xvEPA
          United States
          Environmental Protection
          Agency
              Office of
              Solid Waste and
              Emergency Response
Publication 9360.3-03
EPA-540/R-94/023
PB93-963421
June 1994
          Superfund
SUPERFUND REMOVAL
PROCEDURES
          Removal Response Reporting:
          POLREPs and OSC Reports

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                                       Publication 9360.3-03
                                             PB93-963421
                                         EPA-540/R-94/023
                                              June 1994
SUPERFUND REMOVAL PROCEDURES

  REMOVAL RESPONSE REPORTING:

      POLREPs and OSC Reports
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  Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
          Washington, DC 20460

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                                   NOTICE
The procedures  set  out  in this document are intended solely  for  the  guidance  of
Government personnel. They are not intended nor can they be relied upon to create any
rights enforceable by any party in litigation with the United  States.  EPA officials may
decide to follow  the guidance provided in this document, or  to act at variance with the
guidance, based on an analysis of site circumstances.  The Agency also reserves the right to
change this guidance at any time without public notice.
                             KEY TO SYMBOLS
Two types of symbols appear throughout this document  to assist readers  in obtaining
additional information or to focus attention on specific points.

Bracketed numbers [#] appear in the text and exhibits and correspond to specific references
in Appendix B.  This comprehensive reference list includes related guidance documents,
statutes, and regulations which provide more detailed information on Superfund program
policies and procedures.

Some information required for the reports may also be required for the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation,  and Liability Information System  (CERCLIS).
This information is denoted by the symbol ® in the POLREP models and the model OSC
Report. This symbol is intended to assist OSCs  in identifying items to be  entered into
CERCLIS.
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This document is part of a ten-volume series of guidance documents collectively titled the
Superfund Removal Procedures. These stand-alone volumes update and replace OSWER
Directive 9360.0-03B, the single-volume Superfund Removal Procedures manual, which was
issued in February 1988.

Each volume in the series is dedicated to a particular aspect of the removal process and
includes  a  volume-specific Contents,  References, and Key Words Index.   The  series
comprises the following nine procedural volumes:

      The  Removal Response Decision: Site Discovery to Response Decision

      Action Memorandum Guidance [Publication 9360.3-01]

      Response Management: Removal Start-up to Close-out

      Removal Enforcement Guidance for On-Scene Coordinators [Publication 9360.3-06]

      Public Participation Guidance for On-Scene Coordinators: Community Relations
            and the Administrative Record [Publication 9360.3-05]

      Removal Response Reporting: POLREPs and OSC Reports

      Special Requirements

      Guidance on the Consideration of ARARs During Removal Actions [Publication
      9360.3-02]

      State Participation in Federal-Lead Removals

In addition, the series includes an Overview volume containing a comprehensive Table of
Contents, List of Exhibits, Index of Key Words, List of Acronyms, and Glossary, for use as
a quick reference.
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One of the most important responsibilities of the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) is reporting
all removal activities to EPA management and the public. Reporting requirements include
preparing a series of Pollution Reports (POLREPs) and an OSC Report for each removal.
This Removal Response  Reporting  volume describes how to prepare and  distribute
POLREPs and OSC Reports.  POLREPs  and OSC Reports must meet the Superfund
program policy requirements and, where applicable, the  regulatory requirements under
section 300.165 of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
(NCP).

This volume  clarifies reporting criteria and informs the preparers of POLREPs and OSC
Reports about the potential users and uses of these reports.  This volume will make these
reports  more useful by promoting their accurate preparation and timely distribution.
Accurate documentation is critical for cost recovery and overall program management.
                Preparation of accurate, complete, and timely reports
                is an important part of an OSC's job and critical to the
                success of the program.
                                      IV

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                             CONTENTS


Section I.   Pollution Report Guidance	1

      Pollution Reports	3

           Purpose	3
           POLREP Distribution	4
           Users and Uses of POLREPs  	5
           Information Requirements for POLREPs	5
           POLREP Format 	8

           Model Initial POLREP	 11

           Model Progress/Special POLREP	 19

           Model Final POLREP	25

           POLREP Review Checklist	30


Section II.  OSC Report Guidance	33

      OSC Reports	35

           Purpose	35
           Users and Uses of OSC Reports  	35
           Timeliness of Preparation 	37
           Format and Information Requirements 	37
           OSC Report Attachments 	40
           OSC Report Distribution	40
           OSC Report Review Procedures  	41

           Model OSC Report	43

           OSC Report Review Checklist	61

Appendix A - Model Initial and Final POLREP 	63

Appendix B - References	69

Appendix C - Key Words Index	71

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                               EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
 1     POLREP Outline  	 10
 2     Waste Treatment, Containment, and Disposal  	 17
 3     POLREP Review Checklist  	30
 4     OSC Report Usage 	36
 5     Outline of an OSC Report	39
 6     Executive Summary of the Removal Activity  	45
 7     Organization of Response 	49
 8     Materials and Disposition 	52
 9     Removal Project Estimated Total Cost Summary	54
10    OSC Report Review Checklist	61
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                                SECTION  I

                   POLLUTION REPORT GUIDANCE
Pollution Reports (POLREPs) comprise initial, progress, special, and final POLREPs. They
provide factual, operational, and progressive data on an incident or on site activities, and
a current accounting of the total funds allocated for removal activities[l].  POLREPs also
detail the search for potentially responsible parties (PRPs), other enforcement activities, and
measures taken to inform the community of the removal activities. They also inform OSCs
at other sites about innovative approaches to containment, site cleanup, and waste treatment
or disposal which were successful or unsuccessful.  POLREPs provide detailed progressive
information on cumulative costs and activities at removal sites. POLREPs are a means of
alerting EPA Headquarters and Regional program management about ongoing removal
activities, cumulative costs, and important or critical events occurring or pending at sites.

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                                                          POLLUTION REPORTS
                          POLLUTION REPORTS
Purpose
      Pollution Reports (POLREPs) provide documentation of activities for:  removal
      activities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
      Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 as amended by the Superfund Amendments and
      Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 [2]; oil spill responses under the Oil Pollution
      Act (OPA) of 19901; and,  in some instances, underground storage tank removals
      under the Resource Conservation and  Recovery Act  (RCRA).  Although the
      POLREP model presented in this document may be used to write POLREPs for all
      three  response activities mentioned, the information and examples used in this
      volume  of the Superfund  Removal Procedures (SRP) apply only to CERCLA
      removal activities.

      The principal function of the POLREP is to inform Regional management,  EPA
      Headquarters, the Regional Response Team (RRT), the National Response Team
      (NRT), and the trustees of affected natural resources regarding:

                   The source and circumstances of the release
                   The identity of potentially responsible parties (PRPs)
                   The removal  activities performed
                   The costs incurred for the removal activities
                   The impact and potential impact of the release on public health and
                   welfare, and on the environment

      OSCs prepare POLREPs throughout a removal activity, providing factual and timely
      reporting of ongoing removal activities and the total costs incurred for most removal
      sites.  Although the NCP does not require POLREPs for PRP-lead sites, OSCs are
      encouraged to prepare POLREPs and keep Regional management, Headquarters,
      the NRT, and the RRT informed of activities  on site, especially any unusual or
      significant incidents. POLREPs are prepared at the initiation and completion of a
      removal activity, and at regular intervals in-between.  POLREPs should be prepared
      daily,  weekly, monthly, or as the need arises due to changes at the site,  keeping in
      mind  Regional practices.   POLREPs provide detailed information regarding the
      initial situation, ongoing removal activities, the next steps to be taken, and the
      Responses to oil spills prior to August 18,1990, were funded under Section 311(k) of the Clean Water
      Act (CWA). Under Section 2002(b)(2) of the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990, Section 311(k) was
      repealed. In brief, the OPA increases the Federal oil spill fund from $35 million to $1 billion.  The
      OPA also increases and expands the administrative and civil penalties for discharges of oil. The OPA
      establishes stricter requirements (including potential administrative penalties for noncompliance) for the
      development of prevention, containment, and cleanup contingency plans for onshore and  offshore
      facilities.

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      breakdown of cumulative project costs. They provide details regarding enforcement
      activities, media attention, and measures taken to inform the affected community of
      removal activities. The final POLREP for the removal documents that all proposed
      tasks  have been  completed  as outlined in  the Action  Memorandum,  thereby
      establishing  the  completion  date  for  the  removal.   The  final POLREP also
      summarizes the results achieved by the removal.
     The collection of POLREPs for each site is often the best detailed record of removal activities.
POLREP  Distribution

      POLREPs are sent to the Director of the Emergency Response Division (ERD) at:

            •     E-Mail EPA 5511, or
            •     Telefax number (703) 603-9116 or (703) 603-9107
      In the event  that neither one of these methods of communication is available,
      POLREPs may be mailed to:

            Director, Emergency Response Division, 5202-G
            U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
            401 M Street, SW
            Washington, DC 20460

      In addition, POLREPs should be distributed to Regional branch/section chiefs and
      all agencies or parties participating in the removal activity, as appropriate, including,
      but not limited to:

                   U.S. Coast Guard, telefax number (202) 267-2165
                   RRT representatives
                   State representatives
                   Local/county representatives
                   U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
                   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Users and Uses of POLREPs

      The  primary users of POLREPs  are  Regional  program managers and  EPA
      Headquarters  staff.   POLREPs are the primary  means for OSCs  to  notify
      Headquarters Regional Coordinators (and all Headquarters personnel) of routine site
      progress and important or critical events. OSCs also use POLREPs to inform the
      NRT, the RRT, and the trustees of natural resources affected by the release, the
      identity of the PRP, the removal activity,  the costs, and the effects of the release on
      public health, welfare, and the environment.

      POLREPs provide a current, cumulative, estimated accounting of the total funds
      allocated for the removal activities and of how those funds are spent. Costs reported
      in POLREPs assist Regional section chiefs and Regional Coordinators in anticipating
      the  need to amend Action Memoranda and  to request ceiling increases [4].
      POLREPs provide information on problems that may require Headquarters support.
      The Regional Coordinators emphasize that POLREPs should report not only what
      has  occurred, but also upcoming events.  Headquarters and Regional program
      managers use POLREPs for research purposes to assist  in defining policy and
      developing  guidance,  and to learn about innovative approaches to hazardous
      substance containment, treatment, and disposal. POLREPs may also be used to
      report under the Superfund Comprehensive Accomplishments Plan and the Strategic
      Planning and Management System. Final POLREPs are important to cost recovery
      personnel in the Regions,   the Office  of Enforcement Compliance Assurance
      (formerly the Office of Waste Programs Enforcement), and  the  Department of
      Justice for Statute of Limitations determinations.
Information Requirements for POLREPs

      POLREPs should contain only factual information concerning a site. Presenting the
      information as objective statements of fact will minimize the possible adverse effects
      of negative performance appraisals on  cost recovery efforts.  In describing the
      effectiveness  of removal  activities,  do not  make  subjective judgments,  draw
      conclusions which are not fact-based, or discuss the legality of actions or events.

      There are four main types of POLREPs: initial, progress, special, and final. After
      an initial POLREP, progress POLREPs are prepared intermittently throughout the
      removal activity.  Special POLREPs document unanticipated developments which
      affect the  progress or focus of  the removal (e.g., flooding,  accidents).  Final
      POLREPs document that all response activities listed in the Action Memorandum
      and any addenda are complete. Some response activities require only one POLREP,
      which acts as both an initial and final POLREP. Refer to Appendix A for a model
      of this type of POLREP. Summaries of the information requirements for each type
      of POLREP are presented below.

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Initial POLREPs

An initial POLREP is prepared for each
new removal activity. The information in
an initial POLREP should be clear, precise,
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and as complete as possible. Subsequent
POLREPs need not have as much detail as
the initial POLREP. Readers of later
POLREPs are frequently referred to the
initial POLREP for background and site
information. The initial report should give
the exact site location and coordinates
(latitude/longitude); describe the incident,
including results of the preliminary
assessment (PA) or site inspection; discuss
the status of removal or remedial activities
(including enforcement); verify that the
State has been consulted and discuss any
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results of that notification; describe the
next steps to be taken; and identify any key
issues or problem areas.

At some sites, a combined site screening
and assessment may be performed which
will address both removal and remedial
requirements. The results of the
assessment and/or site inspection must be
reported in the initial POLREP.

Depending on the circumstances of the
response, initial POLREPs may be written
before the Action Memorandum for the
site has been written and approved for the

Some information that should be in
a POLREP:

The exact site location including site
coordinates (latitude/longitude),
street address (city, county, state),
acreage, and boundaries.
Whether an alternative to land
disposal of wastes was used. Use
care in documenting the rationale and
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the use of any alternative technology.
Be sure to document which wastes are
returned to a manufacturer or user or
are otherwise recycled.

Contact with news media staff and
with officials at the local, State, or
national level. Document all public
meetings that are held.
All contact with PRPs, including
notice letters, administrative orders,
and all written or oral
communications.

Problems with disposal of wastes.

Unusual occurrences that may have
affected the scope or cost of the
removal action. Discuss inclement
weather, flooding, additional
contaminants found, citizen protests,
etc.


site. If the Action Memorandum has been
written, the initial POLREP should indicate its status, noting when it was written, if
the Action Memorandum was approved, and specifying the project ceiling and
expenditures. A model for an initial POLREP is presented on pages 11 to 16.
In many cases, the initial POLREP is written prior to the completion of the Action Memorandum.

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Progress POLREPs

Progress POLREPs should describe the status of ongoing removal activities; explain
the actions taken since the last POLREP; describe the next steps to be taken; briefly
discuss the key issues and problem areas; and detail current cost information (project
ceiling and expenditures).  In addition,  progress POLREPs should include other
pertinent (but non-sensitive) information, such as the status of efforts to locate and
obtain cleanup by PRPs, and community relations concerns.  In general, progress
POLREPs should contain information on any changes since the previous POLREP.

