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R2 Hurricane Irene/TS Lee (NY) Response

All POL/SITREP's for this site R2 Hurricane Irene/TS Lee (NY) Response
Edison, NJ - EPA Region II
POLREP #32
NJ Operations Completed, NY Operations Closing Out 		Printer Friendly  |   PDF
 
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
R2 Hurricane Irene/TS Lee (NY) Response - Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region II
Subject: POLREP #32
NJ Operations Completed, NY Operations Closing Out
R2 Hurricane Irene/TS Lee (NY) Response

Edison, NJ
Latitude: 40.5159553 Longitude: -74.3550459

To:
From: Eric Mosher, Regional Incident Coordinator
Date: 11/10/2011
Reporting Period: 11/4/2011 to 11/10/2011

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
   
Site Number:      Contract Number:  
D.O. Number:      Action Memo Date:  
Response Authority: Stafford Act    Response Type: Emergency
Response Lead: EPA    Incident Category: Removal Action
NPL Status: Non NPL    Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date:      Start Date: 8/26/2011
Demob Date:      Completion Date:  
CERCLIS ID:    RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:    State Notification:
FPN#:    Reimbursable Account #:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The New Jersey response actions to Hurricane Irene were completed on 11/8/2011 with the shipment of medical wastes from the Dover facility.  This was the final action for NJ and EPA’s actions in that state are complete.

 

Actions in the northern regions of NY State, DEC Region 5, continued this week with the anticipation of completing operations by 11/18/2011.  Some concerns were voiced by local and county OEM officials that additional support may be required in the future.  At the current time, EPA’s current Mission Assignment is set to expire on 11/18/2011, requiring EPA to discontinue the use of Stafford Act funds for those missions.  EPA continues to work with FEMA, State, and County Officials on the transition of required work and or other solutions to finish any necessary work in that area.

 

Actions in the DEC Region 7 area related to impacts from Tropical Storm Lee continue to decrease.  EPA’s final shipment of collected wastes was conducted on 11/9/2011.  Operations for the coming week will include restoration and final cleaning of the Barlow Rd site. Once completed, EPA will demobilize all resources and actions in the DEC Region 5 areas will be considered complete.

 

CURRENT ISSUES

 

·         None to Report

 

LONG TERM ISSUES

 

·         None to Report
2. Current Activities
  2.1 Operations Section
   

HURRICANE IRENE OPERATIONS (NJ/NY)

 

NEW JERSEY RESPONSE ACTIONS

 

This operation is now complete.  All remaining chemical wastes were shipped off site on 11/3/2011   with the final off-site shipment of medical waste taking place on 11/8/2011.  The medical waste, contained within 8 five-gallon pails was repackaged into one fiberboard box.  The medical waste/sharps weight is 50 pounds for disposal.  This material will be incinerated at SteriCycle Inc, in North Carolina.

 

Below is the final Waste Disposition Table for Dover, NJ Facility.  This table was updated as of 11/08/2011.  This table will be removed from the next situation report.
 

