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S O C I A T E S I N C .
39 Spruce Street
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
413 525 1198
Fax 413.525.8227
tember 1999
ter McErlain
Northampton Board of Health
mpton City Hall
tin Street
mpton, Massachusetts 01060
RE: Release Abatement Measure(RAM)Plan
Pro Corporation-PMC
296 Nonotuck Street
Florence, Massachusetts
RTN# 1-13121
r. McErlain:
ter is to inform you that in relation to the above referenced site, a Release Abatement Measure
Plan was submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on 28
)er 1999 in response to the detection of polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs) in soils in the vicinity of a
electrical transformer at the subject Site. These documents and all other documents submitted to the
a matter of public record and may be reviewed at the DEP Western Regional Office in Springfield,
insets. Notification will be provided prior to commencement of RAM activities.
ion have any questions,please feel free to contact the undersigned at 413/525-1198.
sociates Inc.
J. O'Brien
Site Professional #8261
of Environmental Services
)EP Western Regional Office
Heather Kick
Senior Environmental Scientist
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSPJI I S
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
September 28, 1999
IT LEGAL MATTER: PROMPT ACTION NECESSARY
rERED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Thompson,
Manager
,oration-PMC
totuck Street
MA 01060
Thompson:
BOB DURAND
Secretary
LAUREN A. LISS
Commissioner
Re: Florence
296 Nonotuck Street
RTN 1-13121
Release of PCB, Semi-Volatile Organic
Compounds and Petroleum Hydrocarbons
NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY
M.G.L.c.21E,310 CMR 40.0000
RI for submitting the Release Notification Fonn(RNF)received by the Department on September
The RNF was submitted on behalf of Pro Corporation-PMC. The RNF documents a release to
>nment indicated by the measurement of hazardous materials ana oii in soil In an amount equal to or
an the applicable Reportable Concentrations described in 310 CMR 40.0360 through 40.0369 and
0.1600. In light of this information,the Department wishes to ensure that you are aware of your
!responsibilities under the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and
Act,M.G.L.c.21E, and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan(MCP),310 CMR 40.0000. In light
brmation,the Department wishes to ensure that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities
Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act, M.G.L.c.21E,
lassachusetts Contingency Plan(MCP), 310 CMR 40.0000.
nation contained in your submittal indicates that the above-referenced property has been subject to
>f oilIhazardous materials in excess of the applicable reportable quantity or reportable concentration.
this information.the Department has reason to believe that the property,or portions thereof, is a
ite which requires a response action. The cleanup of disposal sites is governed by M.C.L. c.21 E
CP.
This information is available in alternate formal by calling our ADA Coordinator at(617)574.6872.
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ornation contained in your submittal also indicates that you(as used in this letter"you"refers to Pro
ation-PMC)are a party with potential liability for response action costs and damages under M.G.L.c.
5. The attached summary is intended to provide you with information about liability under Chapter
assist you in deciding what actions to take in response to this notice.
ould be aware that you may have claims against third parties for damages,including claims for
ution or reimbursement for the costs of cleanup. Such claims do not exist indefinitely but are
xl by laws which establish the time allowed for bringing litigation. The Department encourages you
any action necessary to protect any such claims you may have against third parties.
ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN TO DATE AT THE SITE
lease Notification Form(RNF)and attached table showing results for soil samples collected from the
'Gate that on-site soil contains PCB,Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds and Petroleum Hydrocarbons
to applicable reportable concentrations. No other information was provided with the RNF. Please
to the Department a summary report of any environmental assessment activities performed at the site
to this release within 30 days of the day of this letter.
NECESSARY RESPONSE ACTIONS AND APPLICABLE DEADLINES
osal site will be deemed to have had all the necessary and required response actions taken for it unless
tall substantial hazards presented by the release and/or threat of release have been eliminated and a
no significant risk exists or has been achieved in compliance with M.G.L.c. 21E and the MCP.
