NCD980602163_19970319_Warren County PCB Landfill_SERB C_Evaluation of Soil Treatment Technologies-OCR

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Proposal for:
Evaluation of Soil Treatment Technologies
for the PCB Landfill in
Warren County, North Carolina
Submitted to:
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management
Proposal No. PCBLF4
March 19, 1997
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Section
1.0
2.0
TECHNICAL AND COST PROPOSAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................. 3
PHASE I -BENCH/PILOT SCALE TESTING
2.1 TECHNICAL APPROACH .............................. 5
2.2 PILOT SCALE TESTING PROGRAM .................... 7
2.3 FULL SCALE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................. 9
2.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE ................................ 13
2.5 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS ................. 13
2.6 INSURANCE ........................................ 15
2.7 CLARIFICATIONS TO THE RFP ....................... 16
3.0 PHASE II-FULL SCALE PRELIMINARY DESIGN
3.1 PROJECT APPROACH ............................... 17
3.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE ................................ 19
3.3 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS ................. 19
4.0 COST PROPOSAL
4.1 PHASE I ............................................ 27
4.2 PHASE II ........................................... 30
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The State of North Carolina owns and maintains a closed polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)
landfill in Warren County, approximately 50 miles north of Raleigh. The state has established a
Working Group including independent science advisors to assist the state to evaluate and implement
appropriate and feasible technologies to safely and cost-effectively detoxify the landfill materials.
The Working Group has determined that Base Catalyzed Decomposition (BCD) and Gas Phase
Chemical Reduction are technologies which can achieve these objectives.
ETG Environmental, Inc. (ETG), as a BCD technology provider, has formed a team with ICF
Kaiser International, Inc. (ICF) to prepare and submit this Proposal for Phase I (bench/pilot scale
testing on PCB soil from Warren County utilizing BCD detoxification) and Phase II (preliminary
remedial design of the full scale BCD detoxification system) services in response to the RFP. ETG
will perform the Phase I work as described in Section 2 of this technical proposal. ICF and ETG will
jointly perform the Phase II services, as described in Section 3 of this technical proposal.
ETG is a technology based hazardous waste remediation and processing firm with
approximately 40 years of operating experience. For over ten years, ETG has been developing
expertise in the thermal desorption and chemical dechlorination (USEP A patented, ETG licensed
Base Catalyzed Decomposition -BCD-process) technology areas.
ETG and its affiliated companies have over 250 employees with annual revenues of
approximately $60 million. ETG has performed for over 1000 clients including Fortune 500
companies, service agencies, and federal, state and local governmental agencies. ETG is
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headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and this project will be performed with resources
located there.
ICF is one of the United States' largest engineering, construction, and consulting services
companies with annual revenues of $1.25 billion. Its more than 5,000 employees, located in 70
offices around the world, provide fully integrated capabilities to clients in four related market areas:
environment, infrastructure, industry, and energy. In 1996, Engineering News-Record ranked ICF
Kaiser the United States' 12th largest design firm , the 18th largest construction management firm,
the second largest hazardous waste design firm, and the fifth largest hazardous waste contracting
firm.
In addition to its corporate headquarters near Washington, DC, ICF Kaiser has operational
centers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Oakland, California; Houston, Texas; Los Alamos, New
Mexico; Jacksonville, Florida; Perth, Australia; Lisbon, Portugal; and London, England. The
Pittsburgh operational center would perform the work at Warren County.
ICF, as prime contractor for the $330MM Total Environmental Restoration Contract (TERC)
for the Baltimore District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has retained ETG as a team
subcontractor to provide remedial technology solutions at hazardous waste sites.
ETG Environmental, Inc. 4 March 19, 1997
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2.0 PHASE I -BENCH/PILOT SCALE TESTING
2.1 Technical Approach
ETG is proposing to utilize the patented Therm-O-Detox® indirect heat thermal desorption
system with the USEPA patented, ETG licensed Base Catalyzed Decomposition (BCD) process for
detoxification of PCB contaminated soil at the Warren County Landfill.
ETG's proprietary Therm-O-Detox® System incorporates a unique thermal desorption process
which combines indirect heat (up to 1000°F) with a vacuum (25-27" Hg) and operates in a batch
mode to cost effectively thermally desorb and detoxify a wide range of low to high boiling point
organic compounds from soils, sediments, or sludges. Applications include PCBs, dioxins, furans,
pesticides/herbicides, wood treating compounds such as pentachlorophenol (PCP) and creosote, coal
tar, chlorinated solvents, and oily sludges. The Therm-O-Detox system can be combined with the
BCD chemical dechlorination process to provide complete chemical destruction of the PCBs and
other chlorinated materials present at Warren County.
The BCD process was invented by the USEPA's National Risk Management Research
Laboratory (NRMRL) and has been further developed by ETG, working in collaboration with
USEPA and other institutional and industrial providers of hazardous waste treatment services. ETG
has performed full scale remediation of high hazard chlorinated contaminants utilizing the Therm-O-
Detox/BCD process as further described in this Proposal.
ETG proposes to utilize the reagent assisted (solid phase BCD) Therm-O-Detox system to
initially detoxify and physically separate the organic contaminants from the soil, sediments or
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sludge. After the contaminants are partially detoxified by solid phase BCD and separated from the
matrix, they are condensed into the liquid phase. Chemical destruction/detoxification is then
conducted by liquid phase BCD in a liquid tank reactor (L TR). The BCD process is effectively a
catalytic transfer hydrogenation process, in which chlorine atoms present on chlorinated molecules
are removed and replaced by hydrogen atoms. Solid phase BCD employs a sodium based
proprietary reagent to replace chlorine atoms with hydrogen on the chlorinated molecule, resulting
in formation of a non-chlorinated molecule plus sodium chloride (NaCl). The overall liquid phase
process is represented by the chemical reaction,
Acceptor -Cl + NaOH + Donor -H Catalysts) Donor + Acceptor -H + NaCl + H2O
600"-650"F
In the present case, the Acceptor -Cl molecules are the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (dioxins) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (furans), which
are contained in the contaminated soil. While there are several different combinations of reagents
used in the BCD process, all of these utilize a basic reagent such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH),
sometimes in combination with liquid carriers/reagents and other catalytic materials which are
proprietary to the USEP A.
ETG currently owns and operates four (4) Therm-O-Detox thermal desorption systems
ranging in size from 1-5 tons/hour (TPH) which could be utilized to perform full scale detoxification
projects such as that contemplated at Warren County. In addition, ETG owns one (1) continuous
paddle type indirect heat thermal desorption system for utilization on a project specific basis.
Depending on project applications, ETG is capable of constructing new units to deploy to various
project locations as needed.
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2.2 Pilot Scale Testing Program
The purpose of this Phase I testing is to provide preliminary technical and cost data necessary
to complete the preliminary (Phase II) remedial design for the full scale detoxification of the Warren
County Landfill utilizing the Therm-O-Detox/BCD process.
The Phase I testing would be performed utilizing the ETG pilot scale system. This pilot
system, utilizing a five (5) gallon thermal reactor, is an accurate simulation of the full scale Therm-
O-Detox system, which is more fully described in the next section. Utilizing pilot scale equipment,
as compared to laboratory or bench scale equipment, will provide more detailed information to
evaluate the full scale application of the BCD process and will result in a more detailed preliminary
remedial design (Phase II) submittal to the Working Group.
The raw waste to be supplied by the state to ETG (approximately 200 pounds or 5 - 5 gallon
samples) will be analyzed for water content, mono-through deca congeners of PCBs, dioxins/furans
and VOCs, as specified in the RFP. The raw waste will be qualitatively analyzed for physical
characteristics including moisture content and material handling properties that may impact full scale
processing of material. Clean material will be processed initially to verify full system operability.
The raw waste will be subjected to three (3) test runs to physically separate and detoxify the
contaminants of concern from the soil and verify process performance.
Treated soil will be tested for the parameters described above to determine compliance with
the remediation goals established in the RFP. The separated contaminants now in the vapor phase
will be condensed in three (3) non-contact shell and tube type heat exchangers in series and collected
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-------------------Therm-O-Detox System Pilot Treatment Unit Environmental, Inc.
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for analysis. Liquid phase BCD will be performed on collected organic condensate to verify
complete detoxification of contaminants. ETG will work with the BCD Group, Inc./USEP A in
Cincinnati and will involve them with the Warren County pilot testing program.
ETG will utilize a subcontractor (Waterford Compliance Group or equivalent) to collect
system air discharge samples to test for compliance with air emission performance goals. All
methods utilized will be USEP A approved. Air modeling utilizing conservative assumptions (Screen
3 or equivalent) will be employed to ascertain air emission standards will be met.
Analytical services as described in the RFP will be provided by a subcontractor (Triangle
Laboratories or equivalent) experienced in the analysis of the contaminants of concern at Warren
County. All data generated will be compiled into a comprehensive report following the general
format outlined in the RFP. The schedule for performance of the work is described in Section 2.4.
ETG is fully permitted to perform the described testing program at ETG's headquarters in
West Chester, Pennsylvania. Our facility will be available for inspection by Working Group
personnel during performance of the testing. A copy of our USEP A TSCA R&D permit to perform
this testing is attached. Note: The permit is under the name of VFL Technology Corporation, an
affiliated ETG company (also with headquarters in West Chester). ETG could test up to 500 pounds
of material for Warren County, which is the allowed quantity under our USEPA R&D permit.
