U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Creese and Cook Co. (Former) 2 Superfund Site - Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region I
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Subject:
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POLREP #2
Progress Report
Creese and Cook Co. (Former) 2 Superfund Site
01HM
Danvers, MA
Latitude: 42.5535545 Longitude: -70.9264255
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To:
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From:
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Ted Bazenas, OSC
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Date:
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5/14/2012
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Reporting Period:
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May 02, 2012 through May 17, 2012
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
01HM |
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Contract Number: |
EP-W-08-61 |
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D.O. Number: |
0040 |
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Action Memo Date: |
3/8/2012 |
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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: |
4/24/2012 |
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Start Date: |
4/24/2012 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MAN000105956 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Time Critical Removal Action
1.1.2 Site Description
The Creese and Cook (Former) 2 Site [CC2] is a privately owned parcel covering 3.45 acres which is located at 33 Water Street in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts. The property is currently occupied by 28 condominium units. Each condominium unit is individually owned, but contributes fees to the operation and maintenance of the complex under a condominium association, the Crane River East Condominiums.
Starting in 1903, the Creese & Cook Company operated a tannery and leather finishing facility at 33 Water Street. Tannery operations are known to have been conducted at the property until at least 1914, based on historical reports. It is unclear from available documentation what tannery operations continued at the property beyond 1914.
From 1986 to 1987, the 33 Water Street property was redeveloped as the 28-unit Crane River East Condominiums. Only one limited site investigation, conducted in 1984, was found in available documentation regarding this property.
1.1.2.1 Location
The property is bordered to the west by wetlands, the Crane River, and a former Boston & Maine railroad line (MBTA ROW); to the north by Cheever Street, commercial properties, and private residences; to the east by Water Street (Route 35) and commercial properties; and to the south by residential units and the Crane River.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
As a result of historical leather tanning operations at the Site, the surface soils are contaminated with arsenic at levels up to 1370 ppm, which exceeds the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Imminent Hazard level of 40ppm for arsenic in surface soils. Contaminated surface soils are located adjacent to six of the condominium units, collectively located in Building "D". Access to the surface soils is unrestricted, creating a potential exposure threat to the occupants of the condos.
1.1.2.3 Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Please refer to POLREP #1.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
To further define the extent of contamination at the Site, soil samples were collected and screened on-site with x-ray fluorescence technology. The results indicated that the soils beneath the residential patios and decks behind Building D are also contaminated with arsenic at levels that exceed the MassDEP Imminent Hazard level of 40ppm arsenic in surface soils. Although these soils were covered by gravel, the soil will be excavated and transported for disposal.
The soil excavation will be conducted in two phases - first the patio and deck areas; second the lawn area. All areas will be excavated to a depth of 12 inches. A layer of geotextile fabric will be put in place, then covered with a minimum of eight inches of clean fill, then covered with four inches of topsoil or pea-gravel.
Site preparations such as tree clearing and security fencing were completed.
On May 02, 2012, an industrial vacuum unit arrived at the Site to facilitate the excavation of soil from beneath the residential decks. Excavated soil was staged at the Site. Excavation under the decks was completed on May 04, 2012. Backfilling and restoration of the decks and patios began on May 07, 2012. Three days of heavy rain cancelled all site activites from May 09 through the weekend of May 11, 2012.
On May 14, 2012, the restoration of the deck and patio areas continued, with an anticipated completion date of Friday May 18, 2012. Yard excavation will begin next week.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Refer to POLREP #1.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Although liable under CERCLA as current owners, EPA has decided, at its discretion, not to pursue the condominium association or individual unit owners for costs associated with cleanup under this removal action. EPA will consider cost recovery from other identified owners and operators of Creese and Cook if they are determined to be legally and financially viable.
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
The restoration of the patios and decks is expected to be completed by May 18, 2012. Excavation will begin in the lawn after completion of the patio and deck restorations.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
It is expected that excavation should be completed within three weeks. Samples of excavated soil will be collected and analyzed for disposal purposes.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
The schedule for transportation and disposal of contaminated soils has not been determined at this time and is dependent on the results of the disposal analysis, availability of transpostation resources, and the capacity of the disposal facility. Disposal is expected to be completed before June 31st.
2.2.2 Issues
Numerous buried utility lines in the proposed excavation area may hinder progress.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Communication and coordination with the residents and the Town of Danvers has been exemplary to date.
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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
A Site Safety Inspection by the EPA Region 1 Safety officer was conducted on May 08, 2012. Minor issues such as the location of the fire extinguisher and trip hazards were identified and immediately retified.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
US EPA - Region 01
MassDEP
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Town of Danvers, MA
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4. Personnel On Site
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WESTON SOLUTIONS/ START (1)
ER LLC (5)
US EPA (1)
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
6.2 Reporting Schedule
POLREPS/SITREPS will be released weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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