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Hazardous and Regulated Materials Technical Memorandum

NICTD Double Track NWI (DT-NWI) Milepost (MP) 58.8 to MP 32.2

Gary to Michigan City, IN

August 18, 2017

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NICTD DT-NWI MP 58.8 to MP 32.2 Hazardous and Regulated Materials Technical Memorandum

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NICTD Double Track – Hazardous and Regulated Materials Technical Memorandum

Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Project Overview ........................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 No Build Alternative ....................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Build Alternative ............................................................................................................................ 2

2.0 Methodology .................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Scope of Work ............................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Deviations ...................................................................................................................................... 7 2.3 Limitations and Exceptions ........................................................................................................... 8

3.0 Project Area Description ................................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Project Location and Description .................................................................................................. 8 3.2 Physical Setting ............................................................................................................................. 8

4.0 Standard Database and Records Review ..................................................................................... 9

4.1 Standard Database Review .......................................................................................................... 9 4.2 Historical Use Research Summary ............................................................................................. 16 4.3 Previous Reports ......................................................................................................................... 21

5.0 Findings ......................................................................................................................................... 22 6.0 Environmental Consequences..................................................................................................... 30

6.1 No Build Alternative ..................................................................................................................... 30 6.2 Build Alternative .......................................................................................................................... 30

7.0 Measures to Avoid or Minimize Harm ......................................................................................... 30

7.1 No Build Alternative ..................................................................................................................... 30 7.2 Build Alternative .......................................................................................................................... 30

8.0 Signatures of Environmental Professional ................................................................................ 32 9.0 References ..................................................................................................................................... 33


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Tables Table 1-1. Areas of Concern ......................................................................................................................... 1 Table 2-1. Aerial Photographs Reviewed ..................................................................................................... 4 Table 2-2. Fire Insurance Maps Reviewed ................................................................................................... 5 Table 2-3. Topography Maps Reviewed ....................................................................................................... 6 Table 2-4. City Directory Years Covered ...................................................................................................... 6 Table 3-1. Physical Setting of the Project Area ............................................................................................ 8 Table 4-1. Standard Environmental Record Sources ................................................................................. 10 Table 4-2. Database Analysis – AOCs in the Project Area ......................................................................... 12 Table 4-3. Historical Research – Historical Uses of AOCs ......................................................................... 16 Table 4-4. RECs Identified during Site Reconnaissance ............................................................................ 21 Table 5-1. RECs Identified for AOCs in the Project Area ........................................................................... 23

AppendicesAppendix A – Desktop Environmental Review

Appendix B – Aerial Photographs

Appendix C – Fire Insurance Maps

Appendix D – Historical Topographic Maps

Appendix E – City Directory Reports

Appendix F – Standard Environmental Records

Appendix G – Site Photographs

Appendix H – Figure 1 (A–O) – Areas of Concern/Recognized Environmental Conditions

MemotoFile

Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Project: Double Track Environmental Assessment

To: File

From: Nicole Barker, Project Manager

Subject: Phase I ESA Parcel‐specific Title Search

The contaminated properties evaluation along the Double Track Corridor includes a corridor Phase I

Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) (limited scope) conducted by Metric Environmental, LLC during the

drafting of the Environmental Assessment (EA). The limited Phase I ESA was based on a corridor‐level

approach, rather than parcel specific, and did not include a title search, since it is typically not

performed during the NEPA phase of project development.

As directed by FTA in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 19, NICTD completed a parcel‐specific

property title search in accordance with the EPA’s All Appropriate Inquires Rule (40 CFC part 312), which

affirms its consistency with ASTM 1527‐13.

It is noted that NICTD will need to conduct additional property title search again during the acquisition

phase, and again just prior to closing.

Methodology

Compliance with ASTM 1527‐13 and the EPA’s AAI Rule require that title information for parcels with

environmental liens or Activity Use Limitations (AUL) be indicated. NICTD contracted with AFX Research,

LLC on July 28, 2017 to extract this information for each property that NICTD would permanently or

temporarily acquire for the DT‐NWI project.

Results

NICTD received results from AFX Research, LLC on August 1, 2017 and reviewed each record. No

environmental liens or AULs were indicated for any property to be acquired by NICTD. This was further

confirmed by HDR Engineering, Inc.’s review of same.


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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronym/Abbreviation Definition

AOC areas of concern

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

bgs below ground surface

CESQG conditionally exempt small quantity generator

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CREC controlled REC

DT-NWI Double Track Northwest Indiana

ESA Environmental Site Assessment

GIS Geographic Information System

HREC historical REC

IDEM Indiana Department of Environmental Management

IGS Indiana Geological Survey

MP milepost

NICTD Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District

REC Recognized Environmental Condition

ROW right-of-way

SSL South Shore Line

TPH total petroleum hydrocarbons

USGS U.S. Geological Survey


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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Metric Environmental conducted a Limited-Scope Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) Double Track Northwest Indiana (DT-NWI) Project (the proposed Project) following a previously conducted Desktop Environmental Records Review of the entire Project Area (Appendix A). The previously conducted Desktop Environmental Records Review identified potential hazardous substance and/or petroleum concerns along the Project Area. Metric Environmental identified 19 areas of concern (AOCs) in the Project Area based on the findings of the Desktop Environmental Records Review and a review of the proposed Project preliminary engineering drawings.

The Limited-Scope Phase I ESA further reviewed the potential for environmental impacts in the Project Area within the 19 AOCs identified, which could adversely affect the design, scope, schedule, and/or budget of the proposed Project. The Limited-Scope Phase I ESA conducted for the identified AOCs is not intended to fulfill all the requirements of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, as described in Section 4.1.1. This technical memorandum summarizes the findings of the Limited-Scope Phase I ESA and discusses environmental consequences and necessary mitigation methods to address these findings.

Table 1-1 lists the proposed activities in each AOC and the approximate milepost (MP) for each AOC along the Build Alternative corridor. An AOC can have multiple Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) associated with it. For a definition of REC, see Section 2.1.1.

Table 1-1. Areas of Concern

AOC # Approximate

MP Range Proposed Activity along Alignment

01 55.1–55.5 Gary/Miller Station

02 54.4–54.8 Bridge over railroad and Old Hobart Road

03 50.5–50.8 Portage/Ogden Dunes Station

04 47.2–47.6 Bridge over railroad and ArcelorMittal main entrance drive

05 46–46.6 Culvert extension and retaining structure area south of ArcelorMittal

06 44.3–44.9 Steel pipe installation and culvert extension north of Wagner Road

07 43.3–43.8 Dune Park Station

08 42.3–42.7 Culvert and steel pipe installation north of N 150 E

09 41.5–42 Steel pipe installation north of Teal Drive

10 41.1–41.3 Steel pipe installation

11 40.65–40.85 Steel pipe installation at N 300 E

12 39.8–40 Culvert installation north of Sheffield Avenue

13 39.3–39.6 Beverly Shores Station

14 38.5–38.7 Steel pipe installation toward Lake Shore County Road

15 37.4–37.6 Culvert installation north of Liberty Avenue


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Table 1-2. Areas of Concern (cont.)

AOC # Approximate

MP Range Proposed Activity along Alignment

16 36.1–36.3 Culvert replacement toward N County Line Road

17 N/A Along 11th Street between Washington Street and the midway point between Pine Street and Spring Street

18 N/A Along 11th Street between Spring Street and York Street

19 N/A Along 11th Street between Maple Street and Michigan Boulevard intersection, adjacent to the Build Alternative

Notes: AOC = area of concern; # = number; MP = milepost; N = North; E = East; N/A = not applicable

1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

NICTD, in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration, proposes improvements and expansion of a 26.6-mile segment of the South Shore Line (SSL) between Gary and Michigan City. The SSL is an important component of northwest Indiana’s transportation system, and double-tracking would provide a more competitive transportation option between northwest Indiana and Chicago. The proposed improvements would better connect the region by providing faster, more-frequent, and more-reliable train service.