Progress  POLREPs  track  estimated  cumulative  project  ceiling  expenditures.
Regional practices may differ on the frequency of progress POLREPs. However, if
the activity at the site warrants  them, routine progress POLREPs generally should
be prepared and submitted to ERD once every week. If there is little to report and
the activities do not change substantially from week to  week (e.g., the continued
sampling and removal of hundreds of drums), routine progress POLREPs should be
submitted once  a month.  Where the situation warrants (e.g., response to a spill
which included  the evacuation of nearby residents), submit progress reports on a
more frequent (such as daily) basis.  If circumstances warrant delays in submission
of POLREPs, such  delays should not be deemed actions  at variance with this
guidance.  A model for a progress POLREP begins on page 19.

Special POLREPs

Special POLREPs are written  when the situation  at the site justifies particular
attention.  There is no unique format required for a special POLREP. The format
for a progress POLREP may be used;  however, the POLREP should carry the
banner  "SPECIAL"  across the  top to alert the reader.   Situations  that justify
particular attention may include fires, explosions, floods, heightened community or
media attention, and accidents, even where no damage or injury  was sustained.  (If
there is an accident on site, an OSHA 101 form should be completed, in addition to
reporting the  accident in  the POLREP.)  Special POLREPs should describe the
incident or change in circumstances which warranted special attention; outline the
actions taken in response to the incident; specify any change in  scope of work the
incident caused; list any key issues associated with the incident (such as  media
attention or demobilization of the contractor); and provide current cost information
(including expenditures associated with  the incident).   Refer to the model of a
progress/special POLREP on page 19.

Final POLREPs

When a removal has been completed (i.e., when all objectives outlined in the Action
Memorandum and any addenda, including removal and transport of wastes off site,
waste disposal, and demobilization have been accomplished), a final POLREP is
prepared and submitted. The final POLREP is submitted on the action completion
date.  It describes the current situation  (site conditions at the completion of the

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      removal activity); explains the actions taken
      since the  last POLREP; outlines the next
      action(s),  if any, to be conducted after the
      completion of this response (e.g., remedial
      activity or   post-removal   site  control);
      presents the results achieved by the removal
      activity; and details final costs associated
      with the removal activity. A final POLREP
      should be precise and detailed because it is
      often used by cost recovery personnel in the
      Regions,  the   Office   of  Enforcement
      Compliance  Assurance,   and   the
      Department of Justice.  A model of a final
      POLREP begins on page 25.
  Write the  final  POLREP immediately  after  the
  completion of the removal action.
                                                  Confidential  and
                                                  information   that
                                                  enforcement efforts.
                  PRP-sensitive
                  may   hamper
POLREP Format

      All   POLREPs   should  be   objective,
      containing  only   factual,   non-sensitive
      information concerning the site, and should
      not  draw  conclusions   or   make
      recommendations.   POLREPs must be
      concise,  generally  one  to  two pages  in
      length, and should contain only the kinds of
      information listed  in  the models  below.
      The initial and final POLREPs should be
      detailed  and complete, while the progress
      and special POLREPs may be updates of
      the previous POLREP  and can refer the
      reader to  the  initial POLREP for more
      information, if necessary. The use of the
      following models  by all ten Regions will
      result  in   nationally   consistent  and
      comprehensive reporting and  will  make
      accessing information from any of the POLREPs easier for all users.

      In addition to providing a summary of the site situation and actions taken since the
      last POLREP, each POLREP includes a detailed cost accounting of site expenditures,
      specifying the project ceiling, the current cost to date, and the amount remaining for
Some information  that should not
be in a POLREP:

Uncommon  abbreviations.    Be
aware that not all readers are familiar
with abbreviations for State agencies,
local computer systems, etc.

Indeterminate  measures  for
quantities of waste  removed  from a
site;  (e.g.,  three  truckloads  of
contaminated soil were removed, or
four dumpsters filled with soil and
debris were trucked  off the site).
Unless the volume of such containers
has been indicated, the reader has no
information about  the quantity of
waste   removed.     Use  defined
measures  of  weight and  volume
instead.

Chronological descriptions of work
performed, with hour-by-hour, step-
by-step notations. Do not repeat the
site log  entries verbatim.    The
POLREP  should be  more concise
than log book accounts.
                                                  Unspecified   or   subjective
                                                  complaints   about   contractor
                                                  performance.   Such  comments are
                                                  useful only when  they are factual
                                                  (e.g., the ERRS contractor did not
                                                  have the drum grappler needed to
                                                  stage the drums), and not statements
                                                  of opinion.
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                SPECIFICITY IN  RECORDING  ACTIONS

   For all POLREPs:  Be as specific as possible when recording information about
   a site.   Record the  exact location  of the  site,  including  site  coordinates
   (latitude/longitude), street address (city, county, state), acreage, and boundaries.
   Use precise  measures (or best estimates)  of area,  volume,  or  weight.
   Indeterminate quantities and undefined references provide little information. Try
   to provide quantitative measures when describing:

   •     Concentrations  above "background levels" — indicate the  background
         levels

   •     Amounts of stained soil or affected vegetation (e.g., stressed, diseased, or
         dead) - estimate the area and volume of contamination

   •     Number of residents relocated

   •     Number of individuals or residences  provided with  alternative  water
         supplies

   •     Quantities of solid or liquid wastes removed from the site or treated on
         site
the removal activity.  Cost data may be supplemented according to Regional cost-
tracking practices, provided the required information is complete.

Exhibit 1 on page 10 provides the standard outline for all POLREPs.  The three
model POLREPs that follow address data requirements and provide examples for
each type of POLREP.

Exhibit 2 on page 17 provides detailed information on recording site wastes  that
should be listed in the waste matrix. It lists the types of wastestreams, containment,
treatment, and disposal options available to the OSC.

Exhibit 3 on page 30 provides a POLREP review checklist. OSCs should refer to this
checklist to ensure that all POLREPs are complete.

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                        EXHIBIT 1. POLREP OUTLINE
      I.     Heading
            Date POLREP is written
            Subject (site name)
            From
            To
            POLREP Number

      II.    Background

            Site Number
            Delivery Order Number
            Response Authority
            ERNS Number/CERCLIS Number
            NPL Status
            State Notification
            Action Memorandum Status
            Start Date
            Demobilization Date
            Completion Date

      III.   Site Information

            A.    Incident Category
            B.    Site Description
                  1.     Site location
                  2.     Description of threat
            C.    Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection Results

      IV.   Response Information

            A.    Situation
                  1.     Current situation
                  2.     Removal activities to date
                  3.     Enforcement
            B.    Planned Removal Activities
            C.    Next Steps
            D.    Key Issues

      V.    Cost Information

      VI.   Disposition of Wastes
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                                                             MODEL INITIAL POLREP
                  U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                                POLLUTION REPORT
                                  Model Initial POLREP
I.      HEADING            Example:

®2     Date:               October 10, 1991
®      Subject:             Whimperton Wire Company Site, Bobsled, New Jersey
®      From:               Joan Smith, OSC, U.S. EPA, Region 2, Response and Prevention Branch
       To:                 Robert Watson, Director, ERD
                           Janet Cohen, Response Operations Branch Chief, Region 2
                           James Stacks, NJDEP
       POLREP No.:      POLREP I3
II.     BACKGROUND                    Example:

®      Site No.:                         Q9
       Delivery Order No.:              N/A
       Response Authority:              CERCLA, § I04(a)
       ERNS No.:4                      30691
®      CERCLIS No.:5                  N/A
®      NPL Status:                      Final NPL
       State Notification:                NJDEP notified
®      Action Memorandum Status:     Under preparation
       Start Date:6                      N/A
       Demobilization Date:            N/A
       Completion Date:                N/A
   1   A ® denotes information that should be included in CERCLIS.

   3   Certain removals may require only one POLREP that becomes both the initial POLREP and the final
       POLREP. If this is the case, refer to the model initial and final POLREP hi Appendix A to ensure that
       the information requirements for both the initial and the final POLREP are met.

   4   Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) is a national computer database and retrieval system
       used to store information on the release of oil and hazardous substances.

   5   If the CERCLIS number is available at this stage, use both the CERCLIS and ERNS numbers.

   6   The start date is the date of the actual start of the removal and not the date of the preliminary
       assessment. The initial POLREP may be written before the Action Memorandum has been written and
       approved for the site. If the initial POLREP is written before the actual start of the removal, the start
       date should be indicated as N/A.

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III.    SITE INFORMATION

®      A.     Incident Category

              •      Indicate the appropriate CERCLA incident category for the site from
                     the following list:

                     Active Production Facility
                     Inactive Production Facility
                     Active Waste Management Facility
                     Inactive Waste Management Facility
                     Midnight Dump
                     Transportation-Related
                     Other (Explain)

                     Example:      CERCLA incident category: Inactive Production Facility

0      B.     Site Description

              1.      Site  location

                     •      Briefly describe  the site  setting, including  site  coordinates
                           (latitude/longitude), location (city, county, state), acreage, and
                           ownership.
                           Example:       The Whimperton Wire Company is located  in Bobsled
                                         Township, Hunterdon County, NJ (38°37'57" AT, 75°35'06"
                                         W). The site is a 200-acre abandoned steel manufacturing
                                         facility owned by David A. Whimperton.

                     •      Describe the area (e.g., residential, urban, commercial) and
                           estimate  the  threatened  population  (as  identified  in the
                           Preliminary Assessment).
                           Example:       The site borders the Delaware River to the north and Sanders
                                         Creek to the east.   The residential community of Bobsled
                                         surrounds the site to the south and west. Approximately 1,450
                                         people reside within a one-mile radius of the site.

                     •      Discuss past and present site  activities.
                           Example:       The company operated from 1906 until 1984, and produced
                                         primarily steel wire and cable; in  recent years the site also
                                         served a variety of industrial purposes,  including a polymer
                                         reclamation facility, a warehouse facility, a repair facility for
                                         trailers, and an equipment storage facility for a construction
                                         company.

              2.      Description of threat

                     •      Describe the threat to human health or the environment posed
                           by the site. If the threat is the result of a single incident or


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                            release, describe the incident or release, including the date and
                            what ensued.
                            Example:       In September 1991, the EPA Region 2 Removal Action Branch
                                          requested that the Region 2 Response and Prevention Branch
                                          conduct a preliminary assessment of the Whimperton Wire
                                          Company site. The request was based in part on requests from
                                          local officials, including the Bobsled Town Fire Marshal, who
                                          had expressed concern that uncontained hazardous substances
                                          at this site presented a potential threat to the local population.

       C.     Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection  Results

              •      Briefly discuss the results of the site evaluation.
                     Example:       On September 23, 1991, EPA  and the technical assistance contractor
                                   conducted a preliminary assessment to determine the need to remove
                                   hazardous substances from the site.  The site was found to contain
                                   approximately 2,100 drums containing unknown liquids and solids, 3
                                   chemical treatment baths in which unknown solutions were present, 59
                                   compressed gas cylinders,  4 chemical laboratories containing various
                                   sized containers, 2 aboveground storage tanks with unknown contents,
                                   stained soil areas, and exposed asbestos insulation on overhead pipes.
IV.    RESPONSE INFORMATION

®      A.     Situation

              1.     Current situation

                     •      Summarize the current  situation on site; include information
                            pertinent to  site  conditions,  including  (but  not limited  to)
                            weather, media activity,  and unusual incidents.

              2.     Removal  activities to date

                     •      Describe what, if any, removal  activities  have  already been
                            initiated, including preparation of the Action Memorandum,
                            whether the  OSC invoked  the $50K  response  authority  for
                            emergency  situations, any actual  site  mobilization  and  the
                            actions taken, and any community relations activities.
                            Example:       The OSC is currently writing an Action Memorandum for
                                          authorization  to  begin removal activities.   The Action
                                          Memorandum will be submitted to the Regional Administrator
                                          by October 23, 1991.

                                          After the Action Memorandum is signed, the OSC will meet
                                          with Bobsled Township Mayor Brenda Cook and New Jersey
                                          Congressman Bart Wilson to discuss future cleanup activities
                                          for the site.
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                     •      Discuss  State and local  agency  involvement, including  any
                            request  for  EPA  assistance;  any  State  or  local  agency
                            cooperation in assessing  the incident and threats, any "first
                            responder" or other actions taken by State or other agencies to
                            protect public health and  the environment; and whether State
                            or other agency personnel remain at the site.
                            Example:       The State (NJDEP) provided historical information on the site
                                          during the assessment phase of the removal.  In addition, the
                                          Bobsled Township Fire Department provided a renewable air
                                          supply during the preliminary assessment.

              3.     Enforcement

                     •      Indicate whether EPA or State enforcement activities have been
                            initiated.
                            Example:       Nineteen PRPs  have been identified and letters notifying them
                                          of potential liability under Section 107(a) of CERCLA are
                                          being prepared by the Removal Enforcement Section.

       B.     Planned Removal Activities

              •      If the  Action Memorandum has  already been prepared, discuss  the
                     planned removal  activity as outlined in the Action Memorandum.
                     Example:      Because of the large size of the facility, the site will be divided into four
                                  quadrants and a two-phase removal activity is proposed. Phase 1 will
                                  include immediate site stabilization  measures.  Drums, aboveground
                                  tanks, and compressed  air cylinders will be inspected for integrity,
                                  sampled for analysis, and stored on site  while arrangements for
                                  transportation and disposal off site are made.  Loose asbestos will be
                                  removed from buildings and containerized on site for disposal. Phase
                                  2 will consist of the off-site (ransport and disposal of materials stored
                                  during Phase 1.

       C.     Next Steps

              •      Describe plans for  removal activities, including site  mobilization,
                     sampling, and other  cleanup activities.
                     Example:      If the Action Memorandum is approved, EPA will mobilize the ERRS
                                  contractor on November 2, 1991, and begin removal activities with the
                                  collection of uncontrolled and uncontained materials.

