Bean Farm Environmental Site Assessment ESA Update 8_27_2010
J2150-01-01
August 27, 2010
Prepared For:
The Trust for Public Land
33 Union Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Attention: Mr. Christopher LaPointe
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Update
Bean Farm, 209 Spring Street
Northampton (Florence), Massachusetts
Prepared By:
O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Springfield, MA 01103
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Springfield, MA 01103
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J2150-01-01
August 27, 2010
The Trust for Public Land
33 Union Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Attention: Christopher B. LaPointe
Project Manager
Re: Environmental Site Assessment Update
Bean Farm, 209 Spring Street
Northampton (Florence), Massachusetts
Dear Mr. LaPointe:
Attached is our Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Update for the Bean Farm property
located off of Spring Street in the Florence section of Northampton, Massachusetts. This ESA
Update has been performed in accordance with ASTM Standard Practice E1527-05.
Should you have any questions regarding the report, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.
Valerie D. Tillinghast, LSP KJO/for Bruce H. Nickelsen, LSP
Senior Project Manager Associate
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................................................. 1
2.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................2
2.1 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES........................................................................................................................ 2
2.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS....................................................................................................... 3
2.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.............................................................................................. 3
2.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS......................................................................................... 4
2.6 USER RELIANCE ................................................................................................................................ 4
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................4
3.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 4
3.2 SITE AND VICINITY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................... 4
3.3 CURRENT USE OF THE SITE........................................................................................................ 5
3.4 DESCRIPTIONS OF STRUCTURES, ROADS AND IMPROVEMENTS.............................. 5
3.5 CURRENT USES OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES..................................................................... 5
4.0 INTERVIEW WITH OWNER ..........................................................................................5
5.0 RECORDS REVIEW..........................................................................................................6
5.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES....................................................... 6
5.2 STORAGE TANK RECORDS........................................................................................................... 6
5.3 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES................................................... 7
5.4 PRIOR ASSESSMENTS....................................................................................................................... 8
6.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE...............................................................................................9
6.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS................................................................ 9
6.2 SITE SETTING AND OBSERVATIONS....................................................................................... 9
6.2.1 Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products ........................................................................9
6.2.2 Storage Tanks.................................................................................................................................10
6.2.3 Odors...............................................................................................................................................10
6.2.4 Pools of Liquid...............................................................................................................................10
6.2.5 Drums .............................................................................................................................................10
6.2.6 Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products Containers..................................................10
6.2.7 Unidentified Substance Containers.............................................................................................10
6.2.8 PCBs................................................................................................................................................11
6.2.9 Interior Observations....................................................................................................................11
6.2.10 Exterior Observations - Pits, Ponds or Lagoons....................................................................11
6.2.11 Exterior Observations - Stained Soil or Pavement.................................................................11
6.2.12 Exterior Observations - Stressed Vegetation..........................................................................12
6.2.13 Exterior Observations - Solid Waste........................................................................................12
6.2.14 Exterior Observations - Waste Water......................................................................................12
6.2.15 Exterior Observations – Wells..................................................................................................12
6.2.16 Exterior Observations - Septic Systems...................................................................................12
7.0 FINDINGS.........................................................................................................................13
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8.0 OPINION AND CONCLUSIONS...................................................................................14
8.1 PESTICIDES IN ORCHARDS........................................................................................................15
8.2 SOLID WASTE FILL AREA............................................................................................................15
8.3 ADDITIONAL CONCERNS...........................................................................................................16
9.0 DEVIATIONS....................................................................................................................16
10.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES..............................................................................................16
11.0 REFERENCES.................................................................................................................16
12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT ..............................................17
13.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS.............................17
14.0 LIST OF ACRONYMS.....................................................................................................18
TABLES
Table 1 Standard Environmental Records Sources
FIGURES
Figure 1 Site Locus
Figure 2 Site Plan
Figure 3 DEP Priority Resource Map
APPENDICES
Appendix A Environmental FirstSearch Report
Appendix B Site Photographs
Appendix C Qualifications of Environmental Professionals
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc. (OTO) has conducted a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA) Update for property located at 209 Spring Street in the Florence section of
Northampton, Massachusetts. The update has been prepared in conformance with the ASTM
Standard E1527-05 on behalf of the Trust for Public Land. A Phase I/II ESA of the property
was completed in February 2010 (OTO, 2010.) The update consisted of: an interview with a Site
representative; a visual inspection of the property; a review of regulatory agency file information;
and preparation of this report. A summary of our findings and conclusions is presented below.
The Site includes approximately 47 acres of land that has historically been used for agricultural
purposes. A barn/shop, garage, a hog house, and two sheds are located on Site. The residence
and abutting barn on this property were not included in our site assessment, as they are not
planned to be part of the potential property transfer.
The update identified two Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) at the Site: historic
pesticide use in the orchards, and historic solid waste filling in one area, both of which were
identified in OTO’s February 2010 Phase I/II ESA. An underground storage tank (UST)
identified as an historical REC in our February report has since been removed. No
environmental impacts associated with that UST were identified. The former UST area is not
considered a current or historic REC.
The first REC is pesticides, including lead arsenate, which are known to have historically been
applied to apple orchards on Site. Soil testing conducted during the prior Phase I/II ESA
identified arsenic and dieldrin above Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Reportable
Concentrations in the former orchard area. In our opinion, these constituents are exempt from
reporting under the MCP as they are believed to be present due to historic use of pesticides on
Site in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. However, should you acquire this
property, we recommend you notify the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(MassDEP) and indicate your intention not to formally report this condition. If redevelopment
of this area occurs, we recommend you consult with a Licensed Site Professional (LSP) regarding
proper soil management if the soils are relocated, and regarding potential public health risks that
may be associated with use of the area. We recommend you assume similar conditions are
present in the two smaller former orchards at the southern end of the property.
The second REC is an abandoned private solid waste fill area located at the north end of the
property. The area was formerly a gulley, and was filled with household and farm debris such as
cans, bottles and other trash. No disposal of hazardous materials in the area was identified. Use
of the fill area reportedly stopped approximately 30 years ago, when the area was covered with
soil. The nature of fill materials in this area are unknown. Mr. Cordis Bean indicated that the
materials placed here were solid wastes, and did not include agricultural chemicals. We
recommend you use caution in your future use of this area to avoid potential physical or chemical
hazards. If development of the fill area is planned, explorations should be conducted to further
characterize the materials present.
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The barn/shop building closest to Spring Street has been significantly cleared since our February
ESA. Two rolloff dumpsters of debris were located outside the building at the time of our site
visit. A small number of containers which may contain oil or hazardous materials remain in the
barn/shop. We recommend care is used to properly dispose of the remaining containerized
materials. We did not observe evidence of a release to the building interior during our site visit.
For your convenience, a list of acronyms is provided in Section 14.0, at the end of this report.
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 PURPOSE
This report presents the results of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Update
performed at the Bean Farm property located at 209 Spring Street in Northampton,
Massachusetts. This Phase I ESA Update was performed in accordance with ASTM Standard
E1527-05, specifically Section 4.6 of that standard. This work was performed on behalf of The
Trust for Public Land, which may acquire the property. Mr. Cordis Bean, the son of the
deceased owner, served as the owner’s representative and key site manager.
The purpose of our ESA Update was to evaluate current Site conditions, in particular any
changes within the past six months, to identify current or historic Recognized Environmental
Conditions (RECs) at the Site. The ASTM Standard Practice defines "Recognized
Environmental Conditions" as the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or
petroleum products on the subject site under conditions that indicate an existing release, past
release or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into
structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater or surface water of the property. The
term includes hazardous substances even under conditions in compliance with laws. The term is
not intended to include de minimis conditions that generally would not be the subject of an
enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate government agencies. Conditions
determined to be de minimis are not recognized environmental conditions.
In addition, the ASTM Standard requires that historical RECs (HRECs) and known or suspected
environmental conditions be identified in the Phase I assessment report. The Standard defines
HRECs as environmental conditions “which in the past would have been considered a
recognized environmental condition, but which may or may not be considered a recognized
environmental condition currently.”
2.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consistent with Section 4.6 of the ASTM Standard, the following tasks were undertaken to
update our February 2010 Phase I/II ESA:
An interview with the key site manager/owner’s representative;
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A search for recorded environmental cleanup liens;
A review of standard federal, state, and local government records; and
A Site reconnaissance.
The declaration by the environmental professionals responsible for this update is provided in
Section 12.0.