1.2 NO BUILD ALTERNATIVE

The No Build Alternative is a required alternative as part of the National Environmental Policy Act environmental analysis and is used for comparison purposes to assess the relative benefits and impacts of implementing the proposed Project. The No Build Alternative would maintain the status quo and would not expand the capacity of the SSL system. No remedial actions of any previously impacted areas would occur as part of the No Build Alternative. Previously impacted areas may exist from impacted urban fill historically used along the Project Area, potential historical releases associated with the current rail service, or RECs identified in Section 5.0.

1.3 BUILD ALTERNATIVE

The Build Alternative includes constructing a second track; related signal, power, bridge, and track infrastructure; and station improvements between MP 58.8 (west of Virginia Street) in Gary and MP 32.2 (Carroll Avenue) in Michigan City, a distance of approximately 26.6 miles. Within the 26.6 miles, the Build Alternative includes constructing 16.1 miles of new second main track and new overhead contact system between MP 58.1 in Gary and MP 33.3 in Michigan City. These MPs roughly correspond with Tennessee Street in Gary and Michigan Boulevard in Michigan City.

Nearly 6.5 miles of double-track mainline already exists in the Build Alternative corridor, generally between the east end of Gary (MP 54.0) and Burns Harbor (MP 47.5). There are also three separate passing sidings totaling 2.2 miles. The total distance that currently has two tracks is 8.7 miles. At the east end of the Build Alternative corridor, between MP 35.2 (Sheridan Avenue) and MP 33.3 (Michigan Boulevard) in Michigan City, the Build Alternative would replace 1.9 miles of embedded, in-street trackage in 10th and 11th Streets with a segregated, double-main-track rail corridor.

The five stations between Gary and Michigan City would be improved to support the additional ridership, service frequency, and operational flexibility of the Build Alternative. All stations would need to accommodate the continued operation of Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad freight trains.


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2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The Limited-Scope Phase I ESA was conducted in general conformance with ASTM E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM International 2013). The purpose of the Limited-Scope Phase I ESA was to identify RECs and provide information for use in evaluating the potential impacts of RECs on the proposed Project.

RECs can include historical RECs (HRECS) and controlled RECs (CRECs). RECs, HRECS, and CRECs are defined below.

A REC, as defined by ASTM E1527-13, is the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property: (1) due to any release to the environment; (2) under conditions indicative of a release to the environment; or (3) under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the environment. De minimis conditions are not RECs. For a definition of de minimis, see Section 6.1.1.

A CREC, as defined by ASTM E1527-13, refers to a REC resulting from a past release of hazardous substances or petroleum products that has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority, with hazardous substances or petroleum products allowed to remain in place subject to the implementation of required controls.

An HREC, as defined by ASTM E1527-13, refers to a past release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products that has occurred in connection with the property and has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority or meeting unrestricted use criteria established by a regulatory authority, without subjecting the property to any required controls.

RECs and CRECs could adversely affect the Project Area; therefore, Metric Environmental evaluated each identified REC and CREC for its risk potential to the proposed Project based on the following criteria:

Low Risk: Environmental condition is unlikely to adversely affect the design, scope, schedule, orfee of the proposed Project based on distance, gradient, and/or known subsurface conditions notmeeting or exceeding regulatory thresholds.

Medium Risk: Environmental concern source is not located within and/or does not immediatelyadjoin the construction footprint; however, migration of contaminants could potentially adverselyaffect the Project Area. Further subsurface investigation may be warranted to assess whetherpotential contamination is present within the construction footprint.

High Risk: Environmental concern source is within or immediately adjoins the constructionfootprint and/or has known environmental impacts that extend into the construction footprint.High-risk concerns have the potential to substantially affect scope, schedule, and/or budget ofconstruction activities and/or acquisition areas along the Project Area. Further subsurfaceinvestigation would be required to confirm soil conditions within the construction footprint.

The Limited-Scope Phase I ESA included the following ASTM E1527-13 items:

A review of standard environmental record sources within ASTM-designated minimum searchdistances.

A review of reasonably ascertainable standard historical sources to identify historical use of theAOCs and surrounding areas. Standard sources include aerial photographs, fire insurance maps,


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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps, city directories, and previous reports (if provided).

A review of standard geologic, hydrogeologic, and topographic sources, such as U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Surveys, geological maps, and USGS topographic maps.

An exterior site reconnaissance of each AOC from the public right-of-way (ROW).

STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES

Metric Environmental reviewed standard environmental record sources within ASTM-designated minimum search distances (i.e., an Envirosite regulatory database report [Envirosite Corporation 2017a] was obtained for each AOC). Section 5.1.1 contains a summary of findings.

HISTORICAL RECORDS

Metric Environmental reviewed reasonably ascertainable standard historical sources to identify historical use of the property and the surrounding area. Standard sources include aerial photographs, fire insurance maps, topographic maps, and city directories. Section 5.1.2 presents a summary of findings from historical records reviewed.

HISTORICAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Metric Environmental reviewed historical aerial photographs of each AOC for potential environmental concerns. Historical aerial photographs were obtained from the Lake County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Portal website (Lake County 2017), the Porter County GIS website (Porter County 2017), the LaPorte County GIS website (LaPorte County 2017), and the Indiana Historical Aerial Photo Index website (Indiana Geological Survey [IGS] 2017a). Table 2-1 lists historical aerial photographs that were reviewed for each AOC. Photographs for other years either were not reasonably ascertainable or do not exist. Appendix B contains the historical aerial photographs reviewed.

Table 2-1. Aerial Photographs Reviewed

AOC # Years of Photographs AOC # Years of Photographs

01 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1998, 2005, 2013

11 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

02 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 1998, 2005, 2013

12 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

03 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

13 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

04 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

14 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

05 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

15 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

06 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

16 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 2005, 2013

07 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

17 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 2005, 2013


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Table 2-2. Aerial Photographs Reviewed (cont.)

AOC # Years of Photographs AOC # Years of Photographs

08 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

18 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 2005, 2013

09 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

19 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 2005, 2013

10 1939, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1973, 2005, 2013

Sources: IGS 2017a; Lake County 2017; LaPorte County 2017; Porter County 2017 Notes: AOC = area of concern; # = number

FIRE INSURANCE MAPS

Historical Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, obtained from Envirosite Corporation, were reviewed for potential environmental concerns within the AOCs covered. Table 2-2 lists each AOC and the years covered in the Fire Insurance Maps that were reviewed. Maps for other years either were not reasonably ascertainable or do not exist. Appendix C contains the Fire Insurance Maps reviewed.

Table 2-3. Fire Insurance Maps Reviewed

AOC # Years of Coverage AOC # Years of Coverage

01 1946, 1949, 1977 11 No coverage

02 1946, 1949, 1977 12 No coverage

03 No coverage 13 No coverage




07 No coverage 17 1899, 1922, 1929, 1936, 1948, 1965

08 No coverage 18 1936, 1948

09 No coverage 19 1936, 1948, 1965

10 No coverage

Sources: HIG Research Summary NICTD Double Track Expansion Project Gary and Michigan Cities, IN [Fire Insurance Maps], 2017 Notes: AOC = area of concern; # = number

TOPOGRAPHY MAPS

Historical topography maps of each AOC were obtained from USGS (USGS 2017) and were reviewed for historical changes that could help assess the identified RECs. Table 2-3 lists each AOC and the years covered by the topography maps that were reviewed. Appendix D presents the topography maps reviewed.


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Table 2-4. Topography Maps Reviewed


01 1959, 1968, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1968 (revised in 1986), 1991, 2013

11 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013


12 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013


13 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013

04 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013

14 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013

05 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013

15 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013

06 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013

16 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013

07 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013

17 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013

08 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013

18 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013

09 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013

19 1953, 1962, 1969, 1969 (revised in 1980), 1994, 2013

10 1953, 1968 (revised in 1980), 1991, 2013

Source: USGS 2017 Notes: AOC = area of concern; # = number

CITY DIRECTORIES

City directory reports, obtained from Envirosite, were reviewed for potential environmental concerns associated with each AOC. Table 2-4 lists each AOC and the years covered by the city directory reports that were reviewed. Appendix E presents the city directory reports reviewed.

