U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Pittsburg Zinc - Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region VII
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Subject:
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POLREP #6
Progress POLREP
Pittsburg Zinc
KSD985015338
Pittsburg, KS
Latitude: 37.4108840 Longitude: -94.7049600
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To:
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From:
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Todd Campbell, OSC
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Date:
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12/14/2009
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Reporting Period:
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12/7/2009-12/14/2009
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
KSD985015338 |
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Action Memo Date: |
9/30/2009 |
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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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Mobilization Date: |
10/26/2009 |
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Start Date: |
10/27/2009 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
The incident is a CERCLA Fund Lead Removal Action.
1.1.2 Site Description
Residential lead contamination from a former zinc smelting operation.....please refer to POLREP #1 for site history and detailed description.
1.1.2.1 Location
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas......please refer to POLREP #1 for additional details.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Lead and lead compounds.....please refer to POLREP #1 for a detailed description of hazards associated with lead exposure.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
In March 2009, EPA began removal assessment activities at the site. A second phase of assessment activities was conducted in November 2009. To date approximately 70 properties have been identified with lead levels in the soil that exceed the site specific action level of 550 mg/kg. Please refer to POLREPs 1-5 for more detail on removal assessment results.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
EPA R7 mobilized both START and ERRS contractors to Pittsburg, Kansas on Monday, October 26, 2009, to begin excavating contaminated soil from residential yards in Pittsburg. The initial action was to excavate soil from 25 residential yards in the Phase I area and to conduct RSE activities within the Phase II assessment area.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
EPA has completed excavation at twenty-three (23) of the Phase I properties and eleven (11) of the Phase II properties. In addition, work has been partially completed at eight additional Phase II properties. All Phase I properties have been completed with the exception of a semi-commercial playground and the current soil staging area. All excavated soil has been taken to the Oak Grove Landfill in Arcadia, Kansas and disposed of as a special waste with the approval of KDHE. To date, approximately 4,000 tons of contaminated soil have been removed and 3,500 tons have been shipped for disposal. In addition, 2,135 yards of backfill, 972 tons of driveway gravel, and 55,494 square feet of sod have been replaced.
Phase II assessment activities have been completed at more than 100 properties and will continue pending receipt of additional access agreements. Data results will be transmitted to property owners when final data is received from the laboratory. Field screening results indicate that approximately 40% of the Phase II properties screened contain soil with lead levels that exceed the site specific action level of 550 ppm lead.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
A title search has been completed on all parcels of land either known or suspected to be part of the three former smelter sites associated with the Pittsburg Zinc Site. Several of these parties are working with the city and the state to address contamination on their properties through a KDHE state response program. EPA is conducting a full PRP search.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
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Soil |
3493.71 tons |
multiple |
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Oak Grove Landfill |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Continue cleanup of Phase I and Phase II properties, send data transmittal letters to Phase II property owners following receipt of laboratory data from the Phase II assessment, and pursue access for additional assessment in the Phase II area and for cleanup of the Phase II properties exceeding the action level.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Continue excavation, backfill, and revegetation as weather permits.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Complete cleanup activities at the remaining Phase II properties, work to gain access for the remaining Phase II yards, and conduct assessment activities at the expanded Phase II properties.
2.2.2 Issues
Issues include weather, consistency of backfill material, and availability of sod.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Continue gathering access agreements from the remaining property owners that have yet to submit an access agreement for the Phase I and II removal assessment and removal activities. Conduct assessment activities at the expanded Phase II properties.
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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
The OSC has reviewed the ERRS and START Health and Safety Plan. The EPA R7 SHEMP has tentatively scheduled a site safety visit.
2.6 Liaison Officer
OSC continues to coordinate site activities through the site Community Involvement Coordinator, who is coordinating information dissemination through the EPA R7 Government Liaison.
2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
The site PIO/CIC helped to coordinate a public availability session on Thursday, October 15th, so any concerns from the Phase I/II property owners could be addressed. OSC Campbell, in coordination with the CIC, responded to a media inquiry on December 15, 2009 from the Pittsburg Sun.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
There is currently no formal ICS structure in place; however, all vested parties and interests are being addressed with regard to planning, assessment, and removal efforts. EPA, KDHE, and the city are participating in a weekly coordination meeting.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
US EPA R7
ATSDR
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Crawford County Health Department
City of Pittsburg, Kansas
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4. Personnel On Site
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2 - EPA OSCs
1 - START Contractor
1 - RM
1 - Cost Accountant
4 - Equipment Operators
4 - Laborers
7 - Truck Drivers
2 - contracted 25 yard end-dumps and drivers
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5. Definition of Terms
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n/a
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
The Administrative Record is being compiled and will be at the following repository:
Pittsburg Public Library
308 North Walnut
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
6.2 Reporting Schedule
POLREPs will be written and posted weekly or as deemed necessary.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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n/a
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