2.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS
OTO has performed the environmental record searches in accordance with current ASTM and
industry practice. The data, findings, and conclusions presented in this ESA Update are based
upon a search, review, and analysis of the documents and interviews, as well as observations
made during the Site reconnaissance. Conclusions reached regarding the conditions of the Site
do not represent a warranty that all areas within the Site are of a similar quality, as may be
inferred from observable Site conditions and available Site history. As stated in the ASTM
standard, no ESA can wholly eliminate uncertainty regarding potential environmental conditions
in connection with the Site. OTO’s evaluation and analysis are intended to reduce, not eliminate,
the potential for conditions that result in environmental risk for the end user of this report.
2.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Our report has been performed subject to the following limitations:
1. The observations presented in this report were made under the conditions described
herein. The conclusions presented are based solely upon the services described and not
on scientific tasks or procedures beyond the scope of the project.
2. In preparing the report, OTO relied on certain information provided by federal, state and
local officials and other parties referenced herein, and on information contained in the
files of state or local regulatory agencies at the time of the file review. Although there
may have been some degree of overlap in the information provided by these sources,
OTO did not attempt to independently verify the accuracy or completeness of all
information reviewed or received during the course of this assessment.
3. Observations were made of the Site and of the structures on the Site, as indicated within
the report. Where access to portions of the Site or to structures on the Site was
unavailable or limited, we render no opinion as to the presence of hazardous materials or
oil, or to the presence of indirect information relating to hazardous materials or oil in that
portion of the Site. In addition, we render no opinion as to the presence of hazardous
materials or oil, where direct observations of portions of the Site were obstructed by
objects or coverings on or over these surfaces.
4. The purpose of this Report was to assess the physical characteristics of the Site with
respect to the presence of hazardous material or oil in soil or groundwater at the Site. No
specific attempt was made to check on the compliance of present or past owners or
operators of the Site with federal, state, or local laws and regulations, environmental or
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otherwise.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the referenced ASTM standard.
2.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
There are no other special terms or conditions concerning this project other than those
specifically described in Section 2.4.
2.6 USER RELIANCE
This report documents the Site work performed by OTO on behalf of the Trust for Public Land
in accordance with ASTM Standard 1527-05. The findings, opinions, and conclusions of this
report are for the confidential and exclusive use of the Trust for Public Land. Reliance on this
report for any use or by parties other than those specifically stated is prohibited without the
express written consent of OTO and the Trust for Public Land, and such use is at the sole risk of
the user.
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
3.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A Site Locus based on the current United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map of
the Easthampton, Massachusetts Quadrangle (1:25,000 scale) is attached as Figure 1. A Site Plan
is provided as Figure 2. The property is listed in Northampton Assessor’s records as parcels
16C-025-001 and 16C-025-700. Portions of the parcel along Spring Street including the residence
and an abutting barn will be retained by the Bean family, and are not part of the Site covered by
this ESA Update. The total area of the property included in this ESA is approximately 47 acres
of land.
3.2 SITE AND VICINITY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Site is located at 209 Spring Street in the Village of Florence in Northampton,
Massachusetts. The Site and vicinity are sparsely developed, and used primarily for residential
and agricultural purposes. The Site is bounded by the Mill River on the north, agricultural fields
on the east, residential properties on the west, and Spring Street on the south.
The Site elevation is approximately 250 feet above mean sea level (MSL) in the central portions
of the fields, which are relatively flat. Ground surface elevation slopes upwards in the western
and southern portions of the Site, to approximately 280 feet near Spring Street. The Site is
bordered to the north by the southeasterly flowing Mill River. Based on topography, groundwater
flow direction at the Site is inferred to be northeasterly towards the Mill River. A groundwater
survey was not conducted to confirm this.
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3.3 CURRENT USE OF THE SITE
The Site includes: farmland currently used for hay and potato crops; a barn/shed used for hay
storage; a garage used for vehicle and equipment storage; and three vacant outbuildings
(identified on Figure 2 as the corn crib, hog house, and hog shed) that are currently unused.
Active use of the property for hay and potato crops represents a change from our February 2010
ESA, at which time use of the property for agricultural purposes was believed to have ceased.
3.4 DESCRIPTIONS OF STRUCTURES, ROADS AND IMPROVEMENTS
The Site is improved with several wood framed farm buildings, including a barn/shop at the
southern end of the Site near Spring Street, a detached garage north of the barn/shop, a building
formerly used to house hogs and chickens (referred to in this report as “the hog house”) in the
central portion of the Site, and two open-air structures identified as the corn crib and hog shed
on Figure 2. A private dirt road traverses the property in a roughly north-south orientation.
During our February 2010 ESA, we did not identify the garage as part of the Site, as we believed
it was to be retained as part of the house lot that will be staying in the Bean family. During our
August 2010 Site reconnaissance, Mr. Cordis Bean clearly stated that the garage will be part of the
transaction, and he expected the garage would be razed by the future owner.
3.5 CURRENT USES OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES
During the Site visit, a visual survey was conducted of surrounding land use. The Site is abutted
to the north and east by a mixture of agricultural and forest land. Land to the south and west of
the Site is primarily residential.
4.0 INTERVIEW WITH OWNER
OTO interviewed Mr. Cordis Bean, the deceased owner’s son, for information on Site use. Mr.
Bean has knowledge of the property spanning many decades, and currently resides at 198 Spring
Street, across Spring Street from the Site. Our interview with Mr. Bean was conducted on Site,
where he identified relevant features. Information provided by Mr. Bean has been incorporated
into relevant sections of this report.
Mr. Bean had no knowledge of environmental liens or Activity and Use Limitations at the
property, and indicated the property price reflects fair (although currently depressed) market
value.
Mr. Bean indicated that the underground storage tank (UST) formerly located on the northeast
corner of barn/shop had been removed approximately six months ago. He indicated the tank
had been removed by Mr. Tacy, who resides in town. He recalled that the UST had been
observed by a representative of the Northampton Fire Department and by Wayne Feiden of the
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Northampton Planning Department. He indicated the UST had an approximately 100 gallon
capacity, and no evidence of a release was observed when the tank was removed.
Mr. Bean indicated the northwestern fields at the Site had been hayed this season. The baled hay
was stored in the barn/shop. He indicated the main agricultural field in the central to eastern
portion of the property had been leased to another local farmer, and currently contained a potato
crop. Mr. Bean indicated it was likely the farmer had used spray-applied farming chemicals,
possibly including pesticides and fertilizers, but he was unsure of the specific materials used, if
any.
While viewing the fill area at the northwestern end of the property, Mr. Bean reiterated his prior
statements to us that he did not believe chemicals were disposed of in that area. He believed
only solid wastes such as metal and glass were present. He indicated fill materials had not been
added to that area for at least 30 years, and that the fill had since been covered with soil.
Mr. Bean indicated that small portions of the property around the perimeter of the fields had
already been transferred to the City.
5.0 RECORDS REVIEW
5.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES
The Standard Environmental Records Sources identified in the ASTM Standard were reviewed
for the Site and vicinity using a FirstSearch Technology Corporation (FirstSearch) database
search conducted on August 16, 2010. A listing of the records reviewed by FirstSearch and the
radius for which the search was conducted is summarized in Table 1. The radius searched for
these databases meets or exceeds the radius required in the ASTM standard. A copy of the
FirstSearch report is attached in Appendix A.
No database listings were identified for the Site property. No Federal NPL (National Priorities
List or Superfund), CERCLIS, RCRA Corrective Action Sites/TSDF listings were identified
within the search radii. New listings since the February 2010 ESA included one RCRA generator,
two state site listings, and one spill listing. Each of these was identified as greater than one-half
mile from the subject Site. Additionally, the two new site listings are for releases that have each
achieved a Response Action Outcome (RAO) under the MCP.
Based on the information available in the FirstSearch report, online files from MassDEP, and on
the distance and the inferred groundwater flow direction with respect to the Site, in our opinion,
none of the area listings are likely to impact Site soil and/or groundwater quality above MassDEP
standards.
5.2 STORAGE TANK RECORDS
The FirstSearch report did not identify any leaking underground storage tank sites within the
ASTM-specified search radius of the Site.
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We contacted the Northampton Fire Department for information on storage tanks at the Site.
Captain Therrian indicated Fire Department records included an application for removal of a 50
to 75 gallon gasoline UST. However, a disposal receipt was not present in the file, so he
indicated he was not certain that the tank had been removed. There were no records of other
storage tanks at the Site.
