U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Old Saratoga Hospital (RV2) - Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region II
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Subject:
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POLREP #3
SPECIAL #1: Emergency site security measures being implemented
Old Saratoga Hospital (RV2)
A25L
Providence Township, NY
Latitude: 43.1096093 Longitude: -74.0195896
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To:
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Dennis Farrar, NYSDEC
Bob Marino, NYSDEC
Eric Mosher, USEPA , Region 2, ERRD-RPB
Tim Grier, USEPA Headquarters 5202G
James Daloia, USEPA, Region 2, ERRD-RPB
Mary Mears, USEPA, Region 2, PAD
Gary Bowitch, Bowitch and Coffey
John Collyer, municipal government
Michael Dipietro, NYSDEC
George Zachos, USEPA Region 2 ERRD
Angela Carpenter, USEPA-ERRD
Walter Mugdan, USEPA
Frank Csulak, NOAA
Elias Rodriguez, USEPA
Chris Jimenez, EPA
Steve Touw, ERRD-RPB
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From:
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Paul L. Kahn, OSC
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Date:
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10/7/2015
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Reporting Period:
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
A25L |
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Contract Number: |
EP15-S2-02 |
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D.O. Number: |
027 |
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Action Memo Date: |
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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: |
asbestos insulation |
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Mobilization Date: |
10/12/2015 |
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Start Date: |
10/9/2015 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
NYN000201779 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Abandoned former tuberculosis cure hospital with deteriorated friable asbestos insulation inside and outside of the main building.
1.1.2 Site Description
The site is a former Saratoga County hospital used to cure patients who
had contracted tuberculosis. It was built in 1912 and consists of a two
story steel frame brick main building with a full basement, a former
boiler plant, and a former waste water treatment plant (WWTP). The
facility was closed in 1962 and subsequently purchased in 1980 by
Conifer Construction co., a building company. An attempt was made to rehab
the building and put it back into use as a senior citizen residence.
Plans fell through and the facility was abandoned in 1982. See Old Saratoga Hospital Site (RV1) for additional information and photos.
1.1.2.1 Location
It is situated in a rural residential area approximately 10 miles west of Saratoga Springs, NY
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The building contains thousands of linear feet of asbestos pipe
insulation, much of which has fallen onto the floors.
In another room are approximately 50 yellow asbestos bags filled with
friable asbestos. There is some type of pressure vessel in the basement
that is partially covered with a 2 inch thick blanket of asbestos
insulation; much of the insulation had fallen onto the floor. Inside
the main building are mattresses, clothing and children's toys
indicating that trespassers have been accessing the building and areas
where there is asbestos insulation. Clumps of what appears to be asbestos insulation were seen on the ground outside the main building and asbestos insulation is visible on the remains of two large steam boilers in an outside area behind the main building.
The lure of an abandoned old hospital building has become a magnet for the occult and horror seekers. Trespassers have been entering the building for more than 10 years, and at least three narrated amateur 'home' movies have been filmed there and posted on the Internet.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
See above.
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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
Current information is in bold font.
On August 3 - 5 2015 EPA and it's technical contractor, Weston Solutions, acquired 23 samples of suspected ACM from various locations inside the main building and from 2 locations outside the main building. The samples were send to a laboratory for analysis. In addition to the sampling the contractor measured the length and diameter of insulated pipes in the basement and first floor in the main building.
On 9/16 EPA and tacos with the EPA removal support contractor, Weston Solutions, flew a drone over the main building at the Site and recorded the physical condition of the roof. The overflight lasted for lasted for about 10 minutes and the drone recorded about 3 minutes of footage of the roof. The overflight confirmed that the roof has collapsed in three places and there are at least a dozen smaller holes in the roof. One section, approximately 10 feet X 20 feet is shown in a dotted outline in what appears to be the beginning of an imminent collapse. RST will overlay the location of the holes and collapsed areas on a scale drawing of the building so that the rooms underneath can be blocked off for H & S concerns.
On 9/17 the OSC met with attorneys for Saratoga County and the Providence Town Supervisor at the Site. The current situation with the site was discussed and the guests were given a brief demonstration of drone ops.
On 9/17 Weston Solutions techs acquired 10 additional samples of suspected ACM. Samples were processed and will be transported to the lab on 9/18 for analysis.
Results of the second 'round of ACM sampling that occurred on 9/16/2015 have been received. This 'round of sampling was done solely on the first floor of the main building. Sample results indicated the presence of Chrysotile asbestos in concentrations ranging from 5.4% to 66.8%.
On 10/6/2015 counsel for Saratoga County informed the OSC that youths were accessing the contaminated main building in increasing numbers. In response to this information the OSC activated the ERRS contractor to initiate site security as follows: subcontract for repairs and upgrade to existing damages perimeter fencing, install plywood panels over doorways and basement windows, and post asbestos warning signs on fence and main building. ERRS contractor expected to be on Site by 10/13/2015.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
There are a number of known PRPs, including the current owner and one of the former partners of
Conifer Construction. Co.and he has given EPA written
access to the entire site. Enforcement staff continue to identify additional PRPs.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
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gas |
300 lbs
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recycled |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Mobilize contractor crew to Site to seal doorways and basement windows. Subcontract for repairs and upgrades to perimeter fencing.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
See above.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
See above.
2.2.2 Issues
None presently.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.4 Finance Section
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2.4.1 Narrative
$45,000 authorized for this emergency response activity.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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No information available at this time.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
NYSDEC
Providence Township
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4. Personnel On Site
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None.
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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POLREP #3 Last Updated 10/14/2015
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