NCD981927502_19960701_Geigy Chemical Corporation_FRBCERCLA RA_Materials Handling Plan for Remedial Action-OCR

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Materials Handling Plan
For
Remedial Action
At
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Prepared for:
Geigy Chemical Corporation
Prepared by
OHM Remediation Services Corp.
~ tGeis
Project Manager
July 1996
OHM Project No. 18868
RECEl\!EO
JUL 3 l J996
SUPERFUNU SECTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................. 1-1
2.0 CHARACTERIZATION OF WASTESTREAMS ........................ 2-1
3.0 MATERIAL HANDLING ........................................... 3-1
3 .1 Clearing and Grubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Soil Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.3 Debris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.4 Wastewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.5 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
4.0 TRANSPORTATION .............................................. 4-1
5.0 HAUL ROUTES .................................................. 5-1
6.0 ON-SITE BULK STORAGE ......................................... 6-1
7.0 SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL ............................... 7-1
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Materials Handling Plan has been prepared for use during the remedial activities at the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site, Aberdeen, North Carolina. The remedial action is being
implemented to fulfill the USEPA Record of Decision (ROD) issued for the site.
The site was operated as a pesticide blending and formulation facility by various parties
from approximately 1947 to 1967 and by retail distributors of agricultural chemicals from
1968 to 1989. The pesticides DDT, toxaphene, and BHC were received in bulk at the site,
blended with inert materials, repackaged, and distributed for sale. Pesticides were not
manufactured at the site but were dry mixed into product suitable for local consumer use.
During normal formulation activities, there were occasional incidental losses to the site
soils.
Approximately 3071 tons of contaminated soil and 460 tons of debris have been removed
from the site to date. All on site facilities (except the scale house) have been razed. A
portion of the concrete pads under the former warehouses remain and will be removed
during this phase of work. Currently the site is unoccupied, posted and fenced.
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2.0 CHARACTERIZATION OF WASTESTREAMS
Based on information provided by the Engineer (Rust) and the bid specifications the
following waste streams and disposal synopsis will apply:
A. Hazardous soil refers to surface soil that is equal to or exceeds the TCLP disposal
criteria for pesticides and is considered hazardous by characteristic. These soils
will loaded for transportation and disposed of at a RCRA Subtitle C incinerator,
Rollins Environmental Services, Inc., in Deer Park, Texas.
B. Nonhazardous soil refers to surface soil within the excavation areas that is below
the TCLP disposal criteria for pesticides. These soils will be loaded for
transportation and disposed of at a Subtitle C landfill, Laidlaw Environmental
Services, Inc. in Pinewood, South Carolina.
C. Debris refers to concrete foundations, underlying structural fill, and existing
structures. This material will be loaded for transportation and disposal at a
Subtitle D landfill, Piedmont Landfill & Recycling Center in Kernersville, North
Carolina.
D. Non-contaminated soil refers to those soils that are not located in the proposed
excavation areas but must be excavated to install piping or the infiltration gallery.
These soils will be utilized on site when practical.
E. Wastewater refers to water accumulated from decontamination operations of
personnel and equipment, development water from installation of wells and
piezometers and personal hygiene with the exception of sanitary waste.
Wastewater will be treated on-site utilizing the groundwater treatment system and
discharged through the infiltration gallery. Sanitary waste will be placed via a
licensed hauler, in a local wastewater treatment plant.
Prior to mobilization, OHM will present Waste Profiles to Rust for signature, then forward
them to the appropriate disposal facilities for processing.
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3.0 MATERIAL HANDLING
3.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
During mobilization excavation boundaries will be surveyed and marked by a North
Carolina registered surveyor. After delineation, foliage in and immediately adjacent to the
excavation will be removed. When applicable the timber will be submitted for sale. Stumps
and brush (small limbs and scrub brush) will be stock piled in a convenient location, the
material will either be chipped for mulch (to be used on the project site) or transported to
the local municipality for disposal. Foliage north of Highway 211 will be stockpiled
adjacent to the excavation (without damaging additional foliage) as noted in the Remedial
Design. After backfilling operations, the stockpiled foliage will be chipped/shredded and
spread in non-disturbed areas or transported to a landfill as soon as possible. Foliage
south of Highway 211 destined for chipping will be stockpiled adjacent to the excavation
of origin, without damaging additional foliage. Actual locations will be field determined
based on existing foliage, topography and sequence. At completion of backfilling, the
chipper will be transported to each location, where the stockpiled foliage will be chipped
and spread as mulch in non-disturbed areas. All foliage stockpiles will be located in an
inconspicuous area and kept to a reasonable height. To avoid migration of soil associated
with tree roots, OHM may utilize a stump grinder. The stumps and roots will be ground in-
place and then the top 1 foot will be removed with the soil.
