2.1.1 Narrative
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
April 17 - April 23, 2013
EPA within Unified Command revised the re-entry procedure to include indoor air sampling for residents in the impacted area. No re-entries occurred during this operational period. Twenty-four hour outdoor air monitoring continued through the operational period. EPA START continued daily routine air monitoring throughout the impacted neighborhood. There were no significant readings for VOCs. One EPA START was demobilized.
A media tour was conducted at the site on 4/20. Two members from the U.S. House of Representatives visited the site on 4/21.
OSC Smith replaced OSC Mason on 4/20. OSC Brescia transitioned with OSC Rhotenberry on 4/23. OSC McAteer demobilized from the site on 4/18.
The RP continues removal of a portion of the storm sewer and water line adjacent to Starlite Road. Operations continue in the North Woods Subdivision where 22 homes remain evacuated. Operations also continue in the Bell Cove of Lake Conway which remains isolated from the larger body of water at Highway 89.
A grid is being established over Bell Cove (Division B). The grid is being established to help clean-up crews monitor progress as response efforts continue within the cove area.
During this operational period Unified Command conducted a site walk on the ditch area along North Main Street and the creek area between North Main Street and I-40. The Unified Command signed off on transitioning these areas from emergency response to the remediation phase. The Unified Command consists of the EPA FOSC, the ADEQ SOSC, Faulkner County LOSC, and the RP.
ADEQ continues to sample Lake Conway to verify no oil is present.
Approximately 28,489 bbl oil/water mixture has been collected to date. The total amount of oil/water collected has been reduced due to actual gauging of the frac tanks that occurred on 4/23/2013.
OSC Brescia increased the FPN ceiling to $600,000.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The Pegasus pipeline is operated by ExxonMobil Pipeline Company.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
Oil and Water |
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28,489* bbl |
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Soils |
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208 - 20yd3 Boxes |
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Oiled Debris |
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79 - 20yd3 Boxes |
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Wood Chips |
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70 - 20yd3 Boxes |
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* Oily liquid recovered and stored quantity reconciled after gauging on 4/23/2013.
2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Unified Command will continue to provide the community and media with high priority and responsiveness. Execute approved plans and assess progress on daily basis.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
EPA START and RP’s contractor will continue independent area air monitoring to identify VOC levels in the impacted residential areas.
Continue the re-entry process for the evacuated residents as needed.
Continue recovery of relatively small amounts of remaining oil and oiled debris.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
For planning purposes, began development of smooth transition from the response phase to the long-term assessment and remediation phase.
2.2.2 Issues
There continues to be high interest from local and national media and activist groups.
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