U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Bloomfield Township Drum ER - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Bloomfield Township Drum ER
Novi, MI
Latitude: 42.5257200 Longitude: -83.4429100
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To:
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From:
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Jeffrey Lippert, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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4/17/2012
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Reporting Period:
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4/16/2012
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
Pending |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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EPA |
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NPL Status: |
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Mobilization Date: |
4/16/2012 |
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Start Date: |
4/16/2012 |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
The Site is located within a wooded/grassy area along an easement for high-power powerlines. The Site is only accessible by a rural "two-track" dirt road. Sixteen drums and three 300-gallon totes were dumped on the property.
1.1.2.1 Location
The site is located approximately 450 feet south of 14 Mile Road, 0.13 miles east of M-5 Highway. The nearest physical address is 39325 14 Mile Rd, West Bloomfield Charter Township, Oakland County, MI. The geographical coordinates of the Site are 42.525720 N latitude, -83.442910 W longitude. The area is made up of mixed commercial/residential properties.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
A total of sixteen 55-gallons drums and three 300-gallon totes were dumped within a wooded/grassy area along the easement for high-power powerlines. Nearly all of the drums and totes were on their sides and some showed signs of damage or had missing bungs. The containers appeared to have been in their current location of some time. Most of the drums and totes were weathered and only three had labels that were legible. The U.S. EPA (EPA) and START contractor mobilized to the site to conduct documentation, air monitoring, and sampling of the dumped containers.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
N/A
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Upon arrival to the site, EPA and START conducted air monitoring. A MultiRAE multi-gas meter was used to measure levels of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), lower explosive limit (LEL), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and oxygen (O2) in air. All measures within the ambient air at the site did not exceed background levels for CO, H2S, LEL, VOC, or O2. In addition, a Ludlum MicroR radiation detector was used to scan each of the drums and totes for radioactive material, no such materials were identified at the Site.
Recognisance of the drums and totes occurred in Level C personal protective equipment (PPE). EPA and START up righted each drum, except for one poly-drum due to damage, and left the totes in place because of their weight and condition. The containers ranged from nearly empty to full, with the majority of drums and totes being more than 3/4 full. EPA and START opened each container and scanned its contents with the multi-gas meter. Maximum measurements for the containers included: CO=1000parts per million (ppm), VOC=235ppm, and LEL=100%.
A total of 4 liquid samples were collected from the drums and totes. Samples were collected in Level C PPE utilizing disposable coliwasa drum samplers. The samples were held overnight and submitted for rush analysis the next morning to RTI Laboratories in Livonia MI. The requested laboratory analysis included: toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) VOC, TCLP semi-volatile organic compound (SVOC), TCLP metals, pH, flashpoint, and specific gravity.
Following sample collection, the drums and totes were secured as best as possible and enclosed with caution tape.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
N/A
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
Progress metrics awaiting laboratory analysis of samples
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
- Review laboratory results to determine the characteristics of the waste dumped at the site
- Determine if a removal action is necessary
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Response activities pending laboratory results
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Review laboratory results
2.2.2 Issues
No issues at this time.
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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
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2.5.2 Liaison Officer
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2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
Unified command not utilized during this response
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
U.S EPA
MDEQ
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4. Personnel On Site
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U.S.EPA (1) OSC Lippert
START (3)
MDEQ (2)
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5. Definition of Terms
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U.S.EPA - United States Environmental Protection Agency
START - Superfund Technical Assessment & Response Team
MDEQ - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
CO - carbon monoxide
VOC - volatile organic compound
SVOC - semi-volatile organic compound
TCLP - toxicity characteristic leaching procedure
H2S - hydrogen sulfide
O2 - oxygen
PPE - personal protective equipment
ppm - parts per million
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
http://www.epaosc.org/bloomfielddrum
6.2 Reporting Schedule
PolReps will be issued as necessary.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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N/A
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