The Wine Visitor & Education Center employed Patrice Russell to conduct a Phase 1 environmental site assessment of the property and surrounding vineyards. Records review found the site has been used for agriculture and previous uses included a possible hydro power facility, racetrack, and lagoons for treating racetrack sewage. The site visit identified potential contaminants such as pesticides and fertilizers in soils, pollution in the lagoons, and chemicals washed down drains. The Phase 1 assessment was meant to identify any potential or actual contamination to determine if more analysis is needed.
Donna Gates Rickett has over 30 years of experience in environmental safety and project management. She has numerous safety certifications and has worked on projects related to oil spill response, hurricane recovery, and water management. Her experience includes serving as a site safety leader, developing safety plans, conducting safety audits and training, and ensuring regulatory compliance. She seeks to utilize her skills and experience in environmental safety and project management.
The document provides a summary of Loeve C. Aduca's work experience and qualifications. It summarizes her most recent role as an Environmental Researcher for Woodfields Consultants Inc., where she assists with various environmental projects. It also lists her previous roles in pollution control, laboratory analysis, and water quality monitoring. The document outlines her education credentials, including a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, and relevant skills in laboratory techniques, chemical analysis, and field sampling. It provides details of projects and responsibilities held in each role to demonstrate her experience in environmental consulting.
- Andrew Gorman has over 30 years of experience in environmental remediation, regulatory compliance, construction safety, and cultural resource management.
- He has worked for 14 years on the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard site in San Francisco, filling roles including Field Engineer, Site Safety and Health Officer, and assisting the Quality Control Manager.
- He is currently the Site Safety and Health Officer for the radiological characterization and final status survey at the former Naval Station Treasure Island.
Jennifer Repa has over 6 years of experience in environmental field sampling, analysis, and project development. She has a Master's in Environmental Science and has conducted various stormwater and nutrient sampling projects. Her experience includes writing environmental reports, performing inspections, sampling, and analyzing stormwater, groundwater, sediments and more for regulatory compliance and remediation projects in California.
1 and 2 SRK WUL workshop introduction objectives and eWULAASsrkconsulting
This document summarizes a water use licensing workshop that covered the following topics:
1. An overview of the online eWULAAS water use licensing application system, including the three application phases.
2. How the requirements of Regulation 267 are aligned with eWULAAS, including required technical reports and timeframes.
3. A discussion of evolving water use license conditions and how to improve compliance to reduce operational and closure liability costs.
The agenda also included breakout sessions on eWULAAS, R267 requirements, license conditions and compliance, and closure liability. Participants were encouraged to ask questions and share experiences.
More than 25 years of proven environmental consulting leadership through key roles with prominent global EPC companies and through long-term business ownership and operation. Demonstrated versatility leading professional teams on critical and highly visible projects for government agencies (e.g., DOD, EPA, various municipalities) and private sector clients (LADWP, Nextera, Solar Reserve, Aerojet General, Waste Management) – from concept to completion. Diverse background as a hydrogeologist, water resource scientist, solid waste/landfill specialist, and permitting and compliance specialist.
The document summarizes a summit hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center and Senator Richard Burr from October 16-17, 2013. It provides information about several companies that presented at the summit, including Solutions-IES, Porter Scientific Inc., and Porter Scientific's projects involving stormwater management, brownfields assessment, UST removal, and solid waste management. The document emphasizes Porter Scientific's experience with environmental consulting, permitting, and construction quality assurance services for government agencies.
Akvaplan-niva International project examplesPatrick White
This document provides summaries of multiple projects completed by Akvaplan International Team (AIT). It includes projects related to developing guidelines for sustainable aquaculture management in Europe, integrated coastal zone management in Croatia, developing environmental monitoring techniques and predictive models for aquaculture in the Mediterranean, designing aquaculture facilities in several countries, and providing training and research on topics like live feed production, minimizing aquaculture impacts, and adapting to climate change impacts. The document demonstrates AIT's extensive experience with diverse aquaculture projects around the world.
Donna Gates Rickett has over 30 years of experience in environmental safety and project management. She has numerous safety certifications and has worked on projects related to oil spill response, hurricane recovery, and water management. Her experience includes serving as a site safety leader, developing safety plans, conducting safety audits and training, and ensuring regulatory compliance. She seeks to utilize her skills and experience in environmental safety and project management.