The application for removal of the UST had been filed by CDT of North Maples Street,
Florence. We attempted to contact CDT by telephone, but the listed telephone number was no
longer in service.
As discussed in Section 4.0, Mr. Cordis Bean indicated a 100 gallon UST had been removed from
the east side of the barn/shop approximately six months ago. Mr. Bean recalled Wayne Feiden
of the Northampton Planning Department had observed the UST removal. We therefore
contacted Mr. Feiden, who indicated he had witnessed the removal. He also recalled seeing a
Fire Department vehicle present at the time. Mr. Feiden indicated he had not observed gasoline
odors or other evidence of a release from the tank.
Based on the above information, we conclude that the gasoline UST was removed, but that
proper disposal of the tank was not recorded with the fire department.
5.3 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES
A review of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on-line list
of Sites with Activity and Use Limitations (AULs) did not identify an AUL at the Site.
The Hampshire County Registry of Deeds records were searched on-line for the presence of
environmental cleanup liens against the property; none were identified.
The Massachusetts Geographic Information System (MassGIS) was reviewed for priority
resource mapping of the area. A copy of the priority resources plan is provided as Figure 3.
Northern portions of the Site along the Mill River are mapped as wetlands and an estimated
habitat of rare wildlife in wetlands areas. Construction and other activities in northern portions
of the property may therefore be restricted and subject to permitting by the local Conservation
Commission.
The MCP identifies different reporting classifications for potential releases to soil and
groundwater. Groundwater located within current or potential drinking water source areas is
classified as RCGW-1. Current drinking water source areas are defined as areas:
Within a Zone II or Interim Wellhead Protection Area for a public water supply;
Within the Zone A of a Class A surface water body used as a public water supply; or
Within 500 feet of a private water supply well.
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Potential drinking water source areas are defined as areas:
500 feet or more from a public water supply line;
Within an area designated by a municipality specifically for the protection of groundwater
quality; or
Within a Potentially Productive Aquifer (PPA) that has not been excluded as a Non-
Potential Drinking Water Source Area (NPDWSA).
Based on our review of the MassGIS priority resource mapping, the Site is located within a
medium yield Potentially Productive Aquifer (PPA), and is therefore within a potential drinking
water source area. The Site is not located in a current drinking water source area. Buildings in the
Site vicinity are serviced by municipal sewer and water. Officials at the Northampton Health
Department were not aware of private wells within 500 feet of the Site. Based on the above
information, the applicable Site groundwater classification for release reporting under the MCP
would be RCGW-1.
Soil located within 500 feet of residential property or within a current or potential drinking water
source area is classified as RCS-1 for MCP reporting purposes. Site soils would therefore be
classified as RCS-1.
No other Additional Environmental Records Sources were reviewed.
5.4 PRIOR ASSESSMENTS
OTO completed a Phase I/II ESA of the property on behalf of the City of Northampton in
February 2010. That assessment included a standard Phase I review of information, as well as
collection and analysis of soil and groundwater samples from the property.
The ESA identified historic used of the Site and vicinity as residential and agricultural purposes
since at least 1900. An orchard was formerly located at the northern end of the Site, in the area
shown on Figure 2.
Three Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) were identified during the Phase I/II ESA.
The first was a gasoline UST on the east side of the barn/shop. Collection and analysis of a
groundwater sample from adjacent to the UST did not identify gasoline impacts in groundwater.
Removal of the UST was recommended.
The second REC was pesticide use in historic apple orchards on Site. Soil testing was conducted
in the main orchard area on the north side of the property. Arsenic and dieldrin were detected
above Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Reportable Concentrations in soil samples
collected from the former orchard area. In our opinion, these constituents are exempt from
reporting under the MCP as they are believed to be present due to historic use of pesticides on
Site in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
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The third REC was an abandoned private solid waste fill area located at the north end of the
property. The area was formerly a gulley, and was filled with household and farm debris such as
cans, bottles and other trash. No disposal of hazardous materials in the area was identified. Use
of the fill area reportedly stopped approximately 30 years ago, when the area was covered with
soil. We were unable to install a groundwater monitoring well in this area due to subsurface
conditions. A soil sample from the water saturated zone downgradient of the area did not
contain lead, arsenic or other pesticides at levels above Reportable Concentrations. However, the
fill materials are unknown. We recommended caution in future use of this area, and further
exploration of the fill if development of the area was planned.
Other materails potentially associated with oil or hazardous materials were observed at various
locations around the property, but were not identified as RECs because there was no indication
of a release or potential release to the environment. An unused, apparently empty tank was
stored above ground in the corn crib. Additionally, multiple drums, buckets and other containers
in which oil or hazardous materials may be present were observed in the barn closest to Spring
Street. We recommended proper disposal of those materials
6.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE
6.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
Our Site Reconnaissance was conducted on August 24, 2010 in the company of Mr. Cordis Bean,
who provided access to the interior of the barn/shop and the garage at the southern end of the
property. At the time of our February 2010 ESA, we were not aware of the garage as a part of
the potential property transfer, and did not observe the interior of the building at that time.
Access to portions of the property and observation of the ground surface were limited by dense
vegetation.
6.2 SITE SETTING AND OBSERVATIONS
The Site is located in a lightly developed area used primarily for residential and agricultural
purposes. Photographs of relevant features are provided in Appendix B. Our observations are
presented in the following sections, which follow the ASTM standard outline format.
6.2.1 Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products
Multiple cans and buckets, and one drum, of oil and/or hazardous materials were observed in the
barn/shop at the southern end of the Site, near Spring Street. The contents included primarily
paint (multiple one-gallon cans), automotive fluids, and cleaners. Much of the shop has been
emptied since our February 2010 ESA. Two dumpsters were located outside the shop at the time
of our Site visit. The remaining containers were clustered in two areas of the shop ground floor,
in apparent preparation for disposal. We did not observe evidence of a reportable release
associated with these containers.
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Several small containers of automotive fluids and paints were also observed in the garage interior.
6.2.2 Storage Tanks
We did not observe evidence of above ground or underground storage tanks during our Site
reconnaissance. As discussed in our February 2010 ESA, one empty storage tank was previously
observed in the corn crib. That tank was not present at the time of our August 2010 site visit.
The gasoline UST previously located on the east side of barn/shop has also been removed.
6.2.3 Odors
No odors indicative of a release of oil or hazardous materials were observed during our Site
reconnaissance.
6.2.4 Pools of Liquid
No pools of standing water or other liquids were observed at the Site or immediately abutting
the property during our Site reconnaissance.
6.2.5 Drums
One drum was observed in the barn/shop, as shown on the photograph in Appendix B. The
drum was in good condition, and did not appear to be leaking. The drum was clustered with
other containers of oil/hazardous materials, apparently in preparation for disposal by the owner.
Several abandoned steel drums were observed in exterior portions of the Site during our
reconnaissance. The drums were empty and rusting, with no indicators of their former contents.
There is evidence of drum usage for nonhazardous purposes, such as trash storage and concrete
footing forms, on Site. No indication of a release was identified in the vicinity of the drums,
which are therefore not identified as a REC.
6.2.6 Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products Containers
As described in Section 6.2.1, multiple containers were observed inside the barn/shop and garage
that may contain, or may have contained, oil and/or hazardous materials.
6.2.7 Unidentified Substance Containers
As described in Section 6.2.1, multiple unidentified containers were observed in the barn/shop
and garage. In addition, multiple unidentified, empty, rusted, 55 gallon steel drums were located
on the ground surface in wooded areas at the southern end of the Site.
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6.2.8 PCBs
No transformers or other equipment identified as potentially containing polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) was identified at the Site.
6.2.9 Interior Observations
The barn/shop has a concrete floor, which is in generally good condition, with minor staining.
The interior of the barn/shop has been substantially emptied since the time of our February 2010
ESA. Multiple containers of paints, cleaners, and automotive fluid remain. These are largely
clustered near the door at the southern end of the building. The central portion of the shop is
currently used for hay storage. Mr. Bean indicated this was from recent haying conducted in the
northern field.
The second floor of the barn/shop included empty rooms formerly used for squash storage and
chickens. The top (third) floor was a storage area cluttered with stove pipe and small coal stoves.
No oil or hazardous materials storage was observed on the second or third floor.
The garage was of wood construction with a concrete floor slab. The interior of the garage was
used for storage of a car and motorcycle. Multiple small containers of automotive fluids were
present. There were small areas of staining on the concrete floor consistent with automotive
leaks and repairs. In our opinion, these were not indicative of a release to the environment.
