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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYHARRISBURG AREA OFFICE, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

285 18th STREETNEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5016

May II, 1998 -

New Cumberland Resident Office

SUBJECT: Contract No. DACW45-93-C-020a;Drake Chemical Superfund SiteOh-Site Soil Incineration, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania - Monthly Report

USEPA Region III _ _^ATTN: Mr. Gregg Crystall " ".;841 Chestnut BuildingPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

Gentlemen:. : . _ . ..

The EPA Weekly and Daily Situation Reports for the month of April 1998, theWeekly Progress. Meeting Minutes for the month of May 1998 and paragraphs 1,2,3 and4 of the Monthly Progress Report which covers the month of March 1998 are forwardedherewith.

Copies of this letter with the_attachrnerits are being provided toltie Clinton CountyFarm Bureau and the ErivironmenfaTASvfsory Committee as per Mr. Crystal's request.

, If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Frank Cleaver-at(717) 748-4505.•'""."v::-:::":-.™"~" :..:;;::T•-;"_-..::"".; _:_:—; :.v~::

Sincerely

MICHAHLResident

Enclosure

EPA WEEKLY SITUATION REPORTWEDNESDAY 4/29/98

(distributed 5/7/98)V. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

DRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFUND SITE182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745

. PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549

FAX TO: DISTRIBUTION

FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Wednesday April 22, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29,1998.

The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown to repair the kiln refractory. Thecontractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week maintaining, inspecting, andperforming repairs to the TDF. The refractory installation was completed during this period, heatup and curing were begun on April 28, 1998. The TDF is expected to be back on-line by the firstweek of May 1998.

Construction activities during this period included wastewater management, ash handling, ashbackfill, rock washing and decontamination of inorganic debris for backfilling, enclosing thesides of the fly ash building, installation of a steam scrubber, the application of Concover to thestockpile within the exclusion zone, shredding of organic materials within the exclusion zone, theconstruction of a drum storage facility, and continuation of off-site and perimeter air monitoring.

Related site activities during this period include:

n Two Bucknell University classes were given a tour on April 27, 1998.ft Weekly progress meeting on April 28, 1998.n Completed the transfer of carbon from old waste-water treatment plant (WWTP) vessels to a

tanker truck for shipment to an off-site recycling facility.n Continuation of a detailed response to Ombudsman report.

To date the contractor has successfully treated approximately 33724 tons of contaminated soilthrough the TDF. The contractor did not process contaminated soil during this report period. Todate, all ash analyzed during the operations phase has met project backfill criteria.

Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance and kiln refractory cure, re-gradingof the corridor for positive drainage, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring,WWTP operations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and shredding of organicdebris.

PREPARED BY: David Modricer, USAGE

SIGNATURE:

AFU2Q693


V. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFVND SITE

182 MYRTLE STREET 'LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549


FOR DATES:__Frpm 7:0g_a.m; Wednesday April 15, 1998 to,7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22,1998;: j- - - .-. .' /./;:::;::/,-:;-:-: r:-"'J:r"~"'r"-"-7-~- - ~-:~::i~-.: •'..;. ._The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown to repair kiln refractory. The •contractor continues to work 24 hours a-day, seven days a week maintaining, inspecting andperforming repairs to the (TDF). It is expected ffiatTHeTefractory installation will be completeand the TDF back onrline by the 'first week of May 1998. . ...,

Construction, activities during this period included wastewater management, excavation, soil feedpreparation, ash handling, ash backfill, washing rock and inorganic debris for backfilling,enclosing the sides of the fly ash building, installation of a drop storm water inlet at the south endof the site, installation of a steam scrubber, covering portions of the stockpile not in use, andcontinuation of off-site and perimeter air monitoring.

Related site activities during this period include:• ATSDR held a public meeting regarding the Drake site on April 20, 1998. , .• Penn College Tech class was given a tour on April 20, 1998.

' * Weekly progress meeting on April 21, 1998. .• Monthly management meeting on April 21, 1998.• Received Ombudsman report. , _• Preparing a detailed response to Ombudsman report.

To date the contractor has successfully treated approximately 33724 tons of contaminated soilthrough the TDF. The contractor did not process contaminated soil during this report period. Todate, all ash analyzed during the operations phase has met project backfill criteria.

Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance and kiln refractory repair,excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ashhandling, rock &. inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

PREPARED BY:J avid M

SIGNATURE:


V. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFUND SITE

182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE717-748-4505FAX 717-748*7549 '


FOR DATES; From 7:00 a.m. Wednesday April 8, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15,1998.

The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently off-line. The TDF operated 24 hours per dayfrom April 8, 1998 to 1049 hours on April 10, 1998.

On Friday April 10, 1998 while feed was stopped a routine maintenance inspection was performedand loose bricks were observed in the kiln.- A cold shutdown was started at 1629 hours on April10 to allow for inspection and repair of the kiln refractory. It was determined that the insulating •brick behind the face brick was deteriorating and causing the face-brick to fall out. A decision "was made to remove all brick and install a castable refractory. It is expected that the refractoryinstallation will be complete and the TDF back on-line by the first part of May 1998.

Related ongoing activities during this period included wastewater management, excavation, soilfeed preparation, ash handling, ash backfill, washing rock and inorganic debris for backfilling,installation of a drop storm water inlet at the south end of the site, installation of a steam scrubberand continuation of off-site and perimeter air monitoring.

To date the contractor has successfully treated approximately 33398 tons of contaminated soilthrough the TDF, The contractor processed approximately 2066 tons "of contaminated soil duringthis report period. To date, all ash analyzed during the operations phase has met project backfillcriteria.

The Drake Cleanup Team continues to prepare for a possible April, 1998 hearing on the plaintiffsmotion for a preliminary injunction.

Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance arid kiln refractory repair,excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ashhandling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

PREPARED BY: David Modricker, USAGE

SIGNATURE: JA l ^ H&&W% }0____________~^f-

ARJ20695

EPA WEEKLY SITUATION REPORTWEDNESDA Y 4/08/98

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFUND SITE

182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748*4505'FAX 717-748-7549


FOR DATES: From 7:00 arm. Wednesday April 01, 1998 to 7:00"aim. Wednesday, April 08,1998.. : ...„.:; . :..:',: •;:.-- :r:~::::"~:..:_v:/::..:;,.::: :. " :. : ;- ...The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently being operated 24 hours per day seven daysa week. The TDF kiln refractory repair, installation of a permanent enclosure on the North side ofthe Fly ash handlirig building and installation of a permanent enclosure at the wet ash dragreceiving bin was completed this week. Waste feed to the TDF resumed at 1233- hours on 4/7/98,

Related ongoing activities during this period included wastewater management, excavation, soilfeed preparation, ash handling, ash backfill, washing rock and inorganic debris for backfillingand continuation of off-site and perimeter air monitoring.

To date the contractor has successfully treated approximately 29756 tons of contaminated soilthrough the TDF, The contractor processed approximately 1612 tons of contaminated soil duringthis report period. To date, all ash analyzed during the operations phase has met project backfillcriteria. . . . . • •_;.._. •-_•--

The Drake Cleanup Team continues to prepare for a possible April, 1998 hearing on theplaintifFs motion for a preliminary injunction.

Major activities for the next week include: TDF operations, connection of drop inlet at south endof site to .an existing city storm water line, excavaticm, soil feed preparation, off-site andperimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, andbackfilling. . " . - . _ _ " " , - V -

PREPARED B^KDavid Modrickgr,

SIGNATURE:

EPA WEEKLY SITUATION REPORTWEDNESDA Y 4/01/98


182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HA YEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505' FAX 717-748-7549


FOR DATES: From 7:00 ajn. Friday, March 27, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 01, 1998.

The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently off-line. The TDF operated 24 hours perday from March 27-30,1998.

