SUPERFUND Records Of Decision Update From: Hazardous Site Control Division To: EPA Regional Offices May 28, 1985 INTRODUCTION To date, over 60 Records of Decision (RODs) have been signed, approving a wide variety of remedial activities across the country. As an increasing number of sites move through the remedial pipeline, a growing number of RODs will be approv- ed by all 10 Regions and Head- quarters. Many of you are work- ing on RODs with similar issues; issues that are being discussed in other Regions, as well as issues that have been addressed in previously signed RODs. This Records of Deci- sion Update has been designed to share information, and most importantly, to identify informa- tion contacts, to ease the preparation of upcoming RODs. Topics to be discussed in each issue will include: A summary of all signed RODs, focusing on the deci- sion itself, important issues, and Regional and Head- quarters contacts. A list of upcoming RODs, also describing the important issues to be addressed and in- formation contacts. Special topics of interest such as RCRA policy, cleanup criteria, levels of risk, etc. Other topics as suggested. We hope you will find this first issue helpful and informative. If you have any questions or sug- gestions to make it more useful to you, please contact Lori De Rose (FTS-382-3304). The next issue will be distributed in mid- June. ROD SUMMARIES Each issue of the Records of Decision Update will begin with a concise summary of recently approved RODs. The summary will focus on the salient points of each decision and will highlight important issues, specific policy implications, and other points of interest. The name of a contact person at both the Region and Head- quarters will be provided in case more detailed information is needed. This first issue con- tains summaries of 9 past RODs (FY 1983-1984) that addressed important technical and policy questions. The next issue will summarize an additional group of past RODs (FY 1982 through early FY 1985) that included similarly important decisions. PIJAK FARM, REGION II, NEW JERSEY (Approved 9/30/84 Same deci- sion, decision date, and issues apply to the Spence site). Description: Specialty and research chemicals, in drums and free- flowing liquids, were dumped into a natural ditch and were later covered with soil on this 87-acre site. Decision: First operable unit removal and offsite disposal of all drums, lab packs, and visibly contaminated soils to a RCRA facility. Issues: Principal contaminants found onsite are not priority pollutants or Appendix C wastes; however, they may still present a threat to public health and the environment. Risk levels are unknown for these contaminants. OERR and ORD/OHEA (Office of Health and Environmental Assessment) will need to pro- vide risk guidance for second operable unit. Contact: Region II Don Lynch FTS-264-8216 Headquarters Jim Spatarella FTS-382-7995 LONE PINE LANDFILL, REGION II, NEW JERSEY (Approved 9/28/84) Description: 45-acre landfill including municipal and septage wastes, 17,000 drums, and several million gallons of bulk liquid chemicals. Decision: First operable unit installa- tion of a slurry wall and multi- layer surface seal. Leachate collection and treatment, and maintenance of reverse hydraulic gradient. Issues: Offsite plume was not ad- dressed. A supplemental ROD will be prepared once the off- site hydrogeologic investiga- tion is completed. Contact: Region II Joel Singerman FTS-264-9589 ------- Headquarters John Kingscott FTS-382-7996 HUDSON RIVER PCB, REGION IIf NEW YORK (Approved 9/25/84) Description: PCB contamination found in submerged sediment hot spots, exposed shoreline deposits, dredge spoils on banks, and in estuary sedi- ments over a 50-mile stretch of the Hudson River. Decision: Interim measure in-place containment of remnant shoreline deposits using soil cover. State will conduct a dredging demonstration pro- gram gsing funds from Sec- tion 116 of the Clean Water Act. Issues: The interim measure did not meet all of the requirements of TSCA because it included containing PCBs above 50 ppm. However, the