The document provides a summary of Loeve C. Aduca's work experience and qualifications. It summarizes her most recent role as an Environmental Researcher for Woodfields Consultants Inc., where she assists with various environmental projects. It also lists her previous roles in pollution control, laboratory analysis, and water quality monitoring. The document outlines her education credentials, including a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, and relevant skills in laboratory techniques, chemical analysis, and field sampling. It provides details of projects and responsibilities held in each role to demonstrate her experience in environmental consulting.
- Andrew Gorman has over 30 years of experience in environmental remediation, regulatory compliance, construction safety, and cultural resource management.
- He has worked for 14 years on the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard site in San Francisco, filling roles including Field Engineer, Site Safety and Health Officer, and assisting the Quality Control Manager.
- He is currently the Site Safety and Health Officer for the radiological characterization and final status survey at the former Naval Station Treasure Island.
Jennifer Repa has over 6 years of experience in environmental field sampling, analysis, and project development. She has a Master's in Environmental Science and has conducted various stormwater and nutrient sampling projects. Her experience includes writing environmental reports, performing inspections, sampling, and analyzing stormwater, groundwater, sediments and more for regulatory compliance and remediation projects in California.
1 and 2 SRK WUL workshop introduction objectives and eWULAASsrkconsulting
This document summarizes a water use licensing workshop that covered the following topics:
1. An overview of the online eWULAAS water use licensing application system, including the three application phases.
2. How the requirements of Regulation 267 are aligned with eWULAAS, including required technical reports and timeframes.
3. A discussion of evolving water use license conditions and how to improve compliance to reduce operational and closure liability costs.
The agenda also included breakout sessions on eWULAAS, R267 requirements, license conditions and compliance, and closure liability. Participants were encouraged to ask questions and share experiences.
More than 25 years of proven environmental consulting leadership through key roles with prominent global EPC companies and through long-term business ownership and operation. Demonstrated versatility leading professional teams on critical and highly visible projects for government agencies (e.g., DOD, EPA, various municipalities) and private sector clients (LADWP, Nextera, Solar Reserve, Aerojet General, Waste Management) – from concept to completion. Diverse background as a hydrogeologist, water resource scientist, solid waste/landfill specialist, and permitting and compliance specialist.
The document summarizes a summit hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center and Senator Richard Burr from October 16-17, 2013. It provides information about several companies that presented at the summit, including Solutions-IES, Porter Scientific Inc., and Porter Scientific's projects involving stormwater management, brownfields assessment, UST removal, and solid waste management. The document emphasizes Porter Scientific's experience with environmental consulting, permitting, and construction quality assurance services for government agencies.
Akvaplan-niva International project examplesPatrick White
This document provides summaries of multiple projects completed by Akvaplan International Team (AIT). It includes projects related to developing guidelines for sustainable aquaculture management in Europe, integrated coastal zone management in Croatia, developing environmental monitoring techniques and predictive models for aquaculture in the Mediterranean, designing aquaculture facilities in several countries, and providing training and research on topics like live feed production, minimizing aquaculture impacts, and adapting to climate change impacts. The document demonstrates AIT's extensive experience with diverse aquaculture projects around the world.
Mukul Kumar Gupta is seeking a challenging position in mechanical engineering. He has over 3 years of experience as a manufacturing trainee at FasterHydraulics Pvt. Ltd. where he worked on CNC machines and inspected machined products. Mukul has skills in CAD software including AutoCAD, Creo, NX and Catia. He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering from Amity University and has completed internships in rail coach manufacturing and vacuum technology.
Este documento proporciona información sobre el curso PLTEE 604 Comunicación Interpersonal. El curso es semipresencial y se llevará a cabo tanto en el aula como en el aula virtual. Incluye varias fechas de clases presenciales y trabajo en el aula virtual. La evaluación consta de reseñas, foros, aplicaciones de blog y una exposición final. El curso utilizará recursos como Dropbox, YouTube, SlideShare y Prezi.
Gerald C. Paciello was a student of Ernesto Vilarrasa, a certified CCNA instructor, in 2014. Gerald completed the CCNA course with a very high grade point average and showed proactivity in both practical and theoretical work. He also competed in the NetRiders 2014 competition, reaching the final phase and obtaining 7th place in Latin America and 2nd place in Argentina. Gerald demonstrated an aptitude for configuring equipment and troubleshooting complex network architectures. He also showed camaraderie and teamwork throughout the course.
This document contains the participant lists for several kata competitions at the Karate1 Premier League event in Salzburg, 2016. It lists 32 participants each in the female and male individual kata divisions spread across 4 pages, as well as the finalists for the female and male team kata events. The document provides names, countries, and registration numbers for each competitor.
