U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
ESI-PRP Removal - Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
Subject: POLREP #15
Progress
ESI-PRP Removal
B5YS
Indianapolis, IN
Latitude: 39.9128600 Longitude: -86.2423680

To: Sue Michael, City of Indianapolis
Tom White, Citizens Energy Group
Harry Atkinson, IDEM
Ryan Groves, IDEM
Megan Nagle, IDEM
George Ritchotte, IDEM
Jason Doerflein, Marion County Health Department
Sam Bruner, Pike Fire Department
John Maritote, U.S. EPA Region V
Janet Pope, U.S. EPA Region V
Kim Cussen, United Water
Stan Rigney, IDEM
Randy Braun, IDEM
Maupin Natalie, IDEM
Eric Kaufman, Marion County Health Department
Jason Ravenscroft, Marion County Health Department
Dan Sparks, USFWS
Ed Karecki, USFWS
Bob Masbaum, Citizens Energy Group
Kristen Heitman, Providence Wildlife
Michael Massonne, City of Indianapolis
Cheryl Carlson, Citizens Energy Group
Emily Mack, City of Indianapolis
Thomas Marks, U.S. EPA
Rex Osborn, IDEM
Gabriele Hauer, IDEM
Max Michael, IDEM
Deirdre Wyatt, IDEM
Jennifer Schick, City of Indianapolis
From: Verneta Simon & Anita L. Boseman, On-Scene Coordinators
Date: 8/4/2011
Reporting Period: August 1, 2011 - August 5, 2011

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
   
Site Number: B5YS    Contract Number:  
D.O. Number:      Action Memo Date: 9/30/2010
Response Authority: CERCLA    Response Type: PRP Oversight
Response Lead: PRP    Incident Category: Removal Action
NPL Status: Non NPL    Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date: 4/6/2011    Start Date: 4/6/2011
Demob Date:      Completion Date:  
CERCLIS ID: INN0051050501    RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:    State Notification:
FPN#:    Reimbursable Account #:

1.1.1 Incident Category
Bankrupt Commercial Used Oils Facility

1.1.2 Site Description
See POLREP 1

1.1.2.1 Location
4910 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268

2. Current Activities
  2.1 Operations Section
   

2.1.1 Narrative
See POLREP 1

2.1.2 Response Actions to Date


On August 1, 2011, Midwest hauled off 3 loads (22,500 gal) of oily water from the off-spec storage tanks 42 & 45 and the access pit  to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH. 

  • A precipitation event occured overnight.
  • Midwest continued to remove sludge from the DAF tanks.  Sludge and waste water was moved to the vac tanks on the north side of the site.
  • Midwest began removing sludge from API tank 2. Sludge and waste water was moved to the vac tanks on the north side of the site.
  • START conducted air monitoring around the perimeter of the bunker tanks and work areas. 
  • Janet Pope, Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC), and OSC Simon attended the community meeting. During this meeting, they received a copy of the Judge's Motion which is contained in the documents section.    

On August 2, 2011, Midwest hauled off 4 loads (22,500 gal) of oily water from the off-spec storage tank 41 and the access pit  to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH. 

  • Midwest continued to remove sludge from the DAF separators.  Sludge and waste water was moved to the vac tanks on the north side of the site.
  • Midwest continued to remove sludge from API tank 2. Sludge and waste water was moved to the vac tanks on the north side of the site.
  • Midwest finalized disposal options for drums and totes and will begin transportation offsite later in the week. 
  • 2 new sludge vacuum boxes were delivered to the site for solids bulking.
  • Midwest began removing sludge from the unloading pit (pit just south of the DAF tanks).
    • Confined space entry was performed to begin cleaning of the pit.
  • START conducted air monitoring around the perimeter of the bunker tanks and work areas.  

 

On August 3, 2011, Midwest hauled off 5 loads (27,150 gal) of oily water from the off-spec storage tank 42 and the access pit  to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH and Clean Water in Dayton, OH.

  • There was no observed precipitation in the rain gauge this morning.
  • Midwest continued to remove sludge from the DAF separator (52SP01A).  Sludge and waste water was moved to the vacuum boxes on the north side of the site.
  • Midwest removed 600 gallons of oily water from off spec storage tank 42. 
  • Midwest removed 20,000 gallons of oily water from the concrete access pit.
  • Trihydro conducted an emergency drill.
  • Trihydro received analytical report for samples collected from the bunker tanks.
  • Midwest continued to remove sludge from the unloading pit and began power washing (pit just south of the DAF tanks).
    • Confined space entry was performed.
  • START conducted air monitoring around the perimeter of the site and work areas.  

