Exhibit B - Phase I.pdf

Former Cabot Station 2427 West Little Kanawha Highway Grantsville, West Virginia 26147

Triad Project No. 04-15-0248

Prepared for:

Calhoun County Solid Waste Authority 2427 West Little Kanawha Highway Grantsville, West Virginia 26147

Prepared By:

Triad Engineering Inc.

10541 Teays Valley Road Scott Depot, West Virginia 25560

July 5, 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER SHEET

TRANSMITTAL LETTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF APPENDICES

SECTION PAGE

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Findings and Opinions

1.2 Conclusions

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Location and Legal Description

2.2 Purpose

2.3 Scope of Services

2.4 Significant Assumptions

2.5 Limitations and Exceptions

2.6 Special Terms and Conditions

2.7 User Reliance

2.8 Deviations

3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

3.1 Environmental Liens and Activity/Use Limitations

3.2 Title Records

3.3 Specialized Knowledge

3.4 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues

3.5 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information

3.6 Reason for Performing Phase I ESA

3.7 Historical Documentation Review

4.0 RECORDS REVIEW

4.1 Physical Setting

4.2 Regulatory Database Summary

4.2.1 Orphan Summary

4.3 Regulatory Agency File and Records Review

4.4 Historical Aerial Photographs

4.5 Historic Topographic Maps

4.6 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

4.7 City Directories

4.8 Review of Prior Environmental Reports or Investigations

4.9 Historically Significant or Environmental Findings

5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE

5.1 Methodology and Limiting Conditions

5.2 Current Use of the Property

5.3 General Description of Structures, Roads, and Other Improvements

5.4 Interior/Exterior Observations

5.5 Current Uses of Adjoining Properties

6.0 INTERVIEWS

6.1 Interview with Current Owner

6.2 Interview with Site Manager

6.3 Interview with Occupants

6.4 Interview with Previous Owner, Operator, Occupants

6.5 Interviews with Local Government Officials

6.6 Interviews with Others

7.0 SITE EVALUATION

7.1 Findings and Opinion

7.2 Data Gaps

7.3 Conclusion

7.4 Signatures of Environmental Professionals

8.0 NON-ASTM SCOPE ITEMS

8.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials

8.2 Lead-Based Paint

8.3 Radon

8.4 Mold

8.5 Wetlands / Erosion and Soil Control Concerns

8.6 Other Concerns

9.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDICES

Appendix A, Site Vicinity Maps Appendix B, User Questionnaire Appendix C, Donation Agreement Appendix D, Environmental Data Resources, Inc. Report Appendix E, Historical Aerial Photographs Appendix F, Historical Topographic Maps Appendix G, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Appendix H, Site Photographs Appendix I, Other Documentation Appendix J, Qualifications of Assessors

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment-Rev.1 Triad Engineering, Inc.

Former Cabot Station Triad Project No. 04-15-0248 July 5, 2016

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report presents the results of a Phase I Environmental site Assessment (ESA) performed by Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) of the Former Cabot Station property located at 2427 West

Little Kanawha Highway in Grantsville, Calhoun County, West Virginia (the site). This Phase I

ESA was conducted in general conformance with the Standard Practice for Environmental Site

Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, hereafter referred to as the

ASTM Standard Practice, as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Designation E1527-13.

Site reconnaissance date: May 12, 2016

Current property use:

Calhoun County Solid Waste Authority, a recycling collection facility

Previous property use:

Carbon black manufacturing facility from 1898 through the 1920’s and natural gas compressor station through the 1980’s.

Date First Developed: 1898

Total Acreage: Approximately 6.59 acres

Tax ID Number: Center District 1, Map 13, Parcels 44 and 45

1.1 Findings and Opinions

Based on the information gathered and reviewed from the state and federal regulatory databases, historical sources, and our site visit and area reconnaissance; it is our professional opinion that three recognized environmental conditions (RECs) and two non-ASTM scope considerations have been identified at the site. No controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs), historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs), business environmental risks (BERs), or de minimis conditions were identified for the site at this time.

The following table summarizes the findings.

Environmental Report Summary

Report Section

Report Section Name REC CREC HREC BER De

Minimis

Non

ASTM

Item

User Provided Information ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Records Review ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Site Reconnaissance ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

6.2 Interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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Report Section

Report Section Name REC CREC HREC BER De

Minimis

Non

ASTM

Item

8.1 Non-ASTM Item ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

The results of the Phase I ESA have identified the following environmental items:

Recognized Environmental Conditions

The following RECs were identified for the site during this assessment:

The site was the location of a carbon black manufacturing facility from the time of site development in 1898 through the 1920’s. Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station operated at the site from the 1920’s through mid to late

1940’s, at which time an explosion occurred. The site was reconstructed in the 1950’s and operated as a compressor station through the mid 1980’s. The reconstructed compressor station also included a machine shop and mercury meter workshop.

Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station is located off-site to the south-southwest and upgradient of the site. It is unknown when the station first began operating; however, according to aerial photographs, the site was developed prior to 1962. In addition, specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions

No CRECs were identified for the site during this assessment.

Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions

No HRECs were identified for the site during this assessment.

Business Environmental Risks

No BERs were identified for the site during this assessment.

De Minimis Conditions

No de minimis conditions were identified for the site during this assessment.

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Non-ASTM Scope Considerations

The following non-ASTM scope considerations were identified at the site:

Based on the age of the site structures, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be present.

Based on the age of the site structures, lead-based paint (LBP) may be present.

1.2 Conclusions

Triad has performed this Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM

Practice E1527-13 of the Former Cabot Station site located at 2427 West Little Kanawha

Highway in Grantsville, Calhoun County, West Virginia. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 2.8 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property with exception for the following:

The site was the location of a carbon black manufacturing facility from the time of site development in 1898 through the 1920’s. Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station operated at the site from the 1920’s through mid to late

1940’s, at which time an explosion occurred. The site was reconstructed in the 1950’s and operated as a compressor station through the mid 1980’s. The reconstructed compressor station also included a machine shop and mercury meter workshop.

Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station is located off-site to the south-southwest and upgradient of the site. It is unknown when the station first began operating; however, To address the recognized environmental conditions listed above, Triad recommends surface and subsurface soil and groundwater investigations be performed at the site to determine if past uses have impacted the property.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Location and Legal Description

The site is located at 2427 West Little Kanawha Highway in Grantsville, Calhoun County, West

Virginia. Coordinates for the site are 38° 55’ 47.96” North and 81° 6’ 35.96” West. The site encompasses approximate 6.59 acres currently owned by Dominion Transmission, Inc. The

Deed Book and Page Number are unknown. Site vicinity maps, including a topographic map, aerial photograph, and tax map are included in Appendix A, Site Vicinity Maps.

2.2 Purpose

The purpose of this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) at the site with respect to the range of contaminants within the scope of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA) and petroleum products. Therefore, as defined in ASTM Practice E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site

Assessment Process:

“this practice is intended to permit a user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner, contiguous property owner, or bona fide prospective purchaser limitations on CERCLA liability that is, the practice that constitutes “all appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the property consistent with good commercial or customary practice” as defined in 42

USC §9601(35)(B).

As further identified in ASTM Practice E1527-13, the goal of the Phase I ESA is to identify

RECs, which means:

“the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property. The term includes hazardous substances or petroleum products even under conditions in compliance with laws. The term is not intended to include de minimis conditions that generally do not present a threat to human

July 5, 2016 health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate governmental agencies.

Conditions determined to be de minimis are not recognized environmental conditions.”

2.3 Scope of Services

Triad performed the Phase I ESA in accordance with the scope and limitations of ASTM

Practice E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I

Environmental site Assessment Process, unless otherwise described within this report.

As outlined in ASTM Practice E1527-13, Triad reviewed reasonably ascertainable and practically reviewable Standard and Additional Environmental Record Sources and Physical

Setting Sources. In addition, Triad reviewed available Standard Historical Sources, which included aerial photographs, property tax files, and information obtained from State and Federal

Agencies, as available.

Triad performed site reconnaissance activities and obtained digital photographs to document current site conditions and to identify RECs. This Phase I ESA report documents the findings of our investigations and has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of ASTM Practice

E1527-13.

Limited visual observations were made for the potential presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), lead-based paint (LBP), evidence of mold growth, and wetlands. However, our scope of services did not include assessing or testing for the potential presence of radon, lead in drinking water, petroleum or chemicals in soil or groundwater, ecological resources, or endangered species. Our scope of services did not include determining the regulatory compliance of the site, the presence of cultural or historic resources, evaluating industrial hygiene, health and safety issues, indoor air quality, or biological agents.

2.4 Significant Assumptions

No access limitations were encountered during the site reconnaissance and it is assumed that

Triad could adequately assess the site in general accordance with ASTM Practice E1527-13.

Although Triad did not enter adjoining or adjacent properties to inspect for the presence of

July 5, 2016 potential RECs, Triad was able to visually observe at a minimum the exterior portions of structures and associated exterior land-uses at the adjoining and adjacent properties. It is assumed that adjoining land-uses were consistent with the activities that could be readily observed from the adjoining property boundaries or from public roads.

2.5 Limitations and Exceptions

This report has been prepared by Triad for the exclusive use of the Calhoun County Solid

Waste Authority (CCSWA) and their assigns as a Phase I ESA report for the Former Cabot

Station site located at 2427 West Little Kanawha Highway in Grantsville, Calhoun County, West

Virginia. The opinions and conclusions expressed in this report are based upon the results of our Phase I ESA work tasks.

