Request for Removal Response Actions

Letter to, Donald Bruce, regarding removal assessment, at the Frost Manufacturing Compnay, Kenosha WI

254391

1996-06-17 00:00:00.0

WID006090286

Frost Manufacturing Company

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Amy Parkinson

Administrative Record

Emergency Response & Removal

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Removal actions

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Frost Manufacturing Company

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June 17, 1996

Donald Bruce
Emergency Response Branch Section Chief
U.S. EPA Region 5
77 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604

EPA Region 5 Records Ctr.

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T: Request for Removal Response Actions
Dear

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requesting U.S. EPA Region 5 Emergency
Response Branch to conduct a removal assessment for a time-critical removal action at the
Frost Manufacturing Site, a former foundry and plating facility, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. With
this letter, I have included the RISE Form on the site. As this site is part of Wisconsin's
Brownfield Environmental Assessment Pilot, we request that OSC Rey Rivera be assigned to
the site to provide consistent EPA involvement at all the pilot sites.
If you have any questions after reviewing the RISE form, please contact me at (608) 267-5063.
Thank you tor your prompt attention to this site.
Sincerely,

'on
Amy
Federal Removals Coordinator
Bureau for Remediation and Redevelopment

Quality Natural Resources Management
Through Excellent Customer Service

Region 5 RISE Information Form

Date: 06/17/95
OSC/phone #:
SAM/phone I: Key Rivera EPA /(312) 886-1450
State Contact/phone #: John Burnett - Project Manager WDNR-CO/(608) 266-2632
Other Contacts: Amy Parkinson WDNR-CO/(608)267-5063
Who reported she: Sharon Krewson - City of Kenosha (414)653^028
SITE NAME: Frost Manufacturing Company
CERCLJS ID *:

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Site Specific Spill ID #: none

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Site Location (address/city/county/state):
6523 14th Ave Kenosha, WI 53143
SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the NW1/4, T IN, R 23E, Kenosha
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Site Owner Name and phone *: John Frost Jr./(414) 694-9526
Suspected Resources Damage: unknown
Operation Status: Active IflattJYff The leaded-brass foundry operation has been inactive since
September, 1991 and the rest of the facility (plating) has been inactive since the company
declared bankruptcy in 1994. There is one large building consisting of the original plant
(1903) and additions to it, a foundry building located north of the main building, and several
small sheds located on the east side of the property. The site is located in a mixed-use (single
family residential/hez'^ industrial) area of the city. The site is entirely fenced with the
exception of the eastern side adjacent to Union Pacific railroad track.
A clean-up by the company was conducted in the foundry building.
Type of Operation and Wastes:
This 4.75 acre site was a plumbing supply manufacturer from the turn of the century until
1994. Products included copper tubing, chrome-plated fixtures, and swimming pool
hardware. The facility was a Large Quantity Generator of hazardous waste regulated under
RCRA and received several Notices of Noncompliancc(NON's) in October of 1993. Wastes

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handled at the facility included electroplating sludge, buffing dust, sludge filters, solvents, and
foundry sand. A wastewater treatment unit was Installed in 1987 for handling the
electroplating wastewater.
During a recent visit to the site some wastes from a few drums had apparently been dumped,
possibly by vandals, onto the concrete floor in the inain building. Above ground storage tanks
and underground storage tanks are located on the property and the contents of these tanks, if
any, has not yet been determined.

Request for Assistance
WDNR is proposing this site for a removal assessment to determine the need for a U.S. EPA
removal action. The site is being evaluated within the Wisconsin Brownfields Environmental
Assessment Pilot.

JUSTDqpATTQN FOR INITIATING Af TTVITY

Dates: (Antitipaied Site Recon) proposed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- July Z, 1996
Priority: High/ Low
Site Assessment Involvement: 1 N Integrated Assessment: Y N
Remediation Decision (TC, NTC, NFL)
Prepared by:
Removal Action Decision:

Date:

Date of Decision:

Application for Phase l/ll Investigation by DNR
WDNR Brownfields Environmental Assessment Pilot
Application By:

City of Kenosha

Proposed Site:

Frost Manufacturing Co.
65231 4th Ave.
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Parcel:

05-123-06-282-001, also adjacent 05-123-06-281-042

Property Size:

4.75 acres, also adjacent 0.41 acres

Public Land Survey
Coordinates:

NW 1 /4. Section 6 , Tl N. R23E. Kenosha County

WDNR Designation:

None identified

Project Director:

Ray A. Forgtanni. Jr.
Director. Department of City Development
Municipal Building
624 52nd St.
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
Phone 414/653-4030
Fax
414/653-4010

City Background:

1 990 Total Population
Total Households
1 989 Household income <$5000
Household income $5,000-$! 0,000
Employment

Property Census
Community:
Community
Background:

Cooperative
Partners:

Tract 16, Block Group
1990 Total Population
Total Households
1989 Household income <$5000
Household Income $5,000-$ 10,000
Employment
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Kenosha County Treasurer's Office

80,352
30,008
1 , 1 47
3, 1 44
64.8%

Project Overview
Frost Manufacturing Co. (Frost) occupies a 4.75 acre parcel of fully developed
land bounded by the Union Pacific Railroad (formerly the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad) line on the east, 14th Ave. on the west, 65th Street on the
north, and Becker Inc. property on the south. Frost also owns a 0.41 acre parcel
of land across 14th Ave. which has been used for parking. Frost declared
bankruptcy in 1994, and their facilities are now unoccupied. Attachment 1 shows
the location of the Frost properties on a City of Kenosha map.
The Frost properties are on the eastern boundary of the Lincoln neighborhood, a
medium-density residential neighborhood consisting primarily of single family
homes. Among the residential properties in the vicinity of the Frost property,
there many vacant sites and homes in need of minor maintenance. There are
other nearby industrial properties northwest of Frost, as well as east of the
property on the other side of a high railroad embankment,.
The Frost property lies within Block Group #1, Census Tract 16. Attachment 2
details the socroeconomic characteristics of this area, and includes a figure that
shows the where Block Group #1 lies within the Lincoln neighborhood. This
attachment is extracted from the draft December, 1995 Lincoln Neighborhood
Plan (draft 1995 Plan).
Frost manufactured plumbing supplies, primarily copper tubing. Around the
turn of the century, the local Frost family started the company and began
developing the manufacturing facilities on the property. The lintel over an
entrance door has "1903" embossed on it Attachment 3 is an aerial photograph
of the Frost property at a scale of 1 inch =100 feet Attachment 4 includes
photographs recently taken of the property. Apparently the building has been
added to over the years, but visitors say that the equipment has never been
modernized.
Little is known about contamination or environmental impacts. Recent visitors
say that there are drums inside the building. Former employees are said to have
seen contamination from storage operations. Otherwise, little is know at this time
about historical operations, materials used, materials handling, wastes generated,
waste management practices, or releases. Contamination of the property is
generally perceived, but has not been confirmed.
The Frost property lies within what is known in the draft 1995 Plan as the 14th
Avenue Corridor. Redevelopment and revitalization strategies for the 14th
Avenue Corridor are presented in Attachment 5, which has been extracted from
the draft 1995 Plan. Existing land use for the Frost Property is classified as
Heavy Industrial. Recommended land use is continued Heavy Industrial, or a
change to Mixed-Use Development, including residential, institutional, parks and
open space. The draft 1995 plan recommends that businesses unable to remain

viable should be replaced with a mix of affordable single-family, two-family,
townhouse and similar housing.
The land, less improvements, has an assessed value of $84,500, whereas a market
value of $150,000 would be expected for residential properties. Improvements
on the 4.75 acre property were most recently assessed at $334,300. Continued
use as an industrial property would probably require additional investment, as the
roof is said to need repair. It is not known if there is contamination that would
have to be cleaned up to industrial standards. Development of the property into a
mixed-use area would necessitate the removal of most of the existing structures
and foundations, and the clean up of contamination to the more difficult
residential standards. Expectations are that the value of the land would probably
not cover the cost of demolition and cleanup.
The Frost properties have certain marketable advantages. Access to urban
highways is adequate, with Sheridan Road, State Highway 32, only 4 blocks away
through the adjacent railroad underpass. Utility services are excellent, the land is
available, and zoning could be changed from industrial to residential if necessary.
Frost is bankrupt and tax delinquent. Fear of contamination and cleanup liabilities
have kept Kenosha County Treasurer's Office from taking the property as a tax
deed for subsequent resale. Access to the property is possible, however.
It is the intent of Kenosha County to work in partnership with the City of
Kenosha to resolve contamination issues at the property. To enable DNR
evaluation of the property, they will meet the requirements of the Land Recycling
Law, section 144.76(9)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, regarding the liability
exemption for property acquired through tax delinquency or bankruptcy. The
interior of the building has not been inspected, but it is assumed that the
magnitude of any problem relating to accumulated containers is within the
capabilities of the City-County partnership. Has the partnership:
Reported all hazardous substance discharges, if known?
Yes
Properly restricted access to the property ?
Yes
Identified all substances stored in containers?
No
Removed, disposed of, or repackaged leaking containers?
No
The Frost property is a worthy example for the DNR's Brownfields
Environmental Assessment Pilot Here, as is true at other properties in other
urban areas, a perception of contamination has stalled important government
action that is consistent with well-established community needs and wants.

DNR Evaluation Criteria
Impact of Properties on the Community
Probably 50 jobs have been lost to Kenosha residents because of the closure of
Frost. It is not known how many of those jobs were held by people in the
Lincoln neighborhood. Employment is somewhat lower in the census tract, at
61.8%, than than the 64.8% reported for Kenosha a whole, but these statistics
precede the closure of Frost.
Kenosha County reports that $180,000 in back taxes is owed by Frost. The
assessment of $334,300 for improvements on the 4.75 acre parcel will no longer
be reasonable, because it is not likely that many of the buildings and equipment
can be put to productive use in their present state.
Vacant residential properties, a characteristic problem within the Lincoln
neighborhood, are in part due to the Frost properties. Vacant Lincoln
neighborhood properties, show in Attachment 6, a figure extracted from the draft
1995 Plan, are clustered immediately west of the Frost properties. Incompatible
land use has been most often found by City of Kenosha planners to be the cause of
vacancy patterns, and that appears to be the case in the Lincoln neighborhood.
Houses have deteriorated and then been abandoned as residents - or more often,
absentee landlords - come to believe that a home near an unattractive and
declining industry is not worth maintaining. The City of Kenosha has been
tearing down vacated houses in the Lincoln neighborhood, consolidating smaller
lots where possible, and building new and better homes, called infill housing.
Infill housing will sustain and upgrade the single family residential character of a
community.
Vandalism of the unused Frost property would exacerbate the vacant home
problem. The interior and east side of the property is not readily visible from
the community, so trespass from the railroad side of the property can be
monitored and controlled only with routine security inspections. Vandalism of
the Frost property has so far been limited to broken glass.
Locations of neighborhood institutions are shown in Attachment 7, extracted
from the draft 1995 Plan. The nearness of schools, churches, community centers,
parks and other neighborhood institutions make mis a reasonable location for
residents.

Project Goals
The proposed DNR Brownfields Pilot project will demonstrate that brownfields
don't have to be valuable lakefront properties to merit extra effort, and even a
certain amount of risk, on the part of municipalities. Certainly the proposed
project will increase the City's tax base. Equally important, however, is the
critical positive attitude it can bring to neighborhood residents about maintaining

their homes and building their community.
Disadvantaged populations that may be in the Lincoln neighborhood will benefit
environmentally and economically by industrial or mixed-use development of the
property. However, a successful business at that location will especially benefit
neighborhood people with limited mobility. Community support for
revitalization of the property, either as industrial or mixed-use, should be strong.
Demolition of the buildings and remediation of contamination may be costly.
Over 2 acres of buildings and foundations will have to be removed if the
properties are to be developed as a multi-use area. Further, demolition may be
complicated by asbestos, lead paint, accumulated wastes, contaminated soil, or
contaminated groundwater. If contamination proves to be significant, funds for
much or all of the cleanup will probably have to come from City general
obligation bonds. It is unlikely that a new industry will locate on the Frost
properties, or that a developer will build them into a mixed-use area, until
contamination concerns have been taken care of.

Local Commitment
The proposed project follows goals developed in cooperation with the
community. Consistent with the draft 1995 Plan, the properties will revert to
productive commercial or industrial use, or the properties be developed into a
multi-use area.
Efforts to involve the community in developing this application have not yet
occurred because of the short amount of time available. However, the City of
Kenosha intends to supplement this application with letters of support once there
is an opportunity to discuss revitalization of the Frost property with community
leaders.
Community leaders will be kept informed about activities taking place at the
Frost property, and an open forum will provide a chance for the community to
"have a say" in future land use. Special communication needs of any
disadvaniaged communities will be identified and met at that time.
Expertise in support of revitalization of the Frost property is available to the City
of Kenosha in the form of their own staff, Kenosha County health officials,
professional consultants, Carthage College, the University of Wisconsin Parkside,
and other community-based organizations. Assistance will be needed from the
DNR in risk analysis and risk communication. Solutions for the Frost property
will not be straight-forward, and will require active involvement by the State, the
City, and the residents of the Lincoln neighborhood.

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BLOCK GROUP #1 (ecuui met 16)

Chapter 2 - Socioeconomic
Characteristics

Block group #1 covers the eastern portion of census tract
16 and extends from the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad to 20th Avenue.

Census data provides the most reliable and detailed
information for describing local areas such as
neighborhoods, cities, and counties. The census data
provided in this chapter was obtained exclusively from the
U.S. Bureau of the Census. The Lincoln Neighborhood
consists largely of two census tracts. Refer to Map 2.1,
page 5.

Housing - Block Group #1 (ccuus met 16)
Block group #1 contains a substantial number of older
housing units built before 1940. It is presumed that areas
with housing built before 1940 are likely to suffer from
greater dilapidation or at least outdated housing facilities
such as plumbing or heating.

Each census tract is further subdivided into block groups
and blocks. For the most part, the Census Bureau provides
only general population characteristics such as the total
number of persons at the block level due to concerns
regarding anonymity. Therefore, the analysis of census
data was conducted at the block group level, which is a
further subdivision of a census tract combining contiguous
groups of blocks together into specific geographic areas.

As depicted in Table 2.1, page 6, block group #1 consists
of approximately 79 percent of the housing built before
1940. The percentage of pre-1940 built housing units is
adjusted to reflect the changes that have occurred since
1990.
Based upon a field analysis conducted in 1995, the
percentage of housing units constructed before 1940 has
actually dropped about 4 percent from a high of 83 percent
in 1990. This can be attributed to the acquisition and N
demolition of the most severely dilapidated housing units.
Many of these housing units were acquired and
demolished as part of the 67th Street extension project.

