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PaulTomiczek To Bhupi Khona/R3/USEPA/US@EPA<[email protected]>

05/01/2003 02:17PMbcc

Subject RE: EPA URL for Superfund guidance on the cleanup ofspecific contaminants

Bhupi,

Thanks for-the e-mail. The information that was included in the OSWERdirectives looks to be very helpful. I was also glad to hear that theRI report generally appears to be in good shape based on the feedbackyou have received so far from the reviewers. I hope that the TechnicalMemorandum for the Remedial Alternatives Screening is similarlywell-received by EPA'and the other review; agencies.

It was nice speaking with you earlier this morning. I ̂ hope all is goingwell for you.

Paul

Original MessageFrom: Khona.Bhupi®epamail.epa.gov [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 12:11 PMTo: [email protected]: EPA URL for Superfund guidance on the cleanup of specificcontaminants

Paul, I am sending a link that contains OSWER directives on manycontaminants cleanup. I think third or fourth item in the list is onPCS, if you look over the quick reference guide (fact sheet on theguidance) for PCB, you will find on the third page of the fact sheet,under the Develop Remedial Alternatives box (at the bottom of the page)it talks about principal threat under the heading Primary Alternatives.Under that heading it says for the industrial sites primary threat dueto PCB is at the level above 500 ppm. Let me know if you have problem, Ican mail it to you also. Bhupi

Here's the URL for that page:http://www.epa.gov/superfund/action/guidance/remedy/remedies/contaminant.htm

DawnX5364

May 6, 2003SOMS DocID 470044

Mr. Bhupi D. KhonaRemedial Project ManagerSuperfund Remedial BranchU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IIIHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW221650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029

Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Transmittal of April 2003 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838.0116

Attached is the April 2003 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn Superfund SiteRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Monthly Progress Report is submitted inaccordance with requirements of Section VIII.E of the Administrative Order on Consent.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

Very truly yours,

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

Paul W. Tomiczek, HI, R.E.M., P.E.Senior Project Manager

Enclosures

cc: Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Yannacci, DEPMary Jo Apakian, CDM Federal

:«. April ;.iU<W/I

Civil & Environmental Consul tants , Inc:Pittsburgh 333 Baldwin Road

Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania 15205-9702Pnone412.'429-2324Fax 412:429-2114Tol Free 800:365-2324 .E-mai1 irlo:"cecmc com

ChicagoCincinnatiColumbusExportIndianapolisNashville

'St. Louis

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MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTBreslube Perm Superfund Site

Report Period April 2003

Date May 6 2003

Project No 98838 0116

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING PERIOD

• During April Phase 5 investigation analytical results were received fromSevern Trent Laboratories The analytical results included groundwateisamples from monitoring wells installed downgradient from the Site duringthe Phase 5 investigationCEC awaited comments on the draft Remedial Investigation Report tint wa^submitted to EPA and DEP on March 18 2003CEC submitted the Technical Memorandum presenting tho RtmednlAlternative Screening to EPA and DEP on April 30 200 3**

SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF SAMPLING TESTS, ANALYTICAL DATAAND OTHER INFORMATION

• Analytical results from sampling of Phase 5 grounds ater monitoring wellswere received during April 2003 These analytical data ire presented in iseparate data transmittal memorandum consistent with piior guidance fromthe EPA Remedial Project Managei

DESCRIPTION OF DATA ANTICIPATED AND ACTFyiTIES SCHEDULEDFOR NEXT 30 DAY PERIOD

• CEC will receive the validated Phase 4 analytical data from EnvironmentalData Services (EDS)

• CEC will receive Agency comments on the Draft Remedial ImestigitionReport

• CEC will complete the Draft Feasibility Study and transmit the document toEPA and DEP for review

Monthly Progress Report - April 2003Page 2

DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

• None

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMEDY OR MITIGATE PROBLEMS ANDPROPOSED SCHEDULE

• None

MI R 988,38116 Ap 12003

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July 2, 2003SDMS DocID 470042


Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Transmittal of June 2003 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838.0116

Attached is the May 2003 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn Superfund SiteRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Monthly Progress Report is submitted inaccordance with requirements of Section VIII.E of the Administrative Orderon Consent-


Very truly yours,


Paul W. Tomiczek, III, R.E.M., P.E.Senior Project Manager

Enclosures

cc: Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Yannacci, DEPMary Jo Apakian, CDM Federal

L-98838.Junc 2003/1

Civil & Environmental Consultants, IncPittsburgh 333 Baldwin Road

Pitlsbu'gh. Pennsylvania 15205-9702Phone 412'429-2324Fax 412.-429-21KToll Free 800/365-2324

. E-mail info'Q' cecinc.com

ChicagoCincinnatiColumbusExportIndianapolisNashvilleSt. Louis

S7-7.953.eO?680C.753-S6'-S88'593-6S08SOC-893-36'C

B00:763-i:3?esei-.-r^n Vi7r!

