west of Runway 

20 and adjacent to south of the Altria Group, Inc. facility. The hangar is known to contain AFFF 

storage; however, it is unknown whether AFFF was ever used, tested, or accidently released at 

this facility. 

Federal Bureau of Investigation 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a hangar located in a secured area to the east of 

Runway 16. The hangar contains an AFFF fire suppression system. It is unknown if the AFFF fire 

suppression system was ever used, tested, or accidently released. 

1996 Aircraft Crash

In 1996, a fighter jet crashed onto Runway 16, adjacent to the former VAANG Base. According to 

an interview with the Fire Department Chief, the Richmond International Airport ARFF Department 
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responded to the incident. An unknown concentration and amount of AFFF was used in response 

to the incident. The foam was cleaned from the location after the incident site was declared safe 

and secure; however, it is unknown how the AFFF used in the response was disposed of and 

cleaned from the area. A crash report and additional information for the incident were not made 

available. 

2008 Aircraft Crash

In 2008, a private aircraft crashed just west of Runway 20. According to an interview with the Fire 

Department Chief, the Richmond International Airport ARFF Department responded to the 

incident. An unknown concentration and amount of AFFF was used in response to the incident. 

The foam was cleaned from the location after the incident site was declared safe and secure; 

however, it is unknown how the AFFF used in the response was disposed of and cleaned from 

the area. A crash report and additional information for the incident were not made available. 

2012 Aircraft Crash

In 2012, an aircraft crashed onto Runway 20, adjacent to the Richmond International Airport 

terminals. According to an interview with the Fire Department Chief, the Richmond International 

Airport ARFF Department responded to the incident. An unknown concentration and amount of 

AFFF was used in response to the incident. The foam was cleaned from the location after the 

incident site was declared safe and secure; however, it is unknown how the AFFF used in the 

response was disposed of and cleaned from the area. A crash report and additional information 

for the incident were not made available. 
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6. Preliminary Conceptual Site Model

Based on the PA findings, one area was identified at the facility where AFFF may have been 

potentially released: AOI 1 Flightline and Fuel Point. As such, this area is determined to be an 

AOI and may be a potential PFAS source area. The AOI location is shown in Figure 6-1. Based 

on the temporary storage of AFFF within the Cold Storage Hangars, and the covered nature of 

the storage, the Cold Storage Hangars are not considered a potential PFAS release area.

The following section describe the CSM components and the specific preliminary CSM developed 

for AOI 1. The CSM identifies the three components necessary for a potentially complete 

exposure pathway: (1) source, (2) pathway, (3) receptor. If any of these elements are missing, the 

pathway is considered incomplete. The preliminary CSM for AOI I is shown in Figure 6-2. 

Human exposure via the dermal contact pathway may occur, and current risk practice suggests it 

is an insignificant pathway compared to ingestion; however, exposure data for dermal pathways 

are sparse and continue to be the subject of PFAS toxicological study (National Ground Water 

Association, 2018). Receptors at the facility include site workers, construction workers, residents, 

recreational users, and trespassers. The preliminary CSM for the facility indicates which specific 

receptors could potentially be exposed to PFAS. 

AOI 1: Flightline and Fuel Point

AOI 1 includes one non-FTA: the flightline and fuel point. AFFF is stored in ten Tri-MaxTM 30 Fire 

Extinguishers staged across the flightline and fuel point. Based on the corrosive nature of AFFF, 

and the Tri-MaxTM 30 Fire Extinguishers exposure to the elements while staged at the AOI, it is 

possible that AFFF has leaked from the extinguishers.

Potential AFFF releases on the flightline and fuel point would have occurred primarily on paved 

surfaces but may run-off into unpaved surfaces. PFAS releases carried by run-off into surface soil 

may have infiltrated the subsurface soil. PFAS releases may have also infiltrated the subsurface 

soil via cracks in the pavement or in joints between areas that are paved with different materials. 

Ground-disturbing activities to soil at AOI 1 could result in construction worker exposure to 

potential PFAS contamination via inhalation of dust or ingestion of surface and subsurface soil. 

Inhalation of dust or ingestion of surface soil may also occur during the routine activities of site 

workers. Therefore, the inhalation and ingestion pathways for these receptors are considered 

potentially complete.

PFAS releases carried by run-off likely drain downslope into the White Oak Swamp Creek. Offfacility receptors such as residents and recreational users may be exposed to PFAS via ingestion 

of surface water and sediment in White Oak Swamp Creek or via the ingestion of fish affected by 

PFAS. The on-facility presence of drainage swales presents a potentially complete exposure 

pathway to site workers and construction workers via ingestion of surface water and sediment. 

PFAS are water soluble and can migrate readily from soil to groundwater via leaching. No 

groundwater wells exist at the facility, and the facility is on municipal water provided by Henrico 

County Department of Public Utilities, which sources its water from commercial wells screened in 

the confined Potomac aquifer and from the James River located approximately eight miles away 

(BB&E, 2016). The facility’s potable water is unlikely impacted by potential PFAS releases. 