The interior of the hog house contained wooden animal pens bedded with hay. A propane-fired
heating system and a water pump were observed in the northwestern corner of the ground floor.
The upper floor of the building contained a small amount of trash, such as an old computer and
a tire. We did not identify conditions indicative of an oil or hazardous materials release in the
hog house interior.
6.2.10 Exterior Observations - Pits, Ponds or Lagoons
No pits or lagoons of standing water or other liquids were observed at the Site or immediately
abutting property during our Site reconnaissance. A small pond formerly used as a hog wallow is
located in the west central portion of the Site. Mr. Bean indicated the pond is a natural feature,
and that it goes nearly dry seasonally.
6.2.11 Exterior Observations - Stained Soil or Pavement
No staining or other observations indicative of a release were observed in exterior portions of the
Site. Portions of the property are overgrown, such as the fill area, therefore the ground surface
was not visible in some locations.
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6.2.12 Exterior Observations - Stressed Vegetation
No stressed vegetation was observed at the Site or immediately abutting property during our
reconnaissance.
6.2.13 Exterior Observations - Solid Waste
An abandoned private solid waste fill area is located in the northern portion of the property, west
of the dirt road in the former orchard area. Mr. Bean indicated the area was used for general
trash, such as cans and bottles, and that hazardous materials were not deposited here. The area
was heavily overgrown, impeding observation of the ground surface over much of the area.
Small quantities of debris were visible at the ground surface. However, the area was largely
covered over with soil at the time a sewer line was installed in the vicinity, approximately 30 years
ago, according to Mr. Bean. Because of the soil cover, it is difficult to determine the limits of
filling, but we estimate an approximately 20 foot wide by 80 foot length of gulley may contain fill.
Miscellaneous debris such as single empty drums and old construction materials were observed in
limited areas at the southern end of the Site, near the corn crib and dirt access road. No
indication of a reportable release associated with these materials was observed.
6.2.14 Exterior Observations - Waste Water
No waste water discharge was observed at the Site or immediately abutting property during our
Site reconnaissance.
6.2.15 Exterior Observations – Wells
Mr. Bean identified the location of a shallow water well on Site, off the northwestern corner of
the hog house. The well was formerly used to provide water for livestock, and is not plumbed to
residential supplies. No supply wells or groundwater monitoring wells were observed during our
Site visit. The monitoring wells installed by OTO in December 2009 were likely destroyed during
removal of the gasoline UST. As noted in Section 5.2, this area is serviced by the municipal
water system.
6.2.16 Exterior Observations - Septic Systems
According to Mr. Cordis Bean, one out-of-service septic tank is located at the southern end of
the Site, near the barn/shop. While the septic tank is on Site, the residence associated with it is
not. The septic system was formerly used by the residence, which is currently connected to the
municipal sewer system.
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7.0 FINDINGS
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Update of the approximately 47 acres of property on
Spring Street in Florence (Northampton), Massachusetts has been conducted by O’Reilly, Talbot
& Okun Associates, Inc. (OTO). The update was prepared in conformance with the ASTM
Standard E1527-05, Section 4.6. A summary of our findings is presented below.
Site Use
The Site is currently actively used for agricultural purposes. The northern field was recently
hayed, and the central field currently contains a potato crop. This use differs from our February
2010 ESA, at which time use of the land for agriculture was believed to have ceased. The potato
crop has likely been sprayed with fertilizer and/or pesticides.
Storage Tanks
The gasoline underground storage tank (UST) identified on the northeastern side of the
barn/shop has been removed since the time of our February 2010 ESA. The UST reportedly
had a 100 gallon capacity, and was removed approximately six months ago. Fire department
records include an application for a permit to remove the tank, but no records of tank disposal.
However, the removal was observed by Mr. Cordis Bean and Mr. Wayne Feiden of the City of
Northampton, who both indicate a Fire Department representative was also on Site at the time.
The out-of-service storage tank previously observed in the corn crib has been removed.
Records Review
No listings for the Site were identified during our review of standard site assessment databases
and files. A total of six State-listed spills/releases were identified at two locations within one mile
of the subject Site. Each of the releases was over one-half mile away from the Site. Based on the
information available in the FirstSearch report, online files from MassDEP, and on the distance
and the inferred groundwater flow direction with respect to the Site, none of the area listings are
likely to impact Site soil and/or groundwater quality above MassDEP.
No environmental cleanup liens against the property were identified.
Site Reconnaissance
Two dumpsters were located outside the barn/shop at the southern end of the Site at the time of
our Site visit. The building had been substantially emptied of contents since our prior Site visit.
However, multiple containers of paint, cleaners, and automotive fluids remain in the building.
These containers are clustered on the ground level of the building. No indication of a reportable
release associated with these materials was observed. The barn/shop was in current use for hay
storage.
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A garage not previously understood to be part of the Site was included in our Site visit. The
garage has a concrete floor, and was in use for storage of an automobile and a motorcycle.
Multiple small containers of automotive fluid were present in this building. No indication of a
reportable release was observed.
Interior portions of the hog house contained animal pens and hay. A small amount of trash was
observed in the upper level. No indications of an oil or hazardous material release were
identified in the hog house.
An old solid waste fill area was observed at the northern end of the Site. The area appears to
have been created in a gulley, a portion of which is still visible at the northern limit of filling. The
area has been largely covered with soil and is heavily overgrown, therefore, for the most part,
waste materials are not visible. Small piles of debris were also observed at other locations,
primarily in the vicinity of the house, barn and corn crib. Materials in these piles consisted of
construction materials and empty steel drums.
No indications of a reportable release were observed during the Site visit.
8.0 OPINION AND CONCLUSIONS
We have performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment update in general conformance
with the scope and limitations of ASTM Standard E1527-05, on the property at 209 Spring Street
in Northampton, Massachusetts, exclusive of the residence and barn abutting the residence. Any
exceptions to, or deletions from this practice are described in Sections 2.4 and 9.0 of this report.
We identified two Recognized Environmental Conditions, as defined in the ASTM Standard,
during the course of our upate:
1. The historic apple orchards in which pesticides were applied; and
2. The solid waste fill area at the northern end of the Site.
These two conditions were also identified as RECs in our February 2010 Phase I/II ESA. The
RECs are discussed in further detail below.
Based on the information available to us, we conclude the gasoline underground storage tank
(UST) identified as a REC in our prior ESA has since been removed. Records of proper disposal
of the tank were not available at the Fire Department. However, two eyewitnesses report similar
observations regarding the UST removal. No indication of a gasoline release was reported at the
time of UST removal. The former UST area is no longer considered a REC.
Current use of the main field for potato farming may have involved the application of pesticides
and/or fertilizers. Such applications, if any, are presumed to have been performed in accordance
with manufacturer’s labeling, and are thus exempt from reporting under the MCP.
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8.1 PESTICIDES IN ORCHARDS
Pesticides were identified in shallow soil in the historic apple orchard area at the north end of the
Site. The orchard was cut down in approximately 1970. The area is currently an open
agricultural field. Arsenic and dieldrin were detected above Massachusetts Contingency Plan
(MCP) Reportable Concentrations in soil samples collected from this area. In the absence of
specific data on soil conditions within the two smaller orchard areas at the southern end of the
Site, those areas should also be presumed to be impacted with lead, arsenic and organic
pesticides.
The MCP, at 310 CMR 40.0317(8)(c), contains an exemption from MassDEP notification for
pesticides applied in a manner consistent with their labeling. Based on this historic use of this
property as an orchard, the similar levels detected at the sample locations, this exemption likely
applies to Site conditions. While we do not believe the orchard conditions represent a reportable
release of oil or hazardous materials under state or federal regulations, the results may have public
health implications depending on planned future use of the property. We would be pleased to
meet with you to discuss these implications.
Should you acquire this property, we recommend you notify the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and indicate your intention not to formally report this
condition. If redevelopment of this area occurs, we recommend you consult with a Licensed Site
Professional (LSP) regarding proper soil management if the soils are relocated, and regarding
potential public health risks that may be associated with use of the area. We recommend you
assume similar conditions are present in the smaller former orchard areas at the southern end of
the property.
8.2 SOLID WASTE FILL AREA
An abandoned private solid waste fill area is located at the north end of the property. The area
was formerly a gulley, and was reportedly filled with household and farm debris such as cans,
bottles and other trash. No disposal of hazardous materials in the area was reported, however,
we presume that materials such as “empty” pesticide containers were disposed of here. Use of
the area reportedly stopped approximately 30 years ago, when the area was covered with soil.