Corporate Web Site h'tp

MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTBreslube-Penn Superfund Site

Report Period: June 2003

Date: July 2, 2003

Project No.: 98838.0116


• CEC awaited comments from EPA and DEP on the draft RemedialInvestigation Report that was submitted to the Agencies on March 18, 2003.

• CEC submitted the Draft Feasibility Study to EPA on June 11, 2003.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS, ANALYTICAL DATA,AND OTHER INFORMATION

• Revised Phase 2 investigation validated analytical data were received fromEnvironmental Data Services, for sample delivery groups BLP020 andBLP021. The revised validated analytical data are presented in a separatedata transmittal memorandum, consistent with prior guidance from the EPARemedial Project Manager.

DESCRIPTION OF DATA ANTICIPATED AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULEDFOR NEXT 30-DAY PERIOD

• CEC anticipates receiving EPA and DEP comments on the Draft RemedialInvestigation Report, and possible comments on the Draft Feasibility Study.


• None.


• None.

MPR-98838-116. June 2003.

f


Report Period: October 2003

Date: November 6, 2003

Project No.: 98838.0116


• CEC received comments from EPA and DEP on the draft RemedialInvestigation Report that was submitted to the Agencies on March 18, 2003.EPA comments were received on October 10, 2003. DEP comments werereceived on October 22, 2003.

• CEC and members of the Breslube Penn Joint Steering Committeeparticipated in a conference call on October 30, 2003 with EPArepresentatives to discuss the EPA comments and appropriate revisions forthe Remedial Investigation Report.

• CEC submitted a request to extend the schedule for the submittal of the finalRemedial Investigation Report until November 26, 2003. This extension wasauthorized by the EPA Remedial Project Manager on October 21, 2003.During the October 30th conference call with EPA representatives, CEC andEPA discussed the likely need for an additional schedule extension to allowtime for receipt of the Phase 5 validated data and for incorporating Agencycomments into the risk assessment and Remedial Investigation Report.

• CEC awaited comments from EPA and DEP on the Draft Feasibility Studythat was submitted to EPA on June 11, 2003.


• None.


• CEC anticipates working with Environmental Data Services to complete thedata validation for Phase 5 data in a timely manner.

• CEC will work on incorporating EPA revisions into the final RemedialInvestigation Report.

• CEC anticipates possible receipt of EPA and DEP comments on the DraftFeasibility Study Report.

Monthly Progress Report - October 2003Page 2


• The current schedule may need to be modified to allow time for validation ofPhase 5 data and to provide sufficient time for making various revisions thatwere proposed by the Agencies for the risk assessment and RemedialInvestigation Report.


• The schedule for submittal of the final Remedial Investigation Report wasextended until November 26, 2003 during a recent approval from theRemedial Project Manager. A subsequent schedule extension may also berequired to allow for receipt of validated Phase 5 data and necessaryrevisions to the risk assessment and Remedial Investigation Report.

MPR-98838-116.October 2003

March 5, 2004 SDMS DocID 2017860

Mr. Bhupi D. KhonaRemedial Project ManagerSuperfund Remedial BranchU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IIIHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW22 .1650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029

Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Transmittal of February 2004 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838.0116

Attached is the February 2004 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn SuperfundSite Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Monthly Progress Report is submittedin accordance with requirements of Section VIII.E of the Administrative Order on Consent.


Very truly yours,



Enclosures

cc: Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Yannacci Saunders, DEP Southwest RegionMary Jo Apakian, CDM Federal

L-98838. February 2004/1

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.Pittsburgh 333 Baldwin Road

Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania 15205Phone 412/429-2324Fax412.'429-2114Toll Free 800'365-2324E-mail info®cecinc.com


877/963-6026800/759-561488a'598-660B800/899-3610877/746-0749800.763-2326866/250-3679

Corporate Web Site http://www.cecinc.com


Report Period: February 2004

Date: March 5, 2004

Project No.: 98838.0116


• CEC awaited Agency comments and/or approval of the Revised RemedialInvestigation Report that was submitted to EPA on January 30, 2004.

