Big Lagoon Bombing Range

US Army Corps of ~ngineers
HUNTSVILLE ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT CENTER
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Defense Environmental Restoration Program For Formerly Used Defense Sites Ordnance and Explosives
ARCHIVE SEARCH REPORT FINDINGS
Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12

Big Lagoon, CA Project Number - J09CA00640 1
September 2002
Prepared by US Army Corps of Engineers ST. LOUIS DISTRICT
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ARCHIVE SEARCH REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
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AUTHORITY ..................................................................................................1 SUBJECT........................................................................................................ 1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................ 1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................. 2
PREVIOUS SITE INVESTIGATIONS 2.1 2.2
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 3 OTHER REPORTS .......................................................................................... 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
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3.1 LAND USE ...................................................................................................... 4 3.1.I Location ...................................................................................................... 4 3.1.2 Prior Site Use............................................................................................... 4 3.1.3 Present Site Use.......................................................................................... 4 3.2 CLIMATIC DATA .......................................................................................... - 4 3.3 GEOLOGY AND SOILS ................................................................................. 5 3.3.1 Geology and Physiology ............................................................................... 5 3.3.2 Soil ............................................................................................................... 6 3.4 HYDROLOGY ................................................................................................ 6 3.4.1 S u ~ a c e Water............................................................................................... 6 3.4.2 Ground Water............................................................................................... 7 3.5 ECOLOGY ...................................................................................................... 7 3.6 DEMOGRAPHICS .......................................................................................... 9 3.6.1 Centers of Activiw ........................................................................................ 9 3.6.2 Business and Industry Projle ....................................................................... 9 3.6.3 Population dens@ ...................................................................................... 10 3.6.4 Types ofHousing ....................................................................................... 10 3.6.5 New Development in the Area ..................................................................... 10 3.6.6 Typical Cross Sections of the Population ................................................. 1 0
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SITE HISTORY
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4.1 HISTORICAL SITE SUMMARY.................................................................. 11 4.1. I General Site History ...................................................................................I1 4.1.2 Summary of Ordnance and Explosives Activities ........................................ 12 4.1.3 Summary of Chemical W a ~ a rMaterial e Activities ..................................... 13 4.1.4 Certificates o f Clearance............................................................................ 13 4.2 REVIEW OF HISTORICAL RECORDS ....................................................... 13 4.2.1 National Archives at College Park, Textual Records .................................. 13 4.2.2 National Archives at College Park, Cartographic & Architectural Branch . 17 4.2.3 National Archives at College Park, Still Pictures Branch ........................... 18
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National Archives and Records Administration -PaciJic Region San Bruno 18 Federal Records Center-PaciJic Region San Bruno.................................... 19 Naval Aviation History Center.................................................................... 19 Naval History Center Library ..................................................................... 20 Naval History Center Photographic Archive ............................................... 20 Naval Construction Battalion Center History Ofice ................................... 20 U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency ............................................20 U S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District ..............................21 U S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District .............................. 21 U S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District ..............................21 U S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District ..............................22 U S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District ..............................22 National Archives at College Park, Cartographic & Architectural Branch ................................................................................................... 23 4.2.17 U S. Department of Agriculture - Aerial Photography Field Ofice.........24 4.2.18 U S. Geological Survey - EROS Data Center .........................................2 4 4.3 SUMMARY OF INTERVIEWS ...................................................................-25 4.4 AIR PHOTO INTERPRETATION AND MAP ANALYSIS ..........................25 4.4.1 Map Analysis ............................................................................................. - 2 5 4.4.2 Air Photo Interpretation ............................................................................ - 2 6
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REAL ESTATE 2 8 5.1 CONFIRMED DOD OWNERSHIP ............................................................... 28 5.2 POTENTIAL DOD OWNERSHIP ................................................................. 28 5.3 SIGNIFICANT PAST OWNERSHIP OTHER THAN DOD .......................... 28 PRESENT OWNERSHIP .............................................................................. -28 5.4 SITE INSPECTION
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GENERAL PROCEDURES AND SCOPE ....................................................29 SITE INSPECTION SYNOPSIS ....................................................................29
EVALUATION OF ORDNANCE POTENTIAL

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CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION ................................ 31 CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL CONTAMINATION ........................ 31
TECHNICAL DATA OF ORDNANCE AND EXPLOSIVES

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POTENTIAL OE AND CWM ITEMS ...........................................................32 DESCRIPTION OF CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE ..................................32 DESCRIPTION OF CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIALS ........................33
EVALUATION OF OTHER SITE INFORMATION
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APPENDICES REFERENCES ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS AND BREVITY CODES TEXT / MANUALS REPORTS / STUDIES LETTERS / MEMORANDUMS / MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS ........................................................NOT USED NEWSPAPER / JOURNALS ............................................................N O USED INTERVIEWS / POINTS OF CONTACT (POC) PRESENT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS....................................................... NOT USED HISTORICAL MAPS / DRAWTNGS SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN / SITE INSPECTION REPORT REPORT DISTRIBUTION LIST REPORT PLATES
Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 - 12'~ Naval District Bombing and Gunnery Areas 1940's to Early 1950's Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 - Vicinity Map
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 AUTHORITY
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In 1986, Congress established the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) at 10 United State Code (USC) 2701 et seq. This program directed the Secretary of Defense to "carry out a program of environmental restoration at facilities under the jurisdiction of the Secretary." In March 1990, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a revised National Contingency Plan (NCP). Under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 300.120, EPA designated the Department of Defense (DoD) to be the removal response authority for incidents involving DoD military weapons and munitions under the jurisdiction, custody and control of DoD.
Since the beginning of this program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acts as the agency responsible for environmental restoration at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS). Beginning in 1990, the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH) serves as the Center of Expertise (CX) and Design Center for Ordnance and Explosives. In cooperation with the USAESCH, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, prepares Archives Search Reports (ASR) in support of environmental restoration at active DoD installations, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) and installation transitions under Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendations. 1.2 SUBJECT
Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 consisted of 153 acres near Eureka, CA located in Humboldt County. The Navy built Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 as one of over thuty bombing and rocket targets within the 12th Naval District in California and Nevada during World War 11. Target No. 29 was directly associated with Naval Auxiliary Air Station (NAAS) Arcata, about 9 miles to the southeast. Use of Target No. 12 appears to have begun in June 1944. Ordnance and Explosives (OE) and Chemical Warfare Materials (CWM) related features of the former target included a rocket target on a coastal sand bar. The types of OE used included practice rockets, possibly small arms and practice bombs. Following the end of the war, the lease for the property terminated on 14 April 1946. Plate 1 in the report's plates section shows the general location of the 12'~ Naval District Bomb Targets and Plate 2 shows the general location of the site.
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1.3 PURPOSE
The ASR compiles information obtained through historical research at various archives and records holding facilities, interviews with persons associated with Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 and an inspection of the site. The search directs efforts
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towards determining possible use or disposal of OE and CWM on the former military establishment. The research places particular emphasis on establishing the types, quantities and areas of use and disposal. This process obtains information for use in developing recommendations for further action at the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. 1.4 SCOPE This investigation focuses on potential OE and/or CWM contamination remaining on the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The DERP-FUDS project number is J09CA006401. This report presents the following: A brief history of Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Description and characteristics of the immediate surrounding area A review of related site investigations An aerial photography and map analysis of the site Real estate information, past and present Findings of the site inspection Description of the OE and/or CWM identified with the site These factors represent the basis for the evaluation of potential OE and CWM contamination and associated risks at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12.
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PREVIOUS SITE INVESTIGATIONS
2.1 CORPS OF ENGINEERS DOCUMENTS The Sacramento District of the Corps of Engineers prepared the following investigations in support of the DEW for FUDS: Inventorv Project Report Big Lagoon Bombing Target, Humboldt County, CA, FUDS Site No. J09CA0064, September 1999. The Inventory Project Report (INPR) assigned a Risk Assessment Code (RAC) of 3 for the OEICWM portion of this site. See Appendix D-1 for this report. The INPR identified only OEICWM as a potential hazard at the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. It should be noted that originally FUDS site number J09CA0064 was referred to as Big Lagoon Indian Reservation and that FUDS site number J09CA0066 was known as Big Lagoon Bombing Target. J09CA0064 and J09CA0066 are the same site and only J09CA0064 remains active. The other number is ineligible since it is a duplicate site. This is also appears to be the same site as J09CA7466, Big Lagoon Target Range. 2.2 OTHER REPORTS The archive search did not locate any additional environmental investigations or reports concerning Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12.
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SITE DESCRIPTION
3.1 LAND USE 3.1.1 Location Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 consisted of 153 acres in Humboldt County in CA (see Plate #2). This site lies approximately seven miles north of Trinidad, CA. 3.1.2 Prior Site Use Prior to the Navy's operation of Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12, the land was undeveloped. 3.1.3 Present Site Use The land for the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 is currently the Big Lagoon County Park. 3.2 CLIMATIC DATA Climatological data for this site came from two daerent stations. Temperature, precipitation and maximum wind gust data were provided by the National Weather Service (NWS) station located in Eureka, California, approximately 3 1 miles southwest of the site. Average wind gust data was taken from another NWS station located at Medford w o r t , approximately 130 miles northeast of the site.
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Table 3.2 - Climatological Data For Eureka, CA Precipitation Temp rature Speed Wind Average Average Average Average Average Minimum Maximum (Inches) Direction (OF) (KTS) ("F) 4 N 41 54 6.4 5 N 43 55 5.0 I 43
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The climate of Eureka is completely maritime with high humidity prevailing the entire year. There are definite rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season begins in October and continues through April, accounting for about ninety percent of the annual precipitation. The dry season, fiom May through September, is marked by considerable fog or low cloudiness that usually clears in the late morning and sunny weather prevails in the early afternoon. The maximum daily precipitation on record is 5.O4 inches, recorded in October of 1950. Maximum wind gusts for the site reached 60 knots in both November and January of 198 1. Temperatures tend to be moderate the entire year. The usual yearly range is fiom lows in the mid-thirties to highs in the mid-seventies. Based on the 195 1-1980 period, the average first occurrence of 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the fall is December 10 and the average last occurrence in the spring is February 6. The record high is 87 degrees Fahrenheit (October 1993) and the record low is 21 degrees Fahrenheit (December 1972).~
3.3 GEOLOGY AND SOILS 3.3.1 Geology and Physiology
Big Lagoon is located in the California Coast Ranges section of the Pacific Border province. The California Coast Range forms a linear system of nearly parallel ranges that trend north This site is in the northernmost portion of the section where the Coast Ranges are merely ten miles wide and barely separate the Klamath Mountains fiom the Pacific Ocean. The site is basically at sea level, except for the small line of sand dunes separating the lagoon fiom the Pacac Ocean. The Coast Range is essentially geosynclinal in structure. They have the usual folding and faulting. The outlines of their topography are controlled by a series of longitudinal folds and faults. The upfolds have been gently eroded away resulting in a group of nearly parallel mountains and intervening valleys trending northwest-southeast . The Coast Range was formed under very complex conditions. The mostly sedimentary rock masses were folded in Miocene and later time, eroded considerably, and then broken
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into fault blocks. These mountains achieved their present height during the Pleistocene. The Tertiary rocks of the Coast Range rest on a basement of Mesozoic and older rocks. The Franciscan and Knoxville Groups of late Jurassic and Cretaceous age are found throughout the Ranges. Also found in the Coast Ranges, are igneous intrusive granites, largely scattered tertiary rocks, and many Miocene strata. Big Lagoon is a coastal lagoon. It is a drowned mouth of an ancient stream valley separated fiom the ocean by wave-built sand bars. This portion of California is sinking instead of rising, like much of California to the south. The sea floor to the north has been descending into the earth's interior pulling the coast down and jamming sediments into a marginal trench. 3.3.2 Soil The soils of the Big Lagoon are typically sandy, gravelly and cobbly coastal shores. These soils have been washed and rewashed by wave and tidal action. These areas may be partially covered with water during high tides or stormy periods. Coastal beaches support little or no vegetation, have no agricultural value, and are not suitable for the development of building sites or roads.
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3.4 HYDROLOGY 3.4.1 Surface Water The Big Lagoon target was located on a strip of sand, that separated the Pacific Ocean and the Big Lagoon. Runoff fiom the site would drain into these two bodies of water respectively. No streams are located on the site, and flooding would be mainly due to high tide. The closest tidal gage for the site is located at the Coast Guard Station at Humboldt Bay in a town called North Spit. Tidal datums at the gage have been recorded since August 16,1977. Elevations of tidal datums refer to mean lower low water (MLLW) as shown below.
Table 3.4 Tidal Datums North Spit, Humboldt Bay, Ca TIDE ELEAVATIONS DATUM I MLLW I 9.88 FEET I HIGHEST OBSERVED WATER LEVEL (0112611983) I MEAN HIGHER HIGH WATER (MHHW) 1 6.93 FEET I MEAN HIGH WATER (MHW) 1 6.23 FEET MEAN SEA LEVEL (MSL) ( 3.74 FEET 3.64 FEET MEAN TIDE LEVEL (MTL)
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MSL is the local mean sea level and should not be confused with the fixed datums of NGVD or NAVD 88. These fixed datums do not take into account the changing stands of sea level and because they represent a "best" fit over a broad area, their relationship to local mean sea level is not consistent from one location to a n ~ t h e r . ~
3.4.2 Ground Water
There is not a major aquifer directly underlying the Big Lagoon target. Smaller quantities of ground water can usually be obtained from the unconsolidated deposits of sand, gravel, and clay, which are Pliestocene and younger. These types of deposits are generally along the coastal regions of Northern California. The deposits are coarse to fine-grained. The deposits thicken as you move coastward and can be intedimgered with estuarine or marine sediments. All of the water table aquifers would be hydraulically connected to the Pacific ocean6
3.5 ECOLOGY
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has indicated that the following Federally listed threatened (T) species, or endangered (E) species, or those proposed to be listed as such (PT or PE) may reside on or near the Big Lagoon area: Steller (northern) sea-lion, Eumetopias jubatus, (T); marbled murrelet, Brachyramphus marmoratus, (T); western snowy plover, Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus, (T); bald eagle, Haliaeetus Ieucocephalus, (T); northern spotted owl, Strix occidentalis caurina, (T); loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, (T); green turtle, Chelonia mydas (incl. agassizi), (T); olive (Pacific) ridley sea turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea, (T); coho salmon, So OR/No. CA, Oncorhynchus kisutch, (T); Northern California steelhead, Oncorhynchus mykiss, (T); So. OFUCA coastal chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, (T); Sacramento splittail, Pogonichthys macrolepidotus, (T); bull trout, Salvelinus confluentus, (T); marbled murrelet, Brachyramphus marmoratus, (T); northern spotted owl, Stfix occidentalis caurina, (T); coho salmon, So ORINo CA,, Oncorhynchus kisutch, (T); California brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis calfomicus, (E); leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, (E); tidewater goby, Eucyclogobius newberiyi, (E); Menzies'wallflower, Eiysimum menziesii, (E); beach layia, Layia camosa, (E); western lily, Lilium occidentale, (E); Kneeland Prairie penny-cress, Thlaspi montanum var. califomicum, (E). The USFWS indicated the following candidate species, species of concern (SOC), and critical habitats may also occur on or near Big Lagoon: Klamath Mts. Province steelhead, Oncor~nchus mykiss, (C); white-footed vole, Arborimus albipes, (SOC); California red tree vole, Arborimus pomo, (SOC); Paclfic western big-eared bat, Coiynorhinus (Plecotus) townsendii townsendii, (SOC); spotted bat, Euderma maculatum, (SOC); American (pine) marten, Mattes americana, (SOC);
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Pacific fisher, Mattes pennanti paclfica, (SOC); long-eared myotis bat, Myotis evotis, (SOC); h g e d myotis bat, Myotis thysanodes, (SOC); long-legged myotis bat, Myotis volans, (SOC); Yuma myotis bat, Myotis yumanensis, (SOC); northern goshawk, Accipiter gentilis, (SOC); short-eared owl, Asio flammeus, (SOC);ferruginous hawk, Buteo regalis, (SOC); Vaux's swift, Chaetura vauxi, (SOC); olive-sided flycatcher, Contopus cooperi, (SOC); hermit warbler, Dendroica occidentalis, (SOC); white-tailed (black shouldered) kite, Elanus leucurus, (SOC); Pacific-slope flycatcher, Empidonax d~flcilis, (SOC); grey flycatcher, Empidonax wrightii, (SOC); common loon, Gavia immer, (SOC); Harlequin duck, Histrionicus histrionicus, (SOC); Lewis' wood pecker, Melanelpes Lewis, (SOC); rufous hummingbird, Selasphoms mfus, (SOC); Allen's hummingbird, Selasphoms sasin, (SOC); red-breasted sapsucker, Sphyrapicus tuber, (SOC); Xantus'murrelet, Synthliboramphus hypoleucus, (SOC); Bewick's wren, Thryomanes bewickii, (SOC); California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum, (SOC); northwestern pond turtle, Clernmys marmorata marmorata, (SOC); tailed fiog, Ascaphus tmei, (SOC); Del Norte salamander, Plethodon elongatus, (SOC); Northern red-legged flog, Ram aurora aurora, (SOC); foothill yellow-legged fiog, Rana boylii, (SOC); Cascades fiog, Rana cascadae, (SOC); southern torrent (seep) salamander, Rhyacotriton variegatus (olympicus), (SOC); green sturgeon, Acipenser medirostris, (SOC); river lamprey, Larnpetra ayresi, (SOC); Pacific lamprey, Lampetra tridentata, (SOC); longfin smelt, Spirinchus thaleichthys, (SOC); Newcomb's littorine snail, Algamorda newcombiana, (SOC); sandy beach tiger beetle, Cicindela hirticollis gravida, (SOC); Siskiyou ground beetle, Nebria gebleri siskiyouensis, (SOC); Trinity Alps ground beetle, Nebria sahlbergii triad, (SOC); ground beetle (no common name), Scaphinotus behrensi, (SOC); Humboldt ground beetle, Scaphinotus longiceps, (SOC); Karok hesperian (Indian) snail, Vespericola karokomm, (SOC); northcoast sand-verbena, Abronia umbellata ssp. brevflora, (SOC); bensoniella, Bensoniella oregonu, (SOC); Humboldt Bay owl's-clover, Castilleja ambigua ssp. humboldtiensis, (SOC);Mendocino coast paintbrush, Castilleja mendocinensis, (SOC); northcoast bird's-beak, Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. palustris, (SOC); clustered lady's-slipper, Cypripediumfasciculatum, (SOC); Oregon fireweed, Epilobium oreganum, (SOC); Mendocino gentian, Gentiana plurisetosa, (SOC); Humboldt Bay gumplant, Grindelia stricta ssp. blakei, (SOC); two(SOC); Heckner's lewisia, Lewisia cotyledon var. flowered lathyrus, Lathyms b~floms, heckned (SOC); Howell's lewisia, Lewisia cotyledon var. howellii, (SOC); The Lassics lupine, Lupinus constancei, (SOC); The Lassics sandwort, Minuartia decumbens, (SOC); Wolfs evening-prim rose, Oenothera woffli, (SOC); Gairdner's yampah, Peridefidia gairdneri ssp. gairdneri, (SOC); Columbia yellow-cress, Roriopa columbiae, (SOC); Tracy's sanicle, Sanicula tracyi, (SOC); checkermallow, Sidalcea malvaeflora ssp. patula, (SOC); Marble Mountain catcMy, Silene marmorensis, (SOC); glandular dwarfflax, Hesperolinon adenophyllum, (SOC); Howell's montia, Montia howellii, (SOC); Thurber's reedgrass, Calamagrostis crassiglumis, (SOC). The USFWS mentioned the following State of California listed species (SL) may occur on or near Big Lagoon:
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California wolverine, Gulo gulo luteus, (SL); little willow flycatcher, Empidonax trailhi brewsteri, (SL); Humboldt milk-vetch, Astragalus agnicidus, (SL). The State of California did not provide official information for this site. If a project does occur at this site, the state should be consulted for the presence of any state listed species in the area. Federally endangered and threatened species are protected by Federal law and must be considered prior to project development. If the action agency determines that a listed species or a critical habitat may be adversely affected by a federally funded, permitted, or authorized activity, the action agency must request formal consultation with the USFWS. If the action agency determines that the planned action may jeopardize a proposed species or destroy or adversely modify a proposed critical habitat, the action agency must enter into a section 7 conference with the USFWS. Candidate species are those for which there is sufficient information to support a proposal for listing. Although candidate species have no legal protection under the Act, the USFWS recommends that they be considered in the planning process in the event that the candidate species become listed or proposed for listing prior to project completion. No additional information on the occurrence of rare or endangered species or natural communities is known at this time. This does not mean that other State or Federally listed species may not be present within the areas of interest. A site inspection by appropriate state and federal personnel may be necessary to verify the presence, absence or location of listed s ecies, or natural communities if remedial action is recommended as part of the final ASR.
3.6 DEMOGRAPHICS 3.6.1 Centers of Activity
The Big Lagoon site is located near the city of Trinidad in Humboldt County, C A . ~
3.6.2 Business and Industry Profile
The number of business establishments in Humboldt County can be broken down by type as follows: manufacturing 7.7%;trade 30.7%;services and financial 42.5%;and other 16.9%. Of the people in the county employed by businesses, approximately 2.2%are unclassified. The foregoing percentages are fiom mid-March 1997.
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3.6.3 Population density CityICounty Trinidad Humboldt County 3.6.4 Types of Housing Housing in Trinidad is composed of both single family and multi-family dwellings. The median value of 86 specified owner-occupied housing units is $150,000. 3.6.5 New Development in the Area New development in the area is both commercial and residential. 3.6.6 Typical Cross Sections of the Population Trinidad White Black American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut Asian or Pacific Islander Other Percentages 93.3 03 . O 0.3 0.1 0.1 Area (Sq. Mi.) 0.5 4,175.1 Population 362 119,118 Population Density (Per Sq. Mi.) 765.4 26.2
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The percent of the total population (of any race) that is of Hispanic origin is 1.7%. The part of the population under the age of 18 is 17.4%, and the part of the population over the age of 65 is 23.5%. The median age is 42.8.
SITEHISTORY
4.1 HISTORICAL SITE SUMMARY

