2.1.1 Narrative
Operations starting
June 17, 2015 were focused on the preparation phase of the Beech
Creek removal project.
- Site preparation
activities were complete at the end of August 2015.
- Site excavation began at the end of August 2015. Current general operations include excavation, erosion control, backfill/restoration, waste transport, sampling, and water treatment.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Activities for
period January 30, 2016 to April 1, 2016 include the following:
Backfill of
creek bed between EU-7 and EU-9, EU-10, EU-11 and EU-12.
Excavation of
EU-17, EU-18, EU-20, EU-22, EU-23, EU-26, EU-27, EU-46, EU-47 creek bank.
Excavation of
EU-14, EU-17, EU-18, EU-22 and EU-23 creek bed.
Additional excavation
of EU-17, EU-18, EU-22.
Confirmatory
sampling for EU-17, EU-18, EU-20, EU-22, EU-23, EU-26, EU-27, EU-46, EU-47
creek bank and EU-14, EU-17, EU-18, EU-22 and EU-23 creek bed.
Waste
sampling of hazardous and non-hazardous material prior to transport for
disposal.
Decontamination
of transportation and excavation equipment.
Transport
non-hazardous waste for disposal.
Waste water
sampling prior to discharge.
Meetings with
EPA OSC, Environ Project Manager and Environs' removal subcontractor.
Placement of crane
mats for creek crossings.
Placement of
erosion boom along the excavation.
Continued enhancement
of the haul road along the work areas adjacent to the creek including the
placement of fabric and stone to provide a road base.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The removal action is being conducted under an EPA Administrative Order on Consent between EPA and several PRPs.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
Material
handling progress:
Total water
treated and discharge of approximately 665,200 gallons.
Total soil
excavated < 50 mg/kg during this reporting period is approximately 495 cubic yards. Approximately 741 cubic yards
of <50 mg/kg material was transported from the staging area during this period.
Total soil
excavated > 50 mg/kg during this reporting period is approximately 3,270 cubic yards. Approximately 3,132 cubic yards was transported from the staging area for disposal.
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