« CEC continued negotiations with Breslube-Penn site landowner and with theadjacent Coraopolis Sportsmen Association regarding the implementation ofdeed restrictions to prevent the possible future use of groundwater and toprevent possible future residential development of the specific parcels. Bothlandowners have indicated that they are willing to work with the Group andCEC for implementing the deed restrictions. The property deed restrictionlanguage is currently being prepared by legal counsel.

• CEC awaited comments from EPA and DEP on the Draft Feasibility Studythat was submitted to EPA on June 11, 2003.


• None.


• CEC will await EPA comments and/or EPA approval of the January 30, 2004Remedial Investigation Report.

• CEC anticipates possible receipt of EPA and DEP comments on the DraftFeasibility Study Report submitted on June 11, 2003.


• None.


• None.

MPR-98838-116.February 2004

Paul Tomiczek<[email protected]>

04/21/2004 04:42 PM

To [email protected], Bhupi Khona/R3/USEPA/US@EPA

cc

bcc

Subject Question about PCB/Dioxin Disposal Options

Bhupi,

As we discussed earlier, my understanding about dioxin disposal options is that there are very few placescan take dioxin containing materials for disposal. I think that low levels of dioxins can be disposed of atcertain permitted landfills (e.g., facilities already permitted for PCS disposal) such as EQ in Wayne,Michigan and the Chemical Waste Management facility in Model City, New York. I think these disposalfacilities can only take soils containing low levels of dioxins (the other individual that you are working withshould probably contact these disposal facilities to see whether the levels are low enough to allow theirplacement in those landfills).

I also spoke with a representative (Trina Castro) of Clean Harbors at their Cleveland Ohio office(800-645-8265) and they can take low levels of dioxins and PCBs into their landfill in Sarnia (OntarioProvince) Canada. Trina indicated that the landfill facility's contact person is Mike Forward at phonenumber is 1-519-964-3910.Let me know if you need any further information on this matter and I will do what I can to help out.

Paul

WIIIIIKUI3January 6, 2005


Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Transmittal of December 2004 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838.0116

Attached is the December 2004 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn Superfund SiteRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Monthly Progress Report is submitted inaccordance with requirements of Section VIII.E of the Administrative Order on Consent.


Very truly yours,



Enclosures

cc: Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Saunders, DEP Southwest RegionMary Jo Apakian, COM Federal

L-98838.December 2004/1 '


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205Phone 412/429-2324Fax 412/429-2114Toll Free 800/365-2324E-mail [email protected]


877/963-6026800/759-5614888/598-6808800/899-3610877/746-0749800/763-2326866/250-3679



Report Period: December 2004

Date: January 6, 2005

Project No.: 98838.0116


• CEC awaited Agency comments and/or approval of the Revised Remedial InvestigationReport that was submitted to EPA on January 30, 2004. Revisions for Sections 5, 6 and7 of the Rl report were made and forwarded to the EPA RPM and EPA toxicologist forapproval. CEC understands that Sections 4 and 5 of the Rl report have been approvedby EPA's toxicologist and RPM. Sections 6 and 7 of the Rl report (pertaining to the RiskAssessment) were provided to EPA electronically on November 30, 2004 for final reviewand approval prior to issuing paper copies of the Rl Report.

• CEC personnel and Breslube-Penn Joint Steering Committee legal personnelcommunicated with property owners and finalized the language for the implementation ofthe property deed restrictions. During late December, the Group received a call from theproperty owners requesting a minor change to the deed restriction language.

• CEC awaited comments from EPA and DEP on the Draft Feasibility Study that wassubmitted to EPA on June 11, 2003.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS, ANALYTICAL DATA, AND OTHERINFORMATION

• None.

DESCRIPTION OF DATA ANTICIPATED AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT 30-DAYPERIOD

• After resolution/of any remaining issues following EPA's review of the electronic files thatwere submitted to EPA on November 30th, the final Rl report incorporating all of theagreed upon revisions to the risk assessment will be submitted to EPA. Property deedrestrictions that will restrict potential future residential use of the site and adjacent parcelwill be implemented upon resolution of the minor change requested by the CoraopolisDistrict Sportsmen's Association.