Dover HHW and Orphan Container Staging Area – 22 Richboynton Road, Dover, NJ  07801 
Date Waste Stream Quantity Disposal Method DisposalLocation
10/3/2011 Lead Acid Batteries 2679 lbs Recycling EXIDE Battery
10/4/2011 Propane, 20 lb Cylinders 197 cont Recycling Blue Rhino
9/19/2011To10/6/2011 Non-regulated Latex Pants,(102) 1 cu yd boxes 75885 lbs Landfill PSCHatfield, PA
9/23/2011 to10/7/2011 Flammable Paints,(43) 1 cu yd boxes 33,440 lbs Incineration PSCHatfield, PA
10/7/2011 to10/20/2011 Non-Alkaline / Non-Lead Acid Batteries 561 lbs Recycling InmetcoElwood City, PA
10/11/2011 Freon / Refrigerants 160 lbs Recycling DupontLouisville, KY
10/10/2011 Non-Haz Solid WasteOil-impacted debris, soil, and PPE (3) 30 yd Containers 44 tons Landfill Western Berks LandfillBirdsboro, PA
10/12/2011 Non-Haz Solid WasteOily Debris, Crushed Poly Containers - (3) 20 yd Containers, (1) 30 yd Container 8.4 tons Landfill Western Berks LandfillBirdsboro, PA
10/26/11 Non-Haz Solid WasteOily debris, crushed poly containers, used PPE, (1) 30 yd container 7.3 tons Landfill Western Berks LandfillBirdsboro, PA
10/14/2011 Oily water – Non-haz 3454 gallons Recycling FCC Wilmington, DE
10/17/2011 Scrap metal (crushed drums, home heating oil tanks, misc metal) 4120 pounds Recycling Donjon Recycling, Dover, NJ
10/26/11 100 pound propane cylinders 5 Reclamation Suburban Propane – Washington, NJ
11/3/2011 Flammable Liquids, bulk (10 drums) 600 gallons Fuels Blending Green America, Missouri
11/3/2011 Flammable Liquids, loose pack (7 drums) 1150 pounds Fuels Blending Green America, Missouri
11/3/2011 Flammable Aerosols (3 drums, 2 - 1Cubic Yard boxes) 1470 pounds Incineration ROSS
11/3/2011 Flammable Lead Paint (1 drum) 140 pounds Fuels Blending Green America, Missouri
11/3/2011 Pesticide Liquid (5 drums) 650 pounds Incineration Clean Harbors – El Dorado, Ark
11/3/2011 Pesticide Solid(1 drum) 190 pounds Incineration Clean Harbors – El Dorado, Ark
11/3/2011 Pesticide Aerosol(1 drum) 120 pounds Incineration ROSS
11/3/2011 Herbicide Liquid(4 drums) 640 pounds Incineration Clean Harbors – El Dorado, Ark
11/3/2011 Herbicide Solid(2 drums) 490 pounds Incineration Clean Harbors – El Dorado, Ark
11/3/2011 Oxidizer Liquid(3 drums) 150 gallons Incineration Clean Harbors – El Dorado, Ark
11/3/2011 Oxidizer Solid(5 drums) 680 pounds Incineration Clean Harbors – El Dorado, Ark
11/3/2011 Antifreeze(6 drums) 300 gallons WWT PSC - Hatfield, PA
11/3/2011 Ammonia Solution(1 drum) 50 gallons Incineration ROSS
11/3/2011 Bleach Solution(1 drum) 50 gallons Incineration ROSS
11/3/2011 Calcium Sulfide (solid) 1-drum 220 pounds Landfill GROWS, Pennsylvania
11/3/2011 Mercury Debris (1 yd3 box) 150 pounds Hg Retort AERC
11/3/2011 Mercury thermometers, free mercury (1-5 gallon pail) 10 pounds Hg Retort AERC
11/3/2011 Neutral liquids (4-drums) 200 gallons Incineration ROSS
11/3/2011 Caustic Liquid, bulk (2-drums) 100 gallons WWT PSC - Hatfield, PA
11/3/2011 Caustic Liquid, loose pack (7-drums) 1420 pounds WWT PSC - Hatfield, PA
11/3/2011 Caustic Solid (1-drum) 140 pounds Incineration ROSS
11/3/2011 Acid Liquid, bulk (1 drum) 50 gallons WWT PSC - Hatfield, PA
11/3/2011 Acid liquids, loose pack (3 drums) 590 pounds WWT PSC - Hatfield, PA
11/3/2011 Organic Acid liquid 180 pounds Incineration ROSS
11/3/2011 Household chemicals (4 drums) 200 gallons Incineration ROSS
         
