SAIC Admits To Falsifying Radiological Testing Results At George AFB

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Radioactive Waste Disposal Site at George AFB SEDA

In 1991, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by falsifying testing of samples at DoD Superfund sites.  SAIC was responsible for the radiological testing done at George AFB’s Weapons Storage and Assembly Area (WSA) and radioactive disposal site (RW-09).

Air Force acknowledged that it routinely withheld classified information and records about Buried Radioactive Weapons Maintenance Waste at its Weapons Storage and Assembly Area (WSA) from Federal, State and Local regulators, contractors, and the public.  Buried Radioactive Weapons Maintenance Waste

News Articles about SAIC

Errors found in soil found water test at base [George AFB]
By Judith Pfeffer
The Daily Press – April 27, 1989

George AFB cleanup effort mishandled costs may rise
By Sam Atwood
The Sun – April 27, 1989

Base environmental cleanup on track time
By 1ST LT. Kevin Baggett
831st Public Affairs Division – April 28, 1989

Company [SCIC] to pay $1.3 million for falsifying tests on wastes
The Record- August 27, 1991

1991-08-27 news – SD Company [SCIC] Admits EPA Fraud Pays Fine
By Amy Wallace
Times –August 27, 1991

Court Case
Case Number: 3:91-cr-00759-N-1 –   USA v. Science Applications
Defendant:  Science Applications International Corp
Plaintiff:  United States of America 
Date Filed:  08/22/1991
Date Closed:  08/26/1991
Count: 1-7,   Citation: 18:1001.F,   Offense Level: 4,   18:1001 & 2: False statements
Count: 8-10,  Citation: 18:287.F,    Offense Level: 4,   18:287- False claims for payment
Disposition:  Counts 1−10: Fine $50,000 each count for a total of $500,000.00.   Assessment $200.00 each count for a total of $2,000.00

Date of search: 1 May 2011

Source: Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)

IRP Phase II Reports

Phase II reports found in the United States Air Force (USAF) Administrative Record (AR) for George Air Force Base.

Date of search: 3 May 2011 – Source of data: Air Force CERCLA Administrative Record Search

View Size (MB) Subject or Title Author / Corp Author Document Date
32 3.63 Phase II Stage 1, Final Confirmation/Quantification Report SAIC 8/30/1985
1366 2.60 Phase II Stage 2, Confirmation/Quantification, Technical Operations Plan SAIC 2/1/1986
66 0.06 Phase II Stage 2, Research and Development Status Report, Mar 86, Apr 86 SAIC 4/18/1986
67 0.64 Analytical Data and QA Summary Report, Soil and Sediment Samples Collected in Field Activities SAIC 4/29/1986
80 0.14 Final Report, Chemical Data Analysis SAIC 6/20/1986
87 1.38 Phase II Stage 2, Interim Confirmation/Quantification Status Report SAIC 7/1/1986
105 5.91 Phase II Stage 2, Draft Confirmation/Quantification Report, Vol I of II SAIC 11/4/1986
106 15.85 Phase II Stage 2, Draft Confirmation/Quantification Report, Vol II of II, Appendices SAIC 11/4/1986
124 5.55 Phase II Stage 2, Final Confirmation/Quantification Report, Vol I of II SAIC 1/8/1987
1367 12.84 Phase II Stage 2, Final Confirmation/Quantification Report, Vol II of II, Appendices SAIC 1/8/1987
269 0.03 Phase II Stage 2, Investigation, Regulatory Impact Review Meeting Agenda, 26 Apr 89 SAIC 4/26/1989
270 0.16 Phase II Stage 2, Investigation Report, Volatile Organic Analysis Sample Mishandling Summary SAIC 4/26/1989
Radioactive Material – Document Timeline

https://www.georgeafb.info/radioactive-waste-timeline/

 

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2 Comments

  1. I was there 1981-1983. As a Security Policeman I worked ar WSA in various positions. All over that area….Was there a threat then?

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