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PHASE I

ENVIRONMENTAL

SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT

Wassaic Campus of the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) 26 Center Circle Wassaic, NY 12592

Prepared For:

Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue, 37th Floor New York, NY 10017

Prepared By:

HRP Engineering, PC 1 Fairchild Square, Suite 110 Clifton Park, NY 12065

HRP #: EMP4000.P1

Issued On: July 23, 2018

Phase I ESA 26 Center Circle, Wassaic, NY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Purpose

2.2 Scope of Services

2.3 Significant Assumptions

2.4 Limitations and Exceptions

2.5 User Reliance

3.0 SITE AND VICINITY DESCRIPTION

3.1 Legal Description and Ownership

3.2 Site Characteristics

3.3 Utilities

3.4 Adjoining Properties

3.5 Physical Setting

3.5.1 Geological Characteristics

3.5.2 Hydrogeological Characteristics

3.5.3 Topographic Characteristics

3.5.4 Other Physical Setting Information

4.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

4.1 Recorded Land Title Records

4.2 Environmental Liens or Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)

4.3 Specialized Knowledge

4.4 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues

4.5 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information

4.6 Degree of Obviousness of the Presence of Contamination

4.7 Reasons for Performing Phase I

4.8 Other Questions Asked of the User In Relation to the User Questionnaire

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS REVIEW

5.1 Environmental Database Records

5.2 File Review: Local and State Agencies

5.2.1 Applicable State Environmental Agency

5.2.2 Fire Department/Fire Marshal

5.2.3 Building/Engineering Department

5.2.4 Health Department

5.2.5 Public Works Department

5.2.6 Tax Assessor’s Office

5.3 Tribal Records

5.4 Previous Environmental Investigations

5.5 Other Environmental Record Sources

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6.0 SITE HISTORY

6.1 Aerial Photographs

6.2 Historical Topographic Maps

6.3 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

6.4 City Directories

6.5 Other Historical Sources Reviewed

6.6 Summary of Site History and Surrounding Area

7.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE

7.1 Methodology and Limiting Conditions

7.2 Current Site Operations

7.3 Raw Material Storage & Handling

7.4 Waste Generation & Handling

7.5 Historical Site Operations, Materials Usage, and Waste Generation

7.6 Exterior Observations

7.7 Interior Observations

7.8 Storage Tank Summary

7.9 Site Drainage Features

7.10 PCB-Containing Equipment

7.11 Non-Scope Considerations/Business Environmental Risks (BERs)

8.0 INTERVIEWS

9.0 DATA GAPS

10.0 FINDINGS AND OPINIONS

11.0 CONCLUSIONS

11.1 Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)

11.2 Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions (CRECs)

11.3 Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions (HRECs)

11.4 Business Environmental Risks (BERs)

11.5 Significant Data Gaps

12.0 REFERENCES

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Figures

Figure 1 Site Location Map Figure 2 Site Plan Figure 2A Building Location Figure 2B Well Location

Appendices

Appendix A Site Photographs Appendix B User Questionnaire Appendix C Recorded Land Title Records Appendix D Regulatory Database Record Search Appendix E Supporting Documentation Appendix F Aerial Photographs Appendix G Historical Topographic Maps Appendix H Sanborn Maps Appendix I City Directories Appendix J Qualifications of Assessors

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Project/Site Information: Consultant Information:

Wassaic Campus of the Taconic DDSO 26 Center Circle Wassaic, New York, 12592

HRP Associates, Inc. dba HRP Engineering, PC 1 Fairchild Square, Suite 110 Clifton Park, NY 12065

Phone: 518-877-7101 Fax: 518-877-8561 Site Access Contact: Mr. Jimmy Williams E-mail: james.charter@hrpassociates.com Project Number: EMP4000.P1 Client Information:

Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue, 37th Floor New York, NY 10017

Site Assessor And Author: James Charter Senior Project Scientist

Client Manager:

Jesse Zahn, CHMM Regional Office Manager

Environmental Professional (EP) Certification:

I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in 40 CFR Part 312.

I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. I have developed and performed the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.

James K. Charter- Senior Project Scientist

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

HRP completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) of the Wassaic Campus of the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office (Taconic DDSO) located at 26 Center Circle in Wassaic, New York (herein referred to as the “Site”). HRP completed this assessment in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, ASTM E1527-

13. Assessment of Business Environmental Risks (BERs), such as potential hazardous building materials and/or other Non-Scope Considerations as defined in Section 13 of ASTM E1527-13, was not requested and was not included in the scope of work for this Phase I ESA.