Table 2-5. City Directory Years Covered


01 1903, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, 1925, 1930, 1935, 1941, 1945, 1952, 1955, 1960, 1964, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

11 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015


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Table 2-6. City Directory Years Covered (cont.)


02 1903, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, 1925, 1930, 1935, 1941, 1945, 1952, 1955, 1960, 1964, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

12 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

03 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

13 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

04 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

14 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

05 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

15 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

06 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

16 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

07 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

17 1902, 1905, 1913, 1916, 1920, 1925, 1931, 1938, 1940, 1947, 1949, 1954, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

08 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

18 1902, 1905, 1913, 1916, 1920, 1925, 1931, 1938, 1940, 1947, 1949, 1954, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

09 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

19 1902, 1905, 1913, 1916, 1920, 1925, 1931, 1938, 1940, 1947, 1949, 1954, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

10 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2015

Source: Envirosite Corporation 2017b Notes: AOC = area of concern; # = number

2.2 DEVIATIONS

The Limited-Scope Phase I ESA conducted for the identified AOCs is not intended to fulfill all the requirements of ASTM E1527-13. The following deviations occurred:

A user questionnaire was not completed by the user.

Property owners, government agencies, and users were not interviewed.

Building permit records and other sources not applicable to the rail corridor were not inspected.


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Search of property activity use limitations and environmental liens via a title company was not included as part of the ESA.

Data gaps and data failure were not evaluated as part of the ESA.

2.3 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

This report is bound by the limitations stated in ASTM E1527-13 and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 312. For instance, no Phase I ESA can wholly eliminate uncertainty regarding the potential for RECs. The Limited-Scope Phase I ESA is not an exhaustive assessment of the AOCs. Unless otherwise specified in this technical memorandum, the Limited-Scope Phase I ESA was prepared based on an above-grade visual inspection and the references that were researched. No sampling, field instrumentation, or chemical analyses were conducted for the Limited-Scope Phase I ESA. Generally accepted professional practices and standards, professional judgment, skill, and care were applied in preparing the Limited-Scope Phase I ESA.

3.0 PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION

3.1 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The Project Area extends along a 26.6-mile segment of the SSL between Gary and Michigan City. The proposed Project includes constructing a second track; related signal, power, bridge, and track infrastructure; and station improvements between MP 58.8 (west of Virginia Street) in Gary and MP 32.2 (Carroll Avenue) in Michigan City, a distance of approximately 26.6 miles. The proposed alignment extends along a mix of commercial, industrial, residential, and undeveloped areas. Section 1.1.1 provides further details regarding the project alignment.

3.2 PHYSICAL SETTING

Metric Environmental reviewed the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey for Lake, LaPorte, and Porter Counties, and the IGS IndianaMAP website to identify the physical setting of each property. Table 3-1 summarizes this information.

Table 3-1. Physical Setting of the Project Area

Characteristic Discussion

Bedrock type Devonian-aged New Albany/Antrim Formation Devonian-aged Jeffersonville/North Vernon/Traverse/Detroit River Formation Silurian-aged Moccasin Springs/Bailey/Cataract/Waldron/St Clair/Salamonie Formation

Property elevation Approximately 610 to 615 feet above mean sea level

Property topography Varies

Area topography Gently sloped toward the north

Expected depth to groundwater Less than 30 feet below ground surface

Presumed groundwater flow direction North toward Lake Michigan

Karst feature The property is not located in an area known to have karst features per IGS and IndianaMAP

Sources: USDA Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Lake County, Indiana (1972); USDA Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of LaPorte County, Indiana (1982); USDA Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Porter County, Indiana (1981); IndianaMAP [GIS map]. Various layered data. http://maps.indiana.edu/index.html


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The Physical Setting specific to each AOC is described below.

AOC 01, AOC 03 and AOC 17 through AOC 19

The dominant soil unit in AOC 01, AOC 03 and AOC 17 through AOC 19 consists of Urban Land and is characterized by a non-homogeneous distribution of soil and fill types. Excavation and backfilling for building foundations, utility conduits, subway systems and other construction results in a varied subsurface profile. In this setting, estimation of local subsurface parameters such as permeability, moisture content, and organic fraction is not feasible without site-specific testing data. Depth to water in these areas is estimated to occur approximately 6 feet below ground surface (bgs).

AOC 04

Soil in the vicinity of AOC 04 is a mix of Martinsville loam and Hanna sandy loam. Martinsville loam is characterized by terraces on outwash plains and terraces on lake plains. Soil is well drained with no frequency of ponding. Depth to water occurs at approximately 6 feet bgs. Hanna sandy loam is characterized as outwash plains, are moderately well drained with no frequency of ponding. Depth to water occurs at approximately 2 feet bgs.

AOC 05 through AOC 14 and AOC 16

Soil in the vicinity of AOC 05 through AOC 14 and AOC 16 is dominated by a mix of Maumee loamy sand, ponded and Morocco loamy sand. Maumee loamy sand, ponded is characterized by depressions on outwash plains with a sandy outwash parent material. The soil is poorly drained and ponds frequently, with a depth to water at 0 to 12 inches bgs. Morocco loamy sand is characterized as outwash plains with a sandy outwash parent material. The soil is somewhat poorly drained with no frequency of ponding. Depth to water occurs approximately 6 to 24 inches bgs.

AOC 15

Soil in the vicinity of AOC 15 is dominated by a mix of Maumee loamy sand and Tyner loamy sand. Maumee loamy sand is characterized by depressions on outwash plains with a sandy outwash parent material. The soil is poorly drained and ponds frequently, with a depth to water at 0 to 12 inches bgs. Tyner loamy sand is characterized as outwash plains with a sandy outwash parent material. The soil is excessively drained with no frequency of ponding. Depth to water occurs approximately 6 feet bgs.

4.0 STANDARD DATABASE AND RECORDS REVIEW

4.1 STANDARD DATABASE REVIEW

Envirosite was contracted to provide a regulatory database search of standard governmental records. Appendix F provides copies of the Envirosite reports.

Standard environmental record sources were researched within the ASTM-designated minimum search distances from the construction footprint of the Build Alternative within each AOC. Table 4-1 lists the databases searched, the associated ASTM-designated minimum search distance, and the number of sites listed in each database. Appendix F provides an explanation of each acronym. Appendix F also includes a description of each database, along with the type of information each database contains.


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Table 4-1. Standard Environmental Record Sources

Database Approximate Minimum Search

Distance Number of Sites

NPL 1.0 mile 0

Delisted NPL 0.5 mile 0

CERCLIS/SEMS 0.5 mile 2

CERCLIS NFRAP/SEMS-Archive 0.5 mile 5

RCRA CORRACTS 1.0 mile 5

RCRA TSD 0.5 mile 1

RCRA LQG Property and adjoining 0

RCRA SQG Property and adjoining 0

RCRA CESQG Property and adjoining 3

Federal IC/EC Property only 0

ERNS Property only 0

SCP (State-equivalent CERCLIS)

0.5 mile 4

SLF/SWDF 0.5 mile 1

LUST 0.5 mile 27

UST Property and adjoining 6

State IC/EC (AUL) Property only 0

VRP 0.5 mile 1

Brownfields 0.5 mile 11

Source: Envirosite Corporation 2017a Note 1: NPL = National Priorities List; CERCLIS = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System; SEMS = Superfund Enterprise Management System; NFRAP = No Further Remedial Action Planned; RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; CORRACTS = RCRA Corrective Action Sites; TSD = Treatment, Storage, and Disposal; LQG = large-quantity generators; SQG = small-quantity generators; CESQG = conditionally exempt small-quantity generators; IC/EC = institutional controls/engineering controls; ERNS = Emergency Response Notification System; SCP = State Cleanup Program; SLF = State Landfill; SWDF = Solid Waste Disposal Facility; LUST = leaking underground storage tanks; UST = underground storage tanks; AUL = activity and use limitation; VRP = Voluntary Remediation Program Note 2: Applicable government database listings in the Envirosite were reviewed for accuracy; therefore, the site quantities of the above table might not mirror listings of the Envirosite included in the appendices.