For the purposes of this Phase I ESA, the terms “subject site” and “site” refer to the land within the subject site boundaries. The term “general site vicinity” typically refers to properties within a one-mile radius of the site. The term “adjoining properties” refers to land contiguous to the site.

The term “immediate site vicinity” or “neighboring properties” refers to land proximal to the site.

It is important to note that environmental evaluations are inherently limited in the sense that conclusions are drawn and opinions developed, in part, from information obtained from our limited research and visual observations. For these types of evaluations, it is often necessary to utilize information prepared by others and as such, Triad cannot be responsible for the accuracy of such information and we do not assume responsibility for conditions that were not divulged to us during the preparation of this report. It is also important to note that the preparation of this report does not mean that an all exhaustive assessment was performed. Triad’s evaluation of the subject site was limited to the budgetary constraints, time constraints, and the agreed upon scope of services as outlined in our proposal. We do not assume responsibility for conditions that were not divulged to us during the preparation of this report.

It should also be noted that our assessment is considered to be valid only at the time and locations investigated and that conditions within the site may vary with time. The nature and extent of these variations may only become evident during the course of future investigations or development. This report was not and is not intended to establish the compliance status of the subject site with federal, state, or local environmental regulations. We have performed our

July 5, 2016 services in general accordance with ASTM Practice E1527-13 for conducting a Phase I ESA and make no other warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the professional services and advice contained herein.

2.6 Special Terms and Conditions

There were no special terms and conditions in-place with regard to the findings, conclusions, or our expressed opinion regarding RECs potentially associated with the site.

2.7 User Reliance

Triad performed the Phase I ESA work tasks in general accordance with ASTM Practice E1527-

13, unless otherwise noted in this report. As such, the user may rely upon the findings and recommendations of the Phase I ESA report, subject to the scope of services, significant assumptions, limitations and exceptions, and special terms and conditions as described in the

Phase I ESA report. Triad emphasizes that this Phase I ESA does not guarantee that unobserved conditions, undocumented incidents, or information withheld concerning environmental conditions at the site will not affect the level of environmental risk or potential liability at the site.

2.8 Deviations

Triad has performed this Phase I ESA at the subject site in general conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E1527-13. Deviations to that scope include visual observations for the potential presence of ACM, LBP, mold growth, and wetlands.

3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI)

Final Rule (40 CFR Part 312), to qualify for LLP to CERCLA liability, the User must provide (if available) information to the environmental professional to assist in the identification of RECs at the site. Refer to the attached Appendix B, User Questionnaire.

3.1 Environmental Liens and Activity/Use Limitations

The User did not provide Triad with any information regarding environmental liens or activity and use limitations (AULs) for the site. In accordance with ASTM-1527-15, Triad did not review

July 5, 2016 recorded land title records or judicial records for environmental liens and AULs or voluntary cleanups against the site.

3.2 Title Records

A Title Records search was not provided to Triad by the User, nor was a current title records search conducted. The site is owned by Dominion Transmission, Inc., as referenced in the donation agreement provided in Appendix C, Donation Agreement.

3.3 Specialized Knowledge

The User did not provide Triad with any specialized knowledge regarding the site.

3.4 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues

The User indicated that Dominion Transmission, Inc. is donating the property; therefore, purchase price of the site is not applicable. ASTM E1527-13 “does not require that a real estate appraisal be obtained in order to ascertain fair market value of the property.”

3.5 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information

The User is aware the site operated as a carbon black manufacturing facility in the late 1890’s to early 1900’s and then a natural gas compressor station through the 1980’s.

3.6 Reason for Performing Phase I ESA

The Phase I ESA was performed as a due diligence requirement prior to accepting donation.

3.7 Historical Documentation Review

The User did not provide Triad with any historical documentation regarding the site.

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4.0 RECORDS REVIEW

4.1 Physical Setting

Topography

Site Elevation Approximately 678 feet above mean sea level (AMSL).

Surface Runoff/Topographic Slope

The topography of the site is flat lying to gently sloping to the southeast.

Surface water runoff flows via sheet flow to the southeast toward the Little Kanawha River.

Closest Surface Water The Little Kanawha River borders the site to the east-southeast.

Source U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute Topographic Quadrangle Map of Grantsville, WV, 2014.

Geology/Hydrogeology

Formations The site is underlain by the Virgilian Series of the Pennsylvanian System.

Descriptions Sandstones, shales that are often variegated, thin limestones, and some coal deposits.

Estimated Depth to First Occurrence of Groundwater

Approximately 29 feet.

Primary Aquifer Unknown.

Hydraulic Gradient*

Based on surface topographic gradients and the proximity to the nearest surface water body, groundwater at the site is anticipated to flow in a south easterly direction toward the Little Kanawha River.