The 320.56 +/- acre Site consists of five (5) parcels of land identified by the Town of Amenia Tax Assessor as 132000-7164-00-439951 (Parcel A), 132000-7164-00-039612 (Parcel B), 132000- 7164-00-913694 (Parcel C), 132000-7164-00-232052 (Parcel D), and 132000-7164-00-196870 (Parcel E). Approximately 52 buildings and other structures improve the Site totaling approximately 732,328 square feet, with the majority of buildings constructed in the late 1920s. Prior to the 1920s, the Site consisted primarily of undeveloped agricultural land. The Site has been owned by the State of New York and utilized as a long-term care center for disabled individuals from the late 1920s until the Site was vacated in 2013. Few of the buildings remain in use by facility staff who continue to keep the utilities in operation throughout the majority of on-site buildings.

Mr. James Charter of HRP conducted the Site reconnaissance on June 14, 2018. HRP was provided Site access by Mr. Jimmy Williams, Plant Superintendent for the facility, and Mr. Lee Hutt, facility engineer. HRP personnel interviewed Mr. Williams and Mr. Lee Hutt during the Site inspection.

The following is a summary of the key findings of this assessment:

The majority of buildings at the facility currently utilize steam heat generated at the central power plant fueled by a 200,000-gallon #2 fuel oil AST. The Site utilizes approximately 42,000 gallons of water per day, extracted from four wells located on Parcel D. The most significant water usage on-site includes boiler blowdown in the powerhouse accounting for the majority of 42,000 gallons utilized per day. The majority of buildings at the facility discharge sanitary waste to a central WWTP. The facility has a SPDES permit for discharge of treated water to the Ten Mile River.

Construction of the Wassaic State School began in the late 1920s to relocate residents from Randall’s Island in New York City. Two farms were purchased by the State to comprise the current property. In the mid and late 1920’s, the majority of buildings that currently exist on-site were constructed and the Site was utilized as a long-term care center for disabled individuals. At the facility’s apex in the 1950’s, the population at the facility topped 5,000 residents and live-in staff, operating as a complete self-supporting community, generating it’s own heat and electricity, with it’s own water wells, sewage treatment plant, and with livestock, orchards, acres of farmland, a root cellar, and a canning facility.

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Pertinent exterior features observed during Site reconnaissance includes multiple petroleum bulk storage (PBS) aboveground storage tanks/underground storage tanks (ASTs/USTs) adjacent to several buildings on the campus, the presence of two inactive landfills, a drain and oil water separator in the vicinity of the Tank #20 fill port, the presence of facility water production wells and a cluster of monitoring wells on Parcel D, the presence of an apparent well with unknown significance on Parcel A, septic system locations for outlying buildings, and emergency generators associated with the pump house, WWTP, and power plant.

Pertinent interior features observed in several buildings during Site reconnaissance includes transformers in basements, elevators, the presence of floor drains, and the presence of suspect ACMs and lead based paint. In addition, other pertinent features in specific buildings include oil storage, staining and trench drains in the Garage and Safety Building (#19), oil staining in the transformer room in the Services Building (#58), paint storage and the presence of a historic plating container and nearby floor drain with staining in the Paint Shop (#18).

Several spills are listed as historically occurring at the facility. Based on the reviewed details of each spill incident and closure of the historic spills by the NYSDEC, spill incidents historically occurring at the facility are considered an HREC to the Site.

We have performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E1527-13 of 26 Center Circle in Wassaic, New York. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Sections 2.0, 7.0, and 9.0 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the Site, except for the following:

The historic locations of closed/removed ASTs/USTs, and tank closure documents associated with closed/removed ASTs/USTs listed above were not available for HRPs review during this assessment. The unknown locations of ASTs/USTs historically located on-site and lack of closure documents represents a REC to the Site.

Oil staining was observed on floor in the Garage and Safety Building (#19). Staining was observed in the vicinity of several trench drains located throughout the building. The ultimate discharge location of the trench drains were unable to be confirmed during Site reconnaissance. In addition, one currently inactive in-ground lift is present in this area.

Details regarding the in-ground lift including closure documents were not available for HRP’s review.

Oil staining was observed on the concrete floor in the transformer room in the Services Building (#58).

Paint staining was observed throughout the floor of the Paint Shop (#18) and in the vicinity of at least one observed floor drain. The floor drain was also in close proximity to a reported historic plating container. The floor drain reportedly discharges to the WWTP via sanitary sewer piping, however, the ultimate discharge location of the floor drain was unable to be confirmed during Site reconnaissance.

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Historically, the Site reportedly used orchards and greenhouses for cultivation of on-site food products. Historical use of pesticides and/or herbicides, if any, was not available for review during this assessment.

No controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs) were identified during this assessment.

The following historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs) were identified during this assessment:

Production well #2A was historically impacted with MTBE from an off-site release (spill #9903232) at a local gasoline fueling station in 1996, and was utilized as a recovery well to recover MTBE between approximately 1996 and 2005. The spill associated with this impact was closed by the NYSDEC on May 1, 2009. According to the Site contact, production well #2A is on-line providing potable water to the facility.

Several spills are listed as occurring at the facility between the late 1980s and the present.

Following a review of each individual spill incident and discussions with facility personnel, and taking into account the status of each spill with closure and no further action required by the NYSDEC, remaining on-site spills are considered an HREC to the Site.

