It was purchased and built up in the late nineteenth and. Since the navy left in 1974, the shipyard has remained mostly intact due to its status as a superfund site. Tetra tech hunters point tetra tech stands by its work. Cleanup investigation, escalating costs raise questions for hunters point shipyard redevelopment. In hunters point shipyard cleanup scandal, supes push for. Former naval shipyard hunters point united states navy. Hunters point, at the southeastern tip of san francisco, was operated by the navy between 1940 and 1974 after decades operating as a commercial shipyard, then again from 1986 to 1989 after being. Search for sites proposed to, currently on, and deleted from superfunds national priorities list npl as well as sites being addressed under the superfund alternative approach saa. Workweek looks at the systemic coverup of corrupt testing at the san francisco hunters point shipyard and treasure island by test america and tetra tech in collusion with san francisco politicians. National priorities list and superfund alternative approach sites. Tetra tech ec put safety at the forefront of its projects and worked more than 2,000 days or 5.
Navy purchased the waterfront site and used it for military shipyard activities until 1974. The legacy of this organization and the mountains of radioactive material they handled is one of the lingering concerns about the base, and in 1989 the epa declared the shipyard a superfund cleanup site. Scandalized tetra tech wins camp fire cleanup contract ksro. Sf coverup blows up at superfund hunters point naval. An aerial view of the hunters point naval shipyard from 2012. Subsequently known as hunters point naval shipyard hpnsy, after ceasing active operations in 1974, the navy leased most of the shipyard to a commercial ship repair company that operated until 1986. The navy is responsible for environmental remediation and clean up of the hunters point shipyard shipyard. May, 2019 see all 97 photos taken at hunters point naval shipyard by 1,219 visitors.
But the former nuclear research lab and waste dump was so contaminated at one point that the government classified it as a superfund site. See all 97 photos taken at hunters point naval shipyard by 1,219 visitors. Jun 28, 2014 san francisco has big plans for hunters point naval shipyard, closed in 1974 and being cleansed of contamination by the navy since 1991, but the citys largest piece of developable land remains a. Photos at hunters point naval shipyard harbor marina. Hunters point cleanup supervisors plead guilty to falsifying recordstwo former supervisors who oversaw the testing of radiation contaminated soil at the decommissioned hunters point naval shipyard. Ucsf releases report on hunters point naval shipyard. The federal facility agreement ffa for hpns documents how the navy intends. Its one of the largest redevelopment efforts ever undertaken in san francisco. The navys first priority throughout this process is public health and safety. Nearly 400 san francisco police employees sue tetra tech. Property and historical use the former hunters point naval shipyard hpns is located in the southeastern portion of the city of san francisco on a peninsula that extends into the san francisco bay.
Apr 10, 2018 faked cleanup at hunters point shipyard much worse than navy estimates new, 5 comments 90 to 97 percent of cleanup at two sites is questionablebiggest case of ecofraud in u. Hunters point shipyard cleanup called into question kqed. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of. In response to public concern and at the request of the us environmental protection agency, the u. Hunters point shipyard hps is located in southeast san francisco on a peninsula that extends east into the san francisco bay. Hunters point, at the southeastern tip of san francisco, was operated by the navy between 1940 and 1974 after decades operating as a commercial. We hear from test america quality assurance manager mike madry and osha lawyer and investigator darrell whitman who report on their retaliation by. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
Day tribute in support of hunters point community the justice study and attorney bonner invite you to participate in this new monumental study. The numbers are no longer adding up for lennar urbans massive redevelopment of san franciscos hunters point shipyard, and that could mean a major revision to the project despite a six year old agreement with the city. It was purchased and built up in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Jan 29, 2017 property and historical use the former hunters point naval shipyard hpns is located in the southeastern portion of the city of san francisco on a peninsula that extends into the san francisco bay. Environmental law and justice clinic hunters point naval. Hunters point naval shipyard san francisco, california. Apr 12, 2018 its one of the largest redevelopment efforts ever undertaken in san francisco. Hunters point radiological cleanup and public safety based on the historical operations at hpns, radiological cleanup is required prior to transfer of the former shipyard to the city of san francisco. Nov 23, 2006 slow cleanup delays hunters point project. Tetra tech hunters point tetra tech stands by its work at. The hunters point shipyard shipyard, a former naval base, is a masterplanned community of approximately 500 acres located along the southeastern waterfront of san francisco. The hunters point naval shipyard was a united states navy shipyard in san francisco, california, located on 638 acres 258 ha of waterfront at hunters point in the southeast corner of the city originally, hunters point was a commercial shipyard established in 1870, consisting of two graving docks.
