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2.1.1 Narrative/On-Site Activities
Monday,
August 15
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with
non-hazardous waste for off-site transportation and disposal from Containment
Cell 7.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill and load waste into Containment
Cell 6.
● ERRS continued to load-out concrete for transportation to a
local facility for recycling.
● START
and USCG collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 5, which were
delivered to the off-site laboratory by private courier.
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START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and
DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring results were below action
levels and within normal limits.
● START
shipped air samples collected from August 10 – 13 for lead and asbestos
analyses to the respective off-site laboratories.
●
START submitted a weekly equipment report to the OSC, which includes an
inventory of assets from the following sources: EPA Region 10 Warehouse, EPA
Region 10 Manchester Laboratory, EPA ERT-Las Vegas, EPA ERT-Cincinnati, EPA
ERT-New Jersey, USCG Pacific Strike Team, and WA Department of Fish and
Wildlife, as well as assets purchased for use by site funds.
Tuesday, August 16
● ERRS finished loading trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for
off-site transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 7, then began
loading out Containment Cell 8.
● ERRS
continued to excavate in the landfill and load waste into Containment Cells 6
and 7.
● ERRS continued to load-out concrete, steel, and tires for
transportation to local facilities for recycling.
● START
and USCG collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 6, which were
delivered to the off-site laboratory by private courier.
●
START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and
DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring
results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● START
compared particulate monitoring results between the DataRams and DustTraks; a
total of two DustTraks provided by the USCG are deployed on site and two
additional monitors are in transit.
● EPA
and START discussed the draft STORM (Seasonal Temporary Operations Reduction
Management) Plan for winter operations on site.
● EPA,
START, and ERRS discussed grading at AAW property.
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Off-site laboratory results were received for asbestos air samples collected from
August 10 to 13; all results were below site action levels.
Wednesday,
August 17
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for off-site
transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 8.
● ERRS
continued to excavate in the landfill and load waste into Containment Cell 7.
● ERRS
continued to load out steel for transportation to a local facility for
recycling.
●
START prepared conceptual grading plan for northwest corner of the site near
AAW property.
●
START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and
DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring
results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● EPA
and START discussed revisions to the formatting of time-lapse videos.
● EPA
requested ERRS install additional fencing and signage near AAW property to
discourage unauthorized access to the site.
● ERRS
contacted the lab for additional details regarding the continued delay for
pesticide results from post-excavation confirmation samples.
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Off-site laboratory results were received for lead air samples collected from
August 6 to 9; all results were below site action levels.
Thursday, August 18
● ERRS finished loading trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for
off-site transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 8, then began
loading out Containment Cell 1.
● ERRS
continued to excavate in the landfill and load waste into Containment Cells 7
and 8.
● ERRS continued to load-out steel for transportation to a
local facility for recycling.
●
START and USCG collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 7, which were delivered to the off-site
laboratory by private courier.
● START
and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and
DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring
results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● START
shipped air samples collected from August 15 - 17 for lead and asbestos
analyses to the respective off-site laboratories.
Friday,
August 19
● ERRS finished loading trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for
off-site transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 1, and then began to
load-out Containment Cell 2B/2C.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill and load waste into
Containment Cells 8 and 1.
●
START and USCG collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 8, which
were delivered to the off-site laboratory by private courier.
●
START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and
DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring
results were below action levels and within normal limits.
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START downloaded construction cameras located at Air Station 3 and the base of
the landfill.
●
START deployed a construction camera on top of Containment Cell 7 for a brief
(1-4 day) collection of site activities in the stockpile area near Containment
Cells 1 and 2.
● One
representative from, geotechnical subcontractor, arrived on site with a nuclear
density gauge to collect in-place compaction readings in areas identified for
post-excavation sampling in the landfill.
●
START continued work on the draft STORM Plan for winter operations on site.
● Off-site laboratory results were received for
lead air samples collected from August 10 to 13, and for asbestos air samples
collected from August 15 to 17; all results for both lead and asbestos were
below site action levels.
● No work is scheduled for tomorrow due to the
inability of the Transfer Facility to
accept waste this Saturday.
● As of this week, over 100,000 tons of material has been shipped off site.
