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Stark Ceramics

All POL/SITREP's for this site Stark Ceramics
East Canton, OH - EPA Region V
POLREP #9
FINAL POLREP
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Stark Ceramics - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep

EPA Emergency Response

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V

Subject: POLREP #9
FINAL POLREP
Stark Ceramics
C596
East Canton, OH
Latitude: 40.7799980 Longitude: -81.2960310


To:
From: Tricia Edwards, OSC
Date: 11/17/2014
Reporting Period: 11/1/2014 to 11/10/2014

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
   
Site Number: C596    Contract Number:  
D.O. Number: 0148    Action Memo Date: 5/23/2014
Response Authority: CERCLA    Response Type: Time-Critical
Response Lead: EPA    Incident Category: Removal Action
NPL Status: Non NPL    Operable Unit:
Mobilization Date: 7/14/2014    Start Date: 7/14/2014
Demob Date: 11/10/2014    Completion Date: 11/10/2014
CERCLIS ID: OHN000510945    RCRIS ID:
ERNS No.:    State Notification: Yes
FPN#:    Reimbursable Account #:

1.1.1 Incident Category

CERCLA Incident Category:  Inactive Production Facility

1.1.2 Site Description

See POLREP #1

1.1.2.1 Location

See POLREP #1

1.1.2.2 Description of Threat

See POLREP #1

1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results

See POLREP #1


2. Current Activities
  2.1 Operations Section
    2.1.1 Narrative

For the period from November 3-10, 2014 EPA continued shipping of waste material off site.

2.1.2 Response Actions to Date

 

On Monday, November 3, 2014, one load (~7.1 tons) of scrap metal was transported off site for recycling at the PSC Metals, Inc. facility in Canton, Ohio. Last load of scrap metal transported off site for disposal today. A total of 10 loads (~61.2 tons) of scrap metal was transported off site for recycling. ERRS began working 8-hour days because of day-light savings. ERRS reduced work-force this week.  Wood posts were purchased for subsequent installation of asbestos warning signs on site. ERRS conducted a site walk to check for any remaining TDD related issues not completed

On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, ERRS continued to decontaminate and demobilize equipment. ERRS began the construction of an earthen berm to the Site access from Berger Road. ERRS removed all tools and equipment from the worker trailer and convex box in preparation for demobilization.

On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, ERRS continued to decontaminate and demobilize equipment. Worker trailer was de-energized in preparation for demobilization from Site. ERRS completed the construction of the earthen berm at entrance to site at Berger Road.

On Thursday, November 6, 2014, ERRS continued to decontaminate and demobilize equipment. ERRS install asbestos posts for asbestos warning signs on posts and the partially demolished kiln building. START demobilized from Site at noon.

On Friday, November 7, 2014, US EPA OSC and the majority of the ERRS demobilized from the Site.
On Monday, November 10, 2014, ERRS demobilized the remaining equipment and site trailer.


2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)

The PRP has been identified and appropriate enforcement actiivities have been initiated by the local and State authorities.

2.1.4 Progress Metrics

Waste Stream Medium Quantity Manifest # Treatment Disposal
 ACWM  Solid  7,438.95 tons  2718108-2738037    Friable ACM
 ACWM  Solid  3,491 tons  NA    Non-friable ACM
 Hazardous Solids  Solid  3,594 tons    Stabilzation  Hazardous Solid
 Crushed Containers  Solid  60 yards / 7.2 tons  NA    Solid Waste
 Empty Propane Cylinders  Solid  39 Cylinders  NA  Recycle  AmeriGas
 Hazardous, Paint, Oil  Liquid  31 overpacks    Disposal  PSC
 Scrap Metal  Solid  61.2 tons    Recycle  PSC

Regional Metrics
This is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should overlap. Miles of river systems cleaned and/or restored N/A
Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped N/A
Gallons of oil/water recovered N/A
Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks N/A
Stand Alone Assessment Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up N/A
Number of workers on site 12
Contaminant(s) of Concern Asbestos, Lead, Barium
Oil Response Tracking
Estimated volume Initial amount released N/A
Final amount collected N/A
CANAPS Info FPN Ceiling Amount N/A
FPN Number N/A
Body of Water affected N/A
Administrative and Logistical Factors (Place X where applicable)
X Precedent-Setting HQ Consultations (e.g., fracking, asbestos)   Community challenges or high involvement   Radiological
  More than one PRP   Endangered Species Act / Essential Fish Habitat issues   Explosives
  AOC   Historic preservation issues   Residential impacts
  UAO   NPL site   Relocation
  DOJ involved   Remote location   Drinking water impacted
  Criminal Investigation Division involved   Extreme weather or abnormal field season   Environmental justice
  Tribal consultation or coordination or other issues   Congressional involvement   High media interest
X Statutory Exemption for $2 Million   Statutory Exemption for 1 Year   Active fire present
  Hazmat Entry Conducted – Level A, B or C   Incident or Unified Command established   Actual air release (not threatened)
           
Green Metrics
  Metric   Amount   Units
  Diesel Fuel Used   3566.03 gallons
  Unleaded Fuel Used   3054.83 gallons
  Alternative/E-85 Fuel Used   0 gallons
  Electricity from Coal   0 kW
  Electricity from solar/wind   0 kW
  Electricity from grid/mix   3592 kW
  Solid waste used   0  
  Solid waste recycled       Scrap Metal   78.5    tons
  Solid waste recycled       Paper   111.12    lbs
  Solid waste recycled       Plastic   113.34    lbs
  Solid waste recycled   0  
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  2.2 Planning Section
    2.2.1 Anticipated Activities

Attend the Canton City Council meeting to update the council on the site completion on Monday, November 17, 2014.

2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities

Clompletion of Final Report
Project Close-out

2.2.1.2 Next Steps

Clompletion of Final Report
Project Close-out

2.2.2 Issues




  2.3 Logistics Section
    No information available at this time.

  2.4 Finance Section
    No information available at this time.

  2.5 Other Command Staff
    2.5.1 Safety Officer

Daily Safety meetings are being held before the start for all work shifts.

2.5.2 Liaison Officer

NA

2.5.3 Information Officer

A Community Involvement Coordinator has been assigned to the site.

3. Participating Entities
  3.1 Unified Command

3.2 Cooperating Agencies

Ohio EPA
Canton Health Department
Canton Fire Department

4. Personnel On Site
  1- EPA
9 - ERRS
1 - START

5. Definition of Terms
  No information available at this time.

6. Additional sources of information
  No information available at this time.

7. Situational Reference Materials
  No information available at this time.