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This document is a Building Condition Assessment Report for a residential property located at 806 Shady Lane in Westlake, Louisiana. The property is a one-story, wood-framed structure with vinyl siding that is raised on concrete and concrete masonry unit (CMU) piers. The assessment found the home is satisfactory for the elevation process required under the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Nonstructural Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. Key details include:
The home is approximately 1,276 square feet and has an attached front porch, lean-to carport, and rear wood deck that will need to be addressed prior to elevation. The foundation appears adequate, and all doors and windows are operable. No termite damage or structural concerns were identified. No underground storage tanks, hazardous materials, or solid waste were observed on the property. The home receives municipal water/sewer and electric service. The assessment concludes the home can be elevated without major retrofit work required.
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APPENDIX A - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION
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SOUTHWEST COASTAL LOUISIANA
NONSTRUCTURAL COASTAL STORM RISK
MANAGEMENT PROJECT --
DESIGN-BUILD FIRST PRIORITY GROUP
SOLICITATION NO. W912EK24R0001 / B5SWCLHP202301
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Text Box USACE TRACKING No.: 111182
806 SHADY LANE (CALCASIEU) WESTLAKE, LA
New Orleans District
SURVEY DATE:
USACE TRACKING #:
HOMEOWNER(S):
DDRESS:
CITY:
PARISH:
Elevations shown in If no door exist , leave blank.
= Doorway
FRONT OF HOME
BACK OF HOME
LOCATION
SURVEY DATA
Floor Elevation Survey Sheet Southwest Coastal Louisiana
111182 - 806 Shady Ln (Calcasieu) Westlake, LA
16361-10
Engineers • Architects • Construction Managers
December 4, 2019
Mr. Antoine Jackson Project Manager - USACE New Orleans District
RE: USACE Tracking #: 111182 806 Shady Lane, Westlake, La 70669 Calcasieu Parish
Mr. Jackson:
ECM Consultants conducted a site assessment of the above referenced home-site on November 13, 2019. The following is our analysis of the property.
806 Shady Lane is a one-story, wood framed structure with an asphalt shingle roof. The façade is vinyl siding.
The foundation is raised concrete piers and concrete masonry piers. It is approximately 1,276 square feet.
There is a wood-framed lean-to/carport (see Photos 3, 4 & 6) at the side of the home. This carport will need to be detached from the home if it is not elevated with the rest of the house. There is a wood deck at the rear of the home that will need to be detached as well (see Photos 19 & 20).
There is a metal siding covering around the home at the opening to the foundation (see Photos 3, 5, 9 & 15).
This will need to be removed prior to the elevation process. There is also an attached front porch that should be raised with the home (see Photos 2, 5 & 9).
Typical utility connections will need to be detached, then reattached after the elevation process.
After reviewing all the documentation, it appears the house framing is satisfactory for the elevation process.
Following this letter are the survey analysis documentation and the building assessment field documentation verifying the findings. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Very truly yours, N. Guy Williams Project Architect
Attmts: Floor Elevation Survey Sheet w/ associated drawings
Building Conditions Assessment Summary with associated checklist notes and photos
1301 Clearview Parkway, Suite 200 Metairie, LA 70001 Phone (504) 885-4080 Fax: (504) 885-1439 mail@ecmconsultants.com www.ecmconsultants.com
8048 One Calais Avenue, Suite F Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone (225) 615-7885 Fax: (225) 615-8548
BUILDING CONDITION ASSESSMENT REPORT
Inspection Date: 11/13/2019
Reviewed and Approved by:
Name (Signature):
Name (Typed or Printed): Guy Williams Firm Name: ECM Consultants, Inc.
Address: 1301 Clearview Pkwy, Suite 200 City, State, Zip Code: Metairie, LA, 70001 Phone: 504-885-4080
Home Address 806 Shady Lane, Westlake, LA 70669 State Louisiana Parish Calcasieu
HOMER OWNER INFORMATION
Name of Owner
Owner’s Contact Information
Summary of Home Condition
Home is a one-story, wood-framed structure with a vinyl siding facade. The raised home on concrete/cmu piers. The attached front porch will need to be elevated with the home. The attached lean-to/carport will need to be detached if not raised with the rest of the home. The metal siding at opening to the foundation will need to be removed.
Home appears satisfactory for the elevation procedure.
INSPECTION TEAM
Name
Bob Tate, ECM
New Orleans District Form Version: 3- -19
HOMEOWNER(S): Assessement Date:
ADDRESS:
City: USACE Tracking #:
Parish:
Type of foundation: What is the general condition of the existing foundation?
Mobile Home Poor - unlikely to be lifted At Grade Fair - can be lifted, but very difficult or many unknowns Elevated on Piles Good - can be lifted without major retrofit Elevated on Piers/Columns Excellent - easily accessible and without identifiable concerns
Are there any decks or porches? Are there any garages or carports?
If so, are they monolithic, attached or If so, are they monolithic, attached or adjacent to the structure? adjacent to the structure?
Are all of the exterior egress doors, windows and garage doors operable?
Are all of the interior doors operable?
Are any termites or termite damage present?