On Monday March 30,1998 feed was stopped to repair a torn feed belt in the feed preparationbuilding. During the feed shutdown a routine preventative maintenance inspection was -performed and loose refractory bricks were observed in the kiln. Cool down of the TDF andpreparations to repair the kiln refractory is underway. Related ongoing activities during thisperiod included wastewater management, soil feed preparation, ash handling, ash backfill,washing rock and inorganic debris for backfilling and continuation of off-site and perimeter airmonitoring.

To date the contractor has successfully treated approximately 28028 tons of contaminated soilthrough the TDF. The contractor processed approximately 2787 tons of contaminated soil duringthis report period. To date, all ash analyzed during the operations phase has met project backfillcriteria. • . •

The Drake Cleanup Team continues to prepare for a possible April, 1998 hearing on theplaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction.

Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance and refractory repair, soil feedpreparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock andorganic debris washing and backfilling.

The following activities also took place during this reporting period:• U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's District Engineer, Colonel Berwick and Acting Chief of

Construction Division, Jefl Werner visited the Drake site on March 27, 1998.• Media meeting at the Drake site on March 27, 1998.• The Monthly Management Information System meeting was held at the Drake site on March

24, 1998.* Information requested by USEPA Omsbudsman Bob Martin was provided by Fed Ex to Mr.

Martin on March 26,1998.

PREPARED BY: David J dricker, USAGE

SIGNATURE:

,'1R:<20697

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTTHURSDAY 4/30/98

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFUttD SITE

182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HA YEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549

FAX TO: DISTRIBUTION (See list at end of report)

FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29,1998.to 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30,1998. . ... :__.___....___,._._._...,_.._„, ... . ; - . . . , _ ......_. _ . . , _ 'WEATHER: Sunny. The temperature range was 38°F to 73° F.

L CURRENT SITUATION: The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days aweek maintaining, inspecting and heating up the (TDF).

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Excavate drainage swale in exclusion zone adjacent to corridor. Placeconcrete curb around wet ash drag retaining bin. Continue to cure'the kiln refractory, shredwood in exclusion zone, place drum handling structure, and wash rocks.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF heat up and operations,utility corridor grading, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, shreddingwood debris, and rock & inorganic debris washing. Stack testing is scheduled for the week ofMay 11,1998,: .......:_._._:. - • . : - "- • : _..: :" :: / . . :.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None

V. NOTED VISITORS: None

PREPARED JBYsJDavidf\SIGNATURE; ( /Q

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTWEDNESDAY 4/29/98


182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549


FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, T998.WEATHER: Sunny. The temperature range was 34° F to 62° F. .:

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days aweek maintaining, inspecting and heating up the (TDF).

II, ACTIONS TAKEN: Continue to cure the kiln refractory, shred wood in exclusion zone, cutup and remove carbon vessels, regrade utility corridor and wash rocks.

HI. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF heat up and operations,off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, shred wood debris, and rock &inorganic debris washing.

IV, PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None

V. NOTED VISITORS: Larry Newcomer, Steve Webster, Sandy Downs and Daniel Spadoni ofPADEP.

PREPARED BY: David

SIGNATURE

3FU20699

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTTUESDAY 4/28/98



FAX TO: . DISTRIBUTION (See list at end of report) ' • :''

FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 199S to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 1998.WEATHER: Overcast, rain; The temperature range was 3-0° F to 56° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: Began wanning" the kiln to start curing the new refractory lining.The kiln refractory is used to provide a uniform heat source which drives contaminants fromsoils at this former chemical company site. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day,seven days a week maintaining, inspecting and heating up the (TDF).

II. .ACTIONS TAKEN: Over the past week, subcontractors installed a specially formulatedrefractory lining material and are now beginning the process of curing the materials.' Watervapor is intermittently visible from the stack because a low heat source is being used in earlystages of the cure. Continue to.shred wpod nrexclusion zone. .Cut up and remove carbonvessels. Continue rock washing.

IIL FUTURE PLANS: By Friday, the team expects to turn on the incinerator's main burners tocomplete the cure and prepare the system for resumption of full production. Major activities forthe next week include: TDF heat up, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations,shred wood debris, and rock & inorganic debris washing.. It is expected that hazardous wastefeed operations of the TDF will resume the first week in May 1998,

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None -—— - -

V.' NOTED VISITORS: Bucknell University students for site tour. "Sandy Downs of PADEP.

PREPARED BY David Modricker fUSACE).

AR32Q700

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTMONDAY 4/27/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 1998.WEATHER: Overcast, rain. The temperature range was 32° F to 44° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF).

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Completed placing kiln refractory. Remove refractory forms from kilnin preparation of kiln refractory cure. Replace trommel screen.

Ill, FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance, cure kilnrefractory, construct drum storage building, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, shred wood debris, and rock & inorganic debris washing.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None .

V. NOTED VISITORS: None.

PREPARED BY: DavidcSIGNATURE:

SR32070

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTSUNDAY 4/26/98


182 MYRTLE STREET----- LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745•• - -- PHONE 717-748-4505

' .- FAX 717-748-7549

FAX TO: DISTRIBUTION (See list .at end of report)

FORDATES: From 7:00 a.m." Saturday, April 25, 1998 to 7:00 aim." Sunday, April 26, 1998.WEATHER: Sunny and clear. The temperature range was 41° F to 74° F. .

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to,work 24 .hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF)/

E. ACTIONS TAKEN: Placed the: third of four TDF kiln refractory sections. Continued toconstruct the drum storage building in the exclusion zone. Completed the transfer of carbonfrom old wwtp vessels to tanker truck for shipment to'an off-site recycling facility.

HI. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week'include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, construct drum storage building, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, wwtpoperations, shred wood debris, and rock & inorganic debris washing.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None :

V. NOTED VISITORS: None. '" " ~ ~

PREPARED BY: Nyles L. Falatejs

A-R 320702

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTSaturday 4/25/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Friday, April 24, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 1998.WEATHER: Mostly sunny. The temperature range was 41° F to 71° F.


II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Placed the second of four TDF kiln refractory sections. Started totransfer carbon from old wwtp vessels to tanker truck for shipment to an off-site recyclingfacility. Continued to shred wood debris in the exclusion zone. Continued to wash rock andinorganic debris.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: transfer carbon from old wwtpvessels to tanker for shipment to an off-site recycling facility, TDF maintenance and refractoryrepair, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, wwtp operations, shred wood debris, and rock &inorganic debris washing.


V, NOTED VISITORS: None.

PREPARED §Y: Nyles L. Falatek (USAGE).

AR320703

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTFriday 4/24/98




FOR DATES:'From 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Friday, April 24, 1998.WEATHER: Mostly sunny. The temperature range was 37° F.to 65°" F,

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility"(TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspectingand performing repairs to the (TDF).

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Placed first section of refractory in TDF kiln. Continued TDFpreventative maintenance.' Continued fly ash building enclosure. Washing rock and inorganicdebris. Shredding wood in the exclusion zone. Placed a lift o.f soil cement in backfill area.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ship carbon for off-site regeneration, shred organic debris, and rock & inorganic debris washing.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTEDC5R ANTlClPATED;"None'

V. .NOTED VISITORS :.Sandra Downs of PADEP.

PREPARED BY: David Modricker (USAGE);

AR32070U

~" EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTThursday 4/23/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23,1998,WEATHER: Partly cloudy. The temperature range was 40° F to 65° F.

I, CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF).

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Welding, anchors and placing forms for refractory placement in TDFkiln. Continued TDF preventative maintenance. Continued fly ash building enclosure. Placed.asphalt curb between ash handling building and utility corridor and between rock washing areaand ash handling building pad. Washing rock and inorganic debris. Testing wood shredder priorto placing it in the exclusion zone.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ship carbon for off-site regeneration, shred organic debris, and rock & inorganic debris washing.


