U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Desler/Plywood Mill Asbestos Site - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region X
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Initial PolRep
Desler/Plywood Mill Asbestos Site
10HG
Sweet Home, OR
Latitude: 44.4030587 Longitude: -122.7176838
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To:
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From:
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Daniel Heister, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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10/6/2009
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Reporting Period:
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October 12 - October 17, 2009
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
10HG |
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Contract Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Time-Critical |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
10/12/2009 |
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Start Date: |
10/12/2009 |
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Demob Date: |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Time-Critical Removal Action
1.1.2 Background
The
Desler/Plywood mill asbestos site is located at 2210 Tamarack St, Sweet
Home, Oregon. The plywood mill, which consisted of the current areas of
interest, was in operation from 1959 to 1994, and included many if not
all stages of the lumber refining process including wood treatment.
Currently the property consists of approximately 153 acres upon which
are located two log ponds and several small creeks that flow east to
west across the site towards the South Santiam River, located
approximately 2,500 feet west of the site. The site is surrounded to
the north and northwest by residential homes, the closest of which are
located approximately 50 feet north of the site, immediately across
Tamarack Street. To the west and south of the site are several
commercial and industrial facilities, and to the east are unimproved
and agricultural lands. The site is located approximately 1,000 feet
north of Main Street, the town’s main thoroughfare.
Documents provided to the US EPA by the ODEQ indicate that
demolition of the site’s east and west dry kilns, the former site power
house, and the sorter/stacker buildings occurred beginning early June
2007, and continued through late January 2008. The documents indicate
the presence of friable asbestos containing material (ACM) throughout
the demolition debris piles remaining on site. Sample results collected
by several environmental consulting firms, a certified abatement
contractor, and ODEQ indicate the presence of amosite and chrysotile
asbestos in the site materials ranging between <1% and 45%. Several
of the samples contained asbestos above the allowable limit of >1%,
indicating that the materials are ACM as defined by 40 CFR Part 763.
The current rubble piles containing moderate to large quantities of
ACM and cover approximately 30,000 square feet (ft2) in the former kiln
area and 33,000 ft2 in the former sorter/stacker building area. The
former kiln area is located along the south side of Tamarack St, just
east of 18th Ave. Several residential homes are located approximately
50 feet north of the debris piles, across Tamarack St.
1.1.2.1 Site Location
The
Desler/Plywood mill asbestos site is located at 2210 Tamarack St, Sweet
Home, Oregon.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The documented presence of friable asbestos containing material (ACM) throughout
the demolition debris piles remaining on site represents a serious potential health threat to the neighboring community, specifically those residences located across Tamarack St. just north of the site.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Sample results collected
by several environmental consulting firms, a certified abatement
contractor, and ODEQ indicate the presence of amosite and chrysotile
asbestos in the site materials ranging between <1% and 45%. Several
of the samples contained asbestos above the allowable limit of >1%,
indicating that the materials are ACM as defined by 40 CFR Part 763.
Bulk ACM samples collected by the EPA START contractors and analyzed by phase light microscopy (PLM), gravimetric reduction and semi-quantitative point count analysis indicated asbestos in sampled materials ranging between <1% and 58%, confirming previous findings at the site.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
Not Applicable
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
October 12, 2009-
EPA Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) contractors along with the EPA Superfund Technical Assessment Response Team (START) contractors mobilized to the site on Monday, October 12, 2009. ERRS contractors have begun receiving equipment including an excavator,
front-end loader, and skid steer, and preparing the site for the
planned removal activities scheduled to begin later this week.
START contractors have begun collecting air samples on and around the site in order to obtain background readings for asbestos content in air. START collected a round of background air samples including 8 phase
contrast microscopy (PCM) samples, and 4 transmission electron
microscopy (TEM) samples. In addition, START deployed 5 DataRam 4000
particulate monitors to monitor concentrations of particulate in the
air. All air samples collected will be sent off site to a nationally
accredited laboratory for analysis. All TEM sample results were reported as non-detect. Six of the eight PCM sample results were reported as non-detect with the remaining two sample results were found to be well below the site action level.
A reporter from the Albany Democratic Herald was on site today. He was given a tour of the site b yOSC Heister and was briefed on the site background as well as planned removal operations for the site.
