U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Kokomo Dump - Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #17
Progress Report
Kokomo Dump
C564
Kokomo, IN
Latitude: 40.4770000 Longitude: -86.1650000
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To:
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From:
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Shelly Lam, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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6/30/2015
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Reporting Period:
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June 1-30, 2015
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C564 |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
8/13/2012 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
PRP Oversight |
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Response Lead: |
PRP |
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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: |
2/24/2014 |
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Start Date: |
8/5/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
INN000510728 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) incident category: Waste Management - co-disposal landfill (municipal and industrial)
1.1.2 Site Description
The Kokomo Dump Site is 4.54 acres in size, and contains one small building. The City of Kokomo owns the property, which is currently operated by Howard County as a yard waste recycling center. The City operated a municipal landfill at the site from 1963 to the 1970s. Landfill operations included running a large tepee-style incinerator until the mid to late 1960s.
1.1.2.1 Location
The Kokomo Dump Site is located at 1130 S. Dixon Road in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, 46901. The geographical coordinates for the site are latitude 40.477° north and longitude 86.165° west.
The area around the site is mixed use, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The site is bounded by the Dixon Road Site to the north; a railroad and Haynes International to the east; residential properties to the south; and Dixon Road to the west. Wildcat Creek is approximately 500 feet from the northern boundary of the site.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
See previous Pollution Reports (PolRep).
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal
See previous PolReps.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) executed an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (ASAOC) on August 5, 2013, pursuant to Sections 104, 106(a), 107 and 122 of CERCLA, as amended, 42 U.S. Code (USC) §§ 9604, 9606(a), 9607 and 9622. See previous PolReps for work to be performed under the ASAOC.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
For actions conducted before June 2015, refer to previous PolReps. During this reporting period, SESCO submitted an Investigation Summary Report, which included a plan for removal of drums and contaminated soil.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
EPA executed Docket No. V-W-13 C-018 on August 5, 2013 with the City of Kokomo as the Respondent.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
Below is a summary of waste transported off-site.
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal/Recycling Facility |
| Non-hazardous purge water |
Liquid |
100 gallons |
70914 |
NA |
CGS Services, Morristown, Indiana |
| Non-hazardous soil cuttings |
Solid |
410 gallons |
70914 |
NA |
CGS Services, Morristown, Indiana |
| Concrete (recycled material) |
Solid |
138.01 tons |
NA |
NA |
Kokomo Gravel, Kokomo, IN |
| Clay pipe (recycled material) |
Solid |
2.56 tons |
NA |
NA |
Touby Pike Recycling Center, Kokomo, IN |
| Scrap tires (recycled material) |
Solid |
659 |
NA |
NA |
Leffler Tire Recycling, Peru, IN |
| Scrap metal (recycled material) |
Solid |
1.82 tons |
NA |
NA |
Hunt Salvage, Kokomo, IN |
| Non-hazardous soil |
Solid |
195.14 tons |
NA |
NA |
Oak Ridge Landfill, Logansport, IN |
Below is a schedule of milestones per the ASAOC and/or the approved schedule.
| Order # |
Milestone |
Date Due |
Date Started |
Date Done |
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Effective Date |
8/5/2013 |
Not applicable (NA) |
8/5/2013 |
| 16b |
Establish site security |
NA |
NA |
8/5/2013 |
| 12 |
Contractor Notification, including Quality Management Plan |
8/12/2013 |
NA |
8/9/2013 |
| 13 |
Project Coordinator Notification |
8/12/2013 |
NA |
8/9/2013 |
| 18 |
HASP |
9/4/2013 |
NA |
9/4/2013 |
| 17a |
Work Plan, including QAPP |
9/4/2013 |
NA |
9/4/2013 |
| 17b |
Work Plan Revisions |
10/27/2013 |
NA |
10/27/2013 |
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Work Plan Approval |
NA |
NA |
2/24/2014 |
| 16c |
Field Investigation |
4/21/2014 |
2/24/2014 |
4/21/2014 |
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Site boundary survey |
3/17/2014 |
3/7/2014 |
3/7/2014 |
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Phase I environmental site assessment |
3/3/2014 |
2/3/2014 |
5/28/2014 |
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Brush clearance |
3/3/2014 |
2/24/2014 |
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Utility clearance |
4/10/2014 |
2/18/2014 |
2/18/2014 |
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Surface drum removal |
2/26/2014 |
2/24/2014 |
2/26/2014 |
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Geophysical survey |
6/13/2014 |
3/31/2014 |
6/10/2014 |
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Geophysical survey completion |
1/8/2015 |
12/15/2015 |
12/15/2014 |
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Waste Pile Work Plan |
7/7/2014 |
NA |
7/7/2014 |
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Waste Pile Work Plan Approval |
NA |
NA |
7/31/2014 |
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Waste Pile Sampling |
9/11/2014 |
9/9/2014 |
9/11/2014 |
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Waste Pile Analytical Results |
10/17/2014 |
NA |
10/14/2014 |
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Waste Pile Relocation or Disposal |
12/12/2014 |
12/2/2014 |
12/8/2014 |
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Surface and subsurface soil sampling |
4/21/2014 |
4/14/2014 |
4/21/2014 |
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Laboratory Results |
5/12/2014 |
NA |
6/27/2014 |
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Test pit excavations |
2/6/2015 |
2/3/2015 |
2/5/2015 |
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Removal |
TBD |
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Final Report, 60 days after removal is complete |
TBD |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
The following sections discuss planned response activities and next steps.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
SESCO will begin soil and drum excavation once EPA approves the report and work plan. Additionally, SESCO is scheduling disposal of soil cuttings and decontamination water.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
See above.
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
Personnel are working under an approved Health and Safety Plan. EPA's On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) has overall responsibility for health and safety.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
NA
2.5.3 Information Officer
NA
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
NA
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
EPA is coordinating with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Howard County Health Department.
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4. Personnel On Site
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No personnel were on-site during the reporting period for time-critical removal activities.
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5. Definition of Terms
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| ASAOC |
Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent |
| CERCLA |
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act |
| EPA |
Environmental Protection Agency |
| IDEM |
Indiana Department of Environmental Management |
| NA |
Not Applicable |
| OSC |
On-Scene Coordinator |
| PolRep |
Pollution Report |
| PRP |
Potentially Responsible Party |
| SESCO |
SESCO Group |
| START |
Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team |
| TBD |
To Be Determined |
| USC |
U.S. Code |
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
Additional information is posted to www.epaosc.org/kokomodump.
6.2 Reporting Schedule
PolReps will be submitted monthly.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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NA
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