However, a public water supply well is located approximately 0.25 miles southeast of the facility 

and may be impacted by PFAS in groundwater. Groundwater at the facility is present at shallow 

occurrences (less than 15 ft bgs), and it is possible there are groundwater-surface water 

interactions at White Oak Swamp Creek. Therefore, the groundwater ingestion pathways are 

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potentially complete for surface water ingestion to recreational users where groundwater is

discharging as surface water. The preliminary CSM for AOI 1 is shown on Figure 6-2.
AOI 1

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Hangar

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Current/ Future

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2. Inhalation of dust for off-site receptors is likely 

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3. Human consumption of fish potentially 

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7. Conclusions

This report presents a summary of available information gathered during the PA on the use and 

storage of AFFF and other PFAS-related activities at AASF Byrd Field (Figure 7-1). The PA 

findings are based on the information presented in Appendix A and Appendix B.

Findings

One AOI related to potential PFAS release was identified (Table 7-1) at the facility during the PA 

(Figure 7-1):

Table 7-1: AOIs at AASF Byrd Field

Area of Interest Name Used by Potential Release 

Date

AOI 1 Flightline and Fuel 

Point

VAARNG 2010 to current

Based on potential PFAS releases at the AOI, there is potential for exposure to PFAS 

contamination in media at or near the facility. The preliminary CSM for the facility is shown on 

Figure 6-2, which presents the potential receptors and media impacted. 

Several potential sources of PFAS were identified in the local area surrounding AASF Byrd Field 

through interviews or review of previous environmental investigations, including the former 

VAANG Base, where PFAS has already been investigated in a PA. 

Uncertainties

A number of information sources were investigated during this PA to determine the potential for 

PFAS-containing materials to have been present, used, or released at the facility. Historically, 

documentation of PFAS use was not required because PFAS were considered benign. Therefore, 

records were not typically kept by the facility or available during the PA on the use of PFAS in 

training, firefighting, or other non-traditional activities, or on its disposition. 

The conclusions of this PA are based on all available information, including: previous 

environmental reports, EDRsTM, observations made during the VSI, and interviews. Interviews of 

personnel with direct knowledge of a facility generally provided the most useful insights regarding 

a facility's historical and current PFAS-containing materials. Sometimes the provided information 

was vague. Gathered information has a degree of uncertainty due to the absence of written 

documentation, the limited number of personnel with direct knowledge due to staffing changes, 

the time passed since PFAS were first used (1969 to present), and a reliance on personal 

recollection. Inaccuracies may arise in potential PFAS release locations, dates of release, volume 

of releases, and the concentration of AFFF used. There is also a possibility the PA has missed a 

source of PFAS, as the science of how PFAS may enter the environment continually evolves.

In order to minimize the level of uncertainty, readily available data regarding the use and storage 

of PFAS were reviewed, retired and current personnel were interviewed, multiple persons were 

interviewed for the same potential source area, and potential source areas were visually 

inspected.

Table 7-2 summarizes the uncertainties associated with the PA:
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Table 7-2: Summary of Uncertainties

Location Source of Uncertainty

AOI 1: Flightline and Fuel Point The VAARNG Facilities Safety Officer stated 

with first-hand knowledge that no fire training 

activities or other potential releases of AFFF 

had occurred during his tenure (27 years) and 

since the Tri-MaxTM extinguishers containing 

AFFF were first acquired in 2010. The Safety 

Officer additionally stated that he spoke with 

retired VAARNG personnel with prior 

institutional knowledge who could not recall 

any incidences of AFFF release at AASF Byrd 

Field; however, those retired personnel could 

not be reached for an interview. 

Potential off-facility PFAS release areas exist adjacent to AASF Byrd Field. Because these areas 

include property inferred to be hydraulically upgradient of the facility, it is possible that these 

releases could affect AASF Byrd Field.

Potential Future Actions

Interviews and records (covering 1992 to present) indicate that current or former ARNG activities 

may have resulted in potential PFAS releases at one AOI identified during the PA. Based on the 

preliminary CSM developed for the AOI, there is potential for receptors to be exposed to PFAS 

contamination in soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment at the AOI. Table 7-3 summarizes 

the rationale used to determine if the AOI should be considered for further investigation under the 

CERCLA process and undergo an SI. 

Table 7-3: PA Findings Summary

Area of Interest AOI Location Rationale Potential Future 

Action

AOI 1: Flightline 

and Fuel Point

37°29’34.8”N; 

77°18’36.9”W

AFFF is stored in ten 

Tri-MaxTM 30 Fire 

Extinguishers staged 

across the flightline 

and fuel point.