V. NOTED VISITORS: Sandra Downs of PADEP, Kurt Davis of GAP.

PREPARED BX; David Modrick r (USACE). \M-\- ' r\l/lA A ,

SIGNATURE

AR320705

EPA DAILY SlffUAtlbN REPORTWednesday 4/22/98

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUPEREUND SITE


FAX TO: .. DISTRIBUTION (See-list at end of report) .

FOR DATES: From 7:0.0 a.m.Tuesday, April 21, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998.WEATHER: Partly cloudy. The temperature range was 35° F to 65° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in'a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF). .

II, ACTIONS TAKEN: Preparing TDF kiln for installation of refractory. Welding kiln anchorsfor refractory placement. Continued TDF preventative maintenance. Continued fly ash'buildingenclosure. Continued steam scrubber installation. Continue backfilling ash that has met backfillcriteria. Shaping road surface along utility corridor. Washing rock and inorganic debris.

III. FUTURE PLANS:.Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, regrade utility corridor, place asphalt curb at ash handling building, placeconcover on stockpile in exclusion zone, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, ship carbon for off-site regeneration, shred organic debris, and rock & inorganicdebris washing. _: . ' " . _ _ " ..._.....,..__,. • ..' .' "


V. NOTED VISITORS: Mike Welch, Larry Newcomer, Steve Webster, and Sandrabowns ofPADEP, Rick Goodbrod of CCEMA, Carl Russ of Department of Army.

PREPAKED B David Modricker (USAGE)

SIGNATURE:

RH20706

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTTuesday 4/21/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Monday; April 20, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 1998. -WEATHER: Overcast. The temperature range was 37° F to 61° F.

1. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF).

II, ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued TDF preventative maintenance. Continued fly ash buildingenclosure. Continued steam scrubber installation. Received analysis for fly ash sample 4-16-98-101 and for kiln brick sample 4-16-98. Both samples met requirements for backfilling,

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance and •refractory repair, regrade utility corridor, place asphalt curb at ash handling building, placeconcover on stockpile in exclusion zone, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, and rock & inorganic debris washing.



PREPARED BY: David Modricker (USAGE).

SIGNATURE:

AR320707

DAILY SITUATION REPORTMo£aaylf/20/98

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFXJND SITE

182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549 . -


FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Monday, April 20, 1998.WEATHER: .Overcast, rairr (heavy at times). The temperature range was 46° F to 51° F.


U. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued TDF preventative maintenance. Shifted position of trommelin debris handling building. --------,.. ,

III. FUTURE PLANS:, Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, "continuation of excavation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, and rock & inorganic debris washing.



PREPARED BY: David Modricker (USAGE). ,

SIGNATURE: °C~2

.ftR320708

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTSunday 4/19/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18,. 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Sunday,'April 19, 1998.WEATHER: Mostly sunny on Sat. and rain starting early on Sun. morning. The temperaturerange was 35° F to 65° F,

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF). Related ongoing activities includecovering stockpiled material not being used, rock & inorganic debris washing, and back-filloperation.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Covered East Side of stockpile material along Conrail railroad trackswith Con Cover. Continued TDF preventative maintenance, fly ash building enclosure, steamscrubber installation, rock and inorganic debris washing, and back-filling. All thermally treatedbottom ash material generated to date, has been back-filled.

III. FUTURE PLANS; Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, continuation of excavation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, and rock & inorganic debris washing.



PREPARED BY: Nyles L. Falatek (USACE). Fo-x ; , " " '. " <

SIGNATURE:

/1R320709

DAILY SITATION REPORTSaturday 4/18/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m, Friday, April 17, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998. 'WEATHER: Mostly sunny and clear. The temperature range was 36° F to 66° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting "arid performing repairs to the (TDF). Related ongoing activities include:rock & inorganic debris washing, WWTP operation, and backfill operation.

H. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued TDF.preventative maintenance, fly ash building enclosure,steam scrubber installation, rock and inorganic debris washing, and backfilling. Receivedanalysis for scrubber salts sample # TDF-045 which met requirements for backfilling.

El. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, continuation of excavation, covering portions of the stockpile not in use, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debriswashing, and backfilling.


V. NOTED VISITORS: K. Dayis, G.A.P, .,,_ _._.__r_ , __;_:;-_. - ___ . ;

PREPARED BY: Nyles L. Falatek (USACE). p

SIGNATURE: . : "

DISTRIBUTION:USEPA - Gregg Crystal!, Abe Ferdas, Tom Voltaggio. ;PADEP - Sandy Downs. • - - " •OHM - Rick SantuccLCLINTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Dean Bottorf.CLINTON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES - Rick Goodbrod.BOOZ'ALLEN HAMILTON - George Drumbor.LOCK HAVEN EXPRESSWILLIAMSPQRT SUN GAZETTE ' . . .WBPZ . - . -; -- . , - -

AR3207IO

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTFriday 4/17/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998 to 7:00 a.m.'Friday, April 17, 1998.WEATHER: Overcast, light rain. The temperature range was 53° F to 72° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF). Related ongoing activities include:rock & inorganic debris washing, WWTP operation, and backfill operation.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued TDF preventative maintenance, fly ash building enclosure,and steam scrubber installation. Received analysis for bottom ash 4-9-98-101 and bottom ash 4-9-98-101A which met requirements for backfilling. The second analysis was for possible crosscontamination noted on April 11, 1998 and April 12, 1998 situation reports.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, continuation of excavation, covering portions of the stockpile not in use, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debriswashing, and backfilling. - ,

TV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None


PREPARED BY: David Modricker (USAGE).

SIGNATURE: foL^X- /*J&———

AR3207

EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTThursday 4/16/98


182 MYRTLE STREET ^LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505 .........FAX 717-748-7549


FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Wednesday/April 15, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16,1998. ~ •.-•;;..; rni ~: ::..,.:."::::" ._..:. ;::.. .. -.'."'".. ;::;: .... .:" .: . .: ~ ~ . _WEATHER: Sunny with partial cloud cover. The temperature range was 51° F to 68° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF). Related ongoing activities include:soil feed preparation, WWTP operation, and backfill operation.

n. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued TDF pfevehtative maintenance, fly ash building enclosure,and steam scrubber installation. Completed installation of manhole for storm drain drop inlet atthe south end of the site. Continued to backfill ash that has met backfill requirements.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, continuation of excavation, covering portions of the stockpile not in use, soilfeed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock &inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None, """'"


PREPARED BY: David Modrijpker (USAGE).,y

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FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday,"April 15, 199S.WEATHER: Mostly sunny to rain showers. The temperature range was 43° F to 65° F. .

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF). Related ongoing activities include:soil feed preparation, WWTP operation, and backfill operation.

II, ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued TDF preventative maintenance, fly ash building enclosure,steam scrubber installation, excavation and soil screening activities in the exclusion zone, andinstallation of man hole for storm drain drop inlet at the south end of the site. Repaired citywater line at south end of site. Received analysis for bottom ash 4-7-98-099 and bottom ash 4-8-98-100 which met requirements for backfilling. Continued to backfill ash that has met backfillrequirements,

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance .andrefractory repair, continuation of excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter airmonitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None,

V, NOTED VISITORS: L. Newcomer, R. Farmerie, S. Downs & D. Spadoni of PADEP, R.Goodbrod of CCEMA, and K. Davis of GAP.

PREPARED BY: David Modricker (USACE).

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U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFUND SITE '


FAX TO:- DISTRIBUTION (See list at end of report).- ,vt

FOR DATES: Frbni 7:OU~a.m. Monday7Aprii li,"l998 to 7:00 im; Tuesday, April 14, 1998.WEATHER; Sunny and clear. The temperature range was 34° F to 69° F.

