Case Study of Dual Tanker Spill Events onto a Roadway Embankment with Assessment of Multiple Remediation Strategy Effectiveness and Carbon Footprint Analysis

Timothy L. Harman, P.E.
Handex Consulting & Remediation - Southeast LLC
17th Annual Florida Remediation Conference
13 & 14 October | Orlando, FL

A spill from a fuel tanker rollover generated an emergency response on a Florida roadway. The spill involved fuel impacts to the travel lanes, the embankment supporting the on ramp, and the retention pond at the toe of the embankment. Subsequent interim source removal activities included soil excavation, free-product recovery, multiphase extraction, and a series of chemical oxidation injections, performed as a remediation pilot study. As the cleanup progressed and a remedial action plan was being considered, a second spill event occurred at the same location 2.5 years after the first one. The second event underwent additional assessment, and two parties moved forward with a shared remediation design and implementation. The remediation plan implementation consisted of two chemical injection events into the shallow portion of contaminated groundwater. The first injection event consisted of a chemical oxidation reagent and the second event of injection of a mixture of chemical oxidation and biostimulation reagents. A third injection event consisted of a deeper injection interval with a biostimulation reagent only. This case study chronicles the implementation of multiple assessments and remediation implementations for multiple spill events for a similar location, for a site with multiple stakeholders and multiple constraints, including work alongside an active roadway and in advance of a proposed roadway construction corridor project.

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321.441.9801

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Effective November 17, 2010, any site with a priority ranking score of 10 points or less may voluntarily participate in LSSI, whether or not the site is eligible for state restoration funding. The great news for business and property owners is that sites that are eligible for state restoration funding may receive payment of pre-approved costs, including 6 months of groundwater monitoring, not to exceed $30,000 for each site. Up to $10 million per fiscal year will be made available, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Through the assessment process, if the site meets the specified criteria, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) shall issue a determination of “No Further Action” acknowledging that minimal contamination is detected, the FDEP may issue a site rehabilitation completion order.

The intent of the LSSI program is to eliminate sites from the program; not fully assess the sites.  FDEP expects most sites to not require anywhere near $30,000 to get to closure.  Assessments will be streamlined to collect only enough data to determine if the site will qualify for Site Rehabilitation Completion Order (SRCO), No Further Action (NFA), or No Further Action with Conditions (NFAC). At the end of the first event the site owner will have an opportunity and be required to review the initial assessment data with the contractor and decide if they want to proceed toward an SRCO, NFA, or NFAC.  The interim deliverable will include a signed document by the property owner on which path they choose. If a site does not qualify for closure based on site conditions, then no deductibles will be collected and the site will go back onto the pre-approval list for future funding based on the score and funding thresholds.

The benefits for site and business owners that participate in the LSSI program include obtaining valuable information about the property for little to no cost to the site owner, potentially increasing the property’s value, as well as the closure from the site assessments that removes an “environmental cloud” from the property’s value.

LSSI is providing to be one more value added service for our clients here at HCR. For more information about LSSI, please do not hesitate to contact HCR with any questions.

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Corporate Office

Mike Scaringella, Director

(321)441-9801 ext. 1500

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The implementation of SRRA was a bold step in codifying New Jersey’s environmental regulations, establishing the LSRP and changing the long standing Department paradigm of government oversight on the cleanup of properties. This sweeping change of regulations has created many challenging circumstances that are constantly evolving. Full implementation of these regulations and the dynamic process of engaging private property owners with LSRPs is scheduled to take effect in May of 2012.

The NJDEP has taken a lead role in a partnership with the private consulting industry and has clearly demonstrated a willingness to see the success of this program. It begins with the arduous task of qualifying a LSRP. The applicant must demonstrate a long history of working with NJDEP’s Site Remediation Program. This is accomplished by serving a minimum of 5 years and 10,000 hours of “hands on” project oversight, including specific project information, NJDEP Case Numbers and the types of disciplines demonstrated for each of the projects. This coupled with a qualifying degree in environmental sciences, 40 hour HAZWOPPER and refreshers, and completion of mandatory training courses completes the application process which is then reviewed by the licensing board. A proficiency exam is to be created by the licensing board with a scheduled date of the exam to be announced.

The NJDEP has repeatedly announced that they have a stake in the process of making this program a success. The Department constantly updates the program’s website, provides technical training sessions on their policies and interpretation of their regulations and continues to lead by being very proactive in the public relations outreach program. The LSRP program and SRRA regulations are dynamic and constantly changing, but the Department’s commitment to making this program a success has been well documented.

Should you have any questions, or are in need of our services, please do not hesitate to contact an HCR professional.

John Zingis, LSRP

Senior Project Manager

609-409-6999 ext. 1209

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Mounir Sadat

General Manager

609-409-6999 ext. 1212
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HCR’s commitment to aggressive Health and Safety Programs result in HCR maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. HCR is one of only a few consultants nationally licensed in the Loss Prevention System (LPS). With a professionally trained Health and Safety Team, HCR is available to provide health and safety training and services to companies and subcontractors too small to employ their own in-house safety program or to larger companies looking to improve their existing programs. HCR brings real-world experience to your company to ensure the safety of your employees as well as ours.