3.2 SOIL REMOVAL
Excavation of surface soils for off site disposal will be completed after the areas have been
cleared and grubbed. The excavation boundaries will be checked and verified prior to
excavation.
Soil that has failed TCLP, (hazardous soil) will be direct loaded into end dump trailers for
off site disposal. At this time Areas 10A and 13 of Drawing CO-1 have been identified as
failing TCLP, approximately 75 tons. The waste will be transported to the Rollins facility
in Deer Park, Texas.
Depending on location, nonhazardous soil may either be direct loaded into end dump
trailers for immediate removal off site or transported to a staging cell for loading at a later
date. Off site disposal of the contaminated soil will be at the Laidlaw Facility in
Pinewood, South Carolina.
Soil placed in the staging cell will be transported via a licensed hauler in a tandem axle
dump trailer to the large concrete foundation on the East end of the project site. Because
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the foundation has been slated for off site disposal no liner is anticipated, however,
measures will be taken to secure migration of soil from the stockpile (hay bales, tarp, etc.).
Stockpiling will enable continuous excavation and load out of material, as well as assist in
controlling traffic from the project site. After loadout of the stockpile, the concrete slab will
be swept clean of contaminated soil.
Soil excavated from the infiltration gallery and/ or other areas that are not considered for
off site disposal will be utilized as backfill or road base when applicable and will require no
special handling requirements.
3.3 DEBRIS
Material such as the concrete foundations, underlying structural fill and existing structures
will be direct loaded into dump trucks for off-site disposal to a Subtitle D landfill. The
concrete foundations and structures will be demolished to a manageable size, as specified
by the landfill.
3.4 WASTEWATER
Wastewaters generated for equipment decontamination, personnel decontamination, well
installation and development will be collected at each specific site in a portable container
(55-gallon drum, 200-to 300-gallon polytank, etc.) and transported to the aboveground
storage tank on-site for temporary storage.
After completion of the groundwater remediation system and during startup operations, the
wastewater from the storage tank will be pumped through a micron filter and trickled into
the influent wastestream for treatment and discharge. The filter and sediment will be
disposed of with the PPE. Sanitary waste will be collected by a local vendor licensed to
transport and dispose of this waste.
3.5 LOADING
Contaminated soil will be either direct loaded from the excavation into dump trailers or
from stockpiles. At either location precautions will be taken to avoid migration of
contaminated material. Equipment operators will reduce the drop height when loading as
much as feasibly possible to ensure containment. The dump trailers will not have to enter
or track upon contaminated soil, however, geomembrane will be placed on the ground to
collect any material that escapes the bed of the trailer or bucket of the track hoe. Material
from the liner will be collected and placed back onto the stockpile.
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Equipment that does enter the areas of contamination will be decontaminated before
exiting. Portable decon pads will be placed at the exit of the designated area, as the unit is
pressure washed the rinseate will be collected and contained for on-site treatment. The
pads will then be moved, as needed, to the next location. It is anticipated that the
excavation of the smaller sites can be completed with out tracking over contaminated soil.
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4.0 TRANSPORTATION
Prior to loading of each trailer, OHM will verify that each driver is in possession of a valid
drivers license, health and safety training (40-hour), accident records (for last 2 years) and
a vehicle inspection report. After loadout and decontamination, the transporter will cover
the load, inspect the load for loose materials and proceed to the portable scales for
weighing. All loaded trucks leaving the site for disposal at a designated facility will be
inspected for adherence to all applicable DOT regulations (tarping, placarding, tailgate
seal, lights, etc.). OHM will then request the signature of the Owner's Representative and
the driver on the manifest. These activities along with the date and time of departure will
be recorded on the Vehicle Control Log (VCL) (Appendix A), a copy of which will remain
on site during operations. It is anticipated that a person from Rust with signature authority
will remain on-site during all loadout operations. OHM will maintain chronological files of
weight tickets, manifest copies, LOR forms and other shipping paperwork for each
shipment.