Este documento describe diferentes aspectos de la entrevista orientadora. Brevemente, explica que la entrevista es una técnica valiosa para la orientación individual y que el orientador debe realizar entrevistas con estudiantes, padres y maestros. También describe características del orientador y del orientado que son importantes para una entrevista efectiva.
Este documento resume los problemas frecuentes del apego y la ansiedad en diferentes etapas del desarrollo. Discute cómo un apego saludable conduce a una buena adaptación social mientras que un apego inseguro puede resultar en dependencia excesiva o falta de dependencia. También explica cómo una ansiedad inadecuada a menudo se asocia con problemas de conducta, mientras que una ansiedad apropiada facilita el ajuste personal y social. El documento concluye que los patrones de relación establecidos en la primera infancia definen cómo una persona
Learning Languages por Pamela Sandovalpamesandoval
This document discusses the importance of using music and songs in teaching foreign languages to children. It provides several key benefits:
1) Songs help children learn vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and be exposed to the target culture in an engaging way.
2) Music aids in memory as songs tend to get stuck in our minds. They use repetition which reinforces learning.
3) Songs motivate children and provide a fun change from the normal routine of language lessons.
4) Incorporating music trains children's brains and promotes overall development in both physical and emotional ways. The skills last a lifetime.
VMware awarded Giovanni Ruotolo the title of VMware Technical Solutions Professional (VTSP) in recognition of successfully completing all accreditation requirements for BC (Business Continuity 5.5) on June 24, 2016. Pat Gelsinger, VMware's CEO, congratulated Ruotolo on this achievement. Ruotolo is invited to join VMware communities online and through the VTSP Partner Link program.
This document provides a summary of the launch of a biodiversity awareness programme at Chandler's Pen Primary and Junior High School in Clarendon, Jamaica. There were welcoming remarks from the school principal and representatives from the Institute of Jamaica, Ministry of Water, Land, Environment, and Clarendon Parish Council. Students performed poems and songs. A biodiversity center was unveiled with remarks from program partners Natural History Museum of Jamaica, TransJamaica Highway, and Jamaica Infrastructure Operator Ltd. The event concluded with viewing of the new biodiversity center and native garden.
Los mecanismos de regulación permiten a los seres vivos mantener el equilibrio interno a pesar de las condiciones externas, como regular la temperatura corporal. Las modificaciones en los ordenamientos jurídicos obedecen a las necesidades históricas de cada país. Los mecanismos de transmisión transforman el movimiento de un elemento motriz en uno deseado en la salida, como cadenas cinemáticas en máquinas.
Andrew Ritch: Interruption in the Utility IndustryEnergyTech2015
EnergyTech2015.com
INTERRUPTION IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY?
Track 1 Session 1
Electricity markets are experiencing fundamental changes because of solar, wind, electric vehicles, energy efficiency programs, storage and other forms of distributed generation that may be intermittent or require changes/upgrades to the electric grid. There is also an increase in the availability of smart meters and other devices that can help customers control their electric demand and usage. As a result, demand is less predictable and more volatile. This change also creates challenges for transmission and distribution for all load serving entities, even with new real-time data availability and grid visibility. What technological, regulatory, and/or policy changes are needed in the short term and longer term to keep pace? What will these changes mean for reliability? How will the traditional utility model change in the coming years?
Moderator: Commissioner Beth Trombold, PUCO
Robert Wargo, Vice President, Reliability First Corp.
Andrew Ritch, Energy Wholesale Renewables Director, Duke Energy
Andrew Ott, Executive Vice President, PJM Interconnection
La figura más grande de la carroza se cayó debido al viento fuerte. Para volver a colocarla antes del desfile que sería al día siguiente, contrataron una grúa. Sin embargo, descubrieron que la figura aún se movía, por lo que decidieron fijarla con una barra de hierro sujeta con cadenas a la carroza y decoradas para disimularlas. Finalmente lograron terminar a tiempo la carroza para el desfile.
