Cooper Drum Superfund SiteCooper Drum Superfund Site Interview … · 2009-10-27 · Cooper Drum...

Cooper Drum Superfund SiteCooper Drum Superfund SiteInterview for Project Coordinator

Prepared for:

Cooper Drum PRP Group

Presented by:

Ian A. WebsterProject Navigator, Ltd.October 27, 2009

Project Navigator, Ltd. www.projectnavigator.com

Project Navigator Continually Promotes a Project Health and Safety Culture

Patrick Bayou Superfund SiteDeer Park, TX

T t l 2007

PNL employs a behavioral-based safety system

Total 2007

~ 13,000 Hours ~ 6000 Hours

0 Injuries 0 Injuries

LTI 0 LTI 0

Near Misses 0 Near Misses 0y y

Ascon Landfill SiteHuntington Beach, CA

2004 to date (10/15)

Hours Worked 5,776

Waste Disposal, Inc.Santa Fe Springs, CA

2004 to date (10/15)

Recon Hours Worked 27,962

PNL adopts and actively uses a behavioral-based strategy to minimize loss. The system reaps benefits by reducing personal injury, addressing safety problems and by eliminating business inefficiencies.

Tenets of Operational Excellence Safety Management ProgramOSHA Recordable Injuries 0

OSHA Recordable Rate 0.00

Lost Time Incidents 0

Near Misses 2

Subcontractor Hours Worked 5,040

OSHA Recordable Injuries 0

OSHA Recordable Rate 0.00

Lost Work Day Injuries 0

Near Misses 3

Tenets of Operational Excellence

1. Always operate within design or environmental limits.

2. Always operate in a safe and controlled condition.

3. Always ensure that safety devices are in place and functioning.

4. Always follow safe work practices and procedures.

Safety Management Program

1. Written program

2. Training

3. Daily toolbox and subcontractor coordination meetings

4. Perform Job Hazard Analysis before performing the work

5. Self assessment: Assess the risk, Analyze how to reduce the risk, and Act to ensure

Operating Industries, Inc.Monterey Park, CA

> One million hours worked

Tex Tin Superfund SiteTexas City, TX

2001 to 2004

5. Always meet or exceed client’s requirements.

6. Always maintain integrity of dedicated systems.

7. Always comply with all applicable rules and regulations.

8. Always address abnormal conditions.

9. Always follow written procedures for high-risk or unusual situations.

how to reduce the risk, and Act to ensure safe operations

6. Near Miss Reporting

7. Incident investigation, corrective action follow-up, and reporting back to employees

8. Subcontractor preselection: Only work with those who have a safety program and statistics to prove their success

9. Every person on site is given Stop Work Authority

October 27, 2009Cooper Drum Superfund Site PC Interview, South Gate, CA

with no lost time. > 80,000 hours worked with no lost time.

10. Always involve the right people in decisions that affect procedures and equipment.

10. If it isn’t safe, don’t do it

Ian Webster and PNL are Excited About the Opportunity

Why PNL and Ian Webster• Managed 10 major similar sites in Los Angeles

• Experience and judgment• Experience and judgment

• Cost and schedule controls

• Strategy development

• Regulatory relationships


Where PNL’s Project Coordination Services Add Value and Save Money

Project Navigator works to manage, align, and coordinate project resources for more cost effecti e project e ec tionmore cost-effective project execution.

Strategic

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TacticalTraditional Environmental

Deg

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of Project EPC Resources

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Labor-Hours Applied to Project

Task-driven


Labor-Hours Applied to Project

Cooper Drum Superfund Site Logistics and Group Management Situational Assessment

U S EPAU.S. EPA

Direction; Expectations

Cooper Drum U S EPA

U.S. EPA Communications

Right-sized U.S. EPA Communications

Cooper DrumGroup

Selectand Empower PNL as Project

Coordinator

Increase

U.S. EPA Communications

Engineering (AMEC)Inputs from Group

• Mission clarityCoordinator(Ian A.