P requires persons undertaking response actions at a disposal site to submit to the Department a RAO
nt prepared by a LSP upon determining that a level of no significant risk already exists or has been
I at the disposal site.
therwise provided by the Department,responsible parties have one year from the initial date notice
tse or threat of release is provided to the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0300 or from the date
rtment issues a Notice of Responsibility,whichever occurs earlier,to file with the Department one of
wing submittals:(1)a completed Tier Classification Submittal;or(2)a RAO Statement;or(3)a
'client Property Status Submittal. The one-year anniversary date for this release is September 20,
)n.the MCP requires responsible parties and any other person undertaking response actions at a
site to perform Immediate Response Actions in response to sudden releases,Imminent Hazards and
ns of Substantial Release Migration. Such persons must continue to evaluate the need for Immediate
Actions and notify the Department immediately if such a need exists.
PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW TO UNDERTAKE RESPONSE ACTIONS
trtment encourages parties having liability under M.G.L.c.21 E to take prompt action in response to
nd threats of release of oil and hazardous materials. By taking prompt action, liable parties may
ttly lower cleanup costs and avoid the imposition of,or reduce the amount of certain permit and/or
mpliance assurance fees payable under 310 CMR 4.00(e.g.,no annual compliance assurance fee is
AO Statements submitted to the Department within 120 days of the initial date of release
)n).
employ or engage a LSP to manage, supervise or actually perform all response actions which you
jndertake at this disposal site. You may obtain a list of the names and addresses of LSPs by
the Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals by telephone at
hompson
'mion.
esponsibility
11
6-1145 or in person or by mail at One Winter Street,6th Floor,Boston, Massachusetts 02108. The
gent has listed Mr.Timothy O'Brien of ATC Associates,Inc.as the LSP of record for this release.
the any further questions,please contact Eileen Barnes at the letterhead address or at(413)755-
II future correspondence communications regarding the disposal site should reference the Release
Numbers listed in the subject block of this letter.
Sincerely,
Ian Weinberg
Deputy Regional Director
Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
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Vorthampton
Fire Department
Board of Health
Board of Selectmen
kTC Associates, Inc.
Timothy J.O'Brien,LSP
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3 Thompson,
Manager
pOCLlen-PMC
notuck Street
e, MA 01060
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
January 12, 2000
Re: Pro-Corporation
296 Nonotuck Street
Release Tracking NI-13121
NON-WE-99-3118
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
M.G.L.c.21E,310 CMR 40.0000
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE. FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE ACTION IN
RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES
Thompson:
BOB DURAND
Secretary
LAUREN A.LISS
Commissioner
ent records indicate that response actions at the above-referenced site are not in compliance with one or
vs,regulations, orders,licenses,permits,or approvals enforced by the Department.
hereto is a written description of(I)each activity referred to above,(2)the requirements violated,(3)the
e Department now wants you to take,and(41 the deadline for taking such action.
it to come into compliance by the prescribed deadline(s),or if you otherwise fail to comply in the future
lirements applicable to you,you could be subject to legal action. Such action could include criminal
.on,court-imposed civil penalties,or civil administrative penalties assessed by the Department. A civil
native penalty may be assessed for every day from now on that you remain out of compliance with the
ents described in this Notice of Noncompliance.
intact Eileen Barnes at this office at if you have any questions.
ncerely]
�`�JJIIII��C.
obert E Bell
Acting D puty Regional Director
Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
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poration-PMC
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Board of Health
Mayor's Office
ATC Associates, Inc.,Timothy O'Brien,LSP
Maria Pinaud, DEP Boston
Bob Donovan, DEP Boston
BWSC WERO Enforcement File
Stephen Ellis DEP WERO(2 copies)
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY
NON-WE-99-3118
Y(IES)IN NONCOMPLIANCE
rporation-PMC
inomek Street
MA 01060
PION OF NONCOMPLIANCE
notuck Street
e,MA 01060
OF NONCOMPLIANCE
15, 1999
JPTION OF REQUIREMENT(S)NOT COMPLIED WITH
ing to information provided to ATC Associates Inc, (ATC) by Pro Corporation-PMC, a soil
was collected from a stained soil area in the vicinity of a former electrical transformer and
ed for laboratory analysis of PCBs. Laboratory analytical results indicated the presence of PCBs
Fsite soil above the applicable reportable concentration.