Transport vehicles destined for a RCRA Subtitle C facility will be lined. After arrival and
placement of material at the disposal facility a letter of certification that the trailer has been
decontaminated will be obtained from the vendor, and destination date and time will be
recorded on the VCL. Loads transporting material to a local municipal landfill will be steel
lined and will not require decontamination after leaving the disposal facility.
Approximately four loads will be destined for Deer Park, Texas. If possible, each load will
have two designated drivers to permit transportation straight through. If the loaded vehicle
must make a stop for the night, the driver will take every precaution possible to secure his
tractor trailer and load for the night.
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5.0 HAUL ROUTES
Trucks destined for a disposal facility will exit the project site onto Highway 211. If
required, flagmen with required posted signs will assist the trucks merging onto the
highway. Trucks will exit Domino Road onto Hwy. 211 heading west. The primary and
alternate haul routes are provided below.
Laidlaw, Pinewood, South Carolina
Primary Route
State Route Miles Interchange Total Mileage
NC W. Hwy.211 2 Hwy. 211 & US-15 2
NC 5. US-15 29.9 Jct. US 15 & US-74 31.9
NC E. US-74 2.7 Jct. US-74 & US-501 34.6
NC 5. US-501 21.l Jct. US-501 & 1-95 55.7
SC S 1-95 0.5 State Line 56.2
SC 5. 1-95 80.3 1-95 & SC-261 136.5
SC W. SC-261 13.0 Pinewood 149.5
Alternate Route
NC W. Hwy.211 2 Hwy. 211 & US-15 2
NC US-15 1 Jct. US-15 & US-1 3
NC 5. US-1 39 State line 42
NC 5. US-1 71.2 Jct. US-1 & US-521 113.2
NC 5. US-521 8.5 Jct. US-521 & SC-261 121.7
SC 5. SC-261 38 Pinewood, SC 159.7
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Rollins, Deer Park, Texas
Primary Route
State Route
NC W. Hwy. 211
NC N. US-15
NC S. US-1
SC S. US-1
SC S. US-601
SC W. I-20
GA W. I-20
GA W. I-285
GA 5. I-85
AL S I-85
AL S. US-80
AL 5. 1-65
AL W. l-10
MS W. l-10
LA w. 1-10
LA W. I-12
LA W. I-10
TX W. l-10
TX 5. TX-8
TX E. TX-225
Alternate Route
NC W. Hwy. 211
NC N. US-15
NC 5. US-1
NC W. US-74
NC W.NC-27
NC 5. I-277
NC W.NC-27
NC 5. I-85
SC 5. I-85
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Hwy. 211 & US-15 2
US-15 & US-1 3
State Line 40.1
Jct. US-1 & US-601 110.1
Jct. US-601 & I-20 112.1
State Line 204.5
Jct. I-20 & l-285 337.6
Jct. I-285 & I-85 354.7
State Line 422.5
Jct. I-85 & US-80 496.0
Jct. US-80 & l-65 505.9
Jct. I-65 & 1-10 673.4
State Line 693.6
State Line 770.7
Jct. l-10 & 1-12 776.7
Jct. I-12 & l-10 862.3
State Line 1,022.4
Jct. I-10 & TX-8 1,122.5
Jct. TX-8 & TX-225 1,126.5
Deer Park, TX 1,128.5
Hwy. 211 & US-15 2
Jct. US-15 & US-1 3
Jct. US-! & US-74 30.0
Jct. US-74 & NC-27 101.4
Jct. NC-27 & l-177 102.4
Jct. l-277 & NC-27 103.0
Jct. NC-27 & l-85 106.6
State Line 141.9
State Line 249.5
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Alternate Route -Continued
State Route
GA S. 1-85
GA S. 1-285
GA w. 1-20
AL w. 1-20
MS w. 1-20
MS S. 1-59
LA s. 1-59
LA w. 1-12
LA w. 1-10
TX w. 1-10
TX S. TX-8
TX E. TX-225
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23.2
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160.1
100.1
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2.0
Interchange Total Mileage
Jct. 1-85 & 1-285 332.1
Jct. 1-285 & 1-20 354.5
State Line 403.5
State Line 618.3
Jct. 1-20 & 1-59 641.5
State Line 790.6
Jct. 1-59 & 1-12 802.1
Jct. 1-12 & 1-10 887.7
State Line 1,047.8
Jct. 1-10 & TX-8 1,147.9
Jct. TX-S & TX-225 1,151.9
Deer Park 1,153.9
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Piedmont Landfill, Kernersville, North Carolina
Primary Route
State Route Miles Interchange
NC W. Hwy.211 2 Hwy. 211 & US-15
NC 5. US-15 5.7 Jct. US-15 & NC-211
NC W.NC-211 19.0 Jct. NC-211 & US-220
NC N. US-220 52.0 Jct. US-220 & 1-85
NC N. 1-85 1.5 Jct. 1-85 & 1-40
NC W.1-40 11.5 Jct. 1-40 & 1-40 Bus.