Are there any topographic or surrounding structures that may affect or be affected by lifting?
Poo Retaining wall Other:
Describe any STRUCTURAL concerns:
Any concerns, not denoted above, that need to be addressed prior to lifting or will affect lifting:
LOCATION
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Building Condition Assessment Summary Southwest Coastal Louisiana
BUILDING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Assessment Dates: 11/13/2019 USACE Tracking #: 111182
Homeowner: Parish: Calcasieu Address: 806 Shady Lane
Westlake, LA. 70669
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS:
Foundation Type: Concrete pillars & CMU blocks.
Floor Structure: Wood frame
Wall Structure: Wood frame
Ceiling Structure: Wood frame
Roof Structure Wood frame
EXTERIOR ITEMS:
Type of Wall Finish: Vinyl siding & soffit, aluminum fascia & lower wall panels.
Operability of Openings: All operable
Types of Attachments: Wood frame front porch, steps & canopy, Rear wood deck w/ steps, Carport awning, concrete steps, wood handrail, Electrical. Water & Gas service connections, Satellite antenna.
Attached/Adjacent Structures: A/C unit, metal storage shed, wood fence
Adjacent Items Effecting Lift: Wood frame front porch, steps & canopy, Rear wood deck w/ steps, Carport awning, concrete steps, wood handrail, Electrical. Water & Gas service connections, Satellite antenna.
Fuel Storage Structures: None
ROOF SYSYEMS:
Type of Roof: Composite shingles
Roof Accessories: Attic & Heat vents, Aluminum storm gutters
PLUMBING SYSTEMS:
Notable Item: Municipal sewer & water (City of Westlake)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
Notable Item: Municipal service (Entergy)
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:
Type of Floors: Wood laminate, Vinyl planks & carpet
Types of Walls: Wainscoting & wood panel & gypsum board
Types of Ceilings: Gypsum board
Notable Items:
*PROVIDE FIELD NOTES FOR ADDITIONAL NOTABLE ITEMS*
1,276 SQ FT
1) Attached porch, deck & awnings, Photos #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 19, 20, 21
2) Attached handrail & concrete steps, Photos #6, 7, 8
3) Attached electrical & plumbing connections, Photos #4, 7,1 3, 15, 20
4) Attached A/C equipment & ductwork, Photos #8, 25, 26
5) Attached aluminum covering bottom of home, Photos #3, 5, 9, 15, 16
6) Adjacent storage unit, Photo #6
7) Adjacent wood fence, Photos #9,10, 16
8) Adjacent tree & shrubs, Photos #3, 5, 9
Building Condition Assessment for the SW Coastal Louisiana Study at Cameron, Calcasieu & Vermilion Parishes, Louisiana
Contract Number: W912P8-16-D-0005
ID #111182
806 Shady Lane
Westlake, LA. 70669 Calcasieu Parish
ECM Consultants, Inc.
ID info.
PHOTO #1
ID: 111182
Westlake, LA 70669
Date: 2019/11/13
Description:
South side front of property.
PHOTO #2
Date: 2019/11/13
South side front of building. Wood frame structure on concrete & CMU pillars. Vinyl siding with composite shingle roof.
Attached wood frame porch, canopy & carport awning. Attached aluminum covering bottom of home.
(See Arrows)
PHOTO #3
SE side of property.
Underground Electrical service from utility pole through conduit.
(See arrow)
PHOTO #4
Date: 2019/11/13
South side, front of building. Attached wood frame front porch with canopy, steps & rails. Vinyl exterior & soffit.
Aluminum fascia, storm gutters.
Attached aluminum covering bottom of home.
(See arrows)
PHOTO #5
East side of wood frame awning with metal roof & wood wall.
Adjacent metal storage shed.
PHOTO #6
Date: 2019/11/13 building. Vinyl exterior. Attached wood handrail with concrete steps.
Attached electrical service with meter.
(See arrow) Communication box below.
PHOTO #7
exterior, attached aluminum underside of covering. Attached A/C condenser unit on concrete blocks.
PHOTO #8
Date: 2019/11/13
SW side of exterior walls.
Attached aluminum covering bottom of home.
(See arrows) Vinyl soffit with aluminum fascia & storm gutter.
Adjacent wood fence (See arrow).
PHOTO #9
NW side of exterior missing panel. (See arrow) Vinyl soffit with aluminum fascia & storm gutter.
fence.
PHOTO #10
Date: 2019/11/13
NW underside of frame floor on CMU blocks. (See arrows)
PHOTO #11
Underside of frame sub-floor on Concrete pillars & CMU blocks (See arrows).
PHOTO #12
Date: 2019/11/13
SW corner of siding & soffit.
Aluminum fascia & storm gutter.
Attached front porch awning & video camera (See arrow).
PHOTO #13
SE corner of building.
Composite shingle roof.
PHOTO #14
Date: 2019/11/13
SE corner of siding wall.
Attached aluminum covering on bottom of home & attached water hose bib. (See arrows)
PHOTO #15
NE corner of building.
Vinyl siding wall.
Attached aluminum covering bottom of home.
fence.
PHOTO #16
Date: 2019/11/13
North side of property. Wood fence, dog kennel & wood frame storage sheds.
