central roig sugar mills superfund site
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C E N T R A L R O I G S U G A R M I L L S
S U P E R F U N D S I T E
Y a b u c o a , P u e r t o R i c o
W o r k P l a n
Prepared for:
Puerto Rico Land Authority (PRLA)
Environmental Protect ion Agency (EPA)
Prepared by:
Riclem Environmental Corp. (REC)
October 2014
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TABLEOFCONTENTS LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................................................ iii
APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................................... iv
1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Site Description .................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Scope of Work ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2 SITE ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSABILITIES ............................................................................. 4
2.1.1 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1.2 Certification and Training Requirements ..................................................................................... 8
2.2 Project management ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Work Hours .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Work Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 9
3 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Site Access Control ............................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Work Zones ........................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Personal Protective Equipment .......................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Project Specific PPE ................................................................................................................... 14
3.4 Emergency Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 16
4 SITE ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Mobilization ....................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Sampling of unknown chemicals ....................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Characterization of Used oil in Building 2 lubricating pits ............................................................... 19
4.4 Characterization of Ash piles located in Building 6. ......................................................................... 20
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4.5 Sampling of suspected Asbestos-containing materials (SACM) ....................................................... 21
4.6 Sample Collection and Analysis ........................................................................................................ 23
4.6.1 Sample Containers and Sample Identification ........................................................................... 24
4.6.2 Sample Custody and transportation ............................................................................................ 24
4.6.3 Sample Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 25
4.7 Waste staging and handling ............................................................................................................... 27
4.8 Waste Transportation and Disposal ................................................................................................... 28
5 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................ 29
6 AIR SURVEILLANCE ............................................................................................................................ 29
6.1 Dust Control ....................................................................................................................................... 30
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LISTOFTABLES Table 1 PPE Selection for the Exclusion Zones per Task ................................................................................ 14
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APPENDICES
Appendix A Administrative Order For a Removal Action
Appendix B Site Map
Appendix C Personnel Certifications
Appendix D Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHP)
Appendix E Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
Appendix F Transportation and Disposal Plan (TDP)
Appendix G Bridge Security, Inc. Company Information
Appendix H Asbestos‐Specific Work Plan; including Asbestos‐Specific Health and Safety Section
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
Riclem Environmental Corp. (REC) has been contracted by the Puerto Rico Land Authority (PRLA) for
carrying out the activities associated with the Administrative Order for a Removal Action CERCLA-02-
2014-2026 at PR-3 Km. 13.1 Bo Aguacate in Yabucoa, PR. (Appendix A) This Work Plan (WP)
provides procedures and requirements for field activities to be performed as per scope of work (Section
1.3) during the Central Roig Sugar Mills Superfund Site Project in order to ensure the health and safety
of all employees, visitors and surrounding communities, as well as, to comply with all State, EPA and
OSHA requirements.
The objective of this WP is to:
provide an overview of all components required to perform all project’s activities in compliance
with State, EPA and OSHA requirements as per scope of work (Section 1.3);
describe organizational structure and personnel responsibilities;
establish clear lines of communication;
ensure safe working conditions by performing hazard assessments of all project phases (task by
task – waste inventorying, sampling, segregation, characterization, decontamination procedures,
transportation, disposal, etc.) and implementing controls, establishing mitigation responses,
personal protection measures and emergency procedures.
This plan has been developed to conform to OSHA requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT) for hazardous
substances and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
The following additional plans have been submitted as attachments:
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Specific Site Health and Safety Plan (SSHP) - This plan includes delineation of work zones,
personnel monitoring requirements, decontamination procedures, personnel qualification, on-site
work protocols in compliance with OSHA, contingency planning, air surveillance program,
emergency procedures, emergency contacts, routes and information to nearest hospital.
Sampling and Analysis Plan with Quality Assurance/Quality Control – This plan includes all
sampling and analysis work protocols in compliance with EPA policy and guidelines, quality
assurance, quality control, data validation and chain of custody procedures.
Transportation and Disposal Plan – This plan includes all procedures for the proper
transportation and disposing of all hazardous substances, identification of the proposed disposal
facilities for all waste streams (Id numbers), waste profile information, facility acceptance
documentation, analytical characterization of each waste stream, and disposal facility
inspections and permit status
1.2 SiteDescription
The Site is located at Yabucoa, Puerto Rico in a large agricultural area bordered by the Puerto Rico
Central mountain chain to the north, south and west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The Central
Roig facility was operated as a sugar cane refinery for more than 80 years but ceased operations and
was abandoned in 2001. The Site currently includes approximately 16 structures of various sizes used
for storage of sugar, equipment/machinery parts, and machinery, as well as for the operation of a sugar
cane processing line. The structures include a small laboratory building which is located adjacent to
the main building complex and contains many containers of hazardous chemicals. This building is
located along the east side of Building 1 and north of Building 5. Refer to Appendix B for a Site Map.
On February 23, 2012, an EPA On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) performed an inspection of the site.
During this inspection, EPA discovered suspect asbestos-containing material (SACM) on facility floors
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and pipes and in boiler room areas, as well as unsecured laboratory chemicals throughout many
portions of one of the Site buildings. On February 4, 2014 EPA OSCs inspected the facility to assess
and document Site environmental conditions. Additional containers (40) of chemicals containing
hazardous substances within the former maintenance building (Building 8) were identified. During the
same inspection, in Building 8 the OSCs observed five (5) 55-gallon plastic drums of Busan 1016
pesticide which, according to the manufacturers material safety data sheet, is considered to be a
characteristic waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In addition, large
amounts of oil within reservoirs beneath the sugar cane processing equipment were observed within
Building 2.
Based on this information, EPA issued an Administrative Order for a removal action to the
Respondent, Puerto Rico Land Authority (PRLA) to provide Site security, remove the abandoned
laboratory chemicals, pesticides, and loose asbestos-containing materials and characterized used oil in
Building 2 and three (3) ash piles located at Building 6. Refer to Appendix B for Site map.
1.3 ScopeofWork
The following Work Plan (WP) relates exclusively to the following activities:
removal and disposal of drums/containers from all facility buildings;
characterization of used oil in Building 2 lubricating pits and two (2) above ground storage
tanks (AGST) and disposal of oil found to contain CERCLA hazardous substances; cleaning of
these two AGST after oil removal.
Proper abatement, handling and disposal of all asbestos-containing materials, exclusively
asbestos-containing roofing materials present on former building floors, on ground surfaces and
comingled with demolition debris.
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2 SITEORGANIZATIONANDRESPONSABILITIES
The purpose of this section is to identify the roles and responsibilities of each organization and
personnel working on this Project, so as to establish a clear chain of command and line of
communication.
2.1.1 RolesandResponsibilities
The following list contains detailed information regarding the responsibilities of each of the participating organizations.
Andrew Confortini – Environmental Protection Agency On-Scene Coordinator (EPA
OSC), evaluate and approve the sampling plan; in addition, he will conduct oversight
of the implementation of the Administrative Order for a Removal Action. The EPA
OSC, or his authorized representative, has the authority to halt, conduct, or direct any
work required by the Administrative Order for a Removal Action, or to direct any
other response action undertaken by EPA or Respondents at the Site consistent with
the Administrative Order for a Removal Action.
Juan Rojas – Puerto Rico Land Authority General Manager – Responsible for
approving signing waste manifests, coordinating meetings and conference calls with
EPA authorized representatives.
Víctor Pagán – Riclem Environmental Corp. Project Manager. Responsible for
overseeing all projects’ operations including planning, directing and preparing of the
project’s schedules for the environmental project activities. He will supervise and
coordinate activities during the Project. He must ensure that Project activities meet
approved Safety and Security Plan descriptions and will notify personnel of changes
in protection level when the Health and Safety Manager Alternate so deems
necessary. Daily conference call with PRLA General Manager and EPA OSC to
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discuss daily project status (work performed and work to be performed next working
day)
Victor Pagán – Riclem Environmental Corp. Health and Safety Manger. Responsible
for the evaluation and approval of the Safety and Security Plan. He must ensure that
Project activities meet approved Safety and Security Plan descriptions.
Juan Hernández – Riclem Environmental Corp. Health and Safety Manger, Alternate.
He must ensure that Project activities meet approved Safety and Security Plan
descriptions.
Juan Hernández – Riclem Environmental Corp. Project General Supervisor. In
charge of implementing the Sampling Plan. Moreover, he will supervise sampling,
field activities and mobile laboratory operations. He must ensure that project activities
meet approved Sampling and Analysis Plan descriptions. Implement Air Surveillance
Program, daily calibration of equipment and serve as the Emergency Coordinator
throughout the project.
Jorge Rivera – Riclem Environmental Corp. Project Used Oil Supervisor. In charge
of supervising sampling, field and disposal activities relating to used oil. He must
ensure that project activities meet approved Sampling and Analysis Plan descriptions.
The supervisor receives directions from Riclem Project Manager and/or Riclem
Project General Supervisor. Submit daily field activity reports to the Project General
Supervisor.
Javier Medina – Central Industrial Services, Inc. Project Asbestos Sampling
Supervisor. In charge of supervising sampling, field and disposal activities relating to
asbestos containing materials. He must ensure that project activities meet approved
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Sampling and Analysis Plan descriptions. Submit daily field activity reports to the
Project General Supervisor. All asbestos field technicians are licensed by the
Environmental Quality Board. Experienced supervising Class I and II Asbestos
Activities in compliance with NESHAP.
Javier Rivera – Riclem Environmental Corp. Project Ash Supervisor. In charge of
supervising sampling, field and disposal activities relating to ash. He must ensure
that project activities meet approved Sampling and Analysis Plan descriptions. The
supervisor receives directions from Riclem Project Manager and/or Riclem Project
Field General Supervisor. Submit daily field activity reports to the Project General
Supervisor.
Julio A. Rodríguez – Environics Project Hazardous Substances Supervisor. In charge
of supervising sampling, field and disposal activities relating to Hazardous Wastes.
He must ensure that project activities meet approved Sampling and Analysis Plan
descriptions. The supervisor receives directions from Riclem Project Manager and/or
Riclem Project Field Laboratory Manager. Submit daily field activity reports to the
Project General Supervisor.
Juan Santos, José Rivera, Javier Rivera - Riclem Environmental Corp. Vacuum
Operator, Drivers . Responsible for transferring used oil to tank trucks, movement of
heavy equipment and non-hazardous waste transportation.
Jossie Martínez - Environics Driver. Responsible for hazardous waste transportation.
Juan Santos Serrano, Enrique Santos Maldonado, José Santiago, Carlos Cartagena
Vázquez, Manuel Santos Marrero, Luis Torres Núñez, Alexis Rivera, Alexis Collazo
Maldonado, Jimmy Mateo Matos, Braulio Mateo Matos, Marcos Colón Rivera, Javier
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Rivera Martínez, Javier Rivera Clemente, José Rivera, Javier Rivera Martínez, Javier
Rivera Clemente, José Rivera Martínez, Javier Rivera Clemente, José Rivera
Clemente- Riclem Environmental Corp. Field Technician. Responsible for chemical
Inventorying, sampling, segregating, lab packing/over packing unknown chemicals,
transferring used oil to tank trucks, drum handling, staging and transportation of non-
hazardous material.
Antonio Rodrígues Rivera, Auriel Martínez Segarra, José A Veléz Sánchez, Pedro
Casiano Rodríguez, Freddie Pacheco Vargas, Wilson Santiago Torres - Central
Industrial Services, Inc. Asbestos Field Technicians. Responsible for sampling,
packaging, handling, and disposing of asbestos-containing materials. All asbestos
field technicians are licensed by the Environmental Quality Board.