              •      Discuss  ongoing  PRP search  or  other  enforcement  activities,  as
                     appropriate.
                     Example:      EPA will meet next week with Personal Investments, Incorporated (PII),
                                  which holds a  financial interest in the site as lien-holder.  PII is
                                  currently providing security guards for the site on a 24-hour basis.

              •      Outline any planned meetings with local  authorities.
                     Example:      If the Action Memorandum is approved, the OSC will attend a meeting
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                                 with Bobsled Township  Mayor Brenda  Cook and  New Jersey
                                 Congressman Bart Wilson on October 26, 1991, to discuss future site
                                 activity.

             •      Discuss planned community relations activities.
                    Example:      EPA is planning to issue a fact sheet concerning the site and cleanup
                                 activities. This fact sheet will include a telephone number for an EPA
                                 Regional contact who will address questions from concerned residents.

       D. Key Issues

             •      Identify any problem areas.


V.     COST INFORMATION

       •     Provide detailed current cost estimates for  the site using the RCMS daily cost
             summary.   All expenditures  relevant to  the site should  be noted  in the
             POLREP. OSCs should also  indicate any  anticipated future funding needs.

             NOTE:      There are  no  costs noted  in this model initial POLREP,
                          because the Action Memo is not complete, no costs have been
                          incurred,  and there is no project ceiling7 yet.  Only those costs
                          that can be attributed to the project ceiling should be included.
                          For an example of cost summary in a model POLREP, please
                          refer to  the Cost Information  section in the model progress
                          POLREP on page 23.

       •     Include the following statement in  all POLREPs where costs are noted:

             The above accounting of expenditures is an estimate based on figures known
             to the OSC at the time this report was written. The cost accounting provided
             in this report does not necessarily represent an exact  monetary figure which
             the government may include in any claim  for cost recovery.
   Note: Regional offices should include ceilings for ERRS, TAT/START, or other line items if such
   ceilings are maintained.  In addition, Regional offices may track other costs not mentioned here
   according to Regional practices, provided that the required cost information is included in the Cost
   Information section.
   7   The project ceiling is the proposed total removal cost as estimated in the Action Memorandum.

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VI.    DISPOSITION OF WASTES
            Using the waste disposal matrix below, list the wastestreams identified and
            note the medium and quantity affected.  For each wastestream, indicate the
            planned or actual disposition (e.g., containment, treatment, disposal).  See
            Exhibit 2 on page 17 for more information on recording site wastes.

            Abbreviations may be used  in the matrix and  clarified in the text of the
            POLREP.  Keep each individual wastestream separate.  See Exhibit 2 for
            more information.
            Example:
Wastestream
Base neutral
solids
Acids



Medium
Solid
wastes
Liquid
wastes



Quantity
450 cu yd
5, 000 gal



Containment -
Migration
Control
Bulked &
overpacked
Bulked &
overpacked



Treatment
None
None



Disposal





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 EXHIBIT 2.  WASTE TREATMENT, CONTAINMENT, AND DISPOSAL
When describing waste treatment, containment, and/or disposal, include the
following information in the waste disposal matrix:
Wastestream:
Medium:
Quantity:
Containment:
Treatment:
Disposal:
Indicate either the specific type of waste, the particular
contaminant(s) of concern, or the general contaminant
category:  solvents, acids, base neutral solids, cyanide,
PCBs,  heavy  metals  (specify),  dioxins  or  furans,
halogenated organic compounds, other RCRA-listed
wastes (specify), non-hazardous or de-listed wastes.
Choose from wastewater, liquid wastes, organic sludge,
solid or solidified waste, contaminated soil or debris, or
other medium.
Select volume,  area, or weight.   Use exact, standard
measurements whenever possible.
Indicate how a wastestream has been contained or how
the migration of contaminants was controlled. This may
include mitigating  exposure to hazardous  materials
through site security, alternative water supply, relocation
of residents, or temporary removal of materials.
Note  the treatment that was used (e.g., precipitation,
neutralization, solidification, fixation, stabilization, etc.),
or "none," if applicable.
Note  the  type  of disposal  of the  wastestream,  if
applicable.  Note  if disposal was on site or off site;
include specific details such as a company address, city
and state.
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                  U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                               POLLUTION REPORT
                          Model Progress/Special POLREP
   Maintain consistent information by revising and summarizing previously completed initial or progress
   POLREPs. See Exhibit 1 on page 10 for a POLREP outline.
I.      HEADING           Example:

       Date:              January 22, 1992
       Subject:            Whimperton Wire Company Site, Bobsled, New Jersey
0      From:              Joan Smith, OSC, U.S. EPA, Re^on 2, Response and Prevention Branch
       To:                Robert Watson, Director, ERD
                          Janet Cohen, Response Operations Branch Chief, Region 2
                          James Stacks, NJDEP
       POLREP No.:      POLREP 19 [Indicate here if this is a special POLREP.]
II.     BACKGROUND                   Example:

0      Site No.:                        Q9
       Delivery Order No.:              7334-02-063
       Response Authority:              CERCLA, § W4(a)
       ERNS No.:                      30691
®      CERCLIS No.:                  NJD987654321
0      NPL Status:                     Final NPL
       State Notification:                NJDEP notified
       Action Memorandum Status:      Approved, October 31, 1991
®      Start Date:                      November 2, 1991
       Demobilization Date:            N/A
       Completion Date:                N/A


ill.     SITE INFORMATION

       Summarize this information from either the initial or most recent POLREP.  If
       POLREPs are written often for the site (e.g., weekly), this summary may be as short
       as one line. If POLREPs are not written at frequent intervals, the summary may be
       up to six. lines in length, or more.
       Example:       The site is an abandoned steel wire and cable manufacturing facility, and was previously
                    a polymer reclamation facility, located in the residential township of Bobsled, NJ. EPA
                    discovered drums of unknown liquids and solids, chemical treatment baths, compressed
                    gas  cylinders,  chemical labs, and storage tanks with unknown contents.  (Refer to
                    POLREP #1 for more detailed site information.)

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IV.    RESPONSE INFORMATION

®      A.     Situation

              1.     Current situation
                            Summarize the current situation at the site and the status of the
                            ongoing removal activity, including information pertaining to
                            site conditions, weather (if pertinent), media activity, and other
                            relevant  factors.   In addition, describe  any changes in  the
                            situation since the  last POLREP.
                            Example:       Work operations have been slowed down this week because of
                                          inclement weather and icy conditions.

                            If this is a special POLREP, describe the incident or change in
                            circumstances which necessitated a special POLREP.  Describe
                            any fires, accidents, or other situations of note,  since the  last
                            POLREP.
                            Example:       Today the ERRS contractor discovered that Building #22 had
                                          been vandalized and  that there was extensive damage. All of
                                          the contractor's heavy equipment  which was stored in  the
                                          building had been  damaged.   In addition,  hoses  to  the
                                          emergency shower were cut, and a generator, a power washer,
                                          and a compressor were damaged.  Thirty drums containing
                                         flammable liquids were also vandalized. Approximately 1,200
                                          drums containing liquid wastes, including cyanide, are stored
                                          in the building near the equipment. The technical assistance
                                          contractor took photographs of the damage. The OSC ordered
                                          all personnel off the  site for demobilization.  The township
                                         police and county'sheriff were notified of the damage, and of
                                          the risk in entering the building. As of this date, site activities
                                          have ceased until the police arrest the miscreants and assure
                                          the OSC of safety for all site personnel.
              2.     Removal activities to date
                            Describe removal activities undertaken since the last POLREP,
                            including   mobilization,   sampling   and   analysis,   waste
                            containment (at a minimum include the information required
                            in section  VI  of the POLREP),  and  community relations
                            activities.  Describe any fires, accidents,  or  other situations of
                            note since the last POLREP.
                            Example:      A 60-foot manlift was rented to investigate on-site buildings
                                          with catwalks.  The ERRS contractor discovered nearly 200 5-
                                         gallon containers on the catwalks of buildings in quadrant I.

                                          The ERRS contractor continued to collect drums and cylinders
                                         from the interior of buildings in quadrant I.  In addition, the
                                          ERRS contractor completed color-coding the drums. Seven
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                                 solids were bulked into 15 rolloff containers of 30 cubic yards
                                 each. Five thousand gallons of acids have been bulked into
                                 55-gallon drums.

              •      Discuss  State  and local agency involvement,  including any
                    request  for EPA  assistance;  any  State  or  local  agency
                    cooperation in assessing the  incident and  threats; any  "first
                    responder" or other actions taken by State or other agencies to
                    protect public health and the environment; and whether State
                    or other  agency personnel remain at the site.  If there has  been
                    no change since the last POLREP,  skip this section.

                    For a special POLREP:
                    Example:      The  township police  and county sheriff  have provided
                                 assistance in preparing reports on  the  vandalism and
                                 documenting the results of the vandalism.

       3.     Enforcement

              •      Indicate whether EPA or State enforcement activities have  been
                    initiated.
                    Example:      Nineteen PRPs have been  identified, and notification  letters
                                 under Section 107(a) of CERCLA have  been sent by the
                                 Removal Enforcement Section.

B.     Planned Removal Activities

       •      Discuss  the planned removal activities as  outlined in the  Action
              Memorandum.  Summarize the information from the initial POLREP,
              unless a subsequent Action Memorandum was written.  If there has
              been no change since the last POLREP,  refer the reader to the initial
              POLREP and skip this section.
              Example:       Phase 1 (site stabilization measures) of the removal activity continues
                           in all four quadrants of the site.  Drums and aboveground tanks are
                           being sampled and analyzed on site.  Loose asbestos from the buildings
                           will then  be removed and  containerized on site, pending disposal.
                           Phase 2 will consist of the off-site transport and disposal of materials
                           stored during Phase 1.

       •      If this is a special POLREP, include any additional planned removal
              activities as a result of the special situation.
              Example:      As a result of the vandalism, the OSC is currently preparing a Request
                          for Ceiling Increase  and exemption from the  $2 million funding
                           limitation. This will increase the cost ceiling and will expand the scope
                           of the  removal activity originally outlined in the Action Memorandum.

C.     Next Steps

       •      Describe plans for ongoing removal activity, including waste analysis,
              containment,  and cleanup; enforcement; planned meetings  with  local


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                     or Regional environmental or enforcement agencies; and community
                     relations activities.
                     Example:      As sampling  and analysis of the drums proceeds,  drums will be
                                  segregated and color-coded according to wastestream.

                                  Arrangements will be made for a lab pack company to remove lab
                                  packs with known contents for recycling or disposal.

                                  Twenty-four hour site security will continue to be provided by Personal
                                  Investments, Inc., the lien holder.

                     For a special POLREP:
                     Example:      The  OSC will await advice and counsel from EPA management
                                  regarding mobilization of ERRS and continuation of site activities.

       D.     Key Issues

              •      Identify any problem areas.
                     Example:      All site personnel were temporarily demobilized due to the vandalism
                                  in Building #22. This necessitated a change in the scope of work. The
                                  delay in completion of the removal,  combined with  the cost for
                                  additional site security,  has raised the costs well beyond the project
                                  ceiling approved in the Action Memo.

              •      For  a special POLREP, identify any  problem areas.  Indicate if a
                     change in the scope of the response is required because of the special
                     situation.
                     Example:      As a result of the vandalism,  the OSC is preparing a Request for
                                  Ceiling Increase requesting an emergency exemption from the $2 million
                                  funding limit and a change in the scope of work.

              •      Discuss measures which could have been taken or are being taken to
                     avoid future releases or incidents of a similar nature.
                     Example:      With the assistance of the NJ.  State Police and the U.S. Marshal, a
                                  revised site safety plan is being prepared. The OSC will meet with FBI
                                  agents to request a Federal investigation of violence and vandalism at
                                  this site in order to better address future site security measures.
V.     COST INFORMATION

       •      Provide detailed current cost information for the site using the RCMS daily
              cost summary. The table below lists examples of cost information that OSCs
              should provide. To the extent practicable, all expenditures relevant to the site
              should be noted in the POLREP.  OSCs should also indicate any anticipated
              future funding needs.
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           Example:

           ERRS Contractor
           lAGs
           Letter Contracts
                  Extramural Cleanup Contractor Costs
                  TAT/START Contractor Costs
                  CLP Analytical Services
                  REAC
           Intramural Direct Costs (HQ, Regions, ERT)
           Intramural Indirect Costs
                  Total Intramural Costs
                  TOTAL
           ®      Project Ceiling
           ®      Percent of Project Funds Remaining
                                                                   Cost To Date
        850,195
         30,000
          N/A
        107,000
        184,136
$
$
                  880,195
                   98,164
                     N/A
                     N/A
  291,136
1.269.495
 1,800,000
   29.5%
Individual Regions should note ceilings for ERRS, TAT/START, or other line items if such ceilings are
maintained.  In addition, Regional offices may track other costs not mentioned here according to
Regional practices, provided that the required cost information is included in the Cost Information
section.
           For a special POLREP:

           Example:

           ERRS Contractor
           TAGs
           Letter Contracts
                  Extramural Cleanup Contractor Costs
                  TAT/START Contractor Costs
                  CLP Analytical Services
                  REAC
           Intramural Direct Costs (HQ, Regions, ERT)
           Intramural Indirect Costs
                  Total Intramural Costs
                  TOTAL
           ®      Project Ceiling
           ®      Percent of Project Funds Remaining
              Cost To Date
        865,847
         35,000
          N/A
        146,000
        201,000
$
$
                  900,847
                  117,000
                     N/A
                     N/A
  347,000
1.364.847
 1,800,000
   24.2%
           NOTE: Because  building #22 was vandalized, the OSC is preparing a Request for Ceiling
                  Increase to obtain an emergency exemption from the $2 million funding limit.

