HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CAG-2012-01-09Community Advisory Group (CAG) Minutes for Jan. 9, 2012
Present: Nels Bohn as City Facilitator, Ken Deschere, Regina Deschere, Cynthia Brock,
Jennifer Dotson, John Graves, Peter Fortunato, Michele Palmer, Leia Raphaelidis, Kathy
Woodcock
Guests: Scott Nostrand of Barton & Loguidice, Walter Hang, owner of Toxic Targeting; City of
Ithaca Natural Areas Commission Attendees: Roxanne Johnston, Joe McMahon (Chair), Jon
Meigs, Seph Murtagh, Sarah Steuteville, Anna Stalter, Frost Travis, Robert Wesley, Tom
Whitlow, Wade Wykstra; Dan Hoffman and several community members.
Minutes from the December 5, 2011 CAG meeting minutes approved for posting.
Agenda Additions and/or Deletions: None
PROJECT SITE UPDATES:
*See the Department of Conservation (DEC) update from Karen Cahill and Stephanie
Harrington, Syracuse Office – after these Minutes
Review of Draft Site Investigation Work Plan (SIWP) of Ithaca Falls Overlook:
(See Detailed Attachments)
The City of Ithaca received a DEC Brownfield investigation grant to improve the work plan
before developing a public park at the Ithaca Falls location. There will be community
involvement as this study progresses. Cornell University will advise on plantings.
Scott Nostrand, Project Manager of Barton & Loguidice, walked us through the draft Site
Investigation Work Plan (SIWP). This study will define the extent and nature of contamination
on-site and off-site and recommend Interim Remedial Measures as contamination is encountered
at the Ithaca Falls Overlook.
The Site Investigation Work Plan document is divided into 4 files:
1. Draft Site Investigation Work Plan (SIWP)
2. Draft Appendix A - Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
3. Draft Appendix B - Health and Safety Plan (HSP)
4. Draft Appendix C - Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
Contaminants of concern are lead and chlorine by products. S. Nostrand said it needs to be
determined the extent of the lead contamination. S. Steuteville said she got reassurance that
toxins were removed. W. Hang disagrees with that assessment and agreed the area needs to be
retested. This investigation funding is intended for interim remedial steps, but not final
remediation.
Basically the 4-Tier examination will focus on areas where contamination is found. Samplings
will be taken including soil vapor analysis, fish and wildlife assessment, adding a fence and sign
to prohibit entrance to the area and improving the tarp covering to prevent migration.
The goal of this investigation is to address any major issue(s) remaining on this site. There is not
enough money to cleanup everything, so priorities will be set. C. Brock questioned whether the
park would need to adhere to “park land” requirements and S. Nostrand will investigate this
issue.
Community comments are requested because DEC has to review and comment by the end of the
month.
Next Meeting Scheduled:
Monday, February 6 at City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Report from Stephanie Harrington, DEC, January 6, 2012:
315 N. Meadow Street: Progressing with injection wells
Clinton West: In-situ groundwater treatment continues
Ithaca 1st Street MGP: Nothing significant to report
Ithaca Court Street MGP: Nothing significant to report
Report from Karen Cahill, DEC, January 6, 2012:
The DEC Phase VII SVI Investigation report should be final by end of next week also. We are still
awaiting Therm's report on passive soil vapor investigation (expected by end of next week also).
Ithaca Falls Overlook
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Tompkins County, New York
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Site Investigation Work Plan
November 2011
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Ithaca Falls Overlook
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Site Investigation Work Plan
November 2011
Prepared for:
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
And
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation
Region 7
1679 Route 11
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Prepared by:
Barton & Loguidice, P.C.
Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Planners, Landscape Architects
290 Elwood Davis Road
P.O. Box 3107
Syracuse, New York 13220
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Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Site Description and History ................................................................................. 5
2.1 Site Description .......................................................................................... 5
2.2 Site History ................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Contaminants of Concern .......................................................................... 9
3.0 Preliminary Risk Evaluation ................................................................................ 10
3.1 Relevant Guidance and Regulatory Criteria ............................................ 10
4.0 Project Objectives and Technical Approach ....................................................... 11
4.1 Project Objectives .................................................................................... 11
4.2 Technical Approach ................................................................................. 12
5.0 Site Investigation Tasks ...................................................................................... 14
5.1 Task 1 – Site Survey and Preparation of Site Map .................................. 14
5.2 Task 2 – Site Inspection, Review of Available Information, and
Residential Well Survey ........................................................................... 14
5.3 Task 3 – Community Relations ................................................................ 16
5.4 Task 4 – Structural Assessment of Bridge ............................................... 17
5.5 Task 5 – Western Slope Stabilization IRM ............................................... 17
5.6 Task 6 – Hotspot Removal IRM ............................................................... 18
5.7 Task 7 – Surface Soil/Subsurface Soil Investigation ................................ 18
5.8 Task 8 – Lead Partitioning Analysis ......................................................... 20
5.9 Task 9 – Groundwater Investigation ........................................................ 21
5.10 Task 10 – Soil Vapor Survey ................................................................... 24
5.11 Task 11 – Fish and Wildlife Resources Impact Analysis (FWRIA) ........... 25
5.12 Task 12 – Qualitative Human Health Exposure Assessment ................... 26
5.13 Task 13 – Data Validation ........................................................................ 27
5.14 Task 14 – Site Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report ..................... 27
5.15 Task 15 – Project Administration ............................................................. 28
6.0 Project Management Structure ........................................................................... 29
6.1 Project Organization ................................................................................ 29
6.2 Project Schedule ...................................................................................... 30
6.3 Project Cost Estimate .............................................................................. 30
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Table of Contents – Continued
List of Figures
Figure 1 - Site Location Map
Figure 2 - Site Plan
Figure 3 - Interim Remedial Measures
Figure 4 - Preliminary Soil Sample Locations
Figure 5 - Preliminary Groundwater Sample Locations
Figure 6 - Typical Monitoring Well Detail: Overburden Well
Figure 7 - Preliminary Soil Vapor Sample Locations
Figure 8 - Project Schedule
Figure 9 - Project Cost Estimate
List of Appendices
Appendix A - Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
Appendix B - Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
Appendix C - Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) - [Bound Separately]
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1.0 Introduction
The City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has been approved to receive funding
to pursue an investigation of potential subsurface contamination under the
Environmental Restoration Project Program (ERP: funded in part through the 1996
Environmental Bond Act) at the city-owned Ithaca Falls Overlook Site (hereafter referred
to as “site”). The site is located at 125 Lake Street in the City of Ithaca (see Figure 1).
The project is associated with the former Ithaca Gun Company, which has been
subdivided by Fall Creek Redevelopment, LLC. In an agreement to redevelop the
Ithaca Gun Factory property, the developer donated a portion of the property to the City
of Ithaca, which will become the Ithaca Falls Overlook site. The City of Ithaca plans to
develop this site into a community walkway and an overlook area that will provide a
scenic view of the adjacent 120-foot falls and gorge. A publically accessible view of the
falls has not been available to the public for over 100 years from this location. The City
will maintain this area as a park.
The site, as depicted on Figure 2, consists of one parcel (Parcel A – “The
Island”). The site includes an “Island”, which is a section of the site separated from the
remainder of the site by the former raceway and consisting of an open hillside and a
former industrial section that contains concrete pads. The Island is located between the
Fall Creek gorge and the raceway, which was part of the Ithaca gun factory’s water
power canal. The Island is immediately adjacent to, and provides dramatic views of,
Ithaca Falls. The site also includes a narrow corridor west of the former Ithaca Gun
main factory building, the Western Accessway, which provides frontage and access to
Lake Street. The total site acreage is approximately 0.95 acres.
The site was historically part of the Ithaca Gun Company property, which was the
location of the Fall Creek Hub and Spoke Factory prior to 1885. The Ithaca Gun
Company operated from 1885 through 1986. The main operations included
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manufacture of firearms and munitions, which largely took place off-site at the factory
(adjacent Parcel B, an active Voluntary Cleanup Project). Secondary operations
included-spray painting, drying gun stocks in ovens, firing ranges, plating, metal shops,
and forging where lead was re-melted for polishing.
Prior studies and an active Voluntary Cleanup Project being conducted at Parcel
B (main Ithaca Gun Plant) has indicated widespread lead contamination from the former
Ithaca Gun Company operations. Historically, lead munitions were fired at the Island
and raceway. Lead shot and lead contaminated soils have been identified on the Ithaca
Falls Overlook parcel and on the adjacent off-site, City-owned properties (likely
transported via erosion mechanisms from the site). Cleanup of the factory site (Parcel
B) is being completed by Fall Creek Redevelopment, LLC and its partners under the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Voluntary Cleanup
Program. There is an additional adjacent 0.01-acre property owned by the developer
that contains an iconic local landmark, the former factory smoke stack. The scope of
this site investigation is focused on Parcel A, including the Island and Western
Accessway connection to Lake Street.
The ERP program requires the preparation of a Site Investigation Work Plan
(SIWP). For this project, the SIWP will document: Interim Remedial Measures (IRM)
consisting of slope stabilization on the Island and hotspot removal of lead-contaminated
soils on the Western Accessway; an investigation to determine the vertical and
horizontal limits of soil and/or groundwater contamination on the site (Site Investigation);
an ecological resources impact analysis and qualitative human health exposure
analysis; and identification of remedial alternatives or potential additional site cleanup
measures (Remedial Alternatives Report). The Site Investigation will be conducted in
accordance with the 1997 NYSDEC Procedures Handbook for the "Brownfield
Program," the 2010 NYSDEC DER-10 Technical Guidance for Site Investigation and
Remediation, and the NYSDOH Guidance for Evaluating Soil Vapor in the State of New
York. The investigation will concentrate on characterization of existing hydrogeologic
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and environmental conditions to determine the presence and extent of surface and
subsurface contamination. The results of the field activities will be used to evaluate the
extent of contamination as well as potential exposure targets.
Section 5 of this document describes the specific tasks that are intended to
assess the conditions at the site, as well as within off-site areas, if necessary. In the
event that the findings of the Site Investigation identify conditions that are beyond the
scope of this present work initiative, a supplemental Work Plan will be developed for
NYSDEC approval to address additional evaluation tasks and associated data
collection.
An evaluation of potential Remedial Alternatives will be prepared following
completion of the Site Investigation. This evaluation will be based on identifying
methods to prevent, minimize, or eliminate the presence and possible release of
contaminants from the site. Within this general framework, emphasis will be placed on
identifying technically feasible, cost-effective solutions that are environmentally sound.
Included as ancillary documents to this Work Plan are the Sampling and Analysis
Plan (SAP - Appendix A); the Health and Safety Plan (HASP - Appendix B); and the
Citizen Participation Plan (CPP - Appendix C), bound separately. The SAP comprises a
quality management plan and a data management plan. The quality management plan
specifies the procedures for performing the investigation, sampling, and a laboratory
analysis presented in the Work Plan, and establishes quality control and assurance
procedures to be used during the Site Investigation. The data management plan
establishes document control for the Site Investigation including: data documentation
materials and procedures, project file requirements, and reporting formats.
The HASP establishes procedures to provide for the health and safety of
personnel performing the work and identifies the potential hazard(s) to which personnel
may be exposed.
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The CPP establishes the procedures for providing the public with the opportunity
to be present at open informational meetings, review project documents, and comment
on the project issues, findings, proposed remedial alternatives, and the final record of
decision (ROD). The project has been enhanced by the inclusion of a Community
Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG is an existing community organization formed to
address concerns related to the VCP project associated with Parcel B. The CAG has
merged with the greater Ithaca CAG, which is providing input to a number of
environmental remediation projects in the greater Ithaca area. The CAG is intended to
provide a communication forum through which a broad and diverse sample of
community interests is represented. Additional detail regarding the CAG and its
preliminary members is provided as part of the CPP.
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2.0 Site Description and History
2.1 Site Description
The site is situated on a parcel approximately 0.95 acres in size, currently
owned by the City of Ithaca. The site was historically a portion of the larger
property used for production of firearms by the former Ithaca Gun Company from
1885 until 1986; prior to 1885, the factory was used to manufacture agricultural
equipment. The former factory was located east of the ERP site on the adjacent
Parcel B, which is being progressed as a VCP project.
The site, identified as Parcel A, includes both the Western Accessway and
Island portions of the former Ithaca Gun Company property. The Western
Accessway portion of the site abuts the former factory on the VCP parcel. This
area, which slopes steeply to the west, connects the southern end of the ERP
site at Lake Street to the former raceway and Island. The Accessway is intended
to support the public thoroughfare to the Island area and the future Ithaca Falls
Overlook. The Island, located north of the former factory structure across an old
raceway, contains two concrete pads related to former structures and a shed.
The Island is connected to the remainder of the ERP site by a bridge over the
raceway.
2.2 Site History
The site and adjacent VCP site were historically used by the Ithaca Gun
Company for the production of firearms. A 1919 photograph presented in the
October 2001 Prescott Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) identified
early use of the Island area by the Ithaca Gun Company on the eastern concrete
pad of the Island. The original Ithaca Gun Company structure was later known
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as the Barn. The western concrete pad was identified as the remnants of “the
Metal Building”, which was reportedly used as the gun finishing building.
No underground or aboveground fuel storage tanks were identified in
previous investigations on the site. According to the 2001 Prescott Phase I ESA,
various chemicals such as heavy metals, oils, and varnishes were used as part
of manufacturing processes on the Island as well as at the historic Ithaca Gun
Company factory; these processes include bluing of the gun barrels, case
hardening of the steel used in the guns, various types of wood finishing for gun
stocks, treatment of boiler water, and test firing of guns. Lead has been widely
identified at the site and adjacent lands attributed to the test firing of
manufactured guns and other metalworking processes
Research into the history of the site was evaluated through a review of
historic environmental reports on the former Ithaca Gun Company, particularly
the 2001 Prescott Phase I ESA and the November 2001 Voluntary Cleanup
Program Site Investigation Work Plan (VCP SIWP), which included a review of
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and historic aerial photographs. The texts of these
reports were available from the document repository at the Tompkins County
Public Library.
Sanborn Maps from 1888, 1893, 1898, 1904, 1910, 1919, 1929, 1961, and
1971 were reviewed as part of both the 2001 Prescott Phase I ESA and the 2001
VCP SIWP. According to the report, the factory appears on the 1888 Map as the
Ithaca Manufacturing Company (agricultural equipment). At the time that map
was produced, there were three additional mills downstream on the raceway,
including the Ithaca Falls Paper Mill, Ithaca Paper Company, and the Fall Creek
Mills. The bridge over the raceway was in place on the subject property, and
limited development of the site buildings was underway. There was one
structure depicted on the Island to the east of the current structure remnants.
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The subsequent maps show further development of the factory over the years.
The factory is labeled the Ithaca Gun Company on the 1893 Map, and minimal
commercial development is shown in the vicinity of the site. The two structures
on the portion of the Island included in the ERP site are shown on the 1904 Map.
The development surrounding the site appeared to be primarily residential. By
the time the 1929 Map was produced, only one other mill remained along the
raceway, a paper company, which was no longer shown on the 1971 Map. The
resolution of the Sanborn Maps was insufficient to determine specific site
features.
Aerial photographs from the Ithaca Engineering Department for 1962,
1976, 1991, and 1999 were reviewed as part of both the 2001 Prescott Phase I
ESA and the 2001 VCP SIWP. An additional photograph from 1948 was
obtained from the Ithaca Gun Historian for the 2001 Prescott Phase I ESA. The
results of the aerial photography review are included in the table below:
Year Description
1948
The original Ithaca Gun factory is shown just south of the raceway, with the metal
building and barn shown on the Island portion of the site. The boiler house to the west of
the site has not yet been constructed. The majority of development in the vicinity
appears to be residential.
1962
The boiler stack has been relocated to the new boiler house northwest of the Western
Accessway. Residential properties adjoining the site to the west are no longer visible
and appear to be used for parking or storage.
1976
Several storage trailers are shown just off-site near the boiler house. Electrical
transformers are visible north of the boiler house and on the roof of the main factory
structure. Test firing shooting tubes are discernable on the top floor of the main factory
structure. Approximately 300 55-gallon drums are located along the western edge of the
factory, on the portion of the site known as the Western Accessway, and on the adjoining
property where parking lots are located. These drums are assumed to have contained
waste machine/gun oil, filings/grindings from mill operations, and possibly waste cyanide
from the metal finishing operations. A storage building is located on the adjoining
property to the west. The Island portion of the site is not visible in this photograph.
1991
The storage building on the adjoining property to the west has been removed, and the
parking lots are visible and in use. Renovations to add office space to the southern end
of the main factory structure are visible.
1999 The Ithaca Gun Company and adjacent ERP site appear much the same as it did when it
closed. The development in the vicinity of the site appears to be primarily residential.
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Various environmental investigations have taken place at the former
Ithaca Gun Company property since its closure in 1986. The main factory
building has been widely assessed and is currently the subject of a Voluntary
Cleanup Program investigation; the former factory building was demolished as
part of the VCP in 2009. However, limited studies have extended to the Western
Accessway and Island portions of the former Ithaca Gun property.
In 1995, the NYSDEC observed lead shot on former Cornell University
property northwest of the site in the gorge. From 1995 through 1998, Cornell
University and NYSDEC sampled this area and found elevated levels of lead and
other metals. Background samples indicated that elevated levels of metals were
widespread throughout the Ithaca Falls area.
Limited polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were also identified during the
investigation and were attributed to leaking transformers on the current VCP site;
the transformers and PCB-contaminated soil were removed by NYSEG in 2000.
As the source of contamination and impacted soils were removed from the VCP
site, PCBs are not expected to be identified during the Site Investigation.
In August 2000, the USEPA Region II Response and Prevention Branch
and NYSDEC conducted a Removal Assessment of portions of the Island and
Western Accessway, the hillsides east of the VCP site on the Sigma Nu fraternity
property, and within the gorge to the west, where lead shot and slag were
observed on the surface soils and slope. Erosion of the western slope of the
Island area was observed during the assessment. In the fall of 2000, the USEPA
conducted soil sampling along the raceway and eastern bank of Fall Creek, as
well as from the former Ithaca Gun property. The samples were field-screened
for lead and arsenic using X-Ray Fluorescence (XFR) Spectroscopy; laboratory
analysis confirmed the lead results but the arsenic testing was unusable. The
subsurface samples, collected at a depth of 15 inches, contained lead ranging
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from non-detect to 28,900 parts per million (ppm), and surface soil samples
contained lead ranging from non-detect to 136,000 ppm. Surface water samples
were also taken from the raceway and upgradient in Fall Creek; lead was
detected in the samples collected from the raceway at concentrations ranging
from 2.8 to 3.1 parts per billion (ppb), while the upgradient sample was non-
detect for lead. Mercury was detected in both the raceway and upgradient
samples. Additional sampling was conducted by the USEPA in 2001 to delineate
off-site impacts of lead.
In 2002, Earth Tech conducted demolition of the Metal Building and Barn
from the Island and removed contaminated soil from the Island, raceway, and
Western Accessway areas, as well as within the Gorge and other off-site areas,
in accordance with the USEPA Removal Assessment Integrated Assessment
Plan prepared by Weston Solutions, Inc. A tarp was placed over the western
slope of the Island as a temporary erosion control measure.
2.3 Contaminants of Concern
The historic gun manufacturing operations at the site and adjacent VCP
site are the historic potential sources for remaining contamination at the site.
The primary contaminant of concern is lead from test firing guns, dumping of
spent shot, and other manufacturing processes such as forging. Volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), including chlorinated solvents, were also identified during
investigations on other portions Ithaca Gun Company property, particularly near
the Western Accessway, and appear to be related to the historic storage of
drums containing chemicals and oils.
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3.0 Preliminary Risk Evaluation
The land use surrounding the site is mixed residential, public use property and
light commercial. A parking lot adjoins the Western Accessway, and the former Ithaca
Gun Factory VCP Property adjoins the site to the east. A natural area including the Fall
Creek Gorge and Ithaca Falls is located north of the Island, and Lake Street adjoins the
site to the south. Apartment buildings are located south of the site across Lake Street.
The City of Ithaca is serviced by a public water supply.
The Site Investigation will include a characterization study to define the extent of
surface and subsurface contamination. It will also include a further evaluation of
groundwater, soil vapor, and contaminant pathways, including an analysis of
hydrogeologic conditions present at the site. An environmental risk evaluation will be
performed based upon the results and findings of the Site Investigation.
3.1 Relevant Guidance and Regulatory Criteria
Relevant Guidance and Regulatory Criteria (RGRC) to be utilized for this
project include, but are not limited to: NYSDEC DER-10 Technical Guidance for
Site Investigation and Remediation, May 2010 (DER-10), 6 NYCRR Part 375,
NYSDEC T.O.G.S. 1.1.1, 6 NYCRR Part 703 and 10 NYCRR Part 5.
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4.0 Project Objectives and Technical Approach
4.1 Project Objectives
The overall objective of this Site Investigation is to define the nature and
extent of contamination on the Ithaca Falls Overlook property related to former
site activities. The specific objectives of the Site Investigation include the
following:
x Verification of the structural integrity of the bridge to the Island,
which was constructed sometime prior to 1888;
x An interim remedial measure (IRM) for stabilization of the western
bank of the Island to reduce migration of contaminants off-site into
Fall Creek and onto City lands;
x An IRM for excavation and disposal of surface soil lead hotspots
identified at the site as part of the Ithaca Gun VCP investigation;
x Thoroughly define the presence and extent of soil and groundwater
contamination on-site (and potentially off-site);
x Characterize the site hydrogeologic conditions, including
identification of depth to groundwater and flow direction, and the
possible presence of preferential groundwater flow pathways;
x Evaluate conditions within wetlands, floodplains and sensitive
environments (if any are present) within or adjacent to the site; and
x Assess potential impacts to the environment, wildlife, and human
health.
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4.2 Technical Approach
The following discussion presents the technical approach proposed to
complete the project objectives outlined above. The technical approach has
been structured to achieve these objectives in a progressive, deliberate, and
cost-effective manner. At the completion of each project task, the existing data
will be reviewed to determine if the limits of the suspected contamination have
been adequately characterized, or if a subsequent task is required. It is possible
that not all of the tasks described below will be required. Each of the specific
components of the proposed technical approach is briefly discussed in the text
below.