The strategy for this chapter is to integrate and compare
different aspects of the census data at the block group level
relative to the average for the Lincoln Neighborhood and
the City of Kenosha. As depicted in Table 2.1, page 6, the
analysis of local census data compares the composition of
four general areas in 1990:

Approximately 6 percent of all housing units in block
group #1 were constructed after 1980. The new housing
units that were constructed during the 1980s consist of
two-family dwellings. Since 1990, over one-half of the
acquired and demolished housing units were replaced with
new single-family units accounting for about two-thirds of
the new housing units in this block group.

Housing - the physical dwellings people live in, and the
cost of housing
Households - the person or persons who occupy a housing
unit (this includes families as well as persons who are
unrelated to one another)

In block group #1, over one-half of the occupied housing
units (approximately 56 percent) are rental units. As can
be seen from Table 2.1, page 6, this is considerably higher
than the average percentages for both the Lincoln
Neighborhood and the city. Only about 34 percent of the
housing units are occupied by homeowners.
The
percentage of vacant housing units is more than twice the
average for the neighborhood and for the city.

Population - The number, age, sex, race of persons living
in the area
Economic characteristics - income and poverty levels and
unemployment behavior

Census Tract 16
Census tract 16 contains two block groups that cover
primarily the north half of the Lincoln Neighborhood, as
shown on Map 2.1, page 5.

The median housing value of $31,600 is about 73 percent
of the average value for the housing units in the
neighborhood and 54 percent of the average housing
values for the city as a whole. The median contract rent of
S296, however, is about 88 percent of the average rental
values for the city.

Census tract 16 extends from 63rd Street to 68th Street
east of Lincoln Park and to 69th Street west of Lincoln
Park. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad is located
on the eastern boundary of census tract 16. The western
boundary of census tract 16 extends beyond 22nd Avenue
outside the Lincoln Neighborhood.

Households - Block Group #1 <ceuu met u>
The median number of persons per household is 3.69.
This is the highest median household size of all the block
groups in the Lincoln Neighborhood.

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Census Tract and Block G r o u p Boundaries
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Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 1900

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Table 2.1 Summary Profile of Block Groups for 1990
Census Tract 16
Block
Block
Group #2
Group*!

Block
Croup*!

Block
Group *2

Block
Group *3

Block
Group #4

43.6
50.9

69.8
30.2

78.8
18.0

82.3
15.1

74.4

56.0

9.5
6.2

5.5
0.0

0.0
0.0

3.2
0.0

2.6

14.6
79.2
$31,600

22.7
77.3
$40,800

17.4
82.6
$39,100

73
54

94
70

$296

92
88

Census Tract 17

Lincoln
Neigh.

City of
Kenosha

22.8

60.5
35.1

59.5
36.5

0.0

2.8
0.0

4.4
0.3

4.1
9.5

22.3
77.7
$44,600

27.7
72.3
$52,500

26.6
73.4
$50,400

22.2
77.5
$43.500

56.7
33.9
$58,700

90
67

103
76

121
89

116
86

100
74

135
100

S306

S320

S408

S309

$343

$321

$338

95
91

100
95

127
121

96
91

107
101

100
95

105
100

3.69
11.2
19.6
38.1

2.70
26.7
25.1
18.6

3.18
15.8
31.7
19.8

3.05
13.7
42.1

2.66
24.7
33.0

2.61
27.5
30.8

1.7

2.0

6.5
1.8

7.3
0.7

2.61
25.7
25.5
10.0

3.8

9.3
22

2.98
21.3
29.1
16.9

27.3
77.0

30.7
38.3
52.9

32.7
53.4
14.0
23.0

34.0
31.5
14.5
53.9

33.7
59.1

17.1

27.9
62.0
12.7
25.4

44.5
50.6

33.6
59.4

38.2
53.4

34.1
56.6

29.2

4.8

8.4

9.2

11.6

10.8

12.9

10.6

0.7
0.2
12

1.5
0.1
22

17.9

0.2

9.3
4.5
0.0

14.6

17.9

0.6

7.0
8.4
0.2

30.1
55.9
14.1

0.3
8.4

6.4
0.6
5.9

SI 8,472

$20,726

$26,071

$36,806

$32,883

$27,721

$25,443

$27,700

73
67

81
75

102
94
26.3

109
100
12.1

109
100

29.4

9.7

6.4
4.5

129
119
6.1
22
3.4

100
92

40.7
19.8
14.0

145
133
0.0
7.6
1.8

Housing
% owner-occupied
% renter-occupied
% vacant units
% new units (1980 or later)
% 1940- 1979
%pre-1940
Median value
ratio to neighborhood
ratio to city
Median contract rent
ratio to neighborhood
ratio to city

34.5

Households
Median household size
% persons living alone
% married females v//children
% female head of household
% male head of household
% not in households
% occupants < 5 years
°/o occupants 5 to 9 years
% Long time occup. 1(K years

6.0

8.8

6.6
34.4

2.0

1.8

30.7
54.0
10.8
35.2

37.0
48.7
12.9
38.4

35.3
55.5

27.0
59.5
13.5

Population
% under 18 years
% 18 to 64 years
% 65 years and over
% African-American
% Asian-Pacific Islander
% Hispanic Origin

61.4

562

Economic
Median household income
ratio to neighborhood
ratio to city
% all persons in poverty
% persons unemployed
% persons prevented from
working w/work disability

15.4

Source: United States Bureau of the Census, 1990

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11.6

3.1

21.8

9.6
7.7

.

12.3

7.8
5.5

Female heads of households constitute as much as 38
percent of all households in block group #1, and that is
more than twice the average number of female heads of
households in the neighborhood as depicted in Table 2.1,
page 6.
Less than 20 percent of all households consist of married
couples with children. As can be seen from Table 2.1, page
6, the percentage of households with persons who live
alone without children is less than one-half of the
percentage for the city.
As much as 77 percent of the horr.es are occupied by
households who have lived less than five years in the
block group. This is substantially higher than all of the
block groups in the neighborhood. Only 17 percent of the
homes are occupied by residents of 10 or more years.

western half extends beyond the neighborhood boundary
to 24th Avenue.
Housing - Block Group #2 (census tract 16)
Block group #2 contains a substantial amount of older
housing units built before 1940 (similar to block group
#1).
As shown in Table 2.1, page 6, block group #2
consists of approximately 77 percent of the housing built
before 1940.
As much as 23 percent of the housing units were
constructed between 1940 and 1970. This is comparable
with the average for the neighborhood. No new residential
construction has occurred since 1980.
Approximately one-half of the occupied housing units are
rental units, and that is only slightly less than the
percentage of renters in block group #1. However, this is
considerably higher than the average percentages for both
the Lincoln Neighborhood and the city.

Population - Block Group #1 (census met U)
Block group #1 comprises the largest percentage of
persons under 18 years of age (about 44 percent) when
compared with all of the block groups in the Lincoln
Neighborhood. The elderly population (persons 65 years
and over) is less than 5 percent of all persons in block
group #1, which is slightly more than one-half of the
neighborhood average.

Homeowners occupy about 44 percent of the housing units
in block group #2. Vacant housing units consist of less
than 6 percent of the housing units, which is slightly above
the average for the neighborhood and the city.
The median housing value of $40,800 equals about 94
percent of the average value for the housing units in the
neighborhood and approximately 70 percent of the average
housing values for the city as a whole. The median
contract rent of S306 is over 90 percent of the average
rental values for the neighborhood and the city.

Over 60 percent of the persons in block group #1 are
African-American. This percentage is substantially higher
compared with all of the block groups in the
neighborhood.
About 12 percent of the persons in block group #1 are
Hispanic, which is comparable to the adjacent block
groups to the east and south. This is only slightly above
the neighborhood average and almost twice the percentage
of Hispanic persons for the city.

Households - Block Group #2 (census tract 16)
The median number of persons per household is 2.7. This
is slightly below the average median household size of all
the block groups in the neighborhood, as depicted in Table
2.1, page 6.

Economic - Block Group HI <«•«» met it)
The median family income of SI8,472 is only about 70
percent of the average median income for the
neighborhood and the city. As much as 40 percent of all
persons in the block group lived below the poverty level in
1990.
The percentage of persons who were unemployed in 1990
is just less than 20 percent, which is about twice the
percentage of the unemployed persons in the adjacent
block group #2.

BLOCK GROUP #2 (census tract i6>
Block group #2 covers the western portion of census tract
16 and extends from 20th Avenue to 22nd Avenue. This
consists of only the eastern half of block group #2. The

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About 19 percent of all households in block group #2
consist of female heads of household. This is slightly
above the average percentage of female heads of
household in the Lincoln Neighborhood, and almost twice
the percentage of female heads of households for the City
ofKenosha.
Married families with children consist of about 25 percent
of all households, and this is comparable to the percentage
for the city. Persons who live alone without children
comprise about 27 percent of all households in block
group #2, which is slightly above the neighborhood
average and comparable to the percentage of persons who
live alone for the city.
About 62 percent of die homes are occupied by
households who have lived less than 5 years in the block

Application for Phase l/ll Investigation byDNR
WDNR Brownfields Environmental Assessment Pilot
Application By:

City of Kenosha

Proposed Site:

Municipal Building
635 52nd St.
Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Parcel:

12-223-31-402-001

Property Size:

8.31 acres

Public Land Survey
Coordinates:

SE 114. Section 31 . T2N. R23E. Kenosha County

WDNR Designation: None identified
Project Director:

Ray A. Forgtanni. Jr.
Director. Department of City Development
Municipal Building
624 52nd St.
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
Phone 414/653-4030
Fax
414/653-4010

City Background:

1990 Total Population
Total Households
1989 Household income <S5000
Household Income $5,000-$! 0.000
Employment

Property Census
Community:
Community
Background:

Cooperative
Partners:

80,352
30,008
1,147
3,144
64.8%

Tract 10, Block Group #1
1990 Total Population
Total Households
1989 Household income <$5000
Household income $5.000-$! 0.000
Employment
None

95
57
0
5
51.8%

Project Overview
The City of Kenosha's Municipal Building occupies an 8.31 acre parcel of
partially developed land bounded by an abandoned Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad right-of-way on the west and south, 52nd Street (State Highway 158) on
the North, and 6th Avenue on the easu Ri^ht-of-way for 8th Avenue bisects the
property. The City is negotiating for land that will extend the property west to
Sheridan Road (State Highway 32). Approximately 15% of the current property
area is occupied by the 73,000 square-foot Municipal Building, and the remainder
is used equally for parking and open space. Attachment 1 shows the location of
the Municipal Building property on a City of Kenosha map.
The Municipal Building property lies in a neighborhood that in the City's 1991
"Kenosha Downtown Plan: A Guide for Urban Design & Development,"
(Downtown Plan) is called the "52nd Street Center." This area straddles 52nd St.
from its termination at 6th Avenue to the Union Pacific (formerly Chicago and
Northwestern) railroad tracks 1000 feet west of Sheridan Rd. TTie 52nd Street
Center includes commercial and institutional properties, and near the tracks it
includes land that is zoned as multi-family residential. Approximately half of
52nd Street Center is not developed, and much of that undeveloped land has had
earlier development cleared.
Census data place the Municipal Building property within Block Group #1,
Census Tract 10. Block Group #1 boundaries are somewhat different from those
of 52nd Street Center. Block Group #1 lies between 50th Street and 56th Street,
and east of Sheridan Road, and is essentially limited to commercial and
institutional properties. Attachment 2 presents the socioeconomic statistics this
area. It is a printout from the City's 1990 Census data base.
The Municipal Building houses most City departments, including the Mayor's
office, and a fire station. The building site was first developed in the 1840s as the
Pennoyer Home cure center, located on an artesian well in the bend of Pike
Creek. At the turn of the century this became the site of the N.R. Allen & Sons
tannery, which then burned down in the 1920s. In the mid-1950s the creek was
filled and the present building erected as a vocational school. A large part of the
property became a filled segment of Pike Creek. In 1967 the school was
converted to municipal offices. The City has now outgrown this building and
needs to move to a larger facility. Attachment 3 is an aerial photograph of the
Municipal Building property at a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet. Attachment 4 is
photographs recently taken of the building.
The Municipal Building contains asbestos, and the property is expected to be
contaminated from tannery operations, from materials used to till the creek, or
from a Wisconsin Electric Power Co. manufactured gas plant that once abutted
the western boundary of the property. However, there is no evidence of

contamination or other environmental concerns.
Once structures and foundations have been removed, the property is assumed to
have a market value of $800,000 for mixed commercial uses. However, the
perception of contamination would mean that the property value is significantly
diminished, but to a degree that has not yet been established.
While the present structure has some residual value as a private office building,
the building is obsolete and does not suit its prime location. Given the very
attractive setting on Lake Michigan, a central downtown location, as well as the
advantages of being located at the intersection of two urban highways, the land
has far greater potential than housing municipal offices and services.
The Downtown Plan sees this property as the key to developing the city center. A
pavilion and visitor's center is recommended for the east end of the property, and
a complex of office, retail and hotel space is recommended for the west end of
the property, which would be extended to Sheridan Rd. Planned development for
the property is graphically presented in by figures in Attachment 5, which were
extracted from the Downtown Plan.

DNR Evaluation Criteria
Impact of Property on the Community
The Municipal Building property is presently something of a barrier to
redevelopment of the center of the City. The 1991 Plan states that the property
presents the "most difficult" urban design problem in the downtown area, because
of interruptions in the street pattern, and its relationship to adjacent areas.
Appropriate use of the land is necessary to "knit together the character of
buildings to north, south and west that are difficult to unify." Development of
the land in ways compatible with the 1991 Plan will greatly enhance the potential
for redevelopment of the surrounding community.
Moving the City offices and service to a new location will not represent a loss
either jobs or important neighborhood institutions. The new location will be only
a few blocks from the old, and will be closer to other municipal and county
institutions. Locations of neighborhood institutions can be seen in the site
location map, Attachment 1.

Project Goals
This proposed DNR Brownfields Pilot project will enhance the community by
increasing the tax base, and by stimulating downtown growth in ways already
targeted in a broadly based planning effort It will serve as a prototype use of
Wisconsin's Land Recycling Program for brownfield properties that surround it.
Community development plans are shown in Attachment 5. The 1991 Plan
recommends that the east end of the property be developed as a festival hall,
pavilion and visitor's center, and that the west end of the property be developed
as a complex of office, retail and hotel space.
A developer has expressed an interest in providing a new location for the
municipal offices, then clearing and developing the property. Perceived
contamination is an important hindrance to discussions with the developer.
No actions have been taken to further remedy suspected contamination problems,
except that the Fire Department has removed its underground storage tanks.
A serious obstacle to redevelopment of the property as a commercial area is the
cost of demolition and remediation. The building and its foundation will have to
be removed, and it is not known if or how that demolition will be complicated by
asbestos or lead paint Contaminated soil and groundwater may also have to be
located and cleaned up.
Funds for any needed cleanup will have to come from the sale of the property,
although these may have to be supplemented by general obligation bonds that
could be issued for larger redevelopment needs.