t to 310 CMR 40.0315 of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan(the MCP) requires potentially
ible parties (PRPs)to notify the Department of a release to the environment as indicated by the
:ment of oil hazardous materials exceeding reportable concentrations within 120 days of the
nowledge of the release.
ease Notification Form (RNF)received by the Department on September 20, 1999 indicates that
poration-PMC obtained knowledge of the release on April 16, 1999, which requires the company
t to the Department on or before August 14, 1999 (120 days after April 16, 1999).
18, 1999, ATC collected additional soil samples from the stained soil surrounding the concrete
ich formerly housed the electrical transformer and submitted for laboratory analysis. Laboratory
II results indicated the presence of PCB and Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbon constituents in
to soil above the applicable reportable concentrations.
:tuber 28, 1999 ATC submitted a Release Abatement Measure(RAM)Plan. The RAM plan
I to excavate up to 50 cubic yards of impacted soils and crushed concrete slab from the vicinity of
er electrical transformer for off-site disposal/recycling. The plan also proposed the collection of
story soil samples from the excavation area and characterization of the impacted media for disposal
'A Methods to meet the recycling facility's criteria for acceptance.
PTION OF ACT OR OMISSION CONSTITUTING NONCOMPLIANCE
o provide timely notification to the Department of a release requiring notification within 120
raining knowledge of the release in accordance with 310 CMR 40.0315 of the MCP.
PTION AND DEADLINE(S)OF ACTION(S)TO BE TAKEN
artment has received a completed release notification form on September 20, 1999. No
rl action is required with respect to this violation.
January 12, 2000
Depa , ent of
Envi:on ental •royecti
By
Robert E. Bell
Acting Deputy Regional Director
Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
%TC
O C I A T E S I N C .
39 Spruce Street
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
www.atc-enviro.com
413.525.1198
Fax 413.525.8227
1000
■orthampton
'Health
n Street
ipton, MA 01060
indy Dourmashkin
RE: Release Abatement Measure Activities
Pro Corporation-PMC
296 Nonotuck Street
Florence, Massachusetts
RTN 1-13121
. Dourmashkin:
to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan 310 CMR 40.1403 (3)(d), ATC Associates Inc. (ATC),
ff of Pro Corporation - PMC, is providing notification for the implementation of Release
nt Measure activities at the above-referenced location as a result of release conditions reported to
ern Regional Office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on 20
:r 1999. Response actions will commence on 02 August 2000 and require approximately three
ing days to complete. The purpose of response actions is to excavate approximately 25 cubic
soil and a 4-inch thick concrete pad impacted by low-level PCBs from a former electrical
ter located behind the loading dock.
ease Abatement Measure Plan and all supporting documents were submitted to the DEP on 27
• 1999. Documents submitted to the DEP are public record and may be reviewed at the DEP
Regional Office located at 436 Dwight Street in the City of Springfield, Hampden County,
isetts.
au have any questions, please feel free to call either of the undersigned at 413/525-1198.
iodates Inc.