To assure that the air emission performance goals will be met, ETG will install a flameless
thermal oxidation unit after the condensers in the Vapor Recovery System, as described more fully
in the next section. A permit modification requesting the option to replace carbon adsorption with
a thermal oxidizer has been prepared for submittal to USEP A Region III. The permit modification
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION III
RECEIVED
JAN l , 1997
VFL Technolou"
IIN"fo 1997 Mr. John Colussi
841 Chestnut Building
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-4431
Director of Technical Services
VFL Technology Corporation
16 Hagerty Boulevard
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
Dear Mr. Colussi:
The Environmental Protection Agency Region III (EPA) has
reviewed the application submitted by VFL Technology Corporation
(VFL) requesting EPA's approval of VFL's Research and Development
(R&D) of PCB destruction methods. This letter grants approval to
VFL to conduct R&D on the patented technology using indirect heat
medium temperature.thermal desorption (MTTD) in VFL's trademarked
system "Therm-0-Detox" to remove or destroy polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) in PCB-contaminated soil, sludge and sediment
matrices.
VFL's application shows that the main objective of the R&D
activity is to demonstrate th~ effectiveness of "Therm-0-Detox"
techniques for decontamination and/or destruction of PCB-
contaminated soils, sludges and sediments. Subject to the
conditions stated herein and the application submitted by VFL,
this approval allows VFL to conduct basic and applied research on
the use of these techniques to destroy PCBs in contaminated soil,
sludge and sediment.
Issuance of this R&D approval does not release VFL from any
liability for damage to persons or property caused by or
resulting from the operation or maintenance of the proposed
processes or associated equipment covered by this approval. The
conditions of this·approval are enforceable under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (the Act) and its implementing
regulations, 40 C.F.R. Part 761. Any actions by VFL that violate
the terms and conditions of this letter, the Act, or the
regulations may result in civil or criminal sanctions by EPA, in
accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2615
and 2616.
Pursuant to the regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 2, Subpart B,
VFL is entitled to'assert a business confidentiality claim
covering any information VFL submits under this R&D approval. If
VFL does not assert such a confidentiality claim with any
submission, EPA may make this information available to the public
without further notice to VFL. EPA may make information subject
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to a business confidentiality claim available to the public only
to the extent set forth in the above cited regulations. Any such
claim of confidentiality must conform to the requirements set
forth in 40 C.F.R. § 2.203(b).
AUTHORITY
This approval to conduct Research and Development into PCB
disposal is issued pursuant to Section 6(e) (1) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act of 1976, Public Law No. 94-469, 15 U.S.C.
§ 2605 (e) (1) and the PCB Regulations, 40 C.F.R. §§ 761.60 (e)
and (i). This authority is limited to the use of less than 500
pounds of PCB material regardless of PCB concentration.
BACKGROUND
On August 16, 1996, VFL sent EPA an initial application for
approval to conduct R&D on thermal treatment of PCBs. In
response to EPA's verbal comments, VFL sent EPA a revised
application, dated October 3, 1996.
PROPOSED TESTS
VFL's main objective is to demonstrate the effectiveness of
the "Therm-O-Detox" system for decontamination of PCB-
contaminated soils, sludges and sediments. The protocols for the
proposed tests are found on page 3 of the VFL revised
application.
The proposed research activities will investigate a pilot
thermal desorption system by which they will optimize the system
to remove PCBs. VFL plans to gain greater understanding of these
processes. They intend to discover methods for increasing the
rate and extent of PCB removal. VFL will conduct the studies in
controlled laboratory settings at VFL's facility in West Chester,
Pennsylvania.
CONDITIONS
1. Agency Permits, Approvals, Violations and Revocations:
Before commencing the tests, VFL must obtain and submit to
EPA Region III copies of any necessary federal, state or local
permits or approvals. During the testing, VFL shall comply with
all conditions and requirements of such permits or approvals.
Copies of such permits or approvals must be forwarded to the
Chief, Toxics Enforcement Section (3AT12) at EPA Region III.
Violation of any applicable regulation may subject VFL to an
enforcement action and termination of this approval. EPA may
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revoke this approval at any time for failure to comply with the
terms and conditions herein or for any other reason that EPA
deems necessary to protect public health or the environment.
2. Process Quality Control:
VFL must sample and analyze feedstock and treated materials
when treatment starts and at intervals during the project until
the concentration of PCB peaks in the feedstock is reduced to
less than 0.5 parts per billion (ppb) for aqueous extract or
water, or less than 2 ppm per peak for soils, sediments and
sludges. This sampling must be sufficient to determine:
a. the degradation rate of PCBs;
b. the potential loss of PCBs and toxic by-products via
volatilization; and
c. any toxic by-products formed because of the PCB
degradation process.
VFL must carry out sampling and analysis in accordance with
the following documents:
Draft Guidelines for Permit Applications and Demonstration Test
Plans for PCB Disposal by Non-Thermal Alternative Methods, August
21, 1986 (Draft).
Other requirements and guidelines are found in: Recommended
Analytical Requirements for PCB Data Generated On Site During
Non-Thermal PCB Destruction Tests, March 19, 1986; Interim
Guidelines and Specifications for Preparing Quality Assurance
Project Plans, QAMS-005/80, Office of Research and Development,
USEPA, December 29, 1980; and, Quality Assurance and Quality
Control Procedures for Demonstrating PCB Destruction in Filing
for a PCB Disposal Permit, USEPA, June 28, 1983 (Draft).
3. Process Waste Restrictions:
All waste · ( including solids, li"quids, or gases) generated
during the testing of alternate PCB destruction processes must be
disposed of as if it contains the original concentration of the
feedstock, unless VFL can verify that the PCB wastes including
contaminated clothing, containers and reaction systems contain
nondetectable concentrations of PCBs. Nondetectable
concentration in solid materials means less than 2 ppm per PCB
peak based on the PCB DCMA standard. Nondetectable concentration
in liquids means less than 0.5 ppm for oil and 0.5 ppb for
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aqueous samples. For gases, non-detectable concentration means
less than o. 5 µg/m3 •
If the destruction process does not succeed in reducing the
PCB concentration to the levels described above, that phase of
the R&D project must end. The PCB-contaminated materials must be
disposed of as required under 40 C.F.R. § 761.60 in an EPA-
approved PCB incinerator (40 C.F.R. § 761.70) or in an EPA-
approved chemical waste landfill (40 C.F.R. § 761.75).
4. Process Monitoring Record:
VFL must record and maintain the results of all sampling,
analytical, and monitoring activities throughout the R&D activity
and for a period of three years after this approval to conduct
R&D is terminated. VFL must record results for:
a. PCB concentration of all feedstock samples;
b. PCB concentration of all samples of treated materials;
c. PCB concentration of all waste streams; and
d. any toxicity tests.
5. R&:D Test Re);;!ort:
VFL must submit a test report for each project to EPA Region
III's Toxics Enforcement Section by 60 days after the completion
date of the R&D work or after the expiration date of the
approval, whichever comes first. Also quarterly progress reports
for the overall R&D PCB project shall be submitted to EPA.
All test results and related information on this R&D project
shall be incorporated into the test report. The R&D Test report
must include, at a minimum, the following items:
a.
b.
C.
a letter, signed by an authorized official of VFL, must
certify on behalf of the applicant that VFL carried out
the tests in accordance with this approval letter. In
this certification letter, VFL must describe any tests
that were not carried out as described in VFL's
application.
detailed discussion of all process operations,
operational problems, if any, and corrective actions.
chronology of significant events.
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d. Qual i ty Assurance (QA) report that addresses all the QA
objectives, including whether or not VFL met precision
and accuracy objectives, and also results of
quality control samples, performance audit samples, and
systems audits; and
e. Waste Handling Documentation. VFL should provide
documentation, such as copies of manifests and
certificates of destruction, to verify that all wastes
generated during the R&D process tests were
disposed of according to the PCB regulations, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the
Clean Water Act (CWA).
6 . PCB Releases:
In the event VFL believes, or has reason to believe, that a
PCB release has or might have occurred, the site supervisor must
inform the EPA Region III PCB Disposal Coordinator (215-566-
2147), and the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802).
A written report describing the incident must be submitted
by the next regular business day.
7. Facility Inspection:
EPA employees shall have access to the VFL laboratories for
purposes of inspection, observation, or sampling. The EPA's
right of inspection and authority to obtain information under
this Approval shall be in addition to, not in limitation of, all
rights of entry and authorities to obtain information available
under federal law.
8. Safety and Health:
VFL must comply with all applicable safety and health .
standards, as required by Federal, State, and local regulations
and ordinances.
9. Facility Security:
The VFL processes shall be secured (e.g., separate fences,
restricted access, locked doors, etc.) at the test site to
restrict public access to the area. VFL must report any personal
injury, from the VFL processes, to the EPA Region III PCB
Disposal Approval Coordinator (215-566-2147, Fax Number 215-566-
2134), by the next regular business day.
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10. Personnel Training:
VFL must ensure that personnel directly involved with
handling PCB-contaminated material or using the VFL processes
understand and comply with all requirements of this R&D approval.
At all times while performing R&D pursuant to this approval,
VFL must maintain at its testing facility, a copy of this R&D
approval and the sampling and analysis procedures used to detect
PCB concentrations in the processed samples.
11. PCB Transport Restrictions:
VFL must handle PCB material transported off the site for
purposes of disposal according to 40 C.F.R. § 761.40 and the
Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements at 49 C.F.R. Part
172. Such requirements include placarding and labeling all PCB
Containers.
12. Regulatory Compliance:
VFL shall comply with all applicable requirements of the
Federal PCB Regulations, 40 C.F.R. Part 761, during R&D
activities pursuant to this approval. VFL should give particular
note to:
a. 40 C.F.R. Section 761.60 -Disposal Requirements;
b. 40 C.F.R. Section 761.65 -Storage for Disposal;
c. 40 C.F.R. Section 761.79 -Decontamination;
d. 40 C.F.R. Section 761.180 -Records and Monitoring; and
e. 40 C.F.R. Section 761.202-.215 -PCB Waste Disposal
Records and Reports.
13. Process/Equipment Modifications:
VFL may not depart from the conditions of this R&D approval
or the terms expressed in the application submitted by VFL
without prior written authorization from EPA Region III. VFL
must submit requests for approval modification in writing to the
Regional Administrator.