Proceed to an SI, 

focus on soil, 

groundwater, surface 

water, sediment

ARNG will evaluate the need for an SI at AASF Byrd Field based on the potential receptors, the 

potential migration of PFAS contamination off the facility, and the availability of resources.
AOI 1

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Byrd AASF

Hangar

Fire Department Cold Storage Hangars

Maintenance Shop

Fire Department

Nozzle Flushing Area

2004 Fuel Farm

1996 Fighter

Jet Crash

2008 Crash

2012 Crash

Altria

Hangar

Facility

Byrd AASF

Flightline

Former Fire

Training Pit

Fuel Point

Richmond

Fire Academy Virginia

Department

of Aviation

Concrete

Ramp/Apron

Building 96

- Former

Hush House

Building 3649

- Former Main

Hangar/FBI Hangar

Building 3645

- Former

Fire Station

Buliding 2851 -

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Maintenance Dock

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8. References

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM). 2018. Final 2018 Groundwater Monitoring Report,

Site 1 Basewide Groundwater Operable Unit (OU1), Former Virginia Air National Guard Base,

Sandston, Virginia. December.

BB&E, Inc. (BB&E). 2016. Final Perfluorinated Compounds Preliminary Assessment Site Visit

Report, Former Richmond Air National Guard Base, Richmond, Virginia. January.

Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Military Affairs, Facilities Engineering and Management

(NGVA-FMO-ENV). 2017. Memorandum for Record, Environmental Condition of Property

Evaluation, Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Sandston, Virginia. April.

EEE Consulting, Inc. (EEE). 2008. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Air Guard Munitions

Facility, Beulah Road, Sandston, Virginia 23250. April.

Meng, Andrew A. and Harsh, John F. 1988. Hydrogeologic Framework of the Virginia Coastal

Plain, Regional Aquifer-System Analysis, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1404-C.

National Ground Water Association, 2018. Groundwater and PFAS: State of Knowledge and

Practice. January.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 2019. Richmond, VA Monthly &

Annual Summary.

https://www.weather.gov/media/akq/climateRECORDS/RIC_Climate_Records.pdf (Accessed

April 2019).

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 1991. Guidance for Performing

Preliminary Assessments under CERCLA. September.

Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy. 2018. Division of Geology and Mineral

Resources DQO Data Information System.
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Data Resources
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Data resources will be provided separately on CD. Data resources for AASF Byrd Field include:

Environmental Data Resources, Inc.TM Geocheck Report

• 2019 Environmental Data Resources, Inc.TM Geocheck Report for AASF Byrd Field, VA

Real Property Information

• 2002 Deed and Agreement of Lease By and Between Capital Region Airport Commission

and the United States of America, Army Guard Property at Richmond International Airport,

Lease No. DACA65-5-03-0045

• 2006 Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Army Guard Lease, Lease No. DACA65-5-03-0045

• 2011 Supplemental Agreement No. 2, Lease No. DACA65-5-03-0045

• 2013 Memorandum for ARNG-ILI-R, Review of Environmental Documentation for the

Proposed Lease Amendment for Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) at Richmond

International Airport, Sandston, Virginia

• 2013 Memorandum for ARNG-ILI-R, Request for DA License, Richmond International

Airport, Sandston, Virginia

• 2014 Memorandum for ARNG-ILI-R, Revision of the 20 September 2013 Memorandum –

Review of Environmental Documentation for the Proposed Lease Amendment for Army

Aviation Support Facility (AASF) at Richmond International Airport, Sandston, Virginia

• 2014 Memorandum for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, Direct to Add

6.326 Acres and 6,707 Square Feet to Lease DACA65-5-03-0045 and Issue License to the

Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) for the Entire Leased Property for Use as an Army

Aviation Support Facility at Richmond International Airport, Sandston, Virginia

Miscellaneous Data Resources

• 2008 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Air Guard Munitions Facility, Beulah Road,

Sandston, Virginia 23250

• 2013 Memorandum for Record, Environmental Condition of Property Evaluation, Army

Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Sandston, Virginia

• 2016 Final Perfluorinated Compounds Preliminary Assessment Site Visit Report, Former

Richmond Air National Guard Base, Richmond, Virginia

• 2017 Memorandum for Record, Environmental Condition of Property Evaluation, Army

Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Sandston, Virginia

• 2018 Final Groundwater Monitoring Report, Site 1 Basewide Groundwater Operable Unit

(OU1), Former Virginia Air National Guard Base, Sandston, Virginia
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Appendix B.1

Interview Records
PA Interview Questionnaire Facility:_AASF Byrd_______

Interviewer:_ __________

Date/Time:_2-5-2019_______

Interviewees:_See below______________

Title:_See below _______________

Phone Number:_See below___________

Email:__See below____

Can your name/role be used in the PA Report? Y or N 

Can you recommend anyone we can interview?

Y or N Col. & Col. (retired)_____

1. Roles or activities with the Facility/years working at the Facility.

 – VAARNG Facilities Safety Officer: 1992-Present; 

 – Airport Fire Chief: 1990-2019; 8 (office), (cell); 

 – Building and Grounds Superintendent: 2002-2019; (cell); 

2. What can you tell us about the history of AFFF at the Facility? Was it used for any of the following 

activities, circle all that apply and indicate years of active use, if known? Identify these locations on a

facility map. 