Webster)

ed cost eff

y• Day to day

coachingOutputs

• Technically rigorous work

Work Product

fectiveness

rigorous work product

• Cost avoidance opportunities

• Data interpretation sinterpretation

• Remedial options• Cost and

schedule forecasts


Project Navigator, Ltd.’s Core Business is Project Coordination

• Houston TX• Pleasant Hill CA• Brea CA • Raleigh NC• Malvern PA


Houston, TX(713) 468-5004

Pleasant Hill, CA(925) 969-9574

Brea, CA(714) 388-1800Project Navigator has five main offices.

Raleigh, NC(919) 539-1928

Malvern, PA(610) 251-6851

Ian Webster and PNL’s Representative CERCLA Experience in Southern California

DTSC Glendale Glendale, CA

SEMOUSouth El Monte, CA

To Purity OilFresno, CA• Cap and GW PC management

• Established landfill relationships

• Remediation cost estimating for a PRP group

Operating Industries, Inc.Monterey Park, CA• Management of New Cure Inc.

from 1997 to 2006• Managed all aspects of

$100MM landfill closure workAd i NP d l t

BKK Landfill SiteWest Covina, CA• PNL is PRPs PM• Manage LF gas control, cap

maintenance, compliance, City relationshipsCharnock Sub-basin

Culver City, CA• West’s largest MtBE

GW impacts

Omega Chemical Superfund Site

Del Amo Superfund Site McColl Superfund Site

• Advisor on NP redevelopment Project Navigator, Ltd.Brea, CA

Los Angeles BasinChapin Road LandfillMontebello, CA• Phase II Brownfields

Environmental Site Assessment and Analysis

GW impacts

C D S f d Sit

Whittier, CA• Delineation of GW

plume

Cal Compact Landfill SiteCarson CA

Del Amo Superfund SiteTorrance, CA• RCRA equivalent cap• Community issues

McColl Superfund SiteFullerton, CA• Managed complex cap and cut

off wall closure• Significant community relations

issues• Site now in reuse as part of a golf

course

Waste Disposal, Inc.Santa Fe Springs, CA• PNL has been PM since 1997 • RCRA and Earthen caps• Turn-key PRP group coordination

services• PNL strategies avoided expensive

excavation remedies

Cooper Drum Superfund Site

Carson, CA• PNL retained as landfill dynamics and

degradation expert

• Excellent safety record

Ascon Landfill SiteHuntington Beach, CA• PNL serves as oil company group PM• Complex remedy selection process with DTSC• Manage consulting resources and all field programs• Instituted a “safety first working atmosphere”


PNL’s Project Coordination Services at Multi-Party Sites

I f ti M t & P liti l S

Consultant Oversight; Construction Management

Information Mgmt. & Data Analysis

Political Savvy, Diplomacy, Relationships Multi-party PRP Project

Management

Project Advocacy Agency Reporting

Tasking, Scheduling, Action Item Control

Strategy Development, Options Creation

Cooper Drum PRP Group

Group Funds Management, Financial Controls Liaising with

Common Counsel Client Technical Interaction

Community Relations and NGO Management


Project Coordination Services for Cooper Drum: PNL Can Operate on a Sliding Scale of Proactivity

Revisit RD work

4

Effo

rt

Revisit RD work Potentially change

RA phasing or design

Prepare RFPs and assist Group in

Proactively engage with U S EPA2

r Lev

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f

3

Receive and assess data findings (small)

pretaining RA resources

Provide project coordination support to Group to control SOW

with U.S. EPA Receive and assess

data findings (large) Formulate

interpretations Prepare “best quality”