Julio A. Rogríguez, Jossie Martínez, Ernesto Cuascut, Julio D. Rodríguez, Ezequel
González, Raymond Ríos Ortíz, Luis A. Ruíz Torres - Environics Field Technicians.
Responsible for handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous material.
José Irizarry, Wilma Ocacio – Riclem Environmental Corp. Environmental
Technician. Responsible for sampling activities.
María Pagán – Riclem Environmental Corp. Mobile Laboratory Supervisor.
Responsible for mobile laboratory sample management and HAZCAT analysis.
Receives directions from Riclem Project Manager and/or General Project Supervisor
Submit daily field activity reports to the Project General Supervisor.
The line of communication will flow from Riclem Project Manager to PRLA General Manager to
EPA OSC and vice versa.
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2.1.2 CertificationandTrainingRequirements
All employees working on-site who are exposed to potentially hazardous substances, health hazards,
or safety hazards and their supervisors and management responsible for the site shall receive training
before they are permitted to engage in site activities. Employees will not be permitted to participate in
or supervise field activities until they have received appropriate training for their job function and
responsibility.
All working personnel on this Project must have completed the following trainings: OSHA 40-hr
Hazardous Waste Operations, Emergency Response HAZWOPER and 8 hours Refresher Course 29
CFR 1910.120. All project activities performed must in compliance with what has been established in
this Work Plan (WP) and in the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHP), Sampling and Analysis
Plan (SAP), Transportation and Disposal Plan (TDP) and Asbestos-Specific Work Plan (AWP) after
approval by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F and
Appendix H). For all asbestos-specific matters, refer to Appendix H.
2.2 Projectmanagement
Riclem Project Manager is principally responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring and
controlling project activities, as well as, project management activities. Project management activities
include, but are not limited to:
Providing updates to the Respondent’s representative and/or Project Coordinator.
o Prepare weekly project progress reports to satisfy the requirements of paragraphs 64 of
the EPA Administrative Order for a Removal Action. All reports will be submitted to
the Respondent’s representative electronically. The purpose of these reports is to
update the Respondent’s representative of project progress and overall program status
and to provide a schedule of the actions which will be performed the following week.
The Respondent’s representative and/or Project Coordinator is responsible to deliver
this update to the EPA OSC.
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Daily Updates - Daily conference call with PRLA General Manager and EPA OSC to
discuss daily project status (work performed and work to be performed next working
day)
Daily Logs – Each supervisor will generate a daily log of work performed. This document
should include daily performed activities, test performed, weather conditions, material and
equipment used, Truck ID, incidents, delays, corrective actions, etc. Daily logs should be
submitted to the Project General Supervisor.
Preparing a Final Report to satisfy requirements of paragraphs 65 of the EPA Administrative
Order for a Removal Action.
2.2.1 WorkHours
Riclem Environmental Corp. proposes a six day working schedule from Monday through Friday
from 7 am to 6pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Please note that the daily schedule will be
modified and updated on a daily basis and are dependent on weather conditions and daylight
illumination.
2.2.2 WorkSchedule
The schedule for implementing the Site Activities (Section 4) is estimated to be 6 weeks after
approval of plans by the EPA. Please note that the work schedule will be modified and updated on a
daily basis and are dependent on weather conditions and daylight illumination. Additionally,
Asbestos work activities are dependent on work permit approval by the Environmental Quality Board
(EQB) which will be petition as an emergency. Although 6 weeks have been estimate to complete
field work additional time may be necessary to complete waste disposal activities. Below estimate
timeframe:
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3 SAFETY
3.1 SiteAccessControl
Only Authorized personnel will have access to the Site. Any evidence of unauthorized entry should be
noted in the Tailgate Safety Meeting Log (SSHP Appendix D), and the Site Manager shall be
immediately notified. Prior to entry to the site, all visitors must receive a Site-specific orientation
briefing including latest tailgate safety information.
Starting the first day of mobilization, Bridge Security, Inc. will provide effective site security 24/7 and
will aid in preventing the following:
Exposure of unauthorized, unprotected people to Site hazards;
Increased hazards from vandals;
Interfaces with safe working procedures; and
Site visitors, as well as site personnel, will be required to sign a Daily Site Sign-In/Sign-Out
Log (SSHP Appendix F)
Refer to Appendix G Company Information.
3.2 WorkZones
The site must be controlled to ensure that all site personnel, visitors, and general public are not at a
high risk of exposure to site hazards. After crew mobilization to the Site, a three zones approach in
controlling site activities will be implemented in this project per scope of work (Section 1.3). These
zones consist of the Exclusion Zone, Contamination Reduction Zone, and Support Zone. Movement of
personnel and equipment between these zones and onto the site will be strictly regulated through
access control points. The objective of implementing these work zones is two-folded; to prevent
possible exposure of hazardous materials to unprotected site personnel during project activities; 2) to
prevent removal or migration of contaminants from and within the site during different field activities
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(i.e. asbestos abatement, oil characterization, etc.). Refer to SSHP Section 2.7. REC will provide Site
safety by clearly marking work zones, and areas near roadways with lights, tape and/or barricades.
List of Support Zone Activities
The Command Post supervises all field operations and field teams. Maintains communications,
including emergency lines of communication. In this area will be kept the recordkeeping, including:
Accident reports;
Chain-of-custody records;
Daily logs;
Manifest directories and orders;
Personnel training records;
Site maps;
Up-to-date site Health and Safety Plan.
In this area will be:
Provided access to up-to-date safety and health manuals and other reference materials.
Interfacing with the public: government agencies, medical personnel, and other interested
parties.
Monitoring work schedules and weather changes.
Maintaining site security.
Sanitary facilities.
In the Support Zone will be established the Medical Station First-aid administration, including:
Medical emergency response, First Aid Kit
Medical monitoring activities.
An Equipment and Supply Center with:
Supply, maintenance, and repair of communications, respiratory, and sampling equipment.
Replacement of expendable supplies.
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Storage of monitoring equipment and supplies. Storage may be here or in an onsite field
laboratory.
The Administration of this project:
Interface with Company home office and the Central Roig Management.
Maintenance of emergency telephone numbers, evacuation route maps, and vehicle keys.
Coordinates with transporters, disposal sites, and appropriate federal, state, and local
regulatory agencies.
Mobile Laboratory
Coordination and processing of HAZCAT Samples.
Coordination with outside laboratory for sample collection and/or pickup.
Copies of the sampling procedures should be available for quick reference in the laboratory.
Chain-of-custody files will be kept in the Command Post.
Maintenance and storage of laboratory notebooks in designated locations in the laboratory
while in use, and in the Command Post when not in use.
3.3 PersonalProtectiveEquipment
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards, requires the employer to
determine the appropriate personal protective equipment for each hazard encounter at a site assessment,
response and/or work activities. In this section are describe the four (4) levels of PPE used. The levels of
protection to be utilized by site personnel during the site project activities will be clearly defined in
SSHP Section 4.6, Site Specific PPE. The HSO will have authority to upgrade or downgrade these levels
of protection as deemed necessary or prudent.
PPE will be selected to protect workers from the hazards they are likely to encounter as identified in the
hazard assessment. Selection of equipment is based on an evaluation of the performance characteristics
of the PPE relative to the requirements and limitations of the site, manufacturer recommendations, the
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task-specific conditions and duration, and the hazards and potential hazards identified at the site. Ideally,
the chosen material(s) must resist permeation, degradation, and penetration by the respective chemicals.
Respirators must be worn during work operations that involve unknown exposures, during operations
that requires entry into tanks or close vessels and during emergencies. Refer to the Asbestos-Specific
Work Plan (AWP) (Appendix H) for Safety measures and PPE requirements specific for those
activities.
3.3.1 ProjectSpecificPPE
All personnel working at the Exclusion and Contamination Reduction Zone during the different
activities per project main four tanks will use Level C of personal protection.
Table 1 PPE Selection for the Exclusion Zones per Task
Task Activity PPE Level
Removal and Disposal of unknown chemicals from all facility buildings
Inventorying, Sampling, Segregating, Lab packing/over packing A B C D, other ___ Mod.
Characterization and Disposal of used oil in Building 2 lubricating pits and
two (2) AGST
Transferring Oil to Tank Trucks and Tanks, Sampling A B C D, other ___ Mod.
Cleaning of two (2) AGST after used oil removal
Confined Space Entry; cleaning, wiping and removing all residual liquid/sludge from the tanks
A B C D, other ___ Mod.
Characterization and Disposal of three (3) ash piles
Sampling, packaging A B C D, other ___ Mod.
abatement, handling and disposal of all asbestos-containing materials
Sampling, packaging A B C D, other ___ Mod.
The following equipment constitutes Level B protection:
Wear Full-face-piece, pressure-demand, SCBA supplied-air respirator or an airline with
supplied air respirator. (SSHP Appendix I)
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Chemical-resistant clothing (coveralls) made of ammonia-impervious materials. Tychem®
SL, F, Responder® or TK (>8 hrs. breakthrough for ammonium hydroxide in less than 30%
solution).
Chemical-resistant gloves. Inner nitrile gloves and outer butyl rubber, neoprene or Viton (>8
hrs. breakthrough for ammonium hydroxide in less than 30% solution).
Chemical resistant safety boots and boots cover.
Hard hat.
Two-way radio communications.
Optional: cooling system.
In addition, all openings will be securely taped to further reduce the possibility of skin
contact.
The following equipment constitutes Level C protection:
Wear Full-face-piece air purifying respirator with NIOSH certified cartridge for organic vapors
and particulates; (Refer to Appendix E)
Chemical-resistant clothing (coveralls) made of impervious materials. Tychem® SL, F,
Responder® or TK (>8 hrs. breakthrough for ammonium hydroxide in less than 30% solution).
Chemical-resistant gloves. Inner nitrile gloves and outer butyl rubber, neoprene or Viton (>8
hrs. breakthrough for ammonium hydroxide in less than 30% solution).
Chemical resistant safety boots and boots cover.
Hard Hat
Two-way radio communication
Optional: escape SCBA
Personnel outside in the Support Zone will use a Level D protection. The following equipment constitutes a Level D Protection PPE:
Basic uniform /coveralls.
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Safety boots.
Gloves.
Eye protection: safety glasses or chemical splash goggles.
Hard Hat
Reflective Vest
Optional: escape SCBA, face-shield.
Refer to SSHP Section 4 for more information.
3.4 EmergencyProcedures
Emergency response is required in order to tend to unplanned incidents requiring immediate attention.
Riclem Environmental Corp (REC) will respond to an emergency as quickly as possible. In order to
maintain contact between workers and the various operations that may be occurring on site, workers at
the site will use several different forms of communication. The method of communication to be used
on site will be determined by such factors as, site and working conditions, as well as the current
operations. It will be the responsibility of the Site HSO in coordination with the Central Roig Project
Manager, to determine the most appropriate form of communication. Hand signals, Buddy System,
two-way radio devices, air horns will be use during project activities. Contingency Planning
Procedures like contacting local fire/police and nearby hospital, as well as, Emergency Contact
Numbers, Emergency Notification and Response are detailed in SSHP Section 8.
