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PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT FPL ENERGY MAINE HYDRO,
LLC PARCEL
MAP 71, LOT 8 LACONIA STREET, BIDDEFORD, MAINE
Prepared for:
City of Biddeford P.O. Box 586
Biddeford, Maine
Prepared by:
Ransom Consultants, Inc. 400 Commercial Street, Suite 404
Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 772-2891
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The following report presents the findings of a Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Ransom
Consultants, Inc. (Ransom) for the FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC
Parcel located on Laconia Street in Biddeford, York County, Maine
and referenced by the City of Biddeford Assessors Office as Map 71,
Lot 8 (the Site). This Phase I ESA was performed in general
accordance with the requirements of the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Designation: E 1527-05,
Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment Process, which meets the requirements
of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) All
Appropriate Inquiry (AAI), 40 CFR Part 312 . The purpose of this
Phase I ESA was to document the environmental history of the Site,
evaluate the likelihood that a release of oil and/or hazardous
material (OHM) has occurred or has the potential to impact the
Site, and to provide our professional opinion regarding evidence of
Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection with the
Site.
The Site, located on the western bank of the Saco River, is
currently vacant. It is abutted on the remaining three sides by
former mill buildings, which have or are currently being
redeveloped as mixed-use commercial/residential space. Based on
available information, the Site was formerly utilized as part of
the River Dam Mill. From the late 1800s until the mid/late 1900s,
the Site was developed with mill structures and may have been used
for storage, production, or transportation of goods. A machine shop
was also formerly located in the southern portion of the Site.
According to City personnel, in the late 1900s, the Site may have
been used by Central Maine Power (CMP) to store electrical
transformers. The Subject Area has been used for industrial
purposes, since its development in the 1800s. Area buildings are
connected to municipal water and sewer, provided by the City of
Biddeford.
As part of Ransoms assessment of the Site, Environmental Data
Resources, Inc. (EDR) conducted an environmental database search.
Ransom also reviewed the Maine Department of Environmental
Protection (MEDEP) online databases. The Site was not identified in
the EDR Report; nor was it identified in any MEDEP online
databases.
The three adjacent properties located west, north, and south of
the Site have historically been industrial/mill sites: the former
River Dam Mill (up and side-gradient), former WestPoint Stevens
Mill Building 11 (up and side-gradient), and North Dam Mill,
formerly part of the WestPoint Stevens Mill complex
(side-gradient). Although remediation activities in accordance with
the MEDEP Voluntary Response Action Program (VRAP) are in various
stages for these three properties; the historic use, storage, and
possible releases of oil and/or hazardous materials at the
up-gradient River Dam Mill and WestPoint Stevens Mill properties
may have had the potential to adversely impact the Site. Subsurface
investigations completed at the River Dam Mill have revealed heavy
metals, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), benzo(a)pyrene,
and diesel range organics (DRO) in surficial and subsurface soil
samples at concentrations above applicable MEDEP Remedial Action
Guidelines and/or Cleanup Goals. Historic environmental
investigations at the WestPoint Stevens Mill have previously
documented the use and/or release of several chemicals including
DRO, volatile organic compounds, chlorinated solvents
(trichloroethylene and its degradation products), polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and metals.
We have performed a Phase I ESA in general conformance with the
scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E 1527-05 and Ransoms Scope
of Work, dated August 31, 2011, for the property identified by the
City of Biddeford Assessors Office as Tax Map 71, Lot 8, located on
Laconia Street in the City of Biddeford, York County, Maine. Any
exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are
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described in Section 1.4 of this report. Based on the
information obtained during this Phase I ESA, Ransom has identified
the following RECs in connection with the Site:
1. Prior environmental investigations completed at adjacent and
up-gradient properties (former River Dam Mill and WestPoint Stevens
Mill) identified heavy metals, VOCs, SVOCs, DRO, PAHs, and DRO in
surficial and subsurface soils at concentrations which exceed
applicable MEDEP Remedial Action Guidelines and/or Cleanup Goals.
Due to the fact that these investigations were completed directly
up-gradient and in close proximity from the Site, it is likely that
the surficial and/or subsurface conditions found at the River Dam
and WestPoint Stevens properties are consistent with those found at
the Site.
2. City and FPL personnel indicated that CMP may have formerly
stored electrical transformers on-Site. FPL indicated that an
environmental report documenting potential environmental
conditions, as a result of this activity may exist; however, FPL
representatives were unable to locate a copy of the report for
review as part of this assessment. Improperly stored transformers
may represent the threat of release of polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) onto the surface or into the subsurface.
3. Stormwater discharge pipes were observed in the central
portion of the property. City personnel indicated that the
stormwater from the adjacent mill complex(es) was collected and
discharged onto the Site through this subsurface collection system.
There is the potential that historic and existing spills, releases,
and poor housekeeping practices at the adjacent mill facilities
have allowed pollutants to be discharged through the stormwater
collection system and onto the Site.
Based on the information obtained during this assessment, Ransom
concludes that additional investigation is warranted. Specifically,
Ransom recommends the following:
1. A limited subsurface and/or surface soil investigation should
be performed to determine whether the Site has been impacted from
historic industrial operations conducted on the site, historic
industrial operations conducted on adjacent and up-gradient
properties, the potential for releases associated with electrical
transformers, which may have been historically stored on-Site, and
the potential for releases associated with the stormwater discharge
points on-Site.
2. Prior to any site redevelopment activities, Ransom recommends
the development of a Soil Management Plan to address necessary
actions in the event contaminated soil is encountered during Site
redevelopment.
3. Depending on the results of the recommended limited
subsurface and/or surficial soil investigation noted above, a deed
restriction may need to be developed, requiring that certain site
use conditions/covenants be imposed on the property, such as
prohibiting/managing the excavation of on-Site soils and/or
prohibiting groundwater extraction.
4. The Site should be entered into the MEDEP VRAP. The VRAP
would allow for MEDEP review and approval of the assessment actions
performed, and assuming the MEDEP concurs with the actions
conducted at the site, would provide for liability protection under
38 M.R.S.A. 342 (15) and 343-E. Upon submission of a Site Closure
Report, and subsequent approval of the VRAP Application, the MEDEP
would issue a No Further Action letter to the applicant.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
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1 1.1 Purpose
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1 1.2 Scope of Work
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1 1.3 Significant Assumptions
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2 1.4 Limitations, Exceptions, and Deviations
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2 1.5 Special Terms and Conditions
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3 1.6 User
Reliance......................................................................................................................
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2.0 PROJECT LOCATION/DESCRIPTION
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4 2.1 Location and Legal
Description..........................................................................................
4 2.2 Site and Vicinity
Characteristics.........................................................................................
4 2.3 Current Use of the Property
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4 2.4 Description of Structures, Roads, Other Improvements on the
Property............................ 4 2.5 Physical
Setting...................................................................................................................
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3.0 USER PROVIDED
INFORMATION..........................................................................................
6 3.1 Title
Records.......................................................................................................................
6 3.2 Environmental Liens or Activity and Use Limitations
(AULs).......................................... 6 3.3 Specialized
Knowledge.......................................................................................................
6 3.4 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable
Information........................................... 6 3.5
Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues
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6 3.6 Owner, Property Manager, and Occupant
Information.......................................................
6 3.7 Reason for Performing Phase I
ESA...................................................................................
6 3.8 Previous Environmental Reports
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4.0 SITE
HISTORY.............................................................................................................................
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5.0 ADJOINING PROPERTIES
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8 5.1 Historical Use Information for Adjoining Properties
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Current Adjoining Properties and Potential Environmental Impact
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6.0 RECORDS REVIEW
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11 6.1 Standard Environmental Record Sources
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11 6.2 Additional Environmental Record Sources
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16 6.3 Chain of Title
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7.0 SITE
RECONNAISSANCE........................................................................................................
18 7.1 Methodology and Limiting
Conditions.............................................................................
18 7.2 General Site Setting and Observations
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18 7.3 Exterior Observations
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8.0 INTERVIEWS
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20 8.1 Past and Present Site
Owners............................................................................................