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4.1.1 General Site History The Navy built Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12' as one of over thuty bombing and rocket targets within the 12th Naval District in California and Nevada i r during World War 11. Target No. 12 was directly associated with Naval Auxiliary A Station (NAAS) Arcata, and consisted of 153.03 acres approximately 9 miles to the SE.' NAAS Arcata was one of a dozen subordinate NAAS and Naval Air Station (NAS) activities under the 12'~ Naval District, Naval Air Bases at NAS Alameda. The 1 2 ~ Naval District officially commissioned NAAS Arcata in July 1943. NAAS Arcata had a total of three subordinate range activities: Trinidad 1 2 Naval ~ District Target No. 2 lii Big Lagoon 12" Naval District Target No. 12 Humboldt ~ a ~ l Naval 2 " District Target No. 13'' On 13 April 1944, the Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board (IATCB) approved a three mile radius around N41 1l', W124" 07' 30" for a dive bombing target at Big ~ a ~ o o n .On " 13 June 1944 the Navy acquired Big Lagoon range via leasehold condemnation and by 21 November 1944 the target was complete and in operation. 12 Although aligned with NAAS Arcata, the targets within the 12" Naval District appear were available for use by dozens of subordinate activities of the ~ a v y . 'The ~ A m y also used a number of Navy targets, though no evidence was found stating that the Army used this one particular target. Big Lagoon, acquired as a bomb target, was only occasionally referred to as a bomb or strafing target. Use of Big Lagoon as a rocket target is apparent by 21 November 1944.14 If constructed at all at Big Lagoon, the bomb target details are unknown. A typical 12& Naval District dive bombing target on land was supposed to consist of a 250 foot cleared area with a bull's eye in the center.15 The location of Big Lagoon on a sand bar indicates that if there were a dive bombing target there, it would not have been typical in its configuration. The rocket firing range was located on the sand bar with floating markers
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at 1,000-foot increments for the 5,000 feet fore of the target.16 The location and size of a strafing target varies considerably with local conditions. The available facilities would probably have sufficed for use as a strafing target. The Navy established a Fog Dispersal Unit in January 1945, which eventually became the main mission of the base. However, the training program continued in the interim." By 9 November 1945 the Navy completed training operations at NAAS Arcata and did not anticipate any future use of the associated targets. On 1 March 1946, as part of the postwar down sizing, the Navy reduced NAAS Arcata's status to caretaker. On 14 April 1946 the target lease was terminated. This settled condemnation proceeding (civil) No. 4942. It was determined that no restoration would be required because the target construction was on a sand bar on the western side of the bay. No use was made of the property at the time, which was covered with considerable driftwood. The rake shacks, moored in the bay were to be removed by maintenance forces located at NAAS, Arcata.18 Shortly thereafter, the Navy reactivated the NAAS as the Landing Aids Experimental Station taking advantage of the poor flying weather for experimental lighting and fog dispersal methods. 4.1.2 Summary of Ordnance and Explosives Activities
An investigation of historical records did not specifically indicate the types or quantities of ordnance used on site by the 121hNaval District. The MPR site visit team did not ident&y any OE debris on the site. Due to the sandy nature of the ground and the periodic waves which cross the sand bar, most OE debris is expected to have been naturally buried or washed out to sea.lg
The Navy used Big Lagoon as a bombing, rocket and strafing target from 1944 to 1946. For a dive bombing target the expected types of OE include miniature Practice Bombs made of iron, zinc or lead (i.e., AN-MK 5 MOD 1, AN-MK 23, AN-MK 43) or the 100pound practice sand or water filled bombs (e.g. Navy MK VII or XV) made out of sheet metal. The most common type of practice rocket in general use by the Navy at the time was the 2.25-inch SCAR (Sub-caliber Aerial Rocket). Other types of Naval rockets included the 3.5-inch AR (Aerial Rocket) and the 5.0-inch aircraft high velocity aerial rocket (HVAR). On a strafing target, the most common bullets expected would be S O caliber, followed by .30 caliber and 20 mm. NAAS Arcata maintained ammunition magazines for high explosives, small arms, pyrotechnics, fuzes & detonators, as well as ready ammunition lockers and inert storage." The use of any HE at Big Lagoon has not been confirmed through documentation. The aerial photography shows no indication of the use of High Explosive filled munitions. The site visit found no evidence of any munitions use remaining on the site.
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4.1.3 Summary of Chemical Warfare Material Activities The archive search uncovered no documentation relating to CWM at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The archive search team found no indication that the Navy conducted CWM training, storage or disposal at this site.
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4.1.4 Certificates of Clearance The archive search did not reveal any certificates of ordnance clearance, decontamination or dedudding associated with Big Lagcon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. 4.2 REVIEW OF HISTORICAL RECORDS Appendix A contains full references of all in text citations along with the location of the copied document. The research team searched at the following locations for records relating to OE and CWM activities at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. At these repositories the research team used finding aids and records managers to assist in locating documents relevant to the research topic. The ASR team also accumulated complementary documents reviewed on Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 but not specifically used. These complementary documents are stored with the original ASR documents. Appendix H lists additional repositories and personnel contacted which reported no pertinent information. 4.2.1 National Archives at College Park, Textual Records 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740 POC: Rich Boylan 301-713-6800 Record Group 18 (Records of the Army Air Forces) Entry lA, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Confidential and Secret Decimal Correspondence File, 1945 Box 558 Entry lC, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Bulky Confidential and Secret Decimal Correspondence File, 1945 Boxes 673-674 Entry ID, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Decimal Confidential and Secret Decimal Correspondence File, 1946-1947 Box 672
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Entry lG, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Confidential and Secret Decimal Correspondence File, 1945-1948 Boxes 839-840 Entry 11, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Bulky Confidential and Secret Decimal Correspondence File, 1945-1948 Box 866 Entry 2A, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Decimal File Unclassified Correspondence, 1944-1946 Boxes 2256-2257,2275-228 1,2308 Entry 2C, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Decimal File Unclassified Correspondence, 1947 Boxes 2797-2798 Entry 2E, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Decimal File Unclassified Correspondence, 1948 Boxes 3 191-3192 Entry 292A, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Central Decimal File Unclassified Correspondence, 1942-1944 Boxes 1576 and 1641 Entry 294B, Air Adjutant General Mail and Records Division Classified Records Bulky Central Decimal File Unclassified Correspondence, 1942-1944 Box 1761 Record Group 38 (Records of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations) Entry Intelligence Records of Inactive Naval Stations, 1941-45 (former Acc. 3893-00 1) Box 14 Record Group 48 (Records of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior) Entry 749B, Central Classified Files 1937-52 Boxes 3220-3221 (2-68) Record Group 71 (Records of the Bureau of Yards and Docks) Entry 18, Location of Naval Activities, October 1944 & June 1945 Box 1 Entry 24 (former Acc 3305) Unprocessed Naval Property Case Files, 1940's Boxes 16,21,33-34
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Entry 74A, Misc. Records, Plans Charts of Harbors Naval Bases and M i e l d s , 1938-54 Boxes 1-6 Entry 1001, Naval Property Case Files 1941-1958 Boxes 29-44,48,61, 1513-1516, 1521 Entry 1008, Correspondence Relating to Inter-Federal Agency Transfer of Facilities to and From Navy Department, 1944-46 Box 1 Entry 1016, Navy Land Acquisition Report of the Real Estate Division 1 July 1940-31 Dec. 1943 Boxes 1 - 4 Entry 1017, Land Purchase Progress Reports 1942-45 Box 1, Land Purchase Progress Reports 1942 - 1945 Entry 1019, Misc. Reports and other Records Regarding Land Investigations Boxes 1-4 Entry 1030, Report of Army Facilities Acquired in 1944 Box 1 Entry 1031 Correspondence with Naval Districts, 1947-48 Boxes 1, 8-9 & 14 Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47 Boxes 1,4-5, 8, 10& 12 Record Group 72 (Records of the Bureau of Aeronautics) Entry 62B, General Correspondence, 1943-45 Boxes 1-5,91, 883-884,2437,2808-2814,2817-2819,2834-2836,2858, 2864-2865, 3065-3071, 3075, 3388-3389, 3414-3415, 3461-3462 Entry 67, Formerly Confidential Correspondence, 1922-44 Boxes 8, 10,37-50,286,291,1004, 1077-1079, 1083-1086, 1161-1163, 1179 Entry 67A Confidential General Correspondence, 1945 Boxes 8,282-286,291, 304,309,312 Entry 75A, Formerly Secret Correspondence 1939-47 Boxes 1, 55-57,59,344-345
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Entry 171, Histories of BuAer, 1941 - 1947 Boxes 1 - 6 Entry 195, Division Histories World War I1 Boxes 1-22 Entry 253, Index to Central Correspondence 1946-52 Boxes 1-8 Entry 254, Index to Secret Correspondence 1942 Boxes 1-2 Entry 1023, Records Relating to Landing Aids Station Arcata Entry 1025, Research and Development Master Plans 1946-48 Box 28 Record Group 77 (Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers) Entry 1011, Security Classified Subject Files 1941-45 (Geographic File) Boxes 589-59 1 Entry 1013, General Correspondence with Districts, 1941-45 Box 307 Entry 1014, General Correspondence with Division, 1941-45 Box 85 Entry 102 1, Records Relating to Inactive Air Stations (Real Estate Files) 1943 1959 Boxes 2-3
Entry 1023, General Correspondence Relating to Airfields and Related Facilities, 1940-45 Boxes 16-58, Decimals 600 through 686 Record Group 107 (Records of the Office of the Secretary of War) Entry 102, General Correspondence Files, Stimpson, Aviation Fields and Bombing Ranges Boxes 126, 128, 131 and 132 Entry 2 11, Establishment of Airfields and Air Bases, 1940-1945 Boxes 203-204
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Record Group 127 (Records of the Marine Corps) Entry 1 8 4 Office of the Commandant, General Correspondence 1939 - 1950 Boxes 210-211 Entry 18B Office of the Commandant General Correspondence, 1939-1950 Boxes 217,225,228 Entry 1011, World War I1 Subject File Boxes 4, 30-3 1,42 Record Group 237 (Records of the Federal Aviation Administration) Entry 37, Minutes of the IATCB, 1941-46 Boxes 1-4 Record Group 34 1 (Records of Headquarters U.S. Air Force (Air Staff) Entry 494, Correspondence Relating to Real Estate Facilities, 1948-1955 Boxes 17, 71-72, 140-141,212-214, 305-306 Record Group 407 (Records of the Adjutant General's Offlce 1917-) Entry 363A, Project Decimal File, 1940-45 Box 4047 Box 4353, Aberdeen Proving Ground 68 1 - Kanawa River 153 Box 4369, Greenville A.P. 580.82 - Hensley Field 680.44 Box 4376, McCook Field 000.76 - Marana Air Field 601.5 Box 438 1, Oakland Anport 210.482 - Pendleton Field 686 Box 4383, Rapid City AAB 680.2 - Savannah Anport 333.9 4.2.2
National Archives at College Park, Cartographic & Architectural Branch 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740 POC: Henry Gwiazda, RG 71 301-713-7040 POC: Sam Welch
Record Group 23 (Records of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey); filed under Recorc Group 370 (Records of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Entry Sectional Aeronautical Charts - Mt Shasta Folders 1 and 2 The research team reviewed the Military Posts Finding Aids, identifling the following items: Record Group 7 1 (Records of the Bureau of Yards and Docks) Entry Index Cards Bureau of Yards and Docks Drawings
Station 1210 Alameda Air Station Boxes 184 to 187 Station 1298 Santa Rosa Auxiliary Air Station BOX 220, 1293-41 to 1300-1 Entry Naval Facilities included in Yards and Docks Drawings on Paper Folders 1210-2, 3,32 & 44 Alameda Naval Air Base Folders 1298- all Santa Rosa and Petaluma Auxiliary Air Station Entry Microfilm Reels Series #2 Reels 802, 8 12, 1445 - NAS Alameda 4.2.3 National Archives at College Park, Still Pictures Branch 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740 POC: Reference Desk 301-713-6795 Record Group 80 (General Records of the Department of the Navy) File Card index with 4 categories: 1941-1945 Ships Subjects Arcata lots of aerials of base Big Lagoon Trinidad
4.2.4 National Archives and Records Administration -Pacific Region San Bruno 1000 Commodore Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066-2350 POC: Kathy O'Connor 650-876-9009 The research team reviewed the finding aids for the following: Record Group 49 (Records of the Bureau of Land Management) Record Group 121 (Records of the Public Building Service) Record Group 181 (Records of the Naval Districts and Shore Establishments) Record Group 269 (General Records of the General Services Administration) Record Group 270 (Records of the War Assets Administration) Record Group 291 (Records of the Federal Property Resource Service) They reviewed the following entries:
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Record Group 121 (Records of the Public Building Service) Entry Real Property Disposal Project Files, 1950-1957 Boxes 2 & 13
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Record Group 181 (Records of the Naval Districts and Shore Establishments) Entry 58-3201, General Correspondence, 1944 Boxes S-380 to 5-38 1 Box: S-389 Entry 12'~ Naval District Public Works Land Acquisition Records Box 37490 Entry 12" Naval District - Public Works Ofice, Airbase Real Estate Acquisition Files, 1942-58 [Accession NN373-9 1 (18 1-61-0096)l Boxes 1-12 Entry 12" Naval District - Public Works Ofice, Real Property Records, 1952-60 [Accession NN3 73-9 1 (18 1-61-0096)l Boxes 1-12 Entry 12" Naval District Commandant's Ofice, Command Histories 1903 to 1975 [Accession 181-77-0431 BOX1, 1939-45 Box 1, Command Histories 1903 to 1960 Entry 12'~ Naval District [Command Histories] Establishment and Disestablishment Files Boxes 1 thru 5 Entry 1 2 ' ~ Naval District - Public Works Oftice, Naval Air Bases [Accession 18160-641 Rolls 1-7 4.2.5 Federal Records Center-Pacific Region San Bruno 1000 Commodore Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066-2350 POC: Richard Boyden 650-876-9084 The research team reviewed the 01 listings for Record Group 77 (Records of the Chief of Engineers) but found no information for review. 4.2.6
Naval Aviation History Center Building 157-1, Washington Navy Yard Washington, DC 20374-5059 POC: Mark Evans 202-433-4355
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Naval Aviation History Files, Aviation Command 1941 - 1952 Box: Alameda - Allentown (Alameda NAS) Box: Cony Field - Cuddihy Field (Crow's Landing NAS) Box: Hollister - Houma (Hollister NAS) Box: San Juan - Seattle (Santa Rosa NAAS)
4.2.7 Naval History Center Library Building 44, Washington Navy Yard Washington, DC 20374-5059 POC: Reference Librarian 202-433-4132
The research team reviewed: VG 93.A.35 1944, Summary Report on Facilities, Naval Shore Establishments, 1944.
4.2.8 Naval History Center Photographic Archive Building 44, Washington Navy Yard Washington, DC 20374-5059 POC: Jack Green, Archivist 202-433-2765
The research team reviewed: Historical Photograph Files

4.2.9 Naval Construction Battalion Center History Office 1000 23rd Avenue Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4301 POC: Carol Marsh 805-983-5913
The research team reviewed: Vertical Geographic Historical File Folders and Contract Construction Completion Reports for Alameda NAS.
4.2.10 U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency USAFHRAWO 600 Chennault Circle Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6424 POC: Archie Difante 334-953-2447
U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Records Box 02020381-02020413 (Erda-Eureka) Box 02020414-02020460 (Eureka-Evansville) Box 02048060-02048090 (Trenton-Trinidad)
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4.2.11 US. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District Real Estate Division 1325 J St., 13" Floor Sacramento, CA 95814-2922 POC: Lucille (Lucy) Ono, Cadastral Section 916-557-5312
The research team reviewed the final audit files in Cadastral Section's secure area and on microfiche for the subject sites, finding information on the following specific project: Eureka-Humboldt County Aqort. Additionally, the team reviewed the back-up materials for the subject audits and the military and disposal map drawers for the above mentioned sites. They also reviewed the post-audit files kept in a separate location. A duplicate copy of the section's backup microfiche of the described folders is also held in the offsite temporary recordings holding area.
4.2.12 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District Information Management Division, Records Management 1325 J St, 9" Floor Sacramento, CA 95814-2922 POC: Pam Ammo 916-557-7079
The research team reviewed the Record Locator SF 135s for the Sacramento District's temporary Records Holding Area (currently Capital Records Management, formerly Bryte Yard Records Holding Area): Real Estate Division Management and Disposal Branch Real Estate Division Acquisition Branch Real Estate Division Planning and Control Branch Based on these lists they reviewed the following boxes (RE microfiche boxes 48064 and 72901 were ignored since duplicates were reviewed at RE Cadastral Section): Capital Records Mgmt Box Box 67996 Folder Eureka-Humboldt Airport, CA - no file in box; removed previously
4.2.13 US. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District Engineering Division, Geotechnical and Suweys Branch 1325 J St., 11" Floor Sacramento, CA 95814-2922 POC: Julie Dickinson 916-557-7151
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The research team reviewed the index cards for military survey books and aerial photographs in the Survey Section File Room (1 101) but found no pertinent information relating to the subject sites. 4.2.14 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District Engineering Division, DERP-FUDS 1325 J St., 1 2 Floor ~ Sacramento, CA 95814-2922 POC: Gerald Vincent, Program Manager 916557-7452 POC: James P. McAlister 916557-7401 The research team reviewed the INPRs for the following sites to see how they related to the subject sites: J09CA006 1 NAAS Arcata-Bombing Rng J09CA0064 Big Lagoon Bombing Target J09CA0799 NAS Arcata J09CA7297 Trinidad Bombing Range J09CA7466 Big Lagoon Target Range Hurnboldt Bay Target Area J09CA747 1 4.2.15 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District Engineering Division, Military Design Branch Engineering, Technology and Specification Section CADD Mana ement and Archives Unit 1325 J St., 10f Floor Sacramento, CA 95814-2922 POC: Raymond Dennis 916-557-7244 The research team visited the Engineering Division's Map Files room. Sacramento is the military Design District for California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona (LA District has retained the Construction mission since the late 1960's). Sacramento had the Design mission for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana before it was transferred to Seattle. Old LA District design files have been archived on 105mm film, while Sacramento District files are on 35mm film aperture cards. The search team reviewed notebooks on: Installation Names: Each installation has been given a unique three-digit number. Drawings are created in sequential order. They have a database of all the drawings they created. We received a print out. FRC (Military-DAs and Topos) Transfers (Sacramento to Various Military Agencies # 1 and #2)
Note: The following three repositories were consulted for aerial imagery of the site. Yellow shading indicates that historical imagery was actually acquired for use in aerial photography interpretation and analysis.
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4.2.16 National Archives at College Park, Cartographic & Architectural Branch 8601 Adel phi Road College Park, MD 20740 POC: Henry Gwiazda, RG 71 301-713-7040
The research team also consulted Aerial Photographs in the National Archives-Special List 25, dated 1990, for available imagery from: Record Group 57 (Records of the U.S. Geological Survey) Record Group 95 (Records of the U.S. Forest Service) Record Group 114 (Records of the Soil Conservation Service) Record Group 145 (Records of the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service) Using the indexes, the following imagery was available for acquisition.
1 Scale
I Old I New Can I IM/NUS# 1 Frames
1 Frame
The research team also consulted the aerial photo coverage overlays in Record Group 373 (Records of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency) for imagery at 1:40,000 scale or better covering the area. They pulled the index sheets for N4 1 W 124.
Date
RG 373 Box 706
Scale
21 Sep 56
Old Can 1:61,660 H4480
New Can
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ON006616 10198032 24 to 27 VT
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4.2.17 U.S. Department of Agriculture - Aerial Photography Field Office 2222 W 2300 S Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2020
POC: Sharon McGiff

801-975-3503
CEMVS-ED-S tasked a Contractor to perform an initial search of available imagery for Humboldt County, CA. The following imagery is available for the site.
Year
1965 1988
Program
NRCS I NAPPI
Scale
Film Type 1:20,000 B/W 1:40,000 1 CIR
Frames
CVL-19FF-9 to 13 1 1288-144 to 146,
Frame Quantity
5 15
4.2.18 U.S. Geological Survey - EROS Data Center Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57198
POC: Kimberly Kringen 605-594-6151 ext. 2075

CEMVS-ED-S tasked a Contractor to perform an initial search of available imagery for Big Lagoon and located coverage during the following times:
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5/25/73 5/25/73
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1:32,972 1:32.972
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AR6235002800 195 AR6235002800196
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110 1111 1 144 1 145 1 146 1 40 1 42 I103 1 104
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NAPPW NAPPW 10490 10490
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105 41 1242E 1241W 550 55 1 Type B/W B/W Quantity 1 1
NAPP photography is acquired at a scale of 1:40,000.

4.3 SUMMARY OF INTERVIEWS
The archive search team conducted telephone and personal interviews to assist in the collection of information for this report. Appendix H lists interviewees and copies of pertinent individual conversation records. Contact with local law enforcement hazardous device squads and military Explosive Ordnance Disposal @OD) units resulted in negative incident reports of OE or CWM in this area. All interviewees recalled no past incidents involving OE or CWM.
4.4 AIR PHOTO INTERPRETATION AND MAP ANALYSIS 4.4.1 Map Analysis This archive search located one site-specific layout plan and several general area maps for Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The paragraphs below discuss the relevant information retrieved fi-om the reviewed maps, included in Appendix K. All historical maps and site plans contained in Appendix K are printed on 11" x 17" paper for reproduction. Full size copies remain in the ASR backup files. The maps are discussed in order of creation or final revision. Property Acquisition Map Big Lagoon Bombing Target Near Arcata Calif. (P.W. Drawing No. 963),20 April 1944, revised 16 August 1944 Appendix K- 1" This map shows the Big Lagoon Rocket Target relative to the Pacific Ocean, Arcata, Eureka, Big Lagoon, and State Highway 101. The target is shown with a 100-foot radius comprised of drift logs painted orange and white with a radar screen in the center. One observer's tower is shown to be approximately 1,000 feet to the SW, along the sand bar of the target. The observer's tower is a 6- by 6- by 8-foot building. To the NE of the target is a second 6- by 6-foot observers tower on a raft. A range control radio shack ("Dallas Hut7' w i t h a flat room for the tower) is located 4,000 feet to the SW of the observer's tower, along the sand bar. At a 90" angle fi-om the target, heading SE into the Lagoon, were 5 raft markers located at 1,000-foot increments away fiom the target.
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Map of Auxiliarv Air Station Arcata, California Twelfth Naval District Showing Conditions on June 30.1945,30 June 1945 Appendix ~ - 2 ~ ~ This map of NAAS Arcata shows the specific locations of the inert storehouse, the pyrotechnics magazine, the small arms magazine, the fuze detonator magazine and the high explosive magazine within the stretch of road designated as the "magazine area".
Typical Target Installations fP. W. Drawing 12 19), 22 August 1944, revised 16 March 1945 Appendix K-3"
A typical Land Dive Bombing Target called for a 250-foot cleared area with a 100-foot diameter (4-foot wide) ~ g e boardwalk d circling a 12-foot square platform target center. Two rake stations would be placed one inline and one perpendicular to the line of attack, each 1,000 feet fiom the target center. l Rocket Target Ranges, 13 August 1945 Naval Air Bases. 12'"~ a v aDistrict Appendix K-4" This maps shows that Rocket Target No. 12 was located 18 miles NW of NAAS Arcata, along the Northwest coast. The map confirms that Target No. 12 was a rocket target. 4.4.2 Air Photo Interpretation Government and contractor personnel conducted an aerial photography database search that is included in section 4.2. The aerial photography retrieved covered Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 prior to and following military use. The imagery acquired is in photographic print format. The analyst performed the interpretation using the following source materials:
The analyst delineated imagery containing important areas on hard copy plots and digitized it using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software. The digitized features overlay scanned aerial photography, resulting in the final plots. The analysis used stereo viewing of photography, which allows more accurate identifications than monoscopic interpretations. The resolution and scale of the imagery limited the identification of features discussed in this study. The analyst used the word "probable" when discussing features for which identification is reasonably accurate. The analyst used the term "possible" when identification was not positive, but the objectlarea
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matched known features/locations on other sources. Analysis of the aerial photographs referenced the site maps discussed in sections 4.4.1 above. Imagery of the site was acquired fiom within a few years after the Navy's use of the Big Lagoon sand bar as a rocket target. Unfortunately, by 1948, there is no discernable evidence of the target remaining on the shoreline. Driftwood piles are visible on the shore in 1948, and also appeared in the 1942 imagery. The 1944 site plan appears to be the best source of location data.
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REALESTATE
5.1 CONFIRMED DOD OWNERSHIP

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The former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 consisted of a total of 153.03 acres. On 13 June 1944 the Navy acquired Big Lagoon rocket target via leasehold condemnation (lease NO(y)R-38 139) with Harriet Barto, and the State of California's State Park Commission. The area consisted of "[clertain lands within the County of Humboldt, State of California, being the sand bar and adjoining area between Big Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, more particularly described as follows: Lots 1,2,3 and 4, Section 1; Lots 1,2,3 and 4, Section 12; and Lots 7 and 8, Section 13, T9 N, R1 W of the Humboldt Meridian, containing 153.03 acres, more or less." The lease was renewed for 1 July 1945 through 30 June 1946. The lease was terminated on 14 April 1946.~' The real estate figures concur with the acreage number stated in the INPR (Appendix Dl). Based on a review of available real estate documents, the War Department released Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 with no restrictive covenants or land use restrictions. 5.2 POTENTIAL DOD OWNERSHIP Based on available information (e.g. historical documents, aerial photos, interviews etc.), the archive search did not identi@ any additional areas of undocumented military ownership associated with Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. However, when range safety fans or OE potential range cells are drawn for this site, they extend beyond the acquired FUDS boundaries and potentially represent land use by the DOD. The archive search did not fmd direct evidence of OE hazards on the real estate contained within these fans beyond the FUDS boundary. The DOD accepts responsibility for remediation of OE hazards resulting from their activities. If DOD OE hazards exist on real estate never acquired, they are generally eligible for cleanup under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program. 5.3 SIGNIFICANT PAST OWNERSHIP OTHER THAN DOD This investigation did not reveal any significant past ownership of Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 with relationship to OE or CWM. 5.4 PRESENT OWNERSHIP
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Records reviewed indicate that the State of California's State Park Commission currently owns most of the property.
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SITE INSPECTION
6.1 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND SCOPE

