Brownfield Public Record – Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
In April of 2009, the LSIC – Office of the Environment/Brownfields contracted the Environmental Consulting Firm, EMR, INC to develop a QAPP for describing the personnel, procedures, and methods for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and precision of data associated with the LSIC Brownfields Assessment Projects.
In September of 2009, after being reviewed the QAPP and HASP was approved by the U.S. EPA.
Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs) & Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
In June of 2009, the LSIC – Office of the Environment/Brownfields contracted the Environmental Consulting Firm, EMR, INC to develop SAPs and HASPs for future sampling of LSIC Inventoried Brownfields Sites (The Gravel Pit, and Abandoned (Burnt) House). The plans give a detailed account of the protocols followed in how all sampling and analysis of the sites will occur in accordance with the QAPP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). It also addresses the protocol that will be followed to insure the health and safety of the workers and community.
Site Assessment Information
Gravel Pit/Illegal Dump Site:
Location: 44.5350 degrees North Latitude; 95.0043 degrees West Longitude (at the end of Reservation Highway 1, on the south side of the road).
Size: ~40 acres
Phase I: In the fall of 2009, the LSIC – Office of the Environment/Brownfields contracted the Environmental Consulting Firm, EMR, INC to come in and perform the necessary Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) to evaluate the likelihood of any presence of Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), meaning the presence or likely presence of regulated hazardous or dangerous wastes and/or substances, including petroleum products, under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release into the structures of the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property.
The subject site and surrounding area was visually inspected to ascertain issues of environmental concern. Concerns that were observed were; improper disposal of debris (eg. Concrete, asphalt), used household items, discarded wood, glass, trash and metal. The only disposal of hazardous material of concern was used lead acid batteries; however, there was no indication of environmentally suspect activities.
The scope of work was in general accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.
Reviews of readily available information from the sites current use, as well as, past and historical uses were conducted; interviews with knowledgeable community members were performed to gather as much information about the site as possible.
Phase II:
From Sept. 29th – Oct. 1st, 2009 EMR, INC. came onto the site and performed a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment. The objective was to evaluate whether soil and groundwater beneath the site had been adversely impacted due to Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs). Soil and ground water samples were taken from 21 different locations at various depths to test for a multitude of contaminants. Samples were then sent off to PACE Analytical Services in Mlps, MN for processing.
At this time, all documentation and results can be found by visiting the LSIC – Office of the Environment.
Abandon (Burnt) House: 39243 Res Hwy. 1:
Location: 44.5350 degrees North Latitude; 95.0043 degrees West Longitude Size: Lot = ~3.3 acres; Structure = ~ 300-500 square feet
Phase I:
In the fall of 2009, the LSIC – Office of the Environment/Brownfields contracted the Environmental Consulting Firm, EMR, INC to come in and perform the necessary Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) to evaluate the likelihood of any presence of Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).
The subject site was walked through and was found to contain several substances that will need proper disposal prior to demolition. Also within the dwelling, mercury-containing light switches, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs and asbestos floor tiling were observed.
The scope of work was in general accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.
Reviews of readily available information from the sites current use, as well as, past and historical uses were conducted; interviews with knowledgeable community members were performed to gather as much information about the site as possible.
Phase II:
On Sept. 29th, 2009, a representative from EMR, INC. conducted a pre-demolition (NESHAPS) hazardous material survey for asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead based paint, and other regulated materials at the property. The intent of the investigation was to identify regulated materials requiring removal from the building prior to demolition activities and to provide cost for removal of said materials.
At this time, all documentation and results can be found by visiting the LSIC – Office of the Environment.
Abandon Water Plan Building:
Located at 39458 Res Hwy 1 (an out building on the lot, not to be confused with the Woniya Kini building).
The Lat/long is: 44.533893, -94.99703
The site may include tank, tank cover of unknown material, chemicals and equipment that was used for water treatment prior to 1996.
Public Announcements: None at this time
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