The following Business Environmental Risks (BERs) were identified during this assessment:

According to facility staff, a comprehensive asbestos survey has been conducted at the facility with multiple sources of ACMs identified throughout the facility. This document was not available for HRP’s review during this assessment.

Based upon the recorded age of the majority of structures (late 1920s), lead-based paint materials are likely to be present on-site.

Portions of the Site including areas of Parcels A, C, and D are located in State and/or Federally designated wetland areas.

A cluster of monitoring wells remains in the vicinity of potable water well #2A following a groundwater investigation that occurred in the early 2000’s. Monitoring wells represent a preferential pathway to the subsurface.

The area in the vicinity of roll off dumpsters for collection of scrap metal and wood was observed to be covered with appliances, furniture, and mattresses without containment in dumpsters.

The following data gaps were encountered that are considered significant enough to affect our ability to identify RECs:

Two inactive landfills are located on-site in Parcel C. The northern landfill was reportedly used for coal ash burial, and the southern landfill was reportedly used for burial of C&D materials. Documents pertaining to any monitoring or remedial activities that have historically occurred pertaining to the northern landfill, and the current status of monitoring at the southern landfill were not available for HRP’s review during this

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Two additional apparent debris areas were historically present to the south and west of the WWTP in Parcel C. Debris areas can be observed on aerial photographs between 1974 and 1991. HRP was unable to confirm the historical significance of these areas.

An apparent stick up well was observed in a field adjacent to Building 78 on Parcel A. The significance of the well is unknown. The well could be associated with the potable water supply to the building, however, based on the size of the well stick up, the well appears to be a monitoring well.

Transformers are located in the majority of building basements located throughout the campus. Access was provided to several transformer rooms, however, some rooms were locked preventing observation of equipment. The presence of PCB oil associated with on-site transformers was not able to be confirmed or denied during Site reconnaissance.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Purpose

HRP completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) of the Wassaic Campus of the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office (Taconic DDSO) located at 26 Center Circle in Wassaic, New York (herein referred to as the “Site”). See Figure 1 (Site Location) and Figure 2 (Site Plan). Photographs of key Site features are contained in Appendix A.

This assessment was prepared for Empire State Development (the “User”) in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice E1527-13. The U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a final rule (Final Rule) adopting ASTM E1527-13 as a standard satisfying the “all appropriate inquiries” (AAI) into the previous ownership and uses of a property requirement for landowner liability defenses under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) as specified in 40 CFR Part 312, Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI). These include the innocent landowner, contiguous property owner, and bona fide prospective purchaser liability defenses.

2.2 Scope of Services

In accordance with ASTM E1527-13, the scope of services for this assessment included the following components:

A records review of practically reviewable and reasonably ascertainable records from standard environmental sources and other environmental records. Records that may be reviewed as part of this assessment include state, municipal, and federal regulatory agency record sources, standard historical records, recorded land title records, previous environmental reports, and other sources as applicable;

A Site reconnaissance;

Interviews with the present and/or past Site owner or operator as available, as well as state and local government officials and others familiar with the Site as necessary;

Report preparation; and

ASTM E 1527-13 Non-Scope Considerations, as detailed in Section 7.11.

2.3 Significant Assumptions

No significant assumptions were made during completion of this assessment other than the normal reliance on the validity and/or accuracy of the information obtained from various sources pursuant to ASTM E1527-13.

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2.4 Limitations and Exceptions

All work conducted by HRP in connection with the performance of this Phase I ESA, and all work performed under the Terms and Conditions as outlined in the HRP Proposal #P160.PR dated April 9, 2018 and Short Form Contract For Materials/Services dated June 1, 2018, and any follow-up work is subject to the following limitations.

The observations described in this report are made under the stated conditions. The findings, opinions, and conclusions presented in the report are based solely upon the indicated services, and not on scientific tasks or procedures beyond the scope of the described services, including those identified in Section 2.2.

In preparing Project Reports, HRP relies on certain information provided by state and local officials and information and representations made by other parties referenced therein, and on reasonably ascertainable and practically reviewable information contained in the files and records of state, federal, and local agencies made available to HRP at the time of the Site assessment. To the extent that such files or records are missing, incomplete, or were not provided to HRP, we are not responsible. Although there may be some degree of overlap in the information provided by these various sources, HRP did not attempt to independently verify the accuracy or completeness of all information reviewed or provided during the course of this Site assessment.

A subsurface investigation of the Site was not completed as part of this Phase I ESA. As such, the geological and hydrogeological characteristics of the Site are based solely on available documentation and information, including published sources pertaining to the area of the Site. The information from these sources may vary from actual Site-specific conditions. Actual data pertaining to the subsurface characteristics of the Site can only be obtained through a subsurface investigation.