PHOTO #17
NE corner of site.
PHOTO #18
Date: 2019/11/13
NE side of exterior wall.
Attached carport awning, wood frame deck with rails & steps.
Adjacent wood fence. Vinyl soffit, aluminum fascia.
Adjacent shrubbery.
PHOTO #19
NW corner of site.
Attached satellite antennas (See arrows).
PHOTO #20
Date: 2019/11/13
North underside of wood frame deck.
PHOTO #21
South side building interior, Kitchen & Dining Room. Laminate wood floor with Wainscoting.
Gypsum board upper walls with Gypsum board ceiling.
PHOTO #22
Date: 2019/11/13 building interior, Kitchen & Dining Room. Laminate wood floor with Wainscoting.
Gypsum board upper walls with
PHOTO #23
West side building interior, Living Room. Laminate wood floor with Wainscoting.
Gypsum board upper walls with Gypsum board ceiling. Attic access door.
PHOTO #24
Westlake, LA 70669
Date: 2019/11/13
North side building, attic.
Wood frame roof with Orientated Strand board decking. Attached A/C unit with plenum & duct.
PHOTO #25
Westlake, LA 70669 building attic.
Wood frame roof with Orientated Strand board decking. A/C duct & electrical wires.
PHOTO #26
Date: 2019/11/13
West side building attic. Wood frame roof with Orientated Strand board decking.
PHOTO #27
NW building interior, Bedroom.
Carpet floor.
walls & ceiling.
PHOTO #28
Date: 2019/11/13
NE building interior, Master Bedroom. Carpet floor. Gypsum board walls &
PHOTO 29
NE building interior, Bathroom.
Vinyl tile floor.
Wood Wainscoting with Gypsum board walls & ceiling. *NOTE*- Unfinished wall above bathtub.
PHOTO #30
Date: 2019/11/13
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Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
806 Shady Lane
Westlake, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana 70669
USACE Tracking #: 111182
Prepared for:
Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
150 Terrace Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Prepared by APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC
4171 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Report/Project Number 631014283
Publish Date January 2021
APTIM
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report
806 Shady Lane Westlake, Louisiana 70669 Calcasieu Parish
January 2021 Michael A. Simms, Ph.D., P.G.
Senior Project Hydrogeologist
Date
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 Part 312 and
I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the target property. I have developed and performed the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.
Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report
806 Shady Lane Westlake, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana 70669 USACE Tracking #: 111182
Prepared for:
Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority 150 Terrace Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Submitted by:
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC 4171 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 i TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
List of Figures.......................................................................................................... ii List of Appendices .................................................................................................. ii Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................. ii
Executive Summary
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Purpose, Scope, and Report Format
2.1 Purpose
2.2 Scope of Services
2.2.1 Task 1 - Records Review
2.2.2 Task 2 - Site Reconnaissance
2.2.3 Task 3 - Interviews
2.2.4 Task 4 – Report
2.2.5 Significant Assumptions
2.3 Exceptions, Deviations, and Limitations
2.3.1 Special Terms and Conditions
2.3.2 User Reliance
2.3.3 Continued Viability
2.3.4 Third Party Reliance and Reliance Letters
2.4 Report Format
3.0 Site and Area Reconnaissance
3.1 Site Reconnaissance
3.2 Area Reconnaissance
4.0 Historical Review
4.1 Interview
4.2 Previous Site Use
4.3 Previous Surrounding Site Use
4.4 Previous Environmental Reports
4.5 Environmental Lien and Activity Use Limitations
4.6 Chain-of-Title
4.7 Aerial Photography
4.8 Street/City Directories
4.9 Topographic and Historical Maps
4.10 Fire Insurance Maps
5.0 Regulatory Review
5.1 Regulatory Listed Facilities
5.1.1 On-Site Environmental Regulatory Listings
5.1.2 Off-Site Environmental Regulatory Listings
5.2 Local and State Agency File Review/Contacts
6.0 Physical Settings and Sources
6.1 Geologic Setting and Hydrogeology
7.0 Other Potential Issues of Concern
7.1 Suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials
7.2 Lead-Based Paint
8.0 Interviews
9.0 Conclusions and Recommendations
ii TABLE OF CONTENTS
10.0 Limitations
11.0 References
List of Figures
Figure 1 Site Location Map
List of Appendices
Appendix A Photographic Record Appendix B Environmental Database Record Appendix C Qualifications of Project Personnel Front Material Break
Acronyms and Abbreviations
AAI All Appropriate Inquiry AST Aboveground Storage Tank ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials International AUL Activity and Use Limitation bgs Below Ground Surface CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Information System CESQG Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator CERCLIS-NFRAP CERCLIS- No Further Remedial Action Planned CFR Code of Federal Regulations CORRACTS RCRIS- Corrective Action Site CPRA Coastal protection and Restoration Authority CREC Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition CSM Certified Survey Map EDR Environmental Data Resources, Inc ERNS Emergency Response Notification System ESA Environmental Site Assessment FOIA Freedom of Information Act HREC Historical Recognized Environmental Condition LQG Large Quantity Generator LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank NFRAP No Further Remedial Action Planned NPL National Priority List NRCS Natural Resource Conservation Service REC Recognized Environmental Condition RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act iii TABLE OF CONTENTS
RCRIS Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System SHWS State Hazardous Waste Site SQG Small Quantity Generator SWF/LF Solid Waste Facility / Landfill Facility TSDF Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USC United States Code USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency USDA United States Department of Agriculture USGS United States Geological Survey UST Underground Storage Tank VEC Vapor Encroachment Condition VSQG Very Small Quantity Generator
ES-1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Westlake, Louisiana 70669
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC (APTIM), has completed a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of the ASTM International Designation
E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment Process of the below listed property. The scope of services, findings, opinions and conclusions completed and presented by APTIM have been developed and expressed for the sole and exclusive use of CPRA and its designees.