Envirosite evaluated each listed site and its likelihood to affect the Project Area. Of the surrounding sites listed in Table 4-1, numerous sites were not considered to be a concern to the Project Area because (1) they are presumed downgradient or cross-gradient of the nearest AOC, (2) they are too distant to reasonably suspect likely migration of contaminant(s) to any of the AOCs, and/or (3) their regulatory status is a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG).


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Potential environmental concerns from the standard environmental record sources reviewed are listed in Table 4-2. Where applicable, relevant information collected from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) Virtual File Cabinet is discussed. An AOC can have multiple RECs associated with it.


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Table 4-2. Database Analysis – AOCs in the Project Area

AOC # Facility Name Facility

Address

Direction/Distance from Project Construction

Footprint Database Listings and Analysis

01 E. T. Doyne (unknown facility type)

5813 E Dunes Highway, Gary, Indiana

Within construction footprint

One permanently out-of-service UST was reported at the E.T. Doyne UST facility (FID #11897), which included one 275-gallon used-oil UST used for home heating oil purposes.

Speedway #8333 750 S Lake Street, Gary, Indiana

South/ adjacent Speedway filling station #8333 is located at 750 S Lake Street, which is listed in the LUST database (FID #5696; IDEM Incident #199405538 and 199412518). Groundwater monitoring was conducted until 2009 (The Environmental Solutions Group 1994). According to the most recent groundwater monitoring data, petroleum-contaminated groundwater remains onsite (Speedway SuperAmerica 2009).

Broadway Lumber & Supply Corp

5400 Miller Avenue, Gary, Indiana

North/400 feet 5400 Miller Avenue is listed on the LUST (LUST Incident #199011513) database. The LUST case was started following the removal of a 1,000-gallon UST at the site. The highest contamination level of soil samples collected following the removal of the UST was 66 mg/kg of TPH (IDEM 1998). Based on the results of the sampling, IDEM issued a No Further Action determination for the site. No further monitoring or remediation activities have been conducted at the site since 1998.

02 CSX Transportation (CSX) Train Derailment

6700 Old Hobart Road, Gary, Indiana

South/adjacent 6700 Old Hobart Road is listed on the SCP (SCP Code #201228224) and CERCLIS/SEMS (CERCLIS Site ID #0510765) databases. IDEM was notified about a release of petroleum and/or hazardous substances at the site in 2012. Independent investigation and submittal of closure documentation to IDEM was conducted by CSX, resulting in IDEM issuing closure to the site in 2013 (IDEM 2013).

03 Dunes Service Station

5865 E Dunes Highway, Ogden Dunes, Indiana

Southwest/adjacent 5865 E Dunes Highway is listed on the UST database (FID #521). According to the database, the site has one permanently out-of-service, 4,000-gallon gasoline UST and two currently in-use 6,000-gallon gasoline USTs.


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Table 4-3. Database Analysis – AOCs in the Project Area (cont.)


Address



04 Bethlehem Steel Corp Phillip Metals

U.S. 12 and State Route 149, Burns Harbor, Indiana

Southeast/150 feet U.S. 12 and State Route 149 is listed on the LUST database (FID #18269/10914/17988/15662). Petroleum contamination was discovered at the site following the removal of a 50,000-gallon diesel-fuel UST in 1988. Soil samples collected following the excavation of approximately 900 cubic yards of contaminated soil averaged 71 mg/kg of TPH. Based on the results of the sampling, IDEM issued a No Further Action determination for the site. No further monitoring or remediation activities have been conducted at the site since.

05 NIPSCO Bailly Generating Station

246 Bailly Station Road, Chesterton, Indiana

Northeast/ adjacent 246 Bailly Station Road is listed on the CERCLIS NFRAP/SEMS-Archive, LUST (FID #6096), and RCRA CORRACTS (RCRA ID #IND000718114) databases. Several UST removals from the site between 1988 and 2015 resulted in the creation of IDEM Incidents #199008591, 199211072, and 201504507. All soil samples collected following the most recent UST removals from the site in 2015 were below detection levels for all potential petroleum contaminants. Additionally, all groundwater samples collected during the sampling were below detection levels for all potential petroleum contaminants except lead, which was detected at 20 µg/L (the IDEM RCG residential tap screening level for lead is 15 µg/L).

13 Jannsen Dunes Mart

2 E Dunes Highway, Chesterton, Indiana

South/adjacent 2 E Dunes Highway is listed on the LUST database (FID #12781/11674). A release was discovered during the removal of three USTs at the site in 1995, resulting in the creation of IDEM Incident #199510519. Soil sampling was conducted at the site between 1995 and 1998. The most recent soil samples collected from the site all contained TPH concentrations lower than 25 mg/kg.


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17 Goodyear Asc 6141 1102 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana

South/adjacent 1102 Franklin Street is listed in the UST and LUST databases (FID #2148). A 550-gallon waste-oil UST was removed from the site in 1994. During UST removal, samples were collected from the excavation pit and of the solidified sludge in the UST. All samples collected were below IDEM RCG MTG screening levels except benzene (2.63 mg/kg) and toluene (35.0 mg/kg) in the solidified sludge sample.

Virks BP Amoco 1204 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana

South/200 feet 1204 Franklin Street is listed in the LUST database (FID #10560). Free product was discovered during an investigation at the site in 1990. Quarterly groundwater monitoring events have been conducted at the site since 1999. Confirmatory soil samples collected in 2009 were below detection levels for all COCs analyzed. Additionally, the most recent groundwater samples collected from the site in 2009 were all below IDEM RCG residential tap screening levels for all COCs analyzed.

Clark Oil & Refining #0414

1220 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana

South/350 feet 1220 Franklin Street is listed in the LUST database (FID #2985). Two 6,000-gallon gasoline USTs were removed from the site in 1997 (IDEM Incident #199703511). Soil samples collected following the removal of the tanks were all below detection levels for TPH. No further environmental investigations have been conducted at the site.


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19 Michigan City Chrysler Plymouth/Baron Financial Corp.

824 E 11th Street, Michigan City, Indiana

North/adjacent 824 E 11th Street is listed in the UST (FID #13666) and RCRA CESQG (RCRA ID #IND984901223) databases. Following UST removal activities conducted at the site in 1991, soil samples collected from the UST pit were all below detection levels for TPH.

Concord Cleaners 1033 E Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana

North/adjacent 1033 E Michigan Boulevard is listed in the UST database (FID #18102). According to the UST database, the site has five permanently out-of-service gasoline USTs.

Source: Metric Analysis of Envirosite Reports 2017 (Envirosite Corporation 2017a) (Appendix F) Notes: UST = underground storage tank; FID = Facility Identification; LUST = leaking underground storage tank; IDEM = Indiana Department of Environmental Management; mg/kg = milligrams per kilogram; TPH = total petroleum hydrocarbons; SCP = State Cleanup Program; CERCLIS = Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System; SEMS = Superfund Enterprise Management System; ID = identifier; NIPSCO = Northern Indiana Public Service Company; NFRAP = No Further Remedial Action Planned; RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; CORRACTS = RCRA Corrective Action Sites; µg/L = micrograms per liter; RCG = Remediation Closure Guide; MTG = migration to ground; COC = chemical of concern; CESQG = conditionally exempt small-quantity generators


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4.2 HISTORICAL USE RESEARCH SUMMARY

Metric Environmental researched historical uses for the AOCs along the Build Alternative corridor and surrounding areas using standard sources including standard environmental record sources, historical aerial photographs, fire insurance maps, historical topographic maps, city directories, etc. The objective of the historical use research of the AOCs along the corridor and surrounding areas is to identify the likelihood of past uses having led to RECs in connection with the AOCs along the corridor. Table 4-3 lists historical uses for AOCs identified along the corridor.