Farabundo Martí fue un líder comunista salvadoreño ejecutado en 1932 por oponerse a la dictadura militar que gobernaba el país. Nacido en 1893, Martí se unió al Partido Comunista Salvadoreño y lideró una insurrección campesina contra el régimen, la cual fue brutalmente reprimida. Martí y otros dos líderes fueron arrestados y ejecutados, dando inicio a una masacre que dejó entre 15.000 y 30.000 muertos. Hoy es considerado un símbolo de la lucha revolucionaria
The document discusses communication and provides details about the communication process, barriers to communication, and how to overcome those barriers. It defines communication as a two-way process of sharing information between parties. It then describes the basic communication process of a sender encoding a message that is sent through a channel and decoded by the receiver. Several potential barriers to communication are outlined, including semantic, physical, organizational, emotional, personal, technological, and cultural barriers. The document concludes by discussing how to evaluate feedback, improve listening and writing skills, avoid credibility gaps, clarify ideas, and consider the audience in order to overcome communication barriers.
Sampurna - How to give Self Introduction and How to develope vocabulary - CopyHR Mukul Gupta
The document provides guidelines for giving effective self-introductions. It recommends speaking loudly, clearly and slowly while maintaining eye contact and a smile. When introducing oneself, one could include their name, place of origin, family details, education background and hobbies. Some common introductory sentences and useful vocabulary words are also listed to help structure an introduction. The document aims to help people feel more confident when introducing themselves to others.
Lori Trottier has managed and authored environmental documents for a wide range of projects in California and other western states. These include residential, mixed-use, industrial, commercial, infrastructure, energy, hazardous materials remediation, and sports/recreation projects. She has extensive experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents and coordinating with various regulatory agencies.
The document summarizes information about long-term stewardship activities at the Oak Ridge Reservation site in Tennessee. It discusses:
- Major activities including maintaining engineered barriers, monitoring ground and surface water, and enforcing institutional controls.
- The site size is 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres).
- The estimated average annual cost from FY2000-2006 was $6,733,000.
The Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee encompasses 14,000 hectares and contains residual radioactive contamination from past nuclear weapons production activities. Major long-term stewardship activities include maintaining engineered barriers, monitoring ground and surface water, and enforcing institutional controls. Remediation is ongoing but as of 2006, residual contamination will remain in soil, groundwater, sediments, burial grounds, and subsurface structures. The estimated annual long-term stewardship cost from 2000-2006 was $6.7 million.
Mukul Kumar Gupta is seeking a challenging position in mechanical engineering. He has over 3 years of experience as a manufacturing trainee at FasterHydraulics Pvt. Ltd. where he worked on CNC machines and inspected machined products. Mukul has skills in CAD software including AutoCAD, Creo, NX and Catia. He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering from Amity University and has completed internships in rail coach manufacturing and vacuum technology.
Este documento proporciona información sobre el curso PLTEE 604 Comunicación Interpersonal. El curso es semipresencial y se llevará a cabo tanto en el aula como en el aula virtual. Incluye varias fechas de clases presenciales y trabajo en el aula virtual. La evaluación consta de reseñas, foros, aplicaciones de blog y una exposición final. El curso utilizará recursos como Dropbox, YouTube, SlideShare y Prezi.
Gerald C. Paciello was a student of Ernesto Vilarrasa, a certified CCNA instructor, in 2014. Gerald completed the CCNA course with a very high grade point average and showed proactivity in both practical and theoretical work. He also competed in the NetRiders 2014 competition, reaching the final phase and obtaining 7th place in Latin America and 2nd place in Argentina. Gerald demonstrated an aptitude for configuring equipment and troubleshooting complex network architectures. He also showed camaraderie and teamwork throughout the course.
This document contains the participant lists for several kata competitions at the Karate1 Premier League event in Salzburg, 2016. It lists 32 participants each in the female and male individual kata divisions spread across 4 pages, as well as the finalists for the female and male team kata events. The document provides names, countries, and registration numbers for each competitor.
Este documento describe diferentes aspectos de la entrevista orientadora. Brevemente, explica que la entrevista es una técnica valiosa para la orientación individual y que el orientador debe realizar entrevistas con estudiantes, padres y maestros. También describe características del orientador y del orientado que son importantes para una entrevista efectiva.
Este documento resume los problemas frecuentes del apego y la ansiedad en diferentes etapas del desarrollo. Discute cómo un apego saludable conduce a una buena adaptación social mientras que un apego inseguro puede resultar en dependencia excesiva o falta de dependencia. También explica cómo una ansiedad inadecuada a menudo se asocia con problemas de conducta, mientras que una ansiedad apropiada facilita el ajuste personal y social. El documento concluye que los patrones de relación establecidos en la primera infancia definen cómo una persona
Learning Languages por Pamela Sandovalpamesandoval
This document discusses the importance of using music and songs in teaching foreign languages to children. It provides several key benefits:
1) Songs help children learn vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and be exposed to the target culture in an engaging way.
