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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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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
Excavation of the yard began on May 18th and continued to completion on May 22nd. Backfilling of the excavation began on May 22nd and was completed on May 25th. Topsoil delivery and final grading began on May 25th as well. Transportation and disposal arrangements are in process.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Refer to POLREP #1 and #2.
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.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Final grading and hydroseeding is anticipated for the week of May 28th. Transportation and disposal is expected to begin on June 04, 2012.
Following the completion of disposal, the soil staging area will be restored with backfill, topsoil and hydroseed.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
EPA and MassDEP are scheduled to appear at the Town of Danvers Board of Health meeting on June 7th.
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.
Wet weather has caused minor work delays due to muddy conditions in the excavation areas.
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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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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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