October 13, 2009-
On-scene coordinator (OSC) D. Heister, ERRS, and START are on site to continue preparation for the planned removal action. ERRS continues receiving heavy equipment and preparing the site for the removal of asbestos containing material (ACM) that is scheduled to begin the following day.
START collected 8 air samples to be analyzed by phase
contrast microscopy (PCM). In addition, START deployed 5 DataRam 4000 particulate monitors to monitor concentrations of particulate in the air, and a Weather Hawk portable weather station to monitor record data. All air samples collected will be sent off site to a nationally accredited laboratory for analysis. PCM sample reults were all reported as non-detect.
October 14, 2009-
OSC Heister, ERRS, START, and ATEZ (the contracted asbestos abatement company) are on site today and begin gathering ACM . ERRS begins sorting large wood debris and metal material from the ACM debris in the Sorter/Stacker area utilizing heavy machinery. ATEZ completed
a walk of the open pad area between the site fence along 18th St. and
the western edge of the Sorter/Stacker area, collecting all visible ACM
along the way. ATEZ collected a total of 34 bags of ACM. In addition, ATEZ delineated the boundaries of the Hot Zone and set up their decontamination trailer.
START
collected 8 PCM air samples, deployed 5 DataRam 4000 particulate
monitors, and a
Weather Hawk portable weather station to monitor and record data. In addition, START collected two background water samples from drainage basins located within the perimeter of the site, and one bulk sample of suspected ACM from the former site power house structure. All samples collected will be sent off site to a nationally accredited
laboratory for analysis. Seven of the eight PCM sample results were reported as non-detect while the final sample result was found top be well below the site action level. The results for the water samples and the bulk materials samples were all reported as non-detect.
START observed 5 improperly labeled drums ranging in size from 30 to 55 gallons in the former site power house and 1 approximately 30 gallon drum and several 5 gallon buckets in the Sorter/Stacker area. The drums will require hazard categorization in order to determine the proper disposal options.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) representative D. Boyd was on site to coordinate ODEQ's involvement for the planned removal action with OSC Heister.
October 15, 2009-
OSC Heister, ERRS, START, and ATEZ are on site today and continue the removal of ACM in the Sorter/Stacker area. ERRS with the assistance of ATEZ fills four 30-foot roll-off containers with ACM removed from the Sorter/Stacker area. The materials in the containers have been "burrito wrapped" and the ontainers have been staged on site awaiting transport to an approved disposal facility.
START
collected 8 PCM air samples, deployed 5 DataRam 4000 particulate
monitors, and a
Weather Hawk portable weather station to monitor and record data. In
addition, START collected two background water samples from drainage
basins located within the perimeter of the site, and one bulk sample of
suspected ACM from the former site power house structure. All samples
collected will be sent off site to a nationally accredited
laboratory for analysis. Five of the eight PCM sample results were reported as non-detect while
the final three sample results were found top be well below the site action level.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) representative D.
Boyd was on site to coordinate ODEQ's involvement for the planned
removal action with OSC Heister.
An ERRS contracted industrial hygienist (IH) was on site today and collected personal air monitoring samples on one heavy equipment operator and one abatement contractor as they performed their daily duties. The samples were analyzed on side by PCM analysis, and were both deemed to be non-detect (ND) by the (IH).
During the morning health and safety meeting, a 67 year old abatement contractor suffered a loss of consciousness and hit his head on the floor. Sweet Home paramedics responded to the scene and tended to the fallen worker. The worker was released by the paramedics but was ordered by his supervisor to be evaluated at a local hospital. The worker was admitted to the hospital for further observation. No further diagnosis has been reported to the EPA OSC at this time.
October 16, 2009-
OSC Heister, ERRS, START, and ATEZ are on site today and continue with removal action activities. ERRS continues sorting large wood debris and metal
material from the ACM debris in the Sorter/Stacker area and filling roll-off containers with ACM. ERRS filled six 30-foot roll-offs with ACM removed from the Sorter/Stacker area. Sweet Home Salvage transported 6 roll-off containers to the Coffin Butte landfill in Corvallis, Oregon for disposal. Four ACM filled 30-foot roll-offs have been staged on site awaiting transport to the Coffin Butte landfill tomorrow.