11/3/2011 Non-regulated solids (3-1yd3 boxes) 2740 pounds Landfill GROWS, Pennsylvania
11/3/2011 Fertilizer solids (1-yd3 box) 830 pounds Landfill GROWS, Pennsylvania
11/3/2011 Asbestos (ACM tiles, roof cement, pipe wrap-4 drums) 740 pounds Landfill GROWS, Pennsylvania
11/8/2011 Medical waste/Sharps 50 pounds Incineration SteriCycleNorth Carolina



NEW YORK RESPONSE ACTIONS

 

NYSDEC Region 4 Area 

No change since previous Situation Report.  EPA is still awaiting the completion of limited land restoration activities at the former collection pad / staging area.  When this activity is completed, there will be no further actions in this region.  The completion date is anticipated to be Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Below are the final Waste Disposition Tables for the NYSDEC Region 4 Areas; Prattsville and Howes Cave. .  These two tables will be removed from the next situation report.

 

Prattsville, NY - HHW and Orphan Container Staging Area 
Date Waste Stream Quantity Disposal Method Final DisposalLocation
9/30/2011 Oil Based Paint Related Material in Cans 29,400 lbs Fuels Blending Safety KleenSmithfield, KY
9/30/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 50,400 lbs Landfill Carbon LimestonePortland, OH
10/3/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 30,800 lbs Landfill Carbon LimestonePortland, OH
10/5/2011 Oil Based Paint Related Material in Cans 18,900 lbs Fuels Blending Safety KleenSmithfield, KY
10/5/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 7,700 lbs Landfill Carbon LimestonePortland, OH
10/5/2011 Aerosols 550 lbs Incineration Ross Consolidated Grafton, OH
10/5/2011 Pesticides 4,200 lbs Incineration Clean Harbors El Dorado, AR
10/6/2011 Oil Based Paint Related Material in Cans 13,000 lbs Fuels Blending Safety KleenSmithfield, KY
10/6/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 2,800 lbs Landfill Carbon LimestonePortland, OH
10/6/2011 Aerosols 800 lbs Incineration Ross ConsolidatedGrafton, OH
10/6/2011 Aerosols 1,400 lbs Incineration Ross ConsolidatedGrafton, OH
10/6/2011 Corrosive Solids 7,700 lbs Stabilization/Landfill EnvirosafeOregon, OH
10/13/2011  OIL BASED PAINT RELATED MATERIAL IN CANS 375 lbs Fuels Blending Safety Kleen Smithfield, KY
10/13/2011 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS POURED OFF 1,125 lbs Fuels Blending Lone Star Industries (Buzzi), Cape Girardeau, MO
10/13/2011 LATEX PAINT IN CANS 1,550 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/13/2011 LATEX PAINT IN CANS 500 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/13/2011 ANTIFREEZE 330 lbs Recycle/WW Treatment United Oil Meridan CT
10/13/2011 PESTICIDES 525 lbs Incineration Clean Harbors El Dorado
10/13/2011 BLEACH LOOSEPACK 1,275 lbs Wastewater treatment Dupont
10/13/2011 FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES 240 lbs Recycle North East Lamp Recycling  East Windsor CT
10/13/2011 OILY SOLIDS 4,150 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/18/2011 OIL BASED PAINT RELATED MATERIAL IN CANS 4,250 lbs Fuels Blending Safety Kleen Smithfield, KY
