RA-92985_96899_CA_IAR_20221208_I85 Exit 209 Henderson Report

Incident Closure Report I-85 Near Ext 209 Roadside Spill ECS Project No. 49-18777 December 8, 2022
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December 8, 2022
Mr. Cory Hylton
HEPACO
301 Travis Park Drive
Cary, North Carolina 27511
[e-mail]

Reference: Incident Closure Report
I-85 Near Exit 209 Henderson Roadway Spill
I-85 SB near Exit 209
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49-18777

Dear Mr. Hylton:

As authorized by your acceptance of ECS Work Authorization 49-34177 dated October 7, 2022 and
authorized on October 18, 2022, ECS Southeast, LLP (ECS) has completed the Incident Closure Report for
the above referenced site. Included in this report is a description of the field activities, the results
obtained, and our conclusions and recommendations.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide our services to you. If there are questions regarding this
report, or a need for further information, please contact us. Respectfully submitted, ECS SOUTHEAST, LLP
Samantha M. Szakasits, G.I.T. Austin M. Deans
Environmental Staff Project Manager Environmental Scientist
[e-mail] [e-mail]

Roger A. Smith, P.G.
Principal Geologist
[e-mail]

Incident Closure Report I-85 Near Ext 209 Roadside Spill ECS Project No. 49-18777 December 8, 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 FIELD ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 1
4.0 CONCLUSIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 1
5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 2
6.0 QUALIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 2

FIGURES

Figure 1: Topographic Site Location Map
Figure 2: Aerial Site Location Map
Figure 3: Spill Location Map

APPENDIX

Appendix A: 24-Hour Notification of Discharge Form (UST-62 Form)
Appendix B: Photo Documentation
Appendix C: Crystal Clean Wastestream Profile

Incident Closure Report I-85 Near Ext 209 Roadside Spill ECS Project No. 49-18777 December 8, 2022
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1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The subject site is located near Interstate 85 Southbound near Exit 209 in Henderson, Vance County,
North Carolina. Figure 1 and Figure 2 have been included to show the approximate location of the
subject site. ECS was contracted to provide environmental consulting services due a reported estimate
of 42 quarts of motor oil released from an US Xpress auto accident on September 22, 2022 at 3:37pm.
According to ERTS and Hepaco, the spill was reported to be contained to the roadway and did not
impact the soil. Emergency Response activities were performed by Fred’s Towing on September 22,
2022 and consisted of the use of absorbent pads, socks, and cat litter to contain and absorb the spilled
motor oil for disposal. According to Karrie Fogg of Fred’s Towing, the recovered motor oil and used
absorbent pads, socks, and cat litter were reportedly containerized and transported to their nearby
facility located in Henderson, NC to be disposed of at a later date. During the emergency response
activities, approximately 42 quarts of motor oil was reportedly recovered and transported to a nearby
Fred’s Towing Facility located in Henderson, NC to be transported and disposed at Crystal Clean at a
later date.

Hepaco reported that the area of stained concrete measured approximately 33 feet long by 15 feet
wide. ECS understands that since no soil was reported to be impacted by this release of motor oil, no
soil excavation was required. A 24-Hour Notification of Discharge Form (UST-62 Form) has been
prepared and is attached herein as Appendix A.

2.0 FIELD ACTIVITIES

On October 20, 2022, ECS mobilized to the site to observe and document the area of the spill in an effort
to confirm that no remaining impact was observed. No staining was observed on the highway in the
reported spill area. The emergency response (ER) activities were conducted by Fred’s Towing and
Hepaco on September 22, 2022. Initial abatement activities were not warranted since the roadside soils
were not impacted as a result of this incident. Site photographs provided by HEPACO following ER
activities and those taken by ECS during our site visit are provided in Appendix B. As of the issue date of
this report, ECS has not been provided with disposal manifests generated during the ER cleanup
activities. If the disposal manifests are received at a later date and if requested, ECS will revised this
report to include the copies of the disposal manifests.

4.0 CONCLUSIONS

Based on the post-excavation soil quality results, ECS concludes the following:

• ECS understands 42 quarts of motor oil were released from an US Xpress auto accident on
Interstate 85 southbound, near Exit 209 in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina on
September 22, 2022.
• Emergency Response activities were conducted on September 22, 2022 and consisted of the use
of absorbent pads and socks to contain and absorb the spilled motor oil for disposal. According
to Karrie Fogg of Fred’s Towing, the recovered motor oil and used absorbent pads and socks
were reportedly containerized and transported to their nearby facility located in Henderson, NC
to be disposed of at a later date. The waste stream profile for Crystal Clean has been completed
by Fred’s Towing and included in Appendix C.
• No laboratory analysis was necessary due to the spill occurring on the concrete/asphalt
roadway.