Cited below is an overview of the project, including a summary of APTIM’s significant findings:
“User” of this Report: CPRA
Reason for requesting the Phase I ESA: Pre-Construction Due Diligence
Date project authorized: April 20, 2020
Date of Site Reconnaissance: December 29, 2020
Site Assessor: Michael Simms
Property Description
The target property consists of a 1,276-square foot one-story wood frame structure with vinyl siding located on a 0.22-acre lot. The home is on raised concrete and masonry piers. There is a separate lean to carport. The property is located on the north side of Shady Lane in Westlake, Louisiana. The property tax identifier is 230909-2080-1-0039. The property is owned b
ES-2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Site Reconnaissance
The target property has a single-family residential home. Other structures were observed on the target property lot under this assessment including a separate carport..
APTIM's site reconnaissance revealed no underground storage tanks (USTs) containing regulated substances on the target property. No evidence of past or present USTs, such as fill caps or vent pipes, was observed on the target property. No hazardous materials or hazardous wastes were observed on the target property at the time of APTIM's site reconnaissance.
No significant quantity of solid waste or evidence of landfills was observed during APTIM’s site reconnaissance.
Potable water is currently supplied to the target property by the City of Westlake. Municipal wastewater or sewage disposal services are provided to the target property by the City of Westlake.
Storm water controls such as silt fences were not observed on the target property; however, the target property appeared fully vegetated.
The HVAC units for the on-site single-family residence at the time of the site reconnaissance include electric air conditioning and heating equipment.
No staining or corrosion on floors, walls, or ceilings was observed on the target property. No stained soil or pavement was observed on the target property. No stressed vegetation was observed on the target property.
No recognized environmental conditions (RECs) were identified during the site reconnaissance.
Historical Review
APTIM’s review of available historical information went as far back as 1935. The Environmental
Database Resources, Inc. (EDR) Certified Sanborn Map Report provided no coverage for the target property. A City Directory Search from 1965 to 2017 was provided by EDR and the target property was identified from 2000 to 2017. Adjoining and surrounding properties were identified as residences in the city directory search. Historical aerial photographs and topographic maps were provided by EDR.
The topographic maps provided were dated from 1935 to 2012 and aerial photographs were dated from
1953 to 2017.
ES-3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
APTIM’s review of the historical aerial photographs and topographic maps indicated that the target property had historically been undeveloped wooded land prior to 1935. The 1953 aerial photograph and 1956 topographic maps show the target property was open undeveloped land and that Shady Lane had been constructed. Prior to the 1967 aerial photograph and 1967 topographic map, the target property neighborhood was constructed including the streets and multiple houses. The target property appears to be present in the 1998 aerial photograph stated the home was built in 1998. In the subsequent aerial photographs, the target property appears similar to the current configuration.
No RECs, controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs), or historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs) were identified during the historical research.
Regulatory Review
APTIM’s review of available regulatory information provided by the EDR Radius Map Report with
Geocheck revealed three listings of facilities within the client requested search radius.
No RECs, CRECs, or HRECs were identified from the regulatory review.
Document Review
No previous environmental reports were provided to APTIM for review. No RECs, CRECs, or
HRECs were identified during the document review.
On-site Conditions
APTIM did not identify on-site RECs, CRECs, or HRECs.
Off-site Conditions
APTIM did not identify off-site RECs, CRECs, or HRECs.
Conclusions and Recommendations
APTIM has performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of the ASTM Practice E1527-13 of the target property identified above to identify any
ES-4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
RECs, in connection with the property, including the presence, or likely presence, of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on or at the target property, due to any release to the environment, under conditions indicative of a release to the environment, or under conditions that pose a material threat of future release to the environment. This assessment included an evaluation to the extent practicable of the past and present land uses at the target property and on adjoining properties. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section No. 2.3 of this Report.
No RECs, CRECs, or HRECs were identified.
APTIM requests notification for further discussion or evaluation of any new conditions discovered during the development of the target property.
This executive summary is presented for convenience only. While the executive summary is an integral part of the report, it should not be used in lieu of reading the entire report, including the appendices.
C B & I
1 1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) retained APTIM to conduct
Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) surveys and cultural resource surveys for the
Southwest Coastal Louisiana Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk reduction and Ecosystem Restoration project. This project includes 16 residential homes in Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes. The residential homes are included in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction program of elevation of the homes.
