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ESI-PRP Removal

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Indianapolis, IN - EPA Region V
POLREP #40
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
ESI-PRP Removal - Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
Subject: POLREP #40
Progress
ESI-PRP Removal
B5YS
Indianapolis, IN
Latitude: 39.9128600 Longitude: -86.2423680

To: 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
From: Verrneta Simon, On-Scene Coordinator
Date: 1/24/2012
Reporting Period: 1/16/2012-1/20/2012

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
   
Site Number: B5YS    Contract Number:  
D.O. Number:      Action Memo Date: 9/30/2010
Response Authority: CERCLA    Response Type: PRP Oversight
Response Lead: PRP    Incident Category: Removal Action
NPL Status: Non NPL    Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date: 4/6/2011    Start Date: 4/6/2011
Demob Date:      Completion Date:  
CERCLIS ID: INN0051050501    RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:    State Notification:
FPN#:    Reimbursable Account #:

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
2. Current Activities
  2.1 Operations Section
   
2.1.1 Narrative
See POLREP 1

2.1.2 Response Actions to Date 

On January 16, 2012, Midwest continued cleaning in the chemical building.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the control structure.
  • Midwest received (5) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp and lime solidification media.
  • EQ started using a larger, 6" sludge pump - the operators reported increased flow.
  • EQ hauled off (5) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • EQ received (3) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • EQ reported that there was 8’1” of product left in Tank 51 on 1/16/12.
  • AVS was on site to continue evaluating bunker tank access.
  • Trihydro was unable to treat water due to frozen lines.
On January 17, 2012, Midwest hauled off 1 load (5,500 gal) of oily water from the control structure to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
  • 1” of rain fell overnight and during the day.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the control structure.
  • Midwest received (6) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp and lime solidification media.
  • EQ hauled off (4) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Work was stopped for approximately an hour in the morning due to lightening in the area.
  • Trihydro repaired cracked GAC fittings and melted ice stuck in the lines.
  • Trihydro discharged approximately 10,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
  • Trihydro representatives Gary Risse and George Mathes were on site for a site walk and meetings with on-site personnel.
On January 18, 2012, Midwest hauled off 4 loads (23,200 gal) of oily water from the Tank 51 frac tank to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
  • Midwest continued cleaning the control structure (west side).
  • Midwest cut up empty totes.
  • Midwest demobilized a CAT 320 long reach excavator. 
  • Midwest mobilized a CAT 330 long reach excavator.
  • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp and lime solidification media.
  • EQ hauled off (10) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • EQ received (3) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH. 
  • EQ reported that there was 7’0” of product left in Tank 51 on 1/18/12.
  • Trihydro requested visual inspections of the chemical building and the east section of the control structure.  No product was visible in either structure, and the condition was documented with photos of each.
  • Trihydro reported that they received preliminary laboratory results for the proposed “concrete washout” fill.
  • Trihydro representatives Gary Risse and George Mathes were on site for a site walk and meetings with on-site personnel.
On January 19, 2012, Midwest hauled off 1 load (6,200 gal) of oily water from the control structure to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
  • 0.4” of precipitation fell overnight and during the day
  • Midwest solidified sludge in the solidification pits.
  • Midwest preloaded (3) 20 cyd roll-off boxes with solidified sludge.
  • Midwest continued to move water accumulating in the east bunker tank into the west bunker tank.
  • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp and lime solidification media.
  • EQ hauled off (10) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
  • EQ received (3) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
  • EQ reported that there was 5’10” of product left in Tank 51 on 1/19/12.
  • Trihydro representative Gary Risse was on site for a site walk and meetings with on-site personnel.
  • Trihydro discharged approximately 10,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
  • Steve Jones of the Pike Township Fire Department was on site to discuss the end of the project schedule with Trihydro.
    On January 20, 2012, Midwest worked on site housekeeping.
    • Midwest continued to move water accumulating in the east bunker tank into the west bunker tank.
    • EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp and lime solidification media. 
    • EQ hauled off (2) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • EQ reported that there was 5’1” of product left in Tank 51 on 1/20/2012.
    • Trihydro began demobilizing the rented frac tank that stored Tank 51 secondary containment water.
    The wood pulp and sawdust solidification materials are reclaimed/recycled products.  As of January 20, 2012, approximately 13,650,000 pounds of wood pulp solidification media, 1,800 tons of sawdust solidification media have been used to solidify sludge.  Additionally, 880 tons of lime solidification media and 45 tons of TerraBond solidification media had been used to solidify waste sludge.

    2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially 

    Responsible Parties (PRPs)
    N/A

     
    2.1.4 Progress Metrics

     

    Waste Stream  Medium  Quantity  Discharge Treatment  Disposal 
    Oily Water Liquid 4,355,516 gallons   X  
    Stormwater Liquid 437,356 gallons   X  
    Tank 51 Containment  Liquid 452,051 gallons   X  
    Totes and Drums Liquid 13,310 gallons   X  
    Solidified Sludge Solid 25,560 cyd     X
    Unsolidified Sludge Liquid 200 cyd   X  
    Treated Stormwater Liquid 743,665 gallons X

     
      2.2 Planning Section
        2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
    • Increase the number of contractors on site to expedite site cleanup.
    2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
    None

    2.2.1.2 Next Steps
    U.S. EPA will provide oversight of PRP Group removal activities.


    2.2.2 Issues
    None
      2.3 Logistics Section
        Not applicable.
      2.4 Finance Section
        No information available at this time.
      2.5 Other Command Staff
        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
    A date has not been selected for the next community meeting.
    3. Participating Entities
      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
    4. Personnel On Site
     
    START Contractor
    Trihydro
    Midwest (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    EQ (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    Roger Ward Engineering (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    AVS (subcontractor to Trihydro)


    5. Definition of Terms
     

    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
    6. Additional sources of information
      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.
    7. Situational Reference Materials
      For additional information, please refer to the documents section at www.epaosc.org/esi