U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Van Born Containers - PRP Lead - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #2
Van Born Containers - PRP Lead
C556
Romulus, MI
Latitude: 42.2638820 Longitude: -83.4072000
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To:
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Jon Gulch, U.S. EPA
Patricia Lawton, MDEQ
Carol Ropski, U.S. EPA
Beth Vens, MDEQ
Jason El-Zein, U.S. EPA
Charles Gebien, U.S. EPA
Bruce VanOtteren, MDEQ
Jennifer Wolf, MDEQ
Joe Walczak, MDEQ
John Maritote, U.S. EPA
Mike Chezik, U.S. DOI
Sherry Fielding, U.S. EPA
USCG Duty Officer, USCG
Pat Lawton, MDEQ
Thomas Marks, U.S. EPA
Thomas Martin, U.S. EPA
John Glover, U.S. EPA
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From:
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Jeffrey Lippert, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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12/30/2011
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Reporting Period:
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09/01/2011 - 12/30/2011
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C556 |
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Contract Number: |
N/A |
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D.O. Number: |
N/A |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
PRP |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
N/A |
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Mobilization Date: |
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Start Date: |
8/4/2011 |
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Demob Date: |
12/7/2011 |
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Completion Date: |
12/7/2011 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
N/A |
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RCRIS ID: |
N/A |
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ERNS No.: |
N/A |
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State Notification: |
Yes |
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FPN#: |
N/A |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
N/A |
1.1.1 Incident Category
1.1.2 Site Description
The site is a 20-acre property in an industrial/commercial area with an abandoned house and cynder block outbuilding. There are numerous semi-trailers on-site that were used for storage. One trailer contained approximately 150 five-gallon containers of flammable paint waste. Numerous 55-gallon drums were strewn throughout the site, are either empty or mostly empty. The McClaughry Drain flows through the site on the east side of the property.
1.1.2.1 Location
The site is located at 37545 Van Born Road, Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The threat of fire or explosion existed due to the presence of ignitable liquids in containers. Summer temperatures in Michigan can easily reach above 90o F, which could have resulted in the presence of flammable vapors. The property is vacant, which could have led to potential trespassing and vandalism. A fire could have produced toxic gases, irritants, hazardous smoke, and contaminated fire suppression water runoff.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
U.S. EPA and START documented the presence of approximately 150 paint waste cans marked with "Flammable" labels with no secondary containment. U.S. EPA met with the lender's environmental consultant on-site. The lender has agreed to a voluntary cleanup of the property with U.S. EPA oversight.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
U.S. EPA responded to the site located at 37545 Van Born Road in Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan at the request of the City of Romulus. START was activated to conduct air monitoring and sampling.
U.S. EPA observed many semi-trailers at the site being utilized as storage containers. One trailer had approximately 150 five-gallon paint containers. Many other drums existed at the site, but almost all were empty to mostly empty.
The site has been foreclosed by the lender (Bond Corporation). Bond Corporation hired an environmental consultant and cleanup contractor and conducted a voluntary cleanup at the site. U.S. EPA monitored the situation and cleanup progress.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On 11/23/2011, Environmental Recycling Group (ERG) conducted removal of the containers at the site.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Bond Corporation
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| Lab Pack |
Boxes |
3 |
004235161 FLE |
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X |
| Loose Pack Paint |
Boxes |
18 |
004235161 FLE |
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X |
| Used Oil |
Drums |
6 |
004235161 FLE |
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X |
| Loose Pack Paint |
Drums |
1 |
004235161 FLE |
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X |
| Lab Pack |
Drums |
2 |
004235161 FLE |
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X |
| Used Oil |
Drums |
2 |
004235162 FLE |
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X |
| RCRA Empty |
Drums |
4 |
KS112111-01 |
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X |
| RCRA Empty |
Drums |
5 |
KS112111-01 |
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X |
| RCRA Empty |
Cylinder |
2 |
KS112111-01 |
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X |
| Fire Extinguishers |
Drums |
1 |
KS112111-01 |
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X |
| Propane |
Cylinder |
1 |
KS112111-01 |
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X |
| Refrigerant |
Drums |
2 |
KS112111-01 |
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X |
| Mercury |
Drums |
1 |
S-401198 |
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X |
| 9-Volt Battery |
Drums |
1 |
S-401198 |
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X |
| Electronics |
Boxes |
1 |
S-401198 |
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X |
| Lamps |
Boxes |
1 |
S-401198 |
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X |
| R5 Priorities Summary |
| This is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should overlap. |
Miles of river systems cleaned and/or restored |
N/A |
| Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped |
N/A |
| Gallons of oil/water recovered |
N/A |
| Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks |
N/A |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Acres Protected |
20 |
| Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
0 |
| Human Health Exposures Avoided |
346 |
| Number of workers on site |
6 |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
None. Cleanup complete.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None. Cleanup complete.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None. Cleanup complete.
2.2.2 Issues
None.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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N/A
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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
N/A
2.6 Liaison Officer
N/A
2.7 Information Officer
N/A
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
N/A
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
N/A
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
N/A
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
City of Romulus
MDEQ
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4. Personnel On Site
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ERG - 4
START - 2
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5. Definition of Terms
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U.S. EPA - United States Environmental Protection Agency
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
HASP - Health and Safety Plan
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
www.epaosc.org/vanborncontainers
6.2 Reporting Schedule
No further reports will be issued.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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N/A
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