I. OJKffiNTlSIill is in a cold shutdown torepair kiln refractory. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day,, seven days a weekmaintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF). Related ongoing activities include:soil feed preparation and WWTP operation.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Cojnpieted the removal of kiln refractory on TDF. Continued steamscrubber installation. Continued excavation and soil screening activities in the exclusion zone.Continued installation at manhole for drop inlet storm drain at south end of site.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, continuation of excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter airmonitoring, WWTP operations, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.


V. NOTED VISITORS: iKuitDavTs, "G. AJP7

'PREPARED BY: David

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FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Monday; April 13, 1998.WEATHER: Sunny. The temperature range was 30° F to 65° F.


II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued to remove refractory bricks from TDF kiln. Continued steamscrubber installation.

Ill, FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, continuation of excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter airmonitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None,


PREPARED^ David Modrioker (ySAC£).V

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U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ,DRAKE CHEMICAL SUPERFUND SITE

182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE 71 7-748-4505FAX 71 7-748-7-549


FOR DATES; FrorrT7:00 a.m. Saturday, A l"ljl"9? 6"7 ^ " "unday, April" 12, 1998.WEATHER^ Sunny; "Thy ter . " . .

L CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is in a cold shutdown torepair lose refractory in the kiln. The contractor continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days aweek maintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF). Related ongoing activitiesinclude: soil feed preparation, and" WWTP operation.

II ACTIONS TAKEN:. Continued to remove kiln refractory from the kiln. Continuedexcavation and soil screening activities in the exclusion zone. Continued manhole and pipelineinstallation for connection of drop.inlet at south, end of site to an existing city storm .water line.

Ill- FUTURE PLANS:" Major activities for the next week include: Tt)F maintenance andrefractory repair, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations,ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTEDJDK ANTICIPATED: A12 inch_terra cotta water line was broken atapproximately 3:00"pm"6n April 11, 1998 during installation of a new storm manhole outside ofthe south property corner. This water line supplies water to American Color and Chemical andInternational Paper. The water line was shut off by Lock Haven city water authority and.temporarily capped by OHM pending permanent repairs on MOIL, 4-13-98

V. NOTED VISITORS: Rick Goodbrod ( CCEM )

PREPARED B^Nyles FalaJ

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DAILY SITUATION REPORTSATURDAY 4/11/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Friday, April 10, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 1998,WEATHER: Partly sunny. The temperature range was 31° F to 57° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently being cooleddown to a cold shutdown to repair lose refractory hi the kiln. The contractor continues to work24 hours a day, seven days a week maintaining, inspecting and performing repairs to the (TDF).Related ongoing activities include: soil feed preparation, ash handling', ash backfill, and WWTPoperation. The TDF was on-line 3 hours 49 minutes and processed approximately 157 tons ofmaterial.

n. ACTIONS TAKEN: Due to the amount of rain, and a concern that water from the exclusionzone encroached onto the bottom ash handling area and roadway, waste feed was shut off to theTDF at 1049 hours on April 10, 1998 to allow for additional cleaning of the these areas. Prior toresuming waste feed, OHM noticed that kiln refractory had become lose and had fallen out of thekiln. OHM began a cold shutdown of the TDF at 1629 hours. Continued excavation and soilscreening activities in the exclusion zone. Continued manhole and pipeline installation forconnection of drop inlet in south end of site to an existing city storm water line. Receivedanalysis for bottom ash sample 4-6-98-098, which met backfill requirements,

IE. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations,ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: See above for explanation of TDF cold shutdown.

V, NOTED VISITORS: Kurt Davis of GAP.

PREPARED BY: Nyles FalatekSACE).d

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EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTFRIDAY 4/10/98



FAX TO: . DISTRIBUTION (See list at end of report)

.FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m.'Thursday, April 09, 1998/to 7:00 a.m. Friday, April 10 1998.WEATHER: Rain throughout the day. The temperature range was 38° F to 50° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The contractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days a' week operating the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDFJ. Related ongoing activities include: soilfeed preparation, ash handling and ash backfill. The TDF was on-line 23 hours 52 minutes andprocessed approximately 980 tons, of material during the period covered under this report. Sitesoil is.being processed at a rate of approximately 41 tons per hour.

EL ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued excavation and soil screening activities in the exclusion zoneand processing site soils through the TDF. Continued to backfill ash that has met the backfillcriteria. Continued manhole and pipeline installation for connection of drop inlet in south end ofsite to an existing city storm water line.

HE. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF operations, connectionof drop inlet ha south end of site to an existing city storm water line, continuation of excavation,soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling,rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: _Due to the amount of rain, and a concern that water from the exclusion zone may haveencroached on an area that the ash transfer loader drove through, the area was cleaned andadditional ash samples taken to assure that cross.contamination;of ash hi bin 7 had not occurred.

V. NOTED VISITORS: Kurt Davis of GAP.

PREPARED BY: David Modricker (USACE).

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AR3207I8


U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SU?ERFUND SITE

182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745 .PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549


FOR DATES: From 7:00. a.m. Wednesday, April 08", 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 091998. . - 'WEATHER: Heavy rain and thunderstorm. The temperature range was 49° F to 56° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The contractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days aweek operating the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF). Related ongoing activities include, soilfeed preparation, ash handling and ash backfill. The TDF was on-line 22 hours 58 minutes andprocessed approximately 929 tons of material during the period covered under this report. Sitesoil is being processed at a rate of approximately 41 tons per hour. Feed to the TDF wastemporarily suspended for 55 minutes as a precaution, during a local thunderstorm.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued excavation and soil screening activities in the exclusion zoneand processing site soils through the TDF. Continued to backfill ash that has met the backfillcriteria. Placed manhole for connection of drop inlet in south end of site to an existing city stormwater line,

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF operations, connectionof drop inlet in south end of site to an existing city storm water line, continuation of excavation,soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations., ash handling,rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV, PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None noted. . . .

V. NOTED VISITORS: Richard Condit, Kurt Davis, Steve Jones and Trina Alien of GAP.

PREPARED BY>David Modriclffer (USAGE)/LuV ~

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182 MYRTLE STREET 'LOCK HA YEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549

FAX TO:= DISTRIBUTION (See list at end of report)

FOR DATES: Tr6m"7:WaSrTuesday, April 07," 1998" to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April OS 1998.WEATHER: Clear. The' temperature range was 29° F to 65° F. "~ " " ." " "

I. CURRENT SITUATION: TKe contractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days aweek operating the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF). Related ongoing activities include, soilfeed preparation, ash handling and ash backfill. The TDf was on-line 23 hours 56 minutes andprocessed approximately 960 tons of material during the period covered under this report. Sitesoil is being processed at a rate of approximately 41 tons per hour.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: -Continued excavation and soil screening activities in the exclusion zone.and processing site soils through the TDF. Continued to backfill ash that has met the backfillcriteria. • - - . . - . . - . . - - .

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next_week include; TDF_operations, connection ofdrop inlet in south end of site to an existing city storm water line, continuation of excavation, soilfeed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock &inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None noted"; " ' .""

V. NOTED VISITORS:' Richard Condit, Steve Jones and Trina Alien of GAP, Rick Goodbrodof CCEMR, Larry Newcomer, Mike Welch, Steve Webster, Sandra Downs and Daniel Spadoniof PADEP. - :-.._ . .:.-.PREPARED BYr avid Modrickjer (USAGE

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FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Monday, April 06, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 07 1998. .WEATHER: Clear. The temperature range was 27° F to 58° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The contractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days aweek operating the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF), Related ongoing activities include, soilfeed preparation, ash handling and ash backfill. Operation of the TDF with contaminated soil wasresumed at 1233 hours on April 6, 1998. The TDF was on-line 16 hours 55 minutes andprocessed approximately 652 tons of material during the period covered under this report. Sitesoil is being processed at a rate of approximately 41 tons per hour. Down time "this period wasfor completion of the wet ash drag receiving bin hood and for maintenance of a kiln dischargepressure sensor.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Completed installation of the permanent enclosure at the wet ash dragreceiving bin and installation of the permanent enclosure on the North side of the fly ashhandling building. Resumed processing site soils, through the TDF. Received analysis forbottom ash samples 03-29-98-096 and 3-30-98-097 and for fly ash sample 4-1-98-097, Allsamples met requirements for backfilling. Continued to backfill ash that has met the backfillcriteria.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF operations, connection ofdrop inlet in south end of site to an existing city storm water line, continuation of excavation, soilfeed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations, ash handling, rock &inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None noted.


