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Fact Sheet
April 2006
Proposed Cleanup Plan Released for Public Comment - U.S. Liquids City Environmental, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri
INTRODUCTION
EPA Region 7 invites the public to comment on the proposed cleanup plan for the U.S. Liquids City Environmental, Inc. facility at 901 Woodswether Rd. in Kansas City, Mo. The public comment period will start May 1, 2006, and end June 15, 2006. EPA proposes a final cleanup plan for two solid waste management units (SWMUs) and an area of concern (AOC). EPA will hold a public meeting so that community members can ask questions about the proposal.
THE CONTAMINATION
During the facility investigation, soil samples revealed the presence of volatile organic compounds, lead, and chromium in soil at SWMU 1, SWMU 2, and AOC 1. Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) were detected in the soil samples at SWMU2. Semi volatile organic compounds were detected in the subsurface soil samples at AOC 1. However, none of these compounds exceeded Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) cleanup guidelines, with the exception of TPH levels at SWMU 2.
Most of the contaminated soil at SWMU 2 has already been removed and disposed off-site. A limited amount of contaminated soil could not be excavated due to site conditions. Clean soil was used to backfill the excavation. A liner cap was placed over the soil that remained. A 24 inch protective soil layer was placed over the liner cap followed by 6 inches of granular cover. Four cap monuments were installed, and permanent fencing of the site was completed. Also, the facility decontaminated the loading and unloading areas, pumps, hoses and ancillary equipment associated with tank systems, three aboveground tanks, and four process mixing tanks. Also, groundwater samples indicated that groundwater in the vicinity of SWMU 1 and SWMU 2 was contaminated with lead, benzene, ethyl benzene, and naphthalene. Supplemental groundwater investigation conducted at the site confirmed that the groundwater contamination appeared to be limited to the eastern part of the site and is decreasing in concentration.
PROPOSED CLEANUP PLAN
The groundwater at the site is not considered a source of drinking water. Based on this limited usage and the results from the initial site cleanup and investigations, EPA proposes the following cleanup plan:
Interim Measures and Engineering and Institutional Controls
This includes inspection and maintenance of the cap, including observation
and surveying of cap elevations and corner monuments. Also, EPA proposes
the filling of a deed notice or restrictive covenant and an easement to
allow for long-term inspections and maintenance.
Monitored Natural Attenuation
Monitored natural attenuation is the monitoring of natural processes that
reduce contaminant concentrations over time to an acceptable cleanup level.
Additional Investigation Activities
EPA proposes groundwater probes near the primary and secondary contaminant
plumes at the eastern property line. Also, EPA proposes additional monitoring
wells.
BACKGROUND
This one-acre site was used as a fuel oil depot until 1986. Later, site
operations included treatment, storage, and/or disposal of hazardous waste.
In 2002, Woodwether LLC purchased the site from U.S. Liquids City Environmental,
Inc. All work is addressed under a Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act permit. MDNR issued Part I of the permit to address the management
and storage of hazardous waste. EPA issued Part II of the permit to address
cleanup requirements for the SWMUs and AOC.
Guidelines for Commenting
EPA encourages the public to review the administrative record and comment
on the proposed cleanup plan. Comments or requests for a public hearing
should be submitted by June 15, 2006. The administrative record is available
at the Kansas City Public Library, 145 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo.,
and (816) 701-3400.
Hours of operation:
Mon. – Wed., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thurs., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
It is also available in the EPA Region 7 Records Center, 901 N. Fifth
St., Kansas City, Kan., (913) 551-7166.
Hours of Operation:
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A formal public hearing has not been scheduled but will be held if there is sufficient public interest. Requests for a public hearing must be made in writing to the EPA contact listed below and must state the nature of issues to be raised at the hearing. EPA will evaluate any request and hold a formal hearing if it finds that a hearing will contribute to the decision-making process by clarifying significant issues affecting the cleanup remedy.
EPA will make a final cleanup decision only after the public comment period ends and all comments are reviewed. EPA may modify the proposed remedy or choose another one based on any new information and comments from the public.
How to Submit Your Comments
Please submit your comments to:
Pat Murrow
EPA Region 7 (ARTD/RCAP)
901 N. Fifth St.
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 551-7627 or
(800) 223-0425
Written comments will be accepted from
May 1, 2006 to June 15, 2006.
Public Meeting
Please attend the public meeting to learn more about the proposal. The
session will be Tues., May 23, 2006, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at
the Kansas City Public Library Gladys Feld Helzberg Auditorium 5th Floor,
14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO. EPA staff will be available
to answer questions.
Questions about this fact sheet and requests for additional information should be addressed to:
Shawntell Martin
Office of External Programs
EPA Region 7
901 N. Fifth St.
Kansas City, Kan. 66101
Phone: (913) 551-7003
Toll free: (800) 223-0425
martin.shawntell@epa.gov
