1.1.1 Incident Category     
Time Critical Removal Action - PRP Oversight

1.1.2 Site Description
See PolRep #1

1.1.2.1 Location
See PolRep #1

1.1.2.2 Description of Threat

See PolRep #1

1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results

2.1.1 Narrative
Construction of staging areas, access roads and support areas in BRSAs 3, 4, 6 & 9 continues.  It is expected that removal operations will start once high water levels recede on the Kalamazoo River.

2.1.2 Response Actions During Reporting Period

The following activities took place during the reporting period:

- Construction of stabilization pad & wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in BRSA 3;
- Testing of the WWTP in BRSA 3;
- Monitoring & maintenance of erosion controls (due to impacts of high water) along access roads in BRSAs 3, 4, 6, & 9;
- Installation of turbidity monitors and stream depth gauges in the river;
- Installation of 'River Closed' buoys upstream of the M-89 bridge and 'Area Closed' signs at the BRSA 1 parking area; and
- Monitoring & maintenance of temporary WCS and ice boom.

2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)

See PolRep #1

2.1.4 Progress Metrics

Both quantities during the reporting period ('Quantity' column) and totals to date ('Total' column) are included in the table.

2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
During the next reporting period, the following activities are expected to occur:

- Commence construction activities to support dredging/excavation operations in BRSA 3;
- Commence construction of a stabilization pad and WWTP in BRSA 4;
- Maintain / monitor access roads and erosion controls in BRSAs 3, 4, 6 & 9; and
- Maintain / monitor the temporary WCS.

2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities

See Sections 2.2.1 & 2.2.1.2

2.2.1.2 Administrative Activities / Next Steps
- AMEC-FW provided a revised draft TM for BRSAs 4, 6 & 9 on April 10.  Revisions were made incorporating US EPA comments only to the BRSA 4 sections of the document.
- US EPA provided conditional approval to only the BRSA 4 sections of the revised TM on April 10.  This approval will allow for construction and removal activities to proceed in BRSA 4 concurrent with BRSA 3 activities.
- Pre-construction conditions were assessed and documented at the Lincoln Road (M-89) bridge and structures adjacent to work areas in BRSAs 3 & 4.
- Planning meetings continue on a draft TM for BRSAs 7 & 8, which will include plans for removal of the temporary WCS.

2.2.2 Issues
- High water levels in the Kalamazoo River persisted during the reporting period, which poses a risk to both workers and heavy equipment operation. Work activities along the river banks were suspended during much of the reporting period, and will resume once water levels recede.
- A search & rescue operation for a person who went missing in the river upstream of the project area on April 6 was conducted within the project area on April 7-9. The missing person was not found in the project area. 

2.5.1 Safety Officer

A safety meeting is held at the BRSA 3 staging area prior to start of work each day. The meeting is led by on-site safety officer(s) representing both Envirocon and AMEC-FW.

2.5.2 Liaison Officer
- A tour was provided for 9 students from Kalamazoo Christian High School on March 28.

2.5.3 Information Officer
- A flyer was distributed to residential properties neighboring the project area on April 4 advising residents of the commencement of site operations and increased truck traffic in the area.
- US EPA continues to meet with residents neighboring the project area to provide updates on construction plans for 2017 and answer questions relating to the project.
- A media availability session will be held in late April once removal operations commence in BRSA 3.  A media advisory will be issued prior to the event to alert media outlets of the event.

3.1 Unified Command

3.2 Cooperating Agencies

See PolRep #1

On average, the following personnel were present on site during the reporting period: 

US EPA - 1
Michigan DNR - 1
Michigan DEQ - 1
Envirocon: 15
ProAct: 1
AMEC-FW: 2
Spicer Group: 2

TOTAL: 23

6.1 Internet location of additional information/report

http://www.epaosc.org/otsegodam

www.epa.gov/superfund/allied-paper-kalamazoo

6.2 Reporting Schedule
The next PolRep will be generated on April 28.