While there are no known disadvantaged populations in the planning or census
areas that define the neighborhood, it is part of a larger downtown area that is
surrounded by disadvantaged populations. Moving the Municipal Building within
the downtown area should not impact these populations. Development of the
current building property into office, retail and hotel space should bring jobs to
the downtown area.

Local Commitment
Efforts to involve community-based organizations in developing this application
have not yet occurred because of the short amount of time available. However,
the City of Kenosha intends to supplement this application with letters of support
once there is an opportunity to discuss this opportunity with community leaders.
Intensive public participation was involved hi the development and approval of
the Downtown Plan, which is the basis for changing land use on the property.
Over 20 pre-planning meetings were held with retailers, developers, the Chamber
of Commerce, the Kenosha Area Development Council, the Southport Lakefront
Development Group, the Business Improvement District group, boaters, heads of
institutions, and related organizations. The Preliminary Draft Plan was
presented in over 30 meetings with these same groups, plus some additional
groups that had been identified as important participants.
Community leaders will be kept informed about activities taking place at the
Municipal Building property through existing forums, so the community will
"have a say" in future land use.
Expertise in support of redevelopment of the Municipal Building property is
available to the City of Kenosha in the form of their own staff, Kenosha County
health officials, professional consultants, Carthage College, the University of
Wisconsin Parkside, and other community-based organizations. Assistance may
be needed from the DNR in risk analysis and risk communication.

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ENGINEERING REPORT
FOR A
WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT SYSTEM
FOR
FROST COMPANY
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

c.

Pretreatment Standards: All process wastewater flows
at the Frost C o m p a n y facility are regulated under the
federal pretreatment standards for metal finishers, 40
CFR 433. These standards and the local standards for
the city of Kenosha are summarized in Table 1 . The
proposed p r e t r e a t m e n t system described herein will
provide treatment for all regulated pollutants except
total toxic organics.

d.

Duration of Pretreatment: The proposed pretreatment
system will operate five (5) days per week and t w o hundred-fifty (250) days per year.

e.

Cost Estimate:
Since one of the purposes of this
engineering report and specifications is to allow
contractors to c o m p e t a t i v e l y bid on the fabrication,
supply and installation of e q u i p m e n t and site work
involved in this project, a cost estimate cannot be
provided at this time.

2.

WASTEWATER SOURCES AND CHARACTERIZATION

a.

W a s t e w a t e r Sources: Currently no treatment is provided
on process w a s t e w a t e r s at the Frost Company facility.
There are three sanitary outfalls from the Frost
facility.
O u t f a l l 0 0 3 d i s c h a r g e s f r o m t h e foundry
o p e r a t i o n s at a r a t e of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 11,200 gallons
per day ( g p d ) and c o n s i s t s of about 556 s a n i t a r y
w a s t e w a t e r and 95% non-contact cooling w a t e r .
Outfall
002 discharges from the Frost Company o f f i c e s at a rate
o f a b o u t 9 0 0 g p d a n d c o n s i s t s o f 10035 s a n i t a r y
wastewater.
Outfall 001 carries all other discharges
from the Frost facility at a rate of about 160,000 gpd
and consists of about 2% sanitary w a s t e w a t e r , 1056 nonc o n t a c t cooling w a t e r , and 8856 p r o c e s s w a s t e w a t e r .
All
three outfalls also contain wet w e a t h e r s t o r m f l o w s
from various roof drains in the facility.

b.

Wastewater- characteristics:
Tattach^dTi

3.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRETREATMENT SYSTEM

R e f e r to

Supplement A

§_.*!.§. UnS _ Il_illlE^.IlJL_l^s.l_iJ]l: Tne existing sewer
configuration is shown in Figure 1. All flows for
Outfall 001 flow by gravity to the manhole sump, where
it is p u m p e d to the waste treatment area, where it
flows by gravity to the city sewer. The manhole sump

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OUTFALL 003-

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SANITARY &
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The u n d e r f l o w f r o m the clarifier is pumped to a sludge
thickener w h e r e sludge is thickened by g r a v i t y to 2 to
5 percent solids.
The thickener also acts as a sludge
s t o r a g e tank.
When there is a sufficient inventory of
sludge to do so, s l u d g e is p u m p e d f r o m the t h i c k e n e r to
the r e c e s s e d p l a t e f i l t e r p r e s s , w h e r e i t i s m e c h a n i c a l l y d e w a t e r e d t o 2 0 t o 3 0 p e r c e n t solids prior t o
disposal as a hazardous w a s t e .
All c o n c e n t r a t e d batch dumps (acid or cleaner) from all
p r o c e s s a r e a s will be t r a n s p o r t e d
to the
w a s t e / t r e a t m e n t area by means of a portable tank cart
for holding and e v e n t u a l t r e a t m e n t in the b a t c h
treatment tank.
A graphic description of this pretreatment s y s t e m is
s h o w n in Drawing D-417-3, the Process and Instrumentation (P&I) Diagram.
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A l lpump a n d tank s i z e s a r e
s p e c i f i e d in Division 11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 of the
s p e c i f i c a t i o n s . P r o c e s s equipment sizing included a
f a c t o r of 1.5 to account for future g r o w t h . At these
future f l o w s , the clarifier was sized for 0.25 g p m / f t 2
of p r o j e c t e d plate area, the chrome reduction tank was
s i z e d for a d e t e n t i o n t i m e of 30 m i n u t e s , the pH
a d j u s t m e n t t a n k s w e r e sized for a detention time of 7
m i n u t e s e a c h s t a g e , and the final pH a d j u s t m e n t tank
was s i z e d for a d e t e n t i o n t i m e of 12 m i n u t e s .
d.

D e s c r i p t i o n of O p e r a t i o n :
R e f e r to S e c t i o n 2.16.4.1
and 2.16.4.2 of D i v i s i o n 1 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s as w e l l as
D r a w i n g D - 4 1 7 - 3 , the Pil D i a g r a m for a d e s c r i p t i o n of
operation.

e.

P r o v i s i o n for Sampling W a s t e w a t e r :
A s a m p l i n g and
m o n i t o r i n g tank including a V - n o t c h w e i r will be
p r o v i d e d prior t o t h e e f f l u e n t d i s c h a r g e t o t h e c i t y
sewer.
In addition, f l o w m e t e r s with t o t a l i z e r s , as
s h o w n on D r a w i n g D-417-3, will monitor all rinse f l o w s
through the treatment s y s t e m .

f.

Sludge R e m o v a l , Handling, and D i s p o s a l :
All sludges
generated by the p r e t r e a t m e n t s y s t e m will be disposed
of as a hazardous w a s t e in accordance with NR181. The
h a z a r d o u s w a s t e g e n e r a t o r ' s number f o r t h e F r o s t
Company facility is 0EPA WID-006090286.

TABLE I
CURRENT "CONTINUOUS" HYDRAULIC FLOW RATES

A)

Current Process Flows (Continuous)
Pickling
Tank 2
Tank 4

Tank 5 (Intermittent)
Tank 8
Total Pickling

7.5
7.5
5
6
26 GPM

Plating
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank

1.5
1.5
5
4
4

45
47
49
51
56
59
61
68
72
74

8
1.5
5
Total Plating

30.5 GPM

Annealing Furnace
3
15
6
2
1.5

(Immunal) Hot Rinse
Rinse
Quench

Cleaner
Roller Cooling
To-tal Annealing Furnace

27.5

GPM

ElectroPolish
Rinse
Rinse
Rinse
Rinse
Rinse

2A
2B
4
6
7

10
6
5
1.5
2.0
Total Electropolish

11

24.5

GPM

TABLE II
CURRENT PROCESS DIM'S

Proces?
Line

Process
Tank

Tank
Volume

Dump
Frequency

Pickling
Pickling
Pickling
Pickling
Pickling
Pickling
Pickling
Pickling

#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#8
#9

400
400
400
400
400
400
650
315

gal
gal
gal
gal
gal
gal
gal
gal

12 month
12 month
12 month
12 month
12 month
12 month
12 month
12 month

Electropolish
Electropoli'sh
Electropolish
Electropolish
Electropolish
Electropolish
Electropolish
Electropolish
Electropolish

#1A Alkaline Cleaner
#1B Alkaline Cleaner
#5A Nitric Acid
#5B Nitric Acid
#4 Electropolish Rinse
#2A Alkaline Cleaner Rinse
#28 Alkaline Cleaner Rinse
#6 Cold Rinse
#7 Hot Rinse

500
500
250
250
750
250
250
250
250

gal
gal
gal
gal
gal
gal
gal
gal
gal

4 month
4 month
6 month
6 month
12 month
12 month
12 month
12 month
12 month

Tumbling Barrel
Tumbling Barrel
Tumbling Barrel

1612 Van Straten
Burnishing Compound
Nitric Acid

150 gal
150 gal
150 gal

Electroplating

First Soak "Udyprep
101 Cleaner"
#45 Rinse Tank
#37 4 46 Spray Washer
"Udyprep 157 Power
Spray Cleaner"
#48 Direct Cleaner "Udyprep
274 Electronic Cleaner"
#49 Rinse Tank
#50 Reverse Cleaner
"Udyprep 293 Cleaner"
#51 Rinse Tank
#52 Rinse Tank
#53 Rinse Tank
#54 Acid Tank "Acidex D"
#55 Acid Tank "Udyprep 312
Acid Activator"
#56 Rinse Tank

Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating
Electroplating

Caustic
Caustic Rinse
Sulfuric Acid/Bichromate
Acid Rinse
Hot Rinse
Rust Inhibitor
Acid Rinse
Hydrochloric Acid

13

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Daily
Daily

1,000 gal
250 gal

3 month
12 month

250 gal

12 month

1,000 gal
250 gal

3 month
12 month

250
250
250
250
250

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gal
gal
gal
gal

250 gal
250 gal

1.5
12
12
12
1.5

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month
month
month
month

1.5 month
12 month

TABLE III
DESIGN CONTINUOUS HYDRAULIC FLOW RATES AFTER MODIFICATIONS*

Process Line

Wastewater Treatment Process

Design Flow (GPM)

Pickling

Neutralization/Precipitation

7.5

Chrome Treatment

1.5

Barrel Washer

Neitralization/Precipitation

8.0

Bright Dip

Chrome Treatment

16.0

Electropolish

Chrome Treatment

11.0

Plating

Neutralization/Precipitation
Chrome

24
5

Annealing F.urnace

Neutralization/Precipitation

26

Total Design Continuous Flows
Neutralization/Precipitation
Chrome Treatment

65.5
33.5

Total

99.0

Flows do not consider batch dump contributions or recycle flows
(thickener overflow, filter press filtrate, etc.)

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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
AND CORRESPONDENCE

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PRETREAThtNT COfl-I/WCE SCHEDULE WOR< PUN

Increment of Progress

Scheduled
Commencement Date

1. Select Engineer

November 19, 1986 January 20. 1987

2. Engineering Investigation of Plant Conditions

January 26, 1987

February 5, 1987

3. Select Treatment Process & Design Criteria

February 6, 1987

February 20. 1937

4. Detailed Design of Treatment System
( Plans & Specifications)

February 20. 1987

Auoust 1, 1987

5. Submission of Plans 4 Specs (To VOft 4 KPOTW)

August 1. 1987

Noventier 1, 1987

6. Select Contractor for Construction

November 2. 1987

January 1. 1988

7. Commence Construction

January 2, 1933

January 1, 1988

a. Site Preparation

March 1, 1988

May 1, 1938

b. Foundation Work 4 Underground Utilities

May 2. 1988

July 1, 1983

c. Structural Work (bldgs., etc.)

July 2. 1988

October 1, 1988

d. Mechanical Work

July 2, 1988

Decerrfeer 1, 1983

e. Electrical Work

fluqust 1. 1988

December 1, 1938

f. Site Finish Work

December 1, 1988

Decerfcer 15, 1988

8. Pretreatment System Start-Up

Scheduled
Completion Date

December 15. 1988 March 1. 1989 -

Page -2June 12, 1987
State of Wis., D N R
Attn: Mr. Stanton J. Kleinert
Subj: Categorical Determination - Frost Co.

Should you require additional information regarding these processes,
please contact Bill West (414-654-4333)or John Cimermancic, Triad Engineering
(414-771-5050).
Thank you for your prompt attention to these matters.
Sincerely,

William M. West
Industrial Wastewater Specialist
CC: John Frost, Jr. - Frost Company
John Cimermancic -Triad Engineering
WMWrjz

HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE MONITORING
AND ENFORCEMENT (CME) FORM
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Fonn 4430-5
Rev. 1-90
IP
0/11/44 3

Depart^ of NanTaUlesources

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A.
Date Sent to HW-SW/3 Dale Received by HW-SW/3 1 HW-SW/3 ReviewInitials
Dale

CMEL Data Entry

Facility Name (As shown in a current EPA Notification Printout)

EPA ID Number

/O-lC-93
1/4 of

Town

1/4 of Section

City, Zip Code
Contact NarneyPhon f

Initials

Notification Status (As shown in a current EPA Notification Printout)
(Circle all that apply)
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B. FACILITY INSPECTED AS (Check one box only)'
Note: The box checked here, the Notification Status circled in Section A and the type of Inspection Form completed must all be status consistent
D Commercial Treatment/Storage
^Generator - Large Qurtiry
D Under Review for Activity
D Non-Commercial Treatment/Storage
D Generator - Small Quantity
(Recommended Status Is
D Land Disposal Facility
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PI Name Change: Chance Name To
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n Complaint (6)
^ Compliance Evaluation Insp (1)
J^ Sampling Insp (2)
D Land Disposal Restriction Insp (13)
D Case Development (11)
[] Follow-up Insp (Date
) (5)
D Immediate Threat (14)
D Routine Surveillance (10)
D Record Review (3) [FRR_]
D Activity Verification (8)
E. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS (List violation and/or enf. rvoe seoaratelv):
Viol
Violation
Enf
Date Issued
Response Due
Class
Type
Discovery Date
Actual Comp
1
2
MM DD YY MM DD YY MM DD YY MM DD YY

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O & M Inspection (12)
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This facility is: Q High Priority Violator (H) D Violating CA Schedule (C) O Violating Insurance/Liability Regs (I)
\P\Xe.»District/Area Comments:
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ANNUAL HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITY REPORT - IDENTIFICATION FORM
Submission of this form is mandatory. Failure to submit this form may result in a forfeiture
of up to S2S.OOO.OO pursuant to chapter 144, Wis. Stats., and chapter NR 181. Wis. Adm. Code.
Form 4430-1
Rev. 2-89

Department of NaturaTllSsources

WID006090286

2

30

LEAVE BLANK - DNR USE ONLY

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EPA ID NO:
WID006090286
FACILITY NAME:
FROST CO
MAILING ADDR : 6523 14TH AVE
KENOSHA
WI 53141
LOCATION: 6523 14TH AVE
KENOSHA
WI 53141
COUNTY: KENOSHA
fAL. LUNIALI : JUHN PKUil JK. tXtLU 1 Ivt Vr
TELEPHONE NO.: (414) 658-4301

REPORTING PERIOD

Thisreportis for the calendar year

1 |9 | 8 | 8

INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the enclosed general instructions before completing this form. For the purpose of this report, "facility" means a single
site where hazardous waste is generated, treated, stored or disposed. If any of the above printed facility information is incorrect; 1) draw a line through
it, 2) enter the correct information in the corresponding sections below and "<) complete section VI, Facility Ownership.* If any of the above
information is missing, enter it in the cm responding sections below. For above information that is correct and complete, do not epter any
information
in the corresponding sections below. Complete section VU, Certification, even if you did not enter any information in the other
tion m
sections.. This form must be completed, signed and returned to the Department by March 31.1989.
I. FACILITY EPA I.D. NUMBER
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VI. FACILITY OWNERSHIP
The facility information changes indicated above

result
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P do not result from a change in ownership,

VII. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision m accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons
who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including
the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name of Facility Owner, Operator or Authorized Representative
Title (Print or Type)
(PrimorType)

Manufacturin
7719/89

Date Sig

Manaer

* For facility information changes resulting from a change in ownership or location: 1) contact your report contact person to obtain a Notification
or Part A booklet and, 2) complete and submit the Notification or Part A form to the Department along with this and any other required forms.