Initial tasks will involve the collection of background and site specific data
for the purpose of scoping the subsequent tasks for this project. This information
will be used to refine the scope of the subsurface investigation and the interim
remedial activities. The subsurface investigation includes the installation of soil
borings, soil vapor points, and overburden monitoring wells. Sampling and
analysis of surface soil, subsurface soil, soil vapor, and groundwater will be
conducted as part of the investigation. Interim remedial measures will be
performed to address potential “hotspot” contamination on the Western
Accessway and to mitigate erosion and contaminant transport from the western
portion of the Island.
Upon completion of site investigation activities, the data will be reviewed
to determine the nature and extent of contamination on the site, and develop
qualitative assessment of ecological and human health risks posed by the site.
These results will be used to evaluate the need for subsequent remedial activities
and perform an analysis of alternatives. The Site Investigation efforts and
Remedial Alternatives Analysis will be presented in a Site Investigation/Remedial
Alternatives Report (SI/RAR).
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5.0 Site Investigation Tasks
In order to accomplish the objectives set forth in Section 4.1, the following task-
by-task description is presented. These items are based on the technical approach
previously provided in Section 4.2.
5.1 Task 1 - Site Survey and Preparation of Site Map
The site and immediately adjacent areas (roads, adjacent property
borders, etc.) were surveyed to create a topographic base map of the property.
This included surveying and locating the site buildings, utility poles, the street,
manholes, subsurface utilities, and other distinguishing features present at the
site. The survey was completed by T.G. Miller, PC in June 2008 as part of the
prior site investigations (VCP project).
The survey data will be updated as necessary during the Site Investigation
and will be used to develop a base Site Plan for the presentation of site data
collected during the investigation (i.e., groundwater elevation contours, UST
locations, extent of contaminated soil removal, and extent of groundwater
contamination). The Site Plan will also be used to present the various
remediation alternatives identified during preparation of the Site Investigation/
Remedial Alternatives Report. Site elevation data will be used in conjunction
with boring logs to develop cross-sections through the site showing the
configuration of subsurface geologic conditions, elevation of the water table, and
vertical extent of soil and/or groundwater contamination.
5.2 Task 2 - Site Inspection, Review of Available Information, and Residential
Well Survey
A site inspection team will visit the site for the purpose of field verification
of the site boundaries and features. The information developed from this task will
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be used to refine the scope of the interim remedial measures (IRM). Data
gathered during the site inspection will be used for future design of the hotspot
removal and Island western slope stabilization IRMs.
A review of existing data available through the NYSDEC Region 7 offices,
the City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County will be performed. In addition to the
data obtained from these entities, the following resources will be used to collect
local and regional data:
x NYSDEC Division of Water Resources
x NYS Geological Survey
x United States Geological Survey
x Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases
x Identify and conduct interviews with employees associated with the
previous business operations at the site (if they still reside within
the local area).
It may be necessary, based on the information collected from the
resources mentioned above, to revise aspects of the scope of work. Any
necessary revisions will be proposed in writing and performed with NYSDEC's
approval.
A residential well survey will be conducted within the upgradient and
downgradient proximity of the site in order to identify the locations of any drinking
water supply wells. A file search of NYSDEC, NYSDOH, Tompkins County
Health Department, and local records for all monitoring wells, domestic wells,
and irrigation, industrial, and public supply wells within one half mile of the site
boundary will be conducted. For each well identified, the following information
will be collected if applicable and/or available:
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i. Type of well
ii. Status (active, inactive, properly abandoned)
iii. Total depth, casing length
iv. Open bore hole or screened interval
v. Sample analyses, if available
vi. Well records or well logs available from NYSDEC, NYSDOH,
Tompkins County Health Department or other local agency.
A listing of all sources referenced in performing the residential well survey
including agencies that were unable to provide the requested information will be
maintained. The results of the initial residential well survey will be used to
evaluate if off-site receptors exist, and/or if the residential well survey will need to
be expanded to include off-site sampling of private supply wells.
5.3 Task 3 - Community Relations
A Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) is included as Appendix C of this Work
Plan. The CPP was prepared to assist the City of Ithaca with providing
information about the project to the Community Advisory Group (CAG) and the
general public. The elements of the CPP are as follows:
x Introduction to the Environmental Restoration Project (Municipal
Brownfields Program)
x Basic site information
x Project description
x Identification of affected/interested public (contact list)
x Identification of regulatory contacts
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x Identification of document repositories
x Specific citizen participation activities
x Identification of adjacent property owners
The CPP will establish responsibilities for project activities and provide the
names and addresses of authorized representatives for response to public
inquiries.
5.4 Task 4 - Structural Assessment of Bridge
Prior to beginning work at the site, the structural integrity of the bridge will
be assessed. The bridge was constructed sometime prior to 1888 and was last
inspected in March 2002 when a Level One Load Rating was conducted by Earth
Tech. A new assessment will require a field inspection of the bridge and updates
to the 2002 calculations. The structural assessment will identify potential
restrictions that may be posted to contractors involved with the Site Investigation
or IRMs.
5.5 Task 5 - Island Western Slope Stabilization IRM
The purpose of this IRM is to stabilize the western slope of the Island.
This slope is located off-site west of the Island portion of the ERP site, adjacent
to Fall Creek and the gorge. The slope has experienced considerable erosion
and was identified as unstable during prior environmental investigations. These
prior investigations concluded with the slope covered with tarps, which are not a
viable long-term stabilization method.
The focus of the IRM, which will take place in Spring 2012, will be to
stabilize this slope to prevent further erosion and reduce contaminant migration
off-site. Stabilization will be achieved through the use of permanent turf
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reinforcement mats such as North American Green P550 mats or other mats as
determined by the Engineer. These mats are generally stapled into underlying
soil, so the mats may need to be anchored into rock instead. Installation of a
sediment trap or other runoff capture device at the base of the slope will also be
evaluated as part of the design process. Prior to beginning work on this portion
of the site, erosion and sediment controls will be implemented to prevent
transport of sediment off-site. The area of slope stabilization is shown on Figure
3.
5.6 Task 6 - Lead Partitioning Analysis
While prior environmental investigations have identified the widespread
presence of lead throughout the surface and subsurface soils at the site, these
studies did not identify how the lead is partitioned in the site soils. Prior sampling
procedures indicate that fragments of lead (i.e., shot or slag) were likely included
in the soil samples submitted for total lead analysis using EPA Method 6010B.
Fragments of shot or slag subjected to acid digestion can liberate lead into the
digestate, which may result in biased data.
Since the contaminant pathway analysis will need to evaluate risk
associated with lead transport in the environment, it will be useful to understand
how the lead is partitioned within the soils. A lead portioning analysis will identify
where the lead is located within the soil profile and whether it is sorbed to soil
particles, providing information on whether lead is mobilized in soil dust, in the
groundwater profile, or if it is limited to the coarser portions of the site soils, which
are only subject to greater erosive forces. The site remedial design will require
an understanding of the fate and transport of the lead at the site, in order to
identify a reasonable and cost-effective solution that satisfies the ERP program
criteria.
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Partitioning surface soil samples will be collected from approximately six
(6) locations, widespread across the Island portion of the site as well as
additional samples on City property to the west, as identified on Figure 4. A
composite sample will be taken from each of these locations and submitted for
analytical determination of total lead content. Additional soil will be sampled from
each location at the time the composite samples are taken; these samples will be
bagged, labeled, and stored for future sieve analysis.
Following laboratory analysis, the locations with the highest
concentrations of lead will be identified and selected for sieve analysis. Each of
these samples will be characterized using a sieve analysis to separate coarse
materials (greater than 2.0 mm), sand (0.05-2.0 mm), and silt/clay (less than 0.05
mm). Composite samples of each sieve size will be submitted for analytical
determination of total lead content. The goal of this partitioning analysis is to
determine where the lead is situated within the soil profile and at which depths
contamination is concentrated to adapt exposure assessments and remedial
alternatives to the site conditions.
The results of the partitioning analysis will be used to inform the final soil
sampling design and remedial analysis.
5.7 Task 7 - Surface Soil/Subsurface Soil Investigation
A soil investigation is necessary to determine the nature and extent of
surface/subsurface soil contamination. The initial investigation will include a wide
field of both surface and subsurface sample locations to initially characterize the
site and off-site conditions, followed by additional sampling as necessary to
determine areas of concern at the site. Samples will also be collected from
upgradient (background) locations and from potential source areas. This
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characterization will take place prior to the hotspot removal IRM described in
Task 8.
The site and off-site areas of interest have been divided into eleven (11)
sub-areas, as shown on Figure 4. Background samples will be taken from an
additional off-site background location. Based on the size of each sub-area, a
select number of surface and subsurface soil samples will be obtained and
submitted for laboratory analysis. Areas of interest will be identified for sampling
in each sub-area, and the sub-areas will be gridded to allow field personnel to
randomly select sample locations for the remaining samples. A measurement of
subsurface depth will also be logged from each sample location to define future
subsurface sampling locations. Surface and subsurface samples will be obtained
from the same locations. The eleven sub-areas and approximate number of
sample locations are defined as follows:
x Western Accessway: 7 (including upslope and downslope)
x IRM Hotspot: 5
x Former Walkway: 2
x Western Raceway: 8 (including raceway bottom and sidewalls)
x Eastern Raceway: 6 (including raceway bottom and sidewalls)
x Off-Site City Property (east): 6
x Upper Island: 5
x Island (not including slabs): 6
x Island Beneath Slabs: 5 (2 on each slab and 1 in shed floor)
x Off-Site Western Island Slope: 4 (including upslope and downslope)
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x Off-Site Downslope Bench: 6 (including upslope and downslope)
x Off-Site Background Samples: 4 (lead only)
Based on the sample sub-areas, a total of 147 surface and subsurface
samples will be selected for laboratory analysis of total lead using EPA Method
6010B. This total includes 64 surface soil samples and 10 QA/QC samples, as
well as 64 subsurface soil samples and 9 QA/QC samples.
An additional subset of 29 surface and subsurface soil samples will be
gathered as composite samples from the sub-areas. This total includes 11 surface
soil samples (one composite sample per sub-area plus 4 QA/QC samples) and 11
subsurface soil samples (one composite sample per sub-area plus 3 QA/QC
samples). These composite samples will be analyzed for volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) and chlorinated solvents using EPA Method 8260 plus MTBE,
semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) using EPA Method 8270
(Base/Neutrals), Target Analyte List (TAL) metals using EPA Method 6010B, PCBs
using EPA Method 8082, pesticides using EPA Method 8081, and herbicides using
EPA Method 8151.
Following the initial round of sampling, it is anticipated that hotspot areas
will be identified for a second round of sampling. It is expected that an additional
24 surface soil samples and 15 subsurface soil samples (for a total of 47 soil
samples which includes 8 QA/QC samples) will be selected for laboratory
analysis of the contaminants of concern identified during the initial round of
sampling. Based on prior investigations at the site and VCP site, it is anticipated
that samples may be limited to analysis of total lead.
Surface soil samples will be taken at depths of 0-2 inches. Subsurface soil
samples will be taken at depths ranging from 2-15 inches or to the extent possible,
as was conducted in prior investigations at the site. Subsurface samples will be
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cored by hand, and each sample location will be sampled continuously throughout
the depth of the boring. Subsurface samples will be examined by the on-site
representative and will be logged as described in the Sampling and Analysis Plan
in Appendix A. All sampling equipment will be decontaminated upon initially
arriving on-site and between each sample location.
Using a photoionization detector (PID), each soil sample taken during the
sampling program will be screened for total volatile organic vapors. Upon
sample retrieval, the Engineer/Geologist will screen the sample directly with a
PID. The process will involve placing the soil sample in a sealable bag, then
inserting the PID probe in the bag. Measurements will be recorded to identify the
peak concentration and the sustained vapor concentration. Both measurements
will be recorded in parts per million (ppm) from the direct readout on the
instrument. All measurements will be recorded in the field log along with the
ambient temperature for future reference regarding determination of well screen
intervals, analytical soil sample selection, and definition of the vertical extent of
groundwater and soil contamination.
5.8 Task 8 - Hotspot Removal IRM
The purpose of the IRM is to remove source materials from the site that
are identified during the site inspection and review of available information.
Hotspots of lead-contaminated surface soils were identified by O’Brien and Gere
on the Western Accessway portion of the site; this area was reported as
approximately 380 tons (35 feet x 65 feet x 3 feet deep) of contaminated soil in
prior O’Brien and Gere remedial reports for the VCP site. While this hotspot of
soil contamination was originally identified as part of the cleanup efforts for the
VCP site, the City of Ithaca agreed to address this area during the ERP. The
initial round of soil sampling will be conducted prior to this IRM to confirm the
dimensions and potential contaminants of concern for this hotspot area.
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Prior to excavation, sediment controls will be implemented to prevent
transport of sediment off-site. Contaminated soils will be excavated by a
contractor and will be characterized, removed, and properly disposed of in
accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The excavation area will be
limed to limit mobilization of any remaining metals and backfilled with gravel, and
the disturbed area will be stabilized with turf reinforcement mats, seeded, and
mulched to provide permanent stabilization. The limits of excavation are shown
on Figure 3.
Approximately eight (8) confirmation soil samples will be taken following
excavation and submitted for laboratory analysis of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) and chlorinated solvents using EPA Method 8260 plus MTBE, semi-
volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) using EPA Method 8270 (Base/Neutrals),
Target Analyte List (TAL) metals using EPA Method 6010B, PCBs using EPA
Method 8082, pesticides using EPA Method 8081, and herbicides using EPA
Method 8151.
5.9 Task 9 - Groundwater Investigation
Three (3) overburden groundwater monitoring wells are proposed for this
project (see Figure 5 for preliminary locations). These wells will be located on
the Western Accessway, where perched groundwater has been historically
observed on the slope between the VCP site and the parking lot off-site to the
west. Monitoring wells are not proposed for the Island due to the minimal depth
to bedrock and limited historic use of the Island for manufacturing processes.
The overburden monitoring wells will be installed with the use of direct-
push methods such as a Geoprobe rig. Two rounds of samples will be obtained
from the proposed wells and submitted for laboratory analysis of VOCs and
chlorinated solvents (EPA Method 8260 plus MTBE), SVOCs (EPA Method
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8270), PCBs (EPA Method 8082) TAL metals (EPA Method 6010B), pesticides
(EPA Method 8081) and herbicides (EPA Method 8151) to provide information on
the current groundwater conditions during the Site Investigation.
Bedrock monitoring wells were installed during prior investigations at the
adjacent VCP site. Two of these wells, Historic MW-3 and Historic MW-4, are
located off-site west of the Western Accessway. These wells will be sampled as
part of the groundwater investigation to assess the conditions in the bedrock
wells and to provide additional information on downgradient groundwater
conditions, if access can be obtained. Water levels will also be obtained from
Historic MW-1, if accessible. These parameters may be reduced depending
upon the results of the piezometers screening samples.
Monitoring well construction and installation will be supervised by a B&L
Engineer/Geologist. Construction will follow the general specifications as shown in
Figure 6. The drilling contractor will have available on-site, prior to
commencement of the drilling program, 2-inch diameter PVC threaded riser pipe
and continuous slot well screens, including all fittings, bottom plugs, centralizers,
caps, etc. In addition, the drilling contractor must have available all backfill
materials necessary for well construction, including graded siliceous sand of
various sizes for sand pack construction. The size of the sand used for the sand-
pack materials will be appropriate for the grain size of the formation materials
within the screen interval. Also, an approved concrete aggregate mixture must be
used during the construction of the surface seal. The specific types of monitoring
well backfill materials are discussed in the SAP (Appendix A).
During the construction and installation of the monitoring wells, the
Supervising Engineer/Geologist's responsibilities will include, but not be limited
to:
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x Construction observation of the entire well assembly;
x Installation observation of the sand pack, fine sand pack, pelletized
or granular bentonite seal and grout backfill placements;
x Performing measurements to certify that the placement of the well
construction materials was in accordance with the specifications;
x Observation of the protective monitoring well cover installation and
the concrete surface seal construction;
x Observation and monitoring of well development (where
development is performed by drilling contractor);
x Labeling and marking water level monitoring reference point on the
protective cover and riser pipe respectively; and
x Consultation with the on-site NYSDEC representative.
In-situ variable head hydraulic conductivity testing (slug or bail testing) will
be performed at each completed new monitoring well after sufficient development
has been performed. The existing temporary monitoring wells will not be tested
for hydraulic conductivity. The slug and/or bail testing will provide in-place
permeability data of the screened geologic units. Slug and bail testing involves
the removal of a bail of water or the displacement of water within the well by the
insertion of a slug. Upon creating an elevated or depressed head, the water level
within the monitoring well is measured electronically with a data logger and
recorded over the time it takes to achieve 90 percent recovery (relative to the
initial static water level). It is assumed that the rate of inflow to the monitoring
well screen, after inducing a hydraulic head differential, is proportional to the
hydraulic conductivity (k) and the unrecovered head distance.
Water levels will be recorded on two events approximately two months
apart at each of the new monitoring wells to determine the depth of groundwater
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and the configuration of the groundwater surface. Water level data will be used
to develop groundwater contour maps and to identify the horizontal hydraulic
gradient of the water table. Upon completion of the monitoring well installation
program, the new monitoring wells will be sampled twice for laboratory analysis.
The sampling events will be spaced at least 60 days apart. Monitoring wells will
be purged prior to sampling in order to collect a representative sample of the
formation groundwater. Each well will be sampled using the following general
methodology:
x Measure and record the static water level in each well, and
calculate the volume of water in the well;
x Purge at least three times the volume of water in each well. For
wells exhibiting extremely slow recovery rates, it may only be
possible to remove the initial well volume before it is dry. Rapidly
recovering wells can be purged using peristaltic or bladder pumps
to purge the required well volumes;
x Collect groundwater samples using disposable bailers; and
x Ship or deliver samples to a NYSDOH ELAP/CLP certified
laboratory using the appropriate chain-of-custody documentation.
Analyses for VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, TAL metals, Pesticides and
Herbicides will be performed on these samples.
All final investigation data utilized for cleanup goal/no further action
decisions will be reported with a NYSDEC ASP/CLP Category B deliverables
package. The data packages will be subjected to independent data validation
following ASP/CLP procedures.
5.10 Task 10 - Soil Vapor Survey
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Due to the presence of adjacent properties, a soil gas survey will be
performed to determine if soil gas is being generated on-site and potentially
migrating off-site. For cost estimation purposes, we have assumed that a total of
four (4) soil vapor probe sampling points will be installed along the Western
Accessway with the use of a Geoprobe drill rig. The four (4) collected soil gas
samples plus one (1) duplicate sample (for a total of 5 samples) will be submitted
for the laboratory analysis of VOCs using EPA Method TO-15. The preliminary
locations of the proposed soil gas borings are depicted on Figure 7. The need to
conduct the soil vapor survey, or to potentially expand its scope, will be
evaluated as the results from prior tasks are made available.
Soil gas samples will be collected following purging of the sampling
equipment and tubing. The atmosphere in the area where the probe intersects
the ground surface will be enriched with a helium tracer gas. The tracer gas will
be included in the list of target analytes reported by the laboratory. An outdoor
air sample will also be collected to identify potential interferences from infiltration
of outdoor air into the sampling apparatus while the soil vapor sample is being
collected. All air and vapor samples will be collected in 400-cc Summa gas
canisters equipped with regulators set to collect the sample over a two-hour time
period (approximately 3.33 cc/minute). The soil gas samples will be submitted
for laboratory analysis of the site contaminants of concern by EPA Method TO-
15. The results of the soil vapor survey sampling will be assessed against
USEPA, OSHA, and NYSDOH reference concentrations for the contaminants of
concern. If the soil vapor results warrant, additional vapor studies (i.e., sub-slab,
indoor air monitoring, etc.) may be conducted. The scope of additional vapor
investigations will be based upon NYSDOH review and approval.
5.11 Task 11 – Fish and Wildlife Resources Impact Analysis (FWRIA)
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A resource characterization, including literature review and site visit by
field ecologists, will be conducted to satisfy the requirements for a qualitative
ecological exposure assessment. Part 1 of the FWRIA resource characterization
will include the following steps:
x Identify all fish and wildlife resources based upon knowledge of the
site and a search of NYSDEC records and/or other sources. If no
resources are identified on the site, adjacent to or downgradient
from the site and the lack of resources is not due to contamination,
no further work is required for the FWRIA. Identified resources will
be indicated on a site map.
x Describe the resources on the site and within one-quarter mile of
the site. If resources are identified that may be affected by site-
related contaminants beyond this radius, this information should
also be provided.
x Identify contaminant migration pathways and any fish and wildlife
exposure pathways.
x Identify contaminants of ecological concern.
x Based on the resources and pathways identified and the toxicity of
the contaminants of ecological concern, draw conclusions
regarding the actual or potential adverse impacts to fish and wildlife
resources.
A report will be generated summarizing the findings of the FWRIA Part 1
investigation and will include mapping of identified resources, cover types, and
drainage. Following completion of the FWRIA Part 1, the need for development
of a FWRIA Part 2 Ecological Impact Assessment will be evaluated.
5.12 Task 12 - Qualitative Human Health Exposure Assessment
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Data generated from the analysis of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor
samples will be evaluated to identify areas of concern and chemicals of concern,
evaluate actual or potential exposure pathways, characterize potentially exposed
receptors, and identify how unacceptable exposures might be
eliminated/mitigated. Observations of environmental impacts, public/private
water supply sources, and routes of contaminant exposure will be incorporated
into this assessment.
5.13 Task 13 - Data Validation
Laboratory samples collected for closure verification and/or IRM decision
making will be sent for data validation as described in the SAP. The intention of
this task is not to submit all site generated data for validation, but only those
samples which are located in areas at the edges of contaminant plumes, and
used for site closure or remedial decisions. A subset of approximately 20% of
the laboratory samples will be sent for data validation.
5.14 Task 14 - Site Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report
The Site Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report (SI/RAR) will be
prepared in accordance with the Municipal Assistance Environmental Restoration
Project “Brownfields Program” Procedures Handbook, and will assemble
information relative to the presence and extent of surficial and subsurface
contaminants and will generally characterize the site environmental conditions.