2.5 User Reliance

This report has been prepared by the staff of HRP for the User under the professional supervision of the environmental professional whose signature appears here in. Neither HRP, nor any staff member assigned to this investigation has any interest or contemplated interest, financial or otherwise, in the subject or surrounding properties, or in any entity which owns, leases, or occupies the subject or surrounding properties or which may be responsible for environmental issues identified during the course of this investigation, and has no personal bias with respect to the parties involved.

The information contained in this report has received appropriate technical review and approval.

The opinions and conclusions represent professional judgments and are founded upon the findings of the investigations identified in the report and the interpretation of such data based on our experience and expertise according to the existing standard of care. No other warranty or limitation exists, either expressed or implied.

The investigation was prepared in accordance with the ASTM E1527-13 Phase I ESA scope of work for the use and benefit of the User. It is based, in part, upon documents, writings, and information owned, possessed, or secured by the User. Neither this report, nor any information

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3.0 SITE AND VICINITY DESCRIPTION

The following Site and area description is based on HRP’s observations, interviews with knowledgeable parties (including the User), research conducted at pertinent state and local offices, and information provided by the User. Topographic, geologic and hydrogeologic information is based on HRP’s review of the sources listed herein.

3.1 Legal Description and Ownership

Site Name Wassaic Campus of the Taconic DDSO

Site Address 26 Center Circle, Wassaic, NY 12592

Current Site Owner

New York State- Wassaic School, State of New York Commissioner of Finance

Date of Ownership

Parcels A, C, D: 1925 Parcels B, E: 1927

Parcel ID No.

Five Parcels:

Parcel A: 132000-7164-00-439951 Parcel B: 132000-7164-00-039612 Parcel C: 132000-7164-00-913694 Parcel D: 132000-7164-00-232052 Parcel E: 132000-7164-00-196870

Zoning Parcels A, B, D: RR Rural Residential Parcel C: RA Rural Agricultural Parcel E: HR Hamlet Residential

Latitude/ Longitude

41.7699400/73.5610520

3.2 Site Characteristics

Parcel Area & Shape

Parcel A: 132000-7164-00-439951, 9.28 acres of an 18.36 acre parcel Parcel B: 132000-7164-00-039612, 185.43 acres Parcel C: 132000-7164-00-913694, 85.54 acres Parcel D: 132000-7164-00-232052, 36.71 acres Parcel E: 132000-7164-00-196870, 3.60 acres Total Acreage: 320.56 +/- acres, irregular shape

Adjoining Roads The Site is accessed via Sinpatch Road, which bisects Parcels D and E.

Parking Areas The majority of buildings on the campus have adjoining asphalt paved parking areas associated with each building.

Site Access The Site is accessed via Sinpatch Road. Multiple streets are located on campus to access each building.

*Buildings and other structures

Bldg

Name Sq.

Feet

Status Year Built

1 Taconic Hall 38710 In Service 1930

2 Amity Hall 34867 Closed 1928

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3 Barton Hall 34867 Closed- Heated

4 Jacoby Hall 34867 Closed- Heated

5 Ivy Hall 34867 Closed 1928

6 Eisenhower Hall 22377 Closed 1928

7 Franklin Hall 27461 Closed- Heated

16 Work Control 12535 In Service 1930

17 Storehouse 21376 Closed- Heated

18 Paint Shop 7462 In Service 1927

19 Garage & Safety 13635 In Service 1927

20 Gordon Hall 7170 Closed 1928

21 Valley View 18744 Closed- Heated

22 Underhill 9088 Closed 1928

23 Victory Hall 9088 Closed 1928

24 Hudson Hall 34867 Closed- Heated

25 Carver Hall 34867 Closed- Heated

26 Power Plant 20645 In Service 1927

28 Mall Building 38710 Closed- Heated

39 Maintenance Shop 19346 In Service 1930

40 Sewage Treatment 0 In Service 1930

42 Greenhouse 3238 Closed 1930

44 Piggery 3052 Closed 1930

45 Recycling Center 1325 Closed 1930

46 Chicken House 4708 Closed 1930

Power Plant Water Tank

0 In Service 1930

48 Elevated Water Tower 0 In Service 1930

52 Greenhouse 576 Closed 1930

55 Grant Hall 36919 Closed- Heated

56 Dutchess Hall 29700 Closed- Heated

57 Administration 13171 Closed- Heated

58 Services 50930 In Service 1933

59 Berkshire Hall 54060 In Service 1933

60 Cedar Knolls 7321 Closed 1930

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61 Hilltop Hall 33356 Closed 1930

77 Pump House 0 1930

78 Recreation 0 1930

86 Chiller Plant 2375 In Service 1930

102 Staff Garage (Storage) 0 1950

107 WWTP Annex 2400 In Service 1950

Hudson/Jacoby Program

5127 Closed 1950

109 Barton/Carver Program 5127 Closed 1950

112 Catholic Chapel 2222 Closed 1950

120 Generator 0 In Service 1950

204 Well House #7 144 In Service 1930

205 Well House #5 144 In Service 1930

206 Well House #1 0 1930

207 Well House #2 144 In Service 1930

208 Transformer Yard 0 In Service 1950

209 Pipe Shed 540 Closed 1950

210 Bathhouse-Comm. Lea 0 1950

211 WWTP Bar Screen 200 In Service 1950

Total Sq. Feet The above structures total: 732,328 sq. ft. See Figure 2A for building locations.