adverse environmental impact of removal outweighed the bene- fits. The primary route of exposure is through consumption of PCB contaminated fish. Dredging to remove con- taminated sediments was the primary long-term solution considered. It was rejected due to the severe damage it may have caused to the river ecosystem. Information from the demonstration dredging program will be reviewed to decide whether a cost-effec- tive future remedy is available. Contact: Region II Rob Raab FTS-264-1919 Headquarters Jim Spatarella FTS-382-7995 KRYSOWATY FARM, REGION II, NEW JERSEY (Approved 9/20/84) Description: Waste disposal site including about 500 drums of paint and dye wastes, bulk waste, sol- vents, and waste sludge. Decision: Excavate and dispose of con- taminated soils and wastes at an off site facility approved for PCBs. A permanent alternative water supply will be provided to po- tentially affected residences. Issues: Although there is no proven threat to nearby residential wells, it is cheaper to provide public water than to conduct an expensive monitoring pro- gram. Fractured bedrock con- ditions would have required extensive monitoring to de- tect offsite migration. Onsite remedies were re- jected due to locational fac- tors. Site was inconsistent with TSCA requirements for disposal of PCB wastes. Contacts: Region II John Czapror FTS-264-8667 Headquarters John Kingscott FTS-382-7996 MATTHEWS ELEC- TROPLATING, REGION III, VIRGINIA (Approved 6/2/83) Description: Electroplating facility's on- site well was heavily con- taminated with hexavalent chromium. Ten residential wells also had chromium con- tamination. Decision: Provide municipal water ser- vice to the affected neighbor- hood. Issues: County requested a modifica- tion to the proposed design, including a larger water pipe size and additional facilities to accommodate future growth. These modifications were funded by the county. This is a betterment issue and requires close coordination with Headquarters staff. Contact: Region III Walt Graham FTS-597-9387 Headquarters Lisa Wood- son FTS-475-8246 BERLIN AND FARRO LIQUID INCINERATION, REGION V, MICHIGAN (Approved 2/29/84) Description: Liquid waste incinerator site included scattered waste in buried drums, open lagoons, and underground tanks. Decision: Excavate and dispose of sludge, crushed drums, liquid wastes, and visibly contami- nated soil at a RCRA facility. Solids will be landfilled, and li- quids will be incinerated. Additional sampling will be performed to determine if wastes have migrated below visibly contaminated areas. Issues: This was the first time that locational criteria not specifi- cally spelled out in the RCRA. regulations were used in the^ selection of a remedy. Hydro- geologic concerns made this additional evaluation neces- sary. Incineration of wastes con- taining both organics and PCBs was considered, al- though it was not required by EPA regulations. The increas- ed costs of incineration were offset by improved long-term environmental protection. Contact: Region V Greg Kulma FTS-886-3010 Headquarters Kitty Taimi FTS-382-2449 NEW BRIGHTON/ARDEN HILLS, REGION V, MINNESOTA (Approved 9/19/83) Description: Municipal drinking water wells are contaminated with volatile organic solvents. Decision: ------- IRM action. Treatment of mu- nicipal wells with granular act- ivated carbon (GAC) to meet peak summertime demands. Issues: A hydraulic connection to a small private water system of questionable quality was re- jected in favor of hooking into a larger, more reliable water system. Contact: Region V Karen Waldvogel FTS-886-9292 Headquarters Kitty Taimi FTS-382-2449 OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION (OMC), REGION Vf ILLINOIS (Approved 5/14/84) Description: Outboard motor manufactur- ing plant on Lake Michigan discharged PCBs, contamina- ting sediments in Waukegan Harbor and a tributary to Lake Michigan as well as onsite soils. Decision: Fund balancing used in the selection of the recommended alternative. Offsite disposal of PCB- contaminated hot-spots and onsite containment of the moderately