1

2

Coo

rdin

ato

• Basic group coordination & communication

• Status teleconferences

• Manage RD/RA

g ( ) Comment on work

products and data Create an

administrative record

control SOW, schedule and cost

p q ycommon denominator presentations

Develop relationships to group’s benefitPr

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Manage RD/RA efforts Devise and maintain

a strategy

Basic Operation Increasing Proactivity


1. ARNCO

2. BELL FOUNDRY CO

3. BLACKBURN TRUCK LINES

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Cooper Drum: VOC Plumes and EDR Information

4. CARTER CASTING CO INC

5. CENTERLESS RPR INC

6. CITY OF SOUTH GATE

7. COOPER DRUM COMPANY

8. CULWELL BROTHERS INC

9. DIAL CORPORATION

17

320

21

1915 Jervis B. Webb Co.

10. DOMAR PRECISION INC

11. EDSON INDUSTRIES

12. GATEWAY BUSINESS FORMS

13. HI-TECH SEATING PRODUCTS KUSTOM FIT

14. INK MAKERS INC

15. JERVIS B. WEBB CO

13

Kustom Fit

Piazza Trucking Inc.

16. LAUSD/MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS J

17. NATIONAL READY MIX CONCRETE CO

18. REISNER METALS

19. SHULTZ STEEL COMPANY SSC

20. SPANN’S GEAR AND MACHINE CO

21. WEBB FIRESTONE BLVD PROPERTY

4

149

22. WR GRACE & CO CONST PROD DIV

Proposed or Already in NPL

Sites with UST leaks

LEGEND

7

22

Groundwater Flow Direction

Site Boundary

Plume

11210

16

Seam Master Ind. N


150 yds

EPA’s Proposed Remedyp yGroundwater Management via Treatment (In and Ex Situ) and Containment

In-Situ Chemical Injection Well

1E4 ppb

Oxidation Wells

Bio Treatment Wall (ERD)

j

GAC Treatment System

1E3 ppb

1E2 ppb

10 bn Sc

ale

Groundwater Extraction Wells

@ 20 gpm10 ppb

1 ppb

0.1 ppb

TCE

Conc

entra

tion

0.01 ppb

0.001 ppb

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Selected Remedy for Groundwater (ROD, 2002)• Extract groundwater contaminated with VOCs and treat it using liquid-phase activated carbon in vessels at an on-site treatment

system. Containment will be provided at the downgradient extent of contamination.• The treated water will be reinjected into the contaminated groundwater aquifer or discharged to the public sewer system operated j g q g p y p

by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. Reinjection will reduce the intrusion of and the potential for mixing with other off-site VOC plumes.

• Use in situ chemical treatment, either reductive dechlorination or chemical oxidation, to enhance remediation of VOC-contaminated groundwater. During the remedial design (RD) phase, conduct treatability studies to evaluate both methods and determine which works best phase to further define the downgradient extent of the VOC contamination.

• Conduct groundwater monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of the remedy the location of the plume and that remediation


• Conduct groundwater monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of the remedy, the location of the plume, and that remediation goals have been met.

Cooper Drum SitePNL Can Assist the Group with Strategic Thinking

43

EPA-Selected RemedyRemedial Action –Small/Medium/Large Options

1

EPA-selected remedy:

OU-1 (GW): Pump and Treat, ISCO, PRBem

edy

2

OU-2 (soils) Installation of PRB

Soils w/ GW Contingency

Soils w/ GW Barrier Wall

OU-2 (soils)

OU-2 (Soils): DPE, Excavation and disposal, ICs

Scop

e of

Re

OU-2 (soils) Monitor existing

GW network to see how COCs react (5 yrs.+) placed wells to monitor 3-D

Installation of PRB downgradient to prevent further migration of GW plume

Monitor GW to

Soils Only

Monitor existing GW network to see how COCs react

S to monitor 3-D plume boundaries

If plume is stable, continue monitoring

If plume is

see how COCs react

Small Large

expanding, re-design OU-1 based on new data

Medium


Cooper Drum: “Risk-Based” Project Phasing

Current EPA-recommended remedy phasing consists of:NOTES

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y p gSoil Vapor Dual Phase ExtractionGroundwater Source Area RemediationGroundwater Downgradient RemediationSoil Excavation, Disposal, and ICs