The report will be organized into sections providing background information on
the project, specific data collection methodologies used during the site
investigation, the findings of these activities and the relation of identified site
contamination with observed hydrogeologic features and the potential risks to
human health and the environment. The report will also include various
appendices to present boring logs, monitoring well installation details, soil
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screening results, sample data, hydraulic conductivity test results, Data Usability
Summary Report (DUSR), and laboratory data.
Based on the findings of the Site Investigation, a list of areas/media of
concern will be established indicating the types of hazards and environmental
problems associated with each media of concern. Using this list, potential
remedial responses will be evaluated for each area/media of concern. Each
response will be evaluated according to the extent that it will effectively
remediate the problem area and its technical feasibility, benefit, and cost.
Following this evaluation, a list of potential remedial alternatives will be
developed using combinations of the remedial responses referred to above to
address each specific area/media of concern. The resulting list of Remedial
Alternatives will be evaluated for overall construction feasibility, operational and
maintenance requirements and cost. Finally, a preferred remedial alternative will
be selected from the above list, which appears to satisfy the remediation goals
for the site considering future reuse and presents the most cost-effective
solution.
5.15 Task 15 - Project Administration
This task includes a variety of miscellaneous tasks associated with the
administration and day-to-day management of an ERP project. Included in this
task are subcontractor coordination, assembly and submittal of reimbursement
applications, development and implementation of the Disadvantaged Business
Utilization Plan and associated quarterly reporting, and participation in public
meetings.
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6.0 Project Management Structure
6.1 Project Organization
Barton & Loguidice, P.C. (B&L), is the prime engineering contractor for the
Ithaca Falls Overlook Environmental Restoration Project (ERP # E755018). B&L
will report directly to the City of Ithaca for all services required on the project.
With approval from the City, B&L will serve as direct liaison with the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) throughout the
duration of the project.
The B&L Project Officer and Program Manager will be Scott D. Nostrand,
P.E. Mr. Nostrand has the authority to commit resources and resolve potential
project scheduling conflicts. Mr. Nostrand will have primary responsibility for
oversight planning and implementation of the Environmental Restoration Project.
The Project Manager will be David R. Hanny. The Project Manager will be
in charge of all field activities related to the Site Investigation program. The
Project Manager will be responsible for scheduling and implementing the field
activities, and will have primary contact with project subcontractors designated to
perform drilling, surveying, and laboratory analysis as needed. The Project
Manager will be the primary contact for all project-related communications with
the City and NYSDEC. Mr. Hanny will also serve as the Quality Assurance
Officer for this project. These responsibilities will include performing periodic
field audits during the investigation (particularly sampling activities) and
interfacing with the analytical laboratory to make requests, or resolve problems,
in order to assure that the predetermined project objectives for data quality have
been met; he will also evaluate the data packages and interface with the
laboratory and the data validator.
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6.2 Project Schedule
The project schedule for the Ithaca Falls Overlook Environmental
Restoration Project is presented in Figure 8. The estimated duration of the
project is 12 months. The schedule is based on preliminary assumptions
concerning initiation and duration of field investigations, receipt of laboratory
results, and NYSDEC review and comment periods.
6.3 Project Cost Estimate
A project cost estimate has been prepared and is presented in Figure 9.
The cost estimate is based on conducting the tasks included in this work plan, in
accordance with the procedures described and required by NYSDEC. The
estimate is divided into Engineering, Subcontractor (Surveyor, Driller, IRM
Contractor), and laboratory costs.
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Figures
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Figure 1
Site Location Map
SITE
LOCATION
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Figure 2
Site Plan
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Figure 3
Interim Remedial Measures
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Figure 4
Preliminary Soil Sample Locations
LEGEND
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Figure 5
Preliminary Groundwater Sample Locations
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Figure 6
Typical Monitoring Well Detail:
Overburden Well
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Figure 7
Preliminary Soil Vapor Sample Locations
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Figure 8
Project Schedule
SEPTEMBER
Work Plan Preparation
DEC review of Work Plan
Site Investigation
Site Inspection
Bridge Structural Assessment
IRM Activities
Temporary Island West Slope Stabilization
Permanent Island West Slope Stabilization
Hotspot Soil Excavation
Soil Investigations
Subsurface Soils, Surface Soil, Lead Partitioning
Additional Subsurface and Surface Soil Sampling
Groundwater Investigation
MW Installation
GW Sampling and Analysis
Soil Vapor Survey
Site Survey Updates
Community Relations
Fish and Wildlife Resource Impact Analysis
Qualitative Human Health Exposure Assessment
Data Validation
Site Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report
Evaluate Potential Remedial Alternatives
Prepare DRAFT Site Investigation/
Remedial Alternatives Report
NYSDEC Review of DRAFT SI/RAR
Final SI/RAR Report
NYSDEC Preparation of PRAP
NYSDEC PRAP/ROD
Public Meeting
Record of Decision
Project Administration, Subcontractor
Coordination, Reimbursement Applications
and Public Meetings
Remedial Phase Activities As Necessary - 2013-2014
= ONGOING TASK
TASK
NOVEMBER
2011
OCTOBER
FIGURE 8
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Environmental Restoration Project
Ithaca Falls Overlook
AUGUSTJUNEJANUARYFEBRUARYMARCH NOVEMBERDECEMBER
2012
OCTOBERAPRILSEPTEMBERDECEMBERMAYJULY
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Project Cost Estimate
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Appendix A
Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
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Appendix B
Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
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Appendix C
Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
[Bound Separately]
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City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Tompkins County, New York
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Appendix A
Sampling and Analysis Plan
November 2011
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Ithaca Falls Overlook
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Appendix A
Sampling and Analysis Plan
November 2011
Prepared for:
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
And
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation
Region 7
1679 Route 11
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Prepared by:
Barton & Loguidice, P.C.
Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Planners, Landscape Architects
290 Elwood Davis Road
P. O. Box 3107
Syracuse, New York 13220
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Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Sampling Objectives ............................................................................................. 2
2.1 Chemical Characterization ......................................................................... 2
2.2 Data Quality Objectives ............................................................................. 2
3.0 Field Investigation ................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Field Investigation and Sampling Program ................................................ 5
3.2 Sample Designation ................................................................................... 6
3.3 Sample Handling ....................................................................................... 7
3.3.1 Sample Container Requirements and Holding Times ..................... 7
3.3.2 Sample Packaging and Shipping .................................................. 10
3.3.3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Samples ................................. 11
4.0 Field Investigation Procedures ........................................................................... 12
4.1 Preparation for Field Entry ....................................................................... 12
4.2 Decontamination Procedures ................................................................... 12
4.2.1 Decontamination of Sampling Equipment ..................................... 12
4.2.2 Decontamination of Drilling Equipment and Reusable Tools ........ 13
4.3 Drilling Program ....................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Geoprobe Borings ......................................................................... 17
4.3.2 Soil Sampling and Screening ........................................................ 17
4.3.4 Installation of Monitoring Wells...................................................... 20
4.3.5 Sand Pack, Bentonite Seal, and Cement Grout ............................ 22
4.3.6 Boring Logs and Record Keeping ................................................. 23
4.4 Well Development .................................................................................... 25
4.4.1 Well Development Procedures ...................................................... 25
4.5 In-Situ Hydraulic Conductivity Testing ..................................................... 27
4.6 Groundwater Sampling ............................................................................ 28
4.6.1 Monitoring Well Sampling Procedure ............................................ 28
4.7 Surface Soil Sampling.............................................................................. 29
4.8 Lead Partitioning ...................................................................................... 30
4.9 Water Level Monitoring ............................................................................ 31
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Table of Contents – Continued
Section Page
5.0 Quality Assurance/Quality Control ...................................................................... 33
5.1 Record Keeping and Chain-of-Custody Documentation .......................... 33
5.2 Field Sample QA/QC Procedures ............................................................ 35
5.2.1 Field and Trip Blanks .................................................................... 35
5.3 Field Instrument Calibration ..................................................................... 37
5.4 Sample Analysis QA/QC Procedures....................................................... 38
5.4.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 38
5.4.2 Laboratory Selection Criteria ......................................................... 38
5.4.3 Data Validator Selection Criteria ................................................... 39
Figures
Figure A4-1: Sample Boring Log
Figure A5-1: Field Sampling Data Sheet
Figure A5-2: Chain-of-Custody Form
Attachments
Attachment A – Data Validation Scope of Work
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1.0 Introduction
This document presents the Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for the Ithaca
Falls Overlook Environmental Restoration Project to be undertaken by Barton &
Loguidice, P.C. (B&L), on behalf of the City of Ithaca. The SAP defines the procedures
to be followed during all field investigation activities.
The SAP contains five sections including this Introduction. Section 2 outlines the
sampling objectives of the Site Investigation; Section 3 provides a description of the
field investigation and sampling program, including sample designation, sample
handling, and analytical requirements. Section 4 details the field investigation
procedures. Finally, Section 5 outlines the field sampling and sample quality
assurance/quality control mechanisms.
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2.0 Sampling Objectives
2.1 Chemical Characterization
The historic gun manufacturing operations at the site are potential sources
for remaining contamination. The primary contaminant of concern is widespread
lead from test firing guns, dumping of spent shot, and other manufacturing
processes such as forging. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were also
identified during investigations on other portions Ithaca Gun Company property,
particularly near the Western Accessway, and appear to be related to the historic
storage of drums containing chemicals and oils.
The subsurface investigation includes the installation of soil borings, soil
gas survey probes, and overburden monitoring wells to determine the nature and
extent of contamination. Surface and subsurface soil, sediment (if applicable),
soil gas, and groundwater media will be sampled and analyzed as part of the site
investigation.
2.2 Data Quality Objectives
Data quality objectives (DQOs) are based on the concept that different
data uses may require different levels of data quality. Data quality can be
defined as the degree of uncertainty in the data with respect to precision,
accuracy, and completeness. The five levels of data quality are:
x Screening (Level 1) - This provides the lowest level of data quality,
but with the most rapid turnaround on results. It is often used for
monitoring of health and safety conditions, preliminary comparison
to Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs),
initial site characterization and location of areas designated for
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higher levels of sampling and analyses, and for screening of bench-
scale remediation tests. These data are typically generated on-site
using real-time measuring devices and include total organic vapor
concentrations from PID readings, Draeger tube measurements,
pH, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, airborne particulates
and any other data obtained using direct-reading instruments.
x Field Analyses (Level 2) - This level provides rapid results in the
field and is generally of better quality than Level 1 data. Analyses
include mobile lab generated data and computer generated
modeling of site data (i.e., geophysical data, hydraulic conductivity
data).
x Engineering (Level 3) - These methods provide an intermediate
level of data quality and are used for site characterization.
Engineering analyses may include higher levels of mobile lab
generated data or laboratory generated data using rapid turnaround
methods. These types of methods provide useful site
characterization data, but are generally considered for screening
purposes since the results are generated without the benefit of full
quality control documentation.
x Confirmational (Level 4) - This provides the highest level of
data quality and is appropriate for use in risk assessments,
engineering design and for cost evaluations. This level requires the
analytical laboratory to be NYSDOH ELAP certified for ASP/CLP
categories and to provide internal quality control documentation
derived from such reporting protocols. Projects requiring the full
ASP/CLP laboratory reporting will also be subject to independent
third-party data validation or an internal Data Usability Summary
Report (DUSR).
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x Non-Standard (Level 5) - This refers to analyses by non-standard
protocols, for example, when exacting detection limits or analysis of
an unusual chemical compound is required. These analyses often
require method development or adaptation. The level of data
quality is usually similar to that of Level 4.
For this project, B&L will contract with a NYSDOH ELAP certified
laboratory to generate Level 4 data, as previously described, for all soil, surface
water, sediment and groundwater samples collected during the Site
Investigations. Level 1 and 2 data will be generated in the field by B&L
personnel (both periodically and on an as needed basis) to document health and
safety monitoring, field characterization of sampling media, demonstration of the
adequacy of monitoring well development efforts, and to provide rationale for
construction of groundwater monitoring wells and termination of contaminated
soil excavation activities.
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3.0 Field Investigation
3.1 Field Investigation and Sampling Program
The objective of this task is to conduct the necessary field investigations to
characterize the site and its actual or potential hazard to public health and the
environment, and to identify both contaminant sources and receptors. The field
investigation is designed to provide data of adequate technical content to support
the development and evaluation of remedial alternatives as part of the Site
Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report. The objectives of the field
investigation are to:
x Excavate and dispose of surface soil lead hotspots identified at the
site as part of the Ithaca Gun VCP investigation;
x Thoroughly define the presence and extent of soil and groundwater
contamination on-site (and potentially off-site);
x Characterize groundwater flow conditions and delineate the extent
of groundwater contamination;
x Collect data to evaluate the potential risks that the site may pose to
human health and the environment;
x Collect data to adequately evaluate potential remedial alternatives.
The field investigation at the site will include the following:
1. Site Survey and Preparation of Site Map
2. Site Inspection, Review of Available Information, and Residential
Well Survey
3. Community Relations
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4. Structural Assessment of Bridge
5. Western Slope Stabilization IRM
6. Hotspot Removal IRM
7. Surface Soil/Subsurface Soil Investigation
8. Lead Partitioning Analysis
9. Groundwater Investigation
10. Soil Vapor Survey
11. Fish and Wildlife Resources Impact Analysis
12. Qualitative Human Health Exposure Assessment
13. Data Validation
14. Site Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report
15. Project Administration
The objectives and methodologies of these field activities are described in
greater detail in the Work Plan and within subsequent sections of this Appendix.
3.2 Sample Designation
Samples will be designated using an alphanumeric code to identify the
location and media sampled. Sampling media will be identified by a two-letter
code, for example: SS (surface soil), SB (subsurface soil), LD (lead partitioning),
V (soil vapor), MW (monitoring well), etc. A number, beginning with 01 and
increasing sequentially, will also identify each sample location.
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3.3 Sample Handling
3.3.1 Sample Container Requirements and Holding Times
Specific sample containers are required for each of the media types
to be sampled, as well as the proposed analyses to be performed.
Samples should be received by the laboratory within 48 hours of sample
collection. In addition, there are specific holding time requirements for the
type of analyses requested for each sample. These requirements are
described below:
Sediment and Soils
EPA Method 8260 & MTBE (Volatile Organic Compounds)
analysis requires samples to be collected in a 4-oz. glass container
with a teflon-lined cap. The container must be completely filled with
material to create a "zero head space" condition. The holding time
is limited to 7 days. These samples do not require preservation.
EPA Method 8270 (Semi-volatile Organic Compounds) analysis
requires samples to be collected in an 8-oz. glass container with a
teflon-lined cap. The holding time is limited to 5 days for extraction
and 40 days for analysis. These samples do not require
preservatives.
EPA Method 8081 (Pesticides) analysis requires samples to be
collected in a 1-liter amber glass container. The holding time is
limited to 14 days for extraction and 40 days for analysis. These
samples do not require preservatives.
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EPA Method 8151 (Herbicides) analysis requires samples to be
collected in a 1-liter amber glass container. The holding time is
limited to 14 days for extraction and 40 days for analysis. These
samples do not require preservatives.
EPA Method 6010B (Target Analyte List Metals) analysis requires
samples to be collected in an 8-oz. glass container with a teflon-lined
cap. The holding time is limited to 5 days from VTSR for extraction
and 40 days for analysis. These samples do not require
preservatives.
EPA Method 8080 (PCBs) analysis requires samples to be
collected in an 8-oz. glass container with a teflon-lined cap. The
holding time is limited to 5 days from VTSR for extraction and 40
days for analysis. These samples require storage at <4°C.
Groundwater
EPA Method 8260 & MTBE (Volatile Organic Compounds)
analysis requires samples to be collected in two 40-ml. glass vials
with a teflon-lined septum cap. The container must be completely
filled with water to create a "zero head space" condition. The
holding time is limited to 7 days for analysis.
EPA Method 8270 (Semi-volatile Organic Compounds) analysis
requires samples to be collected in a 1-liter amber glass container
with a teflon-lined cap. The holding time is limited to 5 days for
extraction and 40 days for analysis. These samples do not require
preservation.
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EPA Method 8081 (Pesticides) analysis requires samples to be
collected in a 1-liter amber glass container. The holding time is
limited to 7 days for extraction and 40 days for analysis. These
samples do not require preservatives.
EPA Method 8151 (Herbicides) analysis requires samples to be
collected in a 1-liter amber glass container. The holding time is
limited to 7 days for extraction and 40 days for analysis. These
samples do not require preservatives.
EPA Method 6010B (Target Analyte List Metals) analysis
requires samples to be collected in a 500-ml. plastic container. The
holding time is limited to 6-months from VTSR. These samples
require nitric acid (HNO3) as a preservative.
EPA Method 8080 (PCBs) analysis requires samples to be
collected in a 1-liter amber glass container with a teflon-lined cap.
The holding time is limited to 5 days from VTSR for extraction and
40 days for analysis. These samples require storage at <4°C.
Soil Vapors
EPA Method TO-15 (Volatile Organic Compounds) analysis
requires air samples to be collected in stainless steel SUMMA
canisters with a minimum 400-cubic centimeter capacity. An EPA
Method TO-15 detection limit of 1 part-per-billion (volume of air) will
be required for the laboratory analysis. The holding time is limited
to 14 days and there are no preservation requirements for this
analysis.
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Sample Collection Container
Summary Chart
Matrix Bottle Preservative
Analytical
Method 1 Holding Time 2
Soil
&
Sediments3
4 oz. Glass w/Teflon-
lined cap
8 oz. Glass w/Teflon-
lined cap
8 oz Glass w/Teflon-
lined cap
8 oz. Glass w/Teflon-
lined cap
8 oz. Glass w/Teflon-
lined cap
< 4ºC
< 4ºC
<4ºC
None
< 4ºC
8260 & MTBE
8270
8081 & 8151
6010B
8080
10 days
5 days for extraction
40 days for analysis
14 days for extraction
40 days for analysis
6 months
5 days for extraction
40 days for analysis
Ground
Water/
Aqueous3
2-40 ml. Glass Vials
with teflon-lined septum
1-liter amber glass with
Teflon-lined cap
1-liter amber glass with
Teflon-lined cap
500-ml. plastic
1-liter amber glass with
Teflon-lined cap
< 4ºC, HCl
< 4ºC
< 4ºC
HNO3
< 4ºC
8260 & MTBE
8270
8081 & 8151
6010B
8080
10 days
5 days for extraction
40 days for analysis
7 days for extraction
40 days for analysis
6 months
5 days for extraction
40 days for analysis
Soil Vapor Summa Canister
(400-cc minimum)
None TO-15 14 days
1 – USEPA SW-846 Methods
2 – All holding times from Validated Time of Sample Receipt (VTSR)
3 – Sediment and water samples requiring off-site disposal will also be subject to TCLP analysis
3.3.2 Sample Packaging and Shipping
Samples will be packaged and shipped in accordance with the
procedures outlined in Section 5.1 of this Appendix. Samples will be
delivered to the laboratory within 48 hours of sample collection.
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3.3.3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Samples
The proposed analytical program includes the collection and
analysis of QA/QC samples. Duplicate groundwater water samples will be
collected to demonstrate the reproducibility of sampling techniques and
laboratory analysis. Field blanks will also be taken during the sampling of
sediments and soils, when dedicated sampling equipment is not used.
Field blanks will not be required for groundwater since single use bailers
will be used to collect these samples. A trip blank will also accompany
each daily sample group delivered to the laboratory. The trip blank will
consist of a pair of laboratory-prepared vials for VOC (i.e., EPA 8260 &
MTBE) analysis only.
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4.0 Field Investigation Procedures
4.1 Preparation for Field Entry
Prior to the initiation of field activities, the following tasks will be
performed:
x Kick-off meeting with all involved personnel to review the scope of
work to be performed and the Sampling and Analysis Plan;
x Review of the Health and Safety Plan by all on-site personnel;
x Operational checkout and pre-calibration of all equipment to be
taken into the field;
x Location, flagging and labeling of all proposed soil probes and
sampling locations;
x Identify and obtain clearance of all underground utilities associated
with local utility companies and the site;
x Arrange access for drill rig at proposed drilling locations;
x Designate decontamination area and identify water and power
sources; and
x Mobilization of equipment and personnel to site.
4.2 Decontamination Procedures
4.2.1 Decontamination of Sampling Equipment
Surface soil
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All reusable sampling equipment (scoops, beakers, trowels, etc.)
will be decontaminated prior to field entry and following each use. The
decontamination procedures are outlined below:
1. Alconox detergent and potable water scrub;
2. Deionized water rinse;
3. Methanol rinse;
4. Deionized water rinse; and
5. Air dry
Following this decontamination procedure, equipment will be stored
in airtight polyethylene wrap or bags for future on-site use. Whenever
possible, pre-cleaned equipment will be used; however, if the need arises,
equipment will be cleaned in the field according to the general procedures
described above.
4.2.2 Decontamination of Drilling Equipment and Reusable Tools
All drilling and excavation equipment and reusable tools will be
properly decontaminated prior to site use. The purpose of this activity is to
ensure that all equipment utilized at the site is contaminant free; and as
such, the introduction of contaminants into a test boring or monitoring well,
or cross-contamination between borings or wells, will be eliminated.
A decontamination area will be constructed on-site to facilitate the
steam cleaning of the drilling rig and equipment, and miscellaneous
decontamination procedures (e.g., prior to sampling, during collection of
field blank samples). Ideally, this area will be constructed on a gently
sloping surface to aid in the collection of wash water used in the
decontamination process. Polyethylene sheeting will be placed on the
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ground (overlapped, if necessary, in the downslope direction to avoid any
loss of water between sheets) and bermed on three sides with timbers.
The polyethylene will be draped over the timbers to provide lateral
containment of the wash water. The height of the berms will be sufficient
to contain twice the volume of water to be generated during any
decontamination event. The depth of water in the containment area will
be monitored to ensure that the level remains below the midway mark of
the downslope berm. All decontamination water will be placed in storage
drums for subsequent disposal before the close of each workday.
A staging area will be designated on-site for the storage of well
construction materials and clean drilling equipment and tools. All
materials and decontaminated equipment will be placed on clean surfaces
or stored on pallets, sawhorses, or plastic sheeting in the staging area.
Equipment Condition
1. All drilling and excavation equipment entering the site will be
inspected for hydraulic fluid and oil leaks, and for general
cleanliness. Leaking hoses, tanks, hydraulic lines, etc., will
be replaced or repaired prior to entering the site.