           Include the following statement in all POLREPs:

           The above accounting of expenditures is  an estimate based on figures known
           to the OSC at the time this report was written. The cost accounting provided
           in this report does not necessarily represent an exact monetary figure which
           the government may include in any claim for cost recovery.
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VI.    DISPOSITION OF WASTES
            Using the waste disposal matrix below, list the wastestreams identified, and
            note the medium and quantity affected.  For each wastestream, indicate the
            planned or actual disposition (e.g., containment, treatment, or disposal). See
            Exhibit 2 on page 17 for more information on recording site wastes.

            Abbreviations  may be used in the matrix and clarified in the text of the
            POLREP. Keep each individual wastestream separate. The matrix should be
            cumulative:  add incremental figures  to the data noted in any previous
            POLREP. If a wastestream was removed off site after being contained, delete
            the information entered for that wastestream from the containment category
            and add it to the disposal category.  Containment and disposal should not
            both be denoted for the same wastestream.  See Exhibit 2 on page 17 for
            more information.

            Example:
Wastestream
Base neutral
solids
Acids



Medium
Solid
wastes
Liquid
wastes



Quantity
450 cu yd
5, 000 gal



Containment -
Migration
Control
Bulked &
overpacked




Treatment
None
Recycled



Disposal

Everclear Products
Camden, NJ



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                  U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                               POLLUTION REPORT
                                Model Final POLREP
   Maintain consistent information by revising and summarizing previously completed initial or progress
   POLREPs. See Exhibit 1 on page 10 for a POLREP outline.
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   Note: The response is considered complete when all actions at the site are complete and any wastes sent
   off site for treatment and/or disposal have been received at the off-site facility. Indicate the actual date
   that the objective of the response (including any off-site treatment or disposal) was achieved. Write the
   final POLREP immediately after the removal activity is complete. The date of the final POLREP is the
   removal completion date for the Statute of Limitations.
III.     SITE INFORMATION

       Summarize this information from either the initial or the most recent POLREP.
       Example:      The site is an abandoned steel wire and cable manufacturing facility, and was previously
                    a polymer reclamation facility, located in Bobsled, NJ. EPA conducted a preliminary
                    assessment at the request of the local authorities and discovered drums containing
                    unknown liquids and solids, chemical treatment baths, chemical labs, and storage tanks
                    with unknown contents.  (Refer to POLREP #1 for more detailed site information.)
IV.    RESPONSE INFORMATION

®      A.     Situation

              1.     Current situation

                    •      Describe any changes in the situation since the last POLREP.

              2.     Removal  activities to date

                    •      Describe removal activities undertaken since the last POLREP,
                           including waste containment/disposal (at a minimum include
                           the information required in section VI of the POLREP), and
                           community relations activities. Describe any situation of note
                           since the last POLREP.
                           Example:       On August 31, 1993, the OSC demobilized site security. He
                                         later attended the kick-off public meeting called by remedial
                                         personnel,

                    •      Describe any State or local agency cooperation in assessing the
                           incident and threats; any action taken by State or other agencies
                           to protect public health and the environment; and whether any
                           State or other agency personnel remain at the site.

              3.     Enforcement

                    •      Indicate the status of EPA  or State enforcement activities.
                           Example:       Nineteen PRPs were identified and notification letters under
                                         Section  107(a)  of CERCLA were  sent by  the Removal
                                         Enforcement Section.  There was no response.

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       B.    Planned Removal Activities

             •     Discuss the removal activity as outlined in the Action Memorandum.

       C.    Next Steps

             •     Describe plans for any further site activity, including any post-removal
                   site  control; waste  analysis, containment, and cleanup; enforcement;
                   planned meetings with local or Regional environmental or enforcement
                   agencies; and community relations activities.

             •     Discuss the status of the OSC Report and the expected completion
                   date.  If applicable, indicate any future site  activities (e.g.,  PRP,
                   remedial, or State).
                   Example:      Preparation of the  OSC Report will begin next week and will be
                                submitted by December 1, 1993.

       D.    Key Issues

             •     Identify any problem areas.

             •     State how the  objectives  set forth in the  Action Memorandum were
                   achieved through the removal activity. Specifically address any wastes
                   remaining on site,  including those which are contained. Document
                   how threats to  human health and the environment have been reduced
                   or eliminated.
                   Example:      Access to the  site has been restricted by fencing and 24-hour guard
                                service. Long-term security will now be addressed by the remedial
                                personnel as they address continued cleanup of this NPL site.  All
                                surface hazardous materials have been shipped off site and no further
                                surface contamination remains.  The remedial staff will also  be
                                addressing groundwater contamination issues.

v.     COST INFORMATION

       •      Provide detailed final cost information for the site using the RCMS daily cost
             summary.   The  table below lists examples of cost  information that OSCs
             should provide.   Individual Regions should also note ceilings for ERRS,
             TAT/START, or other line items if such ceilings are maintained.  To the
             extent practicable, all  expenditures relevant to the site should be noted in the
             POLREP.  Final cost information should be as detailed as possible.
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             Example:                                             Cost To Date

             ERRS Contractor                         $     2,788,444
             JAGs                                           47,000
             Letter Contracts                                    N/A
                   Extramural Cleanup Contractor Costs                    2,835,444
                   TAT/START Contractor Costs                           168,353
                   CLP Analytical Services                                   N/A
                   REAC                                                N/A
             Intramural Direct Costs (HQ. Regions, ERT)            200,000
             Intramural Indirect Costs                           299,569
                   Total Intramural Costs                                499,569
                   TOTAL                           $               3.503.366
             ®     Project Ceiling                     $               3,600,000
             ®     Percent of Project Funds Remaining                        2.7%
             Include the following statement in all final POLREPs:

             The above accounting of expenditures is an estimate based on figures known
             to the OSC at the time this report was written. The OSC does not necessarily
             receive specific figures on final payments made to any contractor(s). Other
             financial data, which the OSC must rely upon, may not be entirely up-to-date.
             The cost accounting provided in this report does not necessarily represent an
             exact monetary figure which the government may include in any claim for
             cost recovery.
VI.   DISPOSITION OF WASTES

      •      Using the waste disposal matrix below, list the wastestreams identified, and
             note the medium and quantity affected.  For each wastestream, indicate the
             planned or actual disposition (e.g., containment, treatment, or disposal). See
             Exhibit 2 on page 17 for more information on recording site wastes.

      •      Abbreviations may be used in the  matrix and clarified in the text  of the
             POLREP. Keep each individual wastestream separate. The matrix should be
             cumulative:  add incremental figures to data noted in any previous POLREP.
             If  a wastestream was removed  off site after being contained,  delete the
             information entered for that wastestream from the containment category and
             add it to the disposal category. Containment and disposal should not both be
             denoted for the same wastestream.   See Exhibit 2 on page  17 for more
             information.
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      Example:
Wastestream
Base neutral
solids
Acids



Medium
Solid
wastes
Liquid
wastes



Quantity
450 cu yd
5, 000 gal



Containment -
Migration
Control





Treatment
Landfilled
Recycled



Disposal
Chemical Management
Fort Wayne, IN
Everclear Products
Camden, Nf



See Exhibit 3, the POLREP Review Checklist, on the next page.
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                   EXHIBIT 3. POLREP REVIEW CHECKLIST
      The following checklist has been developed to help OSCs ensure that all
      POLREPs are  completed correctly.  Though the four types of POLREPs
      (initial, progress, special, and final) are similar  in format, each requires
      information specific to it. POLREPs should not include subjective judgments,
      draw conclusions which are not fact-based, express unsubstantiated opinions,
      or discuss the  legality of actions or events.  The items  marked with an
      asterisk (*) are common to all POLREPs.

      The completed POLREP has:

      	   Provided the necessary administrative information:

            •     Dates*
                  - today's date*
                  - start date*
                  - demobilization date
                  - completion date
                  Name of the person sending the POLREP*
                  Names of the persons to whom the report is sent*
                  Site name*
                  POLREP number*
                  Site identification number*
                  Delivery Order (D.O.) number*
                  ERNS/CERCLIS numbers*
                  NPL status*
                  Response authority*
                  State notification*

      	   Described the incident thoroughly by including:

            •     Incident category
            •     Site description
                  - coordinates
                  - location
                  - acreage
                  - ownership
                  - past and present site activities
            •     Details of the incident or release
                  - date
                  - reasons, causes, PRPs
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       EXHIBIT 3.  POLREP REVIEW CHECKLIST (Continued)
The completed POLREP has (continued):

	   Detailed the results of the preliminary assessment/site inspection:

      •     Contaminants,  if known
      •     Quantity (e.g.,  number of drums, gallons)
      •     Nature of the threat

	   Indicated the status of the Action Memorandum:*

      •     Approval date, if applicable
      •     Approval date of  ceiling  increase  and/or exemption,  if
            applicable

	   Described  the  planned  and/or completed  response activities (as
      detailed in the Action Memorandum):*

      •     Enforcement activities
      •     State and/or other agency involvement
      •     Information on the  amount and types of wastes which were
            contained, treated, and/or removed from the site
      •     Results achieved

	   Discussed community relations  actions, including planned activities.

	   Identified problem areas.*

	   Provided detailed, current cost  information for the site:*

      •     Project ceiling
      •     Total cost to date
      •     Percent remaining

	   Provided accurate, consistent data on site wastes:*

            Type/medium
            Quantity
            Containment/migration control
            Treatment
            Disposal
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                      OSC REPORT GUIDANCE
OSC Reports are concise and comprehensive documents that best summarize the removal
activities at a site, the effectiveness of those activities, and the resources committed. OSC
Reports present discussions of removal site problems, views on improvements, or cautions
which need to be shared with the National  Response Team (NRT), Regional Response
Team (RRT), and other OSCs.  OSC Reports are used by Headquarters and Regional
management  to observe the implementation of Superfund  regulations and policies in the
field. OSC Reports are available to the public and other agencies for information purposes.
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                              OSC  REPORTS
Purpose

      An OSC Report provides a written summary of a removal activity, recording the
      situation as  it developed, the  actions taken, their effectiveness,  the resources
      committed, and the problems encountered. OSC recommendations are summarized.
      The OSC Report is the most concise and comprehensive document pertaining to a
      particular site. When completed and distributed according to requirements of the
      National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), the OSC
      Report can serve  as the primary vehicle for conveying important information on
      technologies used and lessons learned at a site to other OSCs and to Superfund
      managers.

      Section 300.165 of the NCP requires that within one year of completion of removal
      activities at a site, the OSC submit a complete report of the removal activity. EPA
      expects,  however,  that OSC Reports will be written as soon as practicable.  Each
      OSC Report must follow the standard model discussed in this guidance to  ensure
      compliance with NCP requirements and consistent reporting procedures.

      While the NCP does not specifically require an OSC Report for a PRP-lead site,
      preparation of one is common in many Regions.  The title of the report may differ
      across the Regions, but its general format and content are similar to those of an OSC
      Report.  The Administrative Order often stipulates that the PRP prepare a Final
      Report upon completion of a response. Even if the Order does not specifically
      require it, OSCs should encourage the PRP to prepare a Final Report, using the
      same format  as that  required  for  a Fund-lead removal  (excluding inappropriate
      sections).  It is recommended that OSCs overseeing/monitoring the PRP response
      review and approve the Final Report before it is distributed. Final Reports at PRP-
      lead sites are important sources of information for historical and research purposes.

      The  emphasis of the  Superfund program is  on cross-program coordination,
      communication, and integration of expertise and resources to achieve risk reduction
      and site  cleanup  quickly and  efficiently.   Preparation  and distribution of OSC
      Reports or Final Reports for both Fund-lead and PRP-lead removal activities will aid
      in sharing valuable information across the Regions.
Users and Uses of OSC Reports

      OSC Reports serve an important function in the Superfund program. The National
      Response Team (NRT) and Regional Response Teams (RRTs) use OSC Reports for
      transferring information on technologies used and lessons learned at sites throughout
      the national response system,  and  for developing training programs for OSCs.
      Regional Counsel, Department of Justice attorneys, and Regional cost recovery staff
      use OSC Reports as a convenient summary of the history of a removal activity when

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                            EXHIBIT 4.  OSC REPORT USAGE
     Users of OSC
        Reports
    Uses of OSC Reports
     Information Important
             to Users
 On-Scene Coordinators
 and Regional Program
 Management
As a reference tool for questions
on similar site conditions and
activities, and as a historical record
of the removal.  To fill out
CERCLIS Removal Information
Forms (CRIFs).
Incident description and details of
removal activities.  Chronology of
events. Contaminants and threats.
Treatment or disposal approaches
used or pursued.
 Regional Cost Recovery
 and Regional Counsel
 Staff

 Department of Justice
As a historical record of the
removal activity and the results
achieved to support cost recovery.
Incident description and details of
removal activities. Chronology of
events. Treatment or disposal
approaches used or pursued.  Results
achieved.  Rationale for changes  to
scope of work.
 Headquarters (EPA)
 Program Management
As a tool to evaluate program
policies, guidance, regulations, and
operations. As a reference tool for
responding to inquiries from the
public, Congress, EPA's Inspector
General, and the General
Accounting Office (GAO).
Difficulties encountered.
Recommendations.
 Regional Response
 Teams
As an advisory or informational
tool. For cross-transfer of
technology between EPA and
USCG.
Treatment or disposal approaches
used or pursued. Impact of incident
on natural resources at the site.
 National Response Team
For conveying lessons learned and
developing training efforts for
OSCs.
Effectiveness of the removal and
coordination efforts. Difficulties
encountered.  Recommendations.
 Local Communities/
 Media
As a historical record, for research
and public interest.
Incident description and details of
removal activities, including treatment
or disposal approaches used or
pursued. Results achieved. Rationale
for changes to scope of work.
 Potentially Responsible
 Parties
As a historical record to prepare
legal defense and as a source for
evidence in legal proceedings.
Incident descriptions and details of
removal activities. Attachments to the
report (maps, correspondence,
pictorial evidence). Treatment or
disposal approaches used or pursued.
Results achieved and costs incurred.
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      prosecuting a cost recovery case.  Superfund program managers, focusing primarily
      on difficulties encountered at sites and on the recommendations of OSCs, use OSC
      Reports to evaluate program policies and regulations and to make appropriate
      adjustments. Exhibit 4  summarizes the primary uses of OSC Reports, and the
      information within OSC Reports that is important to the users.

