Environmental Contamination: desk report

The rule

Code computed the rating from the assessor's inputs:

extent=core, avoidable=partly -> 3

Set by the rule

Decision

Released with flags

The engine's reasons

• Uncited absence claims to weigh: C-0af700a251 (no record in the annex), C-2ff0fce9c8 (no record in the annex), C-e9a687c1a0
• Agencies not in the register or the evidence: Ohio EPA

Evidence state

VERIFIED · field study or agency determination

The assessor's comments

Phase I ESA identifies REC 1: suspected brine and petroleum release at former tank battery on Parcel 5, with staining and stressed vegetation, where the substation and BESS yard are proposed. Limited Phase II recommended. Parcel 3 debris pile de minimis. Closed UST 0.8 mile south. East Block mine spoil noted.

Worst case

The same rule on the worst case gives no rating above the point.

• Present: yes

  Phase I identifies REC 1, a suspected brine and petroleum release at the former tank battery on Parcel 5, with staining and stressed vegetation and no release report (C-fe98e6ae5a, C-b2025b56f8). Also a de minimis debris pile on Parcel 3 (C-02dc91fd44) and plugged wells (C-a7cffff0d2).

  Cites C-fe98e6ae5a, C-b2025b56f8, C-02dc91fd44, C-a7cffff0d2

• Extent: core

  The REC lies where the substation and battery yard are proposed (C-faf2f8bc21, C-df8aadf77e), which is central buildable land.

  Cites C-faf2f8bc21, C-df8aadf77e

• Avoidable: partly

  Substation and BESS siting on Parcel 5 is affected; avoidance would require resiting pending Phase II (C-46481122cf, C-94c3a5488e). The Parcel 3 debris is removable (C-1e239f0074). Other findings are closed or off site: the closed UST 0.8 mile south (C-fd18b09c16), the 2016 spill closed under ODNR oversight (C-b9b7baadd9).

  Cites C-46481122cf, C-94c3a5488e, C-1e239f0074, C-fd18b09c16, C-b9b7baadd9

• Pathway: standard

  A limited Phase II is recommended at the Parcel 5 tank battery and debris removal on Parcel 3 (C-46481122cf, C-1e239f0074). No regulated remediation is documented yet; no NPL, CERCLA or brownfield sites are in the search distances (C-5c2ccff84a).

  Cites C-46481122cf, C-1e239f0074, C-5c2ccff84a

• Impact likely: yes

  The REC lies on the proposed substation and BESS yard, and foundations are recommended only after Phase II sampling (C-faf2f8bc21, C-94c3a5488e). Brine chlorides can also limit revegetation.

  Cites C-faf2f8bc21, C-94c3a5488e

Supporting statements (19)

Each claim the row cites: the statement in the assessor's words, then the quote the engine found on the page.

1. C-02dc91fd44

   A farm debris pile with empty pesticide containers and scrap metal at the Strohl farmstead, Parcel 3, is a de minimis condition.

   a farm debris pile with empty pesticide containers and scrap metal at the Strohl farmstead (Parcel 3), a de minimis condition

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-02dc91fd44

2. C-0497ffe228

   No acid seeps were seen on the mine spoil.

   no acid seeps were seen.

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 2 · 2023-01-27

   Source field_study · Claim type absence · Polarity absence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 2, claim C-0497ffe228

3. C-061f16a94b

   No title search for environmental liens or activity and use limitations was provided; a lien search is recommended once title commitments are issued.

   The user did not provide a title search for environmental liens or activity and use limitations

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 3 · 2023-01-27

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type data_gap · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Filed under EN-04, PE-05

   See it on page 3, claim C-061f16a94b

4. C-1e239f0074

   Removal of the debris pile and pesticide containers on Parcel 3 is recommended before construction.

   Removal of the debris pile and pesticide containers on Parcel 3 before construction.

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type recommendation · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-1e239f0074

5. C-2ace1138d8

   No landfill or dump is listed on or next to the Property.

   No landfill or dump is listed on or next to the Property.

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 2 · 2023-01-27

   Source desktop_study · Claim type absence · Polarity absence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 2, claim C-2ace1138d8

6. C-421d66e93e

   Parts of the East Block woodlots were not accessible because of reclamation spoil and dense autumn olive.

   Parts of the woodlots in the East Block were not accessible because of reclamation spoil and dense autumn olive.

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 3 · 2023-01-27

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type data_gap · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by EC-03 · Filed under EC-03, EN-04

   See it on page 3, claim C-421d66e93e

7. C-46481122cf

   A limited Phase II with soil and shallow groundwater sampling is recommended at the Parcel 5 former tank battery before the substation and BESS yard are sited there.