14. Feedstock Limit:
This approval is limited to the use of a maximum of less
than 500 pounds of PCB material (regardless of PCB concentration)
for the period described in condition 15 of this letter.
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15. Approval Effective Dates:
This R&D approval shall expire on December 31, 1998. Sixty
(60) days before expiration, VFL may apply for renewal with the
appropriate updated documentation.
This approval is valid only when VFL personnel identified in
the approval application operate the processes submitted to EPA
by VFL in its August 16, 1996 application and additional VFL
revisions. This approval is not transferrable. If VFL wishes to
transfer its PCB destruction process to another company, then
that other company must obtain approval from EPA before operating
the process.
Under the above conditions, and given the circumstances under
which VFL will conduct the R&D tests, EPA Region III finds,
pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 761.60(e) and (i), that these tests will
not present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the
environment.
EPA hereby grants approval to VFL to conduct R&D on the
thermal treatment of PCBs in contaminated matrices subject to the
conditions expressed herein, and consistent with the materials
and data included in the VFL application. This R&D approval is
valid only when the research is conducted at the VFL laboratories
in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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approval and the availability of the flameless thermal oxidation unit may impact the Phase I schedule
(Section 2.4).
The project will be conducted under the technical direction of Dr. Yei-Shong Shieh, Senior
Vice President of Technology and Business Development for ETG Environmental. Dr. Alfred
Kornel and/or Charles Rogers from the BCD Group, Inc./USEP A will be available to work with
ETG on the Warren County pilot testing program. The laboratory facility at ETG consists of in
excess of2500 square feet of space for bench scale and pilot scale testing. The experience of the key
ETG personnel are summarized in Section 2.5 of this proposal.
2.3 Full Scale System Description
THERM-0-DETOX® BATCH VACUUM SYSTEM
ETG's Therm-O-Detox® batch vacuum thermal desorption and chemical dechlorination
technology is a unique in-direct heated system which operates under a high vacuum (25"-27" Hg)
and temperatures up to 1000°F to effectively desorb and detoxify organic compounds from soils,
sludges, sediments and debris. The system has been under development and has continually been
refined to its current design during the last several years and applied at multiple sites. The system
with internal heating and agitation is highly flexible, operates in a batch mode, and can handle the
most difficult hazardous waste compounds. Patents for the system have been issued.
ETG has been developing several in-direct heated thermal desorption technologies including
continuous and batch systems for five years which have been trade named Therm-O-Detox®. The
Company has applied direct and in-direct heated systems at nine project sites covering over 50,000
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tons of a variety of contaminated organic soils and sludges which include herbicides, pesticides,
PCBs, PCP and dioxin/furans. The thermal vacuum system is a very compact, mobile system which
offers low processing costs. The system is unique due to the application of high vacuum and heat
while simultaneously agitating and mixing the waste material thus exposing waste particles to the
heat source to efficiently detoxify and desorb contaminants into the vapor phase.
The feed material is processed on a batch basis by the indirectly heated rotary vacuum
desorber. The complete mixing action afforded by the rotary vacuum desorber' s internal mixing
flights and internal central heating mixing bar constantly agitate and break-up the soil particles, thus
exposing the particles to the heat source. Heat transfer is enhanced by a large heat surface area to
allow rapid heating of the soil for optimum contaminant removal. The desorber is contained within
an outer insulated heating chamber, where fuel burners (using No. 2 oil, propane, or natural gas)
supply the indirect heat. There is no contact between the heat source and the contaminated material.
Exhaust gas from the fuel burner is discharged from the top of the insulated heating chamber.
The desorber is capable of heating the waste up to 1000°F. The throughput rate depends
upon waste moisture content, contaminants and treatment standards. A waste with higher moisture
content will result in reduced production while lower moisture content will allow faster production.
The desorber vessels are generally operated on a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week basis.
During heating and agitation, vacuum is applied to the rotary desorber, greatly enhancing the
desorption of the contaminants. The vacuum pump provides a nominal 125 -150 ACFM of vapor
flow at 25"-27" Hg vacuum allowing the system to operate under an inert condition.
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Vapor Recovery System ("VRS''
Vapors in the off-gas will be condensed and recovered by non-contact shell and tube heat
exchangers/condensers. On-board cooling tower and chiller units deliver 70 ° -80 °P and 3 5 ° -40 °P
non-contact cooling water to the condensing units. The condensed contaminants and water from the
vapors are collected in two on-board 1,000 gallon receiving tanks. Recovered liquid remains in the
tanks, while the vapor travels through the condensing units and vacuum pump into in-line carbon
canisters and/or a flameless constant temperature oxidizer unit for final polishing. The oxidizer
virtually eliminates non-condensables and residual contaminants not removed by the condensing
equipment of the VRS, and acts only as a polisher prior to final discharge of air to the atmosphere.
Base Catalyzed Decomposition ("BCD''
The Therm-O-Detox® system can be used in conjunction with the USEPA patented Base
Catalyzed Decomposition (BCD) chemical dechlorination process to chemically detoxify high
hazard chlorinated substances including PCBs, dioxins, furans, and pesticides/herbicides. Initially,
BCD reagents are added to the Medium Temperature Thermal Desorption (MTTD) unit, initiating
solid phase BCD and physically separating the detoxified contaminants from the matrix. Condensed
chlorinated organics can be sent to a liquid tank reactor (LTR), where addition of a hydrogen donor,
sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and a proprietary catalyst result in replacement of the chlorine atom with
hydrogen at temperatures in the 600° -650°F range. This dechlorinated oil (which is generally non-
hazardous) can be used as a fuel supplement in an industrial boiler such as a cement kiln. The solid
phase BCD reagents added to the MTTD unit result in reduction of the concentration of
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contaminants in the treated waste, as well as reduction in the amount of liquid organics requiring
liquid phase BCD treatment.
BCD/Therm-O-Detox® System Features
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resulting in high heat transfer rate.
The rotating drum and internal mixing design including a central heating/mixing
device provides complete local mixing action, exposing most of the particles of the
process mass to the heat transfer surface. Thus, the dependency of heat movement
on the thermal conductivity of the material is reduced.
The rotating bed conditions promote direct surface thermal desorption. The
homogenous bed will result in the reduction of the retention time required to meet
the treatment standards.
The unit can process sludge, sediment and soils directly, usually without the need for
pre-drying or pre-conditioning, and will tolerate a wide range of particle sizes in the
waste material.
Since the system operates under a sealed vacuum the majority of air flow through
the system is eliminated, creating an inert condition. Most of the contaminants in the
off-gas are condensed, thereby minimizing the amount of organics requiring final
polishing. Air flow is very low, minimizing environmental impact and permitting
requirements.
The unit is highly flexible for processing a wide range of waste types and contaminants.
The combination of vacuum and up to 1000°F operating temperature results in
effective removal of high boiling point compounds.
All of the above features result in lower processing costs to achieve the applicable
treatment standards.
The Therm-O-Detox® system can be combined with BCD chemical dechlorination.
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2.4 Project Schedule
Work can be started within two weeks of a contract award and receipt of the samples to be
tested. A schedule for completing the proposed work is shown below.
Time to Complete Following
Project Task/Phase Initiation of Study
1. Preparation of Raw Waste for Analysis Week 1
2. Raw Waste Analysis Weeks 1 -3 ,, Preparation of Pilot Scale System Weeks 1 2 .) .
4. Mobilization of Subcontractors Weeks 2 -3
5. Pilot Scale Testing Weeks 3 -5
6. Laboratory Analysis of Treated Samples Weeks 5 -7
7. Air Dispersion Modeling Weeks 5 -7
8. Draft Phase I Report Weeks 7 -8
9. Review of Draft Report and Finalization Weeks 9 -12
As noted in Section 2.2, an R&D permit modification is needed from USEPA Region IV.
It is expected that this approval will be obtained by the time notice to proceed is granted.
2.5 Experience and Qualifications
Summaries of ETG's full scale thermal desorption projects are attached for your review.
Several of the most recent projects involving high hazard contaminants are described below:
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New York State Superfund site remediation of approximately 1400 tons of F027
dioxin contaminated soil. The BCD process was applied.
Remediation of 200 tons of F027 pentachlorophenol and dioxin contaminated soil
for a confidential client. The BCD process was applied.
Remediation of 20,000 tons of acidic soil and asphalt contaminated with up to 60%
total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) (with up to 1200°F boiling points) and
chlorinated solvents. BCD treatment was not required for this project, as the
chlorinated solvents were recovered for reuse.
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ETG has achieved full environmental compliance on these projects including full compliance
with very stringent air emission standards. In addition, ETG has achieved an excellent safety record
over the last ten years by utilizing a "safety first" approach. ETG's Experience Modification Rate
(EMR) of approximately 0.65 is clearly ahead of the industry norm.
In addition to full scale experience, ETG has performed numerous bench/pilot scale
treatability studies on PCB and dioxin/furan contaminated material. Information regarding these
Phase I type bench scale/pilot scale studies are presented below:
1. New York State DEC. BCD Treatability Study on pesticide/herbicide and
dioxin/furan contaminated materials. Performed August-September 1993.
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Confidential Client. Treatability Studies on Pentachlorophenol and dioxin/furan
contaminated materials. Performed May 1995 and August 1994.
USEP A, Saunders Supply Co., NPL site. BCD Treatability Study performed for
Ecology and Environment. Dioxin/furans and Pentachlorophenol contaminated
materials. Performed January-April 1995.
Confidential Client. Performed BCD Treatability study for PCB contaminated
materials. Performed October 1994.
Confidential client. Performed BCD treatability study for PCB contaminated
materials. Performed December 1996.
