U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Exxon Refinery Baton Rouge Air Monitoring - Removal Polrep
Initial and Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region VI
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POLREP #1
Initial and Final POLREP
Exxon Refinery Baton Rouge Air Monitoring
Baton Rouge, LA
Latitude: 30.4768604 Longitude: -91.1685882
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To:
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From:
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Steve Mason, OSC
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Date:
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6/25/2013
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Reporting Period:
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05/22/2013 - 05/26/2013
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Emergency |
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EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Assessment |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
5/22/2013 |
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Start Date: |
5/22/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
5/26/2013 |
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Completion Date: |
5/26/2013 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
1.1.2 Site Description
1.1.2.1 Location
Exxon Refinery, 4045 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, LA
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
On May 22, the Exxon Baton Rouge Refinery, LA, reported to the National Response Center, a small leak developed under insulation in the Sulfur Recovery Unit, releasing hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide. Exxon will need to divert H2S stream to incinerator during repairs (2-4 days), which will result in large release of SO2 each day (approximately 24 tons/day). Work will be completed under an agreed LDEQ compliance order. EPA START and LDEQ, along with Exxon, will conduct off-site monitoring while repairs/release is ongoing. EPA START, LDEQ, and Exxon will coordinate monitoring results.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Two Baton Rouge START-3 personnel conducted complete air monitoring runs at the locations stated in the LDEQ Air Monitoring Plan for the Exxon Refinery TGCU.
START-3 utilized a ToxiRae Single monitor with a sulfur dioxide sensor as well as a MultiRae 5-gas detector that was used to monitor percent oxygen, carbon monoxide, lower explosive limit (LEL), hydrogen sulfide, and volatile organics (VOCs).
Almost all air monitoring results were non-detect with very few exceptions, for very minor readings for an acute time period.
Air monitoring started on May 22, and was completed on May 26, 2013.
Monitoring results were shared with EPA Task Monitor, LDEQ, and Exxon Refinery.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
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Air |
> 10,000 lbs |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
No further activities are scheduled.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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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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No information available at this time.
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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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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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