4 SITEACTIVITIES
Strong safety awareness will be kept during all project activities. Daily safety meetings will be
performed in order to review existing procedures and serve as a mechanism to update personnel on new
Site conditions and requirements. (SSHP Section 2.5.2) The levels of protection to be utilized by site
personnel during the site project activities is clearly defined in SSHP Section 4.6, Site Specific PPE. All
employees must wear appropriate PPE to perform field activities. REC technicians will perform air
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monitoring to detect and quantify any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the work site and to ensure
that all personnel are adequately protected from potential organic vapors hazards. (Refer to Section 6)
4.1 Mobilization
Riclem Environmental Corp. will mobilize the crew to the Site with the following equipment:
Quantity Description
2 6,000 gallon storage tanks
1 4,000 gallon vacuum truck
1 3,000 gallon vacuum truck
200’ 3-inch suction hose
2 Hazmat Emergency Response pick-up vehicles
2 Storage Van Containers for tools and material storage
3 Towing Vehicles
1 Non-potable water tank to control dust in unpaved roads
1 Digger
1 Finger
1 Excavator
1 Loader
3 Roll off vehicles
6 20 yards Van Container
1 30 yards Container
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4.2 Samplingofunknownchemicalscurrentlylocatedintheformerlaboratory,Building8and/oranyotherfacilitybuilding;
Before sampling activities, information will be gathered by inventorying chemicals.
Information gathered will include but is not limited to:
Labels or markings
Container material and size (glass, 1L, etc.)
Manufacturer’s information
Appearance (deteriorated, bulging, leaking, etc.)
Conditions (containers with unbroken security seal, close with broken seal, unsealed,
uncovered, broken, etc.)
Physical / visible description (stratified layers, colors, matrix, etc.)
Once the above information has been evaluated, containers will be segregated into the following three
categories:
1. Category #1 - containers with unbroken security seal and labels.
2. Category #2 – possible unknown; close containers with a broken security seal but with
labels.
3. Category #3 - unknown containers; unsealed, uncovered, broken, deteriorated containers
with or without labels.
After container segregation into these three categories, project activities will be performed as follows:
1. Category #1: Research SDS. Lab pack same and/or compatible materials.
2. Category #2: Research possible SDS. Collect (1) sample from each container for Hazcat
analysis and RCI, TCLP Metals, TCLP VOC, TCLP SVOC, TCLP Pest/Herb as needed.
Lab pack same and/or compatible materials, if applicable, based on analytical data.
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3. Category #3: Collect (1) sample from each container for Hazcat analysis and Full TCLP
and PCB’s. Lab pack same and/or compatible materials, if applicable, based on analytical
data.
After samples have been collected, where applicable as detailed above, and analytical data and/or
SDS have been evaluated from each category; technicians will prepare lab packs by properly classify
hazardous waste in accordance with US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
HAZCAT analytical results will be used to classify samples and segregate waste into different
categories, including auto-reactives, water reactives, heavy metals, oxidizers, etc. Category #2 will be
characterized under RCRA for disposable as applicable and Category #3 chemicals would need full
characterization under RCRA for disposal in the USA to include full TCLP and PCB.
Analytical results will be compared to limits found on SAP Section 5.1.5 and wastes will be
classified as hazardous or non-hazardous for proper transportation and disposal, as well as, to meet
final destination waste facility requirements.
4.3 CharacterizationofUsedoilinBuilding2lubricatingpitsandtwo(2)AboveGroundStorageTanks(AGST)
Used oil will be characterize and dispose of according to results classification as Hazardous or Non-
Hazardous per Section SAP Section 5.2.4. If results are above 40 CFR 279.11 limits, additional
analyses may be run as needed (TAL, TCL Pest/Herb & PCBs). A composite sample per area will be
analyzed for Full TCLP to determine waste characterization and disposal requirements.
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Used oil found in Building 2 lubricating pits and two (2) ASGT will be transfer by negative pressure
to tank trucks using industrial 3” suction hose. Two (2) 6,000 gallon storage tanks will be available at
the site. One (1) representative sample will be collected from each tank. Sufficient sample will be
collected to perform off-site characterization as per 40 CFR 279.11 Refer to SAP Section 7 for
Sample Management Collection Procedures.
The following analyses are required Heavy Metals, Flash Point, Total halogens and Total PCBs.
Analytical results will be compared to limits found on SAP Section 5.2.4, if results are above these
limits, additional analyses may be run as needed (TAL, TCL Pest/Herb & PCBs), a composite sample
per area will be analyzed for Full TCLP. Based on analytical results, wastes will be classified as
hazardous or non-hazardous for proper transportation and disposal, as well as, to meet final
destination waste facility requirements.
4.4 Cleaningoftwo(2)AGST
Tank cleaning activities will be performed as per API Publication “Cleaning Petroleum Storage
Tanks”. Initially, an external inspection of the tanks and visual assessment of the immediate area will
be conducted. REC’s employees must request a confined space entry permit which will be issued by
the site HSO only to trained personnel with proper qualifications after work area inspection. All
permit-required procedures and testing will be in place for the duration of the entry. Refer to SSHP
Appendix L for Confined Space Entry Permit Form. Work area should be free of flammable materials;
sources of ignitions will be controlled in, around and on the tanks. Tanks will be degassed and
periodical testing for flammable vapor will be conducted throughout the work activities. Tanks will be
opened for entry and all residual liquids/sludge will be removed. Degreaser and water will be applied
at 4,000 to 5,000 psi. Wash water and residual liquids/sludge will be suctioned and transferred to tanks
trucks. Sampling and analysis will follow as per Section 4.3. Samples will be analyzed for 40 CFR
279.11 requirements, TAL, TCL Pesticides, Herbicides and PCBs, and Full-TCLP, as needed to
determine waste characterization and disposal requirements. Analytical results will be compared to
limits found on SAP Section 5.2.4 and wastes will be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous for
proper transportation and disposal, as well as, to meet final destination waste facility requirements.
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4.5 SamplingofsuspectedAsbestos‐containingmaterials(SACM),exclusivelyasbestos‐containingroofingmaterialspresentonformerbuildingfloors,ongroundsurfacesandcomingledwithdemolitiondebris.
Scope of work: sampling of suspected Asbestos containing materials (SACM), exclusively SACM
roofing materials present on former building floors, on ground surfaces and comingled with
demolition debris for disposal. Based on analysis, suspected Asbestos containing materials will be
dispose of according to results classification as Hazardous or Non-Hazardous per SAP Section 5.4.4;
Samples will be collected per area to be able to determine asbestos concentration, if any, and for
those confirmed asbestos containing materials, waste will be dispose of according to results
classification.
In order to assess Central Roig current conditions and propose an asbestos National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) compliant procedure to abate, remove and
dispose of SACM, a RICLEM and Central Industrial Services, Inc. (RICLEM’s Asbestos
subcontractor) representatives conducted a field visit to the Site. Assessment was made specifically
for those areas with asbestos-containing roofing materials found on former building floors, on ground
surfaces and comingled with demolition debris.
A separate document with all Asbestos proposed work will be submitted to the Environmental
Quality Board (EQB) for a work permit approval. An Asbestos-Specific Work Plan (AWP) prepared
by Analytical Environmental Services Intl. (AESI) has been included in Appendix H. Work Covered
in this AWP will be performed by Central Industrial Services, Inc (CIS) and its sub-contractor
Analytical Environmental Services Intl. (AESI) and includes; handling of decontamination, packing,
disposal and the incidental procedures and equipment required to protect workers, employees and by
passers, or all, from contact with airborne asbestos fibers that may be generated from the sealants on
roof metals scrap panels laying on the floors. The roof-sealants were classified by EPA as ACM and
they are further classified as Category I, miscellaneous, non-friable ACM. Specifically, the work
covered is for non-friable asbestos containing sealants on metal panels and assumed ACM debris that
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might have been peeled off the panels, all located on the concrete pads of buildings/building
footprints identified as 5, 6, 9, 11 and 12, as well as on the soil of the exterior adjacent open areas.
Work shall be performed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101, 40 CFR 61-SUBP ART A; 40 CFR
61-SUBPART M, ASHARA (Asbestos School Hazard and Reduction Act), Rule 422 and the
Regulation for the Control of atmospheric pollution and the requirements specified in the AWP
(Appendix H).
The site shall be prepared for cleaning and for protection of the public. Barricades shall be erected
and approved warning signs as per OSHA requirements shall be set at each structure entrance to
control accessibility only to pre-qualified personnel, supervisor, inspector, and the Industrial
Hygienist. All materials are to be maintained wet during the project.
The work will be performed in two phases. A general description of the two phases is presented
below. Detailed description of the work is shown in the AWP Section 12 (Appendix H):
Phase I (Refer to Page 46-47 of the AES Work Plan)
Overview: Phase I will focus on addressing those roofing panels which contain ACM that are located
upon concrete floors.
Phase I will include the following tasks:
Decontamination, packing and temporary storage on site of the metal corrugated panels
with asbestos containing sealants present on the concrete pads inside the five metal
structures, outside on the foot prints of the demolished structures and outside on the soil
surfaces.
Gross clean up the concrete pads inside the buildings using mechanical means followed by
HEP A vacuuming and wet techniques.
Performance of visual examination followed by collection of air clearance samples.
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Phase II (Refer to Page 47-48 of the AES Work Plan)
Overview: Phase II will focus on addressing those roofing panels which contain ACM that are
located upon open soil adjacent to the concrete floor slabs.
Phase II will include the following tasks:
Controlled trimming of vegetation in the open area adjacent to the structures assuming
ACM-contaminated and disposal as ACM.
Removal of 1/2-inch of top soil surface assuming soil is ACM-contaminated.
Performance of visual examination followed by soil sampling on a grid block pattern.
During and upon completion of these two phases, all temporary stored ACM must be appropriately
disposed of (Refer to Appendix H AWP Section 14 for more information).
4.6 SampleCollectionandAnalysis
All samples protocols and sampling quality assurance (QA) procedures are as specified in the SW-846
Test Methods for Evaluation of Solid Waste and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
methods. (SAP Appendix D)
These sampling protocols will ensure that throughout this project:
All samples collected are representative of the media being sampled.
Proper sampling, preservation, sample handling and quality control techniques are observed.
Proper record keeping and good documentation practices are followed (i.e. identification of
samples, COC documentation, field records)
In general, liquid samples will be collected using a coliwasa, or bailer. Soil samples will be collected
with scoops, hand augers, trowels or trier. As sampling equipment construction materials can affect
analytical results, only materials that will not contaminate samples will be use and decontamination
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protocols will be strictly followed as to avoid sample cross-contamination. Refer to SAP Appendix D
for Sampling Methods.
Samples will be collected for analyzed for RCI, TCLP Metals, TCLP VOC’s, TCLP SVOC’s, TCLP
Pest/Herb, PCBs, Total Metals, and Asbestos, as needed.
4.6.1 SampleContainersandSampleIdentification
Pre-cleaned containers and zip-lock bags will be provided by the laboratory. Refer to SAP Section
8.1 for sample containers, preservation and hold times information per parameter of interest. Unique
tracking numbers will be assigned to each container or waste pile that is sampled, starting with
location of the sample (example use “FL”, “B8”, “B6” for chemicals found in the former laboratory,
Building 8 and Building 6, respectively). The identification code will end with an increasing three
digit number starting at “001” that identified the number of samples being collected. A marking
and/or label will be attached to the outermost surface of each container or, will be posted at each
waste pile. The unique tracking number on the container will be legible and faced in an outward
direction. The tracking number will be recorded on the sample container, sample tracking and chain
of custody form (SAP Appendix E).
