U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Tamarack Stamp Mill - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #2
Fund Lead Removal Complete. Final POLREP
Tamarack Stamp Mill
C5V3
Tamarack City, MI
Latitude: 47.1685970 Longitude: -88.4350100
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To:
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From:
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Brian Kelly, OSC
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Date:
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8/14/2014
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Reporting Period:
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
C5V3 |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
5/19/2014 |
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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: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
7/28/2014 |
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Start Date: |
7/28/2014 |
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Demob Date: |
8/14/2014 |
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Completion Date: |
8/14/2014 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MIN000510933 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
Yes |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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Incident Category
CERCLA Time- Critical Fund Lead Removal Action
Site Description and Location
The vacant Tamarack Stamp Mill Site (TSM Site) is located in Tamarack
City, Osceola Township, Houghton County, Michigan 49934. The TSM Site is a
former stamp mill that has been abandoned since at least 1978. The main mill
building was torn down in 1975, and remaining concrete structures were subsequently
dynamited for demolition and scrapping circa 1978 - 1983. Samples collected
from historically significant debris piles (HSDP) at the site contained as high as 15% Chrysotile asbestos. The
HSDPs containing asbestos were outdoors and within 100 feet of the Tamarack
City Park.
Description of Threat and Preliminary Removal Assessment Results
On May 21, 2013, the Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality (MDEQ) collected three samples at the TSM Site. All three sample
results showed asbestos. On June 6, 2013, MDEQ requested EPA assistance in addressing
asbestos at the TSM Site. The site is described in the referral as unrestricted
and next to a playground. On August 5 and September 10, 2013, EPA conducted a
site assessment. Samples collected by EPA showed 6 of 12 sample locations at
the TSM Site contained 5-15% Chrysotile asbestos. The assessment confirmed that
the site was unrestricted, and that asbestos debris was outdoors and in close
proximity to a public park.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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Response Actions to Date
On July 16, 2014, EPA, MDEQ, the Osceola Township Supervisor, and the National Park Service (NPS) met on site to discuss the planned removal. EPA was seeking recommendations from NPS on preservation of the historic nature of the site.
On July 28, 2014, EPA, ERRS, and START mobilized to being the cleanup. The planned removal included 1) Development and implementation of a site health and safety plan; 2) Working with NPS on preservation of
historical artifacts to the extent practicable;3) Developing and implementing a work plan to remove for offsite
disposal and covering debris; 3) Limiting public access to the site during the removal; 4) Conducting air monitoring during
the cleanup; and 4) Disposing of hazardous
substances at a properly regulated facility.
Work was completed on the site on August 14, 2014. No personal or perimeter air samples exceeded the air monitoring plan action levels. During the work several historic artifacts including milling balls, tools, and drill bits were found. These items were transferred to the NPS for preservation.
Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
See enforcement addendum to the action memo.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Regional Metrics |
| This is an Integrated River Assessment.
The numbers should overlap. |
Miles
of river systems cleaned and/or restored |
0 |
| Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed
and/or capped |
0 |
| Gallons of oil/water recovered |
0 |
| Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in
floodplains and riverbanks |
0 |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Number
of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
0 |
| Number of workers on site |
8 |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
Asbestos |
| 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 (Check X where applicable) |
| X Precedent-Setting HQ Consultations (e.g.,
fracking, asbestos) |
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Community challenges or high involvement |
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Radiological |
| o More than one PRP |
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Endangered Species Act / Essential Fish Habitat
issues |
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Explosives |
| o AOC |
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Historic preservation issues |
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Residential impacts |
| o UAO |
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NPL site |
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Relocation |
| o DOJ involved |
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Remote location |
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Drinking water impacted |
| o Criminal Investigation Division involved |
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Extreme weather or abnormal field season |
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Environmental justice |
| o Tribal consultation or coordination or
other issues |
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Congressional involvement |
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High media interest |
| o Statutory Exemption for $2 Million |
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Statutory Exemption for 1 Year |
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Active fire present |
| x 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) |
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
Quantity |
Treatment |
Disposal |
asbestos and ACM
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soild |
4y3
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Landfill |
K & W Landfill Inc
11877 State Highway M38,
Ontonagon, MI 49953 |
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2.2 Planning Section
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Planned Response Activities and Next Steps
None. Removal Complete
Next Steps
Close out site
Issues
None. Coordination with NPS, State, and Local government was successful.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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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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No information available at this time.
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3. Participating Entities
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No information available at this time.
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4. Personnel On Site
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No information available at this time.
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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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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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