Maintenance (e.g., ramp washing) – No AFFF releases from maintenance

Fire Training Areas – None at Byrd AASF; VAANG has an FTA on east side of runway

Firefighting (Active Fire) – No use at Byrd AASF by FD, but FD has used it at the airport

Crash – No crashes at the AASF, but several crashes at the airport

Fire Suppression Systems (Hangers/Dining Facilities) – None at AASF use AFFF. AFFF in 

commercial buildings at airport

Fire Protection at Fueling Stations – Yes, Tri-Maxes are staged on the flightline and at the fueling 

station

Non-Technical/Recreational/ Pest Management - None

3. Are any current buildings constructed with AFFF dispensing systems or fire suppression systems? 

What are the AFFF/suppression system test requirements? What is the frequency of testing at the 

AFFF/suppression systems? 

No buildings are constructed with AFFF suppression systems. The kitchen in the mess hall uses a dry 

chemical fire suppression system. No AFFF is in the hangar suppression system, only 

4. Are fire suppression systems currently charged with AFFF or have they been retrofitted for use of 

high expansion foam? 

No, AFFF is only present in Tri-Maxes stored on the flightlline and in the cold storage hangars. The two 

center cold storage hangars may have been used for Tri-Max storage.

4 thousand gallons of AFFF is stored at the airport fire station (off-post); 3 trucks store AFFF there also

5. How is AFFF procured? Do you have an inventory/procurement system that tracks use? 

The Tri-Maxes have never been replaced, they were acquired in 2010. They are currently planned 

for removal and replacement with Purple K extinguishers.

The airport fire station has always stored AFFF; constructed in 1985-1986.
PA Interview Questionnaire Facility:_AASF Byrd_______

Interviewer:_ _________

Date/Time:_2-5-2019_______

6. What type of AFFF has been/is being used (3%, 6%, Mil Spec Mil-F-24385, High Expansion)? 

Manufacturer (3M, Dupont, Ansul, National Foam, Angus, Chemguard, Buckeye, Fire Service Plus)?

All AFFF used by the FD is 3%, varying brands. Currently storing National Foam, Chemguard, and 

Ansul brands (at least).

7. Is AFFF formulated on base? If so, where is the solution mixed, contained, transferred, etc.?

Solution is mixed in AFFF-capable fire trucks when needed.

8. Where is the AFFF stored? How is it stored (tanks, 55-gallon drums, 5-gallon buckets)? What 

size are the storage tanks? Is the AFFF stored as a mixed solution (3% or 6%) or concentrated 

material?

AFFF is stored in Tri-Maxes staged at the flightline. Approximately 10 Tri-Maxes are staged across 

the flightline and fuel point. Tri-Maxes may have also been stored in the two center cold storage 

hangars (one of which is Bldg. 3993). At the fire station AFFF is stored in totes and on 3 fire trucks (2 

Rosenbauer trucks and 1 Osh Kosh Striker). The trucks are 5 years old or less, maintenanced at the fire 

station auto shop, and have no history of leaking AFFF. Nozzle testing is performed every day with 

water only, at the UPS hangar area of the airport.

9. How is the AFFF transferred to emergency response vehicles, suppression systems, flightline 

extinguishers? Is/was there a specified area on the facility where vehicles are filled with AFFF and 

does this area have secondary containment in case of spills? How and where are vehicles storing 

AFFF cleaned/decontaminated?

AFFF buckets are taken onto fire trucks and mixed at the location of emergency response when 

necessary. Fire trucks/AFFF tanks are cleaned at the Fire Station after use. Runoff at the fire station I 

directed towards stormwater drains.

10. Provide a list of vehicles that carried AFFF, now and in the past, and where are/were they located? 

No AASF Byrd vehicles carry AFFF; fire trucks at the fire station are the only vehicles carrying AFFF 

currently. 

11. Any vehicles have a history of leaking AFFF? Do you/did you test the vehicles spray patterns to

make sure equipment is working properly? How often are/were these spray tests performed and can

you provide the locations of these tests, now and in the past?

No vehicles at AASF Byrd have a history of leaking. No fire trucks at the fire station have a history of 

leaking. One truck had an incident where it was leaking Halon, but the Halon never escaped the truck 

apparatus.
PA Interview Questionnaire Facility:_AASF Byrd_______

Interviewer:_ _________

Date/Time:_2-5-2019_______

12. How many FTAs are/were on this facility and where are they? Locate on a map. How many FTAs 

are active and inactive? For inactive FTAs, when was the last time that fire training using AFFF 

was conducted at them? 

No FTAs exist at AASF Byrd. VAANG has an FTA on the east side of the runway/ Regular testing 

occurs at the FTA, most often with water. Approximately 5 gallons of AFFF is used in training 

annually between May and June.

13. What types of fuels/flammables were used at the FTAs? 

Unknown

14. What was the frequency of AFFF use at each location? When a release of AFFF occurs during a fire 

training exercise, now and in the past, how is/was the AFFF cleaned and disposed of? Were 

retention ponds built to store discharged AFFF? Was the AFFF trickled to the sanitary sewer or 

left in the pond to infiltrate?

No known AFFF use at AASF Byrd. Unknown volume of AFFF used at crash locations at airport, or at the 

FTA on east side of the runway. 

