United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region IV
POLLUTION REPORT



Date:
Friday, June 12, 2009
From:
Jordan Garrard

Subject: 

Final POLREP
Richards Plating
529 South Royal Avenue, Florence, AL
Latitude: 34.8031000
Longitude: -87.6575000


POLREP No.:
5
Site #:
A4XK
Reporting Period:
D.O. #:
Start Date:
11/18/2008
Response Authority:
CERCLA
Mob Date:
11/17/2008
Response Type:
Time-Critical
Demob Date:
4/30/2009
NPL Status:
Non NPL
Completion Date:
4/30/2009
Incident Category:
Removal Action
CERCLIS ID #:
ALD049984842
Contract #
RCRIS ID #:
 

Site Description

The Site is located at 529 South Royal Avenue, Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama.  The Site is located in a semi-densely populated inner city area surrounded by a mix of commercial, industrial, and residential development.  The former electroplating facility electroplated bumpers and other automotive parts for distribution from its warehouse located on-site.  A branch of Sweetwater Creek is located 10 feet from the building to the east.  


Current Activities

On April 30, 2009 the EPA completed removal activities at the Richards Plating Site.  All wastes and debris were disposed of from the Site.  The Site was regraded, reseeded, and proper erosion controls were installed prior to demobilization.  EPA, START, and ERRS contractors demoblized from the Site on April 30, 2009.  

Waste Disposed:
Bulk Hazardous Liquids - 3200 gallons
Bulk Non-Hazardous Liguids - 4500 gallons
Flammable Liquids - 55 gallons
Non-Regulated Liquids (oil) - 55 gallons
Non-Hazardous Solid/Sludge - 10,000 lbs
Acid Liquid with Metals - 1375 gallons
Misc Hazardous Drums - 10,113 lbs
Non-Hazardous Sludge - 30 tons
Non-Hazardous Soils - 233.22 tons


Planned Removal Actions

None


Next Steps

None


response.epa.gov/RichardsPlating