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 #42
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: Verrneta Simon, On-Scene Coordinator
Date: 2/2/2012
Reporting Period: 1/30/2012-2/3/2012

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 January 30, 2012, Midwest hauled off 3 loads (17,600 gal) of oily water from the solidification pits and manway SS-18 to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
  • Midwest continued cleaning frac tank 5.
  • Midwest helped Trihydro with site stormwater management.
  • Midwest swept silt accumulating in the northeast area off of the pavement.
  • Midwest continued to move water accumulating in the east million-gallon bunker tank into the west million-gallon bunker tank.
  • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp and lime solidification media.
  • EQ received (3) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • EQ repositioned their sludge pump within Tank 51.
  • EQ cut a 5’x5’ hole in the west side of Tank 51.
  • Trihydro discharged approximately 18,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
On January 31, 2012, Midwest continued cleaning frac tank 5.
  • Midwest helped Trihydro with site stormwater management.
  • Midwest continued to move water accumulating in the east bunker tank into the west bunker tank.
  • Midwest made repairs to the safety fence surrounding the bunker tanks.
  • Midwest purchased hay bales and new silt fencing to help control the accumulation of silt in the northeast area stormsewer and paved areas.
  • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp solidification media.
  • EQ hauled off (5) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Trihydro discharged 16,576 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
On February 1, 2012, Midwest helped Trihydro with site stormwater management.
  • Midwest set up hay bales and silt fencing to help control the accumulation of silt in the northeast area stormsewer and paved areas.
  • Midwest decontaminated equipment.
  • Midwest started a work stand down.  They will return when the PRP Group makes decisions regarding the bunker tanks. 
  • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp solidification media.
  • EQ hauled off (3) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • EQ’s sludge pump broke down.
  • EQ reported that there is around 2.5’ of sludge near the pump, a large area around 3’, and some areas up to 6’ near some walls. 
  • Trihydro discharged 17,104 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
  • Trihydro requested visual inspection of frac tank 5.  No product was visible in frac tank 5, and the condition was documented with photos.
On February 2, 2012, Trihydro discharged 10,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
  • Midwest was not on site.
  • EQ’s sludge pump remained inoperable.
  • EQ had a pump repairman on site.  The repairman was not able to repair the pump, and a new part or pump will be ready for Monday, February 6, 2012.
  • Trihydro discharged approximately 10,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
    The wood pulp and sawdust solidification materials are reclaimed/recycled products.  As of February 3, 2012, approximately 14,250,000 pounds of wood pulp solidification media, 1,800 tons of sawdust solidification media have been used to solidify sludge.  Additionally, 880 tons of lime solidification media and 45 tons of TerraBond solidification media 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 4,471,416 gallons   X  
    Stormwater Liquid 437,356 gallons   X  
    Tank 51 Containment  Liquid 452,051 gallons   X  
    Totes and Drums Liquid 13,310 gallons   X  
    Solidified Sludge Solid 26,020 cyd     X
    Unsolidified Sludge Liquid 200 cyd   X  
    Treated Stormwater Liquid 841,380 gallons X

     
      2.2 Planning Section
        2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
    • Decide the final strategy regarding the east and west million gallon bunker tanks.
    2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
    None

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


    2.2.2 Issues
    None
      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 Community Meeting is tentatively planned for February or March 2012.
    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
     
    START Contractor
    Trihydro
    Midwest (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    EQ (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    Roger Ward Engineering (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    AVS (subcontractor to Trihydro)


    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
    QMP - Quality Management Plan
    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