Mar 21, 2018 hunters point naval shipyard alternately known as the san francisco naval shipyard and the treasure island naval station hunters point annex in southeastern san francisco operated as a private commercial drydock facility from 1869 until 1939, when the u. Molly samuel kqed san francisco supervisor malia cohen is calling for a hearing into problems plaguing the cleanup of radioactive material from the hunters point shipyard, after a federal report found contractors falsified soil sample data from the site to a much greater degree. Supervisor calls for hearing into hunters point shipyard. Ucsf releases report on hunters point naval shipyard testing. Hunters point shipyard and candlestick point office of. It was purchased and built up in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century by the union. Hunters point naval shipyard fact checked from its establishment as a commercial shipyard in the late 19th century to its vital role during both world wars and the cold war, the san francisco naval shipyard at hunters point has served as one of the most important pacific coast shipyards for both civilian and naval vessels.
Search the superfund data system for active and archived npl and nonnpl sites. Hunters point shipyard contamination, cleanup and development once home to the us navys largest applied nuclear testing lab, hunters point shipyard inches toward a radical transformation. There has been on federal, state or local criminal investigation of the intimidation, workplace bullying and. Land use database center for land use interpretation. Historic american engineering record, creator, hugo frear, builder pacific bridge company, and owner u. Oct 01, 2014 the hunters point naval shipyard is the largest piece of unused land in san francisco.
The hunters point shipyard artists hpsa are the largest artist community in the united states, almost 300 artists in working studios we are located in the former u. Sf artist community hunters point shipyard artists. Hunters point naval shipyard, another name for the san francisco naval shipyard. Epa, the california department of toxic substances control dtsc, and the regional water quality control board rwqcb. The city is working with the navy and federal and environmental regulators to expedite cleanup and transfer of the shipyard to allow the city to move forward with community benefits like parks, affordable housing and jobs for bayview hunters point residents. After scandal, the hunters point shipyard needs a comprehensive cleanup chronicle editorial board may 16, 2018 updated. Jun 19, 2015 derrick robinson, hunters point naval station environmental coordinator, conducted the sat june, 2015 van tour around hunters point naval station. Originally, hunters point was a commercial shipyard established in 1870, consisting of two graving docks.
View epas cleanups in my community map, which includes superfund sites as well as sites and facilities addressed under other programs. San francisco has big plans for hunters point naval shipyard, closed in 1974 and being cleansed of contamination by the navy since 1991, but the citys largest piece of developable land remains a. Environmental law and justice clinic hunters point naval shipyard documents. Navy, the department of toxic substances control, and partners from the city of san francisco, the california department of public health is performing a phased approach radiological survey to assess the health and safety of the public and the environment at. Faked cleanup at hunters point shipyard much worse than navy estimates martin luther king, jr. Navy, the department of toxic substances control, and partners from the city of san francisco, the california department of public health is performing a phased approach radiological survey to assess the health and safety of the public and the environment at hunters point parcel a. The lab operated at hunters point from 19461969, and occupied many of the structures on base. The navy provides funding for site cleanup at hpns. Ww22018 osha whistleblowers and hunters point shipyard. Hunters point naval shipyard from the air, june 2006.