It should be noted that the actual groundwater flow direction is often influenced by factors such as soil and bedrock geology, groundwater wells, and other factors beyond the scope of this study.

Source The EDR Radius Map with Geocheck, Former Cabot Station, Grantsville, WV 26147, May 5, 2016.

*The groundwater flow direction and the depth to shallow, unconfined groundwater, if present, would likely vary depending upon seasonal variations in rainfall and other hydrogeological features. Without the benefit of on-site groundwater monitoring wells surveyed to a datum, groundwater depth and flow direction beneath the site cannot be directly ascertained.

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Soil Characteristics

Soil Type Hackers.

Descriptions

These soils are deep and moderately deep, moderately well and well-drained soils with moderately coarse textures.

Hydrologic Group-Class D soils with moderate infiltration rates.

Soils are well drained.

Source The EDR Radius Map with Geocheck, Former Cabot Station, Grantsville, WV 26147, May 5, 2016.

4.2 Regulatory Database Summary

A computerized search of federal and state environmental databases was compiled by

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) on May 5, 2016 (Inquiry No. 4611108.2s). EDR compiled the search of federal and state databases that included records of hazardous waste permits and activities, compliance histories and documented on-site contamination within the specified radius. This report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of the EPA’s Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part

312), the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments E1527-13, or custom requirements developed for the evaluation of environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.

The following table is a summary of the properties identified by the EDR database report. If the subject site was identified on the EDR database report, then the “Yes” column is marked and is further explained below. Likewise, if a neighboring, adjoining, or adjacent property is identified on the database report, the environmental threat potential to the subject site is assessed and marked in the “Yes” column. Databases searched by EDR which did not contain listings for any properties within the search radii are not included in the following table but are listed in the EDR

Radius Map™ Report. Only those properties that have the assessed potential to environmentally threaten or pose an environmental impact to the site will be further summarized in the following subsections, if any such properties are identified. The EDR Radius Map™

Report with GeoCheck database report is attached in Appendix D, Environmental Data

Resources, Inc. Report.

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Database

ASTM

Search Radius (mile)

Total Number of Listings

Subject Site

Identified?

Adjoining or Nearby Property

Identified?

Environmental Threat or

Concern Posed to Site?

FINDS TP 1 Yes No No NPDES TP 1 Yes No No ECHO TP 1 Yes No No

NPDES – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, NPDES contains a listing of wastewater discharge permits.

Site Name: Cabot Recycling Station Calhoun County SWA (NPDES ID: WVRNE0065)

EDR Report Page No(s): Page 7 of Map Findings Section

Status: Active.

Address: 2427 W. Little Kanawha Highway, Grantsville, WV 26147

Distance: Target Property

Topographic Relation: Target Property

Number of Violations: None.

Other Databases FINDS and ECHO

Comments: The site property was identified in the NPDES database. The site has been issued a No Exposure Certification for exemption from the NPDES Multi-

Sector Industrial Storm Water Permit by the West Virginia Department of

Environmental Protection (WVDEP). This exemption expires on February 28, 2019.

4.2.1 Orphan Summary

The EDR database report contains regulatory file listings for orphan locations that were not mapped due to an inadequate physical address or accurate mapping information. In some cases the orphan summary list may contain the site or neighboring properties.

According to the database report, four orphan sites were identified. However, based on available address information, the orphan sites do not appear to be located on adjoining or adjacent properties or were determined to lie beyond the ASTM search radii for the site and/or does not appear to represent a REC or environmental risk to the site.

4.3 Regulatory Agency File and Records Review

Triad reviewed information provided by EDR in The EDR Radius Map™ Report with GeoCheck.

Sufficient information was obtained to assist the Environmental Professional in determining the

July 5, 2016 presence of RECs, HRECs, CRECs, and de minimis conditions at the site. An additional regulatory file review did not appear warranted.

4.4 Historical Aerial Photographs

Triad contracted with EDR to identify historical aerial photographs for the site and immediately surrounding area. Aerial photographs dated 1962 through 2011 were reviewed and are summarized in the following table. The EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package is included in

Appendix E, Historical Aerial Photographs.

Aerial Photograph Summary

Year Subject Site Adjoining Properties Environmental

Threat or Concern?

Six structures are visible along with the pipeline storage yard on the southern portion of the site.

N: Due to the quality of the photograph, little detail can be obtained.

S: A few structures appear visible in the area that is now a natural gas compressor station.

E: The Little Kanawha River is visible.

W: West Little Kanawha Highway is visible.

Yes, the compressor station operated at the site during this time

Due to the quality of the photograph, little detail can be obtained.

Due to the quality of the photograph, little detail can be obtained.

No

The addition to the existing structure of the main building is visible.

N: A structure appears visible.

S: Three structures for the Hope Gas Compressor Station are visible.

E/W: No significant changes noted.