10/18/2011 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS POURED OFF 605 lbs Fuels Blending Lone Star Industries (Buzzi)  Cape Girardeau, MO
10/18/2011 AEROSOLS 400 lbs Incineration Ross Graton, OH
10/18/2011 LEAD BASED PAINT 125 lbs Fuels Blending Safety Kleen Smithfield, KY
10/18/2011 ACID LOOSEPACK 1,850 lbs Wastewater treatment PSC Republic Environmental Hatfield, PA
10/18/2011 CORROSIVE SOLID 250 lbs Stabilization/Landfill Envirosafe, Oregon OH
10/18/2011 BLEACH LOOSEPACK 2,100 lbs Wastewater treatment Dupont Chamberworks  Deepwater, NJ
10/18/2011 OILY SOLIDS 675 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/18/2011 PROPANE 300 lbs Recycle Clean Harbors El Dorado
10/18/2011 NON HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS 3,200 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/20/2011 OIL BASED PAINT RELATED MATERIAL IN CANS 4,200 lbs Fuels Blending Safety Kleen Smithfield, KY
10/20/2011 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS POURED OFF 250 lbs Fuels Blending Lone Star Industries (Buzzi), Cape Girardeau, MO
10/20/2011 LATEX PAINT IN CANS 13,800 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/20/2011 AEROSOLS 100 lbs Incineration Lone Star Industries (Buzzi), Cape Girardeau, MO
10/20/2011 AEROSOLS 450 lbs Incineration Ross Graton, OH
10/20/2011 ANTIFREEZE 70 lbs Recycle/WW Treatment United Oil Meridan CT
10/20/2011 ACID LOOSEPACK 600 lbs Wastewater treatment PSC Republic Environmental Hatfield, PA
10/20/2011 CORROSIVE SOLID 1100 lbs Stabilization/Landfill Envirosafe Oregon OH
10/20/2011 PESTICIDES 1200 lbs Incineration Clean Harbors El Dorado
10/20/2011 BLEACH LOOSEPACK 600 lbs Wastewater treatment Dupont Chamberworks  Deepwater, NJ
10/20/2011 OILY SOLIDS 750 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/20/2011 NON HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS 495 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/21/2011 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS POURED OFF 3,250 lbs Fuels Blending Lone Star Industries (Buzzi), Cape Girardeau, MO
10/21/2011 DIESEL 1,800 lbs Fuels Blending Lone Star Industries (Buzzi), Cape Girardeau, MO
10/21/2011 BULK OIL 325 lbs Recycle United Oil Meridan CT
10/21/2011 FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES 265 lbs Recycle North East Lamp Recycling  East Windsor CT
10/21/2011 OILY SOLIDS 1,250 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/21/2011 NON HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS 3,275 lbs Landfill Carbon Limestone Portland OH
10/21/2011 DEER WITH FORMALDEHYDE 125 lbs Incineration Ross Graton, OH
10/21/2011 ELEMENTAL MERCURY FOR RETORT 30 lbs Retort Complete Recycling Solutions, Fall River MA
10/21/2011 X RAY CANISTER 75 lbs Landfill Electronic Recyclers Inc., Gardner MA
10/21/2011 LEAD ACID (DRY CELL) BATTERIES 275 lbs Recycle North East Lamp Recycling  East Windsor CT
10/21/2011 OXIDIZER LOOSEPACK 650lbs Incineration Ross Graton, OH
10/21/2011 SHARPS AND OTC PHARM 260 lbs Incineration Clean Harbors, Deer Park TX
10/21/2011 POLYURETHANE PART B AMINES 60 lbs Incineration Ross Graton, OH