20 8.2 Local Government Officials
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9.0 SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS
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10.0 DATA GAPS
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11.0 CONCLUSIONS AND
OPINIONS............................................................................................
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12.0
RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................................................................................
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13.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND NON-SCOPE CONSIDERATIONS
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Services...........................................................................................................
25 13.2 Non-Scope Considerations
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14.0
REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................
26
15.0 SIGNATURE(S) OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL(S)
.......................................... 27 FIGURES
Figure 1: Site Location Map Figure 2: Site Plan
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Photograph Log Appendix B: EDR Radius Map with
GeoCheck Report Appendix C: Historical Topographic Maps, Sanborn
Maps, and Aerial Photographs Appendix D: Supplemental Documentation
Appendix E: Qualifications
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following report presents the findings of a Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Ransom
Consultants, Inc. (Ransom) for the FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC
(FPL) Parcel, located on Laconia Street in the City of Biddeford,
York County, Maine and referenced by City Assessors Office as Map
71, Lot 8 (the Site). The Phase I ESA was prepared for the City of
Biddeford. Refer to the appended Figure 1, Site Location Map, to
view the general location of the Site on a 7.5-minute topographic
quadrangle.
1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to assess the environmental
condition of the Site by performing all appropriate inquiry into
the previous ownership and uses of the Site consistent with good
commercial or customary practice, taking into account commonly
known and reasonably ascertainable information. The goal of the
assessment was to identify recognized environmental conditions
(RECs) in connection with the Site. The term REC is defined as:
The presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or
petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an
existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release
of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into structures
on the property or into the ground, ground water, or surface water
of the property. The term includes hazardous substances or
petroleum products even under conditions in compliance with laws.
The term is not intended to include de minimis conditions that
generally do not present a threat to human health or the
environment and that generally would not be the subject of an
enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate
governmental agencies.
By performing a Phase I ESA of a parcel of real estate with
respect to the range of contaminants within the scope of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. 9601) and petroleum products, a user
satisfies one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent
landowner, contiguous property owner, or bona fide prospective
purchaser limitations on CERCLA liability.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
This Phase I ESA was performed in general accordance with the
requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials
International Designation: E 1527-05, Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment Process, 2005 (ASTM Standard Practice), United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) All Appropriate Inquiry
(AAI), 40 CFR Part 312, and Ransoms Scope of Work with the City of
Biddeford, executed August 31, 2011, and included the completion of
the following tasks:
Review municipal records and search state and federal
environmental databases for sites or conditions of environmental
concern;
Review historical land use records to evaluate past use of the
Site and adjoining properties;
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Perform a site reconnaissance to visually and/or physically
observe current conditions of the Site and the general land use of
surrounding properties; and
Conduct interviews with readily available past and present
owners, operators, and occupants of the Site.
1.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS
No significant assumptions were made during the performance of
this Phase I ESA.
1.4 LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND DEVIATIONS
Along with the limitations set forth in various sections of the
ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05 protocol, the accuracy and
completeness of this report is limited by the following:
Access LimitationsImmediately prior to the Site reconnaissance,
there was a significant storm event which caused the Saco River to
rise above the concrete walls which comprised the eastern edge
(retaining wall) of the Site. This flooding undermined underground
utilities on-Site, and left exposed pipes, structures and unstable
ground surfaces; as such, the northern-most extent of the property
was not observed. This portion of the Site was observed from a safe
location in the central portion of the property. Based on the
history of the Site, and the observations made from the central
portion of the Site, we do not anticipate this access limitation
represents a significant concern warranting additional
investigation.
Physical Obstructions to ObservationsNone
Outstanding Information RequestsBased on conversations with City
of Biddeford and FPL personnel, it is our understanding that
Central Maine Power (CMP) may have formerly stored electrical
transformers on the Site. FPL indicated that an environmental
report documenting potential environmental conditions, as a result
of this activity may exist; however, FPL representatives were
unable to locate a copy of the report for review as part of this
assessment. This potential environmental concern has been discussed
in pertinent sections of this report, and a
conclusion/recommendation has been made to perform additional
environmental investigation regarding this matter.
Historical Data Source Failure Reasonably ascertainable
historical information sources allowed uses of the Site to be
traced from the present back to 1893, at which time the area
surrounding the Site was shown on a topographic map to be developed
(it is unclear what type of structure may have been located at the
Site, but it was likely mill or mill-related). This 1893
topographic map post-dates the propertys obvious first developed
use and constitutes historical data failure per ASTM Standard
Practice E 1527-05 8.3.2.3. However, based on the identified nature
of development and use at the time and since the area has a long
history of use as a mill district, the historical data failure/data
gap does not appear to represent a significant concern, above and
beyond the known environmental concerns for the Mill district,
warranting additional investigation beyond those recommendations
provided herein.
Exceptions or DeviationsNone
OtherNone
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The findings provided by Ransom in this report are based solely
on the information reported in this document. Should additional
information become available in the future, this information can be
reviewed by Ransom and the findings presented herein may be
modified as a result of the review. It should be noted that
information obtained from state and local agencies is not
necessarily all-inclusive and that files may have been reviewed and
purged by officials prior to review by the public.
1.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This Phase I ESA was conducted in accordance with our executed
Scope of Work, executed August 31, 2011. Authorization to perform
this Phase I ESA was provided by the City of Biddeford.
1.6 USER RELIANCE
The services and the contents of any project reports and
associated documents provided to the client by Ransom are solely
for the benefit of the City of Biddeford, their affiliates and
subsidiaries and their successors, assigns, and grantees. Reliance
or any use of this report by anyone other than the City of
Biddeford, for whom it was prepared, is prohibited. Reliance or use
by any such third party without explicit authorization in the
report does not make said third party a third party beneficiary to
Ransoms contract with the City of Biddeford. Any such unauthorized
reliance on or use of this report, including any of its information
or conclusions, will be at the third party's risk. For the same
reasons, no warranties or representations, expressed or implied in
this report, are made to any such third party.
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2.0 PROJECT LOCATION/DESCRIPTION
2.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The Site is located on Laconia Street in the City of Biddeford,
York County, Maine. The Site is identified by the City of Biddeford
Assessors Office as Lot 8 on Tax Map 71. A Site Location Map and
Site Detail Plan are included as Figure 1 and Figure 2,
respectively.
2.2 SITE AND VICINITY CHARACTERISTICS
The Site is located within the Mill Distinct in the City of
Biddeford (High Density/Mixed Use Zone- MSRD3), on the western
banks of the Saco River. Land use in the vicinity of the Site is
primarily commercial and industrial, and the Site is abutted on
three sides by mills: River Dam Mill to the north and west,
WestPoint Stevens Mill to the south and west, and North Dam Mill to
the south. Land located west and southwest of the Site is located
within the Citys General Business zone (B1). Land located south of
the Site is located within the Citys Commercial Core zone (MSRD1).
Land along the riverbank northeast of the Site is zoned General
Development (GD).
A Site Plan and photograph log are included as Figure 2 and
Appendix A (Photograph Log), respectively.
2.3 CURRENT USE OF THE PROPERTY
The Site is currently vacant. Please refer to the appended Site
Figure (Figure 2) and Photograph Log (Appendix A) for the location
of key site features.
2.4 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURES, ROADS, OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
PROPERTY
The Site is currently vacant. The eastern boundary of the
property is defined by a concrete wall, which is part of a dam
structure in the Saco River. There is a concrete pad in the
southern portion of the property, which was likely the location of
former mill structures. There are no structures, roads or other
improvements on the Site.
2.5 PHYSICAL SETTING
2.5.1 Topography
The topography of the Site is generally flat and sloping
downward to the east and northeast toward the Saco River. Based on
the Biddeford, Maine USGS Quadrangle and data reported by EDR, the
general elevation of the Site is 34 feet above the National
Geodetic Vertical Datum. The general topography of properties
located near the Site is generally sloping downward to the east or
northeast toward the Saco River. The Site is immediately
down-gradient from both the WestPoint Stevens Mill and the River
Dam Mill.
2.5.2 Soils/Geology
According to information provided in the EDR Report, soils in
the vicinity of the Site are identified by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture Soil Conservation Service as urban land. The soils are
characterized as moderately well drained. Depth to the water table
is generally greater than ten feet below grade.