An ASR site inspection is limited in scope to a visual, non-intrusive inspection of the areas suspected of having an OE or CWM hazard potential. This potential is based on an analysis of the collected information. Prior to the inspection, the Archive Search team determines the areas of the site to investigate. The team follows a site safety and health plan (SSHP) prohibiting digging or handling of potential OE and CWM. The SSHP defines standard operating procedures to ensure safety and prevent accidents. Appendix L-1 contains a copy of the SSHP. The inspection team consisted of the following St. Louis District Corps of Engineers personnel: Randal Curtis, Alix Borrok, and George Sloan. They performed the site survey on 26 August 2001. Subsection 6.2 contains a synopsis of the site inspection and Appendix L-2 contains a detailed account. Appendix I includes current site photographs.
6.2 SITE INSPECTION SYNOPSIS Big Lagoon is a county park and hence has open access to the public. The parking lot was about 20% full at the time of the site visit. The team began their traverse at the southern end of the site and walked along the lagoon side of the narrow (less than 750 ... The ASR team used a feet wide) bar, which separates the lagoon from the Pacific Ocean. GPS to help ascertain when they reached the rocket target center."' As indicated by the historic aerial photography, there are no clear remains of the target on site. There are fairly large pieces of driftwood in the area but none seem to have been left fiom the Navy's use of the property. The team crisscrossed the target center a fair amount and examined the clear, shallow waters of the lagoon fiom the shoreline for evidence of OE debris. They continued a few hundred feet past the target location as identified on maps and then traversed back along the crest of the bar. They did not find any evidence of OE debris or of the Navy's use of the site at any time during the visit. The trash observed along the beach, such as aluminum beer cans, were heavily weathered and deteriorated.
"'Target feature coordinates were determined using georeferenced historic maps. The resulting
waypoints were uploaded into a Gamin Etrex Legend GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver using mapping datum WGS 1984
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Range Feature Locations based on Georeferenced Aerial Photogra~hv Latitude Longitude Easting Northing Feature N 41 " 10' 5 1" W124 " 07' 28" 405690 4559230Bin Laeoon 1 Target center N 41 " 10' 41" W124O 07' 33" 405589 4558954Big Lagoon 2 Observer's Tower
N41 O 10' 1I" Wl24 " 07' 45" 405273 4558026Big Lagoon 3 Range Control Radio Shack
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EVALUATION OF ORDNANCE POTENTIAL
7.1 CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION

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The archive search uncovered evidence that the Navy utilized conventional ordnance at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The types of ordnance and explosives associated with the site included small arms, rockets and practice bombs. This information was gathered from documentation, maps and aerial photography results. None of the reviewed information indicated any other ordnance related operations at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The ASR team did not fmd an overt indication of a current ordnance and explosive hazard at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. Research discovered no historical records indicating ordnance disposal on site. Interviews did not disclose any incidents of ordnance or explosive hazards found in the past. Aerial photography analysis did not locate any distinct signs of the target or on-site burial. Additionally, the site inspection did not uncover evidence of ordnance or explosive hazards. 7.2 CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL CONTAMINATION The archive search uncovered no evidence of chemical warfare materials storage, usage or disposal at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The mission of Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 does not imply the presence of CWM. Research discovered no historical records associating CWM with the site. Interviews did not disclose any correlation of CWM with the site. Additionally, the site inspection did not uncover any evidence of CWM hazards.
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8.1 POTENTIAL OE AND CWM ITEMS
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The archive search identified the following ordnance items associated with Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The team compiled this list based on recovered documentation. The items were not confirmed through location of OE debris during the site visit. Small arms Caliber .30 Caliber S O 20mrn Target-Practice Rockets 2.25-inch Sub-caliber Aerial Rockets (SCAR), practice Bombs Miniature Practice Bombs 100 lb Practice Bomb The Big Lagoon target was primarily used for rockets but is occasionally referred to as a bomb or strafing target. Other types of Naval rockets in use at practice ranges of World War I1 included the 3.5-inch AR (Aerial Rocket) and the 5.0-inch aircraft high velocity aerial rocket (HVAR). These items also have a potential use at the site. There is no clear evidence of high explosive munitions use. The use of high explosives is very doubtful, as damage to the sand bar should have resulted and been visible on aerial imagery. Therefore, high explosive versions of the listed OE items are not expected. The archive search did not uncover evidence of the use of chemical warfare materials at Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The activities at this site did not include the storage, disposal or use of CWM in training. 8.2 DESCRIPTION OF CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE The following sections in Appendix C contain Ordnance Technical Data Sheets of typical examplesivof OE items identified with Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12:
iv These are general descriptions and may not include all the specific variations of a particular ammunition item. This list is compiled from documentation found on the site and may not be comprehensive.
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Ordnance Technical Data Sheets Miniature Practice Bombs AN-Mk 5 Mod 1, AN-Mk 23, ANMk 43, and Mk 19 Rocket, 2.25-inch Practice Bomb, Practice, 100-lbs, Mk 15 Mod 3 Bomb, Practice, 100 pound, M38A2 Spotting Charges, MlA1, M3, M5 Small-Arms Ammunition Aircraft Rocket, 3.5-inch, Mk 4, Semi-Annor Piercing Rockets, 5-inch ( H V A R ) ~ ~
8.3 DESCRIPTION OF CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIALS The archive search did not uncover evidence of any CWM ever being associated with the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12.
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EVALUATION OF OTHER SITE INFORMATION
The archive search did not reveal any additional areas of potential environmental concern associated with the military use of Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12.
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APPENDIX A REFERENCES
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Thefollowing list of references only represents the items cited in preparation of this report, and does not illustrate all the documents reviewed or copiedfor the backup files (see Records Review section 4.2 for further details). Source listings for locating each underlined reference are noted and printed portions are included in this ASR. Furthermore, underlined references are hyperlinked to scanned images of the backup documents on the digital version of this report. References that are not underlined are generally available and not reproducedfor this report.
Section 2.0 PREVIOUS SITE INVESTIGATIONS 1 Corps of Engineers - Sacramento 1999 Inventory Project Report Bin Lagoon Bombing Target, Humboldt Countv, CA. F U ~ sire S No. ~ 0 9 ~ ~ 0 0 6 4 , - ~ e p t e m 1999.' ber Appendix D- 1
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Federal Climate Complex Asheville, NC. 1996 International Station Meteorological Climate Summay, Version 4.0 CD ROM, September 1996. Jointly produced by: Department of the Navy Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- National Climate Center and the U.S. Air Force Environmental Technical Application Center (USAFETAC) OL-A. Sections 3.3.1 GEOLOGY Alt, David D., and Hyndman, Donald W. 1993 Roadside Geology of Northern Calfornia. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula , MT. Thornbury, William D. 1965 Regional Geomorphology of the United States. Department of Geology, Indiana University, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. Sections 3.3.2 SOILS Alt, David D., and Hyndman, Donald W. 1993 Roadside Geology of Northern Calfornia. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula , MT.
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Appendix A References A- 1
Section 3.4.1 SURFACE WATER HYDROLOGY U. S. Geological Survey 1978 Trinidad, Quadrangle, California - Humboldt Couny, 7.5 Minute Series (topographic), dated 1966, photrevised 1978. U.S. Geological Survey 1966 Rodger's Peak, Quadrangle, California - Humboldt Couny, 7.5 Minute Series (topographic), dated 1966. National Oceanic and Atmospheric'Administration National Ocean Service (NOS) 2001 Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) website information downloaded http://www.co-ops.nos.noaa.aov/ June 200 1 Sections 3.4.2 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY Alt, David D., and Hyndman, Donald W. 1993 Roadside Geology of Northern California. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula , MT. Thornbury, William D. 1965 Regional Geomorphology of the United States. Department of Geology, Indiana University, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. Section 3.5 ECOLOGY U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sacramento, CA (USFWS) 200 1 Official correspondence, dated 17 April 200 1 (Correspondence Reference # 1-1-01-SP-1738) DEMOGRAPHICS U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census 1990 Census of Population and Housing - Trinidad, CA. Summary Tape, from CD ROM. 1994 County and C i y Data Book, Land Area and Population - Humboldt, CA, Summary Tape, from CD ROM. 1994 Couny and C i y Data Book, Land Area and Population - Trinidad, CA, Summary Tape, from CD ROM. 1997 Couny Business Patterns - Humboldt, CA, Summary Tape, from CD ROM.
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'section 4.1 HISTORICAL SITE SUMMARY (cited references onlv) Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board 1944 Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board Meeting No. 502 Minutes, 26 July 1944. RG 237, Entry 37 IATCB Minutes, Box 3, Folder: 50 1-525, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-6 Naval Air Bases, 12'~ Naval District 1945 Naval Air Bases. 12" Naval District Rocket Target Ranges, 13 August 1945. RG 181, Entry 12' Naval District - Public Works Office, Naval Air Bases [Accession 181-60-641, Roll #7, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix K-4 Office of Commandant, Twelfth Naval District 1945 NAB 1 2 Naval ~ ~ District. Bombing Target Areas at Trinidad (Arcata Land). South Humboldt Bay and Bin Lagoon. California: Request for cancellation of lease, 18 October 1945. RG 7 1, Entry 1001, Naval Prop. Case Files, Box 36 Alameda CS-7-AL- 1 to Alameda C5- 15-AL, Folder: Alarneda CS7-AL-5, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-9
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12'~ Naval District, Public Works Office 1945 Physical Properties and Facilities o f the Principal Naval Activities and O@ces Located in the 12 ND, Appendix I Histow ofpublic Works, October 1945. RG 18 1, Entry 12" ~ a v aDistrict i Commandant's Office, Command Histories 1903 to 1975 [Accession 181-77-0431 Box 1, Folder: Volume 111, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix E-1 Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board 1944 Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board Meeting No. 499, 13 April 1944. RG 237, Entry 37, IATCB Minutes, Box 3, Folder: IATCB Minutes 425-450, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-5 12'~ Naval District, PWO c. 1952Gunne1-yRange and Target Areas Released Since WW 11 - 12" Naval District (contains principal areas), undated, Circa 1952. RG 181, 12& Naval District PWO RP 1932-1960 [Accession 181-63-0096] Box 12 of 12, Folder: Miscellaneous 1 of 2, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix E-2
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lzthNaval District, Public Works Office, Real Property 1952-60 1944 Memorandum for District of Public Works (Aerial Gunnery Ranges and Target Areas), 2 1 November 1944. RG 181, Acc. 18l-G3-0096, Box 12 of 12, Folder: Misc. 2 of 2, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix: E-3
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12'~ Naval District, Public Works Office 1945 Phvsical Properties and Facilities o f the Principal Naval Activities and OfficesLocated in the 12 ND, Appendix I Histow ofpublic Works, October 1945. RG 181, Entry lzthNaval District Commandant's Office, Command Histories 1903 to 1975 [Accession 181-77-0431 Box 1, Folder: Volume 111, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix E- 1 12' Naval District, Public Works Ofice, Real Property 1952-60 1944 Memorandum for District of Public Works (Aerial Gunnery Ranges and -Areas), 2 1 November 1944. RG 181, Acc. 18l-G3-0096, Box 12 of 12, Folder: Misc. 2 of 2, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix: E-3 Naval Air Station Alameda 1945 Typical Target Installations (P. W. Drawing 1219), 22 August 1944, revised 16 March 1945. Cartographic and Architectural Branch, RG 71, Entry Naval Facilities included in Yards and Docks Drawings on Paper, Folder 1210-44 Alameda Naval Air Base, Sheet 1210-44-29, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix K-3 Alameda, Public Works Office 1944 Property Acquisition Map Big Lagoon Bombing Target Near Arcata, Calif. P.W. Drawing No. 963k 20 April 1944, revised 16 August 1944. RG 181, 12' Naval Dishict Public Works Office, Naval Air Bases Drawings, Acc. 181-60-0064, Roll 3 of 7, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix K- 1
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Office of Commandant, Twelfth Naval District 1945 NAB 12" Naval District. Bombing Target Areas at Trinidad (Arcata Land), South Humboldt Bay and Big Lagoon. California: Request for cancellation of lease, 9 November 1945. RG 7 1, Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47> Box: 4, L5-5-MO to L5-7-AL-5, Folder: L5-7-AL, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-8 United States Government 1946 NAB. 12" Naval District Bombing Targets at Trinidad, South Humboldt Bav and Big La~oon, CA-request for cancellation of leases, 13 March 1946. RG 7 1, Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47>Box 4, L5-5-MO to L5-7AL-5, Folder: L5-7-AL-3, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-9 Office of Commandant, Twelfth Naval District 1945 NAB 12" Naval District. Bombing Target Areas at Trinidad (Arcata Land), South Humboldt Bay and Big Lagoon, California: Request for cancellation of lease, 9 November 1945. RG 71, Entry 1001, Naval Prop. Case Files, Box 36 Alameda CS-7-AL-1 to Alameda C5-15-AL, Folder: Alameda CS7-AL-5, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-8
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Corps of Engineers - Sacramento 1999 Inventory Project Report Big Lagoon Bombing Target, Humboldt County, CA. FUDS No, ~ 0 9 ~ ~ & 6 4 , - ~ e p t e m 1999.19 ber Appendix D- 1 NAAS Arcata Public Works Office 1945 Map of Auxiliary Air Station Arcata. California Twelfth Naval District Showing Conditions on June 30, 1945,30 June 1945. RG 7 1, Entry Microfilm Reels series #2, Sheet # 1210-3-92, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix K-2
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Section 4.4 AIR PHOTO INTERPRETATION AND MAP ANALYSIS NAS Alameda, Public Works Office 1944 Property Acauisition Map Big Lagoon Bombing Target Near Arcata. Calif. P.W. draw in^ No. 9631 20 April 1944, revised 16 August 1944. RG 181, 12h Naval District Public Works Office, Naval Air Bases Drawings, Acc. 181-60-0064, Roll 3 of 7, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix K- 1
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U.S. Geological Survey 1978 Trinidad, Quadrangle, California - Humboldt County, 7.5 Minute Series (topographic), dated 1966, photrevised 1978. U.S. Geological Survey 1966 Rodger's Peak, Quadrangle, California - Humboldt County, 7.5Minute Series (topographic), dated 1966.
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Arcata Public Works Ofice 1945 Map of Auxiliw Air Station Arcata, California Twelfth Naval District Showing Conditions on June 30, 1945,30 June 1945. RG 7 1, Entry Microfilm Reels series #2, Sheet # 1210-3-92, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix K-2
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Naval Air Station Alameda 1945 Tvpical Tarnet Installations (P. W. Drawing - 1219), 22 August 1944, revised 16 March 1945. Cartographic and Architectural Branch, RG 7 1, Entry Naval Facilities included in Yards and Docks Drawings on Paper, Folder 1210-44 Alameda Naval Air Base, Sheet 1210-44-29, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix K-3 Naval Air Bases, 12'~ Naval District 1945 Naval Air Bases. 12'~ Naval District Rocket Target Ranges, 13 August 1945. RG 181, Entry 12" Naval District - Public Works Office, Naval Air Bases [Accession 181-60-641, Roll #7, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix K-4
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Section 5.0 REAL ESTATE Ofice of the Commandant, Twelfth Naval District 1945 Lease NOy(R)-3 8 139 with the State Park Commission Covering land between Big Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, 25 July 1945. RG 71, Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47, Box 4, L5-5-MO to L5-7-AL-5, Folder: L5-7AL-3, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E- 10
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12" Naval District, PWO Naval c.1952Gunne1-vRange and Tarpet Areas Released Since WW I1 - 12'~ District (contains principal areas), undated, Circa 1952. RG 181, 1 2 ~ Naval District PWO RP 1932 - 1960 [Accession 181-63-0096] Box 12 of 12, Folder: Miscellaneous 1 of 2, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Appendix E-2 Aviation Navy (Bureau and Field) c. 1946Financial Record of Real Estate Leases and Renewals, undated, Circa 1946. RG 71, Entry 1001, Naval Property Case Files, Box 1521 Aviation, Navy, Folder: Various Folders of Financial Record Sheets, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-4 United States Government 1946 NAB, 12'~ Naval District Bombing Targets at Trinidad, South Hurnboldt Bav and Bin Lagoon, CA-request for cancellation of leases, 13 March 1946. RG 71, Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47, Box 4, L5-5-MO to L5-7AL-5, Folder: L5-7-AL-3, NARA-College Park, MD. Appendix E-9
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References for Individual Ordnance Data Sheets contained Appendix C are noted at the bottom of each sheet.
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APPENDIX B ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND BREVITY CODES
Appendix B -Abbreviations, Acronyms and Brevin, Codes
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ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS AND BREVITY CODES

The following list contains abbreviations, acronyms and brevity codes within this ASR, as well as typical others.
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Army Air Field Anti-Aircraft American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist Army Environmental Center Air Force Base American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist American National Standards Institute Armor Piercing Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot Anti-Personnel Armor Piercing-Tracer Archive Search Report Anti-Tank Base Detonating Building DemolitionlDebris Removal Bureau of Land Management Base Realignment and Closure Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Chemical Agent Identification Set Caliber Chemical and Biological Defense Command Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley-St. Louis District Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley-Vicksburg District Circular Error of Probability Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Code of Federal Regulations Chief of Engineers Cartridge Chemical Warfare Materials Chemical Warfare Service Center of Expertise
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Diethyltoluamide Defense Environmental Restoration Program Department of Defense Department of Interior
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Engineering EvaluationICost Analysis Environmental Impact Statement Engineer Manual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Environmental Protection Agency Engineering Technical Letter Federal Geographic Data Committee Field Manual Feasibility Study Formerly Used Defense Sites Geographic Information System Gallons Per Minute Global Positioning System General Services Administration Hazardous Waste Operations high blast explosives; mixtures of RDX, TNT and aluminum High Explosive High Explosive Anti-Tank High Explosive Incendiary High Explosive Plastic cyclotetramethylenetetranitrarnine (a type of high explosive) Hazardous Toxic and Radioactive Waste Hazardous and Toxic Waste Initial Assessment Study Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board Inventory Project Report Installation Restoration Program Lyrne Disease Mandatory Center of Expertise Mechanical Time Mechanical Time Super Quick National Archives and Records Administration Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Air Station National Contingency Plan No Date Net Explosive Weight National Geographic Vertical Datum National Imagery and Mapping Agency National Institute for Safety and Health National Map Accuracy Standards National Priorities List National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration No Further Action
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WAGE WGS WNRC
Wide Area GPS Enhancemen World Geodetic System Washington National Records Center
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APPENDIX C TEXT / MANUALS
Appendix C - Text / M n n d s
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All Ordnance Technical Data Sheets Prepared by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District, Ordnance and Technical Services Branch-Engineering Division Page No. Ordnance Technical Data Sheets Miniature Practice Bombs AN-Mk 5 Mod 1, AN-Mk 23, AN-Mk 43, and Mk 19 Rocket, 2.25-inch Practice Bomb, Practice, 100-lbs, Mk 15 Mod 3 Bomb, Practice, 100 pound, M38A2 Spotting Charges, M1A 1, M3, M5 Small-Arms Ammunition Aircraft Rocket, 3.5 inch, Mk 4, Semi-Armor Piercing Rockets, 5 inch (HVAR)
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MINIATURE PRACTICE BOMBS AN-Mk 5 Mod 1, AN-Mk 23, AN-Mk 43, and Mk 19
Description. These bombs are used for low-altitude horizontal, or dive-bombing practice. The four bombs are similar in physical appearance, but differ basically in the metal used to cast the body. Bombs are used with the AN-Mk 4 practice bomb signal that is a blank 10-gauge shotgun shell (extended length). Signals contain a black powder expelling charge and a red phosphorous pyrotechnic mixture. These bombs also are used with the MK5 signal that contains a fluorescein dye and is actuated by impact on water. When the Mk5 signal is installed, the firing pin assembly is not used.
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4 lb. 7 oz. + 2 oz. 13 lb 3 02 Zinc Alloy Cast Iron Lead-antimony Lead antimony AN-Mk 4, Black powder/pyrotechnic charge; Mk 5, Fluorescein dye
3 lb. + 2 oz
Reference: OP 1280, Aircraft Bombs, February 1945; T M 9-1 325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components, April 1966
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ROCKET, 2.25-INCH PRACTICE
Use. These rockets were used for practice firing against surface targets. The rocket is forward fired from aircraft and simulated the trajectories of the 5 inch rockets. Description. The 2.25 inch practice rockets originally came in two different Marks (Mk) or models, the Mk I1 and Mk 111. The acronym associated with them was SCAR, or sub-caliber aerial rocket. Other models followed. They consisted of a head, rocket motor, fins, igniter, and an electrical cable. The heads are solid steel, zinc die cast, or cast iron and contain no fuzes, Motor. Mk 15 Mod 0,2, is 26.18 inches long and weighs to 10.90 pounds (max). The item's explosive hazard is the propellant (Mk 16 Mod 0,l) in the rocket motor and the igniter (Mk 112 Mod 0,1,2). Weight ................................................................. 12.47 pounds Diameter of Body ................................................2.25 inches Length.............................................................. 2 9 0 7 inches Reference: NAVSEA OP 1415, Rocket Assemblies, May 1955
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Description. The Mk 15 Mod 3 Practice Bomb is a light-cased, cylindrical body with a threaded filling hole in its rounded nose. A box fin assembly consisting of four metal vanes attached to a cone is welded to the aft end of the body. The bomb has two metal suspension band assemblies (each consisting of a circular clamp, a suspension lug, and two cap screws) for tightening the band to the bomb. The bomb is used with the practice bomb signal, Mk7 Mod 0 and inert fuze Mk 247 Mod 0 both of which are secured to the aft of the bomb. Upon impact of the bomb with the target, the signal is detonated, producing a flash and a large puff of smoke. The bomb is filled with wet sand and when fully assembled weighs approximately 100 pounds
Length of assembled bomb ....................................................................... 4 1.2 inches Diameter ..................................................................................................... 8.0 inches Fin Span .................................................................................................. 1 1.24 inches Weight, assembled ..................................................................................... 100 pounds Filler ........................................................................................................... Sand Wet sand, or water Signal .......................................................................................................... Mk 7 Mod 0 Color ........................................................................................................... Black
References: TM 9-1325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components, April 1966; NAVSEA OP 1664 Volume 2, U S . Explosive Ordnance, February 1954
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BOMB, PRACTICE, 100 POUND, M38A2
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Description. This bomb simulates a General Purpose bomb of the same size. It is constructed of light sheet metal, approximately 22-gage, formed by rolling a rectangular sheet of metal into the form of a cylinder approximately 8 inches in diameter, and spot-welding the seam. The rounded nose is pressed from the same metal, as is the tail, which is formed in the shape of a cone. The tail portion ends in box type fins, which is welded to the cone. Inside of the smaller end of the conical tail section is welded the spotting charge receiver. The spotting charge is assembled in a sleeve at the base of the bomb, within the fin box. Authorized spotting charges are the MlA1, M3, and M5. When using the M5 spotting charge a wooden support rod is installed in the bomb. Two suspension lugs are bolted to the bomb body during fabrication. The Suspension Band M1 is provided for single suspension. The band is a separate component. The over-all length of the bomb body is 472 inches. When empty, the bomb body weighs approximately 14 pounds. When completely loaded with sand and spotting charge, the weight of the bomb is approximately 100 pounds. Over-all length...........................................................................................47.5 inches Diameter.....................................................................................................8 13 inches Weight empty .............................................................................................15.7 pounds Weight sand loaded & spotting charge ................................................... 100 pounds Reference: TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide, March 1944; NAVSEA OP 1664 Volume 2, U S . Explosive Ordnance, February 1954; Complete Round Chart #5981, October 1944 Appendix C - Text / Manuals Page C - 5
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SPOTTING CHARGES, MlA1, M3, M5
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M l A l Spotting Charge. This type of spotting charge fits in the after end of the 100-pound Practice Bomb M38A2. It produces a flash of flame and white smoke for observation of bombing accuracy. It is made from a large tin can, 11.18-inches long, 3.43-inches diameter, weighing 4.25-pounds. At the top of the can is a cover, which has a hole in it for the insertion of a 28-gage blank shotgun shell and firing mechanism. Upon impact, the inertia weight drives the firing pin into the shotgun-type primer, igniting the 3-pounds of black powder.
M 3 Spotting Charge. The spotting charge has a 2 113-pound dark smoke filling and a blackpowder igniter. It is 518 of an inch longer than the Spotting Charge M l A l , but otherwise similar. The M3, with its dark smoke filler, is well adapted for bombing practice over snow-covered terrain. The black-powder igniter charge contains approximately 425 grains. It is used in the M38A2 Practice bomb.
M5 Spotting Charge. The spotting charge consists of a glass bottle filled with FS smoke mixture. An ordinary bottle cap seals the mixture. The bottle is held to the Practice Bomb M38A2 by a wire twisted around the neck of the bottle and attached to the tail vanes. The charge assembly weighs 2.54 pounds.
Reference: TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide, March 1944; NAVSEA OP 1664 Volume 2, U.S. Explosive Ordnance, February 1954
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SMALL-ARMS AMMUNITION
Figitre 1. Typical cartridge (sectional) General. Small-arms ammunition, as used herein, describes a cartridge or families of cartridges intended for use in various types of hand-held or mounted weapons through 30 millimeter. Within a caliber designation, these weapons may include one or more of the following: rifles (except recoilless), carbines, pistols, revolvers, machineguns and shotguns. For purposes of this publication, small-arms ammunition may be grouped as cartridges intended primarily for combat or training purposes (AH, HEI, tracer or ball); for training purposes only (blank or dummy); or for special purposes (rifle grenade or spotter-tracer). Refer to TM 9-1306-200 for more detailed information on small-arms ammunition. Cartridges. L n general, a small-arms cartridge is identified as an assembly of a cartridge case, primer, a quantity of propellant within the cartridge case, and a bullet or projectile. Blank and rifle grenade cartridges are sealed with paper closure disks in lieu of bullets. Dummy cartridges are composed of a cartridge case and a bullet. Some dummy cartridges contain inert granular materials to simulate the weight and balance of live cartridges. A typical cartridge and the terminology of its components are shown in figure 1. Case. Although steel, aluminum, zinc and plastic materials have been used experimentally, brass, a composition of 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc, is the most commonly used material for cartridge cases. Steel, as well as brass, is an approved material for caliber .45 cartridge cases. Brass, paper and plastic are used for 12 gage shotshell bodies. Aluminum is used for militarytype ,410 gage shotshell bodies. Configurations of cartridges and bullets are illustrated in figures 2 through 11.
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BALL (NATO)
SLUG
BULLET JACKET
TRACER COMPOSITION
IGNITER COMPOSITION
SUB-IGNITER COMPOSITION
r L r 7 = K N T I
BULLET JACKET
TRACER (NATO)
FILLER
BASE FILLER
CORE
BULLET JACKET
ARMOR-PIERCING (NATO)
MU-D 2233
Figure 2. 7.62 mm bullets (sectional) Appendix C - Text / Manuals Page C - 8
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BULLET JACKET /
SLUG
5.56 MM BALL
TRACER COMPOSITION
CLVSUKt t l A X
POINT FlUER IGNITER COMPOSITION