Dr. Y ei-Shong Shieh has served as Project Director for all of these bench scale/treatability
studies. As can be seen, all of these studies were performed for projects with the contaminants of
concern at Warren County (i.e., PCBs and/or dioxins/furans). Dr. Shieh has also served as chief
technology consultant for all of the ETG full scale thermal desorption projects involving several with
the contaminants of concern at Warren County. Messrs. Haren Master and Mitch Moss (Senior Vice
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President and Director of Projects, respectively) in ETG's operation group have also been assigned
to full scale remediation projects involving detoxification of similar contaminants at Warren County.
The operations staff has also participated in execution of the ETG bench/pilot scale studies. All
ETG operations staff is 40 hour trained at a minimum to perform duties including handling and
treatment of hazardous waste materials.
The ETG technical and business development staff have been involved in many projects
where active community groups have participated in the federal/state "Superfund" type process.
Many presentations have been given to non-professional audiences to communicate the specifics of
the ETG process and the resultant reduction in risks to the community. Examples include New
Bedford Harbor, Koppers Superfund Site in Morrisville (North Carolina), FCX-Statesville (North
Carolina) Times Beach (Missouri), and Baird-McGuire among others. Most of these projects
involve the contaminants of concern at Warren County.
As discussed, ETG currently owns and operates four (4) batch vacuum thermal
desorption/BCD systems of equipment for potential utilization at Warren County. These systems
are pictured on the following pages. In addition, new units can be constructed if required with a six
(6) month lead time. A full scale process flow diagram is also enclosed for your review.
2.6 Insurance
The ETG insurance certificates have been enclosed for your review.
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YEI-SHONG SHIEH, Ph.D., P.E.
FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
Over twenty-two years experience relating to technology and business development in the fields of
environmental technology, resource recovery and fossil energy. A strong management background
in research and development, concept engineering, applications engineering, process engineering,
technology applications, QA/QC and laboratory services. Familiar with current environmental
regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Extensive knowledge of
emerging technologies in a wide range of environmental service areas with emphasis on waste
minimization (e.g. liquid/solids separation, drying), resource recovery and stabilization.
EDUCATION
B.S. Chemical Engineering-National Taiwan University
Ph .D Chemical & Biochemical Engineering-Rutgers University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1990 -Present
1974 -1990
1973 -1974
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ETG Environmental Incorporated
Vice President, Technology & Business Development
Conversion Systems, Inc.
Director, Technical Services
New Jersey DEP, Bureau of Water Pollution Control
Acting Supervising Engineer
Identification of the thermal desorption technologies for refinery, chemical, and coal tar wastes, and
negotiation of joint venture and teaming arrangements with these companies.
Development of in-house capabilities in thermal desorption and chemical dechlorination applications.
Process engineering and technical design responsibility for more than twenty-five waste treatment
and stabilization facilities for utility companies using Pozzolanic type of processes. Development of
integrated by-product resource recovery management for these wastes.
Development of the Super Detox Process from laboratory scale to full scale commercialization for the
stabilization of K061 hazardous wastes generated from electric arc furnaces.
Technology responsibility for approximately ten wastewater treatment systems for coil coating, can
coating, metal finishing and electroplating industries.
Established a water quality analysis and modeling program covering the Passaic River, Newark Bay
and Upper Delaware Estuary for the New Jersey DEP.
Performed technology and business evaluations of wastewater, groundwater, sludge and
contaminated soil treatments relating to dewatering, drying, waste minimization, resource recovery
and stabilization for the refining, pigment, metal finishing, steel and chemical industries.
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FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
P/L management, organization development, contract negotiation and management, proposal
preparation, subcontractor selection and evaluations, project management, engineering staff
management, process design, flue gas desulphurization systems, refuse derived fuel engineering,
resource recovery, estimating, purchasing, claims negotiation.
EDUCATION
S.S. Chemical Engineering-Indian Institute of Technology
M.S. Chemical Engineering-Lowell University
MBA-Baruch College, City University of New York (All but Thesis)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1990 -Present
1983 -1990
1981 -1983
1974 -1981
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
Associated Chemical and Environmental Services, Inc.
Vice President & General Manager
Associated Chemical and Environmental Services, Inc.
General Manager
Thyssen Environmental Systems, Inc.
Manager, Project Engineering
Combustion Equipment Associates (CEA)
Manager Systems Technology
Manager, Contracts
Manage P/L responsibility for $20 MM/year remedial services contracting business.
Administer proposal activities, project management, operations and safety functions.
Develop and implement annual operating plan. Assist in the development of strategic plan for
remedial business.
Managed all project engineering, budgeting and scheduling for FGD systems projects for electric
utilities.
Directed project development and front-end engineering for $80 million refuse derived fuel facility.
Doubled plant reliability at Bridgeport, Connecticut resource recovery facility through process
improvements.
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FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
Remedial project management, secure landfill facility management, industrial wastewater treatment
operations, field construction, iron and steel plant operations, technical marketing, regulatory agency
reporting and interfacing. As Director of Project Management his duties include the supervision of
project managers to insure the completion of all ACES remediation projects in a safe, environmentally
sound and timely manner. Responsible for the coordination between project managers and client and
the transition from the proposal to completion of the project.
EDUCATION
B.S. Commerce & Engineering-Drexel University
Pennsylvania and New Jersey licensed for tank closures
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1991 -Present
1984 -1990
1981 -1984
1973 -1981
1971 -1973
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
Associated Chemical and Environmental Services, Inc.
Director of Project Management
Associated Chemical and Environmental Services, Inc.
Manager of Projects
Envirosafe Services, Incorporated
Plant Manager
Alan Wood Steel and Keystone Coke Company
By-Products-Department Manager
Welded Tube Company of America
Marketing Specialist
Supervises project managers for over $20 million per year of hazardous waste site remediation
activities provided by ACES.
Project Manager for 25,000 ton arsenic waste site remediation for client in the western U.S.
Plant manager with total operational responsibility for 200,000 tons/year at a hazardous waste
processing and landfill facility.
Responsible for all aspects of industrial waste treatment, disposal and compliance for major regional
coke producer.
Department manager for coke oven by-products operation, including coke oven gas and by-products
chemical recovery, waste and wastewater treatment and disposal functions.
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ETG Environmental, Inc.
Project Experience
Pennsylvania Excavation, thermal desorption, backfill and
capping of lagoon containing over 32,000 tons of
soil contaminated with organics
Ohio Processing of as-generated refinery wastes to
meet landfill disposal (BDAT/UTS) and/or
recycling parameters.
Ohio Processing of as-generated refinery wastes to
meet landfill disposal (BDAT/UTS) and/or
recycling parameters.
North Carolina Processing of soil contaminated with high-
hazard organics utilizing thermal treatment and
chemical dechlorination (BCD).
New Jersey Dredging, transfer, dewatering, thermal
desorption and disposal of approximately 7,000
cubic yards of oily refinery wastes.
Maryland Dewatering and thermal desorption of chemical
plant waste to meet BDAT/UTS standards for
disposal.
Puerto Rico Processing of refinery wastes to meet landfill
disposal (BDAT/UTS) parameters for semi-
volatile and volatile organics as well as metals.
New York Excavation, thermal desorption and chemical
dechlorination (BCD) of 1500 cubic yards of
F027 high hazard soil (pesticide/herbicide and
dioxin/furan contamination).
Michigan Thermal desorption and chemical dechlorination
(BCD) of200 cubic yards of F027 soil
(pentachlorophenol and dioxin/furan
contamination).
Montana Thermal desorption and recycling of 20,000 tons
of soil contaminated with chlorinated volatile
organic compounds and high boiling point (800 -
1150°F) organic lubricants/asphaltics.
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SITE Program
Demonstration
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Scope: Thermal Treatment of 32,000 Tons of Soil
Job Size: $7,700,000
Problem: Subsurface soils at a lagoon site were identified as contaminating local
groundwater with several organic solvent compounds previously used at the
site.
Site Description: Two adjacent concrete lined lagoons of 1.6 million gallons total capacity
were closely bounded on three sides by a small stream, an active rail line,
and the waste water treatment plant's clarifier and trickling filter.
Subsurface was a dense, wet clay with a permeated rock geology including
boulders weighing up to 12 tons and crevices down to 12" wide and 100'
long. The project scope required removal of everything down to "bedrock".
Solution: Extensive soil sampling was conducted to characterize the type and location
of contamination and several remediation alternatives were proposed. The
chosen alternative (thermal treatment) was tested in the lab after another
confirmatory round of sampling was completed and the project commenced
in late winter. Installation of all site utilities and 25,000 square feet of
shoring, and excavation of over 26,000 tons of soils and over 6,000 tons of
rocks, boulders, and concrete was performed on schedule for the Corp of
Engineers. The soils were heated to approximately 600 °F and all concrete,
rocks and boulders were pressure washed. Confirmatory sampling and
testing proved all treated materials were safe to return to the original
excavation.
Contamination: Halogenated volatile organic compounds.
Safety Level: Levels B, C and D.
Clean-up Levels: Less than 50 ppb per constituent for 10 halogenated volatile organics in the
soils and no visible signs of soils on any concrete, rocks or boulders.
Results: Stringent requirements for safety, health, work and quality assurance plans
were met or exceeded while contract negotiations were under way. In spite
of adverse weather conditions, production rates were met for materials
handling as were performance standards for chemical analysis of the soils
and off-gases. Assistance was provided to obtain necessary regulatory
permits or exemptions; instructional tours for EPA, USA THAMA,
P ADER, Army and other official government agencies were also provided.
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Oil Refinery -Toledo, OH
Scope: Processing Of As Generated Refinery Wastes
Job Size: 5,600,000 Gallons/Year -$2,500,000/Y ear
Problem: The refinery was disposing of K-listed waste at a ReRA incinerator at great
cost since the third-third landban required that refinery wastes meet BDAT
parameters for voes, SVOes and metals prior to disposal in a landfill.
