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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
B4J8 |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
6/13/2011 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Time-Critical |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
6/3/2011 |
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Start Date: |
6/3/2011 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
SCR0000006635 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
06/02/2011 |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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For background information including Site Description, Location and Description of Threat, please refer to previous POLREPs.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
START along with ERRS continue to conduct activities to identify threats and contain potential uncontrolled releases.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
The following actions were completed during this reporting period: - ERRS decontaminated and completed the destruction of poly drums, poly ASTs and totes. The decontamination liquids were collected in onsite sumps within the building.
- The residual material in the poly drums, poly ASTs and totes was neutralized using soda ash. After adding and mixing the soda ash.
- ERRS removed fiber drums of dry sludge (pH-10) material for disposal. The drums were placed in lined rolloff boxes.
- ERRS cleaned and sorted miscellaneous debris inside the building and cleaned the warehouse floor in high traffic areas for safety.
- The steel cages protecting the totes were cut and staged for disposal or recycling.
- ERRS overpacked any remaining deteriorated drums.
- DHEC personnel on site to observe field activities and coordinated future sampling with EPA.
- The steel frac tank has been pumped and will be decontaminated and removed from site.
- The remaining vacuum boxes were removed from the site and the contents removed for disposal.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Coordination with EPA's attorneys on this matter continues. EPA has been in contact with the trustees and owners and has secured access from both.
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
- ERRS will also begin to overpack and/or prepare drums for transportation and disposal.
- ERRS will continue to clean areas inside the building.
- A liquidator for the bankruptcy case at the Site will also visit the Site to determine the items that may or may not have value to the bankruptcy. He will also provide storage space for those items that are of value.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
A plan to investigate and/or remove three sludge pits located behind the main warehouse will be developed.
2.2.2 Issues
None at this time.
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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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2.5.1 Safety Officer
EPA is the primary Safety Officer.
2.6 Liaison Officer
2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Conservation
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4. Personnel On Site
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The following represent the maximum staffing during this reporting period:
EPA OSC - 1
START (Otie) - 1
ERRS (ER) - 6
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5. Definition of Terms
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ASR - American Screw and Rivet
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
EPM - Enforcement Project Manager
ERRB - Emergency Response and Removal Branch
ERRS - Emergency and Rapid Response Services
OSC - On Scene Coordinator
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
PRP - Potentially Responsible Party
RAL - Removal Action Level
RSE - Removal Site Evaluation
RSL - Removal Screening Level
RFQ - Request For Quote
SCDHEC - South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
SCDHEC American Screw and Rivet Corporation referral package to EPA Region 4 Emergency Response and Removal Branch attached in the documents section.
6.2 Reporting Schedule
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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