      The value  and usefulness of OSC Reports is directly related to their completeness,
      quality, and timely distribution. OSCs should be aware of the important role they
      serve as preparers of OSC Reports, and ensure that OSC Reports conform to the
      guidelines.  OSC Reports that do not adequately address all of the information
      requirements may result in delayed recognition of technological innovations; more
      complex, costly, and time-consuming cost recovery efforts; and extra work searching
      for missing data. Ensuring that the information needs of OSC Report users are met
      will  maximize the value and usefulness of these documents to the Superfund
      program.
Timeliness of Preparation

      Section 300.165 of the NCP requires OSCs to prepare and submit OSC Reports to
      the RRTs within one year from the completion of the removal activity [1], However,
      OSC Reports should  be completed and submitted as soon as is practicable.  For
      removals of  short duration (i.e.,  lasting less than 30 days), preparation of OSC
      Reports should begin as soon as possible and availability should be within six months
      of the date of completion of the removal action.9 By preparing and submitting the
      reports in a timely manner, OSCs can facilitate the transfer of current information
      to benefit other OSCs and the Superfund program.
   Preparation of OSC Reports should be initiated at the onset of the removal action. This strategy will
   make it easier to meet the required submission deadline, and contribute to orderly and early report
   preparation.
Format and Information Requirements

      In compliance with section 300.165 of the NCP, OSC Reports are to strictly follow
      the format outlined below, and should briefly cover all of the topics listed.  The use
      The Preamble to the NCP, Section 300.165 states: "For removals of short duration (e.g., lasting less than
      30 days), OSC reports should be available within six months of completion of the removal action
      because there is less to report."

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      of a uniform and familiar format by all ten Regions will make accessing information
      from any OSC Report easier for all users.  Because detailed information regarding
      day-to-day events at a site may be found in the site file, do not attempt to include or
      duplicate all of this information in the OSC Report, but rather summarize and refer
      to it. The OSC Report should contain only information listed in the format provided.
      References should be made to supplemental documents which may, if necessary, be
      placed in  an addendum to the Report.

      OSC  Reports  are  to  contain  only  factual  information concerning the site.
      Specifically, in describing the effectiveness of removal activities and in listing the
      difficulties encountered, do not make subjective judgments, draw conclusions which
      are not fact-based, or discuss the legality of actions or events. Rather, allow readers
      to  decide for themselves.  For  example, rather than saying that the  cleanup
      contractor did a great job, say that the  contractor arrived on site with all the proper
      equipment and  with personnel ready to  work; or, rather than saying that the
      contractor's performance was unsatisfactory, say that the contractor took three weeks
      to  obtain the  necessary  equipment.   Presenting the information as objective
      statements of fact will minimize any possible adverse effects on cost recovery efforts,
      and will indicate to Superfund managers issues that require investigation, evaluation,
      or communication to others.

      There is no minimum or maximum length requirement for OSC Reports, but they
      should be as concise as possible.  OSC Reports for relatively routine and low cost
      removal activities, such as the removal of a few drums or the building of a fence,
      should be especially brief, unless particular attention needs to be brought to  any site-
      specific issue.  For more complex and costly  removal activities, especially those
      involving  communication and coordination among numerous agencies or the use of
      an innovative or alternative technology, or where significant natural resource damage
      has occurred, OSC Reports should include the level of detail needed to ensure that
      other OSCs and the removal  personnel will profit from the lessons learned.

      In meeting all reporting requirements  for OSC Reports, pay particular attention to
      the Difficulties Encountered and Recommendations sections, which are valuable to
      the national response system. Because they are the focus of OSC Report reviews by
      program managers, OSCs' constructive recommendations are most likely to benefit
      the Superfund program.

      Remember  to address all of the outlined information requirements. If an item or
      issue is not relevant to the removal conducted, indicate this fact so  that the reader
      does not make assumptions about why the information is  missing.

      Exhibit 5 presents the standard outline for OSC Reports.
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             EXHIBIT 5.  OUTLINE OF AN OSC REPORT
Title Page*
Executive Summary*

I.        Summary of Events
         A.   Site Conditions and Background
              1.    Initial situation
              2.    Location of hazardous substance(s)
              3.    Cause of release or discharge
              4.    Efforts to obtain response by responsible parties
         B.   Organization of the Response
         C.   Injury/Possible Injury to Natural Resources
              1.    Content and time of notice to natural resource trustees
              2.    Trustee damage assessment and restoration activities
         D.   Chronological Narrative of Response Actions
              1.    Threat abatement actions taken
              2.    Treatment/disposal/alternative technology approaches
                   pursued
              3.    Public information and community relations activities
         E.   Resources Committed

II.       Effectiveness of Removal Actions
         A.   Actions Taken by PRPs
         B.   Actions Taken by State  and Local Forces
         C.   Actions Taken by Federal Agencies and Special Teams
         D.   Actions Taken by Contractors, Private Groups, and Volunteers

III.      Difficulties Encountered
         A.   Items that Affected the Response
         B.   Issues of Intergovernmental Coordination
         C.   Difficulties Interpreting, Complying with, or Implementing
              Policies and Regulations

IV.      Recommendations
         A.   Means to Prevent a Recurrence of the Discharge or Release
         B.   Means to Improve Response  Actions
         C.   Proposals for Changes in Regulations and Response Plans

* Suggested for inclusion.
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OSC Report Attachments

      The OSC Report should be short and concise.  While POLREPs, correspondence,
      and Action Memoranda are valuable  sources of information, the unnecessary
      inclusion of these documents increases the bulk of the OSC Report.  To the extent
      permissible by Regional practices and  procedures, avoid attaching supplemental
      documents to the OSC Report.  Instead,  include a list of these additional documents
      and where they can be found (e.g., site file).  Where it is necessary to include other
      documents, they  should be placed in an addendum to the Report.
OSC Report Distribution

      As of the date of this document, section 300.165 of the NCP requires OSCs to submit
      OSC Reports  to  the RRTs within one year of the  completion of the removal
      activity[l]. At the same time, copies of OSC Reports are to be sent to the Secretary
      of the NRT and to the Director of ERD.
     OSC Reports must be submitted to RRTs, the Secretary of the NRT, and the Director of ERD.
      This minimum distribution increases  the  awareness of program  managers  and
      members of the national response system to issues of concern to OSCs, and prepares
      ERD to respond to inquiries from the public, Congress, the Office of the Inspector
      General, and the General Accounting Office  about actions taken at sites.  The
      reports should be organized, indexed, and stored in the Region for easy access.
  When information about a removal action is of special signiflcance to other OSCs and to the removal
  program, use the Cleanup Information (CLU-IN) Bulletin Board System at (301) 589-8366 (formerly
  OSWER BBS) for wide and expeditious distribution of this special information, even before the OSC
  Report becomes available.
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OSC REPORT REVIEW PROCEDURES
  Thorough review procedures will eliminate typographical errors and organizational problems, avoid
  unnecessary delays in report distribution, and ensure that the OSC Report addresses the reporting
  criteria outlined in the NCP and this document.
      Each Region should allot time for adequate review of the OSC Report and adhere
      to a  consistent  review process.   In addition to  a thorough proofreading for
      typographical errors and other minor problems, OSCs should refer to the checklist
      provided in Exhibit 10 on page 61 to  ensure that the OSC Report meets NCP
      requirements.  When possible, the OSC Report should be reviewed by people not
      involved in the preparation of the document, to provide a fresh perspective and to
      help the OSC  evaluate  its  usefulness  to other  OSCs and  Superfund program
      managers.

      The OSC should give the Office of Regional Counsel an opportunity to review the
      OSC Report before it is finalized and distributed.  This is especially crucial if the
      details of the Report relate to:

      •     Pending or anticipated civil or criminal litigation
      •     Possible responsibility of the United States or an agency of the United States
            for a release or discharge

      A model OSC Report that addresses the regulatory requirements for OSC Reports
      is presented on pages 43 to 60. Examples are provided.
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Title Page
                         [Regional Letterhead]
            FEDERAL ON-SCENE COORDINATOR'S REPORT
                          [Site, NPL Status]
                             [Location]

                           [Project Dates]
                          UNITED STATES
               ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Executive Summary
   Although not required in the  NCP, a one-page  summary of the response activity is strongly
   recommended.
       The Executive Summary allows readers to quickly familiarize themselves with the
       contents of the report, and provides a place to emphasize trie most significant aspects
       of the situation and the actions taken. The contents of the executive summary of a
       removal activity should therefore focus on identifying the site and presenting a brief
       description  of the major aspects of the  situation, the mitigative actions,  and the
       disposal method.

       Exhibit 6 on the  following page  presents the standard  outline  and example
       information for an executive summary of removal activity.
I.      SUMMARY OF EVENTS
   Ensure that the information contained throughout this  section  is consistent  with the Action
   Memorandum, or that deviations in the scope of the response are justified.  Where appropriate,
   information on the site conditions and background may be abstracted from the Action Memorandum.
       A.     Site Conditions and Background

       010    1.     Initial situation
                           Describe the current and prior uses of the site and the nature
                           and type of each facility which operated on the site.  Indicate
                           the NPL status of the site.
                           Example:      The Whimperton Wire Company site, listed on the NPL, is an
                                         abandoned  steel  manufacturing facility  which  contained
                                         thousands of drums of unknown liquids and solids, bulk
                                         quantities of acids, laboratory chemicals, and other regulated
                                         hazardous  materials which were scattered throughout the
                                         approximately 200-acre site.  The site was used primarily to
                                         produce steel wire  and cable for more than 75 years; in recent
                                         years it has also operated as a polymer reclamation facility, a
    10  A ® denotes information which should be included in CERCLIS.

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    EXHIBIT 6. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE REMOVAL ACTIVITY
SITE:                         Whimperton Wire Company Site

LOCATION:                   Bobsled, New Jersey

PROJECT DATES:             10/26/91 - 9/1/93

INCIDENT DESCRIPTION:    The site, listed on the NPL, is an abandoned steel
manufacturing facility encompassing approximately  200 acres.   The company
produced steel wire and cable on site for more than 75 years, with other industrial
activities added in recent years. Soil, ground water and surface water, including the
Delaware  River and  Sander's  Creek,  were threatened by more than  2,000
deteriorating drums of unknown liquids and solids, unstable acid baths, compressed
gas cylinders, chemical laboratories, and loose asbestos in on-site buildings.  A
laboratory fire on October 17, 1991, in a building housing acids, gases, poisons, and
other hazardous  substances  alerted the Response and Prevention Branch to the
potential hazards at the site,  and accelerated its efforts to  begin a CERCLA
§104(a) response. No PRP was found financially viable to undertake a full cleanup
of the site.

ACTIONS:      EPA and  the  technical assistance contractor  conducted  an
extensive assessment between October 14,1991, and October 27,1991. The ERRS
contractor mobilized on  November 2,  1991, and began site preparation and
stabilization.  A command post was established in an on-site building, site security
was enhanced, and warning  signs were posted along the site perimeter.  Bulking
and staging of materials began in  November 1991.  Laboratory  chemicals were
removed from all buildings and catwalk areas, and then separated and labeled. All
drums were staged and tested for compatibility and color coded into 16 separate
wastestreams.  Vandalism of  equipment and fires on  site  brought work to a
standstill and made added site  security necessary.   The  ERRS  contractor
temporarily demobilized in April 1992 and remobilized in October 1992.   Since
November 1992, the ERRS contractor  shipped  1,200  overpacked drums for
disposal; 15 roll-offs containing 55-gallon drums  of waste acid for disposal; 5,000
gallons of acids for recycling; and 60 gas cylinders were either reclaimed by their
manufacturers or treated on site. Site security continued to be provided until the
remedial personnel procured the services of a contractor.


(Signature')	
Joan Smith, OSC
U.S. EPA, Region II
New York, NY
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                                           warehouse facility, and an equipment storage facility for a
                                           construction company.

       9             •      Describe  the site's physical location in  terms of exact street
                            address, coordinates (latitude/longitude), surrounding land use,
                            local population size, and distance(s) to  sensitive populations,
                            habitats, and natural resources.
                            Example:       The site is located in Bobsled Township, Hunterdon County,
                                           New Jersey (38° 37' 57" N, 75° 35' 06" W) and is bounded
                                           by the Delaware River to the north, Sanders Creek to the east,
                                           and the residential community of Bobsled to the south and
                                           west.    Bobsled  Township  comprises  approximately  400
                                           residences with a population of about 1,450.

       9             •      Briefly describe the history of the incident or release, including
                            the date of the incident, the type of incident that occurred, and
                            the facts concerning the discovery of the release.
                            Example:       In September 1991, the Chief of the Removal Action Branch
                                           requested that the Response and Prevention Branch conduct
                                           a preliminary assessment at the Whimperton Wire Company
                                           site.  The  request was based in part on requests from  local
                                           officials, including the Bobsled Township Fire Marshal, who
                                           had expressed  concerns that acutely  toxic and hazardous
                                           substances were uncontained and uncontrolled at this site and
                                          presented  a potential time-critical  threat to the  local
                                          population.

       9             •      List the known materials on site and the quantities.
                            Example:       The assessment revealed  the presence of more than 2,000
                                           drums, several acids baths, approximately 60 compressed gas
                                           cylinders,  several chemical  laboratories,  and numerous
                                           buildings with asbestos-contaminated pipes. Materials on site
                                           included acids, bases, halogenated and non-halogenated
                                           solvents,  heavy metals, oxidizers, and  waste  oils.  Lead
                                           contamination in soil as high as 7,000ppm was also found.