SUB-IGNITER
BULLET JACKET
COMPOSITION
5.56 MM TRACER
TRACER COMPOSITION IGNITER COMPOSITION
CLOSURE CUP
BULLET JACKET
CALIBER .SO, SPOTTER TRACER
MU-D 2234
Figure 3. 5.56mm and caliber S O spotter tracer bullets (sectioned)
1
BALL
SLUG
BULLET JACKET
BASE FILLER POINT FILLER BULLET JACKET
ARMOR-PIERCING
CLOSURE CUP
BULLET JACKET
TRACER
ALUMINUM
I
BASE FILLER INCENDIARY COMPOSITION CORE BULLET JACKET
ARMOR-PIERCING INCENDIARY
MU-D 2235
Figure 4. Caliber .30 bullets (sectional) Appendix C - Text / Manuals Page C - 10
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BALL
BLANK
Figure 5. 7.62mm cartridges
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Figure 6. 5.56mrn cartridges

Propellant. Cartridges are loaded with varying weights of propellant. This is to impart sufficient velocity (within safe pressures) to the projectile to obtain the required ballistic performance. These propellants are either of the single-base (nitrocellulose) or double-base (nitrocellulosc and nitroglycerine) type. The propellant grain configuration may be cylindrical with a single, lengthwise perforation, spheroid (ball) or flake. Most propellants are coated with a deterrent (to assist in controlling the rate of combustion) and with a final coating of graphite (to facilitate flow of propellant and eliminate static electricity in loading cartridges). Primer. Small-arms cartridges contain either a percussion or electric primer. The percussion primer consists of a brass or gilding metal cup that contains a pellet of sensitive explosive material secured by a paper disk and a brass anvil. The electric primer consists of an electrode button in contact with the priming composition, a primer cup assembly and insulator. A blow from the firing pin of the weapon on the center of the percussion primer cup base compresses the primer composition between the cup and the anvil. This causes the composition to explode. The function of the electric primer is accomplished by a firing pin with electrical potential, which contacts the electrode button. This allows current to flow through the energy-sensitive priming composition to the grounded primer cup and cartridge case, exploding the priming composition. Holes or vents in the anvil or closure cup allow the flame to pass through the primer vent in the cartridge case and ignite the propellant. Rimfire ammunition, such as the caliber .22 cartridge, does not contain a primer assembly. Instead, the primer composition is spun into the rim of the cartridge case and the propellant is in intimate
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firing pin strikes the rim of the cartridge case, compressing the primer composition and initiating its explosion.
Figure 7. Caliber .30 cartridges Appendix C - Text / Manuals Page C - 13
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Bullet. With few exceptions, bullets through caliber S O are assemblies of a jacket and a lead or steel core. They may contain other components or chemicals which provide the terminal ballistic characteristics of the bullet type. The bullet jacket may be either gliding metal, gliding-metal
clad steel, or copper plated steel. Caliber .30 and 7.62mm frangible bullets are molded of
powdered lead and a friable plastic which pulverizes into dust upon impact with the target. The pellets used in the shotgun shells are spheres of lead alloys varying from 0.08 inch to 0.33 inch in diameter.
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Figure 10. 20mm cartridges Ball Cartridge. The ball cartridge is intended for use in rifles, carbines, pistols, revolvers andlor machineguns against personnel and unarmored targets. The bullet, as designed for general purpose combat and training requirements, normally consists of a metal jacket and a lead slug. Caliber S O ball bullet and 7.62-mm, Ball M59 bullet contain soft steel cores. Tracer Cartridge. By means of a trail of flame and smoke, the tracer cartridge is intended to permit visible observation of the bullet's in-flight path or trajectory and the point of impact. It is used primarily to observe the line of fire. It may also be used to pinpoint enemy targets to ignite flammable materials and for signaling purposes. The tracer element consists of a compressed, flammable, pyrotechnic composition in the base of the bullet. This composition is ignited by the propellant when the cartridge is fired. In flight, the bullet emits a bright flame which is visible to the gunner. Trace burnout occurs at a range between 400 and 1,600 yards, depending upon the caliber of ammunition. Appendix C - Text / Manuals Page C - 16
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Match Cartridge. The match cartridge is used in National and International Match Shooting competitions. The bullet consists of a glidingmetal jacket over a lead slug. The cartridges are identified on the head face with the designation NM (National Match) or Match. Amlor-Piercing Cartridges. The armorpiercing cartridge is intended for use in machine-guns or rifles against personnel and light armored and unarmored targets, concrete shelters, and similar bullet-resisting targets. The bullet consists of a metal jacket and a hardened steel-alloy core. In addition, it may have a base filler and/or a point filler of lead. Armor-Piercing-Incendiary Cartridge. The armor-piercing-incendiary cartridge is used in rifles or machineguns as a single combination cartridge in lieu of separate armor-piercing and incendiary cartridges. The bullet is similar to the armor-piercing bullet, except that the point filler is incendiary mixture instead of lead. Upon impact with the target, the incendiary mixture burst into flame and ignites flammable material.
Armor-Piercing-Incendialy Tracer Cartridge. The bullet of the armor-piercing- incendiarytracer cartridge combines the features of the armor-piercing, incendiary, and tracer bullets and may be used to replace those cartridges. The bullet consists of a hard steel core with compressed pyrotechnic mixture in the cavity in the base of the core. The core is covered by a gilding-metal jacket with incendiary mixture between the core point and jacket. This cartridge is for use in caliber S O weapons only.
Figure 11. Typical 30mm projectile
Duplex Cartridge. The duplex cartridge contains two special ball type bullets in tandem. The front bullet is positioned partially in the case neck, similarly to a standard ball bullet. The rear bullet, positioned completely within the case, is held in position by a compressed propellant charge. The base of the rear bullet is angled so that in flight, it follows a path slightly dispersed from that of the front bullet.
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Spotter-Tracer Cartridge. The spotter-tracer cartridge is intended for use in coaxially mounted caliber S O spotting rifles. The bullet trajectory closely approximates that of 106mm projectiles. Thus, this cartridge serves as a fire control device to verify weapon sight settings before firing 106mm weapons. The bullet contains an impact detonator and incendiary composition which identify the point of impact by flash ~ n smoke. d Blank Cartridge. The blank cartridge is distinguished by absence of a bullet. It is used for simulated fire, in training maneuvers, and for saluting purposes. It is fired in rifles and machineguns equipped with blank firing attachments. Grenade Cartridge. The grenade cartridge is used to propel rifle grenades and ground signals from launchers attached to rifles or carbines. All rifle grenade cartridges are distinguished by the rose petal (rosette crimp) closure of the case mouth. Frangible Cartridge. The caliber .30 frangible cartridge, designed for aerial target training purposes, is also used in rifles and machineguns for target shooting. Caliber .30 and 7.62rnm frangible cartridges are used in tank machineguns, firing single shot, for training in tank gunnery. At its normal velocity, the bullet, which is composed of powdered lead and friable plastic, will completely disintegrate upon striking a 3116inch aluminum alloy plate at 100 yards from the muzzle of the gun. These cartridges are not to be used on any but well ventilated indoor ranges to preclude buildup of toxic bullet dust. Inhalation of bullet dust may be injurious to health. Incendiary Cartridge. The incendiary cartridge was designed for aircraft and ground weapon use to ignite combustible targets (e.g., vehicular and aircraft fuel tanks). The bullet contains a compressed incendiary mixture which ignites upon impact with the target. The incendiary cartridge has been superseded by the API and APIT cartridges because of their improved terminal ballistic effects. Target-Practice Cartridge. The 20mm targetpractice cartridge is the conventional steel shell with steel nose plug. It is used primarily for training purposes. This is not a combat cartridge; hence, no fuze is used in the assembly.
Figure 12. Caliber .22 cartridges
Special Purpose Cartridge

Cartridges of various calibers. (figures. 1 1 through 14), which consist of different types of projectiles and bullets, are used for training and special purposes. They include the following:
(1) Caliber .22 long rifle and caliber .38 and .45 wad-cutter cartridge for target shooting.
Figure 13. Caliber .38 cartridges

Figure 14. 12 gage shotgun shells

Caliber .45 blank cartridges fired in (2) exercises to condition dogs to gun fire. Caliber .22 hornet and .410 shotgun (3) cartridges for firing in Air Force combination (survival) weapons for hunting purposes. (4) Caliber.45 line-throwing cartridges for firing in caliber .45 line-throwing rifles. The Navy uses these for throwing lines from ship-to-ship. The Army Signal Corps uses these for projecting signal wires over elevated terrain.
(5)
Shotshells containing the designated shot sizes as required for the following: 12 gage #00 Buck for guard duty 12 gage #4 Buck for guenilla purposes. 12 gage #6,71/2 and 8 shot for clay target shooting for training purposes. .410 gage #7 shot for caliber .22/.410 survival weapons maintained by aircraft
Figure 15. Linked 7.62-mm cartridges
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Specialpurpose cartridges These also include the following types of military cartridges:
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( 1 ) Dummy. The dummy cartridge is used for practice in loading weapons and simulated firing to detect flinching of personnel when firing weapons. It consists of a cartridge case and a ball bullet. Cartridge identification is by means of holes through the side of the case or longitudinal corrugations in the case and
by the empty primer pocket.

(2) Dummy inert-loaded. This cartridge consists of a cartridge case, a ball bullet and inert granular material in the case simulating the weight and balance of a live cartridge. The exterior of the cartridge is identified by a black chemical finish and by the absence of a primer. This cartridge is used by installations for testing weapon function, linkage and feed chutes.
(3) High-pressure test. High-pressure test ammunition is specially loaded to produce pressures substantially in excess of the maximum average or individual pressures of the corresponding service cartridge. This cartridge is not for field issue. It is used only by armorers and weapons mechanics for proof firing of weapons (rifles, pistols, machine guns) at place of manufacture, test and repair. Because of excessive pressures developed by this type of ammunition, and the potential danger involved in firing, proofing of weapons is conducted only by authorized personnel from fixed and shielded rests by means of a lanyard or other remote control methods.
1.1.1 Metallic Links and Clip
Metallic links. (figures. 15 and 16) are used with caliber .30, caliber SO, 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 20mm cartridges in machine guns. The links are made of steel, surface treated for rust prevention. They are used to assemble cartridges into linked belts of 100 to 750 cartridges per belt. The links must meet specific test and dimension requirements to assure satisfactory ammunition feed and functioning in the machine gun under all training and combat service conditions. Different configurations of cartridge clips. These permit unitized packages of ammunition. This facilitates transfer of cartridges to appropriate magazines for caliber .30,7.62mm and 5.56mm rifles. The caliber .30 eight-round clip feeds eight cartridges as a unit into the receiver of the rifle. The caliber .45 clip feeds three cartridges as a unit into the revolver cylinder. Five-round and eight-round clips are used with caliber .30 cartridges; five-round clips with 7.62mm cartridges; ten- round clips with caliber .30 cirbine and 5
Figure 16. Links for caliber .30 and caliber S O ammunition
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ldentijication Markings. Each outer shipping container and all inner containers are fully marked to identify the ammunition. Wire- bound boxes are marked in black and ammunition boxes are painted olive drab, with markings in yellow. When linked ammunition is functionally packed, component lot numbers are replaced by a functional lot number. Typical packing and identification markings are illustrated in figures 17 through 19.
Figure 18. Cartridges, link belt, cartons, bandoleers and ammunition box
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Figure 19. Cartridges, link belt, cartons, bandoleers and ammunition box
Care, Handling and Preservation
Small-arms ammunition is comparatively safe to handle. It is packed to withstand transportation, handling and storage conditions normally encountered in the field. However, consideration should be given to general handling precautions pertaining to ammunition and explosives.
Reference: This data is a reprint of Chapter 3, TM 9-1300-200, Ammunition General, October 1969
AIRCRAFT ROCKET, 3.5 INCH, Mk 4 SEMI-ARMOR PIERCING
3.5-inch aircrafi rocket (3.5-inchhead MK 8 Mod 1 and 3.25-inch motor MK 7
NO PICTURE AVAILABLE FOR THE 3.5-INCH Mk 4
Use. The 3.5-inch rockets are designed for use against smaller targets, such as submarines and tanks. Due to the small amount of explosives the HE and AP head were not issued. Description. The head has a semi-armor-piercingnose and is filled with 1-pound of high explosives. The High Explosive and Semi-Annor Piercing Heads were discontinued due to the small amount of explosives carried, and replaced with the 5.0-inch heads.
Head Length: ...................................................... 13.4 inches Head Weight: ..................................................... 20.2 pounds Filler:................................................................... TNT Filler Weight: ..................................................... 1.0 pounds Total Weight: ............................................... 53.9 pounds Total Length:...................................................... 58.5 inches Fuzing: ................................................................ Base fuze, Mk 146 Motor: ................................................................. 3.25-inch Mk 7
References: NAVSEA OP 1664, U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal, May 1947; TM 9- 1950, Rockets,
July 1950
ROCKETS, 5 INCH (HVAR)
General. The 5.0-inch fin stabilized, high-velocity aircraft rocket is a Navy type used by the Air Force for forward firing from aircraft. The 5.0-inch rocket is fired from retractable jettisoning launcher using suspension bands. Electrical energy to fire the rocket is derived from the electrical system of the aircraft. The rocket consists of a fuzed head and a motor. Rocket Heads. Listed below are the various HVAR heads, which are assembled with 5.0-inch rocket motors to form HAVR complete rounds. Complete round data and nomenclature are given in tables. The TNT loaded heads Mk 6 and Mods are shipped with permanently installed base fuze Mk 159 Mod 1 or Mk 164 and Mods and a shipping cap that is replaced by nose fuze Mk 149. The TNT-filled head Mk 6 Mod 4 is especially deep cavitized to receive a VT fuze. The head Mk 25 Mod 1 is a shaped charge type (having an internal copper cone) loaded with composition B. As shipped, the head Mk 25 Mod 1 has a nose shipping plug, which is replaced by nose fuze Mk 149, and a shipping cap to protect the base threads. HEAD, HIGH EXPLOSIVE, 5.0-inch ROCKET: HVAR, M k 6 Mod O,1, 2, and 3, TNT loaded, with fuze, rocket base AN-Mk 159 (Mk159 Mod 1) or AN-Mk 164 (Mk 164) and Mods installed.
HEAD, HIGH EXPLOSIVE, 5.0-inch ROCKET: HVAR, M k 6 M o d 4, TNT loaded, adapted for fuze, VT,M403, with fuze, rocket, base AN-Mk 159 (Mk 159 Mod 1) and Mods or AN-Mk 164 (Mk 164) and Mods installed.
HEAD, INERT, 5.0-inch ROCKET: Mk 6 and Mods.

Fuze. The 5.0-inch HVAR head Mk 6 Mods is permanently fuzed with base fuze Mk 159 Mod 1 or Mk 164 and Mods. The heads Mk 6 and Mods and Mk 25 Mod 1 receive nose fuze Mk 149 Mod 0 or 1 after removal of the nose-shipping cap. The Mk 6 Mod 4 receives VT fuze M403 or M403E2 (Mk 172 Mod 2) Motor. Listed below are various similar 5.0-inch rocket motors, which are assembled with 5.0-inch HVAR heads to form complete rockets as, indicated in tables. The motor Mk 10 differs from the motor Mk 2 principally in having an Army igniter plug instead of a Navy (bayonet-type) plug. The 5.0-inch motor is externally threaded at the forward end to engage the head. It consists of the motor tube, front closure disk, igniter, propellant, nozzle plate, suspension lugs and fin assembly and suspension lugs. MOTOR, 5.0-INCH ROCKET: Mk 2 Mod 3 MOTOR, 5.0-INCH ROCKET: Mk 2 Mod 3 (with bayonet-type connector plug) Appendix C - Text / Manuals Page C - 25
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Dia. (in) 5.0 Head Mark & Mod Mk6Mods Fillers TNT Dia. (in) 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Motor Mark & Mods Mk 10 Mods Mk 10 Mods Mk lOMods Mk 2 Mod 3 Mk 10 Mods Propellant grain Mk I8 Mod 0 Mk I8 Mod 0 Mk I8 Mod 0 None Mk 18 Mod 0 Nose Mk 149 Mod Oor 1 Mk 149 Mod
0
Fuze Base Mk 164 Mod 0 Mk 164 Mod 0 None None None
Velocity (fps) 1,325 1,325 1,325 None 1,325
Use Service Service Practice Drill Service
TNT
Plaster Plaster CornpB
None None Mk 149 Mod
Army Complete Round Nomenclature Navy Complete Round Nomenclature HEAD- Mark & Mod Length (in. Diameter (in.) Weight (Ib.) Rller Weight (Ib.)
MOTOR-Mark & Mod Length (in.) Diameter (in.) Weight (Ib.) Model of Propellant Propellant weight (lb.) FUZE-type, Mark and Mod
Rocket, HE, 5.", 1 Rocket, HE, 5", I HVAR HVAR 5" Rocket. Mk 4 1 5" Rocket. Mk
I purpose)
Mk6Mod4 16.73 5.0 45.5 7.5 TNT
Rocket, HE, 5", HVAR, AT 5" Rocket. Mk 32 Mod 1 (aircraft, HEAT)
Rocket, Practice, 5", (aircraft pnctice)
[ Rocket, Dummy, 5,".

(aircraft dummy)
[ Mk 6 Mods
16.73 5.0 45.5 7.5 TNT Mk 10 Mod 6 52.0 5.0 89.3 Mk 18 Mod 0 23.9
7.5 COMP B Mk 10 Mods 52.0 5.0 89.3 Mk 18 Mod 0 23.9 Nose: Mk 149 Mod 0 Base: None
(Y
45.5 7.5 Plaster 7.5 plaster 45.5 Mk 10 Mod 6 Mk 10 Mod 6 Mk 18ModO 23.9 Mk 18 Mod 0 23.9
Mk 6 Mods 16.73
Mk 6 Mods 16.73
Mk 18 Mod 0 23.9
ROCKET (assembled) Length (in.) Weight (Ib.) Velocity (ma((fps)
Reference: TM 9-1950 Rockets, July 1945
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APPENDIX D REPORTS 1 STUDIES
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Section No. Report / Study D-1 Corps of Engineers - Sacramento 1999 Inventory Project Report (INPR) for Project No.JO9CA0064, Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12, Big Lagoon, California, dated September 1999.
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APPENDIX D-1
Corps of Engineers - Sacramento Inventory Project Report (INPR) for Project No. J09CA0064, Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12, Big Lagoon, California, dated September
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DEPARTMENT O F THE ARMY

HUNTSVILLE CENTER. CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O.BOX 1 6 0 0 HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 3 5 8 0 7 - 4 3 0 1
CEHNC-OE-DC
12 January, 2000
MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Pacific, ATTN: CESPD-PM-R, 333 Market St., Room 923, San Francisco, CA 94105-2195 SUBJECT: DERP-FUDS Inventory Project Report (INPR) Requiring an Ordnance and Explosives (OE) Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for Big Lagoon omb bin^ Target, Site No. J09CAOO6401 1. The enclosed INPR was submitted to us for action (encl 1). After reviewing the INPR, we nonconcur with the recommendation of risk assessment code (RAC) 1. Ordnance and explosives (OE) residue has been found on this site in the past. The U.S. Navy used this site as a bombing and rocket training range for approximately a year during WWII. Practice bombs were reported being found and also something that was identified as a rocket motor from the description. The site visit yielded no OE. The site, located on the beach, is now a state park and there is concern that the ocean waves will uncover buried ordnance. We recommend a phased EE/,CA be scheduled for the following site: DISTRICT SPK PROJECT NO. JO9CA006401 RAC 3 SITE NAME Big ~ago6n Bombing Target
2. An updated , M C form has been added as encl 2. An INPR Cost Model has been added as encl 3.
3. Prior approval for this project has been given by South Pacific Division. No other approval is requested.
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18 JUNE 1999 Previous Editions Obsolete RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR ORDNANCE AND EXPLOSIVE (OE) SITES Site Name Bip Laown Bombinrr Tamet Site Location HumboldtCountv. CA DERP Project J09CA006401 Date completedOE RISK ASSESSMEM: ' This risk assessment procedure was developed in eccordence with MIL-STD 882C and AR 38510. The Risk Assessment Code (RAC) score will be used by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH}, Ordnance and Explosives Team (UWSCH-OE) to prioritire the remedial adion(s) at Formerly Used D e t e w Sites (FUDSJ. The risk assessment ohould be based on Vie best available information resultinghorn records d, reports d Explosive Ordnence Dispotal (EOD) detachment actions, field observatm, Interview, and measurements. This information Is used to assess the risk inwtved based on the p o t e n t i d OE hazards identified at the site. The risk assessment is composed of two factors, hazard severity and hPtard probability. Personnel invohred in visits to potential OE sites should view the USAESCWE videatape entitled "A Life Threatening Encwnter. OEW." Patt I . Hazard&. Hazard severity c a q tp e ia s 'm defined to providaa q u a i ' i v e measure d the worst crsdibte mlshap resultingfrom person& exposure to various types and quantities o ft w ~ p b d d ordnance items, ' TYPE OF ORDNANCE {Circle all values that awlv) . A. Conventional Ordnance and ArnmonitiOn: MediumRarge Caliber (20 mm and larger)
VALUE
R a w s Name Jenv Thornton P M e NO. 256-895-1792 Organization CFHNC-OE-S-E 3 Score I
c,
10 10
Bombs. Explosive
Grenades, Hand and Rifle, Explosive Landmines, Explosive
10
10
Rockets,Guided Missiles, Explosive Detonators, Blasting Caps, Fuzes, Boosten, Bursters
10 6 6
Bombs, Practice (wlspottingcharges) Grensdes, hactica (wlspotting charges) Landmines, Practica (wlspott'~ng charges) Smell Arms, compleb (2 cal .50cal) Small Amu, Expended
4 4
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Practice ordnance (wlo spotting charges) Conventional Ordnance and Ammunition (Sefed the largest single value)
What evidence do you have regarding conventional UXO? Practice bombs are re~orted to have been fonnd in vears ~ a s t .One item found w a s identified an a rocket motor from the d~cri~tioa
0. Pyrotechnics(for munitions not described above.)
VALUE
Munition (Container) Containing Whie Phosphorus or o t h e r Pyrophorlc Material (i.e., Spontaneously Flammable) Munition ContainingA Flame or l n c e n d i Material (La,' Napalm, friethialuminurnMetal Incendlarles) Flares,Signals. Simulators Pyrotechnii (Select me largest single value)
10
What evichice &you have regardingpyrotechnics? None.
C. Bulk Hi@
Explosives (Not an intregral part o f conventional,ordnance: uncontainerized.)
Demolition Charges Secondary Explosives PETN Com itions 4 B C \etml. k. % X HMX ~f3k
10
M i l i Dynamiis
Less Sensithe Explosives (Ammonium Nitrate, Explosive D,etc.)
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Solid or Liquid Propellants Propellants

What evidence do you have rwacding bulk pmpellants? None.
E. Chemical Warlare Material and RadiologicalW
VALUE
T& ChemicalAgents (Choking, Nerve, Blood, Blister)
25
War Gas identiicetian Sets

~adiio&al
Riot Conm Agents (Vomiting. Teer)
20
15
Chemical and RadiilogiCal (Select the kuged dwle value)
What evidence do ycu have of chemig.~6dido~ical OE7 None.

