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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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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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Mobilization Date: |
7/28/2014 |
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Start Date: |
7/28/2014 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
MIN000510933 |
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State Notification: |
Yes |
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Incident Category
CERCLA Time- Critical 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 contain as high as 15% chrysotile asbestos. The
HSDPs containing asbestos are 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 is 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 will include 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.
Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
See enforcement addendum to the action memo.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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Planned Response Activities and Next Steps
EPA will remove for off-site disposal identifiable asbestos in the HSDPs. Remaining HSDP will be secured along with the areas addressed by Michigan Department of Transportation.
Next Steps
The removal should be completed in 10-14 days.
Issues
EPA continues to be cautious with historically significant artifacts while balancing the need to reduce/eliminate threats to human health and the environment.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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2.4 Finance Section
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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3. Participating Entities
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4. Personnel On Site
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5. Definition of Terms
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6. Additional sources of information
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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