• CEC anticipates possible receipt of EPA and DEP comments on the Draft FeasibilityStudy Report submitted on June 11, 2003.


• None.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMEDY OR MITIGATE PROBLEMS AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE

« None.

MPR-98838-11 G.December 2004

March 5, 2005 SDMS DOCID 20M703

Mr. Bhupi D. KhonaRemedial Project ManagerSuperfund Remedial BranchU.S. Environmental Protection Agency RegionHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW221650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia. Pennsylvania 19103-2029

Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Transmittal of February 2005 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838.01 16

Attached is the February 2005 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn Superfund SiteRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Monthly Progress Report is submitted inaccordance with requirements of Section VIII. E of the Administrative Order on Consent.

Please feel free to contact' me with any questions or comments.

Very truly yours,


Karen E. Souza, P.G.Project Manager

Enclosures

cc: Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Saunders, DEP Southwest RegionMary Jo Apakian, COM Federal

L-98838 Feboiary 2005.'!

Civil & E n v i r o n m w i l a l C .onsu l tan l s . Inc .

Pittsburgh rai'- •• • I- ...I|:t:sl ' :' ' • •'• .• .-.I-.IM I'- .'''•

ChicagoCincinnatiColumbus

St. Louis

Cotpofale Web Sitn


Report Period: February 2005

Date: March 5, 2005

Project No.: 98838.0116


On February 16, 2005, CEC received comments from the EPA RPM regarding the draftRemedial Investigation Report that was submitted to EPA on January 30, 2004.EPA requested that the Breslube-Penn Joint Steering Committee (Committee) attach arisk summary table, prepared by Jennifer Hubbard (EPA's toxicologist), to the revisedFeasibility Study (FS) for the Site and use the table to evaluate the remedial alternativesoutlined in the FS.CEC and members of the Committee participated in various discussions via emails andconference calls to discuss the EPA comments and requests regarding revisions for theFS.


• None


The Committee will address the EPA's comments in the revised risk assessmentsections of the draft Remedial Investigation Report. The Remedial Investigation Report(revision 2) will be submitted to EPA and the Pennsylvania DEP on March 2, 2005.The remaining issues included in EPA's letter of February 2005 will be addressed in aletter to EPA on or about March 2, 2005.


• None

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Monthly Progress Report - February 2005 ''"?/Page 2 • ;


• None

MPR-98838-l16.February 2005

m-i:April 6, 2005

Mr Bhupi D KhonaRemedial Project ManagerSuperfund Remedial BranchU S Environmental Protection Agency RegionHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW221650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029

SDMS DoclD 2040095

Dear Bhupi

Subject Transmittal of March 2005 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838 0116

Attached is the March 2005 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn Superfund SiteRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study The Monthly Progress Report is submitted inaccordance with requirements of Section VIII E of the Administrative Order on Consent

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments

Very truly yours, •

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC

Karen E Souza, P GProject Manager

Enclosures

cc Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Saunders, DEP Southwest RegionMary Jo Apakian, CDM Federal

L-98838 March 2005/1


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205Phone 412/429 2324Fax 412/429-2114Toll Free 800/365 2324E mail mfo@cecmc com

ChicagoCincinnatiColumbusExportIndianapolisNashvilleSt Louis

877/963 6026800/759 5614888/598 6808800/8993610877/746 0749800/763 2326866/250-3679

Corporate Web Site http //www cecinc com

\\MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTBreslube-Penn Superfund Site

Report Period March 2005

Date Apnl6, 2005

Project No 988380116


• The Remedial Investigation (Rl) Report (dated January 30, 2004) was revised inaccordance with comments submitted by the EPA RPM by letter dated February 16,2005 The revised Rl Report (Revision 2) was submitted to EPA and the PennsylvaniaDEP on March 2, 2005

• The Committee issued a "Notification of Objections" letter to the EPA on March 2, 2005in response to EPA's direction that the Breslube-Penn Joint Steenng Committee(Committee) shall include a risk summary table prepared by Jennifer Hubbard (EPA'stoxicologist) in the revised Feasibility Study (FS) The letter summarized theCommittee's concerns regarding the use of EPA's nsk table in the FS and requested thatEPA contact the Committee to discuss resolution of these concerns

• On March 1 8, 2005, CEC responded to an EPA email message from Bhupi Khona datedMarch 3, 2005 which asked what additional information the Committee needed to verifyEPA's risk values CEC provided a list of the desired supporting materials andrequested that EPA send copies for the Committee to review

