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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Pre-Deployment |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Assessment |
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Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
10/2/2012 |
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5/24/2012 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Abandoned drums of automotive chemicals including waste oil and other lubricants.
1.1.2 Site Description
The Site is a former automotive supply store and repair shop.
1.1.2.1 Location
The Site is located in Northumberland, Saratoga County, NY, a semi-rural area amidst residential and light commercial properties. It is bordered on County highway #50 on the south and an un-named brook on the north
There are private residences on the east and west sides of the Site.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The threats are twofold: one is a release of oil-based automotive chemicals and substances overland into the brook and thence into the Hudson River, approx. 2 miles to the east. The second threat is the release of chemicals and waste oil inside the premises in the event of a fire. The building is unoccupied, has no operating smoke or fire detections systems, and is readily accessible to anyone seeking access. In the event of a fire or act of vandalism there could be a release of chemicals or the by-products of combustion into the environment.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Preliminary observations of the Site revealed the presence of approx. 200 containers of what appears to be waste oil. Containers vary from 5-gallons up to 250 gallon home heating oil tanks. In addition there are some containers of automotive chemicals and other chemicals. The Site is owned but has been abandoned by the owner. There is no electricity in the building and no functioning fire or smoke detectors. There is no business being conducted so there is no one present to monitor fire or flood conditions.
In addition, there is evidence of drums and other containers having been buried in a filled-in area adjacent to the brook.
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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
A brief walk-thru assessment was conducted by an EPA OSC and a rep with the NYSDEC.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
There is one identified RP, the owner of the Site, Skip Biss, Jr. who is believed to live in nearby Greenwich, NY. Efforts to contact Mr. Biss have been unsuccessful. Mr. Biss Sr. passed away in 2007 and the company of record that owned the property, Biss Holdings, is defunct.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
See below.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
A site assessment and sampling event is planned for October 2nd thru October 4th using EPA contractor personnel. Samples will be acquired from 20 - 25 containers as well as from one floor drain inside the premises. If any suspected asbestos is found samples of that material will be acquired as well.
Prior to commencing the sampling event the OSC will notify the local/State police and fire departments as well as neighbors living adjacent to the site.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Based on the analytical results of the sampling event EPA will make a determination whether to go forward with a removal action.
2.2.2 Issues
TBD
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Logistics for the upcoming sampling event have been discussed with the OSC and the EPA contractor. No outside support is needed or anticipated.
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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
The EPA technical contractor will compile a Health and Safety Plan which will be approved by the OSC.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
EPA is copying Mike DiPietro with the NYSDEC on all relevant correspondence.
2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
n/a
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
NYSDEC
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA OSC
EPA contractor personnel (4)
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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