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Riverside Avenue Site

All POL/SITREP's for this site Riverside Avenue Site
Newark, NJ - EPA Region II
POLREP #21 		Printer Friendly  |   PDF
 
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Riverside Avenue Site - Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region II
Subject: POLREP #21
Riverside Avenue Site
02PC
Newark, NJ
Latitude: 40.7670135 Longitude: -74.1593681

To: Benjamin Tuxhorn, USCG-AST
Andrew Raddant, Department of Interior
Dave Sweeney, NJDEP
David Isabel, Golub & Isabel
Danielle Torok, City of Newark
Fred Mumford, NJDEP
From: Eric M. Daly, On-Scene Coordinator
Date: 5/21/2014
Reporting Period: 05/03/14 thru 05/22/14

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
   
Site Number: 02PC    Contract Number: EP-S2-10-01
D.O. Number: 0038    Action Memo Date: 8/23/2011
Response Authority: CERCLA    Response Type: Time-Critical
Response Lead: EPA    Incident Category: Removal Action
NPL Status: Non NPL    Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date: 10/17/2011    Start Date: 10/17/2011
Demob Date:      Completion Date:  
CERCLIS ID: NJSFN0204232    RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:    State Notification:
FPN#:    Reimbursable Account #:


1.1.1 Incident Category

Time-Critical CERCLA Removal Action

1.1.2 Site Description

The Riverside Avenue Site is an abandoned industrial facility on the banks of the Passic River.  Since the early 1900s the Site had been used for many businesses, including a paint manufacturer, a packaging company, and a chemical warehouse.  It consists of two abandoned buildings on approximately two acres.  The property is owned by the City of Newark and was acquired in tax foreclosure proceedings.

1.1.2.1  Location

29 Riverside Avenue, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, between the Passaic River and Mcarter Highway.

1.1.2.2 Description of Threat

Ten abandoned 12,000-15,000 gallon USTs containing hazardous wastes have been identified on the property.  Approximately 100 3,000 -10,000 gallon ASTs have been identified in the buildings, many of which have been sampled for hazardous materials.  Two tanks containing an oily wastes have been identified in the basement of one of the buildings.  A number of 55-gallon drums and smaller containers have been observed in the buildings.
In addition, there are a number of sumps that may contain hazardous substances.

1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results

The preliminary assessment was completed in 2010. Two basement tanks in one building and the sumps of the other building have been sampled for hazardous waste characterization.   See Documents Section for results of the site assessment sampling/analytical.
2. Current Activities
  2.1 Operations Section
    2.1.1 Narrative

2.1.2 Current Response Activities

On May 05 thru May 09 2014, OSC Daly, OSC Brescio and KEMRON Crew (Response Manager, FCA, Operator, and two Cleanup Technicians) working at site.  Activities include:
  • KEMRON continues to stabilize Building #7 and set up the site for removal activities (Health and Safety).  Decon area nearly completed.
  • On 05/05/14, PSEG conducted final inspection.  All set for line crew hookup.
  • KEMRON continues to transfer of hazardous liquid from Building #7 basement compartment to Frac Tanks. 
  • On 05/06/14, Health and Safety Officers (Greg DeAngelis (ERRD-RAB) and Brian Kovak (ERT) visited to site to present Health and Safety recommendations.
  • Construction of workable wooden doors for North entrance of Building #7 and South Side Vault #1 entrance.
  • No MultiRae Readings from EPA meters have been elevated during this time period.
On May 12 thru May 16 2014, OSC Daly, OSC Brescio and KEMRON Crew (Response Manager, FCA, two Operator, one Chemical Technician and two Cleanup Technicians) working at site.Activities include:
  • KEMRON continues to stabilize Building #7 and set up the site for removal activities (Health and Safety recommendation list). 
  • KEMRON continues to transfer of hazardous liquid from Building #7 basement compartment to Frac Tanks.  Approximate volumes removed as of 05/13/14 is 76,880 gallons.
  • Analytical lab results were received for liquid waste in the four frac tanks as well as the solid samples taken from Vault #1, Vault #2 and the Center Pump Room.  OSC Daly provided PPG this new analytical data electronically via email.
  • On May 14th, PSEG Line crew hooked up electricity.  Site now runs off of power and not generators.
  • After consultation with Health and Safety Officials, evaluating realistic obstacles removing the sludge manually and inherent risk of confined space entry, it was determined that the best approach to removing the sludge was to slowly cut the concrete openings and remove the majority of the sludge via machine.  This in turn will also eliminate a confined space as the concrete floor is opened.  Vault #1 North Side opening concrete was cut to start and prepare the area for sludge removal.
  • On May 16th, Newark Fire Department visited the Site by OSC request in order to go over current site operations and also to plan additional emergency response support. 
  • No MultiRae Readings from EPA meters have been elevated during this time period.
On May 19 thru May 22 2014, OSC Daly, OSC and KEMRON Crew (Response Manager, FCA, two Operator, one Chemical Technician and two Cleanup Technicians) working at site.Activities include:
  • KEMRON continues to stabilize Building #7 and set up the site for removal activities (Health and Safety recommendation list). 
  • KEMRON continues to transfer of hazardous liquid from Building #7 basement compartment to Frac Tanks. 
·        Disposal bid has been created for the liquid waste streams from the four frac tanks.  ·        Metal Containment structure being assembled in North side main area of Building #7.  This will be used to solidify any wet solids eventually removed from the vaults.·        Sludge removal started on 05/21/14.  The crew and staff will all be in Level B during this process. 
  • No MultiRae Readings from EPA meters have been elevated during this time period.