The HTRW surveys have been conducted in accordance with American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) guidance ASTM E1527-13 on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to recognize environmental conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR Section 312. Recognized environmental conditions (RECs) include the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on the property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property.
This report presents the Phase I ESA / HTRW survey report for the residential property (target property) located at 806 Shady Lane, Westlake, Louisiana 70669 (USACE Tracking #: 111182). The cultural resources surveys for all 16 of the project residential properties are included in the cultural survey report for the project.
This project was authorized by CPRA Purchase Order 2000484047 dated April 20, 2020. The project was conducted in accordance with APTIM’s proposal dated February 6, 2020.
2 2.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND REPORT FORMAT
2.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND REPORT FORMAT
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of APTIM’s services was to identify, to the extent feasible, the presence of Recognized
Environmental Conditions (RECs) or environmental concerns resulting from practices and activities that have occurred on the target property or adjoining sites that could potentially contaminate the site, by conducting a Phase I ESA. No subsurface investigation was performed as a part of this assessment.
The American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM) has set the industry standard for content and conducting a Phase I ESA as set forth in the ASTM International Designation: E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Process (ASTM Practice E1527-13). In accordance with the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries, Final Rule (AAI Rule) and by direct reference in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) CFR Section 312.11(b) the procedures of ASTM Practice E1527-13 may be used to comply with the requirements set forth in the AAI Rule.
ASTM Practice E1527-13, §3.2, defines the following related terms:
The term recognized environmental condition means (“REC”) the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property: (1) due to a release to the environment; (2) under conditions indicative of a release to the environment; or (3) under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the environment. De minimis conditions are not RECs.
The term controlled recognized environmental condition (“CREC”) is a recognized environmental condition resulting from a past release of hazardous substances or petroleum products that has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority (for example, as evidenced by the issuance of a no further action letter or equivalent, or meeting risk-based criteria established by regulatory authority), with hazardous substances or petroleum products allowed to remain in place subject to the implementation of required controls (for example, property use restrictions, activity and use limitations (AULs), institutional controls, or engineering controls).
The term historic recognized environmental condition (“HREC”) means a past release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products that has occurred in connection with the property and has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority or meeting unrestricted use criteria established by a regulatory authority, without subjecting the property to any required controls (for example, property use restrictions, activity and use limitations, institutional controls, or engineering controls). Before calling the past release a HREC, the environmental professional (“EP”) must determine whether the past release is a REC at the time the Phase I ESA is conducted (for example, if there has been a change in the regulatory criteria).
If the EP considers the past release to be a REC at the time the Phase I ESA is conducted, the condition shall be included in the conclusions section of the report as a REC.
The term de minimis condition means a condition that generally does not present a threat to human health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an enforcement
3 2.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND REPORT FORMAT
action if brought to the attention of appropriate governmental agencies. Conditions determined to be de minimis conditions are not RECs nor CRECs.
The term material threat means a physically observable or obvious threat which is reasonably likely to lead to a release that, in the opinion of the environmental professional, is threatening and might result in impact to public health or the environment. An example might include an aboveground storage tank (“AST”) system that contains a hazardous substance and which shows evidence of damage. The damage would represent a material threat if it is deemed serious enough that it may cause or contribute to tank integrity failure with a release of contents to the environment.
The term hazardous substance is a substance defined as hazardous pursuant to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) 42 United States Code (“U.S.C.”) § 9601(14), as interpreted by USEPA regulations and the courts.
The term petroleum products is defined as those substances included within the meaning of the petroleum exclusion to CERCLA 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14), as interpreted by the courts and USEPA, that is: petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is not otherwise specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance under subparagraphs (A) through (F) of CERCLA 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14), natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, and synthetic gas usable for fuel (or mixtures of natural gas and such synthetic gas).
The term vapor encroachment condition (“VEC”) is defined as the presence or likely presence of chemicals of concern vapors ASTM Guide E2600-10 Table X6.1) in the subsurface of the target property caused by the release of vapors from contaminated soil or groundwater or both either on or near the target property as identified by ASTM International Designation: E2600- 10: Standard Guide for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions. [The presence of a VEC combined with additional information may be determined (at the discretion of the environmental professional) to be associated with a REC in connection with the Property.]
The performance of this Phase I ESA utilizing practices that constitute all appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the property, consistent with good commercial or customary practice, may allow the user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner defense, contiguous property owner, or bona fide prospective purchaser liability limitations as stated in the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, 42 USC.
§9601(35), §9607(b)(3), §9607(q), and §9607(r)).
2.2 Scope of Services
The Phase I ESA is a non-intrusive, general characterization of environmental concerns to the target property, based on readily available information and site observations. The assessment was conducted in general accordance with the American Society of Testing and Materials, ASTM E 1527-13 "Standard
Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process", which meets the objectives of satisfying the innocent land owner defense under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response and Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA), and identifying developmental
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conditions associated with acquisition of the target property. The scope of services provided is summarized below.
1. APTIM performed a site and area reconnaissance and reviewed available topographic maps, published soils reports, geology and hydrogeology information of the target property and/ or general vicinity to assist in characterizing the area surface and subsurface drainage.