 

Howes Cave, NY - HHW and Orphan Container Staging Area 
Date Waste Stream Quantity Disposal Method Final DisposalLocation
9/29/2011 Oil Based Paint Related Material in Cans 19,600 lbs Fuels Blending Safety KleenSmithfield, KY
9/29/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 30,000 lbs Landfill Carbon LimestonePortland, OH
9/29/2011 Aerosols 400 lbs Incineration Ross ConsolidatedGrafton, OH
9/29/2011 Pesticides 1,000 lbs Incineration Clean HarborsEl Dorado, AR
10/4/2011 Oil Based Paint Related Material in Cans 750 lbs Fuels Blending Safety KleenSmithfield, KY
10/4/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 7,750 lbs Landfill Carbon LimestonePortland, OH
10/4/2011 Corrosive Solids 650 lbs Stabilization/Landfill EnvirosafeOregon, OH
10/4/2011 Pesticides 2368 lbs Incineration Clean Harbors El Dorado, AR
10/4/2011 Bleach Loosepack 2,293.50 lbs Wastewater treatment DupontDeepwater, NJ
10/4/2011 Antifreeze Loosepack 1,444.90 lbs Recycle/Wastewater treatment United Industrial Meriden, CT 


NYSDEC Region 5 Area

 

EPA continued sifting and collection operations at the Dugway Road and Chasm Road Debris fields.  Crews also worked on collection of orphan containers Keesville, Au Sable Forks, Wadhams, Alice Falls, and at the Au Sable Delta.  Hazard categorization and consolidation has been completed for collected wastes.  EPA continued with waste minimization activities such as the cutting and recycling of empty poly and metal containers.  Recycling activities are being conducted by the counties.

 

EPA was targeting 11/18/2011 as the completion date for this operation.  However, after discussions between the EPA OSC, EPA RIC for NY, and the OEM Directors in the NYDEC R5 area, there is a potential need for this operation to continue into the week of 11/21/2011.  There has also been discussed the potential for future assistance in the spring, after spring thaw, as some waste materials could still be located in remote areas and spring floods could cause some of these materials to surface downstream to more populated areas.  Funding and Mission Assignment expiration dates will need to be discussed with FEMA on whether this operation will and/or can continue in the future.

 

CUMULATIVE HAZARDOUS WASTE SUMMARY TABLE – HURRICANE IRENE

 

Below is a summery table indicating the amount of containers collected through HHW and orphan container recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Irene.  This data was reported as of 1100 on 11/10/2011

 

Cumulative Hazardous Waste Summary            Operational Period:  11/03/2011-11/09/2011
          Small    
    Propane   Other Containers Op-Period State
Location Drums Tanks Cylinders (Large) (<5 gal) Totals Cumulative
New York 2 8 0 5 178 193 50342
New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 0 26540
Op-Period Totals 2 8 0 5 178    
Cumulative Totals 439 1125 130 510 75910    
             
Grand Total 193
Grand Cumulative 76882
Note: Numbers listed in the table are accurate at the time of delivery of this report.  Field crews sometimes transfer numbers following the end of the reporting period due to communication issues.  As a result, daily totals may change in future reports to capture all containers collected for that operational period.  Because of this, operational period totals do not reflect true count numbers due to late reporting.  However, the grand cumulative numbers are accurate at the time this report. 



TROPICAL STORM LEE (New York ONLY)

 

NYSDEC Region 7 Area

TS Lee, Binghamton operations are anticipated to be completed sometime during the week of 11/14/2011. The final off-site shipment of waste materials was conducted on 11/9/2011.  Operations for this past week and the coming week include restoration of the Barlow Pad as well as cutting up of scrap metals from collected containers.  There is a chance this scrap may need to be disposed of as solid waste but EPA is working with town and county officials to recycle this material if possible. 

 

On 11/9/2011, EPA was asked to investigate 1 smaller impacted area of which it is currently believed that a small amount of containers may be present.  Any future collected containers will be brought to the Broome County landfill and any required processing and/or disposal will be addressed by the county.

 

EPA is still awaiting the pick-up of one remaining roll-off container at the Owego HHW collection area.  All wastes have been removed from this site with exception of one roll off for non-hazardous solid waste.  Once this remaining roll-off container is removed, EPA will deliver a close-out letter the Owego Township Supervisor.

 

Below are the Waste Disposition Tables for the NYSDEC Region 7 Areas; Barlow Rd, Scarborough Rd, and the Owego Collection Areas. 