No

Miscellaneous items stored on the site are visible.

No significant changes noted. No

2009 No significant changes noted. No significant changes noted. No

2011 No significant changes noted.

N: A new structure is visible.

S/E/W: No significant changes noted.

No

4.5 Historic Topographic Maps

Triad contracted with EDR to identify historical topographic maps for the site and immediately surrounding area. Topographic maps dated 1907 through 2014 were reviewed and are summarized in the following table. The EDR Historical Topographic Map Report is included in

Appendix F, Historical Topographic Maps.

Historical Topographic Maps

Quadrangle/

Year Subject Site Adjoining Properties

Environmental Threat or Concern?

Arnoldsburg

Three structures are visible.

N: Two structures are visible.

S: Nine structures are visible.

E: The Little Kanawha River is noted.

W: West Little Kanawha Highway is visible.

Yes, the site operated as a carbon black manufacturing facility.

Arnoldsburg

In addition to the three structures noted in the 1907 topo, an additional structure is visible.

N: Three structures are now visible.

S: Three structures are visible.

E/W: No significant changes noted.

Yes, the compressor station prior to the explosion operated at the site during this time.

Arnoldsburg

No significant changes noted

No significant changes noted

Yes, the compressor station prior to the explosion operated at the site during this time.

Grantsville

The compressor station is noted. Two structures are visible.

N: One structure is visible.

S/E/W: No significant changes noted.

Yes, the compressor station operated at the site during this time.

Grantsville

Map does not depict structures.

N/S: Map does not depict structures.

E/W: No significant changes noted.

4.6 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Triad contracted with EDR to identify Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for the site and surrounding vicinity. The Sanborn Map Report, which is included in the attached Appendix G, Sanborn

Fire Insurance Maps, reported the area as unmapped.

4.7 City Directories

Triad did not review city directory listings as part of the Phase I ESA activities.

4.8 Review of Prior Environmental Reports or Investigations

Neither the User nor the property owner or managers provided Triad with any historical reports or documents for the site.

4.9 Historically Significant or Environmental Findings

Based on review of the historical resources, the site was undeveloped until construction of the carbon black manufacturing facility in 1898, which operated through the 1920’s. During the

1920’s, a natural gas compressor station operated at the site until an explosion occurred in the mid to late 1940’s. A new compressor station was constructed in the 1950’s and operated through the mid 1980’s. The site remained vacant until the 1990’s, at which time an entrepreneur began transforming the site into a manufacturing facility; however, the type of manufacturing was unknown and never began operations. The CCSWA has occupied the site as a recycling collection facility since 2002. The structures immediately surrounding site include a Hope Gas natural gas compressor station and a storage facility for Dominion, both facilities are located upgradient of the site.

5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE

5.1 Methodology and Limiting Conditions

Access to the site was unrestricted; therefore, there were no significant limiting conditions that affected the completeness of site reconnaissance activities. The objective of the site observations and reconnaissance was to obtain information indicating the likelihood of identifying RECs in connection with the site. As part of the site reconnaissance activities, Triad obtained digital photographs to document current on site conditions and use. These photographs are included in this report in Appendix H, Site Photographs.

Date of Reconnaissance May 12, 2016

Field Personnel Shannon Cox of Triad Engineering, Inc.

Weather Conditions Temperature in the 60’s and overcast.

Site/Owner Representatives

Tom Degen with the CCSWA.

Observation Procedures

The reconnaissance was conducted by walking around the perimeter and interior of the site. In addition, adjoining and neighboring properties were visually observed to the extent possible from the site boundaries and from public rights of way.

The following sections identify uses and current conditions observed at the site consistent with the ASTM Standard E1527-13, Section 9.0 Site Reconnaissance, Subsection 9.4 Uses and

Conditions. The environmental professional conducting the site reconnaissance is obligated to note the uses and conditions specified in the ASTM standard to the extent visually and/or physically observed, or obtained through interviews with knowledgeable parties during the site visit. If an environmental threat or concern is identified, a detailed explanation will follow.

5.2 Current Use of the Property

The site is currently occupied by the CCSWA, a recycling collection facility. The facility allows for recyclable materials to be dropped by area residents 24 hours a day. The materials are then crushed, shredded, or bailed prior to being shipped to a recycling facility. Four structures are present at the site; however, the CCSWA only uses the 25,000-square foot, main structure for their day-to-day operations. The layout of the site is depicted on the aerial photograph included in Appendix A, Site Vicinity Maps.

5.3 General Description of Structures, Roads, and Other Improvements

Construction details for the four on-site structures are as follows:

Main Structure

Age 1950’s. The two structures became one with an addition combining them in the 1990’s. A second addition was also constructed in the 1990’s.

Current Use Recycling collection facility.

Prior Use Compressor station.

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Main Structure

Building Height One Story.

