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Riverside Avenue Site

All POL/SITREP's for this site Riverside Avenue Site
Newark, NJ - EPA Region II
POLREP #15 		Printer Friendly  |   PDF
 
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Riverside Avenue Site - Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region II
Subject: POLREP #15
Riverside Avenue Site
02PC
Newark, NJ
Latitude: 40.7670135 Longitude: -74.1593681

To: Benjamin Tuxhorn, USCG-AST
Andrew Raddant, Department of Interior
Dave Sweeney, NJDEP
David Isabel, Golub & Isabel
Danielle Torok, City of Newark
Fred Mumford, NJDEP
From: Eric M. Daly, On-Scene Coordinator
Date: 5/4/2012
Reporting Period: 04/04/12 thru 05/04/12

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
   
Site Number: 02PC    Contract Number: EP-S2-10-01
D.O. Number: 0038    Action Memo Date: 8/23/2011
Response Authority: CERCLA    Response Type: Time-Critical
Response Lead: EPA    Incident Category: Removal Action
NPL Status: Non NPL    Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date: 10/17/2011    Start Date: 10/17/2011
Demob Date:      Completion Date:  
CERCLIS ID: NJSFN0204232    RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:    State Notification:
FPN#:    Reimbursable Account #:


1.1.1 Incident Category

Time-Critical CERCLA Removal Action

1.1.2 Site Description

The Riverside Avenue Site is an abandoned industrial facility on the banks of the Passic River.  Since the early 1900s the Site had been used for many businesses, including a paint manufacturer, a packaging company, and a chemical warehouse.  It consists of two abandoned buildings on approximately two acres.  The property is owned by the City of Newark and was acquired in tax foreclosure proceedings.

1.1.2.1  Location

29 Riverside Avenue, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, between the Passaic River and Mcarter Highway.

1.1.2.2 Description of Threat

Ten abandoned 12,000-15,000 gallon USTs containing hazardous wastes have been identified on the property.  Approximately 100 3,000 -10,000 gallon ASTs have been identified in the buildings, many of which have been sampled for hazardous materials.  Two tanks containing an oily wastes have been identified in the basement of one of the buildings.  A number of 55-gallon drums and smaller containers have been observed in the buildings.
In addition, there are a number of sumps that may contain hazardous substances.

1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results

The preliminary assessment was completed in 2010. Two basement tanks in one building and the sumps of the other building have been sampled for hazardous waste characterization.   See Documents Section for results of the site assessment sampling/analytical.
2. Current Activities
  2.1 Operations Section
    2.1.1 Narrative

See Profile section.

2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Operations:OSC Daly was at Riverside to oversee removal operations during this time period. OSCs Glenn, Kish, and Kahn covered several days within the time range. CERCLA funding limitations:Due to limited CERCLA funds available for this fiscal year budget, EPA management instructed OSC Daly on 03/22/12 to prioritize activities, dispose of material ready for off-site shipment, and plan to demobilize ERRS/removal resources utilizing the remaining funding available under the existing Action Memo.  Presently, all identified waste has been profiled, disposal bids processed, and waste shipped off site (72-55 gallon drums of waste from Building #7 tanks was shipped on 05/02/12) with the exception of one roll-off container with miscellaneous waste (scheduled shipment on 05/08/12).  An Action Memo requesting increased funding is being reviewed/revised by OSC/Management for an anticipated return to the site at the beginning of the new fiscal year.  The hazardous waste sludge contained in Building #7 Basement as well as the eight remaining Underground Storage Tanks will be addressed in the next phase of the removal action. Demobilization:Decontamination of equipment and demobilization of equipment/trailer/personnel should be completed by the end of next week.  OSC Daly contacted all City of Newark Officials (OEM, Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Housing, Brick City Development Corp.) and NJDEP to attend a site walk thru on 05/03/12.  OSC explained what has been accomplished during the removal action and what hazards would be secured and left in place.  EPA subcontracted armed guard services will discontinue once EPA demobilizes the site.  Along with City of Newark responsibility in overseeing the security of the property, OSC Daly will conduct site visits throughout the down time.  Any responses to the site will be funded with remaining funds under the existing action memo. 

Waste Generation  Report US EPA Region 2 ERRS Riverside Avenue Site
ERRS Contract EP-S2-10-01
Task Order: 0038
Manifest Date         Method of  
Number Shipped QTY Units Waste Description Waste Code Disposal Disposal Facility
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1837 UST1-002 12/19/2011 6396 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838 UST1 12/19/2011 5989 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838 UST2-001 12/20/2011 6068 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST2-002 12/20/2011 6396 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST3-001 12/20/2011 6396 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST5-001 12/21/2011 5816 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST5 1/13/2012 5865 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST-005 1/13/2012 5457 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
JOB-113822 3/27/2012 6065 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
        RQ, NA2212, Asbestos, 9, III {PPE & Bagged Debris}     Cumberland
1838-01-21312 2/13/2012 5.94 Tons None Landfill County Landfill
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D036 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522336JJK 3/22/2012 5000 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D037 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522338JJK 3/26/2012 5250 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D038 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522339JJK 3/28/2012 5200 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D039 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522340JJK 3/29/2012 5000 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94796 4/10/2012 6200 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94795 4/10/2012 6150 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and Recovery
94738 4/11/2012 6100 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge Corporation
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94798 4/11/2012 5200 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94799 4/12/2012 6040 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94800 4/12/2012 6000 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94803 4/13/2012 6120 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
               
        NA3082, Hazardous Waste, Liquid, N.O.S. (Benzene), 9, PG III   Treat and Bridgeport United
009955035JJK 4/10/2012 4600 Gallons   D018 Discharge Recycling
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-0741 4/18/2012 21.53 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-0611 4/18/2012 17.88 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-9609 4/19/2012 23.22 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-0074 4/19/2012 20.14 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-00135 4/20/2012 16.27 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-9911 4/20/2012 14.1 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT401 4/27/2012 5987 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT402 4/27/2012 6097 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT403 5/1/2012 3300 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT404 5/1/2012 4000 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
        RQ, UN1993, Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S., 3, III (Diesel, Gasoline)      
        D001, D018, D022, D039    
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 9 Drums   Incineration Ross Incineration
        RQ, UN1993, Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S., 3, III (Diesel, Gasoline)      
        D001, D018, D008    
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 23 Drums   Fuels Blending Systech
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 5 Drums Material (Spent Carbon) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 15 Drums Material (Tank Solids) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 1 Drums Material (Tank Solids) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 14 Drums Material (Tank Liquids) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 5 Drums Material (Drill Cuttings) None Landfill County Landfill
        RQ, NA2212, Asbestos, 9, III {PPE & Bagged Debris}     Cumberland
1838-02 5/8/2012 10 Tons None Landfill County Landfill


  2.2 Planning Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.3 Logistics Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.4 Finance Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.5 Other Command Staff
    No information available at this time.
3. Participating Entities
  3.1 Unified Command
n/a

3.2 Cooperating Agencies
USCG
NJ Division of Criminal Justice
City of Newark OEM
City of Newark Fire Department
NJDEP
4. Personnel On Site
  1-Response Manager
1-Techs
1-Foreman
1-Field Accountant
1-Operators

1-T&D Coordinator/Chemist (Off-Site hours authorized)
5. Definition of Terms
  No information available at this time.
6. Additional sources of information
  No information available at this time.
7. Situational Reference Materials
  No information available at this time.

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