4.6.2 SampleCustodyandtransportation
All sample containers will be labeled as described on SAP Sections 5.1.4.1, 5.2.3.1, 5.3.3.1. Labels
should be properly filled with the necessary information (SAP Appendix F) as described on SAP
Section 7.2 before sampling event.
Sample containers will be sealed once samples have been collected and placed on a cooler filled with
ice. Samples must be kept at 4°C, until delivered to the laboratory. Samples should be delivered to
the laboratory with the appropriate Chain of Custody properly filled. (SAP Appendix G)
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The Chain of Custody Form should include the following information:
Laboratory Information (Address, Telephone)
Chain of Custody Control Number
Project Name and Location
Client’s Representative on Project
Laboratory’s Representative on Project
Project Identification Number
Project Description
Name and signature of person in charge of Project
Sample Identification
Duplicate Field Sample Identification
Rush Sample Identification
Preservatives
Container number and type
Sample Description
Sample Matrix
Sample Type (grab or composite)
Date and Time of sample collection
Parameters to be analyzed
Date and time, name and signature of person authorized for simple transportation outside Project location (Chain of Custody transference)
Date and time, name and signature of person receiving and transporting samples from Project location to laboratory facilities (Chain of Custody Transference)
Date and time, name and signature of person receiving simple at laboratory location (Chain of Custody Transference)
4.6.3 SampleAnalysis
A trailer will be available 24/7 on site during project duration to facilitate and speed up field and
sampling activities. Initial field characterization of unknown chemicals will consists of eight
HAZCAT Test. Sample testing will consist on the following tests:
pH
Ignitability
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Oxidizer screen
Cyanide screen
Sulfide screen
Water miscibility
Water reactivity
Physical description
All equipment used will be calibrated and decontaminated according to the manufacturer’s
specifications on a daily basis and recorded in a field calibration log. Field test will be used to
classify samples into different categories, including auto-reactives, water reactives, metals, oxidizers,
etc.
The contents of each unknown container will be visually inspected noting the volume of waste
contained, color, stratified layers, and waste general characteristics. HAZCAT analytical test will be
perform on the field at the mobile laboratory facility. Field test data will be record using a
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Software. Refer to Section SAP 3.3.2 for more
information.
Characterization for Used Oil and Waste Disposal Samples will be sent to the following laboratory:
Sanco Laboratories, Inc. P.O. Box 10359 Caparra Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00922
Samples will be collected for analyzed for RCI, TCLP Metals, TCLP VOC’s, TCLP SVOC’s, TCLP
Pest/Herb, PCBs, Total Metals, Asbestos, as needed. Refer to SAP Section 9 Parameters, CAS
Numbers, Analytical Method, units and MDLs information and to Appendix H for Analytical Methods.
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4.7 Wastestagingandhandling
Riclem Environmental will characterize hazardous materials in accordance with RCRA regulations as
per EPA methods (RCI, TCLP VOCs, TCLP SVOCs, TCLP Pest/Herb) and used oil as per 40 CFR
279.11. Waste profiles will be generated base on the analytical results from these analyses. After
samples have been collected, where applicable as detailed above, and analytical data and/or SDS have
been evaluated from each category; technicians will prepare lab packs by properly classify hazardous
waste in accordance with US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) regulations. Lab packs will be moved to the drum staging area (habilitated area in one
of the Central Roig’s Buildings) and placed in compatible groups for example: oxidizers in one area,
high VOCs containing substances in another, etc. The drum number on the container will be legible
and faced in an outward direction. All containers will be staged on-site in a secured location and
protected from the elements to prevent accidental release.
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4.8 WasteTransportationandDisposal
All hazardous waste generated at the Site will be disposed at an approved Treatment, Storage, Disposal
Facility (TSDF) in the US. Packaging and transportation will comply with DOT regulations. All non-
hazardous waste will be handled by Ponce Landfill in Puerto Rico. Hazardous waste transportation by
land will be performed by AquaClean and/or Environix. Transporters that are moving regulated
wastes on public roads, highways and waterways, are regulated by the EPA RCRA Subtitle C (40 CFR
Part 263) and by the Department of Transportation (DOT) standards (49 CFR Parts 171-179). These
transporter regulations are integrated. Regulatory Requirements for Transporters:
Because AquaClean and Evironix are located in PR, they must also have a waste transportation permit
from the Environmental Quality Board (EQB). Without this ID number, the transporter is forbidden
from transporting hazardous waste. AquaClean and Evironix EQB Transportation ID # HW-77 and
HW-89. For hazardous materials whose final destination facilities are located in the US, sea
containers will be transported by Crowley (EPA ID: FLD085092146-1163, FLR000054221-3001)
PRLA General Manager will review each manifest for approval and signature before any material is
transported off-site. Waste will not be removed from site without PRLA General Manager
authorization and proper notification to the EPA OSC. Hazardous waste material will be manifested
as a RCRA hazardous waste shipment and disposed as a hazardous waste in an approved facility in
accordance to all the federal and state regulations. Upon receiving the waste, the transporter will sign
and date the manifest to acknowledge receipt and return a copy to the generator before leaving the
generator’s property. A copy of the manifest will accompany the shipment of the waste at all times.
Once the transporter has accepted the waste, the transporter is required to deliver the entire quantity of
waste to the next designated transporter or to the designated facility. Upon turning the waste over to
another transporter or to the designated facility, the transporter will have the manifest signed and dated
by the recipient. All transporters will keep a signed copy of the manifest for three years from the date
the initial transporter accepted the waste. Copy of the manifest will be send to PRLA Project
Coordinator and/or authorize representative for the record of the Project.
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REC will provide all certificates of destructions and/or certificate of disposal for all materials
disposed from the Site to the PRLA General Manager within the time frame the law allows the Final
Disposal Facility to produce these documents. Copies will be included in the Final Report. Refer to
The Transportation and Waste Disposal Plan for more detailed information.
5 DECONTAMINATIONPROCEDURES
Decontamination is the process of physically removing or neutralizing contaminants that have
accumulated on personnel and equipment. This process is critical to health and safety at hazardous
material response sites. Decontamination protects end users from hazardous substances that may
contaminate and eventually permeate the protective clothing, respiratory equipment, tools, vehicles, and
other equipment used in the vicinity of the chemical hazard; it protects all plant or site personnel by
minimizing the transfer of harmful materials into clean areas; it helps prevent mixing of incompatible
chemicals; and it protects the community by preventing uncontrolled transportation of contaminants
from the site.
Decontamination procedures will be communicated to all employees and will be implemented before
any employee or equipment may enter areas on-site where a potential for exposure to hazardous
substances exists. Decontamination procedures will be monitored by the HSO to determine their
effectiveness. If procedures are determined to be ineffective, this Plan will be modified to correct any
deficiencies. Refer to SSHP Section 5 for PPE Decontamination Procedures and SAP Section 8.4 for
sampling equipment decontamination.
6 AIRSURVEILLANCE
During the project activities in the field, an air surveillance program will be implemented to detect and
quantify any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the work site and to ensure that all personnel are
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adequately protected from potential organic vapors hazards. This program shall consist of air
monitoring, utilizing direct reading instruments capable of providing real-time indications of air
contaminant. Because the field activities will be conducted in open areas, there will be no expectation
of oxygen deficient/enriched atmospheres, and there is no need for evaluation for potentially radioactive
materials. Additionally, an Asbestos specific air monitoring will be conducted for such activities to
ensure that works are not exposed to airborne asbestos concentrations in excess of the permissible
exposure limits (PELs). Detailed information about the Asbestos-specific program is included in a
separate document that will be submitted to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for work permit
approval.
The Site HSO, shall be responsible for ensuring site and employee monitoring is conducted in an
appropriate manner, (i.e., following standard industrial hygiene protocols), and that air
monitoring/sampling procedures shall be conducted at a frequency sufficient to ensure accurate
assessments of site conditions, and the effectiveness of work practices, engineering controls, and/or
PPE. The Site HSO will ensure a daily, on-site log is maintained of all air monitoring/sampling results.
(SSAP Appendix K).
6.1 DustControl
Controlling haul road fugitive dust is important for employee safety, equipment maintenance, as well
as protecting the air quality of the area. During project activities a non-potable tank truck will be used
to spray water to unpaved roads for dust control. Riclem Environmental Corp. will perform daily
visible emissions checks on all active haul roads at the beginning shifts. Haul truck drivers will also
observe for visible emissions during the shift and report by radio as needed.
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Appendix
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Appendix A Administrative Order For a Removal Action
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3. EPA has notified the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board
(“EQB”) of this Order pursuant to Section 106(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C.
§ 9606(a)
II. PARTIES BOUND
4. This Order shall apply to and be binding upon Respondent and its
directors, officials, employees, agents, successors and assigns. No
change in the status or control of Respondent shall alter
Respondent’s responsibilities under this Order.
5. Until EPA notifies Respondent under Paragraph 97 that the Work
has been completed, Respondent shall provide a copy of this Order to
any successors before a controlling interest in Respondent’s assets
or property rights are transferred to the successor.
III. DEFINITIONS
6. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, terms used in this
Order which are defined in CERCLA or in regulations promulgated under
CERCLA shall have the meaning assigned to them in CERCLA or its
implementing regulations. Whenever terms listed below are used in
this Order or in an attachment to this Order, the following
definitions shall apply:
a. “Day” means a calendar day unless otherwise expressly
stated. “Working Day” shall mean a day other than a Saturday, Sunday,
or Federal holiday. In computing any period of time under this Order,
where t’ne last day would fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal
holiday, the period shall run until the close of business on the next
working day.
b. “Effective Date” means the date specified in Paragraph 98.
c. “Hazardous substance” shall have the meaning provided in
Section 101(14) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14).
d. “Party” or “Parties” means EPA and/or Respondent.
e. “Respondent” shall the Puerto Rico Land Authority.
= er:
sIte, including 132 acres, which is the locatton of the former Central
Roig Sugar Cane Refinery, located at La Central Street in Yabucoa,
Puerto Rico. A Site map is attached hereto as Appendix A.
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(3) any “solid waste” Under Section 1004(27) of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) 42 § 6903(27). and (4)
(3) above
any mixture containing any of the constituent noted in (1), (2), or
h. “Work” means all work and Other activities that Respondent
is reguir to perform pursuant to this Order.
IV. FINDINGS OFFA
7. The Site is located in the middle of the Yabucon Valley in Puerto
Rico, a large agricul51 area, and is bordered by the Puerto Rico
Central mountain chain to the north, South and west, and the Atlantic
Ocean to the east. The Central Roig facility is located less than one
mile north of the urban area of the municipality of Yabucoa
8. The Site was operated as a sugar cane refinery for more than soyears The Site currently include5 aPproximately 16 structures of
various sizes used for the storage of sugar, eguipmen/i
parts, and machinery, as well as for the operation of a sugar cane
Processing line. The structures include a small laboratory building
which is located adjac to the main building complex and contains
many containers (ranging up to 1 liter in Size) of hazardous
chemicals These chemicals were stored there as a result of actions to
collect and Secure containers found through0 the Site. This
building is located along the east Side of Building 1 and north of
Building 5. A Site map is attached hereto as Appendix A. The Central
Roig facility ceased oPeration and was abandoned in 2001, leaving
behind many laboratory chemicals.
