U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
ESI-PRP Removal - Removal Polrep

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #13
Progress
ESI-PRP Removal
B5YS
Indianapolis, IN
Latitude: 39.9128600 Longitude: -86.2423680
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To:
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Sue Michael, City of Indianapolis
Tom White, Citizens Energy Group
Harry Atkinson, IDEM
Ryan Groves, IDEM
Megan Nagle, IDEM
George Ritchotte, IDEM
Jason Doerflein, Marion County Health Department
Sam Bruner, Pike Fire Department
John Maritote, U.S. EPA Region V
Janet Pope, U.S. EPA Region V
Kim Cussen, United Water
Stan Rigney, IDEM
Randy Braun, IDEM
Maupin Natalie, IDEM
Eric Kaufman, Marion County Health Department
Jason Ravenscroft, Marion County Health Department
Dan Sparks, USFWS
Ed Karecki, USFWS
Bob Masbaum, Citizens Energy Group
Kristen Heitman, Providence Wildlife
Michael Massonne, City of Indianapolis
Cheryl Carlson, Citizens Energy Group
Emily Mack, City of Indianapolis
Thomas Marks, U.S. EPA
Rex Osborn, IDEM
Gabriele Hauer, IDEM
Max Michael, IDEM
Deirdre Wyatt, IDEM
Jennifer Schick, City of Indianapolis
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From:
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Verneta Simon & Anita L. Boseman, On-Scene Coordinators
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Date:
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7/25/2011
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Reporting Period:
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July 18, 2011 - July 22, 2011
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
B5YS |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
9/30/2010 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
PRP Oversight |
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Response Lead: |
PRP |
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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: |
4/6/2011 |
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Start Date: |
4/6/2011 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
INN0051050501 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Bankrupt Commercial Used Oils Facility
1.1.2 Site Description
See POLREP 1
1.1.2.1 Location
4910 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
See POLREP 1
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On July 18, 2011, Midwest hauled off 3 loads (15,939 gal) of oily water from the API/DAF tanks and 1 load (6,000 gal) of oily water from the API separator pit to United Water’s facility in Cincinnati, OH. Midwest also continued moving sludge from Tank 6 to the solidification pits.
On July 19, 2011, OSC Verneta Simon and PRP Group representatives Gary Risse (TriHydro), George Mathes (TriHydro), and Stephen Fleming (Safety Kleen) were on site for meetings and a site walk.
- TriHydro received laboratory results for their proposed sludge stabilization agent (wood pulp from Harvest Technologies) and for solids from the million gallon bunker tanks. All results indicated non-hazardous material.
- Midwest hauled off 3 loads (14,523 gal) of oily water from the API separator pit and 1 load (5,395 gal) of oily water from the primary separator to United Water’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
- Midwest mobilized two 3,500 gallon “vac boxes” for temporary sludge storage.
- Midwest removed sludge from Tank 6 and put it in the solidification pits and vac boxes.
- Kevin Martin, UPS, was on site on behalf of Bill Scopp of Ameritech Leasing to retrieve a gas chromatograph machine that was leased by ESI.
- The air conditioner in the unloading building failed, and temperatures inside the offices rose to 90 degrees Farenheit.
On July 20, 2011, OSC Verneta Simon was on site, and at her request, TriHydro pumped water out of the east containment into the northeast area stormsewer.
- Midwest hauled off 2 loads (10,117 gal) of oily water from the API separator pit to United Water’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
- Midwest removed sludge from Tank 6 and put it in the vac boxes.
- Th air conditioner in the Unloading Building was repaired, and temperatures inside the offices began to drop.
On July 21, 2011, TriHydro collected 5 tedlar bag air samples (East-AIR07212011, West-AIR07212011, North-AIR07212011, South-AIR07212011, and BT-AIR07212011) at the locations where EPA previously staged AreaRaes and at the large opening on the east million gallon bunker tank. Winds were out of the west during the sampling.
- TriHydro continued to pump water out of the east containment into the northeast area stormsewer.
- Midwest hauled off 2 loads (10,296 gal) of oily
water from the API separator pit and 2 loads (9,968 gal) of oily water from
Frac Tank 5 to United Water’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
- Midwest completed Tank 6 sludge removal and
begun decontaminating the tank walls with a “3d nozzle.” The sludge
removed from Tank 6 was moved to the vac boxes.
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Midwest began removing sludge from the API
tanks, and the sludge was moved to a vac box.
On July 22, 2011, TriHydro finished pumping
water out of the east containment into the northeast area
stormsewer. There are just a few puddles remaining.
- TriHydro submitted a work plan addendum for the PRP Group which discusses their approach to the Oxidation Pit cleanup.
- Midwest hauled off 2 loads (10,265 gal) of oily
water from the API separator pit to United Water’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
- Midwest had mechanical problems with the 3d
nozzle, so deconning the Tank 6 interior walls was temporarily stopped.
- Midwest mobilized two additional 3,500 gallon
vac boxes.
- Midwest continued sludge removal from the API
tanks. The sludge was moved to a vac box.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
N/A
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Waste Stream
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Medium
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Quantity
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Manifest #
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Treatment
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Disposal
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Oily Water
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Liquid
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2,403,837 gallons
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X
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Stormwater
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Liquid
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424,956 gallons
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X
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Tank 51 Containment
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Liquid
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335,120 gallons
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X
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
US EPA will provide oversight of PRP Group removal activities.
Use decontaminated Tank 6 for storm water storage.
2.2.2 Issues
Starting in Mid-July, the weather became very
hot and humid, and special care was taken to make sure that people working
outside are well hydrated and taking adequate breaks.
Groundwater infiltration is suspected in the sanitary sewer system on Site. Trihydro is investigating potential options for mitigating infiltration.
Standing water has been observed in several locations around the site. Warmer weather can lead to mosquito breeding in standing water. EPA has requested that Trihydro address all standing water on site as soon as possible.
Ongoing management of wildlife at the site due to nearby ecosystems.
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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 Not applicable.
2.7 Information Officer 2.7.1 Public Information Officer
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
The next community meeting will be held on August 1, 2011 at 2 pm.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indianapolis Department of Public Works
Pike Township Fire Department
City of Indianapolis
3.2 Cooperating Agencies Marion County Health Department
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4. Personnel On Site
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U.S. EPA
START Contractor
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5. Definition of Terms
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ASAOC – Administrative Settlement Agreement on Consent
ERRS – Emergency and Rapid Response Services
IDEM – Indiana Department of Environmental Management
OSC – On-Scene Coordinator
POLREP – Pollution Report
PRP - Potentially Responsible Party
RCRA – Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
START – Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
U.S. EPA – United States Environmental Protection Agency
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report For additional information, please refer to the US EPA lead removal action website at www.epaosc.org/esi
6.2 Reporting Schedule The next POLREP will be submitted at a date to be determined.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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For additional information, please refer to the documents section at www.epaosc.org/esi
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