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ESI-PRP Removal

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Indianapolis, IN - EPA Region V
POLREP #55
Progress
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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 #55
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: 5/17/2012
Reporting Period: 5/7/2012-5/17/2012

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 May 7 and 8, 2012, AVS continued to backfill the east bunker tank with site clay.

    • AVS continued to grade the area east of the bunker tanks toward Oil Creek. 
    • TM Salvage continued to scrap Tank 51. 

    On May 9, 2012, AVS completed backfilling the east bunker tank.

    • AVS completed grading the area east of the bunker tanks toward Oil Creek.
    • AVS installed silt fencing in 3 locations in the graded area near the water runoff point. 
    • AVS demobilized from the Site
    • TM Salvage continued to scrap Tank 51.

    On May 10 and 11, 2012, TM Salvage continued to scrap Tank 51.

    • Trihydro placed a new flotation ring near the west bunker tank.
    • EPA and IDEM gave the PRP Group permission to remove the on-site GAC system.

    On May 14, TM Salvage continued to scrap Tank 51.

    On May 15, 2012, TM Salvage continued to scrap Tank 51.

    • Trihydro reported that sludge leaked out of Tank 51 piping during scrapping.
    • The spill was cleaned with oil dry. 

    On May 16, 2012, TM Salvage continued to scrap Tank 51.

    • Trihydro requested visual inspection of the Tank 6/7 containment and east containment.  No product was visible on the floors or walls of the containments, and the condition was documented with photos.
    • The east containment had been previously deconned and inspected, but Trihydro requested another inspection since it held site stormwater since then. 

    On May 17, 2012, TM Salvage continued to scrap Tank 51.

     

    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 4,618,816 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 29,580 cyd     X
    Unsolidified Sludge Liquid 265 cyd   X  
    Treated Stormwater Liquid 1,314,036 gallons X


     

      2.2 Planning Section
        2.2.1 Anticipated Activities  
    • Complete Tank 51 scrapping.
    • Backfill west bunker tank with a suitable fill material.
    • Complete backfilling the solidification pits.
    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
    The next community meeting is not planned.

    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
    AVS (subcontractor to Trihydro)
    TM Salvage (subcontractor to the PRP Group)


    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