Table 4-6. Historical Research – Historical Uses of AOCs

AOC #

AOC Historical Use Analysis Identified Concern(s)

01 AOC 01 has been developed with commercial and residential structures since at least the early 1940s. Commercial development toward the western and southeastern portions of the AOC and residential development toward the northeastern portions of the AOC continued until at least the late 1970s. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of residential and commercial structures since circa 1946.

A filling station at 5601 E Dunes Highway was situated approximately 500 feet west/southwest of the Gary/Miller Station between at least 1946 and 1949.

A filling station at 5890 E 8th Avenue was situated approximately 200 feet south of the Gary/Miller Station between at least 1946 and 1949.

A filling station at 5880 E Melton Road (formerly E 8th Avenue) was situated approximately 200 feet south of the Gary/Miller Station during the 1970s.

An auto body paint and repair shop at 5705 E Dunes Highway was situated approximately 150 feet southwest of the Gary/Miller Station between at least 1949 and 1977.

An auto repair facility at 5939 Miller Avenue was situated approximately 350 feet northeast of the Gary/Miller Station likely between 1946 and 1949.

Various filling stations and oil service facilities occupied 750 S Lake Street, located approximately 350 feet southeast of the Gary/Miller Station, between at least 1952 and 1990. The Speedway branded filling station that currently occupies the site has existed since at least 2006.

A filling station and auto repair facility, address 5401 E Dunes Highway, was situated approximately 600 feet west/southwest of the Gary/Miller Station between at least 1946 and 1977.


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Table 4-7. Historical Research – Historical Uses of AOCs (cont.)

AOC #


01 AOC 01 has been developed with commercial and residential structures since at least the early 1940s. Commercial development toward the western and southeastern portions of the AOC and residential development toward the northeastern portions of the AOC continued until at least the late 1970s. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of residential and commercial structures since circa 1946.

One permanently out-of-service UST was reported at the E.T. Doyne UST facility (FID #11897), which included one 275-gallon used-oil UST used for home heating oil purposes.

02 AOC 02 has been developed with single-family residential structures and U.S. 12 and associated bridges and roads since circa 1954. The northwest and southwestern portions of the AOC have been developed with commercial properties since circa 1965. The surrounding areas north of the AOC have been occupied by single-family residences since circa 1954. Surrounding areas to the northwest and southwest have been occupied by commercial structures since circa 1965. The area adjoining the AOC to the southwest has been occupied by single-family residences since circa 1998.

No concerns identified.

03 AOC 03 has been developed with U.S. 12 and a railroad line since circa 1939. The southern portion of the AOC has been developed with commercial structures since circa 1965. Several single-family residences were developed south of the AOC in circa 2013. The surrounding areas north of the AOC were occupied by residential structures and agricultural land during the 1950s. The area remained undeveloped until the 1990s, when a residential community was developed northwest of adjacent to the AOC. The area south of the AOC has been occupied by commercial structures since circa 1965. Mariana Shores at Dune Harbor was developed southeast of and adjacent to the AOC in circa 2005.

A filling station, address 5865 E Dunes Highway, has been situated toward the southwestern portion of the AOC since at least 2013.

04 AOC 04 was historically two roads surrounded by undeveloped land from circa 1939 until circa 1973. Small commercial structures were developed toward the center of the AOC by circa 1954. By 1973, the AOC was redeveloped with a railroad line and U.S. 12 structure through the center of the AOC, a rail yard toward the northeast portion of the AOC, and a small commercial structure and associated parking lot toward the southeast portion of the AOC. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted primarily of roads and undeveloped land since at least 1939.

A rail yard was developed toward the northeast portion of the AOC by at least 1973.


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AOC #


05 AOC 05 has been developed with a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. The AOC has been primarily agricultural and undeveloped land since circa 1965. The southern portion of the AOC was occupied by commercial and residential structures between at least 1958 and 1973. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted primarily of undeveloped land since circa 1939, with the exception of several large commercial structures that have adjoined the AOC to the north since circa 1965.


06 AOC 06 has been occupied by a railroad line since circa 1939. The northern portion of the AOC has been undeveloped land since at least 1939. With the exception of residential and commercial structures between circa 1954 and circa 1973, the southern portion of the AOC has been undeveloped land since at least 1939. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted primarily of undeveloped land since circa 1939, with the exception of single-family residential structures south of the AOC since circa 1954.


07 AOC 07 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. A commercial structure occupied the eastern portion of the AOC between circa 1954 and 1973. The western portion of the AOC was improved with a commercial structure and parking lot. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted primarily of undeveloped land since circa 1939, with the exception of a large commercial and industrial structure that existed north of the AOC between at least 1958 and 1973.


08 AOC 08 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. The rest of the AOC has been undeveloped land and small residential structures toward the south of the AOC since circa 1939. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land since circa 1939.


09 AOC 09 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. A small structure occupied the center of the AOC between at least 1954 and 1965. During circa 1965, a commercial structure occupied the southwestern portion of the AOC. A small structure has occupied the central portion of the AOC since circa 1973. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land since circa 1939.



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AOC #


10 AOC 10 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land since circa 1939.


11 AOC 11 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. A residential-and-commercial structure and parking area has occupied the southern portion of the AOC since circa 1973. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land since circa 1939.


12 AOC 12 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. The southeastern portion of the AOC has been occupied by residential structures since circa 1954. A residential-and-commercial structure occupied the central portion of the AOC between at least 1954 and 1973. Several small residential structures occupied the northern portion of the AOC between at least 1965 and 1973.The area north of the AOC has consisted of undeveloped land since at least 1939, with the exception of several residential structures between at least 1954 and 1973. A residential community has occupied the areas southeast of the AOC since circa 1939.


13 AOC 13 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. The AOC has been occupied by residential and small commercial facilities since circa 1954. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land, residential facilities, and small commercial facilities since circa 1954.

A filling station at 2 E Dunes Highway has been situated south of and adjacent to the Beverly Shores Station since at least 2005.

14 AOC 14 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. A residential structure was situated toward the center of the AOC in circa 1954. Additional residential structures have occupied the southern portion of the AOC since at least 1954. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land and a few residential structures since circa 1939.


15 AOC 15 has been occupied by a railroad line and U.S. 12 since circa 1939. A stream has run through the center of the AOC, and several small residential structures have occupied the southwest portion of the AOC, since at least 1954. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land and a few residential structures since circa 1939.



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AOC #


16 AOC 16 has been occupied by a stream and railroad line since circa 1953. A few single-family residences occupied the AOC between at least 1954 and 1965. The southern portion of the AOC has been improved with a commercial structure and associated lot since circa 1965. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of undeveloped land and a few residential structures since circa 1953.


17 AOC 17 has been occupied by a railroad line, roads, residences, and small commercial structures since circa 1939. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of roads, residences, and commercial structures since circa 1939.

A filling station at 918 Franklin St was situated approximately 250 feet north-northwest of the 11th Street/Michigan City Station between at least 1936 and 1948. A filling station at 1204 Franklin Street has been situated approximately 300 feet south-southwest of the 11th Street/Michigan City Station since the late 1990s. A filling station at 1002-1008 Franklin Street was situated approximately 100 feet northwest of the 11th Street/Michigan City Station between at least 1936 and 1965.

18 AOC 18 has been occupied by a railroad line, roads, residences, and small commercial structures since circa 1939. A church has occupied the southern portion of the AOC since circa 1953. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of roads, residences, and commercial structures since circa 1939.


