The Kansas Department of Health and Environment received a Brownfields application from the City of Fort Scott for the property located at 10 E Wall St. The city requested a Phase I BTA to be performed on the property as it is in dilapidated condition and the property owner would like to redevelop the building for commercial lease space. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) completed a Phase I Brownfields Targeted Assessment (BTA) and a NESHAP Asbestos Survey at the above referenced property in Fort Scott, Kansas. Based on the information collected during the Phase I report, �Recognized Environmental Conditions� were identified as significant potential for contamination due to the multiple tanks, presumed to be petroleum related, at commercial entities adjoining the property or up-gradient; these represent an REC. In addition, due to the commercial printing operations which occurred from 1925 to 2010 and the contaminable substances associated with printing activities; this history represents an REC. A NESHAP Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint and Mold Survey was also conducted on the site. Both lead based paint (LBP) and asbestos containing materials were identified at the site. Asbestos containing materials were identified in some areas of the building. Asbestos was identified as 110 sq. ft. dark brown wall mastic (2% chrysotile), 2,500 sq. ft. floor tile (2% chrysotile) 2,500 sq. ft. black floor mastic (3% chrysotile), 500 sq. ft. black wall mastic (2-3% chrysotile), 115 sq. ft. white floor tile (2% chrysotile), 115 sq. ft. black floor mastic on white floor tile (3% chrysotile), 3,300 sq. ft. tan floor tile (2% chrysotile), 40 sq. ft. brown pattern linoleum (20% chrysotile), 600 sq. ft. flooring material (20% chrysotile), 400 sq. ft. gray flooring material (15% chrysotile), 400 ln. ft. exterior window and door caulking (3% chrysotile), 150 sq. ft. tan linoleum (15% chrysotile), 300 ln. ft. air-o-cell friable thermal system insulation (NA), 10 thermal system insulation joints (NA), and 420 sq. ft. transite panels (NA). Lead based paint was identified on the interior of the building. Lead based paint was identified as 2,000 sq. ft. cream metal ceiling (194,000 mg/kg), 2,000 sq. ft. green metal ceiling (264,000 mg/kg), brown wood ( 645 mg/kg), white plaster (196 mg/kg), off-white and yellow concrete blocks (470 mg/kg), 350 sq. ft. of tan wood window trim (129,000 mg/kg), and purple plaster (2,990 mg/kg). Due to the identified RECs, KDHE recommended a Phase II environmental assessment. Phase II Field work included the following: Two soil borings at the Eastern and two at the Western property line. Soil were logged to 10 feet below ground surface. Two surface soil sample were collected from each boring. Soil samples were analyzed for VOCs and petroleum as: TPH LRH, MRH, and HRH using Methods KS Mod 8015 and 8260B full scan. Soil samples were analyzed for RCRA Metals: Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Selenium (Se), and Silver (Ag) using Method 6010D. Based on the soil and groundwater data obtained during the Phase II BTA activities, chromium and arsenic were detected at concentrations above their respective residential Risk Based Standards for Kansas (RSK). TPH High Range Hydrocarbons (HRH) was detected in one water sample at a concentration below its respective residential RSK. The concentrations of chromium and arsenic appear to be more indicative of background conditions. Based on the anticipated use of the property for commercial purposes, the results of the investigation indicate that soil and groundwater do not pose a significant risk to health or the environment. The applicant was notified of the need to consult KDHE Asbestos Control Section prior to renovation and/or demolition activities. Further investigation is not necessary through the Brownfields Program and the property is cleared for redevelopment.
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