START
collected 8 PCM air samples, deployed 5 DataRam 4000 particulate
monitors, and a
Weather Hawk portable weather station to monitor and record data. In
addition, START collected one background water samples from the sewer vault located in the intersection of 18th St. and Tamarack Street. All samples
collected will be sent off site to a nationally accredited
laboratory for analysis. Three of the eight PCM sample results were reported as non-detect, four were found to be well below the site action level, and one was reported as having exceeded the site action level by 0.005 fibers/cc. While in excess of the site action level, the reported concentration is well below the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) personal exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 fibers/cc. The EPA and it's contractors have researched the meteorological data and removal action activities during the day's sampling period and have been unable to determine the exact cause of the one-time elevated sample result. The EPA believes this result to be a one-time isolated incident and will track any developing trends at any of the eight sample locations.
During removal activities, a large wood beam and attached metal flashing fell from the top of the Cooling shed's western wall. It is suspected that vibrations from the operating excavator lead to the beam falling. ERRS contractors will have a structural engineer on site next week to evaluate the structure.
October 17, 2009-
OSC Heister, ERRS, START, and ATEZ are on site today and continue with
removal action activities. ERRS continues sorting large wood debris and
metal
material from the ACM debris in the Sorter/Stacker area and filling
roll-off containers with ACM. ERRS filled 5 30-foot roll-offs and 2 20-foot roll-offs with
ACM removed from the Sorter/Stacker area. 11 ACM filled roll-off containers are currently staged on-site awaiting transfer to the Coffin Butte landfill on Monday.
START
collected 8 PCM air samples, deployed 5 DataRam 4000 particulate
monitors, and a
Weather Hawk portable weather station to monitor and record data. All
samples
collected will be sent off site to a nationally accredited
laboratory for analysis. The results of all eight PCM samples were reported to be non-detect.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
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2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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# of Roll-offs filled with ACM
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# of Roll-offs transported
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Disposal Location
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ACM retrieved from the Sorter/Stacker Area
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34 bags of ACM
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Bags were placed in a roll-off for transport to disposal facility at later date.
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ACM retrieved from the Sorter/Stacker Area |
Six 30-foot roll-offs filled and awaiting transport. |
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ACM retrieved from the Sorter/Stacker Area |
Six 30-foot roll-offs filled and awaiting transport.
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Six 30-foot roll-off bins
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134,840 lbs
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Coffin Butte landfill in Corvallis, Oregon.
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ACM retrieved from the Sorter/Stacker Area |
Five 30-foot roll-offs and two 20-foot roll-offs filled and awaiting transport.
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Anticipated activities include the removal and proper disposal of Asbestos Contaminated Materials (ACM) resulting from the improper demolition of several structures within the confines of the site including two Dry Kiln buildings, a Sorter/Stacker building, and the former site power house building. In addition, asbestos thermo systems pipe insulation (TSI) will be abated from within an elevated pipe corridor located just south of the former kiln areas.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
ERRS will begin sorting through the rubble piles of large wood beams in an attempt to separate ACM from salvageable wood materials. ACM debris will be burrito wrapped and transported to an approved landfill for disposal. START contractors will continue to collect air samples on a daily basis and have them analyzed for asbestos content.
2.2.2 Issues
Potential issues include airborne particulates (dust) created be heavy equipment during removal of ACM debris, and asbestos contaminated water produced by rain run-off and wet supression techniques utilized during abatement.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Not Applicable
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
Not Applicable
2.6 Liaison Officer
Property owner Liaison:
Mr. Jeff Johnson
Advanced Environmental Solutions, LLC
Office: (541) 818-0271
Cell: (541) 912-0528
2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
The EPA Community Involvement Coordinator for the Desler/Plywood Mill Asbestos Site is:
Mark MacIntyre
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
The EPA Community Involvement Coordinator for the Desler/Plywood Mill Asbestos Site is:
Judy Smith
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
Not Applicable
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ)
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA On-Scene Coordinator: 1
Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) personnel: Approximately 7
Superfund Technical Assessment Response Team (START) personnel: Approximately 3
ATEZ abatement contractor personnel: Approximately 7
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5. Definition of Terms
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ACM- asbestos Containing Material
ERRS- Emergency and Rapid Response Services
OSC- On-Scene Coordinator
START- Superfund Technical Assessment Response Team
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
Not Applicable
6.2 Reporting Schedule
Not Applicable
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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Not Applicable
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