The subject property is a vacant, abandoned former filling station and auto servicing facility. Hundreds of waste tires, approximately 40 broken-down cars/trucks, and other associated auto-repair-related equipment/supplies were disposed of in the back of the building (southern portion of the subject property). Additionally, former dispenser islands are located on the northern portion of the subject property. The surrounding area and adjoining properties are characterized by residential and commercial uses. Particularly, petroleum products-related commercial uses were historically and are currently ubiquitous in the area.
This assessment has revealed the following recognized environmental conditions (REC), controlled recognized environmental conditions (CREC), and/or significant data gaps (SDG) in connection with the subject property:
* Historical Filling Station and Auto Repair/Disposal Facility Operations on the Subject Property. The subject property was undeveloped from at least 1903 to 1950, when the existing building was completed. From at least 1956 to at least 2009 the subject property was operated as a filling station (Murphy Shell Service Station), an auto sales facility, and finally an auto tire and repair facility. During site reconnaissance, evidence of these former uses was observed. Additionally, evidence of junkyard use of the subject property was observed. Site reconnaissance findings of note are detailed below:
� Solid Waste Disposal. Hundreds of waste tires, approximately 40 broken-down cars/trucks, and other auto-repair-related equipment/supplies were disposed of in the back of the building (southern portion of the subject property). Due to limited access (vegetation overgrowth and significant solid waste accumulation), staining in the area could not accurately be observed. However, hazardous substances and petroleum products are likely to have leaked from the disposed-of cars/trucks and associated equipment. Therefore, the significant solid waste disposal on the southern portion of the subject property is considered to represent a REC.
� Petroleum Product Usage. Other than the potential petroleum product impacts mentioned above, dispenser islands were also observed on the subject property. According to historical documents reviewed, the subject property operated as a filling station from at least 1956 to 1962. It is unknown if the subject property operated USTs or aboveground storage tanks (AST), and historical documents could not confirm. Because a filling station was operated on the subject property prior to 1988 UST compliance requirements, it is also unknown if tanks, dispensers, and associated lines were closed/properly closed. Therefore, the filling station operations (and associated equipment) is considered to represent a REC.
� Auto Repair Operations. Although access to the shop area of the building was limited, based on the observed drums, containers, and totes observed on-site in addition to known historical uses, it is believed that auto repair operations were performed on the subject property. These operations were performed prior to RCRA regulations. Additionally, housekeeping on the subject property was very poor. Due to these factors, the storage and handling of petroleum products and hazardous substances on the subject property for repair purposes is considered to represent a REC.
* Sunny Food Mart Gas Station. Sunny Food Mart (Facility ID 9678), which currently operates on a north-northwestern adjoining property, formerly operated six USTs: two 8,000-gallon gasoline USTs (removed from ground on February 15, 1999); one 4,000-gallon gasoline UST (closed on February 15, 1987 with a "pre-88" closure); one 1,000-gallon gasoline UST (closed on February 15,1987 with a "pre-88" closure); one 550-gallon gasoline UST (closed on February 15, 1987 with a "pre-88" closure); and one 8,000-gallon gasoline UST (removed from the ground on February 15, 1999). The Sunny