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 #42
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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Verrneta Simon, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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2/2/2012
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Reporting Period:
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1/30/2012-2/3/2012
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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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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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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 January 30, 2012, Midwest hauled off 3 loads (17,600 gal) of oily water from the solidification pits and manway SS-18 to United Waste Water Inc.’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.
- Midwest continued cleaning frac tank 5.
- Midwest helped Trihydro with site stormwater management.
- Midwest swept silt accumulating in the northeast area off of the pavement.
- Midwest continued to move water accumulating in the east million-gallon bunker tank into the west million-gallon bunker tank.
- EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp and lime solidification media.
- EQ received (3) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
- EQ repositioned their sludge pump within Tank 51.
- EQ cut a 5’x5’ hole in the west side of Tank 51.
- Trihydro discharged approximately 18,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
On January 31, 2012, Midwest continued cleaning frac tank 5.
- Midwest helped Trihydro with site stormwater management.
- Midwest continued to move water accumulating in the east bunker tank into the west bunker tank.
- Midwest made repairs to the safety fence surrounding the bunker tanks.
- Midwest purchased hay bales and new silt fencing to help control the accumulation of silt in the northeast area stormsewer and paved areas.
- EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp solidification media.
- EQ hauled off (5) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
- Trihydro discharged 16,576 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
On February 1, 2012, Midwest helped Trihydro with site stormwater management.
- Midwest set up hay bales and silt fencing to help control the accumulation of silt in the northeast area stormsewer and paved areas.
- Midwest decontaminated equipment.
- Midwest started a work stand down. They will return when the PRP Group makes decisions regarding the bunker tanks.
- EQ continued pumping Tank 51 liquid contents into solidification boxes and mixing it with paper pulp solidification media.
- EQ hauled off (3) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
- EQ’s sludge pump broke down.
- EQ reported that there is around 2.5’ of sludge near the pump, a large area around 3’, and some areas up to 6’ near some walls.
- Trihydro discharged 17,104 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
- Trihydro requested visual inspection of frac tank 5. No product was visible in frac tank 5, and the condition was documented with photos.
On February 2, 2012, Trihydro discharged 10,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
- Midwest was not on site.
- EQ’s sludge pump remained inoperable.
- EQ had a pump repairman on site. The repairman was not able to repair the pump, and a new part or pump will be ready for Monday, February 6, 2012.
- Trihydro discharged approximately 10,000 gal of northeast area stormwater treated by the GAC system to Oil Creek.
The wood pulp and sawdust solidification materials are reclaimed/recycled products. As of February 3, 2012, approximately 14,250,000 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 |
4,471,416 gallons |
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| Stormwater |
Liquid |
437,356 gallons |
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| Tank 51 Containment |
Liquid |
452,051 gallons |
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| Totes and Drums |
Liquid |
13,310 gallons |
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| Solidified Sludge |
Solid |
26,020 cyd |
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X |
| Unsolidified Sludge |
Liquid |
200 cyd |
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X |
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| Treated Stormwater |
Liquid |
841,380 gallons |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
- Decide the final strategy regarding the east and west million gallon bunker tanks.
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
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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
A Community Meeting is tentatively planned for February or March 2012.
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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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START Contractor
Trihydro
Midwest (subcontractor to Trihydro)
EQ (subcontractor to Trihydro)
Roger Ward Engineering (subcontractor to Trihydro)
AVS (subcontractor to Trihydro)
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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
QMP - Quality Management Plan
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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