United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region V
POLLUTION REPORT



Date:
Friday, December 5, 2008
From:
Stavros Emmanouil/Craig Thomas

Subject: 

Continuation of Removal Action
St. Francis Auto Wreckers
4043 South Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Francis, WI
Latitude: 45.9714000
Longitude: -87.8800000


POLREP No.:
5
Site #:
B5LD
Reporting Period:
12/3/2008 thru 12/5/2008
D.O. #:
0015
Start Date:
10/20/2008
Response Authority:
CERCLA
Mob Date:
10/20/2008
Response Type:
Time-Critical
Demob Date:
 
NPL Status:
Non NPL
Completion Date:
 
Incident Category:
Removal Action
CERCLIS ID #:
WID988639068
Contract #
EP-S5-08-02
RCRIS ID #:
 

Site Description

See initial PolRep.


Current Activities

Began the on-site soil treatment of the contaminated soils by using quick lime, in order to reduce the TCLP levels of lead. Approximately 200 cubic yards of materials were treated.

Continued the air monitoring of both the perimeter and the work area.

Collected two soil samples for analysis by an outside lab.


Planned Removal Actions

Remove and Sample Drums & Containers

Sample soil stockpiles & generate waste profiles

Perform Hazard Categorization

Overpack/Repack Drums & Containers

Excavate/Treat Impacted Soils, as necessary

Transport/Dispose Drums & Impacted Soils

Backfill & Grade Excavated Areas

Restore Site, as necessary


Next Steps

Continue the on-site treatment of contaminated soils.

Sample the treated material and arrange for disposal.

Transportation and disposal of PCB contaminated soils with TCLP lead levels below the regulatory limit.

Prepare for the treatment of the contents of the drums.


Key Issues

Secure funding for the continuation and completion of the project.


response.epa.gov/stfrancisautowreckers