Site Description: An Ohio refinery generating approximately 5,600,000 gallons per year of
API separator and DAF unit waste. The waste contained approximately 3%
solids and had been dewatered utilizing a belt press prior to disposal. The
material contained approximately 40% solids after dewatering.
Solution: ETG provided a processing system to remove the moisture and oils using a
centrifuge followed by low temperature thermal desorption, thereby
eliminating the older belt press. The system is exempt from ReRA since it
recovers oil and recycles it back to the refinery. The product meets the
required parameters for fuel substitution and can be disposed of at a cement
kiln or landfilled.
Contamination: SVOes, voes, Metals.
Safety Level: Level D and e.
Clean-up Levels: Meet parameters for acceptance as a fuel supplement or for landfilling.
Results: The process produces a greatly reduced volume of material which meets all
the parameters for disposal as a fuel supplement in a cement kiln, or for
disposal at a landfill. The original 5,600,000 gallons of process feed at 3%
solids results in approximately 700 tons of material for disposal at over
90% solids after centrifugation and thermal desorption. This provided
significant cost savings to the refinery over incineration, while also
providing substantial waste minimization.
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Ohio Refinery
Scope: Processing Of As Generated Refinery Wastes
Job Size: 3,500 Tons -$2,500,000
Problem: The refinery was disposing of the waste at a ReRA incinerator at great cost
since the third-third landban required that refinery wastes meet BDAT
parameters for voes, SVOes and metals prior to disposal in a landfill.
Site Description: An Ohio refinery generated approximately 3,500 tons per year of belt press
cake waste. The waste contained approximately 40% water and 60% oil
and solids.
Solution: ETG initially provided a processing system to remove the moisture and
light oils using thermal desorption. The system was exempt from ReRA
since it recovered oil and recycled it back to the refinery. The product met
the required parameters for fuel substitution and was disposed of at cement
kilns. ETG then modified the process to provide capability of heating the
waste material up to l ,000 °F. This enabled the processed material to meet
all the BDAT parameters for landfill disposal.
Contamination: SVOes, VOes, Metals.
Safety Level: Level D and e.
Clean-up Levels: Meet BDAT parameters.
Results: The process produced a greatly reduced volume of material which met all
the BDA T parameters and could be disposed of in a landfill. This provided
significant cost savings ( over $2.SM) to the refinery over incineration while
meeting the waste minimization guidelines. All applicable air permits were
obtained and complied with.
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Chemical Plant -Baltimore, MD
Phase Separation and Thermal Desorption
Scope: Clean Two Wastewater Treatment Tanks
Job Size: $1,000,000
Problem: Two wastewater tanks and a separator containing more than one million
gallons of sludge required cleaning. The material in the storage tanks
exhibited a low flash point and was considered hazardous as a D001 code,
and as such was subject to disposal by incineration.
Site Description: Wastewater treatment area of a process chemical manufacturing plant.
Solution: The vessels were cleaned by pumping the contents to a plate and frame
filter press for volume reduction. The dewatering process yielded
approximately 950 tons of filtercake. The filtercake was subsequently fed
to a paddle type dryer which was utilized to drive offVOC's, thereby
increasing the flash point above the threshold for the D001 waste
classification. The drying operation also resulted in a substantial drop in
the quantity for waste disposal. Vapors generated by the process were
captured and fed back to the client's vapor recovery system.
Contamination: Primarily benzene.
Safety Level: Level B and C.
Clean-up LevelN/ A
Results: All material was processed to meet requirements for disposal in a hazardous
waste landfill providing the client a substantial savings compared to
incineration. In addition, the volume of waste for disposal was reduced
dramatically by the drying process.
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SITE Program Demonstration
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Scope: Excavate, Screen & Thermal Treatment/Base Catalyzed Decomposition
(BCD) of Wood Processing Contaminated Waste
Problem: On-site waste impoundment of former wood preservation facility in North
Carolina resulted in soil and groundwater contamination with
Pentachlorophenol (PCP), polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD),
polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF) and isopropyl ether (IPE).
Site Description: Former wood processing facility was added to the National Priorities List
(NPL) in 1989. A technology demonstration under the Superfund
Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) program was conducted utilizing
medium temperature thermal desorption (MTTD) and subsequent chemical
dechlorination (BCD).
Solution: Under the joint direction of USEPA Region 4 Office of Research and
Development and North Carolina DEHNR, a MTTD/BCD demonstration
unit was mobilized to process contaminated soil to determine if clean-up
standards specified in the ROD could be met. Initial analysis indicates
compliance, and the technology has been approved by the USEP A Region
IV for use to remediate this site.
Contamination: PCP, PCDD, PCDF contaminated soil.
Safety Level: B and C.
Clean-up Levels: Less than 95 ppb for pentachlorophenol; less than 7 ppb for dioxin.
Results: Final report available from the USEP A.
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New Jersey Refinery
Scope: Dewatering and Drying Demonstration
Job Size: $1,500,000
Problem: The purpose of the project was to demonstrate the ability of dewatering and
drying technologies to meet the following disposal options ( 1) on-site reuse,
(2) hazardous waste derived fuels program and (3) meet BDATllandfill
criteria.
Site Description: The site included two surface impoundment 11 acres and 1.6 acres in size.
Sludge was removed from each impoundment by use of a hydraulic barge
mounted dredge and processed separately. A centrifuge in combination
with a low temperature thermal dryer was used to process the sludge. Oil
was recovered from the effluent through the use of a coalescing plate
oil/water separator. The effluent was returned to each respective
impoundment where the ability to meet ETP guidelines criteria was tested.
Solution: NI A
Contamination: K048-K051 sludge and non-hazardous oily sludge.
Safety Level: Levels C and B.
Clean-up Level: NI A
Results: The ability to meet criteria for on-site reuse, hazardous waste derived fuel
and BDATllandfill were all met as part of this demonstration. Effluent
guidelines will require redesign of treatment systems to produce consistent
results.
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Oil Refinery
Scope: Processing of as Generated Refinery Wastes
Job Size: $1,000,000
Problem: A refinery in Puerto Rico was accumulating wastes which would require
incineration due to land disposal restrictions.
Site Description: Approximately 1,000 tons ofrefinery K-listed wastes had accumulated at a
major refinery in Puerto Rico.
Solution: ETG removed, dewatered and thermally treated the material to meet BDAT
parameters for landfill disposal while recycling the recovered oil back to the
refinery. Solids were prepared and managed for internodal shipment to the
mainland USA for landfill disposal.
Contamination: SVOCs, VOCs, and Metals
Safety Level: Level C and D.
Clean-up Level: BDAT parameters.
Results: The process resulted in substantial cost savings over incineration while
meeting recycling and waste minimization guidelines.
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Environmental, Inc.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Inactive (State Superfund) Site
Scope: Thermal Treatment/Chemical Dechlorination
of 1500 Cubic Yards of Soil
Job Size: $1,500,000
Problem: The former operations of an inactive, small distributor/reformulator of
pesticides and herbicides resulted in soil contamination in a light industrial
area in Binghamton, NY.
Site Description: The Almy Brothers site is a small site, approximately one acre located in a
confined space in a light industrial area in urban Binghamton, NY.
Approximately 2000 cubic yards of soil was contaminated with
pesticides/herbicides and dioxins/furans and was classified as acute haz.ard
F027 waste. The small site and limited access required a compact system
of equipment which minimized noise and air discharges, yet permanently
destroyed the contaminants.
Solution: The USEPA patented, ETG licensed Base Catalyzed Decomposition (BCD)
chemical dechlorination process was selected as the site remedy after an
extensive study of the alternatives. ETG's batch vacuum Therm-o-Detox®
system with solid phase BCD was selected after a competitive bidding
process. This site represents the first non-incineration commercial on-site
dioxin/furan treatment project in the continental U.S. Air permits were not
required due to the low system air flow.
Contamination: Pesticides/Herbicides and Dioxins/Furans
Safety Level: C and D
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Scope: Thermal Treatment/Chemical
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Problem: The former operations of a wood products treatment and distribution
facility resulted in soil contamination in a mixed light industrial/residential
area in Kalamazoo, Ml.
Site Description: The facility is located in a mixed light industrial/residential area in urban
Kalamazoo, Ml. Approximately 200 cubic yards of soil was contaminated
with pentachlorophenol (PCP) and dioxins/furans, and was classified as
acute hazard F027 waste. The small site and limited access required a
compact system of equipment which was capable of meeting extremely low
treatment standards.
Solution: The USEPA patented, ETG licensed Base Catalyzed Decomposition (BCD)
chemical dechlorination process was selected after an extensive study of the
alternatives. Michigan DNR approved the work plan and issued an air
permit to conduct the treatment.
Contamination: PCP and dioxins/furans
Safety Level: C and D
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Inactive Lubricating Oil Reclamation Facility
Livingston, MT
Scope: Thermal Treatment of 20,000 tons of Soil
Job Size: $3,700,000
Problem: Recycling of lubricating oil at a railcar cleaning facility via acid cracking
resulted in contamination of soil with chlorinated volatile organic
compounds (CVOCs) and high boiling point (800 -1150°F) organic
lubricants and asphaltics.
Site Description: An old disposal area from lube oil recycling at a railcar cleaning facility had
contaminated soil and local groundwater and required remediation. The
project required recycling of all contaminants including CVOCs and
asphaltics/lubricants. The site is adjacent to an active rail line in south
central Montana.
Solution: Indirect heat thermal disorption was selected as the site treatment remedy
after an extensive study of alternatives. ETG's batch vacuum system allows
for select condensation of the various contaminants resulting in a complete
recycling approach with all contaminants sent to re-refiners as feedstock,
and soil recycled as backfill.
Contamination: CVOCs and High Boiling Point (800 -1150 °F) Asphaltics
Safety Level: C and D
Cleanup Levels: Risk based levels from 300 ppb to 6.0 ppm for CVOCs, 5000 ppm for
Asphaltics/Lubricants.
