Statement: After extensive consultations with EPA, the Navy has released its work plan for retesting Parcel G at the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. On June 20, the U.S. EPA approved a portion of the work plan, which details the collection and analyses methods for soil background samples.

This project, like all radiological work at Hunters Point, includes significant fieldwork oversight and data/procedural quality assurance reviews. These actions are consistent with the standard radiological monitoring program in place at Hunters Point since 2016.

Highlights of the process include:

• Radiological expert review of plans and results
• Program management oversight of all project aspects
• Onsite fieldwork monitoring conducted by the Navy Resident Officer in Charge of Construction
• Third‐party contractor provides oversight of process documentation, onsite activities and quality assurance checks of fieldwork 
• Oversight of activities and review of data/reports by federal and state regulators, including split sampling 

Since January 2016, the Navy’s third-party quality assurance contractor has conducted over 780 radiological inspections on 18 projects over six contractors. Typical activities observed include instrument function testing, radiation surveys, portal monitor operations and soil sampling.

The quality assurance contractor works closely with fieldwork contractors to ensure project objectives are met. Optimization opportunities and/or corrective actions are immediately conveyed to the fieldwork contractor and the Navy to determine the best course of action.

For more information on the Navy’s quality assurance process, contact Mr. Derek Robinson, derek.j.robinson1@navy.mil.