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As mapped by the Maine Geological Survey (MGS), surficial
geology in the vicinity of the Site consists of glaciomarine
deposits, comprised of silt, clay, sand, and minor amounts of
gravel, as well as till, a mixture of sand, silt, clay, and stones
(possibly boulders).
According to previous environmental investigations at adjacent
properties, the surficial materials in the Site area consisted
predominantly of fill. Bedrock was encountered at approximately 11
to 12 feet below ground surface.
The EDR report states the depth to bedrock in the vicinity of
the Site can be as shallow as surface grade. The bedrock
stratigraphic unit underlying the Site and vicinity, as detailed in
the EDR Report, is categorized as Eugeosynclinal deposits of the
Paleozoic Era. Bedrock in the vicinity of the Site is mapped by MGS
as calcareous feldspathic sandstone of the Berwick formation.
Bedrock outcrops were observed in the river bed adjacent to the
Site and have historically been observed withing the basement areas
of several adjacent former mill buildings.
2.5.3 Surface Water Bodies/Floodplains
The closest surface water body to the Site is the Saco River
located adjacent and east of the Site. Based on York County, Maine
flood zone data provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), areas along the riverbank are located within 100-year and
500-year flood zones.
2.5.4 Hydrogeology
Based on site observations, Site topography, and information
provided in the EDR Report, regional groundwater at the Site is
inferred to flow generally east-northeast toward the Saco
River.
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3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION
3.1 TITLE RECORDS
No title records in connection with the Site were provided by
The City of Biddeford. No environmental liens or activity/use
restrictions regarding the Site were obtained by Ransom.
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS
(AULS)
No environmental liens or activity/use restrictions in
connection with the Site were identified by the City of
Biddeford.
3.3 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
No specialized knowledge in connection with the Site was
provided by the City of Biddeford.
3.4 COMMONLY KNOWN OR REASONABLY ASCERTAINABLE INFORMATION
No commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about
the Site that is material to RECs in connection with the Site was
provided by the City of Biddeford.
3.5 VALUATION REDUCTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The City of Biddeford did not identify a reduction in the
purchase price, as compared to the fair market value, that was due
to the Site being impacted by hazardous substances or petroleum
products.
3.6 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION
It is our understanding that the City has provided Ransom with
available information pertinent to RECs in connection with the
Site.
3.7 REASON FOR PERFORMING PHASE I ESA
This Phase I ESA was performed to support The City of Biddefords
environmental due diligence of the Site.
3.8 PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS
No previous environmental reports for the Site were provided or
discovered during this Phase I ESA; however, based on discussions
with City and FPL personnel, there is the potential that an
environmental report/investigation may have been performed at the
Site by CMP to address the potential for environmental
contamination caused by the potential storage of electrical
transformers on-Site. However, FPL representatives were unable to
locate a copy of the report for review as part of this
assessment.
Abutting properties, including the up-gradient River Dam Mill,
the up-gradient WestPoint Stevens Mill, and the down/side-gradient
North Dam Mill have been the subject of numerous environmental
investigations, subsurface investigations, and remedial action
planning. These reports were reviewed, and pertinent information
has been included throughout this report.
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4.0 SITE HISTORY
The history of the Site was researched to ascertain past use
from the present back to the propertys first developed use, or back
to 1940, whichever was earlier. Reasonably ascertainable historical
information sources researched in this assessment allowed uses of
the Site to be traced from the present back to 1893, at which time
the area surrounding the Site was shown on a topographic map to be
developed (it is unclear what type of structure may have been
located at the Site, but it likely was mill-related). This 1893
topographic map post-dates the propertys obvious first developed
use and constitutes historical data failure per ASTM Standard
Practice E 1527-05 8.3.2.3. The following standard historical
sources were reviewed by Ransom:
Environmental reports and remedial action plans prepared for the
adjacent and up-gradient properties, including the River Dam Mill,
WestPoint Stevens Mill, and North Dam Mill;
Historical topographic maps dated 1893, 1944, 1956, and 1970
(Appendix C);
Aerial photographs dated 1960, 1975, 1986, 1991, 1998, and 2006
(Appendix C);
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps dated 1932, 1947, and 1976 (Appendix
C);
Information reviewed at the City of Biddeford Municipal
Offices.
The following table presents a summary of the historical use of
the Site over time.
Year(s) Property Use and Observed Details Reference Source
1840 A dam was constructed on the Saco River, defining the
limits of the river and Site. The dam underwent major renovations
in 1937-1938. Historic Tax Card
1932 to 1947
The Site is improved with several structures as part of the
River Dam Mill. These structures are labeled: Building No. 14-B,
Storage No. 33,
Building No. 15, and a wheel house. It appears that these
buildings may have extended over the Saco River.
Sanborn Maps
1976 The Site is improved with a single building, labeled 14-B.
This
building is connected to the River Dam Mill, and appears to
extend over the Saco River.
Sanborn Maps
Unknown
A landscape plan prepared in 2009 by Archetype Architects shows
an old machine shop in the southern portion of the Site. It is
unclear based on this plan when this structure was constructed or
removed.
The concrete pad observed during the Site Reconnaissance is
generally located in the same location as this old machine shop.
See Appendix
D for a copy of this plan.
Landscape Plan, 2009
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5.0 ADJOINING PROPERTIES
5.1 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION FOR ADJOINING PROPERTIES
Historical uses of the adjoining properties to the Site were
identified in the standard historical sources listed above.
5.2 CURRENT ADJOINING PROPERTIES AND POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT
As part of Ransoms reconnaissance, observations were made of
adjoining properties from the Site or public right-of-ways.
Observations included current use of adjoining properties and
potential visible evidence of environmental impacts.
East: The Site is bordered to the east the Saco River.
West: The Site is bordered to the west by the Mill at Saco Falls
(formerly a portion of the River Dam Mill, and further, by the
former River Dam and WestPoint Stevens Mills.
North: The Site is bordered to the north by the Mill at Saco
Falls (formerly a portion of the River Dam Mill.
South: The Site is bordered to the south by the former WestPoint
Stevens Mill, and further, by the North Dam Mill.
The three adjacent properties located west, north, and south of
the Site have historically been industrial/mill sites: the Mill at
Saco Falls (formerly a portion of the River Dam Mill), up and
side-gradient; former WestPoint Stevens Mill, up and side-gradient;
and North Dam Mill, side-gradient. Although remediation activities
in accordance with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection
(MEDEP) Voluntary Response Action Program (VRAP) are in various
stages for the River Dam Mill, North Dam Mill, and former WestPoint
Stevens Mill properties; the historic use, storage, and possible
releases of oil and/or hazardous materials at the up-gradient River
Dam Mill and WestPoint Stevens Mill properties may have had the
potential to adversely impact the Site. The following paragraphs
present a summary of environmental conditions at these
properties.
Mill at Saco Falls (formerly a portion of the River Dam Mill):
The Mill at Saco Falls was formerly a portion of the River Dam Mill
and has been redeveloped as mixed-use. The River Dam Mill was used
for cotton textile manufacturing from the mid-1800s until the early
1920s, at which time it was used for electronics manufacturing,
storage, valve manufacturing and auto machine shops. In the 1970s,
manufacturing ceased and the building was used as storage space.
Former site assessments identified RECs in connection with the
property, including: several MEDEP spill reports documented for the
property; former and improperly-removed USTs; an up-gradient
municipal solid waste facility (Maine Energy Recovery Company) with
25 associated MEDEP spill reports; and the potential presence of
lead-based paint and asbestos-containing building materials.
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The River Dam Mill site was identified by EDR as a UST site, a
LUST site, a Brownfields site, and a VCP site. Four USTs were
formerly maintained on the River Dam Mill site, including two
10,000-gallon No. 4 fuel oil USTs that were installed in 1977 and
removed in 2000; one 6,000-gallon No. 4 fuel oil UST that was
installed in 1969 and removed in 1997; and one 1,000-gallon No. 2
fuel oil UST that was installed in 1977 and removed in 1997.