Building Sq. Ft. Approx. 25,000 Sq. Ft.

Construction Wood frame, steel, metal, and concrete block.

Façade Metal, concrete block, and wood.

Roofing Metal.

Flooring Concrete, tile, and carpet.

Interior Walls Metal, wood paneling, particle board, and concrete block.

Ceiling Wood, insulation, and metal.

Lighting Fluorescent.

Heating and Cooling

No heat or air conditioning, with the exception of wall-mounted heater in the office portion of the structure.

Potable Water Supply

Pleasant Hill Public Service District.

Sewage Disposal System

Provider is unknown and there is no evidence of the site having a septic system.

Ancillary Structures None.

Former Steam Boiler Room

Age 1950’s.

Current Use Boilers are still present; however, not currently in use.

Prior Use Steam boilers for the former compressor station.

Building Height One Story.

Building Sq. Ft. Approx.150 Sq. Ft.

Construction Steel.

Façade Metal.

Roofing Metal.

Flooring Concrete.

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Former Steam Boiler Room

Interior Walls Metal.

Ceiling Metal.

Lighting None.

Heating and Cooling

None.

Potable Water Supply

None.

Sewage Disposal System

None.

Former Mercury Meter Workshop

Current Use Vacant.

Prior Use Mercury meter workshop.

Building Height One Story.

Building Sq. Ft. Approx. 800 Sq. Ft.

Construction Steel.

Façade Metal.

Roofing Metal.

Flooring Concrete.

Interior Walls Metal.

Ceiling Metal.

Lighting None.

Heating and Cooling

None.

Potable Water Supply

None.

Sewage Disposal System

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Former Mercury Meter Workshop

Roofed Platform in Former Pipe Yard

Current Use Vacant.

Prior Use Compressor Station.

Building Height One Story.

Building Sq. Ft. Approx. 1,024 Sq. Ft.

Construction Metal.

Façade Open.

Roofing Metal.

Flooring Wood.

Interior Walls None.

Ceiling Metal.

Lighting None.

Heating and Cooling

None.

Potable Water Supply

None.

Sewage Disposal System

The site can be accessed from the west via West Little Kanawha Highway. There are no other known improvements present at the site.

5.4 Interior/Exterior Observations

The following tables summarize the interior and exterior observations noted during the site reconnaissance. If an environmental threat or concern is noted, it will be further described below.

Observed?

Operation, Processes, and Equipment

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Emergency generators No

☐ ☒ Air compressors No

☐ ☒ Hydraulic lifts No

☐ ☒ Dry cleaning No

☐ ☒ Photo processing No

☐ ☒ Laboratory hoods and/or incinerators No

☐ ☒ Waste treatment systems and/or water treatment systems No

☒ ☐ Heating and/or cooling systems No

☐ ☒ Other processes or equipment No

Aboveground Chemical or Waste Storage

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Aboveground storage tanks No

☒ ☐ Drums, barrels and/or containers > 5 gallons No

☐ ☒ MSDS No

☐ ☒ Parts Washer No

☐ ☒ Other No

Drums, barrels and/or containers > 5 gallons

Several 55-gallon drums are present within the main structure of the site. The drums are used to store recycling materials collected at the site prior to removal/shipment to a recycling facility.

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Observed?

Underground Chemical or Waste Storage, Drainage, or Collection System

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No Observed Conditions

☐ ☒ Underground storage tanks or ancillary UST equipment No

☒ ☐ Sumps, cisterns, catch basins and/or dry wells No

☐ ☒ Grease traps No

☐ ☒ Septic tanks and/or leach fields No

☐ ☒ Oil/water separators No

☐ ☒ Pipeline markers No

☐ ☒ Interior floor drains No

Sumps, cisterns, catch basins and/or dry wells

There is an approximate five-foot in height subfloor area beneath the entire floor of the original compressor station structure that housed the compressor engines. The previous use of the area is unknown; however, it is likely to have allowed employees access to the engines and piping for maintenance. Accessing this area is achieved by removing the metal coverings that remain present in several locations throughout the original compressor station building structure. While the compressor stations have been removed, the piping remains present.

There is a concrete collection basin located along the western side of the main structure that stored water used to cool the compressor engines. The basin is not connected to the building or to a sanitary sewer system.

Electrical Transformers / PCBs

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Pad- or pole-mounted transformers and/or capacitors No

☐ ☒ Other Equipment No

Releases or Potential Releases

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Stressed vegetation No

☐ ☒ Stained soil No

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Observed?