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TABLE 1
HAZARD SEVERITY'
Desaiption
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Hezard Severity Value

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CRITICAL
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20
[ MARGINAL
NEGLIGIBLE
111
5 to 9
1 to 4
0
"NONE Apply Hazad SsWryr Category to Table 3 .
"If Hazard Severity Value is 0, you do not need to complete Part I Io f this form. Proceed to Part Illand use a RAC Score of 5 to determine your appropriate 8Uion
Part 11. J & & Probability. The pmbablity that a hazard has been or will be created due to the presence and other rabed factors of unexptoded ordnance or explosive mbrials on a formerly used Departmentof Defense (W) site.
AREA, UCIENT, ACCESSlBlLFlY OF OE HAZARD [Circle all values that ~DDIV)
A Locations of OE Hazards ,
VALUE
On the surface
Wrthii Tanks, Pipes, Vessels or Other confined locations.
5'
4
Inside walk, ceilings. or other parts of Buildings or Strwtum.
3
2
1Subswface
Location (Select the single largest value)
What evidence do you have regarding location of OE? Owr the v m OE has been found on thq beach wlthln the tamet area. No OE war fwnd d u r f ~ t h s s l b visit
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B. Distance to nearest Inhabitedlacations w st~~dures &eiit~ be at risk from OE hazard roads, perks, playgrounds, and buildings). . . VALUE
Less than 1.250feet
5
4
1250 feet to 0.5 miles
0.5 miles to 1.O mile

1. O mile to 2.0 miles
3
2
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Over 2 miles Distance (Select the single largestvalue)

What are the nsarest W e d stnrcbr@b$ddingQ parWrm lot is withi"8la Lmoon CouMvParlt ~ within 0.5 mliea d the area .
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Educational, Child Care, Residential, Hospitals, Hotels, Commercial, Shopping Centers Indwtrial, Warehouse, etc Agricultural, Forestry, atc. Detention, Corredional No Buildings
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Desaibe types o f buildings in the area There an houses and an dementwv a ~ h d .

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No barrier or security system Barrier is incomplete (e.g., in disrepair or does not cwnpletdy surround the site). 6amer i s intended to deny egress R m the site, as for a barbedwire fence for grazing.
A barrier, (any kind of fence in good repair) but r ~ 3 separate means to control entry. Barrler is intended to deny access to the site.
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Seaxity guard, but no barfief isolated site

A 2ehaur surveillance system (e.g., television m0nitwh~ or surveillance by guerds w Pacility petsonnet) which cantinuolc~ty monitors and controls entry onto the fadM or A n artit'lcial w naturalbarrier (8.4, a fenat combined with a which completely swrounds the f a d l i and a meam to c m t d enby, I'eU t i w , thrcugh the gates or other entram& to
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the facility (e.g., an attendant, television monitors, locked entrances, or controlled roadway access to the facility) Aocessibility (Select the single largest value)
Describethe site accessibility. The site is DM of the DN Lanoon Beach Sbte Park and thq adidnlna Daildna area is Dart o f the Bicl Laaoon Countv Park. The arm ts own 24 h o w a dw.
F. Site Dynamics - This deals with site conditions that are subject to chrQ9 in the future, but may be stable at the present Examples would be excessive soil eroslon by bsaches or streams,inaeasing I d
development that could reduce distances from the site to inhabited aress or otherwise increase acoessability. VALUE
None Anticipated Site Dynamics (Seled largest value)
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Describe the site dynamii. Tho fomw tamet area is on a sand soit which I sconstwttV bdbW s ~ ~tkner n lq bv sbona wind and waves. The ocean breaks o w the soit and Into the
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Desaiption FREQUENT Level
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RISK ASSESSMENT CODE (RAC) RAC 1 q i t e INPS recommendingfurther adion by USAESCH lmnmdiately call USAESCH-OES (commercial 256895158211598) RAC 2 High pn'ority on completion of INPR Recommendfurther adion by USAESCH.
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Complete INPR - Recommend further action by USAESCH.
RAC 4 Complete INPR Recommend further adiwr by USAESCH. RAC 5 Usually INJ!&BS that No DOD Actiwr M i d(NDAI) is necessary. Submit NDAI and RAC to USAESCH.
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Commander, U.S. Army Corps of ~ngineers, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W., Washington, DC 20314-1000
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SUBJECT: Defense Environmental Restoration Program For Formerly Used Defense Sites (DERP-F'UDS), Inventory Project Report (INPR) for Big Lagoon Bombing Target, Hlimboldt County, California, Site No. J09CA006400. 1. References:
a . Memorandum CEMP-RF, 17 Jan 1997, subject: Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites (DEW-E'UDS) Delegation of Preliminary Assessment of Eligibility /Inventory Project Report (PAE/INPR), Project Approvals to Division Commanders.
b. DEW-ETDS Program Manual, U. S. Army Co'rps .of Engineers, Directorate of Military Progras, Division of Environmental Restoration, Washington, D.C., July 96. c. Memorandum CEMP-RF, 16 Oct 96, subject: Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites (DERP-NDS) Preliminary Assessment Funding.
2 . The enclosed INPR for Big Lagoon Bombing Target is approved by SPD in accordance with Ref la, lb, and lc. The INPR is being forwarded to you for your infomation and appropriate action. The site has been determined to be a formerly used defense site and is eligible for DERP-FUDS. The OE project is also eligible.
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MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, South Pacific Division, ATTN: CESPD-PM-R (Vincent Del Greco)
SUBJECT: .Inventory Project Report for the Former Defense Property at Big Lagoon Bombing Target, California Property O 9 C A . NO. J
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1. The enclosed Inventory Project Report (INPR) report addresses our current evaluation of the subject property. This report was prepared as a result of research conducted for other sites which indicated that additional investigation was required. Based on our records review, we recommend an Ordnance and Explosive (OE). The enclosed report supercedes any previously submitted report of the property. 2. I recommend that you approve the proposed OE Project and provide a copy of tha report to the.Huntsville Design Center for their Review. Point of contact for this report is M r . Gerald Vincent. He can be reached at (916) 557-7452.
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INGS OF FACT
1. The DoD acquired a leasehold interest in the property at Big Lagoon through condemnation proceedingson June 13,1944. Thepropertyconsisted of approximately 153ansmHumboldtCounty, - California 2. In 1944,FleetAir AlamedadesignatcdNAAS,Arcataas akaining station for forward rocket^ and in April 1944,Ahmedasent~lat ~ i r ~ r a i n i~e&ent ng 1(Fleet) to installrocket targets andset up a eg program. he iirst target, located i n~ i g ~ a ~ o k os n completed , m~une 1944,but thc a d v e weatherprevented full utilization of the hdities. From September 1944until June 1945,the rocket trainingprogram was accelerated to a very high degree with the averagesize carrier-basedsquadron completing its training in the course of one week. D u e to theheavy fog in the area the NAAS, Arcata underwent achangc inits mission andthestationwas appromi for the installationof au experimgltalFog DispersalUnit I M q the initialperiod ofthisinstallation,therockettmbhgprogramcmtbai at ahigh speed,with weather conditions exceptionally favorable. However,around the first of June 1945,the activities oftheLandingAids D e t a c h m m w e r errntaedinthcimmediatcvicinityofthenmways, evento the extent oftearingup runwaysand t a x istrips for the laying ofpipe lines, As a d t , it was felt that the rocket training program could not be continued fiather under the existing'hazardous conditions.
OnJuly 1,1945,the Fleetwithdrew &om the stationaltogether, sbippiii t stargets andremoving squadron,and FIeetp~sormd aude q u i p m e n t Thecondemnationleaseholdwas taminated on.April14, 1946.
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Based on the foregoing findings of fact,the sitc has been determined to be fonnuly used by DoD. It is W o n eligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program Formerly Used Defense Sites established under 10 USC 2701 a s q .
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SITE NAMEiS); The property is cuficntly part of the D r y Lagoon State P a & adjacent to the Big Lagoon CountyPark. The sitewas previouslyknownas the Big Lagoon BombingTarget &Target No. 12.
LOCATION: The Big Lagoon Bombing Target property consists of 153 a&
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County, CdZbmb,~alifmnia,~3Omilesnorth ofElaekaand325milesnorthwestofSaaamcnto (Figme. 1). Tbetarget areaissituatedatLatitude41 11' andlongitndc 124" 07' andisvisble fromHighway . 101. The target a m is located on a 3 mile long midspitwhich separatesthe lagoon and the ocesn. A parking lotjust southofboth the lagoon andthe spit inoldes a boatramp whichprovidesaccessto the
lagoon. The parking lot is part of the Big Lagoon County Paak and the spit is part of the D r y Lagoon Beach State Park The park and beaches are open to the pubtic twenty-four hours a day. There is a campgroundadjoiningthe lagoon to thesouth andthenarenumerous snallhomes andcabinsadjacent to t h e campground and parking lot.
The inlandpropertyborderingthelagoonis coveredwith long gmsses,shrubsand trees. The spit conskts of alongstretch ofwindblownsanddown the middle, rocksand driftwood onthe oceanside, and small plants on the lagoon side.
RY: According to a stationhiskqyofNAAS,Arcatasubmittedon Octoba 16,1945, Fleet Air AlmedadesignatedNAAS,Arcata(the Station)as atraining Stationfbr fbnvard rocket firing. On April25.1944, tkveofficers and elevenmenreporttdaboard as Fleet Air Training D-hment 1h m Alameda Themissionofthis~cntwastheinstallationofrockettargctsforthetrainingofF1ceS~ Squadrons (Fleet) in forward rocket f i g (SB0248).
An undatedlist titled Gunnery Range and Target Anas Released since WW 1 1by the Twelfth Naval Dhktindicatestfiat theBig LagoonRangeconsistedof 153.03 aaesaoquircdbylcaseholdcandmmaton on June 13.1944 (SBO797). ANaval SpeedletterdatedMay21,1945,requests that the Commandant
~ofactivitiesneededfiKfiscalyearl946. kachrdedintheactivitieslistedisanfenn~ttoaleasewith
HarrietBarto et al, for 153acnsfor Big Lagoon theB-1Target (CP0012). According to aseptembcr h 24,1945 m B -g i LagoonTargetNo. 12, w a s ~ w i t theH&ldtBayBombingTaget W c r Lease No. NOy(R)-38139 FGhich was for 494.54 acres (SB0108). The k t Fleet tar& located in Big lagon, w a s completed in June 1944,but the adverse weatha ~ f u I t ~ o n o f t i ~ ~ f a FtamSeptdnberlWd c i I t i ~ Jurat 1945,t f i e r o c k c t ~ p r o g t a m
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was aixelerated to awry highdegreew i t h the average size carrier-based quadmn completingitsmining in the cgurse of oneweek As the rocket programbecame more andmoreparamount innaval aviation, it was necessarytoestablishasecondtarget at the Stationto meet the increasingnumber ofsquadro~x arrivingfor training. A second target was locatedonthesouthspito f R i n December 1944( ~ ~ 0 2 4 8 ) .
A drawing of the Big Lagoon BombingTarget indicates that the target was located on the lagoon side of the sand spit (Figure 2). As shownon the drawing, Range HouseNo. 1was located4,000 feet southof the target on the ocean side ofthe spit, the Range Spottm Stationwas located 1.000 feet south ofthe targq theDeflectionSpottersStationwas located in tht lagoon to the southeastof the target The drawing also indicates that cottages were located within approximately 11.000 feet of the target (COE0473).
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An April 1944. PropertyAcquisitionMap indicates that the target's proposedboundaryextended fhm the southendof the spit, up to thenorth end ofthe@, and cast over appmximatclyone-halfofthelagoon ( F i i 3). The drawingalso indicates that the Range C 1 Radio Shack consisted o f a m H u t with. a flatrooffor the tower. The Obsavers' ~oweron the spit next& the target was six feet bysixfeetby eight feet Thetarget consisted of a 100foot radiusmade of drift logspainted orange and white with a radar scrccn in the-center. Thae were fiveraftm a r k e r s ,placed every 1.000 feet, and positioned in a straightLine acrossthe lagoonhm the target toward Highway 101. Also in the lagoon,north of the& markers, was a six foot by six foot Observers' Tower on a raft (SB0243). Due to the heavy fog in the area the Stationundement a change in its mission and in January 1945,the Stationwas appmvedforttu:iastallationofan~entalFogDispersalUpitDuringtheinitialpcriod of this installation, the rocket training program continued at a high speed,with weather conditiom exceptionally favorable. However, around the first of June 1945, the activitiesof the Landing Aids Detachmentwere centered in the immediate vicinity of the runways, .evento the extent of tearingup nmways and taxi strips forthe laying ofpipeline$. As aresult, it was felt that the rocket traiuingprogram could not be continued further under the existing hazardous conditions (SB0248).
On July 1,1945,the Fleet ~ i raining r ~etachmcnt withdrew h m the station altogether,st&ing its targets andremovingall "CAW', squadron.andFitetpersonne1and equipment (SBO248).AFebmry 1946 letter G c o m the Commander Fleet Alamcda stares t h a t Target No. 12. was no longer needed (SB0793). An undatedlistof Gunnery Range and Targd Area ReleasedsinceWWII by the 12Navel n d i c a t e sthat the leasehold, acqukedbycondaanationonJune 13,1944, was terminated anApril District i 14,1946 (SB0797).
SITE VISIT: OnJune 7,1999, GeneBakerand CherylMahoneyoff echLawvisited the site %main objectivesofthe sitevisitwaeto verify the nporttdevidenceofDoD activityin the area and todocumcat the currentstatus ofthe site. Tfieformertarget areacanbe reached by taking the Big LagoonParkexit hmEghway 101. Thehighwaypessesnearthewest~~adgeofthelagoon. and the two areseparated by a smaIl stripofland. Thetwo lane roadto the sitepasses by anclaneataryschoolandnumerous d holrsesandcortages. 'Ihep~glot,southofthelagoon,ispartomgLagoonCo~~~includes aboat ramp whichprovidesaccessto thelag~~n It ispossibleto walknorthontothe spit and south along thebeach. Onthe day ofthesitevisif thebeachwaspopulJlbeaby app~xhafely ten people. Theweatha
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w a s "wmy yet cold due to the strongwinds. he winddongthe beach appeand to sweepacrossthe spit removingdebrisalongthe top. There were areasalongthe spitwhen it appearcdtbatthe oceantideshad broken o v a the ssnd and flowed into the lagoan, -TechLaw searchedboth the ocean and lagoon sidesof the spit h mthe lot to ju$ beyond thi estimatedl d o n of the targk without locatingany signsof ordnance, thefarmertarget, or theobservation buildings. ~ d w e e the n hightidcs, the strongtmdercurmf andthe w i n d ,it samspossiblethat &&of the~rdnance would have been swept out to sea or b i d in the sand;howevu, these same elementscould also cause any remaining ordnance to muxiice. According to Natural Resources Specialist and local historian Don Tuttle, visitors to the area began moving ordnanceshortly after WWlL He isunawareof myordnaucehsrvingbeen f b d within thepast severalyears. Mr. Tuttle descnied the rocketsfound as being approximately 12to 14 i n c h e s longand4 inchesin diameterwithoutf i n s . He also statedthat aman conducted anunsuccessfulonqearsa&of the lagoon for a WWlI plane that had reportedly crashed there.
CURRENTUSE OF'ITIF, S I T & Duringthe 1920s a d 1BOs, cabins were built at the south endof the lagoon and the area was a popular destinationforweekind andsummcrtravelers. Many ofthe old cabins still exist alongsi&newerhouses,several ofwhich appear to be inhabitedyear round. Accessto the area is gained through the ~ i g ~ a ~ o & un nt y arkw which owm the area southof thelapon, while the sand spit is part of the D r y Lagoon State Park. The area remains a popular destination for camping, boating, fishing,swimming. and beach combing.
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Property on the southeastemsideof the lagoon is part of the Big LagoonRancheria While descendants of the Yurok amdTolowat r i b e shave lived in the Big Lagoon areasincethe 1930sthetribeanly obtained n * Act in the late 1960s(NS0007). titleto the nine-- Big LagoonRancheriadu theHomelessI This part of Big Lagoon was not included in the target' area
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION; There i s one potential project at t h i s sitc

OE. ~ r d ~forward i n mket firingwas conductedat this site andpracticebombshave a been found in the former target area since WWTi. The target area should be screenedfor potential ordnance.
AVAILABLE STU'DIES AM)REPORTS; Historicaldocumentsobtained h m the PacificSiNational Archives i n San Bnmo. A list of these documents is attached.
Mr. William Mullcry. U . S .Army Corps of Engineers,Sacramento D i d , (916) 555-6944.
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?ROJECTDESCRIPTION:The Big LaponBombiugTargetwasusedfartraininginfarwardrocket firing. The target location and proposed boundary are shownon aNavy map ofthetarget area The propmy is now part of Dry Lagoon Beach State Park and is open to the public PROJECT ELIGIBILITY:The site wap nscdby&I3 as atargetforforwardrocketfiringpractice during World Warn. Asitemapindicates thatthetaigetareawas consttuctedandusedbytheNavy. The site was leasedby DoD u n t i l 1946 when the p r q ~ a t y was no longer needed
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: The target area was k e dby DoD.

PROPOSED PROJECT: It i s nco&~1dedthatsignsbcpostedinthtareaandthatthcproperofficials benotiriedofpotmtiaIhazards.~ s i t e s h o u l d b ~ ~ ~ e v a l ~ f o n m ~ 1 andshould 0ded~ce be n f m d to CEHND for recommendations an further action
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RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR

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Site Name Bia Laaoon Bornbina Taraet Site Location Humbddt Countv. California OERP Project # J09CA0064
RaWs N a m e e v Phone Na 557-7819 Organbtlotlon ~ & h ~ a w Inc , RACsc~re 2
Date Completed June 23. 1999
OE RlSK ASSESSMENT
Thk risk assessment procedurs was developed in accordance with MILSi'D 882C and AR 385-10. The RAC m w i U be used by CEHNC to prioritbethe remedial actfon at Fmerty Used Dbfeme Sltes. The UXO risk assessment should be based upon best available informatlonresulting f r m records searches, reports of Exploshre Ordnana, Dbpod (EOD) detachment actlons. andfldd observatlans. intdews, and measursmenk This informa& ki used to assess the risk of h a . InMhred based upon the potential OE haza&i identlfledat the sits. rtslc asses6rnentis hazard m e r t t y and hazard probability. PecsonnelInvolved In M t s to potentla1 OE s h should view the CEklNC videotape entitled 'A Lite Threatening Encounter:OE"
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Part I . Ha7ard Severity. Hazard severity categories are defined to providea qualitative meaJum of themrst aedlble mishap resulting fmm personnel exposure to varlws types and quantifies of unexplodsd ordnance itBms. TYPE OF &U3NANCE JClrcle ail varUer~ that a ~ o k )
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CanventlonalOrdnance and Ammunltlon: MedlumRarge Caliber (20 mm and larger)
VALUE
10 10 10
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~xpiosive
Grenades. Hand and Rlfle. Eq.h3ive Landmines, Explosive Rockets, Gulded Missiles. Explosive Detonatols. Blastlng Caps, Fuzes. Baosters, Bunten
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Bombs. Practice (wlspotting charges)
Grenades. Pradia, (wlspottfng charges) Landmines, PracUce ( w l s p a t t i n gchines)
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Small &IN. complete (2 c a l .SO cal) Small Arms, Expended
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Practlce ordnance (wdspottfng charges)
Conventional Ordnance and Ammunition (Select the largest s a m e value)
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What evidenca do you have regarding conventional UXO? Peode have rewrtedhr been ffndina and remwina ordnance from the site since WWlL One item was desaibed as M n q 1 2 to 14 inches lona and 4 Inches in diarneterwlthout flns. A.R. Smith. OE ewert with the USACE stated that this item was probably a rocket motor. No ordnance were found at the time of the site visit
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Munition(Cantainer) Containing White Phosphontsor other Pymphork Material (is.,. Spontaneously Flammable) Munitfon Containing A Flame or Inmdlary Material (Le., Napalm. Triethlaluminum Metal Incendiaries) Flares,Signals, Simulators Pyrotechnics (Select the largest single value)
What evidence do you have regardingpyrotect1nics7 None
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Bulk High Explosives (Not an integral part of m e n t l o n d ordnance; uncontainerired.)

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Primary or InitiatingExplosives ad Slyphnate Lead Wde, L r i n , M* ~ d e , Mercury Fulminate etracene. etc) Demolltlon Charges
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None
What fm'dence do you have regarding bulk explosives?
0. Bulk Propellants (Not an integral part of rockets, guided ml!ss?w, or other conventional ordnance; uncontalnerized) VALUE
S o l i d or Uquid Propellants
PmpeHants
What evideMxt do you have regarding bulk propellants? None
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TaxiC C h ~ ~ ? l @ AAgMb l (Choldng. Nerve. Blood, Blister) War Gas IdentMcatlon Sets
VALUE 25
20 15
Rlot Control Agents (Vomiting. Tear)

Chemical and Radiological (Selectthe largest singlevalue)
What evidence do you have of chernlcaVradlcloglcal OE? None
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H a r a n j Severity Value is 0, y w do not need to completePart 11. Proceed to Part Illand use a RAC Score of 5 to determine your appropriate action.
Part I I . Hazard PrnbabiUty. The probability that a hazard has been c td l be created due to the presenco and other rated factors of unexploded ordnance or exploslvg materials on a fbrmerly us& DOD site.
AREA, EXTENT, ACCESSIBILITY OF OE HAZARD fitde all values that aoDiy)

A. Locations of OE Hazards
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On the surfaca
Win Tanks. mpes, Vessels aOther confinedlocahns.
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Inside walls,zaiigs. or other p&s of Bundlngs or SbucbJres.

