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Environmental Assessment, Revision 1, 11/28/17 EPA ID No Environmental Assessment, Revision 1, 11/28/17 EPA ID No. MID 980 991 566 SECTION J ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Part 111 Hazardous Waste Management of the Michigan Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, Section 324.11118(3) and R 299.9504(1)(e), R 299.9504 (1)(b) of the Part 111 Act 451 Administrative Rules Environmental Assessment, Revision 1, 11/28/17 EPA ID No. MID 980 991 566 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS J-1 Description of Existing Environment .................................................................... 1 J-1a Physiography .................................................................................................... 1 J-1a(i) Topography ............................................................................................... 1 J-1a(ii) Geology .................................................................................................. 1 J-1a(iii) Soils and Hydrology ............................................................................... 2 J-1b Climate .............................................................................................................. 2 J-1c Terrestrial Systems ........................................................................................... 3 J-1d Aquatic Systems ............................................................................................... 3 J-1e Hydrology .......................................................................................................... 3 J-1e(i) Groundwater Occurance ........................................................................... 3 J-1e(ii) Surface Water Quality ............................................................................ 3 J-1e(iii) Groundwater Quality .............................................................................. 4 J-1e(iv) Site Drainage ......................................................................................... 4 J-1f Air Quality ......................................................................................................... 4 J-1g Aesthetics ......................................................................................................... 5 J-1h Land Use........................................................................................................... 5 J-1i Archeological and Historical Resources and Sites ............................................ 5 J-1j Social Environment ........................................................................................... 6 J-1k Floodplain Considerations................................................................................. 7 J-2 Alternatives Considered ...................................................................................... 7 J-3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action ................................ 8 J-3a Physiography .................................................................................................... 8 J-3b Climate .............................................................................................................. 8 J-3c Terrestrial Systems ........................................................................................... 8 J-3d Aquatic Systems ............................................................................................... 8 J-3e Aesthetics ......................................................................................................... 8 J-3f Air Quality ......................................................................................................... 9 J-3g Hydrology and Hydrogeology ............................................................................ 9 J-3h Land Use........................................................................................................... 9 J-3i Archeological and Historic Resources .............................................................. 9 i Environmental Assessment, Revision 1, 11/28/17 EPA ID No. MID 980 991 566 J-3j Social Environment ........................................................................................... 9 J-3k Energy Demand and Non-Renewable Resources .......................................... 10 J-3l Summary of Environmental Impacts ............................................................... 10 J-4 Unavoidable Adverse Impacts ............................................................................ 10 J-5 Mitigating Measures ........................................................................................... 10 J-6 Failure Mode Assessment .................................................................................. 11 J-6a Description of the System ............................................................................... 11 J-6a(i) Main Treatment Building ......................................................................... 11 J-3a(ii) Process Building .................................................................................. 12 J-6a(iii) Chemical Fixation Building .................................................................. 12 J-6a(iv) Container Staging Area ........................................................................ 12 J-6a(v) Container Storage Building .................................................................. 13 J-6a(vi) North Container Storage Pad ............................................................... 13 J-6a(vii) Corrosive (Acid/Base) Treatment Area ................................................. 13 J-6a(viii) Lab Pack/DePack Area ........................................................................ 13 J-6a(ix) Other Structures ................................................................................... 14 J-6b Definition of Failure ......................................................................................... 14 J-6c Possible Causes of Failure ............................................................................. 15 J-6d Detection of Failure ......................................................................................... 16 J-6d(i) Leaks and Spills ...................................................................................... 17 J-6d(ii) Incompatible Reactions ........................................................................ 17 J-6d(iii) Power Outages and Equipment Failure ................................................ 17 J-6d(iv) Inadequate Storage .............................................................................. 17 J-6d(v) Inability to Transfer Wastes .................................................................. 17 J-6d(vi) Potential Acceptance of Restricted Wastes .......................................... 17 J-6e Environmental Effects of Failure ..................................................................... 18 J-6f Possible Corrective Actions in the Event of Failure ......................................... 19 J-6g Actions to Minimize the Possibility of Failure and Adverse Impacts of Failure 20 J-6g(i) Reaction of Incompatible Wastes ......................................................... 20 J-6g(ii) Hazards During Unloading Operations ................................................. 20 J-6g(III) Run-off From Waste Handling Areas to Other Areas ........................... 20 J-6g(iv) Contamination of Water Supplies ......................................................... 20 J-6g((v) Effects of Equipment Failure and Power Outages ................................ 20 ii Environmental Assessment, Revision 1, 11/28/17 EPA ID No. MID 980 991 566 J-6g(vi) Exposure of Personnel to Hazardous Wastes ...................................... 21 J-6g(vii) Effects of Tornados or Other Severe Storms ....................................... 21 J-6g(viii) Air Quality Impact ................................................................................. 22 Figures Figures J-1 through J-1 listed below and referenced in this section are provided on the Hydrogeological Data CD included with this application Figure J- 1: Glacial Surface Geology Map Figure J- 2: Glacial Drift Thickness Map Figure J- 3: Bedrock Formation Map Figure J- 4: Bedrock Surface Map Figure J- 5: Thickness Lithofacies Map of Dundee Formation Figure J- 6: Thickness Lithofacies Map of Traverse Formation Figure J- 7: Thickness % Shale Map of Traverse Group Tables The table listed below and referenced in this section is found in the Tables Tab of this application Table J- 1: Summary of Anticipated Environmental Impact Appendices The Appendix listed below and referenced in this section is found in the Appendices Tab of this application Appendix J- 1: Evaluation of Releases iii Environmental Assessment, Revision 1, 11/28/17 EPA ID No. MID 980 991 566 J-1 Description of Existing Environment J-1a Physiography J-1a(i) Topography The EQD facility site occupies an area of approximately 15 acres and is located at 1923 Frederick Street in the City of Detroit, Wayne County Michigan. The location of the subject property is shown on Sheet A-0 which is a portion of the Topographic Map proceeding Sheet A-0. The site and the areas adjacent to it have a relatively flat surface topography, and there are no streams or lakes within one mile of the facility. EQD is extensively developed and several buildings and other structures exist on the property. These buildings include: office buildings, The Main Treatment Building/Laboratory/Maintenance Shop, the Transfer/Storage Area, the Process Building, the North Drum Storage Building, the Guard Shack, the Waste
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