Illegal Discharge to Sewer ACS
MARIN
Via Certified Mail
Mayor Mary Clare Higgins
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
April 21,2003
File No. 11862.20
Document No.24117
RE: 310 Bridge Street
Northampton,MA
Release Tracking#1-963
588 SILVER STREET
AGAWAM, MA 01001
41 3-789-3530
FAX 413-789-2776
W W W.ECSMARIN.COM
Dear Mayor Higgins:
On behalf of B&D Petroleum Sales, Inc., Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (dba ECSMarin)
submitted a Phase V Inspection & Monitoring Report to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP)on April 18, 2003. A copy of the report can be obtained by contacting the Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup, 436 Dwight Street, Springfield, Massachusetts,
01103.
If you should have any questions concerning this submittal,please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES,INC.
Stephen Herzog
Project Manager
SH9t
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ACS
MARIN
Via Certified Mail
Mayor Mary Clare Higgins
210 Main Street
Northampton,MA 01060
July 11, 2003
File No. 11862.20
Document No. 24551
RE: 310 Bridge Street
Northampton,MA
Release Tracking#1-963
588 SILVER STREET
AGAWAM, MA 01001
413-789-3530
FAX. 413-789-2776
W W W.EGSMA PIN.COM
Dear Mayor Higgins:
On behalf of B&D Petroleum Sales, Inc., Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (dba ECSMarin)
submitted a Phase IV Final Inspection Report and Completion Statement to the Massachusetts Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP) on July 11, 2003. A copy of the report can be obtained by contacting
the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup, 436 Dwight Street,
Springfield,Massachusetts,01103.
If you should have any questions concerning this submittal,please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES,INC.
Stephen Herzog
Project Manager
SHI1t
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Department of Environmental Protection
DATE: I—et"O7 By: 7 -
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Deputy Regional Director
Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
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NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY
ENTITY IN NONCOMPLIANCE:
Teknor Apex Company
505 Central Avenue
Pawtucket,Rhode Island 02861
LOCATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE:
491 Bridge Street,Northampton,Massachusetts
DATE(S)OF NONCOMPLIANCE:
October 25,2003 for the submission of a Release Notification Form.
DESCRIPTION OF REOUIREMENT(S)NOT COMPLIED WITH:
On August 26, 2003, the Northampton Department of Public Safety notified the Department on your
behalf of a release of diesel fuel. The release occurred from a tractor trailer accident at the above
referenced location. The Department granted oral approval to complete an Immediate Response Action
(IRA) consisting of the deployment of absorbent media to clean up the release of diesel fuel, and
excavation and removal of up to one cubic yard of soil.
The Department assigned release tracking number 1-14984 to this release,and issued a August(as usedd in thi
dated
"you" refers to Teknor Apex Company) a Notice of Responsibility(NOR),
The NOR advised you of your responsibility to conduct response actions to address the release. On
October 28, 2003,the Department received a Response Action Outcome (RA O) statement and repot for
this release.
310 CMR 40.0333 requires that a completed Release Notification Form be submitted to the Department
within 60 calendar days of the date of the oral notification.
DESCRIPTION OF ACT OR OMISSION CONSTITUTING NONCOMPLIANCE:
Failure to submit a Release Notification Form to the Department.
DESCRIPTION AND DEADLINE(S)OF ACTION(S)TO BE TAKEN
On or before January 26, 2004, submit to the Department a Release Notification Form (enclosed) in
accordance with 310 CMR 40.0371.
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Please contact Caprice Shaw of the Western Regional Office at 413-784-1100 ext. 2125, if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
Atlr(a Sy)dingtotl
Deputy Regional Director
Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
AGS/CGS/1cm'
P:14984NON
Certified Mail#700] 1940 0005 9873 2844,Return Receipt Requested
cc: Northampton:
Mayor's Office
Board of Health
Ms. Maria Pinaud, DEP Boston
Mr. Steve Ellis(2),DEP WERO
Enclosures
T ROMNEY
:rear
tRY HEALEY
(tenant Governor
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
436 Dwight Street•Springfield,Massachusetts 01103• (413)784-1100
ELLEN ROY HERZFELDER
Secretary
ROBERT W.GOLLEDGE,Jr.
