2.1.1 Narrative
Operations starting
June 17, 2015 were focused on the preparation phase of the Beech
Creek removal project.
- Site preparation
activities were complete at the end of August 2015.
- Site excavation began at the end of August 2015. Current general operations include excavation, erosion control, backfill/restoration, waste transport, sampling, and water treatment.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Activities for period
September 30, 2015 to November 18, 2015 include the following:
Excavation of
creek bed between EU-4 and EU-5.
Excavation of
EU-7 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Excavation of EU-9, creek bed, east and west
bank.
Excavation of
EU-10 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Excavation of
EU-11 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Partial
excavation of EU-12 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Excavation of
EU-15 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Excavation and
backfill of EU-17 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Confirmatory
sampling for EU-4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 17 creek bed, bank and floodplain.
Waste and
sampling of hazardous and non-hazardous material prior to transport for
disposal.
Decontamination of transportation and excavation
equipment
Transport non-hazardous waste for disposal.
Waste water sampling prior to discharge.
Discharge of approximately 112,000 gallons of water.
Meetings with EPA OSC, Environ Project Manager and
Environs' removal subcontractor Sevenson, on site progress and updating site
plans as progression continues.
Placement of crane mats for creek crossings.
Placement of erosion boom along the excavation.
Continued enhancement of the haul road along the work
areas adjacent to the creek including the placement of fabric and stone to
provide a road base.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
To date, approximately 400 cubic yards of soil with PCB concentrations less than 50 mg/kg has been excavated and transported for landfill disposal. Approximately 1905 cubic yards of soil with PCB concentrations over 50 mg/kg has been excavated. An estimated 1577 cubic yards of the greater than 50 mg/kg soil has been transported for landfill disposal.
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