2. All well casing and screens, and other construction materials
must be new. Used materials will not be permitted for use
during well construction.
3. All observations regarding the condition of equipment and
materials entering or leaving the site will be recorded daily in
a field book by the Site Operations Manager or Supervising
Geologist.
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Equipment Cleaning and Handling
Initial Cleaning
1. Following initial inspection, all drilling equipment and
associated tools will be steam cleaned at the
decontamination area. Typical tools and equipment to be
cleaned include:
x Drilling rods, bits
x Augers (clips, pins and associated hardware)
x Samplers (i.e., split-spoon, Denison, etc.)
x Casing materials
x Wrenches, hammers and miscellaneous hand tools
x Mud tub/pan
x Hoses, tanks
x Cable clamps and other holding devices in direct
contact with the drilling rods
x Drill rig and undercarriage, wheel wells, chassis, and
any other items that may come in contact with the
work area
2. During the cleaning operation, equipment will be handled
only with clean gloves. A new set of gloves will be utilized
between successive cleanings for each location.
3. Cleaned materials will be protected from contamination
during transport to the staging area by such means as the
Site Operations Manager or Supervising Geologist deems
necessary.
4. The Site Operations Manager or Supervising Geologist will
document equipment decontamination.
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On-Site Cleaning Between Borings
1. Following each boring or well installation, all drilling
equipment (listed above under "initial cleaning") will be
steam cleaned before moving to the next location.
4.3 Drilling Program
The drilling program will be conducted via hand augering for the
subsurface soil samples (2-15 inches), and through Geoprobe installations for
monitoring well construction. The following drilling procedures will be utilized to
complete the subsurface soil borings via hand augering:
1. The boreholes will be advanced by hand to the desired sampling
depth.
2. If a separate sampling tube is required, withdraw the auger and
replace the auger tip with a tube sampler, replace the auger in the
borehole, and remove a sample. Sampling can also be done
directly from the auger.
3. Transfer the sample to the appropriate container. Discard the top
1” of collected core if the same was collected using a tube sampler.
4. Pertinent drilling and sampling information will be recorded in the
field log by the Supervising Engineer/Geologist.
4.3.1 Geoprobe Borings
The following drilling procedures will be utilized to complete the
Geoprobe borings for monitoring well installation:
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1. The boreholes will be advanced using direct push methods
until the required depth is encountered.
2. Drilling will proceed in a manner to permit continuous
sampling through the overburden materials until the required
depth has been achieved.
3. Pertinent drilling and sampling information will be recorded in
the field log by the Supervising Engineer/Geologist.
It is not anticipated that any of the well locations will require the
installation of more than one groundwater monitoring well to characterize
the hydrogeologic or environmental conditions. In the unlikely event,
however, two or more wells are needed to fully characterize separate
(vertically isolated) water bearing horizons, the deepest boring will be
completed first to identify the vertical extent of contamination and to
determine the screening depth of subsequent shallower monitoring wells.
It may also be necessary to seal off upper contaminated horizons through
the use of multiple casings, in which progressively smaller-diameter
casings are telescoped through larger casings terminated at the depth of
each encountered contaminant zone.
4.3.2 Soil Sampling and Screening
The following procedures will be performed during the hand auger
or Geoprobe drilling program to collect, characterize, and screen soil
samples:
1. At each exploratory boring location, continuous samples will
be taken through the overburden materials and the extent of
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contamination. Before each sample is taken, the supervising
geologist will confirm the sample depth;
2. Soils will be classified in accordance with the Modified
Burmister Classification System. Field classification will
include color, grain size, lithology, relative density, moisture
content, soil texture and structure, relative permeability and
common term of geologic unit;
3. PID readings will be taken from the hand auger samples.
Should a Geoprobe be utilized, PID readings will be
recorded from each split-spoon as the samples are opened.
The PID instrument measures airborne vapors that are
detectable by photoionization. The PID will be equipped with
an 11.7 electron volt (eV) ionization source, which will ionize
any organic compound having an ionization potential below
11.7 eV. The ionized compounds are brought to an excited
state from which their relative concentration in ppm (parts
per million) can be read. The types of organic compounds
most likely to be encountered at the site have ionization
potentials below that of the 11.7 eV ionization source. The
PID instrument is not designed to identify individual
compounds, but is meant to quantify the concentration of
total ionizable compounds present in an airborne state. The
PID will be calibrated each day in order to maintain a degree
of accuracy and to record the daily drifting of the instrument
between calibrations;
4. Samples for volatile organic compound analysis will be
transferred directly, and as soon as possible, into
appropriately sized and preserved soil sample containers.
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The remaining soil will be placed into appropriate sample
containers for the analysis of semi-volatile organic
compounds, TAL metals, PCBs, pesticides, and herbicides;
5. Follow record keeping and chain-of-custody procedures as
detailed in Section 5.1 of this Appendix;
6. Soil samples not set aside for laboratory analysis will be
placed in eight-ounce, wide-mouth, moisture-tight glass jars.
The opening of the jar will be sealed with a foil liner and then
a screw-on cap. Alternatively, these samples may be placed
in Zip-Lock plastic bags and sealed;
7. Sample jars or bags will be labeled with the following
information: project name, project number, location
identification, sample depth interval, blow counts, and date.
This information will also be recorded in the field log;
8. The organic vapor levels in the headspace above the soil
sample in each jar or bag will be screened using a PID
(samples placed in jars should allow for a minimum 1-inch
headspace for screening) once the samples have had an
opportunity to release vapors from contaminants present in
the soil matrix (typically one hour). The jar's cap will be
gently removed, and the tip of the PID will be inserted
through the foil liner, taking care not to drive the tip into the
soil. The Supervising Geologist will record peak and steady
PID readings in the field log. Upon completion of the PID
screening the soil will be emptied from the jars and properly
disposed; and
9. Soil samplers will be decontaminated between sample
intervals using the procedures outlined below:
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x Detergent wash with alconox
x Deionized water rinse
x Isopropanol rinse
x Deionized water rinse
x Air dry
x Final deionized water rinse
x Air dry
4.3.3 Installation of Monitoring Wells
Overburden monitoring well installation procedures are outlined
below:
1. A minimum eight-inch diameter borehole will be advanced
using 4-inch (inside diameter) hollow-stem augers with split-
spoon sampling.
2. A six-inch thick sand pack will be placed at the bottom of the
borehole for seating of the well.
3. Following initial backfilling, the well screen and riser section
will be installed. The monitoring well will be constructed of
2-inch Schedule 40 PVC riser with an appropriate length of
continuous slot PVC well screen.
4. The well screens will be placed in accordance with Section
5.7 of the Work Plan.
5. A clean, coarse sand pack will be placed in the annular
space between the well screen and the borehole to a
minimum height of 1 foot above the top of the screen
section.
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6. A six-inch thick, fine sand filter will be placed above the
coarse sand pack.
7. A three-foot minimum bentonite seal will be placed above
the fine sand filter.
8. An additional six inches of fine sand filter will be placed
above the bentonite seal.
9. The remaining annular space will be filled to within 2-3 feet
of ground surface with cement-bentonite grout using the
tremie installation method and be allowed to set for a
minimum of 12 hours.
10. A concrete surface seal, no less than 18 inches in diameter,
and approximately 2-3 feet below ground surface will be
constructed around the PVC riser.
11. A six-inch diameter locking, steel protective casing will be
installed over the stickup portion of the PVC well riser and
set into the concrete surface seal. Flush-mounted manholes
will be used for wells installed within parking lot or other
traffic areas.
12. The steel protective casing (or well manholes) will be clearly
and permanently marked with the well identification number.
The depths described above may not be achievable due to
subsurface constraints at the site. The monitoring well installations will
adhere to these depths wherever possible. It is not anticipated that
bedrock monitoring wells will be installed at the site.
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4.3.4 Sand Pack, Bentonite Seal, and Cement Grout
Sand Pack
1. The sand pack will consist of uniformly graded, clean, inert
sand, of suitable grain-size to minimize the amount of fine
materials from entering the well. The fine sand filter layer
above the sand pack will exhibit 100% by weight passing the
No. 30 sieve, and less than 2% by weight passing the No.
200 sieve.
2. Samples of the coarse sand pack and fine sand filter
materials will be provided to B&L in 8 oz. wide-mouth glass
jars. Samples will be retained for a period of one year.
Bentonite Seal
1. Pure Wyoming sodium bentonite pellets or chips will be used
for the bentonite seal. The size of the pellets or chips will be
less than one-half the width of the annular space. An
alternative method could be the use of a granular bentonite
slurry, which would be installed by pressure grouting with
tremie rods.
2. After the seal is installed, there will be a minimum 30-minute
waiting period to allow for proper hydration of the bentonite
materials before placement of the grout.
Cement-Bentonite Grout
1. Cement will be Portland Cement, Type I, in conformance
with ASTM C150.
2. Bentonite will be a powdered Wyoming sodium bentonite.
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3. Proportions of cement-bentonite grout mix will be
approximately 94 pounds cement: 3-5 pounds bentonite: 7
gallons water.
4. The grout mix will be installed by pressure grouting through
tremie rods.
5. The grouting will be complete when the grout mixture returns
to the ground surface.
4.3.5 Boring Logs and Record Keeping
During the drilling of each borehole and installation of each
monitoring well, an accurate log will be kept and will include the following
information:
1. Date and time of construction/driller's and helper's name,
and B&L Supervising Geologist;
2. Drilling method used;
3. The reference point for all depth measurements (e.g.,
ground surface);
4. The depth to changes in the geologic formation(s);
5. The depth to the first water bearing zone;
6. The thickness of each stratum;
7. The description of the material comprising each stratum,
including:
x Depth and sample number;
x Grain-size, as defined by the Modified Burmister
System;
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x Color;
x Degree of weathering, cementation and density;
x Other physical characteristics.
8. The depth interval from which each formation sample was
taken.
9. The depth at which borehole diameters (drill bit sizes)
change, if applicable.
10. The depth to the static water level and changes in this level
with borehole depth.
11. Total depth of completed boring (and well if not the same).
12. The depth and description of the well casing materials,
screen and riser lengths, sand pack, bentonite seal, grout,
and concrete surface seal.
13. The depth or location of any lost drilling materials or tools.
14. The amount of cement, bentonite and sand (number of bags)
used for the installation of the well seals and sand pack.
15. Screen materials and design.
16. Casing and screen joint type.
17. Screen slot size and length.
18. Type of protective well casing and cap.
19. PID readings.
Figure A4-1 presents a sample boring log to be used during the
drilling program.
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A daily report will be prepared, giving a complete description of all
formations encountered, number of feet drilled, number of hours on the
job, standby or shutdown time, the water level in the boring/well at the
beginning and end of each shift, water level at changes in formations, and
other pertinent data.
4.4 Well Development
The purpose of well development is to remove fine materials from the area
of the screen and prepare the monitoring well for future groundwater level
measurement and sampling activities. This is achieved through various
development methods until consistent water quality conditions are observed and
recorded. These include stabilized (or nearly so) temperature, pH, specific
conductance, and turbidity measurements. Well development will be performed
using the following outlined field procedures.
4.4.1 Well Development Procedures
1. Inspect locking casing and surface concrete seal for
integrity.
2. Open the well.
3. Measure the static water level from the top of the well casing
and then the well bottom depth; calculate the volume of
water in the well from the formula:
V = ʌR2H
Where: V = volume (ft3)
R = inside well radius (ft)
H = length of water column (ft)
ʌ = ~3.14
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4. Lower a pre-cleaned or disposable bailer connected to a
new solid braid nylon rope to the bottom of the well.
5. Bail the well until all fines are removed from the well and
there is no solid sediment on the well bottom.
6. Continue bailing or install a well pumping system to
complete well development. Pumps should be equipped
with a backflow prevention valve.
7. If a pumping system is used, activate the pump; record the
time and flow rate.
8. At 15-minute intervals during development, record
temperature, pH, specific conductance and turbidity using
calibrated instruments.
9. The pump will be periodically raised and lowered throughout
the water column to ensure the screened interval is
completely developed.
10. If low yield and slow recovery do not permit continuous
pumping, the well will be periodically pumped or bailed.
11. Development will be considered complete when the following
conditions have been achieved for three successive
measurement intervals:
x Temperature and specific conductance are within
10% of the previous readings.
x pH is within 0.3 units.
x Turbidity has reached 50 NTU's or lower. In the event
that 50 NTU's cannot be achieved because of the
nature of the formation, the NYSDEC will be notified
and alternative criteria will be mutually agreed upon
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(e.g., purging to continue until NTU readings have
stabilized to within ±10% of previous readings).
12. When the preceding conditions have been met, remove the
pump, measure the water level, and secure and lock the
well.
13. Record all pertinent information in the field log.
4.5 In-Situ Hydraulic Conductivity Testing
In-situ variable hydraulic conductivity testing will be performed within each
completed monitoring well after sufficient development work has been
accomplished. Also known as the slug or bail test, this method involves either
the removal of a bail of water or the displacement of water within the well by the
insertion of a slug. Upon creating an elevated or depressed head, the water level
in the well is measured and recorded periodically over the recovery time.
The underlying assumption in the analysis of these tests is that the rate of
inflow to the well, after inducing a hydraulic head difference, is a function of the
hydraulic conductivity (k) and the unrecovered head distance. The analytical
method, typically relying on graphical solution techniques (time vs. head or head
ratio), rearranges the flow equation to solve for parameter k. For unconfined
groundwater conditions, the Hvorslev and Bouwer-Rice methods will be used.
Details of these methods are given in the publications by Hvorslev (1951),
Cedergren (1977), and by Bouwer & Rice (1976) and Bouwer (1989),
respectively. For confined groundwater conditions, if any are encountered, the
Cooper-Bredehoeft-Papadopulos method will be used (Cooper et al. 1967;
Papadopulos et al. 1973).
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It is important to observe whether the static water level recorded prior to
starting the variable head test occurs within the screened interval of the well. If
so, the use of the slug test (falling head) is inappropriate due to drainage into the
vadose zone above the water table. A bail test (rising head) is preferred in such
circumstances.
Depending on the rate of recovery, the water levels are recorded during
the test either with an electronic probe and/or tape equipped with a sounding
"popper,” or with an immersed pressure transducer connected to an automatic
data logger. The latter is appropriate for rapid recovery conditions, since
considerable data are recorded during the first few seconds and minutes of the
test, with greater accuracy than is possible using the manual observation
method.
4.6 Groundwater Sampling
4.6.1 Monitoring Well Sampling Procedure
The primary objective of field personnel in obtaining groundwater
samples is to collect and preserve representative samples, and adhere to
proper chain-of-custody procedures in their prompt shipment to the
certified laboratory for analysis within the specified holding times.
Upgradient monitoring wells will be sampled before downgradient wells in
the following manner:
1. Monitoring wells will be purged prior to sampling using
disposable bailers or properly decontaminated pumping
equipment. A minimum of three well volumes will be purged
where possible. For wells that bail dry, purging will consist
of complete evacuation. Specific Conductance, pH, Eh,
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temperature and turbidity will be monitored during purging to
confirm stable water quality conditions. Stable conditions
are previously defined in Section 4.5.1 Well Development.
2. Following adequate recovery (within 80% of static levels),
obtain sample with a disposable bailer suspended on new,
solid-braid nylon rope. Transfer sample directly from the
bailer to the parameter-specific sample container labeled
appropriately (sample ID Number and preservative), and
place in coolers with ice or ice packs. Fill sample bottles in
the following order: VOCs then SVOCs.
3. Calibrate all field chemistry equipment every day.
4. Follow record keeping and chain-of-custody procedures as
detailed in Section 5.1.
5. Replace all well caps, and lock protective well cover.
6. At the end of the sampling day, the coolers will be taped shut
with the custodian's initials placed on the tape at the points
of entry. Samples will be delivered to the laboratory by field
personnel upon departure from the site. Alternatively, an
express carrier may be used to deliver the samples to the
laboratory.
4.7 Surface Soil Sampling
Surface soil samples will be collected from depths of 0-2 inches. A
disposal stainless steel scoop will be used to extract the surface soil in the
following manner:
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1. Grass, stones, and other materials at the ground surface will be
removed. Scoop surface soil from the upper two inches of material.
2. Place the sample into the parameter-specific sample container,
label appropriately (sample ID number and preservative) and store
in coolers with ice or ice packs as soon as possible.
3. Follow record keeping and chain-of-custody procedures as detailed
in Section 5.1 of this Appendix.
4. Thoroughly decontaminate sampling scoop using the procedures
outlined in Section 4.2.1 of this Appendix. Alternatively, disposable
scoops may be used instead.
5. At the end of the sampling day, the coolers will be taped shut with
the custodian's initials placed on the tape at the points of entry.
Samples will be delivered to the laboratory by field personnel upon
departure from the site.
4.8 Lead Partitioning
In order to determine how the lead is partitioned in the site soils, a lead
portioning analysis will be used to identify where the lead is located within the soil
profile and whether it is sorbed to soil particles. Prior sampling procedures
indicate that fragments of lead (i.e., shot or slag) were likely included in the soil
samples submitted for total lead analysis, so every effort will be made not to
include large fragments of lead in the samples. The partitioning analysis will be
conducted as follows:
1. Collect a surface soil (0-2 inches) and subsurface soil (2-15 inches)
sample from each location.
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2. Use a sieve analysis to separate coarse materials (greater than 2.0
mm), sand (0.05-2.0 mm), and silt/clay (less than 0.05 mm).
3. Assemble composite samples of each sieve size to be submitted
for analytical determination of total lead content.
4.9 Water Level Monitoring
In order to determine the horizontal hydraulic gradient(s) exhibited by the
surface of the water table and potential routes of contaminant migration, water
level measurements will be made at each newly installed well using the following
procedures:
1. After noting the general conditions of the well (surface seal, lock,
etc.), the bottom of the well will be sounded by lowering a
decontaminated, weighted probe into the well.
2. Well bottom conditions will be noted (silty, blockages, etc.). The
distance from the base of the screen to the top of the casing will be
recorded to the nearest 1/100th of a foot.
3. The static water level will be measured and noted by sounding with
an electronic tape or "popper" to the nearest 1/100th of a foot.
4. The water level readings will always be taken from a marked point
on the well casing.
5. Other measurements to be taken are:
x Stickup of well casing from ground surface or surface seal.
x Depth to bottom of well from the top of the riser.
6. The date and time will be recorded for these measurements. Also,
any pertinent weather conditions will be noted (i.e., significant
recent precipitation or drought conditions).
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7. Upon completion, the wells will be secured, and all downhole
equipment will be decontaminated with methanol and deionized
water.
8. As practicable, all water levels should be collected on the same
day.
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5.0 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
5.1 Record Keeping and Chain-of-Custody Documentation
The sampler's field records will contain sufficient information such that
someone else can reconstruct the sampling situation without reliance on the
sampler's memory. Entries in the field records will include, at a minimum, the
following:
x Site name and location
x Project number
x Name and affiliation of Project Manager and sampler involved
x Sampling point name and description
x Type of sample container(s) used
x Preservative(s) used
x Well purging procedures and equipment
x Well-specific data including water level, depth and volume purged
x Sample collection procedure and equipment
x Date and time of collection
x Sample identification number(s)
x Laboratory's sample identification number(s)
x References such as maps or photographs of the sampling site, if
available
x Field observations
x Pertinent weather factors such as temperature, wind direction and
precipitation
x Any field measurements made, including pH, Eh, temperature,
turbidity and dissolved oxygen
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The field sampling data sheet is presented as Figure A5-1.
Chain-of-custody records for all samples will be maintained. A sample will
be considered to be "in custody" of any individual if said sample is either in direct
view of or otherwise directly controlled by that individual. Storage of samples
during custody will be accomplished according to established preservation
techniques, in appropriately sealed and numbered containers. Chain-of-custody
will be accomplished when the samples are directly transferred from one
individual to the next, with the first individual witnessing the signature of the
recipient on the chain-of-custody record.
The chain-of-custody records will contain the following information:
x Respective sample numbers of the laboratory and B&L, if available
x Signature of the collector
x Date and time of collection
x Sample type (e.g., groundwater, sediment)
x Identification of well or sampling point
x Number of containers
x Parameter requested for analysis
x Signature of person(s) involved in the chain of possession
x Description of sample bottles and their condition
x Problems associated with sample collection (i.e., breakage,
preservatives missing), if any
A sample chain-of-custody form is presented as Figure A5-2.
All samples will be placed in a cooler on ice. If samples are to be hand
delivered, no further measures are required. If samples are to be shipped via
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common carrier (e.g. Federal Express) bottle lids and labels are to be covered
with clear tape, each sample bottle will be placed in a Ziploc plastic bag and
individually wrapped in bubble wrap. Ice is to be double bagged. The cooler
drain and seams will be sealed with duct tape. The cooler will be sealed with
strapping tape and custody seals shall be place on the front and back of the
cooler lid.
5.2 Field Sample QA/QC Procedures
5.2.1 Field and Trip Blanks
To monitor the integrity of field sampling and equipment cleaning
techniques, the following field quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
procedures will be adhered to for this effort.
A field blank will be prepared on-site each day that surface water,
sediment and soil samples are collected with non-dedicated or non-
disposable sampling equipment. If more than one matrix is being sampled
in a given day, field blanks will be prepared for each matrix. A trip blank
for water samples and/or soil samples to be analyzed for VOCs will
accompany sample containers through all phases of the sampling event to
ensure proper bottle preparation and laboratory integrity. Trip blank and
field blank samples will receive identical handling procedures as on-site
samples.
Field and trip blanks are used as control or external QA/QC
samples to detect contamination that may be introduced in the field (either
atmospheric or from sampling equipment), in transit to or from the
sampling site, or in the bottle preparation, sample login, or sample storage
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stages within the laboratory. The blanks will also show any contamination
that may occur during the analytical process.
Trip blanks are samples of analyte-free water, prepared at the
same location and time as the preparation of bottles that are to be used
for sampling. They remain with the sample bottles while in transit to the
site, during sampling, and during the return trip to the laboratory. At no
time during these procedures are they to be opened. Upon return to the
laboratory, they are analyzed as if they were another sample, receiving
the same QA/QC procedures as ordinary field samples. If these samples
are accidentally opened, it will be noted on the chain-of-custody.