Commissioner
January 8, 2004
JAN - 9
Teknor Apex Company
505 Central Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861
Attention:David Yopak,Director of EHS
Re: Northampton
491 Bridge Street
RTN 1-14984
NON#: NON-WE-04-3002
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
M.G.L.c.21E 310 CMR 40.0000
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT TANSE OT THIS FAILURE
COULD ADEQUATE
IN TE ACTION IN
SERIOUS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES
Dear Mr.Yopak:
one or more laws,regulations, rderss,, licenses,permits,or approvals enforced by the Department.compliance with
Attached hereto is a written description of (1) each activity referred to above, (2) the requirements
violated, (3) the action the Department now wants you to take, and (4) the deadline for taking such
action.
If you fail to come into compliance by the prescribed deadline(s), or if you otherwise fail to comply in
the future with requirements applicable to you, you could be subject to legal action. Such action could
include criminal prosecution, court-imposed civil penalties, or civil administrative penalties assessed by
the Department. A civil administrative penalty may be assessed for every day from now on that you
remain out of compliance with the requirements described in this Notice of Noncompliance.
This information is available in alternate format Call Debra Doherty,ADA Coordinator at 611292-5565.TDD Service-1-800-29&2201.
DEP on the World Wide Web'. http Ilvmw.mass gov'dep
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Via Certified Mail
Mayor Mary Clare Higgins
210 Main Street
Northampton,MA 01060
February 26,2004
File No. 11862.00
Document No. 25729
RE: 310 Bridge Street
Northampton, MA
Release Tracking#1-963
588 SILVER STREET
AGAWAM, MA 01001
413-789-3530
FAX. 413-789-2776
WWW.ECSMARIN.COM
Dear Mayor Higgins:
On behalf of B&D Petroleum Sales, Inc., Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (dba ECSMarin)
Protection a Phase n Inspection
February 24,2004. A copy of the report can be obtained byco�ntact contacting the Depaaia anent of Envion Environmental Pr tectioary
of Envronmental Protection,Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup,436 Dwight Street, Springfield,Massachusetts,
01103.
If you should have any questions concerning this submittal,please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES,INC.
✓h/
Stephen Herzog
Project Manager
SHAt
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
125 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-587-1570
Fax 413-587-1576
George Andrikidis, P.E.
Director
February 13, 2006
Northampton Health Care
737 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
CERTIFIED MAIL #7004 1160 0005 0266 1016
Re: ILLEGAL DISCHARGE TO SANITARY SEWER
Dear Property Owner:
It has come to the Northampton Department of Public Work's (DPW) attention that your facility
is discharging illegal material to the City's sanitary sewer system. The illegal discharge consists
of rags, heavy paper towels and other linens. These materials have the capability of causing the
system to clog, which in tum will cause sewer backups into residential homes.
The discharge of these materials is illegal under the City's Sewer Use Ordinance, specifically
Section 22.43(6) (attached). Your facility is required to take immediate action to ensure that
these items do not continue to be discharged to the City sewer system. Appropriate action(s)
acceptable to the City would include debris racks and daily cleaning. We request that you
contact this Department no later than February 24,2006 to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Ned Huntley, P.E.
City Engineer
enclosures
c: BPW
George Andrikidis, P.E.
Charlene Shea, WWTF
Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner
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le Andrikidis, P.E.
ctor,City Engineer
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
125 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060-2066
413-587-1570
Fax 413-587-1576
larch 6, 2006
Jorthampton Health Care
737 Bridge Road
Vorthampon MA 01060
Re: Sewer Use Ordinance Violation
Certified Letter # 7005 1160 0004 2372 7654
Dear Property Owner:
On February Publ c Worksldetailn gillegal discharlges to the sanitary sewer system and Departrnent of you to
contact the DPW to discuss the matter. The illegal discharge consists of rags, heavy paper
towels and other linens. (See attached S
o 43 of the Sewer Use Or
As yet, have not received any rep ly Y on March 2006 a aice)) inspection of
the indicated that the illegal discharge is continuing. Photos were
taken of accumulated rags and other deb
In acorance nowcsubject to a fine of Fives Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, payable to the City of Northampton.