15. Are there mutual aid/use agreements between county, city, local fire department? Please list, even if 

informal. If formalized, may we have a copy of the agreement? Can you recall specific times when city, 

county, state personnel came on-post for training? If so, please state which state/county agency, 

military entity? Do you have any records, including photographs to share with us?

The airport fire department responds to emergencies at the airport and AASF Byrd. Henrico County FD 

comes to the airport to train with the airport FD occasionally, using only water.

16. Did individual units come on-post with their own safety personnel, did they also bring their own AFFF? 

Was training with AFFF part of these exercises? How were emergencies handled under these 

circumstances?

See previous response. 

Virginia ANG used to occupy space at AASF Byrd. They moved across to a property east of the runway in 

the late 1960’s. They moved from the munitions area of AASF Byrd circa 2009 (need clarification on this).
PA Interview Questionnaire Facility:_AASF Byrd_______

Interviewer:_ _________

Date/Time:_2-5-2019_______

17. Did military routinely or occasionally fire train off-post? List units that you can recall used/trained at 

various areas. 

No, VAARNG has never trained with AFFF, off-post or otherwise. Dire Department has trained in the 

adjacent airport areas. 

18. Are there specific emergency response incident reports (i.e., aircraft or vehicle crash sites and fires)? If 

so, may we please copy these reports? Who (entity) was the responder?

Crash records have been requested for a fighter jet crash (1996), a 2007-2008 crash, and 2012 crash; 

all occurred at the Richmond International Airport and were responded to with AFFF.

19. Do you have records of fuel spill logs? Was it common practice to wash away fuel spills with

AFFF? Is/was AFFF used as a precaution in response to fuel releases or emergency runway 

landings to preventfires?

No fuel spill logs exist

20. Was AFFF used for forest fires or fire management on-post/off-post? If so, please describe what 

happened and who was involved?

No, AFFF has not been used for forest fires by VAARNG or the Fire Department.

21. Can you provide any other locations where AFFF has been stored, released, or used (i.e. hangars, 

buildings, fire stations, firefighting equipment testing and maintenance areas, emergency response

sites, storm water/surface water, waste water treatment plants, and AFFF ponds)?

See response above.

AFFF at AASF Byrd is staged on flightline and stored in the two center cold storage hangars..

AFFF is present at the Fire Department, Altria hangar (airport), VA Dept of Aviation building (airport), 

potentially at the VAANG property, and potentially at the FBI hangar (airport). AFFF has been used at the 

aforementioned crash locations.
PA Interview Questionnaire Facility:_AASF Byrd_______

Interviewer:_ _________

Date/Time:_2-5-2019_______

22. Are you aware of any other creative uses of AFFF? If so, how was AFFF used? What entities were 

involved?

No creative/non-technical/etc. uses known. Tri-maxes on the flightline have never been used.

23. How is off-spec AFFF disposed (used for training, turned in, or given to a local Fire Station)? If 

applicable, do you know the name of the vendor that removes off-spec AFFF? Do you have copies of 

the manifest or B/L?

Unknown, will inquire

24. Do you recommend anyone else we can interview? If so, do you have contact information for them?

Col. (retired; 1970s-1997) & Col. (retired in 2008) 




PFAS Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd Field

Sandston, Virginia

Appendix B.2

Visual Site Inspection Checklists
Visual Site Inspection Checklist

Names(s) of people performing VSI:

Recorded by:

ARNG Contact:

Date and Time:

Method of visit (walking, driving, adjacent):

Source/Release Information

Site Name / Area Name / Unique ID:

Historic Site Use (Brief Description):

Current Site Use (Brief Description):

Physical barriers or access restrictions:

1. Was PFAS used (or spilled) at the site/area? Y / N

1a. If yes, document how PFAS was used and usage time (e.g., fire fighting training 2001 to 2014):

2. Has usage been documented? Y / N

2a. If yes, keep a record (place electronic files on a disk):

3. What types of businesses are located near the site? Industrial / Commercial / Plating / Waterproofing / Residential

3a. Indicate what businesses are located near the site

4. Is this site located at an airport/flightline? Y / N

4a. If yes, provide a description of the airport/flightline tenants:

Site / Area Acreage:

Page 1 of 4

February 5, 2019

Walking

Richmond International Airport Aircraft Rescue Fire Department

Approximately 0.64 acres

Fire Station

Fire Station

Airport security, runway fences. Fire Station is located on the runway

AFFF is stored at the station, and has been used in response to crashes in the 

surrounding runway areas

Unknown, reports requested

AASF Byrd operations, Richmond airport operations (Altria and VA Dept. of Aviation known to store AFFF), 

Environmental Supply Co and East End Metals Recycling located south of Portugee Rd/train tracks

Yes, located on Richmond International Airport
Visual Survey Inspection Log

1. Does the facility have a fire suppression system? Y / N

1a. If yes, indicate which type of AFFF has been used:

1b. If yes, describe maintenance schedule/leaks:

1c. If yes, how often is the AFFF replaced:

1d. If yes, does the facility have floor drains and where do they lead? Can we obtain an as built drawing?