Subsurfaca
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Les$ than '1250 feet

1250feet to 0.5 miles
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0.5 miles to 1.0 mlle 1.0 mile to 2.0 mlles

Over 2 miles
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Distance(Select the single largest value)
What are the nearest inhabited structure8lbuiMings? The site is within a state nark and the -t pla ~aaoon County pa*. There are numerous h o u s w d a -ufld within 0.5miiesafthe
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26 and wer 16 to 25 t l t o 15 6to10 it0 5

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Number of Buildings (Select the dngie largest value)
Narrative There am ao~~~xlrnateiv I56 buildirrcrswithin a 2 mile radius
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Types of Bulldings (Seled the largest single value) Desaibetypes of buildlng&ln the area. There am h o w and an dementant school.
E. Accessibility to site refers to access by humans to ordnance and explosive wastes. Use the following guidance: BARRIER
No barrier or security system
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Barrier Is incomplete (0.g.. In disrepair or does not completely surround the site). Barrieris Intended to deny egress from the site, as for a barbed wire fence
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A M e r , (any kind of fence in good repair) but no sepaiate means to control entry. Barrier b intandad b deny aaess to the site.
Security guard. but no barrier Isdated s i b
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~n arwicta~ or natuk barrier (0.g.. a fence wmbiied yith a d i ,w h i i completely surrounds the fadllty; and a means to wnttd entry, at dl times, through the gates or other entrances to the.faality (e-g., an attendant, television mnltors. locked entrances. or controlled roadway access to the facility)
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Describe the slte accessibility. The site is Dart of the Ow Laoodn Beach State Park and the adioinlna Darkina area I s oafi of the Bia Laaoon Cauntv Park. The area Is oaen 24 houn a dav.
i t h site wnditlons that am subject to change in the Mure, but may be stable at the F. Slte Dynamics -This deals w present Examples would b_e.exmivesoil erosion by beach- or streams, inawsing land development that could mduca dlsbmm from the site to Inhabited m a s or othecwise increase &xmablllty.
VALUE Expected None Anticipated Site Dynamics (Select largest value)
Describe the site dynamics. The former tamet area is on a sand s ~ iwhlch t is wnstantlvbuffeted bv stmna waveu and t into the l a o w several tlmes a war, creatfna an area which b amstmtfv shifUna. wind. The ocean breaks over the s ~ iand
TOTAL HIWU) PROBABIlJlY VALUE /Sum of Lamest Values for A A m o h F-Maximum of 301 Apply this value to Hazard Pmbablllty Table 2 to debmine Hazard ProbablUty Level. TABLE 2
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21 to 26 15 to 20 8. to 14
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Apply Hazard Pmbabiilty Level to Table 3. Pad Ill. Risk Assessment The risk ass&@ntvalue
for this slte ia determined using the following Table 3. Enter w i t h the
results of the hazard probability and hazard severity value&

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RISK ASSESSMENT cODE(RAC) C M C - O E S (mmnefcid 256-695-158Zll598)
Expedite INPR. recanmending further actbn by CMNC -*I
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Summarize the documented evidence that supports this risk asasmmt If no documsntsd evidence was available. explaLn a U the assumptions that you made.
While the area was heavllv used as a trainina area durina World War II. no record was located reaardina the number or tme of ordnance used An emolovee of the Humbddt Cwntv Natural R e s o u m C 8 and local h l s b a r i m @atordnanar has been nicked UD on the beach since after Wodd War 11. However. he was not awere of anv incidentsocarrrina for the past several vean and he has never heard of m e bdna fniursd or of anv exDfosiw While it @Deals that most ofthe ordnance has either been oicked UD bv visitoh to the beor washed into the ocean. thorn Is thq g~ssibiitv that them mav still be some remahina burled In the sand or in the lauoon. &@G~ah the a s mults in a scorn of RAC 1. without anv ohvslcal evidence of OD the score Is accordfnatvsummarized as a RAC . 2
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HEHORANDDH FOR Commander, Huntsville Division. AlTN: 1600, Huntsville, Alabama 35807
CDIND-ED-PM. P.O. Box
SUBJECT: Defenss Environmental Restoration Program Transmitts1
- Exclusion Category Form
1. Rnfererica memorandum, CEHND, 14 July 1988, nubject: Reduction of DERP inventory backlog.
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Exclusion Category forms for the following projects are being transmitted for your review and action.
JO9NV109300 J09blV108800 JO9CAOO61OQ JO9CA001700 JO9CA075100 J08UT100170 JO8UT100160 3.
Aerial Gunnery Range tt4 Bakerz 1 Big Lagoqn Indian Reservation Camp Ft. Fremont Alameda Hole Gun Emplacement Dugway Pass Radio Relay Cedar Radio Relay hnnsx
No Records No Records No Racorda No Records Active DOD NO Records No Records
Available Available Available Available Site Available Available
Should you have any questions concerning this matter. please contact Fernando N. Coriano, CESPD-PH-i&lat (415) 705-1168.
FOR THE COMIVINDER:
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HEKlRCWDUn FDR Commander, South Pacific Division
SUBJECT: Defense E n v i r o m n t a l Restoration Program (DERP) For Formerly Us& DefsnPP Sites CFUDS)* Santa Rosa Federal Reserve Cmnter. 309CA114000* and Second Q u a r t w F V 9 1 Categorical Ex~luuions.
I. Enclosed are catmgorical exclusion forms for the f o l l o w i ~ sites:
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Also enclosed is the INPR DRCIFT for the "Santa Rosa ~cd&al Reserve Center*, Site No. JOOCAl14000. Plcasm review and sand yaur c0mmsn.f~throuqh the fU?tH system hs later than 7 February 1 0 9 1 .
3 . It i s our recomasndrtion that you forward thm Categorical Exclusions to CEHND for approval and removal from the Inventory list.
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APPENDIX E LETTERS I MEMORANDUMS1 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Appendix E - Letters / Memornndwns / Miscellaneo~~s Items
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Section No. Letter I Memorandums I Miscellaneous Items E- 1 12" Naval District, Public Works Office 1945 Physical Properties and Facilities of the Principal Naval Activities and
OfficesLocated in the 12 ND, Appendix I Histon, of Public Works, October 1945. RG 181, Entry 12' Naval District Commandant's Office,
Command Histories 1903 to 1975 [Accession 181-77-0431Box 1, Folder: Volume ID, NARA-San Bruno, CA. E-2 12" Naval District, PWO c. 1952 Gunnery Range and Target Areas Released Since WW 11- 12' Naval District (contains principal areas), undated, Circa 1952, RG 181 , l2" Naval District PWO RP 1932 - 1960 [Accession 181-6300961 Box 12 of 12, Folder: Miscellaneous 1 of 2, NARA-San Bruno, CA. 12" Naval District, Public Works Office, Real Property 1952-60 1944 Memorandum for District of Public Works (Aerial Gunnery Ranges and Target Areas), 2 1 November 1944, RG 181, Acc. 181-G3-0096, Box 12 of 12, Folder: Misc. 2 of 2, NARA-San Bruno, CA. Aviation Navy (Bureau and Field) c. 1946 Financial Record of Real Estate Leases and Renewals, undated, Circa 1946, RG 71, Entry 1001, Naval Property Case Files, Box 1521 Aviation, Navy, Folder: Various Folders of Financial Record Sheets, NARA-College Park, MD. Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board 1944 Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board Meeting No. 499, 13 April 1944, RG 237, Entry 37, IATCB Minutes, Box 3, Folder: IATCB Minutes 425-450, NARA-College Park, MD. Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board 1944 Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board Meeting No. 502 Minutes, 26 July 1944, RG 237, Entry 37 IATCB Minutes, Box 3, Folder: 501-525, NARA-College Park, MD. Office of Commandant, Twelfth Naval District 1945 NAB 12" Naval District, Bombing Target Areas at Trinidad (Arcata Land), South Humboldt Bay and Big Lagoon, California: Request for cancellation of lease, 18 October 1945, RG 7 1, Entry 1001, Naval Prop. Case Files, Box 36 Alarneda CS-7-AL-1 to Alameda C5-15-AL, Folder: Alameda CS-7-AL-5, NARA-College Park, MD.
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Office of Commandant, Twelfth Naval District 1945 NAB 1 2 Naval ~ District, Bombing Target Areas at Trinidad (Arcata Land), South Humboldt Bay and Bip La~oon, California: Request for cancellation of lease, 9 November 1945, RG 71, Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47, Box: 4, L5-5-MO to L5-7-AL-5, Folder: L57-AL, NARA-College Park, MD. United States Government 1946 NAB, 12'~ Naval District bomb in^ Targets at Trinidad, South Humboldt Bay and Bin - Lagoon, CA-request for cancellation of leases, 13 March 1946, RG 71, Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47, Box 4, L5-5-MO to L5-7-AL-5, Folder: L5-7-AL-3, NARA-College Park, MD.
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Office of the Commandant, Twelfth Naval District 1945 Lease NOy(R)-38139 with the State Park Commission Covering land between Bin Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, 25 July 1945, RG 7 1, Entry 1037, Lease Files, 1941-47, Box 4, L5-5-MO to L5-7-AL5, Folder: L5-7-AL-3, NARA-College Park, MD.
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APPENDIX E-1
12'~ Naval District, Public Works Office, 1945
Physical Properties and Facilities o f the Principal Naval Activities and Ofices Located in the 12 ND, Appendix I History o f Public Works, October 1945
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DOWNGRADED AT 3-YEAR INTERVALS DECLASSIFIED AFT. 12 YRS DOD DIR 5200.10

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EAVXL AIR BASES, TWELFTH
Established : The headquarters of the Commander, Naval Air Bases, Twelfth District, lccated a t Xatral Air Station, Alameda, California.
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As an activity under the Commandant, Twelfth Naval District, thi* cornmand is charged with the duty of directing, coordinating and administering the various activities and facilities assigned thereto, and of planning and initiating new projects a s necessaq, to the end that all services and facilities required by operational units of the aeronautical establishment of the Navy in the assigned area will be available. Subordinate Naval Aii Station, Alameda, California. Naval Auxiliary Air Facility, Treasure Island, California. (Recommendation for redesignation as Naval Air Facility, pending). Outlying Field, Napa (temporary permit from Army). Emergency Seaplane Landing, Tulare Lake, California * 'Emergency Seaplane Landing, Clear Lake, California Machine Gun Range, Lake Chabot, California Bombing Range i, Tomales Bay, California Bombing Range 2, Abbott's Lagoon, California Bombing .Range 3, .San Francisco Bay, California Skip Bombing Range 3A, San Francisco Bay, California Bombing Range 4, D. D. Hulk, San Francisco Bay, California Bombing Range 10,Antiooh, California Rocket Range-24, Tulare Lake, California District Central Weather Office, Alameda, California .* . ,,,..,,,':' l u & a f , ~ k & p i ,staii9n,; - ~ i i Areafa, Gdifohia ' . . '+Out@ingField; Cfesc& City, C@fo@ia ' Seaplane Facility, Jhr~;]lia,' Califohfia ' Naval Air Facility, Bed Bluff, California Rocket Range 12, Big Lagoon, California Rocket Range 13, Humboldt Bay, California Bombing Range 21, Arcata
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NAVAL AIR BASES, W E L F T I I NAVAL DISTRICT, ALAJIEDA, CALIFORMA, (Continued) Rocket Bombing Range 15, Carson Sink 4, Nevada Rocket Bombing Range 16, Carson Sink B, Nevada Bombing Rzngc 117, Rermond, Nevada Bombing Range 18, Fallon A, Nevada Bombing Eange 19, Fallon A, h'evada Bombing Range 20, Shurz, Sevada Bombing Range 25, Lovelock -4, Nevada Bombing Range 26, Lwelock B, Nevada Bombing Range 27, Lovelock C, Xevsda ru'aval Auxiliary Air Station, Hollister, California Bombing Range 5, Hollister, California Nova1 Auxiliary Air Station, Xing City, California Rocket Range 28, Hunter Liggett
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APPENDIX E-2
12'~ Naval District, PWO, c. 1952 Gunnery Range and Target Areas Released Since WW I1 - 12thNaval District (contains principal areas), undated, Circa 1952
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GUNNWY RANGE A@ T A R G E TA R E A S R E L E A S E D SINCE w I1 12ND (contains principal areas)
CALIFORNIA M A C D O E L PRACTICE GUNNERY RANGE S t a t i s t i c s unknown. Resumed released i n 1946.

MODOC COUNTY GUNNERY RANGE Negoti ed by 13th Naval D i s t r i c t . leasehold condemnation involve lands in Mdoc and Siskiyou Counties and Oregon. Terminated 1945 or 1946.
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Leasehold condemnation, 6/13/44. Terminated 4/14/46 SO. HUMBOW BAY RANGE Leased 6130144 t o 4/25/46 O AIR TRINIDAD D m BOHBINC & AIR T G U N N E R Y RANGE Leasehold condemnation, 10/1/44 Terminated 3/4/46
153.03 acres
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PETALUMA TARGET 9 Leasehold condemnation. Superseded by Leases 11/4/44 t o 9/30/52

S T E W A R T POINT T A R G E T NO. 30 Leasehold condenmation. Superseded by Lease 5/2/45 t o 4/3/46 POINT REYES LAGOON BOMBING T ~ E T
1770 Acres
350 Acres
.10 Ac. leases 12/22/52 .23 A c 2 3 Ac. t o 4/15/54
POINT R E Y E SA B B O T T S LACOON T A R G E T AFZA NO, 2 Certain port ions t o 7/23/52
PERMITS
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APPENDIX E-3
12'~ Naval District, Public Works Office, Real Property 1952-60, 1944 Memorandum for District of Public Works (Aerial Gunnery Ranges and Target Areas), 2 1 November 1944
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Subject:
keel Xstate Activity Concerning A i r l u c i l i t i e s

( A ) Infornation conosrnFng Alrfields and Flighg S t r i p s uad Curu;sry and T a r @ &ease
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Auxiliary ;dr z t a t i o n s , A i r p o r t s , one e u A - I Z l i g a t Strips.
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The markers used on Yallon ,Aerial GunneryC&/,f- 3 Sange and the markera proposed ror the Zovolock Aerial Gunnery Man@ by the R o F ~ C &&#SF C~
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Enclosure (u) contains inforaatibn wrdch baa been ,. 3.0 classified 8s confidential. It is believed that a portiop:.oi t h i a matarlal. has bean treated aa non-classified prior -.-$ha l a t e s t correspondence, but in view of t h o l a t e s t corrsspondpnce being c l k o s l f i e d i t i s submitted i n t h a t fonn.
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Lesee 13y(~)35540. 5 0 2 . 2 5 acres.
Zxchande of land by rovocabls p e m i t ~ b a t w e n California Peat Company hM t h e Governarsnt,
Permits exacuted and transmdtted t o p a r r d t t o r r 22 Se?tenber 1944.

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BIG LIIGOCH N C D S3UlTl HWBOLDT BAY ROCXET UNGZS (NUS 4 9 4 . 5 4 a c r e s learehold condsmned. Targets oonntruuted yrd in operation.
dt Note a Sea e o d i d e n f i d , on So, H ~ ~ b o I ,Bsy.
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BuDoaks propared draEt of base d forrardad s a m t o C o m m d a n f #a*d Air Center Alameda on 29 April 1944, N o further record of negafiationr soatainvl % our ? f il les*
Fully executed and t r a n d t t e d t o l e s s o n .
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This area i n u d f o r a m i d gumurg, strafing, d i n bombing, roeht t i r e , and it is nou preponad t o use the arm f o r dropping l i m baabs, C a t t l e bavs been excluded i r o the ~ area, but ham d r i f t e d on and i n rapll, inrtaaaer tha onner ham d m no attempt t o prevbrit t h e m fraa draping upon the rsngb.
The general o o u r n of a e r i a l guntmry nms ie d e l i n e a t e d upon the ~ g in p a brokan red b .The pbare eat* from tho mouth part of t h o n r t -8 and fly i n ttb d i r e o t i o n irdioated by t h e w. There i n a short 0ot;o.u from e a s t t o we'd on t h e north parL of tho east range. The loaation and extent of t i a ebrm upon t h e map w i t h ehorf dssh08 d a t h e run i s not Imam, I quoation nark,
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Aviation Navy (Bureau and Field), c. 1946 Financial Record of Real Estate Leases and Renewals. undated. Circa 1946
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Brougkt. forvrerd f r o m Sheet BuAer Beqn. EN11-2MX)-P'R-
16,000 acres, bombing, strafing, Target & Trninin Range, NU, Tasco, Plash.
June 30, 1946
Qusrters & FacFlities, Ceorgetom r \ r m o y , Suasox Co., Delamra.

Gutlying Fld., L i t t l e Cree Princess An?e Co., Pa. 123.7 acres
YIP' Fan idarkor, Loealiaer S i t e , Ga.
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Aerial b e r ~ Range, r Zenton Go., EalaMf
@fie% space, AFS, Pakima h&iclpal .Airport, Pakima, Wash.
Ground target, sits, W,

Crous Landing, Calif.
June 30,
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Aerial %erg Pasco, 'Rash. 'Xilitary ?urposos, lard between Big Lagoon, & Pacific' Ocem, Humboldt C O . , Calif. Her 3
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Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board, 1944 Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board Meeting No. 499, 13 April 1944
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Apprr7di.x E - Letters / Memoratldiitns / Miscellat~eolts Ptetns Page E- 19
- FINDINGS
Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Ri-non. CIA
Appendi-x E - Letters / Mermrzlrid~~r~rs /itliscellanrn~~ Items s Page E-20
ARCHIVES' SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big Lugoon 12th N C L LDistrict Y~ Target No. 12 CA
APPENDIX E-6
Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board, 1944 Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board - No. 502 Minutes, 26 July 1944 Meeting
Appendix E - Letters / Memorund~rms / Miscelluneous Items Page E-22
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big L a g o o n 1 2 t h N a v a l District T a r g e t N o . 1 2
/ Miscelluneo~~s Item Appendix E - Lette1.s / Me~noruncl~irns Page E-23
Appcnciis E - Letters / M e t m r a n d ~ m / s Miscelluneo~is Items Puge E-24
APPENDIX E-7
Office of Commandant, Twelfth Naval District,
NAB 1 2 ' ~ Naval District, Bombing Target Areas at Trinidad (Arcata Land), South Hurnboldt Bay and - Lagoon, California: Request for cancellation of Big lease, 18 October 1945
Appendix E - Letters /I2lernornnd~1ms /Miscellaneous Items Page E-25
FINDINGS
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Comanaant, ~ w e l f t h E a v d Dis-Lrict Chief 09 t h e Bureau of Yards and Docks

U. S . v. 494.54 a c r e s o f l a n d , more o r l e s s ,
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County o f Iiunboldt, S t a t e of C ~ l i f , E a r r i e t T. Barto, e t a l , ; C i v i l 4942 ( B i g Xagoon a n d South H m b o l d t Bag)
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Reference : ( a) EuDocks a i f m a i l ltr X D l 2 / ~ l - l 3 , G5+&-5, P-5-l/JNc/mm, d t d 1 2 Kay 1945 t o Cord2 ( b ) SecNav l t r Op30-2CR3-&, S e r 97630 d t d 1 9 Eiarch 1945
1, R e f e r e n c e ( a ) r e q u e s t s t h e Commamiant's r e c o m n e n d a t ~ o n s f o r a u t h o r i z a t i o n t o c o n t i n u e occupancy of s u b j e c t p r o p e r t y beyona 30 June 1945 i n a c c o r a a n c e w i t h B s f e r ~ n c e ( b ) .
S u b j e c t a r e a i s n e c e s s a r y f o r r o c k e t t r a i n i n g f'or :lanes Lt ationad a t Naval A u x i l i a r y Station, Arcate, California. I

2.
Air
3. P r i o r t o a c q u i s i t i o n of t h i s l a n d t h e sand s p i t o f B i g Lagoon was b e i n g w e d o c c a s i o n a l l y f o r r e c r e a t i o n purposes. P r i o r t o a c q u i s i t i o n , t h e sari% s p i t o f South Humboldt 3ay was b e i n g used f o r g r a z i n g - c e t t l e belonging t o Louis A , Phelan. T h i s g r a z i n g haa , n o t been t e r m i n a t e d , and t h e Cornandant i s a d v i s e d t h a t t h e iu'aval use of t h e a r e a h a s caused a c e r t a i n Icinimum i n o o ~ v e n i e n c et o iiir. Phelan but has n o t r e s u l t e d i n any l o s s o f l i v e s t o c k , Continued use of t h i s a r e a f o r l i v e s t o c k grazing i s a t t h e r i s k of t h e owner of s a i d skock.
w i l l not n e c e s s i t a t e a d d i t i o n a l personnel.
Continued occupancy of s u b j e c t l a n d a f t e r 30 June 1945
Por said a r e a ,
5.
No a l t e r a t i o n , c o n s t r u c t i o n , o r r e p a i r i s contemplated
6. No e x i s t i n g a c t i v i t y c o u l d absorb t h e f u n c t i o n o f s u b j e c t area, nor i s t h e r e o t h e r Governrne~tl a d whic&.c.~uld,be . y t i U z e d i n l i e u thereof', C o n s o l i d e t i o n , a f o t h e r exisrcingrimtYvftie'ri t d Dliminate t h e need f o r s u b j e c t a r e a cam106 be accomplished.
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Appetzc1i.r E - Letters / M e ~ n o r a n d ~ / ~Miscellaneou.~ ~ns Items Page E-26
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+ifomation furnished in accordance with references (b) and ( c) of &3ic l e t t e r .

A,
Inventory o f Navy-cmed ~ r o p e r t g a f f Lmd t o the leased _ormisen w:ich w i l l , upon termination of the lease, be subject t o removal by the X P . ~ or trmsferrsd t o the lessor. 1 .
Tho o r i g i n a l cost of such i q r o v e n e n t s t (a) TriMdad
f b ) South Htmboldt Bs;r ( c ) Big Lagoon
mne none none
Inventory of general bettementa not involving recoverable property made t o t h e leased property by the fJavy.
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o r i g l n a l costs of such b e t t m e n t e .
2. The estimated enhancement i n .rrahe of th*' leased land r e e u l t i n g . from such bebternentr as of termination d a t e of the leases.
(8) Trinidad (b) South Hunboldt Bay (c) Big Lagoon
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C . Inventory of work neceesasy t o reatore the leaaed gremlsea t o t h e condition exlabing at t h e time the government aewnsd use.
(a) kinidad no reetoration r o w e d . Target was + b u i l t i n mt-over t imbsr land, A recent ?orest f i r e i n the area deatroysd t h e remnente of t h target. (b) south Humboldt Bag No r e a t o r s t i o n reqpired. !l?ht%.target in s on a sand q i t an t h e western a i d e of the . ~onet~pctlo bay. NO use i s made of t n e property which i r nreeently covered wlth considerable &If t. wood. The rake shaake, moored in t h e bay w i l l be rsmoosd by maintsaance forces located a t RhBS, Arcata. (c) Blg Lagoon (Same am f o r South EhzrPboldt ~ a y ) ,
D .
'Phs costa of construction of the above mentioned t a r g o t s include all material, labor, and equipment required in t h e conetruction o f the targete and s u i t a b l e aoceae roads. Ineofar s e practicable, scrap and salvage lumber waa used i n target construction.
E. A l l construction and inrprovements were accompliebd by s t a t i o n forces

undor approved project o r d ~ r a .
Appendix B - Letters / Mernorrrnd~lms / Miscellrrneolls Items Page E-27
ARCHlVES SEARCH REPORT - FlNDlNGS
Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Ri,eLCLgaaLt. CA
OFflCE O F COMMANDANT
T W E L F T H N A V A L DISTRICT
SAN FRANCISCO, a, CALIFORNIA
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let Rndorsement on COLQWA~END l t r NP3I2-30-Sa n1-13 Ser '7296 to BuDocks d t d 9 $07 1945 5 December 1945
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(1)Chief of the Buxeau of Aeronaatica (2) Chief of Bevel Operations
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I , . T a r g e t Areas at B i n i d a d ( A r c a t a Land), South Eumboldt Bay and Big Lagoon, Califoxniar lIX&%ES'P FOR CMCEGLA9108 OF W S
RAB, 12D, Bombing
1. Borwarded, concurring =lnthe recornendation of the bneic correspondence t b t u39 o f the subject landa be terminated and the e x i s t i n g l e a s e s be c m c e l l e a at t h e e a r l i e s t p r a c t i c a b l e date.
2. 'Ehe data requested by t h e baaic correspondence f o r the i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f leasea are the following:
Appenclix E - Letters / Menlornrlclrlms / Miscellaneorls Items Page E-28
A RC'HIVES SEARCH REPORT
- FINDINGS
U. 5. NAVAL AIR STATION

A L A M E D A . CALIFORNIA
Subj:
W, 12HD, Bombing Target Areaa at Trinidad (Arcata Land), South Eumiboldt Bay and Big Lagoon, California; request f o r cancellation of leaeee. (a) Cmlisir, Uemeda conf. ltr. @/21-ha (01443) t o CmO d a CoBisair WC, dated 10 Sspt. 1 9 % . .. (b) C o d 2 Memo b. 2g2-$, dated 12 Oet. 1945, wlth e n d . ( c ) WiDoeke s p d l t r t o Comdts., 1Pav.Dist. Means, dated
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1. By reference (a), C d ~ f i r ,Blameda made a e r t a i n recomendatione concerning t h e varions t a r g e t areae i n t h e BZameda area. bong t h e area3 recornended f o r early diapoaerl were those loaerted near *inidad, an South h b o l d t Bay and Big Lagoon, and utmi i n connection w i b h Fleet A i r upmatione a t W, Arcnta, 2. S l e e t A i r , &tuns&, has concluded t r a i n i n g operatione at iWs, o further Arcata, and b e removed CASU personnel from the etation. E use o f the subject tesget arcas i s antioipated. It i s , therefore, reqneated t h a t the l e m e h o l 8 i n t e r e s t s i n the above tar@*a r m be cancelled e f f e o t i v a 8% the e a r l i a s t p r a c t i c a b l a &ate. Since copiee of laases on the above mentioned ares8 W8 not available I n %hie oommand, OonTwelve i s requeeted t o furnieh hy eadorssment, the addit i o n a l information required f o r t h e i d m t i f i c s t i o n of lsseee, incltaaing FOy(B) contract nnaibero.
3. In aacordanee w i t h referenc
clisestaJlliabment of t h e target South Himboldt Bey and Big Lago
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APPENDIX E-8
Office of Commandant, Twelfth Naval District, 1945 NAB 1 2 ' ~ Naval District, Bombing Target Areas at Trinidad (Arcata Land), South Humboldt Bay and Big Lagoon, California: Request for cancellation of lease, 9 November 1945
Appendix E - Letters / Menzorand~lms / Miscellaneous Items Page E-30
Appendix E - Letters / Memorandums / Miscellaneous lterns Page E-31
APPENDIX E-9
United States Government, 1946 NAB, 1 2 ' ~ Naval District Bombing Targets at Trinidad, South Humboldt Bay and Big Lagoon, CA-request for cancellation of leases, 13 March 1946
Appendix E - Letters / Memorandirms /Miscellaneous Items Page E-32
- FINDINGS
Appetzdix E - Letters /Memorandums / M i s c e l l a m o ~ ~ lretns s Page E-33
Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 oon. &
APPENDIX E-10
Office of the Commandant, Twelfth Naval District,
Lease NOy(R)-38139 with the State Park Commission Covering land between Big Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, 25 July 1945
Appendix E - Lerrers / Memorandurns /Miscellaneous Itenzs Puge E-34
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OFFICE O F COMMANDAhT
TWELFTH NAVAL DISTRICT