19 AOC 19 has been occupied by a railroad line, roads, residences, and small commercial structures since circa 1939. A church has occupied the southern portion of the AOC since circa 1953. The areas surrounding the AOC have consisted of roadways, residences, and commercial structures since circa 1939.

Various auto repair and sales facilities occupied 824 E 11th Street, situated toward the center of the AOC, likely between 1925 and 2001. A former filling station was located at 1033 E Michigan Boulevard between at least 1936 and 1948. The site operated as a dry cleaning facility from at least 1965 to 2008.

Source: Envirosite Corporation 2017b Notes: AOC = area of concern; # = number


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4.3 PREVIOUS REPORTS

Metric Environmental conducted a Desktop Environmental Records Review to identify potential hazardous substance and/or petroleum concerns within a 500-foot radius along the Project Area. During the desktop review, approximately 41 potential environmental concerns were identified in the assessment area. The findings of the Desktop Environmental Records Review were later compared to the proposed Project’s preliminary engineering plans to generate AOCs.

SITE RECONNAISSANCE

Metric Environmental visually inspected each AOC along the Project Area on February 6, 2017. The weather was partial overcast and approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit with adequate visibility. AOCs and surrounding properties were observed on foot from the publicly accessible ROW.

During the reconnaissance, the field team noted the presence or absence of certain conditions that could be relevant to identifying RECs. The AOCs were evaluated for the presence of the following:

potential underground storage tank sites

visible aboveground storage tanks or other forms of aboveground petroleum or chemical storage containers

evidence of use of polychlorinated biphenyls

other hazardous substances and/or petroleum products

stormwater management concerns

solid or hazardous waste storage and/or management

evidence of any releases and/or spills within, or that could threaten, each AOC reviewed

groundwater wells/monitoring wells.

Table 4-4 provides a summary of the RECs identified during the site reconnaissance associated with the Project AOCs. Appendix G provides site photos.

Table 4-11. RECs Identified during Site Reconnaissance

AOC #

Environmental Concern

Facility Address

Direction/Distance from Construction

Footprint Identified Concerns

01 Speedway filling station

750 S Lake Street

South/ adjacent Currently occupied by a Speedway-branded filling station.

03 Marathon filling station

5865 E Dunes Highway

Southwest/adjacent Currently occupied by a Marathon-branded filling station.

Power station Unaddressed (Parcel # 64-02-35-252-011.000-017)

Southwest/adjacent Currently occupied by a power station.

13 Marathon filling station

2 E Dunes Highway

South/adjacent Currently occupied by a Marathon-branded filling station.

17 BP filling station 1204 Franklin Street

South/200 feet Currently occupied by a BP-branded filling station.


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Table 4-12. RECs Identified during Site Reconnaissance (cont.)

AOC #

Environmental Concern

Facility Address


Footprint Identified Concerns

19 GoLo filling station

1133 E Michigan Boulevard

East-southeast/ 150 feet

Currently occupied by a GoLo-branded filling station.

Source: Metric Environmental site visit conducted on February 6, 2017.

5.0 FINDINGS

Metric Environmental conducted a limited-scope Phase I ESA for the proposed Project in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM E1527-13. Any exceptions to, or deviations from, this practice are described in Section 2.1.2.

A total of 22 RECs were identified along the Project Area, including 11 high-risk RECs, 4 medium-risk RECs, and 7 low-risk RECs. Table 5-1 provides a summary of the RECs in each AOC.

RECs could adversely affect the Project Area. Each identified REC was evaluated for its risk potential to the proposed Project based on its distance from the Project Area, regulatory status, reported releases, presumed groundwater flow, etc. The following rankings were assigned to each REC based on the risk evaluation:

Low Risk: Environmental condition is unlikely to adversely affect the design, scope, schedule, or fee of the proposed Project based on distance, gradient, and/or known subsurface conditions not meeting or exceeding regulatory thresholds.

Medium Risk: Environmental concern source is not located within and/or does not immediately adjoin the construction footprint; however, migration of contaminants could potentially adversely affect the Project Area. Further subsurface investigation may be warranted to assess whether potential contamination is present within the construction footprint.

High Risk: Environmental concern source is within or immediately adjoins the construction footprint and/or has known environmental impacts that extend into the construction footprint. High-risk concerns have the potential to substantially affect scope, schedule, and/or budget of construction activities and/or acquisition areas along the Project Area. Further subsurface investigation would be required to confirm soil conditions within the construction footprint.

Table 5-1 lists the RECs identified for the AOCs in the Project Area. Figure 1 in Appendix H depicts REC site locations.


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Table 5-1. RECs Identified for AOCs in the Project Area

AOC # REC #:

Facility Name (Address)


Footprint Risk Level Analysis

01 REC 1-1: E. T. Doyne (unknown facility type) (5813 E Dunes Highway)


Low 5813 E Dunes Highway is listed on the UST database (FID #11897). According to the UST database, the site was occupied by one permanently out-of-service 275-gallon used oil UST. No records of previous sampling were identified during investigation of the site.

No records of previous sampling were identified during the investigation, and the site is within the construction footprint. IDEM issued a No Further Action for the site. The E. T. Doyne facility is a low-risk REC.

01 REC 1-2: Various Filling Stations and Oil Service Facilities (Speedway #8333) (750 S Lake Street)

South/ adjacent Medium Various filling stations and oil service facilities were located at 750 S Lake Street between at least 1952 and 1990. The Speedway-branded filling station that currently occupies the site has existed since at least 2006.

Speedway filling station #8333 is located at 750 S Lake Street, which is listed in the LUST database (FID #5696; IDEM Incident #199405538 and 199412518). Groundwater monitoring was conducted until 2009 (The Environmental Solutions Group 1994). According to the most recent groundwater monitoring data, petroleum-contaminated groundwater remains on site (Speedway SuperAmerica 2009). Additionally, groundwater impacts were detected offsite to the north, but were below cleanup target level guidance. Nevertheless, IDEM issued an NFA for the site in September 2009. Additionally, in a subsequent response to an NFA objection letter, IDEM indicated no known contamination had migrated offsite. Given petroleum-contaminated groundwater remains onsite and could have potentially migrated offsite to the north, the filling station is a medium-risk REC.

01 REC 1-3: Filling Station (5601 E Dunes Highway)


High A filling station was located at 5601 E Dunes Highway during the 1940s. The site is not listed in the standard environmental records that were researched. Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the former filling station is a high-risk REC.

01 REC 1-4: Filling Station (5890 E Melton Road)

South/ adjacent High A filling station was located at 5890 E Melton Road (formerly E 8th Avenue) during the 1940s. Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the former filling station is a high-risk REC.


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Table 5-2. RECs Identified for AOCs in the Project Area (cont.)

AOC # REC #:




01 REC 1-5: Filling Station (5880 E Melton Road)


High A filling station was located at 5880 E Melton Road (formerly E 8th Avenue) during the 1970s. Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the former filling station is a high-risk REC.

01 REC 1-6: Auto Body Paint and Repair Shop (5705 E Dunes Highway)


High An auto repair facility was located at 5705 E Dunes Highway between circa 1949 and circa 1977. Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the former auto repair facility is a high-risk REC.

01 REC 1-7: Filling Station/Auto Repair Facility (5401 E Dunes Highway)


High A filling station and auto repair facility was located at 5401 E Dunes Highway between circa 1946 and circa 1977. Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the former filling station and auto repair facility is a high-risk REC.

01 REC 1-8: Auto Repair Facility (5939 Miller Avenue)

North/300 feet Low An auto repair facility was located at 5939 Miller Ave during the 1940s. The former auto repair facility was located 300 feet north and downgradient of the construction footprint; therefore, the former auto repair facility is a low-risk REC.

01 REC 1-9: Broadway Lumber & Supply Corp (5400 Miller Avenue)

North/400 feet Low 5400 Miller Avenue is listed on the LUST (LUST Incident #199011513) database. The LUST case was started following the removal of a 1,000-gallon UST at the site. The highest contamination level of soil samples collected following the removal of the UST was 66 mg/kg of TPH (IDEM 1998). Based on the results of the sampling, IDEM issued an NFA determination for the site. No further monitoring or remediation activities have been conducted at the site since 1998. The Broadway Lumber & Supply Corp site is a low-risk REC.


