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ESI-PRP Removal

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Indianapolis, IN - EPA Region V
POLREP #44
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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 #44
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: 2/21/2012
Reporting Period: 2/13/2012-2/17/2012

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 February 13, 2012, EQ enlarged the hole in the west side of Tank 51 to approximately 10’x10’.

    • EQ began solidifying sludge inside Tank 51 with paper pulp solidification media.
    • EQ received (3) 50,000 pound loads of paper pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH. 
    • 0.5” of precipitation fell over the weekend.
    • PRP Group representatives Catherine McCord, Charisse Harding, and Thomas O’Gere were on site for a site walk. 

    On February 14, 2012, EQ continued solidifying sludge inside Tank 51 with paper pulp solidification media.

    • 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 deconned a sludge pump and an excavator.
    • EQ mobilized a mini excavator.
    • 0.1” of snow and drizzle fell overnight and during the day.

    On February 15, 2012, EQ continued solidifying sludge inside Tank 51 with paper pulp solidification media.

    • EQ entered Tank 51 with a mini excavator that had a blade attachment mounted.
    • EQ left approximately 1' of metal at the bottom of the opening.
    • Two cuts were made down to 1', and then the upper portion was bent into a ramp to get the mini excavator inside the tank.
    • EQ hauled off (2) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • EQ received (2) 50,000 pound loads of wood pulp solidification media from Appleton Papers, Inc. in Dayton, OH.
    • EQ demobilized a sludge pump.
    • Trihydro discharged approximately 21,400 gal of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.
    • OSC Simon (EPA), Carol Staniec (EPA), Steve Fleming (PRP Group), Gary Risse (Trihydro), Tim Gunn (Trihydro), Rick Mehl (START), and Jay Rauh (START) participated in a conference call regarding work completion on the bunker tanks.
    • The PRP Group presented options to remove the remaining solidified sludge from the bunker tanks.

    On February 16, 2012, EQ continued solidifying sludge inside Tank 51 with paper pulp solidification media.

    • EQ hauled off (5) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • EQ demobilized an excavator.
    • Trihydro discharged approximately 8,000 gal of GAC system treated northeast area stormwater to Oil Creek.
    • Trihydro began backflushing the GAC system.
    • 0.2” of rain fell during the day.
    • The PRP Group sought approval to begin partial implementation of Option A to remove the remaining solidified sludge in the bunker tanks, and OSC Simon approved.
    • OSC Simon, START Rauh, and Marathon Petroleum representative Mark Ehrman participated in a conference call regarding groundwater in the vicinity of ESI.

    On February 17, 2012, EQ continued solidifying sludge inside Tank 51 with paper pulp solidification media.

    • EQ hauled off (8) 20 cyd roll-off boxes of solidified sludge to Southside Landfill in Indianapolis, IN.
    • EQ began decontaminating a mix box.
    • Trihydro finished backflushing the GAC system.
    • The PRP Group authorized Trihydro to begin removing the remaining solidified sludge in the bunker tanks.
    The wood pulp and sawdust solidification materials are reclaimed/recycled products.  As of February 17, 2012, approximately 15,250,000 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   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 26,740 cyd     X
    Unsolidified Sludge Liquid 200 cyd   X  
    Treated Stormwater Liquid 1,000,906 gallons X

     
      2.2 Planning Section
        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
      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 Community Meeting is tentatively planned for February or March 2012.
    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
    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
    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