U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
RGIS Diesel Spill - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #2
Final
RGIS Diesel Spill
Auburn Hills, MI
Latitude: 42.6881680 Longitude: -83.2499530
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To:
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From:
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Jeffrey Lippert, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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3/9/2014
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Reporting Period:
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3/6/2014 - 3/11/2014
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
Z5MU |
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Contract Number: |
NA |
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D.O. Number: |
NA |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
OPA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
PRP |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
NA |
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Mobilization Date: |
3/3/2014 |
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Start Date: |
3/3/2014 |
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Demob Date: |
3/10/2014 |
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Completion Date: |
3/10/2014 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
NA |
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RCRIS ID: |
NA |
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ERNS No.: |
NA |
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State Notification: |
Yes |
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FPN#: |
E14505 |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
Approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel was spilled from an above ground storage tank (AST) at the RGIS World Headquarters at 2000 E. Taylor Street, Auburn Hills, Oakland County, MI. RGIS provides inventory services for retail stores across the United States. A backup generator on-site is fueled by a 1,000 gallon underground storage tank (UST) which is fed by a 5,000 gallon AST. A switch malfunctioned overnight and the contents of the 5,000 gallon AST were pumped into the 1,000 gallon UST, resulting in a spill of 4,000 gallons of diesel into the RGIS parking lot. The spill entered the on-site storm sewer system and flowed into an on-site retention pond. The pond has an outfall to Galloway Creek which is a tributary to the Clinton River.
1.1.2.1 Location
2000 E. Taylor Street, Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Oil spill threatening Galloway Creek and the Clinton River.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
The preliminary site walk through found cleanup contractors conducting oil removal activities. Equipment and personnel need was greater than what was on-scene. Oil in the parking lot, storm sewer and retention pond. Open outfall from the retention pond to Galloway Creek.
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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
3/6/14 - Contractor continued to remove the impacted ice from the surface of the retention pond and place it into an open-topped frac tank, The ice inside was melted with a portable boiler system. Crews removed diesel from the surface of the retention pond through the use of barrel-skimmers and vacuum trucks, and began power-washing the concrete floor of the tank corral. Air monitoring results were below action levels.
3/7/14 - Contractor continued to remove the impacted ice from the surface of the retention pond and place it into the open-topped frac tank. A crew jet-rodded a total of seven storm sewer lines from three different drainage basins. Workers continued power-washing the concrete floor of the tank corral. Vac trucks were utilized to remove contents of frac tanks for disposal. A crew began excavating the impacted soil located next to the western exterior wall of the tank corral. A total of 22,500 gallons of liquid waste were shipped from the site. Air monitoring readings were below action levels.
3/8/14 - Contractor began excavating sediment from the southern end and northwestern corner of the retention pond, removed the concrete culvert leading to the retention pond in order to excavate the impacted soil located beneath the culvert, and completed the removal of the impacted ice from the surface of the retention pond. The excavated sediment was placed on a staging pad constructed at the southwestern corner of the removal operations area. The impacted ice was transferred to the open-topped frac tank for thawing. A crew continued skimming diesel fuel from the surface of the retention pond, while another crew continued excavating the impacted soil located next to the southern exterior wall of the tank corral. The impacted snow and soil located in the onsite roll-off boxes was transferred into the open-topped frac tank. For the day, a total of 15,000 gallons of liquid waste were shipped from the site. Air monitoring results were below action levels.
3/9/14 - Contractor continued excavation of sediment from the southeastern and western banks of the retention pond and placed the soil on a staging pad. A second crew continued skimming diesel fuel from the surface of the retention pond, while another crew continued excavating impacted soil located along the southern exterior wall of the tank corral and the western wall of the RGIS building. PM Environmental collected a total of 24 soil grab samples from the retention pond for analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polynuclear aromatics (PNAs). Air monitoring results were below action levels. No waste was shipped from the site.
