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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
B45V |
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Contract Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
PRP |
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Incident Category: |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
3/30/2015 |
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Start Date: |
3/31/2015 |
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Demob Date: |
4/4/2015 |
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Completion Date: |
5/30/2015 |
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RCRIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
1112148 |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency response to a train derailment in Minter City, Mississippi.
1.1.2 Site Description
Seven train cars are derailed; 3 boxcars, 3 loaded auto racks and 1 tank car (UTLX 640074) loaded with dicyclopentadiene. The tank car was holed at the bottom outlet valve and situated with its dome at the 3 o'clock position. An estimated 24,000 gallons of product has been released from the breached tank car.
The spill occurred in an agricultural field north of the rail line and into an adjacent drainage ditch. Per CN, no other dangerous goods are involved in the derailment at this time.
The closest waterway is Little Tallahatchie river less than 1/4 mile south of the derailment. There are no signs of waterway impact.
No residents have been impacted by the derailment or release of the dicyclopentadiene.
1.1.2.1 Location
The derailment occurred adjacent and on the north side of Bellchase Road in Minter City, DeFlore County Mississippi.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Dicyclopentadiene is a CERCLA listed hazardous substance. It is hazardous when in contact with skin (irritant), eye (irritant), inhalation and digestion. The product was spilled on a farmer's field and poses a risk to his crops. The spill also occurred less than a 1/4 mile to the Little Tallahatchie river and could potentially impact the water.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Upon arrival on scene, contractors for the PRP have begun clearing the wreckage. The site has been secured by Leflore County Sheriff Department. The release has been contained and recovery has begun. Air quality is continues being monitored onsite for worker safety and off site for residents.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Pooling product has been recovered from impacted areas via padding and vacuum trucks. Excavation of contaminated soils has started. Recovered liquid product has been stored in frac tanks on site and sampled for waste stream analysis. Excavated contaminated soils have been stockpiled and sampled for waste stream analysis.
Impacted soils and pooled liquids have been disposed of to the proper landfills. The site has been turned over to Mississippi for any future remediataion oversight.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Illinois Central Railroad
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| Waste Stream |
Medium |
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Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
| dicyclopentadiene |
product |
10,189 gallons |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Excavation of contaminated soils is complete.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
All contaminated soils and liquids have been disposed of at appropriate landfills.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Any future issues should be followed up by local MSDEQ.
2.2.2 Issues
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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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2.5.1 Safety Officer
CRA personnel
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
Illinois Central Railroad
EPA
MSDEQ
Leflore County Sheriff Department
Leflore County EMA
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA
MSDEQ
Leflore County Sheriff Department
Minter Fire Department
Leflore County EMA
Illinois Central Railroad
CTEH
BP
CRA
CN
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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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