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182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HA YEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505... ... ___.____,. _...__FAX 717_748.7549


FOR DATES:" From 7:00' a.m.*Sublday; April" 05, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Monday,- April 06 1998.WEATHER: Cloudy. The temperature range was 27° F to 54° F. ' •

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is being brought up totemperature in preparation for processing soil. The contractor is currently working 24 hours aday, seven days a week operating the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF).

II. .ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued installation of the permanent enclosure at the wet ash dragreceiving bin and installation of the permanent enclosure, on the North side of the fly ashhandling building. Operation of the TDF will resume pending completion of this activity.Continued installation of the wet ash drag steam scrubber. Continued to backfill ash that has met

• the backfill criteria. , .

III. FUTURE PLANST Major activities for the next week include: resuming operation of theTDF, connection of drop inlet in south end of site to an existing city storm water line,continuation of excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None noted.

V. NOTED VISITORS: "None. " " " "" "~" ~

PREPARED BY:/

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FAX TO: DISTRIBUTION (See list at 'end of report)

FOR DATES: From 7:00 £01. Saturday, April 04, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, April 05, 1998.WEATHER: Cold, Overcast, The temperature range was 34° F to 40° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently heating up inpreparation for processing soil. The contractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days aweek operating the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF).

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued preventive maintenance and inspections on the TDF &installation of the wet ash drag steam scrubber, duct work installation is complete. No analyticalresults received during this period. The scheduled excavation work outside of the site boundariesto connect a drop inlet in the south end to an existing city storm water line is scheduled forMonday, April 6, 1998. One burner in the kiln and one burner in the secondary combustionchamber are on,1 bringing the unit up to operating temperature. The second burner in both unitswill be lit today to complete the heat up process. The system will be up to operating temperaturethis evening and the processing of contaminated soils is expected to resume shortly thereafter.

Ill, FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: resuming operation of theTDF, connection of drop inlet in south end of site to an existing city storm water line,continuation of excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None noted,


PREPARED BYi Chad Thompson (US/VCE)q

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EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTSATURDAY 4/04/98

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAKE CHEMICAL SUEERJFXJNP SITE

182: MYRTLE STREETLOCK HA YEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549

FAX TO:' DISTRIBUTION (See list at end of report)

FOR DATES: From 7:OQ a.m.Triday, April 03, 1998 to 7:00 a,m. Saturday, April 04 1998.WEATHER:. Cloudy. The temperature range was 39° F to 55° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Faciliry.(TDF) is currently off-line. Thecontractor is ciurently Qrldng 24 hours a day, seven days a week maintaining, inspecting andperforming repairs to the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF),. The TDF kiln refractory repair iscomplete and the kiln face plate, including burners and feed screws has been re-installed.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued preventive maintenance and inspections on the TDF &installation of the wet ash drag steam scrubber, duct work installation will be complete today. Noanalytical results received during this period. Continued to backfill ash that has met the backfill.criteria. The scheduled excavation work outside of the site boundaries to connect a drop inlet inthe south end to an existing city storm water line has been postponed until Monday, April 6,1998. It is anticipated that the system will be up to operating temperature Sunday and processingof contaminated soils is expe'cted to resume late Sunday, April 5, or early Monday, April 6,199.8,

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: resuming operation of the.TDF, continuation of excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring,WWTP operations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None noted..

V. NOTED VISITORS: None.. . ". .. ... ...

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EPA DAILY SITUATION REPORTFRIDAY 4/03/98




FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 02, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Friday, April 03 1998.WEATHER: Cloudy. The temperature range was 47° F to 57° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently off-line. Thecontractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days a week maintaining, inspecting andperforming repairs to the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF). The TDF kiln refractory repair isin progress.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Continued preventive maintenance on the TDF & installation of the wetash drag steam scrubber. Received analysis for bottom ash sample 03-28-98.-Q95 which metrequirements for backfilling. Continued to backfill ash that has met the backfill criteria.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: Resume operation of theTDF, Continue excavation, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED:The induction draft fan was turned off, which created a back-pressure in the system, causing abrief occurrence of dust from the bag house collection system. No contaminated soils werebeing processed a£ the time of the dust occurrence. Emergency response and regulatoryagencies were notified. The area affected by the dust was cleaned.

V. NOTED VISITORS: Michael Welch &, Sandy Downs of PADEP

PREPARED BY: Michael Qgd n fUSACE).

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U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSDRAK£ CHEMICAL SUI>ERFUND SITE

182 MYRTLE STREET " ' ' *LOCK HA YEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505FAX 717-748-7549


FORDATES: From 7:00 a.m. Wednesday;April 01, 1998.t6 7:00 a.m. Thursday, April 02 1998.WEATHER: Overcast, heavy rains in morning. The temperature range was 50° F to 68° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently off-line. Thecontractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days a week maintaining, inspecting andperforming repairs'to the Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF). Related ongoing activitiesinclude, ash handling and ash backfill. The TDF has been cooled down and the kiln interiorcleaned for inspection in preparation for kiln refractory repair.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Conducted routine preventive maintenance inspections during downtime. Continued installation of wet ash drag steam scrubber.

m. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, bxc vatlori;soii feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTPoperations, ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED. OR ANTICIPATED: None during the period of this report.

V. NOTED VISITORS: None ' " """" ------

PREPARED R TNpavid Modricljer (USACE)./

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182 MYRTLE STREETLOCK HAVEN, PA 17745PHONE 717-748-4505 _FAX 717-748-7549


FOR DATES: From 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 1998 to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 011998.WEATHER: Sunny. The temperature range was 51° F to 86° F.

I. CURRENT SITUATION: The Thermal Destruction Facility (TDF) is currently off-line. Thecontractor is currently working 24 hours a day, seven days a week operating the ThermalDestruction Facility (TDF). Related ongoing activities include, ash handling and ash backfill.The TDF is being cooled down to inspect the kiln and to repair the kiln refractory.

II. ACTIONS TAKEN: Conduct routine preventive maintenance inspections during down time.Continue installation of wet ash drag steam scrubber. Received analysis for bottom ash sample03-27-98-094 and fly ash sample 3-26-98-092. Both samples met requirements for backfilling.Continued to backfill ash that has met the backfill criteria.

III. FUTURE PLANS: Major activities for the next week include: TDF maintenance andrefractory repair, soil feed preparation, off-site and perimeter air monitoring, WWTP operations,ash handling, rock & inorganic debris washing, and backfilling.

IV. PROBLEMS NOTED OR ANTICIPATED: None.

V. NOTED VISITORS: Rick Goodbrod of CCEMA, Larry Newcomer, Sandy Downs, DanielT. Spadoni, Mike Welch, and Steve Webster of PADEP. . - _: .

PREPARED BY: David

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WEEKL Y PROGRESS MEETINGMINUTES

....,_. ,,. ..-__. .. _APRIL 7, 1998Progress Meeting Number 171

Attendees: _USAGE : B. Wermeges, M. Ogden, C. Thompson, J. Ricard, D. ModrickerMWCI: J. Frydenger, D. Zion /OHM: R. Sahtucci, J.'Zendarski, M. Prindle, A. Garcia, G. JonesPADEP: S. Downs, M. Welch, S. Webster, L. Newcomer, D. SpadoniUSEPA: GVCrystail, D. PolishEldorado: . . : . ,; _. : -—-:ii:v ;—----— - - - - - -

CCEMA: R. Goodbrod .Booz-Alien: G. Drumbor . .