9. The Central Roig sugar refinery was acguir by Respondent in the
l97o and Respondent was in charge of the operation until February of
l99, when the Property was transferred to Compania Natriz de la
Septeer 1996.Central Roig, Inc. (also known as Los Colon05) under Public Law 189 of
10. Pursuant to a iudgmen of the Superior Court of Humacao the Site
July of 2012.
was conveyed back to the Puerto Rico Land Authority (Re5pordent) in
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discovered Suspect asbestoscoy.material (“sACM” on facility
floors and Pipes and i0 boiler room areas. In addition, several large
Petroleum oil spills were discovered, as well as unsecured laboratorj
chemic5l5 trlroughout many portions of one of the Site buildings
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12. On March 6, 2012, an EPA OSC issued a Field Notice of Federal
Interest (‘FNFI”) to Los Colonos under the authority of CERCLA,
seeking its performance of a removal action to clean up the SACM and
abandoned laboratory chemicals. The EPA OSC issued a separate FNFI to
Los Colonos on March 6, 2012, under the authority of Section 311 of
the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1321, seeking the cleanup of the
petroleum oil spill at the Central Roig facility.
13. The abandoned laboratory chemicals were inventoried on March 7,
2012. There were approximately 60 containers (ranging up to 1 liter in
size), both with and without labels, of chemicals containing hazardous
substances including:
Ammonium hydroxide;
Chloroform;
Formaldehyde;
Lead subacetate;
Silver nitrate; and
Sodium hydroxide.
14. Los Colonos complied with the removal of the ongoing petroleum
oil spill detected in 2012 but failed to remove the abandoned
laboratory chemicals or SACM.
15. On January 9, 2013, an EPA OSC issued a FNFI under CERCLA to
Respondent requesting that Respondent report to EPA by January 14,
2013 those removal activities which it has performed to mitigate the
release or threat of release of hazardous substances from the
unsecured containers of laboratory chemicals.
16. On June 18, 2013, an additional oil spill was discovered at the
Site by an EPA OSC. The source of the spill was two tanks which
stored number 6 oil that was used by the sugar mill operators to run
the facility boiler system. The bottom of one of the tanks had failed
and the material had leaked into an earthen culvert. The EPA OSC
requested Respondent to immediately abate, remove and dispose of the
oil.
17. At EPA’s request, Respondent voluntarily provided a Work Plan
including a Quality Assurance Project Plan (“QAPP”) and Health and
Safety Plan to the EPA OSC for review on June 25, 2013. The QAPP was
not appropriate for approval by EPA.
18. Since submission of the QAPP, but without approval of the QAPP,
Respondent has excavated oil- contaminated soil and removed
approximately 3000 gallons of oil and oily water.
19. In approximately November of 2013, PRLA contracted for demolition
of structures at the Site in order to salvage steel for sale. The EPA
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 2
xIN THE MATTER OF THE
CENTRAL ROIG SUGAR MILLS
SUPERFUND SITE
Puerto Rico Land Authority
Respondent.
Proceeding under Section 106(a) of : Index Numberthe Comprehensive Environmental : CERCLA—02—2014—2026
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
§ 9606(a)
x
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER FOR A
REMOVAL ACTION
I. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. This administrative order (“Order”) is issued to the Puerto RicoLand Authority, (hereinafter, “Respondent”) by the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), Region 2, and requiresRespondent to perform a removal action in connection with the CentralRoig Sugar Mills Superfund (Site (the “Site”), Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
2. This Order is issued to Respondent by EPA pursuant to theauthority vested in the President of the United States under Section106(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. § 9606(a),anci deleeated te t.he Adx.ini.stratox. of EPA on January 23, 1987, byExecutive Order No.. 1.2580 (52 Federal Reglst:er 2926, Osnuary 29,1987). ihis authority was further delegated to the EPA RegionalAdministrators by EPA Delegation Nos. 14-14—A and 14-14-B and no theDirector of the Emergency and Remedial Response Division in Region 2by Begional Delegation P—1200, dated November 23, 2004.
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OSC directed PRLA to cease the demolition while EPA assessed the
situation.
20. On February 4, 2014, EPA OSCs inspected the facility to assessand document current Site environmental conditions. The two dayinspection identified 40 additional containers (ranging up to 1 literin size) of chemicals containing hazardous substances within theformer maintenance building (Building 8)
21. During the same inspection, in Building 8 the OSC5 observed five55—gallon plastic drums of Busan 1016 pesticide which, according tothe manufacturers material safety data sheet, is considered to be acharacteristic waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Evidence of leakage and/or spills of oil was observed upon the floorof this building. In addition, large amounts of oil within reservoirs
beneath the sugar cane processing equipment were observed withinBuilding 2.
22. On February 10, 2014, pursuant to EPA direction, ten bulk sampleswere collected from the Site for asbestos analysis. Seven sampleswere taken of roofing tar/mastic used to seal joints within thecorrugated roofing of recently demolished structures. Three sampleswere of various pipe insulation materials observed within the formermaintenance building. Of the mastic/tar samples, all contained
chrysotile asbestos ranging from 2 to 10% and thus are consideredasbestos—containing material (“ACM”) . No asbestos fibers were foundwithin the insulation material sampled within the maintenancebuilding.
23. in addition to the asbestos sampling, EPA directed the collectionof 5 samples for polychlorinated biphenyl (“PCB”) analysis. Three ofthe samples were obtained from the floor of Building 8 and two fromthe lubricating oil sumps within Building 2. None of the samplescontained PCBs.
24. The chemicals identified in Paragraphs 13 and 22 above, with theexception of the petroleum, as well as asbestos in ACM identified inparagraph 22 are all “hazardous substances” under Section 101(14) ofCERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14).
25. E.xpcsnre to certain of the chemical ident I fled caragrap .hs 13,21. and 22 c cause damage the skin, eyes, upper respiratory tract,nervous system, kidneys, lungs and reproductive system, and can causediscoloration of the skin and other organs, as well as breathingproblems. Inhalation of asbestos fibers may lead to fibrotic lungdisease (asbestosis), leurai plaques and cancer of the lung, pleura,
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26. By electronic mail message dated June 17, 2014, counsel for the
PRLA informed EPA counsel that PRLA was cancelling its security
contract and would not provide security to the Site after June 30,
2014.
27. The Site is not secure and vagrants have been observed there on
multiple occasions by EPA. The presence of vagrants at the Site
exacerbates the situation and increases the threat of release of
hazardous substances.
28. The Central Roig facility constitutes a “facility” within the
meaning of Section 101(9) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601(9).
29. Respondent, an entity of the Puerto Rico government, is a
“person” within the meaning of Section 101(21) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. §
9601(21). Respondent is an owner or operator of the Site, and is
accordingly a potentially responsible party for the Site and is liable
pursuant to CERCLA Section 107(a), 42 U.S.C. §9607(a).
30. The presence of abandoned laboratory and drummed chemicals
containing hazardous substances as well as unsecured ACM constitutes
a “release” or threat of “release” of hazardous substances into the
environment, as the term “release” is defined in Section 101(22) of
CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601(22).
V. DETERMINATIONS
31. The conditions present at the Site constitute a threat to public
health, welfare, or the environment based upon factors set forth in
Section 300.415(b) (2) of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Plan (“NCP”) . These factors include, but are
not limited to, the following conditions:
a. Actual or potential exposure to nearby human populations,
animals or the food chain from hazardous substances or
pollutants or contaminants;
b. Hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants in drums,
barrels, pails, or other bulk storage containers that may pose
a threat of release; and
c. Threat of fire or explosion.
32. The actual or threatened release of hazardous substances from the
Site may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the
public health, welfare, or the environment within the meaning of
Section 106(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. §9606(a).
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33. The actions required by this Order are necessary to protect thepublic health or welfare or the environment, are in the publicinterest, and are consistent with CERCLA and the NCP.
VI. ORDER
34. Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law,Determinations, and other information available to EPA, includinginformation concerning Respondent’s removal of potentially
contaminated equipment and Respondent’s preparations for demolition ofthe potentially contaminated buildings, it is hereby ordered thatRespondent shall undertake a removal action at the Site in accordancewith this Order to provide Site security, remove the abandonedlaboratory chemicals, pesticides, and loose asbestos—containingmaterials, and characterize waste oil in Building 2, as described inmore detail below. Such removal action shall include, but is notlimited to, the mobilization, sampling, assessment, decontamination,staging, and disposal as described herein. All activities specifiedbelow shall be initiated and completed as soon as possible even thoughmaximum time periods for their completion are specified herein. Withregard to the Work contemplated by this Order, Respondent shall ceaseand desist from implementing any such Work until approved by EPApursuant to this Order.
A. Designation of Contractor and Designated
Project Coordinator
35. Within five (5) days after the effective date of this Order,Respondent shall select a coordinator, to be known as the DesignatedProject Coordinator, and submit the name, address, qualifications andtelephone number of the Designated Project Coordinator to EPA. TheDesignated Project Coordinator shall be responsible on behalf ofRespondent for oversight of the implementation of this Order. TheDesignated Project Coordinator shall not be an attorney engaged in thepractice of law. He or she shall have the technical expertisesufficient to adequately oversee all aspects of the Work contemplatedby this Order. The Designated Project Coordinator shall beknowledgeable at all times about all matters relating to the Workbeing performed under this Order.
36, Selection of the Designate d Prcclect. Coordinator shall be subjecta5provai b SPA iting. if EPA disapproves a proposed
Designated Project Coordinator, Respondent shall propose a differentperson and notify EPA of that person’s name, address, telephone numberand qualifications within five (5) days following EPA’s disapproval.Respondent nay change its Designated Project Coordinator provided thatEPA has received vs tten notice at least five (5) da.ys pr.ior to thedesired chance. All. changes of the Designated Psrhect Ccordi,.natorsnail be sub ieee cc EPA approval.
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37. EPA correspondence related to this Order will be sent to the
Designated Project Coordinator on behalf of Respondent. To the extent
possible, the Designated Project Coordinator shall be present on—Site
or readily available for EPA to contact during all Working Days and be
retained by Respondent at all times until EPA issues a notice of
completion of the Work. Notice by EPA in writing to the Designated
Project Coordinator shall be deemed notice to Respondent for all
matters relating to the Work under this Order and shall be deemed
effective upon receipt.
38. All activities required of Respondent under the terms of this
Order shall be performed only by well-qualified persons possessing all
necessary permits, licenses, and other authorizations required by
Federal, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (“Commonwealth”) and/or local
governments consistent with Section 121 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9621,
and all Work conducted pursuant to this Order shall be performed in
accordance with prevailing professional standards.
39. Respondent shall retain at least one contractor to perform the
Work. Respondent shall notify EPA of the name and qualifications of a
proposed contractor within fourteen (14) days of the effective date of
this Order. Respondent shall also notify EPA of the name and
qualifications of any other contractor or subcontractor proposed to
perform Work under this Order at least five (5) days prior to
commencement of such Work.
40. EPA retains the right to disapprove of any, or all, of the
contractors and/or subcontractors proposed by Respondent to conduct
the Work. If EPA disapproves in writing of any of Respondent’s
proposed contractors to conduct the Work, Respondent shall propose a
different contractor within seven (7) days of receipt of EPA’s
disapproval.
41. Respondent shall provide a copy of this Order to each contractor
and subcontractor approved and retained to perform the Work required
by this Order. Respondent shall include in all contracts or
subcontracts entered into for Work required under this Order
provisions stating that such contractors or subcontractors, including
their agents and employees, shall perform activities required by such
contracts or subcontracts in compliance with this Order and all
applicable laws and regulations. Respondent shall be responsible for
ensuring that its contractors and subcontractors perform the Work
contemplated herein in accordance with this Order.