   A limited Phase II investigation (soil and shallow groundwater sampling for chlorides, petroleum hydrocarbons and BTEX) at the former tank battery on Parcel 5

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type recommendation · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Filed under AQ-03, EN-04

   See it on page 1, claim C-46481122cf

8. C-5c2ccff84a

   No NPL, CERCLA, RCRA TSD facility or brownfield site is within the ASTM search distances.

   No National Priorities List (Superfund) site, CERCLA site, RCRA treatment, storage or disposal facility or brownfield is within the search distances.

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 2 · 2023-01-27

   Source desktop_study · Claim type absence · Polarity absence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 2, claim C-5c2ccff84a

9. C-8dc8e662ac

   Surface mining occurred on the East Block in the 1950s and 1960s, reclaimed under the pre-1977 program; spoil can contain acid-forming material.

   surface mining on the East Block in the 1950s and 1960s, reclaimed under the pre-1977 program. Mine spoil can contain acid-forming material

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 2 · 2023-01-27

   Source public_record · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Filed under EN-02, EN-04

   See it on page 2, claim C-8dc8e662ac

10. C-94c3a5488e

    Substation and BESS foundations are recommended after Phase II environmental sampling at the former tank battery.

    after the Phase II environmental sampling at the former tank battery

    Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0018 · Page 3 · 2023-05-15

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence medium · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 3, claim C-94c3a5488e

11. C-a7cffff0d2

    Two plugged and abandoned oil and gas wells are listed in ODNR records on Parcels 4 and 10.

    two plugged and abandoned oil and gas wells (Parcels 4 and 10) listed in ODNR records

    Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

    Source public_record · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Filed under EN-02, EN-04

    See it on page 1, claim C-a7cffff0d2

12. C-a898a65a41

    No environmental liens were found in the public records searched.

    Environmental liens: none found in the public records searched.

    Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 3 · 2023-04-18

    Source public_record · Claim type absence · Polarity absence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 3, claim C-a898a65a41

13. C-b2025b56f8

    Dark staining and stressed vegetation cover about 60 by 90 feet down-slope of the former tank battery on Parcel 5.

    Dark staining and stressed vegetation cover an area of about 60 by 90 feet down-slope of the former brine and crude oil tank battery

    Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

    Source field_study · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-b2025b56f8

14. C-b9b7baadd9

    No HREC or CREC was identified; a 2016 brine spill was cleaned up under ODNR oversight and closed as de minimis.

    No HREC or CREC was identified. A reported 2016 brine spill at the same pad was cleaned up under ODNR oversight and closed

    Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type absence · Polarity absence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-b9b7baadd9

15. C-df8aadf77e

    Parcel 5 hosts the substation and BESS yard and has a 138 kV line, gathering pipeline and oil and gas lease.

    Substation, BESS yard; 138 kV line; gathering pipeline; oil and gas lease

    Parcel Schedule 2023-07-14 · DR-0005 · Page 1 · 2023-07-14

    Source developer_document · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Cited by EN-01 · Filed under EN-01, PE-05

    See it on page 1, claim C-df8aadf77e

16. C-e571f3a9eb

    Main power transformer holds about 14,000 gallons of mineral oil, so the substation needs an SPCC plan under 40 CFR Part 112.

    The main power transformer holds about 14,000 gallons of mineral oil, so the substation needs a Spill

    Stormwater, Floodplain and Drainage Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0019 · Page 2 · 2023-06-05

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type regulatory · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Cited by PE-03 · Filed under EN-04, PE-03

    See it on page 2, claim C-e571f3a9eb

17. C-faf2f8bc21

    The suspected Parcel 5 release is a REC lying where the substation and battery yard are proposed; brine chlorides can also limit revegetation.

    it lies where the substation and battery yard are proposed. Brine chlorides can also limit revegetation.

    Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 3 · 2023-01-27

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Filed under EC-03, EN-01, EN-04

    See it on page 3, claim C-faf2f8bc21

18. C-fd18b09c16

    One closed leaking UST case is 0.8 mile south at a former filling station on State Route 43, down-gradient, closed with no further action.

    One closed leaking underground storage tank (UST) case is 0.8 mile south at a former filling station on State Route 43; it is down-gradient and closed with no further action.

    Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 2 · 2023-01-27

    Source desktop_study · Claim type presence · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 2, claim C-fd18b09c16

19. C-fe98e6ae5a

    REC 1: a release of brine and petroleum to soil is suspected at the former tank battery site on Parcel 5, with no release report found.

    No release report for this area was found. A release of brine and petroleum to soil is suspected.

    Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-fe98e6ae5a

• Complete limited Phase II at Parcel 5 tank battery before fixing substation and BESS layout.
• Remove Parcel 3 debris and pesticide containers before construction.
• Obtain environmental lien and AUL search once title commitments are issued.

Agencies