                     •      Describe the threat to human health or the environment posed
                            by the incident or release.  (Refer  to information contained in
                            section III of the Action Memorandum.)

              2.     Location of hazardous substance(s)

                     •      Specify areas of concern  on site, indicating water sources  that
                            were contaminated or threatened. (Note: A map or diagram of
                            the site may assist in indicating areas of concern on the site. If
                            a site map is used, include it as the next page in the report.)
                            Example:       Drums, bulk quantities of acids, laboratory chemicals, and
                                           other hazardous materials were located throughout the site.
                                           Particular areas of concern included:  four on-site  buildings
                                           (#15, #20, #32, #35) containing laboratory chemicals, one
                                           of which was involved in afire on October 17, 1991; a sulfuric

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                                     acid tank and a phosphoric  acid  tank,  both with  poor
                                     structural integrity and containing over 2,000 gallons of acid;
                                     and an area of surface soil along the site's southwest property
                                     border that had lead levels as high as 7,000ppm. In addition,
                                     the migration  of contamination from the site may  have
                                     affected ground water in the area, and contaminated run-off
                                    from the site has entered the Delaware River and Sanders
                                     Creek.  The extent of impact has not been determined; results
                                     of sample analyses are pending.

        3.      Cause of the release or discharge

               •      Describe the facts concerning the cause or threat of the release
                      or discharge, and the activities  that may have contributed to or
                      were contributing to the incident.
                      Example:       The on-site fire on October 17, 1991, in building #15 alerted
                                    Response and Prevention Branch personnel to the potential
                                    hazards  at the  site, and accelerated  the completion of the
                                    preliminary assessment and the start of removal activity.

        4.      Efforts to locate and obtain response by responsible parties

               •      Describe the actions taken to locate responsible  or potentially
                      responsible  parties and to obtain from them a prompt  and
                      proper response.
                      Example:      No financially  viable PRP  was found that was  willing to
                                    undertake  a full cleanup.  Therefore,  no orders pursuant to
                                    Section 106 of CERCLA, as amended by SARA, were issued.
                                    One PRP, Zimmer Container  Corp., was  issued a  Notice
                                    Letter regarding the surface wastes in and around its area of
                                    operations.  Zimmer was willing to clean up  the portion of
                                    surface wastes that it generated during its lease operations. On
                                    October 29, 1991, Notice Letters pursuant to Section 107(a) of
                                    CERCLA, as amended by SARA, were sent to  19 PRPs,
                                    identified by EPA, inviting participation in the removal activity.
                                    Six replies were  received  by  EPA,  but  only  one PRP,
                                    Whimperton Wire Corp., accepted any responsibility or liability
                                    for  hazardous substances at the Whimperton Site.  Seven
                                    letters were returned to sender or indicated that the party had
                                    moved and left no forwarding address.   Nine  potentially
                                    responsible parties were identified by EPA as potentially viable
                                    and were issued Section 104(e) Request for Information letters
                                    on December 18, 1991.

B.     Organization of the Response

       •      For multiple phase removal activities, summarize the activities planned
              and conducted during each  phase.
              Example:       The site was divided into four quadrants  and the removal activity was
                             conducted in two phases. Phase 1 was directed towards immediate site
                             stabilization measures. Phase 2 consisted of bulking, transporting, and
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                                  disposing of materials staged in Phase 1.  Exhibit xyz outlines the
                                  agencies or parties which provided response, assessment, or disposal
                                  assistance, and the action(s) each took or the role(s) each served.

                    Indicate in tabular form the name of specific Federal, State, and/or
                    local government agencies or parties, and contractors, that provided
                    response or assessment assistance or disposal.  Briefly describe the
                    actions of these groups, or their roles in protecting public health and
                    the environment.

                    Exhibit 7 on the following page shows a sample table for outlining the
                    organization  of the  response.  The description in this example is
                    incomplete, but indicates the format and the types of information to
                    include.
       C.     Inlury or Possible Injury to Natural Resources

              1.     Content and time of notice to natural resource trustees

                    •      State the details of any notification provided to natural resource
                           trustees relating injury or possible injury to natural resources,
                           and the date of notification.
                           Example:      On October 25, 1991, the OSC sent written notification to the
                                        New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
                                        of the potential ground water contamination on site and the
                                        potential surface water contamination of the Delaware River
                                        and Sander's Creek from site run-off.

              2.     Trustee damage assessment and restoration  activities

                    •      Describe damage assessment activities and efforts to replace or
                           restore  damaged natural resources undertaken by Federal or
                           State trustees.
                           Example:      The NJDEP hired a contractor,  Water Resources, Inc.,  to
                                        determine the extent of contamination to the Delaware River
                                        and Sander's Creek. Water Resources collected sediment and
                                        water samples from both bodies of water along the perimeter
                                        of the site. Results of analyses were not available at the time
                                        of this writing.
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                    EXHIBIT 7.  ORGANIZATION OF RESPONSE
        Agencies or
      Parties Involved
        Contact
         Description of
          Participation
U.S. EPA - Region 2
Woodbridge Avenue
Raritan Depot, Building 209
Edison, NJ 08837
(212) 434-8079
Joan Smith
Greg Norman
Courtney Barnes
Federal OSC responsible for overall
response oversight and success.

Assisted with project oversight and
control.
U.S. EPA - Region 2
CERCLA Removal Enforcement
Section
One Federal Plaza
New York, NY 65478
(212) 545-7878
Peter Simpson
Issued written Notice Letters and
Request for Information Letters to
potentially responsible parties.
New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection
312 Westview Lane
Trenton, NJ 08967
(201) 346-7111
Becky Steinberg
Mark Slupek
Provided historical information on the
site and responded to fires at the site.
EnviroTEK, Inc.
Technical Assistance Team
9797 Main Street
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 986-3452
Ralph Zapatos
Paul George
Provided the OSC with technical
assistance, administrative support,
sampling, photo and site
documentation, site safety, and draft
report preparation.
HazWaste Cleanup Corporation
34 Quincy Street
Philadelphia, PA 57894
(215) 248-2234
Irving Niles
Lois West
Provided personnel and equipment
necessary for removal and conducted
the cleanup.  Coordinated shipment
and disposal of materials.
Bobsled Township
Fire Department
Bobsled, NJ 90808
(201) 345-7896
James Steele
Provided renewable air during site
assessment and water for site
decontamination.  Also responded to
fires on site.
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       Information for the following section should be presented in a concise, narrative summary.
       D.     Chronological Narrative of Removal Activities

              1.      Threat abatement actions taken

       ®              •      Indicate  whether  the  response  was  conducted  under  the
                             authority of CERCLA, RCRA, or OPA.
                             Example:       This response was conducted under the authority of CERCLA
                                           Section 204(a).

                      •      Describe chronologically  the details of any threat abatement
                             actions taken.
                             Example:       EPA  Region  2,  supported by the  technical  assistance
                                           contractor, conducted an extensive  site assessment between
                                           October 14, 1991,  and October 27, 7991. EPA mobilized the
                                           Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS)  contractor,
                                           HazWaste Cleanup Corp., on November 2, 1991. Between that
                                           time and November 12,  1991, the scope of work was focused
                                           on general site preparation, which included  establishing a
                                           command post area and enhancing site security. Site security
                                           was enhanced by installing chains and locks  on all site
                                           entrance gates, barbed wire  in areas where the site fence was
                                           broken or in weakened condition, and warning signs along the
                                           entire  site perimeter, as  well as in some interior areas of the
                                           site where physical hazards  were present.

                                           Building #22 was designated as the laboratory chemical and
                                           drum  staging area for the site, and a decontamination trailer
                                           was set up as a support zone for the building.  All easy access
                                           points were secured by  the installation of doors  with locks,
                                           chicken  wire, and barbed wire,  and by boarding up broken
                                           windows  with plywood...

                                           [Description of the site preparation  might continue for a few
                                           paragraphs.]

                                           Most of the chemical bulking and staging phase (i.e., Phase 1)
                                           of the project was conducted between November 1991 and
                                           March 1992.   It began  with  the removal of laboratory
                                           chemicals from each building, beginning in Quadrant III and
                                           progressing to Quadrants II, I, and IV, respectively ...

                                           [The remainder of the section describes the rest of the removal
                                           activity in a similar fashion.]

                             If this is  an  early-action   site,  mention  the  combined  site
                             assessment; if remedial activities are planned or ongoing, report
                             them here.

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2.     Treatment,  disposal,  or  alternative  technology  approaches
       pursued

       •      State the technology approaches tested and implemented for
              on-site treatment or disposal of materials.
              Example:      The diverse wastestreams, materials, and debris on site were
                            incinerated, recycled, chemically treated, or disposed of in
                            RCRA-approved landfills.

       •      State the materials and quantities disposed of, the method of
              disposal, and the location of the disposal facility.  Present this
              information in tabular form.

Exhibit 8 on the following page provides the tabular format for materials and
their disposition.

       •      Provide  concise  but  detailed   descriptions  of  available,
              innovative, or  emerging alternative technologies successfully
              used in treating or disposing of materials on site.
              Example:      No on-site treatment, disposal, or alternative technologies were
                            pursued at this site.

                            [Examples of alternative technologies would include in situ
                            vitrification, biodegradation, solidification,  high pressure
                            solvent extraction, etc.]

3.     Public information and community relations activities

       •      Describe the actions  taken to  inform  the community  of the
              release  and  the  removal activities  completed  to solicit  or
              respond to community concerns.
              Example:      Prior to mobilization of the cleanup contractor, the OSC
                            prepared a community relations plan.  An initial meeting was
                            held on October 26, 1991, at the Bobsled Township Mayor's
                            Office to notify public officials of the proposed site removal
                            activities and to discuss public notification procedures in  the
                            event of an incident during cleanup operations. Following a
                            press conference, the local officials and representatives of the
                            EPA Office of External Affairs performed a door-to-door tour
                            of residences located along the perimeter of the site to explain
                            EPA's ongoing removal activities and to answer any questions
                            concerning local involvement. The  OSC also met with local
                            fire and police officials to discuss general cleanup activities
                            and contingency plans. Fact sheets were issued to all Bobsled
                            residents outlining the site hazards andmitigative actions being
                            conducted.
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EXHIBIT 8. MATERIALS AND DISPOSITION
Material
Crushed empty
drums and
debris
Solid waste
containing
heavy metals

Cyanide and
corrosive
liquid waste
Halogenated
liquid organics

Phosphoric and
sulfuric acids
Elemental
mercury
Amount
5 roll-offs
at 30 cu yd
each
75 55-gal drums,
15 roll-offs
at 30 cu yd
each
120 55-gal
drums

59 55-gal
drums

5,000 gal
liquid
2.8 Ib

Method Location
Landfill Chemical
Management
Fort Wayne, IN
Landfill Chemical
Management
Emelle, AL

Chemical SinoChem, Inc.
treatment Detroit, MI

Incineration Rally Environmental
Services, Inc.
Austin, TX
Recycle Everclear Products
Camden, NJ
Recycle Polymer-Science, Inc.
Harvey, MO
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E.    Resources Committed

      •      Summarize the estimated total project costs, highlighting the categories
             below.  (Note:  Use the Removal Cost Management System [RCMS]
             to determine the estimated total project costs.) [5]

             Extramural costs:

                   Regional removal allowance costs (or total cleanup contractor
                   costs), including costs for  Emergency and  Rapid Response
                   Services (ERRS), Regional ERRS, subcontractors, prequalified
                   vendors and other site-specific contracts, letter contracts, order
                   services, notices to proceed, and interagency agreements (lAGs)
                   with other Federal agencies

                   Technical  Assistance  Team  (TAT)/Superfund  Technical
                   Assessment and Response Team  (START) costs

                   Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) costs

                   Response Engineering and Analytical Contract (REAC) costs

             EPA Intramural costs:

                   (Note:  See the Removal Cost Management Manual for the
                   formula for calculating intramural direct and indirect costs [6].
                   Contact the Regional Financial Officer for direct and indirect
                   cost rates to be used in the  formula.)

      •      Provide the removal project ceiling from  the Action Memorandum for
             comparison.

      •      The cost information may be supplemented according  to individual
             Regional cost tracking, provided  that  the required information is
             complete.

Exhibit 9 on the following page shows an estimated total cost summary for a sample
removal project.

      With the  expected  increase in  the number of  non-time-critical  removal
      activities under the early action initiative, there will be a consequent increase
      in the number of cost recovery actions subject to the  removal Statute of
      Limitations (SOL).  The SOL for removal activities is  three years from a
      removal completion, unless remedial activity is initiated within three years of
      the completed removal activity. The need for accurate, timely, and complete
      cost documentation and reporting of work performed is extremely important
      [3]-

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     EXHIBIT 9. REMOVAL PROJECT ESTIMATED TOTAL COST SUMMARY
      Extramural Costs:

            Total Cleanup Contractor Costs
            Total TAT/START Costs
            Total CLP Costs
            Total REAC Costs

      EXTRAMURAL SUBTOTAL
      Intramural Costs:

            EPA Direct Costs
            EPA Indirect Costs

      INTRAMURAL SUBTOTAL
      ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
      PROJECT CEILING
                                             $2,835,444
                                               168,353
                                                     0
                                                     0

                                             $3,003,797
                                              $200,000
                                               299,569

                                              $499,569


                                             $3,503,366


                                             $3,600,000
II.
EFFECTIVENESS OF REMOVAL ACTIVITIES
   The evaluation of the removal action should be objective. The criteria include: timeliness of response,
   level of preparedness to respond, appropriateness of actions, whether safety procedures were followed,
   whether the PRP contributed to the removal action, and the form and quantity of that contribution.
   Only facts should be noted.
      A.    Actions Taken bv PRPs
                  Indicate whether the PRP(s) responded to any notice letter(s) and how
                  cooperative they were in providing information to  assist with the
                  removal.
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              Example:       Only one PRP, Zimmer Container Corporation, was financially viable
                            or willing to undertake any cleanup.  Zimmer was  issued a Notice
                            Letter  on September 19, 1991,  regarding the hazardous substances,
                            debris, and solid waste in and around its area of operations. Zimmer
                            agreed to clean up the portion of surf ace wastes that it had generated
                            during its lease operations.