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41. ACID

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CORRESPONDENCE/MEMORANDUM

: October 27, 1993

To:

State of Wisconsin

rile Ref: 230 008 130

Frost Company Hazardous Waste Pile

From: Timothy Kennedy

Subject: Large Quantity Generator Inspection Report

On Tuesday September 28, 1993 Hazardous Waste Specialist Timothy Kennedy performed a
large quantity hazardous waste generator inspection at Frost Company 6523 14th Ave.,
Kenosha, WI 54143. Kennedy arrived on site at approximately 1:15 pm and was met by
Morris La Belle, Christopher La Belle and Steve Stabbe. Kennedy explained the
purpose of the Department's visit and began the inspection.
Frost Company primarily manufactures chrome plated plumbing trim and swimming pool
deck equipment. In the past Frost performed leaded brass metal casting but, the
casting operation closed in September 1991. Frost does considerable plating and
parts buffing.
The inspection began in the Southeast corner of the Frost Company plant. The
Southeast portion of the plant is significant because the Frost Company's wastewater
pretreatment system is located here. The southern portion of the plant is new and
includes the treatment area, product storage and loading docks.
Chris La Belle initially said that the filter cake sludge generated from the
pretreatment system was the only hazardous waste to be generated at Frost. Frost
has determined the 'liter cake to be an F006 waste.
The F006 waste is first collected in satellite storage. However, the satellite
accumulation containers are not constructed in a way to prevent spills. A mobil
metal bin is used to collect waste scraped from the press. According to Stabbe the
bin holds 1/3 of a cubic yard of material and is emptied approximately every other
day. The .bin has no lid or label. Kennedy explained to Stabbe and La Belle that
the satellite containers need to be labeled and in good condition.
At the time of the inspection the metal bin was full of filter cake and resting
outside the contained pretreatment area. La Belle said that the bin was about to be
dumped into the lugger box outside and in back of the plant. There was another
satellite storage container under the filter press. Frost was using a thin
cardboard box to collect the filter cake. The box's integrity appeared limited and
the box had no lid or label.
Primed
OB

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about the sludges generated from the tanks
from forming through an aeration process.
filter and the filter is disposed of as an
that had been removed from the system that
plating room without a cover.

and Stabbe said that sludges are kept
The tank liquids are'passed through a
F006 waste. Kennedy observed a filter
was in a plastic box on the floor of the

There is also some electropolishing that takes place near the plating room.
are four tanks in the process.

There

Stabbe said that Frost has moved away from solvent degreasers. However, Frost uses
Kerosene as a clean up liquid with towels. The towels are picked up cleaning by
American Towel.
During the records review Frost was unable to find their Land Disposal Restriction
forms. Frost had contacted their disposal facility for copies. Frost was unable to
show Kennedy a Contingency Plan and up-to-date container inspection record. Kennedy
asked if there was a foundry operation on site Stabbe said that the foundry shutdown
September 1991 and that there were plans to clean up the building.
Kennedy left the site at approximately 4:00 pm. As Kennedy left Kennedy saw a brick
building north of the main plant. Kennedy assumed that the building was the former
foundry.
9/29/93
Kennedy returned to Frost Company on September 29, 1993 to finishes the records
review, inspect the outside property, and to inspect the foundry building.
the records review Frost presented an up to date copy of the contingency plan
F5=irt?pe*ti'c^T records-. Kennedy found that Frost had not been sending copies of the
hazardous 'wa^te manifests to the Department. Frost also restated that they were
waiting for their LDR copies. Kennedy also assisted Frost with hazardous waste
management information. Kennedy asked to inspect the grounds and the foundry
building. Stabbe and La Belle agreed but, Stabbe explained that access to the
foundry was controlled by an automatic alarm system and security service. Stabbe
said that before entry the service would need to be contacted and the alarm would be
shut off.
Kennedy toured the outside of the building and observed an area behind the plant
(east) where waste oil was stored. Kennedy observed seven (7) drums of waste oil
waiting to be profiled and a large waste oil storage tank that appeared to have some
spilling around it.
Kennedy also observed several acid product tanks for the
plating operation. The sheds in back of the plant contain old equipment.
Kennedy also observed that the opened drums of buffing waste were gone.
to La Belle, he had the drums emptied into the lugger box-

According

Kennedy, Stabbe and La Belle entered the foundry building. Stabbe said that the
foundry cast parts of leaded brass and that the foundry sand was handled as a
hazardous waste per the last analytical. Stabbe said that the plant had closed
operation in 9/91 and has been trying to sell of the equipment ever since that time.
When Kennedy entered the foundry Kennedy observed foundry sand spread across the
entire floor of the facility and deeper in some places. Kennedy also noticed many
floor pita of several feet in depth. Some of the pits were covered with steel
sheets while others were open and with water. Foundry dust also stained the walls
and ceiling black and there where wall signs that warned of Lead.

Kennedy aaked Stabbe about the proposal for clean up sent to the Frost board.
Stabbe said that the estimates included decontamination of the equipment and the
contractors estimated that one 20 yd lugger box could contain all the hazardous
foundry sand in the foundry building. Frost will also have to address several drums
in the foundry building.
Stabbe asked Kennedy why he was taking samples. Kennedy explained that the sand and
water may be hazardous and the Department wanted to make sure that the vastes were
disposed of properly and possible environmental impacts are addressed. Kennedy said
that the foundry building may go through hazardous waste closure.
Kennedy took several photographs presented Steve Stabbe with an evidence receipt for
the samples taken.
Kennedy left the sight at approximately 3:20 pm.
10/26/93
Kennedy received a call from Steve Stabbe. Stabbe explained that the pits in the
foundry building have poured concrete bottoms which are approximately four (4)
inches thick.

LANDMARK TITLE CORPORATION
Tltte Insurance
719-Vth Street

POBcaTM

Abstracts

Escrows

Kem»h«.W! VM4HJT735

Closing Service

414~<»«-3066

Fa*4l4-6W-OTU

September 20, 1993
County of Kenosba
C/O Office of County Treasurer
912 56th Street
Kenosha, tn. 33148-3747
Attention:

Frieda Jacobeen

B£: Our file no. LLH-54700
Owners: Frost Co., a Wisconsin Corporation
Legal:
aee attached
Address: 6523 14th Aveaue
Tax Key lo. 5-4-i23-«6-282-091
Dear Frieda:
auant to your request, ve have checked the various courts and offices in
for the County of Kenoana, State of Wisconsin, cxmcerniog the above
ptioned c«oef and find the fallowing:
Record title is vested in: Froat Co., a Viacoooin Corporation
Subject to the following:
1)

Heal Estate Mortgage froa Frost Co., a Uiacooain Corporation to
ted Industries, Inc. dated January 23, 1995 and recorded in the
Xeiytana County Register of Deeds office on January 3d, 1995 as Document
cT. 983377, oecuring $476,797.6•0.
2)

Seal Estate Mortgage f ros FpastCo. , a Wisconsin Corporation to
Frost Ashley dated Janua^fC illegible date), 1995 and recorded in
'the
Kenoaha County togister of Deeds office on January 30, 1995 as
Document Ho. 963378, securing si, «13, 218. 29.
3) Li* Ptodeos filed in the Kenosha County Register of Deeds office on
Dec^-t-r 13; 1994 as Document Ho. 900362; wherein. Power Vac, Inc. is
Plaintiff vs. Frost Co., a/k/a Frost Company, County of Kenosha, City
of Kenoaha, Defendants (case no. 94-CY-1156K Object of said action is
to foreclose mechanic 'a lien docketed on 11-18-94 aa file no. 6479, in
tae amount of 424, 104. 69.
TOGETHEB WITH Amended Lia Pendena filed in said Begiater'a office on
January 25, 1995 as Document lo. 983103.
-OOKTIHUED-

LLB-547W
Page two
4) State Tax Lien docketed 8-24-95 against Frost Co., £523 14th Ave. r
Xenoshe., VI. 53141, as warrant no. 39-M176631, in the amount of
92, 136. 91.
51 State Tax Lien docketed 9-11-95 against Frost Co.. 6523 14th
Kenoeha, VI. 53141, aa warrant no. 3»-«W176697, in the amount of
92,231.34.
6) State Tax Lien docketed 6-12-95 against Frost Co., 6523 14th Ave.,
Kenoaha, VI. 53141, as warrant no. 3Q-M17&44B, in the amount of
91, 927. 47.
7) Judgment docketed 3-18-95 against Frost Co., 6323 14th Awe.,
Kenosha, Hi. 53141, in favor of Fullerton Hetals Company, PO Box 3902,
3004 Shermer Koad, lorthbrook, II. 60863-38*7, as case no. 95-FJ-«M6r
in the amount ol $134,271.27, by Attorney Stephen C. Gray.
6) State Tax Lien docketed 7-19-95 against Frost Co., 6323 14th
Avenoe, Kenosha, Vi. 53141, *a warrant no. 3tt-f»176579, in the amount.
ol S
9)
Judgment docketed 5-3-95 against Frost Company, 6323 14th Avenue,
Kenoaha, VI. 53143, In favor of Badger Bearing Company, 2835 S. 171st
Street. He* Berlin, Vi. 53151-0227, as case no. 95-TJHM41, in the
amount of 91,626.42, by Attorney Timothy L. Zuoerbler.

10) Judgment docketed 4-17-93 against Frost Company. 6523 14th Ave.,
Kenosha, Vi. 53143, in favor of Power Vac, Inc., 639 So. 29th Street,
Milwaukee, Vi. S3234, as ease no. 94-CV-11S6, in the amount of
924,935.64, by Attorney John B. Stutt.
11)
Judgment docketed 2-21-95 against Frost Co., 6323 14th Ave. r
Kenosha, Vi. 53143, in favor of Hidland Container P 0 Box 534, Racine,
VI. 53401, as case no. 93-TJ-0019, in the amount of «a,804.96, by
Attorney Jeffrey A. Demmtthev.

-COHTIMUED-

LLR-54700
Page three
12)
Judgment docketed 5-11-35 against Frost Company 6523 14th Ave.,
Kenosha, Vi. 53143, in favor of Vermont Foundry Company 29 forth Halo,
Vermont, II.
as case no. 95-CV-«083« in the amount of $40,231.12,
by Attorney Lisa R. Routers* Becker.

13) Hechanic's Lien docketed 4-5-95 against Froat Company 6523 14th
Avenue, Kenoaha, •!. 53143, in favor of Christiana*!* Heating I Sheet
Metal, Inc., 2718 30th Street, Kenoaha, tfi., ma file no. 6512, in the
amount of 92,324.00.
14) Heohanic's Lien docketed 11-18-94 against Frost Company, 6923 14th
Avenu«, Kenosha, Wi. 9314lr in favor of Power Vac, Inc., P.O. Box
341067, Mllv*uk*e, Mi. S3234t as file no. 6479, in the amount af
924.104.89.

There' are no other liens or judgments or mortgages filed against the
present title holder or the real estate.
This check is dovn to August 31, 199S at 8*00 a.m.

Sincerely ,'•
TITLE CQRPQIUTIQM

Albert F. Quadraceia, Ovner

AQ:tld
enc.

LLB-S47M
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

05-123-06-282-001

PARCEL I:
Part of the Morthvest Quarter of Station Six (6) in Town One (1) Horth, of
Bange Twenty-three (23) East, in the Third Hard of the City of Kenoaha,
particularly described as follows: Commencing at th* point on the East line
of Fremont Avenue, which is two hundred and ten (21A) feet Sooth oi the
point when the south line of Strong Street intersects the East line of
Fremont Avenue; thence running South on the East line of Freaont Avenue to
the South line of raid Quarter Section, the eaee being the lorth line of
Symmonds Subdivision as platted; thence East on said South line of raid
Quarter Section to the right of way of the Chicago and Horth-western Railway
Company? theaoe North or fartherly along "aid right of way to tha point due
East of the point of Gossenoement; thence West to the point of commencement,
the said premises being the mame ae. conveyed by Frederick Bockenhauaer and
other* to the amid Fred Laraen by warranty deed dated March 18, 1907
recorded in the office of the Begieter of Deeds, Kecoaha County on the 24th
day of Harcbr A.D. 1907, in Toluae 68 of Deed*, Page 324, excepting and
reserving th«refro» the lorth eighty (60) feet thereof.
PARCEL II:
Part of the lorthveet 1/4 of Section 6 in Town 1 Horth of Range 23 East, in
the Third Hard of the City of Xenoeha, particularly described as follow*:;
Coae*ncing at the point on the East line of Frewmt Avenue, which is 13t
feet South -.of the intersection of the South line of Strong Street and the
East line of Fremont Avenue; thence South on the East line of Freaont Aveme
eighty feet to the •ortb line of land now owned by The Frost Manufacturing
Company} thence East on the north line of the land ol said. Frost
Haaulacturlag Company to the Right of Way of the Chicago and Northvestem
Railway Company, thence North or Northerly along the maid Right of Vay to a
point due East of the point of commencement; thence Vest to the point
of
commencement.