According to MEDEP Spill Report P-116-1997, observations of waste
drums at the River Dam property were reported in March 1997.
Approximately 21 unlabeled drums were identified in the lower
basement of the mill building. The drums were in poor condition and
had reportedly been moved to the basement in 1993.
Subsurface investigations completed in the northeastern portion
of the property have revealed concentrations of heavy metals,
benzo(a)pyrene, and diesel range organics (DRO) above applicable
MEDEP Cleanup Goals. There have also been subsurface investigations
on the portion of the mill which directly abuts the Site to the
west. Soil borings completed in this location have concentrations
of heavy metals, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and DRO
which exceed background concentrations and applicable MEDEP Cleanup
Goals. Due to the fact that these borings were completed directly
up-gradient and in close proximity from the Site, it is likely that
the subsurface conditions found at the River Dam Mill property are
consistent with those found at the Site.
WestPoint Stevens Mill: The WestPoint Stevens Mill has been used
for industrial manufacturing since prior to 1875. The WestPoint
Stevens mill has been shut down since August 2009. Select hazardous
waste storage areas are currently maintained on the Site by the
remaining personnel. An oil and waste oil storage area is located
within a concrete berm on the first floor (the basement) of
Building 9 (west and up-gradient of the Site). EDR identified the
property as a UST site, a LUST site, an AST site, a LAST site, a
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act conditionally exempt small
quantity generator (RCRA-CESQG) of hazardous waste, and a state
hazardous waste site (SHWS). Five USTs were formerly maintained at
the property, including two 50,000-gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs that
were installed in 1937 and abandoned-in-place in 1991; one
10,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil UST that was installed in 1979 and
removed in 1992; one 2,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil UST that was
installed in 1954 and removed in 1987; and one 7,500-gallon solvent
UST that was installed in 1968 and abandoned-in-place in 1985.
Historic releases from the two 50,000-gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs
were identified in 1991 during tank closure activities.
Approximately 300 cubic yards of accessible contaminated soil was
excavated and disposed offsite at that time. Residual petroleum
contamination was observed extending beyond the accessible areas of
contamination (i.e. near building foundations).
Several MEDEP spill events were reported at the property that
may have had the potential to adversely impact subsurface
conditions. Spill Report P-911-2003 documents the release of
hydraulic oil in Building 10 (west and up-gradient of the Site);
P-1089-2003 documents releases from a 6,000-gallon adhesive tank
located in the basement of Building 10; P-517-1997, P-529-1999,
P-911-2003, and P-1088-2003 document releases of oil into the
underground canals formerly located at the property (west and
up-gradient of the Site); P-517-1997 documents a release of heavy
fuel oil in the upper canal on the property (west and up-gradient
of the Site); P-529-1999 documents a release of 100 to 150 gallons
of hydraulic oil on the first floor of Building 10; and P-911-2003
documents free product floating in the upper canal.
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A Phase I ESA conducted for the property in June of 2010
identified the following RECs: the presence of residual petroleum
contamination in the vicinity of two abandoned 50,000-gallon No. 6
oil USTs located southwest of the Steam Plant (south and
down-gradient from the Site); the unknown location of a former
2,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil UST; the presence of an abandoned
7,500-gallon solvent UST east of Building 11 (west and up-gradient
from the Site); the former presence of a 10,000-gallon No. 2 fuel
oil UST west of Building 9 (southwest and side-gradient); areas of
significant oil throughout the Site buildings which may contain
PCBs; the fact that DRO, volatile organic compounds, chlorinated
solvents (trichloroethylene and its degradation products),
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and metals have been
previously detected in sediment samples collected from the canals;
the fact that historical environmental investigations at other
properties in the Biddeford Mill District have identified fill
materials and soil contaminated with low levels of PAHs and metals;
and lead-paint, PCBs and ACM in property buildings.
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6.0 RECORDS REVIEW
6.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES
Ransom utilized EDR to conduct a search of Federal and State
databases containing known and suspected sites of environmental
contamination. The number of listed sites identified within the
approximate minimum search distance (AMSD) from the Federal and
State environmental records database listings specified in ASTM
Standard Practice E 1527-05 are summarized in the following table.
Detailed information for sites identified within the AMSDs is
provided in Section 4.1.1, along with an opinion about the
significance of the listing to the analysis of RECs in connection
with the Site. A copy of the EDR research data and descriptions of
the databases is included in Appendix B of this report.
DATABASE RECORD AMSD (Miles)
Total Sites
Found
On Subject
Property
On Adjoining Property
Federal NPL 1.0 0 No No Federal Delisted NPL 0.5 0 No No Federal
CERCLIS 0.5 0 No No Federal CERC-NFRAP 0.5 2 No No Federal RCRA
CORRACTS Facilities 1.0 0 No No
Federal RCRA Non-CORRACTS TSD 0.5 0 No No
Federal RCRA Generators Property/Adjoining 2 No Yes Federal
Institutional/Engineering Controls Registries 0.5 0 No No
Federal ERNS Property Only 0 No No State-Equivalent
NPL/CERCLIS/SHWS 1.0 3 No Yes
State Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal Site 0.5 1 No No
State Leaking AST 0.5 54 No Yes State Registered AST
Property/Adjoining 0 No No State Leaking UST 0.5 43 No Yes State
Registered UST Property/Adjoining 3 No Yes State
Institutional/Engineering Controls Property Only 0 No No
State Voluntary Cleanup Sites 0.5 15 No Yes State Brownfield
Sites 0.5 6 No Yes
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6.1.1 Site
The Site was not identified in any of the databases searched by
EDR.
6.1.2 Discussion of Database Findings
Federal NPL Sites
No Federal National Priority List (NPL) or proposed NPL sites
were identified by EDR within one mile of the Site.
Federal Delisted NPL Sites
No Federal Delisted NPL sites were identified by EDR within 1.0
mile of the Site.
Federal CERCLIS Sites
No Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
Liability Information System (CERCLIS) sites were identified by EDR
within 0.5 mile of the Site.
Federal CERCLIS-NFRAP Sites
Two Federal CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned (NFRAP)
sites were identified by EDR within 0.5 mile of the Site, including
the NKL Tanning Company Warehouse located at 72 Main Street on
Factory Island, approximately 0.2 miles east and hydraulically
isolated from the Site, and the Whites Wharf Site located on Water
Street, approximately 0.25 miles southeast and side-gradient of the
Site. Given these two sites are located in positions perceived to
be hydraulically isolated or side-gradient from the Site, they do
not appear to represent environmental concerns to the Site.
A third CERCLIS-NFRAP site, the Rotary Park Site, was identified
by EDR as an Orphan Site. The Rotary Park Site is located on Main
Street, in a perceived up-gradient position to the Site. According
to the EDR Site Report for this property, the site has been
assessed, and no further remedial action is planned; therefore,
this site does not appear to represent an environmental concern to
the Site.
Federal RCRA CORRACTS Facilities
No Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Corrective Action (CORRACTS) facilities were identified by EDR
within one mile of the Site.
Federal RCRA Non-CORRACTS TSD Facilities
No Federal RCRA Non-CORRACTS Treatment, Storage and Disposal
(TSD) facilities were identified by EDR within 0.5 mile of the
Site.
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Federal RCRA Generators
Two Federal RCRA hazardous waste generator facilities were
identified by EDR on or adjoining the Site. The WestPoint Stevens
Mill was identified as a RCRA-CESQG. Refer to section 5.2 for
details pertaining to the Site. The Biddeford Textile Company
(currently referred to as North Dam Mill) located at 2 Main Street,
adjacent to the southeast of the Site, was also identified as a
RCRA-CESQG. The hazardous wastes generated at this property were
classified as ignitable wastes, and no violations were identified.
Given that no violations were identified, and that this property is
hydraulically down-gradient from the Site, the generator status of
this adjacent property does not appear to represent an
environmental concern to the Site.
Federal Institutional Control/Engineering Control Registries
No Federal Institutional/Engineering Control sites were
identified by EDR within 0.5 miles of the Site.
Federal ERNS List
No Federal Emergency Response and Notification System (ERNS)
sites were identified by EDR on the Site.