Monday, August 22
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for off-site transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 2.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill and load waste into Containment Cell 1.
● Excavation began at the upstream edge of the landfill, above the culvert inlet.
● START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● The site received two additional USCG PST DustTrak monitors for use on site.
● START submitted a weekly equipment report to the OSC, which includes an inventory of assets from the following sources: EPA Region 10 Warehouse, EPA Region 10 Manchester Laboratory, EPA ERT-Las Vegas, EPA ERT-Cincinnati, EPA ERT-New Jersey, USCG Pacific Strike Team, and WA Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as assets purchased for use by site funds.
Tuesday, August 23
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for off-site transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 3.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill; Containment Cell 1 was filled, and ERRS began to load waste into Containment Cell 2.
● ERRS sent a load of steel off site for recycling.
● START shipped air samples collected from August 18, 19, and 22 for lead and asbestos analyses to the respective off-site laboratories.
● START collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 1. START also collected a composite baseline sample from the potential borrow source to the east of the stockpile area. All four samples were delivered to the off-site laboratory by private courier.
● START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● START ordered additional batteries for the DustTrak dust monitors from an online vendor.
Wednesday, August 24
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for off-site transportation and disposal. Containment Cell 3 was emptied, and then load-out began from Containment Cell 4.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill; Containment Cell 2 was filled, and ERRS began to load waste into Containment Cell 3.
● ERRS sent a load of tires off site for recycling.
● START collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 2, and the samples were delivered to the off-site laboratory by private courier.
● START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● Off-site laboratory results were received for asbestos air samples collected from August 18, 19, and 22 and lead air samples collected from August 15 to 17; all results were below site action levels.
● The OSC and START reviewed the final data from post-excavation samples collected on the Airport Auto Wrecking property. The results indicate no exceedance of upland screening levels (other than naturally elevated arsenic), which indicates that these areas can be backfilled.
● ERRS discovered a drum filled with some type of resin in the landfill; START and PST assessed it and collected a sample for haz-cat testing. The haz-cat results were negative, but air monitoring of the sample jar head space indicated the presence of benzene. The drum and contents were placed into a salvage drum.
● Unauthorized visitors tried to enter the site today and evaded site personnel. The property owner, local officials, and the night security guards were alerted.
Thursday, August 25
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for off-site transportation and disposal. Containment Cell 4 was emptied, and then load-out began from Containment Cell 5.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill; Containment Cell 3 was filled, and ERRS began to load waste into Containment Cell 4.
● ERRS sent a load of steel off site for recycling.
● START collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 3, and the samples were delivered to the off-site laboratory by private courier.
● START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● START shipped air samples collected from August 23-24 for lead and asbestos analyses to the respective off-site laboratories.
● START collected a sample for TCLP VOCs analysis from the drum of resin found the day before. ERRS secured the drum in an overpack container pending the results.
● The fencing subcontractor was on site to meet with ERRS and to plan for the reconstruction of the Airport Auto Wrecking fence after backfill.
● START completed the draft Site Temporary Operations Reduction Management (STORM) plan and submitted it to the OSC for review.
Friday, August 26
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for off-site transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 5.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill and loaded the waste into Containment Cell 4.
● A large tree at the upstream end of the landfill was removed. ERRS will attempt to remove debris from the root ball so that it can be reused in the creek restoration.
● START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● The geotechnical engineering subcontractor was on site to discuss the results of their geotechnical sampling and testing and plans for post-excavation backfill and site grading.
● Off-site laboratory results were received for asbestos air samples collected from August 23-24, and all results were below site action levels.
Saturday, August 27
● ERRS loaded trucks and trailers with non-hazardous waste for off-site transportation and disposal from Containment Cell 6.
● ERRS continued to excavate in the landfill and loaded the waste into Containment Cell 5.
● START collected three composite samples from Containment Cell 4. The samples will be delivered to the off-site laboratory on Monday.
● START and USCG performed air monitoring with AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, DataRAMs, and DustTraks and collected air samples for asbestos and lead. Air monitoring results were below action levels and within normal limits.
● START used the XRF to survey for metals at the potential borrow source east of the stockpile area. No significant or elevated metals concentrations were noted.
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