U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Springfield Iron - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #7
Final
Springfield Iron
Springfield, IL
Latitude: 39.8257078 Longitude: -89.6382100
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To:
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From:
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Jaime Brown, OSC
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Date:
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8/7/2014
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Reporting Period:
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10/25/13 through 4/24/14
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5D8 |
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Contract Number: |
EPS50905 |
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D.O. Number: |
0128 |
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Action Memo Date: |
6/13/2013 |
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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: |
9/9/2013 |
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Start Date: |
9/9/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
12/2/2013 |
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Completion Date: |
4/24/2014 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
ILN00051 0597 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
Yes |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Time Critical Removal Action
1.1.2 Site Description
The Springfield Iron Company originally occupied approximately 50 acres on the north side of Springfield, east of Factory Street and south of Griffiths Avenue. The Springfield Iron Company was north of what is now Ridgely Avenue and mostly west of what is now 14th Street. A portion of the Springfield Iron Company extended east to the present location of the Chicago and Illinois Railroad. The Site currently is occupied by a mix of commercial and residential properties that include warehouse space, wholesale merchandise storage, a plumbing service company, a taxi company, an electrical substation, a large city water storage tank, and a city backup electrical generator. Residential properties occupy the southernmost part of the Site property and border the Site to the east, north, and south. The Chicago and Illinois Railroad is located west of Site. A mix of industrial, commercial, and residential properties exist west of the Chicago and Illinois Railroad.
1.1.2.1 Location
The Site is located at approximately 1900 Factory Street in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. The Site’s geographical coordinates are 39°49’36.68” North latitude and 89°38’13.01” West longitude.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
EPA documented the presence of hazardous substances and pollutants during its Site Assessment activities conducted on August 28 and 29, 2012. The following hazardous substances were found in soils and surficial coal tar at levels that exceed their respective RMLs: 2-methylnaphthalene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene,nbenzo(k)fluoranthene, dibenz(a,h)anthracene, dibenzofuran, indeno(1,2,3 -cd)pyrene, and naphthalene. These contaminants pose a threat of release by migration and surface exposure.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Based on site assessment results, the Site poses an imminent and substantial threat to the public health or welfare of the United States or the environment. Hazards identified at the Site include the following:
Coal tar in soil migrating to the ground surface, including public sidewalks
Soil at ground surface contaminated with SVOCs at concentrations exceeding EPA RMLs
Soil at 2 to 6 feet bgs contaminated with metals and SVOCs at concentrations exceeding EPA RMLs
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
From October 28, 2013 to Present, ERRS activities included:
- Backfilled areas 2 through 4
- Area 2 was backfilled and compacted to approximately 2 feet below the original grade
- Sangamo Construction Co replaced the roadway on Factory Street under ERRS oversight
- In Area 3 the alleyway was reconnected to Factory Road by installing an asphalt surface with crushed stone along the southern fence line
- Area 4 was backfilled and compacted to its original grade. At the request of the property owner, ERRS did not replace a tree removed at the beginning of the fieldwork. ERRS seeded the area with straw matting to promote grass growth. The concrete parking pad was also replaced adjacent to the alleyway
- ERRS demobilized from the site on 11/26
- Final closeout of the site was delayed due to the anticipation that further restoration was required. The City of Springfield agreed to and completed site reseeding this summer.
START conducted air monitoring with an AreaRae network around the work zone and screened for benzene regularly in the work zone with an UltraRae. There were no significant air monitoring detections. START also collected GPS data points and soil samples in completed excavation areas for confirmation.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
During the week of September 9-13th, site personnel mobilized to the site and began site set-up tasks. This included trailer installation, equipment delivery, and temporary perimeter fencing installation.