Transport / Pathway Information

1. Does site/area drainage flow off installation? Y / N

1a. If so, note observation and location:

2. Is there channelized flow within the site/area? Y / N

2a. If so, please note observation and location:

3. Are monitoring or drinking water wells located near the site? Y / N

3a. If so, please note the location:

4. Are surface water intakes located near the site? Y / N

4a. If so, please note the location:

5. Can wind dispersion information be obtained? Y / N

5a. If so, please note and observe the location.

6. Does an adjacent non-ARNG PFAS source exist? Y / N

6a. If so, please note the source and location.

6b. Will off-site reconnaissance be conducted? Y / N

Other Significant Site Features:

Migration Potential:

Page 2 of 4

No AFFF suppression system exists at the Fire Station but AFFF is 

stored on trucks and in totes

Truck nozzles are maintenanced daily at UPS hangar area, and at the auto shop 

northwest of AASF Byrd as needed

AFFF replacement is unknown

Area drains to stormwater retention basin east of airport at Lafrance Rd 

and Beulah Rd intersection

Area drains to stormwater retention basin east of airport at Lafrance Rd and Beulah Rd intersection

Channelized flow is unknown but NWI indicates wetlands are present 

surrounding fire station

No known monitoring wells on the airport property

See previous answer

No

Other airport facilities do have AFFF (Altria, VA Dept. of Aviation, and potentially the FBI hangar
Visual Survey Inspection Log

1. Has the infrastructure changed at the site/area? Y / N

1a. If so, please describe change (ex. Structures no longer exist):

2. Is the site/area vegetated? Y / N

2a. If not vegetated, briefly describe the site/area composition:

3. Does the site or area exhibit evidence of erosion? Y / N

3a. If yes, describe the location and extent of the erosion: 

4. Does the site/area exhibit any areas of ponding or standing water? Y / N

4a. If yes, describe the location and extent of the ponding: 

Receptor Information

1. Is access to the site restricted? Y / N

1a. If so, please note to what extent:

2. Who can access the site?

2a. Circle all that apply, note any not covered above:

3. Are residential areas located near the site? Y / N

3a. If so, please note the location/distance:

4. Are any schools/day care centers located near the site? Y / N

4a. If so, please note the location/distance/type:

5. Are any wetlands located near the site? Y / N

5a. If so, please note the location/distance/type:

Significant Topographical Features:

Site Workers / Construction Workers / Trespassers / Residential / Recreational

Users / Ecological

Page 3 of 4

No changes known, fire station built in 

1985-1986

Runway grasses surround the fire station

None observed

See previous answer

Yes, restricted via airport fences, runway fences

Fire station staff, special airport staff

Residences located approximately 0.5 miles northeast of the fire station

Closest daycare ~0.95 miles northeast.

See previous responses
Visual Site Inspection Checklist

Names(s) of people performing VSI:

Recorded by:

ARNG Contact:

Date and Time:

Method of visit (walking, driving, adjacent):

Source/Release Information

Site Name / Area Name / Unique ID:

Historic Site Use (Brief Description):

Current Site Use (Brief Description):

Physical barriers or access restrictions:

1. Was PFAS used (or spilled) at the site/area? Y / N

1a. If yes, document how PFAS was used and usage time (e.g., fire fighting training 2001 to 2014):

2. Has usage been documented? Y / N

2a. If yes, keep a record (place electronic files on a disk):

3. What types of businesses are located near the site? Industrial / Commercial / Plating / Waterproofing / Residential

3a. Indicate what businesses are located near the site

4. Is this site located at an airport/flightline? Y / N

4a. If yes, provide a description of the airport/flightline tenants:

Site / Area Acreage:

Page 1 of 4

February 5, 2019

Walking

AASF Flightline

Approximately 10 acres

Flightline

Flightline

AASF perimeter fence

No known AFFF use at the flightline; however, approximately 10 Tri-Maxes are 

staged on the flightline.

No

NA, AASF Byrd operations. Off-facility airport operations. Environmental Supply Co 

and East End Metals Recycling located south of Portugee Rd/train tracks

Yes, located adjacent to Richmond International Airport
Visual Survey Inspection Log

1. Does the facility have a fire suppression system? Y / N

1a. If yes, indicate which type of AFFF has been used:

1b. If yes, describe maintenance schedule/leaks:

1c. If yes, how often is the AFFF replaced:

1d. If yes, does the facility have floor drains and where do they lead? Can we obtain an as built drawing?

Transport / Pathway Information

1. Does site/area drainage flow off installation? Y / N

1a. If so, note observation and location:

2. Is there channelized flow within the site/area? Y / N

2a. If so, please note observation and location:

3. Are monitoring or drinking water wells located near the site? Y / N

3a. If so, please note the location:

4. Are surface water intakes located near the site? Y / N

4a. If so, please note the location:

5. Can wind dispersion information be obtained? Y / N

5a. If so, please note and observe the location.

6. Does an adjacent non-ARNG PFAS source exist? Y / N

6a. If so, please note the source and location.

