U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Heron Creek Middle School Mercury Spill - Removal Polrep
Initial and Final Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region IV
Subject: POLREP #1
Initial-Final POLREP
Heron Creek Middle School Mercury Spill

North Port, FL
Latitude: 27.0773650 Longitude: -82.2257030

To:
From: Chris Russell, FOSC
Date: 4/1/2012
Reporting Period: 3/30/2012 - 4/01/2012

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
   
Site Number:      Contract Number:  
D.O. Number:      Action Memo Date:  
Response Authority: CERCLA    Response Type: Emergency
Response Lead: PRP    Incident Category: Removal Action
NPL Status: Non NPL    Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date: 3/30/2012    Start Date: 3/30/2012
Demob Date: 4/1/2012    Completion Date: 4/1/2012
CERCLIS ID:    RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:    State Notification: YES
FPN#:    Reimbursable Account #:

1.1.1 Incident Category
EPA oversight of a PRP emergency response removal action.
1.1.2 Site Description
Middle School science room.
1.1.2.1 Location
Heron Creek Middle School. 6501 West Price Boulevard. North Port, Florida
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Release of a hazardous substance (Mercury) into the environment.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Initial monitoring activities by EPA R4 ERRB personnel indicated the presence of Mercury above acceptable levels, in the science classroom. 
2. Current Activities
  2.1 Operations Section
    2.1.1 Narrative
On March 29, 2012, a student at Heron Creek Middle School broke a sling psychrometer that released Mercury into a science classroom.  The science teacher isolated the spill and evacuated the room.  The Sarasota County School Board hired a cleanup contractor to conduct removal operations. On March 30, 2012,  assistance of PRP oversight by the EPA was requested by FDEP/Bureau of Emergency Response Personnel.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
The cleanup contractor started removal actions during the evening of March 29, 2012. EPA mobilized to the site on the evening of March 30, 2012 and began PRP oversight.  Removal operations were completed around 0730 on the morning of April 1, 2012. After cleanup operations were complete, clearance monitoring activities began.  The averages for the clearance monitoring activities were well below acceptable levels. In consultation with CDC/ATSDR personnel, the room was deemed clear for occupation by students returning on April 2, 2012.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The Sarasota County School Board (Heron Middle School) has been identified as the PRP.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics

Waste Stream Medium Quantity Manifest # Treatment Disposal
 Mercury  solids  50 lbs      X
 Mercury Wastewater  liquid  40 lbs      X
           


  2.2 Planning Section
    2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Removal activities have been completed by the PRP.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Response and removal activities have been completed by the PRP.  Clearance monitoring was conducted by EPA personnel, as well as the contractor for the PRP. In conslutation with ATSDR, the room was cleared for occupation on April 1, 2012.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None
2.2.2 Issues
None
  2.3 Logistics Section
    EPA logistics were coordinated by the OSC.  EPA response vehicle, Lumex, and PPE were utilized.
  2.4 Finance Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.5 Other Command Staff
    2.5.1 Safety Officer
OSC Russell
2.5.2 Liaison Officer

2.5.3 Information Officer
School Board personnel.
3. Participating Entities
  3.1 Unified Command
EPA FOSC Russell, SOSC LeBaratone, SOSC Arleo, PRP  Sarasota County School Board Health & Safety Specialist George DeNeen
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
4. Personnel On Site
  FOSC Russell, SOSC LeBaratone, SOSC Arleo, PRP Representative George DeNeen, OHC Environmental Industrial Hygienist Jim Rizk, contractor personnel, other School Board maintenance personnel.
5. Definition of Terms
  No information available at this time.
6. Additional sources of information
  No information available at this time.
7. Situational Reference Materials
  No information available at this time.