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B. Description of Work
42. As initially discussed in Paragraph 34 above, Respondent shall
perform a removal action at the Site in accordance with this Order,
CERCLA, the NCP, EPA’s relevant guidance documents and other
applicable Federal and Commonwealth laws and regulations. Respondent
shall perform, at a minimum, all actions necessary to implement the
Work herein. The actions to be implemented with respect to the Site
shall include, but may not be limited to the following items:
a. providing security to the Site to prevent vandalism and/ortrespassing from the Effective Dateof this Order until completion of
all the tasks specified in subparagraphs b. through d.;
b. removal and disposal of all containers of chemicals currently
located within the former laboratory and Building 8 (former
maintenance building);
c. characterization of waste oil in Building 2 lubricating pits
and disposal of oil found to contain CERCLA hazardous substances;and
d. proper abatement, handling and disposal of all asbestos—containing
materials, including asbestos—containing roofing materials present on
former building floors, on ground surfaces and comingled with
demolition debris.
Any demolition, scrapping or salvaging of building materials which
Respondent wishes to undertake at the Site may not be done except with
the approval of EPA.
43. Within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Order
Respondent shall submit to EPA for review and approval detailed a Site
Operating Plans (“SOP”) for the Work. The SOP shall be submitted inaccordance with this Order, CERCLA, the NCP, EPA’s relevant guidance
documents and other applicable Federal and Commonwealth laws and
regulations. The SOP shall include the following:
a. Site-specific Work Plan;
c. Site Health and Safety Plan for the planned work;
d. Quality Assurance Project Plan, which shall include a plan for
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f. Green Strategy Plan for implementing the Work. The Green
Strategy Plan should follow EPA Region 2’s Clean and Green Policy
which may be found at:
http://www.epa.gov/regiono2/superfund/green remediation/policy.htmi.
44. The Site—specific Work Plan shall discuss the proper
characterization, staging, handling, sampling and analysis, and
disposal of all materials containing hazardous substances, pollutants
or contaminants at the Site, and at a minimum, address the following:
a. Proposed time line for the completion of all work activities
and all other requirements of this Order. The schedule shall provide
for completion of all field work no later than twelve (12) months from
the date of approval of the SOP(s)
b. Procedures for characterization of building contents and
demolition debris for reuse/recycling or disposal and documentation of
procedures used to previously perform such characterization.
c. Procedures for preventing the release of hazardous substances
to the environment during staging, handling, sampling and disposal.
d. A plan for providing Site security including, but not limited
to, measures to be taken to keep unauthorized personnel from entering
restricted work areas and the Site for the duration of the cleanup.
45. The Transportation and Disposal Plan shall outline procedures for
the proper transporting and disposing of all hazardous substances,
pollutants and contaminants, hazardous waste and any solid waste
generated during the Work. The Transportation and Disposal Plan will
include the identification of the proposed disposal facilities for all
waste streams and include waste profile information, facility
acceptance documentation, and analytical characterization of each
waste stream. In addition the Plan will include the following
information to be determined and documented by Respondent:
a. the transporter and disposal identification numbers for each
proposed transporter and disposal company;
b. the most recent six-month Commonwealth or EPA regulatory
inspection results of each disposal facility;
c. documentation of the current permit status of proposed
transporters and disposal facilities; and
d. the date of the most recent Commonwealth or EPA regulatory
inspection of each proposed disposal company, and any special
provisions or conditions attached to the disposal permits as a result
of the most recent inspection.
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After permitted disposal facilities have been identified all wastes
shall be Properly manifested and shipped Off-Site via permitted
transporters All final signed manifests, bills of lading and
certificates of destruction for such disposal shall be provided by
Respondent to the On Scene Coordinator (“OSC”) identified in Paragraph
57, along with the monthly reports.
46. The Health and Safety Plan shall ensure the protection of the
public health and safety during performance of On—Site work under this
Order. This plan shall be prepared in accordance with the “EPA
Standard Operating Safety Guide” (PUB 9285.1-03 PB 92-963414, June
1992) . ifl addition, the plan shall comply with all currently
applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)
regulations found at 29 C.F.p Part 1910. The plan shall also include
contingency planning. Respondent shall incorporate all changes to the
plan required by EPA and shall implement the plan throughout the
duration of the removal action. The Site Health and Safety Plan, at a
minimum, shall address the following:
a. Delineation of the work Zones;
b. Personnel monitoring requireme5 paying particular attention to
monitoring specific job functions in compliance with OSHA
requirements;
c. Personal protective equipment requireme0t5and upgrade thresholds
based on real-time air monitoring;
d. Demonstration that all personnel, including subcontractor
Personnel, have current certifications as per applicable OSHA
regulations;
C. Decontamination procedures for personnel and equipment exiting
any exclusion zone; and
f. Compliance with OSHA requireme5 for Health and Safety Plans.
If performance of any of the Work required by this Order requires
alteration of the Health and Safety Plan, Respondent shall submit to
EPA for review and approval proposed amendments to the Health and
Safety Plan.
47 The Quality ASsurance Project Plan (“QAPO”) shall provide for the
following:
a. All sampling and analyses performed pursuant to this Order shall
0 r oaJ
u.rance, c.Tu5.Jr v contrcJ, data valjdtj5 and cbs inc.i custody
roce0u Respondent shall incerpnr5te these orocecres in
accordance wrh the Uniform Federal Policy for Implemeitj00 QualiFy
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Systems (UFP-QS), EPA-505—F_03_ool, March 2005; Uniform Federal Policy
for Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP—QAPp), Parts 1, 2, and 3,
EPA—5Q5—B_04_900A B, and C, March 2005 or newer; and other guidance
documents referenced in the aforementioned guidance documents.
Subsequent amendments to the above, upon notification by EPA to
Respondent of such amendments, shall apply only to procedures
conducted after such notification
b. If performance of any of the Work required by this Order requires
alteration of the QAPP, Respondent shall submit to EPA for review and
approval proposed amendments to the QAPP.
c. Respondent shall conduct the appropriate level of data
verification/validation and provide the specified data deliverables as
provided in the EPA-approved QAPP.
d. The QAPP shall require that any laboratory utilized by Respondent
is certified for the matrix/analyses which are to be conducted for any
Work performed pursuant to this Order, by one of the following
accreditation/certification programs: USEPA Contract Laboratory
Program (“CLP”), National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation
Program (“NELAP”), American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
(“A2LA”), or a certification issued by a program conducted by a state,
or commonwealth and acceptable to EPA, for the analytic services to be
provided. The QAPp shall requir Respondent to submit laboratory
certificates from such accreditation programs that are valid at the
time samples are analyzed. If a specific analytical service is
unavailable from a certified laboratory, EPA may, within its
discretion, approve Respondent’s utilization of a laboratory that is
not certified. EPA approval shall be based on Respondent’s submittal
of a written request, submittal of the laboratory quality assurance
plan, and the laboratory’s demonstration of capability through the
analysis of Performance Evaluation samples for the constituents of
concern.
e. In its contract(s) with laboratories utilized for the analyses of
samples, Respondent shall require granting access to EPA personnel and
authorized representatives of the EPA to the laboratories for the
purpose of ensuring the accuracy of laboratory results related to the
Site.
f. The QAPP will provide for electronic submittal of sampling data
in accordance with EPA Region 2 policies, guidelines, and formats.
The Region 2 Electronic Data Deliverable (“EDD”) is a standardized
format for all electronic submittals to EPA Region 2. The most recent
EDD Guidance and Requirements can be found at:
/superfund/mehtrn
48. The QAPP shall include detailed procedures, methods and sampling
parameters to be implemented to sample and analyze the contaminants
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found in lubricating pits, Site soils and containers that are required
for off-Site transport and disposal, and to insure proper staging of
containerized materials into compatible waste groups for disposal.The QAPP for Phase II will also include detailed procedures, methods,
and sampling parameters to be utilized for post—excavation sampling of
soil in the areas of excavation to document the completion of the
waste and contaminated soil removal. The QAPP will also contain
detailed procedures and methods to evaluate the extent of soil and
groundwater contamination on-Site beyond the excavation area and will
inclLde maps depicting proposed sampling locations. Appropriate
sampling and analysis methods (e.g., sample frequency, compositingtechniques, etc.), as necessary shall be utilized for the properdisposal of contaminated soil and containers.
49. The Community Air Monitoring Plan (“CA1P”) shall provide for the
following:
a. Work zone air monitoring;
b. Perimeter air monitoring;
c. Community air monitoring;
d. Particulate monitoring, response levels and actions; and
e. Dust Control.
50. Upon request by EPA, Respondent shall allow EPA or its authorized
representatives to take split and/or duplicate samples of any samplescollected by Respondent while performing Work under this Order.Respondent shall notify EPA not less than seven (7) days in advance ofany sample collection activity. EPA shall have the right to take anyadditional samples that it deems necessary.
51. EPA either will approve the SOP or will require modifications
thereto pursuant to Section VII (Plans and Reports Requiring EPAApproval), below. Upon its approval by EPA, the SOP shall be deemedto be incorporated into and an enforceable part of this Order.
52. Within ten (10) days after EPA’s approval of a SOP, Respondentshall commence the Work described in the EPAapproved SOP, ResoondentOhall fli 1pemer 2 E ocroced SOP i a000rOarce
terms and schedu±e therein ann ifl accordance with this Order. All Workrequirements of this Order shall be completed within nine (9) monthsof the approval of the SOP.
53. Respon•dent f p p of the names and addresses of all
or rrcsafeo eJ u,esc:cnc1en: on rm toe Sloe. Pesconoent shaL provine
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such notification to EPA for approval at least five (5) days prior to
off—Site shipment of such Wastes.
54. At the time of completion of all field activities required by
this Order, demobilization shall include sampling if deemed necessary
by EPA, and proper disposal or decontamination of protective clothing,
remaining laboratory samples taken pursuant to this Order, and any
equipment or structures constructed to facilitate the cleanup.
Respondent shall insure that the Site is restored to its original
condition.
55. Respondent shall conduct the Work required hereunder in
accordance with CERCLA, the NCP, as well as applicable provisions of
the following guidance documents, and of other guidance documents
referenced in the following guidance documents: EPA Region 2’s Clean
and Green Policy, cited above, and Guide to Management of
Investigation-Derived Wastes OSWER Publication 9345.3-O3FS, January
1992), as they may be amended or modified by EPA.
C. On—Scene Coordinator, Other Personnel, and
Modifications to EPA—Approved Work Plan
56. All activities required of Respondent under the terms of this
Order shall be performed only by qualified persons possessing all
necessary permits, licenses, and other authorizations required by the
federal government, and the Commonwealth, and all work conducted
pursuant to this Order shall be performed in accordance with
prevailing professional standards.
57. The EPA OSC for the Site will be: Andrew Confortini, Removal
Action Branch, Emergency and Remedial Response Division, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region II, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue,
Building 209 (MS—211), Edison, New Jersey 08837, telephone number 732—
906—6827. EPA will notify Respondent’s Project Coordinator if EPA
designates a different OSC for this Site.
58. EPA, including the OSC, or his/her authorized representative,
will conduct oversight of the implementation of this Order. The OSC
shall have the authority vested in an OSC by the NCP. The OSC shall
have the authority to halt, conduct, or direct any Work required by
this Order, or to direct any other response action undertaken by EPA
or Respondent at the Site consistent with this Order. Absence of the
CSC from the Site shall not be cause for stoppage of Work unless
specifically directed by the OSC.