2. APTIM reviewed readily available historical documents, including maps, aerial photographs, and previous environmental studies conducted at the site. Additionally, APTIM attempted to conduct an interview with the property owner and/or other individual(s) to assist in determining the past use of the property.
3. APTIM reviewed readily available environmental reports published by others, and by state and federal agencies, and contacted local and/or municipal agencies to determine if the target property or nearby properties are listed as having a present or past REC or environmental condition, are under investigation or are regulated by state, federal, or local environmental regulatory officials.
4. APTIM performed a site and surrounding area reconnaissance to identify obvious indications of present or past activities that have or could have contaminated the site.
Any assessment of issues identified as "additional issues" in ASTM E 1527-13 such as asbestos, lead in paint, radon, and lead in drinking water were not performed as part of this assessment.
5. APTIM prepared this report to present the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
APTIM’s scope of services did not include sampling of the soil and groundwater at the site.
The scope of services for this Phase I ESA and the format of this Report generally follow the recommended table of contents as set forth in ASTM Practice E1527-13 Appendix X4.
In addition, and in accordance with Exhibit A, Scope of Work for Phase I Environmental Site
Assessments, APTIM completed an evaluation of additional environmental issues and conditions associated with the target property that were beyond the standard scope of ASTM Practice E1527-13.
The performance and evaluation of additional non-scope services and issues may not mitigate potential
CERCLA liability, but warranted consideration within the scope of services and specific purpose of this assessment.
The Phase I ESA was conducted by and reviewed by qualified environmental professionals meeting the education, training and experience requirements as set forth in 40 CFR §312.10(b). A description of the services performed by APTIM for the Phase I ESA consisted of the following tasks:
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2.2.1 Task 1 - Records Review
This task consisted of the acquisition and review of reasonably ascertainable records in the evaluation of potential RECs during the existing and prior use, ownership, and occupancy of the target property.
Specifically, this task included the following elements:
A review of federal, state, tribal and/or local environmental databases (i.e. Environmental Data Resources, Inc. [EDR] environmental database radius search report or equivalent);
A review of topographic, geologic, hydrogeologic and aerial photographic maps to evaluate the physical setting and site characteristics;
A review of street/city directories, aerial photographs, topographic maps, historical maps, and fire insurance maps (i.e. Sanborn maps) to provide information relative to the use, ownership, and/or occupancy of the target property from the present, back to the target property’s first developed use, or back to 1940, whichever is earlier;
A review of available environmental reports and documentation prepared and provided by others; where applicable and available (i.e. user provided documentation);
A review of available documents from county, tribal and/or state environmental regulatory agencies, where applicable and available (i.e. regulatory agency file review);
and
A review of available documents and records from the local regulatory units and agencies of government, where applicable and available, including but not limited to the following:
– Local Fire Department
– Local Building Permit/Inspection Department
– Local Department of Health/Environmental Services
– Local/Regional Pollution Control Agency
2.2.2 Task 2 - Site Reconnaissance
This task consisted of a visual and/or physical site reconnaissance to evaluate the potential for RECs on or adjoining to the target property. A visual and/or physical evaluation of the properties in the general vicinity of the target property was also conducted from the target property or adjoining public thoroughfares during the site reconnaissance.
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2.2.3 Task 3 - Interviews
This task consisted of conducting interviews with available current owners or occupants of the target property, and to obtain information regarding the historical uses, occupancy, and ownership of the target property. This task also consisted of interviews with representatives of federal, state, or local units and agencies of government.
2.2.4 Task 4 – Report
Following completion of Tasks 1 – 3 identified above, APTIM prepared this Phase I ESA Report. The format of this Report generally follows the recommended table of contents as set forth in ASTM
Practice E1527-13 Appendix X4.
This Report includes documentation to support the analysis, findings, opinions, and conclusions developed by APTIM. All sources, including those that revealed no findings, are sufficiently documented to facilitate reconstruction of the research at a later date. Deletions, deviations, and additions from the ASTM Practice E1527-13 standard, if any, are listed in detail.
2.2.5 Significant Assumptions
In performing this assessment and preparing this Report, APTIM made the following assumptions:
Actual knowledge and information supplied by others is complete and accurate and has been provided in good faith;
Information provided by local public record sources is complete and accurate;
Information provided by the selected environmental records database vendor is complete and accurate;
Uses of the target property, as evidenced by historical records, remained substantially unchanged during periods for which no records are available;
No change in land use, construction, demolition, substantial renovation or additions are proposed or planned for the target property, at this time; and
Release incidents registered on USEPA and/or state environmental registries as having a “closed” status do not represent a direct environmental cleanup liability to the current owner or operator of the target property, at this time. Considering this assumption, no file reviews of “closed” status release incidents were completed for this assessment.
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2.3 Exceptions, Deviations, and Limitations
During the course of this investigation, the following exceptions, deviations or limitations from the scope of work were encountered.
Data failure associated with the review of reasonably ascertainable standard historical sources to determine the previous uses of the target property from the present to the first obvious developed use, or back to 1940, whichever is earlier, is one type of data gap. Other types of data gaps may include the lack of or inability to complete or obtain required information such as a site reconnaissance, standard historical sources, or interviews.
