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Dove Environmental Storage Unit Drum Site
Charlotte, NC - EPA Region IV
POLREP #1
Initial

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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Dove Environmental Storage Unit Drum Site - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region IV

Subject:

POLREP #1
Initial
Dove Environmental Storage Unit Drum Site

Charlotte, NC
Latitude: 35.3379970 Longitude: -80.8229670

To:

From:

Kenneth Rhame, OSC

Date:

11/4/2010

Reporting Period:

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

Site Number:		Contract Number:
D.O. Number:		Action Memo Date:
Response Authority:	CERCLA	Response Type:	Emergency
Response Lead:	PRP	Incident Category:	Removal Action
NPL Status:	Non NPL	Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date:	11/2/2010	Start Date:	11/2/2010
Demob Date:		Completion Date:
CERCLIS ID:		RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:		State Notification:	NC DENR RCRA
FPN#:		Reimbursable Account #:

1.1.1 Incident Category
CERCLA - Emergency Response (PRP Lead, Without Enforcement)

1.1.2 Site Description
US EPA Region 4 Emergency Response and Removal Branch received a request from NC DENR (RCRA) to assist in the characterization and removal of more than 100 drums and containers that were abandoned in a storage unit complex (The Mini Storage Center). The drums and containers were discovered in four different storage units (M24, 028, 029, and R14). These units were previously rented by Dove Environmental. The drums and containers were discovered by The Mini Storage Center staff after Dove Environmental failed to pay rent and the units were opened. EPA attempted to make contact with Dove Environmental with no success. The Mini Storage Center attorney did give EPA access to conduct the response activities.

1.1.2.1 Location
The Mini Storage Center
5641 David Cox Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
More than 100 Drums and Containers that were abandoned in a storage unit complex that contain hazardous substances/waste next to other storage units used by renters of the general public for residential type storage needs.

1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
US EPA Region 4 Emergency Response and Removal Branch conducted a Emergency Response on 11/2/2010. EPA conducted Air Monitoring for Health and Safety purposes while opening and entering each storage unit containing the drums, totes, and solvent containing parts-washing machines. The drums were assessed visually, samples were collected for haz-catting and laboratory analytical. On 11/2/2010, EPA began the assessment in units 028 and 029. Not every drum was sampled, like materials were sampled.

There were some Hazardous Waste Labels with the generator identified as Max Daetwyler Corp. EPA contacted Max Daetwyler Corp. and spoke with Shawn Kelly who confirmed that they did have a contract with Dove Environmental to dispose of both non-haz and hazardous waste from their Huntersville, NC facility. Mr. Kelly arrived at the scene and confirmed that the containers were indeed from Max Daetwyler Corp. and approved Safety Kleen to conduct the transport and disposal of these drums. EPA observed metal shavings in these drums, when the drums were opened, oxidation caused the O2 levels to decrease and the CO levels to increase (approx. 1,000ppm peak). Sampling of the drums was conducted in Level B.

EPA observed some distinct pink drums that had labels from the manufacturer (Triad Industrial Sales) that had Purchase Order Numbers. EPA contacted the Triad Industrial Sales (Howard Chipman, 336-993-1601) who stated that these drums were sold to Xceldyne Corp. located in Thomasville, NC. EPA made contact with Xceldyne Corp. and spoke with Tom Johnson who sent a Xceldyne representative (Joe Rogers) to the site that identified Xceldyne's waste and confirmed that they too had a contract with Dove Environmental for disposing of their waste. Xceldyne contracted with Safety Kleen for transport and disposal of the waste that they identified as theirs that was generated at their Thomasville, NC facility.

EPA observed several drums of Solvent 142-66, one had a Non-Regulated Waste Label and identified the generator as Ft Jackson, Columbia SC, Bldg 2200. Another Non-Regulated Waste Label also identified Fort Jackson as the generator, the building # could not be made out. Ft. Jackson sent a representative to the site (Barbara Williams) who confirmed that Ft. jackson did have a contract with Dove Environmental and did dispose of spent Solvent 142-66 with Dove Environmental. Ft. Jackson made arrangements for Safety Kleen to transport and dispose of the waste identified as coming from their Columbus, SC installation.

EPA observed two drums identifying Harrington Machine Shop, Taylorsville NC, Non-Regulated Waste Label. EPA made contact with Todd Harrington, Mr. Harrington also confirmed that they had a contract with Dove Environmental to dispose of waste generated by his Taylorsville, NC facility. Mr. Harrington stated that they did not feel that they were responsible and wanted to attempt making contact with Dove Environmental.

EPA observed one drum with a Unregulated Waste Label listing the generator as Locklin's Garage in Denver, NC. EPA contacted James Locklin who stated that a individual from Crytal Clean approached them one time and explained to them that they were starting their own environmental business, he acknowledged that this could have been Dove Environmental. Mr. Locklin agreed to have Safety Kleen transport and properly dispose of this drum.

EPA observed one drum with Jeff's Machine Shop identified on the generator. The drum appeared to have oily waste, EPA contacted Jeff's Machine Shop, left a message.

2. Current Activities

2.1 Operations Section

2.1.1 Narrative
EPA received a request from NC DENR to assist in characterization of various containers that were abandoned by Dove Environmental at a Mini Storage Center located at:
5641 David Cox Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
EPA arrived on scene on 11/2/2010 with START contractors to assess/haz-cat/sample the abandoned drums.
Safety Kleen was hired by the Mini Storage Center, Ft. Jackson, Max Daetwyler Corp. and Xceldyne to transport and dispose of the abandoned waste.

2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
1. Max Daetwyler Corp
     13420 Reese Blvd. West
     Huntersville, NC 28078
Contact: Shawn Kelly

2. Fort Jackson
     HQ, USATC Fort Jackson, SC 29207
Contact:   Barbara Williams

3. Xceldyne Technologies
     37 High Tech Blvd
     Thomasville, NC 27360
Contact: Joe Rogers

4. The Mini Storage Center
     5641 David Cox Road
     Charlotte, NC 28269
Contact: Benne Hutson (Attorney)

5. Harrington Machine Shop
     581 School Drive
     Taylorsville, NC 28681
Contact: Todd Harrington

6. Loclin's Garage
     4680 Dick Wilson Rd
     Denver, NC 28037
Contact: James Locklin

7. Jeff's Machine Shop
    118 Cedar House Drive
     Statesville, NC
Contact: Patsy Weston

2.1.4 Progress Metrics

Waste Stream Medium Quantity Manifest # Treatment Disposal

2.2 Planning Section

2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Inventory Transport, Temporary Store Waste, Segregate Waste and Proper Dispose
Continue Inventory of Containers
Continue Haz-Catting/Sampling
Oversee Transport and Disposal of Waste

2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Air Monitor for Health and Safety
Assist with Characterization and Oversee Transport and Disposal

2.2.1.2 Next Steps
208 Containers Total were observed on site: This includes RCRA Empty, 30 gal. drums, 55 gallon drums, 275 or 330 gallon totes.
A final inventory will be generated as we go through the individual units.
Clean Storage Units

2.2.2 Issues
Several PRPs identified.
Charlotte Fire was on scene, they alerted all of the storage facilities in the Charlotte area and had them do a search for units rented to Dove Environmental.

2.3 Logistics Section