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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
O5KT |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
4/8/2013 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
PRP Oversight |
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Response Lead: |
PRP |
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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: |
5/6/2013 |
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Start Date: |
5/6/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
ILD984807990 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Manufacturing/processing/maintenance - oil and gas refining
1.1.2 Site Description
The North Plant site is composed of three parcels (parcels 1, 2, and 4). The former MGP was located on parcel 1.
1.1.2.1 Location
The Site is located on vacant land at 849 Pershing Road, Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. The geographical coordinates for the Site are Latitude 42.3737 north and Longitude -87.8246 west. The Site is bounded to the north by Dahringer Road, on the west by Pershing Road, on the east by the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad, and to the south by property owned by A.L. Hansen Manufacturing Company. The Site is located about one-half mile west of Lake Michigan.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Past data indicates the presence of TCLP benzene concentrations exceeding 0.5 mg/l in addition to concentrations exceeding the 540 mg/kg RML. Depth to groundwater in the area varies from 2-5 feet below ground surface. Groundwater flows east towards Lake Michigan and organics contained in the DNAPL may leach into the groundwater and migrate to Lake Michigan.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Several site investigations have occurred at the Site since 1990. Analytical results from historical samples in the proposed removal areas indicate the presence of elevated concentrations of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and VOCs in the DNAPL present in both the surface and subsurface.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On April 8, 2013, EPA executed an Administrative Order by Consent (AOC) under Sections 104, 106(a), 107, and 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
To date, North Shore Gas has notified EPA of its designated contractor and project coordinator. Additionally, North Shore Gas mobilized to the Site and ;
- Implemented site security measures
- Constructed a tracking pad and temporary access roads
- Implemented the applicable portions of the air monitoring
- Completed assembly of water treatment syatem
- Initiated excavation and demolition of subsurface foundations/structures
- Disposed of 40,792 tons of soil and debris at Countryside Landfill
- Began ISS process and stabilized 58,807 cubic yards to date
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
EPA executed Docket No. V-W-13 C-009, an AOC with North Shore Gas on April 8,2013.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Date Due |
Date Done |
| Effective Date (ED) |
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4/8/2013 |
| Contractor Notification |
4/22/2013 |
4/26/2013 |
| Project Coordinator Notification |
4/22/2013 |
4/26/2013
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| Site Preparation |
7/24/2013 |
7/11/2013 |
| Remove subsurface structures |
7/24/2013 |
8/5/2013 |
| Install erosion controls |
7/01/2013 |
5/10/2013 |
| ISS work |
7/24/2013 |
8/1/2013 |
| Site demobilization |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
The following sections discuss planned response activities and next steps.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
During the next reporting period North Shore Gas will continue to follow the activities laid out in the Removal Action Work Plan.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
North Shore Gas will continue excavation of subsurface structures and ISS activities.
2.2.2 Issues
None
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Not applicable (NA)
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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
EPA has approved the HASP approved by North Shore Gas.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
NA
2.5.3 Information Officer
NA
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
NA
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
IEPA
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4. Personnel On Site
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NA
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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
Additional information can be found at www.epaosc.org/northplant.
6.2 Reporting Schedule
The next PolRep will be issued in January 2014.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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NA
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