Loss Prevention System

LPS is a behavioral change focused management system that combines structured industry best practices such as Job Safety Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Loss/Near Loss Investigations with employee behavioral assessments such as Loss Prevention Observations, Safe Performance Self Assessments and Stewardship activities. HCR utilizes the LPS tools to prevent all types of losses including personal injury, property damage and loss of quality work product. LPS training, required for all HCR personnel and subcontractors, provides direction and enjoys senior management support from the top down, while solving problems from the bottom up.

Consulting and Training

HCR offers customized Safety Seminars with over twenty 1-hour courses, including monthly “brown bag” meetings, as well as OSHA Training and 3 levels of HAZWOPER Training. All HCR employees have 40-hour HAZWOPER and annual 8-hour refresher training, which we also offer to clients. HCR has zero tolerance for drug and alcohol usage with an ongoing random testing program and maintains a certified Drug Free Workplace.

If you have any questions or are in need of our services, please feel free to contact HCR.

Maureen Davis, Director of Health & Safety
(321) 441-9801 ext. 1549
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“During my time here at HCR, I feel as if I have learned more about the business world than I have in my scholastic career. I’ve realized that you truly don’t know much until you actually apply what you’ve learned. Thanks to HCR, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to apply my education.”

- Soren Christensen

“HCR has an amazing internship program. It has allowed me to gain real life working experience and the way the program is set up makes being an intern here at HCR a meaningful and exciting opportunity.”

-          Sloan Hagerty

 “I started out as an intern at HCR. There’s no company that gives you a more diverse learning experience. HCR facilitates your working environment so that you can see the project from start to finish. HCR prides itself in giving students a full portfolio of skills. I was able to see so many different aspects of the company and take pride in my work. I went on to become a full time employee at HCR, and I couldn’t be happier about the opportunity.”

-          Aubree Rider

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Kay Moody, Director of Human Resources

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John has over 25 years of consulting experience in managing a wide range of environmental compliance projects. He started and operated his own environmental company “Air, Land & Sea Environmental Management Services, Inc.” for 14 years. Not only is John a NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) who has performed over 300 Phase I Site Assessments, NJDEP Preliminary Assessments (PA), and Phase II, but his services were provided to lending institutions, real estate investors and environmental attorneys. As a licensed Subsurface Evaluator/Tank Closure, he has experience in preparing Closure Plans, overseeing tank removals, and implementing site investigations and cleanup of soil & groundwater contamination. His experience includes numerous Freshwater Wetland permit applications, transition area waivers, buffer averaging, Individual and General Permits, wetland delineations, Coastal Area Facility Review Act, and Environmental Impact Statements demonstrating compliance with these regulations.  In the Brownfield Re-Development arena, John has participated in Phase I and II – Environmental Site Investigations, assessed levels of soil contamination, characterized ground water contaminants and flow direction, assessed sensitive environmental receptors, and successfully remediated sites restoring the property value. He has served as a Special Environmental Consultant for several municipalities throughout the State of New Jersey and had worked closely with numerous large scale, heavy construction firms in New Jersey to implement improvements associated with Transportation Projects. He has managed projects ranging from complex, multi-million dollar commercial projects to single family homes.

John is also a PADI – SCUBA Certified diver and United States Coast Guard Captain. He has performed studies to ascertain development impacts to the various Special Areas under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act and Waterfront Development regulations. These areas include Subaquatic vegetation habitat assessments, shellfish inventories, Tidal Wetlands, Freshwater Wetlands, Dunes, Coastal Bluffs and Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Species.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with John, please contact our New Jersey office.

Handex Consulting & Remediation – Northeast, LLC

609.409.6999

24 Abeel Road

Monroe Township, NJ 08831 

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LSSI is providing to be one more value added service for our clients here at HCR. Any site with a priority ranking score of 10 points or less may voluntarily participate in the Low Scored Site Initiative program (LSSI), whether or not the site is eligible for state restoration funding. The great news for business and property owners is that sites that are eligible for state restoration funding may receive payment of pre-approved costs, including 6 months of groundwater monitoring, not to exceed $30,000 for each site. When property owners participate in the LSSI program owners may be able to increase the value of their properties by utilizing free program funding to remove the current environmental cloud on their property. Feel free to contact HCR for more details. The final updates are now available on the FDEP’s website and can be found here:

Procedural & Technical Guidance for LSSI

Statutory Language for Chapter 2010-278, Laws of Florida

LTNAM Updates

Long Term Natural Attenuation Monitoring (LTNAM) is referred to as passive remediation. It is a popular approach to risk management in the Petroleum Cleanup Program. LTNAM is cost effective in its approach and often provides clients with a budget friendly solution to environmentally impacted sites. Final updates for LTNAM can be found here:

Procedural & Technical Guidance for LTNAM

Statutory Language for Chapter 2010-278, Laws of Florida

Priority Score Funding

The DEP has determined that a downward score adjustment for the priority score funding threshold is prudent at this juncture. Therefore, effective January 3, 2011, the score has been adjusted from 56 to 49. The Petroleum Cleanup Preapproval Program spending procedures for fiscal year 2010-2011 dated July 1, 2010 apply. Questions regarding these procedures should be directed to either Charles Williams @ (850) 245-8863 or Mike Ashey @ (850) 245-8821.

Resource: www.dep.state.fl.us

Mike Scaringella

(321) 441-9801 ext. 1500

mscaringella@handexmail.com

Irv Heath

(321) 441-9801 ext. 1527

iheath@handexmail.com