State and Tribal Equivalent CERCLIS/NPL/Hazardous Waste
Sites
Three State Hazardous Waste Sites (SHWS) were identified by EDR
within 0.5 mile of the Site, including the West Point Pepperell
Site (WestPoint Stevens Mill), located adjacent and up-gradient to
the Site, the NKL Tanning Company Warehouse located at 72 Main
Street on Factory Island, approximately 0.23 miles east-northeast
and hydraulically isolated from the Site, and the Whites Wharf Site
located on Water Street, approximately 0.25 miles southeast and
presumed side-gradient of the Site. As stated previously, historic
operations at the WestPoint Stevens Mill have the potential to have
advesely impacted environmental conditions at the Site. However,
the facility status listed for both the NKL Tanning Company
Warehouse and the Whites Wharf Site is no further action. Given
these two sites are located in positions perceived to be
hydraulically isolated or side-gradient from the Site, they do not
appear to represent environmental concerns to the Site.
State and Tribal Landfill and/or Solid Waste Disposal Sites
One solid waste facility (SWF) was identified by EDR within 0.5
mile of the Site. The facility is identified by the licensee name
of Casella Waste Systems Inc. and is located at 3 Lincoln Street,
approximately 0.2 miles west-northwest and presumed side-gradient
of the Site. The facility includes an incinerator and is known as
the Maine Energy Recovery Company (MERC). Given MERCs perceived
side-gradient position to the Site, this site does not appear to
represent an environmental concern to the Site.
State and Tribal Registered UST Sites
Three abutting properties were identified by EDR as State
registered UST sites, including the WestPoint Stevens Mill, the
Biddeford Textile Co. (North Dam Mill), and the Gamache Enterprises
property (the River Dam Mill).
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The Gamache Enterprises property (River Dam Mill) is located
adjacent to the north and west, and in a perceived up-gradient
position to the Site. According to the EDR Site Report, this
facility formerly maintained four USTs under Facility ID 10007: two
10,000-gallon No. 4 fuel oil USTs that were installed in 1977 and
removed in 2000; one 6,000-gallon No. 4 fuel oil UST that was
installed in 1969 and removed in 1997; and one 1,000-gallon No. 2
fuel oil UST that was installed in 1977 and removed in 1997.
The WestPoint Stevens Mill, located adjacent to the west and
south and up-gradient of the Site, formerly maintained five USTs
under Facility ID 886: two 50,000-gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs that
were installed in 1937 and abandoned-in-place in 1991; one
10,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil UST that was installed in 1979 and
removed in 1992; one 2,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil UST that was
installed in 1954 and removed in 1987; and one 7,500-gallon UST
registered as containing an unknown substance that was installed in
1968 and abandoned-in-place in 1985.
The Biddeford Textile Company property (the North Dam Mill site)
located adjacent and down-gradient to the Site, formerly maintained
one UST under Facility ID 15941: a 12,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil UST
that was installed in 1969 and removed in 1988.
The North Dam Mill is located down-gradient from the Site; as
such, it is not anticipated to represent an environmental risk to
the Site. However, both the WestPoint Stevens Mill and the River
Dam Mill are located up-gradient of the Site, and as such, have the
potential to have adversely impacted the Site. Refer to Section 5.2
for details pertaining to these properties.
State and Tribal LUST Sites
A total of 43 State LUST sites were identified by EDR within 0.5
mile of the Site. Of these 43 LUST sites, only the adjacent,
up-gradient Sites are anticipated to represent an environmental
threat. The remaining properties are either at relatively large
distances from, or located in positions perceived to be
hydraulically side-gradient, up-gradient, or hydraulically isolated
from the Site, and as such, do no appear to represent environmental
concerns to the Site.
The River Dam Millyard Warehouse, adjacent to the north and west
and in a perceived up-gradient position to the Site, was identified
as a LUST site. MEDEP Spill Report P-116-1997 documents the
discovery of 21 waste drums at this property; P-125-1997 and
P-29-1998 document the discovery and subsequent removal of two
USTs; and P-132-2000 documents the discovery and subsequent removal
of two additional USTs.
The WestPoint Stevens Mill, adjacent to the west and south and
in a perceived up-gradient position to the Site, was also
identified as a LUST site. Historic releases from the two
50,000-gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs were identified in 1991 during
tank closure activities. According to MEDEP Spill Report
P-600-1991, evidence of historic releases of No. 6 oil was observed
in test pits excavated in the vicinity of the USTs. Approximately
300 cubic yards of accessible contaminated soil was excavated and
disposed offsite.
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State and Tribal LAST Sites
A total of 54 State LAST sites were identified by EDR within 0.5
mile of the Site. Of these 54 LUST sites, only those located
adjacent and up-gradient are thought to represent an environmental
concern. The remaining properties are either at relatively large
distances from, or located in positions perceived to be
hydraulically side-gradient, up-gradient, or hydraulically isolated
from the Site, and as such, do no appear to represent environmental
concerns to the Site..
The WestPoint Stevens Mill maintained several ASTs for storage
of chemicals utilized within the manufacturing process. MEDEP Spill
Report P-911-2003 documents a hydraulic oil release in Building 10.
Cleanup activities were reported for the spill, and no further
response actions were required by the MEDEP at that time. According
to MEDEP Spill Report P-1089-2003, releases from a 6,000-gallon
adhesive tank located in the basement of Building 10 were
identified. The MEDEP determined that the adhesive was a
non-hazardous chemical, and no cleanup activities were
necessary.
State and Tribal Institutional Control/Engineering Control
Registries
No State or Tribal Institutional/Engineering Control sites were
identified by EDR on the Site.
State and Tribal Voluntary Cleanup Sites
A total of 15 State Voluntary Cleanup (VCP) sites were
identified by EDR within 0.5 mile of the Site. Two of these VCP
sites are adjacent to the Site and include the River Dam Mill and
the North Dam Mill. These sites have been entered into the MEDEP
Voluntary Response Action Program (VRAP), and cleanup activities
are in various stages for these three sites. Given that these
adjacent properties are planned to be remediated under the guidance
of the MEDEP VRAP, their VCP status does not appear to represent an
environmental concern to the Site.
The remaining VCP sites identified by EDR within 0.5 mile of the
Site are located in positions considered to be hydraulically
isolated or side-gradient and do no appear to represent an
environmental concern to the Site.
State and Tribal Brownfield Sites
Six State Brownfields sites were identified by EDR within 0.5
mile of the Site. Two of these Brownfield sites are adjacent to the
Site and include the River Dam Mill and the North Dam Mill. These
sites have been entered into the MEDEP VRAP, and cleanup activities
are in various stages for these properties. The remaining sites are
not anticipated to represent an environmental concern due to either
their relatively large distance from the Site, their relative
hydraulic location to the Site, or the fact that remedial
activities have been completed to the satisfaction of the
MEDEP.
Orphan Sites
EDR orphan site designation indicates insufficient address
information for the site to be plotted. Ransom reviewed the 23
Orphan Sites identified by EDR and determined that many of these
Orphan Sites are located in positions considered to be
side-gradient, down-gradient, or hydrologically isolated from the
Site, or are beyond the applicable ASTM search parameters.
Therefore, these particular Orphan Sites are unlikely to impact the
Site.
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One of the Orphan Sites was identified as located within the
applicable ASTM search parameters: the Rotary Park site was
identified by EDR as an Orphan CERCLIS-NFRAP site, and is discussed
in the pertinent sections above.
6.1.3 Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Ransom also reviewed the following MEDEP online databases for
information pertaining to Site and/or properties in the vicinity of
the Site with known and/or suspected environmental contamination
and their potential to adversely impact environmental conditions at
the Site.
Division of Remediation Sites List (MEDEP Sites List) online
database;
Non-Conforming Tanks online database;
Registered Underground Oil Storage Tanks online database;
Active and Out of Service Underground Oil Storage Tanks
Including Tanks That Have Not Been Properly Abandoned online
database; and
Hazardous and Oil Spill online database.
The Site was not identified on any MEDEP online databases.