Field blanks are prepared in the field (at the sampling site) using
empty bottles and analyte-free water supplied separately (prepared at the
same time and place as the bottles used in the sampling). The preferred
procedure for collection of field blanks for non-dedicated sampling
equipment is to first decontaminate the sampling device (e.g., scoop,
beaker), and then pour the analyte-free water over the device and collect
the runoff into the empty bottles supplied with the sample bottles.
Field and trip blanks are not part of the laboratory QA/QC
procedures. The latter, used to detect contamination during analytical
steps, are only included as part of the laboratory service and assess the
validity of the laboratory analytical procedures. Field and trip blanks are
required as part of QA/QC procedures for the overall sampling and
analytical program.
Duplicate samples will be collected at a frequency of one for every
twenty samples from each matrix. If less than twenty samples are
collected from any matrix, then at least one duplicate will be collected from
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that matrix. Duplicate samples are analyzed to check the sample
collection and handling process relative to the uniformity of the samples.
Matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) samples will be
collected at a frequency of one for every twenty samples for each sample
matrix. If less than twenty samples are collected from any matrix, then at
least one MS/MSD will be collected from that matrix. The purpose of
these samples is to evaluate the effect of the sample matrix on the
analytical results.
5.3 Field Instrument Calibration
The on-site personnel are responsible for assuring that a master
calibration/maintenance log will be maintained for each measuring device. Each
log will include at least the following information where applicable:
x Name of device and/or instrument calibrated
x Device/instrument serial and/or ID number
x Frequency of calibration
x Date of calibration
x Results of calibration
x Name of person performing the calibration
x Identification of the calibration gas for PID
x Buffer solutions (pH meter)
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5.4 Sample Analysis QA/QC Procedures
5.4.1 Overview
The purpose of the laboratory QA/QC program is to establish and
maintain laboratory practices that will ensure the scientific reliability and
comparability of the data generated in support of the project.
Quality assurance (QA) is the system for ensuring that all
information, data, and resulting decisions compiled under an investigation
are technically sound, statistically valid, and properly documented. Quality
control (QC) is the mechanism through which quality assurance achieves
its goals. Quality control programs define the frequency and methods of
checks, audits, and reviews necessary to identify problems and dictate
corrective action, thus high quality data.
The laboratory QA/QC program will outline the purpose, policies,
organizations, and operations established to support the chemical
analyses.
The laboratory QA/QC procedures will be submitted as part of the
laboratory selection process. The QA/QC document submitted by the
laboratory will be appended to this document as Attachment A. The
laboratory selected will be certified under the NYSDOH ELAP program.
5.4.2 Laboratory Selection Criteria
A laboratory will be selected that is qualified to perform the work
required for the site. Examples of selection criteria are as follows:
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1. Capabilities (facilities, personnel, instrumentation):
a. previous use
b. certification
c. references (recommendations by other users of the
laboratory)
2. Services:
a. turnaround time
b. completeness of reports
c. compliance with holding times
3. QA/QC Programs – All laboratories must have a detailed
written QA/QC program meeting the minimum requirements
of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and
the NYS Department of Health, and must be NYSDOH ELAP
CLP certified for all analyses being performed.
4. Approvals – All laboratories used will be approved by B&L
prior to the analysis of samples. The selected analytical
laboratory will be committed to providing analytical services
for groundwater, soil, sediment and surface water that are
commensurate with the required protocols and current state-
of-the-art analytical procedures, laboratory practices and
instrumentation.
5.4.3 Data Validator Selection Criteria
A third-party independent data validator will be selected based on
the required qualification presented in Attachment A, and must meet
Department requirements for performing data validation.
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Figures
Figure A4-1: Sample Boring Log
Figure A5-1: Field Sampling Data Sheet
Figure A5-2: Chain-of-Custody Form
BORING NO.
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Project:Ithaca Falls Overlook ERP
Client:City of Ithaca
Project Location:125 Lake Street, Ithaca, New York
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SITE:Ithaca Falls Overlook ERP SAMPLE LOCATION: ____________________________________ ______________________________
CLIENT:City of Ithaca JOB #: _________________________________________________________________________
Weather Conditions:Temp:______________________ __________________________________________
SAMPLE TYPE: Groundwater Surface Water Other (specify):_________
Sediment Leachate ______________________
WATER LEVEL DATA
Static Water Level (feet)*:Measuring Point: Top of Riser
Measured Well Depth (feet)*: Other (specify):
Well Casing Diameter (inches): Measured by:
Volume in Well Casing (gallons):
*depth from measuring point
PURGING METHOD
Equipment:Bailer Submersible Pump Air Lift System
Bladder Pump Foot Valve Peristaltic Pump
Dedicated Non-dedicated
Volume of Water Purged (gallons):
Did well purge dry?No Yes
Did well recover?No Yes Recovery time:
SAMPLING METHOD
Equipment:Bailer Submersible Pump Air Lift System
Bladder Pump Foot Valve Peristaltic Pump
Dedicated Non-dedicated
Sampled by: Time: Date:
SAMPLING DATA
Sample Appearance
Color: Sediment:
Odor:
Field Measured Parameters
pH (Standard Units) Sp. Conductivity (umhos/cm)
Temperature (F) ORP
Turbidity (NTUs)
Samples Delivered to: Time: Date: ________________________________ _________ _____________
COMMENTS:
B&L Form No. 127 Rev. 7/98 (KLH)
FIELD SAMPLING DATA SHEET
Time: Date:
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Note: The numbered columns above cross-reference with the numbered columns in the upper right-hand corner.
Size Pres.Parameter and Method Sample bottle:Type
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Attachment A
Data Validation Scope of Work
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Attachment A
Data Validation Scope of Work – NYSDEC RI/FS Program
Data validation is the systematic process by which the data quality is determined
with respect to data quality criteria that are defined in project and laboratory quality
control programs and in the referenced analytical methods. The data validation process
consists of an assessment of the acceptability or validity of project data with respect to
stated project goals and requirements for data usability. Ideally, data validation
establishes the data quality in terms of project data quality objectives. Data validation
consists of data editing, screening, checking, auditing, certification, review, and
interpretation. The purpose of data validation is to define and document analytical data
quality and determine if the data quality is sufficient for the intended use(s) of the data.
In accordance with DEC requirements, all project data must be of known and
acceptable quality. Data validation is performed to establish the data quality for all data
which are to be considered when making project decisions. Laboratories will be
required to submit results which are supported by sufficient back-up data and QA/QC
results to enable the reviewer to conclusively determine the quality of the data.
Qualifications of a Data Validator
In order to ensure an acceptable level of performance, the following qualifications
and requirements are established for all consultants/contractors functioning as data
validators. These qualifications and requirements shall apply whether the
consultant/contractor is: a) retained directly through contracts executed by the State; b)
retained as a subcontractor to a consultant functioning under contracts executed by the
State; or c) retained by a responsible party functioning under the guidance and direction
of an order on consent. Consultant/Contractor functioning as a data validator shall be
independent of the laboratory generating the data.
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The Consultant/Contractor functioning as a data validator shall provide evidence
that all staff members involved in the data validation process have: a) a bachelor’s
degree in chemistry or natural sciences with a minimum of 20 hours in chemistry; and b)
one (1) year experience in the implementation and application of the protocols used in
generating the data for which they are responsible. The successful completion of the
EPA Data Validation Training course may be substituted for the analytical experience
requirement. In addition, these same staff members must have a minimum of one (1)
year experience evaluating CLP data packages for contract protocol compliance.
Specific Tasks to be Completed by the Data Validator
Evaluated Completeness of Laboratory Data Package
The data validator shall review the data package to determine completeness. A
complete data package will consist of the following components:
x All sample chain-of-custody forms;
x The case narrative(s) including all sample analysis summary forms;1
x Quality Assurance/Quality Control summaries including all supporting
documentation;
x All relevant calibration data including all supporting documentation;
x Instrument and method performance data;
x Documentation showing the laboratory’s ability to attain the contract
specified method detection limits for all target analytes in all required
matrices;
1 These forms appear as an addendum to the NYSDEC CLP forms package and will be required for all
data submissions regardless of the protocol requested.
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x All data report forms including examples of the calculations used in
determining final concentrations; and
x All raw data used in the identification and quantification of the contract
specified target compounds.
All deficiencies in the requirement for completeness shall be reported to the
consultant immediately. The laboratory shall be contacted by the consultants Quality
Assurance Officer and shall be given ten calendar days to produce the documentation
necessary to remove the deficiencies.
Compliance of Data Packages with Work Plan
The validator shall review the submitted data package to determine compliance
with those portions of the Work Plan that pertain to the generation of laboratory data.
Compliance is defined by the following criteria:
x The data package is complete as defined above;
x The data has been generated and reported in a manner consistent with
the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program Plan and the
laboratory subcontract;
x All protocol required AQ/AC criteria have been met;
x All instrument tune and calibration requirements have been met for the
time frame during which the analyses were completed;
x All protocol required initial and continuing calibration data is present and
documented;
x All data reporting forms are complete for all samples submitted. This will
include all requisite flags, all sample dilution/concentration factors and all
pre-measurement sample cleanup procedures; and
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x All problems encountered during the analytical process have been
reported in the case narrative along with any and all actions taken by the
laboratory to correct these problems.
The data validation task requires that the validator conduct a detailed comparison
of the reported data with raw data submitted as part of the supporting documentation
package. It is the responsibility of the validator to determine that the reported data can
be completely substantiated by applying protocol defined procedures for the
identification and quantification of the individual analytes. To assist the validator in this
determination, the following documents are recommended; however, the EPA
Functional Guidelines will be used for format only. The specific requirements noted in
the project Work Plan are prerequisite, for example holding times or special analytical
project needs, to those noted in the Functional Guidelines.
x The particular protocol(s) under which the data was generated (e.g.,
NYSDEC Contract Laboratory Protocol; EPA SW-846; EPA Series 500
Protocols).
x Data validation guidance documents such as:
“Functional Guidelines for Evaluation of Inorganic Data” (published
by EPA Region 2);
“Functional Guidelines for Evaluation of Organic Analyses,”
Technical Directive Document No. HQ-8410-01 (published by
EPA); and
“Functional Guidelines for Evaluating Pesticides/PCB’s Analyses”
Technical Directive Document No. HQ-8410-01 (published by
EPA).
Note: These documents undergo periodic revision. It is assumed that the selected data validator will
have access to the most current applicable documents and guidelines.
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Reporting
The validator shall submit a final report covering the results of the data review
process. This report shall be submitted to the Project Manager or his designee and
shall include the following:
x A general assessment of the data package as determined by the degree
to which the package is complete and complies with the protocols set forth
in the Work Plan;
x A detailed description of any and all deviations from the required
protocols. These descriptions must include references to the portions of
the protocols involved in the alleged deviations;
x Any and all failures in the validator’s attempt to reconcile the reported data
with the raw data from which it was derived. Specific references must be
included. Telephone logs should be included in the validation report.
x Detailed assessment by the validator of the degree to which the data has
been compromised by any deviations from protocol, QA/QC breakdowns,
lack of analytical control, etc., that occurred during the analytical process’
x The report shall include, as an attachment, a copy of the laboratory’s case
narrative, including the DEC required sample and analysis summary
sheets;
x The report shall include an overall appraisal of the data package; and
x The validation report shall include a chart presented in a spreadsheet
format, consisting of site name, sample numbers, data submitted to
laboratory, year of CLP or analytical protocol used, matrix, fractions
analyzed (e.g., volatiles, semi-volatiles, Pest/PCB, metals, CN). Space
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should be provided for a reference to the NYSDEC CLP when non-
compliancy is involved and a column for an explanation of such violation.
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City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Tompkins County, New York
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Appendix B
Health and Safety Plan
November 2011
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Ithaca Falls Overlook
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Appendix B
Health and Safety Plan
November 2011
Prepared for:
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
And
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation
Region 7
1679 Route 11
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Prepared by:
Barton & Loguidice, P.C.
Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Planners, Landscape Architects
290 Elwood Davis Road
P. O. Box 3107
Syracuse, New York 13220
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Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 General Information .............................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
2.0 Project Information ................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Site Description .......................................................................................... 2
2.2 Comprehensive Work Plan ......................................................................... 2
2.3 Scope of Work ............................................................................................ 3
2.4 Organization Structure ................................................................................ 3
3.0 Health and Safety Risk Analysis ............................................................................ 5
3.1 Chemical Hazards ...................................................................................... 6
3.2 Physical Hazards........................................................................................ 6
3.3 Heat and Cold Stress ................................................................................. 7
3.4 Confined Space Entry................................................................................. 8
4.0 Medical Surveillance Program ............................................................................... 9
4.1 General ...................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Frequency ................................................................................................ 10
4.3 Examination Results ................................................................................. 10
5.0 Training Program ................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Hazardous Waste Operations Health and Safety Training ........................ 11
5.2 Additional Training .................................................................................... 11
5.3 Other Required Training ........................................................................... 12
5.4 Pre-Entry Briefing ..................................................................................... 12
5.5 Training Records ...................................................................................... 13
6.0 Health and Safety Field Implementation .............................................................. 14
6.1 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements .......................................... 14
6.2 Air Monitoring Procedures ........................................................................ 15
6.3 Decontamination Procedures ................................................................... 18
6.3.1 Heavy Equipment .......................................................................... 19
6.3.2 Personnel ...................................................................................... 19
6.3.3 Decontamination Wastes ............................................................... 20
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Table of Contents – Continued
Section Page
7.0 Site Operating Procedures .................................................................................. 21
7.1 Daily Operating Procedures ...................................................................... 22
7.2 Site Control .............................................................................................. 23
7.3 Buddy System .......................................................................................... 26
7.4 Engineering Controls ................................................................................ 26
8.0 Emergency Response Procedures ...................................................................... 27
8.1 Pre-Emergency Planning .......................................................................... 27
8.2 Personnel Roles ....................................................................................... 27
8.3 Safe Distances and Places of Refuge ...................................................... 28
8.4 Emergency Communications .................................................................... 29
8.5 Emergency Procedures ............................................................................ 29
8.5.1 Incident Procedures ....................................................................... 29
8.5.2 Medical Emergencies ................................................................... 30
8.6 Emergency Routes ................................................................................... 33
8.7 Spill Control .............................................................................................. 33
8.8 Personal Protective and Emergency Equipment ....................................... 34
8.9 Decontamination Procedures ................................................................... 34
8.10 Evacuation Routes ................................................................................... 34
8.11 Response Critique .................................................................................... 35
Tables
Table B-1 – Site Investigation Activity Hazard Evaluation ................................................. 5
Table B-2 – Assessment of Chemicals of Potential Concern .......................................... 36
Table B-3 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements .................................. 14
Table B-4 – Monitoring Protocols and Contaminant Action Levels.................................. 18
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Hospital Route
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1.0 General Information
1.1 Introduction
This Health and Safety Plan (HASP) addresses those activities associated
with the performance of the Site Investigation Work Plan for the Environmental
Restoration Project (ERP) at the Ithaca Falls Overlook Property in the City of
Ithaca, New York. This plan was prepared in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120,
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
The purpose of this Health and Safety Plan for the Ithaca Falls Overlook
ERP Site is to provide specific guidelines and establish procedures for the
protection of personnel during the field investigation and site remediation activities.
The Plan is based on the site information available at this time and anticipated
conditions to be encountered during the different phases of work. This Plan is
subject to modification as data are collected and evaluated.
All personnel conducting activities on-site must comply with all applicable
Federal and State rules and regulations regarding safe work practices. Personnel
conducting field activities must also be familiar with the procedures, requirements
and provisions of this Plan. In the event of conflicting Plans and requirements,
personnel must implement those safety practices that afford the highest level of
protection.
This HASP is not intended to be used by any subcontractors, but it may be
used as the basis for contractors to prepare their own plans. This HASP may not
address the specific health and safety needs or requirements of subcontractors
and should be viewed as the minimum requirement.
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2.0 Project Information
2.1 Site Description
The Ithaca Falls Overlook site is located at 125 Lake Street in the City of
Ithaca, New York. The property was formerly part of the lands owned by the Ithaca
Gun Company, and was subdivided from the primary site and deeded to the City
as part of the present re-development initiative of the Ithaca Gun Company factory
site. The site includes a narrow section of land located adjacent to the western
edge of the former Ithaca gun factory site, extending from Lake Street to the
former mill raceway (Western Accessway). The site also includes the primary
overlook site encompassing the former mill raceway and bridge, and the “Island”
site. The Island is a section of the former factory that is separated from the
primary factory site by a former mill raceway (mini-gorge), and is bounded to the
north by the walls of Fall Creek Gorge, and to the west by a steep slope. This
former factory annex area is currently vacant and contains remnant building
foundation pads and a retaining wall. Portions of the Island provide dramatic views
of, Ithaca Falls. The post-brownfield project goal is to allow development of the
Island as a public viewing overlook of the Ithaca Falls.
Former operations at the Ithaca Gun factory site include manufacture of
firearms and munitions. Secondary operations included-spray painting, drying gun
stocks in ovens, firing ranges, plating, metal shops, and forging where the lead
was re-melted for polishing. The Island site appears primarily to have been utilized
for storage and possibly finishing operations.
The historic gun manufacturing operations at the site are potential sources
for remaining contamination. The primary contaminant of concern is lead from test
firing guns, dumping of spent shot, and other manufacturing processes such as
forging. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were also identified during
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investigations on other portions Ithaca Gun Company property, particularly near
the Western Accessway, and appear to be related to the historic storage of drums
containing chemicals and oils. The Island site has been the subject of a remedial
response conducted by EPA. This action resulted in the removal of hot spot
contamination of soil by vacuuming. Due to this action and the subsequent natural
erosion at the site, the remaining levels of lead, and current areas of concern
remain uncharacterized.
2.2 Comprehensive Work Plan
The Comprehensive Work Plan for the site is outlined in the Site
Investigation Work Plan prepared by Barton & Loguidice.
2.3 Scope of Work
The overall object of the Site Investigation is to define the nature and extent
of contamination on the property related to former site activities. Surface and
subsurface soil, soil gas, and groundwater media will be sampled as part of the
site investigation.
2.4 Organization Structure
Barton & Loguidice:
Program Manager – Scott D. Nostrand, P.E.
Project Manager – David R. Hanny
Field Personnel – Matthew S. Strodel, Darik M. Jordan, Brian J.
McGrath, David R. Canfield
City of Ithaca:
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Project Contact: Nels Bohn, Directory of Community Development,
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the
project and for coordinating between office and field personnel. The Project
Manager will oversee the Site Investigation activities. The Project Manager will
also serve as the Site Safety and Health Coordinator (SSHC). The SSHC will
establish operating standards and coordinate overall project safety and health
activities for the site. The SSHC will review project plans and revisions to
determine that safety and health procedures are maintained throughout the
project. Specifically the responsibilities of the SSHC include:
a. Aiding the selection of protective clothing and equipment.
b. Periodically inspecting protective clothing and equipment.
c. Maintaining proper storage of protective clothing and equipment.
d. Monitoring the workers for signs of heat stress, cold stress, and
fatigue.
e. Monitoring on-site hazards and conditions.
f. Conducting periodic surveillance to evaluate effectiveness of Site-
specific Health and Safety Plan.
g. Having knowledge of emergency procedures, evacuation routes, and
the telephone numbers of the ambulance, local hospital, poison
control center, fire department, and police department.
h. Posting the directions to the hospital and the telephone numbers of
the ambulance, local hospital, poison control center, fire department,
and police department.
i. Notifying, when necessary, local public emergency officials.
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j. Coordinating emergency medical care.
Field personnel will assist with responsibilities of the SSHC when the
Project Manager is not on-site. The Project Manager will be responsible for
ensuring that the field personnel are familiar with the contents of this plan and the
roles of the SSHC.
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3.0 Health and Safety Risk Analysis
Table B-1 breaks down the hazard types that may be encountered for the site
activities.
Table B-1
Site Investigation Activity Hazard Evaluation
Activity
Hazard Type
Mechanical Electrical Chemical Physical Biological Temperature
Initial Site
Inspection
Accidental
injury from
sampling
equipment
Exposed
cords and
broken lights
Accidental
inhalation,
ingestion, skin
absorption or eye
contact with
contaminants
Cuts from broken
glass, slips, trips
and fall hazards.
Working on steep
slopes.
Bees and
wasps.
Poisonous
plants
Heat Stress
Frost Bite
Boring/Well
Installation,
Testing and
Monitoring
Accidental
injury from
drilling rig or
soil boring
equipment
Buried power
lines
Accidental
inhalation,
ingestions, skin
absorption or eye
contact with
contaminants
Strains from
carrying heavy
objects, slips, trips
and fall hazards.
Working on steep
slopes. Excessive
noise.
Bees and
wasps.
Poisonous
plants
Heat Stress
Frost Bite
Source Area
Excavation and
Slope
Stabilization
Accidental
injury from
excavation
equipment.
Buried power
lines
Accidental
inhalation,
ingestions, skin
absorption or eye
contact with
contaminants
Collap se of
excavation
structure. Puncture
from buried
objects/nails.
Excessive noise.
Fall hazards.
Working on steep
slopes. Falling
objects.
Bees and
wasps.
Poisonous
plants
Heat Stress
Frost Bite
Surface Soil
Sampling
None
Anticipated
None
Anticipated
Accidental
inhalation
ingestion, skin
absorption or eye
contact with
contaminants
Trip and fall
hazards. Working
on steep slopes.
Bees and
wasps.
Poisonous
plants
Heat Stress
Frost Bite
Soil Vapor
Sampling
Accidental
injury from soil
boring
equipment
Buried power
lines
Accidental
inhalation,
ingestions, skin
absorption or eye
contact with
contaminants
Strains from
carrying heavy
objects, slips, trips
and fall hazards.
Excessive noise.
Bees and
wasps.
Poisonous
plants
Heat Stress
Frost Bite
Well Sampling None
Anticipated
Generators
and power
cords
Accidental
inhalation,
ingestion, skin
absorption or eye
contact with
contaminants
Strains from lifting.
Fall hazards.
Bees and
wasps.
Poisonous
plants
Heat Stress
Frost Bite
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3.1 Chemical Hazards
The contaminants that have been detected at the site are listed in table B-2
(attached at the end of the document).