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AOC # REC #:




02 REC 2-1: CSX Train Derailment (6700 Old Hobart Road)

South/adjacent Low 6700 Old Hobart Road is listed on the SCP (SCP Code #201228224) and CERCLIS/SEMS (CERCLIS Site ID #0510765) databases. IDEM was notified about a release of petroleum and/or hazardous substances at this location in 2012. IDEM issued a Site Closure Letter in 2013 (IDEM 2013), which stated that site investigation and remediation were conducted in accordance with the IDEM Remediation Closure Guide. The CSX Train Derailment is a low-risk REC.

03 REC 3-1: Dunes Service Station (5865 E Dunes Highway)

Southwest/adjacent High A Marathon-branded filling station has occupied 5865 E Dunes Highway since at least 2013. 5865 E Dunes Highway is listed on the UST database (FID #521) as Dunes Service Station. According to the UST database, the site has one permanently out-of-service, 4,000-gallon gasoline UST and two currently in-use 6,000-gallon gasoline USTs.

The site is located adjacent to and upgradient of the construction footprint. The site is occupied by a filling station. No records of previous sampling were encountered during the investigation. Any potential nondocumented spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the Dunes Service Station is a high-risk REC.

04 REC 4-1: Bethlehem Steel Corp Phillip Metals (U.S. 12 and State Route 149)

Southeast/150 feet Medium U.S. 12 and State Route 149 is listed on the LUST database (FID #18269/10914/17988/15662). Petroleum contamination was discovered at the site following the removal of a 50,000-gallon diesel-fuel UST in 1988. Soil samples collected following the excavation of approximately 900 cubic yards of contaminated soil averaged 71 mg/kg of TPH. IDEM issued an NFA determination for the site. No further monitoring or remediation activities have been conducted at the site since.

Although the documented release did not extend to the Project Area, any undocumented spills or releases since remedial activities were conducted could have adversely affected the soil and/or groundwater in Project Area. The site is located approximately 150 feet southeast and upgradient of the construction footprint; therefore, the Bethlehem Steel Corp Phillip Metals facility is a medium-risk REC to AOC #04.


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04 REC 4-2: Rail Yard

Northeast/250 feet Medium A rail yard has existed toward the northeast portion of the AOC since at least 1973. Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the rail yard is a medium-risk REC.

05 REC 5-1: NIPSCO Bailly Generating Station (246 Bailly Station Road)

Northeast/ adjacent Low 246 Bailly Station Road is listed on the CERCLIS NFRAP/SEMS-Archive, LUST (FID #6096), and RCRA CORRACTS (RCRA ID #IND000718114) databases. Several UST removals from the site between 1988 and 2015 resulted in the creation of IDEM Incidents #199008591, 199211072, and 201504507. All soil samples collected following the most recent UST removals from the site in 2015 were below detection levels for all potential petroleum contaminants. Additionally, all groundwater samples collected during the sampling were below detection levels for all potential petroleum contaminants except lead, which was detected at 20 µg/L (the IDEM RCG residential tap screening level for lead is 15 µg/L). The site is currently occupied by steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal.

According to NIPSCO representatives, contaminated soil remains on site within the boundaries of the facility, which is currently capped and controlled via an Environmental Restrictive Covenant. Based on current regulatory status with regards to soil contamination controls and lack of groundwater contamination, the NIPSCO Bailly Generating Station is a low-risk REC.

13 REC 13-1: Jannsen Dunes Mart (2 E Dunes Highway)

South/adjacent High 2 E Dunes Highway has been occupied by a Marathon-branded filling station since at least 2005. The facility is listed on the LUST database (FID #12781/11674). A release was discovered during the removal of three USTs at the site in 1995, resulting in the creation of IDEM Incident #199510519. Soil sampling was conducted at the site between 1995 and 1998. The most recent soil samples collected from the site all contained TPH concentrations lower than 25 mg/kg.

The filling station is located adjacent to and upgradient of the construction footprint. Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the Jannsen Dunes Mart is a high-risk REC.


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AOC # REC #:




17 REC 17-1: Goodyear Asc 6141 (1102 Franklin Street)

South/adjacent Low The former Goodyear Asc 6141, located at 1102 Franklin St, is listed on the UST and LUST databases (FID #2148). A 550-gallon waste-oil UST was removed from the site in 1994. During UST removal, samples were collected from the excavation pit and of the solidified sludge in the UST. All samples collected were below IDEM RCG MTG screening levels except benzene (2.63 mg/kg) and toluene (35.0 mg/kg) in the solidified sludge sample.

Based on the most recent sampling event, contamination does not extend to the construction footprint; therefore, the former Goodyear Asc 6141 is a low-risk REC.

17 REC 17-2: Virks BP Amoco (1204 Franklin Street)

South/200 feet Medium A filling station has been located at 1204 Franklin Street since the late 1990s. The facility is listed on the LUST database (FID #10560). Free product was discovered during an investigation at the site in 1990. Quarterly groundwater monitoring events have been conducted at the site since 1999. Confirmatory soil samples collected in 2009 were below detection levels for all COCs analyzed. Additionally, the most recent groundwater samples collected from the site in 2009 were all below IDEM RCG residential tap screening levels for all COCs analyzed.

Although the contamination from the 1990 release did not extend to the Project Area, any spills or releases since the 2009 sampling event could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the Virks BP Amoco site is a medium-risk REC.

17 REC 17-3: Filling Station

(918 Franklin Street)

Northwest/adjacent High A filling station was located at 918 Franklin Street between at least 1936 and 1948. The site configuration has remained unchanged since that time. Additionally, no regulatory records related to USTs were identified. Based on the potential that UST(s) and/or contamination remain onsite, the former filling station is a high-risk REC.

17 REC 17-4: Filling Station

(1002-1008 Franklin Street)

Within Construction Footprint

High A filling station was located at 1002-1008 Franklin St between at least 1936 and 1965. The site configuration has remained unchanged since that time. Additionally, no regulatory records related to USTs were identified. Based on the potential that UST(s) and/or contamination remain onsite, the former filling station is a high-risk REC.


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AOC # REC #:




19 REC 19-1: Michigan City Chrysler Plymouth/Baron Financial Corp (824 E11th Street)

North/adjacent (Partially within construction footprint)

Low Various auto repair and sales facilities were located at 824 11th Street between at least 1925 and 2001.

The facility is listed on the UST (FID #13666) and RCRA CESQG (RCRA ID #IND984901223) databases. Following UST removal activities conducted at the site in 1991, soil samples collected from the UST pit were all below detection levels for TPH.

Based on the most resent sampling event, contamination did not extend to the construction footprint. Any other potential nondocumented releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area. Therefore, the former Michigan City Chrysler Plymouth/Baron Financial Corp facility is a low-risk REC.

19 REC 19-2: Concord Cleaners (1033 E Michigan Boulevard)

North/adjacent High A former filling station was located at 1033 E Michigan Boulevard between at least 1936 and 1948. The site operated as a dry cleaning facility from at least 1965 to 2008.

The site is listed on the UST database (FID #18102). According to the UST database, the site has five permanently out-of-service gasoline USTs. The USTs were removed from the site in 1992. No records of previous sampling were identified during the investigation, and the site is currently unoccupied.

Any previous spills or releases could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area; therefore, the former Concord Cleaners facility is a high-risk REC.

19 REC 19-3: GoLo filling station

(1133 E Michigan Boulevard)

East-southeast/150 feet

Medium 1133 E Michigan Boulevard is currently occupied by a GoLo-branded filling station. The site is not listed on the environmental databases that were searched.