4,0_4 n7arEittov) l -
th Machinton
rental Scientist
Timothy J. O'Brien, LSP
Director of Environmental Services
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
August 16, 2000
LEGAL MATTER:PROMPT ACTION NECESSARY
ED MAIL:RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Gariepy,Plant Engineer
,tuck Street
MA 01062
Re: Florence
296 Nonotuck Street
Release Tracking# 1-13582
RELEASE NOTIFICATION and
NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY;
M.G.L.c.21E and
310 CMR 40.0000
Gariepy:
BOB DURAND
Secretary
LAUREN A. LISS
Commissioner
st 14,2000 at 11:30 A.M.,Mr.Timothy O'Brien,LSP of the consulting firm ATC Associates, Inc.
notification on your behalf to the Department of Environmental Protection(the Department)of the
of free-phase nonaqueous phase liquid(NAPL)at the subject location(the site). ATC Associates,Inc.
I reported 3-4 inches of NAPL during excavation of contaminated soil for a prior notification.
ince of NAPL measured at greater than '/2 inch on groundwater constitutes a reportable release as listed in
schusetts Contingency Plan,310 CMR 40.0000(the "MCP"). In addition to oral notification,310 CMR
urther requires that a completed Release Notification Form(RNF)be submitted to the Department within
tar days of the date of the oral notification.
uttnent has reason to believe that the release that was reported is or may be a disposal site as defined in the
le Department also has reason to believe that you(as used in this letter"you"refers to Pro Corporation-
;a potentially responsible party(PRP)with liability under Section 5A of M.G.L.c.21E. This liability is
:leaning that it is not based on fault,but solely on your status as owner,operator,generator,transporter,
or other person specified in said Section 5A. This liability is also"joint and several",meaning that you are
all response costs incurred at a disposal site even if there are other liable parties.
lament encourages PRPs to take prompt and appropriate actions in response to releases and threats of
Foil and/or hazardous materials. By taking the necessary response actions,you may significantly lower
ssment and cleanup costs and/or avoid liability for costs incurred by the Department in taking such actions.
also avoid or reduce certain permit or annual compliance fees payable under.310 CMR 4 00 Please refer
. c.21E for a complete description of potential liability. For your convenience,a summary of liability
G.L. c.21E is attached.
This information is available in alternate format by calling our AOA Coordinator at(617)574-6872.
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Id be aware that you may have claims against third parties for damages, including claims for contribution
rsement for the costs of cleanup. Such claims do not exist indefinitely but are governed by laws which
:he time allowed for bringing litigation. The Department encourages you to take any actions necessary to
y such claims you may have against third parties.
rtment,approved the following response actions as Immediate Response Actions(IRA):
temoval of the NAPL encountered during the excavation;
excavation and proper disposal of up to 50 cubic yards of contaminated soil;
;ompletion of assessment activities to determine the source of the NAPL.
Intent records indicate that there has been a previous release at this facility. However,the presence of the
scribed above is considered a separate release and will be tracked under Release Tracking No. 1-13582.
pproval is required from the Department for the implementation of an IRA with the exception of
It activities,the construction of a fence and/or posting of signs. Additional submittals are necessary with
this notification including,but not limited to,the filing of an IRA Completion Statement and/or Response
itcome(RAO)statement. The MCP requires that a fee of$750.00 be submitted to the Department when a
ement is filed greater than 120 days from the date of initial notification.
rtant to note that you must dispose of any Remediation Waste generated at the subject location in
:e with 310 CMR 40.0030 including,without limitation,contaminated soil and/or debris. Any Bill of
companying such waste must bear the seal and signature of a Licensed Site Professional(LSP). You may
e LSP Board of Registration at 617/556-1145 to obtain the current LSP list. The Department has listed
thy O'Brien ofATC Associates,Inc.as the LSP of record for this release.
re any questions relative to this notice,you should contact Eileen Barnes at the above letterhead address
phone at 413-755-2125. All future communications regarding this release must reference the Release
Number(RTN)contained in the subject block of this letter.
