Reed Nissan Site Contamination Assessment
W e prepared and submitted a site assessment report (SAR) and SAR addendums for Colonial Acquisitions (d.b.a. Reed Nissan), FDEP Facility No. 48-8735601. The SA actions were undertaken in accordance to Chapter 62-770 FAC to evaluate environmental impacts associated with the release of gasoline products from a faulty overfill protection device. We worked to define the vertical and horizontal extent of soil and groundwater contamination, the rate and direction of contaminant migration, and subsurface geological features influencing contaminant migration. This was accomplished by installing [...]
Newell’s Gas Station / Site Assessment
W hile working at another consulting firm our Principal Geologist was responsible for providing soil and groundwater evaluation services at the former Newell’s gas station in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Preapproval Petroleum Cleanup Program, this site was eligible for cleanup funding from the abandoned tank restoration program (ATRP). E Sciences performed testing services to determine whether petroleum constituents are present in the soil and/or groundwater. Work on the project included: Underground Utility Clearance/Site Health and Safety Plan/Notification to both [...]
Respite Center/Hartman Properties Phase I and II ESAs
T his project involved two 40+ acre parcels in an industrial park to be utilized for expansion and improvement of City services. As part of these property acquisitions, we provided the following services: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with ASTM Standard E-1527-00; and Phase II ESAs involving the characterization of soil, groundwater, and subsurface soil/fill materials. Phase I reconnaissance was conducted to look for apparent chemical releases (stained soils/stressed vegetation) and surface features (wells, septic tanks, tank vents, etc). Other activities included [...]
Winkler Tire Facility Underground Storage Tank Removal
W hile employed at another consulting firm, Mr. Cook directed a staff of engineers and geologists for the removal of a 2,000-gallon gasoline underground storage tank (UST), consistent with the requirements of Chapter 62-761 FAC. Services included the following: Performed permitting, prepared subcontract agreements and bid documents, and solicited bids from qualified Pollutant Storage System Specialty Contractors (PSSSC) to perform excavation of soil, extraction of UST, decommissioning, cleaning, removal and disposal of the petroleum storage system. Provided project management, field inspection and supervision, scheduling/coordination and [...]
Continuing Environmental Assessment and Remediation Services Contract
While employed at another consulting firm Mr. Cook had the responsibility of managing a staff of engineers and geologists who provided services for a continuing environmental assessment and remediation contract services to Orange County, Florida. Work completed included numerous task orders related to: Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments conducted in accordance with ASTM standards Site Contamination Assessments, including the preparation of Site Contamination Assessment Plans (SAPs), Site Assessment Reports, and obtaining FDEP approval of these documents. Remedial Action Plans that include design/preparation, [...]
Winter Springs Source Removal Action
D uring a routine compliance inspection of the City’s tank system, it was determined that the overfill protection device of a 10,000 gallon underground storage tank (UST) containing gasoline was damaged, resulting in the release of petroleum products through the overfill device over time. Upon this discovery and submission of a discharge notification form (DNF) to the FDEP, the City to develop a source removal plan and to initiate source removal efforts. The source removal efforts had to be performed on an aggressive schedule prior [...]