U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Blue Island Cumene Release - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #2
Final
Blue Island Cumene Release
Blue Island, IL
Latitude: 41.6550561 Longitude: -87.7030190
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To:
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David Turner, MWRD
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From:
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Paul Atkociunas, OSC
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Date:
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3/28/2013
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Reporting Period:
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January 25 to March 28, 2013
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Contract Number: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Emergency |
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PRP |
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Mobilization Date: |
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Start Date: |
1/24/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
3/28/2103 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
CERCLA Emergency
1.1.2 Site Description
The incident occured at the Blue Island Phenol, LLC facility on January 24, 2013. The facility manufactures phenol. The facility receives benzene via rail car and process the material into phenol. Cumene and Cumene Hydroperoxide are intermediates of the production process. Per facility personnel, the spill volume of Cumene (75%) / Cumene Hydroperoxide (25%) was estimated at 300 gallons (2257 pounds) onto a gravel area within the facility property.
1.1.2.1 Location
The location of the incident was at the Blue Island Phenol, LLC facility located at 3350 W. 131st Street, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois. The Site is located in a industrial / manufacturing area with the nearest residence approximately 1500 feet to the south.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Cumene is flammable in presence of open flames and sparks. Cumene is very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Cumene hydroperoxide is combustible, toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
OSC Atkociunas and Environmental Specialist David Turner with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) conducted oversight on January 24, 2013. MWRD indicated that their agency has not documented a release of the material from the facility's outfall. The facility secured the release, neutralized the waste and was collecting / containerizing impacted gravel. Product was not observed within the trenches, sumps, or separators within the facility. OSC Atkociunas walked the perimeter of the facility and did not observe any releases.
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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
On March 28, 2013, Blue Island Phenol, LLC transported six 55-gallon drums of hazardous waste solids (impacted soils) and one 85-gallon overpack of hazardous waste liquids (contaminated absorbents) for off-site disposal. The waste is to be incinerated at licensed Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The incident occurred at the Blue Island Phenol, LLC facility. Impacted soils / waste was managed by facility personnel.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| Waste Organic Peroxide, Type F Solid |
Solid
(Impacted Soils) |
330 Gallons |
011219246JJK |
Incineration |
Heritage, Liverpool, OH |
| Waste Organic Peroxide, Type F Liquid |
Liquid (Impacted Absorbents) |
85
Gallons |
011219247JJK |
Incineration |
Tradebe, East Chicago, IN |
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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 |
0 |
| Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped |
0 |
| Gallons of oil/water recovered |
0 |
| Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks |
0 |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Acres Protected |
.1 |
| Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
0 |
| Human Health Exposures Avoided |
0 |
| Number of workers on site |
10 |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
Cumene, Cumene Hydroperoxide |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None.
2.2.2 Issues
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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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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No information available at this time.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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4. Personnel On Site
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ERRS / START Contract Support were not mobilized to the incident.
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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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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
www.epaosc.org/BlueIslandCumene
6.2 Reporting Schedule
This is the Final PolRep for the Site.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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