-COTTIiUED-

LLR-547WJ
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONTIHUED:

05-123-06-282-001

PARCEL III:
Part of the northwest quarter of section six (6), in township one (1) north
of range twenty-three (23) east of the Fourth Principal Meridian, lying and
being in the City of Kenoaha, County of Kenosha and State of Wisconsin, and
•ore particularly described as:
Commencing at a point on the east line of
Fremont Avenue one hundred five and six-tenths (185.6) feet south of the
south line of Strong Street as laid out in Bond's Subdivision and extended
east as the Chicago and lorth Western Railroad; thence south, along and upon
th« east line of Fresont Avenue, twenty (20) feet, to the north line of a
twelve (12) foot strip of land sometimes used as an alley or right-of-way;
thence east two hundred fifteen (215) feet and to a point one hundred
twenty-four and four-tenths (124.4) feet sooth of the south line of Strong
Street.es aforesaid;
thence north twenty <2fc) feet, to a point one hundred
four and four-tenths U04.4) feet south of the said south line of Strong
Street, which point is two hundred fourteen and eighty-four hundredths
(214.64) feet east of the east line of Fremont Avenue; thence west tvo
hundred fourteen and eighty-four hundredths (214.84) feet to the point of
beginning; together with all rights, titles, interest, easements, and
rights-of-vay
of the City of Kenosha to and over that strip of land twelve
(12) feet in width, heretofore Mentioned, and lying south o± and immediately
adjoining the .premises herein described.
PARCEL XV:
Part of the northwest quarter of section 6, township 1 north, range 23 east
of the fourth principal meridian, and more particularly described as
follows:
Commence at the southeast corner of 65th Street and 14th Avenue;
thence east along and upon the south line of 65th Street, 214 feet, »ore or
less; thence south 104.4 feet; thence west parallel to the south line of
65th Street, 214.65 feet to the east line of 14th Avenue; thence north,
along and upon the east line of 14th Avenue, 195.6 feet and to the place of
beginning, and lying and being in the City of Kenosha, in the County of
Kenosha and State of Wisconsin, ALSO, that part of the northwest quarter of
said section 6, bounded and described as followsi
Beginning at a point in
the south line of 65th Street, distant 59 feet westerly, measured at right
angles from the centerllne of the most westerly spur track of the Chicago
and lorth Western Railway Company, as now located and established; thence
southerly parallel with said centerllne of said spur track a distance of
124.4 feet; thence easterly parallel with said south line of 65th Street/ a
distance of 29 feet; thence northerly parallel with said centerlin* of said
spur track a distance of 124.4 fe«t, more or leas, to a point in said south
line of 65th Street; thence westerly along said south line of 65th Street, a
distance of 2V feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, and lying and
being in the- City of Kensoha, in the County of Xenosha and State of
Wisconsin.

LANDMARK TITLE CORPORATION
Title Insurance

POB(»72)

Abstracts

Escrows

Kenosha. WTHI4I-072?

Closing Service

4M-6*6- 20M

September 20, 1995

County of Kenosba
C/0 Office of County Treasurer
912 56th Street
Xenosha* Vl. 53140-3747
Attention:

Pried* Jacob

KCi Our £11* no. LLR-S4698
Ovnem: Frost Co., a Wisconsin Corporation
Legali
Part of the Northwest 1/4 of section 6, town 1 north, range 23
east, aore particularly described aa: Beginning 192 feet south of the
southwest corner of 65th Street and 14th Avenue| thence veat 196.9 feet
north 56 feet;
east 50 feet, north 23 feet, aouth 102 feet to the
point of beginning, lyiJig and being in the City of Kenoaha, County of

Itoooeha and State of tfivoonain.
Tax Key Mo.

3-4-123-e6-2ei-042

Dear Frieda:
Purenmnt to .your requeot, ve have checked the various courta and offloea in'
and for the County of KeaoBha, State of Uiaconaln, concerning the above
captloeed caae, and find the folloring:
Record title 10 veerted in: Frost Co., a Viaconsin Corporation
Sabject to the following:
1) teal Estate Mortgage froa Frost Co., a Wisconsin Corporation to
United Industries, inc. dated January 23, 199S and recorded in the
Kenosha.County Register of Deeds office on January 30, 199S as Docusent
Mo. 3s&^~ securing *476,797.00.
2)
Res! Estate Mortgage froa Frost Co., a Wisconsin Corporation to
Mary Frost Ashley dated January (illegible date), 1995 and recorded in
the Kenosha County Register of Beeda office on January 30, 199S as
Doousent Mo. 9o€3]?oV'' securing 91,013,218.29.

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LLB-54698
Page two

3) State Tax Lien docketed a -24-95 against Frost Co.. 6523 14th A vs.,
Kenosha, Vi. 53141, as ¥ arrant no. 39-00176631, In the amount of
42,136.91.
4) Stats Tax Lien docketed 9-11-95 against Frost Co., 6523 14th Ave.,
Kenosba, VI. 53141, as warrant no. 30-00176697, in the amount at
S2.231.34.
3> State Tax Lien docketed 6-12-93 against Froat Co. , 6S23 14th Ave. ,
Kenosha, Vi. 53141, aa warrant no. 30-09176443, in the amount of
Sl, 927. 47.
6)
Jttdoaent docketed 3-10-95 against Frost Co.. €523 14th
Kenoaha, Vi. 53141, la favor of Fullertoo Hetala Coapany. PO Box 3942.
3AM Shermer Road, Karthbrook, II. 60e65-3M7, «s case no. 95-FJ-0W6,
in the aaount of *134, 271.27, by Attorney Stephen C. Gray.
7)
State Tax Lien docketed 7-19-95 against Froat Co., 6523 14th
Avenue, Yeooaha, Vi. 53141. as warrant no. 3d-0aU76579, in the aaount
of 92,030.90.
A>
.Jadgamt docketed 5-3-95 against Frost Coapany, 6523 14th Avenue,
Kenoaha. VI. 53143, in favor of Badger Bearing Coapany, 2035 S. 171at
Street, Rev Berlin, Vi. 33151-0227, aa case no. 95-TJ-9**!, in the
aaouot of «1,626. 42. ay Attorney Tiaothy L. Zunerbier.
9> Judgaent docketed 4-17-96 against Frost Coapany. 6523 14th Ave.,
Xenoarha, Vi. 53143, in favor of Power Vac, Inc., 639 So. 29th Street,
Milwaukee, Vi. 53234, aa case no. 94-CV-1156, in the amount of
924,935.64, by Attorney John B. Stutt.
19)
Judgment docketed 2-21-95 against Frost Co.. £523 14th Ave.,
Kenosha. Vi. 53143, in favor of Midland Container P 0 Box 534. Bacine,
Vi. 53401. as case no. 95-TJ-0019, in the aaount of 68,894.96, by
Attorney Jeffrey A. Deaatthe*.

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LLfi-54698
Page threw

11)
Judoment docketed 5-11-95 againvt Profit Company 6523 14th Ave.,
Kenovha, Wi. 53143, In favor of Vermont Foundry Company 29 lorth Hain,
Vermont, II.
aa came no. 95-CV-0083, in the amount of 440,251.12,
by Attorney Liea B. Bouter<e Becker.
12)
Mechanic'a Lien docketed 4-5-95 againot Froflt Company 6523 14th
Avenue, Kenomha, Hi. 53143, in favor of Chrixtianawn Beating t Sheet
Mtal, Inc., 2718 SOth Street, Kenoeba, Vi., afl file no. 6512, in the
amount o± S2,92d.fl0.
13) Vechenic'm Lien dookmted 11-1A-94 agaioart Frovt Company, 6323 14th
Avemue, Xenoflha, tfl. 53141, la favor of Pover Tec, Inc., P.O. Box
341*67, Hilvmukee, Vi. 53234, am file no. 6479, in the amount of
$24,1«4.89.
There are no other liena or judgments or mortgage* filed again»t
prement title holder or the real emtate.

the

Thlm check i« dovn to Augumt 31, 1995 at 8:00 a.m.

Sincerely.
LAMDHAKK TITLE COBPORATIOI

Albert F. Ouadraccia, Ovner
AOttld
eoc.

TOTflL P.08

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SCRN02 Version 3.2

KENOSHA COUNTY
City of Kenosha

6/20/96 11:14:12
Printed Description

Municipality : 241
Parcel Number: 05-123-06-282-001
Name/Ownership
fROST MFC CO
Property Address
5523 14TH AVE
-lail-To Address
FROST MFC CO
^523 14TH AVE
;ENOSHA, wi 53143-4908

^cument #:
.1:

Page

formatted Legal Description
",ot #
: 1
31ock #
: 82
5ubdiv
Town #
:Township_TIN
Range #
:Range R23E
Section #
:Section 06
2tr Sect
:NW 1/4 Section
2tr Sect
:Not Assigned
3m/Spl
:
3m/Spl Date :
:m/Spl P#
:
Municipality: City of Kenosha
tes/Bounds Legal Description
5345 6346-2 NW 1/4 SEC 6 T 1 R
23 BEG SE COR OF 65TH ST &
_4TH AVE TH S 796.27 FT E
271.19 FT NW'LY ALONG W LINE C
i N W R O W 679.46 FT W 21.76
?T N 124.29 FT W 234FT TO PT
3F BEG

Assessment as of
Assessed Land
Assessed Improvements:
Assessment Total
:
Current as of
:
Heated Square Foot:
Garage Square Foot:
Actual Frontage
:
Effective Frontage;
Effective Depth
:
Total Acres
:
Tax Year
:
Net Gen Tax
:
Specials
:
Net Total
:
Lottery Credit:

1/01/1995
69,800
334,300
404,100
Last Posting

0
0
.00
.00
.00
4.75

1994
14,042.01
39,999.80
54,041.81
.00

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KENOSHA COUNTY
City of Kenosha

6/20/96 11:14:06
Printed Description

lunicipality : 241
^arcel Number: 05-123-06-281-042
Name/Ownership
•'ROST MFC CO
Property Address
.4TH AVE
^ail-To Address
TROST MFC CO
;523 14TH AVE
IENOSHA, WI 53143-4908

document #:
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Formatted Legal Description
,ot #
: 42
Block #
: 81
Subdiv
•
Town #
:Township TIN
:Range R23E
*ange #
Section #
:Section 06
2tr Sect
:NW 1/4 Section
:Not Assigned
3tr Sect
3m/Spl
3m/Spl Date :
:m/Spl P#
:
Municipality: City of Kenosha
1etes/Bounda Legal Description
?T OF NW 1/4 SEC 6 T 1 R 23
3EG 192 FT S OF SW COR OF 65TH
5T & 14TH AVE TH W 196.5 FT N
56 FT E 50 FT N 48 FT E 123.5
FT S 2 FT E 23 FT S 102 FT TO
P.O.B. 1980 COMBINATION

Assessment as of
:
Assessed Land
:
Assessed Improvements:
Assessment Total
:
Current as of
:
Heated Square Foot:
Garage Square Foot:
Actual Frontage
:
Effective Frontage:
Effective Depth
:
Total Acres
:
Tax Year
:
Net Gen Tax
:
Specials
:
Net Total
:
Lottery Credit:

1/01/1995
14,800
4,100
18,900
Last Posting
0
0
.00
.00
.00
.41.
1994
615.84
.00
615.84
.00

COUNTY OF KENOSHA
OFFICE OF KENOSHA COUNTY TREASURER
1010 56TH STREET
KENOSHA, WI 53140-3738
PHONE (414) 653-2542
DATE:

FROST MFC CO,
6523 14TH AVE
KENOSHA,
WI

6/20/1996

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO
KENOSHA COUNTY TREASURER
53143-4908
FOR RETURN OF RECEIPT,
PLEASE ENCLOSE STAMPED,
SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.

TAX KEY NUMBER:

05-123-06-282-001

241 City of Kencsha
6523 14TH AVE
& N W R 0 W 679.46 FT W 21.76
FT N 124.29 FT W 234FT TO PT
OF BEG

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
6345 6346-2 NW 1/4 SEC 6 T 1 R
23 BEG SE COR OF 65TH ST &
.TH AVE TH S 796.27 FT E
Z71.19 FT NW'LY ALONG W LINE C
YEAR OF
TAX

CERTIFICATE
NUMBER

AMOUNT OF
TAX

INTEREST
CHARGE

PENALTY
CHARGE

1992
1992
1993
1993
1994
1994

0003152
0003153 S
0002914
0002915 S
2410492
2410492 S

14,507.43
10,095.09
14,429.78
43,410.98
14,042.01
39,999.80

5,948.05
4,138.99
4,184.64
12,589.18
2,387.14
6,799.97

2,974.02
2,069.49
2,092.32
6,294.59
1,193.57
3,399.98

TOTAL DUE IF PAID BY
June 30, 1996

FRIEDA M. JACOBSON
KENOSHA COUNTY TREASURE*

TOTAL
DUE
23,429.50
16,303.57
20,706.74
62,294.75
17,622.72
50,199.75
190,557.03

COUNTY OF KENOSHA
OFFICE OF KENOSHA COUNTY TREASURER
1010 56TH STREET
KENOSHA, WI 53140-3738
PHONE (414)
DATE:

FROST MFC CO
6523 14TH AVE
KENOSHA,
WI

653-2542

6/20/1996

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO
KENOSHA COUNTY TREASURER
53143-4908
FOR RETURN OF RECEIPT,
PLEASE ENCLOSE STAMPED,
SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.

TAX KEY NUMBER:

05-123-06-281-042

14TH AVE
56 FT E 50 FT N 48 FT E 123.5
FT S 2 FT E 23 FT S 102 FT TO
P.O.B. 1980 COMBINATION

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FT OF NW 1/4 SEC 6 T 1 R 23
BEG 192 FT S OF SW COR OF 65TH
ST & 14TH AVE TH W 196.5 FT N
YEAR OF
TAX

CERTIFICATE
NUMBER

1992
1993
1993
1994

0003150
0002912
0002913 S
2410491

241 City of Kenosha

AMOUNT OF
TAX

INTEREST
CHARGE

PENALTY
CHARGE

635.77
632.16
10.00
615.84

260.67
183.33
2.90
104.69

130.33
91.66
1.45
52.35

TOTAL DUE IF PAID BY
June 30, 1996

FRIEDA M. JACOBSON
KENOSHA COUNTY TREASURER

TOTAL
DUE
1,026.77
907.15
14.35
772.88
2,721.15

STATE OF WISCONSIN

CORRESPONDENCE/MEMORANDUM
DATE:

April 21, iy«3

TO:

Interested Industrial Representative
Interested Industrial Consulting Engineer
Interested Other

FROM:

Stanton J. Kleinert, Chief
Pretreatment and Fees Section
Bureau of Wastewater Management

FILE REF: 3450

SUBJECT: Guidance for Plans and Specifications Submittals for the Construction of
Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Systems Discharging to Publicly Owned
Treatment Works
Indicate yes
if provided

The Department has developed this guidance for pretreatment plant
plan and specification submittal. The Department needs all of the
information requested in the guidance in order to fulfill its
statutory review requirements.
1. Three copies of the plans and specifications for industrial
pretreatment systems should be submitted to the Department for
review. These plans and specifications should include:

1.

yes

a.

