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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5A2 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Time-Critical |
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EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
1/24/2012 |
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Start Date: |
1/24/2012 |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
CERCLA Time-Critical Removal. PRP Voluntary Action.
1.1.2 Site Description
The site is comprised of a former paper mill in which representatives of Allegan County found abandoned drums, totes, and containers.
MacSimBar Paper Company began papermaking at the site in 1906. Paper and related products were produced at the site for 98 years during which time the facility was operated under several different names. In 2004, the Rock-Tenn mill closed. Cogswell Property LLC, of Redford Township, bought the mill site in 2006. The property entered foreclosure in 2011 after Cogswell failed to pay property taxes. Currently, Allegan county owns the property.
1.1.2.1 Location
431 Helen Ave, Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan 49078
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
On November 16 and 17, 2011, and December 14, 2011, EPA conducted a site assessment that found drums and totes of corrosive hazardous waste. Sampling for polychlorinated biphenyls found only trace levels. (see the Site Assessment Report for more details).
An inventory by Rock-Tenn documented:
50 1-Gallon Paint Cans
875 1-Gallon Roofing Patch w/asbestos
160 1-Gallon Flammable Paint
800 1-Pt Cans
3 30-Gallon Acid Drums
103 5-Gallon Pails
216 55-Gallon Drums
7 Batteries - Car Type
4 Empty Totes
6 Fire Extinguishers
18 Full Totes
20 Hydrated Lime Pallets
9 MT 55-Gallon Drums
4 Propane Tanks 100 lb
62 Propane Hilo Tanks
30 Qt - Pints
2 Refrigeration Units
64 Spray Bombs - Most MT
1 Transformers
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
Terra Contracting LLC, on behalf of Rock-Tenn Company, has initiated a removal action to clean up the abandoned drums and containers. Terra will conduct a container sweep of the buildings, sample and consolidate wastes streams, and ship the waste off-site for disposal. The cleanup will likely take 30-60 days. A security guard will be on site 24/hr a day during the cleanup.
The Project Objectives include
1) Assure that all activities completed at the project site will be in compliance with State, Federal and local applicable rules and regulations;
2) Assure the safety of on-site personnel;
3) Assure the safety of the community;
4) Assure security of the project site during removal activities; and
5) Assure efficient and accurate characterization, consolidation and off-site disposal of all totes, drums, small containers and other identified chemical hazards at the project site.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
None
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Rock-Tenn Company is performing a voluntary removal action.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.3 Logistics Section
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2.4 Finance Section
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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3. Participating Entities
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4. Personnel On Site
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5. Definition of Terms
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6. Additional sources of information
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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