U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
All Pro Scrap - Fund Lead - Removal Polrep
Initial and Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Initial and Final Fund-Lead Report
All Pro Scrap - Fund Lead
C5ZA
Indianapolis, IN
Latitude: 39.7429104 Longitude: -86.1270614
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To:
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From:
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Shelly Lam, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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5/12/2014
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Reporting Period:
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December 20-23, 2013
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5ZA |
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Contract Number: |
EP-S5-09-05 |
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D.O. Number: |
142 |
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Action Memo Date: |
4/30/2014 |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
12/20/2013 |
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Start Date: |
12/20/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
12/23/2013 |
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Completion Date: |
12/23/2013 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
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RCRIS ID: |
INR000123893 |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
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FPN#: |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
Incident Category: Recycling - Used oil and drums
1.1.2 Site Description
All Pro Scrap was a recycler of used oil and drums. The facility received used
vehicle oil filters and crushed drums, many of which were labeled as hazardous waste. The oil filters and drums were processed through an industrial shredder. A
pit below the shredder captured oil and liquid waste. Metal and recovered oil were sent off-site for recycling. Liquid waste that could not be recycled was
disposed of by Future Environmental, who reportedly disposed of 2,000 gallons of waste per week. Fluff and sludge were disposed of at
Southside Landfill.
1.1.2.1 Location
The facility is located at 1905 Lawton Avenue in Indianapolis, Marion County,
Indiana, 46203. The facility is approximately 1.5 miles southeast of downtown
Indianapolis. Site coordinates are 39.7429104 degrees north latitude
and 86.1270614 degrees west longitude.
The site is located in a
mixed-use area that includes industrial and residential properties.
Residences are located north of the facility. Industrial properties are located
to the east, west, and south.
Pleasant Run, a major drainage for Marion
County, is approximately 1/3 mile north of the site. Run-off from the site
enters the combined sewer overflow (CSO). During high flow, the sewers flow
north and west to outfalls on Pleasant Run. Pleasant Run flows into the White
River approximately two miles from the outfall.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
On December 18, 2013, the shredder caught fire. The fire destroyed the shredder
building and caused the release of oil and hazardous substances. Oily waste and
fire-suppression water flowed off-site and into a quonset hut on a property to
the east. Waste also flowed north into roadways, alleys, and residential
properties. Waste impacted at least five residential properties and a
neighboring industrial property. All Pro Scrap and its contractors removed visible contamination from the off-site properties between December 18-19, 2013.
Wastewater and fire-suppression water entered
nearby sewer drains. It is believed that oily waste flowed to the sewage
treatment plant because there had not been significant precipitation during and
prior to the fire. The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) alerted
the sewer utility about a potential slug of oily waste that could impact the
sewage treatment plant.
All Pro Scrap reported a release to the National
Response Center (NRC #1068922) on December 18th. MCPHD and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) requested assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 20, 2013.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Information on preliminary assessment results are detailed in Pollution Reports (PolRep) documenting potentially responsible party (PRP) activities. These reports can be found at www.epaosc.org/allproscrap.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
MCPHD and IDEM responded to the fire on December 18, 2013. On December 20th,
MCPHD and IDEM requested assistance from EPA. EPA and its contractors responded
to the site on December 20th.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
All Pro Scrap's actions are detailed in PRP-lead PolReps and can be found at www.epaosc.org/allproscrap.
EPA, the Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) and Emergency and
Rapid Response Services (ERRS) contractors focused on controlling and containing contamination flowing off-site. EPA took the following actions:
Maintained sorbent materials around storm drains;
Placed sorbent boom in Pleasant Run;
Mobilized two vacuum trucks to recover oily wastewater and prevent it from
entering storm drains;
Checked outfall and downstream locations on Pleasant Run. No sheen or
discoloration was noted in the creek;
Established a contamination reduction zone;
Removed potentially contaminated sediment from roads; and
Placed stone in alley east of Randolph Avenue to minimize waste tracking.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
All Pro Scrap is the operator of the site. All Pro Scrap, Inc., also known as All Pro Shearing, Inc., is headquartered in
Mishawaka, Indiana. The property is owned
by Michael and Mary Ann Maio.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
See PRP-lead PolReps for waste metrics.
| Regional Metrics |
| This is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should
overlap. |
Miles of river systems cleaned and/or restored |
Not applicable (NA) |
| Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped |
NA |
| Gallons of oil/water recovered |
See PRP-lead PolRep |
| Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks |
NA |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
0 |
| Number of workers on site (EPA and contractors) |
15 |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
Benzo(a)anthracene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene,
Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene,
Lead, Mercury |
| Oil response Tracking |
| Estimated volume |
Initial amount released |
NA |
| Final amount collected |
NA |
| CANAPS Info |
FPN Ceiling Amount |
NA |
| FPN Number |
NA |
| Body of Water affected |
NA |
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Administrative and Logistical
Factors
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| o Precedent-Setting HQ Consultations (e.g.,
fracking, asbestos) |
o Community challenges or high
involvement |
o Radiological |
| x More than one PRP |
o Endangered Species Act / Essential Fish Habitat
issues |
o Explosives |
| o AOC |
o Historic preservation issues |
x Residential impacts |
| o UAO |
o NPL site |
o Relocation |
| o DOJ involved |
o Remote location |
o Drinking water impacted |
| x Criminal Investigation Division involved |
x Extreme weather or abnormal field season |
x Environmental justice |
| o Tribal consultation or coordination or other
issues |
o Congressional involvement |
x High media interest |
| o Statutory Exemption for $2 Million |
o Statutory Exemption for 1 Year |
x Active fire present |
| o Hazmat Entry Conducted – Level A, B or C |
o Incident or Unified Command established |
o Actual air release (not threatened) |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
None.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None.
2.2.2 Issues
None.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Not applicable (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
On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) Shelly Lam was the overall safety office for response activities. The PRP's
contractor operated under their own Health and Safety Plan (HASP), which was reviewed by the OSC. EPA's contractors had their own HASPs. Personnel attended daily safety briefings.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
NA
2.5.3 Information Officer
There was extensive media interest in the fire. Local television outlets and
the Indy Star newspaper had coverage of the fire. Links to news articles are
posted to the Links section of www.epaosc.org/allproscrap
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
NA
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
MCPHD
IDEM
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4. Personnel On Site
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From December 20-23, 2013, the following EPA personnel and contractors were on-site. A list of PRP's contractors is provided in the PolReps at www.epaosc.org/allproscrap.
| EPA OSC |
2 |
| EPA CIC |
1 |
| START |
4 |
| ERRS |
8 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
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5. Definition of Terms
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| CERCLA |
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act |
| CSO |
Combined Sewer Overflow |
| EPA |
Environmental Protection Agency |
| ERRS |
Emergency and Rapid Response Services |
| HASP |
Health and Safety Plan |
| IDEM |
Indiana Department of Environmental Management |
| MCPHD |
Marion County Public Health Department |
| NA |
Not Applicable |
| NRC |
National Response Center |
| OSC |
On-Scene Coordinator |
| PolRep |
Pollution Report |
| PRP |
Potentially Responsible Party |
| START |
Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team |
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
For additional information, refer to www.epaosc.org/allproscrap.
6.2 Reporting Schedule
The OSC does not anticipate submitting any additional reports.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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None.
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