Releases or Potential Releases

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Stained pavement or similar surface No

☐ ☒ Leachate and/or waste seeps No

☐ ☒ Trash, debris and/or other waste materials No

☐ ☒ Dumping or disposal areas No

☐ ☒ Construction/demolition debris and/or dumped fill dirt No

Surface water discoloration, odor, sheen, and/or free floating product

No

☐ ☒ Strong, pungent or noxious odors No

☐ ☒ Exterior pipe discharges and/or other effluent discharges No

Notable Site Features

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Surface water bodies No

☐ ☒ Quarries or pits No

☐ ☒ Wells No

☐ ☒ Storm water No

☐ ☒ Other site features No

5.5 Current Uses of Adjoining Properties

Current land-uses of the properties that are immediately adjoining and adjacent to the subject site are summarized on the following table.

Site Vicinity Observations

Direction Boundary Feature Topographic

Relation

Environmental Threat or Concern?

North- Northeast

Dominion Transmission storage facility.

Up

Gradient No

East- Southeast

Little Kanawha River.

Down

Gradient No

South- Southwest

Hope Gas natural gas compressor station.

Up

Gradient Yes

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Direction Boundary Feature Topographic

Relation

Environmental Threat or Concern?

West- Northwest

West Little Kanawha Highway (County Route 5).

Up Gradient

The Hope Gas compressor station that is located to the south-southwest and upgradient of the site is a REC due to the unknown age, specific activities, chemcials used, and waste management practices.

The following table summarizes uses and current conditions observed on the adjoining and neighboring properties identified in the above table consistent with the ASTM Standard E1527-

13, Section 9.0 Site Reconnaissance, Subsection 9.4.1.3 Uses and Conditions of Adjoining

Properties. If an environmental threat or concern is identified, a detailed explanation will follow.

Observed Conditions

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Pits, Ponds, or Lagoons No

☐ ☒ Railroad Lines or Spurs No

☐ ☒ Septic System No

☐ ☒ Heavy Equipment No

☐ ☒ Drums or Storage Containers No

☐ ☒ Odors No

☐ ☒ Landfills or Dumping Activities No

☐ ☒ Waste Water Discharge No

☐ ☒ USTs/ASTs Systems and Piping No

☐ ☒ PCB-Containing Equipment and Transformers No

☐ ☒ Industrial/Manufacturing Activities No

☐ ☒ Hydraulic Lifts or Equipment No

☐ ☒ Wells No

☐ ☒ Remedial Activities No

☐ ☒ Stained Soils or Pavement No

☐ ☒ Leachate or Seeps No

☐ ☒ Stressed Vegetation No

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Observed?

Observed Conditions

Environmental Threat or Concern? Yes No

☐ ☒ Chemical Spills or Releases No

☐ ☒ Surface Water Contamination No

☐ ☒ Oil/Gas Exploration or Refinery Operations No

☐ ☒ Farm Waste Concerns No

☐ ☒ Pesticides or Herbicides No

☐ ☒ Contaminant Migration No

☐ ☒ Regulated Substances No

☐ ☒ Other Environmental Concerns No

6.0 INTERVIEWS

Triad conducted various interviews to assist in the identification of RECs in connection with the site. Copies of interview logs are included in the attached Appendix I, Other Documentation and pertinent information is summarized below.

6.1 Interview with Current Owner

Triad did not interview the current owner of the site as part of this Phase I ESA.

6.2 Interview with Site Manager

Triad interviewed Mr. Tom Degen, executive director of CCSWA, as part of the Phase I ESA investigation. The following information was provided:

The site was occupied by the largest carbon black factory in the world around the turn of the 20th century.

A compressor station was operated at the site and was the location of Cabot’s first natural gas well drilled in West Virginia.

During the mid to late 1940’s, the compressor station exploded following the installation of new equipment or new equipment parts that is believed to have been an incompatible metal. There were two fatalities as a result.

A new compressor station was constructed during the 1950’s and operated through the mid 1980’s.

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The facility had its own machine shop that made everything needed for the compressor station. There was a 30-foot lathe among other equipment. The location of the machine shop was where the current high pressure gas lines converge near the driveway.

The site remained unoccupied following the closure of the compressor station through the 1990’s, at which time, an entrepreneur began constructing a manufacturing facility, which never operated.

Two autoclaves remain within the main structure of the site. They were brought to the site during the 1990’s and the addition to main structure was built around them. They were never used and the owner is unknown.

The site is located within a flood plain. During the flood of 1968, one inch of water covered the floor of the main structure.

The facility provides 24-hour recycling drop off. The recyclable materials are crushed, shredded, or bailed and stored at the site prior to being shipped to a recycling facility.

Electronics and batteries are also stored at the facility prior to being disposed at a recycling facility.

The following utilities are currently connected to the site: MonPower (electric), Dominion

Hope (gas), and Pleasant Hill Public Service District (Water). The sanitary sewer service provider is unknown.

6.3 Interview with Occupants

Triad interviewed the site manager of the property; see 6.2 Interview with Site Manager.

6.4 Interview with Previous Owner, Operator, Occupants

No interviews were conducted with a previous owner, operator, or occupants as part of the

Phase I ESA.

