Release of Notification 1999 ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI
Governor
AMI Leasing
46 West Boylston St.
Worcester, MA 01613
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Diane Mohieldin
Dear Ms. Mohieldin,
June 1 1999
TRUDY COXE
Secretary
DAVID B. STRUMS
Commissioner
Re:Northampton
RTN: 1-12957
RELEASE NOTIFICATION and
NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY;
M.G.L.c.21E and
310 CMR 40.0000
On May 28, 1999, at 3:35 PM, Dispatcher Willard of the Northampton Fire Department
provided oral notification to the Department of a release of diesel fuel on the property on West
_Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. In addition to oral notification, 310 CMR 40.0333
further requires that a completed Release Notification Form (attached) be submitted to the
Department within 60 calendar days of the date of the oral notification.
The Department has reason to believe that the reported release is or may be a disposal site as
defined in the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000 (the "MCP"). The
Department also has reason to believe that you (as used in this letter "you" refers to AMI
Leasing) are a potentially responsible party (PRP) with liability under Section 5A of M.G.L. c.
2W. 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 5A.
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 fees payable under 310 CMR 4.00. Please refer to M.G.L. c. 21E
This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA Coordinator at(617)574-6872.
436 Dwight Street • Springfield,Massachusetts 01103 • FAX(413)784-1149 • TOD(413)746-6630 • Telephone(413l 784-1100
CJ Printed on Recycled Paper(20%Post Consumer)
AMI Leasing
I-12957
Notice of Responsibility
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 action necessary to protect any such claims you may
have against third parties.
You are reminded that, at the time of oral notification to DEP, you were advised by the
Department that the following response actions were approved as an Immediate Response Action
(IRA): Deployment of absorbents as needed and the off-site disposal of contaminated
absorbents.
Specific approval is required from the Department for the implementation of all IRAs with the
exception of 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). The Department has recorded Steve Migridician of
Corporate Environmental Advisors as LSP for this site.
If you have any questions relative to this notice, you should contact Joanne Flescher at the
letterhead address or at (413) 784-1100 x314. All future communications regarding this release
must reference the Release Tracking Number (RTN) contained in the subject block of this letter.
Very truly yours,
David A. Slows
Section Chief
Emergency Response
AMI Leasing
142957
Notice of Responsibility
IMF/jmf/kml
\12957.rnf
Enclosure: Release Notification Form; BWSC-103 and Instructions
Summary of Liability Under Chapter 21E
Certified Mail # Z 462 493 211 Return Receipt Requested
cc: Northampton:
Board of Health
Fire Department
Board of Selectmen
Steve Migridician, LSP, Corporate Environmental Advisors
RGEO PAUL CELLUCCI
overnor
Williams Distributors
372 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Attention: Bill Phelon
Dear Mr. Phelon,
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSE I 1 S
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
June 16, 1999
TRUDY COXE
Secretary
DAVID B. STRUMS
Commissioner
Re:Northampton
RTN: 1-12957
RELEASE NOTIFICATION and
NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY;
M.G.L.c.21E and
310 CMR 40.0000
On May 28, 1999, at 3:35 PM, Dispatcher Willard of the Northampton Fire Department
provided oral notification to the Department of a release of diesel fuel on the property on,West
Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. In addition to oral notification, 310 CMR 40.0333
further requires that a completed Release Notification Form (attached) be submitted to the
Department within 60 calendar days of the date of the oral notification.
The Department has reason to believe that the reported release is or may be a disposal site as
defined in the Massachusetts Contingency Plan. 310 CMR 40.0000 (the "MCP"). The
Department also has reason to believe that you (as used in this letter "you" refers to Williams
Distributors) are a potentially responsible party (PRP) with liability under Section 5A of 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 5A.
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 ha7ardous 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 fees payable under 310 CMR 4.00. Please refer to M.G.L. c. 21E
This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA Coordinator at(617)574-6872.
436 Dwight Street • Springfield,Massachusetts 01103 • FAX(413)7611149 • TOD(413)7464620 • Telephone(413)784-1100
CJPrinted on Recycled Paper(2Ph Post Consumer)
Williams Distributors
1-12957
Notice of Responsibility
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 action necessary to protect any such claims you may
have against third parties.
You are reminded that, at the time of oral notification to DEP, you were advised by the
Department that the following response actions were approved as an Immediate Response Action
(IRA): Deployment of absorbents as needed, and the off-site disposal of contaminated
absorbents.
Specific approval is required from the Department for the implementation of all IRAs with the
exception of 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). The Department has recorded Steve Migridician of
Corporate Environmental Advisors as LSP for this site.
If you have any questions relative to this notice, you should contact Joanne Flescher at the
letterhead address or at (413) 784-1100 x314. All future communications regarding this release
must reference the Release Tracking Number (RTN) contained in the subject block of this letter.
Section Chief
Emergency Re ponse
Williams Distributors
I-12957
Notice of Responsibility
JMF/jmf/kml
12957.rnt
Enclosure: Release Notification Form, BWSC-103 and Instructions
Summary of Liability Under Chapter 21E
Certified Mail # Z 462 493 211 Return Receipt Requested
cc: Northampton:
Board of Health
Fire Department
Board of Selectmen
Steve Migridician, LSP, Corporate Environmental Advisors
Diane Mohieldin, AMI Leasing, 46 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01613