 

Waste Generation  Report US EPA Region 2 ERRS Riverside Avenue Site
ERRS Contract EP-S2-10-01
Task Order: 0038
Manifest Date         Method of  
Number Shipped QTY Units Waste Description Waste Code Disposal Disposal Facility
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1837 UST1-002 12/19/2011 6396 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838 UST1 12/19/2011 5989 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838 UST2-001 12/20/2011 6068 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST2-002 12/20/2011 6396 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST3-001 12/20/2011 6396 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST5-001 12/21/2011 5816 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST5 1/13/2012 5865 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
1838-UST-005 1/13/2012 5457 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
               
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Petroleum   Treat and Clean Waters of
JOB-113822 3/27/2012 6065 Gallons Contaminated Water None Discharge New York
        RQ, NA2212, Asbestos, 9, III {PPE & Bagged Debris}     Cumberland
1838-01-21312 2/13/2012 5.94 Tons None Landfill County Landfill
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D036 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522336JJK 3/22/2012 5000 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D037 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522338JJK 3/26/2012 5250 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D038 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522339JJK 3/28/2012 5200 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
        UN1993, Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Tetrachloroethylene), 3, PG III      
        D001, D018, D022, D039 Treat and Bridgeport United
009522340JJK 3/29/2012 5000 Gallons   Discharge Recycling
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94796 4/10/2012 6200 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94795 4/10/2012 6150 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and Recovery
94738 4/11/2012 6100 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge Corporation
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94798 4/11/2012 5200 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94799 4/12/2012 6040 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94800 4/12/2012 6000 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated   Treat and
94803 4/13/2012 6120 Gallons Liquid (Water) None Discharge
               
        NA3082, Hazardous Waste, Liquid, N.O.S. (Benzene), 9, PG III   Treat and Bridgeport United
009955035JJK 4/10/2012 4600 Gallons   D018 Discharge Recycling
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-0741 4/18/2012 21.53 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-0611 4/18/2012 17.88 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-9609 4/19/2012 23.22 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-0074 4/19/2012 20.14 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-00135 4/20/2012 16.27 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated     Cumberland
1838-9911 4/20/2012 14.1 Tons Solid, N.O.S. (Soil) None Landfill County Landfill
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT401 4/27/2012 5987 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT402 4/27/2012 6097 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT403 5/1/2012 3300 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
              Environmental Recovery Corporation
        Non-RCRA, Non-DOT Regulated   Treat and
1838-FT404 5/1/2012 4000 Gallons Liquid, N.O.S. (Water) None Discharge
        RQ, UN1993, Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S., 3, III (Diesel, Gasoline)      
        D001, D018, D022, D039    
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 9 Drums   Incineration Ross Incineration
        RQ, UN1993, Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S., 3, III (Diesel, Gasoline)      
        D001, D018, D008    
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 23 Drums   Fuels Blending Systech
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 5 Drums Material (Spent Carbon) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 15 Drums Material (Tank Solids) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 1 Drums Material (Tank Solids) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 14 Drums Material (Tank Liquids) None Landfill County Landfill
        Non RCRA, Non DOT Regulated     Republic Lorain
009593421JJK 5/2/2012 5 Drums Material (Drill Cuttings) None Landfill County Landfill
        RQ, NA2212, Asbestos, 9, III {PPE & Bagged Debris}     Cumberland
1838-02 5/8/2012 10 Tons None Landfill County Landfill


  2.2 Planning Section
    2.2.1 Anticipated Activities

The HazMat Battalion Chief from Newark Fire Department will visit the site on May 28, 204 and go over MSDS of known hazards as well as tour the site. 


2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Assessment and removal of hazardous liquid and sludge in Building #7 basement containment areas.


2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Continue to secure the site for safe working conditions. Begin to remove sludge and solidify.  Select disposal facility for liquid waste.


2.2.2 Issues
None
  2.3 Logistics Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.4 Finance Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.5 Other Command Staff
    No information available at this time.
3. Participating Entities
  3.1 Unified Command
n/a

3.2 Cooperating Agencies
USCG
NJ Division of Criminal Justice
City of Newark OEM
City of Newark Fire Department
NJDEP
4. Personnel On Site
  USEPA
OSC Daly

KEMRON
1-Response Manager
1-Field Accountant
1-T&D Coordinator/Chemist (Off-Site hours authorized)
2-Operator
2-Cleanup Technicians
1-Chem. Technician
5. Definition of Terms
  No information available at this time.
6. Additional sources of information
  No information available at this time.
7. Situational Reference Materials
  No information available at this time.

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