6b. Will off-site reconnaissance be conducted? Y / N

Other Significant Site Features:

Migration Potential:

Page 2 of 4

Tri-Maxes are staged on the flightline but have no history of being used

None

Tri-Maxes have never been replaced

Area drains to a cistern on the southwestern corner of the flightline, which drains 

to White Oak Swamp

Drainage at the AASF Byrd facility drains east/south. The 1 stormwater exit for the 

facility drains south to White Oak Swamp

Channelized flow surrounding the flightline ultimately flows south

Monitoring wells are located near the fueling station on the flightline

White Oak Swamp located approximately 0.15 miles south of the hangar

No

Fire Station and other airport facilities do have AFFF
Visual Survey Inspection Log

1. Has the infrastructure changed at the site/area? Y / N

1a. If so, please describe change (ex. Structures no longer exist):

2. Is the site/area vegetated? Y / N

2a. If not vegetated, briefly describe the site/area composition:

3. Does the site or area exhibit evidence of erosion? Y / N

3a. If yes, describe the location and extent of the erosion: 

4. Does the site/area exhibit any areas of ponding or standing water? Y / N

4a. If yes, describe the location and extent of the ponding: 

Receptor Information

1. Is access to the site restricted? Y / N

1a. If so, please note to what extent:

2. Who can access the site?

2a. Circle all that apply, note any not covered above:

3. Are residential areas located near the site? Y / N

3a. If so, please note the location/distance:

4. Are any schools/day care centers located near the site? Y / N

4a. If so, please note the location/distance/type:

5. Are any wetlands located near the site? Y / N

5a. If so, please note the location/distance/type:

Significant Topographical Features:

Site Workers / Construction Workers / Trespassers / Residential / Recreational

Users / Ecological

Page 3 of 4

No changes known

Area to the northwest is wooded

None observed

No natural standing water observed, but there is channelized flow to the south. 

NWI indicates a wetland located on the runway immediately east of the flightline

Yes, restricted via AASF perimeter fence

AASF Byrd VAARNG staff

Residences located approximately 0.5 miles south of the AASF Byrd Facility

No, closest daycare ~1.6 miles north. Second Baptist Church is ~0.7 miles southwest

Yes, White Oak Swamp to the south, wetlands on runway to the east
Visual Site Inspection Checklist

Names(s) of people performing VSI:

Recorded by:

ARNG Contact:

Date and Time:

Method of visit (walking, driving, adjacent):

Source/Release Information

Site Name / Area Name / Unique ID:

Historic Site Use (Brief Description):

Current Site Use (Brief Description):

Physical barriers or access restrictions:

1. Was PFAS used (or spilled) at the site/area? Y / N

1a. If yes, document how PFAS was used and usage time (e.g., fire fighting training 2001 to 2014):

2. Has usage been documented? Y / N

2a. If yes, keep a record (place electronic files on a disk):

3. What types of businesses are located near the site? Industrial / Commercial / Plating / Waterproofing / Residential

3a. Indicate what businesses are located near the site

4. Is this site located at an airport/flightline? Y / N

4a. If yes, provide a description of the airport/flightline tenants:

Site / Area Acreage:

Page 1 of 4

February 5, 2019

Walking

AASF Byrd Hangar

Approximately 1 acre

Hangar

Hangar

AASF perimeter fence

No known AFFF use at the hangar. No fire suppression system.

NA

NA, AASF Byrd operations. Off-facility airport operations. Environmental Supply Co 

and East End Metals Recycling located south of Portugee Rd/train tracks

Yes, located adjacent to Richmond International Airport
Visual Survey Inspection Log

1. Does the facility have a fire suppression system? Y / N

1a. If yes, indicate which type of AFFF has been used:

1b. If yes, describe maintenance schedule/leaks:

1c. If yes, how often is the AFFF replaced:

1d. If yes, does the facility have floor drains and where do they lead? Can we obtain an as built drawing?

Transport / Pathway Information

1. Does site/area drainage flow off installation? Y / N

1a. If so, note observation and location:

2. Is there channelized flow within the site/area? Y / N

2a. If so, please note observation and location:

3. Are monitoring or drinking water wells located near the site? Y / N

3a. If so, please note the location:

4. Are surface water intakes located near the site? Y / N

4a. If so, please note the location:

5. Can wind dispersion information be obtained? Y / N

5a. If so, please note and observe the location.

6. Does an adjacent non-ARNG PFAS source exist? Y / N

6a. If so, please note the source and location.

6b. Will off-site reconnaissance be conducted? Y / N

Other Significant Site Features:

Migration Potential:

Page 2 of 4

No. Only ABC fire extinguishers present.