For the most part, fill materials were therefore not visible during our Site reconnaissance.
The contents of the fill area are unknown, and there may be oil or hazardous materials present
within the waste. Based on the limited visual indicators of fill area available due to soil cover, we
estimate the fill covers a 20 foot by 80 foot area. If the fill is ten feet thick, there could be an
estimated 300 cubic yards of solid waste in this area. We recommend you use caution in your
future use of this area. If development of the fill area is planned, explorations should be
conducted to further characterize the materials present.
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8.3 ADDITIONAL CONCERNS
Despite extensive removal of contents from the barn/shop at the southern end of the property,
multiple containers remain in the building, including drums, buckets, and smaller containers
which may hold automotive fluids, cleaners, paints, and/or other oil or hazardous materials.
Several small containers of automotive fluids are also present in the garage. We recommend
proper disposal of these materials.
9.0 DEVIATIONS
We are not aware of significant deletions or deviations from the ASTM E1527-05 update practice
used to prepare this report. We did not encounter significant data gaps in conducting our Phase I
ESA update.
10.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
No additional services outside of the ASTM E1527-05 update practice were requested or have
been performed in completing this environmental site assessment.
11.0 REFERENCES
FirstSearch Technology Corporation, Environmental FirstSearch Report, Target Property: 209
Spring Street, Florence, Massachusetts. Prepared for O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.,
dated August 16, 2010.
Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, on-line property search, www.masslandrecords.com,
August 19, 2010.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), on-line Waste
Site/Reportable Releases Lookup, http://db.state.ma.us/dep/cleanup/sites/search.asp; August
20, 2010.
Massachusetts Geographic Information Systems (MassGIS) Priority Resource 21 E Map, online
review, August 25, 2010.
Mr. Cordis Bean, personal interview and tour of property, August 24, 2010.
Mr. Wayne Feiden/Northampton Planning and Development, personal interview, August 24,
2010.
Northampton Fire Department, storage tank records request, August 24, 2010.
O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc. (OTO), Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment, Former
Bean Farm, Spring Street, Northampton, Massachusetts, prepared for the City of Northampton Office
of Planning and Development, February 8, 2010.
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12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
Kevin J. O’Reilly and Valerie D. Tillinghast declare that, to the best of our professional
knowledge and belief, we meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in Part
312.10 of CFR 312. We have the specific qualifications based on education, training and
experience to assess a property of the nature, history and setting of the subject property. We
have developed and performed the appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and
practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.
13.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Kevin J. O'Reilly, a Principal of OTO, specializes in hydrogeology, waste site characterization and
remediation. He brings over 20 years of experience to every project. A Licensed Site Professional
(LSP), he was a director of the LSP Association and a member of the Regulations Committee. He
chaired the LSPA sub-committee that worked with the MassDEP on first year revisions to the
Massachusetts Contingency Plan.
Valerie Tillinghast is an LSP and a Senior Project Manager with 20 years of professional
experience. She has a strong technical and chemistry background, and specializes in waste site
characterization and reporting in accordance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).
Further information on staff qualifications is provided in Appendix C.
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14.0 LIST OF ACRONYMS
AST Above-ground Storage Tank
AUL Activity and Use Limitation
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CMR Code of Massachusetts Regulations
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability ACT
CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability ACT
Information System
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPH Extractable petroleum hydrocarbons
ESA Environmental Site Assessment
LSP Licensed Site Professional
LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank
MassDEP Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
MassGIS Massachusetts Geographic Information System
MCP Massachusetts Contingency Plan
MGL Massachusetts General Laws
NHESP Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
NPL National Priority List
OHM Oil and/or Hazardous Materials
OTO O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.
PCBs Polychlorinated biphenyls
RAO Response Action Outcome
RC Reportable Concentration
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RTN Release Tracking Number
SQG Small Quantity Generator
TSDF Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities
UST Underground Storage Tank
VSQG Very Small Quantity Generator
WPA Wetlands Protection Act
TABLES
Table 1
Standard Environmental Records Sources
Lists Appropriate Minimum
Search Radius (miles)
Federal NPL site list 1.0
Federal Delisted NPL site list 0.5
Federal CERCLIS list 0.5
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list 0.5
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list 1.0
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list 0.5
Federal RCRA generators list 0.25
Federal Inst/Eng Controls 0.5
Federal ERNS list 0.15
GW Classification Target Property
State and Tribal hazardous waste sites 1.0
State and Tribal landfills or solid waste disposal sites 0.5
State and Tribal LUST/LAST 0.5
State and Tribal registered storage tank list 0.25
State and Tribal institutional controls 0.25
State and Tribal voluntary cleanup sites 0.5
State and Tribal Brownfield sites 0.5
FIGURES
January, 2010 Figure 1
Bean Farm
Northampton, Massachusetts
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C 2003 National Geographic Holdings, Inc.
Topographic Map Quadrant: Easthampton, MA
Map Version: 1975
Current as of: 1979
Base photograph from Office of Geographic and Environmental Information, Mass. Executive Office of Environmental Affairs on-line, 1/4/2010
O'REILLY, TALBOT & OKUN SITE PLAN
ASSOCIATES, INC.BEAN FARM; 209 SPRING STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Job No. 2150-01-01 DATE: AUGUST 2010 FIGURE NO.: 2
APPROXIMATE
SITE LIMITS
MILL RIVER
APPROXIMATE
LOCATION OF
FORMER
ORCHARD
APPROXIMATE
LOCATIONS OF
FORMER
ORCHARDS
HOG
HOUSE
APPROXIMATE
LOCATION OF
FILL AREA
BF-3
BF-4
BF-2
BF-1
BF-5
BF-6
BF-7
LEGEND:
Soil boring by OTO 12/23/2009
Former underground gasoline tank
BARN/
SHOP
CORN
CRIB
HOG
SHED
HOUSE NOT
PART OF SITE
GARAGE
Source: Office of Geographic and Environmental Information (MassGIS), Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs on-line mapping, 8/25/2010.O'REILLY, TALBOT & OKUNFORMER BEAN FARM DEP PRIORITYASSOCIATES, INC.NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS RESOURCE MAPJob No. 2150-01-01 DATE: AUGUST 2010FIGURE NO.: 3SITE
APPENDIX A
ENVIRONMENTAL FIRSTSEARCH REPORT
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Environmental FirstSearch ReportTM
Target Property:
209 SPRING ST
FLORENCE MA 01062
Job Number: 2150-01-01
PREPARED FOR:
O'Reilly Talbot and Okun Associates
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Springfield, MA 01103
08-16-10
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Environmental FirstSearch
Search Summary Report
Target Site: 209 SPRING ST
FLORENCE MA 01062
FirstSearch Summary
Database Sel Updated Radius Site 1/8 1/4 1/2 1/2>ZIP TOTALS
NPL Y 08-01-10 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NPL Delisted Y 08-02-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
CERCLIS Y 07-02-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
NFRAP Y 07-02-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
RCRA COR ACT Y 07-14-10 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RCRA TSD Y 07-14-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
RCRA GEN Y 07-14-10 0.25 0 1 0 --0 1
Federal IC / EC Y 07-06-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
ERNS Y 07-23-10 0.12 0 0 ---2 2
Tribal Lands Y 12-01-05 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
State/Tribal Sites Y 07-27-10 1.00 0 0 0 0 6 0 6
State Spills 90 Y 07-27-10 0.12 0 0 ---2 2
State/Tribal SWL Y 04-01-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
State/Tribal LUST Y 07-27-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
State/Tribal UST/AST Y 07-30-10 0.25 0 0 0 --0 0
State/Tribal EC Y NA 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
State/Tribal IC Y 07-27-10 0.25 0 0 0 --0 0
State/Tribal VCP Y NA 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
State/Tribal Brownfields Y 07-28-10 0.50 0 0 0 0 -0 0
State Other Y 01-01-07 0.25 0 0 0 --0 0
- TOTALS -0 1 0 0 6 6 13
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Environmental FirstSearch
Site Information Report
Request Date:08-16-10 Search Type:COORD
Requestor Name:Brin Thompson Job Number:2150-01-01
Standard:AAI
Target Site: 209 SPRING ST
FLORENCE MA 01062
Demographics
Sites:13 Non-Geocoded:6 Population:2886
Radon:NA
Site Location
Degrees (Decimal)Degrees (Min/Sec)UTMs
Longitude:-72.686592 -72:41:12 Easting:690591.682
Latitude:42.335424 42:20:8 Northing:4689397.074
Elevation:256 Zone:18
Comment
Comment:
Additional Requests/Services
Adjacent ZIP Codes:1 Mile(s)Services:
ZIP
Code City Name ST Dist/Dir Sel
01053 LEEDS MA 0.53 NW Y
Requested?Date
Fire Insurance Maps No
Aerial Photographs No
Historical Topos No
City Directories No
Title Search/Env Liens No
Municipal Reports No
Online Topos No
Environmental FirstSearch
Sites Summary Report
Target Property:209 SPRING ST JOB:2150-01-01
FLORENCE MA 01062
TOTAL:13 GEOCODED:7 NON GEOCODED:6 SELECTED:0
Map ID DB Type Site Name/ID/Status Address Dist/Dir ElevDiff Page No.