An alternate route, focused on risk reduction, consists of:S il E ti d Off Sit Di l

NOTES

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Excavate shallow soil ($950K)

SVE of intermediate soil beneath structures

Soil Excavation and Off-Site DisposalSoil Vapor Dual Phase Extraction followed by ICsGroundwater Source Area RemediationGroundwater Downgradient Remediation

See graph for qualitative plot of remedial t i k ti

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OU-1: Groundwater

component risk versus time

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DPE of perched aquifer Treatment

groundwater plume ($6.0 MM)

1

02 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 300

Time (Years)


Time (Years)

Cooper Drum: Schedule Analysis and Strategic Implications


PC Fundamentals No. 1:

STATEMENT FLOW

Cost Control and Account Management

StatementsBank Checking AcctSavings Account

Project CoordinatorAccounting FirmP j t C lSavings Account Project CounselCommittee Chairs

INVOICE FLOW

InvoicesTransfer

Project CoordinatorReview and RecommendationCoding Prepare A thori ation

Submit to BankCheck Cut / Transfer

INVOICE FLOW

Coding, Prepare Authorization C ec Cut / a s e

SC Approval and signature2 Sig required > $10,000

Monitor Balances, Reporting to Project Coordinator, Accountant



Opportunities for “Remedy Modifications” are Still Possible at Cooper Drum

Ability to “Drive Change” Varies with Project Phase.

Change = Scopes of Work; EPA declarations or remedy (e.g. PP,ROD); Risk Definition

Public Interpretation of

y

Ability to ff

Public comment period

Interpretation of responsiveness summary

Effect “Change”

EPA EPA EPA/PRP

EPA/PRP

EPA/PRP

EPA EPA PRPs Typically

NPL PSA RI RiskAssess-ment

FS PP ROD RD RA OM&M/ICs

Ownership

*

PROJECT PHASE* All time phases are shown as equal for graphical depiction



Decision Tree for Post-ROD The Type of Scope Change Determines How the Post ROD Change is Documented

EPA-Designated Levels of Post-ROD Changes

Figure 8-1Process to Address Post-ROD Significant Changes

INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM

ChangesPost-ROD Change is Documented

RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC OR SUPPORT

AGENCY

DOES ITWARRANT FORMAL “CONSIDERATION”

BY LEADAGENCY?**

atio

n

YES NO

LEAD AGENCY PLACES

INFORMATION IN POST-DECISION DOCUMENT FILE

DOESINFORMATION

LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES?

Doc

umen

ta

ROD Amendment

YES NO

LEAD AGENCY MUST ISSUE EITHER:

• EXPLANATION OF SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES; OR

• NEW PROPSOED PLAN AND ROD AMENDMENT

LEAD AGENCY MUST:• FORMALLY REPSOND; AND• PLACE DOCUMENT IN

ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FILE

Leve

l of D

Explanation of Significant

Differences (ESD) S b i i

**NOTE:• DO THE COMMENTS CONTAIN SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION?• IS THE INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE

RECORD?• COULD THE COMMENTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTD DURING THE

COMMENT PERIOD?• DOES THE INFORMATION SUBSTANTIALLY SUPPORT THE NEED TO

ALTER THE RESPONSE ACTION?

Minor Significant FundamentalType of Post-ROD change

Project Filing Submission


Reference: EPA Guidancey g

PC Fundamentals No. 3:Project Advocacy: PNL Can Efficiently Mine and j y yAssist in the Presentation of Project Information

Complex technical projects generate large amounts of data

These concepts must be communicated in a

PNL’s GIS and visual interpretations allow data to

When people understand, they make better, faster

and information that need to be analyzed and explained to stakeholders.

succinct and clear manner.

become clear, concise and understandable.

decisions.

