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 #45
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: 2/28/2012
Reporting Period: 2/20/2012-2/24/2012

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 February 20, 2012, Midwest returned to the Site.

    • Midwest pumped water accumulated in the east bunker tank to the west bunker tank.
    • EQ continued solidifying sludge inside Tank 51 with paper pulp solidification media. 
    • EQ hauled off (5) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.

    On February 21, 2012, 0.1” of precipitation fell overnight and during the day.

    • Midwest was not on site.
    • EQ continued solidifying sludge inside Tank 51 with paper pulp and TerraBond solidification media.
    • EQ hauled off (6) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • Trihydro discharged approximately 6,000 gal of GAC system treated northeast and southeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.
    • OSC Verneta Simon and IDEM representatives Harry Atkinson and Ryan Groves were on site for a site walk.
    • IDEM proposed using a stockpile of foundry sand from Indianapolis as a fill material.
    • IDEM proposed installing 4 piezometer wells around the perimeter of the bunker tanks and one downgradient of the bunker tanks towards Oil Creek.

    On February 22, 2012, Midwest demobilized a long reach excavator.

    • EQ began powerwashing the interior of Tank 51.
    • EQ deconned an excavator and a mini excavator.
    • Trihydro discharged approximately 20,000 gal of GAC system treated northeast and southeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.
    • IDEM representative Ryan Groves reported that IDEM started working on a reuse determination/approval letter to OSC Simon that will allow the PRP Group to use foundry sand as fill material.

    On February 23, 2012, less that 0.1” of precipitation during the day.

    • Midwest was not on site.
    • EQ hauled off (6) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge and washwater to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • EQ continued powerwashing the interior of Tank 51.
    • EQ began deconning mix boxes.
    • Trihydro discharged 9,730 gal of GAC system treated northeast and southeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.
    • Steve Jones of the Pike Township Fire Department was on site for a site walk.

    On February 24, Less that 0.1” of precipitation fell overnight and during the day.

    • Midwest mobilized a long reach excavator, a bulldozer, and a bobcat.
    • EQ hauled off (4) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge and wash water to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • EQ finished final cleaning of Tank 51.
    • EQ continued deconning mix boxes and equipment.
    • Trihydro hauled off 2 loads (11,600 gal) of oily water from the Tank 51 secondary containment and primary separator to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
    • Trihydro requested visual inspection of Tank 51.  No product was visible on the floors or walls of Tank 51, and the condition was documented with photos.  A disclaimer was written on the inspection sheet – “Visual inspection only.  Tank 51 will not be closed until confirmation wipe sampling indicates that it is clean.”
    • The PRP Group submitted a revised Tank 51 work plan.
    The wood pulp and sawdust solidification materials are reclaimed/recycled products.  As of February 24, 2012, approximately 15,250,000 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 27,160 cyd     X
    Unsolidified Sludge Liquid 200 cyd   X  
    Treated Stormwater Liquid 1,048,236 gallons X

     
      2.2 Planning Section
        2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
    • Receive IDEM approval to use foundry sand as a ramp-building/wall stabilization/fill material for the bunker tanks.
    • 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