• CEC and the Committee's attorney attended a meeting at EPA headquarters inPhiladelphia on March 31 , 2005 to discuss the Committee's objections to the use ofEPA's nsk table in the FS The objective of the meeting was to obtain consensus onhow to address both the Committee's and EPA's concerns regarding the evaluation ofresidential exposure pathways for onsite and offsite properties During the discussion,an alternative approach was presented for EPA's consideration that would satisfy theconcerns of both parties The Committee's attorney agreed to withdraw the "Notice ofObjection" letter following receipt of EPA's response regarding the use of theCommittee's alternative approach


• None

Monthly Progress Report - March 2005Page 2


Following receipt of EPA's written or verbal response to the Committee's alternativeapproach to completing the Rl and FS documents, the Committee will revise the Rl (asappropriate) and expand the draft FS to address EPA's comments of February 16, 2005


. None


• None

MPR-98838-1 16 March 2005 tf *Sfl

ORIGINAL

May 6 2005

Mr BhupiD KhonaRemedial Project ManagerSuperfund Remedial BranchU S Environmental Protection Agency Region IIIHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW221650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia Pennsylvania 19103-2029

2044466

Dear Bhupi

Subject Transmittal of April 2005 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838 0116

Attached is the April 2005 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn Superfund SiteRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study The Monthly Progress Report is submitted inaccordance with requirements of Section VIM E of the Administrative Order on Consent

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments

Very truly yours

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC

CT eOfeu^—•

Karen E Souza, P GProject Manager

Enclosures

cc Breslube-Penn Joint Steenng CommitteeDawna Saunders, DEP Southwest RegionMary Jo Apakian, COM Federal

L 98838 April 2005/1

Civil & Environmental Consultants, IncPittsburgh 333 Baldwin Road

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15205Phone 41 2/429 2324Fax 412/429 2114Toll Free 800/365 2324E mail mfo@cecmc com

ChicagoCincinnati

', ColumbusExportIndianapolisNashvilleSt Louis

877/963 6026800/759 5614888/598 6808800/8993610877/746 0749800/763 2326866/250 3679

Corporate Web Site http//www cecinc com

ORIGINAL

MONtHLY PROGRESS REPORTBreslube-Penn Superfund Site

Report Period April 2005

Date May 6, 2005

Project No 988380116


• The Committee waited for receipt of EPA's written or verbal response to the Committee'salternative approach to completing the Rl and FS documents


• None


Following receipt of EPA's written or verbal response to the Committees alternativeapproach to completing the Rl and FS documents, the Committee will revise the Rl (asappropriate) and expand the draft FS to address EPA s comments of February 16 2005


• None


• None

MPR 98838 116 April 2005

ORIGINAL


Report Period: May 2005

Date: June 6,2005

Project No.: 98838.0116


• The Committee received EPA's response to the Committee's alternative approach tocompleting the Remedial Investigation (Rl) and Feasibility Study (FS) documents viaemail and facsimile dated April 27, 2005. EPA's email message concludes that "...theCommittee does not need to incorporate the quantitative estimates contained in EPA'smemo of December 15, 2004 in the Rl report...[but] shall, however, insert statements inthe Rl that the residential risks would exceed 1E-4 for cancer and would exceed aHazard Index of 1. EPA's message also outlined how background issues associatedwith the FS should be adjusted. A copy of EPA's April 27, 2005 email message isattached.

• As requested by EPA, the Committee's objections were withdrawn by an email messagedated May 11, 2005 which stated the following: "the objections are'withdrawnconsistent with the course of correspondence between both parties0.


• None


The Committee is in the process of revising the Rl (as appropriate) and expanding thedraft FS to address EPA's comments of February 16, 2005 and email message of April27,2005.

wiiiiiiisiiiiiiin:August 18, 2005

Mr. Bhupi D. KhonaRemedial Project OfficerSuperfund Remedial BranchU.S. Environmental Protection Agency RegionHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW221650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029

Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Request for Schedule Extension for Submittal ofRevised Feasibility Study

Breslube-Penn Superfund Site RI/FSCEC Project 98838.0116

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) received comments from the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III via email dated April 27, 2005, regardingtheir review of the March 2, 2005 Remedial Investigation (Rl) Report for the Breslube-PennSuperfund Site. Per EPA's request, and in response to those comments, CEC revised pages 6-7 and 6-8 of the Rl Report and submitted them to EPA on June 17, 2005. It was ourunderstanding that the Rl Report would be approved following EPA's receipt of these revisedpages. However, EPA issued a final set of comments via facsimile and letter dated July 19,2005, regarding the text revisions in the Rl Report. In response to those comments, CECresubmitted the revised pages of the Final Rl Report to EPA on August 17, 2005.

