U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Morrow Power Plant - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #9
FINAL
Morrow Power Plant
C5H3
Comstock Township, MI
Latitude: 42.2883837 Longitude: -85.4962873
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To:
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Mark Johnson, ATSDR
Valincia Darby, Department of Interior
Bruce VanOtteren, MDEQ
Joe Walczak, MDEQ
Dan Wyant, MDEQ
Bill Schuette, Michigan Department of Attorney General
Rodney Stokes, Michigan DNR
Todd Goeks, NOAA
Marguerite Matera, NOAA
Wayne Babcock, U.S. Department of Interior
Lindy Nelson, U.S. DOI
Sam Borries, U.S. EPA
Yolanda Bouchee-Cureton, U.S. EPA
Mindy Clements, U.S. EPA
Jason El-Zein, U.S. EPA
Sherry Fielding, U.S. EPA
John Glover, U.S. EPA
Jennifer Manville, U.S. EPA
Thomas Marks, U.S. EPA
Carol Ropski, U.S. EPA
Annette Trowbridge, U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Michelle Watters, ATSDR
Nola Hicks, EPA
Linda Dykema, MDCH
Rob Alvarez, USCG AST
Jennifer Magro, MDEQ
Scott Thelan, MiOSHA
Anthony Casaletta, MiOSHA
Mike McNulty, ITC
Cheryl McIntyre, EPA
Michael Ortega, LEWIS REED & ALLEN P.C.
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From:
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Tricia A. Edwards, OSC
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Date:
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10/2/2013
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Reporting Period:
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7/10/13 - 10/2/13
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5H3 |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
9/19/2012 |
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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: |
10/3/2012 |
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Start Date: |
10/4/2012 |
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Demob Date: |
9/27/2013 |
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Completion Date: |
10/1/2013 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MIN000510761 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Time-critical removal
1.1.2 Site Description
The Site is located at 6900 East Michigan Avenue in Comstock, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The Site’s geographic coordinates are 42°16’48.0” North latitude and 85°29’33.0” West longitude. The Site is bordered to the north by an operational power plant, the Kalamazoo River, residential homes, and East Michigan Avenue; to the east by Morrow Lake; to the south by undeveloped land and some residential homes; and to the west by undeveloped land and some residential homes. The closest residential homes are located approximately 0.25 mile west of the Site and the closest body of water to the Site is Morrow Lake, approximately 110 feet directly east.
The Site contains a single, estimated 10-story decommissioned power plant building located on a largely undeveloped, partially forested lot, with a network of dirt roads and work areas and several smaller shop buildings. Currently throughout the Site are numerous staged piles of debris, trailers, scrap metal, and heavy machinery and equipment. Consumer’s Energy constructed this coal-burning power plant building in 1939. Consumer’s Energy closed this facility in the late 1980’s, and the property was later sold to private industry. Nordic Fuel Supply and their affiliates operated the plant until they closed in 1998. B&B Enterprises & Environmental, LLC (B&B) subsequently purchased the property from the State of Michigan in 1999.
Subsequent to that purchase, metal from inside the power plant building was salvaged for sale. In the process of salvaging metal from the facility, intact asbestos was disturbed which resulted in thousands of cubic yards of friable asbestos abandonned in the on site building.
1.1.2.1 Location
6900 East Michigan Avenue in Comstock, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Friable loose asbestos, over 200 gas cylinders, several tanks including a 2,500-gallon tank full of waste, more than 110 55-gallon drums, and hundreds of smaller containers of potentially hazardous wastes exists at the the site in an uncontrolled manner.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
See Initial Polrep for information on site assessment history.
Asbestos and other hazardous waste was found at the site in an abandonned nature.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
As a result of the referral and site investigation, the EPA OSC determined that a time-critical removal action at this site was warranted. EPA conducted a cleanup to remove a large portion of the friable asbestos from the site building and also removed and disposed of drums and smaller containers found to have waste in them.
Once the easily accessed asbestos was been removed, the building was further secured and the remaining asbestos documented so that the information can be handed over to MDEQ and MiOSHA for further actions at the site.
The EPA action is to deal with the immediate threats only.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On Wednesday, July 10, 2013, EPA and ERRS mobilized to the site. A skid-steer, man-lift, and two roll-off boxe were delivered to the site. The crew's objective was to secure the lower windows of the building as best that they could and load out friable asbestos material that resulted from the demolition of an on-site building. The crew conducted the load out of the asbestos debris in Level C PPE. 2 roll off boxes of mixed construction and asbestos containing debris were shipped off site for dispoal.