This fine is due within one week of the receipt of this letter.
Northampton Health Care is also required to present to the Department of Public Works within
one week r receipt letter a plan to
resolve levied retroactibe to this
of
constitute recurring
receipt of this letter.
Sir}cerely, 'I
,//Ay, ^ air
George Andrikidis, P.E.
Director— DPW
Enclosure
cc Mayor Mary Clare Higgins
Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner
C:\Pers\737BridgeRoadSewerViolation
Board of Public Works
Ernest Mathieu, Board of Health
1 Bridge Street,Northampton, Massachusetts.
rice of Respansibilay
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you have any questions relative to this notice, you should contact John S. Bourcier at the above
ust refere n e the Re ease Tracking Number(RTN)contained regarding
ained in the s bject block of thistlettelr. release
Sincerely,
David A. Slowick
Section Chief
Emergency Response
C:16260B&DPetroleum.doc
Certified Mail No 7006 0100 0000 5167 8557
cc: Northampton
Fire Department
Mayor's Office
Health Department
John Niedzielski,Kevin Sheehan-ECS
Enclosures: Release Notification Form; B W SC-003 and Instructions
Summary of Liability under M.G.L. c. 21 E
310 Bridge Street Northampton, .1,1assac huserts.
Malice ofResponsibllrry
RTN 1-16260
Page 2
The Department encourages PRPs to take prompt and appropriate actions in response to releases am
threats of release of oil and/or hazardous materials. By taking the necessary response actions, you ma'
significantly lower your assessment and cleanup costs and/or avoid liability for costs incurred by tht
Department in taking such actions. You may also avoid or reduce certain permit or annual compliance
fees payable under 310 CMR 4.00. Please refer to M.G.L. c. 2]E for a complete description of potential
liability. For your convenience, a summary of liability under M.G.L. c. 21E is attached.
You should be aware that you may have claims against third parties for damages, including claims for
contribution or reimbursement for the costs of cleanup. Such claims do not exist indefinitely but are
govemed by laws which establish the time allowed for bringing litigation. The Department encourages
you to take any actions necessary to protect any such claims you may have against third parties.
At the time of oral notification, the Department approved the following response
Immediate Response Action (IRA): p actions as an
• the excavation of up to 200 cubic yards of#2 fuel oil-contaminated soil.
Specific approval is required from the Department for the implementation of an IRA with the exception
of assessment activities, the construction of a fence and/or posting of signs. Additional submittals are
necessary with regard to this notification including, but not limited to, the filing of an IRA Completion
Statement and/or Response Action Outcome (RAO)statement. The MCP requires that a fee of 51200.00
be submitted to the Department when an RAO Statement is filed greater than 120 days from the date of
initial notification.
Unless otherwise provided by the Department, responsible parties have one year from the initial date
notice of a release or threat of release is provided to the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0300 or
from the date the Department issues a Notice of Responsibility, whichever occurs earlier, to file with the
Department one of the following submittals: (1) a completed Tier Classification Submittal; or(2) a RAO
Statement; or (3) a Downgradient Property Status Submittal. The one-year anniversary date for this
release is July 11,2007.
It is important to note that you must dispose of any Remediation Waste generated at the subject location
in accordance with 310 CMR 40.0030 including, without limitation, contaminated soil and/or debris.
Any Bill of Lading accompanying such waste must bear the seal and signature of a Licensed Site
Professional (LSP). You may contact the LSP Board of Registration at 617/556-1091 to obtain the
current LSP list. The Department has listed Kevin Sheehan of ECS as the LSP-of-Record for this
release.
INEY
EALEY
t Governor
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
436 Dwight Street•Springfield,Massachusetts 01103• (413)984.1100•FAX(413)984.1149
STEPHEN R-PRITCHeARD
July 18, 2006
JRGENT LEGAL MATTER:PROMPT ACTION NECESSARY
;ERTIFIED MAIL
3 &D Petroleum Sales Inc.