In accordance with our updated project schedule, submitted via email on June 10, 2005, -weinitially targeting the delivery of the revised Feasibility Study (FS) for August 12, 2005. Thisassumption was based on EPA's approval of the text in the Rl Report (June 17, 2005 version).Portions of the Rl Report, including the text revisions submitted on August 17, 2005 will beincluded in the revised FS. Consequently, this letter requests authorization to postpone thedeadline for the submittal of the revised FS to August 31, 2005 (rather than August 12,2005). Ifthis requested schedule modification is acceptable to EPA, I understand that you can sign thesignature line provided below and return a copy to me via facsimile.


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205Phone 41 2/429-2324Fax 412/429-2114Toll Free 800/365-2324E-mail [email protected]


877/963-6026800/759-5614888/598-6808800/899-3610877/746-0749800/763-2326866/250-3679


A*

Mr. Bhupi D. Khona M^MSMlPage? ; . /MmMmttmilAugust 18, 2005

I trust that this schedule extension request will be agreeable to EPA. Thank you for your timeand consideration of this matter.

Very truly yours,


Karen E. Souza, P.G.Project Manager

ACCEPTED BY;Bhupi D. Khona, Remedial Project OfficerUSEPA Region III Superfund Remedial Branch

DATE:

L-98838-0116 Aiig1805.doc/W

Karen Souza To Bhupi Khona/R3/USEPA/US@EPA, [email protected]<[email protected]>

cc Ange Masullo <[email protected]>,08/19/200505:01 PM [email protected], [email protected],

[email protected], [email protected],bcc

Subject RE: Feasibility Study for the Breslube-Penn Superfund Site(98838.1200)

Dear Bhupi,

We received your email denying our request for an extension'for thesubmittal of the Breslube-Penn Superfund Site Feasibility Study. Althoughwe understand EPA's position with respect to moving the project along, wedisagree with the position EPA has taken regarding our request for anextension. We believe we have, always been timely with our submissions andresponses to EPA given the Agency's lengthy document review time. We willmake every effort to submit the Feasibility Study to EPA as soon as possiblefollowing review of the document by the individual Breslube-Penn JointSteering Committee members.

' \

Please call me if you have any questions or require additional information.Thank you. , •

Karen Souza, P.G.Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.333 Baldwin RoadPittsburgh, PA 15205800-365-2324

Original Message |From: Khona.BhupiOepamail.epa.gov [mailto:Khona.Bhupi®epamail.epa.gov]Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 12:30 PMTo: Karen SouzaCc: 'Ange Masullo'; [email protected]; b'bussaOford.com; [email protected];cacollins®USS.COM; [email protected]; [email protected];Jbrendel®thorpreed.com; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]: Re: Feasibility Study for the Breslube-Penn Superfund Site(98838.1200)

Dear Karen,

I received your email dated 8/18/2005 with an attached letter asking foran extension on the submittal date for the Feasibility Study (FS)report, from August 12, 2005 to August 31, 2005. The request was madeafter the due date. EPA will not grant an extension of the due date forthe FS report under the circumstances, as considerable time has beenlost and the project must move forward.; If you have any questions,please contact me at 215-814-3213.

Sincerely,

Bhupi Khona

Remedial Project Manager.

October 7, 2004 SDMS DocID 2020497

Mr. Bhupi D. KhonaRemedial Project ManagerSuper-fund Remedial BranchU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IIIHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW221650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029

Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Transmittal of September 2004 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838.0116

Attached is the September 2004 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn SuperfundSite Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Monthly Progress Report is submittedin accordance with requirements of Section VIII.E of the Administrative Order on Consent.


