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203221
225 East Columbia Avenue Pontiac, MI 48340
47.61
14-17-276-005
42.671962 / -83.29114800000002
11
Didier, Matt
Didier.Matthew@epa.gov
312-353-2112


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Property Location



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Property Progress


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CAs Associated with this Property

CA NameCA #StateTypeAnnouncement Year
Oakland County MichiganBF00E01208MIAssessment2013


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Assessment Activities at this Property

ActivityEPA FundingStart DateCompletion DateCAAccomplishment Counted?Counted When?
Phase I Environmental Assessment$4,250.0010/06/201511/03/2015Oakland County MichiganYFY16
Phase I Environmental Assessment$6,000.0010/06/201511/03/2015Oakland County MichiganYFY16


Is Cleanup Necessary? No
EPA Assessment Funding: $10,250.00
Leveraged Funding:
Total Funding: $10,250.00


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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Planning or Assessment

There is no data for Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Planning or Assessment.


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Contaminants and Media


Lead
Other Contaminants
Other Metals
VOCs
NOT Cleaned up
NOT Cleaned up
NOT Cleaned up
NOT Cleaned up
Ground Water
Soil
NOT Cleaned up
NOT Cleaned up


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Cleanup Activities

There are no current cleanup activities.


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Total ACRES Cleaned Up: 47.61
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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Demolition or Cleanup

There is no data for Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Demolition or Cleanup.


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Institutional and Engineering Controls

Yes
Proprietary Controls
An Environmental Easement and Use Restriction Agreement was filed on July 18, 2011. The property was identified as 240 East Columbia Avenue at that time; however, the parcel identified numbers remain the same as currently identified. The agreement includes restricting the property to Nonresidential use, prohibits both potable and non-potable groundwater use, indicates the potential need for a vapor barrier for structures, and specifies proper characterization and/or handling of contaminated soils as well as reiterates the need to comply with all applicable environmental laws.
Yes
07/18/2011
Yes
Cover Technologies (e.g., Capping)
Based on the currently known intended use, response activities will consist of maintaining surface cover and if changes to the property use, zoning, operations and/or layout occur, re-evaluation of potential exposure pathways and associated amendments will be required.
No response activities are required for the soil volatilization to indoor air pathway based on the separation distance between the identified contamination and the proposed building and the opened air construction of the structures in the area of the LNAPL. However, based on the identified contamination and the specification in the deed restriction, considerations and/or evaluation of the vapor intrusion pathway are required prior to the construction of new building on the subject property.
Existing surface cover that consists of asphalt pavement, groomed grass, and landscaped areas, which was observed to be in good condition that will prevent direct contact will be utilized as an exposure barrier. Development activities will include consideration for appropriate surface cover consisting of a minimum of four inches of hard cover (i.e. concrete, asphalt, building foundation) or 12 inches of soft cover (i.e. seeded topsoil, landscaping) in areas of concern relating to direct contact exposures.
The surface cover will be inspected and maintained by a designated person as dictated by the owner and/or operator in a manner outlined in an operations and maintenance (O&M) plan which will include:

Biannual inspections of the condition of the surface cover. Biannual inspections are sufficient based on the use of the property as a hotel with exterior operations limited to parking and driving lanes. Inspection are to take place in October/November and March/April to account for seasonal degradation.
Damaged and/or deteriorated surface cover will be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent surface cover within 14 days of discovery. If repair/replacement of the surface cover is not feasible within the specified time-, the areas will be temporarily covered with anchored plastic sheeting, anchored landscaping fabric, or anchored plywood, as appropriate until repair/replacement is complete. Records of the inspections and any associated repair activities, including temporary cover installation, will be maintained for the duration of ownership of the subject property.

Additionally, the following restrictions/compliance items are required:
Contaminated soil or groundwater will not be relocated onsite or to offsite locations without proper characterization, off-site disposal at a licensed disposal facility, and/or proper management with notices and/or use of engineering controls in accordance with Section 20c of Part 201 and as specified in the restrictive covenant associated with the approved No Further Action report.
Per the restrictions placed on the property, prior to the construction of additional structures, an evaluation and/or mitigation of the vapor intrusion pathway will be completed.
Yes


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Redevelopment and Other Leveraged Accomplishments

There are no current redevelopment activities.


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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Redevelopment

There is no data for Climate Adaption and Mitigation – Redevelopment


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Additional Property Attributes

The proposed redevelopment includes site preparation for the new construction of a 13,000 square foot trucking office and maintenance building. Development is anticipated to begin in the Spring of 2016 with a slated completion goal of Summer 2016.

Former Use: Standard and other historical sources were able to document that the subject property was used for disposal of non-salvageable wastes related to engine assembly, car assembly, foundry, painting, stamping, engine machining, metal plating, and wastewater treatment, as well as direct disposal of incinerated materials from the 1920s until the 1970s. A small building was located on the southwestern portion of the subject property from the 1940s until the 1960s. Railroad spurs were constructed on the northern and western portions during the 1950s and 1960s. An industrial building was constructed in 1967 with additions in 1971 and 1981 and was demolished in 2011. The property was occupied by General Motors chassis parts and machining plant and engine plant from the 1960s until vacated in 2008. The occupant of the small southwest building was a non-foundry and machine company.
Industry (47.61)
Hazardous


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