 

On August 4, 2011, Midwest hauled off 4 loads (27,050 gal) of oily water from the access pit  to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH and 1 load (3,885 gal) of totes and drums containing haz-waste to EEI in Columbus, OH. 

  • There was no observed precipitation in the rain gauge this morning.
  • Midwest continued removing sludge from the DAF separator (52SP01A).  Most of the separator was power-washed before the vac truck lost suction. Any sludge and waste water was moved to the vacuum boxes on the north side of the site.
  • 2 new sludge vacuum boxes were delivered to the site for solids bulking.
  • Trihydro received analytical reports for air samples collected on 7/22/11 and 7/29/11.
    • The analytical results indicate that the only compound detected was H2S.
  • Midwest continued to remove sludge from the unloading pit and finished power-washing.
    • Discussion on whether the pit is clean still needs to happen.
    • There was also discussion on whether the grates on the top should be power washed or disposed of as haz-waste. Further washing of the top could further spread the waste.
    • Confined space entry was performed.
  • Michael Tragesser from United Waste Water, Inc. was on site to discuss the west million gallon tank and how much oil versus water exists. It was concluded that pumping from the access pit was still the best idea.
  • Approximately half of the drums and totes were hauled off Site by Midwest to Environmental Enterprises Incorporated in Columbus, OH.
  • Midwest collected 7 samples from the 10 vac tanks.
    • Samples will be sent to ASI to be profiled.
    • 3 of the tanks are sampled as a composite because of their similarities in content.
  • Midwest collected 1 composite sample from the 4 sludge tanks in the solids building.
  • START conducted air monitoring around the perimeter of the site and work areas.  

On August 5, 2011, Midwest hauled off 5 loads (26,550 gal) of oily water from the access and separator pits to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH. 

  • There was no observed precipitation in the rain gauge this morning. 
  • Midwest removed storm water/oily water from separator pit.
  • Midwest power-washed API separator.
  • Midwest prepared site for a possible rain event.
  • START conducted air monitoring around the perimeter of the bunker tanks and work areas.

2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
N/A

 

2.1.4 Progress Metrics

 

Waste Stream  Medium  Quantity  Manifest #  Treatment  Disposal 
Oily Water Liquid 2,521,993 gallons   X  
Stormwater Liquid 424,956 gallons   X  
Tank 51 Containment  Liquid 335,120 gallons   X  
Totes and Drums Liquid  3,885 gallons             X  
 
  2.2 Planning Section
    2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
  • Approved Work Plan
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None

2.2.1.2 Next Steps
US EPA will provide oversight of PRP Group removal activities.

Use decontaminated Tank 6 for storm water storage.

2.2.2 Issues
Starting in Mid-July, the weather became very hot and humid, and special care was taken to make sure that people working outside are well hydrated and taking adequate breaks. 

Groundwater infiltration is suspected in the sanitary sewer system on Site. Trihydro is investigating potential options for mitigating infiltration. 

Standing water has been observed in several locations around the site. Warmer weather can lead to mosquito breeding in standing water. EPA has requested that Trihydro address all standing water on site as soon as possible.

Ongoing management of wildlife at the site due to nearby ecosystems.

In previous POLREPs an incorrect name was used when referring to the oily water disposal facility. The correct name should be United Waste Water, Inc. not United Water.
  2.3 Logistics Section
    Not applicable.

  2.4 Finance Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.5 Other Command Staff
    2.5.1 Safety Officer
Not applicable.

2.6 Liaison Officer
Not applicable.

2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer

2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
A date has not been selected for the next community meeting.
3. Participating Entities
  3.1 Unified Command
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indianapolis Department of Public Works
Pike Township Fire Department
City of Indianapolis

3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Marion County Health Department

4. Personnel On Site
  U.S. EPA
START Contractor
5. Definition of Terms
 

ASAOC – Administrative Settlement Agreement on Consent
ERRS – Emergency and Rapid Response Services

IDEM – Indiana Department of Environmental Management

OSC – On-Scene Coordinator

POLREP – Pollution Report
PRP - Potentially Responsible Party
RCRA – Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

START – Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team

U.S. EPA – United States Environmental Protection Agency
6. Additional sources of information
  6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
For additional information, please refer to the US EPA lead removal action website at www.epaosc.org/esi


6.2 Reporting Schedule
The next POLREP will be submitted at a date to be determined.

7. Situational Reference Materials
  For additional information, please refer to the documents section at www.epaosc.org/esi