2.1.1 Narrative
This polrep finalizes actions and funds expended under FPN E14309 to respond to and mitigate the release of crude oil as a result of a trail derailment which occurred on April 30, 2014. For additional information regarding the incident, please refer to previous polreps..
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Operations
CSX completed transfer operations in May of 2014. The Incident Commander terminated the incident on May 6, 2014. EPA's final day overseeing Site activities was May 7, 2014. At this time, the Lead Agency responsibilities were accepted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
CSX, and its environmental contractor, Arcadis, continued cleanup and monitoring of environmental conditions.
EPA received data from the EPA Fort Meade Lab which indicated that no contaminants of concern related to the fuel oil were detected in any of the downstream water intakes.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
CSX has accepted responsibility for the cleanup. EPA issued CSX a Notice of Federal Interest, identifying CSX as the responsible party.
In 2015, CSX agreed to pay $361,000 for a penalty action imposed by VDEQ
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