       •      If the PRP did any portion of the site work, indicate whether the PRP
              responded to an administrative order.
              Example:       Under an Administrative  Order,  Zimmer  Container  Corporation
                            conducted cleanup of its portion of wastes on site.

       •      For work performed  by the  PRP(s), cite instances indicating whether
              the PRP(s) or their representatives took adequate health and safety
              measures, and conformed to the site safety plan.

       •      Indicate  whether  the  performance of  the  PRP  conflicted  with
              performance expectations.
              Example:       Zimmer Container Corporation cleaned up and removed most of the
                            surface wastes identified  by  EPA; however,  the potential  soil
                            contamination resulting from its welding, spraying,  and refurbishing
                            operations of box trailers  is unknown at  this time and was not
                            addressed during the removal activity.  This potential contamination
                            will be addressed in future action by the remedial personnel.

B.     Actions by State and Local Agencies

       •      Indicate whether any role was played or assistance provided by State
              or local agencies in the  removal.  Describe actions of State and local
              agencies as first responders, in the preliminary assessment of the site,
              and/or  in community  relations  which were either  valuable  or  a
              hindrance to the removal activity.
              Example:       The NJDEP provided historical information on the site during the
                            assessment phase of the removal.   The NJDEP also responded to
                            incidents involving fires at the site to aid in mitigation actions.

                            The Bobsled Township Fire Department provided  a renewable air
                            supply during the site assessment.   The  Fire Department  also
                            coordinated  with  the ERRS contractor to respond to several site fires
                            caused by vandals and, for a nominal fee, provided water for the site
                            decontamination  trailer.

                            The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) responded to  several incidents
                            involving fires and vandalism at the site.  However, the OSC's first
                            request to the NJSP for support was denied because assistance was not
                            requested through the Bobsled Township Police Department's mutual
                            aid agreement.

       •      Indicate whether the State  made arrangements for post-removal site
              control.
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       C.     Actions Taken by Federal Agencies and Special Teams

              •     Indicate whether any role was played or assistance  provided by the
                    U.S.  Coast Guard,  the Agency for  Toxic Substances and Disease
                    Registry  (ATSDR), the  Federal  Emergency Management Agency
                    (FEMA), or any other agency during the removal. Describe technical
                    assistance provided by these agencies.
                    Example:      Upon discovery of vandalized equipment on site, the OSC contacted the
                                  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The FBI declined to investigate
                                  the matter because  of the uncertainty involved with the status of
                                  ownership of the damaged equipment.

                                  EPA's Office of the Inspector  General (IG) provided an investigator at
                                  the time of the discovery of the damaged equipment; however, the lack
                                  of a Federal or State  agency representative to investigate outside causes
                                  of the vandalism hampered the IG investigation.

              •     Indicate any participation by the NRT, the RRT, or other teams during
                    the removal.   Describe any assistance they provided in coordinating
                    with  Federal,  State, and  local agencies and  other interested parties,
                    and in planning the removal activity.
                    Example:      The USCG National Strike Force denied the OSC's request for a site
                                  visit and assistance in the final removal of hazardous materials.

       D.     Actions Taken by Contractors. Private Groups, and Volunteers

              •     Review the  delivery  orders  and  work performed  by  the ERRS
                    contractor  (or  other  cleanup contractor).    Indicate whether  all
                    personnel, materials, and  equipment were provided as required by the
                    contract and delivery orders, and whether they were provided within
                    acceptable time frames.
                    Example:      The EPA ERRS contractor, HazWaste Cleanup Corp.,  conducted the
                                  cleanup of the site. In addition to performing wastestream staging and
                                  bulking and drum sampling, ERRS coordinated the shipment and
                                  disposal of the materials.  Through the ERRS contractor,  site security
                                  and utilities support were also provided.  The ERRS contractor
                                  provided an on-site  mobile  laboratory, as well as equipment and
                                  personnel to conduct the field operations.

              •     Indicate whether health  and  safety  protocols were  observed,   and
                    whether applicable safety  and environmental laws and regulations were
                    followed in storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of wastes.
                    Cite  any violations.
                    Example:      All health and safety protocols and safety and environmental laws were
                                  followed during this removal activity.

              •     Indicate whether tasks assigned to the technical assistance contractor
                    were completed in a timely and effective manner.
                    Example:      The EPA technical assistance contractor, EnviroTEK,  Inc., provided
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                                     timety assistance in the preliminary assessment of all site buildings, the
                                     development and maintenance of the site safety plan, documentation
                                     of on-site activities, air quality  monitoring of all work  areas,  and
                                     coordination of the disposal and reclamation of abandoned cylinders
                                     and acids.

                      Describe instances where work performed by volunteers was valuable
                      to the success of the removal activity or where their presence  hindered
                      site activities.
                      Example:       Volunteers from a local Boy Scout troop assisted in the distribution of
                                     fact sheets to local Bobsled residents.
ill.    DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED
   Most removal activities encounter some problems.  When difficulties arise on site, especially those
   involving intergovernmental coordination or compliance with policies and regulations, communicating
   these difficulties program-wide will help avoid them at other sites or facilitate their solutions should
   they occur.

   In this part of the OSC Report, list the items that  affected the response, giving careful attention to
   issues of intergovernmental communication and coordination, and regulatory and policy interpretation
   and compliance. Give each type of difficulty a short title for easy reference.
       A.     Items That Affected the Response

               •      Evaluate the efficiency of the removal activity. List technical, naturally
                      occurring, and uncontrollable items that adversely affected the removal
                      activity.
                      Example:       Incineration: The high cost of transportation of hazardous waste to an
                                      off-site incinerator (because of community resistance to mobilization of
                                      an  on-site  incinerator) and  the delays due to work stoppage by the
                                      hazardous waste haulers union greatly increased the total removal cost.

                                      Vandalism: Fires and vandalism occurred on several occasions at the
                                      site; some of these incidents hindered site actions and endangered EPA
                                      personnel, cleanup contractors, and the local residents. Because of the
                                      large size of the site, it was difficult  to limit access.   Site security
                                      through ERRS subcontractors  was unsuccessful in most  incidents
                                      because security guards could not maintain a constant watch on
                                      perimeter areas. Local authorities were not able to curtail trespassing
                                      and illegal dumping on site and did not have the resources to contend
                                      with these problems.

                                      Union Actions: On March 8, 1992, the Heavy Equipment Operators
                                      and Laborers Union formed a picket line across the site entrance and
                                      disrupted  site  work for several days.   Subcontractors,  such as the


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                                   hazardous waste haulers and the site sanitation subcontractor, honored
                                   this line.  Even after site work was resumed, physical harassment
                                   against the ERRS contractor personnel hindered site progress on several
                                   occasions.  The  local community exhibited no concern  over the
                                   disruption of removal activities.

                                   Delays:  On March 30, 1992, all personnel were demobilized from the
                                   site after vandals caused extensive damage to the heavy equipment and
                                   other  operational equipment at the site.  Work was  delayed until
                                   October 1992, when the cooperation of the Department of Justice and
                                   the U.S. Marshal's Office was obtained in order to provide safer and
                                   more secure working conditions.

       B.     Issues of Intergovernmental Coordination

              •      Evaluate  communication  and  coordination  efforts  among Federal,
                     State, and local parties and the effect of the efforts  on the removal
                     activity. Cite examples that hindered or disrupted the coordination of
                     a smooth  removal  activity.
                     Example:      EPA's ability to request assistance from State and Federal agencies
                                   outside of the RRT framework should  be addressed. The role of an
                                   OSC during an  emergency response or removal activity is unknown to
                                   those  State and  Federal agencies  that do not have participating
                                   members on the RRT. In addition, the OSC did not know the extent
                                   of assistance which can be requested or provided from other agencies,
                                   as was the case with the FBI.

       C.     Difficulties Interpreting. Complying With, or Implementing Policies and
              Regulations

              •      Indicate those policies  and  regulations that  in any way affected the
                     efficient conduct of the removal activity  and  how they affected the
                     removal activity.
                     Example:      Threats to health and safety of personnel: EPA lacks formal guidance
                                   or policy on health and safety issues unrelated to standard OSHA or
                                   EPA requirements for hazardous waste activities.  The site-specific
                                   health and safety plan did not address the acts of violence perpetrated
                                   by vandals and arsonists.  Without such guidance, the  OSC can use
                                   only his  best judgment as  to  whether removal activities can safety
                                   continue.
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IV.    RECOMMENDATIONS
   This part of the OSC Report provides the opportunity for OSCs to share the benefits of their site
   experiences. As site managers and implementors of EPA's operating policies and regulations, OSCs are
   most qualified to provide valuable feedback from a field perspective to removal program managers on
   the effectiveness of these policies and regulations. Through their experience and expertise conducting
   removals, OSCs can assist other OSCs and developers of policy by communicating their successes in
   conducting particular types of removal actions, using innovative technologies, and by providing
   recommendations for the prevention of future discharges and releases.

   To ensure the value of OSC Reports to the removal program, all the issues presented below should be
   carefully addressed. Give all recommendations a short title for easy reference.
       A.     Means to Prevent a Recurrence of the Discharge or Release

              •      Examine the cause of the incident and determine, if possible, what
                     action(s) could have prevented it.  Provide specific recommendations
                     for how EPA or other Federal or State agencies could act to prevent
                     similar occurrences.
                     Example:      Routine audits:  Audits should be conducted routinely for companies
                                   that are producers or users of large quantities of hazardous substances,
                                   and these companies should be required to routinely dispose of wastes
                                   produced and materials no longer used. Companies that fall into these
                                   categories could be required to carry and maintain liability insurance to
                                   pay for potential environmental damage or threats that result from
                                   operations.

       B.     Means to Improve Removal Activities

              •      Provide recommendations from section III of  the  OSC  Report to
                     address the difficulties encountered during the removal activity. Focus
                     on improvements  to intra-program coordination and on issues that
                     could have broad application within, or implications for, the Superfund
                     program.
                     Example:      On-site incineration: The mobilization of an on-site incinerator for the
                                   destruction of  wastes  would have  reduced transportation costs
                                   associated with off-site disposal.

                                   Site security: EPA's effort to provide  continuous  site security at
                                   hazardous waste sites where local and State authorities are unable to
                                   supplement or support such activities needs to be examined.

              •      Highlight what  actions went  well during the removal  and provide
                     specific recommendations so that other OSCs can take advantage of
                     these experiences.
                     Example:      Multiple OSCs:  Using several OSCs, with  one lead OSC, to oversee

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                                   different phases of the removal activities can improve complex removal
                                   activities. Because of the numerous tasks undertaken for this  action,
                                   more than two OSCs were used at different phases of the removal
                                   activity, which greatly aided in contractor monitoring and in planning
                                   initiatives.

       C.     Recommendations for New Policy or  Regulations,  and Changes in
              Current Regulations and Response Plans

              •      Indicate those regulations or policies that hinder rather than promote
                     the efficient,  timely, and safe completion of removal activities.  State
                     the  manner(s)  in  which  they  hinder  operations,  and  provide
                     recommendations for their revision.
                     Example:       1.  DOJ support:  There should be expedited methods for obtaining
                                   Department  of Justice response to criminal  activities  against EPA
                                   employees or its contractors.

                                   2. MOUorlAG: A Memorandum of Understanding and Interagency
                                   Agreement should be developed between the EPA  and the  U.S.
                                   Marshal's Office to immediately address threats or potential threats to
                                   EPA employees from outside parties interfering with  an  approved
                                   Federal removal activity.

                                   3. Guidance: EPA should develop guidance or policy pertaining to the
                                   protection of its employees and contractors under its direction, and
                                   incorporate it by reference in the Federal Regional Contingency Plan.
                                   It is also suggested that a legal determination of Federal property be
                                   made known to OSCs in order to distinguish the threshold for FBI or
                                   other agency involvement.

       Exhibit 10 presents an OSC Report Review Checklist which can be used to ensure
       that all information requirements have been addressed and that the report is error-
       free.
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              EXHIBIT 10.  OSC REPORT REVIEW CHECKLIST
The following checklist has been developed to help ensure that all OSC Reports are
complete. A comprehensive list of topics for inclusion in OSC Reports is provided.
OSCs should compare OSC Reports to the checklist and add their own procedures
if they desire.  The OSC Report should not include subjective judgments, draw
conclusions which are not fact-based, express unsubstantiated opinions, or discuss
the legality of actions or events.

The OSC Report has:

    	   Provided an executive summary of the response action (optional).

    	   Described the primary aspects of the site conditions and site background
          succinctly and accurately, and includes:

          •   Initial situation, background, site location, coordinates,  and NPL
              status
          •   Location of hazardous substances and areas of concern on site
          •   Cause of the  release or discharge
          •   Efforts to obtain response by responsible parties (section I.A).

    	   Outlined the organization of the response, indicating agencies, parties,
          and contractors that provided assistance, and their action(s)  or role(s)
          (section I.B).

    	   Indicated the content and date of any notice to natural resource trustees
          about injury or possible injury to natural resources (section I.C).

    	   Indicated Federal and State  trustee  damage assessment activities and
          efforts to replace  or restore damaged natural resources (section I.C).

    	   Indicated the  response authority and  described in a  chronological
          narrative the details of threat abatement actions taken (section I.D).

    	   Stated the technologic approaches tested and implemented, and concisely
          described innovative or emerging alternative technologies successfully
          used (section I.D).

    	   Stated the materials and  quantities disposed of, the method(s) of
          disposal, and the location of the disposal facility/facilities (section I.D).
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          EXHIBIT 10. OSC REPORT REVIEW CHECKLIST (Continued)
   The OSC Report has (continued):

      	   Described the public information and  community  relations  activities
             performed (section I.D).