6.2 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES
6.2.1 City of Biddeford Municipal Offices
Assessors Office
Information provided by the City of Biddeford Assessors Office
included a current property card (included in Appendix D) and one
historic property card. Information provided by the Assessors
Office regarding the Site history coincided with information
discussed in Section 4 of this report. The property cards did not
include information pertaining to underground or aboveground
storage tanks, hazardous waste storage, and/or adverse
environmental conditions at the Site.
Code Enforcement
The City of Biddeford Code Enforcement Office did not maintain a
file for the Site. However, Ransom reviewed files related to the
adjacent, up-gradient River Dam Mill and found a landscape plan
which showed an old machine shop at the Site. A copy of this plan
has been included in Appendix D.
6.2.2 Previous Investigations/Assessments
No previous environmental reports in connection with the Site
were discovered or reviewed as part of Ransoms assessment. As
stated previously, the City has made reference to an environmental
report/investigation which may have been completed by CMP to
address potential contamination from electrical transformers that
were formerly stored on-Site. A copy of this report was not able to
be obtained.
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The Biddeford Mill District, and adjacent properties (including
the up-gradient River Dam Mill and WestPoint Stevens Mill), have
been the subject of many environmental and subsurface
investigations. These reports were reviewed and pertinent
information has been included throughout this report.
6.3 CHAIN OF TITLE
According to the City of Biddeford Assessors Office, the Site is
currently owned by FPL (Florida Power and Light) Energy Maine
Hydro, LLC, who obtained the property from Central Maine Power
(CMP) in 1999. The following ownership history was derived from
Municipal Records.
Owner Date Book/Page FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC 4/8/1999
9404/12 Central Maine Power Unknown Unknown
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7.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE
On September 15, 2011, Ransom conducted a reconnaissance of the
Site. Ms. Jennie Franceschi, a municipal employee, provided Ransom
with access to the Site and provided an explanation of the Site and
facilities to be assessed. A photograph log is included in Appendix
A.
7.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
The Site reconnaissance included observations of the property
grounds for evidence of releases, or potential releases of oil
and/or hazardous materials (OHM), or a material threat of releases
of OHM. Weather conditions at the time of the reconnaissance were
rainy with temperatures around 70F.
7.2 GENERAL SITE SETTING AND OBSERVATIONS
The Site is currently vacant. It is located in the Mill
District, and is surrounded on three sides by mills. The property
is abutted to the east by the Saco River. A concrete wall separates
the river from the Site. A concrete pad was observed in the
southern portion of the Site.
7.2.1 Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products
No petroleum or OHM was observed at the Site during our
reconnaissance.
7.2.2 Storage Tanks
Ransom did not observe evidence of USTs (i.e., fill and vent
pipes) currently in use and/or abandoned at the Site during our
reconnaissance. Ransom did not observe any aboveground storage
tanks (ASTs) during our reconnaissance.
7.2.3 Odors
No strong, pungent, or noxious odors were noted at the Site
during our reconnaissance.
7.2.4 Pools of Liquid
Ransom did not observe areas of standing water and/or pools of
liquid, indicative of a release of OHM, at the Site during our
reconnaissance.
7.2.5 Drums
No drums containing petroleum, OHM or unknown substances were
observed at the Site during our reconnaissance.
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7.2.6 Unidentified Substance Containers
No unidentified substance containers were observed at the Site
during our reconnaissance.
7.2.7 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Ransom did not observe pole-mounted or pad-mounted electrical
transformers at the Site which were leaking, or which had the
potential to impact environmental conditions on-Site.
7.3 EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS
7.3.1 Pits, Ponds or Lagoons
No pits, ponds, or lagoons reported to have been utilized for
waste disposal or waste treatment purposes were observed on the
Site during our reconnaissance.
7.3.2 Stained Soil or Pavement
No stained soil and/or pavement were observed at the Site,
indicative of a release of petroleum or OHM.
7.3.3 Stressed Vegetation
No stressed vegetation was observed at the Site.
7.3.4 Solid Waste
No fill material was observed at the Site during our
reconnaissance; however, based on historic environmental reports
for adjacent properties, the area (and likely the Site) is
comprised of urban fill materials.
No dumpsters were observed on-Site during our
reconnaissance.
7.3.5 Waste Water As previously stated, area properties are
connected to the municipal sewer system. No evidence of septic
systems/cesspools was observed at the Site during our
reconnaissance.
7.3.6 Wells
Ransom did not observe any wells on the Site including
groundwater monitoring, water supply, dry wells, irrigation wells,
injection wells, etc. No wells are reportedly located at the
Site.
7.3.7 Drains
Catch basins were observed in the central portion of the Site.
Additionally, stormwater discharge lines were observed to discharge
along the concrete retaining wall on the eastern property boundary.
City personnel indicated that stormwater runoff from the adjacent,
up-gradient mill complex discharged through the observed
outfall.
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8.0 INTERVIEWS
Ransom interviewed the following entities/individuals in an
effort to obtain information indicating potential RECs in
connection with the Site.
8.1 PAST AND PRESENT SITE OWNERS
Ransom interviewed Mr. Matthew LeBlanc of FPL, representative
for the current Site owner on September 15, 2011, during the Site
reconnaissance visit. Mr. LeBlanc provided information that has
been included throughout the pertinent sections of this report Site
Manager/ Occupants
Information provided by Ms. Franceschi has been included in
pertinent sections of this report.
8.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
On October 27, 2011, Ransom interviewed Mr. Brian Phinney of the
City of Biddeford Code Enforcement office and a clerk in the City
of Biddefords Assessors Office for information pertaining to
environmental incidents or concerns pertaining to the Site.
Information from these interviews are included throughout the
pertinent sections of this report. In addition, Mr. Phinney
completed an ASTM Transaction Screen Questionnaire, which is
included as Supplemental Documentation in Appendix D.
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9.0 SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS
The Site, located on the western bank of the Saco River, is
currently vacant. It is abutted on the remaining three sides by
mills. Based on available information, the Site was formerly
utilized as part of the River Dam Mill. From the late 1800s until
the mid/late 1900s, the site was developed with mill structures and
may have been used for storage, production or transportation of
goods. A machine shop was also formerly located in the southern
portion of the Site. According to City personnel, in the late
1900s, the Site may have been used by Central Maine Power to store
electrical transformers. The Subject Area has been used for
industrial purposes since its development in the 1800s. Area
buildings are connected to municipal water and sewer, provided by
the City of Biddeford.
As part of Ransoms assessment of the Site, EDR conducted an
environmental database search. Ransom also reviewed the MEDEP
online databases. The Site was not identified in the EDR Report;
nor was it identified in any MEDEP online databases.
The three adjacent properties located west, north, and south of
the Site have historically been industrial/mill sites: the River
Dam Mill (up and side-gradient), former WestPoint Stevens Mill (up
and side-gradient), and North Dam Mill (side-gradient). Although
remediation activities in accordance with the MEDEP VRAP are in
various stages for these three properties; the historic use,
storage, and possible releases of oil and/or hazardous materials at
the up-gradient River Dam Mill and WestPoint Stevens Mill
properties may have had the potential to adversely impact the Site.
Subsurface investigations completed at the River Dam Mill have
revealed concentrations of heavy metals, SVOCs, benzo(a)pyrene, and
DRO above applicable MEDEP Cleanup Goals. Historic environmental
investigations at the WestPoint Stevens Mill have documented DRO,
volatile organic compounds, chlorinated solvents (trichloroethylene
and its degradation products), PAHs, and metals on-Site.
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10.0 DATA GAPS
Based on conversations with City of Biddeford personnel, it is
our understanding that CMP may have formerly stored electrical
transformers on the Site. FPL indicated that an environmental
report documenting potential environmental conditions, as a result
of this activity may exist; however, FPL representatives were
unable to locate a copy of the report for review as part of this
assessment. This potential environmental concern has been discussed
in pertinent sections of this report, and a
conclusion/recommendation has been made to perform additional
environmental investigation regarding this matter.
Reasonably ascertainable historical information sources allowed
uses of the Site to be traced from the present back to 1893, at
which time the area surrounding the Site was shown on a topographic
map to be developed (it is unclear what type of structure may have
been located at the Site, but it was likely mill or mill-related).