SAX FRAXCISCO, a, CALIFORNIA
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To:
Comaridant, %elf t h Haval D i s t r i c t Chief of t h e Suraau of YarCs end D o c h Leaee iaOp(3)-3g137 with t h e S t a t e P a r k Commission, a c t i n g f o r and on behalf of t h e S t a t e of C a l i f o r n i a , e o v e r i r g l a n d between 9 i g Lagoon m a the P a c i f i c Ocean, i n Emboldt County, C a l i f o r n i a , f o r m i l i t a r y or naval purposes; r e n t a l , $1.00 per mnm.
8 s f erence :
(a) BuPocks l t r L5-7Al-j,
ID12/iGl-l j Z-5-51 $JL/e'cw t o Cod2 dated 21 J-me 1945.
Ref ersnce ( a ) forwarded t h e t r i p l i c a t e o r i g i r a l 1. of s u b j e c t l e a s e f o r d e l i v e r y t o the Lessor. The a t t e n t i o n of the Coiwnardmt was c a l l e d t o t h e f a c t thet paragraph 2 of t h e l e a s e described b914.54 a c r e s of lsnd, owned by t h e S t a t e of C a l i f o r n i a , whereas e a r l i e r inforcat,ion r e c e i v e d by the Surcau i c d i c a t e d that several ormerships were involved. Xegotiatiocs with the S t a t e Fnrk Comnfssion, 2, S t a t e of C a l i f o r n i a were f o r 2 l e a s e t o cover t h e sand s p i t a t Big Lagoon, l y i n g betsieen S i g L e o o n and t h e P a c i f i c Ocean, and said n e g o t i a t t o n a did not include lands at South E m b o l d t Say. Accordingly, i t i s recommended t h a t , p r i o r t o d e l i v e r y of t b e c o r p l e t e d l e a s e t o the S t a t e of C a l i f o r n i a , t h e Oes c r i p t i o n ua2er paragraph 2 t h e r e i n be r e v i s e d as follows: "Certain l a i s within t h e County of bb o l d t , S t a t e of C2-lifornia, being t h e sand si;it m d a G o i n i n g area botween Eig L q o o n and the Pacific Ocean, nore p a t l c u l a r l j r (?escribe3. as follows: Lots 1,2, 3 and 4, Section 1 ; Lots 1.2.3 and 'j., Section 1 2 ; and Sots 7 snd S, S e c t i o n 13, 'Pomshig 9 Yorth, Xange 1 ;<est of t h e E m 153.03 a c r e s ,
Appeilc1i.x E - Letters / Metnomtldrlrns / hliscellntleous Items Page E-35
Subject:
Leane
?.TOy(B)->P113g :;ith t h e S t a t e Park ComAssio~., a c t i c g f o r and on b e h a l f o f t h e S t a t e of California, c o v e r i n g l m d b e t w e e n 9ig Lngoon ad. t h e Pacific Oceaa, i n R m b o l d t County, C a l i f o r n i a , f o r m i l i t a r y o r naval p u r p o s e s ; r e n t a l , $1.00 p e r ann>m.
I t i s r e q u e s t e d that the C o ~ x ~ d a b ne t authorize& t o 3 s o m e c d paragrapk, 2 of t h e s u j j e c t l e a s e o r i o r t o delivery of C'no triplicate o r i g i n a l t h e r e o f t o t h e S t a t e of C a . l i f o r c i a .
Ayperldix E - Letters / ~Memorurldums / Miscellarleous Items Page E-36
APPENDIX F REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS NOT USED (Citations included in Appendix E and K)
Appendix F - Real Estate Doc~irnents
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big Lngoon 12th Naval District Tnrgrt No. 12
APPENDIX G NEWSPAPER 1 JOURNALS NOT USED
Appendix G - Nervspaper-/ Jo~lrmlls
APPENDIX H INTERVIEWS / POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)
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Appendix H - Intewierus/Points of Contacts
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Eureka. CA
INTERVIEWS1 POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

The archive search team contacted the following individuals in preparation of this ASR. Conversation with these people yielded information of three general sorts:
- background data contained in written documents

- negative information (i.e. no pertinent knowledge of the site) - coordination of efforts for various interested parties
While valuable, conversations with these individuals did not yield information cited in this report and hence Telephone Conversation Records have not been included. (See additional Points of Contact under section 4.2 Records Review): Individual Sgt Walker Televhone Number Position 650 603 830118302 787" Ordnance Co (EOD) Moffitt Field
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS POINT OF CONTACTS (POC)

The following individuals prepared the Archive Search Report or are involved in the process: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District Engineering Division - Ordnance and Technical Services Branch (CEMVS-ED-P) 1222 Spruce Street St. Louis, MO 63103-2833
Individual Alix Borrok Bryan Colegate Randal Curtis

Michael Dace Ida Morris George Sloan
Telephone Number 3 14-331-8043 3 14-331-8744 314-331-8786

3 14-331-8036 3 14-331-8040 3 14-331-8796
Position ED-P, Historian ED-S, CADD Specialist ED-P, Civil EngineerlASR Project Manager ED-P, Chief of Ordnance and Technical Service Branch ED-P, Project Assistant ED-P, Historian and Safety Specialist
U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center Huntsville Center of Expertise and Design Center of Ordnance and Explosives CEHNC-ED-SY-0 P. 0. Box 1600 Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
Appendix H - Znterviews/Points of Contacts Page H - 1
Individual Danny Mardis
Telephone Number 256-895-1797
Position ASR Project Manager
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers SACRAMENTO Program Management Branch CESPK-PM-H ~ 1325 J St., 1 2 Floor
Sacramento, CA 958 14-2922
Telephone Number Individual Gerald (Jerry) Vincent 9 16-557-7452
Position DERP FUDS Program Manager
Appendix H - Interviewfloints of Contacts Page H - 2
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APPENDIX I PRESENT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Apperidis I - Present Site Photographs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Photo.
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Photograph Location
Page No. 1-2
Big Lagoon County Park - Looking W across lagoon at the approximate location of the target center from Highway 101. Big Lagoon County Park - Looking NE along the protected lagoon side of the spit. Big Lagoon County Park - Looking W at the approximate location of the target center from the protected lagoon side of the spit.
1-2 1-3
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs Page 1-1
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Photo #1 - Big La~oon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 - 26 August 2001 Big Lagoon County Park - Looking W across lagoon at the approximate location of the target center from Highway 101. Photo #2 - Big Lanoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 - 26 August 2001 Big Lagoon County Park - 'Looking NE along the protected lagoon side of the spit.
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Appendix I
- Present Site Photographs

Page 1-3
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APPENDIX J HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS NOT USED
Appendix J
Historical Photographs
ARCHlVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDlNGS Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Big Lagoon, C A
APPENDIX K HISTORICAL MAPS 1 DRAWINGS
Appendix K- Historical Maps / Drawings
Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Big Lagoon, CA
Map No.
Historical Maps 1Drawings NAS Alameda, Public Works Office 1944 Property Acquisition Map Big Lagoon Bombing Target Near Arcata, Calif. (P.W. Drawing No. 963),20 April 1944, revised 16 August 1944, RG 181, 1 2 Naval ~ ~ District Public Works Office, Naval Air Bases Drawings, Acc. 181-60-0064,Roll 3 of 7, NARA-San Bruno, CA. NAAS Arcata Public Works Office 1945 Mar, of Auxiliary Air Station Arcata, California Twelfth Naval District Showing Conditions on June 30,1945,30 June 1945, RG 71, Entry Microfilm Reels series #2, Sheet # 1210-3-92, NARA-College Park, MD. Naval Air Station Alameda 1945 Tvvical Target Installations (P.W.Drawing 1219),22 August 1944, revised 16 March 1945. Cartographic and Architectural Branch, RG 71, Entry Naval Facilities included in Yards and Docks Drawings on Paper, Folder 1210-44 Alameda Naval Air Base, Sheet 1210-44-29, NARA-College Park, MD. Naval Air Bases, 12' Naval District 1945 Naval Air Bases, 12' Naval District Rocket Target Ranges, 13 August 1945,. RG 181, Entry 12' Naval District - Public Works Office, Naval Air Bases [Accession 181-60-641, Roll #7, NARA-San Bruno, CA.
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Appendix K - Historical Maps /Drawings
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Appendix K - Historical Maps /Drawings Map K-I
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Appendix K - Historical Maps /Drawings Map K-2
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APPENDIX L SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN 1 SITE INSPECTION REPORT
Appendix L - Site Safety and Health Plan /Site Inspection Report
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Bin Lagoon, CA
SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN / SITE INSPECTION REPORT

Section No. Plan 1Report
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L-1 L-2
Site Safety and Health Plan - Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Site Inspection Report - Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12
Appendix L - Site Safety and Health Plan /Site Inspection Repon Page L l
APPENDIX L-1 Site Safety and Health Plan Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12
Appendix L - Site Safety and Health Plan / Site Inspection Report
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Bin Lagoon. CA
SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN (SSHP) Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Big Lagoon, CA SITE # 01
The purpose of this site visit is to reconnoiter, document, and photograph areas on Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12, Big Lagoon, California suspected to be contaminated with unexploded ordnance andlor toxic chemical munitions. PREPARED BY: OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE DATE PREPARED George Sloan USACE. CEMVS-ED-P 1222 Spruce St. St. Louis, MO 3 14-331-8796 13 Aumst 2001
REVIEWEDIAPPROVED BY: SSHO
NOTE: This SSHP is to be used only for non-intrusive site visits and must be approved by safety prior to the start of the field visit. All team members must read and comply with the SSHP, and attend the safety briefings. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall ensure that the Safety Briefing Checklist and the SSHP acceptance form (Appendix C) are filled out prior to the start of the site visit.
Appendix L - Site Safety and Heath Plan /Site Safety Inspection Report Page 1 - SSHP
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 Bia Lagoon. CA
A.
SITE DESCRIPTION AND PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS
Site Description a. b. Size: 153 acres Present Usage: (check all that apply)
[XI Recreational [ X I Residential [ ] Commercial [ ] Natural Area [ ] Industrial [XI Agricultural [ ] Landfill
[ ] Secured [ ] Unsecured [ ] Active [ ] Inactive
[ ] Military
[ ] Other (specify)
[XI Unknown
Past Uses: The Navy used the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 as a practice-bombing target from 1944-46.
2.
3.
Surrounding Population (check all that apply)
[XI Rural [ ] Urban [ ] Commercial

4.
[XI Residential [ ] Industrial
[ ] Other (specify)
Ordnance/Explosives (OE) Potential: practice bombs and rockets.
B.
DESCRIPTION OF' ON-SITE ACTIVITIES (check all that apply)
[XI Walk-through [ ] On-Path [ ] Off-Path
Drive-through [XI On-road [ ] Off-road
[ ] Other (specify)
C. SITE PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities a. Project Manager: The Corps of Engineers Project Manager (PM) is overall responsible for the site visit. He will assign a Team Leader, (in most situations this will be the PM). The PM will ensure that the SSHP is completed along with coordinating and executing the site visit. b. Site Safety and Health Officer: The SSHO is designated to conduct safety, enforce the SSHP, conduct safety briefings and ensure that the team leader can safely fulfill his objectives. The SSHO will maintain the safety gear
Appendix L- Site Safety and Heath Plan / Site Safety Inspection Report Page 2 - SSHP
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT - FINDINGS Big 12th Naval District Target No. 12 - Lagoon Bin L.&oon, CA
and monitor on-site operations. The SSHO is responsible for identifying, marking and reporting any unexploded ordnance and explosives. 2.
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Team Members
Position PM SSHO Historian Address CEMVS-ED-P CEMVS-ED-P CEMVS-ED-P Phone 314-331-8786 3 14-331-8796 314-331-8043
Name Randal Curtis George Sloan Alex Borrok
D. OVERALL HAZARD EVALUATION (check one)

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High
[ ] Moderate
[XI Low
[ ] Unknown
This assessment was developed using the Site Investigation Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Code Matrix.
E. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS: Prior to the on-site visit, all team members are required to read this SSHP and sign the form acknowledging that they have read and will comply with it. In addition, the SSHO shall hold a brief tailgate meeting in which site specific topics regarding the day's activities will be discussed. If unanticipated hazardous conditions arise, team members are to stop work, leave the immediate area and notify the SSHO. The buddy system will be enforced at all times. F. STANDARD OPERATION SAFETY PROCEDURES, ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND WORK PRACTICES 1 Site Rules/Prohibitions: At any sign of unanticipated hazardous conditions, stop tasks, leave the immediate area and notify the SSHO. Smoking, eating and drinking allowed in designated areas only.
2.
Material Handling Procedures: Do not handle. Drum Handling Procedures: Do not handle.
3.
4. Confined Space Entry: An area identified as a Permit Required Confined space will not be entered. All confined spaces shall be considered permit required confined spaces until the pre-entry procedures demonstrate otherwise. Confined spaces may be entered without a written permit or attendant provided the space is determined not to be a permit required confined space as specified in 29 CFR 1910.146.
5.
Electrical Protection: Overhead power lines, downed electrical wires and buried cables pose a danger of shock and electrocution. In addition, buildings may
contain exposed wiring that may hold a potential load. Workers should avoid contact with any and all exposed wire and cables 6.
Spill Containment: NIA
7 . Excavation Safety: Do not enter trencheslexcavations.

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Illumination: Site visits will be conducted during daylight hours only. Sanitation: Use existing sanitary facilities.
10. Buddy System: Individuals will maintain constant contact with other personnel at all times. No one will work alone at any time during the site visit.
1 1 . Engineering Controls: NIA

12. Insects: Wearing light colored clothing and tucking in the pant legs can reduce contact. In severely infested area it may be necessary to tape all openings. Apply repellents to both clothing and bare skin. Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is an active ingredient in many repellents, which are effective against ticks and other insects. Repellents containing DEET can be applied on exposed areas of skin and clothing. However, repellents containing permethrin should be used on only clothing. For more information on insect bites, refer to Appendix B.
13. Poisonous Vegetation: Recognition and avoidance is the best protection. Cover all exposed skin. If it is known or suspected that an individual has been exposed, wash the effected area with soapy water.
14. Inclement Weather: When there are warnings or indications of impending severe weather (heavy rains, strong winds, lightning, tornadoes, etc.), weather conditions shall be monitored and appropriate precautions taken to protect personnel and property from the effects of the severe weather.
15. Hot Weather: In hot environments, cool drinking water shall be made available and workers shall be encouraged to frequently drink small amounts, e.g., one cup every 15 - 20 minutes; the water shall be kept reasonably cool. In those situations where heat stress may impact worker safety and health, work regimens shall be established. Environmental monitoring of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index shall be conducted and workloads and work regimens categorized as specified in the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH) publication "Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices". For more information on Heat Stress refer to Appendix A of this SSHP.
16. Cold Weather: Cold injury (frostbite and hypothermia) and impaired ability to work are dangers at low temperatures and when the wind-chill factor is low. To
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guard against them; wear appropriate clothing; have warm shelter readily available; carefully schedule work and rest periods, and monitor workers' physical conditions.
17. Off-Road Driving: Ensure all emergency equipment is available with the vehicle i.e. tire changing equipment. Drivers shall familiarize themselves with the procedures for engaging four-wheel drive systems before the need for added traction arises. Vehicles will not be driven into an environment that is unknown, such as deep water, or an unstable surface. Vehicles will not be driven into a suspected ordnance impact area. 18. Ordnance
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General Information
(1) The cardinal principle to be observed involving explosives, ammunition, severe fire hazards or toxic materials is to limit the exposure to a minimum number of personnel, for the minimum amount of time, to a minimum amount of hazardous material consistent with a safe and efficient operation.
(2) The age or condition of an ordnance item does not decrease the effectiveness. Ordnance that has been exposed to the elements for extended periods of time may become more sensitive to shock, movement, and friction, because the stability agent in the explosives may be degraded.
(3) When chemical agents may be present, further precautions are necessary. If the munition has green markings leave the area immediately, since it may contain a chemical filler.
(4) Consider ordnance that has been exposed to fire as extremely hazardous. Chemical and physical changes may have occurred to the contents, which render it more sensitive than it was in its original state.
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On-Site Instructions
(1) DO NOT TOUCH or MOVE any ordnance items regardless of the markings or apparent condition.
(2) DO NOT conduct a site visit during an electrical storm or an approaching electrical storm. If a storm approaches during the site visit leave the site immediately and seek shelter.
(3) DO NOT use a radio or cellular phone in the vicinity of a suspect ordnance item. (4) DO NOT walk across an area where the ground cannot be seen.
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(6) DO NOT carry matches, cigarettes, lighters or other flame producing devices into an OE site.
(7) DO NOT rely on color code for positive identification of ordnance items or their contents.
(8) Approach ordnance items from the side; avoid approaching from the front or rear. (9) Always assume ordnance items contain a live charge until it can be determined otherwise. (10) Dead vegetation and animals may indicate potential chemical contamination. If a suspect area is encountered, personnel should leave the immediate area and evaluate the situation before continuing the site visit. Specific Action Upon Locating Ordnance
(1) DO NOT touch, move or jar any ordnance item, regardless of its apparent condition.
(2) DO NOT be misled by markings on the ordnance item stating "practice", "dummy" or "inert". Practice munitions may contain an explosive charge used for spotting the point of impact. The item may also be mislabeled.
(3) DO NOT roll the item over or scrape the item to read the markings. (4) The location of any ordnance items found during site investigations should be clearly marked so it can be easily located and avoided.
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(5) Reporting will be conducted in accordance with CELMS-PMM, Standard Operating procedure for Reporting Ordnance and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), dated 19 January 1995.
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G. SITE CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS

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Site Map: Any maps will be maintained by the PM or Safety Officer. Site Work Zones: NIA
3. Buddy System: Individuals will maintain constant contact with other personnel at all times. No one will work alone at any time during the site visit.
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Communications a. On-Site: Verbal communications will be used among team members. b. Off-Site: Communications shall be established on every site. Communications may be established by using a cellular, public or private phone, which may be readily accessible. (specify below)
[ ] Cellular phone
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c. Emergency Signals: In the case of small groups, a verbal signal for emergencies will suffice. An emergency signal for large groups (i.e. air horn, whistle) should be incorporated at the discretion of the SSHO. (specify below)
[XI Verbal [XI Nonverbal - whistle
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H. EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Team members are to be alert to the dangers associated with the site at all times. If an unanticipated hazardous condition arises, stop work, evacuate the immediate area and notify the SSHO. A First Aid Kit and emergency eyewash (if applicable) will be located in the field vehicle. If qualified persons (i.e. fire department, medical facility or physician) are not accessible within five minutes of the site, at least two team members shall be qualified to administer first aid and CPR.
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Humbolt County Sheriff ................................. 707-445-725 1 3d Ordnance Bn (EOD) Ft. Lewis ................253-967- 197213090 787th Ordnance Co (EOD) Moffett Field ......650-603-830118302 Huntsville Safety Office................................( 2 0 5 895- 159811596 Huntsville Safety (after hours) .......................(205) 895-1 180 St Louis Corps of Engineers ..........................(314) 331-8036 2.
HospitalMedical Facility Information

Name: St Joseph Hospital Address: 2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA Phone: 707-445-8121 Distance to hospital: approximately 25 miles Route to Hospital: refer to the site map included with this SSHP.
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1 Exposure Monitoring: For non-intrusive on-site activities such as site visits, air monitoring is typically not required. However, if the site situation dictates the
need for monitoring, complete the following information on a separate page and attach the page to the SSHP.
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Monitoring Equipment To Be Utilized: NIA Equipment Calibration Results: NIA Action Levels: NIA
Heat/ Cold Stress Monitoring a. Heat Stress monitoring criteria published in Chapter 8 of the NIOSHIOSHA/USCG/EPA "Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities" shall be followed. b. Cold Stress monitoring shall be conducted in accordance with the most current published American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) cold stress standard.
J. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Typically, for non-intrusive site visits, Level D is required. If a higher level of protection is to be used initially or as contingency, a brief discussion will be attached. At a minimum personnel shall wear clothing suitable for the weather and work condition. The'minimum for fieldwork shall be short sleeve shirt, long trousers, and leather or other protective work shoes or boots. I f a higher level of protection is to be used initially or as contingency, a brief discussion will be attached.
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1 Footwear: Footwear providing protection against puncture shall meet the applicable requirements as stated in EM 385-1-1, paragraph 05.A.08. All activities which personnel are potentially exposed to foot hazards will be identified and documented in a hazard analysis. As an exception to wearing steel-toed boots, GSA-approved protective-soled boots are authorized.
2. Hand Protection: Persons involved irl activities, which subject the hands to injury (e.g., cuts, abrasions, punctures, bums, etc.), shall use leather gloves.
3. Head Protection: Hardhats shall be worn when personnel are subject to potential head injury. The identification and analysis of head hazards will be documented in a hazard analysis.
4. Eye Protection: Personnel will wear eye protection when activities present potential injuries to the eyes. All eye protection equipment shall meet the requirements as stated in EM 385-1-1, paragraph 05.B.
K. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES: Decontamination procedures are not anticipated for this site investigation. Team members are cautioned not to walk, kneel or sit on any surface with potential leaks, spills or contamination.
L. TRAINING: All site personnel shall have completed the training required by Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1 and Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR, Part 1910.120 (e)). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) Project Manager shall ensure, and the SSHO shall verify, that all on-site personnel have completed appropriate training. Additionally, the SSHO shall inform personnel before entering of any potential site-specific hazards and procedures. M. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM: The USACE Project Manager shall ensure, and the SSHO shall verify, that all on-site personnel meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120. This includes enrollment in a Medical Surveillance Program, md complying with the standards of ANSI 2-88.2, as appropriate, depending on the personnel protective equipment (PPE) and site-specific tasks.
NAME Randal Curtis George Sloan Alix Borrok HAZWOPER DATE 20 Nov 00 10 Oct 00 4 Jun 01 PROVIDER Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers MEDICAL DATE 8 Aug 01 June 2001 14 Jun01
N. LOGS, REPORTS AND RECORD KEEPING: Site logs are maintained by the Project Manager and SSHO. This is to include historical data, personnel authorized to visit the site, all records, standard operating procedures, air monitoring logs and the SSHP.
0. GENERAL: The number of personnel visiting the site shall be a limited to a minimum of two, maximum of eight. The more personnel on-site, the greater potential there is for an accident. The SSHO may modify this SSHP if site conditions warrant it and without risking the safety and health of the team members. This modification will be coordinated with the team members. The SSHO shall notify Corps of Engineers Safety Office in Huntsville, AL. of the change as the situation allows.
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APPENDIX A HEAT- RELATED INJURIES

Once the signals of a heat-related illness begin to appear, the victim's condition can quickly get worse. A heat related illness could result in death. If you see any of the signals of sudden illness, and the victim has been exposed to extremes of heat, suspect a heat-related illness. People at risk for heat-related illness include those who work or exercise outdoors, elderly people, young children, and people with health problems. Also at risk are those who have had a heat-related illness in the past, those with medical conditions that cause poor blood circulation, and those who take medications to get rid of water from the body (diuretics). People usually try to get out of extreme heat before they begin to feel ill. However, some people do not or can not. Those that work outdoors often keep working even after they begin to feel ill. Many times, they might not even recognize that they are in danger of becoming ill. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are conditions caused by overexposure to heat. You can help prevent heat-stress emergencies by recognizing and properly treating symptoms. Below is a quick reference guide to heat-related emergencies:
HEAT CRAMPS: Heat cramps are the least severe, and often are the first signals that the body is having trouble with the heat. Symptoms include: muscle twitching; painful spasms in the legs, arms or abdomen.
WHAT TO DO: Have the individual rest in a cool place. Give cool water or a commercial sports drink. Lightly stretch the muscle and gently massage the area.
HEAT EXHAUSTION: Heat exhaustion is a more severe condition than heat cramps. Symptoms include: cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and exhaustion.
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HEAT STROKE: Heat stroke is the least common but most severe heat emergency. It most often occurs when people ignore the signals of heat exhaustion. Heat stroke develops when the body systems are overwhelmed by heat and begin to stop functioning. Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency. Symptoms include: red, hot, dry skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing.
WHAT TO DO: When you recognize a heat-related illness in its early stages, you can usually reverse it.
Get the victim out of the heat. Loosen any tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths, such as towels or sheets. If the victim is conscious, give cool water to drink. Do not let the conscious victim drink too quickly. Give about 1 glass (4 ounces) of water every 15 minutes. Let the victim rest in a comfortable position, and watch carefully for changes in his or her condition. The victim should not resume normal activities the same day. Refusing water, vomiting, and changes in consciousness mean that the victim's a l l for an ambulance immediately if you have not condition is getting worse. C already done so. If the victim vomits, stop giving fluids and position them on their side. Watch for signals of breathing problems. Keep the victim lying down and continue to cool the, body any way you can. If you have ice packs or cold packs, place them on each of the victim's wrists and ankles, on the groin, in each armpit, and on the neck to cool the large blood vessels.
APPENDIX B BITES AND STINGS

