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1.1.1 Incident Category
RSE with Initiation of PRP Lead ER with EPA Oversight
1.1.2 Site Description
Welch Group Environmental (WGE) operated a business that recovered lead and other metals (ie copper) from spent munitions at firing ranges gathered from around the Southeast. They then melted the lead into ingots.
The WGE Belton site conducted material separation as well as distribution of recycled material. In addition, several hundred drums of 'salt formations' are present in drums which are in various conditions.
The WGE Fairplay site conducted material seperation as well as melting activities and also has up to 50 drums of uncontained process material.
Both site operations were conducted without South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) permits. SCDHEC documents that up to 10 WGE employees had significantly high lead levels. SCDHEC ordered the cessation of operations on December 2, 2010. SCDHEC referred the sites to EPA R4 ERRB for removal site evaluation (RSE) on December 22, 2010.
The EPA On Scene Coordinator (OSC) began the removal site inspection during the week of January 31st, 2010 and is coordinating enforcement efforts with SCDHEC using CERCLA response authority. In coordination with AIr, Waste and Land Mangement, Site Evaluation, and Region 1 programs at SCDHEC, the OSC has directed the potentially responsible parties (PRPs) to secure the locations, contain and secure open vessels/drums and construct a sediment/soil containment measure such as silt curtain and hay bales where appropriate.
The PRPs have hired a qualified contractor. Both Health and Safety as well as Removal Action Workplans have been submitted and approved by the OSC in consult with SCDHEC. Work will commence on February 8th. Other removal action may be directed by the OSC as appropriate.
The RSE Report is expected to be complete by the end of February with a subsequent recommendation for further action. The OSC will continue to coordinate enforcement activities with SCDHEC. In addition, the OSC is coordinating with EPA R4 RCRA to assure that WGE proposed gun range recovery activities meet with applicable federal RCRA standards.
1.1.2.1 Location
Anderson, SC
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Lead is present at high levels in either soils, sediments, uncontained vessels/drums (approx 12), various equipment and facility floors. These high levels exist at concentrations that are an imminent and substantial threat to public health or welfare.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
RSE in process. TBC by end of February 2011. See SCDHEC referral package at the documents section of for this site.
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