U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Creese and Cook Co. (Former) 2 Superfund Site - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region I
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Subject:
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POLREP #5
Completion of All Site Activites for the Removal Action
Creese and Cook Co. (Former) 2 Superfund Site
01HM
Danvers, MA
Latitude: 42.5535545 Longitude: -70.9264255
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To:
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From:
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Ted Bazenas, OSC
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Date:
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9/20/2012
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Reporting Period:
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6/11/12 thru 9/20/12
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
01HM |
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Contract Number: |
EP-W-08-61 |
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D.O. Number: |
0040 |
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Action Memo Date: |
3/8/2012 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Time-Critical |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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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: |
4/24/2012 |
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Start Date: |
4/24/2012 |
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Demob Date: |
9/20/2012 |
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Completion Date: |
9/20/2012 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MAN000105956 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Time Critical Removal Action
1.1.2 Site Description
The Creese and Cook (Former) 2 Site [CC2] is a privately owned parcel covering 3.45 acres which is located at 33 Water Street in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts. The property is currently occupied by 28 condominium units. Each condominium unit is individually owned, but contributes fees to the operation and maintenance of the complex under a condominium association, the Crane River East Condominiums.
Starting in 1903, the Creese & Cook Company operated a tannery and leather finishing facility at 33 Water Street. Tannery operations are known to have been conducted at the property until at least 1914, based on historical reports. It is unclear from available documentation what tannery operations continued at the property beyond 1914.
From 1986 to 1987, the 33 Water Street property was redeveloped as the 28-unit Crane River East Condominiums. Only one limited site investigation, conducted in 1984, was found in available documentation regarding this property.
1.1.2.1 Location
The property is bordered to the west by wetlands, the Crane River, and a former Boston & Maine railroad line (MBTA ROW); to the north by Cheever Street, commercial properties, and private residences; to the east by Water Street (Route 35) and commercial properties; and to the south by residential units and the Crane River.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
As a result of historical leather tanning operations at the Site, the surface soils were contaminated with arsenic at levels up to 1370 ppm, which exceeded the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Imminent Hazard level of 40ppm for arsenic in surface soils. Contaminated surface soils were located adjacent to six of the condominium units, collectively located in Building "D". Access to the surface soils is unrestricted, creating a potential exposure threat to the occupants of the condos.
1.1.2.3 Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Please refer to POLREP # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
All equipment and personnel were demobilized on 06/15/2012, and were remobilized on an as needed basis.
Hydroseeding and replanting of ornamental plants was completed on 06/18/2012.
A field inspection was conducted by the OSC on 06/26/2012. Due to a heat wave, the hydroseed did not grow as expected. ERRS personnel were mobilized to the Site on 06/28/2012 to rake and re-seed all areas that did not grow well. The condominium association assumed responsibility for watering the lawn as per intructions from the OSC.
As before, the re-seeded grass did not grow as expected, despite being well watered. On 08/14/2012, an email was sent by the OSC to the condo association president to reassure the residents that the lawn would be restored to its original condition in late September when the weather was cooler and more conducive to seed growth.
On 08/28/2012, the OSC conducted a site walk through with the ERRS contractor to generate a list of final tasks, including restoration of the lawn and removal of temporary fencing.
On 09/12/2012, ER response manager conducted a bid walk with prospective landscape companies.
On 09/19/2012, a subcontract was awarded to a landscape company to complete re-vegetation of the lawn.
On 09/20/2012, all site work was completed for this project.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Refer to POLREP #1, #2, #3 and # 4
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Although liable under CERCLA as current owners, EPA has decided, at its discretion, not to pursue the condominium association or individual unit owners for costs associated with cleanup under this removal action. EPA will consider cost recovery from other identified owners and operators of Creese and Cook if they are determined to be legally and financially viable.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Manifest # |
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Disposal |
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soil |
450 tons |
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recycle/re-use |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
The restoration of the lawn has been subcontracted to a landscaping company.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
All activites have been completed.
2.2.2 Issues
none at this time..
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Communication and coordination with the residents and the Town of Danvers has been exemplary to date.
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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
A Site Safety Inspection by the EPA Region 1 Safety officer was conducted on May 08, 2012. Minor issues such as the location of the fire extinguisher and trip hazards were identified and immediately rectified.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
US EPA - Region 01
MassDEP
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Town of Danvers, MA
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4. Personnel On Site
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none
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
6.2 Reporting - completed
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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