Very truly yours,


Paul W. Tomiczek, HI, R.E.M., P.E.Senior Project Manager

Enclosures

cc: Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Saunders, DEP Southwest RegionMary Jo Apakian, CDM Federal

L-98838. September 2004/1


Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania 15205Phone 412-429-2324Fax 412/429-2114Toll Free 800-'365-2324E-mail infoWcecmc.com


877.-963-6026800.759-5614888-598-6808800--B99-3610877-746-0749800763-2326866-250-3679

Corporate Web Site http::.-'v»w*.cecinc.com

MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTBreslube-Penn Super-fund Site

Report Period: September 2004

Date: October 7, 2004

Project No.: 98838.0116


• CEC awaited Agency comments and/or approval of the Revised RemedialInvestigation Report that was submitted to EPA on January 30, 2004.

• CEC personnel and Breslube-Penn Joint Steering Committee legal personnelcommunicated with property owners and made efforts to reach agreement for theproperty deed restrictions.

• CEC visited the site on various dates in late September to inspect damage fromflooding of Montour Run, and solicit quotations for fence repairs. CEC also met withrepresentatives of the Coraopolis District Sportsmen's Association on September 21,2004 to discuss the flooding extent and progress on deed restriction negotiations.CEC was informed that monetary compensation for implementation of the deedrestrictions was not going to be required based on discussions between CEC's projectManager (Mr. Paul Tomiczek) and Mr. Keith McElrath of the Coraopolis DistrictSportsmen's Association on September 21, 2004.

• CEC awaited comments from EPA and DEP on the Draft Feasibility Study that wassubmitted to EPA on June 11, 2003.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS, ANALYTICAL DATA, ANDOTHER INFORMATION

• Various photographs of flooding impacts to the site were forwarded electronically tothe EPA Remedial Project Manager (RPM) and Breslube-Penn Group members.

DESCRIPTION OF DATA ANTICIPATED AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FORNEXT 30-DAY PERIOD

• Appropriate revisions to the risk assessment will be finalized, consistent with theprevious agreements reached during discussions between the Breslube-Penn Groupand the EPA's Remedial Project Manager and Toxicologist. Property deedrestrictions that will restrict potential future residential use of the site and adjacentparcel will be implemented (assuming final agreements are reached with theproperty owners).

• CEC will await receipt of additional formal EPA comments and/or EPA approval ofthe January 30, 2004 Remedial Investigation Report. Consistent with the EPA RPMrecommendations, CEC will submit the revised sections of the Risk Assessment andRemedial Investigation Report to incorporate the above-described revisions for finalapproval.

• CEC anticipates possible receipt of EPA and DEP comments on the Draft FeasibilityStudy Report submitted on June 11, 2003.

Monthly Progress Report - September 2004Page 2


• Western Pennsylvania experienced two separate record rainfall events during themonth of September 2004. On September 8, 2004 a record high one-day rainfalloccurred, with a 3.60 inch total rainfall (resulting from remnants of HurricaneFrances - that eclipsed the previous one-day record of 3.57 inches set in August 1888).Subsequently, on September 17, 2004, this new rainfall record was again exceededwith a 5.95 inch rainfall (resulting from remnants of Hurricane Ivan). The rainfall,particularly from Hurricane Ivan, caused extensive flooding throughout westernPennsylvania. The Breslube Perm site also experienced some flooding, and the sitefence was damaged. Monitoring well MW-19B was also destroyed by the floodingand by the subsequent road repair activities that were performed.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMEDY OR MITIGATE PROBLEMS AND PROPOSEDSCHEDULE

• A price quotation was obtained for the necessary fence repairs, and the repairs areexpected to be made during the next three to four weeks. Monitoring well MW-19Bmay be replaced at a later date, if applicable, for use in the groundwater monitoringnetwork.

MPR-98838-116.September 2004

November 6, 2005

Mr. Bhupi D. KhonaRemedial Project ManagerSuperfund Remedial BranchU.S. Environmental Protection Agency RegionHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HW221650 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029

Dear Bhupi:

Subject: Transmittal of October 2005 Monthly Progress ReportRemedial Investigation/Feasibility StudyBreslube Superfund SiteCEC Project 98838.0116

Attached is the October 2005 Monthly Progress Report for the Breslube-Penn Superfund SiteRemedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Monthly Progress Report is submitted inaccordance with requirements of Section VIII.E of the Administrative Order on Consent.


Very truly yours,


f̂OM— C. cSWvu./

Karen E. Souza, P.O.Project Manager

Enclosures

cc: Breslube-Penn Joint Steering CommitteeDawna Saunders, DEP Southwest RegionMary Jo Apakian, CDM Federal

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