1 RCRAGN 1812 PAINT and BODY 130 SPRING ST 0.10 SE - 4 1
MAD981074206/VGN FLORENCE MA 01062
2 STATE PRO-CORPORATION PMC 296 NONOTUCK ST 0.58 SE - 10 2
1-0016060/TIERII FLORENCE MA 01062
2 STATE PRO CORPORATION PMC 296 NONOTUCK ST 0.58 SE - 10 4
1-0013695/RAO FLORENCE MA 01062
2 STATE NO LOCATION AID 296 NONOTUCK ST 0.58 SE - 10 5
1-0013121/RAO FLORENCE MA 01062
3 STATE NO LOCATION AID 296 NONOTUCK ST 0.58 SE - 10 6
1-0017208/TIERII FLORENCE MA 01062
4 STATE CUMBERLAND FARMS/GULF 53 MAIN ST 0.89 SE + 17 9
1-0010018/RAO FLORENCE MA 01062
5 STATE SHELL/FLORENCE 22 MAIN ST 0.94 SE + 19 11
1-0000861/RAO FLORENCE MA 01062
Environmental FirstSearch
Sites Summary Report
Target Property:209 SPRING ST JOB:2150-01-01
FLORENCE MA 01062
TOTAL:13 GEOCODED:7 NON GEOCODED:6 SELECTED:0
Map ID DB Type Site Name/ID/Status Address Dist/Dir ElevDiff Page No.
TRIBALLAND BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS CONTACT I UNKNOWN NON GC N/A N/A
BIA-01053 MA 01053
TRIBALLAND BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS CONTACT I UNKNOWN NON GC N/A N/A
BIA-01062 MA 01062
SPILLS POLE 4-03 PINE NON GC N/A N/A
1-0014568/RAO FLORENCE MA 01062
SPILLS POLE 41 NONOTUCK ST NON GC N/A N/A
1-0017889/UNCLSS FLORENCE MA 01062
ERNS WHITING ENERGY FUEL SIX STRTS:STRAW/VERONA/GARF NON GC N/A N/A
190641 FLORENCE MA 01062
ERNS IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING AT THE IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING NON GC N/A N/A
NRC-916708/FIXED FLORENCE MA 01062
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:209 SPRING ST JOB:2150-01-01
FLORENCE MA 01062
RCRAGN
SEARCH ID:1 DIST/DIR:0.10 SE ELEVATION:252 MAP ID:1
NAME:1812 PAINT and BODY REV:7/14/10
ADDRESS:130 SPRING ST ID1:MAD981074206
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 ID2:
HAMPSHIRE STATUS: VGN
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:EPA
CT MANIFEST INFORMATION
MANIFEST ID SHIPPED TSD ID TRANS ID QTY MATERIAL
CTF1140127 06/12/2003 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0110 G FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S.
CTF1057968 07/07/2004 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0005 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE,N.O.S.
CTF1057968 07/07/2004 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0055 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE,N.O.S.
CTF1171282 09/01/2004 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0010 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
CTF1163732 10/26/2004 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0005 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE,N.O.S.
CTF1236245 12/21/2004 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0110 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
CTF1227734 04/16/2005 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0005 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
CTF1227734 04/16/2005 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0055 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE,N.O.S.
CTF1255379 08/02/2005 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0005 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE,N.O.S.
CTF1248058 09/28/2005 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0055 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
CTF1248058 09/28/2005 CTD021816889 CTD021816889 0005 G FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
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Site Detail Report
Target Property:209 SPRING ST JOB:2150-01-01
FLORENCE MA 01062
STATE
SEARCH ID:6 DIST/DIR:0.58 SE ELEVATION:246 MAP ID:2
NAME:PRO-CORPORATION PMC REV:12/3/07
ADDRESS:296 NONOTUCK ST ID1:1-0016060
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
HAMPSHIRE STATUS: TIERII
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
SITE INFORMATION
STATUS: TIER 2 - A site/release receiving a total NRS score less than 350, unless the site meets any of the Tier 1 Inclusionary Criteria (CMR
40.0520(2)(a)). Permits are not required at Tier 2 sites/releases and response actions may be performed under the supervision of an LSP without prior
DEP approval. All pre-1993 transition sites that have accepted waivers are categoricallyTier 2 sites.
LOCATION TYPE: INDUSTRIAL,
SOURCE: UNKNOWN;
SITE DESCRIPTION:
CHEMICALS
UNKNOWN CHEMICAL OF UNKNOWN TYPE .5 INCH
SITE ACTIONS
ACT DATE: 1/20/2006
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP:
ACT STATUS: REPORTABLE RELEASE UNDER MGL 21E
ACT TYPE: RELEASE DISPOSITION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 1/29/2007
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: 4589
ACT STATUS: COMPLETION STATEMENT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: PHASE 1
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 1/29/2007
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: 4589
ACT STATUS: SCOPE OF WORK RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: PHASE 2
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 4/11/2006
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP:
ACT STATUS: REPORTABLE RELEASE UNDER MGL 21E
ACT TYPE: RELEASE NOTIFICATION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 1/29/2007
ACT USE LIMITATION:
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FLORENCE MA 01062
STATE
SEARCH ID:6 DIST/DIR:0.58 SE ELEVATION:246 MAP ID:2
NAME:PRO-CORPORATION PMC REV:12/3/07
ADDRESS:296 NONOTUCK ST ID1:1-0016060
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
HAMPSHIRE STATUS: TIERII
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
LSP:
ACT STATUS: TIER 2 CLASSIFICATION
ACT TYPE: TIER CLASSIFICATION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 8/29/2007
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: 4589
ACT STATUS: RMRINT
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
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FLORENCE MA 01062
STATE
SEARCH ID:5 DIST/DIR:0.58 SE ELEVATION:246 MAP ID:2
NAME:PRO CORPORATION PMC REV:6/19/02
ADDRESS:296 NONOTUCK ST ID1:1-0013695
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
STATUS: RAO
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
SITE INFORMATION
STATUS: DEF TIER 1B - (Default Tier 1B): A site/release where the responsible party fails to provide a required submittal to DEP by a specified
deadline.