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Bee stings are painful, but rarely fatal. Some people however, have a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting. This allergic reaction may result in a breathing emergency. If an insect stings someone, remove the stinger. Scrape it away with from the skin with your fingernail or plastic card, such as a credit card, or use tweezers. If you use the tweezers, grasp the stinger, not the venom sac. Wash the site with soap and water. Cover it to keep it clean. Apply a cold pack to the area to reduce the pain and swelling. Watch the victim for signals of an allergic reaction. Scorpions live in dry regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. They live under rocks, logs, and the bark of certain trees and are most active at night. Only a few species of scorpions have a sting that can cause death. There are only two spiders in the United States whose bitexan make you seriously sick or be fatal. These are the black widow spider and the brown recluse. The black widow is black with a reddish hourglass shape on the underside of its body. The brown recluse is light brown with a darker brown, violin-shaped marking on the top of its body. Both spiders prefer dark, out of the way places. Often, the victim will not know that he or she has been bitten until he or she starts to feel ill or notices a bite mark or swelling.
Symptoms: include nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing or swallowing,
sweating and salivating much more than normal, severe pain in the sting or bite area, a mark indicating a possible bite or sting, and swelling of the area.
First Aid: if someone has been stung by a scorpion or bitten by a spider he or she
thinks is a black widow or brown recluse, wash the wound, apply a cold pack to the site, and get medical help immediately.
Reptiles
Venomous snakes exist in all parts of the continental United States. The pit viper family represents the greatest hazard in the field. This group includes the rattlesnakes and moccasins (copperhead and cottonmouth). Consider wearing snake chaps in areas of known infestation. Walking in grasses and shrubs that prevent seeing exactly where you are stepping, should be avoided. Extreme caution should be exercised in areas where alligators are present, particularly during the nesting season. Consulting a local resident or authority, such as a fish and wildlife or park ranger, is prudent before entering such areas.
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First Aid: Often, a venomous snake will strike without injecting any venom into the wound. This is known as a dry bite. In any event, whenever bitten by a snake, especially if positive identification cannot be made, medical help should be sought immediately. Reassure and keep the victim calm. Keep limbs below the level of the heart. Clean the bite area, and get the person to a medical facility. Do not make incisions or suck the poison with the mouth. If medical help is many hours away, place a constricting band between the wound and the heart (it should be at least two inches wide and be able to slip a frnger underneath).
Ticks Lyme Disease

Transmission:
Lyme Disease (LD) is most commonly transmitted by a tick bite (usually painless). The tick vectors include Ixodes scapularis (Deer Tick), Ixodes dammini (Deer tick), Arnblyornme americanum (Lone Star Tick) and Ixodes pacificus. Ixodes dammini was thought to be the only species responsible for transmission until it was shown to be the same as Ixodes scapularis in 1993. The ticks prefer to live in wooded areas, low growing grassland, seashores and yards. Depending on the location, anywhere from less than 1% to more than 90% of the ticks are infected with spirochetes. The Deer tick has a Zyear life cycle and must feed 3 times. In the larvae stage, it is tan, the size of a pinhead and feeds on small animals like the mouse where it can pick up the spirochete. During the nymph stage the tick is the size of a poppy seed, beige or partially transparent and feeds on larger animals such as cats, dogs and humans. The adult ticks are black and/or reddish and feed on cattle, deer, dogs and humans. The Lone Star tick is gray with a white dot. April through October is considered the "tick season" even though Lyme disease is a year round problem. Ticks are very active in the spring and early summer.
Location:
Cases of Lyme disease have been reported in virtually every state, although the Northeastern, Great Lakes, and Pacific Northwest areas are particularly endemic.
Symptoms:
Lyme disease is called the "Great Imitator" because it can mimic many other diseases, which makes diagnosis difficult. A rash can appear several days after infection, or not at all. It can last a few hours or up to several weeks. The rash can be very small or very large (up to twelve inches across). A "bulls-eye" rash is the hallmark of LD. It is a round ring with central clearing. Unfortunately, this is not the only rash associated with Lyme. Various other rashes associated with LD have been reported. One bite can cause multiple rashes. The rash can mimic such skin problems as hives, eczema, sunburn, poison ivy, flea bites, etc. The rash can itch or feel hot or may not be felt at all. The rash can
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disappear and return several weeks later. For those with dark skin the rash will look like a bruise. If you notice a rash, take a picture of it. Some physicians require evidence of a rash before prescribing treatment.
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Early Symptoms: Several days or weeks after a bite from an infected tick, a patient usually experiences "flu-like" symptoms such as aches and pains in their muscles and joints, low-grade fever, andlor fatigue. Other Possible Symptoms -- No organ is spared:
- Jaw -- pain, difficulty chewing - Bladder -- frequent or painful urination, repeated "urinary tract infection" - Lung -- respiratory infection, cough, asthma, pneumonia - Ear -- pain, hearing loss, ringing, sensitivity to noise - Eyes -- pain due to inflammation, sensitivity to light, scleritis drooping of eyelid,
conjunctivitis, blurring or double vision - Throat -- sore throat, swollen glands, cough, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing - Neurological -- headaches, facial paralysis, seizures, meningitis, stiff neck, burning, tinghng, or prickling sensations, loss of reflexes, loss of coordination, MS like syndrome - Stomach --pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and anorexia - Heart -- weakness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, myocarditis, pericarditis, palpitations, heart block, enlarged heart, fainting inflammation of muscle or membrane, shortness of breath, chest pain - Joint -- arthralgias or arthritis, muscle inflammation and pain - Other Organs -- liver infection, elevated liver enzymes, enlarged spleen, swollen testicles, irregular or ceased menses - Neuropsychiatric -- mood swings, irritability, poor concentration, cognitive loss, memory loss, loss of appetite, mental deterioration, depression, disorientation, sleep disturbance - Pregnancy -- miscarriage, premature birth, birth defects, stillbirth - Skin -- single or multiple rash, hives The above is a list of possible symptoms. They can occur in any combination. You may have one or several symptoms but not everyone will experience every symptom. Lyme affects each host in a different way. Having one or many of these symptoms does not indicate that you have Lyme disease. Diagnosis for Lyme is a clinical one and must be made by a physician experienced in recognizing LD. Serological testing is not reliable.
Lyme Disease Prevention:
- Dress properly, wear long-sleeved shirts that button at the wrist, long pants tucked into
socks, and closed shoes. Choose light-colored fabric so you can spot and brush of ticks.
- Apply approved tick repellant and use only as directed.
Products that contain DEET are tick repellents. They do not kill the tick and are not 100%effective in discouraging a tick
from feeding on you. Products like Permanone contain premethrin and are known to kill ticks. However, they are not to be sprayed on the skin. Permanone can be sprayed on clothing. Once it is dry it is assumed to be safe. Ticks are anti-gravitational. They are generally seeking the highest point. If they get on your body below the clothes line, one hopes they will travel up and die once they come in contact with treated clothing.
- Always do regular tick checks when outdoors.

If the tick is still wandering it may wash off. Check all body parts that bend. Run fingers gently over skin. If there is a tick and it is attached, it will feel like the last piece of scab left before a cut completely heals. Remove ticks promptly and properly from yourself.
Proper Tick Removal:
- Shower after all outdoor activities are over for the day.
Using fine-tipped tweezers, grasp tick close to the skin. Apply gentle, steady straight upward pressure to remove. Disinfect the bite site. Do not squeeze the body, apply Vaseline, use a burnt match, or clean with alcohol while the tick is attached. Any of these actions could cause transmission of the bacteria. Save the tick for testing. Put it in a vial or zip lock bag with a blade of grass. Contact your doctor for further instructions. The best defense against LD is education. Know your facts.
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APPENDIX C
SSHP ACCEPTANCE FORM ABBREVIATED SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN
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Big Lagoon, California I have read and agree to abide by the contents of the Site Safety and Health Plan.
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SITE SURVEY SAFETY BRIEFING (Check subjects discussed) Date GENERAL INFORMATION d r p o s e of Visit (;dent@ Key Site Personnel SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION d i t e Descriptioflast Use d s u l t s of Previous studies C/Potential Site Hazards * Safety Procedures and Communications ocation of First aid Kit
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PPE Weather Precautions ( ) Cold/Heat ( ) Severe Weather Safety Briefmg Attendance All team members and any accompanying personnel will be briefed an NAME (Print) ORGANIZATION Randal S. Curtis USACE-CEMVS-ED-P George Sloan Alix Borrok USACE-CEMVS-ED-P USACE-CEMVS-ED-P
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MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: ASR Site Inspection: Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 California
1. Personnel from the St. Louis District Corps of Engineers traveled to California to perform a site survey of the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. The Ordnance and Explosive (OE) and Chemical Warfare Materials (CWM) Archive Search Report (ASR) program requires a site inspection. The ASR program supports the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DEW) at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS). 2. The ASR site inspection characterized OE and CWM potential based on a visual examination at the former Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12. Landowners granted verbal permission for right-of-entry prior to the site inspection. The site inspection included only visual and non-intrusive methods of inspection. The team followed a site safety and health plan (SSHP) prohibiting digging or handling of potential OEKWM. The inspection team consisted of the following personnel: Alix Borrok, Randal Curtis and George Sloan.
3. The team traveled to Big Lagoon, California to begin a site inspection of the Big Lagoon 1 2 Naval ~ District Target No. 12 on Sunday, 26 August 2001. The site is a county park and hence has open access to the public. The parking lot was about 20% full at the time of the site visit. The team began their traverse at the southern end of the site and walked along the lagoon side of the narrow (less than 750 feet wide) bar, which separates the lagoon from the Pacific Ocean. The ASR team used a GPS to help ascertain when they reached the rocket target center.' As indicated by the historic aerial photography, there are no clear remains of the target remaining on site. There are fairly large pieces of driftwood in the area but none that seems to have been left from the Navy's use of the property. The team crisscrossed the target center a fair amount and also examined the clear, shallow waters of the lagoon from the shoreline for evidence of OE debris. They continued a few hundred feet past the target location as identified on maps and then traversed back along the crest of the bar. They did not find any evidence of OE debris or of the Navy's use of the site anywhere during the visit. The trash
' Target feature coordinates were determined using georeferenced historic maps. The resulting waypoints
wereuploaded into a Gamin Etrex Legend GPS (Global Positioning ~~stem)receiver using mapping datum WGS 1984
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observed along the beach, such as aluminum beer cans, were heavily weathered and deteriorated.
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Range Feature Locations based on Georeferenced Aerial Photography Latitude l ~ o n ~ i t u d e l ~ a s t i n l~~ o r t h i n ~ l~eature 41 lo751" 1 ~ 1 2 407' 0 28" 1 4056901 45592301~i~ Lagoon 1 Target center N 41 " lo741" W124 O 07' 33" 405589 4558954Big Lagoon 2 Observer's Tower
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Addressee Commander, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center Huntsville, ATTN: CEHNC-ED-SY-0 (D. MARDIS) P.O. Box 1600 Huntsville, Alabama 35807-430 1 Commander, U.S. Army Engineer District, sacramento ATTN: CESPK-PM-H, Gerald Vincent 1325 J Street Sacramento, California 958 14-2922 Project Manager Chemical Demilitarization, Non-Stockpile ATTN: SFAE-CD-NM, Bldg E 4585 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 2 1010-5401 Commander, U.S. Army Soldier, Biological, and Chemical Command ATTN: AMSSB-CIH, Bldg. E 5027 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5424 Defense Ammunition Center ATTN: SMAAC-ESM 1C Tree Road, Bldg. 35 McAlester, Oklahoma 7450 1-9053
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Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 - 1 2 Naval ~ District Bombing and Gunnery Areas 1940's to Early 1950's Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12 - Vicinity Map
Thematic Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) map files completed in association with this Archives Search Report are based on historic cartographic, aerial and site visit data collected during this investigation. The thematic maps were created using Intergraph's Microstation. The thematic maps were created by scanning and warping selected historic data to reference points collected from non-stable selected base maps such as U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 minute, quadrangle sheets or National Imaging and Mapping Agency (NIMA) maps. The horizontal scale and horizontal datum of the base maps is generally known. In this case the datum used was World Geodetic System (WGS) 1984. Attempts have been made to rectify the data to the referenced base maps. However, distortions in scale and contortions of the features are present. These distortions are a result of inaccuracies in the source data, as well as the processes of scanning and rectifying the data Much of the data on the maps lack sufficient information to support a determination of accuracy. Many of the historic maps used were hand-drawn or built on locations that were inaccurate by modern standards. In general, historic map inaccuracies are unknown and not quantifiable. The unknown inaccuracies may then be magnified by the georeferencing process. Therefore, thematic maps generated from historic maps and drawings will have accuracy no greater than the least accurate source. The historical aerial photography has been semi-rectified (georeferenced) to the base map; however, the photos have not been corrected for photogrammetric displacements such as those due to topography or the altitude of the aircraft at the time of imaging. They are not orthorectified images. Locations of features noted on aerial photography are not exact due to the rectifying of both the image and the base map. The horizontal and vertical locations of selected features noted in the ASR and located on the thematic maps have been established utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. These coordinates were acquired using the Federal Version PLGR96+ GPS receiver. Features located utilizing GPS techniques are so noted in the ASR. The PLGR+96 uses the Precise Positioning Service (16 m SEP) and Wide Area GPS Enhancement (WAGE) 4 m CEP. The lineage and source of the historic data used to generate the thematic maps is unknown. The majority of Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Metadata fields are therefore unknown. A metadata file that gives all available pertinent information has
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been provided with this product. The statements above are inclusive of all available information regarding the historic data sources and the thematic maps generated. The thematic maps are not original digital mapping data; are scanned and warped data with selected unique feature annotation. The intended purpose of the mapping data is for photo-interpretation and not design. The vector data and associated symbology is unique to the intended purpose. The majority of the digitized features are not part of the current Tri-Service CADD Standards list of features and associated line types and symbology (ie. range fans, pits, disturbed land). The mapping data produced does comply with applicable Tri-Service Standards.
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NOTL TARGET LOCATIONS BASED ON LATITUDES AND LONGITUDES TAKEN FROM HISTORICAL LISTING: GUNNERY RANGE BOUNDARIES ARE APPROXIMATE
1940's NUMBER
BAKW B R A V O 1950'5 NUMBER
NAME TOMALES BAY ABBOTT'S LAGOOI SAN MATE0 BRlDi SKIP BOMBING
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LONGITUDE
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FUDS SITE NUMBER J09CA7292 J09CA7292 N/A WATER TARGET N/A WATER TARGET N/A WATER TARGET J09CA1113 J09CA7473 J09CA1074 J09CAO781 N/A WATER TARCET JO9CA7298 JO9CA7299 J09NV 1 130
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SITE SURVEY SUMMARY SHEET FOR DERP-FUDS SITE NO. J09CA7466 BIG LAGOON BOMBING TARGET HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
SITE NAME(S): The property is currently part of the Dry Lagoon State Park, adjacent to the Big Lagoon County Park. The site was previously known as the Big Lagoon Bombing Target and Target No. 12. LOCATION: The Big Lagoon Bombing Target property consists of 153 acres located in Humboldt County, California, approximately 30 miles north of Eureka and 325 miles northwest of Sacramento (Figure 1). The target area is situated at Latitude 41" 11' and Longitude 124" 07' and is visible from Highway 101. The target area is located on a 3 mile long sand spit which separates the lagoon and the ocean. A parking lot just south of both the lagoon and the spit includes a boat ramp which provides access to the lagoon. The parking lot is part of the Big Lagoon County Park and the spit is part of the Dry Lagoon Beach State Park. The park and beaches are open to the public twenty-four hours a day. There is a campground adjoining the lagoon to the south and there are numerous small homes and cabins adjacent to the campground and parking lot. The inland property bordering the lagoon is covered with long grasses, shrubs and trees. The spit consists of a long stretch of wind blown sand down the middle, rocks and driftwood on the ocean side, and small plants on the lagoon side. SITE HtSTORY: According to a station history ofNAAS, Arcata submitted on October 16,1945, Fleet Air Alameda designated NAAS, Arcata (the Station) as a training Station for forward rocket firing. On April 25, 1944, five officers and eleven men reported aboard as Fleet Air Training Detachment 1 fi-omAlameda. The mission of this detachment was the installation of rocket targets for the training of Fleet Air Squadrons (Fleet) in forward rocket firing (SB0248).
An undated list titled Gunnery Range and Target Areas Released since WW I1 by the Twelfth Naval
District indicates that the Big Lagoon Range consisted of 153.03 acres acquired by leasehold condemnation on June 13, 1944 (SB0797). A Naval Speedletter dated May 2 1, 1945, requests that the Commandant advise of activities needed for fiscal year 1946. Included in the activities listed is a reference to a lease with Harriet Barto et al, for 153 acres for Big Lagoon the B- 1 Target (CPOO12). According to a September 24,1945 memorandum, Big Lagoon Target No. 12, was includedwiththe Humboldt Bay Bombing Target under Lease No. NOy(R)-38139 which was for 494.54 acres (SBO 108). The first Fleet target, located in Big Lagoon, was completed in June 1944, but the adverse weather prevented full utilization of the facilities. From September 1944 until June 1945, the rocket training program was accelerated to a very high degree with the average size carrier-based squadron completing its training in the course of one week. As the rocket program became more and more
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paramount in naval aviation, it was necessary to establish a second target at the Station to meet the increasing number of squadrons arriving for training. A second target was located on the south spit of Hurnboldt Bay and was in operation in December 1944 (SB0248). A drawing of the Big Lagoon Bombing Target indicates that the target was located on the lagoon side of the sand spit (Figure 2). As shown on the drawing, Range House No. 1 was located 4,000 feet south of the target on the ocean side of the spit, the Range Spotters Station was located 1,000 feet south of the target, the Deflection Spotters Station was located in the lagoon to the southeast of the target. The drawing also indicates that cottages were located within approximately 11,000 feet ofthe target (COE0473).
An April 1944, Property Acquisition Map indicates that the target's proposed boundary extended fi-omthe south end of the spit, up to the north end of the spit, and east over approximately one-half of the lagoon (Figure 3). The drawing also indicates that the Range Control Radio Shack consisted of a Dallas Hut with a flat roof for the tower. The Observers7Tower on the spit next to the target was six feet by six feet by eight feet. The target consisted of a 100 foot radius made of drift logs painted orange and white with a radar screen in the center. There were five raft markers, placed every 1,000 feet, and positioned in a straight line across the lagoon fi-omthe target toward Highway 101. Also in the lagoon, north ofthe raft markers, was a six foot by six foot Observers' Tower on araft (SB0243).
Due to the heavy fog in the area the Station underwent a change in its mission and in January 1945, the Station was approved for the installation of an experimental Fog Dispersal Unit. During the initial period of this installation, the rocket training program continued at a high speed, with weather conditions exceptionally favorable. However, around the f ~ s of t June 1945, the activities of the Landing Aids Detachment were centeredin the immediate vicinity of the runways, even to the extent oftearing up runways and taxi strips for the laying ofpipe lines. As a result, it was felt that the rocket training program could not be continued further under the existing hazardous conditions (SB0248). On July 1, 1945, the Fleet Air Training Detachment withdrew fi-omthe Station altogether; stripping its targets and removing all "CASU", squadron, and Fleet personnel and equipment (SB0248). A February 1946 letter fi-om the Commander Fleet Alameda states that Target No. 12, was no longer needed (SB0793). An undated list of Gunnery Range and Target Area Released since WWII by the 12 Navel District indicates that the leasehold, acquired by condemnation on June 13, 1944, was terminated on April 14, 1946 (SB0797). SITE VISIT: On June 7,1999, Gene Barber and Cheryl Mahoney of TechLaw visited the site. The main objectives of the site visit were to verify the reported evidence of DoD activity in the area and to document the current status of the site. The former target area can be reached by taking the Big Lagoon Park exit fi-omHighway 101. The highway passes near the western edge of the lagoon, and the two are separated by a small strip of land. The two lane road to the site passes by an elementary school and numerous small houses and cottages. The parking lot, south of the lagoon, is part of Big Lagoon County Park and includes a boat ramp which provides access to the lagoon. It is possible to walk north onto the spit and south along the beach. On the day of the site visit, the beach was populated by approximately ten people. The weather was sunny yet cold due to the strong winds. The wind along the beach appeared to sweep across the spit removing debris along the top. There were areas along the spit where it appeared that the ocean tides had broken over the sand and flowed into the lagoon.
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TechLaw searched both the ocean and lagoon sides of the spit fiom the parking lot to just beyond the estimated location of the target without locating any signs of ordnance, the former target, or the observation buildings. Between the high tides, the strong undercurrent, and the wind, it seems possible that much ofthe ordnance would have been swept out to sea or buried in the sand; however, these same elements could also cause any remaining ordnance to resurface. According to Natural Resources Specialist and local historian Don Tuttle, visitors to the area began removing ordnance shortly after WWII. He is unaware of any ordnance having been found within the past several years. Mr. Tuttle descriid the rockets found as being approximately 12 to 14 inches long and 4 inches in diameter without fins. He also stated that a man conducted an unsuccessfid one year search of the lagoon for a WWII plane that had reportedly crashed there.
CURRENT USE OF THE SITE: During the 1920s and 1930s, cabins were built at the south end of the lagoon and the area was a popular destination for weekend and summer travelers. Many ofthe old cabins still exist alongside newer houses, several of which appear to be inhabited year round. Access to the area is gained through the Big Lagoon County Park which owns the parking area south of the lagoon, while the sand spit is part of the Dry Lagoon State Park. The area remains a popular destination for camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and beach combing.
Property on the southeastern side of the lagoon is part of the Big Lagoon Rancheria. While descendants of the Yurok and Tolowa tribes have lived in the Big Lagoon area since the 1930s the tribe only obtained title to the nine-acre Big Lagoon Rancheria under the Homeless Indians Act in the late 1960s (NS0007). This part of Big Lagoon was not included in the target area.
CATEGORY OF HAZARD: OE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: There is one potential project at this site.
OE. Training in forward rocket firing was conducted at this site and practice bombs a. have been found in the former target area since WWII. The target area should be screened for potential ordnance.
AVAILABLE STUDIES AND REPORTS: Historical documents obtained fiom the Pacific Sierra National Archives in San Bruno. A list of these documents is attached. POC: Mr. William Mullery ,U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, (9 16) 555-6944. -
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NOTL TARGET LOCATIONS BASED ON LATITUDES AND LONGITUDES TAKEN FROM HISTORICAL LISTING: GUNNERY RANGE BOUNDARIES ARE APPROXIMATE
1940's NUMBER
BAKW B R A V O 1950'5 NUMBER
NAME TOMALES BAY ABBOTT'S LAGOOI SAN MATE0 BRlDi SKIP BOMBING
L A T l TUDE
LONGITUDE
TYPE D D D SK D D
FUDS SITE NUMBER J09CA7292 J09CA7292 N/A WATER TARGET N/A WATER TARGET N/A WATER TARGET J09CA1113 J09CA7473 J09CA1074 J09CAO781 N/A WATER TARCET JO9CA7298 JO9CA7299 J09NV 1 130
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ARCHIVE SEARCH REPORT FINDINGS

Big Lagoon 12th Naval District Target No. 12

ARCHIVE SEARCH REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

PREVIOUS SITE INVESTIGATIONS 2.1 2.2

CORPS OF ENGINEERS DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 3 OTHER REPORTS .......................................................................................... 3

GENERAL PROCEDURES AND SCOPE ....................................................29 SITE INSPECTION SYNOPSIS ....................................................................29

EVALUATION OF ORDNANCE POTENTIAL

CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION ................................ 31 CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL CONTAMINATION ........................ 31

TECHNICAL DATA OF ORDNANCE AND EXPLOSIVES

EVALUATION OF OTHER SITE INFORMATION

Section 1 - Introduction Page 2

PREVIOUS SITE INVESTIGATIONS

Section 2 - Previous Site Investigations Page 3

January Februarv March

June July August October

1.24 FEET 0.00 FEET 1 -2.74 FEET

Section 3 - Site Description Page 6

Section 3 - Site Description Page 8

3.6 DEMOGRAPHICS 3.6.1 Centers of Activity

Section 3 - Site Description Page 9

Section 3 - Site Description Page 10

4.1 HISTORICAL SITE SUMMARY

Section 4 - History Page 12

Section 4 -History Page 13

Section 4 - History Page 14

Section 4 - History Page 16

Section 4 - History Page 18

Section 4 - History Page 19

The research team reviewed: Historical Photograph Files

Section 4 - History Page 20

Section 4 - History Page 21

Section 4 - History Page 22

I Old I New Can I IM/NUS# 1 Frames

RG 373 Box 706

Old Can 1:61,660 H4480

Section 4 - History Page 23

POC: Sharon McGiff

Film Type 1:20,000 B/W 1:40,000 1 CIR

POC: Kimberly Kringen 605-594-6151 ext. 2075

I Frame # I Flight Line I Station

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I Project Name I Roll

I Frame # I Flight Line I Station I Film I Frame

NAPP photography is acquired at a scale of 1:40,000.

Section 4 - History Page 25

Section 4 - History Page 27

5.1 CONFIRMED DOD OWNERSHIP

Section 5 - Real Estate Page 28

6.1 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND SCOPE

Section 6 - Site Inspection Page 29

EVALUATION OF ORDNANCE POTENTIAL

7.1 CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION

Section 7 - Evaluation of Ordnance Potential Page 31

TECHNICAL DATA OF ORDNANCE AND EXPLOSIVES

8.1 POTENTIAL OE AND CWM ITEMS

Section 8 - Technical Data of Ordnance and Explosives Page 32

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Section 8 - Technical Data of Ordnance and Explosives Page 33

EVALUATION OF OTHER SITE INFORMATION

Section 9 - Evaluation of Other Site Information Page 34