      	   Summarized the estimated total project costs and provided the removal
             project ceiling for comparison (section I.E).

      	   Provided an objective evaluation of the effectiveness of removal activities,
             including:

             •  Actions taken by PRPs (section II.A)
             •  Actions taken by State and local agencies (section II.B)
             •  Actions taken by Federal agencies and special teams (section II.C)
             •  Actions taken by contractors, private groups, and volunteers
                (section II.D).

      	   Listed the difficulties encountered during the response activity, including:

             •  Technical, naturally occurring, and uncontrollable items that affected
                the response (section III.A)
             •  Issues of intergovernmental coordination (section III.B)
             •  Difficulties interpreting, complying with,  or implementing policies
                and regulations (section III.C).

      	   Provided recommendations  on  means to prevent a recurrence of the
             discharge or release  (section IV.A).

      	   Provided recommendations on means to improve response activities
             (section IV.B).

      	   Provided recommendations or proposals for changes in regulations and
             response plans (section  IV.C).

      	   Provided a reference list of related or supplemental documents (in lieu
             of attachments).
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         APPENDIX A. MODEL COMBINED INITIAL AND FINAL POLREP
                 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                              POLLUTION REPORT
                     Model Combined Initial and Final POLREP
I.     HEADING           Example.-

      Date:              November 4, 1992
®     Subject:            Elmhurst Dump, Caroline County, New Jersey
®     From:              Joan Smith, OSC, U.S. EPA, Region 2, Response and Prevention Branch
      To:                Robert Watson, Director, ERD
                         Janet Cohen, Response and Operations Branch Chief, Region 2
                         James Stacks, NJDEP
                         Local Emergency Planning Committee
      POLREP No.:      1 and Final
II.    BACKGROUND                  Example:

®     Site No.:                       Q6
      Delivery Order No.:             1234-56-78
      Response Authority:             CERCLA, § I04(a)
      ERNS No.:                     30580
®     NPL Status:                    Non-NPL
®     CERCLIS No.:                 N/A
      State Notification:  -             NJDEP notified
      Action Memorandum Status:     Action Memorandum being prepared
®     Start Date:                     November 2, 1992
      Demobilization Date:            November 3,1992 .
®     Completion Date:               November 4,1992


III.    SITE INFORMATION

®     A.    Incident Category

            •      Indicate the appropriate CERCLA incident category for the site from
                   the following list:

                   Active Production Facility
                   Inactive Production Facility
                   Active Waste Management Facility
                   Inactive Waste Management Facility
                   Midnight Dump
                   Transportation-Related
                   Other
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                      Example:       CERCLA incident category:  Midnight Dump

©      B.      Site Description

               1.      Site description

                      •      Briefly describe the site setting, including coordinates (latitude/
                             longitude), location (city, county, state), acreage, and ownership.
                             Example:        On November 1, 1992, four sealed but badly damaged boxes
                                            were found by a  local resident in  a  deserted field near
                                            Elmhurst, Caroline County, NJ (39° 49' 57" N, 77° 38' 19"
                                            W).  The boxes were soggy, the labels had almost completely
                                           peeled off, and poison symbols were  barely visible. Present
                                            ownership of this 40-acre field was under dispute and the last
                                            legal  owner could  not be  immediately located.   Well-
                                            established trails through the unsecured field indicated routine
                                            use by residents.    The  NJDEP, due  to  the  potentially
                                            hazardous contents of the boxes, requested EPA assistance.

                      •      Describe  the area (e.g.,  residential,  urban, commercial)  and
                             estimate  the  threatened population  (as  identified  in  the
                             Preliminary Assessment).
                             Example:        The field where the boxes were found is not cultivated, but the
                                            surrounding fields are  irrigated  with water  from a nearby
                                            stream. The field is in a very rural area of Caroline County,
                                            with a population of fewer than 250 people within a one-mile
                                            radius.  Two miles downstream  of the site is a small town
                                            (Elmhurst) with a population of approximately 5,000 people.

                      •      Discuss  past and present site  activities.
                             Example:       The site was formerly a cornfield, and is currently not farmed
                                            due to legal disputes over ownership.

               2.      Description of threat

                      •      Describe the threat to human health or the environment posed
                             by the site.  If the threat is the result of a single incident or
                             release, describe the incident or release, including the date and
                             what ensued.
                             Example:       The barely visible symbols on the labels of the boxes appeared
                                            to indicate that the boxes contained arsenic trioxide - a highly
                                            toxic  carcinogen.   This posed a potential serious contact/
                                            inhalation  threat  to passersby.    Rain  could destroy  the
                                            containers,  wash  the  contents  into  the  soil,  and/or
                                            contaminate the nearby stream.


        C.     Preliminary Assessment Results

               •      Briefly discuss the results of the preliminary assessment, if any.
                      Example:       The boxes appeared to contain the original material.  No leakage was
                                    initially observed, but the boxes were deteriorated.
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IV.    RESPONSE INFORMATION

®      A.     Situation

              1.     Current situation
                            Summarize the current situation at the site and the status of the
                            ongoing removal activity, including information pertaining to
                            site conditions, weather (if pertinent), media activity, and other
                            relevant factors.
                            Example:      Heavy rain caused muddy conditions which hampered access
                                         to the site.  The OSC arrived on scene at 1300 hours on
                                         November 1 and determined the location of the boxes to be SO
                                         feet from the  swollen stream flowing nearby.  On closer
                                         inspection, the  OSC found no other boxes or drums anywhere
                                         near the four identified boxes.

                                         Technical assistance contractor personnel arrived on scene at
                                         1530 hours on November 1 to  assist the OSC  with the
                                         response activity  by  collecting soil and water samples for
                                         analysis, and by performing air monitoring.

                                         On verifying the contents of the boxes, the OSC mobilized the
                                         ERRS contractor who arrived on the scene at 1700 hours on
                                         November 1.
              2.      Removal activity to date
                           Describe what removal activities have already been initiated,
                           including preparation of the Action Memorandum, whether the
                           OSC  invoked  the $50K  response  authority,  any actual  site
                           mobilization  and  the  actions  taken,  and  any community
                           relations activities.
                           Example:      The area was immediately fenced off by the ERRS contractor
                                         and warning signs were posted.  The boxes were overpacked
                                         and staged within the  secured area.  After the boxes had
                                         partially dried out, and on closer scrutiny, the contents of the
                                         boxes appeared intact. The OSC with the help of the technical
                                         assistance contractor identified the name of the manufacturer
                                         on the labels, and contacted the manufacturer - Metchem,
                                         Inc., of Trenton, NJ.

                           Discuss State  and  local  agency involvement, including  any
                           request for  EPA  assistance;  any  State  or local  agency
                           cooperation in assessing  the  incident and threats; any "first
                           responder" or other actions taken by State or other agencies to
                           protect public health and  the environment; and whether State
                           or other agency personnel remain at the site.
                           Example:      The  NJDEP  contacted the EPA  Duty  Officer,  and  a
                                         representative was present on site from the outset.
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       3.     Enforcement
                    Indicate whether EPA or State enforcement actions have been
                    initiated.
                    Example:       The manufacturer of the arsenic, Metchem, Inc. was contacted
                                  on November 2  and representatives arrived on site on
                                  November 3,  1992, at 1400 hours.
B.     Planned Removal Activities
              Discuss the removal activity as outlined in the Action Memorandum.
              Example:      Because of the imminent threat to public health and the environment
                           posed by the highly toxic and hazardous contents of the damaged boxes,
                           this site met the criteria of a CERCLA emergency response. Using the
                           $50K authority,  the OSC initiated an immediate response.

                           The manufacturer will assume responsibility of the secured containers
                           of hazardous materials. The contents will be repackaged at their factory
                           for reuse.
C.     Next Steps
              Describe plans for ongoing removal activity, including waste analysis,
              containment, and cleanup; enforcement; planned meetings with local
              or Regional environmental or enforcement agencies; and community
              relations activities.
              Example:      Sample analysis results showed no contamination  of the soil or
                           water.

              Discuss the status of the OSC Report  and the expected completion
              date.   If applicable,  indicate any  future site  activity  (e.g., PRP,
              remedial, or State).
              Example:      The OSC Report is under preparation and is expected to be completed
                           by November 30, 1992.  No further Federal response activities are
                           anticipated.
D.     Key issues

       •      Identify any problem areas.

       •      State how the objectives set forth in the Action Memorandum were
              achieved through the removal activity.  Specifically address any wastes
              remaining on site,  including those which are contained.  Document
              how threats to human health and the environment have been reduced
              or eliminated.
              Example:      An Action Memorandum is being prepared.  Prompt and immediate
                           Federal action eliminated a potentially hazardous situation.
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V.     COST INFORMATION
             Provide detailed final cost information for the site.  Below is an example of
             cost information that OSCs should provide.  Individual Regions should also
             note ceilings for ERRS, TAT/START, or other line items if such ceilings are
             maintained. To the extent practicable, all expenditures relevant to the  site
             should be noted in the POLREP. Cost information should be as detailed and
             complete as possible.

             Example:                                            Cost To Date

             ERRS Contractor                         $        3,010-
             lAGs                                            N/A
             Letter Contracts                                    N/A
                   Extramural Cleanup Contractor Costs                       3,010
                   TAT/START Contractor Costs                             1,850
                   CLP Analytical Services                                 N/A
                   REAC                                              N/A
             Intramural Direct Costs (HQ, Regions, ERT)              1,900
             Intramural Indirect Costs                            2,150
                   Total Intramural Costs                                  4,050
                   TOTAL                          $                  8.910
             0     Project Ceiling                     $                 50,000
             ®     Percent of Project Funds Remaining                       82.2%
             Include the following statement in all final POLREPs:

             The above accounting of expenditures is an estimate based on figures known
             to the OSC at the time this report was written. The OSC does not necessarily
             receive specific figures on final payments made to any contractor(s).  Other
             financial data which the OSC must rely upon may not be entirely up-to-date.
             The cost accounting provided in this report does not necessarily represent an
             exact  monetary figure which the government may include in any claim for
             cost recovery.
VI.   DISPOSITION OF WASTES
             Using the waste disposal matrix below, list the wastestreams identified, and
             note the medium and quantity.  For each wastestream, indicate the planned
             or actual disposition  (e.g.,  containment, treatment, disposal).  See Exhibit 2
             on page 17 for more  information on recording site wastes.

             Abbreviations may be used in  the matrix and clarified in the text of the
             POLREP. Keep each individual wastestream separate.  Containment and
             disposal should not both be denoted for the same wastestream. See Exhibit
             2 on page 17 for more information.
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Example:


Wastestream
Heavy metal
(arsenic)





Medium
Solid,
contained
in boxes




Quantity
4 boxes,
each 20 Ib



Containment -
Migration
Control
Boxes secured,
area fenced off





Treatment
None






Disposal
Collected by
Metchem, Inc.,
NJ, for reuse


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                         APPENDIX B. REFERENCES
Statutes and Regulations

[1]    The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), 55
      FR 8666, 40 CFR Part 300, (March 8, 1990)

[2]    The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
      1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. sections 9601-9675
Guidance

[3]    OSWER Directive 9203.1-05, Volumes 1 - 5, "Superfund Accelerated Cleanup Model
      - Interim Guidance," (December 1992)

[4]    OSWER Directive 9360.3-01, "Superfund Removal Procedures: Action Memorandum
      Guidance," EPA/540/P-90/004 (December 1990)

[5]    Removal Cost Management System User's Guide, Version 3.2 (June 1989)

[6]    OSWER Directive 9360.0-02B, "Removal Cost Management  Manual," (April 1988)
   11  Bracketed numbers appear throughout the text and correspond to the references listed in this appendix.
      These references maybe consulted for additional information on specific topics affecting the preparation
      and content of POLREPs and OSC Reports.

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                       APPENDIX C.  KEY WORDS INDEX


Action Memorandum (AM)	iii, 4-7, 10, 11, 13-15, 19, 21, 22,
       	25, 26, 31, 40, 44, 46, 53, 63, 65, 66, 69

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry	56

Clean Water Act  	3

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
      Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) 	  3, 11,  12, 14, 19, 21, 25, 26,
       	45, 47, 49, 50, 63, 64, 66, 69

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
      Liability Information System (CERCLIS)	ii, 10, 11, 19, 25, 30, 36, 44, 63

Contract Laboratory Program (CLP)  	 23, 28, 53, 54, 67

Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)	  10, 11, 19, 25, 30, 63

Environmental Response Team (ERT)	  23, 28, 67

Federal Emergency Management Agency   	56

Incident Category	 10, 12, 30, 63, 64

Interagency Agreement (IAG) 	 23, 28, 53, 60, 67

Letter Contracts	  23, 28, 53, 67

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
      Contingency Plan (NCP) 	iv, 3, 35, 37, 40, 41, 69

National Priorities List (NPL)  	10, 11, 19, 25, 27, 30, 43, 44, 45, 63

National Response Team (NRT)  	 3, 5, 33, 35, 36, 40, 56

Oil Pollution Act of  1990   	  3, 50

Potentially Responsible Party (PRP)	  1, 3, 5-8, 14, 21, 26, 27, 30
       	  35, 36, 39, 45, 47, 54, 55, 62, 66

Preliminary Assessment (PA)	 6, 10, 11-14, 26, 31, 46, 47, 55, 57, 64

Regional Response Team (RRT)	  3-5, 33, 35, 36, 40,  56, 58

Removal Cost Management System (RCMS)  	 15, 22, 27, 53, 69
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       Response Engineering Analytical Contract (REAC)  	23, 28, 53, 54, 67


       Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA)	3, 17, 50, 51


       Statute of Limitations	 5, 26, 53


       Strategic Planning and Management System (SPMS)	5


       Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)	  3, 47


       Superfund Comprehensive Accomplishments Plan (SCAP)  	5


       United States Coast Guard (USCG)	 4, 36, 56
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