Ve ly yours,oe
David A. Slowick
Section Chief
Emergency Response
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Timothy O'Brien,LSP
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telease Notification Form;B W SC-003 and Instructions
Iummary of Liability under M.G.L.c.2IE
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39 Spruce Street
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
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413 525.1198
Fax 413.525.8227
Mer 2000
orthampton
Health
Street
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idy Dourmashkin
E: Phase I - Initial Site Investigation/ Tier Classification
Pro Corporation-PMC
296 Nononick Street
Florence, Massachusetts
Release Tracking Number 1-13121 and 1-13582
Dounnashkin:
•is to inform you that in relation to the above referenced site a Phase I -Initial Site Investigation
1 a Tier II Classification were submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
(DEP)on 20 September 2000 in response to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and non-aqueous
lid (NAPL) detected in the vicinity of a former electrical transformer at the subject Site. These
s and all other documents submitted to the DEP are a matter of public record and may be
at the DEP Western Regional Office in Springfield, Massachusetts.
II have any questions,please feel free to contact the undersigned at 413-525-1198.
wiates Inc.
Brien
Site Professional#826I
f Environmental Services
EP Westem Regional Office
11°C
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39 Spruce Street
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
www.atc-enviro.com
413.525 1198
Fax 413.525.8227
ber2000
rthampton
[ealth
Street
on, MA 01060
ly Dourmashkin
Immediate Response Action(IRA)Plan
Pro Corporation - PMC
296 Nonotuck Street
Florence, Massachusetts
RTN#1-13582
)ourmashkin:
is to inform you that in relation to the above referenced site, an Immediate Response Action
1 was submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on 20
2000 in response to Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid(NAPL) detected in an area of excavation at the
e. These documents and all other documents submitted to the DEP are a matter of public record
e reviewed at the DEP Western Regional Office in Springfield, Massachusetts.
have any questions,please feel free to contact the undersigned at 413/525-1198.
'elates Inc.
O'Brien
;ite Professional#8261
f Environmental Services
EP Western Regional Office
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
oration-PMC
otuck Street
,Massachusetts 01062
[drick Gariepy,Operations Manager
.Gariepy:
June 25, 2001
Re:
Florence
296 Nonotuck Street
Pro Corporation
Release of Hydraulic Oil
RTN 1-13695
NON#: NON-WE-01-3079
BOB DURAND
Secretary
LAUREN A LISS
Commissioner
to a telephone conversation between the undersigned and yourself on this date,the Department
rants an extension of the submittal deadlines set forth in the above-referenced Notice of
pliance. As mutually agreed,Pro Corporation will submit an Immediate Response Action Plan
lediate Response Action Status Report to the Department,on or before August 6,2001. This
is set as an interim deadline pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan,310 CMR
Additionally,the Department expects that required response action documentation for Release
mt Measures taken to address separate releases at the site(Release Tracking Numbers 1-13121
582)will also be submitted at that time.
ontact the undersigned if you have any questions regarding this matter
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Northampton:
Board of Health
Mayor's Office
BWSC\WERO Enforcement File
Eileen Barnes- WERO
Files- RTNs 1-13121 & 1-13582
1y,
avid A. Slo
Section Chief
Emergency Response
This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA Coordinator at(M1)574-6872.
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ton Town Hall
Street
Eton, MA 01060
Tighe&Bond
Consulting Engineers
Environmental Specialists
N-465-1-70
December 3, 2001
RE: Notification of Release Action Outcome
Release of PCBs to Soil and Release of
NAPL to Soils and Groundwater
Pro Corporation - PMC
296 Nonotuck Street, Florence
RTN Nos: 1-13121 and 1-13695
or Higgins:
ance with the Public Notification requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310
1403(3)(d)), we are notifying you of the availability of a Response Action Outcome (RAO)
Pm Corporation — PMC on Nonotuck Street. The report indicates that, as a result of soil and
Ater investigation activities conducted by Pro Corporation - PMC, residual contamination was
it levels that do not pose a risk of harm to human health, safety or the environment. Release
Numbers (RTN Nos) 1-13121 and 1-13695 were issued for a release of polychlorinated
and petroleum hydrocarbons to soil and groundwater at the site.
f the report are available for review at the Westem Regional Office of the Massachusetts
.nt of Environmental Protection (DEP) at 436 Dwight Street in Springfield, Massachusetts.
be contacted at(413)-755-2268 to arrange a file review.
the any questions regarding this notification, please contact the undersigned at (413)
your earliest convenience.