A) Approval of the previous minutes.

Approved, with comment.

B) Review of progress since previous meeting:

The TDF has operated 1 day since the last weekly meeting.

During the operation phase 17,376 tons of site soils have been processed throughthe TDF. ' - / .

During the operations phase 16,8-16 tons of treated soils have been cleared forbackfill '

During the operations phase 15,747 tons of treated soils have been backfilled.

During this past week the feed to the TDF was stopped for 6 days while repairs tothe TDF kiln refractory brick were made.

Operating the Perimeter Air Monitoring System during soil movement activities.

Collecting off-site ambient air monitoring samples.

Collected NIOSH 5518 samples at the four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for [3-Naphthlylamine analysis.

Collected OSHA 93 2-Naphthylamine samples at the four perimeter and four off-site stations. •

Operated the WWTP and collected weekly NPDES discharge samples.

. , . , . AR320728Water management in the site soil excavations.

Site Housekeeping.

Started excavation.of site soils to elevation 545msi for the operation phase.

Backfilled treated soils in the' Southern end of the site.

Stockpile management. . .

Performed maintenance on the sheet pile separation barrier in the SE corner of thefly ash pad.

Installed corrugated tin sheeting on the North side of the fly ash building.

Repaired electrical to the power screens in the feed prep, building. Also, aelectrical layout of the site is being created.

Blended lime with site soils.

Screened site soils for feed preparation.

Deconned equipment and debris exiting the exclusion zone.

Repaired refractory kiln brick in the TDF kiln.

Performed preventive maintenance to areas of the TDF.

Initiated heat-up of the TDF.

Continued treating site soils. .

Performed TDF instrument calibration checks.

Performed % moisture testing on screened site soils inside of the Feed Prep.Building.

Collected feed soil and bottom ash samples.

C) Field observations, problems or conflicts:

One (1) weather day was observed during the month of April 1998.

D) Problems that have impeded work progress and proposed corrective actions:

None.

E) Off-site delivery schedules:

None.

F) Current progress chart and network diagrams:

Critical Path: _ ,.-Full Burn-Phase ofTDF operations

G) Activities during current work period:

: Operate the Perimeter Air Monitoring System, during soil movement activities. ' ' -

Collect off-site ambient air monitoring samples every six days.

Collect the special TSP/Metals samples at the four perimeter stations.

Collect NIOSH 5518 samples at the four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for p-Naphthlylamine analysis.

Collect OSHA 93 samples for 2-NaphthyIamine analysis.

Operation of the WWTP and collect weekly. NPDES samples.

Feed preparation in the Debris Separation Building and. the Feed PreparationBuilding. ' . . . . . .

Excavate site soils.

. Handling debris encountered while excavating site soils.

Backfill treated soils.

. Blend lime with site soils. . c->r—

Site soils management for feed preparation. - °. . - -- csj.CO-

Ash handling in the Ash Handling Building. . or

Decon equipment and debris exiting the exclusion zone.

Operate the Thermal Destruction Facility.

Collect feed, bottom ash, fly ash, and scrubber water samples.

Installation of the H-530 receiving bin steam scrubber.'

Installation of the storm water inlet and drainage system.

H) Health and Safety:

Continue holding daily safety meetings, discussing current days activities, Levelsof protection and anticipated work activities.

There was one OSHA recordable accident this past week. The determination ofwhether the accident is a lost time accident has not yet been determined.

3 days (2007 hours) worked since the last OSHA Recordable. 3.36 OSHARecordable Rate.

99 L days (421,005 hours) worked since the last OSHA Lost Time Accident. 0.42OSHA Lost Time Rate.

I) Suppliers or subcontractors:

Current supplier's and subcontractor's are: Midwest Research Institute-AirMonitoring systems and programs, Telerad - CCVMR, Nestlerode Contracting -Material Supplier, ECC-Analytical Services, Hanna Electric - Electrical, CMT -Geotechnical, Phillips Analytical - I.H. Analytical, RECRA Lab - AnalyticalServices, Praxiar - Oxygen Supplier

J) Quality Control:

Six (6) transmittals were submitted to the USAGE since the previous meeting.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control duplicate samples from the Waste waterNPDES discharge were collected last week.

_I_ Preparatory Inspections performed.Excavation - Operation Phase

_0_ Initial Inspections were performed.

K) Billings:

An invoice was sent out last week. The USAGE received the invoice at the sitetoday. USAGE reminded OHM that invoices are to be mailed directly to the site.

L) Changes and substitutions:

None.

M) Community Relations

Update,

N) Other business:

1 The next Weekly Progress Meeting will be heldTues., April 14, 1998 at10:00 a.m. in "the USAGE Administration Trailer.

2 Work schedule: ft R 3 2 0 7 3 IThis Week: Mon. - Sun. 24hrs

3 - -• A Lock Haven Environmental Advisory Committee is scheduled fortoday at 12:00.

4 A Farm Bureau Meeting is scheduled "to be held tonight at 8:00pm.

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Attendees: "- ~ _. " . " . " - . . : "7~~; . -USACE : - F. Cleaver. I Ricard, ET Wemteses. C._fhompson. D ModrickerMWCL: - - - - D . Z i o n "" "" —-.---;--".-=-•- .-----; - - ; . - - • • -OHM: J. Z-endarski. G. Jones. R. Sancucci. A. Garcia ."P.ADEP: R. Farmerie. L. Newcomer, D. Spadoni, S. DownsUSEPA: D. Polish. G. Crystal!LEPC: . . . . : / .CCEMA: R. GoodbrodBoor-Alien: G. Drumbor . . .


' •• • Approved. • .


The TDF has operated 3 days since the last weekly meeting.

During the operation phase 20,494.2 tons of site soils have been processedthrough the TDF. . .

During the operations phase 17,618.8 tons of treated soils have been cleared for; backfill.

During the operations phase 16,816.4 tons of treated soils have been backfilled.

During this past week the feed to the TDF was stopped for 4 days while repairs tothe TDF kiln refractory brick were initiated.

Operating the Perimeter Air Monitoring System during soil movement activities.


Collected NIOSH 5518 samples at the four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for (3-NaphtfalyIamine analysis.

Collected OSHA 93 2-Naphthylamine samples at the four perimeter and four off-site stations. * * '


Water management in the site soil excavations. RR32073U

Site Housekeeping.

Continued excavation of sue soils to elevation 545nisl for the operation phase.

Placed imported stone material for backfill at elevation 545-547msI.

Backfilled treated soils in the Southern end of the site.

Stockpile management.

Installed a storm water inlet and associated piping in the Southern end of the site.

Installed a storm water manhole for the installation of the drop inlet.

Started repairs to 12" city water main.

Blended lime with sice soils.


Deconned equipment and debris exiting the exclusion zone. •

Operated the TDF at an average rate of 41TPH.

Removed refractory kiln brick from the TDF kiln.


Performed TDF instrument calibration checks.

Continued with the installation of the H-530 receiving bin scrubber. .

Performed % moisture testing on screened site soils and bottom .

Collected feed soil, bottom ash, and scrubber water samples for TDF operation.


Two (2) weather days have been observed during the month of April 1998.

A city water main was broken while excavating for the installation of storm watermanhole outside of the boundary of the site.

D) _ Problems Char may delay the project schedule:

The replacement of the TDF kiln refractory may be a delay to the projectschedule, however, the impact can not be determined until later in the project.

