U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Holcomb Creosote - Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region IV
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Subject:
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POLREP #7
Progress
Holcomb Creosote
B4E6
Yadkinville, NC
Latitude: 36.1622924 Longitude: -80.6771124
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To:
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From:
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Karen Buerki, OSC
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Date:
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8/19/2011
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Reporting Period:
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7/5/11 to 8/19/11
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
B4E6 |
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Contract Number: |
EP-S4-07-04 |
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D.O. Number: |
117 |
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Action Memo Date: |
3/17/2011 |
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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: |
1/20/2011 |
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Start Date: |
1/21/2011 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
NCD024900987 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
965285 |
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State Notification: |
1/20/2011 |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
The site was remobilized on July 5, 2011, after the Independence Day Holiday.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
ERRS continued to remove creosote lumber, debris, and scrap metal as it was encountered. Two more loads of debris/trash/PPE were removed from the site and two more loads of scrap metal were removed from the site by the PRP during this reporting period. Sorbent boom, strung across the creek to capture sheen, continues to be changed out as it becomes saturated.
Non-haz PAH-contaminated soil disposal resumed. Backfilling on the north end of the site was completed. Mulch was placed on the area and it was sowed with K31 fescue and Rye grass. The sloped areas were seeded and straw erosion matting was put in place. Silt fence was placed along the entire backfilled area.
The RCRA land farm cap was tested for permeability and samples were grabbed from the two locations. The northern location did not meet the permeability requirement of the closure plan.
The slope east of the concrete pit was excavated and screened to remove large amounts of debris. Debris consisted of cable, wooden spacers, work gloves and boots, steel banding, gaskets and seals, paint, oil, and solvent cans, foam insulation, and large pieces of steel. The soil was placed with the F034 stockpile.
The concrete pit was removed and the area was graded with surrounding soil. Creosote was observed in every location that was excavated east of the plant. ERRS continued preparing F034 debris for disposal (less than 3', no free liquids, no protruding rebar). Disposal began on July 11, 2011. Three loads were removed from the site.
Excavation continued inside the process area. Visible contamination was observed under the warehouse floor. Orange snow fence was placed at two feet throughout most of the process area for notification of the presence of creosote contamination. The process room was back-filled and gravelled and restoration began. A septic tank permit application was filed with Yadkin County.
A temporary scale was set up on site. F034 soil disposal began August 1, 2011. The waste is being thermally treated prior to land disposal. A trial load of lesser contaminated F034 soil was sent for chemical oxidation, however, the vendor could not get results that would have made this option for treatment and disposal less costly.
ERT provided a consultation regarding wetlands delineation. A formal wetlands delineation was performed by EPA SESD the week of August 8, 2011. The wetland extends up into the northern portion of the site. Creosote contaminated sediment and silt accumulated in the creek during the removal action was removed using a vacuum truck. This activity was covered under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General Permit No. 38. Heavy creosote contamination remains in the grey clay creek bottom. The sediment was dewatered through geotextile filter bags.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The PRP is Holcomb Creosote Company. Access was granted verbally in a meeting at the Law Offices of
Lee Zachary on January 20, 2011. A formal access agreement was signed on May 23, 2011. The remaining assets of the company are tied up in real estate, rendering the company not viable to perform a Removal Action.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| F034/K001 Sludge/Soil |
Solid |
1462.10 tons |
8/01/11 - 8/19/11 |
Incineration |
Bennett Environmental Services
St. Ambroise, Quebec, Canada |
| F034/K001 Sludge/Soil |
Solid |
est. 23 tons |
6046060JJK |
Chemical Oxidation |
EQ
Belleville, MI 48111 |
| Asbestos/ACM |
Solid
Solid |
10 cy
1 cy |
4/21/11
5/20/11 |
Subtitle D Landfill |
Republic Services, Inc., Foothills Environmental Lenoir, NC |
| PAH Soil |
Solid |
2973.98 tons |
5/16/11 - 7/19/11 |
Subtitle D Landfill |
Republic Services, Inc., Foothills Environmental Lenoir, NC |
| F034 Debris |
Solid |
est. 60 tons |
7675059JJK, 7675060JJK, 7675061JJK |
Micro Encapsulation |
Envirosafe Services of Ohio, Inc.
Oregon, Ohio 43616 |
| Creosote |
Liquid |
8100 gallons |
145582, 145583 |
Boiler Fuel |
Giant Cement Company, Harleyville, SC 29448 |
| Lab Pack/HHW |
Solid and Liquid |
4 Drums |
001170331 |
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Environmental Enterprises, Inc. Atkins, VA |
| PPE/Debris/Creosote Lumber |
Solid |
400 cy |
155777, 155778, 155779, 155781,
155787, 155780,
155788, 155969,
411249, 411250, 411251, 411252, 411253, 411254 |
Subtitle D Landfill |
Republic Services, Inc. Foothills Environmental Lenoir, NC |
| Diesel |
Liquid |
730 gallons |
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Boiler Fuel |
Giant Cement Company, Harleyville, SC 29448 |
| Used Antifreeze |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
5/25/11 |
Recycle |
Shamrock
Browns Summit, NC |
| Mercury/Devices |
Liquid |
4 pounds |
001170331 |
Retort |
Environmental Enterprises, Inc. Atkins, VA |
| Mercury Debris/Soil |
Solid |
4 drums |
001170331 |
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Environmental Enterprises, Inc. Atkins, VA |
| Refrigerant Oil - Halogenated |
Liquid |
1 drum |
001170331 |
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Environmental Enterprises, Inc. Atkins, VA |
| Scrap Metal |
Solid |
47.36 Tons |
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Recycle |
Triad Metal Recyclers
Yadkinville, NC |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Excavate haul roads and dispose.
Excavate remaining drip pad and F034 soil in the process area (up to two feet). Place notification barrier in areas with contamination remaining at two feet. Dispose of F034 soil.
Prepare and dispose of remaining F034 debris from stockpile.
Dispose of debris/trash/PPE.
Backfill and seed excavated areas. Install silt fence and erosion matting.
Provide fencing and signage for the RCRA impoundment and creek.
Decon equipment, disconnect utilities, and demobilize site.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Dispose of remaining F034 soil and debris. Backfill all remaining excavations.
2.2.2 Issues
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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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
2.6 Liaison Officer
2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
The Community Involvement Coordinator assigned to the site is Sherryl Carbonaro.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
NCDENR was on site during the Wetlands Delineation performed by EPA-SESD, for the Remedial Program, the week of August 8, 2011.
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4. Personnel On Site
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1 EPA OSC
1 START
7/8 ERRS - 1 Project Manager, 1 Field Clerk, 2 Equipment Operators, and 3/4 Technicians
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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