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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Removal Action |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Site is currently in the segregation of chemical materials phase
1.1.2 Site Description
A van full of unknown chemicals located on a parcel of property in the Shenandoah Forest Subdivision, Luray, VA
1.1.2.1 Location
Luray, Page County, VA
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Miscellaneous unknown chemicals, with some flammable" and "poisonous" labeled bottleware were located in a van in Luray VA. Threat of fire or explosion, trespasser accessibility issues, and chemical off-gassing issues necessitated the need to conduct an emergency removal action.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Approximately 700 containers (liquids, powders, semi-solids) ranging in size from 1 liter bottles to small vials were removed from the van, and are currently being segregated for compatibility for future disposal. HazmatID being utilized to assist in identifying unknown chemicals (approximately 400 of the containers).
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
VDEQ has requested EPA assistance to assess the van to determine if any threats exist. EPA initiated the assessment, and soon after initiation, the OSC activated emergency response capabilities to address the potential threats to human health and the environment. The issues include trespassers seen near the van upon OSC's arrival to perform the assessment, off-gassing of the van's contents, and threat of fire or explosion.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
EPA and START contractors are currently segregating the chemical wastes for compatibility, and will prepare the waste for T&D either through a possible RP, or by EPA.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
EPA currently working on identifying PRP
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
EPA will segregate chemicals, and prepare chemicals for shipment and disposal.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Pending results of the PRP search, the RP or EPA will initiate disposal actions.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Waste will be properly contained and sealed until disposal actions are initiated.
2.2.2 Issues
None to report at this time. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ), Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), and the Page County Sheriff's Office have been briefed on EPA's actions and future plans, and each Agency is in support of the anticipated actions.
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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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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
OSC/START
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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No information available at this time.
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA OSC, and 4-5 START Personnel
VDEQ/VDEM
Page County Sheriff
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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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