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2. 7 Clarifications
ETG's proposal is responsive to the RFP without exception. As a clarification, ETG's
proposal has assumed that no performance bond is required for the work. ETG has not been required
to bond any of our previous treatability studies. As such, no costs have been provided in the Cost
Proposal for bonding.
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3.0 PHASE II -FULL SCALE PRELIMINARY DESIGN
3.1 Project Approach
ICF Kaiser International, Inc. (ICF) will work jointly with ETG Environmental, Inc. (ETG)
to perform preliminary full scale design of the BCD detoxification system at Warren County. The
results and report from Phase I testing will be utilized to develop the conceptual plans and design
report specified in the RFP. The design report will present final design criteria for the treatment
system and address the following areas at a minimum:
3.1.1 Site Plan
The site plan will present general grading requirements for developing a flat ½ acre parcel
on which the treatment plant will be located. Other elements shown on the plan will include
approximate locations for roads, site offices and trailers, scales, decontamination facilities, material
staging, sedimentation and erosion control facilities.
3.1.2 Infrastructure
ICF Kaiser will develop a conceptual plan for the location of site utilities including
electricity, water and road upgrades, if required for the excavation and treatment access. This plan
will show proposed right-of-ways along with an estimate of the size of line and extent of service
required to adequately operate the treatment facility. Any items required for mobilization of the
treatment equipment will be addressed. As ETG' s system is pre-constructed, very little construction
or assembly other than utility hook-ups is required.
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3.1.3 Excavation and TreatmentPlan
The excavation and treatment plan will present the approach for execution of the landfill,
staging of contaminated material to the treatment facility, treatment and stockpiling of"clean" soils,
and backfilling of the treated materials. Included will be an approach to screening and
decontaminating oversized debris as well as methods to handle "wet" or difficult to handle
contaminated excavated materials. Also, methods for managing water will be provided.
Prior to full-scale treatment, a comprehensive demonstration performance test plan will be
designed to establish operating parameters for the full scale system and provide proof of safe,
effective operations. The treatment plan will describe the staging of materials for pre-and post-
treated soils and will describe the verification sampling for liquids and solids and locations and types
of perimeter air monitoring facilities. The preliminary design report will also provide information
that will be required in the final treatment plan which will be provided by ICF/ETG as part of the
final design. The final design will not be included in this Phase II report. A Work Plan (WP), a
Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) are examples of
information that will be provided as parts of the final design. The WP will describe at a minimum
treatment variables such as material exit temperature, approximate air flow, and inert purge gas (if
required). The QAPP will specify the steps necessary to assure proper quality control on the project
and will emphasize laboratory quality control to verify accuracy of reportable laboratory data.
3.1.4 Site Restoration
The site restoration plan will describe a general grading plan for restoration of the landfill
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and treatment area following the conclusion of treatment activities and demobilization of the
equipment from the site. Decontamination of all equipment required for the treatment activities will
be included.
Each of the above described plans will consist of one 24" x 36" drawing. It is assumed that
the State will provide the mapping for these plans. This mapping should be provided as an electronic
file copy in AutoCAD version 13.0. Because of the conceptual nature of these plans, facilities such
as staging pads and sediment structures will only be approximated. It is assumed that final design
of these facilities and utilities, including detailed for construction, will be developed in Phase III
under separate contract.
3.2 Project Schedule
A schedule for completing the proposed work is shown below:
Project Task/Phase
Draft Plans
Draft Preliminary Design Report
Final Design Report
3.3 Experience and Qualifications
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Phase II Initiation
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ICF Kaiser provides conceptual and detailed engineering, program and project management,
construction management and construction services and related technologies to clients throughout
the world. Environmental services that are provided include compliance planning, audits, and
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permitting; risk assessment, site investigations, and feasibility studies; remedial design, construction,
and construction management; decontamination and commissioning of facilities; community
relations, Clean Air Act strategies, and expert witness support. ICF Kaiser also offers operations and
maintenance of remedial systems. In the private sector, environmental services are provided to
chemical plants; aerospace manufacturers; iron, steel, and aluminum producers; oil and gas
refineries; pharmaceuticals companies; the communications industry; and a variety of heavy
industrial manufacturers.
ICF Kaiser specializes in the remediation of hazardous waste sites, having completed detailed
design and construction of both soil and groundwater remediation systems. The remediation
engineering staff includes environmental, chemical, process, civil, mechanical, and geotechnical
engineers, backed by design experts and computer-aided design (CAD) draftsmen with extensive
experience performing the full spectrum of remediation-related tasks, including: feasibility and
treatability studies at CERCLA and RCRA sites; remedial alternatives and corrective action planning •
at state-lead hazardous waste sites; and design, permitting, construction and operation of remedial
technologies. ICF Kaiser is currently involved in the design and construction of remedial systems
using some of the most advanced technologies, including in-situ bioremediation, aboveground
bioremediation, in-well air stripping, catalytic oxidation, high vacuum extraction, and air sparging,
to name a few.
The remediation specialists are typically involved in projects during initial investigation
phases to ensure that feasibility and design data are obtained during the site investigation. This early
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involvement of the design staff tends to focus investigative efforts toward the ultimate goal -site
closure. Their prnfessionals also rely on the corporate staff of senior technical specialists for
guidance and technical review. ICF Kaiser consistently focuses on value engineering and design
quality using the most advanced remediation technologies available. Project examples include:
Bioremediation System Design and Implementation, Hi-Port, Inc., LA. ICF Kaiser
investigated the extent of a petroleum product spill and conducted pilot scale feasibility and
treatability studies to assess site remediation approaches. In-situ bioremediation was selected, and
a complete remedial design was prepared that included plans for the construction of engineering
controls and the installation of a bioremediation system.
L.A. Clarke Superfund Site Remediation, VA. ICF Kaiser is performing investigation,
design, construction, maintenance, and operation of Superfund remedial actions at a former wood
processing facility, including implementation of the Operable Unit 1 remedy (treatment and closure
of a waste lagoon and bioremediation of contaminated soils). In addition, the Operable Unit 2 RI/FS
is being completed.
Design of Permeable Infiltration Unit, Old 0-Field, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
ICF Kaiser performed the remedial design for the Old O-Field, a 4.5-acre ordnance disposal site at
Aberdeen Proving Ground. The site was used as a disposal area for experimental and captured
ordnance, chemical warfare materials (CWM), contaminated equipment, and other hazardous wastes.
Subsequent cleanup efforts resulted in additional contamination with chlorinated solvents, petroleum
products, and toxic metals. It has been estimated that more than 120,000 ft. of buried materials
remain at the site.
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The design developed by ICF Kaiser consists of a layer of sand on top of Old O-Field. Sand
was selected because of its blast-containment properties and because it will bear loads without
mechanical compaction, which reduces the risk during the construction phase. The sand layer will
also minimize the risk of a fire on Old O-Field by covering the surface with a nonflammable layer,
reducing the flow of air to the surface (which will prevent the ignition of white phosphorus), and
stabilizing the surface soil by filling the exposed pits and trenches. Other elements of the design
include an internal air monitoring network and a high-flowrate sprinkler system on top of the sand
layer. If CWM vapors are detected within the air monitoring system, the sprinkler system will be
activated, and the water will wet the sand and form a vapor barrier. This will reduce the migration
of CWM vapors to the surface and will hasten the degradation of the CWM.
Gas de France, Paris, France. ICF Kaiser is providing engineering services for the
remediation of soils contaminated with P AH and petroleum hydrocarbons from the operations of gas
manufacturing plants. These services are being provided at three sites --Le Grand Stade in Paris,
Montvilliers, and Bellfort--and involve the remediation of an estimated 15 ,000, 2,000, and 8,000
CY of contaminated soil respectively.
Bio-pile remediation technology is being applied to these sites with consultation and
engineering design guidance being provided through ICF Kaiser. Screening bench-scale treatability
studies were conducted in ICF Kaiser's Process Development Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon
Research Institute. The projects are on a fast track.
Le Grand Stade contained 2,000 and 8,000 mg/1 P AH and as deemed remediated with <500
mg/1 PAH after one year of treatment. Montvilliere also was completed in one year, with reduction
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of PAHs from 2,000 mg/1 to <150 mg/1. Bellfort starting with 2,000 to 5,000 mg/I is still in
process mg.
Herr's Island Site Investigation, Design and Remediation, Pittsburgh, PA. ICF Kaiser
provided environmental engineering and construction management services in support of the total
redevelopment of an island located in the Allegheny River in the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
ICF Kaiser assessed polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)
contamination; developed, designed, and provided construction management of the remedial
encapsulation cell; and negotiated with the state regulatory agency to determine cleanup levels and
acceptable remedial actions to allow development for recreational, commercial and light industrial
use.
ICF Kaiser completed the design of a facility for safe encapsulation of the contaminated
materials in the 2-50 ppm range at the site. The RCRA-equivalent encapsulation cell is composed
of a double-layer high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liner system with leachate collection and leak
detection system. A synthetic drainage material between the layers serves as a leak detection zone.
This drainage layer slopes to a watertight HDPE manhole. Atop the bottom liner is a protective 12-
inch layer of sand, then the contaminated soil in a layer approximately 9 feet thick. Another
protective sand layer was placed over the waste before the cap HDPE liner. This last layer of HDPE
is welded to the bottom liner near the anchor trench, thereby encapsulating the waste soil. Drainage
of infiltrate stormwater drainage is provided by another drainage layer, covered by filtered fabric,
above the top HDPE layer. Water reaching this drainage layer flows to 4-inch diameter PVC pipes
to outlet in the ALCOSAN sewer system.
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ICF Kaiser designed the cell for a capacity of 15,000 CY of contaminated material. The cell
was created on the northern end of the island, away from proposed commercial development and at
the island's highest point to minimize any danger of flooding.