Example: PNL SCM created for Cooper Drum

Before After


Before After

PC Fundamentals No. 4: PNL is Expert at Working with PRPs to Develop Project Strategies

NEWARK BAY STUDY AREAA Slidi S l f

EAST COAST CERCLA SITE: CONFIDENTIAL CLIENTHelping PRPs Devise a Data-Driven Remedy

A Sliding Scale of Options HistogramProject Navigator, Ltd. has a track record of working with PRP groups to "right size" our management and technical efforts to suit the magnitude of the tasks in hand.

COX ROAD LANDFILL

Selection StrategyAt a major sediments impacted CERCLA site, with multiple OUs, PNL is working on developing a remedy selection approach which is logically derived from the site data and prior operating history.

Remedy optionsPNL routinely helps PRP groups devise a sliding scale of remedial options, based on data findings and the strategic need to define alternatives with different costs and effects.

TEX TIN SUPERFUND SITEContracting ApproachesPNL is expert at adopting different resource retention contracting approaches to match the project's PNL

OII LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITE

demands. Approaches range from series-tasks to integrated design-build. Develops

Project Strategies

OII LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITEGas CompliancePNL staff recognize that the PRPs ultimate goal at any site is to achieve "regulatory compliance" as cost-effectively, and safely, as possible. At one of the west coast's most costly sites, PNL is helping the PRPs devise a long-term operational plan to run the site at lower costs.

PATRICK BAYOU SUPERFUND SITEMinimizing Cost and Uncertainty of a Full-scale BERA/HHA at a Sediment Site

WASTE DISPOSAL, INC. LANDFILLReducing OM&MPNL has devised many low cost methodologies for performing long-term site OM&M, while proving that the remedies are functioning, and compliance is being achieved.

run the site at lower costs. Alternative, streamlined approach proposed to

regulators Approach will reduce time and cost as

compared to full BERA/HHA Utilize data from existing sites and transfer

effects data to Patrick Bayou Collect certain site-specific data to adjust risk State-of-science approach required us to


pp qprovide training for regulating team

PC Fundamentals No. 5: Tools for the Project Coordinator to Facilitate in Improved AlignmentUnderstanding drives confidence and improved risk-basked decision-makingPNL’s systems include:PNL s systems include:1. Site Conceptual Models:

Explanation figures for project advocacy

2. Projectoolbox.com• Routine file management• Invoice review and

approvals

3. PNLprojects.com• Geospatial click and view

system• Files, photos, and videos

• Cash flow management • Keyword search• http://www.prpblog.com/cooperdrum/

grid.htm


ConclusionWhy Choose Project Navigator, Ltd? Local Experienced Experienced

● Ian has more than 20 years of PC experience Known Entity to Many Group Members

St t i Thi k d C ti P bl S l Strategic Thinkers and Creative Problem Solvers Focus on the Management of Project Risk Technical Advocates Regulatory Relationships (EPA, DTSC, RWQCB, LASAND) Technical Negotiators and Advocates Understanding of PC Roleg

● PNL will coach and help improve AMEC’s performance and work product. (We will not compete with AMEC).

Alignment of MissionAlignment of Mission● My performance metric is to save PNL’s project fees many (10?) times

over Online Tools for Improved Communications and Performance


Online Tools for Improved Communications and Performance

Th k Y / Q tiThank You / Questions

Contact Other Resources

Project Navigator, Ltd.1 Pointe Drive, Suite 320Brea, CA 92821T 714 388 1800

Visual Navigatorwww.visual-navigator.com

ProjectoolboxT 714.388.1800F 714.388.1839www.projectnavigator.com

Projectoolboxwww.projectoolbox.com

SafetyMomentwww safetymoment orgFor more information:

Project Navigator, Ltd. www.projectnavigator.com22

www.safetymoment.orgIan Webster714.388.1800 or [email protected]

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