59. As appropriate during the course of implementation of the actions
required of Respondent pursuant to this Order, Respondent or its
consultants or contractors, acting through the Designated Facility
Coordinator, may confer with EPA concerning the required actions.
Based upon new circumstances or new information not in the possession
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of EPA on the effective date of this Order, the Designat Facility
Coordinator may request, in writing, EPA approval of modification(s)
to the EPA-approved Work Plan. Only modifications approved by EPA in
writing shall be deemed effective Upon approval by EPA, such
modifications shall be deemed incorporated in this Order and shall be
implemented by Respondent
U. Plans and Reports Requiring EPA Approval
60. If EPA disapproves or otherwise requires any modifications to any
plan, report or other item required to be submitted to EPA for
approval pursuant to this Order, Respondent shall have fourteen (14)
days from the receipt of notice of such disapproval or the required
modifications to correct any deficiencies and resubmit the plan,
report, or other written document to EPA for approval, unless a
shorter or longer period is specified in the notice. Any notice of
disapproval will include an explanation of why the plan, report, or
other item is being disapproved Respondent shall address each of the
comments and resubmit the plan, report, or other item with the
required changes within the time Stated above. At such time as EPA
determines that the plan, report, or other item is acceptable, EPA
will transmit to Respondent a written statement to that effect.
61. If any plan, report, or other item required to be submitted to EPA
for approval pursuant to this Order is disapproved by EPA, even after
being resubmitted following Respondents receipt of EPA’S cogen5 on
the initial submittal, Respondent shall be deemed to be out of
compliance with this Order. If any resubmitted plan, report, or other
item, or portion thereof, is disapproved by EPA, EPA may again direct
Respondent to make the necessary modifications thereto, and/or EPA may
amend or develop the item(s) and recover the costs of doing so from
Respondent Respondent shall implement any such item(s) as amended or
developed by EPA.
62. EPA shall be the final arbiter in any dispute regarding the
sufficiency or acceptability of all documents submitted and all
activities performed pursuant to this Order. EPA may modify those
docuents and/or perform or require the performance of additional work
unilaterally.
63, All plans, reports and other suhmjtta±3 required to be submitted
to EPA pursa1t to t.hi. artier, coon approv5 by EPA, sha.ii deteed t.o
be incorporated in and an enforceable part of this Order.
Durj the irncjemtri-t, of this Order. RCSqodeyt shajj trovide
E.P w.i. th cr4 tton rroo reDor s every seven 7) days. The firsf
1tc: ail be suomitted cithit sele11 7 a/s of the
effe(t 1 of this Order, Such r000rts sha] fully desc ibe all
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actions and activities undertaken pursuant to this Order. Such
progress reports shall, among other things, (a) describe the actions
taken toward achieving compliance with this Order during the previous
week, (b) include all results of sampling and tests and all other data
received by Respondent after the most recent progress report submitted
to EPA, Cc) describe all actions which are scheduled for the next week,
(d) provide other information relating to the progress of Work as is
customary in the industry, (e) and include information regarding
percentage of completion, all delays encountered or anticipated that
may affect the future schedule for completion of the Work required
hereunder, and a description of all efforts made to mitigate those
delays or anticipated delays.
65. Within thirty (30) days after completion of the Work required by
the SOP(s), Respondent shall submit for EPA review and approval a Final
Report summarizing the actions taken to comply with this Order. The
Final Report shall include:
a. A synopsis of all Work performed under this Order;
b. A detailed description of all EPA—approved modifications to
the SOP which occurred during Respondent’s performance of
the Work required under this Order;
c. A listing of quantities and types of materials removed from
the Site or handled on—Site;
d. A discussion of removal and disposal options considered for
those materials;
e. A listing of the ultimate destination of those materials;
f. A presentation of the analytical results of all sampling and
analyses performed, including QAPP data and chain of custody
records;
g. Accompanying appendices containing all relevant
documentation generated during the Work (e.g. manifests,
bills of lading, invoices, bills, contracts, certificates of
destruction and permits);
Ar. accounting of expenses incurred by Respondent in
performing the Work; and
i. The following certification signed by a person who
supervised or directed the preparation of the Final Report:
“I certify that the informatron contained in and
accompanying this document is true, accurate, an complete.”
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66. EPA either will approve the Final Report or will require
modifications thereto pursuant to Section D., above.
67. The Final Report and other documents submitted by Respondent to
EPA which purport to document Respondent’s compliance with the terms of
this Order shall be signed by a responsible official of Respondent or
by the Designated Facility Coordinator. For purposes of this
paragraph, a responsible official is an official who is the Executive
Director or Deputy Director.
68. The Work Plan, the Final Report, and other documents required to
be submitted to EPA under this Order shall be sent to the following
addressees:
1 electronic copy to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
290 Broadway, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10007—1866
Attn: Carol Berns
Berns . carol@epa. gov
1 hard copy to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2890 Woodbridge Avenue
Building 209(MS—211)
Edison, New Jersey 08837
Attn: Andrew Confortini
Confortini . andrew@epa . gov
2 copies (1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy) to:
Weldin Ortiz Franco
Environmental Emergencies Response Area
Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board
P.O. Box 11488
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910
69. During the implementation of the requirements of this Order,Respondent and its contractor(s) and subcontractors shall be availablefor such conferences with EPA and inspections by EPA or its authorizedrepresenl.atives as EPA may determine are necessary to adequatelyoversee the Work being carried cut or to be carried out by Respondent,inciuOing inspections at tne Site and at latoratorses where anaiytica±work is being done hereunder.
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70. Respondent and its employees, agents, contractor(s) and
consultant(s) shall cooperate with EPA in its efforts to oversee
Respondent’s implementation of this Order.
H. community Relations
71. Respondent shall cooperate with EPA in Providing information
relating to the Work required hereunder to the public. As requested by
EPA, the Respondent shall participate in the preparation of all
appropriate information disseminated to the public; participate in
public meetings which may be held or sponsored by EPA to explain
activities at or concerning the Site; and provide a suitable location
for public meetings, as needed.
I. Access to Property and Information
72. EPA, EQS and their designat representatives, including, but not
limited to, employees, agents, contractor(s) and consultant(s) thereof,
shall be permitted to observe the Work carried out pursuant to this
Order. Respondent shall at all times permit EPA, EQS and their
designated representatives full access to and freedom of movement at
the Site and any other premises where Work under this Order is to be
performed for purposes of inspecting or observing Respondent!s progress
in implementing the requirem5 of this Order, verifying the
information submitted to EPA by Respondent, conducting investigations
relating to contamination at the Site, or for any other purpose EPA
determines to be reasonably related to EPA oversight of the
implementation of this Order.
73. In the event that action under this Order is to be performed in
areas owned by or in Possession of a person other than Respondent,
Respondent shall use its best efforts to obtain access agreements from
such persons within three (3) Working Days of the effective date of
this Order for purposes of implementing the requirem5 of this Order.
Such agreemen shall provide access not only for Respondent, but also
for EPA and its designated representatives or agents, as well as EQB
and its designat representatives or agents. Such agreemenf5 shall
specify that Respondent is not EPA’s representative with respect to
liability associated with Site activities. If such access agreeme5
are not obtained by Respondent within the time period specified herein,
Pespond(nt Shall immedjae1’ notify EPA of its failure to obtain access
and shall include in that notification a summary of the steps
Respondent has taken to attempt to obtain access. Subject to the
United States’ non—reviewable discretion, EPA may use its legal
authorities to obtain access for Respondent, may perform those response
actions with EPA contract055 at the Property in question, or may
terminate the Order if Respondent cannot obtain access agreement5 If
EPA performs those tasks or activities with EPA contractors and does
not terminate the Order, Respondent shall perform all other activities
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not requiring access to that property. Respondent shall integrate the
results of any such tasks undertaken by EPA into its reports and
deliverables.
74. Upon request, Respondent shall provide EPA with access to all
records and documentation related to the conditions at the Site,
hazardous substances found at or released from the Site, and the
actions conducted pursuant to this Order except for those items, if
any, subject to the attorney—client or work product privilege. All
data, information and records created, maintained, or received by
Respondent or its contractor(s) or consultant(s) in connection with
implementation of the Work under this Order, including, but not
limited to, contractual documents, invoices, receipts, work orders
and disposal records shall, without delay, be made available to EPA
upon request, subject to the same privileges specified above in this
paragraph. EPA shall be permitted to copy all such documents.
Respondent shall submit to EPA upon receipt the results of all
sampling or tests and all other technical data generated by
Respondent or its contractor(s), or on the Respondent’s behalf, in
connection with the implementation of this Order.
75. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Order, EPA hereby
retains all of its information gathering, access, and inspection
authority under CERCLA, RCRA, and any other applicable statutes or
regulations.
J. Record Retention, Documentation, Availability
of Information
76. Respondent shall preserve all documents and information relating
to Work performed under this Order, or relating to Waste materials
found on or released from the Site, for six years after completion of
the Work required by this Order. At the end of the six year period,
Respondent shall notify EPA at least thirty (30) days before any such
document or information is destroyed that such documents and
information are available for inspection. Upon request, Respondent
shall provide EPA with the originals or copies of such documents and
information.
77. All ‘documents submitted by Respondent to EPA in the course of
.o.ciemenoing this Order shall be available to the public unless
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addition, 1 PA may release all such documents to EQB, and EQs may make
those documents available to the public unless Respondent conforms to
applicable Commonwealth law and regulations regarding
confidentiality. Respondent shall not assert a claim of privilege or
a orifidentialia ‘ regardino any mcnito.ring or hydroqeologic data, any
informatIon specified under Section 104(e) (7) (F) of CERCLA, or any
other chemical, scientifIc or engineering data relating to the Work.
per formed he under.
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78. All hazardous SubstancesPollutants or contaminant removed
from the Site pursuant to this Order for Off_Site treatment Storage,
or disposal shall be treated, Stored, or disposed of i0 compliance
with: (a) Sectio0 l2l(d) (3) of CEECLA 42 U.S.C § 962l(d) (3); (b)
Section 300.449 of the NCP; (c) RCRA; (d) the Toxic Substances
Control Act, 15 U.S.C § 260i, et seq.; and (e) all other applicable
federal and Commonwealth requir005
9. If hazardoussubstances from the Site are to be Shipped outside
of the CommonwealthRespondent Shall provide prior notification of
such Waste Shipments in accordance with the EPA Memorandum entitled
Notification of Out_of_State Shipments of Superfund Site Wastes”
(OSWER Directive330.2o7 Septeer 14, 1989)
. At least five (5)
Working Days prior to such Waste Shipme05 Respondent shall notify
the environmental agency of the accepting state of the following. (a)
the name and location of the facility to which the Wastes are to be
Shipped; (b) the type and quantity of Waste to be Shipped; (c) the
expected schedule for the Waste Shipments; (d) the method of
transportation and name of transporter; and (e) the treatment and/or
disposal method of the Waste Streams.
80. Certificates of destruction must be provided to EPA upon
Respondentr receipt of Such These certificates must be included in
the weekly progress reports and in the Final Report.