Hunters point was also used to decontaminate ships involved. The former hunters point naval shipyard hpns is located in the southeastern portion of the city of san francisco on a peninsula that extends into the san francisco bay. March 2012, hunters point naval shipyard general overview pdf, 472 kb june 2009, fact sheet. Faked cleanup at hunters point shipyard much worse than navy estimates new, 5 comments 90 to 97 percent of cleanup at two sites is questionablebiggest case. Hunterspoint avenue lirr station hunters point avenue irt flushing line. Treasure island naval station hunters point annex nsti hunters point is in the southeast portion of san francisco county, california. Iowa in drydock at hunters point, where the ship had been since march, 1949. Hunters point naval shipyard san francisco, california prepared by. California san francisco san francisco county, 1968. Some of the buildings are more than 150 years old, and the facility covers an area roughly the size of golden gate park. Govt hits tetra tech with fca suit over navy cleanup work.
Golden gate university school of law, cercla cleanup 2017. Hunters point naval shipyard california state military museum. Derrick robinson, hunters point naval station environmental coordinator, conducted the sat june, 2015 van tour around hunters point naval station. Tetra tech ec responds to whistleblower lawsuits tetra tech. Telstar logistics who has an incredible slideshow up on flickr of modern miltary ruins of san francisco this crane was used to lift massively heavy ships and shipboard equipment, but was also used to launch polaris missile tests, as seen below in 1959.
Justice department joins lawsuit over shipyard cleanup. Navy to assess radiation contamination at the hunters point shipyard. Radiological retesting of parcel g at hunters point naval shipyard this video provides a summary of actions site fieldwork that will retest parcel g for radiological contamination at the former hunters point naval shipyard. Govt fights tetra tech units escape bid in navy cleanup. Justice department joins lawsuit over shipyard cleanup tetra tech headed the clean up the former hunters point naval shipyard. The hunters point naval shipyard is slated to get 12,000 new housing units as well as office and commercial space. The hunters point naval shipyard was a united states navy shipyard in san francisco, located on 638 acres 258 ha of waterfront at hunters point in the southeast corner of the city.
Save hunters point naval shipyard to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. There has been on federal, state or local criminal investigation of the intimidation, workplace. Tetra tech ec responds to whistleblower lawsuits tetra. Contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Tetra tech ec is disappointed that the department of justice has decided to pursue baseless charges against tetra tech ec. Scandalized tetra tech wins camp fire cleanup contract. The hunters point naval shipyard is the largest piece of unused land in san francisco. At a meeting at san francisco hunters point superfund site, the us navy, epa, california department of toxic substances and san francisco department of public health tried to explain what they are doing about the systemic falsification of testing at the highly contaminated site. The city is working with the navy and federal and environmental regulators to expedite cleanup and transfer of. Govt fights tetra tech units escape bid in navy cleanup suit. Hunters point naval shipyard, 1945 notice the victory mail icon included in the image. Faked cleanup at hunters point shipyard much worse than navy estimates new, 5 comments 90 to 97 percent of cleanup at two sites is questionablebiggest case of ecofraud in u.
Singer said that his client had been prepared to show that cleanup work at hunters point naval shipyard meets the standards set by the u. Hpns was operated as a commercial dry dock facility from 1869 until december 29, 1939, when the navy purchased the property. The facility was operated as a commercial dry dock facility from 1869 until december 29, 1939, when the navy purchased the property. Hunters point, queens, new york city hunterspoint avenue lirr station hunters point avenue irt flushing line hunters point, quebec, an indian. Tetra tech spokesman sam singer said in a statement, tetra techs work at the hunters point naval shipyard was done properly and to the standards of the contracts with the navy. A rare look at an abandoned sf shipyard the bold italic. Once clean up is complete, the navy transfers clean property to. Photos at hunters point naval shipyard harbor marina in. Hunters point or hunters point or hunter point refers to the following places. Tetra tech ec has worked with the navy and identified isolated instances of past employee misconduct at hunters point, and took corrective measures to prevent the recurrence of any such misconduct. From 1945 until 1974, the navy predominantly used the shipyard as a repair facility.
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