NYSDEC Region 7  - Barlow HHW Pad 
Date Waste Stream Quantity Disposal Method DisposalLocation
10/13/2011 Propane cylinders 120 20# cylinders Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
10/13/2011 Propane cylinders 343 1# cylinders Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
10/14/2011 Propane cylinders 135 20# cylinders Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
10/14/2011 Lead-acid batteries 154 each Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
10/14/2011 Dry cell batteries 2,934 each Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
10/17/2011 Propane cylinders 200 20# cylinders Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
10/17/2011 Propane tanks 1 100# tank Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
10/17/2011 Propane tanks 3 200# tank Recycle through Broome county HHW pad at Broome County
11/7/2011 Waste Bulk Oils 84 55-gal drums pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
11/7/2011 Waste Bulk OilsWaste Bulk OilsOily water (non-reg. liquids)Non-Regulated Liq (antifreeze) 84 55-gal drums13 85-gal overpacks3 55-gal drums16 55-gal drums pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
11/7/2011 Latex Paints 2 cubic yards Pending PSCProvidence RI

 

NYSDEC Region 7  - Scarborough HHW Pad 
Date Waste Stream Quantity Disposal Method DisposalLocation
10/17/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 54 cubic yards(32,400 lb est.) Pending PSCProvidence RI
10/17/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 48 cubic yards(28,800 lb est.) Pending PSCProvidence RI
10/18/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 64 cubic yards(38,400 lb est.) Pending PSCProvidence RI
10/18/2011 UN1263 Waste Paint related  material (oil based) 52 cubic yards(40,000 lb est.) Pending PSCProvidence RI
10/19/2011 UN1263 Waste Paint related  material (oil based) 46 cubic yards (32,200 lb est) Pending Petrochem Processing, Detroit, MI
10/19/2011 UN1263 Waste Paint related  material (oil based) 47 cubic yards (32,200 lb est) Pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
10/19/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 64 cubic yards 938,400 lb est) Pending PSCProvidence RI
10/19/2011 UN 3262 Waste Corrosive Solid 20 cubic yards (12,500 lb est) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC
10/19/2011 UN1791 Waste Hypochlorite Solutions 2 cubic yards (1,200 lb est) Pending Providence RI
10/19/2011 UN2902 Waste Pesticides, Liquid, Toxic 22 cubic yards(13,200 est) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC
10/20/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 41 cubic yards(25,500 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 40 cubic yards(25,000 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 UN1950 Waste Aerosols 17 cubic feet(8,500 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 UN1760 Waste Corrosive Liquid 4 drums(2,000 lb est) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 UN3077 Waste Environmentally Hazardous Substances  4 boxes(1,800 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 UN2009 Waste Mercury 1 drum(20 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI

 

NYSDEC Region 7  - Owego - HHW Pad 
Date Waste Stream Quantity Disposal Method DisposalLocation
10/21/2011 Latex Paint in Cans 49 cubic yards(35,000 lb est.) Pending Petrochem Processing, Detroit, MI
10/21/2011 UN1760 Waste Corrosive Liquid 4 drums(2,000 lb est) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 UN1950 Waste Aerosols 17 cubic feet(8,500 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 Non DOT/Non RCRA Regulated Solids 3 cartons(400 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLC; Providence RI
10/21/2011 UN1263 Waste Paint related  material (oil based) 11 cartons (7,700 lb est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
10/25/2011 Latex Paints 50 cu yd Pending Rhode Island
10/26/2011 Latex Paints 49 cu yd Pending Rhode Island
10/28/2011 UN3262 Waste Corrosive Solid, Basic, Inorganic 10,400 lb (est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
10/28/2011 UN1263 Waste Paint Material 700 lb (est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
10/28/2011 NA2122 Asbestos 700 lb (est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
10/28/2011 UN1701 Waste Hypochlorite Solutions 1,600 lbs (est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI
10/28/2011 UN2902 Waste Pesticides 5,600 lbs (est.) Pending Northland Environmental, LLCProvidence RI


CUMULATIVE HAZARDOUS WASTE SUMMARY TABLE – TROPICAL STORM LEE

 

Below is a summery table indicating the amount of containers collected through HHW and orphan container recovery efforts in response to Tropical Storm Lee.  This data was collected at 1445 on 11/03/2011.  As of this report, there were no changes from the 11/3/2011 Situation Report.