CATEGORY: TWO HR 21E STATUS: DEF TIER 1B
DATE: 12/8/2000 21E DATE: 12/17/2001
PHASE: HAZMAT TYPE:
RAO CLASS:
LOCATION TYPE: INDUSTRIAL,
SOURCE: PIPE;
SITE DESCRIPTION:
CHEMICALS
UNKNOWN CHEMICAL OF UNKNOWN TYPE 25 GAL
SITE ACTIONS
ACT DATE: 12/08/2000
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: TIMOTHY OBRIEN
ACT STATUS: ORAL APPROVAL OF PLAN
ACT TYPE: IRA: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO TYPE:
ACT DATE: 11/21/2000
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: TIMOTHY OBRIEN
ACT STATUS: REPORTABLE RELEASE UNDER MGL 21E
ACT TYPE: RELEASE DISPOSITION
RAO TYPE:
ACT DATE: 12/08/2000
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP:
ACT STATUS: REPORTABLE RELEASE UNDER MGL 21E
ACT TYPE: RELEASE NOTIFICATION
RAO TYPE:
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FLORENCE MA 01062
STATE
SEARCH ID:4 DIST/DIR:0.58 SE ELEVATION:246 MAP ID:2
NAME:NO LOCATION AID REV:8/1/01
ADDRESS:296 NONOTUCK ST ID1:1-0013121
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
STATUS: RAO
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
SITE INFORMATION
CATEGORY: 120 DY 21E STATUS: TIER 2
DATE: 9/20/99 21E DATE: 9/20/00
PHASE: PHASE II HAZMAT TYPE: OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
RAO CLASS:
LOCATION TYPE:
SOURCE:
SITE DESCRIPTION:
CHEMICALS
UNKNOWN CHEMICAL OF UNKNOWN TYPE 4.3 MG/KG
UNKNOWN CHEMICAL OF UNKNOWN TYPE 3.4 MG/KG
1,1 -BIPHENYL, CHLORO-DERIVS. 8.74 MG/KG
UNKNOWN CHEMICAL OF UNKNOWN TYPE 2.6 MG/KG
SITE ACTIONS
ACT DATE: 12/14/2000
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: TIMOTHY OBRIEN
ACT STATUS: STATUS REPORT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: RAM:RELEASE ABATEMENT MEASURE
RAO TYPE:
ACT DATE: 09/20/2000
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: TIMOTHY OBRIEN
ACT STATUS: COMPLETION STATEMENT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: PHASEI: PHASE I
RAO TYPE:
ACT DATE: 09/20/2000
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: TIMOTHY OBRIEN
ACT STATUS: TIER 2 CLASSIFICATION
ACT TYPE: TCLASS:TIER CLASSIFICATION
RAO TYPE:
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STATE
SEARCH ID:3 DIST/DIR:0.58 SE ELEVATION:246 MAP ID:3
NAME:NO LOCATION AID REV:7/27/10
ADDRESS:296 NONOTUCK ST ID1:1-0017208
NORTHAMPTON MA ID2:
HAMPSHIRE STATUS: TIERII
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
SITE INFORMATION
STATUS: TIER 2 - A site/release receiving a total NRS score less than 350, unless the site meets any of the Tier 1 Inclusionary Criteria (CMR
40.0520(2)(a)). Permits are not required at Tier 2 sites/releases and response actions may be performed under the supervision of an LSP without prior
DEP approval. All pre-1993 transition sites that have accepted waivers are categoricallyTier 2 sites.
LOCATION TYPE: INDUSTRIAL,
SOURCE:
SITE DESCRIPTION:
CHEMICALS
NAPL 7 INCH
SITE ACTIONS
ACT DATE: 11/7/2008
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: REPORTABLE RELEASE UNDER MGL 21E
ACT TYPE: RELEASE DISPOSITION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 11/7/2008
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: ORAL APPROVAL OF PLAN
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 11/13/2008
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: ISSUED
ACT TYPE: NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 1/13/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: WRITTEN PLAN RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 1/13/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: TRANSMITTAL RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: RELEASE NOTIFICATION SUBMITTED THROUGH EDEP
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 1/27/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: FOLLOW UP OFFICE RESPONSE
ACT TYPE: SITE VISIT OR COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
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STATE
SEARCH ID:3 DIST/DIR:0.58 SE ELEVATION:246 MAP ID:3
NAME:NO LOCATION AID REV:7/27/10
ADDRESS:296 NONOTUCK ST ID1:1-0017208
NORTHAMPTON MA ID2:
HAMPSHIRE STATUS: TIERII
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 3/16/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: STATUS REPORT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 9/9/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: ALSENT
ACT TYPE: NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 9/14/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: STATUS REPORT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 9/14/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: RMRINT
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 9/14/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: MODIFIED REVISED OR UPDATED PLAN RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 11/13/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: SCOPE OF WORK RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: PHASE 2
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 11/13/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: COMPLETION STATEMENT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: PHASE 1
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 11/13/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: TRANSMITTAL RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: TIER CLASSIFICATION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 11/13/2009
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: TIER 2 CLASSIFICATION
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NAME:NO LOCATION AID REV:7/27/10
ADDRESS:296 NONOTUCK ST ID1:1-0017208
NORTHAMPTON MA ID2:
HAMPSHIRE STATUS: TIERII
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
ACT TYPE: TIER CLASSIFICATION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 2/10/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: FOLLOW UP OFFICE RESPONSE
ACT TYPE: SITE VISIT OR COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 3/2/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: TECHNICAL SCREEN AUDIT
ACT TYPE: PHASE 1
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 3/2/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: TECHNICAL SCREEN AUDIT
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 3/2/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: TECHNICAL SCREEN AUDIT
ACT TYPE: TIER CLASSIFICATION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 3/15/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: RMRINT
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 3/15/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: STATUS REPORT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 3/18/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: FLDRAN
ACT TYPE: SITE VISIT OR COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 5/6/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
ACT STATUS: COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT
ACT TYPE: PHASE 1
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 5/6/2010
ACT USE LIMITATION:
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FLORENCE MA 01062
STATE
SEARCH ID:2 DIST/DIR:0.89 SE ELEVATION:273 MAP ID:4
NAME:CUMBERLAND FARMS/GULF REV:1/29/01
ADDRESS:53 MAIN ST ID1:1-0010018
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
STATUS: RAO
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
SITE INFORMATION
LTBI: CONFIRMED:
DELETED: REMOVED:
CATEGORY: TWO HR 21E STATUS: RAO
DATE: 10/16/93 21E DATE: 10/23/96
PHASE: PHASE III HAZMAT TYPE: OIL
RAO CLASS: A2 - A PERMANENT SOLUTION HAS BEEN ACHIEVED: CONTAMINATION HAS NOT BEEN REDUCED TO
BACKROUND
LOCATION TYPE: GAS STATIN,
SOURCE: PIPE; TANKER;
SITE DESCRIPTION:
SITE ACTIONS
TS DATE: 19970212 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION:
LSP:
RA STATUS: RELATED TO A TRANSITION SITE (NOT TIER CLASSIFIED)
RAS TYPE: FEND
RAO CLASS:
ACT DATE: 10/23/1996
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: KEVIN SHEEHAN
ACT STATUS: RAO STATEMENT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: RAO: RESPONSE ACTION OUTCOME
RAO TYPE: A2 - A PERMANENT SOLUTION HAS BEEN ACHIEVED: CONTAMINATION HAS NOT BEEN REDUCED TO
BACKROUND
ACT DATE: 10/17/1994
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: KEVIN SHEEHAN
ACT STATUS: TIER 2 CLASSIFICATION
ACT TYPE: TCLASS:TIER CLASSIFICATION
RAO TYPE:
ACT DATE: 06/26/1996
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: KEVIN SHEEHAN
ACT STATUS: COMPLETION STATEMENT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: IRA: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTION
RAO TYPE:
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STATE
SEARCH ID:2 DIST/DIR:0.89 SE ELEVATION:273 MAP ID:4
NAME:CUMBERLAND FARMS/GULF REV:1/29/01
ADDRESS:53 MAIN ST ID1:1-0010018
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
STATUS: RAO
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
ACT DATE: 10/23/1996
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: KEVIN SHEEHAN
ACT STATUS: COMPLETION STATEMENT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: PHASII:PHASE II
RAO TYPE:
ACT DATE: 10/17/1994
ACT USE LIMITATION:
LSP: KEVIN SHEEHAN
ACT STATUS: COMPLETION STATEMENT RECEIVED
ACT TYPE: PHASEI: PHASE I
RAO TYPE:
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FLORENCE MA 01062
STATE
SEARCH ID:7 DIST/DIR:0.94 SE ELEVATION:275 MAP ID:5
NAME:SHELL/FLORENCE REV:1/29/01
ADDRESS:22 MAIN ST ID1:1-0000861
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
STATUS: RAO
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
SITE INFORMATION
LTBI: 7/15/93 CONFIRMED:
DELETED: REMOVED:
CATEGORY: 21E STATUS: RAO
DATE: 7/15/93 21E DATE: 11/17/94
PHASE: NO PHASE HAZMAT TYPE:
RAO CLASS: A2 - A PERMANENT SOLUTION HAS BEEN ACHIEVED: CONTAMINATION HAS NOT BEEN REDUCED TO
BACKROUND
LOCATION TYPE:
SOURCE:
SITE DESCRIPTION:
SITE ACTIONS
TS DATE: 19940303 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION:
LSP: ROBERT BRACKETT
RA STATUS: TRANSMITTAL RECEIVED
RAS TYPE: LSP-FA
RAO CLASS:
TS DATE: 19941117 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION: NON
LSP: ROBERT BRACKETT
RA STATUS: RAO STATEMENT RECEIVED
RAS TYPE: RAO: RESPONSE ACTION OUTCOME
RAO CLASS: A2 - A PERMANENT SOLUTION HAS BEEN ACHIEVED: CONTAMINATION HAS NOT BEEN REDUCED TO
BACKROUND
TS DATE: 19931111 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION:
LSP: TIMOTHY KEMPER
RA STATUS: FEE RECEIVED
RAS TYPE: RAM:RELEASE ABATEMENT MEASURE
RAO CLASS:
TS DATE: 19931108 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION:
LSP: TIMOTHY KEMPER
RA STATUS: WRITTEN PLAN RECEIVED
RAS TYPE: RAM:RELEASE ABATEMENT MEASURE
RAO CLASS:
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FLORENCE MA 01062
STATE
SEARCH ID:7 DIST/DIR:0.94 SE ELEVATION:275 MAP ID:5
NAME:SHELL/FLORENCE REV:1/29/01
ADDRESS:22 MAIN ST ID1:1-0000861
FLORENCE MA 01062 ID2:
STATUS: RAO
CONTACT:PHONE:
SOURCE:MA DEP
TS DATE: 19931022 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION:
LSP: TIMOTHY KEMPER
RA STATUS: WRITTEN APPROVAL OF PLAN
RAS TYPE: RAM:RELEASE ABATEMENT MEASURE
RAO CLASS:
TS DATE: 19940303 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION:
LSP: TIMOTHY KEMPER
RA STATUS: TRANSMITTAL RECEIVED
RAS TYPE: LSP-FA
RAO CLASS:
TS DATE: 19940216 00:00:00
AUL RESTRICTION:
LSP: TIMOTHY KEMPER
RA STATUS: COMPLETION STATEMENT RECEIVED
RAS TYPE: RAM:RELEASE ABATEMENT MEASURE
RAO CLASS:
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Target Property:209 SPRING ST JOB:2150-01-01
FLORENCE MA 01062
Street Name Dist/Dir Street Name Dist/Dir
Col Lavalley Ln 0.19 NW
Meadow St 0.17 SE
Spring St 0.02 NE
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ASTM Map: NPL, RCRACOR, STATE Sites
209 SPRING ST, FLORENCE MA 01062
Source: 2005 U.S. Census TIGER Files
Target Site (Latitude: 42.335424 Longitude: -72.686592) .............................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor ..........................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand............................................................................................................