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5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the information provided by ERTS and our field observations, ECS does not recommend
additional assessment at the site; however, a copy of this report should be submitted to the NCDEQ UST
Section Raleigh Regional Office in order to support the closure of the Incident generated by submittal of
the above referenced UST-62 Form.

6.0 QUALIFICATIONS

The activities and evaluative approaches used in this assessment are consistent with those normally
employed in projects of this type. Our evaluation of site conditions has been based on our
understanding of the site project information and the data obtained during our field activities.
FIGURES
SOURCE:
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
7.5 MINUTE SERIES
OXFORD & HENDERSON, NC QUADRANGLE
DATED 2019
SCALE 1:24,000
FIGURE 1
TOPOGRAPHIC SITE LOCATION MAP
I-85 Near Exit 209 Roadway Spill
I-85 Near Exit 209, Henderson,
North Carolina
ECS Project Number: 49:18777
Approximate
site location

SOURCE:
Google Earth
Dated 2022
APPROXIMATE SCALE:
2,000 Feet
FIGURE 2
AERIAL SITE LOCATION MAP
I-85 Near Exit 209 Roadway Spill
I-85 Near Exit 209, Henderson,
North Carolina
ECS Project Number: 49:18777
Approximate
site location

FIGURE 3
SPILL LOCATION MAP
I-85 Near Exit 209 Roadway SpillI-85 Near Exit 209, Henderson,
North Carolina
ECS Project Number: 49:18777
SOURCE:Google Earth
Dated 2022
APPROXIMATE SCALE:
200 Feet
Approximate
spill location
APPENDIX A
24-Hour Notification of Discharge Form (UST-62 Form)

UST-62 24-Hour Notification of Discharge Form
For Non-UST This form should be completed and submitted to the UST Section’s regional office following a known or suspected release of
Releases of petroleum from a source other than an underground storage tank. This form is required to be submitted within 24 hours of
discovery of a known or suspected petroleum release Petroleum in NC

(DWM USE ONLY)
Incident Priority Rank (H,I,L,U):
Received (time/date):
Received by: Region: Reported by: (circle one): Phone, Fax or Report

Suspected Contamination? Y e s x N o
Confirmed GW Contamination? Ye s x No
Confirmed Soil Contamination? Y e s x N o
Samples taken? Y e s x N o
Free product? Y e s x N o
If Yes(free product), state greatest thickness: feet

INCIDENT DESCRIPTION

Fayetteville,
Obtained by:
GPS
Electronic topographic map
GIS Address matching
Other
Unknown
Describe location:
Describe initial response/abatement (time/date release stopped, cleanup begun/completed, quantity of
product soil removed, confirmation sampling):
HOW RELEASE WAS DISCOVERED (Release Code)
(Check one)
Observation of Release at Occurrence
Visual or Olfactory Evidence
Soil Contamination
Groundwater Contamination
Water Supply Well Contamination
Surface Water Contamination
Other (specify)
SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
Source of Release Cause of Release Type of Release Product Type Released
(Check one to indicate primary (Check one to indicate primary (Check one) (Check one to indicate primary petroleum product
source) cause) type released)
AST (tank)

Definitions presented on reverse
xSpill
(Accidental) Spill
(Intentional)
Corrosion
Physical or Mechanical
Damage
Equipment Failure
AST Overspill
AST Installation Problem Unknown

X Petroleum
Both Petroleum
& Non-Petroleum
Location
(Check one)
Facility
Residence
Highway/Road
Railway
Other
X Gasoline/ Diesel/ Diesel/Veg. Oil
Kerosene E11 – E20 Vegetable Oil 100%
E21 – E84 Heating Oil
E85 – E99 Waste Oil
Ethanol 100% Mineral Oil-no
PCBs
Mineral Oil-PCBs
Other Petroleum
Products
Ownership 1. Municipal 2. Military 3. Unknown 4. x Private 5. Federal 6. County 7. State
Operation Type
1. x Public Service 2. Agricultural 3. Residential 4. Education/Relig. 5. Industrial 6. Commercial 7. Mining
Guidance presented on reverse
UST Form 62 (04/10) Page 1 of 2
Incident Name: Spill (Alert 164494)
Address I-85 SB
City/Town: Henderson,NC Regional Office (circle one): Asheville, Mooresville, Zip Code: 27536
County:Vance
Latitude: 36.321355 Longitude: -78.493071
Describe suspected or confirmed release (nature of release, time/date of release, quantity of release, amount of
free Motor oil from vehicle accident
AST Piping/ Dispenser
AST Delivery Problem
OTR Vehicle Tank
OTR Bulk Transport Tank
RR Bulk Transport Tank
Transformer
Unknown
Other Motor pan
Other Vehicle Accident
Definitions presented on reverse
Release discovered:
(date):09/22
(time): 1537
ET
Towing company cleaned the spill, ERTS is trying to get details from Freds Towning.
Describe impacted receptors: Asphalt, roadway
Up to 41 quarts of Motor oil from vehicle accident was reported to be released. ERTS was told over the
phone by Freds towing that the spill was only on the roadway and was up to 41 qrt and they would provid
details ve email.

