Town of East Hartford EPA Brownfields Hazardous Substances Assessment Grant

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1 Town of East Hartford EPA Brownfields Hazardous Substances Assessment Grant TRC Environmental Corporation Marya B. Mahoney, LEP and Christopher J. Lindahl 11/15/16

2 EPA Brownfields Real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by Before the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. After 2

3 Brownfields Site Characteristics Known or suspected of being contaminated Abandoned or unoccupied Developers and banks reluctant based on unknown costs High potential for redevelopment based on location 3

4 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Program Provides funds to municipalities: To inventory and prioritize Brownfields sites To investigate identified Brownfields properties Phase I, II, III Investigations Remedial Action Plans To educate and inform residents and the business community about Brownfields redevelopment East Hartford was awarded a $200,000 Brownfields Hazardous Substances Assessment Grant in FY2015 4

5 Typical Process at Brownfield Site Planning and Site Inventory Phase I Site Assessment An inspection of the property and a review of town, state and federal records to determine if a property has any actual or potential environmental concerns. Allows for an opinion to be rendered as to whether a Phase II investigation is warranted Enrollment in CT Voluntary Cleanup Program Confirm Eligibility of Sites in Inventory 5

6 Typical Process at Brownfield Site (continued) Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Addendum Development Defines scope of work for EPA review and approval Phase II Site Assessment Soil and ground water sampling and analysis Confirm presence or absence of contamination Findings of Phase II dictate need for a Phase III investigation 6

7 Typical Process at Brownfield Site (continued) Phase III Site Assessment Completion of sampling to vertically and horizontally define contamination Preliminary evaluation of remedial approaches Remedial Action Plan Development Defines selected remediation Presents cleanup goals and standards 7

8 Connecticut Regulatory Standards Remediation Standard Regulations Defines maximum allowable soil and groundwater concentrations for pollutants Presents remedial alternatives based on groundwater classification, the presence of permanent structures, the use of engineered controls, and the use of deed restrictions 8

9 How Are These Funds Helping East Hartford? East Hartford has leveraged the EPA Brownfields Grant as matching funds for the CTDECD-sponsored BAR Grant for the Silver Lane corridor Assessment work is underway at 639 Main Street Site Inventory is underway 9

10 How Can These Funds Continue to Help East Hartford? To identify potential Brownfields sites through an inventory and eligibility process To perform Phase I, II, and III environmental site assessments, with a focus on sites within the town s Railroad Depot Zone 10

11 How Can These Funds Continue to Help East Hartford? Before To remove uncertainty about environmental contamination of these sites and clear the way for subsequent cleanup and redevelopment of these parcels, while using existing infrastructure and taking pressure off of already scarce undeveloped/open land. After To attract private investment, create jobs, increase property values, and increase the tax base while improving and protecting the environment. 11

12 Bringing Value to East Hartford Current Activities 12

13 Questions Marya Mahoney Chris Lindahl 13