U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
All Pro Scrap - PRP Lead - Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #4
Progress PolRep
All Pro Scrap - PRP Lead
Indianapolis, IN
Latitude: 39.7429104 Longitude: -86.1270614
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To:
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From:
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Jason Sewell, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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12/27/2013
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Reporting Period:
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December 26-27, 2013
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5ZA |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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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: |
12/20/2013 |
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Start Date: |
12/20/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
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RCRIS ID: |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Incident Category: Recycling - Used oil and drums
1.1.2 Site Description
All Pro Scrap is a recycler of used oil and drums. The facility receives used vehicle oil filters and crushed drums, many of which previously contained hazardous waste. The oil filters and drums are processed through a shredder. A pit below the shredder captures oil and liquid waste. Metal and recovered oil are sent off-site for recycling. Liquid waste that cannot be recycled is disposed of by Future Environmental. Future Environmental reportedly disposes of 2,000 gallons of waste per week. Fluff and sludge are disposed of at Southside Landfill.
1.1.2.1 Location
The facility is located at 1905 Lawton Avenue in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46203. The facility is approximately 1.5 miles southeast of downtown Indianapolis. Site coordinates are 39.7429104 degrees north latitude and 86.1270614 degrees west longitude.
The site is located in a mixed-use area that includes industrial and residential properties. Residences are located north of the facility. Industrial properties are located to the east, west, and south.
Pleasant Run, a major drainage for Marion County, is approximately 1/3 mile north of the site. Run-off from the site enters the combined sewer overflow (CSO). During high flow, the sewers flow north and west to outfalls on Pleasant Run. Pleasant Run flows into the White River approximately two miles from the outfall.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
On December 18, 2013, the shredder caught fire. The fire destroyed the shredder building and caused the release of oil and hazardous substances. Oily waste and fire-suppression water flowed off-site and into a quonset hut on a property to the east. Waste also flowed north into roadways, alleys, and residential properties. Waste impacted at least five residential properties and a neighboring industrial property. Wastewater and fire-suppression water entered nearby sewer drains. It is believed that oily waste flowed to the sewage treatment plant because there had not been significant precipitation during and prior to the fire. The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) alerted the sewer utility about a potential slug of oily waste that could impact the sewage treatment plant.
All Pro Scrap reported a release to the National Response Center (NRC #1068922) on December 18th.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received preliminary analytical results from the frac tanks. Only results for metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC) were received. The results showed that the oil was contaminated with hazardous substances including methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and tetrachloroethene (PCE).
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
MCPHD and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) responded to the fire on December 18, 2013. On December 20th, MCPHD and IDEM requested assistance from the EPA. EPA and its contractors responded to the site on December 20th.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
This PolRep covers the reporting periods of December 26th and 27th.
December 26th, 0730 to 1800 hours
- Drums containing unprocessed oil filters were moved into on-site storage or shipped off-site and back to the generator of the used oil filters (ongoing).
- Two loads of oily fluff were taken to Best Way Disposal, an off-site disposal facility located at 2577 Kentucky Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Pools of oil located on the grounds of the facility were removed using a vacuum truck.
December 27th, 0730 to 1800 hours
- PRP continued to move drums of unprocessed oil filters.
- Oiled debris and soils from the alley, residential yard(s), and loading dock were moved onto into one roll-off and a lined soil staging area on-site pending disposal.
- PRP consultant delivered the work plan to address off-site contamination.
- Improvements were made to the on-site storm water containment trench.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
EPA is collecting information on PRPs for potential enforcement actions. All Pro Scrap, Inc., also known as All Pro Shearing, Inc., is headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana. All Pro is the operator of the site. The property is owned by Michael and Mary Ann Maio. EPA has not received access to the property to conduct response actions.
All Pro receives used oil filters from Crystal Clean and Safety-Kleen, and hazardous waste drums from various clients including Veolia Environmental.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
Recovered liquids are stored in frac tanks on-site. Contaminated booms, pads, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are being staged in roll-offs at the site.
| Waste Stream |
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Manifest # |
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Disposal |
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Liquid |
Unknown |
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Pending |
Soil, booms, pads, PPE
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Solid |
70 cubic yards
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Pending |
Oily Fluff: cardboard filter
media and rubber gaskets |
Solid |
2 loads |
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Best Way Disposal |
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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
In the event of rain, PRP contractor will monitor for and collect contaminated storm water run-off. Four frac tanks remain on-site with two are filled to capacity. Otherwise, off-site response operations are suspended for December 28th and 29th.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
- Once EPA approves the work plan, the PRP will remove contamination in residential yards.
- Waste characterization will be conducted and waste streams will be established prior to disposal.
- EPA is requiring the business owner to develop engineering controls for on-site containment until a removal action can be conducted.
- On-site contamination will need to be addressed beginning with establishing the nature and extent of contamination.
2.2.2 Issues
EPA has signed access agreements for all off-site affected properties except one. EPA will continue working with that property owner to gain access.
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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's On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) is the overall safety office for response activities. The PRP's contractor is operating under their own Health and Safety Plan (HASP), which has been reviewed by the OSC. EPA's contractors have their own HASPs. Personnel are attending daily safety briefings.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC) Don DiBlasio worked with off-site property owners to gain access for removal activities. He demobilized from the site on December 23rd.
2.5.3 Information Officer
There was extensive media interest in the fire. Local television outlets and the Indy Star newspaper had coverage of the fire. Links to news articles are posted to the Links section of www.epaosc.org/allproscrap.
EPA has not received any requests for media interview. The OSC will coordinate media interest with EPA's Office of Public Affairs.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
NA
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
MCPHD
IDEM
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4. Personnel On Site
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The following personnel were on-site during the reporting period.
| EPA OSC |
2 |
| EPA CIC |
0 |
| START |
1 |
| ERRS |
0 |
| IDEM |
1 |
| MCPHD |
1 |
| All Pro Scrap |
2 |
| ISG (PRP contractor) |
3 |
| Astbury (PRP subcontractor |
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| Keramida Environmental |
0 |
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5. Definition of Terms
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| CERCLA |
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act |
| CIC |
Community Involvement Coordinator |
| CSO |
Combined Sewer Overflow |
| EPA |
Environmental Protection Agency |
| ERRS |
Emergency and Rapid Response Services |
| HASP |
Health and Safety Plan |
| IDEM |
Indiana Department of Environmental Management |
| MCPHD |
Marion County Public Health Department |
| MEK |
Methyl ethyl ketone |
| NA |
Not Applicable |
| NRC |
National Response Center |
| OSC |
On-Scene Coordinator |
| PCE |
Tetrachloroethene |
| PolRep |
Pollution Report |
| PPE |
Personal Protective Equipment |
| PRP |
Potentially Responsible Party |
| START |
Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team |
| VOC |
Volatile Organic Compound |
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
The OSC has posted additional information, including maps, photos, and reports, to www.epaosc.org/allproscrap.
6.2 Reporting Schedule
EPA's On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) will submit the next Pollution Report (PolRep) on December 30, 2013.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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NA
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