3.2 Physical Hazards
Physical hazards associated with the site are:
1. Slip, Trip, and Fall During All Activities (Uneven Terrain): Hazardous
waste sites contain numerous potential safety hazards such as:
holes, ditches, drums, boards, nails, broken glass, slippery surfaces,
steep grades, and uneven terrains. The site is in close proximity to
the raceway, gorge, and various steep slopes. The work itself may
be a potential safety hazard. Site personnel should constantly look
out for potential safety hazards and should immediately inform the
SSHC of any new hazards.
A portion of the work during the surface soil investigation will be
conducted on the western slope of the Island and within the
raceway. At a minimum, two employees will be on site at all times,
and employees working on steep slopes shall wear personal fall
arrest systems in compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection
Standard, 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M. Employees will be trained to
use personal fall arrest systems prior to use.
2. Moving Parts of Heavy Equipment: Heavy equipment poses
dangers though moving parts. Where feasible, access to moving
parts will be guarded and equipment will be equipped with backup
alarms.
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3. Noise from Heavy Equipment: Work around large equipment often
creates excess noise. Engineering controls and personal protective
equipment will be used to protect employees’ hearing.
4. Electrical Hazards: As in all site work, overhead power lines,
electrical wires and cables, site electrical equipment, and lightning
also pose a potential hazard to site workers. Site personnel should
constantly look out for potential safety hazards and should
immediately inform the SSHC of any new hazards.
5. Biological Hazards (insects, poison ivy, etc.): Other biological
hazards that may be present at hazardous waste sites include
poisonous plants, insects, and animals. PPE can reduce the
potential for exposure. The SSHC can assist in determining the
correct PPE for the hazard present.
3.3 Heat and Cold Stress
Workers will be routinely observed by the SSHC for symptoms of heat
stress or cold exposure, as dictated by the weather conditions and work being
conducted. Heat stress and cold exposure can be avoided by periodic, regular
rest breaks.
Heat stress may be a potential hazard for personnel wearing PPE,
particularly working in hot and humid conditions. Workers should take regular rest
breaks within a shaded area, removing their PPE, and drink electrolyte replacing
liquids and/or water. The SSHC is responsible for scheduling the amount of time
each individual can work under the existing site conditions, and how often and how
long they will break. Workers will be required to take their breaks in the clean zone
after going through the decontamination area, or they may undergo partial
decontamination and rest in a clean area within the decontamination area.
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Personnel working in cold conditions will be required to wear warm, dry
clothing. Workers must be aware of their extremities during cold conditions,
particularly their face, ears, fingers, and toes, in order to avoid frostbite. If at any
point should a worker feel numbness or tingling sensation in their extremities, they
should return to the clean zone and to a warm area.
3.4 Confined Space Entry
It is not anticipated that Barton & Loguidice (B&L) employees will enter
confined spaces. If B&L employees do enter confined spaces, then the employees
will conduct all permit required confined space entry in compliance with a permit
space program meeting the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulation 1910.146.
The Contractor may be required to enter confined spaces for tank cleaning
purposes. Coordination with the Project Manager shall be made prior to any entry
of a permit required confined space. The Contractor must conduct all permit
required confined space entry in compliance with a permit space program meeting
the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulation 1910.146.
Excavations do pose a potential confined space entry area. When an
excavation becomes a confined space entry area (greater than 4 feet deep), then
permit-required confined space entry procedures will be followed should the
excavation need to be entered. In addition, air monitoring for oxygen deficiency,
LEL, and organic vapors will be performed should the excavation be greater than 4
feet deep. Attempts will be made to collect samples from the excavation without
entering the excavation (i.e., from excavator bucket, sampling rods, etc.).
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4.0 Medical Surveillance Program
4.1 General
OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120, the Hazardous Waste Operations regulations
and in 1910.134, the Respiratory Protection regulations, requires medical
examinations. The examination may include the OSHA required Medical
Questionnaire, Respirator Suitability Form, a Medical Examination, Audiology Test,
Pulmonary Function Test, and testing for complete blood count and chemistry
profile.
These medical examinations and procedures are performed by or under the
supervision of a licensed physician. The medical monitoring is provided to workers
free of cost, without loss of pay and at a reasonable time and place. In addition,
the need to implement a more comprehensive medical surveillance program will
be re-evaluated after any apparent over-exposure incident.
Employees who wear, or may wear, respiratory protection will be provided
respirators as regulated by 29 CFR 1910.134 before performing designated duties.
Prior to issuance of a respirator, a medical professional must have medically
certified the individual's ability to wear respiratory protection. Where the medical
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 overlap those of 29 CFR 1910.134, the more
stringent of the two will be enforced. It is not anticipated the respirator use will be
required at the site.
Although the site is not classified as a hazardous waste site, employees
who work during field activities will be subject to the medical surveillance program
for lead monitoring. A baseline lead test will be conducted prior to field activities
and at the conclusion of the Site Investigation.
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4.2 Frequency
1. Baseline Examinations: Individuals who are assigned temporarily or
permanently to fieldwork at hazardous waste sites or the use of a
respirator will receive a baseline examination prior to job assignment.
2. Periodic Examinations: Individuals who are assigned temporarily or
permanently to fieldwork at hazardous waste sites or the use of a
respirator will receive periodic examinations as required.
3. Termination Examinations: Field employees permanently leaving
the company whom were in the medical surveillance program will
receive an exit examination.
4. Possible Exposure Examinations: As soon as possible upon
notification by an employee that the employee has developed signs
or symptoms indicating possible overexposure to hazardous
substances or health hazards, or that employee has been injured or
exposed above the permissible exposure limits in an emergency
situation, that employee will be required to receive medical attention.
4.3 Examination Results
A letter must be received from the attending physician stating the
parameters of the examination and whether or not the individual is able to work
with or without restriction. This letter will be filed in the employee’s file and a copy
distributed to the employee. The examining physician makes a report to B&L of
any medical condition that would place B&L employees at increased risk when
wearing a respirator of other personal protective equipment. B&L maintains the
medical records of personnel, as regulated by 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR
1910.1020, where applicable.
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5.0 Training Program
5.1 Hazardous Waste Operations Health and Safety Training
Employees who are assigned to perform duties on hazardous waste sites
will receive the OSHA initial 40-hour health and safety training prior to on-site
activities, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 (e). In addition, such personnel
provide documentation of having received three (3) days of supervised field
experience applicable to this site, or receive three (3) days of supervised field
experience at this site. Applicable employees will receive yearly 8-hour refresher
courses. On-site managers and supervisors who are directly responsible for or
who supervise workers engaged in hazardous waste operations receive, in
addition to the appropriate level of worker HAZWOPER training described above,
8 (eight) additional hours of specialized supervisory training, in compliance with 29
CFR 1910.120(e)(4).
Although the site is not classified as a hazardous waste site, employees
who work during field activities may be required to attend HAZWOPER initial and
refresher training.
5.2 Additional Training
As site activities change, supplemental training will be provided to
employees to address changes in identified hazards, risks, operations procedures,
emergency response, site control, and personal protective equipment. Specialty
training will be provided as determined by task and responsibility.
Site specific training will be provided to each employee and will be reviewed
at safety briefings. Specialized training will be provided as dictated by the nature
of site activities. Specialized training will be provided for activities such as the
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handling of unidentified substances. Employees involved in these types of
activities will be given off-site instruction regarding the potential hazards involved
with such activities and the appropriate health and safety procedures to be
followed. Off-site instruction is meant to include any areas where employees will
not be exposed to site hazards.
5.3 Other Required Training
Other training that may be required by workers that is in addition to required
training described above is detailed below:
x Hazard communication, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200
x Respirator use, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134
x Hearing conservation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95
x Working safely around heavy equipment
x Heat and cold stress prevention
x Confined space entry, in accordance with 289 CFR 1910.146
5.4 Pre-Entry Briefing
A site-specific briefing is provided to all individuals, including site visitors,
who enter this site beyond the site entry point. For visitors, the site-specific
briefing provides information about site hazards, the site lay-out including work
zones and places of refuge, the emergency alarm system and emergency
evacuation procedures, and other pertinent safety and health requirements as
appropriate.
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The SSHC will brief personnel as to the potential hazards likely to be
encountered. Topics will include:
x Availability of this HASP.
x General site hazards and specific hazards in the work areas
including those attributable to the chemicals present.
x Selection, use, testing and care of the body, eye, hand and foot
protection being worn, with the limitations of each.
x Decontamination procedures for personnel, their personal protective
equipment and other equipment used on the site.
x Emergency response procedures and requirements.
x Emergency alarm systems and other forms of notification, and
evacuation routes to be followed.
x Methods to obtain emergency assistance and medical attention.
5.5 Training Records
This site maintains written certification of the successful completion of
applicable training requirements for each worker. Training records are maintained
up-to-date and are retained onsite. Written certificates have been given to each
person so certified. Additionally, an employee sign off sheet indicating that each
worker has reviewed a copy of this HASP and understands its contents is stored at
the same location.
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6.0 Health and Safety Field Implementation
6.1 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
Level D protection will be worn for initial entry on-site. Modified Level D
protection will be used for sampling and decontamination activities. All personnel
will upgrade the level of personal protection to Level C based upon sustained (five
(5) minutes or more) air monitoring action levels. The requirements for personal
protective equipment are outlined in table B-3.
Table B-3
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
Job Tasks
Level of
Protection
PPE
Suit Gloves Feet Head Eye Ear Respirator
All on-site D Std. Work Steel HH
Glasses/Go
ggles
Plugs/
Muffs N/A
Sampling Modified D Std. Neoprene or
Nitrile
Steel +
Booties HH Glasses/Go
ggles
Plugs/
Muffs N/A
Decon Modified D Std. Butyl or Viton Steel +
Booties HH Goggles Plugs/
Muffs N/A
All on-site
(Upgrade) C PE Tyvek Neoprene or
Nitrile
Steel +
Booties HH N/A Plugs/
Muffs
Full APR
w/OV& N100
Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment
SUIT:
Std
PE Tyvek
FEET:
Steel
Booties
HEAD:
HH
EYE:
Glasses
Goggles
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Standard Work Clothes
Polyethylene-coated Tyvek
Steel-toe Boots
PVC or Latex Booties
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses w/side shields
Safety Goggles
EAR:
Plugs
Muffs
RESPIRATOR:
APR
Full APR
OV
N100
=
=
=
=
=
=
Ear Plugs
Ear Muffs
Air-purifying respirator
Full-face APR
Organic vapor cartridge
N100 particulate filters
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6.2 Air Monitoring Procedures
The Project Manager or designee will conduct air monitoring in accordance
with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Community Air
Monitoring Plan. Direct reading instruments will be calibrated in accordance with
manufacturer’s requirements and the results of the calibration will be documented.
This Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) sets forth the procedures for
performing real-time monitoring for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and
particulates (i.e., dust) at the downwind perimeter of each designated work area
with respect to specific activities to be completed as part of the remedial
investigation. The CAMP is not intended for use in establishing action levels for
worker respiratory protection. Rather, its intent is to provide a measure of
protection for the downwind community (i.e., off-site receptors including residences
and businesses, and on-site or nearby workers not directly involved with the
subject work activities) from potential airborne contaminant releases as a direct
result of investigative and remedial work activities. The action levels specified
herein require increased monitoring, corrective actions to abate emissions, and/or
work shutdown. Additionally, the CAMP helps to confirm that work activities did
not spread contamination off-site through the air.
Continuous monitoring will be required for all subsurface intrusive activities
performed during the remedial investigation. Subsurface intrusive activities include
soil excavation and handling. The CAMP will be limited to heavy equipment
operation and intrusive activities such as soil excavation and handling and the
western Island slope stabilization. The CAMP is not proposed for minimal
disturbances such as soil sampling or well installation.
VOCs will be monitored during intrusive site activities at the downwind
perimeter of the immediate work area (i.e., the exclusion zone) on a continuous
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basis. Upwind concentrations will be measured at the start of each workday and
periodically thereafter to establish background conditions.
x If the ambient air concentration of total organic vapors at the
downwind perimeter of the work area or exclusion zone exceeds five
(5) parts per million (ppm) above background for the 15-minute
average, work activities must be temporarily halted and monitoring
continued. If the total organic vapor level readily decreases (per
instantaneous readings) below five (5) ppm over background, work
activities can resume with continued monitoring.
x If total organic vapor levels at the downwind perimeter of the work
area or exclusion zone persist at levels in excess of five (5) ppm over
background but less than 25 ppm, work activities must be halted, the
source of vapors identified, corrective actions taken to abate
emissions, and monitoring continued. After these steps, work
activities can resume provided that the total organic vapor level 200
feet downwind of the exclusion zone or half the distance to the
nearest potential receptor or residential/commercial structure,
whichever is less - but in no case less than 20 feet, is below five (5)
ppm over background for the 15-minute average.
x If the organic vapor level is above 25 ppm at the perimeter of the
work area, activities must be shutdown.
All 15-minute readings will be recorded and available for New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and NYSDOH personnel to
review. Instantaneous readings, if any, used for decision making purposes will
also be recorded.
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Particulate concentrations will also be monitored continuously at the upwind
and downwind perimeters of the exclusion zone or work area. The particulate
monitoring will be performed using real-time monitoring equipment capable of
measuring particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in size (PM-10) and
capable of integrating over a period of 15 minutes (or less) for comparison to the
airborne particulate action level. The equipment will be equipped with an audible
alarm to indicate exceedance of the action level. In addition, fugitive dust
migration will be visually assessed during all work activities.
x If the downwind PM-10 particulate level is 100 micrograms per cubic
meter (mcg/m3) greater than background (upwind perimeter) for the
15-minute period or if airborne dust is observed leaving the work
area, then dust suppression techniques will be employed. Work may
continue with dust suppression techniques if downwind PM-10
particulate levels do not exceed 150 mcg/m3 above the upwind level
and if no visible dust is migrating from the work area.
x If, after implementation of dust suppression techniques, downwind
PM-10 particulate levels are greater than 150 mcg/m3 above the
upwind level, work must be stopped and a re-evaluation of activities
initiated. Work can resume if dust suppression measures and other
controls are successful in reducing the downwind PM-10 particulate
concentration to within 150 mcg/m3 of the upwind level and in
preventing visible dust migration.
Samples for the detection of lead-containing dust will be collected during
intrusive activities at the upwind and downwind perimeters of the exclusion zone or
work area. The samples will be collected on filters per the modified National
Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) method 7300 / modified
Occupational Safety & Health method 125G. Each sample will collect 2,000 liters
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of air, which is the maximum volume per the NIOSH sample method. The
analytical method will use inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-
MS) which provides a quantification level of 0.075 µg/sample. Based on a
quantification level of 0.075 µg and a maximum sample volume of 2,000 liters, the
lowest lead detection level for the NIOSH method is 0.0375 µg/m³, which is below
the lead ambient air standard of 0.15 µg/m³. While the NYSDEC addendum
recommends a lower lead detection level of 0.015 µg/m³, the NIOSH sample
method is not capable of achieving this lower detection level. The NIOSH method
detection level of 0.0375 µg/m³ will be used in place of 0.015 µg/m³ addendum
detection level per the VCP Work Plan CAMP document.
The samples will be sent by overnight express to an American Industrial
Hygiene Association-accredited laboratory for rapid (24-hour) sample analysis.
Chain of custody documentation will be maintained during sample collection and
analysis. The laboratory analysis will report lead levels in time weighted average
(TWA) units. Sample results will be provided to NYSDEC and NYSDOH for review
and discussion.
All readings will be recorded and available for NYSDEC and NYSDOH
personnel to review.
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Table B-4
Monitoring Protocols and Contaminant Action Levels
Contaminant/
Atmospheric
Condition
Monitoring
Equipment Monitoring Protocol
Breathing Zone*
Action Level Concentrations
Monitored Level
For Mandatory
Respirator Use**
Monitored Level For
Mandatory Work
Stoppages***
VOCs Photoionization
detector (PID)
with an 11.7 eV
lamp
Initially readings will be
recorded every 15 minutes.
If no sustained readings
are obtained in the
breathing zone, readings
will be recorded every 30
minutes.
5 ppm above
background
25 ppm above
background
Particulates MiniRam or
Dusttrak or
equivalent
Three (3) times daily when
work is being conducted
that can generate dust, e.g.
monitoring well installation,
soil excavation.
150 ug/m3 at fence line
(institute engineering
controls to control dust)
per NYSDEC TAGM
4031
Lead Low-volume air
sampling pump
Collected at 2 liters/minute
until 2,000 liters is
collected. Filter will be 37
mm mixed cellulose ester.
150 ug/m3 at fence line
(institute engineering
controls to control dust)
*Monitoring performed in the breathing zone for sustained readings of 5 minutes or more. Monitor source first; if the
source is near or above the action level concentration, monitor in the breathing zone.
**Monitored levels will require the use of approved respiratory protection specified in table B-3.
***Consult the Project Manager.
6.3 Decontamination Procedures
Depending on the specific job task, decontamination may include personnel
themselves, tools, and/or heavy equipment. The specified levels of protection for a
task (A, B, C, or D) does not itself define the extent of personal protection or
equipment decontamination. For instance, Level C without dermal hazards will
require less decontamination than Level C with dermal hazards. Heavy equipment
will always require decontamination to prevent cross-contamination. The following
sections summarize general decontamination protocols.
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6.3.1 Heavy Equipment
Heavy equipment will be decontaminated prior to personnel
decontamination. Heavy equipment will have their drilling rods, augers
and/or buckets steam cleaned after use, preferably at locations near the
individual drilling/excavation operations. Containment systems will be set-
up for collection of decon fluids and materials. Berms and wind barriers will
be set up, if appropriate.
Vehicles that become contaminated with suspect soil will be cleaned
prior to leaving the site. The wheel wells, tires, sides of vehicles, etc. will be
high-pressure washed at a location to be determined by the SSHC.
6.3.2 Personnel
In general, decontamination involves scrubbing with a non-
phosphate soap/water solution followed by clean water rinses. Disposable
items will be disposed of in a dry container.
Reusable protection will be washed with soap and clean potable
water and air-dried prior to storage. Dirt, oil, grease or other foreign
materials that are visible will be removed from surfaces. Scrubbing with a
brush may be required to remove materials that adhere to the surfaces.
Certain parts of contaminated respirators, such as harness assemblies and
leather or cloth components, are difficult to decontaminate. If grossly
contaminated, they may be discarded. Rubber components can be soaked
in soap and water and scrubbed with a brush.
The following decontamination protocol will be used, as appropriate
to the level of PPE being used:
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x Drop hand tools and equipment in the designated
decontamination area.
x Either wash outer rubber boots or dispose of booties.
x Rinse outer boots.
x Wash and rinse outer gloves.
x Remove outer boots and gloves, dispose gloves if necessary.
x Replace cartridges if required.
x Remove and dispose Tyvek coverall.
x Remove respirator, dispose cartridges as required.
x Personnel should wash their respirator at the end of each
workday.
6.3.3 Decontamination Wastes
Decontamination wash and rinse waters will be collected and
disposed of according to the applicable regulatory guidelines.
x Spent decontamination solutions may be required to be
drummed and disposed of as hazardous waste and/or solvent
solutions may be required to be segregated from water rinses.
x Decontamination shall be performed in a manner that
minimizes the amount of waste generated.
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7.0 Site Operating Procedures
The following is a list of the general guidelines required for the Site Investigation of
the Ithaca Falls Overlook ERP. These guidelines follow the established guidelines of the
Barton & Loguidice Corporate Health and Safety Program:
All field investigation activities must be coordinated through the Project Manager.
At least two (2) persons must be present who are in constant communication with
each other during any activity conducted on-site in which a potential exists for exposure to
hazardous materials, accident or injury. At least two (2) persons must also be present
during all demolition or excavation activities.
Samples obtained from areas known or suspected to contain contaminated
substances or materials must be handled with appropriate personal protection equipment.
All equipment used to conduct the Site Investigation must be properly
decontaminated and maintained in good working order. Equipment must be inspected for
signs of defects and/or contamination before and after each use.
Eating, drinking, chewing gum, and smoking are prohibited within the Site Activity
Zone and the Decontamination Zone.
The discovery of any condition that would suggest the existence of a situation
more hazardous than anticipated will result in the evacuation of the activity zone until a
complete evaluation of the hazard can be performed.
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7.1 Daily Operating Procedures
The following are the daily operating procedures that are to be followed by
all on-site personnel:
x Hold Tailgate Safety Meetings prior to work start and as needed
thereafter (suggest daily; however, minimum of weekly).
x Use monitoring instruments and follow designated protocol and
contaminant action levels.
x Use PPE as specified.
x Use hearing protection if noise levels exceed 85 dBA and around
heavy equipment.
x Remain upwind of operations and airborne contaminants, if possible.
x Establish a work/rest regimen when ambient temperatures and
protective clothing create potential thermal hazards.
x Eating, drinking, applying cosmetics and smoking is prohibited in
work areas.
x Refer to the SSHC for specific safety concerns for each individual
site task.
x On-site personnel are encouraged to be alert of their own physical
condition, as well as their co-workers.
x All accidents, no matter how minor, must be immediately reported
to the SSHC.
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7.2 Site Control
The purpose of site control is to minimize the exposure of site workers to
potential contamination, protect the public from the site's hazards, and prevent
vandalism. The degree of site control necessary depends on site characteristics
and the surrounding community. At this time, access is restricted to the site by
fencing. During the field activities, Barton & Loguidice (B&L) and the City are
requesting that personnel, subcontractors and visitors report to the on-site B&L
supervisor prior to entering the work area.
During IRM activities at the site, particular attention will be placed on the
condition of the site regarding three (3) main work zone areas:
Activity Zone
This zone applies to the immediate work area and includes all materials,
equipment, vehicles and personnel involved in the site activity. For example,
during the installation of a monitoring well, the activity zone will encompass the
borehole, drilling rig, monitoring well construction materials and equipment,
sampling equipment, decontamination supplies, and drilling/well inspection
personnel. Site control measures will include flagging the perimeter of the activity
zone to clearly mark the limits of work and to warn passers-by and visitors of the
site activity. In addition, the Site Supervisor will maintain communication with City
personnel as the location of this zone (and the type of work being performed)
changes throughout the project.
The required level of PPE in the activity zone can vary according to job
assignment. This will allow a flexible, effective, and less costly operation, while still
maintaining a high degree of safety.
