EPA continues its emergency removal action at this site which currently involves the repackaging, transportation, and removal of flammable magnesium materials. EPA continues to implement repackaging and plan staging of the materials which will increase the material's stability as well as make it accessible for disposal from site or retrieval by the initial generators.
EPA’s ERRS contractor is repackaging the remainder of deteriorated drums on site. PADEP is overseeing site activities for the state and providing support. EPA START contractor TechLaw is providing technical and administrative support to the EPA. EPA and PADEP officials continue to control access to the site as well as coordinate activities with the various generators.
Personnel On-Scene:
08/16/08 ERRS-9, Security-1 (24 hr)
08/18/08 EPA-2,PADEP-1, START-1, ERRS-9, Other-2, Security-1 (24 hr)
Weather:
08/16/08 Low of 48° F, high of 78° F Scattered Clouds, 0.00inches of precipitation, wind Variable 4-9 mph.
08/18/08 Low of 55° F, high of 84° Clear, 0.00inches of precipitation, wind SW 4-10 mph.
8/16/08
Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) contractor Guardian Environmental, Inc held its morning safety meeting and discussed the days planned activities. ERRS continued repackaging drums. ERRS repackaged 60 drums for the day. ERRS did weekly maintenance on equipment and cleaned work areas.
08/18/08
USEPA OSC Jack Downie mobilized to site for oversight of activities.
USEPA Senior Site Administrative Officer of the Removal Program Rich Messimer mobilized to site for administrative oversight. Rich Messimer demobilized.
PADEP Mariruth Hoffman mobilized to site and assisted the EPA with oversight. PADEP Hoffman demobilized.
Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) contractor Guardian Environmental, Inc held its morning safety meeting and discussed the days planned activities. ERRS repackaged 85 drums of magnesium for the day..
START mobilized to site, assisted the EPA as needed and conducted written/photographic documentation.
ERRS will continue repackaging magnesium waste from corroded drums into new DOT approved vented drums. ERRS will also arrange for off-site treatment and disposal of hazardous waste materials in building 9.
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