Pollution/Situation Report Profile

Henryetta Iron and Metal
Henryetta, OK - EPA Region VI
POLREP #1
Initial - PRP Oversight 12/2010

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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Henryetta Iron and Metal - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region VI

Subject:

POLREP #1
Initial - PRP Oversight 12/2010
Henryetta Iron and Metal
A6AA
Henryetta, OK
Latitude: 35.4398080 Longitude: -95.9987830

To:

From:

Mark Hayes, Environmental Engineer, OSC

Date:

12/15/2010

Reporting Period:

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

Site Number:	A6AA	Contract Number:
D.O. Number:		Action Memo Date:
Response Authority:	CERCLA	Response Type:	PRP Oversight
Response Lead:	EPA	Incident Category:	Removal Action
NPL Status:	Non NPL	Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date:	12/15/2010	Start Date:	12/15/2010
Demob Date:	12/15/2010	Completion Date:
CERCLIS ID:	OKR000018879A6	RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:		State Notification:
FPN#:		Reimbursable Account #:

1.1.1 Incident Category
Removal

1.1.2 Site Description
Iron and metal scrap yard consisting mainly of material from oilfield operations. The facility is bordered by a residential community on the north and south sides. A school and a commercial business are directly east of the facility.
1.1.2.1 Location
1420 W. Main St., Henryetta, Oklahoma

1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
8-55 gal Drums consisting of NORM waste and groundwater contamination of PCBs

1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Preliminary assessments indicated a presents of PCBs in the groundwater within the facility confines. It was reported that transformers were emptied of its contents on the property, which may be a possible source of the PCB contamination. There were no residential or commercial properties reported to be on drinking water wells, however, EPA will plan further assessments to determine whether a substantial environmental impact exist. 55 gal Drums consisting of NORM waste, possibly from oilfield operations, were present on the property. There is no fence separating the property and a neighboring residential area allowing unrestricted access to the property.

2. Current Activities

2.1 Operations Section

2.1.1 Narrative
On 31 March 2010 the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and EPA's Brownsfield Program conducted an assessment of the Henryetta Iron and Metal Facility located in Henryetta, Oklahoma. The property consist mostly of iron and metal material and equipment that was reportedly imported from oilfield operations. In addition to a site walk the assessment consisted of some soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling. During the assessment of the property 8-55 gallon drums of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) were discovered. Analytical results from sampling indicated a presence of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in the groundwater. ODEQ requested the assistance of EPA's Removal Program to address the NORM contaminated drums and PCBs. On 15 December 2010 the EPA OSC conducted a site visit with ODEQ to further assess the NORM contaminated drums and PCBs.

On 15 December 2010 EPA and ODEQ screened the drums with a Thermo Electron Interceptor, a Model 19 MicroR meter, and a SAM 940.  Screening of the drums indicated the presence of mostly Radium 226 and radiation levels as high as 1.2 millirems per hour (mR/hr). The EPA OSC met with the facility manager to discuss a response plan to address the NORM contaminated drums. The facility owner was instructed to overpack and secure the drums and to arrange for them to be properly removed and disposed of. EPA will provide oversight of the property owner's response activities.

It was reported by the facility manager that the dumping of transformer contents onto the the property ground had occurred previously. However, A date or timeframe of when this occurred was not specified.  EPA plans to further assess the PCB groundwater contamination concern.

2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On 15 December 2010 the EPA OSC conducted a site visit with ODEQ to further assess the areas of concern. The OSC met with the facility management to discuss response actions.  The facility owner was instructed by the EPA OSC to secure and ensure the proper removal and disposal of the 8-55 gal drums of NORM waste.

2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The facility owner has been identified as a PRP. EPA is currently providing oversight of the PRPs response to remove and dispose of the 55 gal drums. EPA will conduct the removal and disposal of the 55 gal drums if the PRP has not sufficiently expedited their response.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics

Waste Stream Medium Quantity Manifest # Treatment Disposal

2.2 Planning Section

2.2.1 Anticipated Activities

2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Continue to provide oversight of the PRPs removal action.

2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Continue to coordinate and provide oversight of PRP response to address the NORM contaminated 55 gal drums.

2.2.2 Issues
The property is fully occupied with heavy accumulation of iron and metal scrap material making any attempts to immediately address the PCB groundwater contamination limited. However, EPA is currently assessing whether a imminent and substantial impact to the environment exist from the PCB groundwater contamination.

2.3 Logistics Section