U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Scio Transformer Spill - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Scio Transformer Spill
Scio, MI
Latitude: 42.3051970 Longitude: -83.8397780
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To:
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Jason El-Zein, U.S. EPA
Andrew Raddant, Department of Interior
Joe Walczak, MDEQ
Mark Durno, U.S. EPA
Sherry Fielding, U.S. EPA
Charlie Gebien, U.S. EPA
John Glover, U.S. EPA
Jon Gulch, U.S. EPA
Mick Hans, U.S. EPA
Beverly Kush, U.S. EPA
John Maritote, U.S. EPA
Thomas Marks, U.S. EPA
Carol Ropski, U.S. EPA
Tricia Edwards, EPA
Duty Watch, FEMA
Pat Lawton, MDEQ
Jennifer Wolf, MDEQ
Officer Duty, USCG
Tricia Edwards, U.S. EPA
Valincia Darby, U.S. DOI
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From:
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Jeffrey Lippert, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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1/27/2012
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Reporting Period:
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1/26/2012 - 1/27/2012
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Emergency |
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PRP |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
1/26/2012 |
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Start Date: |
1/26/2012 |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
On January 26, 2012 OSC Tricia Edwards responded to a transformer oil spill in Scio Township, Michigan near Ann Arbor. Scio Township Hazmat requested EPA assistance. Approximately 150 gallons of transformer oil spilled onto a roadway, a driveway, and into a wetlands area. The oil tested negative for PCBs but additional analysis will be conducted. The responsible party, Stadium/Budget Towing, has hired a cleanup contractor. The contractor vacuumed oil from the ditch, road and driveway surfaces. Sorbent pads and boom have been strategically placed in the ditch to contain oil and sheen. The contractor is excavating contaminated soil and placing it in a roll-off box. Soiled boom will be replaced as needed.
1.1.2.1 Location
The site is located at the southwest corner of Zeeb Road and Marshall Road in Scio Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48130
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Approximately 150 gallons of potential PCB oil was spilled from a transformer. The oil was spilled onto Marshall Road. The oil flowed down Marshall Road, onto a residential driveway and into a ditch/wetland area.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Approximately 150 gallons of transformer oil spilled onto a roadway, a driveway, and into a wetlands area. The oil tested negative for PCBs but additional analysis will be conducted. The responsible party, Stadium/Budget Towing, has hired a cleanup contractor. The contractor vacuumed oil from the ditch, road and driveway surfaces. Sorbent pads and boom have been strategically placed in the ditch to contain oil and sheen. The contractor is excavating contaminated soil and placing it in a roll-off box. Soiled boom will be replaced as needed.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On January 26, 2012 OSC Tricia Edwards responded to a transformer oil spill in Scio Township, Michigan near Ann Arbor. Scio Township Hazmat requested EPA assistance. Approximately 150 gallons of transformer oil spilled onto a roadway, a driveway, and into a wetlands area. The oil tested negative for PCBs but additional analysis will be conducted.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
The responsible party, Stadium/Budget Towing, has hired a cleanup contractor. The contractor vacuumed oil from the ditch, road and driveway surfaces. Sorbent pads and boom have been strategically placed in the ditch to contain oil and sheen. The contractor is excavating contaminated soil and placing it in a roll-off box. Soiled boom will be replaced as needed.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Stadium/Budget Towing
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Absorbent pads and boom have been strategically placed in the ditch to contain oil and sheen. The contractor is excavating contaminated soil and placing it in a roll-off box. Oiled boom will be replaced as needed.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Oiled boom and pads will be replaced as needed.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Continue monitoring the PRP cleanup.
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
Rob Houpt, Terra Contracting
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
N/A
2.5.3 Information Officer
N/A
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
N/A
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
N/A
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4. Personnel On Site
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U.S. EPA - 1
Terra Contracting - 5
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5. Definition of Terms
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PRP - Potential Responsible Party
PCBs - Polychlorinated Biphenyls
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
www.epaosc.org/sciotransformerspill
6.2 Reporting Schedule
POLREPs will be used as necessary.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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Oil Spill Handbook.
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