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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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PRP |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
1/8/2014 |
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Start Date: |
1/8/2014 |
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Demob Date: |
1/8/2014 |
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Completion Date: |
1/8/2014 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
200 gallons (approx 3000lb) 98% Sulfuric Acid spill
1.1.2 Site Description
Parking lot of Mann Chemical facility in Warwick, RI. The spill ran across parking lot and down the earthen embankment of the Apponguag Cove, potentially impacting the waterbody.
1.1.2.1 Location
3134 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
200 gallons 98% Sulfuric Acid
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On Wednesday 1/8/2014 at 1019, NRC report 1070423 indicated that there was a 200 gallon sulfuric acid release at the Mann Chemical facility in Warwick, RI on Tuesday 1/7/2014. The NRC report indicated that the release was primarily to the asphalt/ground but an unknown quantity of the sulfuric acid did reach navigable water. The potentially impacted water body is Apponguag Cove, which is a part of Narragansett Bay. OSC Burgo, as the phone duty officer, spoke with RI DEM and they indicated that they have concerns about the facility and their reporting practices and requesting US EPA response presence on the scene. Upon arrival, OSC England integrated into command and confirmed the initial NRC report. He also reported that the clean up operation is still underway and will continue into the following day due to harsh winter conditions. The clean up contractor is attempting to neutralize the 98% Sulfuric acid with soda ash and then they are cleaning up the neutralized material along with any material indicating presence of acidic conditions. EPA Region 1 RCRA program and USCG Sector Southeast New England have been notified of the incident.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
US EPA did not conduct any removal activities on site, but provided cleanup oversight and supported RI DEM. The PRP (Mann Chemical) hired Triumvirate Environmental to conduct clean up operations under the supervision of RI DEM.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Disposal |
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debris
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3 Drums (600lbs)
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006914923 FLE
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Triumvirate Lowell, MA
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UN3260 Corrosive solids
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debris |
2 CY Boxes (1500lbs)
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006914923 FLE
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Triumvirate Lowell, MA |
UN3260 Corrosive solids
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debris |
1 Roll off (25 cu meters)
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006944736 FLE
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EO Detroit-
1923 Frederick st Detroit MI
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
No further activities on-Site anticipated for the US EPA Response program
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
No further activities on-Site planned for the US EPA Response program
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
US EPA EPRB will coordinate directly with US EPA RCRA programs on details of the response
2.2.2 Issues
No issues were observed, RI DEM providing oversight of on-Site cleanup activities
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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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3.1 Unified Command
US EPA (RCRA and EPRB), RI DEM, Representatives from Tannin Corporation (Mann Chemical)
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
DOI and USCG
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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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No information available at this time.
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