All plans and specifications necessary to construct the
pretreatment system.

1 a.

yes

b.

A schematic flow diagram including return flows, bypassing
and overflows.

Ib.

yes

c.

A general project location and plot plan.

1c.

yes

d.

All existing and proposed collection, treatment and
monitoring equipment and piping.

Id.

yes

e.

The plans should be a maximum of 24" by 36" in size.

le.

yes

An engineering report should be submitted. A suggested format
for engineering reports is attached to this letter. It is not
required that this exact format be used. However, if the
information is presented as suggested, it will enable the
Department to speed the review of the project. Regardless of
the format used for the engineering report, indicate in the
column provided the page number of your submittal where the
information is to be found. Return this letter with the
completed columns and your signature with your plans and
specifications submittal.

2.

yes

/77T7

CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD

D
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THE FROST COMPANY
MAIN PLANT BUILDING
THE FROST
COMPANY
BRASS
FOUNDRY
BUILDING

6523 14TH AVENUE

14TH AVENUE

THE FROST COMPANY
6523 14TH AVENUE. KENOSHA. WISCONSIN
DATE: <-1-94

| OR. Bt: BEB [m.tt 2099-004SCALE I

SITE PLAN MAP

1* - 60'

FIGURE 2

A
MIT

LINK BELT
SHAKEOUT

MELT .
DEPT.

FOUNDRY
BUILDING

THE FROST COMPANY
6523 HTH AVENUE. KENOSHA. WISCONSIN
DATE: <-1-9

ESIGMA
tMVIMMWHTM. ICHVICMM.

DR. BY! BEB DR. » 2099-003 SCALE:

BRASS FOUNDRY
BUILDING LAYOUT

1' - 20'

FIGURE 3

This Closure Plan for the Frost Company's Brass Foundry Building is being
submitted to address the statutory requirements. The objective of the closure
plan is to identify the steps necessary to clean close the brass foundry building
through removal of all hazardous waste foundry sands within the building,
ensure proper management and disposal of the waste and verify that the former
foundry operations (specifically, waste sand generation and storage) have not
adversely impacted the environment.

2.2

Investigative Results. As a follow-up to their site inspection, the WDNR
returned to the brass foundry building on October 6, 1993 to obtain
representative samples of the waste foundry sand. Two (2) samples were
obtained: one (1) sample was collected by the south blowmatic molderand one
(1) sample was collected from the eastern end of the building by the shakeout
area. The layout of the brass foundry building is shown on Figure 3. The
samples were split and one split sample was sent to the State Laboratory of
Hygiene for analysis and the other split sample was sent (by the Frost
Company) to CBC Environmental Laboratories. The results of the analysis are
summarized in Table 1. Laboratory analysis sheets for each of the samples can
be found in Appendix B.

TABLE 1
FROST COMPANY - WASTE FOUNDRY SAND
TCLP LEAD ANALYSIS RESULTS
Sample
I.D.

Analyzed
By

Sample
Location

TCLP
Lead, mg/l

I E0 10406

State Laboratory of Hygiene

South Blowmatic Molder

37

I E0 10408

State Laboratory of Hygiene

Shakeout Area

37

9331 6-C1 1521

CBC Environmental Laboratories

Shakeout Area

37

9331 6-C1 1522

CBC Environmental Laboratories South Blowmatic Molder

28

The results of the analyses are consistent with each other and with past
analyses of the waste foundry sand. The analyses confirms that the waste
foundry sand is indeed a hazardous waste (D008) due to TCLP lead results
greater than 5 mg/l.

B:2099frat.rpt

2.3

Degree and Extent of Contamination. The scope of this Closure Plan is limited
to the cleanup of the waste foundry sands at the Frost Company's brass
foundry building only. The extent of the lead waste is generally limited to
within the brass foundry building itself. The greatest potential pathway for
spread of the contamination is through the air as airborne particulates. A lesser
potential pathway is through groundwater contamination.
Groundwater
contamination is not considered a major threat to the public health, safety and
welfare or the environment because that the waste foundry sands are generally
contained within the brass foundry building and have no direct route to the soil
and groundwater environments.

B:2099fmt.rpt

SECTION 3 CLOSURE PLAN

The following sections outline the actions to be taken to clean close the Frost
Company's brass foundry building. Clean closure will be achieved through removal
of the visible waste foundry sands. The closure plan has been developed ir a manner
that will minimize the need for further maintenance at the brass foundry building and
will eliminate, to the extent necessary to protect human health and the environment,
the post closure escape of hazardous waste foundry sand to the ground, surface
waters and atmosphere. The closure plan will also assure that the waste is properly
managed and disposed of and verify that the former foundry operations have not
adversely impacted the environment.
A tentative schedule for the closure activities is presented as Figure 4. The schedule
is tentative only and is dependent upon many factors outside the control of the Frost
Company including, but not limited to, timely WDNR review and approval of this
closure plan and contractor availability. A cost estimate for the closure is contained
in Appendix C.
3.1

Sand Removal. The Frost Company will contract with PowerVac, Inc. of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin to clean the entire foundry building. Using high power
vacuum units equipped with cartridge filters and HEPA filter modules,
PowerVac will vacuum all visible sand from various building surfaces (walls,
pipes, ledges, floors, equipment, etc.) Also, any observed accumulations of
foundry sand outside of the brass foundry building will be vacuumed.
Specifically, PowerVac will utilize a Vent Vac primary collector box and filter
module in line to a SuperSucker vacuum truck. The primary module will be a
two and one half cubic yard collector box with it's own cartridge filtration. The
module utilizes six Donaldson filters with an efficiency rating of 99.94% @
0.30 microns at the full airflow of the truck. The primary unit also has
continuous reverse air pulse cleaning of the filter elements. The primary unit
will minimize dust entering the vacuum truck and will confine the dust to a
small unit making clean up of the equipment after the job efficient and simple.
In addition to the primary unit, PowerVac will utilize a HEPA filter module for
use on the exhaust side of the truck blower. This module uses four standard
HEPA filters with an efficiency rating of 99.97% @ 0.30 micron. This module
will function as a fail safe filter in the unlikely event that a cartridge in the
6

B:20»8fr«t.rpt

FIGURE 4
THE FROST COMPANY
BRASS FOUNDRY BUILDING
CLOSURE SCHEDULE
Project
Project
Project
Project
5/9

Name:
Number:
Location:
Manager:

Frost Company
2099
_ Kenoaha , Wisconsin
James Leedom

WEEKS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
5/16 5/23 5/30 #6
6/H 6/20 6/27 7/4 7/1 1] 7/18 7/25 S/l

8/8 8/15 8/22 8/29 9x5

9/12 9/19

WDNR Closure Plan Review/Approval
Site Preparation

§^••••^1

Phase 1 - Sand Removal
Start up
Air tests
Clean up

••l^H

HHHHH^H

Phase fl - Waste Management
Scheduling
Transportation and Disposal

^^^IHHI^^I^H
_TTT_^^^

^m{^•••••i

Phase III - Environmental Assesment
Sample Collection
Lab Analysis
Phase IV - Project Documentation
Data Evaluation
Report Preparation
Snbmiital to WDNR

,

^^H

^^H

IHIHH

^^^^^IHBBIH

•^i

primary box, or bag filter in the truck breaks causing a carry over of paniculate.
By using this filter, virtually no material will be exhausted to the atmosphere.
3.2

Health and Safety. All PowerVac crew members will have forty hours of
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Health and Safety
Training and all activities will be conducted in accordance with the OHSHA
Lead Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025). All work will be conducted in accordance
with the site specific Health and Safety Plan contained in Appendix D. As
outlined in the Health and Safety Plan, personal air samples will be collected
from within the work area and from outside the foundry building during the first
day of cleanup to ensure that work practices and engineering controls are
effective in containing the lead particulates and keeping levels of lead
particulate below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 (vg/l). Air sampling
methodology will be in accordance with NIOSH Method 7082 for Lead.
Decontamination of all equipment utilized by PowerVac will be as outlined in
the Health and Safety Plan contained in Appendix D.

3.3

Waste Management. All waste generated during the cleanup of the foundry
building (foundry sand, personal protective equipment, etc.) will be
containerized in a lined lugger box. The Frost Company has estimated that
approximately 20 cubic yards of hazardous waste will be generated during
cleanup of the brass foundry building. Utilizing an existing disposal permit, the
waste will be transported by a licensed hazardous waste transporter to
Chemical Waste Management's Controlled Waste Division (CWD) facility in
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin for stabilization and landfilling. All waste will be
properly manifested, and copies of the manifests will be included as part of the
documentation report for the brass foundry closure.

3.4

Post Cleanup Assessment. After the vacuuming has been completed by
PowerVac, Sigma will collect a series of samples to verify that no building
surfaces contain characteristically hazardous concentrations of lead and that
general soil beneath the brass foundry building have not been significantly
impacted by lead.
Specifically, four (4) chip samples will be collected from the floors and walls of
the foundry building and analyzed for TCLP Lead. One chip samples will be
obtained from both the east and west walls of the brass foundry building. One

chip sample will be obtained from the floor at both the north and south ends
of the buildings.
In order to address the potential for soil contamination at the site, a total of six
(6) soil samples will be collected from beneath the building floor. Soil samples
will be collected by coring through the building's floor and collecting soil
samples by hand from approximately 6 inches below the ground surface. Soil
samples will be collected from beneath the buildings floor pits and any areas
where the integrity of the building's foundation is questionable. The soil
samples will also be analyzed for Total Lead. A background soil sample will
also be collected from the southern end of the Frost Company's property and
analyzed for Total Lead for comparison purposes.
Assessment of the foundry building closure will be based upon the analytical
results of the various samples collected. The results of the TCLP Lead analysis
for the four (4) chip samples collected from the walls and floor of the building
will be compared to the 5.0 milligram per liter (mg/l) lead concentration
contained in Table of NR 685.08(5)b to determine if the samples exhibit the
characteristic of EP toxicity for Lead.
The Total Lead results for the six soil samples obtained from beneath the
foundry building floor will be compared to the Total Lead results from the
background soil sample collected from the southern end of the Frost
Company's property. For the specific purpose of this project (cleanup of the
leaded foundry sands), the soil beneath the building floor will be considered
clean if the Total Lead concentrations in the soil samples obtained from beneath
the building are below the Total Lead concentration found in the background
soil sample.
Results of all cleanup assessment sampling and analyses will be presented and
summarized in the closure documentation report for the brass foundry building.
Conclusions and recommendations contained in the closure documentation
report will be based on the results of the cleanup assessment sampling and
analyses.
3.5

Closure Documentation. Upon completion of the laboratory analysis, Sigma will
prepare a report documenting all closure activities. The report will include a
summary of operating procedures, sample locations, analytical results, waste
8

B:209«fntjpt

manifests, photo documentation and, if appropriate, recommendations for
continued investigation or additional cleanup activities. A proposed outline for
the Closure Documentation Report is contained in Appendix E. The Closure
Documentation Report will be certified by a Professional Engineer registered in
the State of Wisconsin. The report will also include a certification sheet for the
owner to certify that the closure of the foundry building was done in
accordance with applicable sections of NR685 and the requirements of this
closure plan.

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APPENDIX A
WDNR CORRESPONDENCE

NOV 10 '92 14:27 FPOST CO KtMOSHH wl -iJJ-oit.-\J79L

P.,

Statft of Wisconsin \ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Southeast District - Annex BuBdirta
POM onto* s«xit»3«
4041
PststVw^sisB^aA

N. Hbiurd. St.

WsB^^^a^emW d4

^5

TOCTHONl: 414-0TI-2727
TBJFAX <h 414-M1-Z770

Novwnber 3, 1993

U SM^MM 8a£ar Ite nDH2I»00t 130

Mr. Christopher La Belle
Frost Company
6523 14th Avenue.
K*tu>flhar WI 53141

SUBJECT: Front Company Foundry Building
Dear Mr. La Belle:
Under Wisconsin Law, the Department of Natural Resource* im reaponslbl* for
enforcing atatutee and administrative rules rslaclng to the reporting and
remediation of hazardous substance spills or discharges undsr s. 1M.76, Vis.
St*t«., and to th* dlapoaal of harardous waste xmder as. 1AA.60 to 144.7^,
Wls. Stata. The purpose of this letter is Co oak« sure persona who may be
responsible far such hazardous substance spills or for hazardous vastA
disposal know cheir responsibilities under the law and act accordingly.
In S«pt*ab«r of 1991 Frost Ccapany located at 6523 lAth Avanua, Ks>nosha,, wT.,
5&1A3, discontinued the manufacturing of Lftadad bxaaa parts. Aa a result,
Frost Conpanj's foundry building located north o£ the main pl*nc has been
inactive sni cha process equipment Is presently being sold.
Through the process of casting leaded brass ports, Frost Company has generated
a black foundry sand which is contaminated with lead. Since the foundry
shutdown in 1991 Frost Company has allowed hazardous waste to reaain on-aite
in the foundry building. Waste foundry sand and eoot ls-rpra«d throughout the
building on the ceiling, floors, walls, and equipment. Further, there are
several caaant pits in the floor of the foundry building which contain a
•ixnire of vast a foundry sand and water.
During a routine hazardous waste large quantity generator inspection performed
on .September 28, 1993, the Department determined tb&t Frost Coopany has been
storing hazardous waate in the foundry building ainc« 1991. On Septaobar 29,
1993 the Department returned to Frost Company to continue the large quantity
gmerator inspection which Included a walk through of the foundry building.
Representing Frost Cos^any during tha inspection was Christopher La Belle end
Stave Stabbe.
Mr. Steve Stabbe, Plant Engineer at Frost Coapeny. explained that the foundry
building housed a leaded brass casting operation which had closad in September
of 1991. Hr. Stabbe said that approximately twenty (20) cubic yards of waste

FPOET CO KEl'fJSHH Ul 414-658-6791

foundry sand still reaalnsd In the building and that clean up bids are
presently being Accepted by Frost Company. Mr. La Belle told the Department
that based on post analytical data ths foundry sand waata la regarded as a.
hazardous waste because of lead contamination (D008) .
Inside the building the Department observed vasts foundry sand covering tba
floor. The Deportment also observed foundry sand and soot on the ceiling.
walls, equipment and in the floor pita. Some of the floor pits contain vater.
Kr. La Belle and Kr. Stabba said that the source of the water in the floor
pits are leaking vindowa, doors, and the roof, Mr. Stabbe has said that tha
bottom of the pits are cemented shut.
Outside the foundry the Deportment observed small accumulations of foundry
•and along building walls and corners.
Under as. 144.76(2) and (3), Vis. Stats., a person who possesses or controls «
h¥7iiVrtipUB fMtbBtianc.fr °r who causes the discharge of a hazardous substance mist
notify the Department immediately and atust take the actions necessary to
restore the environment to the extent practicable and minimize the harmful
affects from the discharge to the air, lands or waters of this state.
Undsr s. 144.64(20), Vis. Stats., any person who diaposas of hsgertJBUg waste
at an unapproved location or otherwise operates a hazardous waste disposal
facility without a license from ths Department oust prepare and subuit a
hazardous waete facility closure plan to ths Department for its review and
approval. To -closn dote a hazardous vasts facility, all wastes, all
constituents and all contamination resulting fron harardoua waste management
activities Bust be cleaned up. If * hazardous waste facility is unable to
clean close, It oust close as a hazardous waste landfill; in that case, the
owner/operator must also prepare and submit a long-term cor* plan for the
facility. The closure plan and long- term care plan oust conform to Deportment
rulaa, and the plans, as approved by ths Department, oust be implemented.
The Oepartasnt has reason to balieve that a hazardous • discharge to ths soil
and/or groundwater has occurred. Ths Department is, therefore, requesting
that you conduct th« following activities without daLfl?"*:
1.

