U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Blue Island Cumene Release - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Blue Island Cumene Release
Blue Island, IL
Latitude: 41.6550561 Longitude: -87.7030190
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To:
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Valencia Darby, Department of Interior
Sam Borries, U.S. EPA
Yolanda Bouchee-Cureton, U.S. EPA
Mindy Clements, U.S. EPA
Mark Durno, U.S. EPA
Jason El-Zein, U.S. EPA
Sherry Fielding, U.S. EPA
Charlie Gebien, U.S. EPA
John Glover, U.S. EPA
Thomas Marks, U.S. EPA
Mike Ribordy, U.S. EPA
Jim Clark, Illinois EPA
David Turner, MWRD
Carol Ropski, U.S. EPA
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From:
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Paul Atkociunas, OSC
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Date:
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1/25/2013
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Reporting Period:
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January 24 to
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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1.1.1 Incident Category
CERCLA Emergency
1.1.2 Site Description
The incident occured at the Blue Island Phenol, LLC facility. The facility manufactures phenol. The facility receives benzene via rail car and process the material into phenol. Cumene and Cumene Hydroperoxide are intermediates of the production process. Per facility personnel, the spill volume of Cumene (75%) / Cumene Hydroperoxide (25%)
was estimated at 300 gallons (2257 pounds).
1.1.2.1 Location
The location of the incident was at the Blue Island Phenol, LLC facility located at 3350 W. 131st Street, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois. The Site is located in a industrial / manufacturing area with the nearest residence approximately 1500 feet to the south.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Cumene is flammable in presence of open flames and sparks. Cumene is very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Cumene hydroperoxide is combustible, toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
OSC Atkociunas and Environmental Specialist David Turner with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) conducted oversight on January 24, 2013. MWRD indicated that their agency has not documented a release of the material from the facility's outfall. The facility secured the release, neutralized the waste and was collecting / containerizing impacted gravel. Product was not observed within the trenches, sumps, or separators within the facility. OSC Atkociunas walked the perimeter of the facility and did not observe any releases.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.2 Planning Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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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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3. Participating Entities
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No information available at this time.
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4. Personnel On Site
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No information available at this time.
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5. Definition of Terms
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6. Additional sources of information
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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POLREP #1 Last Updated 3/28/2013
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