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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
VAD990710410 |
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D.O. Number: |
15 |
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Action Memo Date: |
9/26/2013 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Time-Critical |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
9/30/2013 |
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Start Date: |
9/30/2013 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Removal at NPL Superfund Site
1.1.2 Site Description
NPL Superfund Site
1.1.2.1 Location
Veneer Road, Portsmouth, VA
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The purpose of this action is to flush and replace a contaminated storm sewer on Site. The sewer is contaminated with creosote and poses a threat of release of a hazardous substance if not mitigated.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
An assessment by the OSC on or about 9/19/13 revealed the presence of creosote in a storm drain which poses a threat of release.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
During the week of September 15, 2013, the EPA Remedial Project Manager for the Atlantic Wood Industries Site requested assistance from the Removal Program to mitigate the threat of release of creosote from a storm drain on Site. Creosote is trapped in the base of the drain and also likely in the pipe leading to the drain. Assistance was requested from the Removal Program to remove this creosote and replace the sewer box. The OSC visited the Site and visually confirmed the presence of creosote and the path for potential release.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On 9/26/13, the OSC activated emegency funding (see Special Bulletin A) to mitigate the threat of release of creosote from the storm drain. WRSCompass received a task order from EPA to clean the line and replace the sewer box. WRSCompass will be performing the work under the EPA ERRS contract and under the direction of the OSC.
On 9/30/13, the OSC met with WRSCompass on Site to plan the project. The RPM was also on Site to provide technical assistance.
Based on the scope of work, EPA's contractor has determined a subcontractor with line flushing experience will be contracted to perform the work. EPA's contractor is also in the process of procuring the replacement sewer box with a non-permeable structure
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Enforcement activity is consistent with the PRP search being performed under the Remedial Action.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
The OSC anticipates that waste generated from the removal will be properly handled and disposed with other wastes from the Site.
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
ERRS will prepare subcontract and specs for replacement box and will coordinate with OSC
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Onsite work will likely begin the week of 10/07/13 pending direction from EPA management with regard to the Government Shutdown.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
2.2.2 Issues
At the time of the polrep, the government is currently shut down. Although this Site is considered an excepted activity, the OSC is taking any and all action to minimize costs at the Site.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Logistics are being coordinated with the contractors on Site working on the Remedial Construction at the Site.
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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
EPA will utilize the existing Site Safety Plan with an additional job hazard analysis for this scope of work
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
Liaison officer is unavailable due to Government Shutdown
2.5.3 Information Officer
Information officer is unavailable due to Government Shutdown
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
The OSC will continue to coordinate with VDEQ and the City of Portsmouth
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4. Personnel On Site
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9/30/13
EPA: C. Wagner OSC
R. Sturgeon, RPM
ERRS: S. Maxwell
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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
Altantic Wood Industries NPL Site:
http://epa.gov/reg3hwmd/npl/VAD990710410.htm
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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