1122 Bay Street
Springfield,MA 01109
Attention: Michael McCarthy
President
ROBERT W.GOLLEDGEJr.Commissioner
Re: Northampton
310 Bridge Street
RIN: 146260
RELEASE NOTIFICATION and
NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY;
M.G.L. c. 21E, 310 CMR 40.0000
Dear Mr. McCarthy: Inc. (ECS)
On July 11,2006, at 4:03 P.M., a representative of the Environmental Compliance Services,
provided notification on your behalf to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (the
"Department") of a release of#2 fuel oil at the subject location. An ECS representative performed a site
ortable photoionization detector and observed a reading of
m
inspection and collected a soil sample from the underground storage tank excavation- The representative
monitored the sample headsPace with a p
greater than 100 parts per million (ppmv). This is considered a reportable release by the Department. In
addition to oral notification, 310 CMR O requires a Release Notification
Form(RNF)be submitted to the Department within 60 calendardaysof the date of the oral
"you" refers to B & D Petroleum
pRp with liability under Section 5(a) of M.G.L. c. 21E.
The Department has reason to believe that you (u used in this letter,
Sales Inc.)li are a potentially meaning it is party ( ) This sa as owner,a is also "joint
This liability is "strict",meaning that it is not based on fault,but solely on your status as owner,operator,
generator, transporter, disposer or other person specified in said Section 5(a).
and several", meaning that you are liable for all response costs incurred at a disposal site even if there are
other liable parties.
This information is available in alternate format.Call Donald M.Gomel,ADA Coordinator at 617-556-1057.TDD Service-I-800.298-2207.
MassDEP on the Wodd Wide Web: nttp uaw.v state ma usldep
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la Certified Mail
dayor Mary Clare Higgins
:ity of Northampton
210 Main Street
Northampton,MA 01060
September 19,2006
File No.1 1862
Document No. 31860
RE: B and D
310 Bridge Street
Northampton, MA
RTN 1-16260
588 SILVER STREET
AGAWAM. MA 01001
413-789-3530
FAX: 413-789-2776
WWW.ECSCON S U LT.COM
Dear Mayor Higgins:
On behalf of B & D Petroleum Sales, Inc., Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS) submitted a
Response Action Outcome (RAO) Statement to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
there report can be obtained by contacting nm the
nmenta
Department(DE P)E) on September meal Protection,1e, A copy P
hould have any questions c ncemingth s submittal,pleaserdotnot hesitate tocontactlour office.
If you
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES,INC.
N
Jennifer Scheer
Project Manager
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AUBURN. MA WAKEFIELD, MA
TAMPA. FL AGAWAM. MA RICHMOND, VT BOW, NH
'1ADDAM, NY BRATTLEBORO, VT
2THINGTON, OH ROCHESTER,
haw Shaw Environmental, Inc.
Shaw Environmental, Inc.
11 Northeastern Boulevard
Salem, NH 03079-1953
603.870 4500
Fax'. 603.870 4501
May 11, 2007
Project 108354
:ity of Northampton Board of Health
Northampton City Hall
210 Main Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Re: Public Notification of Response Action Outcome Report
37 Bridge Street,Northampton Massachusetts
Release Tracking Number 1-0901
Dear Board of Health :
On behalf of the United States Postal Service (LISPS) Shaw Environmental, Inc. (Shaw) is
sending you this letter to inform you of the availability of a Response Action Outcome Report for
the above referenced site. Shaw has submitted this Response Action document R be rrbtoi the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
at the MA DEP Western Regional Office located at 436 Dwight Street, S ob field,
p g
Massachusetts. Any inquiry regarding site information should reference the DEP RTN 1-0901.
If you have any questions or require further information regarding this matter, please contact me
at(603) 870-4508.