This 1893 topographic map post-dates the propertys obvious first
developed use and constitutes historical data failure per ASTM
Standard Practice E 1527-05 8.3.2.3. However, because the area has
historically been used as a mill, it is unlikely that this
historical data failure/data gap represents an additional
environmental concern, above and beyond the known environmental
concerns associated with the Mill District. The conclusions and
recommendations presented in this report will address potential
environmental concerns associated with the historic Site and
adjacent property use.
No other significant data gaps were identified in the
information collected for this assessment that affect the ability
to identify conditions indicative of releases or threatened
releases of OHM or that would materially affect our conclusions and
opinions relative to recognized environmental conditions in
connection with the Site.
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11.0 CONCLUSIONS AND OPINIONS
Based on the information obtained during this Phase I ESA,
Ransom has identified the following RECs in connection with the
Site:
1. Prior environmental investigations completed at adjacent and
up-gradient properties (former River Dam Mill and WestPoint Stevens
Mill) identified heavy metals, VOCs, SVOCs, DRO, PAHs, and DRO in
surficial and subsurface soils at concentrations which exceed
applicable MEDEP Remedial Action Guidelines and/or Cleanup Goals.
Due to the fact that these investigations were completed directly
up-gradient and in close proximity from the Site, it is likely that
the surficial and/or subsurface conditions found at the River Dam
and WestPoint Stevens properties are consistent with those found at
the Site.
2. City and FPL personnel indicated that CMP may have formerly
stored electrical transformers on-Site. FPL indicated that an
environmental report documenting potential environmental
conditions, as a result of this activity may exist; however, FPL
representatives were unable to locate a copy of the report for
review as part of this assessment. Improperly stored transformers
may represent the threat of release of PCBs onto the surface or
into the subsurface.
3. Stormwater discharge pipes were observed in the central
portion of the property. City personnel indicated that the
stormwater from the adjacent mill complex(es) was collected and
discharged onto the Site through this subsurface collection system.
There is the potential that historic and existing spills, releases,
and poor housekeeping practices at the adjacent mill facilities
have allowed pollutants to be discharged through the stormwater
collection system and onto the Site.
Therefore, we have revealed conditions indicative of a
release(s) or threatened release(s) of oil and/or hazardous
material substances on the Site and additional investigation is
recommended to address the identified recognized environmental
conditions at the Site (please refer to the following section for
our recommendations).
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12.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the information obtained during this assessment, Ransom
concludes that additional investigation is warranted. Specifically,
Ransom recommends the following:
1. A limited subsurface and/or surface soil investigation should
be performed to determine whether the Site has been impacted from
historic industrial operations conducted on the site, historic
industrial operations conducted on adjacent and up-gradient
properties, the potential for releases associated with electrical
transformers, which may have been historically stored on-Site, and
the potential for releases associated with the stormwater discharge
points on-Site.
2. Prior to any site redevelopment activities, Ransom recommends
the development of a Soil Management Plan to address necessary
actions in the event contaminated soil is encountered during Site
redevelopment.
3. Depending on the results of the recommended limited
subsurface and/or surficial soil investigation noted above, a deed
restriction may need to be developed, requiring that certain site
use conditions/covenants be imposed on the property, such as
prohibiting/managing the excavation of on-Site soils and/or
prohibiting groundwater extraction.
4. The Site should be entered into the MEDEP VRAP. The VRAP
would allow for MEDEP review and approval of the assessment actions
performed, and assuming the MEDEP concurs with the actions
conducted at the site, would provide for liability protection under
38 M.R.S.A. 342 (15) and 343-E. Upon submission of a Site Closure
Report, and subsequent approval of the VRAP Application, the MEDEP
would issue a No Further Action letter to the applicant.
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13.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND NON-SCOPE CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The following environmental issues are outside the scope
(non-scope considerations) of the standard practice defined by ASTM
Standard Practice E 1527-05. This Phase I ESA does not identify or
evaluate these non-scope considerations.
Radon;
Lead in Drinking Water;
Wetlands;
Regulatory Compliance;
Cultural and Historic Resources;
Industrial Hygiene;
Health and Safety;
Ecological Resources;
Endangered Species;
Indoor Air Quality;
High Voltage Power Lines; or
Biological Agents.
13.2 NON-SCOPE CONSIDERATIONS
No additional services beyond the standard scope of services
prescribed by ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05 were requested by
the client.
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14.0 REFERENCES
1. City of Biddeford Municipal Offices, Ransom File Review.
2. Maine Department of Environmental Protection Online Database
Review, http://www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/data/index.htm, September
2011.
3. MEDEP Online Fortis Portal,
https://fortisportal.maine.gov/fortisportal/DisplayQueryPrompts.aspx?Database=OfficeDocs&Query=DEP_Spills&QuerySet=Portal_Queries&User=Portal.DEP&Password=DEPPortal1,
September 2011
4. FEMA Map Service Center,
http://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FemaWelcomeView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1,
September 2011
5. U.S. Geological Survey, Topographic 7.5-Minute Series
Biddeford East, Maine, USGS Quadrangle, 1989.
6. Bedrock Geologic Map of Maine, Maine Geological Survey,
Department of Conservation, Anderson, Walter A., 1985.
7. Surficial Geologic Map of Maine, Maine Geological Survey,
Department of Conservation, Anderson, Walter A., 2004.
8. Environmental Data Resources (EDR) Radius Map Report,
September 8, 2011.
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15.0 SIGNATURE(S) OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL(S)
Environmental Professional
We declare that, to the best of our professional knowledge and
belief, we meet the definition of an Environmental Professional as
defined in 312.10 of 40 CFR Part 312. We have the specific
qualifications based on education, training, and experience to
assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the Site.
We have developed and performed the all appropriate inquiries in
conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR
Part 312.
Jaime L. Madore, P.E. Project Engineer/Primary Author
Peter J. Sherr, P.E. Senior Project Manager/Primary Reviewer
Nicholas O. Sabatine, P.G. Vice President/Office Manager
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Site Location
City of BiddefordPO Box 586Biddeford, Maine
Figure 1
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FPL ParcelMap 71, Lot 8Laconia StreetBiddeford, Maine
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Scale and Orientation
Prepared For
Site Address
Regional Locator Map
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Notes
1. Data Source: USGS National Map Seamless Server, 24K DRG, 1/3"
NED
2. USGS Quad Name: Biddeford
3. Latitude: 43 29' 39.19" N Longitude: 70 27' 9.7" W UTM
Northing: 4816724.43 mN UTM Easting: 382547.72 mE
Biddeford
SITE LOCATION
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Approximate Property Boundary
(Former Westpoint Stevens Mill: Building 11)
(Former Riverdam Mill)
Saco River
Map 71Lot 8
PEPPERELL MILLS
MILL AT SACO FALLSNORTH DAM MILL Site Plan
City of BiddefordPO Box 586Biddeford, Maine
Figure 2
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FPL ParcelMap 71, Lot 8Laconia StreetBiddeford, Maine
0 4020
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Scale and Orientation
Prepared For
Site Address
Legend
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Notes
1. Site Plan based on 2007 Orthophotography
2. Some features are approximate in location and scale
3. This plan has been prepared for The City of Biddeford. All
other uses are not authorized unless written permission is obtained
from Ransom Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Site Boundary
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APPENDIX A
Photograph Log
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment FPL Energy Maine Hydro,
LLC Parcel
Map 71, Lot 8 Laconia Street, Biddeford, Maine
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Subject Property. View is to the north.
Concrete wall comprising the edge of property. View is to
the east.
Southern portion of the Site. View is to the southeast.
Southern portion of the Site. View is to the south.
Subject Property. View is to the south.
Catch basin located centrally on Site.
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Subject Property. View is to the north.
Northern portion of Site. View is to the north.
View is to the northwest.