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F) Current progress chart and network diagrams: •

Critical Path:-See-up aridnio6ilize.a.sub-contractor to'install refractory in the TDF kiln.

-Installation of the kiln refractory.

. -Initiate re-heat and continue the operation phase of the .project.


Operate the Perimeter Air Monitoring System during soil movement activities.

Collect off-site ambient air monitoring samples even- six days.

Collect NIOSH 5518 samples at the four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for P-Naphthlylamine analysis.

Collect OSHA 93 samples for 2-Naphthylamine analysis.

Operation of the WWTP and collect weekly NPDES samples.

Handling debris encountered while.excavating site soils.

Sample and overpack two (2) drums encountered while excavating site soils.

Sample refractory brick and fly ash.

Backfill treated soils.

Site soils management for feed preparation.

Place Concover <§) material on the .site soil stockpile.


Perform maintenance on areas of the TDF.

: Continue the installation of the H-530 receiving bin scrubber.

Continue work associated with the installation of kiln refractory.

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Continue holding daily safety meetings, discussing current .days activities, levelsof protection and anticipated work activities.

10 days (7,136 hoursi worked since [he last OSHA Recordable. 3.32 OSHARecordable Rate.

998 days f426.134 hoursi worked since the last OSHA Lost Time Accident."0,41OS HA Lost Time Rate.

The following incidences occurred this past week:City water main was broken while excavating outside of the site boundary

A tailgate on a company pick-up truck was damaged while unloading steelsiding

.An excavator made contact with the structural support on the Feed Prep.Building.


Current supplier's and subcontractor's are: Midwest Research Institute-AirMonitoring systems and programs. Telerad - CCVMR, Nestlerode Contracting -Material Supplier, ECC-Analytical Services, Hanna Electric - Electrical, CMT -Geotechnical, Phillips Analytical - l.H. Analytical, RECRA Lab - AnalyticalServices. Praxiar - Oxygen Supplier

J) Quality Control:

Zero (0) transmittals were submitted to the USACE since the previous meeting.

Quallry Assurance samples were collected for OSHA Method 93 last week.

_1_ Preparatory Inspections performed.Drum sampling - Operation Phase


K) Billings:

An invoice will be 'sent out this week.


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N) Other business: • ........... ::..;._.._ ,.._....._ _"_._. .. ..

I The next Weekly Progress Meeting will be heidTues., April 21, 1998 ac10:00 a.m. in the USAGE Administration-Trailer.

2 Work schedule: This Week: Mon. - Sun. 24hrs

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Attendees: ;~ ' ~r~~~~~ ———-—-- _ :USAGE : F. Cleaver, J. Ricard M/Ogden, "B;'WenitgesJ"D"."Modricker; C. Thompson"MWCI: - J. Frydenger, D. Zion" "" ~ " " / . " 'OHM: R. Santucci, J. Zendarski, A. Garcia, G. JonesPADEP: L. Newcomer. S. Webster, M. Welch, 1 DownsUSEPA: D, Polish, G. CrystallLEPC: . ' ., . . - - - .--CCEMA: . R. GoodfarodBooz-Allen: G. Dmmbor


_ Approved. . . . . . . .= - .

B) Review of progress since previous meeting: t


During the operation phase 20,494.2 tons of site soils have been processedthrough the TDF.

During the operations phase 20,494.2 tons of treated soils have been cleared forbackfill.

During the operations phase 20,494.2 tons of treated soils have been backfilled.

Operating the Perimeter Air Monitoring System during soil movement activitiesand/or thermal destruction facility operation.

Collecting off-site ambient airmpnitoring samples.

Collected NIOSH 5518 samples'at the four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for p-Naphthlylamine analysis. •

Collected OSHA 93 2-Naphthylamine samples at the four perimeter and four off-site stations.-


Water management in the site'soil excavations.

Site Housekeeping. l\ R H 2 07 k 0

Continued excavation of site soils to elevation 545msl for the operation phase.

Placed imported stone material for backfill at elevation 545-547msi.

Backfilled created soils in the Southern end of the site.

Stockpile management, -

Placed Concover® material on the site soil stockpile.

Washed rock and concrete and backfilled above elevation 545msl.

Sampled drums encountered while excavating site soils.

Performed excavation survey verification.

Performed compaction testing for the back of treated soils.

Completed the installation and testing of a drop inlet for storm water collection atthe Southern end of the site.

Completed repairs to the 12" city water main.



Prepared the TDF kiln for refractory installation.

Installing tin walls on the Fly Ash Building.


Installing a new TDF pad sump water line.

Continued with the installation of the H-530 receiving bin scrubber.

Performed maintenance on the Utility Corridor road adjacent to the ash handlingbuilding.


Four (4) weather days have been observed during the month of April 1998.

D) Problems that may delay the project schedule:

The replacement of the TDF kiln refractory may be a delay to the projectschedule, however, the impact can not be determined until later in the project.

E) Qff-site delivery schedules:

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Critical Path: - . . . .-Installation of the kiln refractory."

-Initiate re-heat and continue the operation phase of the project.


Operate the Perimeter Air Monitoring System during soil movement activitiesand/or thermal destruction facility operations.


Collect NIOSH 5518 samples at the four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for p-Naphthlylamine analysis,

.Collect OS HA 93 samples for 2-Naphthylamine analysis.


Handling debris encountered while excavating site soils.

Backfill refractory brick, fly ash, and scrubber salts.

Install an asphalt curb for the ash handling building.

' Site soils management for feed preparation.

"Place Concover ® material on the site soil stockpile.

Decon equipment and debris exiting the exclusion zone,

Perform maintenance on areas of the TDF.

Continue the installation of the H-530 receiving bin scrubber.

Installation of kiln refractory.

Ship carbon from the old WWTP off-site to a're-generation facility.

Set-up the wood shredder in the EZ'and shred wood.

- Ship (2) PPE and misc. debris roll-off s off-site for disposal. A R 3 2 Q / H c


Continue holding daily safety meetings, discussing current days activities, levelsof protection and anticipated work activities.

17 days (11,520 hours) worked since the.last OSHA Recordable. 3.29 OSHARecordable Rate.

1005 days (430,486 hours) worked since the last OSHA Lost Time Accident. 0.4LOSHA Lost Time Rate.

A SIT meeting was held last week.

An area industrial hygiene monitoring sample located at the feed hopper in theFeed Prep. Building had a detectable concentration of 2-NA. Employees workingin the area were in Level C protection. This is the first detected concentration of2-NA in the I.H. samples. Per the Health and Safety Plan a follow 2-NAurinalysis test was performed on the employees working in the area during the

" sample event.


Current supplier's and subcontractor's are: Midwest Research Institute-AirMonitoring systems and programs, Telerad - CCVMR, Nestlerode Contracting -Material Supplier, ECC-Analytical Services, Hanna Electric - Electrical, CMT -Geotechnical. Phillips Analytical - I.H. Analytical, RECRA Lab - AnalyticalServices, Praxiar - Oxygen Supplier, LeaCon - Refractory Installation.

J) Quality Control:

Twenty Two (22) transmittals were submitted to the USACE since the previousmeeting. -

Quality Assurance samples are being collected for OSHA Method 93 this week.

A Preparatory Inspection will be performed today on the installation of the TDFrefractory.

_1_ Preparatory Inspections performed. •-Grade work for the Utility Corridor.


K) Billings:

An invoice was sent out last week.3207143


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N) Other business:

I The next Weekly Progress Meeting will be held Tues., April 28, 1998 at10:00 a.m. in the USAGE Administration Trailer.


3.' A MIS meeting is scheduled to be held today.