contaminated ma- terials. Issues: To meet the requirements of TSCA, PCB-contaminated ma- terial would have to be ex- cavated and disposed of off- site. This alternative cost more than $75 million. The Fund Bal- ancing provisions of CERCLA and the NCP were used to se- lect an option that is less ex- pensive and only slightly less reliable than the TSCA alter- native. Contact: Region V Jack Braun FTS-886-4784 Headquarters Nancy Willis FTS-382-2347 REILLY TAR, REGION V, MINNESOTA (Approved 6/6/84) Description: Creosote-bearing waste pollu- ted the land surface and four underlying aquifers. Pollut- ants consisted primarily of polynuclear aromatic hydro- carbons (PAHs) and related coal tar derivatives. The sur- ficial aquifer and two other aquifers used as primary drinking aquifers are con- taminated. Decision: Groundwater treatment of the primary drinking water aquifer at one of St. Louis Park's wells by granular activated carbon to restore drinking water quality and help prevent spread of contamination. Issues: Used the "Ambient Water Quality Criteria for PAH" to target a health risk of 10 - 6 for the sum of carcinogenic PAH. Two technologies ozone and carbon were evaluated. Carbon was selected since it could achieve the target health risk of 10-6 within the same cost range. The target health risk of 10 - 6 was selected after reviewing a range of risks associated with treating con- taminated groundwater for public consumption. The level was not selected to satisfy the groundwater protection re- quirements of RCRA Part 264. An operational target of 280 mg/L total PAH (based on a ratio of carcinogens to total PAH calculated using site data) was selected due to the difficulty in monitoring for low levels of carcinogenic PAH. Contact: Region V Paul Bitter FTS-886-7271 Headquarters Kitty Taimi FTS-382-2449 REMEDIAL PROGRAM TARGET PROJECTS The attached chart lists RODs scheduled for completion dur- ing FY 1985. The threats or pro- blems presented at the sites are noted, as are the important issues involved in each ROD. Regional and Headquarters contacts are also presented for your use. ------- REMEDIAL PROGRAM TARGET PROJECTS FY 1985 Reaion Site/State Candidate for Detonation Threat or Problem Issues Regional Contact Headquarters Contact I Baird & Maguire Inc. MA yes Pesticides in soils and ground water Alternate concentration level (ACL) Bob Shatten 223-1722 Steve Hooper 475-6689 Beacon Heights L/F, CT yes 4/12 Landfill ieachate in ground water Treating ground water in fractured bedrock Rich Cavagnero 223-1947 Steve Hooper 475-6689 Cannon Engr- Plymouth, MA yes Surface tanks & soils Greg Roscoe 223-5911 Bill Kaschak 382-2348 Charles George L/F, MA yes 3/8 Landfill Ieachate in ground water RCRA capping Rich Leighton 223-1946 Bill Kaschak 382-2348 Groveland Wells, MA no Solvents in ground water ACL Jim Ciriello 223-1946 Steve Hooper 475-6689 Hocomonco Pond, MA yes Creosote in soil, ground water ACL Jim Ciriello 223-1946 Steve Hooper 475-6689 McKin Company, ME yes 4/12 Volatiles in GW ACL Dave Webster 223-4909 Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Nyanza Chemical, MA yes 4/12 Metal sludges ACL/on-site RCRA facility Rich Cavagnero 223-1947 Bill Kaschak 382-2348 Plclllo Farm Site, Rl yes 4/12 Organics in soil & ground water ACL Dan Conklin 223-1928 Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Western Sand & Gravel, Rl (Enforcement) no 4/12 Volatiles and PAHs in ground water Susan Patz 223-4923 Debbie Dalton 382-7788 II Llparl Landfill, NJ yes Leachate from landfill Leachate collection and disposal Sal Badalamenti 264-1873 John Kingscott 382-7996 Marathon Battery, NJ possible Cd contamination of wetlands & river Wetlands, env. threat, no public health threat Joel Singerman 264-9589 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 - Olean Well Field, NJ yes TCE contamination of ground water Cleanup levels Pam Tames 264-2646 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Price Landfill, NJ (enforcement) no VOCs, etc. in ground water Could be settlement- now going NDD Bob McKnight 264-7509 Hamid Saebfar 382-4839 Sinclair