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 #25
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: 10/11/2011
Reporting Period: 10/3/2011 - 10/7/2011

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 October 3, 2011, Midwest hauled off 4 loads (24,400 gal) of oily water from the primary separator and control structure to United Waste Water Inc.'s facility in Cincinnati, OH and to Clean Water Limited's Cherokee Drive Facility in Dayton, OH.
  • Midwest hauled off (10) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Midwest started cleaning the primary separator.
  • Midwest started cleaning the four tanks inside the Solids Building.
  • Midwest had (4) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification agent delivered from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • TriHydro treated stored storm water with the GAC system.  The treated water is stored in frac tanks.
  • Brian Delany of Focus Contracting (a WSP subcontractor) was on site.  He collected sample T51CW-10032011 from the water in the Tank 51 containment for PCB analysis. 
On October 4, 2011, Midwest hauled off 1 load (6,200 gal) of oily water from SS-23 to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
  • Midwest hauled off (17) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the primary separator.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the four tanks inside the Solids Building.  The sludge is being transferred into vac boxes which are hauled off site for treatment and disposal.   
  • Midwest solidified sludge with wood pulp solidification media and placed the solidified sludge into 20 cyd roll-off boxes.
  • TriHydro treated stored storm water with the GAC system.  The treated water is stored in frac tanks.
On October 5, 2011, Midwest hauled off 4 loads (21,950 gal) of oily water from the west solidification pit, the solidification pits (from west million gal bunker tank), and Frac Tank 11 (stored untreated storm water.)
  • Midwest hauled off (25) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Midwest hauled off (3) 25 cyd vac boxes of unsolidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Midwest had (4) 50,000 pound loads of paper pulp solidification agent delivered from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • Midwest solidified sludge with wood pulp solidification media and placed the solidified sludge into 20 cyd roll-off boxes.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the primary separator.
  • Midwest continued cleaning tanks inside the Solids Building.
  • TriHydro requested inspection of Tanks 3a, 3, 2, 4, and 30.  These tanks contained acids and caustics and were triple rinsed with soapy water after removal of any product.  The process was documented on TriHydro sheets.  There were no visible product residues after the cleaning process.  The condition of the tanks was documented with two photos of the interior of each tank.
  • TriHydro discharged approximately 20,626 gal of twice treated storm water to Oil Creek.
On October 6, 2011, Midwest hauled off (10) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the primary separator.
  • Midwest continued cleaning tanks inside the Solids Building.
  • Midwest solidified sludge with wood pulp solidification media and placed the solidified sludge into 20 cyd roll-off boxes.
  • Midwest had (4) 50,000 pound loads of paper pulp solidification agent delivered from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • TriHydro discharged approximately 16,387 gal of twice treated storm water to Oil Creek.
On October 7, 2011, Midwest hauled off 2 loads (12,400 gal) of oily water from the west solidification pit (from west million gal bunker tank) to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.  
  • Midwest hauled off (14) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Midwest had (8) 50,000 pound loads of paper pulp solidification agent delivered from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • Midwest continued solidifying material in the solidification pits with wood pulp.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the primary separator.
  • Midwest continued cleaning tanks inside the Solids Building.
  • TriHydro treated stored storm water with the GAC system.  The treated water is stored in frac tanks.

The wood pulp solidification material is a reclaimed/recycled product.  As of October 7, 2011, approximately 3,550,000 pounds had been used to solidify waste sludge.

2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially 

Responsible Parties (PRPs)
N/A

 

2.1.4 Progress Metrics

 

 

Waste Stream  Medium  Quantity  Discharge Treatment  Disposal 
Oily Water Liquid 3,429,519 gallons   X  
Stormwater Liquid 424,956 gallons   X  
Tank 51 Containment  Liquid 346,320 gallons   X  
Totes and Drums Liquid 3,885 gallons         X  
Solidified Sludge Solid 4,340 cyd     X
Unsolidified Sludge
 Liquid
 75 cyd
   x  
Treated Stormwater Liquid 109,498 gallons X

 
  2.2 Planning Section
    2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
  • Pilot test for bunker tank removal activities.
  • Pilot test for process piping decontamination.
  • Increase Midwest crew size and hours to expedite site cleanup, especially on-site solidification of sludges.
  • Selection of a post-cleanup stormwater management solution and contractor.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None

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


2.2.2 Issues


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.

"Control structure" refers to the pit or sump attached to and immediately south of the million gallon bunker tanks.  It has been referred to as "access pit" and "access pit/control structure" in the past.

There has been no work to remove sludge in Tank 51 and the Tank 51 containment stills has standing 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