4 A Principle Partnering meeting is scheduled for May 15th.

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Attendees: " --•—-—-—.,.-_... ...USAGE : _. D, Modricker. M. Qgden. S. Gibson, J. Ricard, F. Cleaver. H. Ko, M. Curiey. C;

Thompson "~ ' ' _ . \ _ _ ~ ~ - ^ T- _ • *MWCI: . D: Zion, J. Fr>'dengerOHM: J. Zendarski, P. Sarvello, A. Garcia, G. JonesPADEP: D. Spadoni, M. Welch, L. Newcomer, S. WebsterUSEPA: B. Hudson, G, CrystallLEPC: !CCEMA: ' -Booz-AIien: G.'Drumbor ' " -

A) .. Approval of the previous minutes.

Approved with comment:The Health and Safety section fourth sentence should read "A SIT meetingwas held last week."

Add "A MIS meeting is scheduled to be held today."

Add "A Principle Partnering meeting is scheduled for May 15lh,n



During the operatiori phase 20,494.2. tons of site soils have been processedthrough the TDF. - • ' ^£

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During the operations phase 20,494.2 tons of treated soils have been backfilled. *cr

Operating the Perimeter Air Monitoring System during soil movement activitiesand/or thermal destruction facility operation.


Collected NIOSH 5518 samples at the four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for (3-Kaphthlylamine analysis.

Collected OSHA 93 2-Naphthylamine samples at the four perimeter and four off-site stations. .

Operated the WWTP and collected" weekly and monthly NPDES dischargesamples.

Water management in the site soil excavations.

Sice Housekeeping.

Placed Concover® material on the site soil stockpile,

Washed rock and concrete and backfilled above elevation 545msl.

Shredded wood debris.



Installed the kiln refractory.

Installing tin walls on the Fly Ash Building.


Installed a new TDF pad sump water line.

Continued with the installation of the H-530 receiving bin scrubber.

Performed maintenance on the Utility Corridor road adjacent to the ash handlingbuilding.

Installed an asphalt curb on the East side of the utility corridor, adjacent to the prock washing pad, and in fly ash bins "D" and "E". ~=t

p>CZ)Shipped carbon from the old Waste Water Treatment Plant off -site for re- ^

generation. . rtor:

Shipped PPE and decontaminated debris off-site for disposal. ~~


Six (6) weather days have been observed during the month of April 1998.

D) Problems that may delay the project schedule:

The replacement of the TDF kiln refractory may be a delay to the project. schedule, however, the impact can not be determined until later in the project.


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Critical Path:-Complete cure out of the kiln refractory. - . . ---Initiate re-heat and continue the operation phase of the project,


Operate the Perimeter Air Monitoring System during soil movement activitiesand/of thermal destruction facility operations.


Collect NIOSH 5518 samples at the. four off-site stations and the four perimeterstations for p-Naphthlylamine analysis. . ' .

Collect OSHA Method 93 samples for 2-Naphthylamine analysis.

Collect special temperature control OSHA Method 93 samples.


Shred wood debris.

Wash rock and place the rock as fill,material above elevation 545'msl.


- - - - - d"3Perform maintenance on areas of the TDF. . .r""

Complete the installation of the H-530 receiving bin scrubber. CDOJ

Complete the cure-out of the kiln refractory. . re

Initiate-re-heat of the TDF. •

Initiate site soils feed and continue the operation phase of TDF activities.


Continue holding daily safety meetings, discussing current days activities, levelsof protection and anticipated work activities.

- 24 days (18,714 hours) worked since the last OSHA Recordable. 3.24 OSHARecordable Rate. • > "

5 days (5,290 hours) worked since the last OSHA Lost Time Accident. 0.81OSHA Lost Time Rate.

A SIT is scheduled to be held this Thursday.I) Suppliers or subcontractors:

Current supplier's and subcontractor's are: Midwest Research Institute-AirMonitoring systems and programs. Telerad - CCVMR, Nestlerode Contracting -Material Supplier, ECC-Analytical Services, Hanna Electric - Electrical, CMT -GeotechnicaL Phillips .Analytical - LH. Analytical, RECRA Lab - AnalyticalServices, Praxiar - Oxygen Supplier, LeaCon - Refractory Installation, CooperHeat - Refractory Cure.

J) Quality Control:

Fourteen (14) transmittals were submitted to the USACE since the previousmeeting.

A Preparatory Inspection will be performed tomorrow on the operation phasestack testing for Dioxin/Furans._1_ Preparatory Inspections performed.

-TDF Kiln Refractory Installation

_1_ Initial Inspections were performed.- TDF Kiln Refractory Installation

K) Billings:

An invoice will be sent out this week.


Technical Direction 40 - Combustion Efficiency


Update.

N) Other business:

1 The next Weekly Progress Meeting will be held Tues., May 5, 1998 at10:00 a.m. in"the USACE Administration Trailer.


3 A Lock Haven City Environmental meeting is scheduled for May 5th at noon.

4 A Farm Bureau meeting is scheduled for may 5th at 8:00p.m. ft R 3 2 0 7 U 9

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MOWTHL Y PROGRESS REPORT

1-0 INTRODUCTION

This Monthly Progress Report has been prepared to summarize the activities performed durins March. 1993as \vell as a summary of the work planned for the month of April, 199S by OHM Remediation Sen-ices Corp..(OHM), on Contract DACW45-93-C-0200. This document is based on Cost-information known as of March21). 1993 and operations information known as of April I, [998. -

2.0 WORK ACCOMPLISHED

During the month of March, OHM has performed the following:

1. Set-up and began operation of additional Trommel screen in the debris processingbuilding.

2, Began the installation of the LAN System as approved by the USACE,3, Completed the set-up of an additional USACE trailer.4. Performed a Clean Burn/system check5, '' Began system operations6, Constructed a new parking lot at Taggert field in exchange for use of parking area along Myrtle Street.7. Completed the installation of additional security cameras.8. Performed Performance Specification Testing (PST).

OHM is 40 % physically complete with the cost reimbursable portion of this project.

3.0 WORK PLANNED

During the month of April, OHM is scheduled to perform the following:

1, Continue operation of the incinerator.2, Perform a stack test3. Begin excavation operations.4. Install a 10,000 CFM steam scrubber at TDU discharge.5, Install a storm water manhole/piping system at south end of site.6, Complete installation of the LAN system.™. Complete and submit a final report for PST.

4.0 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Approval to Heat-up Delay - The harming of heat-up was delayed in order for the EPA to complete andissue comments and responses to issues presented by the public and risk assessors during the meetings heldin January and February, Heat-up was originally scheduled for February 14, L998- The delay caused a 7 dayslip to February 21, 1998. OHM will include these days in its proposal for the extension of the standby phase(Change "BZ").

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Additional Clean Burn - During the initial start-up of the TDU, dust entrained in steam was observed at theoutlet of the conveyor systems. OHM discontinued feed to the system and made several adjustments to thespray/cooling systems. On March 5, 1998, OHM .was. directed by the USAGE.to discontinue hazardous feedto the incinerator and to perform an addition Clean Bum to confirm that the adjustments were adequate. Theadditional Clean Burn will potentially impact the operations cos: and schedule. OHM estimates a potentialcost increase of approximately S270,OQO"ahd a schedule increase of 3 .days due to the additional work. OHMwill submit a work variance for the delay and will include the costs, in future forecasts. -

Steam Scrubber Installation - Upon completion of the additional Clean Bum, the USAGE directed OHMto operate the incinerator at a reduced feed, rate of 35 tons/hr as a means to reduce dust emissions.Furthermore, OHM was directed to install a steam scrubber system at the discharge of the incinerator foradded dust control and to enable higher feed rates. OHM estimates a total cost impact of approximately5500,000 (including downtime for incorporation into the TDU) and a 1 day increase to the operations phasedue to addition of the steam scrubber.

Kiln Brick Replacement-On March 31, 1998, OHM discovered that a 6' x 8* section of refractory brickwithin the kiln had been dislodged. OHM will contact the original installer of the refractory a repair thesection.

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