Railroads ...........................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius; Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
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ASTM Map: CERCLIS, RCRATSD, LUST, SWL
209 SPRING ST, FLORENCE MA 01062
Source: 2005 U.S. Census TIGER Files
Target Site (Latitude: 42.335424 Longitude: -72.686592) .............................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor ..........................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand............................................................................................................
Railroads ...........................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius; Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
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.25 Mile Radius
ASTM Map: RCRAGEN, ERNS, UST
209 SPRING ST, FLORENCE MA 01062
Source: 2005 U.S. Census TIGER Files
Target Site (Latitude: 42.335424 Longitude: -72.686592) .............................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor ..........................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand............................................................................................................
Railroads ...........................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius; Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
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Non-ASTM Map: No Sites Found
209 SPRING ST, FLORENCE MA 01062
Source: 2005 U.S. Census TIGER Files
Target Site (Latitude: 42.335424 Longitude: -72.686592) .............................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor ..........................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand............................................................................................................
National Historic Sites and Landmark Sites ......................................................
Railroads ...........................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius; Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
APPENDIX B
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Photo 1. Barn/shop interior. Photo 2. Durmpster outside barn/shop.Photo 3. Garage interior. Photo 4. Former dump area; overgrown with vegetation.O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc. BEAN FARM, 209 SPRING STREET APPENDIX BSpringfield, Massachusetts NORTHAMPTON (FLORENCE), MASSACHUSETTS SITE PHOTOGRAPHSOTO Job No. 2150-01-01
APPENDIX C
QUALIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun
[ A S S O C I A T E S ]
Valerie D. Tillinghast, LSP
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
tillinghast@oto-env.com
phone: 413-788-6222
fax: 413-788-8830
www.oto-env.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Risk Assessment
Data Validation / Analytical Quality Assurance
Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Compliance
PROFILE
Valerie Tillinghast is an environmental chemist with more than 15 years
experience on projects ranging from initial site investigations to Superfund sites.
Valerie's work focuses on data usability issues and human health risk
characterizations. In this capacity, she provides data validation services, statistical
valuations of data scattering and trends, and fate and transport modeling to
estimate exposure point concentrations. H er experience with laboratory and on-
site analysis gives her insight into data quality and usability.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Millbury Perchlorate Site
Millbury, Massachusetts, ongoing
Conducted MCP investigations on groundwater and surface water at a large
construction site where perchlorate had seeped into public drinking water supply.
Perchlorate is an emerging contaminant that has only recently been assigned
regulatory limits by MassDEP and EPA, thus making Val’s expertise invaluable.
Monsanto Company Chemical Plant Closure
Everett, Massachusetts, onoing
Provided a range of MCP support services for a complex, 80-acre former
chemical manufacturing site, including risk assessments, quarterly groundwater
monitoring, preparation of plans for public involvement meetings, on-site
emission testing, removal actions and MCP reports.
Nathan Bill Park Brownfields Site
Springfield, Massachusetts, ongoing
Prepared a Brownfields Q uality Assurance Project Plan (Q APP) for E PA
approval. This project was a high-visibility public park for which rapid action was
desirable. The QAPP was prepared by OTO and EPA was approved within a few
weeks, allowing remedial response actions to begin.
Former Hingham Shipyard
Hingham, Massachusetts, ongoing
Conducted MCP investigations and soil gas surveys at a contaminated shipyard
being redeveloped for mixed commercial and residential use. Used Method 3 Risk
Characterization and implemented an AUL to achieve a Response Action
Outcome and ensure safe conditions for future users of the property.
REGISTRATIONS
and AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Site
Professional (LSP),
Massachusetts
Licensed Site
Professional
Association (LSPA),
Full Member
EDUCATION
M.S.,
Analytical Chemistry,
University of
Connecticut, 1990
B.A. magna cum laude,
Chemistry and
Biology, Brandeis
University, 1983
LSPA Courses:
-MCP Revisions,
2008
-Vapor Intrusion,
2007
-Environmental
Chemistry, 2003
-Refresher Course,
2003
-Environmental Risk
Characterization,
1996
O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun
[ A S S O C I A T E S ]
Kevin J. O’Reilly, LSP
PRINCIPAL
oreilly@oto-env.com
phone: 413.788.6222
fax: 413.788.8830
www.oto-env.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Facility Assessments and Compliance
Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Compliance
Environmental Remediation Facility Assessments and Compliance
Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Compliance
Environmental Remediation
PROFILE
Hydrogeologist and Licensed Site Professional (LSP) Kevin O ’Reilly has more
than 25 years of experience performing and managing a wide range of hazardous
waste site investigations and remediation projects, and has supervised more than
300 groundwater studies in N ew E ngland. H is experience includes
hydrogeological groundwater remediation, sludge disposal landfills, groundwater
modeling, and soil and groundwater remediation. He has served as an expert
witness in litigation cases determining responsible parties and remedial response
costs at hazardous waste disposal sites.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Nathan Bill Park
Springfield, Massachusetts, ongoing
As LSP, managed fast-tracked assessment of fill materials that were deposited at
site more than 60 years ago. Performed study, including a Method 3 Risk
Characterization, that quickly demonstrated that surficial soils posed no risk to
park users. Worked closely with MassD E P and O TO professional engineers to
develop cost effective cap design. Construction has been completed and the park
is in use. The final report is scheduled to be submitted in the summer of 2008.
Dry Cleaning Facility
East Longmeadow, 2004-2008
Served as LSP at dry-cleaning business where solvent had contaminated the
groundwater. Used innovative vapor testing methods and Method 3 risk
characterization to eliminate the need for expensive remediation techniques that
had been recommended by the previous consultant. Achieved site closure in
months instead of years and cut costs by over $100,000.
Metal Salvage Business
Chicopee, Massachusetts, 2006-2008
Served as LSP for investigation and remediation at an operating salvage yard with
extensive metal, oil and PCB soil contamination. Implemented an innovative and
cost-effective on-site remediation plan where contaminated soil was relocated to
an unused portion of the property. Avoided expensive excavation procedures that
would have jeopardized regular business operations.
REGISTRATIONS
and AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Site
Professional (LSP),
Massachusetts
Former Member,
Board of Directors,
Licensed Site
Professional
Association (LSPA)
EDUCATION
M.S.,
Geotechnical
Engineering,
Massachusetts
Institute of
Technology, 1980
B.S., Civil
Engineering,
University of
Notre Dame, 1978
B.S., Geology,
University of
Notre Dame, 1977