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 #53
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: 4/27/2012
Reporting Period: 4/18/2012-4/26/2012

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 April 18, 2012, Trihydro discharged 13,400 gallons of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.
    • Trihydro collected the weekly GAC discharge samples.
    • AVS continued jetting northeast area storm sewers.
    • TM Salvage collected stockpiled scrap in the northeast area and started removing scrap aluminum and insulation from Tank 51.
    • US EPA and the PRP Group confirmed a community meeting at 1000 on April 26, 2012 at ESI.

    On April 19, 2012, Trihydro discharged approximately 24,000 gallons of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.

    • Trihydro hauled off 2 loads (10,700 gal) of jetting water/sludge from the solidification pits to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
    • AVS completed jetting northeast area storm sewers.
    • TM Salvage collected stockpiled scrap in the northeast area and continued removing scrap aluminum and insulation from Tank 51.
    • TM Salvage mobilized a manlift.

    On April 20, 2012, Trihydro discharged approximately 5,000 gallons of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.

    • Trihydro hauled off 2 loads (10,700 gal) of jetting water/sludge from the solidification pits to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
    • AVS deconned a vac truck.
    • AVS pumped stormwater into Tank 7 and Tank 6.
    • TM Salvage collected stockpiled scrap in the northeast area and continued removing scrap aluminum and insulation from Tank 51.

    On April 23, 2012, 1” of rain fell over the weekend.

    • Trihydro discharged approximately 35,000 gallons of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.
    • AVS began setting up to decon Tank 7, however they encountered equipment problems that prevented starting.
    • TM Salvage collected stockpiled scrap in the northeast area and continued removing scrap aluminum and insulation from Tank 51.
    • High winds caused Tank 51 insulation to blow into the fence and parking lot south of Tank 51.

    On April 24, 2012, Trihydro discharged approximately 35,000 gallons of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.

    • Trihydro hauled off 2 loads (10,400 gal) of jetting water/sludge from the solidification pits to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
    • AVS completed decontaminating Tank 7.
    • TM Salvage collected stockpiled scrap in the northeast area.
    • TM Salvage completed removing scrap aluminum and insulation from Tank 51.
    • TM Salvage crews began picking up insulation from Tank 51.

    On April 25, 2012, Trihydro discharged approximately 9,000 gallons of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.

    • Trihydro hauled off 2 loads (10,400 gal) of jetting water/sludge from the solidification pits to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
    • AVS hauled off (2) 25 cyd vac boxes of unsolidified jetting sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • AVS completed decontaminating Tank 6.
    • AVS began decontaminating the solidification pits.
    • TM Salvage collected stockpiled scrap in the northeast area.
    • TM Salvage crews continued picking up insulation from Tank 51.

    On April 26, 2012, US EPA OSC Verneta Simon; PRP Group representatives Steve Fleming and Vicki Wright; Trihydro representatives Gary Risse and Tim Gunn; START representative Jay Rauh; City of Indianapolis representatives Jennifer Schick, Sue Michael, and Mark Warner; District 1 City-County Councilor Jose Evans; Citizen’s Energy Group representative Cheryl Carlson; Medallion Capital representative Dean Pickerell; and Pike Township Resident’s Association representatives Susan Blair, Tim Lord, and Ed Locke participated in a community meeting and site walk.

    • TM Salvage collected stockpiled scrap in the northeast area.
    • TM Salvage crews continued picking up insulation from Tank 51.
    The wood pulp and sawdust solidification materials are reclaimed/recycled products.  As of April 26, 2012, approximately 15,250,000 pounds of wood pulp solidification media and 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 have 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 4,618,816 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 29,580 cyd     X
    Unsolidified Sludge Liquid 265 cyd   X  
    Treated Stormwater Liquid 1,314,036 gallons X


     
      2.2 Planning Section
        2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
    • Final decontamination of the solidification pits.
    • Scrap Tank 51.
    • Backfill bunker tanks with a suitable fill material.
    • Receive exit strategy plan from PRP Group.
    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
    The next community meeting is not planned.
    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
    AVS (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    TM Salvage (subcontractor to the PRP Group)


    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