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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
B44Y |
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Contract Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
11/3/2014 |
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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: |
11/2/2014 |
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Start Date: |
11/2/2014 |
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Demob Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
SCN000402727 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
1100014 |
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State Notification: |
11/2/2014 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response to a Landfill Fire.
1.1.2 Site Description
The former Bennette Landfill was a Construction and Debris Landfill permitted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). SCDHEC issues a cease and desist order closing the landfill due to improper disposal practices, including improper disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and improper covering of waste.
1.1.2.1 Location
The landfill is located adjacent to the city of Lockhart, SC.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
High levels of particulates from the fire and the potential for offsite migration of ACM from the improper disposal practices of the landfill directly threaten residents in the city of Lockhart and emergency responders fighting the fire.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
On November 2nd, the former Bennette Construction and Debris Landfill was found to be on fire by the local Fire Department. Union and Chester County Emergency Management Agencies responded. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) also responded. During the evening of November 2nd, the fire was still not under control and offsite migration of particulates generated by the fire became a concern. The landfill also received an unknown quantity of ACM during its operation. SC DHEC requested USEPA assistance. The fire is directly across the Broad River from the small town of Lockhart, SC, and there is a threat of contamination reaching the town. OSC Stilman, START and QSI were dispatched to the scene.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
During the early morning hours of November 3, OSC Stilman, START and QSI began air monitoring for particulates, VOCs, CO, H2S and LEL surrounding the landfill using a remote monitoring system. Chester and Union County EMA continued fire fighting operations. The landfill is estimated to be between 40 to 75 feet deep and approximately in 23 acres in size. The majority of the fire is within buried portions of the landfill.
Based on the ongoing threat and lack of response by the Landfill Owner, the On-Scene Coordinator has use his $250,000 CERCLA authority to activate EPA's Emergency Response and Removal Services contractor, Environmental Restoration (ER) to provide fire suppression assistance. ER has mobilized heavy equipment and is excavating the burning waste while the Fire Department applies water and foam. Several areas of the landfill are on fire. Soil is also being used to smother the fire.
EPA air monitors continue to measure elevated levels of particulates in the town of Lockhart. EPA is coordinated data review with Union and Chester County EMAs.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The landfill owner is Crisis Hill, Inc. The landfill owner has declined to participate in the response.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
EPA will continue to provide air monitoring, fire suppression assistance and technical support to SCDHEC and County EMAs. Fire fighting operations will continue.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Continue fire fighting and monitoring operations.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Determine resource needs over the next 24 hour period.
2.2.2 Issues
Burning debris is buried within the landfill. Firefighting may for weeks. The presence of ACM in areas around the landfill will require decontamination of fire fighting equipment before demobilization.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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2.4 Finance Section
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
USEPA
Chester County EMA
Union County EMA
SCDHEC
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA - 4
SCDHEC - 3
EMA - 85
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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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