U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
CSX - Alma Train Derailment - Removal Polrep
Initial and Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region IV
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Emergency Response POLREP #1 and FINAL
CSX - Alma Train Derailment
Alma, GA
Latitude: 31.5131000 Longitude: -82.5789000
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To:
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From:
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Terry Stilman, OSC
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Date:
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8/27/2009
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Reporting Period:
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August 8, 2009 - August 10, 2009
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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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: |
PRP |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
8/8/2009 |
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Start Date: |
8/8/2009 |
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Demob Date: |
8/9/2009 |
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Completion Date: |
8/10/2009 |
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State Notification: |
8/8/09 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Derailment - Involving CSX engine and tank cars, containing diesel fuel and lubricating oil.
1.1.2 Site Description
The derailment occurred at the intersection of a siding and the main CSX line to Waycross Georgia. Three CSX engines, a tank car of lubricating oil, several rail cars and lpg tank cars were involved.
1.1.2.1 Location
The derailment occurred in Alma, Bacon County, Georgia. The area is mostly agricultural with some residences.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
At 0100, on 08/08/2009, EPA was notified of a derailment involving an unknown amount of diesel fuel and lubricating oil. At the time of the notification, one of the engines was reported to be on fire. R2 Stilman was dispatched to the scene.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Upon arrival, OSC Stilman met with CSX representatives and State responder Vincent Scott. Approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel from the locomotives involved and 3,000 gallons of lubricating oil from a tank car had been released. The diesel fuel and lubricating oil had impacted over one mile of track and ballast. Lubricating oil from the tank car (23,000 gallon capacity) continued to release, forming pools of lubricating oil on both sides of the track.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
By 1200 the rail line was clear of debris and the leaking tank car of lubricating oil was isolated on a siding to allow for transfer of the remaining oil. CSX, utilizing their response contractor SWS, began recovery of lubricating oil released at the original derailment scene and transfer of remaining oil. Approximately 8,000 gallons of lubricating oil was estimated to have been released. Through use of soil berms no oil made it to two streams that crossed beneath the rail line.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
CSX continued recovery of lubricating oil, completing transfer of oil by 08/09/2009.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The rail line as well as the engines are owned by CSX.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Treatment |
Disposal |
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23,000 |
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oil recovery |
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| Diesel fuel |
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2,000 |
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soil treatment |
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30 cy |
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landfill |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
SWS continued disposal of the transferred and recovered lubricating oil on 08/10/2009. SWS also arranged for excavation and disposal of saturated soils. For final assessment and remediation CSX has hired AMEC Environmental.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
AMEC Environmental, under oversite of GA DNR, will address the impacted ballast and residual contamination.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
EPA activities are complete.
2.2.2 Issues
None.
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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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No information available at this time.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
EPA, GA DNR and SWS (CSX Contractor), developed and implemented a response strategy.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA - 1
GA DNR - 1
SWS - 10
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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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