A data gap is only significant if 1) upon the review of various information sources, inconsistent and incongruous information is revealed, and 2) in the opinion of the environmental professional the inconsistent/incongruous information warrants or raises reasonable concern.
Based on the records review, interviews and site reconnaissance information ascertained, it is APTIM’s opinion that no significant data gaps exist relative to the history of previous uses of the target property and surrounding area and the potential of the past uses to be associated with RECs in connection with the target property, if any are negligible.
Deviation from ASTM Practice E1527-13 included:
A chain-of-title review was not conducted for this assessment.
An environmental lien search and/or review were not conducted for this assessment.
An activity use limitation search and/or review were not conducted for this assessment.
A review of property appraisal or valuation records to determine a valuation reduction for any known environmental conditions, if any, was not conducted as part of this assessment.
It is APTIM’s opinion that the above-mentioned deviations do not affect the conclusions of this Report.
No environmental site assessment can wholly eliminate uncertainty regarding the potential for recognized environmental conditions in connection with a property. Performing a Phase I ESA in conformance with the ASTM Practice E1527-13 is intended to reduce, but not eliminate, uncertainty
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regarding the potential for recognized environmental conditions to exist in connection with the property, while recognizing reasonable limits of time and cost.
The information contained in this Report, including its opinions and conclusions, is based on the information made available to APTIM during the time period of this assessment. Because the Report is based upon available information, some of its conclusions could be different if the information, upon which it is based, is determined to be false, inaccurate, or contradicted by additional information.
APTIM performed services, obtained findings, and developed opinions and conclusions in accordance with generally and currently accepted professional practices and standards governing recognized firms in the area, engaged in similar work.
APTIM makes no representation concerning the legal significance of its findings or the value of the property investigation. APTIM has no contractual liability to third parties for the information or opinions in this Report.
Site and project-specific physical limitations and exceptions relative to User provided information, records reviews, interviews and/or site reconnaissance activities are discussed in detail within respective sections of this Report.
2.3.1 Special Terms and Conditions
This Phase I ESA has been completed in accordance with the requested scope of services outlined and specified in Section 2.2 of this Report, and is subject to reasonable time and cost constraints.
No activity, including sampling, investigation, or evaluation of any material or substance may be assumed to be included, unless such activity is expressly considered and referenced in the scope of work and this Report. Maps and drawings in this Report are included only to aid the reader and should not be considered surveys or engineering studies.
The observations, findings, and opinions of APTIM are based on our professional judgment concerning the significance of the data gathered during the course of this assessment. Specifically, APTIM does not and cannot represent that the target property does not contain hazardous or toxic substances or other latent conditions beyond that observed and evaluated by APTIM during this assessment. The findings of the assessment are based on the professional judgment of APTIM, based in part on the information
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directly or indirectly provided by others as specified in this Report. APTIM does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of information and independent opinions, conclusions, recommendations provided by others, and assumes no responsibility for documenting conditions detectable with methods or techniques not specified in the scope of work. As previously noted, if conditions change or additional data becomes available, the opinions, findings, and conclusions presented in this Report may require modification.
2.3.2 User Reliance
The scope of services, findings, opinions and conclusions completed and presented by APTIM in this
Report have been developed and expressed for the sole and exclusive use of the CPRA and the USACE.
Reliance by any third party on the facts, conclusions, and recommendations in this Report is not contemplated. The scope of services for this project may not be appropriate for the needs of others, and the use or re-use of this document and the findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed and presented herein by any third party, is at their sole risk.
2.3.3 Continued Viability
The viability of this Report is subject to the time limitations as set forth in ASTM Practice E1527-13
§4.6. This Report is presumed valid and may be used for the sole and exclusive use of CPRA and the
USACE for time durations within 180 days of the completion date of this Report.
For time periods beyond 180 days yet within one year of the completion date of this Report, the Report is presumed valid and may be used provided that the following components are updated:
Interviews with owners, operators, and occupants;
Reviews of federal, tribal, state, and local government records;
Reconnaissance of the target property and adjoining properties; and
A declaration by the environmental professional responsible for the assessment or update.
2.3.4 Third Party Reliance and Reliance Letters
In the event that a third-party reliance letter is requested, the reliance letter will be issued under separate cover. Third-party entity(ies) may only rely on the Phase I ESA Report subject to the same terms and conditions of the original contract.
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2.4 Report Format
The report is presented in the following format:
Site and Area Reconnaissance
Historical Review
Regulatory Review
Hydrogeology and Physical Settings
Other Potential Issues of Concern
Conclusions and Recommendations
Limitations
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3.0 SITE AND AREA RECONNAISSANCE
The site and area reconnaissance was performed to identify obvious visual indications of present or past activities that have or could have contaminated the target property. The site reconnaissance was conducted on foot and by vehicle. The site and area reconnaissance was conducted by Michael Simms, Ph.D., P.G. on December 29, 2020. Figure 1 illustrates the general location and configuration of the target property. Site reconnaissance photographs are provided in Appendix A.
