U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Lovers Lane Lead - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Removal Begins
Lovers Lane Lead
C5A8
Plainfield Township, MI
Latitude: 43.0438290 Longitude: -85.6552600
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To:
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Mark Johnson, ATSDR
Valencia Darby, Department of Interior
Andrew Raddant, Department of Interior
Bruce VanOtteren, MDEQ
Joe Walczak, MDEQ
Sam Borries, U.S. EPA
Jason El-Zein, U.S. EPA
John Glover, U.S. EPA
Mick Hans, U.S. EPA
USCG PolRep Distribution, USCG
Ann Whelan, EPA
Jennifer Wolf, MDEQ
David O'Donnell, MDEQ
Sara Simmonds, KCHD
George Meek, Plainfield Twp
Robert Homan, Plainfield Twp
Nathan Ertle, Kent County Sheriff Dept
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From:
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Jeffrey Lippert, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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5/15/2012
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Reporting Period:
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5/7/2012 - 7/11/2012
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5A8 |
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Contract Number: |
EP-S5-08-04 |
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D.O. Number: |
046 |
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Action Memo Date: |
4/13/2012 |
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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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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
5/7/2012 |
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Start Date: |
5/7/2012 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MIN000510664 |
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RCRIS ID: |
N/A |
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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
Time-Critical Removal
1.1.2 Site Description
During the excavation for the installation of a water main, contractors for Plainfield Township encountered a large quantity of buried, crushed, lead-acid battery casing fragments (battery casings) in the right-of-way (ROW) adjacent to the site. Plainfield Township contacted the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) who oversaw the excavation, removal, and proper disposal of the battery casings in the ROW. Based on MDEQ's observations, the battery casings extended beyond the ROW and onto the residential property. MDEQ contacted EPA in a letter dated November 4, 2011, and requested assistance with the site.
EPA met MDEQ on site on November 22, 2011, to conduct a walk-through of the site. EPA observed numerous pieces of battery casings throughout the residential property that had made their way to the surface from below. The owner of the home was in ill-health and going through cancer treatment. She was unable to speak and has since died. Her son informed both MDEQ and EPA Staff that he had observed pieces of battery casings throughout the property his whole life and had encountered them when digging a fire pit in the back yard. The son, his pregnant wife, and two small children have inherited the home and are in the process of moving in.
1.1.2.1 Location
The site is located at 4407 Lovers Lane, Plainfield Township, Kent County, Michigan. It is in a residential neighborhood.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The MDEQ Direct Contact Criteria (DCC) for lead in residential soil is 400 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and surface soils at the site are as high as 7,100 mg/kg. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) fact sheet for lead states that “Children are more vulnerable to lead poisoning than adults. A child who swallows large amounts of lead may develop blood anemia, severe stomachache, muscle weakness, and brain damage.” With the new occupants of the residence on site, including a pregnant woman and two small children, the high level of lead in surface soils has the potential to be ingested by the children and their pregnant mother.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
EPA conducted an assessment of the site on December 20, 2011 and documented the presence of a seam of crushed lead-acid battery casings one inch to three feet below the ground surface. The seam was one foot to two feet thick throughout the 0.39-acre property. Pieces of battery casings were also observed in the spoils from a newly drilled drinking water well and on the surface throughout the front and back yard.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
During the excavation for the installation of a water main, contractors for Plainfield Township encountered a large quantity of buried, crushed, lead-acid battery casing fragments (battery casings) in the right-of-way (ROW) adjacent to the site. Plainfield Township contacted the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) who oversaw the excavation, removal, and proper disposal of the battery casings in the ROW. Based on MDEQ Staff observations, the battery casings extended beyond the ROW and onto the residential property. MDEQ contacted EPA in a letter dated November 4, 2011, and requested assistance with the site.
The MDEQ Direct Contact Criteria (DCC) for lead in residential soil is 400 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and surface soils at the site are as high as 7,100 mg/kg. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) fact sheet for lead states that “Children are more vulnerable to lead poisoning than adults. A child who swallows large amounts of lead may develop blood anemia, severe stomachache, muscle weakness, and brain damage.” With the new occupants of the residence on site, including a pregnant woman and two small children, the high level of lead in surface soils has the potential to be ingested by the children and their pregnant mother.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On 5/7/2012, EPA mobilized equipment to the site and began site set-up.
On 5/8/2012, EPA conducted test pitting in the backyard to assess extent of contamination. EPA also collected air samples for background lead levels for laboratory analysis - the results were non-detect for lead. EPA conducted air monitoring for particulates during site activities.
On 5/9/2012, EPA began excavating contaminated soil and battery casings from the backyard. Excavated material was stockpiled on the staging pad, loaded into lined trucks, and transported for disposal at EQ Detroit, Inc. EPA collected air samples during site activities for laboratory analysis for lead - the results were non-detect for lead. EPA conducted air monitoring for particulates during site activities.
On 5/10/2012, EPA continued excavating contaminated soil and battery casings from the site. Excavated material was stockpiled on the staging pad, loaded into lined trucks, and transported for disposal at EQ Detroit, Inc. EPA conducted air monitoring for particulates during site activities.
On 5/11/2012, EPA continued excavating contaminated soil and battery casings from the site. Excavated material was stockpiled on the staging pad, loaded into lined trucks, and transported for disposal at EQ Detroit, Inc. EPA conducted air monitoring for particulates during site activities. EPA distributed fact sheets to the residents in the neighborhood. The site was secured for the weekend.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
PRP search is on-going.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077001JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077002JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077004JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077005JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077006JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077007JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077008JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077009JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077010JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077011JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077012JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077013JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077014JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077015JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
| Lead Contaminated Solids |
Solid |
50 Tons |
009077016JJK |
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EQ Detroit |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Continue collecting information on PRPs.
Resume work on 5/14/2012
Present the project at the Plainfield Township Downtown Development Authority meeting on 5/16/2012.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Excavate battery casings and contaminated soil
Connect home to municpal water supply
Abandon the well
Restore the site
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Continue excavation and disposal.
2.2.2 Issues
N/A
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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
Bryan Mullins
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
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2.5.3 Information Officer
Francisco Arcaute
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
N/A
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
MDEQ
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA - 2
START - 1
ERRS - 6
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5. Definition of Terms
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EPA - United States Environmental Protection Agency
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
ERRS - Emergency and Rapid Response Service
ppm - Parts Per Million
mg/kg - Milligrams Per Kilogram
pb - Lead
NCP - National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
www.epaosc.org/loverslanelead
6.2 Reporting Schedule
PolReps will be issued weekly or as necessary.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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NCP
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