Based on the close proximity, any potential spills or releases at the site could have adversely affected soil and/or groundwater in the Project Area. Therefore, the GoLo-branded filling station is a medium-risk REC.

Source: Metric Environmental analysis of historical records and standard environmental databases. Notes: AOC = area of concern # = number REC = Recognized Environmental

Condition

CERCLIS = Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System

TPH = total petroleum hydrocarbons IDEM = Indiana Department of Environmental Management SEMS = Superfund Enterprise Management System

NFA = No Further Action NFRAP = No Further Remedial Action Planned RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act CORRACTS = RCRA Corrective Action Sites µg/L = microgram per liter


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UST = underground storage tank FID = Facility Identification Number LUST = leaking underground storage tank mg/kg = milligram per kilogram SCP = State Cleanup Program

ID = identifier NIPSCO = Northern Indiana Public Service Company

RCG = Remediation Closure Guide COC = chemical of concern MTG = migration to ground


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6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES

This section discusses potential environmental impacts and consequences of the No Build and Build Alternatives regarding hazardous substance and/or petroleum products.


Because no changes in operations and operational facilities would occur with the No Build Alternative, no hazardous substances and/or petroleum-contaminated media would be encountered. No additional oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, or other potential contaminant sources would be introduced that would alter the risk of a release from current operation and maintenance of the current SSL.

No construction would occur with the No Build Alternative and, therefore, no hazardous substances and/or petroleum-contaminated media would be encountered. Potential contaminants such as fuels, hydraulic fluids, grease, paints, and solvents and other relating to construction would not be introduced. No remedial actions of any previously impacted areas would occur as part of the No Build Alternative.


PERMANENT IMPACTS

Facility maintenance at new stations could result in accidental releases of contaminants such as paints, solvents, and cleaning agents. NICTD would implement a facility management, safety, and health program for the safe handling and storing of the materials; therefore, a release, other than a potential de minimis release, is unlikely. A de minimis release, as defined in ASTM E1527-13, is a release that generally does not pose a threat to human health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action if it were brought to the attention of appropriate government agencies.

CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS

During construction, soil and/or groundwater previously contaminated by hazardous or petroleum contaminants of concern could be encountered. Previously impacted areas may exist from impacted urban fill historically used along the Project Area, from potential historical releases associated with the current rail service, or from RECs identified in Section 5.0. Additional investigation would be required to verify whether impacts occur along the Project Area. If previously impacted areas are encountered, the remedial actions necessary to accommodate Project activities, actions such as removing and properly disposing of contaminated soil, would occur as needed.

Petroleum and/or hazardous substances involved with construction could include fuels, hydraulic fluids, grease, paints, and/or solvents, which could be accidentally released during construction.

7.0 MEASURES TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE HARM


Because no hazardous substances and/or petroleum- contaminated media would be encountered with the No Build Alternative, no mitigation is proposed.


Metric Environmental recommends performing Phase II subsurface investigations, in general conformance with ASTM E1903-11, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process, in areas where RECs could substantially affect the scope, schedule, and/or budget of construction and/or acquisition areas along the Project Area. These RECS are


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ranked as high and medium risk and are summarized in Section 5.1. The Phase II subsurface investigations would include the following actions:

Verify the presence of contaminated media in AOCs.

Provide information relevant to identifying, defining, and implementing landowner and contractor obligations as required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration to limit exposures to hazardous substances that pose a risk to human health or the environment and/or that could pose a risk (or perceived risk) of bodily injury to people on the property.

Provide information necessary for the landowner and contractor to comply with applicable federal and state environmental laws and regulations during construction and post-construction activities, such as legally required notifications, proper handling, and legal and proper disposal of impacted excavated media.

A Health and Safety Plan would be developed by the contractor prior to construction and approved by NICTD. The Health and Safety Plan would define control measures, personal protective equipment, emergency response procedures, and required training necessary to mitigate potential exposures to potential hazardous substances and petroleum during construction. Training would include awareness training of hazardous substances and petroleum that could be encountered in work areas and proper procedures that must be followed if suspected contaminated media is encountered.

A Contaminated Materials Management Plan would be developed prior to excavation in AOCs where RECs were identified as high and/or medium risks. The Contaminated Materials Management Plan would define procedures for identifying, handling, sampling, and proper offsite disposal of suspected contaminated media encountered during project activities. Handling and disposing of excavated media would be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulatory policies.

A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan would be developed and implemented by the contractor to minimize the potential for accidentally discharging contaminants from the Project Area during construction as a result of stormwater contamination and runoff.

Spill prevention and control plans would be developed and implemented to address the safe handling of, storage of, and management practices for fuels, oils, and other potential contaminants such as solvents and chemicals where bulk storage is used on site in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The spill prevention plan would provide best management practices for minimizing the potential for a release of contaminants and/or mitigating adverse impacts in the event of an accidental release.

NICTD would establish and operate each facility according to procedures that minimize the potential for a release of regulated materials. All regulated material waste would be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and policies. NICTD does not anticipate a release, other than potentially a de minimis release; therefore, no mitigation measures are proposed.


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8.0 SIGNATURES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

This report was prepared by Mr. Samir Raman, Metric Environmental Engineer, under the direction of Charlotte Bramble, who reviewed this report.

Prepared by:

Samir Raman, EIT Environmental Engineer

June 16, 2017 (signature) (date) Charlotte Bramble Senior Project Manager

June 16, 2017 (signature) (date) I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in 40 CFR § 312.10. I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. I have developed and performed the all appropriate inquires in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR § 312.

Reviewed by: Vince Epps, MBA, CHMM, LEED®AP Vice President/ Senior Environmental Scientist

June 16, 2017 (signature) (date)


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9.0 REFERENCES

ASTM International. 2013. Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. Designation: E1527-13. West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

Envirosite Corporation. 2017a. Government Records Report – Double Track Expansion. Westport, Connecticut.

Envirosite Corporation. 2017b. City Directory Report – Double Track Expansion. Westport, Connecticut.

Historical Information Gatherers (HIG). 2017. HIG Research Summary – Double Track Expansion Project Gary and Michigan Cities. [Fire Insurance Map]. Milford, Connecticut.

IDEM. 1998. No Further Action – LUST #9011513, Facility #2579. Indianapolis, Indiana.

IDEM. 2013. Completion of Independent Closure Process – CSXT Derailment 040812-Q01008, Gary, Indiana. Indianapolis, Indiana.

IGS. 2017a. Indiana Historical Aerial Photo Index. Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana. https://igs.indiana.edu/ihapi/map/.

Lake County. 2017. GIS Portal. https://lakein.mygisonline.com.

LaPorte County. 2017. GIS Website. https://beacon.schneidercorp.com.

Porter County. 2017. GIS Website. http://porterin.mygisonline.com/.

Speedway SuperAmerica. 2009. Quarterly Monitoring Report – Speedway #8333, 750 South Lake Street, Gary, Indiana.

The Environmental Solutions Group. 1994. Offsite Petroleum Hydrocarbon Release Investigation – Martin Oil Station #155/8333, 750 South Lake Street, Gary, Indiana. Merriville, Indiana.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. 1972. Soil Survey of Lake County. Issued July 1972. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/indiana/lakeIN1972/lakeIN1972.pdf.

———. 1981. Soil Survey of Porter County. Issued February 1981. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/indiana/IN127/0/porter.pdf.

———. 1982. Soil Survey of LaPorte County. Issued January 1982. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/indiana/IN091/0/laporte.pdf.

USGS. 2017. The National Map: Historical Topographic Map Collection.


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APPENDIX A

Desktop Environmental Review

APPENDIX B

Aerial Photographs

APPENDIX C

Fire Insurance Maps

APPENDIX D

Historical Topographic Maps

APPENDIX E

City Directory Reports

APPENDIX F

Standard Environmental Records

APPENDIX G

Site Photographs


APPENDIX H

Figure 1 – Areas of Concern/ Recognized Environmental Conditions

hazardous and regulated materials technical...

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