Basement Basements are present in the majority of Site buildings.

Current Site Use

The Site consists of approximately 52 buildings and other structures, formerly used as a long-term care center for disabled individuals. By December 31, 2013, all dorms were vacated by inhabitants of the facility, and the Site has remained generally vacant since that time.

Observed vacant buildings include space for residency, programs, athletics, and auditoriums. Few of the buildings remain in use by facility staff who continue to keep the utilities in operation throughout the majority of on-site buildings.

Current Occupant(s)

The Site is currently occupied solely by the Wassaic Campus of the Taconic Developmental Disability Services Office (DDSO), operated by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

Other Pertinent Site Features

No other pertinent Site features were identified.

*Please note that current building information presented above was provided on a Building Plan provided by Empire State Development.

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3.3 Utilities

Potable Water Source

The Site utilizes approximately 42,000 gallons of water per day, extracted from four wells located on Parcel D at the facility. See Figure 2B for well locations. Pumped water is filtered and chlorinated, and stored in a 350,000-gallon elevated water storage tank. Based on the facilities lack of use following final closure in 2013, significant water usage on-site includes boiler blowdown in the powerhouse.

Production well #2A was historically impacted with MTBE from an off-site release at a local gasoline fueling station in 1996, and was utilized as a recovery well to recover MTBE between approximately 1996 and 2005.

The spill associated with this impact was closed by the NYSDEC on May 1, 2009. According to the Site contact, production well #2A is on-line providing potable water to the facility.

Sewage Disposal

With the exception of few smaller outlying buildings that utilize a septic system for sewage disposal (Buildings 60, 77, and 78) the majority of buildings at the facility discharge sanitary waste to a central WWTP. The WWTP consists of a bar screen, primary clarifiers, trickling filters, secondary clarifiers, sand filters, and UV disinfection. The facility has a SPDES permit for discharge of treated water to the Ten Mile River.

Electricity New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG); A substation is located on-site on the eastern portion of Parcel C to supply electricity to the facility.

Municipal Solid Waste Disposal

Municipal solid waste is collected in dumpsters located adjacent to buildings that are in use. According to the Site contact, Welsh Sanitation services the on-site dumpsters 2-3 times per week for off-site disposal.

Heat Type and Provider

The majority of buildings at the facility currently utilize steam heat generated at the central power plant fueled by a 200,000-gallon #2 fuel oil AST. Outlying buildings use individual furnaces and #2 fuel oil for heating purposes.

Other Pertinent Site Features

Emergency generators are located at the power plant (central generator- #26), the WWTP (#107), and the pump house (#77).

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3.4 Adjoining Properties

General Area Use Land use in the vicinity of the Site generally consists of residential properties, cleared agricultural land, and vacant forested land.

Adjoining Properties

North: Vacant Land (forested and agricultural)

South: Vacant Forested Land

East: Vacant Land (forested and agricultural), Uninhabited Property Owned by the Wassaic Group (Buildings Former Utilized by the Site)

West: Ten Mile River, Sinpatch Road Group Housing, then Vacant Land (forested and agricultural)

The Metro North Railroad bisects the Site between Parcel C and the remaining parcels. Documents pertaining to access to the right-of-way (railroad tracks) were not available for review during this assessment.

3.5 Physical Setting

3.5.1 Geological Characteristics

Soils According to the USDA Web Soil Survey, soils at the Site consist primarily of Stockbridge silt loam and urban land complex, Copake gravelly silt loam, and minor areas of Wayland silt loam.

Surficial Geology

According to the Surficial Geologic Map of New York- Lower Hudson Sheet (1989), surficial geology at the Site consists of till and outwash sand and gravel.

Bedrock Geology According to the Geologic Map of New York- Lower Hudson Sheet (1970), geology at the Site consists of Stockbridge Marble.

Bedrock Outcrops

No bedrock outcrops were observed on the Site during the reconnaissance.

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3.5.2 Hydrogeological Characteristics

Estimated Depth to Groundwater

Greater than 15 feet below ground surface with the exception of areas nearby adjacent streams. Depth to groundwater may be less than 10 feet in these areas.

Inferred Ground Water Flow Direction

Regional groundwater flow is expected to flow to the south.

Nearest known Water Supply Well

The nearest known water supply wells consist of four on-site wells that supply water to the facility, located on Parcel D. See Figure 2B for the exact location of on-site water supply wells.

*The flow direction and depth to groundwater may vary depending upon seasonal variations in precipitation and other hydrogeological factors. Without the benefit of on-site groundwater monitoring wells surveyed to a datum, groundwater depth and flow direction on the Site cannot be conclusively determined.