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This area will be limited to authorized personnel from B&L, regulatory
agencies, and contractors/subcontractors to the City. Personnel entering this area
will be required to comply with their own HASP that is at least as stringent as this
HASP.
Material and Equipment Storage Zone
This zone exhibits the least amount of activity, and as a result, will require
the least security. An appropriate area will be designated on-site for the storage of
all equipment and supplies to be used throughout the site investigation. The area
is to be kept clean and orderly at all times and free from loose equipment, tools,
materials or supplies which may compromise the safety of site workers, City
personnel or the public. Construction materials and equipment will be covered
with plastic at the end of each workday. Any spills or breakages occurring in this
area will be immediately attended to before the Site work continues.
Decontamination Zone
In order to prevent incidental contact with contaminants on investigation
equipment or in the wash water, all activities within the decontamination area will
be completed before subsequent site work or any other activity begins. This
includes:
x Complete removal of contaminants on all equipment used during the
preceding phase of the investigation;
x Placement of the waste wash water and sediment in sealed drums;
x Storage of the drums in a secure and out-of-the-way place for future
disposal;
x Proper labeling of drum contents;
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x Cleanup (if necessary) of area outside of decontamination area; and
x Storage of all decontamination equipment, site investigation
equipment, and materials in the Materials and Equipment Storage
Zone.
Support Zone
The support zone is the location of the administrative and other support
functions needed to keep the operations in the activity and decontamination zone
running smoothly. Any function that need not or cannot be performed in a
hazardous atmosphere is performed here. Personnel may wear normal work
clothes within this zone. Any potentially contaminated clothing, equipment and
samples must remain in the decontamination zone until decontaminated. All
emergency telephone numbers, change for the telephone (if necessary),
evacuation route maps, and vehicle keys should be kept in the support zone.
The SSHC will establish decontamination system and decontamination
procedures appropriate to the site and the work that will prevent potentially
hazardous materials from leaving the site. All personnel exiting the activity zone
will be decontaminated prior to entering the support zone. The decontamination
procedures will be reviewed at each daily safety briefing.
Personal hygiene facilities meeting at least the minimum requirements of 29
CFR Part 1910.120 will be provided nearby.
Upon completion of the day's activities, heavy machinery and equipment
will be stored securely within the site, or at a location selected by the SSHC.
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7.3 Buddy System
Most activities in a contaminated or otherwise hazardous area should be
conducted with a partner who is able to:
x Provide his or her partner with assistance.
x Observe his or her partner for signs of chemical or heat exposure.
x Periodically check the integrity of his or her partner's protective
clothing.
x Notify the SSHC if emergency help is needed.
7.4 Engineering Controls
Engineering controls and work practices are primarily for limiting exposure
through application of engineered barriers. They will be applied to this project
when and where they are practicable. The following engineering controls may be
applied on this project: water spray, covering of materials, site preparation to
facilitate operations and remove obvious physical hazards, and warning
alarms/devices.
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8.0 Emergency Response Procedures
8.1 Pre-Emergency Planning
Planning for emergencies is a crucial part of emergency response. The
SSHC is responsible for training all employees in potential site hazards and the
emergency response procedures.
8.2 Personnel Roles
The SSHC is responsible for responding to, or coordinating the response of,
off-site personnel to emergencies. In the event of an emergency, the SSHC will
direct all notification, response and follow-up actions. Contacts with outside
response personnel (hospital, fire department, etc.) will be done at the direction of
the SSHC.
Prior to the start of work on the site, the SSHC will:
1. Notify emergency contacts, and/or health care facilities of the
potentially hazardous activities and potential wastes that may
develop as a result of the activities performed on-site;
2. Confirm that the following safety equipment is available: eyewash
and safety shower station, first aid supplies, air horn, and fire
extinguishers;
3. Have a working knowledge of the safety equipment available; and
4. Confirm a map detailing the most direct route to the hospital is
prominently posted with the emergency telephone numbers.
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Employees who will respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials
will be trained in how to respond to such emergencies.
The SSHC will check daily to see that the following safety equipment is
available at the site: eyewash station, first aid supplies, and fire extinguisher.
The SSHC will be responsible for directing notification, response and follow-
up actions and for contacting outside response personnel (ambulance, fire
department or others) prior to and during an emergency. Upon notification of an
exposure incident, the SSHC will call the Hospital and fire and police emergency
response personnel for recommended medical diagnosis, treatment, if necessary,
and transportation to the hospital.
The SSHC must conduct an investigation of the incident as soon as
possible. The SSHC will determine whether and at what levels exposure actually
occurred, the cause of such exposure, and the means to prevent similar incidents
from occurring. The resulting report must be accurate, objective, complete and
signed and dated.
8.3 Safe Distances and Places of Refuge
In case of an emergency, the parking area will serve as the immediate
place of refuge. Personnel in the exclusion zone should evacuate through the
decontamination zone to the refuge location, both for their own personal safety and
to prevent hampering response/rescue efforts. Following an evacuation, the
SSHC will account for on-site personnel. If evacuation from the work site is
necessary, the project vehicles will be used to transport on-site personnel to a
place of refuge.
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8.4 Emergency Communications
There will be a cellular telephone located in the Project Manager’s vehicle
for emergency use. There will be air horns, walkie-talkies, and/or other audible
emergency signals located within the exclusion zone and decontamination area to
signal others of an emergency. The SSHC should brief all personnel of audible
emergency signals being used during the site activities prior to starting the work.
Site personnel to inform others of emergencies will use the following hand signals:
x Hand gripping throat - out of air, cannot breathe.
x Grip partner's wrist or both hands around waist - leave area
immediately.
x Hands on top of head - need assistance.
x Thumbs up - everything's OK, or I understand.
x Thumbs down – No.
8.5 Emergency Procedures
The nature of work at a contaminated or potentially contaminated work site
makes emergencies a continual possibility. Although emergencies are unlikely
and occur infrequently, a contingency plan is required to assure timely and
appropriate response actions. The contingency plan is reviewed at tailgate safety
meetings.
8.5.1 Incident Procedures
If an emergency incident occurs, the following actions will be taken:
1. Size-up the situation based upon available information.
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2. Notify the SSHC.
3. Only respond to an emergency if personnel are sufficiently
trained and properly equipped.
4. As appropriate, evacuate site personnel and notify emergency
response agencies, e.g., police, fire, etc.
5. As necessary, request assistance from outside sources
and/or allocate personnel and equipment resources for the
response.
6. Consult the posted emergency telephone list and contact key
project personnel.
7. Prepare an incident report.
All site personnel should be aware of the location of fire fighting
equipment. Personnel shall only extinguish minor fires. Large fires will
require contacting the local fire department and allowing them to handle the
fire. The local fire department will be contacted prior to initiating site
activities to inform them of the potential hazardous materials that could be
encountered in an emergency.
8.5.2 Medical Emergencies
In the event of an accident or injury, workers will immediately
implement emergency decontamination and isolation measures to assist
those who have been injured or exposed and to protect others from the
hazards. Upon notification of an exposure incident, the SSHC will contact
the emergency response personnel who can provide medical diagnosis and
treatment. If necessary, immediate medical care will be provided by trained
personnel competent in first aid procedures. Trained personnel competent
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in such matters will only provide other on-site medical and/or first aid
response to an injury or illness.
If an individual is transported to a hospital or doctor, a copy of this
HASP will accompany the individual.
The SSHC will be notified when an accident or incident occurs and
will respond according to the seriousness of the incident. The SSHC will
investigate facility/site conditions to determine whether and at what levels
exposure actually occurred, the cause of such exposure and the means to
be taken to prevent the incident from recurring.
The SSHC and the exposed individual will complete an exposure-
incident investigation. The SSHC will prepare a signed and dated report
documenting the investigation. The SSHC and the exposed individual will
also complete an exposure-incident reporting form. The form will be filed
with the employee's medical and safety records to serve as documentation
of the incident and the actions taken.
Emergency first aid may include taking care of minor scrapes to
performing CPR. All site personnel should be familiar with the location of
the site first aid kits. The site safety officer should be trained in first aid and
CPR. Contacting hospital and/or emergency agencies shall be made on a
case by case basis depending on the severity of the injury. If an off site
emergency agency is contacted, all the details relating to the injury should
be relayed to that agency. All site injuries should be documented. The
following actions should be taken if someone requires first aid:
1. Survey the scene to determine if it is safe to reach the injured
person.
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2. Ask the injured person what happened. If the person is
unconscious, look for signs as to what may have occurred.
3. See if there are others injured.
4. Reassure the victim. Contact others for help; tell them to call
the appropriate emergency agency.
5. If it is safe to move the victim, return them back to the field
office.
Only trained personnel should perform CPR or rescue breathing on
an unconscious victim.
Personnel who experience heat stress or frost bite should be
attended to in the following manner:
Heat Stress - Symptoms include cool, pale and moist skin, heavy
sweating, headache, and nausea. This person should be removed
from the hot environment immediately, and allowed to lie on their
back. Apply cold packs or make sure they are in an air-conditioned
room. Give them plenty of water and/or electrolyte replacing fluids.
Should a victim experience heat stroke (high body temperature, red
skin) the body must be cooled down quickly and receive medical
attention immediately. Persons experiencing heat stress or heat
stroke should be attended to until the situation has been remedied.
Frostbite - Symptoms include slightly flushed skin that becomes
white, pain at extremities in early stages. Get a victim experiencing
frostbite to a warm area and put the frostbitten parts in warm (100-
105 F) water. Loosely bandage injured parts after soaking. Under
conditions of cold temperatures and high winds, there is the potential
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for workers experiencing hypothermia. Signs of hypothermia
include: shivering, dizziness, numbness, confusion, or drowsiness.
Warm up this person's body with dry clothes and a blanket, if
available. Call the appropriate emergency agency or take this
person to the hospital.
8.6 Emergency Routes
Should an emergency signal be sounded, on-site personnel should
immediately stop what they are doing, and return to the decontamination area.
Personnel in the decontamination area and the support zone should evaluate the
emergency and contact the appropriate off site emergency personnel. Once on
site personnel return to the decontamination area, there will be someone there to
direct them as to what to do. It is imperative that the SSHC or designated
alternate account for all site personnel. The SSHC should direct all personnel to
the nearest safe refuge.
The hospital route is included as attachment 1.
If the emergency event threatens the surrounding community, it is important
that the local police and fire departments be contacted immediately regarding the
potential danger.
8.7 Spill Control
A major spill is not anticipated at the site. Should a spill of any type occur,
the employee should report it immediately to the SSHC, who will make
arrangements for the proper clean up of the spill. These arrangements will include
diking and ditching, as necessary, as well as the use of absorbents such as
vermiculite or speedy dry. The emergency response personnel will be contacted
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immediately by SSHC in the event that on-site materials can not immediately
contain the spill.
8.8 Personal Protective and Emergency Equipment
There will be suitable equipment on site for small emergency events such
as additional PPE, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and eye wash stations. In the
event of a major emergency event, off site personnel will be contacted
immediately.
8.9 Decontamination Procedures
The extent of emergency decontamination depends on the severity of the
injury or illness and the nature of the contamination. Minimum decontamination
will consist of detergent washing, rinsing, and removal of contaminated outer
clothing and equipment. If time does not permit the completion of all of these
actions, it is acceptable to remove the contaminated clothing without washing it. If
the situation is such that the contaminated clothing cannot be removed, the person
should be given required first aid treatment, and then wrapped in plastic or a
blanket prior to transport to medical care. If heat stress is a factor in the victim's
illness/injury, the outer protective garment will be removed immediately.
8.10 Evacuation Routes
Unless otherwise directed, evacuation will be made through the decon area
to the parking area for a head count.
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8.11 Response Critique
Should an incident on-site occur, the SSHC will analyze the response
efforts in order to continually improve on-site conditions and procedures. The
SSHC must complete follow-up activities before on-site work is resumed following
an emergency. Used emergency equipment must be recharged, refilled or
replaced. Government agencies must be notified as required in their regulations.
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Table B-2
Assessment of Chemicals of Potential Concern
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TABLE B-2
ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICALS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN
Chemical Name PEL/TLV
Other Pertinent
Limits
(Specify)
Warning
Properties –
Odor Threshold
Potential
Exposure
Pathways
Acute Health Effects Chronic Health Effects
Decontamination Materials:
Isopropyl Alcohol
(for decontamination, if
necessary)
400 ppm/ 400 ppm STEL = 500 ppm
IDLH = 2000 ppm
Colorless liquid
with the odor of
rubbing alcohol
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin & respiratory irritation;
headache, drowsiness, dizziness, dry
cracking skin
Dermatitis
Methanol (for
decontamination, if
necessary)
200 ppm/ 200 ppm IDLH = 6000 Colorless liquid
with a pungent
odor – 141 ppm
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of eyes, skin, respiratory
system, headache, drowsiness,
dizziness, vertigo, light-headedness,
nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances
Optic nerve damage, dermatitis,
damage to respiratory system
and GI tract
VOCs:
Benzene 1 ppm/ 0.5 ppm STEL=5 ppm
IDLH=500 ppm
Colorless to light
yellow liquid with
an aromatic odor –
8.65 ppm
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin, nose & respiratory irritation;
nausea, headache, staggered gait,
fatigue, anorexia, weakness,
exhaustion
Carcinogen, dermatitis, bone
marrow depression, damage to
the eyes, respiratory system.
CNS
Ethylbenzene 100 ppm/ 100 ppm STEL = 125 ppm
IDLH = 800 ppm
Colorless liquid
with an aromatic
odor
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin & respiratory irritation; CNS
effects; headache
Dermatitis; CNS effects;
Methyl ethyl ketone
(MEK, 2-butanone)
200 ppm/ 200 ppm IDLH = 3000 ppm Colorless liquid
with a moderately
sharp, fragrant,
mint-or acetone-
like odor
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin & respiratory irritation;
depression; CNS effects
Eyes; respiratory system;
dermatitis; CNS; liver and
kidneys
Tetrachloroethene 100 ppm/ 25 ppm C=200 ppm
STEL (5 min)=300
ppm
IDLH=100 ppm
Colorless to pale
yellow liquid with
a pungent,
chloroform-like
odor
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of eyes, nose, throat; nausea;
flushing of face and neck; vertigo,
dizziness, inchohence; headache,
somnolence; skin erythema
Liver damage. Target organs:
eyes, skin, respiratory system,
liver, kidneys, CNS.
Toluene 200 ppm/ 50 ppm C=300 ppm
STEL=150 ppm
IDLH=500 ppm
Colorless liquid
with a sweet,
pungent, benzene-
like odor
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin & respiratory irritation;
confusion, dizziness, headache
CNS effects; liver, kidney
damage; dermatitis
Total Xylenes 100 ppm/ 100 ppm STEL = 150 ppm
IDLH = 900 ppm
Colorless liquid
with an aromatic
odor
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin & respiratory irritation;
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
vomiting, headache, abdominal pain
Dermatitis; CNS effects;
liver/kidney damage; blood
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TABLE B-2
ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICALS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN
Chemical Name PEL/TLV
Other Pertinent
Limits
(Specify)
Warning
Properties –
Odor Threshold
Potential
Exposure
Pathways
Acute Health Effects Chronic Health Effects
SVOCs:
Dibenzofuran Not available Not available White crystalline
solid
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
No information is available on the
acute effects of dibenzofuran in
humans or animals.
No information is available on
the chronic effects of
dibenzofuran in humans or
animals.
4-Methyl phenol (p-
cresol)
5 ppm/ 5 ppm IDLH=250 ppm Crystalline solid
with a sweet, tarry
odor (Note: liquid
above 95 degree F
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin, mucous membrane
irritation; CNS effects: confusion,
depression, respiratory failure;
dyspnea, irregular rapid respiration,
weak pulse; eye and skin burns;
dermatitis.
Lung, liver, kidney, pancreas
damage.
Naphthalene (and 2-
methyl naphthalene)
10 ppm/ 10 ppm IDLH=250 ppm Colorless to brown
solid with an odor
of mothballs.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye irritation; headache, confusion,
excitement, malaise; nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain; irritated blalder;
profuse sweating; jaundice, hematuria,
hemoglobinuria, renal shutdown;
dermatitis; optical neuritis, corneal
damage.
Target organs: eyes, skin, blood,
liver, kidneys, CNS.
PCBs PEL=1 mg/m3 (42%)
PEL=0.5 mg/m3 (54%)
TLV=0.5 mg/m3
IDLH=5 mg/m3 Mild hydrocarbon
odor
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye irritation, acne, jaundice, dark
urine.
Carcinogen; liver damage;
reproductive effects.
TAL Metals:
Aluminum 15 mg/m3/ 10 mg/m3 STEL=20 mg/m3 Odorless, silvery-
white, soft, ductile,
metallic solid or
powder.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye and respiratory tract irritation. Lung and CNS damage.
Antimony 0.5 mg/m3/ 0.5 mg/m3 IDLH=50 mg/m3 Silver-white,
lustrous, hard,
brittle solid; scale-
like crystals; or a
dark-gray, lustrous
powder.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin, and respiratory tract
irritation; cough, dizziness; headache;
nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; stomach
cramps.
Damage to eyes, skin,
respiratory system,
cardiovascular system;
insomnia; anorexia; loss of
sense of smell.
Arsenic 0.5 mg/m3/ 0.01 mg/m3 IDLH=5 mg/m3 Silver-gray or tin-
white, brittle,
odorless solid.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Ulceration of nasal septum,
gastrointestinal disturbances,
peripheral neuropathy.
Carcinogenic, damage to liver,
kidneys, skin, lungs, and
lymphatic system.
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ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICALS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN
Chemical Name PEL/TLV
Other Pertinent
Limits
(Specify)
Warning
Properties –
Odor Threshold
Potential
Exposure
Pathways
Acute Health Effects Chronic Health Effects
Barium 0.5 mg/m3/ 0.5 mg/m3 IDLH=50 mg/m3 Soft, silvery solid;
oxidizes easily in
air.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of eyes, skin, and upper
respiratory system; abdominal cramps,
diarrhea; vomiting; severe muscle
weakness; cardiac arrhythmia;
unconsciousness; respiratory arrest.
Eye, skin, respiratory system,
cardiac, and CNS damage;
gastrointestinal effects.
Beryllium 0.002 mg/m3 / 0.002 mg/m3 IDLH=4 mg/m3 Gray-white, brittle
solid.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Contact
Irritation of the eyes and skin, high to
extreme acute toxicity.
Berylliosis: anorexia, weight
loss, weakness, chest pain,
cough, cyanosis, pulmonary
insufficiency; dermatitis; lung
disease.
Cadmium 0.1 mg/m3 / 0.01 mg/m3 IDLH=9 mg/m3 Blue-tinged silver-
white, lustrous,
odorless solid.
Inhalation,
Ingestion
Respiratory tract irritation and high
acute toxicity.
Kidney, liver, lung, bone, blood,
immune system, and CNS
damage.
Calcium Not available Not available Semi-soft, gray,
odorless solid.
Inhalation,
Ingestion,
Absorption,
Contact
Tissue damage of eyes and skin,
irritation of respiratory tract, lung
damage, unconsciousness, death.
Severe lung and mucous
membrane damage, dermatitis.
Chromium 1 mg/m3 / 0.5 mg/m3 IDLH =250 mg/m3 Blue-white to steel-
gray, lustrous,
brittle, hard,
odorless solid.
Inhalation,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of eyes and skin. Lung fibrosis (histologic).
Cobalt 0.1 mg/m3 / 0.02 mg/m3 IDLH=20 mg/m3 Silvery, bluish-
white, odorless,
magnetic metal.
Fume and dust is
odorless and black.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the eyes and skin,
respiratory distress, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, and a sensation of hotness.
Dermatitis, lung disease,
polycythemia, hyperplasia of the
bone marrow and thyroid gland,
pericardial effusion, and
pancreatic damage.
Copper 1 mg/m3/ 1 mg/m3 IDLH=100 mg/m3 Reddish, lustrous,
malleable, odorless
solid.
Inhalation,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, nose, pharynx irritation; nasal
perforation; metallic taste; dermatitis.
Target organs: Eyes, skin,
respiratory system, liver,
kidneys (increased risk with
Wilson’s disease).
Iron 10 mg/m3/ 5 mg/m3 IDLH=2500 mg/m3 Silver to gray
odorless solid,
sometimes with a
thin layer of
reddish dust.
Inhalation,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the respiratory tract,
gastrointestinal tract, and eyes. Liver
damage and death possible with
extreme ingestion.
Siderosis (lung damage), cardiac
damage.
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ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICALS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN
Chemical Name PEL/TLV
Other Pertinent
Limits
(Specify)
Warning
Properties –
Odor Threshold
Potential
Exposure
Pathways
Acute Health Effects Chronic Health Effects
Lead 0.05 mg/m3 / 0.05 mg/m3 IDLH=100 mg/m3 A heavy, gray
ductile, soft solid
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Weakness, lassitude, insomnia, facial
pallor
Encephalopathy, kidney disease,
hypotension.
Magnesium 15 mg/m3 / 10 mg/m3 IDLH=750 mg/m3 Odorless, silver-
white solid.
Inhalation,
Contact
Irritation of eyes and skin; metal fume
fever, with chills, fever, coughing,
nausea, vomiting, weakness.
Lung damage.
Manganese 5 mg/m3 / 0.1 mg/m3 IDLH=500 mg/m3 Silvery, lustrous,
brittle, odorless
solid.
Inhalation,
Ingestion
Irritation of skin. Respiratory system, CNS,
blood, kidney damage.
Mercury 0.1 mg/m3 (C)/
0.025 mg/m3
IDLH = 10 mg/m3 Silver-white,
odorless, heavy
liquid
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of eyes; cough, chest pain,
dyspnea, bronchial pneuitis; tremor,
insomnia, irritability, indecision,
headache, fatigue, weakness;
stomatitis, salivation.
Gastrointestinal disturbances,
anorexia, proteinuria. Target
organs include eyes, skin,
respiratory system, central
nervous system, and kidneys.
Nickel 1 mg/m3 / 1.5 mg/m3 IDLH=10 mg/m3 Silver-white, hard,
malleable solid or
powder. Odorless.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the skin and respiratory
tract.