3/10/14 - Contractor excavated sediment from the eastern and northern banks of the retention pond, and placed additional absorbent boom near the outfall to Galloway Creek. A second crew continued skimming diesel from the surface of the retention pond. Another crew completed the excavation of impacted soil located along the southern and western exterior walls of the tank corral. PM Environmental technician collected and screened a total of ten soil grab samples from the excavation area (seven floor and three wall samples). The samples will be analyzed for VOCs and PNAs. For the day, a total of 18,500 gallons of liquid waste and 32.27 tons of impacted soil were shipped from the site. Air monitoring results were below action levels.
3/11/14 - Contractor used shovels to scrape the impacted soil away from the gas pipes located near the tank corral. A PM Environmental technician collected one soil grad sample from the gas pipe area for VOCs and PNAs. The contractor completed the backfilling of the excavation area. After placing additional absorbent boom around the interceptor vault located at the northern end of the retention pond, a second crew excavated the remaining pea-gravel located around the vault. A street sweeper was used to clean the accessible portions of the parking lot. For the day, a total of 9,600 gallons of liquid waste and 679.05 tons of impacted soil (28 loads) were shipped from the site. Air monitoring results were below action levels.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
RGIS is the Responsible Party. OSC issued a Notice of Federal Interest to Jeff Brinza of RGIS. An SPCC inspection will be scheduled.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
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Quantity |
Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| Oil and Water |
Liquid |
56,200 Gal |
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Off-Site Disposal |
| Oil-Contaminated Debris |
Solid |
60 CY |
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Staged on Scene |
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Regional Metrics
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This
is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should overlap.
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Miles
of river systems cleaned and/or restored
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0 |
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Cubic
yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped
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60 |
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Gallons
of oil/water recovered
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56,200 |
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Acres
of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks
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0 |
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Stand
Alone Assessment
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Number
of contaminated residential yards cleaned up
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0 |
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Number
of workers on site
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14 |
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Contaminant(s)
of Concern
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Oil (Diesel Fuel)
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Oil
response Tracking
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Estimated
volume
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Initial
amount released
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4000 |
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Final
amount collected
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56,200
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CANAPS
Info
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FPN
Ceiling Amount
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50000
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FPN
Number
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E14505
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Body
of Water affected
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Galloway Creek
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Administrative
and Logistical Factors (Check X where applicable)
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Precedent-Setting
HQ Consultations (e.g., fracking, asbestos)
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Community
challenges or high involvement
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Radiological
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More than one PRP
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Endangered Species
Act / Essential Fish Habitat issues
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Explosives
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AOC
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Historic
preservation issues
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Residential impacts
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UAO
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NPL site
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Relocation
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DOJ involved
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Remote location
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Drinking water
impacted
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Criminal
Investigation Division involved
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X Extreme weather or
abnormal field season
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Environmental
justice
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Tribal consultation
or coordination or other issues
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Congressional
involvement
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X High media interest
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Statutory Exemption
for $2 Million
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Statutory Exemption
for 1 Year
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Active fire present
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Hazmat Entry
Conducted – Level A, B or C
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Incident or Unified
Command established
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Actual air release
(not threatened)
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Contractor will spot-check the completed cleanup activities.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Contractor will spot-check the completed cleanup activities.
2.2.2 Issues
None encountered.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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NA
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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
Tom Wildman, EQ
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
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2.5.3 Information Officer
NA
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
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3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Oakland County Water Resources Commission
City of Auburn Hills Fire Department
Oakland County Hazardous Materials Team
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA - 1
START - 1
EQ - 8
PM Environmental - 2
RGIS - 1
MDEQ - 1
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5. Definition of Terms
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EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
START - Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team
MDEQ - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
CWA - Clean Water Act
OPA - Oil Pollution Act
NCP - National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
www.epaosc.org/rgisdieselspill
6.2 Reporting Schedule
A START letter report will be uploaded to www.epaosc.org/rgisdieselspill when finalized.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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NCP
CWA
OPA
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