3.5.3 Topographic Characteristics

Topographic Map Amenia 2013, 7.5-minute Series

Approximate Elevation

420-620 feet above sea level

Slope The majority of buildings are located on top of a hill with slopes to the east and west. Regional groundwater flow is expected to flow to the south.

A topographic map of the Site and surrounding area is included as Figure 1.

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3.5.4 Other Physical Setting Information

FEMA Flood Zone

The majority of the Site is located in Zone X, with minimal chance of flooding. Portions of the Site along the Ten Mile River and Webatuck River are located in Zone A (areas without base flood elevation) and Zone AE (regulatory floodway areas).

Wetland Inventory Listing

The majority of the Site is not located in a designated NWI wetland area, however, designated NWI wetland areas are located along the Ten Mile River and Webatuck Creek. Wetland areas include a 25.95-acre freshwater forested/shrub wetland (western portion of Parcel C), a 13.15-acre freshwater forested/shrub wetland (central portion of Parcel D), a 17.11-acre freshwater emergent wetland (central portion of Parcel D, on-site/off-site), a 0.32-acre freshwater pond (Parcel A), and a 2.54-acre freshwater forested/shrub wetland (Parcel A).

Wetlands Surface waters and other indicators of wetland areas such as typical wetland plant vegetation was observed during Site reconnaissance in the areas above.

Surface Water Bodies On-Site

A small freshwater pond is present on Parcel A. The Ten Mile River and Webatuck Creek adjoin the Site, which ultimately join and flow to the south.

Name / Distance / Direction of nearest surface water body

As stated above, the Ten Mile River and Webatuck Creek adjoin the Site, which ultimately join and flow to the south.

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4.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

ASTM Practice E1527-13 defines the User as “the party seeking to use Practice E 1527 to complete an environmental site assessment of the property. A User may include, without limitation, a potential purchaser of property, a potential tenant of property, an owner of property, a lender, or a property manager.”

Information provided by the User is presented below. This includes information obtained from the User, Aaron Koonsman and Scott Sandwick of the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) dated July 9, 2018 through the User’s Questionnaire provided by HRP (Appendix B).

Please note that OPWDD did not complete the User Questionnaire, but commented on the questions by email. These comments are attached in Appendix B.

4.1 Recorded Land Title Records

Recorded land title records were not provided by the User.

4.2 Environmental Liens or Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)

According to the information provided by the User on the User Questionnaire, the User has no knowledge of activity and use limitations pertaining to the Site. The User has no knowledge of environmental liens pertaining to the Site. The User disclosed that two inactive landfills remain at the facility that are overseen by the NYSDEC. A complete review of recorded land title records was not provided by the User.

A review of information from available state, tribal, or federally-maintained listings of environmental land use restrictions, activity and use limitations, or other environmental restrictions provided by a commercial database provider did not indicate any such listings pertaining to the Site (see Section 5.0).

A review of environmental liens and activity and use limitations was obtained by HRP from a commercial database provider pursuant to ASTM E1527-13 (Appendix C). Based on this review, no environmental liens or activity or use limitations have been recorded on title records associated with the Site.

4.3 Specialized Knowledge

The User did not indicate the existence of any specialized knowledge or experience that is related to the property or nearby properties.

4.4 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues

The User is not currently involved in a sale or purchase of the Site, therefore the market value of the Site is not applicable for this assessment.

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4.5 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information

The User is not aware of specific past uses of the Site. However, with regard to uses of petroleum products and hazardous substances on-site, the User stated that the property was used for farming, animal husbandry, water treatment, wastewater treatment, power production, storage of chemicals related to these uses, landfills, and perhaps other miscellaneous uses. As such, the User expects there to be substances related to these uses on the property and that an environmental study would be recommended. The User has no knowledge of any spills or chemical releases that have taken place on the Site. The User stated that an environmental cleanup occurred at the coal ash landfill approximately 15 years ago. No additional information has been provided by the User regarding this cleanup.

4.6 Degree of Obviousness of the Presence of Contamination

The User stated that two landfills are present on the property and recommended that the consultant visit the Site to evaluate.

4.7 Reasons for Performing Phase I

It is HRP’s understanding that the User is performing this Phase I ESA as part of completing due diligence on the property.

4.8 Other Questions Asked of the User In Relation to the User Questionnaire

With regard to the presence of previous environmental reports, the User stated that several environmental assessment reports related to asbestos surveys, potable water, waste water, and landfills have been conducted and that records are not available at Capital Services, and were not available at the facility.

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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS REVIEW

HRP obtained and evaluated records from standard environmental record sources and other environmental state, municipal, and federal regulatory agency record sources in accordance with ASTM E1527-13. These sources may include various files and databases concerning the Site, adjoining properties, and/or properties in the surrounding area. Records and information were obtained from a commercial database provider, on-line searches, specific record searches, interviews, and/or inquiries to state, federal, and local agencies, as necessary.