Refinery, NJ yes VOCs, etc. in soil, ground water Split site, cleanup levels Joel Singerman 264-9589 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Swope Oil. NJ yes PCBs in soil GW effect of site on local wells Don Lynch 264-8216 John Kingscott 382-7996 Wide Beach, NJ yes PCBs in soil Little known Joel Singerman 264-9589 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 York Oil, NJ yes PCBs in soil Possible bio treatment Bob Howe 264-1375 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Bog Creek Farm, NJ yes Volatiles Seriousness of health threat potential for inplace treatment Eric Swartz 264-1253 John Kingscott 382-7996 Burnt Fly Bog, NJ no Lead/PCBs in soil/sediment Excavation/no containment John Czaror 264-8667 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Combe Fill North, NJ yes Ground water contamination by VOCs Probably won't make FY 85 Rich Schwartz 264-1252 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Gems Landfill, NJ yes Groundwater contact with landfill GW cleanup- feasibility of RCRA cap Ed Putnam 264-1873 John Kingscott 382-7996 ------- REMEDIAL PROGRAM TARGET PROJECTS FY 1985 (Cont'd) Candidate for Threat or Regional Headquarters Region Site/State Delegation Problem Issues Contact Contact Glen Ridge Radiation, NJ no Low-level radiation Off-site disposal location Doug Johnson 264-8475 John Kingscott 382-7996 Goose Farm, NJ yes Ground water and soil con- tamination by VOCs/exotics Heavy PRP involvement Don Lynch 264-8216 Bob Quinn/ Jim Spatarella 382-7995 Helen Kramer L/F, NJ yes Ground water contact with landfill Ed Putnam 264-1873 John Kingscott 382-7996 III Douglasville, PA yes 4/12 Waste oil located in flood plain Active facility still as source Rich Zambito 597-3535 Linda Boornazian 382-7997 Drake Chemical, PA yes Lagoons and GW contamination Flood plain, adjacent facility, RA coordination Bill Hagel 597-3161 Linda Boornazian 382-7997 Harvey-Knott, DE yes GW contamination, drum disposal State participation, wetland assess- ment, PCBs Rich Zambito 597-3535 Lisa Woodson 475-8246 Lansdowne Radia- tion, PA possible House contami- nated with radio- active materials Relocation Walt Graham 597-9387 Linda Boornazian 382-7997 McAdoo Associates, PA no Soils contami- nation Fund balancing; partial removal vs. capping due to subsidence threat Dan Diliullio 597-3435 Linda Boornazian 382-7997 Moyers Landfill, PA yes LF with contami- nated leachate Gas collection for 20 years wanted by PRP Stephanie del Re 597-0517 Linda Boornazian 382-7997 Sand Gravel & Stone, MD yes Soil coniamination, shallow ground water contamination Complex hydro- geological system Roy Shrock 597-0913 Lisa Woodson 475-8246 Taylor Borough, PA yes 4/12 Drum disposal on top of LF, minimal soil contamination Clean-up criteria if landfill is closed by RCRA. Soils around drum disposal. Joe Dugandzic 597-9023 Lisa Woodson 475-8246 IV Miami Drum/ Biscayne Aquifier, FL no Regional ground water contami- nation Plume is no longer identified with any site. The extra aquifer is contaminated Jim Orban 257-2930 Lisa Woodson 475-8246 NW 58th Street. FL yes Municipal land- fill w/some hazardous waste Biscayne aquifier. Accep- tability of county closure plan Jim Orban 257-2930 Linda Boornazian 382-7997 Whitehouse Waste Oil, FL yes 4/12 Soils, GWw/ organics and metals Length of GW treatment Jack Snider 257-2930 Ed Barth 382-7998 ------- REMEDIAL PROGRAM TARGET PROJECTS FY 1985 (Cont'd) Region Site/State Candidate lor Deleoation Threat or Problem Issues Regional Contact Headquarters Contact V Acme Solvent, IL (1st Operable Unit) yes (delegated) Contaminated soils and GW (metals) Oelisting Paul Bitter Dave Favero 886-4742 Kitty Taimi 382-2449 Ed Barth 382-7998 Arcanum Iron, OH likely Soil, ground water contami- nation with lead & acid No major issues Allen Wojtas 886-6941 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Charlevoix Municipal, Ml yes 4/12 Ground water contamination limited threat (IRM to provide alternate water supply.) Maybe no action ROD which will allow contamina- tion plume into Lake Michigan Jack Kratzmeyer 353-6449 