Excavation of coal tar solids and impacted soil in Area 1 (south) occurred from 9/16/13 to 9/23/13. START collected confirmation soil samples and submitted them for laboratory analysis. The results showed no exceedances of EPA RMLs for 2-methylnaphthalene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, dibenz(a,h)anthracene, dibenzofuran, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, and naphthalene. Area 1 was backfilled and compacted beginning on 9/26/13.
From September 30, 2013 to October 18, 2013, the team moved to the northern end of the Site. ERRS activities conducted during included:
- Installation of temporary fencing around the work zone
- Demolition of low, metal fence west of Tony's Electric
- Coordination with Pacesetter Tree Service to remove tree west of Tony's Electric
- Conducted a site walk with bidders for street repair when work is completed
- The eastern half of Factory Road and sidewalk was broken up and removed
- Started excavating and hauling away coal tar impacted soil
The City of Springfield closed Factory Road and installed a water main valve south of the work zone. The fire hydrant in the excavation area has been removed.
START conducted air monitoring with an AreaRae network around the workzone and screened for benzene regularly in the work zone with an UltraRae. There were no significant air monitoring detections.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The enforcement team is pursuing cost-recovery options.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| coal tar impacted soil |
soil |
42 loads/ 1,109.68 tons |
multiple |
none |
Waste Management Milam Landfill (East St. Louis, IL) |
| coal tar impacted soil |
soil |
33 loads/ 834.22 tons |
multiple |
none |
Waste Management Milam Landfill (East St. Louis, IL) |
| coal tar impacted soil |
soil and concrete |
46 loads/1,052.07 tons |
multiple |
none |
Waste Management Milam Landfill (East St. Louis, IL) |
| coal tar impacted soil |
soil and concrete |
30 loads/720.11 tons |
multiple |
none |
Waste Management Milam Landfill (East St. Louis, IL)
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Removal activities complete.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Removal activities complete.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Cost recovery process.
2.2.2 Issues
None.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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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
Nick Michaileas- ERRS Health And Safety Officer
Tonya Balla - START Health And Safety Officer
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
US EPA is the lead agency on Site.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
ATSDR
IEPA
City of Springfield
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4. Personnel On Site
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US EPA (0)
ERRS (0)
START (0)
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5. Definition of Terms
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ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
bgs - below ground surface
IEPA - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
OSC - On-Scene Coordinator
RSL - Regional Screening Level
RML - Removal Management Level
ERRS - Emergency Removal and Response Services
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
http://epaosc.org/sicsite
6.2 Reporting Schedule
This is the final POLREP.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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Regional Metrics
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This
is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should overlap.
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Miles
of river systems cleaned and/or restored
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0
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Cubic
yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped
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0
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Gallons
of oil/water recovered
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0
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Acres
of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks
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0
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Stand
Alone Assessment
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Number
of contaminated residential yards cleaned up
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0
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Number
of workers on site
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5
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Contaminant(s)
of Concern
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Oil
response Tracking
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Estimated
volume
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Initial
amount released
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N/A
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Final
amount collected
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N/A
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CANAPS
Info
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FPN
Ceiling Amount
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N/A
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FPN
Number
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N/A
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Body
of Water affected
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N/A
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Administrative
and Logistical Factors (Check X where applicable)
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Precedent-Setting HQ
Consultations (e.g., fracking, asbestos)
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Community
challenges or high involvement
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Radiological
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More than one PRP
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Endangered Species
Act / Essential Fish Habitat issues
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Explosives
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AOC
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Historic
preservation issues
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Residential impacts
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UAO
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NPL site
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Relocation
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DOJ involved
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Remote location
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Drinking water
impacted
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Criminal
Investigation Division involved
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Extreme weather or
abnormal field season
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Environmental
justice
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Tribal consultation
or coordination or other issues
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Congressional
involvement
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High media interest
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Statutory Exemption
for $2 Million
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Statutory Exemption
for 1 Year
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Active fire present
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Hazmat Entry
Conducted – Level A, B or C
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Incident or Unified
Command established
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Actual air release
(not threatened)
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