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Ana Gloria Ramos, P.E. Designated Coordinator Tutu Environmental Investigation Committee (T E IC) G.P.O. Box 4269 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-4269 January 12, 1994 Eng. Caroline Kwan Project Manager New York/Caribbean Superfund Branch II Emergency and Remedial Response Division US Environmental Protection Agency Region n 26 Federal Plaza New York, New York 10278 RE: Tutu Well Site Administrative Order on Consent Index No. II-RCRA-Proceeding 7003 and 9003-92-0401 Monthly Progress Report No. 23 Dear Mrs. Kwan: Attached find the Written Monthly Progress Report for the subject Administrative Order. If you have any question regarding this matter, please contact the undersigned at (809) 749- 8943. Very truly yours, Ana Gloria Ramos, P.E. Designated Coordinator AGR/mpt/EPAKWAN Attachments pc: Mr. C. S. Griffith - Esso Mr. K. Clinton - Esso USVI Steve Kirkland, Esq. - Texaco, Inc. Mr. Paul Ryan - Texaco, Inc. Mr. William J. Stack - Exxon Corp. Mr. Jose1 Font - EPA Caribbean Field Office Mr. Roy E. Adams - Commissioner DPNR-USVI Mr. Leonard Reed/ Mr. Benjamin Nazario - DPNR-USVI Mr. T. Danahy - Geraghty & Miller Andrew Prashak, Esq. - USEPA Caribbean Field Office Cristopher Gibson, Esq. - Archer & Greiner TUT 006 1298 Telephone: (809) 792-2920 Fax. (809) 793-6555 *64750* 64750 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT NO. 22 January 12, 1994 RE: Administrative Order on Consent Index No. II - RCRA - Proceeding 7003 & 9003-92-0401 This status report includes the work performed during the period from December 1 through December 31, 1993. WORK COMPLETED DURING PREVIOUS MONTH Preparation and distribution of the draft Phase II Remedial Investigation (RI) Work Plan to members of the PRP Committee. Various portions of the draft Phase II RI were distributed to the committee during the period of December 1 through December 3, 1993. Participation in a telephone conference on December 10, 1993 with members of the PRP Technical Committee regarding technical comments on the draft Phase II RI Work Plan. Participation in a telephone conference on December 14, 1993 with Mr. Tim Knutson, and the PRP legal representatives regarding comments on the draft Phase II RI Work Plan. Revision of the draft RI Work Plan in response to the comments provided by the legal and technical members of the PRP Committee. Reviewed and analyzed recently received data (including that for Western Auto and Rodnguez Esso) which were not included in the Phase II RI Work Plan. Incorporated these data into the work plan revisions. Transmittal of the revised Phase II RI Work Plan to the USEPA on December 21, 1993. Distribution of copies to the members of the PRP Committee. Preparation and distribution of Requests for Bids (RFBs) to drilling contractors for the proposed drilling activities in Tutu, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Began preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) from laboratories for the proposed Phase II RI laboratory services. Began compiling boring logs and well construction details for the Tutu Wells Site. Revision of comprehensive bibliography for the Tutu Wells Site. Compilation of relevant information from flood insurance and tax assessment maps needed for the completion of the Earth Change Permit Application. Preparation of draft site access agreements for properties where Phase II activities will be implemented. General project management including coordination, cost review, and communications with members of the PRP Committee. TUT O06 1299 WORK TO BE COMPLETED DURING NEXT MONTH Work to be completed during the month of January will concentrate on filing the required Earth Change Permit application and obtaining site access approvals from the various property owners in the Tutu area. Other activities to be performed will consist of the selection of driller and laboratory subcontractors, subcontracting, and field preparation for mobilization. Depending on legal access, site inspections may begin during the last week of January. Please do not hesitate to call the undersigned if you have any questions. ANA GLORIA RAMOS TUT OO6 13OO