NC W. l-40 Bus. 4.0 Jct. 1-40 Bus & NC-!\6
NC N. NC-!\6 1.0 Kernersville
Alternate Route
NC W.Hwy.211 2 Jct. Hwy. 211 & US-15
NC N. US-15 I Jct. US-15 & US-!
NC N. US-I 27.8 Jct. US-I & NC-42
NC N.NC-42 2.6 Jct. NC-42 & US-421
NC W. US-421 22.1 Jct. US-421 & US-421 Bus.
NC W. US-421 Bus. 10.0 Jct. US-421 Bus. & US-421
NC W. US-421 20.2 Jct. US-421 & 1-40
NC w. 1-40 14.2 Jct. 1-40 & 40 Bus.
NC W. 40 Bus. 4.0 Jct. 40 Bus & NC-!\6
NC N. NC-!\6 1.0 Kernersville
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6.0 ON-SITE BULK STORAGE
OHM will utilize the existing aboveground storage tank (AST) for bulk storage of
wastewater, with the exception of sanitary waste. If needed, the AST will be relocated to a
more convenient location (adjacent to the decontamination pad) prior to generation of
wastewater. Anticipated quantities of wastewater range from 2,000 to 3,000 gallons.
OHM will utilize portable diesel tanks (located on pickup trucks) for fueling operations.
Gasoline will be stored in 5-gallon containers, for use on smaller gas powered motors. No
bulk storage of fuel is anticipated on-site.
An OHM employee will monitor fueling operations to prevent overfilling or spillage of the
product. In the event hydrocarbon product is released, the effected area will be excavated
immediately and the contaminated material will be properly disposed of by the contractor.
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7.0 SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Spill Prevention and Control will address two categories of spills that may occur in
association with the work: on site and off site. The type of spill most likely to be
encountered is the release of soil from trucks. Liquids may be transported during the course
of this project but in small volumes by subcontractors that will be required to have spill
plans in place.
Various methods will be employed during different project activities to prevent spills of
contaminated soil. All personnel and equipment leaving the Exclusion Area will be
decontaminated in accordance with the Construction Health and Safety Plan. During
loading, a technician will monitor the loading of trucks for spillage, firm loading foundation,
tight gate seals, and tarping. Truck drivers will be under OHM supervision and will not be
allowed to congest the area thus preventing accidents. Finally, drivers will be instructed to
travel directly to the disposal facility, shortening time for opportunities for accidents while
loaded.
In the event of a spill of contaminated material, OHM will notify the Owner's
Representative for the companies and a response will be made as soon as possible to collect
and remove the spill. If the spill occurs on site, OHM will respond immediately to contain
and return the contaminated soil to a stockpile or truck that is secure. The cause of the spill
will be determined and corrective action will be taken if necessary. Should the spill occur
off site, the truck driver will immediately contact the OHM site manager so that a response
may be made to the spill.
The site manager will carry a beeper so that the truck dispatcher may contact him at any
time. A special emergency code will be provided so that the site manager will be
immediately alerted of the urgency to respond to the page. Action will be taken
immediately to contain and recover material. A spill recovery team will mobilize within one
hour. The spill will be contained so that removal equipment can clean the spill. If a spill
occurs on soil some clean soil will be over excavated to verify that all contaminated soil is
removed. If a spill occurs on concrete, brooms or vacuums will be used to ensure that all
contaminated soil is collected.
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