 

Cumulative Hazardous Waste Summary            Operational Period:  10/27/2011 - 11/02/2011
          Small    
    Propane   Other Containers Op-Period State
Location Drums Tanks Cylinders (Large) (<5 gal) Totals Cumulative
New York 16 9 0 14 207 246 113701
Op-Period Totals 16 9 0 14 207    
Cumulative Totals 253 601 0 3089 109726    
             
Grand Total 246
Grand Cumulative 113701
Note: Numbers listed in the table are accurate at the time of delivery of this report.  Field crews sometimes transfer numbers following the end of the reporting period due to communication issues.  As a result, daily totals may change in future reports to capture all containers collected for that operational period.  Because of this, operational period totals do not reflect true count numbers due to late reporting.  However, the grand cumulative numbers are accurate at the time this report. 


EPA REGION 2 COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

Starting the week of 10/31/2011, one primary EPA resource has been dedicated for situational updates and documentation.  The liaison officer will remain integrated but on a part-time basis.  Personnel working on approving cost accounting and monetary tracking will also maintain functions in the REOC.
  2.2 Planning Section
    As field operations decrease, EPA has been working on plans for the closure of response activities related to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.  Planning activities include final documentation and planning for future after-action sessions.
  2.3 Logistics Section
    Logistics are being handled from the Binghamton contractor office for all NY operations.  This will streamline resource requests and delivery options.  Personnel in the REOC will monitor the handling of logistics and provide document control over such activities.
  2.4 Finance Section
    No information available at this time.
  2.5 Other Command Staff
   

SAFETY OFFICER
 

Final safety visits were planned to visit the remaining HHW's as they close out to document the condition of the pad and the safe clean-up and decommissioning of the site.  Daily Safety Messages continue to be developed and sent out to the field and are being posted on the website.  Safety messages were issued this past week on the following topics; PPE, handwashing, injuries & tetanus, flu season, preventing the spread of germs, staying healthy, pre-task safety and personal safety.

 

 LIAISON OFFICER
 

Steve Touw has been designated as the Liaison Officer (LNO) for Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee response efforts.  The LNO has nothing new to report for this past reporting period.

 

INFORMATION OFFICER 

Pat Seppi, 646-369-0068, is the Public Information Officer (PIO) designated for the response. Due to the decrease in work activities and the movement towards closure of the projects, the PIO had no activities to report during this period.  The PIO remains available for support when needed.
3. Participating Entities
  EPA is currently coordinating with FEMA, NYS DEC, NYSEMO, County officials, and local government agencies.
4. Personnel On Site
 

The following table is a reflection of the most current available resources at the time and day of reporting.  It reflects the amount of personnel solely on the day of reporting.  Because the Situation Report details over several days, the following table may not be a representation of every work day.

 

Region/State Current EPA Personnel In Field
(All Venues other than EPA Offices)		 Current EPA Contractor Personnel In Field EPA Personnel in REOC Contractor Personnel in REOC  Total
Region 2     3 0 3
    New York 2 19     21
    New Jersey 0 0     0
Total 2 19 3 0 24


5. Definition of Terms
  NA
6. Additional sources of information
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WEBSITE:  http://www.epaosc.org/R2HurricaneIreneResponse

 

If you find that you are having trouble viewing the website, please contact the EPA duty officer at (732) 906-6850

 

EPA Edison REOC                                                                          732-906-6850

Afterhours Notifications, National Response Center (NRC)                   800-424-8802
Regional Incident Commander (RIC) for NY, James Daloia                   908-420-4505
Regional Incident Commander (RIC) for NJ, Christopher Jimenez          908-420-4484

Liaison Officer, Steve Touw                                                               908-420-4458

Information Officer, Pat Seppi                                                            646-369-0068

 

REPORTING SCHEDULE

Situation Reports are generated once a week.  The next Situation Report will be distributed on Thursday November 17, 2011.
7. Situational Reference Materials
 

No additional material at this time.