The building had been secured at the time that the crew demobilzed in December, althought it was apparent that trespassers had broken into the building. The crew began boarding up the lower windows to deter anyone from breaking into the building. EPA and ERRS met with the local fire chief to discuss emergency entry options. 2 windows were designated to have all of the framing removed, in case the fire department had to make an entry.
On July 11and 13, 2013, the crew continued to board up the windows on the west and south sides of the building. The overhead door and man door on the south side of the building was welded sut to prevent trespassers from gaining entry. On July 13 - EPA and ERRS demobilized from the site.
The OSC chose not to conduct any additional work on site at this time because a potential purchase agreement was in discussion for the property. It was decided to put the site work on hold termporariliy until it is was determined who, if anyone is going to purchase the property.
As of September 1, 2013, it appeared the the purchase agreement discussions had stalled. Therefore, the week of September 16, EPA and ERRS mobilized back to the site to further secure the building. Due to the number of broken windows, EPA put forth an effort to try and contain any potential material from being blown outside of the building. A heavy geo-fabric was used in the exsisting frames to help prevent any material from inside the building to get out of the building. Parts of the building appear to be sturctually unsound. In these areas the crew was directed to avoid and cover as best that they could. The crew worked on site until Thursday, September 26 and demobilized on Friday, September 27.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Ongoing.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Disposal
Facility |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
10 yards |
001 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
002 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
10 yards |
003 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
004 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
005 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
10 yards |
006 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
007 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Non Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
008 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
009 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
010 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| RCRA Empty Drums/Containers |
solid |
20 yards |
011 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
012 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Non Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
013 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| RCRA Empty Drums/Containers |
solid |
20 yards |
014 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
015 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
016 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
017 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| RCRA Empty Drums/Containers |
solid |
20 yards |
018 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
019 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
020 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
021 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
022 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
023 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
024 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Non-Regulated Liquid (combustible) |
liquid |
2,800 gallons |
025 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
026 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
027 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
028 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
029 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
030 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
031 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
032 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Flammable Solids |
solid |
850 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Flammable Liquids |
liquid |
510 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Corrosive Liquids (acidic) |
liquid |
110 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Corrosive Liquids (basic) |
liquid |
325 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Flammable Liquids |
liquid |
650 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Flammable Liquids |
liquid |
55 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Waste, Paint |
liquid |
5 yards |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Waste, Aerosols |
liquid |
1 yard |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Non Regulated Material |
liquid |
55 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Non Regulated Material |
solid |
2 yards |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Non Regulated Material |
solid |
2 yards |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Non Regulated Material |
liquid |
650 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Non Regulated Material |
liquid |
55 gallons |
033 |
EQ Detroit
1923 Frederick St
Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Waste, PCBs |
solid |
340 kg |
034 |
Wayne Disposal Inc.,Site #2
49350 N I-94 Service Drive
Belleville, MI 48111 |
| PCB's Liquid |
liquid |
8,200 kg |
035 |
Veolia ES Technical Solutions, Inc
Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77640 |
| PCB's Liquid |
liquid |
450 kg |
035 |
Veolia ES Technical Solutions, Inc
Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77640 |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
036 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| RCRA Empty Drums/Containers |
solid |
20 yards |
037 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
038 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
039 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
040 |
Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
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Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Friable Asbestos |
solid |
20 yards |
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Westside RDF
14094 M-60 West
Three Rivers, MI |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Acres Protected |
40 |
| Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
0 |
| Human Health Exposures Avoided |
20 |
| Number of workers on site |
15 |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
Asbestos, Flammables, Corrosives, |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
No further actions are anticipated at this time.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
No further actions are anticipated at this time.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
See above.
2.2.2 Issues
None
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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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2.5.1 Safety Officer
OSC
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
OSC
2.5.3 Information Officer
OSC
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
None, this is an EPA cleanup.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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4. Personnel On Site
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All personnel have demobilized from site.
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5. Definition of Terms
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ACM - asbestos containing materials
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
ERRS - Emergency and Rapid Response Services
START - Superfund Technical Response and Assessment Team
Hazcatting - Hazard categorization, a testing method used to determine the general chemical class of an unknown compound
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6. Additional sources of information
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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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