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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
Z5LL |
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Contract Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
OPA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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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: |
3/29/2012 |
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Start Date: |
3/29/2012 |
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State Notification: |
Yes |
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FPN#: |
E12518 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
On 3/29/2012, U.S. EPA was alerted to an abandoned oil well leaking in a farm field in Woodville, Ohio. The well was overflowing with oil. Oil had also leaked below the ground's surface into a field drainage tile and into Sugar Creek. U.S. EPA mobilized to the site and activated ERRS and START. Approximately 2050 feet of Sugar Creek has been impacted with crude oil from the well.
1.1.2.1 Location
The abandoned oil well is located in the middle of a farm field with no associated address. The Global Positioning System coordinates are Latitude: 41.4472900 and Longitude: -83.3324200. The area is a rural farming community.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
An abandoned oil well in a farm field is leaking crude oil into the Sugar Creek. Sugar Creek is a tributary to the Portage River.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Oil was observed spilling over the riser on the oil well. Oil was also observed discharging from the farm field drainage tile into the Sugar Creek. Large pools of oil are located throughout approximately 2050 feet of Sugar Creek. Noticeable odors are throughout the area near the creek. Volitile Organic Compound readings as high 460 parts per million were recorded on field screening equipment.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On 3/29/2012, U.S. EPA was alerted to an abandoned oil well leaking in a farm field in Woodville, Ohio. The well was overflowing with oil. Oil had also leaked below the ground's surface into a field drainage tile and into Sugar Creek. U.S. EPA mobilized to the site and activated ERRS and START. Approximately 2050 feet of Sugar Creek has been impacted with crude oil from the well. The abandoned oil well is located in the middle of a farm field with no associated address. The Global Positioning System coordinates are Latitude: 41.4472900 and Longitude: -83.3324200. The area is a rural farming community. Oil was observed spilling over the riser on the oil well. Oil was also observed discharging from the farm field drainage tile into the Sugar Creek. Large pools of oil are located throughout approximately 2050 feet of Sugar Creek. Noticeable odors are throughout the area near the creek. Volitile Organic Compound readings as high 460 parts per million were recorded on field screening equipment.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
U.S. EPA mobilized ERRS and START. ERRS used a vac truck to remove oil from the well, drainage tile, and Sugar Creek. ERRS utilized absorbent pads and booms to collect standing oil in Sugar Creek. A PRFA was issued to Ohio DNR to conduct the capping and proper abandonment of the leaking well. START conducted air monitoring and field documentation.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Mr. Robert Peiffer is the owner of the property where the well is located. Mr. Peiffer is in Florida, a Notice of Federal Interest was issued to Mr. Peiffer via email.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
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Liquid |
2300 g |
00430329 |
Chemtron, Avon, OH |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Return to the site at 0700 hrs on 3/30. Work left to be completed consists of:
Continue oil removal from Sugar Creek;
Abandonment and capping of the oil well;
Disposal of waste liquids and solids.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Same as above.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
A Notice of Federal Interest was issued to Mr. Robert Peiffer via email.
2.2.2 Issues
The owner of the property where the well is located has yet to sign an access agreement. Initially, the renter of the land had indicated that he was acting as the agent of the owner and signed the access agreement. The owner of the property is Robert Peiffer and resides in Florida. U.S. EPA will continue to make attempts to reach him.
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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
Matt Beer
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
USCG
Ohio EPA
Ohio DNR
U.S. EPA
Woodville Fire Department
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4. Personnel On Site
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ERRS - 3
START - 1
U.S. EPA - 1
Ohio EPA - 1
Ohio DNR - 2
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5. Definition of Terms
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EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
USCG - United States Coast Guard
ERRS - Emergency and Rapid Response Service
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
DNR - Department of Natural Resources
PPM - Parts per Million
VOCs - Volitile Organic Compounds
H2S - Hydrogen Sulfide
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
www.epaosc.org/sugarcreekoilwell
6.2 Reporting Schedule
POLREPs will be issued as necessary.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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Oil Spill Handbook
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