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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
Z7DU |
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Contract Number: |
EPS71305 |
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D.O. Number: |
0051 |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
OPA |
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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: |
00 |
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Mobilization Date: |
6/11/2015 |
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Start Date: |
6/11/2015 |
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Demob Date: |
6/11/2015 |
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Completion Date: |
7/30/2015 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
6/11/2015 |
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FPN#: |
15706 |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
OPA Response - Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
On the morning of June 12, 2015, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) contacted the EPA Region 7 spill line to request assistance in addressing a drum that was leaking petroleum product on the banks of the Wakarusa River near Topeka, Kansas. After reviewing the photos sent by KDHE it was apparent that a release to a navigable water had occurred. The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund was opened (FPN E15706), an OSC was dispatched and the Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) contractor activated.
1.1.2.1 Location
Coord: 38.8890510, -95.6278120
The abandoned drum was located along the southern bank of the Wakarusa river approximately one 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Topeka blvd. and 93rd st.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
An abandoned drum containing waste oil materials was found on the southern bank of the Wakarusa River South of Topeka, KS and was reported to the EPA spill line on June 11, 2015, by the Kansas Department of Health and the Environment (KDHE). The drum was reported to be leaking oil onto the bank and potentially into the Wakarusa River. Visual assessment of the abandoned drum confirmed that waste oil had been released onto the bank and into the River.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Initial inspection determined that the drum had previously contained waste oil materials and was approximately one third full at the time of the site assessment. Discolored soils and vegetation around the drum and close to the river bank indicated that additional materials had been released previous to response activities and likely had entered the river.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On the morning of June 12, 2015, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) contacted the EPA Region 7 spill line to request assistance in addressing a drum that was leaking petroleum product on the banks of the Wakarusa River near Topeka, Kansas. After reviewing the photos sent by KDHE it was apparent that a release to a navigable water had occurred. The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund was opened (FPN E15706), an OSC was dispatched and the Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) contractor activated.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
EPA OSC and EPA Emergency Response cleanup contractor were dispatched to the incident on 6/11/2015. The abandoned drum, waste oils and contaminated materials located in the spill area were removed and transported from the scene for disposal by EPA personnel and contractors. A representative from the KDHE met EPA response personnel onsite and assisted in initial assessment and cleanup activities.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Potential PRP search activities and additional enforcement activities will be coordinated with the KDHE and EPA Regional Counsel and CID contacts.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Manifest # |
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Disposal |
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liquid |
1- 55 -gal. Drum |
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| Oil contaminated Debris |
solid |
3- 55 gal Drums |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Further coordination with waste disposal firm will be conducted by the EPA response contractor. Additional followup measures and monitoring of spill area will be coordinated with KDHE.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
No additional response actions are planned at this time.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
All waste products produced from the cleanup activities will be coordinated with EPA Emergency Response Contractor. Additional follow up assessment activities will be coordinated with the KDHE if necessary.
2.2.2 Issues
No additional significant issues are currently ongoing.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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N/A
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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
ER activities were conducted under EPA Regional ER Safety Plan and ER QAPP.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
N/A
2.5.3 Information Officer
N/A
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
UC was comprised of EPA and KDHE onsite personnel.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
EPA
KDHE
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA and EPA ER contractors
KDHE
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5. Definition of Terms
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N/A
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
N/A
6.2 Reporting Schedule
A final POLREP will be submitted upon completion of waste disposal activities by EPA ER contractors.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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N/A
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