Iassachusetts DEP Westem Region
lorthampton Department of Health
Very truly yours,
IGH & BON 1
Evan T. Johnson, P.E., LSP
Vice President
ecutiue Park 53 Southampton Road Westfield, MA 01085-5308 Tel. 413-562-1600 Fax. 413-562-5317
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Clare Higgins, Mayor
ton Town Hall
Street.
ton, MA 01060
Tighe&Bond.
Consulting Engineers
Environmental Specialists
N-465-1-70
September 26, 2002
RE: Notification of Release Action Outcome
Release of Hydraulic Oil to Mill River
Pro Corporation - PMC
296 Nonotuck Street,Florence
RTN: 1-13695
or Higgins:.
ince with the Public Notification requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan
I 40.1403(3)(d)), we are notifying you of the availability of a Response Action Outcome
)ort for Pro Corporation - PMC (Pro Corp) on Nonotuck Street. The report indicates
result of soil, sediment and surface water remediation and investigation activities
by Pro Corp, residual contamination was detected at the site at levels that do not pose a
rm to human health, safety or the environment. Release Tracking Number (RTN) 1-
issued for a release of hydraulic oil to the Mill River adjacent to Pro Corp.
the report are available for review at the Western Regional Office of the Massachusetts
it of Environmental Protection (DEP) at 436 Dwight Street in Springfield,
setts. DEP may be contacted at (413)-755-2268 to arrange a file review.
ve any questions regarding this notification, please contact the undersigned at (413)
your earliest convenience.
Veryyaly yours,
Evan T. Johnson, P.E., LSP
Vice President
F TIGHE & BON
issachusetts DEP Western Region
rthampton Department of Health
53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085 TeL 413-562-1600 Fax. 413-562-5317
Offices: Bellows Falls, VT Middletown, CT Norwalk, CT and Worcester, MA
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!are Higgins
Street, Room 12
non, Massachusetts 01060
Tighe&Bond
Consulting Engineers
Environmental Specialists
N-465-2-50
January 29, 2007
Re: Phase I Initial Site Investigation and
Tier Classification Submittal
Pro Corporation - PMC
296 Nonotuck Street, Northampton, MA
Release Tracking Number 1-16060
yor Higgins:
lance with the Public Notification Procedures of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan;10 CMR 40.1403, we are hereby notifying you of submittal to the Massachusetts
:nt of Environmental Protection (DEP) of a Phase I Initial Site Investigation for the
erenced site. A copy of the disposal site map is appended to this letter.
;e I report is accompanied by a Tier Classification submittal which has determined that
s a Tier II disposal site. Tier II sites are those which pose a relatively low degree of risk
coding receptors. As required by the MCP, the attached advertisement will also be
1, following the submittal of this report, in an issue of the Springfield Republican.
sous phase liquid (NAPL) has been discovered in several monitoring wells at thickness
lance of the MCP reporting threshold of 2 inches. Also, exceedances of the applicable
mdards have been identified in soil and groundwater at the site for hydraulic fluid.
activities are ongoing and remedial measures are currently being performed to address
nce of NAPL and the soil and groundwater exceedances.
if the Tier Classification submittal is available for public review at the Western Regional
the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at 436 Dwight Street
;field. Public file review sessions are held every Wednesday. For more information
; review, please call the DEP at (413) 784-1100.
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ve any questions or comments relative to this correspondence or would like to obtain a
to report, please contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
TIGHE &BONIL, ING�
orthampton Board of Health
assachusetts DEP, Western Region
avid Tolly, PMC Group, Inc.
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Director, ediation and Field Services
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