6.5 Interviews with Local Government Officials

No interviews were conducted with local government officials as part of the Phase I ESA.

6.6 Interviews with Others

No other interviews were conducted as part of the Phase I ESA.

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7.0 SITE EVALUATION

7.1 Findings and Opinion

Based on the information gathered and reviewed from the state and federal regulatory databases, historical sources, and our site visit and area reconnaissance; it is our professional opinion that three RECs and two non-ASTM scope considerations have been identified at the site. No controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs), historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs), business environmental risks (BERs), or de minimis conditions were identified for the site at this time. The following table summarizes the findings.

Environmental Report Summary

Report Section

Report Section Name REC CREC HREC BER De

Minimis

Non

ASTM

Item

User Provided Information ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Records Review ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Site Reconnaissance ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

6.2 Interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

8.1 Non-ASTM Item ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

The results of the Phase I ESA have identified the following environmental items:

Recognized Environmental Conditions

The following RECs were identified for the site during this assessment:

The site was the location of a carbon black manufacturing facility from the time of site development in 1898 through the 1920’s. Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station operated at the site from the 1920’s through mid to late

1940’s, at which time an explosion occurred. The site was reconstructed in the 1950’s and operated as a compressor station through the mid 1980’s. The reconstructed compressor station also included a machine shop and mercury meter workshop.

Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station is located off-site to the south-southwest and upgradient of the site. It is unknown when the station first began operating; however, July 5, 2016

Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions

No CRECs were identified for the site during this assessment.

Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions

No HRECs were identified for the site during this assessment.

Business Environmental Risks

No BERs were identified for the site during this assessment.

De Minimis Conditions

No de minimis conditions were identified for the site during this assessment.

Non-ASTM Scope Considerations

The following non-ASTM scope considerations were identified at the site:

Based on the age of the site structures, ACMs may be present.

Based on the age of the site structures, LBP may be present.

7.2 Data Gaps

There were no significant data gaps encountered during this Phase I ESA investigation that would affect the ability of the environmental professional in determining the presence of RECs at the site.

7.3 Conclusion

Triad has performed this Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM

Practice E1527-13 of the Former Cabot Station site located at 2427 West Little Kanawha

Highway in Grantsville, Calhoun County, West Virginia. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 2.8 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property except for the following:

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The site was the location of a carbon black manufacturing facility from the time of site development in 1898 through the 1920’s. Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station operated at the site from the 1920’s through mid to late

1940’s, at which time an explosion occurred. The site was reconstructed in the 1950’s and operated as a compressor station through the mid 1980’s. The reconstructed compressor station also included a machine shop and mercury meter workshop.

Specific activities, chemicals used, and waste management practices are unknown.

A natural gas compressor station is located off-site to the south-southwest and upgradient of the site. It is unknown when the station first began operating; however,

7.4 Signatures of Environmental Professionals

I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of

Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 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 312.

Shannon L. Cox

8.0 NON-ASTM SCOPE ITEMS

The following non-ASTM scope considerations were noted for the subject site.

8.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials

Based on the age of the site structures, ACMs may be present.

8.2 Lead-Based Paint

Based on the age of the site structures, LBP may be present.

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8.3 Radon

According to information provided by EDR, Calhoun County is located in EPA Radon Zone 3, where the average radon activity is expected to be less than 4.0 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L).

Five (5) test sites were reported for Calhoun County, the maximum reading was reported at 1.7 pCi/L. Site-specific radon testing was not conducted as part of this assessment.

8.4 Mold

No evidence of mold growth was observed in any of the site structures during this assessment.

8.5 Wetlands / Erosion and Soil Control Concerns

Although a wetland evaluation/delineation has not been performed, no potential wetland areas were identified on the site. However, the site is located within the 100-year flood zone of the

Little Kanawha River. Additionally, EDR did not identify any potential wetlands at the site.

8.6 Other Concerns

No other environmental concerns were observed in association with the site.

9.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

To address the RECs identified in connection with the site property, Triad recommends a Phase

II ESA be performed. The investigations should include surface soil, subsurface soil, and groundwater samples be collected in the areas of potential concern (AOPC) identified in this

Phase I ESA and listed in Section 7.3 to determine if historical activities have impacted the property.

APPENDIX A

SITE VICINITY MAPS

Appendix A-2

Grantsville, Calhoun County, West Virginia

SITE LOCATION MAP

TRIAD PROJECT NO: 04-15-0248

SOURCE: USGS

Grantsville, W.VA.

DATE:

Site Location

SCALE:

NTS

Appendix A-2

Grantsville, Calhoun County, West Virginia

SITE LOCATION MAP

TRIAD PROJECT NO: 04-15-0248

SOURCE:

Google Earth

DATE:

SCALE:

NTS

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