5.1 Environmental Database Records

Standard environmental records sources were obtained via Environmental Database Resources Inc.

(EDR), a commercial database provider, for the Site and properties within the applicable ASTM E1527-13 minimum search distance. The following table lists the standard environmental record sources required to be researched in accordance with ASTM E1527-13, and the associated minimum search distances identified for each applicable database.

Source Search Distance

(miles) Source

Search Distance (miles)

Federal State and Tribal

Federal NPL 1.0 Hazardous Waste Sites

1.0

Federal De-listed NPL 0.5 Solid Waste Disposal and/or Landfill Sites

(SWD/LF)

0.5

Federal CERCLIS 0.5 Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST)

0.5

Federal CERCLIS NFRAP Sites

0.5 Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

Property and adjoining properties

Federal RCRA CORRACTS Facilities

1.0 Institutional / Engineering Control Registries

Property only

Federal RCRA TSD Facilities

0.5 Voluntary Cleanup Sites (VCS)

0.5

Federal RCRA Generators

Property and adjoining properties

Brownfield Sites 0.5

Federal Institutional / Engineering Control Registries

Property only Spills Property and adjoining properties

Federal ERNS Property only

EDR’s database report also includes database records in addition to the standard environmental records sources listed above. The Environmental Professional (EP) has used all pertinent information compiled in the EDR Radius Map Report (Appendix D) to help identify recognized environmental conditions in connection with the Site.

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The following summarizes the EPs evaluation of the associated database listings, which is presented in order from closest to furthest from the Site:

Site

Name: Taconic DDSO (Site) Facility ID: EPA ID: 1016072710 Database(s): Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS), ECHO, FINDS, AIRS, SPDES, Spills Address: 26 Center Circle Distance (ft/mi.) from Site: 0 (Site) Direction from Site: N/A Elevation relative to the Site N/A

The Site is identified on the ICIS database as having several notices of violation resulting in administrative formal and informal action, associated with the facility’s air permit and NPDES permit. Enforcement action IDs are provided, however, no other additional information is provided.

The facility’s SIC code is identified as 8063 (Psychiatric Hospital Establishment), and NAICS code as 622210 (licensed psychiatric and substance abuse hospital for medical treatment).

The Site is identified on the FINDS and ECHO database as registry ID: 110007153310 with no additional information provided. These databases identify facility air permits. The facility has an air permit that was issued on December 20, 2017 and expires on December 19, 2027. Other permit information is not included in this listing.

The Site is listed as having s SPDES permit (#NY0098868) that reportedly expires on July 31, 2017 and discharges into the Ten Mile River.

The Site is listed for several USTs/ASTs that are in-service or closed/removed from the facility.

Information included in the EDR report is in agreement with information listed on the facility’s PBS Certificate, and the NYSDEC PBS database, and a table of in-service and closed/removed tanks is presented in Section 7.8.

The following spills are listed as occurring at the Site:

#9903232: Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) was detected in the Site’s well field in early 2000. A detection of MTBE at 1,800 ppb was encountered at well 2A. The source was determined to be the Cousin’s Mini Mart located on Route 22 to the north of the Site. The NYSDEC launched a large scale groundwater investigation with the use of a GeoProbe sampler and installation of several multi-level monitoring wells. NYSDEC contractors used the northerly most production well (well 2A) as a barrier to migration of MTBE to the other supply wells, and introduced an air sparge soil vent at the source facility. Water generated at well 2A was pumped, treated, and discharged to Ten Mile Creek. Following the removal of the source area and continued pumping of well 2A, by late 2005, nearly all the mass of MTBE was removed from the aquifer. The majority of monitoring wells that were used as part of this investigation were removed with the exception of a cluster of monitoring wells that remain in the vicinity of well 2A. The spill was closed by the NYSDEC on May 1, 2009.

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#0009505: This spill involved an equipment failure in an elevator shaft with a release of approximately 50-200 gallons of hydraulic oil. Most of the product was reportedly contained on a concrete floor and elevator shaft, with some oil that entered a sump pit which ultimately discharges to the WWTP. The NYSDEC reported that no further action was required and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on December 1, 2000.

#0013472: This spill occurred when a contractor disconnected a hose to offload #6 fuel oil but failed to lock a connection causing approximately 20 gallons of oil to be released on soil and around the truck. The spill was reportedly cleaned the same day. The spill was closed by the NYSDEC on March 26, 2001.

#0400535: This spill involved an equipment failure in an elevator shaft with a release of 35 gallons of hydraulic oil onto soil. The release reportedly did not affect groundwater. The spill was closed by the NYSDEC on April 16, 2004.

#0510741: This spill occurred during the transition of the facility from #6 fuel oil to #2 fuel oil.

Tank insulation from a 200k fuel oil AST was removed revealing a weep hole that was leaking into lined secondary containment diking. The tank was repaired and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on July 7, 2009.