The system also includes four groundwater monitoring wells. ICF Kaiser continues to
monitor the groundwater wells as part of the URA's consent order for management of the
encapsulation cell. No contamination has been found outside of the cell's enclosure.
Tennis courts are proposed over the encapsulation cell to enhance its use and to blend the
area into the overall island development scheme.
Reilly Industries, Indianapolis, IN. ICF Kaiser was retained by Reilly Industries to provide
remedial design engineering services for the interim remediation of contaminated groundwater at
their Indianapolis site. This project originally involved the extraction of contaminated groundwater
to control/contain the contaminated plume and discharge of the extracted water to a POTW. To
achieve these objectives ICF Kaiser provided services for the following: development of a
groundwater model; design of a groundwater extraction system; bench-scale and pilot-scale
treatability studies; engineering of the ground water extraction system; and guidance/support in
interaction with the EPA.
The Reilly Indianapolis site was placed on the National Priorities List in 1984 and is an
active manufacturing facility where the groundwater is contaminated with ammonia and pyridine-
derivative compounds. Remedial investigation/feasibility studies had estimated that a groundwater
pumping rate of 1,000 gpm would be necessary to control off-site migration of the contaminated
plume. ICF Kaiser then performed additional investigations to better characterize site hydrogeologic
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conditions. Concurrent with these activities, ICF Kaiser performed bench-scale and pilot-scale
groundwater treatability studies to develop treatment system design criteria to produce treated
groundwater quality which meet stringent MCL criteria for reinjection.
After ICF Kaiser hydrogeologists modeled the aquifer with site-specific data and calibrated
the model to a transient data-set generated during a three-day pumping test, the overall pumping rate
to contain the contaminated plume was reduced to about 340 pgm. At this lower pumping rate,
direct discharge to a POTW was possible, and construction of a groundwater treatment system was
no longer required.
Hazardous Waste Landfill RCRA Closure, ALCOA, Rockdale, TX. ICF Kaiser designed
the closure of two landfill cells containing spent potlining from aluminum smelting operations.
Because of the location of the cells, the design package included rerouting several subgrade utilities,
reconstructing concrete storage pads lost during cap placement, and abandoning or extending
existing groundwater monitoring wells. The primary engineered features of the closure consisted
of a 7.5-acre cap and drainage system. The closure also included the evaluation of potential natural
and synthetic cap construction components to maintain compliance with federal RCRA and Texas
closure standards. From the bottom to top, the final designed and constructed cap consisted of a 24-
inch-thick clay layer immediately atop the waste, a 40-mil HDPE geomembrane, a 12-inch drainage
layer covered by a geotextile filter fabric, and an 18-inch final cover consisting of 12 inches of silty
clay and 6 inches of topsoil.
The project design required 600 man-hours, and the construction of the cap was performed
at the bid price of approximately $1 million. Material quantities included 49,000 CY of clay, 37,000
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yd2 of HDPE geomembrane, 59,000 yd2 of geotextile, 2,300 feet of pipe, 12,000 CY of bottom ash,
and 18,000 CY of topsoil. ICF Kaiser prepared construction drawings and technical bid
specifications for remedial contractor selection. All drafting, design, and construction survey layout
work was performed on ICF Kaiser's AutoCAD system.
Professional Qualifications of individuals available to work on the Warren County project
are included for your review. Please be aware that these individuals have experience on projects
with materials similar to the contaminants of concern at Warren County.
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BIFF D. CUMMINGS, P .E.
FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
Manager of ICF Kaiser's Civil/Geotechnical Group with extensive experience in project management and
engineering design in the fields of civil, geotechnical, and geo-environmental engineering. Most of his
experience has been gained through waste disposal, environmental remediation, and commercial and
industrial development projects. Extensive experience in the areas of remedial design and remedial
actions; waste disposal, including landfills; geotechnical engineering and investigations; civil site design;
and abandoned mine reclamation.
EDUCATION
Present Candidate for M.S.C.E., Geotechnical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Civil Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1978
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1977 -Present ICF Kaiser Engineers
Manager, Civil/Geotechnical Group & Project Manager
KEYACCOMPLIBHMENTS
Senior project manager for the Herr's Island remediation project with responsibility for design and
construction management activities involving the construction of a 1.5-acre double-lined landfill cell and
the removal and disposal PCB contaminated materials
Senior project manager responsible for the design of a four-acre double-lined lagoon/landfill for
disposal of calcium-fluoride waste product, along with the design of a nine-acre RCRA cap covering
two spent potliner landfills, both in Rockdale Texas.
Lead engineer in the design and construction of an innovative permeable capping system for a 4.5-
acre landfill containing unexploded ordnance and bulk and laboratory samples of chemical warfare
agents.
Senior project engineer for the Monsanto Everett project with responsibility for geotechnical evaluations
and design at the 82-acre former industrial plant site.
Responsible for design and preparation of construction documents for a project which involved the
design for the expansion of a 50-acre ash landfill in Lorain, Ohio.
At the Vicon Sunderland Landfill, was task manager responsible for the preparation of the Operational
Plan for a 25-acre municipal waste incinerator ash landfill.
Senior project manager and engineer-of-record for the design, contractor procurement, and
construction management/monitoring efforts for a 115-acre industrial park.
Senior technical reviewer for the geotechnical investigation and assessment of foundation conditions
for the project which included the preliminary geotechnical investigation and evaluation for two 400-
acre landfill sites.
Senior project manager responsible for the preparation of an expert report regarding design and
construction of clay lined industrial waste landfill cells, and the appropriateness and effectiveness of
remedial actions performed at the site under the NCP.
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LAURENCE N. DEUTSCH
FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
Construction manager who has amassed more than 22 years of experience in the environmental, civil, and
geotechnical engineering fields and possesses a working knowledge of RCRA, SARA, TSCA, and OSHA
regulations. As Construction Manager, his services include project craft administration; scheduling; cost
tracking; oversight; contract compliance; project quality control; daily meetings; on-site client relations; project
documentation; coordination during start-up and commissioning and project close-out. Mr. Deutsch has also
provided project "constructability analyses" reports for both clients and ICF Kaiser's design drawings for
construction feasibility.
EDUCATION
1980-1981
1974
University of Pittsburgh (advanced mathematics courses)
Diploma, Parkway West Technical Institute
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1988 -Present
1980 -1988
1974 -1988
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ICF Kaiser Engineers
Construction Manager
Terra Testing, Inc.
Draftsman/Construction Inspector
Engineering Mechanics, Inc.
Senior Draftsman/Construction Inspector
Construction Manager for the Herr's Island project which involved the construction of a 1.5-acre
double-lined landfill and the removal and disposal of 18,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated
materials.
For the environmental remediation of the former McKeesport/Duquesne Steel Works, managed
support teams and contractors for the $1 .2 million sampling and removal of some 300 PCB-
contaminated transformers and the $500,000 sampling and marshalling of approximately 2,200 drums
filled with various hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
For the decommissioning and demolition of a former tar refinery, managed two contractors for the
removal, recycling and/or disposal, and cleaning of over 3,100 tons of hazardous and non-hazardous
tars, naphthalene, and creosote from 35 storage and process tanks and associated distribution piping.
Construction manager for the PPG Lake Dorothy Dam which involved the evaluation and design of
measures to repair a debilitated sluice gate outlet system and protect the 30-ft-high earthen
embankment against overtopping during the occurrence of the probable maximum flood (PMF).
Construction manager for the 115-acre Tri-County Industrial Park.
As Construction Manager for a coke plant facility located in Ashland, Kentucky, was responsible for the
construction of four individual projects with a total construction cost of over $5 million. Each project
involved coordinating various crafts with a crew size of as many as 50 workers. Was also responsible
for implementing daily saftey program activities as well as managing plant outages.
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RICHARD L. RUSH, P.E.
FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
More than seven years of experience in geotechnical, civil, and environmental design and construction
projects. Specifically, focuses on remedial design and remedial action activities including the design of
hazardous and solid waste landfills and surface impoundments and soil and groundwater remediation
projects. Has developed project design narratives, technical specifications, and design drawings for
permitting and construction projects. Has participated in various private and public sector assignments,
including RCRA projects and federal and state Superfund projects. Health-and-safety trained in
hazardous materials handling, has supervised and coordinated a project involving the removal of
contaminated soils and has provided oversight and execution of construction quality assurance/quality
control activities.
EDUCATION
1988 B.S., Civil Engineering, West Virginia University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1995 -Present
1994 -1995
1989 -1993
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ICF Kaiser Engineers
Project Engineer
Dow Environmental, Inc. (formerly AWD Technologies, Inc.)
Staff Engineer -Level Ill
Mclaren Hart Environmental Engineering Corporation
Associate Engineer
Project engineer for the design of the remediation of an approximately 50-acre settling basin containing
_ lime spoil and an alternative materials evaluation for remediation of a settling basin containing lime
spoil for PPG Industries.
Assisted Dow Chemical in Ontario, Canada, with an engineering evaluation for remediation of soils
contaminated with dense nonaqueous phase liquids resulting from an uncontrolled landfill.
Assisted in the design for the remediation of a pesticide-contaminated stormwater channel from an
active facility in New Jersey.
Lead the design of a 13-acre expansion and closure plan for an existing municipal solid waste landfill in
Fairfield, Ohio.
Assisted with design of a municipal solid waste landfill in Bolivar, Ohio, which was on a fast-track
schedule due to limited construction season.
Served as task manager for the closure of a municipal and industrial solid waste landfill in Warrenton,
Missouri.
Assisted in the design of a 65-acre municipal solid waste landfill upgrade and expansion in Ohio.
Assisted in the design of an engineered cap and stormwater drainage system for a RCRA wastewater
sludge landfill.
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PATRICK J. SULLIVAN, JR., P.E.
FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
Project manager for ICF Kaiser who has supervised and designed numerous geotechnical, environmental,
and civil engineering projects. Specifically, focuses on remedial design and remedial action (RD/RA)
activities. These activities include engineering and developing project narratives, construction drawings
and technical specifications for hazardous and solid waste landfills and surface impoundments.
Possesses technical experience in abandoned mine lands reclamation, foundation analysis and design,
coal refuse disposal, slurry impoundment design and analysis, pavement design, cost estimating,
architectural drafting, and surveying. Health-and-safety-trained in hazardous materials handling, he has
conducted various field activities for hazardous waste sites throughout the country and has developed
closure plans, remedial investigations, and feasibility studies for both private-sector and public-sector
clients.
EDUCATION
1983 S.S., Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1984 -Present
1983 -1984
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ICF Kaiser Engineers
Project Manager
J. Sullivan Company
Interior Designer
Task manager for the design of a natural soil cover cap over a permitted flyash disposal landfill for a
confidential chemical company in West Virginia.
Design manager for the closure of a four acre, inactive hazardous waste landfill at a specialty metal
manufacturing facility.
Project manager for the design of a solid waste isolation unit for the Sherwin-Williams Company,
Coffeyville, Kansas, which was capable of holding a maximum of 120,000 cubic yards of local surficial
soil containing elevated levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium and barium.
Lead project engineer for a pond rehabilitation which included the design of a synthetic liner and
embankment system capable of containing fly ash from a coal power plant.
Lead project engineer in the design of a 10-acre, multilayer replacement cap to cover a pair of landfills
in Rockdale, Texas.
Project design manager for the development of a 1.5-acre, multilayer cap to cover two trenches into
which hazardous waste was reportedly placed in the late 1970s and a concrete cap/parking area for
the U.S. Department of the Air Force on the island of Guam, South Pacific.
Project design engineer in the development of a Remedial Design Work Plan for an abandoned small
volume batch formulator chemical plant.
Directed and performed groundwater, soil, drum, leachate, and surface water sampling activities at
various EPNSuperfund locations.
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GEORGE M. WONG-CHONG, Ph.D., P .E., DEE
FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
More than 30 years of technical and managerial experience in the areas of groundwater, wastewater, and
solid and hazardous waste treatment. His experience includes technology development (two patents to
his credit), technology review, and evaluations to determine technical and economical feasibility and
reliability in producing desired performance. Dr. Wong-Chang's experience has focused on biological-
based technologies with national and international recognition for his achievements in the treatment of
high strength, difficult-to-treat wastewaters. One of his patents (US Patent No. 4,537,683) is for the
Nite/Denite TM process which was developed for the direct biological treatment of high strength
ammoniacal wastewaters such as that produced by coke plants which contain significant levels of
ammonia, cyanide, and phenols. The other patent (US Patent No. 4,076,620) is for a physical/chemical
process for the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewaters. Much of this experience was gained
through studies of bench, pilot, and full-scale treatment systems. Dr. Wong-Chang's experience and
knowledge of multidisciplinary fundamentals has allowed him to effectively transfer technologies to
formulate reasonable management strategies in situations where minimal experience existed.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
M. Eng., Environmental Engineering, University of Western Ontario
B.S., Chemical Engineering, McGill University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1991 -Present ICF Kaiser Engineers
1985 -1990
1978 -1985
Manager, Environmental Process
Engineering
Engineering Manager
Baker/TSA Inc.
EAT, Inc.
Engineering Manager
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1975 -1978
1974-1975
1969 -1971
1967 -1968
Mellon Inst. of Research
Research Fellow
Univ. of Hawaii
Assistant Professor
Monsanto Research Corp.
Research Engineer
Gulf Chemicals (Canada) Ltd.
Research & Development Engineer
Directed the biological remediation of coal tar-contaminated soil at four LTV Steel coke plants.
Remediation operation was accomplished in prepared landfarming cells.
Lead engineering support (bench-scale treatability and engineering design) for petroleum hydrocarbon
and PAH-contaminated soil from an abandoned gas manufacturing site in Paris, France.
Designed pilot-plant study for in-situ bioremediation of diesel fuel contaminated soil and groundwater.
Designed in-place closure facilities for steel manufacturing hazardous waste disposal operations.
Reviewed and evaluated the technical and economical effectiveness of remedial technologies for the
unrestricted restoration of a chemically contaminated sites
Directed several laboratory scale studies of biological soil treatment technique for the remediation of
contaminated soils containing aromatics, creosote, phenolics, PAHs, and TPH.
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Proposal to NCDEHNR Warren County Landfill
4.0 COST PROPOSAL
4.1 Phase I
This section presents the ETG Environmental, Inc. (ETG) fixed price for performing the
Scope of Work for Phase I testing.
Phase I Bench/Pilot Scale Testing Program $194,700
This price will remain firm for ninety (90) days from the date of this Proposal. Extra work
not included in the technical proposal will be on a time and material basis. Proposed rates for
personnel and expenses are enclosed in the following pages. The RFP completed pricing forms for
ETG and ICF are also attached in this section. Please note that the pricing is not contained on the
form but is in the cost proposal section. One eight (8) hour meeting for two (2) ETG personnel has
been included in the pricing above. All other meetings will be on a time and material basis, as per
the attached schedule of rates and expenses.
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Categor_y<1J
ETG ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PROPOSED LABOR RA TES
WARREN COUNTY PROJECT
Project Director/Senior Technical Consultant
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Senior Engineer/Scientist
Project Engineer/Scientist
Staff Engineer/Scientist
Drafting
Clerical
Rate ($/hour)
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Warren County l..andfill
(I) The categories listed are those which we believe may be utilized in the completion of the
scope of work defined in the RFP. Should this scope change or should additional tasks be
required, additional categories will be added to this list as required.
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(I)
ETG ENVIRONMENT AL, INC.
PROPOSED PROJECT EXPENSE RA TES
WARREN COUNTY PROJECT
Items
In-house Reproduction
General Office Automation
Computer Modeling and CAD Charge
All Other Project Expenses
(travel(!>, telephone, mailing, etc.)
Subcontracted Services
$0.11 /Copy
$1.65/Direct Labor Hour
$10.00/Hour Used
Vendor Cost + 10%
Vendor Cost + 5%
Note: Travel Expenses will not exceed current maximum DF AS per diem rates.
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PART IV
FORM OF PROPOSAL
The undersigned bidder proposes and agrees if this proposal is accepted to contract with the
Department ofEnvironment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Waste Management to furnish
the services required herein, and to complete the scope of work as described in Part 11 hereof.
Services should be accomplished in full and complete accordance with the specifications and contract
documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Division of Waste Management, with a definite
understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as may be set forth in written
addendum to the contract, duly executed by all parties thereto.
The parties hereto agree that in consideration for performing all the requirements hereunder,
DEHNR shall pay the offerer $ or per the attached cost proposal for the services as
described herein, said sum to be full and complete compensation for the offerer's services required
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Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 143-54, and under penalty of perjury, the signer of this proposal
certifies that this proposal has not been arrived at collusively nor otherwise in violation of Federal nor
North Carolina antitrust laws.
EI'G Environrrental, Inc.
Name of Firm or Corporation submitting bid
Federal l.D.~ber 23-2595476
By: ~L-04(~!
Typed Nre: Ronald J. Bacskai
Title: __ P_re_s_i_d_en_t _________________________ _
Address: 16 F.agerty Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19382-7594
Witness:_J._.-=~...;;.....,;Af:3:;..;.......,J,f}......_..p...:;..Cd~~A.;;;..__,.i. _______ _
Proprietorship or Partnership or Corr:oration
Please indicate if one of the following applies: Women Owned/Controlled. __
Minority Owned/Controlled__ Handicapped Owned/Controlled __
Submitted this 19thday of March 1997
RFP #PCB LF-4
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4.2 Phase II
This section presents the ICF Kaiser/ETG Environmental, Inc. cost estimates to provide the
Preliminary Full Scale Design for the Scope of Work outlined in Section 3.0 of the Technical
Proposal. The Phase II proposed pricing is based on the hourly estimated rates and hours outlined
on the following pages. This pricing represents time and materials, not-to-exceed (without prior
authorization) estimates to complete the Phase II work. Additional work, which will not be
performed unless prior authorization is received, will be at the attached labor rates.
These rates will remain firm until March 1, 1998. Please note that travel expenses are only
estimates, and will be billed at actual cost plus 10%. Four (4) trips for four (4) people have been
estimated. No overnight travel has been included. Additional trips will be at additional expense.
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ICF KAISER
PROPOSED LABOR RA TES
WARREN COUNTY PROJECT
Category(!>
Project Director/Senior Technical Consultant
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Senior Engineer/Scientist
Project Engineer/Scientist
Staff Engineer/Scientist
Drafting
Clerical
Other Direct Costs including G&A
Subtotal Estimated Costs
Subcontractor Markup
Rate
($/Hour)
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105
90
80
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TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS PHASE II
Estimated
Hours
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Estimated
Cost
$15,870
17,850
10,800
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19,200
$83,020
6,000
$89,020
(I) The categories listed are those which we believe may be utilized in the completion of the
scope of work defined in the RFP. Should this scope change or should additional tasks be
required, additional categories will be added to this list as required.
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(I)
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PROPOSED PROJECT EXPENSE RA TES
WARREN COUNTY PROJECT
Items
In-house Reproduction
General Office Automation
Computer Modeling and CAD Charge
All Other Project Expenses
(travel(l>, telephone, mailing, etc.)
Subcontracted Services
$0.11 /Copy
$1.65/Direct Labor Hour
$10.00/Hour Used
Vendor Cost + 10%
Vendor Cost + 5%
Note: Travel Expenses will not exceed current maximum DF AS per diem rates.
ETG Environmental, Inc. 32 March 19, 1997
Environmental, Inc.
16 Hagerty Boulevard
West Chester, PA 19382-7594
[phone]
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