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Fields Brook, OH likely Stream sedi- ments contami- nated with PCBs, organics, heavy metals Disposal facility for PCBs 95% removal as "deminimus" High en- forcement Allen Wojtas 886-6941 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Kummer L/F, MN (1st Operable Unit) yes (delegated) Water supply Allen Wojtas 886-6941 Kitty Taimi 382-2449 Ed Barth 382-7998 Laskin/Poplar Oil, OH likely PCB contaminated soils, ponds, ground water (extent unknown) - PCBs; - High enforcement Jay Plucinski 353-6316 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 LeHillier, MN likely Ground water contamination Municipal sup- ply in place; cannot be used because of local issues. Need to force the state to resolve. Fred Bartman 353-6083 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Liquid Disposal, Ml (1st Operable Unit) yes Soils, GW contamination Probably won't make '85 John Tanaka 353-9081 Kitty Taimi 382-2449 Ed Barth 382-7998 Main St, IN Yes Public water supply contaminated w/solvents No major issues Jonas Dikinis 886-7572 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Mid-State, Wl yes Contaminated leachate, existing cap inadequate Bev Kush 886-6945 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 New Brighton, MN (Operable Unit) yes Water supply, TCE in ground water Karen Waldvogel 886-9292 Kitty Taimi 382-2449 Ed Barth 382-7998 Northernaire, Ml (1st Operable Unit) yes Contaminated soils and GW Clean-up levels Mary Elaine Gustafson 886-6144 Kitty Taimi 382-2449 Ed Barth 382-7998 Old Mill, OH yes 4/12 Contaminated soil and ground water ACL; length of time to treat GW Mary Tyson 886-3006 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 OMC, IL no Harbor sediments contaminated with PCBs PCBs site access Dan Caplice 886-0397 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Reilly Tar, MN no Ground water contamination by PAHs Extent of remedy, ACL Paul Bitter 886-3007 Kitty Taimi 382-2449 Ed Barth 382-7998 ------- REMEDIAL PROGRAM TARGET PROJECTS FY 1985 (Cont'd) Region Site/State Candidate for Delegation Threat or Problem Issues Regional Contact Headquarters Contact Schmalz Dump, Wl likely PCB contami- nation of soil, pond sediments PCBs Jim Knoy 886-0622 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Verona Wellfield, Ml likely Contaminated well field WQStobe met for acetone during the first month of operation Jack Kratzmeyer 353-6449 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 Waucorda Sand, IL likely Ground water contamination State fund for O&M Long term O&M Cindy Nolan 886-0440 Carol Lindsay 475-6704 VI Bayou Bonfouca, LA yes 4/12 Creosote waste piles landfill/ drums Soil cleanup level Don Porter 729-9712 Randy Kaltrieder 382-2448 Cecil Lindsey, AR yes 4/12 Low level organics in soil No action vs. limited action Joe Cravens 729-9737 Randy Kaltrieder 382-2448 Cleve Reber, LA yes 4/12 Landfill/drums with organics Extent of removal, if any Steve Gilrein 729-2737 Randy Kaltrieder 382-2448 Crystal Chemical, TX no Soils w/arsenic Soil clean- up levels Steve Gilrein 729-9717 Ed Barth 382-7998 Triangle Chemical. TX yes 3/8 Soils with arsenic, metals ACL Don Williams 729-9713 Ed Barth 382-7998 VII Ellisville Sites, MO (Rosalie & Callahan) yes 4/12 Drums & contaminated soils Offsite disposal Bob Feild 758-3931 John Kingscott 382-7996 VIII Denver Radium Site, CO yes 6/25 Radioactive contamination (soils & structures) Acceptable disposal facility John Brink 564-1525 Randy Kaltrieder 382-2448 Woodbury Chemical, CO yes 3/8 Soils with pesticides Extent of soil removal treatment vs. onsite closure WaltSandza 564-1531 Randy Kaltrieder 382-2448 IX Celtor Chemical, CA yes Heavy metals in soil How clean for soils Nick Morgan 454-8918 Steve Hooper 475-6689 Del Norte. CA yes Pesticides in soil, ground water ACL Michele Dermer 454-8144 Steve Hooper 475-6689 Jibboom Junkyard. CA yes 3/8 PCBs, metals in soil Extent of soil excavation Nick Morgan 454-8918 Steve Hooper 475-6689 X United Chrome, OR yes Hex-chromium in soil, ground water ACL John Meyer 399-1271 Steve Hooper 475-6689 ------- |