Sincerely,
NMENT-M-, ENC.
s/Collins
Scientist
-N1PrjestsV10835.4 115PS Northampton ARAOALISPS Northampton[halm Nolficauon for RAO 1301-1 doc
A Shaw Group Company
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
BOB DURAND
Secretary
LAUREN A.LISS
Commissioner
June 19, 2002
URGENT LEGAL-MATTER:PROMPT ACTION NECESSARY
CERTIFIED MAIL:RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Massachusetts Highway Department
10 Park Plaza
Boston,Massachusetts 02116
Attention: Mr. Thomas Broderick,Chief Engineer
Re: Northampton
Calvin Coolidge Bridge
Connecticut River
RTN: 1-14433
RELEASE NOTIFICATION and
NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY;
M.G.L.c. 21E, 310 CMR 40.0000
Dear Mr. Broderick:
On June 6, 2002, at 1:00 P.M., Mr. Randy Sibley of Cianbro Corporation provided notification to the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (the "Department") of a release of an unknown
amount of oil at the subject location. As reported, the release occurred during the removal and
replacement of the existing bridge bearings located underneath the Calvin Coolidge Bridge, Route 9 in
Northampton. This situation triggered a 2-hour reporting condition. In addition to oral notification, 310
CMR 40.0333 further requires that a completed Release Notification Form (RNF) be submitted to the
Department within 60 calendar days of the date of the oral notification.
The Department has reason to believe that you (as used in this letter, "
i u" refers
fern to Section SA of
Highway Department) are a potentially responsible party (PRP)
M.G.L. c. 21E. This liability is "strict", meaning that it is not based on fault,but solely on your status as
owner, operator, generator, transporter, disposer or other person specified in said Section SA. This
liability is also "joint and several", meaning that you are liable for all response costs incurred at a
disposal site even if there are other liable parties.
The Department encourages PRPs to take prompt and appropriate actions in response to releases and
threats of release of oil and/or hazardous materials. By taking the necessary response actions, you may
significantly lower your assessment and cleanup costs and/or avoid liability for costs incurred by the
Department in taking such actions. You may also avoid or reduce certain permit or annual compliance
This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA Coordinator at(617)5716872.
436 Dwight Street•Springfield.Massachusetts 01103•Printed o FAX
(413)784-1149 84etl Paper TDD(413)746.6620•Telephone(413)704.1100
Calvin Coolidge Bridge,Northampton
Notice of Responsibility
RTN 1-14433
Page 2
fees payable under 310 CMR 4.00. Please refer to M.G.L. c. 21E for a complete description of potential
liability. For your convenience,a summary of liability under M.G.L. c. 21E is attached.
You should be aware that you may have claims against third parties for damages, including claims for
contribution or reimbursement for the costs of cleanup. Such claims do not exist indefinitely but are
governed by laws which establish the time allowed for bringing litigation. The Department encourages
you to take any actions necessary to protect any such claims you may have against third parties.
At the time of oral notification to the Department, the Department approved the following response
actions as Immediate Response Actions (IRA): deployment of absorbent booms in the release area and
cleaning of bridge abutements.
Specific approval is required from the Department for the implementation of an IRA with the exception
of assessment activities, the construction of a fence and/or posting of signs. Additional submittals are
necessary with regard to this notification including, but not limited to, the filing of an IRA Completion
Statement and/or Response Action Outcome (RAO) statement. The MCP requires that a fee of$750.00
be submitted to the Department when an RAO Statement is filed greater than 120 days from the date of
initial notification.
It is important to note that you must dispose of any Remediation Waste generated at the subject location
in accordance with 310 CMR 40.0030 including, without limitation, contaminated soil and/or debris.
Any Bill of Lading accompanying such waste must bear the seal and signature of a Licensed Site
Professional (LSP). You may contact the LSP Board of Registration at 617/556-1145 to obtain the
current LSP list.
If you have any questions relative to this notice, you should contact Caprice G. Shaw at the above
letterhead address or by telephone at 413-755-2125. All future communications regarding this release
must reference the Release Tracking Number(RTN)contained in the subject block of this letter.
S ,,.:.ely,
David A. Slowic
Section Chief
Emergency Response
DAS:CGS:kml
Certified Mail No.7001 W40 0005 9873 2561; Return Receipt Requested
cc: Northampton
Board of Health
Fire Department
Board of Selectmen
John W. Hoey,District Highway Director, 811 North King Street,Northampton
Guy Wilson,Project Superintendent,Cianbro Corporation,399 Damon Road,Northampton
Richard Bettencourt, Clean Harbors, 761 Middle Street,Bristol, Connecticut
Enclosures: Release Notification Form,BWSC-003 and Instructions
Summary of Liability under M.G.L. c. 21 E