3.1 Site Reconnaissance
The target property consists of a 1,276-square foot one-story wood frame structure with vinyl siding located on a 0.22-acre lot. The home is on raised concrete and masonry piers. There is a separate lean to carport. The property is located on the north side of Shady Lane in Westlake, Louisiana. The property tax identifier is 230909-2080-1-0039.
Representative(s) Escorting the Site Assessor
Name / Title Company Name / Address / Number Years Associated with Property
Property Owner 10 years
APTIM used the following methodology to observe the target property during the site reconnaissance:
Confirmed the definition of the target property boundaries, if available and delineated
Traversed the outer target property boundary, if delineated and discernible
Traversed transects across the target property
Traversed the periphery of all structures and features on the target property
Accessed the occupied residential structure.
Site Assessor(s)
Date Environmental Professional(s) Company Name / Address / Number
December 29, 2020 Michael Simms APTIM E & I, LLC 4171 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.987.7345
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Weather conditions at the time of the site reconnaissance included clear skies with an approximate temperature of 60 (degrees Fahrenheit). The ground surface was dry.
The visual and/or physical evaluation of the target property was not limited.
The following table summarizes conditions observed on the target property. A discussion describing the significance of each observed condition listed and results of its evaluation with respect to the target property follows.
Conditions Observed During Site Reconnaissance
On-Site Conditions/Appurtenances Exist
Underground Storage Tanks No
Aboveground Storage Tanks No
Hazardous Materials and Wastes No
Solid Waste No
Potential Polychlorinated Biphenyls containing equipment No
Water Supply/Utilities and Wells No
Wastewater Sewage Disposal/Septic No
Odors No
Pits, Ponds, Lagoons and Other Surface Waters No
HVAC Systems Yes
Staining and Corrosion No
Drains, Sumps and Dry Wells No
Stained Soils or Pavements No
Stressed Vegetation No
Oil and Gas Wells / Mine Shafts No
Structures Yes
3.1.1 Underground Storage Tanks
APTIM's site reconnaissance revealed no underground storage tanks (USTs) containing regulated substances on the target property. No evidence of past or present USTs, such as fill caps or vent pipes, was observed on the target property. No unusual ground conditions, which might indicate the presence of USTs, waste oil tanks, hydraulic lifts, or other obvious environmental concerns, were observed on the target property during APTIM’s site reconnaissance.
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3.1.2 Aboveground Storage Tanks
APTIM's site reconnaissance revealed no aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) containing regulated substances on the target property.
3.1.3 Hazardous Materials and Wastes
No hazardous materials or hazardous wastes were observed on the target property at the time of
APTIM's site reconnaissance.
3.1.4 Solid Waste
No significant quantity of solid waste or evidence of landfills was observed during APTIM’s site reconnaissance. Construction debris from repairs to damage from Hurricane Laura was maintained on site.
3.1.5 PCB-Containing Fluids
Electrical transformers are often a source of environmental concern due to the potential presence of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing cooling oils used in some units. Equipment containing hydraulic oil may also be PCB-containing. No suspect PCB-containing equipment was observed on the target property at the time of the site reconnaissance.
3.1.6 Water Supply/Utilities and Wells
Potable water is currently supplied to the target property by the City of Westlake.
3.1.7 Wastewater, Sewage Disposal, and Septic Tanks
Municipal wastewater or sewage disposal services are provided to the target property by the City of
Westlake. Storm water controls such as silt fences were not observed on the target property;
however, the target property appeared fully vegetated.
3.1.8 Odors
No unusual odors were noted on the target property during the site reconnaissance.
3.1.9 Pits, Ponds, Lagoons, and Other Surface Waters
No pits, ponds, lagoons, or other surface waters were observed on the target property.
3.1.10 Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
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3.2 Area Reconnaissance
An area reconnaissance was performed to identify obvious visual indications of present or past activities that have or could have contaminated the target property. The area reconnaissance was conducted by automobile, and/or on foot, unless otherwise noted. The findings of the area reconnaissance are presented according to the geographic relationship to the target property.
Current Use of Adjoining Properties
Direction Right-of-Way / Facility Name / Address Comments Observed Gradient from Target Property
North: 805 Bee Tree Street Home behind back yard Cross-gradient
East: 804 Shady Lane Home Down-gradient
South: 1725 Hilma Street Home Cross-gradient
The HVAC units for the on-site single-family residence at the time of the site reconnaissance include electric air conditioning and heating equipment.
3.1.11 Staining and Corrosion
No staining or corrosion on floors, walls, or ceilings was observed on the target property.
3.1.12 Drains, Sumps, and Dry Wells
No drains, sumps, or dry wells were observed on the target property.
3.1.13 Stained Soil or Pavement
No stained soil or pavement was observed on the target property.
3.1.14 Stressed Vegetation
No stressed vegetation was observed on the target property.
3.1.15 Oil and Gas Wells and Mine Shafts
No evidence of oil wells, gas wells or related activities was noted on the target property.
3.1.16 Structures
The target property has a single-family residential home. No other structures were evaluated on the target property lot under this assessment.
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Current Use of Adjoining Properties
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