Show proof that you have retained a qualified environmental consultant,
acceptable to the Department, to conduct the necessary •nvironmental
investigation and any necessary remediation or facility closure
activities. This proof should be submitted vlthin 10 days of the date
of this letter.

2.

Submit s scope of work to determine and document the degree and extent
of aoil and/or groundvatar contamination. This scope of work should b«
submitted within 30 days of the date of this letter.

3.

Once the scope of work for determining the degree and extent of
contamination is reviewed, and approved by the Department,
a.

Recommend alternative raaedial or closure measures,

b.
c.

Discuss their feasibility.
Propose a schedule for completion, and

NOV 10 '93 14:28

d.
4.

FROST CO KENjSHn WI 41<4-^5S-\jVy L

Propose a schedule for regular progress reports regarding completion
of the above tasks.

Upon receipt of written Department approval, Implement th*. remedial or
eloaure activities.

Because diacharga of a hazardous substance or hazardous mate without a
license is « violation of acata atatutea and administrative rulaa, you Bay ba
In violation of Chose lava. Each and every day you contlnua these activitlaa
constitute a separate offense. Thfl tine frame allowed above for you to hire
a consultant and develop a work plan do not forgive paat or future violation*
but reoognlza tha practical aapecta or hiring a qualifiad enrlroiaMncal
consultant and having tha icope of work/cloaure plan dcvalopad.
-Tixa Dapartaacnfe • viahaa- -to raaiod y*tr tfe«t tin* i« of the eaa«mo» in raaponding
to anvlrmaancal contamination incident*. Generally, tha sore quickly a
ralaaaa ia discovered and reaponded to, the aaaller the danaging ijqMcta and
the lover tha eoata of iowatlgation and olaan-up. Furtheraore, ainca *ach
day of violation la a aeparate offanaa, piumpc action can oiniaia* potential
penaltiea. Attached to thia letter if guidance davaloped by the Daparraant to
aid you In Investigating and cleaning up releeaea of hacardoua dlscKargas. aa
veil aa a list of anvironaiantal conaulcants.
If you hove qua at Ions regarding this letter, please call ae at (614)961-2720
or WDHR Hazardous Vesta Xanageoent Section Rydcogeologiat, Scott Ferguaon at
(4U) 961-271A.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Timothy H. Kmmedy, Ha«erdoua Waste Specialist
Hazardous Vast* tUnageaent Section
Southeast District Headquarters Annex
cc: Bureau • HWS • SV/3
SED HW Pile
Scott Ferguaon -. yUNR Uydrogeologiat
* NOTE: If you have already engaged In site Investigation or clean-up
activities, pleaae notify the Depertment with a status report
imiediatelv

APPENDIX B
LABORATORY ANALYTICAL RESULTS

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State Laboratory of Hygiene
University of Wisconsin Center for Health Sciences
465 Benry Mall, Madison, WI 53706
.H. Laessig, Ph.D., Director
S.L. Intern, M.D., Medical Director
Section
(608) 262-3458
DNR LAB ID 113133790
Inorganic chemistry ($3 of 16 on 02/16/E4, unseen}
Id:
Point/Well/. . :
Field *i_'.S7i '
Route:
Collection Date: 10/06/93 Time;. 02:35 County: 30 (Kenosha)
From: FROST COMPANY FOUNDHY BUILDING - KENOSHA '•
Description: BLACK SAND SAMPLE, SOUTH AUTOMATIC AEEA
To: TIM KENNEDY
_
Source: Hw
MILWAUKEE
Collected by: KENNEDY
Accoxrnt number: SW079
RCEA, Split Enforcement
Labalip *: IEO10406
Eepocted: 02/15/94
Date Received: 10/09/93
DIGESTION, ICP/AAS
DIGESTION 750.1, fiCHA SOLIDS, AND AS & SE ON TCP
TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHING PROCEDUBE
LEAD IN PAINTS AND OILS, HET WT, ICP
analysis rejected
LEAD TCLP, ICP

DIG MET
DIG MET
*000
*2380

STANDAED ADDITION, AAS

SA PB

Footnotes
Remark *1: KTTEAGTED L1./22/93.
Heutark »2: Q.C. LIMITS EXCEEDED, DUPLICATES = 2023 AND 2757

Post-it" orarxl tax trsnsmittal memo 7671 rofpagac

60.

""*

-2.9-/1/

MG/KG

State Laboratory of Hygiene
University of Wisconsin Center for Health Sciences
465 Henry Mall. Madison, WI 53706
R.S. Laessig, Ph.D., Director
S.L. Inborn, M,D., Medical Director
Environmental Science Section
(60S) 262-3458
DNR LAB ID 113133790
Inorganic chemistry (34 of 16 on 02/16/94, unseen)
Id:
Point/Well/. .:
Field *:,lS-2
Bout*: SW20
Collection Date: 10/06/93 Time: 02:45 County: 30 (Kenosha)
From: EfiOST (XL.FOUNDRY BUILDIHG - KEHOSEA
.
Description: BLACK SAND SAMPLE, EAST END KEAB SHAKE OUT ARKA
To: TIM KENNEDY - - -\-".-.-^ .-'
- —
DNE
Source: Hff
MILWAUKEE
. - ...
Account number: SW079
Collected by: KENNEDY
RCRA, Split Enforcement
Date Received: 10/09/93
Labslip »: IE010408
Beported: 02/15/94
DIGESTION, ICP/AAS
DIGESTION 750.1, RGRA SOLIDS, AND AS 4 SE ON ICP
TOUCITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHING PEOCEDDRE
LEAD IN PAINTS AND OILS, WET WT, ICP
TCLP^^CP
Footnotes
Remark Jfl: EXTRACTED 11/16/93.

DIG MET
DIG MET
*000
1800.
37. :

-MG/L

Gee

ENVIRONMENTAL
LABORATORIES^
11/19/93

LABORATORY REPORT

PAGE 1
C739 9308009

SIGMA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. INC.
9555 S. HOWELL AVE.
OAK CREEK
,WI 53154
ATTN: DAVID SCHERZER

W15

CHAIN OF CUSTODY

SAMPLE
93316-C11521 FOUNDRY SAND SHAKE OUT/FROST CO./# 2099
DATE COLLECTED 10/06/93
DATE RECEIVED 11/12/93
PRESERVED: NO
TEMPERATURE: ON ICE
CONT. INTEGRITY: MEETS STANDARD
SAMPLE INTEG: MEETS STANDARD
RESULT

UNITS

ANALYZED

LEAD - TOTAL
TCLP METALS EXTRACT
DIGESTION, ICP NON-H20
DIGESTION. ICP TCLP NONH20

9100
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE

PPM

11/17/93 SW846 6010
11/13/93 SW846 1311
11/16/93 SW846 3050
11/16/93 SW846 3010

TEST NAME

RESULT
(MG/L)

LIMIT OF
DETECTION

X
BIAS
RECQV RESULT

ANALYZED

METHOD

ACTION
LIMIT

LEAD-TCLP

37

1.0

102

11/17/93

SW846 6010

5.0

37

METHOD

DATE

PLEASE CONTACT CLIENT SERVICES WITH ANY QUESTIONS. WATER SAMPLES ARE DISPOSED OF 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT: SOIL
SAMPLES WILL BE DISPOSED OF 6 WEEKS AFTER RECEIPT: WASTE SAMPLES (NON-WATER. NON-SOIL) WILL BE RETURNED 6 WEEKS
AFTER RECEIPT. N/T - NOT TESTED. N/A - NOT APPLICABLE. N/0 « NOT DETECTED.
3 - ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO MATRIX INTERFERENCE. # - ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO SAMPLE CONCENTRATION.
$ - ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO SAMPLE QUANTITY.
+ . ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO EXTRACT VOLUME.
AIHA ACCREDITED
APPROVAL

140 East Ryan Road. Oak Creek. Wl 53154-4599 . 414-764-7005 • FAX 414-764-0486 • 1-800-422-2195

ENVIRONMENTAL
LABORATORIESiNC
11/19/93

PAGE

LABORATORY REPORT

1

C739 9308009
SIGMA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
9555 S. HOWELL AVE.
OAK CREEK
,WI 53154
ATTN: DAVID SCHERZER

W15

CHAIN OF CUSTODY

SAMPLE
93316-C11522 FOUNDRY SAND SOUTH MOLD MACHINE/FROST CO./02099
DATE COLLECTED 10/06/93
DATE RECEIVED 11/12/93
PRESERVED: NO
TEMPERATURE: ON ICE
CONT. INTEGRITY: MEETS STANDARD
SAMPLE INTEG: MEETS STANDARD
£ST NAME

RESULT

LEAD - TOTAL

1800

UNITS

ANALYZED

METHOD

PPM

11/17/93
11/13/93
11/16/93
11/16/93

SW846 6010
SW846 1311
SW846 3050
SW846 3010

LIMIT

TCLP METALS EXTRACT

COMPLETE

DIGESTION. ICP NON-H20
DIGESTION, ICP TCLP NONH20

COMPLETE
COMPLETE

TEST NAME

RESULT
(MG/L)

LIMIT OF
DETECTION

^
BIAS
RECOV RESULT

DATE
ANALYZED

METHOD

ACTION
LIMIT

LEAD-TCLP

28

1.0

102

11/17/93

SV846 6010

5.0

28

PLEASE CONTACT CLIENT SERVICES WITH ANY QUESTIONS. WATER SAMPLES ARE DISPOSED OF 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT:
SAMPLES WILL BE DISPOSED OF 6 WEEKS AFTER RECEIPT: WASTE SAMPLES (NON-WATER. NON-SOIL) WILL BE RETURNED 6.WEEKS
AFTER RECEIPT. N/T - NOT TESTED, N/A - NOT APPLICABLE. N/D - NOT DETECTED.
9 " ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO MATRIX INTERFERENCE. * - ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO SAMPLE CONCENTRATION.
$ - ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO SAMPLE QUANTITY.
+ - ELEVATED DETECTION LIMIT DUE TO EXTRACT VOLUME.
AIHA ACCREDITED
APPROVAL
140 East Ryan Road. Oak Creek. Wl 53154-4599 . 414-764-7005 • FAX 414-764-0486 • 1-800-422-2195

APPENDIX C
COST ESTIMATE

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; COST ESTIMATE- j^:
BRASS
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. • -: -..:•:.-•-.
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^Pr6iectlif^eferencie1jy2099^g:t^ii:.::.i;::'• -y'^"-''

:

As discussed in the proposal, all services will be invoiced on a time and
materials basis. The following estimate is provided for budgetary purposes
only.
PHASE 1 - SAND REMOVAL
Project Management, 53 hrs.1
PowerVac Company, $22,8202
Environmental Scientist, 37 hrs.
Office Support, 5 hrs.
Air Monitoring Equipment
Analysis of 4 Air Samples for Total Lead
Miscellaneous Supplies and Safety Equipment

$30.150

PHASE 2 - WASTE MANAGEMENT
Project Management, 2 hrs.
Haz Waste Specialist, 2 hrs.
Delivery, Rental and Pickup of Lugger Box $1,0403
Disposal of 20 yds3 of Waste Foundry Sand $1,7103

$3,034

PHASE 3 - INVESTIGATION
Project Management, 8 hrs.
Environmental Scientist, 12 hrs.
Environmental Technician, 8 hrs.
Analysis of 4 Chip Samples, 12 Wipe Samples, and
7 Soil Samples

$3,231

PHASE 4 - REPORT
Project Management, 28 hrs.4
Environmental Scientist, 14 hrs.5
Hydrogeologist, 3 hrs.
Haz Waste Specialist, 1 hr.
CAD Operator, 6 hrs.
Office Support, 15 hrs.
Miscellaneous Supplies and Duplication Services

$4.572

ESTIMATE TOTAL

$40,987'

NOTES:
Includes 20 hrs. as specified in Sigma's December 15, 1993 letter.
PowerVac to invoice Frost directly. Third party costs included in this estimate only for
budgetary purposes. Cost is based on PowerVac's December 2. 1993 proposal.
Chemical Waste Management to invoice Frost directly. Third party costs included in this
estimate only for budgetary puposes. Costs are based on rental of box for 1 month and
disposal of 20 yds3 (12 ton).
Includes approxiamtdy 12 hours for meetings and other post-project communication.
Includes approximately 4 hours for meetings and other post-project communication.
Total Sigma bflfings estimated at $15,417.