#0510901: This spill involved a tank overfill where approximately five gallons of fuel oil overflowed from a vent pipe. The area was expeditiously cleaned with no further action required. The spill was closed by the NYSDEC on December 17, 2005.

#1208005: This spill involved an equipment failure in an elevator shaft with a reported release of one gallon of hydraulic oil into the elevator shaft. The elevator was not reportedly fixed since it is currently not in use. The NYSDEC reported that no further action was required and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on March 1, 2013.

#1405786: This spill involved a small spray of #2 fuel oil that occurred from piping inside the 200k fuel oil tank lined secondary containment diking during a fuel delivery. Valves were closed and the spill was cleaned using pads and speedi-dry. Cleanup was completed and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on August 28, 2014.

#1403829: This spill involved an equipment failure where approximately five gallons of fuel oil overflowed from a vent pipe. The area was expeditiously cleaned with no further action required.

The spill was closed by the NYSDEC on September 24, 2014.

Based on the details of each spill incident presented above, and closure of the above spills by the NYSDEC, the above spill incidents are considered an HREC to the Site.

Name: Wassaic Developmental Center (Site) Facility ID: EPA ID: NYD077206548 Database(s): RCRA-SQG Address: Station A Distance (ft/mi.) from Site: 0 (Site) Direction from Site: N/A Elevation relative to the Site N/A

The Site is identified as a RCRA-Small Quantity Generator (SQG) of hazardous waste in 2007.

Historical generator status at the Site includes: RCRA-SQG in 2006, RCRA-Large Quantity Generator (LQG) in 2001, not a generator between 1999 and 2000, and as a RCRA-LQG in 1983.

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Hazardous waste codes of materials generated during this time period are not reported. A compliance evaluation was conducted on-site by the State in 2008. No violations related to the RCRA generator status have been identified.

The following spills are listed as occurring at the Site:

#8807019: This spill involved the release of 7,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil through a reported act of vandalism. The spill was cleaned by the spiller, the NYSDEC inspected the area where the fuel oil had spilled, and no further action was required by the NYSDEC. No additional information is provided regarding this release, however, the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on June 15, 1989.

#9000779: This spill involved the release of 20 gallons of PCB oil. The spill was cleaned by the spiller, and the Dutchess County Health Department inspected and closed out the spill with no further action by the NYSDEC. No additional information is provided regarding this release, however, the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on April 30, 1990.

#9003704: This spill involved an equipment failure with the release of 60 gallons of waste oil and hydraulic oil. Some of the oil was recovered and the remaining portion was not recoverable. No additional information is provided regarding this release, however, the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on July 17, 1990.

#9004291: This spill involved a release of ten gallons of #6 fuel oil that was spilled during tank filling. The spill was reportedly cleaned using pads. The spill was closed by the NYSDEC on July 19, 1990.

#9011678: This release involved a fire in a utility tunnel which released asbestos fibers from pipe wrap in the area. There is no report of cleanup, however, the NYSDEC reported that no further action was required and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on February 6, 1991.

#9105607: This spill involved an equipment failure in an elevator shaft with a release of 25 gallons of hydraulic oil onto gravel and soil. The release was reportedly cleaned on October 15, 1991 and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on the same date.

#9106311: This spill involved a leak from an abandoned drum at the Grant Hall building. The material within the drum was classified as unknown petroleum. Speedi-dry was used to clean the spill and the drum was reportedly contained in overpack drum. No additional information is provided regarding this release, however, the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on September 12, 1991.

#9110901: This release is associated with a tank test failure of a #2 fuel oil UST that occurred on January 21, 1992. According to the report, the UST was removed on September 27, 1995. The spill closed by the NYSDEC on April 10, 1992. An additional spill (#9110944) is listed for the same spill.

#9410359: This spill involved the release of two gallons of #6 fuel oil that was spilled on the ground during a tank filling event. The spill was cleaned by personnel and closed by the NYSDEC on November 8, 1994.

#9400971: The lab at the dental clinic received a report that an employee was disposing of supplies and other chemicals in garbage pails. The NYSDEC reportedly inspected the Site and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on April 28, 1994.

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#0700552: This spill involved six 15-gallon sealed containers that floated away during a flooding period. The report does not specify materials within the containers, however, no further action was required by the NYSDEC and the spill was closed by the NYSDEC on April 20, 2007.

Based on the details of each spill incident presented above, and closure of the above spills by the NYSDEC, the above spill incidents are considered an HREC to the Site.

Additional Database Listings

Name: Sarney Farm Facility ID: EPA ID: NYD980535165 Database(s): NPL, SHWS Address: 225 Benson Hill Road Distance (ft/mi.) from Site: 2195 ft./1/4 to ½ mile Direction from Site: South-southeast Elevation relative to the Site Lower

The Sarney Farm was an open dump located in a farmland area. A former owner used a 35-acre section of the property as a dump for municipal and industrial wastes. Wastes received between 1965 and 1969 included ethylene dichloride, cleaning solvents, inks, acids, water-based glue, and machine oil.