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 November 18, 2015 to January 30, 2016 include the following:
Backfill of
creek bed between EU-4 and EU-5.
Additional excavation
of EU-7 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Additional excavation
of EU-9, creek bed, east and west bank.
Additional excavation
of EU-10 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Additional excavation
of EU-11 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Excavation and
additional excavation of EU-12 creek bed, east and west bank, floodplain.
Excavation and
backfill 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-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 94,000 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)
The removal action is being conducted under an EPA Administrative Order on Consent between EPA and several PRPs.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
Total water
treated and discharged to date is approximately 414,000 gallons.
Total soil
excavated with PCB concentrations < 50 mg/kg is approximately 429 cubic yards. Approximately 399 cubic yards
of this material has been transported off site for landfill.
Total soil
excavated with PCB concentrations > 50 mg/kg is approximately 2,847 cubic yards. Approximately 2,456 cubic yards
of this material has been transported off site for landfill disposal.
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