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APPENDIX B
The EDR Radius Map with GeoCheck Report
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment FPL Energy Maine Hydro,
LLC Parcel
Map 71, Lot 8 Laconia Street, Biddeford, Maine
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Executive Summary ES1
Overview Map 2
Detail Map 3
Map Findings Summary 4
Map Findings 7
Orphan Summary 661
Government Records Searched/Data Currency Tracking GR-1
GEOCHECK ADDENDUM
Physical Setting Source Addendum A-1
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Physical Setting SSURGO Soil Map A-5
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Physical Setting Source Map Findings A-10
Physical Setting Source Records Searched A-13
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TC3162603.1s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
A search of available environmental records was conducted by
Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).The report was designed to
assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of EPAs
Standardsand Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part
312), the ASTM Standard Practice forEnvironmental Site Assessments
(E 1527-05) or custom requirements developed for the evaluation
ofenvironmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.
TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
1-99 LACONIA STBIDDEFORD, ME 04005
COORDINATES
43.494200 - 43 29 39.1Latitude (North): 70.452800 - 70 27
10.1Longitude (West): Zone 19Universal Tranverse Mercator:
382534.1UTM X (Meters): 4816507.0UTM Y (Meters): 34 ft. above sea
levelElevation:
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
43070-D4 BIDDEFORD, METarget Property Map:1975Most Recent
Revision:
43070-E4 OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MENorth Map:1975Most Recent
Revision:
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
2006, 2007Portions of Photo from:USDASource:
TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS
The target property was not listed in any of the databases
searched by EDR.
DATABASES WITH NO MAPPED SITES
No mapped sites were found in EDRs search of available
("reasonably ascertainable ") governmentrecords either on the
target property or within the search radius around the target
property for thefollowing databases:
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL National Priority List
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TC3162603.1s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
Proposed NPL Proposed National Priority List SitesNPL LIENS
Federal Superfund Liens
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL National Priority List Deletions
Federal CERCLIS list
CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Information SystemFEDERAL FACILITY Federal Facility Site
Information listing
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS Corrective Action Report
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF RCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG RCRA - Large Quantity Generators
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls
registries
US ENG CONTROLS Engineering Controls Sites ListUS INST CONTROL
Sites with Institutional Controls
Federal ERNS list
ERNS Emergency Response Notification System
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site
lists
LCP Municipal Landfill Closure Database
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
INDIAN LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
INDIAN UST Underground Storage Tanks on Indian LandFEMA UST
Underground Storage Tank Listing
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
INDIAN VCP Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites
ODI Open Dump Inventory
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TC3162603.1s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
DEBRIS REGION 9 Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site
LocationsSWRCY Recycling FacilitiesINDIAN ODI Report on the Status
of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
US CDL Clandestine Drug LabsDEL SHWS Sites Removed from the
Uncontrolled Sites ListUS HIST CDL National Clandestine Laboratory
Register
Local Land Records
LIENS 2 CERCLA Lien InformationLUCIS Land Use Control
Information SystemLIENS Environmental Liens Information Listing
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS Hazardous Materials Information Reporting SystemSPILLS
Hazardous Material and Oil Spill System Database
Other Ascertainable Records
DOT OPS Incident and Accident DataDOD Department of Defense
SitesFUDS Formerly Used Defense SitesCONSENT Superfund (CERCLA)
Consent DecreesROD Records Of DecisionUMTRA Uranium Mill Tailings
SitesMINES Mines Master Index FileTRIS Toxic Chemical Release
Inventory SystemTSCA Toxic Substances Control ActFTTS FIFRA/ TSCA
Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, &
Rodenticide Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)HIST FTTS
FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case ListingSSTS Section
7 Tracking SystemsICIS Integrated Compliance Information SystemPADS
PCB Activity Database SystemMLTS Material Licensing Tracking
SystemRADINFO Radiation Information DatabaseFINDS Facility Index
System/Facility Registry SystemRAATS RCRA Administrative Action
Tracking SystemUIC Underground Injection ControlNPDES Wastewater
Facilities ListingDRYCLEANERS Drycleaner FacilitiesAIRS Emissions
Inventory DataTIER 2 Tier 2 Information ListingINDIAN RESERV Indian
ReservationsSCRD DRYCLEANERS State Coalition for Remediation of
Drycleaners ListingPCB TRANSFORMER PCB Transformer Registration
DatabaseCOAL ASH EPA Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments
ListCOAL ASH DOE Sleam-Electric Plan Operation Data
SURROUNDING SITES: SEARCH RESULTS
Surrounding sites were identified in the following
databases.
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TC3162603.1s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
Elevations have been determined from the USGS Digital Elevation
Model and should be evaluated ona relative (not an absolute) basis.
Relative elevation information between sites of close
proximityshould be field verified. Sites with an elevation equal to
or higher than the target property have beendifferentiated below
from sites with an elevation lower than the target property.Page
numbers and map identification numbers refer to the EDR Radius Map
report where detaileddata on individual sites can be reviewed.
Sites listed in bold italics are in multiple databases.
Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing
analysis.
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site List
CERC-NFRAP: Archived sites are sites that have been removed and
archived from the inventory of CERCLISsites. Archived status
indicates that, to the best of EPAs knowledge, assessment at a site
has been completedand that EPA has determined no further steps will
be taken to list this site on the National Priorities List(NPL),
unless information indicates this decision was not appropriate or
other considerations require arecommendation for listing at a later
time. This decision does not necessarily mean that there is no
hazardassociated with a given site; it only means that, based upon
available information, the location is not judgedto be a potential
NPL site.
A review of the CERC-NFRAP list, as provided by EDR, and dated
02/25/2011 has revealed that there are 2 CERC-NFRAP sites within
approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.
PageMap IDDirection / Distance Address Lower Elevation
____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____
NKL TANNING COMPANY WHSE. 72 MAIN ST. (FACTORY IS E 1/8 - 1/4
(0.209 mi.) 61 205 WHITES WHARF SITE WATER STREET SE 1/8 - 1/4
(0.245 mi.) O100 334
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-SQG: RCRAInfo is EPAs comprehensive information system,
providing access to data supportingthe Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments (HSWA)of 1984. The database includes selective
information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat
and/ordispose of hazardous waste as defined by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Small quantitygenerators
(SQGs) generate between 100 kg and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per
month.
A review of the RCRA-SQG list, as provided by EDR, and dated
06/15/2011 has revealed that there are 5 RCRA-SQG sites within
approximately 0.25 miles of the target property.
PageMap IDDirection / Distance Address Equal/Higher Elevation
____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____
CHEMLAN CO 24 SMITH ST WNW 0 - 1/8 (0.074 mi.) A2 7 BIDDEFORD
INDUSTRIES SMITH ST NW 0 - 1/8 (0.097 mi.) A4 10 GWN CO 8 LINCOLN
ST. WNW 1/8 - 1/4 (0.180 mi.) I48 153 PRECISION SCREW MACHINE
PRODUC GOOCH ST NW 1/8 - 1/4 (0.212 mi.) M63 211 CARQUEST #1539 81
ELM STREET WNW 1/8 - 1/4 (0.215 mi.) L66 217
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RCRA-CESQG: RCRAInfo is EPAs comprehensive information system,
providing access to data supportingthe Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments (HSWA)of 1984. The database includes selective
information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat
and/ordispose of hazardous waste as defined by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Conditionallyexempt small
quantity generators (CESQGs) generate less than 100 kg of hazardous
waste, or less than 1 kg ofacutely hazardous waste per month.
A review of the RCRA-CESQG list, as provided by EDR, and dated
06/15/2011 has revealed that there are 4 RCRA-CESQG sites within
approximately 0.25 miles of the target property.
PageMap IDDirection / Distance Address Equal/Higher Elevation
____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____
WESTPOINT STEVENS MILL 1 YORK STREET WSW 1/8 - 1/4 (0.128 mi.)
C17 37 STANDARD AUTO SUPPLY INC 81 ELM ST WNW 1/8 - 1/4 (0.215 mi.)
L67 218 7 ELEVEN 32540 66 ALFRED ST SSW 1/8 - 1/4 (0.222 mi.) N73
232
PageMap IDDirection / Distance Address Lower Elevation
____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____
BIDDEFORD TEXTILE CO 2 MAIN STREET ESE 1/8 - 1/4 (0.166 mi.) H29
75
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS: The State Hazardous Waste Sites records are the states
equivalent to CERCLIS. These sitesmay or may not already be l