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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
A26P |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Emergency |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Assessment |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
4/9/2016 |
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Start Date: |
4/9/2016 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
NYN000202725 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Release of elemental mercury into three private residences.
1.1.2 Site Description
The Site consists of three residential properties in a suburban neighborhood.
1.1.2.1 Location
Phoenix, Onondaga County, NY
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Elemental mercury released into residential properties exposing family members to mercury vapors.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
Initial air monitoring revealed levels of mercury in the air at levels above health limits for exposure.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On Wednesday 4/6 EPA was informed that a release of elemental mercury had occurred inside a private residence, and that mercury had been inadvertently tracked into two additional houses. On Friday 4/8 the NYSDEC verbally requested EPA assistance at the Site. On Saturday 4/9 an OSC was deployed to the scene to commence air monitoring. There were some initial access problems which were resolved. The NYSDEC is the lead agency for this response and EPA is acting in a supporting role.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
EPA responded to the Site with Lumex instrumentation to support emergency response staff from the NYSDEC.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
One family member has been identified as the individual who accidently spilled the mercury, and the two other families who were subsequently affected by the spill via tracking into their houses.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
EPA is continuing to provide air monitoring support to the NYSDEC throughout this response.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Continue to support the NYSDEC.
2.2.2 Issues
There was a problem accessing one of the residences when the owner refused access. This matter was subsequently resolved.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
NYSDEC
Onondaga County
USEPA
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4. Personnel On Site
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No information available at this time.
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Location of additional information/report
http://web.epa.ohio.gov/ocapp/p2/mercury_pbt/mercury.pdfet
6.2 Reporting Schedule
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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