NA

NA

Floor drains unknown

Drainage at the AASF Byrd facility drains east/south. The 1 stormwater exit for the 

facility drains south to White Oak Swamp

Channelized flow west of the hangar flows south

Monitoring wells are located near the fueling station on the flightline

White Oak Swamp located approximately 0.15 miles south of the hangar

No

Fire Station and other airport facilities do have AFFF
Visual Survey Inspection Log

1. Has the infrastructure changed at the site/area? Y / N

1a. If so, please describe change (ex. Structures no longer exist):

2. Is the site/area vegetated? Y / N

2a. If not vegetated, briefly describe the site/area composition:

3. Does the site or area exhibit evidence of erosion? Y / N

3a. If yes, describe the location and extent of the erosion: 

4. Does the site/area exhibit any areas of ponding or standing water? Y / N

4a. If yes, describe the location and extent of the ponding: 

Receptor Information

1. Is access to the site restricted? Y / N

1a. If so, please note to what extent:

2. Who can access the site?

2a. Circle all that apply, note any not covered above:

3. Are residential areas located near the site? Y / N

3a. If so, please note the location/distance:

4. Are any schools/day care centers located near the site? Y / N

4a. If so, please note the location/distance/type:

5. Are any wetlands located near the site? Y / N

5a. If so, please note the location/distance/type:

Significant Topographical Features:

Site Workers / Construction Workers / Trespassers / Residential / Recreational

Users / Ecological

Page 3 of 4

No changes known

Area to the northwest is wooded

None observed

No natural standing water observed, but there is channelized flow to the south

Yes, restricted via AASF perimeter fence

AASF Byrd VAARNG staff

Residences located approximately 0.5 miles south of the hangar

No, closest daycare ~1.6 miles north. Second Baptist Church is ~0.7 miles southwest

Yes, White Oak Swamp to the south.
PFAS Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd Field

Sandston, Virginia

Appendix B.3

Conceptual Site Model Information



PFAS Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd Field

Sandston, Virginia

Appendix C

Photographic Log
Appendix C - Photographic Log

Army National Guard, Preliminary 

Assessment for PFAS

AASF Byrd Richmond, Virginia

Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd

Perfluorooctane-Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) and 

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Impacted Sites 

ARNG Installations, Nationwide

Photograph No. 1

Description:

AFFF storage totes at the offfacility Richmond 

International Airport Aircraft 

Rescue Fire Fighting 

Department

Orientation:

Northeast

Date 2/5/2019

Time 10:11

Photograph No. 2

Description:

National Foam Aer-O-Water 

3% AFFF stored at the 

Richmond International 

Airport Aircraft Rescue Fire 

Fighting Department

Orientation:

North

Date 2/5/2019

Time 10:11

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Appendix C - Photographic Log

Army National Guard, Preliminary 

Assessment for PFAS

AASF Byrd Richmond, Virginia

Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd

Perfluorooctane-Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) and 

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Impacted Sites 

ARNG Installations, Nationwide

Photograph No. 3

Description:

Two Rosenbauer rescue 

trucks capable of AFFF use 

stored at the Richmond 

International Airport Aircraft 

Rescue Fire Fighting 

Department

Orientation:

East

Date 2/5/2019

Time 10:15

Photograph No. 4

Description:

The off-facility Virginia 

Department of Aviation 

hangar (left) and Altria 

hangar (right) located at the 

Richmond International 

Airport; both have AFFF 

suppression systems

Orientation:

Northwest

Date 2/5/2019

Time 10:37

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Appendix C - Photographic Log

Army National Guard, Preliminary 

Assessment for PFAS

AASF Byrd Richmond, Virginia

Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd

Perfluorooctane-Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) and 

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Impacted Sites 

ARNG Installations, Nationwide

Photograph No. 5

Description:

The AASF Byrd VAARNG 

hangar; no AFFF system 

present

Orientation:

West

Date 2/5/2019

Time 10:55

Photograph No. 6

Description:

Cold storage hangars at 

AASF Byrd; two have 

potentially been used to store 

AFFF Tri-Max mobile fire 

extinguishers

Orientation:

Northeast

Date 2/5/2019

Time 10:56

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Appendix C - Photographic Log

Army National Guard, Preliminary 

Assessment for PFAS

AASF Byrd Richmond, Virginia

Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd

Perfluorooctane-Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) and 

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Impacted Sites 

ARNG Installations, Nationwide

Photograph No. 7

Description:

Tri-Max 30 mobile fire 

extinguisher staged on the 

AASF Byrd flightline; 

approximately 10 total are 

stored across the flightline

Orientation:

Northwest

Date 2/5/2019

Time 10:57

Photograph No. 8

Description:

Tri-Max 30 mobile fire 

extinguishers visible on the 

AASF Byrd flightline; 

approximately 10 total are 

stored across the flightline

Orientation:

Northeast

Date 2/5/2019

Time 11:04

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Appendix C - Photographic Log

Army National Guard, Preliminary 

Assessment for PFAS

AASF Byrd Richmond, Virginia

Preliminary Assessment Report

AASF Byrd

Perfluorooctane-Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) and 

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Impacted Sites 

ARNG Installations, Nationwide

Photograph No. 9

Description:

Dry chemical fire 

extinguisher staged in the 

AASF Byrd VAARNG 

hangar; no AFFF suppression 

system exists at the hangar

Orientation:

East

Date 2/5/2019

Time 11:18

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