U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Mulberry Asbestos ER - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #3
Removal Action Complete
Mulberry Asbestos ER
C5F5
Albion, MI
Latitude: 42.2484215 Longitude: -84.7485762
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To:
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Valencia Darby, Department of Interior
Bruce VanOtteren, MDEQ
Joe Walczak, MDEQ
Jason El-Zein, U.S. EPA
Sherry Fielding, U.S. EPA
John Glover, U.S. EPA
Jon Gulch, U.S. EPA
Mick Hans, U.S. EPA
Beverly Kush, U.S. EPA
John Maritote, U.S. EPA
Thomas Marks, U.S. EPA
Carol Ropski, U.S. EPA
USCG PolRep Distribution, USCG
Margaret Meyer Sindt, Albion EDC
Kevin Markovich, City of Albion
Pat Lawton, MDEQ
Tom Wingate, MDEQ
Jennifer Wolf, MDEQ
Mila Bensing, U.S. EPA
Sam Borries, U.S. EPA
Phillippa Cannon, U.S. EPA
Officer Duty, USCG
Paul Makoski, Calhoun County Public Health
Jessica Magro, MDEQ
Scott Kipp, Public Safety
Francisco Arcaute, EPA
Robert Peachey, EPA
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From:
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Jeffrey Lippert, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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8/13/2012
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Reporting Period:
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7/30/2012 - 8/3/2012
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5F5 |
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Contract Number: |
EP-S5-09-05 |
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D.O. Number: |
91 |
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Action Memo Date: |
6/14/2012 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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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: |
4/17/2012 |
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Start Date: |
4/17/2012 |
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Demob Date: |
8/3/2012 |
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Completion Date: |
8/3/2012 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MIN000510749 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
Yes |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
On April 17, 2012, at approximately 1700 hours, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) requested EPA's assistance in responding to a release of asbestos due to improper removal & disposal at 501 Berrien St, Albion, MI. OSC Lippert responded. START and ERRS were activated.
The building is the center of a residential neighborhood and across the street from a city park. Pieces of asbestos were outside the building and in the street. Metal scrappers have removed metal piping within the building and piles of asbestos were near open doors and broken windows. Asbestos had migrated outside the building by the scrappers, rainwater entering the building through large holes in the roof, and blowing winds. Signs of trespass are throughout the building. ERRS removed asbestos from the areas outside of the building and secured it by boarding it up on April 17 and April 18, 2012.
Calhoun County Health Department declared the building to be a public health threat.
1.1.2.1 Location
501 N. Berrien St., Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan 49244
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The building is the center of a residential neighborhood and across the street from a City park. Pieces of asbestos were outside the building and in the street. Asbestos had migrated outside the building by the scrappers, rainwater entering the building through large holes in the roof, and blowing winds.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
EPA responded to a request for assistance from MDEQ regarding asbestos outside a building in Albion, Michigan. EPA arrived on-scene at approximately 1800 hrs on 4/17/2012 and observed pieces of friable asbestos outside the building in various areas, including at the curb in the street. A closer look revealed large quantities of asbestos scattered throughout the building near open doorways and broken windows. The asbestos on the outside of the building appeared to have been transported outside by metal salvagers, wind, and rainwater infiltration into the building. EPA moved asbestos into the building and secured it by boarding up the building.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
EPA conducted an Emergency Response Action at the site on 4/17/12 and 4/18/12. EPA moved friable asbestos into the building and secured it. EPA returned to the site on 7/23/12 to remove friable and non-friable asbestos piles throughout the building. The removal action was completed on 8/3/2012.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On 7/23/12 - 7/27/12, EPA remobilized to the site to begin the Time-Critical Removal Action at the site. EPA set up office trailers, hooked up a generator, conducted clearing and grubbing, notified City Officials, and began double bagging piles and pieces of asbestos on the first floor.
On 7/30/2012 - 8/3/2012, EPA completed the removal of piles and pieces of asbestos throughout the building. The buidling was resecured by boarding it up and replacing fencing. Asbestos signage was removed. EPA demobilized from the site on 8/3/2012.
Throughout the removal action EPA conducted air sampling to ensure the safety of workers and residents. No exceedances were recorded.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
An Enforcement Specialist has been assigned and an attorney has been requested. The PRP and owner of the building is Charles Cuykendall. A verbal and written Notice was issued by the OSC and EPA attorney.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| Friable ACM |
Bags |
327 |
50071212131 |
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C&C Landfill, Marshall MI |
| Non-Friable ACM |
Soild |
10 CY |
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C&C Landfill, Marshall MI |
| Concrete |
Solid |
10 CY |
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Recycled |
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| Cardboard |
Solid |
80 CY |
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Recycled |
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| R5 Priorities Summary |
| This is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should overlap. |
Miles of river systems cleaned and/or restored |
N/A |
| Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped |
N/A |
| Gallons of oil/water recovered |
N/A |
| Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks |
N/A |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Acres Protected |
1.6 |
| Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
0 |
| Human Health Exposures Avoided |
1036 |
| Number of workers on site |
10 |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern: |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
Asbestos |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
None.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
All Response Activities have been completed.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None.
2.2.2 Issues
None
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Not applicable.
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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
Mitch Hunt
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
Don Deblassio
2.5.3 Information Officer
Francisco Arcaute
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
Not applicable.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
City of Albion
Albion Public Safety
Calhoun County Public Health
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA - 1
MDEQ - 1
ERRS - 6
START - 1
City of Albion - 1
Albion Public Safety - 1
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5. Definition of Terms
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EPA - United States Environmental Protection Agency
MDEQ - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
ERRS - Emergency Rapid Response Service
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
NCP - National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
www.epaosc.org/mulberryasbestos
6.2 Reporting Schedule
No further reports will be issued.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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CERCLA
NCP
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