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APPENDIX D
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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THE FROST COMPANY
BRASS FOUNDRY BUILDING CLOSURE
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
General: This Health and Safety Plan has been prepared by Sigma Environmental
Services, Inc. (Sigma) for the clean closure of the Frost Company's Brass Foundry
Building located at 6523 14th Avenue in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Clean closure of the
foundry building will be achieved by removal of waste foundry sands within the
building. The foundry sands are regarded as a hazardous waste due to its lead
content (D008). PowerVac, Inc. will be the contractor responsible for the cleanup.
Sigma will be responsible for overseeing the project and performing air monitoring,
closure assessment and closure documentation. Duration of the cleanup is anticipated
to be approximately 3 weeks.
Hazard Assessment: The waste foundry sand is regarded as a hazardous material due
to its lead content. The chief route of exposure for lead is through inhalation of
suspended particulates in the air. The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) set by the
OSHA 1910.1025 lead standard is 50 micrograms of lead per cubic meter of air (50
//g/m 3 ), averaged over an 8-hour workday. OSHA 1910.1025 also established an
action level of 30 micrograms^per cubic meter of air (30 //g/m3), time weighted
average, based on an 8-hour workday. The action level initiates several requirements
such as exposure monitoring, medial surveillance, training and education. It is not
expected that the action level of 30 //g/m3 will be exceeded during execution of this
project. A secondary route of exposure for lead is ingestion. Lead can be absorbed
through the digestive system if lead gets into the mouth and is swallowed.
Overexposure to lead can have both short term (acute) effects and long term (chronic)
effects. Lead is a potent, systemic poison that if taken in large enough doses, can
cause death in a matter of days. Short term exposures to lead of this magnitude are
highly unusual but not impossible. There is no sharp dividing line between rapidly
developing acute effects of lead, and chronic effects which take longer to acquire.
Lead adversely affects numerous body systems and causes forms of health
impairments and disease which arise after periods of exposure as short as days or as
long as several years. Chronic overexposure to lead may result in severe damage to
blood-forming, nervous, urinary and reproductive systems.
Air Monitoring: On the first day of cleanup operations, personal air samples will be
collected from four crewmen. A sampling pump will be attached to the worker's
waist and the sampling medium will be attached to the worker's collar. The samples

I

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will be collected and analyzed in accordance with NIOSH Method 7082 for lead. The
samples will be used to determine if work practices and engineering controls are
effective in containing lead particulates and in order to make an initial determination
of whether either the action level {30 fjg/m3) or the PEL (50/yg/m3) for lead are
exceeded.
Person Protective Equipment: All personnel entering the foundry building during
cleanup operations will be equipped with the following personal protective equipment:
Dust mask (3M #9920 or equal)
Coveralls
Gloves
Vented Goggles
Hard Hat
Steel-toed work boots
This list of personal protective equipment assumes that the PEL of 50 /;g/m3 is not
exceeded. If the PEL is exceeded, the requirements for respirators, protective work
clothing and equipment contained in the OSHA Lead Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025)
will apply.
Operating Equipment. A vent vac primary collector box and filter module in line to a
vacuum truck will be utilized for cleanup of the foundry sands. The primary module
will have a two and one half cubic yard collector box and will utilize six Donaldson
filters with an efficiency rating of 99.94% @ 0.30 microns at the full airflow of the
truck. A HEPA filter module will be utilized on the exhaust side of the truck blower.
This module uses four standard HEPA filters with an efficiency rating of 99.97% @
0.30 microns.
Operating Procedures. All work will be done in accordance with the OSHA Lead
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025) and the requirements of this Health and Safety Plan.
Decontamination Procedures. All equipment used for cleanup of the foundry sands
will be decontaminated by either vacuuming or wiping. All materials used for cleaning
will be managed and disposed of as a hazardous waste with the foundry sand. All
personal protective clothing and any equipment used for the cleanup that cannot be
decontaminated will also be disposed of with the foundry sand.

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Emergency information. The following information is provided in case of an
emergency situation.
Emergency Phone Numbers:
Emergency Government Hotline
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Hospital (Kenosha Memorial)
WDNR - Tim Kennedy, Hazardous Waste Specialist
Utilities:
Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
Wisconsin Natural Gas Co.

1/608/266-3232
911 or 656-8018
911 or 657-6133
911 or 656-1234
656-2011
1/414/926-2720
1/221-3333
1/552-7500

Route to Hospital. From the Frost Company, head east down 65th Street to 8th
Avenue. Head north down 8th Avenue approximately two blocks. Kenosha Memorial
Hospital is located at 6308 8th Avenue.
Other Potential Hazards. In addition to the physical hazards associated with any type
of manual labor, this project has the added threat of heat stress/exhaustion. The
work is scheduled to occur in the summer and the work will be taking place in a
sealed, non-ventilated building. Also, workers will be wearing gloves, coveralls and
other personal protective equipment. The contractor shall schedule a sufficient
number of breaks for the work crew and provide potable water to prevent dehydration
and heat stress/exhaustion.
Training. All crewmen will have 40 hours of OSHA hazardous material training. Job
supervisor will have eight hours of supervisor training.

PLAN APPROVED BY:.
DATE:

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APPENDIX E
CLOSURE DOCUMENTATION REPORT OUTLINE

THE FROST COMPANY
BRASS FOUNDRY BUILDING CLOSURE
CLOSURE REPORT OUTLINE
I.

Project Background

II.

Summary of Closure Activities
a.
Foundry Sand Removal
b.
Waste Management Activities
c.
Closure Assessment Activities

III.

Summary of Analytical Results

IV.

Conclusions/Recommendations

V.

Closure Certification

FIGURES
Site Plan - Sample Locations

APPENDICES
A. Waste Manifests
B.

Laboratory Analytical Results

C. Photo documentation

B:2099frvt.rpt

Indicate yes
if provided
3. A copy of the letter of transmittal to the local municipality
indicating the plans and specifications and engineering report
have also been forwarded to the local municipality for their
review and approval.
All documents should be submitted to the following address:
Stanton J. Kleinert, Chief
Pretreatment and Fees Section
Bureau of Wastewater management
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Box 7921
Madison, Wisconsin 53707
The Plan Review Statute, s. 144.04 requires the Department to
take action to approve, approve conditionally, or reject the
plans within 90 days of the date of acceptance. The 90-day time
period may be extended by agreement with the owner if the plans
and specifications cannot be reviewed within the 90 day time
limitation due to circumstances beyond the control of the
Department, submission of inadequate engineering report, or in
the case of extensive installation involving expenditures of
$350,000 or more. The extension shall not exceed 6 months.
Most plan reviews require nearly 90 days to complete, therefore
you should plan accordingly. Questions may be directed to
Stan Kleinert at (608) 266-7721.
SJK:dp
2199U

3.

yes

Indicate Page
Numbers Where Found
or N/A if not
Applicable
b.

Wastewater Characteristics: This section should discuss
the quantity and quality of each type of wastewater to be
discharged to the pretreataent system. The average and
maximum flow rates should be given for continuous flows,
and the frequency and volume of any batch discharges should
be discussed. The concentration of key wastewater
contaminants should be given. The wastewater contaminants
being regulated by local, state, or federal pretreatment
standards are of particular concern. This section should
also indicate which toxic pollutants of those in the
attached list (Attachment 1) may be present in the
wastewater based on raw material and chemical usage. The
report should explain the means used to determine the
wastewater quantities and quality. Typical means include
sampling at the facility or a similar facility, material
balances, or literature values.

2b. Supplement A
of Attachment 1

3. Description of the Pretreatment System
a.

Existing Treatment System: This section should describe
any existing treatment and collection system, and indicate
whether any existing facilities will be a part of the
proposed system.

3a. Attachment 1

b.

General Description and Design
iqn Basis: This section should
describe tTfe basic biological
FT"or physical /chemical
treatment process to be used in the treatment system(s).
The report should explain the treatment objectives for each
treatment system or subsystem. It would also summarize any
bench scale or pilot plant testing done to design the
system. Une question to be answered in this section is
"What basis (testing, literature, experience, etc.) does
the designer have to believe the system will perform as
expected?"

3b. Attachment 1
and Drawing D-417-

Unit Descriptions: The design details for each unit
process should be given in this section. This should
include the design flow and loading information, tank
sizes, detention times, pump sizes, design loading criteria
(e.g., overflow rates of clarifiers). This could be done
either by lists or tables or in a narrative format.

3c. Attachment 1

p e r a t o n : The operation of the system
Description of Operation:
bed under normal conditions. Other
should be described
conditions that should be addressed include: batch
treatment operations; handling of leaks, spills and wastage
of process waste and treatment chemicals; provisions for
bypass and overflow control; detection and correction of
upsets; operation of flow monitoring and sampling equipment.

3d, Sections 2.16.4.1
and 2.16.4.2 of
Division 1 Specif
cations and Drawi;
D-417-3

| Indicate Page
iNumbers Where Foun
j or N/A if not
!
Applicable

d.

The project must conform
Floodplain and Shore! and'
to the floodplain and shoreland management provisions of
NR 116 and NR 115. Contact the appropriate city or county
zoning agency for information.

4c.

N/A

Air Pollution: Certain projects may require an air
pollution permit. Contact the District Air Management
Specialist.

4d.

N

/A

5. Compliance With Other Agencies' Requirements
There are a number of other agencies' regulatory programs which
may have an impact on the project. This section of the report
should indicate if the following agencies have been contacted,
if applicable.
a.

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection (i.e. governing physical separation of
wastewater treatment from food production and processing).

5a.

N

b.

Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations
(i.e. Plumbing and Safety Sections).

5b.

N A

c.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (i.e. structural
crossing of highways).

5c.

N A

6. Project Implementation

/

/

6.
Supplement B

An implementation schedule should be provided.
7. Changes in Design

7.

If changes have been made in either the design or the location
of the proposed treatment system since a previous plan
submittal, provide a summary of the changes made and the reason
for each change. Include revised plot plan(s) and/or a revised
schematic flow diagram if either of these have been changed.
This checklist has been completed by

/A

Steven W. Lepak, Process Encnneer
Ti'aid Engineering, Inc.

Representing

Frost Company

Address

6523 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI

Date

October 2, 1987

N/A

CLOSURE PLAN
THE FROST COMPANY
BRASS FOUNDRY BUILDING
6523 14TH AVENUE
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

PREPARED FOR:
MR. MORRIS LABELLE
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
THE FROST COMPANY
6523 14TH AVENUE
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

PREPARED BY:
SIGMA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
9555 SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE, SUITE 100
OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN 53154

MAY 1994

PROJECT REFERENCE #2099

CLOSURE PLAN
THE FROST COMPANY
BRASS FOUNDRY BUILDING
6523 KTH AV/ENUE
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

I, James B. Leedom, hereby certify that I am a registered Professional Engineer in the
State of Wisconsin in accordance with ch. A-E 4, Wisconsin Administrative Code and
that this report has been prepared in accordance with the Rules of Professional
Conduct in ch. A-E 8, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

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x^James B. Leedom, P.E.
<y Project Engineer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1

1.1

Purpose and Scope

1

1.2

General Information

2

SECTION 2 BACKGROUND

2

2.1

Project Background

3

2.2

Investigative Results

4

2.3

Degree and Extent of Contamination

5

SECTION 3 CLOSURE PLAN

6

3.1

Sand Removal

6

3.2

Health and Safety

7

3.3

Waste Management

7

3.4

Post Clean-up Assessment

7

3.5

Closure Documentation

9

LIST OF TABLES

Table
1. Waste Foundry Sand - TCLP Lead Analysis Results

Page
4

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure
1. Site Location Map

Follows Page
2

2.

Site Plan

3

3.

Brass Foundry Building Layout

4

4.

Closure Schedule

6
APPENDICES

Appendix
A.

WDNR Correspondence

B.

Laboratory Analytical Results

C.

Cost Estimate

D.

Health and Safety Plan

E.

Closure Documentation Report Outline

CLOSURE PLAN
FROST COMPANY BRASS FOUNDRY BUILDING
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1

Purpose and Scope. The following report constitutes the Closure Plan for the
Frost Company's Brass Foundry Building located at 6523 14th Avenue in
Kenosha, Wisconsin. The report was prepared by Sigma Environmental
Services, Inc. (Sigma) on behalf of the Frost Company. This report has been
prepared in accordance with applicable sections of Wisconsin Administrative
Code Chapter NR 685.
The purpose of this Closure Plan is to identify the steps necessary to clean
close the facility in a manner that meets the applicable closure performance
standards found in s. NR685.05(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code (WAC).
The closure performance standards state that the owner or operator of a
hazardous waste facility shall close the facility in a manner that: 1} minimizes
the need for further maintenance, 2) controls, minimizes or eliminates, to the
extent necessary to protect human health and the environment, post-closure
escape of waste, hazardous leachate, contaminated runoff or waste
decomposition products to the ground or surface waters, or to the atmosphere,
3) meets additional closure requirements for landfills and surface impoundments
as specified in s. NR660.15, where required for all disposal facilities, or other
facilities where required under ss. NR640.16, 645.17, 655.11, 665.1C or
670.10, where the facilities have not obtained an operating license under ch.
NR680, and 4) complies with the requirements of Ch. NR685 and the
requirements of ss. NR640.16, 645.17, 655.11 and 660.19(14),
The scope of this closure plan is limited to the clean up of the waste foundry
sands within the Frost Company's brass foundry building only.

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1.2

General Information. The following provides general information regarding the
Frost Company's brass foundry building.

Site Owner:

The Frost Company

Site Operator:

The Frost Company
6523 14th Street
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53141

Site Contact:

Mr. Morris LaBelle
414/658-4301

Site Location:

Part of the NW1A of Section 6, T1N, R23E
(See Figure 1, Site Location Map)

Site Acreage:

0.30 acres (Brass Foundry Building Only)

SECTION 2 BACKGROUND
2.1

Project Background. The Frost Company's brass foundry building is located
just north of Frost's main building plant at 6523 14th Avenue in Kenosha,
Wisconsin.
See Figure 2 - Site Dlan. The building was used from
approximately 1969 to 1991 for the manufacturing of leaded brass parts.
Through the process of casting leaded brass parts, the Frost Company
generated a black, foundry sand which contains lead. Based on past analytical
data, the foundry sand waste is classified as a hazardous waste (Hazardous
Waste Number D008) due to the lead concentration. Since the foundry was
shut down in 1991, the Frost Company has allowed residual foundry sand to
remain on-site within the foundry building.
During a routine large quantity hazardous generator inspection performed on
September 28, 1993 by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
(WDNR), the WDNR determined that the Frost Company has been storing
hazardous waste (leaded foundry sand) within the foundry building since
foundry operations were shut down in 1991. During the inspection, the WDNR
observed waste foundry sand covering the floor as well as foundry sand and
soot on the ceiling, walls, equipment and in the floor pits.
WDNR
correspondence regarding their inspection of the brass foundry building is
contained in Appendix A. Records indicate that approximately 1,120 c.y. of
the foundry sand had been generated at the site between 1986 and 1991. The
maximum amount of waste foundry sand ever on -site was estimated by Frost
to be approximately 32 cubic yards or approximately 19 tons. The Frost
Company has estimated that approximately 20 cubic yards of waste foundry
sand remain in the building.
Under ss 141.76 (2) and (3), Wis. Stats., a person who possesses or controls
a hazardous substance or who causes the discharge of a hazardous substance
must notify the WDNR immediately and must take the actions necessary to
restore the environment to the extent practicable and minimize the harmful
effects from the discharge to the air, lands or waters of the state. Under s.
144.64(2m), Wis. Stats., any person who disposes of hazardous wastes at an
unapproved location or otherwise operates a hazardous waste disposal facility
without a license from the WDNR must prepare and submit a hazardous waste
facility closure plan to the WDNR for its review and approval.

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