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St. Francis Auto Wreckers

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St. Francis, WI - EPA Region V
POLREP #5 - Continuation of Removal Action
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On-Scene Coordinator - Stavros Emmanouil/Craig Thomas 12/5/2008
Time-Critical - Removal Action Pollution Report (POLREP) #5
Start Date: 10/20/2008
Pollution Report (POLREP) #5
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.