Sensitization leading to contact
dermatitis. Human carcinogen
(lung and nasal)
Potassium Not available Not available Soft, odorless,
silvery-white solid.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the skin, eyes, respiratory
tract, and gastrointestinal tract.
Damage to the blood, heart,
liver, kidneys, lungs, and upper
respiratory tract.
Selenium 0.2 mg/m3 / 0.2 mg/m3 IDLH = 1 mg/m3 Amorphous or
crystalline, red to
gray solid.
Inhalation,
Ingestion,
Contact
Eye, skin, nose, throat irritation; visual
disturbances; headache, chills, fever;
dyspnea, bronchitis; metallic taste,
garlic breath, gastrointestinal
disturbances; dermatitis; eye and skin
burns.
Target organs include eyes, skin,
respiratory system, liver,
kidneys, blood, and spleen.
Silver 0.01 mg/m3 / 0.1 mg/m3 IDLH=10 mg/m3 Silvery-white,
lustrous, odorless
solid.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the eyes, skin,
gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory
tract; metal fume fever.
Skin pigmentation and organ
accumulation
Sodium Not available Not available Light, soft, silvery,
odorless solid.
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation and inflammation of the eyes
and skin.
Damage to mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract.
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ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICALS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN
Chemical Name PEL/TLV
Other Pertinent
Limits
(Specify)
Warning
Properties –
Odor Threshold
Potential
Exposure
Pathways
Acute Health Effects Chronic Health Effects
Thallium 0.1 mg/m3 / 0.1 mg/m3 IDLH=15 mg/m3 Bluish-white, lead-
like solid
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous
membranes; headache; pulmonary
edema; discoloration and loss of hair;
albuminuria; lymphocytosis;
gastrointestinal hemorrhage; nausea;
vomiting.
Damage to the CNS including
hallucinations, convulsions, and
coma; respiratory failure;
damage to the heart and
kidneys; paralysis.
Vanadium 0.1 mg/m3/ 0.05 mg/m3 IDLH=35 mg/m3 Soft, ductile,
odorless, grayish-
white solid.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the skin, eyes, and
respiratory tract; nausea, vomiting, and
greenish discoloration of the tongue;
CNS effects like headache, dizziness,
and tremors.
Damage to the kidneys and
blood; respiratory effects like
bronchitis and shortness of
breath; asthma-like allergy may
develop
Zinc 5 mg/m3/ 2 mg/m3 IDLH = 500 mg/m3 Bluish-gray,
lustrous, odorless
solid.
Inhalation,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the eyes and skin; metal
fume fever: chills, muscle ache,
nausea, fever, dry throat, cough,
weakness; metallic taste; headache;
blurred vision; vomiting; tightness in
chest, dyspnea, rales, decreased
pulmonary function.
Respiratory system effects such
as lung damage and bronchitis.
Suspected carcinogen.
Cyanide 5 mg/m3/ 5 mg/m3 (C) IDLH=25 mg/m3 White powder with
a faint bitter,
almond-like odor.
Inhalation,
Absorption,
Ingestion,
Contact
Irritation of the eyes, skin, and
respiratory tract; chest tightness;
shortness of breath; enlargement of the
thyroid; paralysis; asphyxia; death.
CNS effects like demyelination
and ataxia, hypertonia; lesions
of the optic nerve; Leber’s optic
atrophy; goiters; depressed
thyroid function.
PEL = OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit; represents the maximum allowable 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure concentration.
TLV = ACGIH Threshold Limit Value; represents the maximum recommended 8-hour TWA exposure concentration.
STEL = OSHA Short-term Exposure Limit; represents the maximum allowable 15-minute TWA exposure concentration.
C = OSHA Ceiling Limit; represents the maximum exposure concentration above which an employee shall not be exposed during any period without respiratory protection.
IDLH = Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health; represents the exposure likely to cause death or immediate delayed permanent adverse health effects or prevent escape from such an environment
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Attachment 1
Hospital Route
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Attachment 1
Hospital Route
From: Ithaca Falls Overlook ERP, 125 Lake Street, Ithaca, NY
To: Cayuga Medical Center (101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY)
1. Go SOUTHEAST on Lake Street 0.1 Miles
2. Continue STRAIGHT onto University Avenue 0.1 Miles
3. Turn RIGHT onto Stewart Avenue 0.7 Miles
4. Turn RIGHT onto E. Martin Luther King Jr. Street/E. State Street 0.2 Miles
5. Slight RIGHT onto Seneca Way 1.0 Miles
6. Slight RIGHT onto W. Martin Luther King Jr. Street/W. State Street 0.1 Miles
7. Continue onto Hector Street 0.6 Miles
8. Turn RIGHT onto Vinegar Hill 427 Feet
9. Turn LEFT onto NY-96N/Cliff Street 1.7 Miles
10. Turn RIGHT onto Dates Drive
Hospital is located at 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY
(This should be posted in several conspicuous locations at the site.)
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS
(To be posted)
Contact Person or Agency Phone Number
City Representative Nels Bohn
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
(607) 724-6559
NYSDEC Region 7 Project
Manager
Gary Priscott (607) 775-2545
Law Enforcement (C) Ithaca PD 911
(607) 272-3245
(non-emergency)
Fire Department (C) Ithaca FD 911
(607) 272-1234
(non-emergency)
Confined Space Rescue
(Fire Department)
(C) Ithaca FD 911
(607) 272-1234
(non-emergency)
Ambulance (C) Ithaca FD 911
(607) 272-1234
(non-emergency)
Hospital - Emergency Cayuga Medical Center (607) 274-4680
B&L Project Manager David R. Hanny (585) 953-6670
B&L Project Manager/Site
Safety Officer
David R. Hanny (585) 953-6670
B&L Officer-in-Charge Scott D. Nostrand, P.E. (315) 457-5200
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City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Tompkins County, New York
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Appendix C
Citizen Participation Plan
November 2011
Ithaca Falls Overlook
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Tompkins County, New York
Environmental Restoration Project
ERP # E755018
Appendix C
Citizen Participation Plan
November 2011
Prepared for:
City of Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
And
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation
Region 7
1679 Route 11
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Prepared by:
Barton & Loguidice, P.C.
Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Planners, Landscape Architects
290 Elwood Davis Road
P. O. Box 3107
Syracuse, New York 13220
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Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 The Citizen Participation Plan ................................................................... 1
1.2 What is a Brownfield .................................................................................. 2
2.0 Information on the Ithaca Falls Property .............................................................. 3
3.0 Upcoming Site Investigation Activities.................................................................. 5
4.0 Specific Citizen Participation Activities ................................................................ 7
5.0 Site Issues and Communication Needs .............................................................. 12
6.0 Document Repositories ...................................................................................... 14
7.0 Contact List ........................................................................................................ 15
Table
Table 1. Citizen Participation Activities .......................................................................... 6
Figures
Figure 1. Site Location
Figure 2. Project Schedule
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 The Citizen Participation Plan
The objective of the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for the Ithaca Falls
Overlook Environmental Restoration Project Site Investigation is to maintain an
open dialogue between the City of Ithaca and its residents regarding activities
associated with the Site Investigation and possible impacts that these activities
may have on the local community. This Plan will consist of a continuing
exchange of information, ideas, concerns or preferences so that adequate public
involvement is maintained throughout the duration of the project and citizens can
participate more fully in the decision making process. Extensive public
involvement is also required by the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation during both the investigation and cleanup stages of
brownfield sites. The plan also addresses:
x Information about the site’s history, planned site investigations
and/or cleanup activities;
x A description of planned citizen participation activities including
tentative schedules;
x Information about the involvement of the Ithaca Community
Advisory Group (CAG); and
x A list of project contacts who are knowledgeable with the project.
This CPP will provide the community with an overview of public
involvement activities scheduled throughout the project and help municipal
officers monitor public involvement activities. The CPP is assembled by the City
of Ithaca in consultation with the DEC. The plan is continually updated to
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include any changes in new fact sheets, additions to contact lists and changes in
citizen involvement activities.
1.2 What is a Brownfield?
Brownfields are abandoned sites that are usually under-used or idled
where expansion or redevelopment is influenced by actual or probable
environmental contamination and concerns. The typical brownfield is usually a
former industrial or commercial property that may have soil or groundwater
contamination as a result of historic activities and operations. These problems
not only pose environmental concerns, but may also cause legal and financial
burdens on local communities.
In 1996, the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act (also known as the
Brownfields Program) was passed and established a $200-million Environmental
Restoration Projects Fund. This fund provides financial assistance to
municipalities to investigate and/or clean-up brownfield properties that otherwise
would continue to remain underutilized and uncharacterized. Municipalities
eligible for funds include counties, cities, towns and villages as well as public
authorities, public benefit corporations, schools and supervisory or improvement
districts.
The Brownfields Program is administered by the DEC with assistance
from the New York State Department of Health (DOH).
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2.0 Information on the Ithaca Falls Overlook Property
The Ithaca Falls Overlook site is located at 125 Lake Street in the City of Ithaca,
New York. The property was formerly part of the lands owned by the Ithaca Gun
Company, and was subdivided from the primary site and deeded to the City as part of
the present re-development initiative of the Ithaca Gun Company factory site. The site
includes a narrow section of land located adjacent to the western edge of the former
Ithaca gun factory site, extending from Lake Street to the former mill raceway (Western
Accessway). The site also includes the primary overlook site encompassing the former
mill raceway and bridge, and the “Island” site. The Island is a section of the former
factory that is separated from the primary factory site by a former mill raceway (mini-
gorge), and is bounded to the north by the walls of Fall Creek Gorge, and to the west
by a steep slope. This former factory annex area is currently vacant and contains
remnant building foundation pads and a retaining wall. Portions of the Island provide
dramatic views of, Ithaca Falls. The post-brownfield project goal is to allow
development of the Island as a public viewing overlook of the Ithaca Falls.
Former operations at the Ithaca Gun factory site include manufacture of firearms
and munitions. Secondary operations included-spray painting, drying gun stocks in
ovens, firing ranges, plating, metal shops, and forging where the lead was re-melted for
polishing. The Island site appears primarily to have been utilized for storage and
possibly finishing operations. A site location map is included as Figure 1 and a site
plan as Figure 2.
The historic gun manufacturing operations at the site are potential sources for
remaining contamination. The primary contaminant of concern is lead from test firing
guns, dumping of spent shot, and other manufacturing processes such as forging.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were also identified during investigations on other
portions Ithaca Gun Company property, particularly near the Western Accessway, and
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appear to be related to the historic storage of drums containing chemicals and oils.
The Island site has been the subject of a remedial response conducted by EPA. This
action resulted in the removal of hot spot contamination of soil by vacuuming. Due to
this action and the subsequent natural erosion at the site, the remaining levels of lead,
and current areas of concern remain uncharacterized.
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3.0 Upcoming Site Investigation Activities
The City of Ithaca has been approved to receive funds under the Environmental
Restoration Program to pursue an investigation of contamination at the site. This
program designates the preparation of a Site Investigation/Remedial Alternative Report
(SI/RAR). The City of Ithaca has hired Barton & Loguidice (B&L) to perform the site
investigation of the property. As part of the site investigation, B&L will:
x Verify the structural integrity of the bridge to the Island, which was
constructed sometime prior to 1888;
x Stabilize the western bank of the Island to reduce migration of
contaminants off-site into Fall Creek;
x Excavate and dispose of surface soil lead hotspots identified at the site by
O’Brien and Gere as part of the Ithaca Gun VCP investigation;
x Thoroughly define the presence and extent of soil and groundwater
contamination on-site (and potentially off-site);
x Characterize the site hydrogeologic conditions, including identification of
depth to groundwater and flow direction, and the possible presence of
preferential groundwater flow pathways;
x Evaluate conditions within wetlands, floodplains and sensitive
environments (if any are present) within or adjacent to the site; and
x Assess potential impacts to the environment, wildlife, and human health.
The interim remedial measures and primary investigation are scheduled to begin
in the spring of 2012 and should take about 12 months to complete. The project
schedule is provided on Figure 2. After the investigation is completed, the City of
Ithaca will submit a Draft Site Investigation/ Remedial Alternative Report (SI/RAR) to
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the NYSDEC and NYSDOH for review. This report will include the results of the site
investigation and evaluate alternatives for addressing contamination at the Site.
After the DEC and DOH review the SI/RAR, it will be determined if cleanup
actions are necessary, or if site restrictions, deed restrictions and/or environmental
easements may allow the progression of the development of the site.
NYSDEC will prepare a Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) that will include
a comparison of cleanup alternatives listed in the SI/RAR. The DEC will select the
preferred cleanup option based on short and long term permanence of the solution,
cost, public acceptance and effectiveness of implementation measures.
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4.0 Specific Citizen Participation Activities
The project will be enhanced by coordination with the Ithaca Community
Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG was initially formed during the Ithaca Gun Company
Site Voluntary Clean-up project genesis, as a result of citizen interest and petition to
NYSDEC. The CAG has since expanded beyond the Ithaca Gun project, and currently
a community wide Ithaca CAG is involved in multiple investigation and remedial
projects around the greater Ithaca area. It is the intent of this ERP project to interact
with the CAG, beyond the regulatory required citizen participation activities and public
review meetings. In fact, in advance of the publication of the Work Plan, the City and
B&L presented the ERP project to the Ithaca CAG.
The City of Ithaca, in conjunction with the Community Advisory Group (CAG) and
the DEC, will ensure that the public is informed about the progress of the City of Ithaca
Investigation. It is the intent of the City and B&L to meet periodically with the CAG, and
in advance of major project milestones to discuss the intent, findings and progress as
the project moves forward. This dialogue will supplement the regulatory required
activities described below. If you wish to be notified of CAG meetings, please contact
Nels Bohn, Director of Community Development for the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
at (607) 274-6559.
Review meetings will be scheduled at the following project milestones:
x Draft Site Investigation Work Plan
x IRM Design
x Site Investigation Result Summary
x Remedial Action Plan Formulation
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The goal of the ERP project is to characterize the site, identify the environmental
concerns and risks, and evaluate remedial alternatives. At the end of the Site
Investigation project the DEC will release the Proposed Remedial Action Plan. The
public will then have 45 days to review and comment on the plan and chosen
implementation measures. The DEC will also present the plan at a public hearing
where citizens will have an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns. After the
45-day comment period has elapsed, the DEC will make a final decision, called a
Record of Decision (ROD). The ROD will also incorporate the responses from citizens
as an appendix. See the following table for a tentative schedule of citizen participation
activities.
Table 1. Citizen Participation Activities
The City of Ithaca Will:
At this Point
in the Site
Investigation
Activity Is
Tentatively
Scheduled
to be
Completed:
The Activity
Was
Completed:
Set up Document Repositories, where citizens can review
site-related documents, at a public location near the site.
Place relevant documents, such as the investigation work
plan, at the document repositories
Before the start
of the
investigation
2011 TBA
Create a list of people (“Contact List”) interested in the site,
including residents, government representatives, media,
and any interested civic, environmental or business groups.
Before the start
of the
investigation
2011 TBA
Create a Citizen Participation Plan and place it in the
document repositories.
Before the start
of the
investigation
2011 TBA
Mail a fact sheet to the Contact List describing investigation
activities proposed for the site.
At the start of
the investigation
2012 TBA
If cleanup is required:
The State and Municipality Will Work Together To:
At this Point
in the Site
Investigation
Activity Is
Tentatively
Scheduled
to be
Completed:
The Activity
Was
Completed:
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Table 1. Citizen Participation Activities
Mail a fact sheet to the Contact List announcing the
availability of the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP).
Place the PRAP and other relevant documents, such as the
investigation report(s), at the document repositories.
After the PRAP
is written
2012 TBA
Allow the public 45 days to comment on the proposed
cleanup plan (PRAP).
After the fact
sheet announc-
ing the PRAP is
mailed.
2012 TBA
Prepare a responsiveness summary addressing public
comments about the PRAP. Include the responsiveness
summary in the Record of Decision, which outlines the final
cleanup remedy.
When the
Record of
Decision is
being written.
2012 TBA
Mail a fact sheet to the Contact List describing the selected
remedy and providing responses to significant comments
received during the comment period. Place the Record of
Decision, which outlines the final cleanup remedy, in the
document repository.
When the
Record of
Decision is
being signed
2012 TBA
The following presents a summary of specific Citizen Participation activities that
will be performed as part of this project:
1. A copy of the Final Work Plan for the Site Investigation will be placed in
the local and regional document repositories.
2. A public notice and fact sheet will be sent to the contact list indicating the
completion of the Final Work Plan and the following information:
x A brief description of the site
x Objectives and overview of the Site Investigation
x Location of local and regional document repositories
x Contact person to send information and comments that may be
useful in conducting the Site Investigation
3. A copy of the Final Site Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report
(SI/RAR) will be placed in the project's document repositories.
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4. A public notice and fact sheet will be sent to the contact list indicating the
completion of the SI/RAR and the following information:
x Description of Site
x Objectives of the Site Investigation
x Summary of proposed remedial alternatives
x Location of document repositories
x NYSDEC contact person (also New York State Department of
Labor and NYSDOH, if applicable)
5. A legal notice regarding the Final SI/RAR will be published in the Ithaca
Journal with the following information:
x Brief summary of the proposed remedial alternative
x Construction and operational requirements of the proposed
alternative
6. The NYSDEC will prepare a Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP)
based on the findings of the Final SI/RAR.
7. The NYSDEC will prepare a public notice and fact sheet to be sent to the
contact list regarding the availability of the PRAP with the following
information:
x Description of the Site
x Overview of the work completed in the SI/RAR
x Summary of findings of the SI/RAR
x Brief analysis of the proposed remedial alternative
x Summary of NYSDEC's reasons for selecting the proposed
remedial alternative
x NYSDEC contact person to send information and comments
x Location of local and regional document repositories
x Location, date and time of public meeting
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x Final date for submittal of comments
8. A public meeting will be held on the Final SI/RAR and the NYSDEC
PRAP. The purpose of meeting is to:
x Present the Final SI/RAR
x Discuss briefly the remedial alternatives considered
x Describe in detail the most promising alternative and how this
alternative will complete the environmental restoration process at
the site
x Receive public comment
x Present a schedule for construction/implementation of the
preferred remedial alternative
9. Prepare a transcript of the public meeting and place it in the local
document repository.
10. The NYSDEC will prepare a Record of Decision (ROD) that will include:
x A brief analysis of the remedial alternative selected for
implementation
x Any significant changes from the proposed remedial alternative
x Responses to comments received during the public review process
11. If the remedial alternative selected by the ROD differs significantly from
that proposed in the Final SI/RAR, a legal notice will be published in the
Ithaca Journal with an explanation of the significant differences and the
reasons such changes were necessary.
When public meetings are held, the City of Ithaca will make every effort to
place any reports or other information that may be discussed at the meeting in
the document repositories at least 15 days before the meeting. Meetings will be
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announced through a mailing to the contact list.
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5.0 Site Issues and Communication Needs
This section of the plan is designed to help the City of Ithaca to identify and
document Site related issues important to the community near the City of Ithaca site, as
well as identify the information needs of the community, the municipality, and the DEC.
This information will help the municipality to effectively implement the Citizen
Participation Plan requirements and guide any additional citizen participation activities
that may be needed.
1. Major Issues to the Community: The City of Ithaca has attempted to
identify major issues of interest to the community surrounding the Site.
The City of Ithaca is aware of the following general community concerns:
x Residents are concerned about property values being affected by
the site.
x Residents are concerned about the potential use of the site and the
impact the proposed apartments will have on the area.
x Residents are concerned with the extent of possible environmental
concerns.
2. Information Needed from the Community: Below is a list of information
the City of Ithaca needs from the community to assist with the site
investigation and, if necessary, determination of appropriate cleanup
measures:
x Information about past uses at the Site.
x Primary and secondary concerns with site investigation results.
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3. Information to be Communicated to the Community: Below is a list of
information the City of Ithaca wants to communicate to the community
through the citizen participation program:
x To inform neighbors of the site about why the investigation is being
conducted.
x To inform residents of how to get information and how to get
involved with the project.
x Inform citizens that their concerns are truly important and needed.
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6.0 Document Repositories
For the duration of the Environmental Restoration Project at the Ithaca Falls
Overlook Property, documents pertaining to the activities undertaken at the project site
will be placed in the following local and regional repositories for public review:
Local Repositories
1. Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850 Phone: (607) 272-4557
2. Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Contact: Nels Bohn, Director of Community Development
108 East Green Street, City Hall, 3rd Floor
Ithaca, New York 14850 Phone: (607) 274-6559
Regional Repositories
1. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Region 7
Contact: Gary Priscott
1679 State Rt. 11
Kirkwood, New York 13795 Phone: (607) 775-2545
2. Barton & Loguidice
Contact: David Hanny
290 Elwood Davis Road
Liverpool, New York 13088 Phone: (315) 457-5200
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7.0 Contact List
For this project, the contact list will consist of property owners adjacent to the
site, local government officials, NYSDEC, NYSDOH, various Ithaca and Tompkins
County media, and other interested groups. This list has been previously assembled
by the City of Ithaca and is included as Table 2.
SITE
LOCATION
SEPTEMBER
Work Plan Preparation
DEC review of Work Plan
Site Investigation
Site Inspection
Bridge Structural Assessment
IRM Activities
Temporary Island West Slope Stabilization
Permanent Island West Slope Stabilization
Hotspot Soil Excavation
Soil Investigations
Subsurface Soils, Surface Soil, Lead Partitioning
Additional Subsurface and Surface Soil Sampling
Groundwater Investigation
MW Installation
GW Sampling and Analysis
Soil Vapor Survey
Site Survey Updates
Community Relations
Fish and Wildlife Resource Impact Analysis
Qualitative Human Health Exposure Assessment
Data Validation
Site Investigation/Remedial Alternatives Report
Evaluate Potential Remedial Alternatives
Prepare DRAFT Site Investigation/
Remedial Alternatives Report
NYSDEC Review of DRAFT SI/RAR
Final SI/RAR Report
NYSDEC Preparation of PRAP
NYSDEC PRAP/ROD
Public Meeting
Record of Decision
Project Administration, Subcontractor
Coordination, Reimbursement Applications
and Public Meetings
Remedial Phase Activities As Necessary - 2013-2014
= ONGOING TASK
TASK
NOVEMBER
2011
OCTOBER
FIGURE 8
PROJECT SCHEDULE
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