IMPACT ON DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES
Water Supply Wells Affected? 1. Yes 2. x No 3. Unknown Number of Water Supply Wells Affected
List of Water Supply Wells Contaminated: (Include Users Names, Addresses and Phone Numbers. Attach additional sheet if necessary)
1.
2.
3.
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR RELEASE
(if the source of the release is not an AST system or if it is an AST system and there is a responsible party other than the AST system owner/ operator)
AST SYSTEM OWNER (if the source of the release is an AST system)
AST Owner/Company Address
City State Zip Code Telephone Number
AST SYSTEM OPERATOR (if the source of the release is an AST system)
UST Operator/Company Address
City State Zip Code Telephone Number
LANDOWNER AT LOCATION OF INCIDENT
City State Zip Code Telephone Number
Draw Sketch of Area or Provide Map (showing incident site, location of release, two major road intersections, potential
receptors)
Attach sketch or map to form.
Give Directions to Incident Site Attach directions to form if necessary.
Person Reporting Incident: Company: Telephone Number:
Title: Address: Date:
UST Form 62 (04/10) Page 2 of 2
Definitions of Sources
AST (Tank): means the tank is used to store product
AST Piping: means the piping and connectors running from the tank to the dispenser or other end-use equipment
AST Dispenser: includes the dispenser and the equipment used to connect the dispenser to the piping
AST Delivery Problem: identifies releases that occurred during product delivery to the tank.
OTR Vehicle Tank: means the tank is used to store product to fuel an over the road vehicle OTR Bulk Transport Tank: means a tank that is used to transport product in bulk over the road (by truck)
RR :bulk Transport Tank: means a tank that is used to transport product in bulk by train
Transformer: means electrical transformer
Other: serves as the option to use when the release source is known but does not fit into one of the preceding categories
Unknown: identifies releases for which the source has not been determined
Definitions of Causes
Spill (Accidental): use this cause when a spill occurs accidentally(e.g., when the delivery hose is disconnected from a fill pipe)
Spill (Intentional): use this cause when a spill occurs intentionally (e.g., intentional dumping or breakage)
Corrosion: use when a metal tank, piping, or other component has a release due to corrosion
Physical or Mechanical Damage: use for all types of physical or mechanical damage, except corrosion
Equipment failure: use when a release occurs due to equipment failure other than corrosion or physical or mechanical damage
AST Overfill: use when an overfill occurs (e.g., overfills may occur from the fill pipe at the tank or when the nozzle fails to shut off at the dispenser)
AST Installation Problem: use when the problem is determined to have occurred specifically because the AST system was not installed properly Other:
use this option when the cause is known but does not fit into one of the preceding categories
Unknown: use when the cause has not been determined
Guidance: Ownership and Operator Type
Ownership select the category which describes owner of the AST system, bulk transport tank, or other release source
Operator Type select the category which describes the operation in which owner uses the AST system, bulk transport tank, or other release source
Name of Person/Company: US Xpress Address: 4080 Jenkins Rd
City: Chattanooga State TN Zip Code 37421 Telephone Number: 800-601-5500
Landowner Address
APPENDIX B
Photo Documentation
Photo 1 –View of Interstate-85 showing reported spill area.
Photo 2 –Additional view of Interstate-85 showing reported spill area.
Photo Documentation Log
Hepaco I-85 Henderson Roadise Spill
I-85 SB near Exit 209
Henderson, Vance County, NC
ECS Project Number: 49:18777
Photo 2 –View of Interstate-85 showing spill area. Taken by Hepaco on September 22, 2022.
Photo 3 –Additional view of Interstate-85 showing spill area. Taken by Hepaco on September 22, 2022.
Photo Documentation Log
Hepaco I-85 Henderson Roadise Spill
I-85 SB near Exit 209
Henderson, Vance County, NC
ECS Project Number: 49:18777
Photo 4 –View of Interstate-85 emergency response. Taken by Hepaco on September 22, 2022.
Photo 5 –Additional view of Interstate-85 emergency response. Taken by Hepaco on September 22, 2022.
Photo Documentation Log
Hepaco I-85 Henderson Roadise Spill
I-85 SB near Exit 209
Henderson, Vance County, NC
ECS Project Number: 49:18777
Photo 7 –View of Fred’s Towing truck for emergency response. Taken by Hepaco on September 22, 2022.
Photo 8 –Additional view of Interstate-85 emergency response. Taken by Hepaco on September 22, 2022.
Photo Documentation Log
Hepaco I-85 Henderson Roadise Spill
I-85 SB near Exit 209
Henderson, Vance County, NC
ECS Project Number: 49:18777
APPENDIX C
Crystal Clean Wastestream Profile