L.iancewithOth
81. All actions reguirpursuant to this Order shall be performed
in accordance with all applicableComonwea1th and federal laws and
regult005except as provided in CERCLA § 12l(e) (1), 42
§962l(e)(1), and 40 CFR § 300.4l5(j) In accordance with 40 CRE
§3OQ.4l5() all °°Site actions requirpursuant to this Order
shall, to the extent practicable as determined by EPA, considering
the exigeflc05 of the situati0, attain applicable or relevant and
appropriate reguire005(‘ARARS”) under federal environmental or
Commonwealthenvironmental or facility siting laws See “Superfund
Removal Procedures: Guidance on the Consideration of ARAR5 During
Removal Act1005 F(0SWrDirective No. 936o.3_02, August 1991).
82. Except as provided in Section l21(e) (1) of CEECLA 42 U.S.0
§9621(e) (1), and the NCp, no permit shell be required for any portion
of the Work reguirhereunder that is conducted entirely °Site
Where any Portion of the Work requj5 a federal or Commonwealth
permit or approval, Respondent shall submit timely applications and
shall take all Other actions necessary to obtain and to comply with
all such permits or approvals. This Order is not, nor shall it be
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Construed to be, a permit issued pursuant to any federal or
Commonwealth statute or regulation
N. Emergencyponseand NOtifjcajoflRl
83. Upon the occurrence of any event during performa of the Work
required hereunder which, pursuant to Section 103 of CERCLA, 42
U.S.C. §9603, requires reporting to the National Response Center
(telephone nuer (800) 424-8802), Respondent shall also immediately
orally notify the Chief of the Removal Action Branch of the Emergency
and Remedial Response Division of EPA, Region II, at (732) 321-6658,
or the EPA Region 2 Emergency 24—hour Hot Line at (732) 548-8730, of
the incident or Site conditions Respondent shall also submit a
written report to EPA within seven (7) days after the onset of such
an event, setting forth the events that occurred and the measures
taken or to be taken, if any, to mitigate any release or endangerm0
caused or threatened by the release and to prevent the reoccurrence
of such a release. The reporting requireme5 of this paragraph are
in addition to, not in lieu of, reporting under CERCLA Section 103,
42 U.S.C. §9603, and Section 304 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right_To_0Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §11004.
84. In the event of any action or occurrence during Respondentis
performance of the requiremef5 of this Order which causes or
threatens to cause a release of a hazardous Substance or which may
present an immediate threat to public health or welfare or the
environment, Respondent shall immediately take all appropriate action
to prevent, abate, or minimize the threat and shall immediately
notify EPA as provided in the Preceding paragraph Respondent shall
take such action in accordance with applicable provisions of this
Order including, but not limited to, the Health and Safety Plan. In
the event that EPA determines that (a) the activities performed
pursuant to this Order, (b) signifj0 changes in conditions at the
Site, or (c) emergency circumstances occurring at the Site pose a
threat to human health or the environment, EPA may direct Respondent
to stop further implementation of any actions pursuant to this Order
or to take Other and further actions reasonably necessary to abate
the threat.
85. Nothing in the Preceding paragraph shall be deemed to limit any
autfcrit of the Unite Stts to take, direct, or order all
to oroz:ct numa heajtt and th envjrc1e or to
prevent, abate, ormjnjrciize an actuat or threaLened release of
hazardous subsCanoes on, at, or from the Site.
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86. No informal advice, guidance, suggestio0, or comment by EPA
regarding reports, plans, specifications schedules, or any other
writing submitted by Respondent shall relieve Respondent of its
obligation to obtain such formal approval as may be required by this
Order and to comply with all requiremet of this Order.
0. Delay in Performance
87. Any delay in performance of the Work under this Order that, in
EPA’s judgment, is not Properly justified by Respondent under the
terms of the paragraph below, shall be considered a violation of this
Order. Any delay in performance of this Order shall not affect
Respondents obligatio5 to perform all obligations fully under the
terms and conditions of this Order.
88. Respondent shall notify EPA of any delay or anticipated delay in
Performing any requirem of this Order. Such notification shall be
made by telephone to EPA! OSC as Soon as Respondent knows that a
delay might occur. Respondent shall adopt all reasonable measures to
avoid or minimize any such delay. Within two (2) days after
notifying EPA by telephone, Respondent shall provide written
notification fully describing the nature of the delay, any
justificat0 for the delay, any reason why Respondent should not be
held Strictly accountable for failing to comply with any relevant
requireme5 of this Order, the measures planned and taken to
minimize the delay, and a schedule for implementing the measures that
have been or will be taken to mitigate the effect of the delay.
Increased cost or expense associated with the implementation of the
activities called for in this Order is not a justificaj0 for any
delay in performance
P. Enforcement and Reserva onof Rights
89. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Order, failure of
Respondent to comply with any provision of this Order may give rise
to an allegation by EPA that Respondent may be subject to civil
penalties of up to thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars
($37,500) per violation per day, as provided in Section 106(b) (1) of
CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9606(b) (1), and the Debt Collection and
Improvement Act of 1996, see Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation
Adjustme0 Rule, 40 C.F.R. Part 19. EPA may also allege that
Ees000dent also may be subject to punitive damages in an amount at
least equal to but not more than three times the amount of any costs
incurred by the United States as a result of such failure to comply
with this Order, as provided in Section lO7(c) (3) of CERCLA, 42
U.S.C. § 9607(c) (3). Should Respondent violate this Order or any
portion thereof, EPA may carry out the required actions unilatera1iy,
Ursart to Section 104 of CEPOLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9604, and/or may seek
judic±,] enforcpmett of this Order pursant to Section 106 of CEROLA,
42 U.s.C. § 9606. Nothing herein shall limit the power and authority
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of EPA or the United States to take, direct or order all actions
flCCessary to protect public health welfare or the environment or
prevent abate or minimize an actual or threatened release of
hazardous substancesPollutants or contaminant or hazardous or
solid waste on, at, or from the Site Further, flothing herein shall
prevent EPA from seeking legal or equita relief to enforce the
terms of this Order, from taking Other legal or equitabaction as
t deems appropriate, or from requiringRespondent in the future to
perform additiona1 activities pursuant to CEECLA or any other
applicable law. EPA reserves the right to bring an action again5
Respondent under Section 107 of CEECLA 42 U.S.C. § 9607, for
recovery of any response costs incurred by the United States related
to this Order or the Sit5
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90. By issuance of this Order, the United States and EPA assume no
liability for injur05 or damages to persons or Property resulting
from any acts or omissions of Respondent or Respondent,s employees,
agents,contractors, or consultants in carrying out any action or
activity pursuant to this Order. The United States or EPA shall not
be held out as or deemed a Party to any contract entered into by
Respondent or is directors, Officers, employees, agents,successors
representativesassigns,
contractors, or consultants in carrying out
actions pursuant to this Order.
91. Nothing in this Order constitutes or shall be construed as a
satisfaction of or release from any claim or cause of action again
Respondent or any person not a Party to this Order for any liability
that Respondent or Other persons may have under CEECLA, Other
statutes, or the coon law, including but not limited to any claims
of the United States for injunctrelief, costs, damages, and
interest under Sections 1O6(a) and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C §
9606(a) and 9607. Nothing herein shall constitute a finding that
Respondent is the only responsible Party with respect to the release
and threatened release of hazardous substances at and from the Site.
92. Nothing in this Order shall affect any right, claim, interest,
partiesdefense, or cause of action of any Party hereto with respect to third
93. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to
preauthorizationunder Section 111(a) (2) of CEECLA 42 U.S.C.
§Ooji (ai (2, and •Q OPs § .300.7O0(j
F. insurance
4. At least two (2) days prior to commencing any Work at the Site,
shall submit to EPA certifjrt that Pondet or its
no n,racc..5 a.nd Sbcorta hav accr or
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conducted by or on behalf of Respondent pursuant to this Order.Respondent shall ensure that such insurance or indemnification ismaintained for the duration of the Work required by this Order.
S. Financial Assurance
95. Respondent shall demonstrate its ability to complete the Workrequired by this Order and to pay all claims that arise from theperformance of the Work by obtaining and presenting to EPA withinfourteen (14) days of the effective date of this Order one of thefollowing: (1) a performance bond; (2) a letter of credit; (3) aguarantee by a third party; or (4) internal financial information toallow EPA to determine that Respondent has sufficient assets toperform the Work. Respondent shall demonstrate financial assurancein an amount no less than $250,000, which is the estimated cost ofthe Work to be performed by Respondent under this Order. If EPAdetermines that the financial assurances submitted by Respondentpursuant to this paragraph are inadequate, Respondent shall, withinfourteen (14) days after receipt of notice of EPA’s determination,obtain and present to EPA for approval additional financialassurances meeting the requirements of this paragraph. In addition,if at any time EPA notifies Respondent that the anticipated cost ofcompleting the Work has increased, then, within 30 days of suchnotification, Respondent shall obtain and present to EPA for approvala revised form of financial assurance (otherwise acceptable underthis Section) that reflects such cost increase. Respondent’sinability to demonstrate financial ability to complete the Work shallin no way excuse performance of any activities required under thisOrder.
T. Termination and Satisfaction
96. Upon a determination by EPA (following its receipt of the Final
Report referred to in paragraph 65 above) that the Work requiredpursuant to this Order has been fully carried out in accordance withthis Order, EPA will so notify Respondent in writing.
U. Opportunity to Confer, Effective Date
97. This Order shall be effective five (5) days after receipt byRespondent, unless a conference is timely requested pursuant toparagraph 99 below. If such a conference is timely requested, this
Order shall become effective one (1) day following the date the
conference is held, unless the effective date is modified by EPA.
All times for performance of ordered activities shall be calculated
from this effective date.
98. Respondent may, within three (3) days after receipt of this
Order, request a conference with EPA to discuss this Order. If
requested, the conference shall occur within five (5) days of
Respondent’s request for a conference. The conference may be held in
person or by telephone or videoconference.
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If a Conference is held, Respondent may present any
information argume05 or comments regardingthis Order This
conference is not an evidentiary hearing and does not COnstitute a
Proceeding to challenge this Order It does not give Respondent a
right to seek review of this Order or to seek resolution of
potential liability and no official stenogrpjrecord of the
Conference wilj be made. At any conference held pursuant to
Respondents, regue5 Respondents may appear in person or by an
attorney or other representative.
100. A reque5 for a conference must be made by telephone to Carol
Bern5, Assistant RegionCounsel, Office of Region
Counsel, EPA
Region 2, telephone (212) 6373177 followed by writtenconfirmation
faxed that day to Ms. Berns at (212) 6373lQ4
V.eofIntet
101. Respondent shall provide not later than three (3) days after
the effective date of this Order, written notice to EPA stating
whether it will comply with the terms of this Order. If Respondent
does not uneguivocal1ycomit to perform the work requir by this
Order, EPA shall deem that Respondent has violated this Order and
has failed or refused to comply with this Order Respondent,
written notice shall describe, Using facts that exist on or prior to
the effective date of this Order, any “sufficient cause” defenses
asserted by Respondent Under Sections l06(b) and l07(c) (3) of
CEROLA Respondent,swritten flOtice shall be sent to Carol Bern5,
Assistant Regio0 Counsel 0ffice of RegionCounsel, EPA Region
2, 290 Broadway l7t floor, New York, New York l00Q7l866 The
absence of a response by EPA to the notice requir by this
assertions.Paragrp shall not be deemed to be an acceptance of Respondent,s
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Maria Pagan Has diligently and with merit completed training in
HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher
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Appendix E Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
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Appendix F Transportation and Disposal Plan (TDP)
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Appendix G Bridge Security, Inc. Company Information
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Appendix H Asbestos-Specific Work Plan and Health and
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