U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
American Laundry - Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #3
Final
American Laundry
B5UQ
Benton Harbor, MI
Latitude: 42.1174314 Longitude: -86.4532033
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To:
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From:
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Anita L. Boseman, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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10/13/2011
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Reporting Period:
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9/26 - 9/29, 10/10 - 10/13
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
B5UQ |
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Contract Number: |
EP-S5-08-04 |
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D.O. Number: |
00023 |
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Action Memo Date: |
9/21/2010 |
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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: |
8/15/2011 |
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Start Date: |
10/8/2010 |
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Demob Date: |
10/12/2011 |
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Completion Date: |
10/12/2011 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MIN 000 510 499 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Removal
1.1.2 Site Description
The Site is located at 227 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI. There is a single one-story building on site that was originally constructed in 1917, but has been added on to over the years. The main floor of the building is divided into a former manufacturing and processing area, offices, shipping and receiving areas, and storage areas. A subroom was used as a former machine and boiler room, and the basement is divided into multiple processing and storage rooms and contains two storage tanks measuring approximately 6 by 20 feet. The building occupies approximately 12,000 sqft (not including basement).
The Site is bordered on the south by Territorial Road and commercial properties, on the north by an alley and a vacant parcel, on the west by 5th Street and commercial properties, and on the east by commercial properties and a vacant parcel. Ox Creek is located approximately 0.15 mile north and east of the Site and flows into the Paw Paw River about 0.75 mile west of the Site. The Paw Paw River empties into Lake Michigan at Benton Harbor approximately 1.5 miles west of the Site.
1.1.2.1 Location
The Site is located at 227 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, in a mixed commercial and industrial area. The Site occupies about 0.25 acre in the central business district of Benton Harbor. The Site coordinates are 42° 07' 3.77" North latitude 86° 27' 10.61" West longitude.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Currently there are numerous partially filled drums, containers, and storage tanks on site that contain unknown material. Approximately 9 drums, 7 containers (5gal or less), and 1 mercury containing thermostat were identified on the first floor. 2 drums and 2 large storage tanks were identified in the basement.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
On November 24, 2010, U.S. EPA OSC Anita L. Boseman and START mobilized to the Site. After a brief safety meeting and equipment set-up, U.S. EPA, START, U.S EPA Civil Investigator, Clark's Environmental Services and the current building owners walked through the Site to perform air monitoring with a MultiRAE multi-gas air monitor and inventory of on-site drums and small containers. During the Site reconnaissance, WESTON START collected written and photographic documentation of current Site conditions and noted potential environmental threats.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
September 26, 2011 the U.S. EPA, START, and ERRS mobilized to the Site.
September 27 - 28, 2011 U.S. EPA, START, and ERRS collected drums, small containers, and mercury switches throughout the Site building. All waste was overpacked into drums and prepared for disposal.
September 29, 2011, Advanced Waste Carriers, Inc. was on Site for disposal of waste. A total of 19 containers were labeled and shipped to Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC in East Chicago, IN for disposal.
October 10, 2011, the U.S. EPA, START, and ERRS mobilized to the Site.
October 11,2011, Advanced Waste Inc. was on Site to pump liquid/sludge/oil from two tanks in the Site basement. A total of 2,400 gallons were pumped from the tanks for disposal at National Serv-All Landfill in Fort Wayne, IN.
October 12, 2011, ERRS completed spraying and cleaning the two tanks in the basement. In completion of cleaning the tanks, 7 drums of waste was generated including decon water, sludge/oil debris, and ppe/debris. All drums were labeled and shipped to Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC by Advanced Waste Carriers Inc.
All Site building doors were locked and keys were returned to the owner of the property. U.S. EPA, START, and ERRS demobilized from the Site.
START conducted air monitoring in the work zone during all removal activities. No readings above background were recorded.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Site Assessment, waste sampling.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
N/A
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Disposal |
Date |
| NA3082, RQ HazardousWaste Liquid, N.O.S. (Lead) 9, PGIII (ERG# 171, (Metal Sludge) |
Liquid |
165 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| NA3082, RQ Hazardous Waste Liquid, N.O.S. 9, PGIII (Detergent) |
Liquid |
110 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| UN1993, RQ Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. 3, PGII (Mineral Spirits, Fuel Oil) |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| UN2809, RQ Mercury Contained Manufactured Articles, 8, PGIII |
Mercury Switches |
5 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| UN1978, Waste Propane 2.1 |
Propane |
60 lbs |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated Non-hazardous, (Ash) |
Solid |
85 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated, (PPE, Debris) |
Solid |
85 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated, (Empty Drums) |
RCRA Empty Drums |
95 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| UN1993, RQ Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. 3, PGII (Xylene, Isopropyl benzene) |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| NA3082, RQ Hazardous Waste Liquid, N.O.S. 9, PGIII (Chromium, Lead) |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| NA3082, RQ Hazardous Waste Liquid, N.O.S. 9, PGIII (Chromium, Lead) |
Liquid |
55 gallons |
8890381JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
9/29/11 |
| Non-RCRA Regulated, Non-DOT Hazardous Liquid Material |
Liquid/Sludge |
2,400 gallons |
9327794JJK |
National Serv-all Landfill 6231 MacBeth Road Fort Wayne, IN 46809 |
10/11/11 |
| Non-RCRA Regulated, Non-DOT Hazardous Solid Material (Sludge/Debris) |
Liquid/Sludge |
500 lbs |
9327809JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
10/12/11 |
| Non-RCRA Regulated, Non-DOT Hazardous Solid Material (PPE/Debris) |
PPE/Debris |
150 lbs |
9327809JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
10/12/11 |
| Non-RCRA Regulated, Non-DOT Hazardous Liquid (Decon Water) |
Liquid |
110 gallons |
9327809JJK |
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling, LLC 4343 Kennedy Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
10/12/11 |
| This is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should overlap. |
Miles of river systems cleaned and/or restored |
N/A |
| Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped |
N/A |
| Gallons of oil/water recovered |
N/A |
| Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks |
N/A |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Acres Protected |
0.25 |
| Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
N/A |
| Human Health Exposures Avoided |
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| Number of workers on site |
6 |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
None
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None
2.2.2 Issues
No issues were encountered
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2.3 Logistics Section
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N/A
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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
N/A
2.6 Liaison Officer
N/A
2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
N/A
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
N/A
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
Unified command was not utilized during these site activities.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
U.S. EPA
City of Benton Harbor
MDEQ
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4. Personnel On Site
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1 U.S. EPA OSC
1 Weston START
4 Kemron Environmental Services (ERRS)
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5. Definition of Terms
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ERRS - Emergency and Rapid Response Service
MDEQ - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
N/A - Not Available
OSC - On-Scene Coordinator
POLREP - Pollution Report
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
TBD - To Be Determined
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
www.epaosc.org/americanlaundry
6.2 Reporting Schedule
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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