2) Music aids in memory as songs tend to get stuck in our minds. They use repetition which reinforces learning.
3) Songs motivate children and provide a fun change from the normal routine of language lessons.
4) Incorporating music trains children's brains and promotes overall development in both physical and emotional ways. The skills last a lifetime.
VMware awarded Giovanni Ruotolo the title of VMware Technical Solutions Professional (VTSP) in recognition of successfully completing all accreditation requirements for BC (Business Continuity 5.5) on June 24, 2016. Pat Gelsinger, VMware's CEO, congratulated Ruotolo on this achievement. Ruotolo is invited to join VMware communities online and through the VTSP Partner Link program.
This document provides a summary of the launch of a biodiversity awareness programme at Chandler's Pen Primary and Junior High School in Clarendon, Jamaica. There were welcoming remarks from the school principal and representatives from the Institute of Jamaica, Ministry of Water, Land, Environment, and Clarendon Parish Council. Students performed poems and songs. A biodiversity center was unveiled with remarks from program partners Natural History Museum of Jamaica, TransJamaica Highway, and Jamaica Infrastructure Operator Ltd. The event concluded with viewing of the new biodiversity center and native garden.
Los mecanismos de regulación permiten a los seres vivos mantener el equilibrio interno a pesar de las condiciones externas, como regular la temperatura corporal. Las modificaciones en los ordenamientos jurídicos obedecen a las necesidades históricas de cada país. Los mecanismos de transmisión transforman el movimiento de un elemento motriz en uno deseado en la salida, como cadenas cinemáticas en máquinas.
Andrew Ritch: Interruption in the Utility IndustryEnergyTech2015
EnergyTech2015.com
INTERRUPTION IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY?
Track 1 Session 1
Electricity markets are experiencing fundamental changes because of solar, wind, electric vehicles, energy efficiency programs, storage and other forms of distributed generation that may be intermittent or require changes/upgrades to the electric grid. There is also an increase in the availability of smart meters and other devices that can help customers control their electric demand and usage. As a result, demand is less predictable and more volatile. This change also creates challenges for transmission and distribution for all load serving entities, even with new real-time data availability and grid visibility. What technological, regulatory, and/or policy changes are needed in the short term and longer term to keep pace? What will these changes mean for reliability? How will the traditional utility model change in the coming years?
Moderator: Commissioner Beth Trombold, PUCO
Robert Wargo, Vice President, Reliability First Corp.
Andrew Ritch, Energy Wholesale Renewables Director, Duke Energy
Andrew Ott, Executive Vice President, PJM Interconnection
La figura más grande de la carroza se cayó debido al viento fuerte. Para volver a colocarla antes del desfile que sería al día siguiente, contrataron una grúa. Sin embargo, descubrieron que la figura aún se movía, por lo que decidieron fijarla con una barra de hierro sujeta con cadenas a la carroza y decoradas para disimularlas. Finalmente lograron terminar a tiempo la carroza para el desfile.
Farabundo Martí fue un líder comunista salvadoreño ejecutado en 1932 por oponerse a la dictadura militar que gobernaba el país. Nacido en 1893, Martí se unió al Partido Comunista Salvadoreño y lideró una insurrección campesina contra el régimen, la cual fue brutalmente reprimida. Martí y otros dos líderes fueron arrestados y ejecutados, dando inicio a una masacre que dejó entre 15.000 y 30.000 muertos. Hoy es considerado un símbolo de la lucha revolucionaria
The document discusses communication and provides details about the communication process, barriers to communication, and how to overcome those barriers. It defines communication as a two-way process of sharing information between parties. It then describes the basic communication process of a sender encoding a message that is sent through a channel and decoded by the receiver. Several potential barriers to communication are outlined, including semantic, physical, organizational, emotional, personal, technological, and cultural barriers. The document concludes by discussing how to evaluate feedback, improve listening and writing skills, avoid credibility gaps, clarify ideas, and consider the audience in order to overcome communication barriers.
Sampurna - How to give Self Introduction and How to develope vocabulary - CopyHR Mukul Gupta
The document provides guidelines for giving effective self-introductions. It recommends speaking loudly, clearly and slowly while maintaining eye contact and a smile. When introducing oneself, one could include their name, place of origin, family details, education background and hobbies. Some common introductory sentences and useful vocabulary words are also listed to help structure an introduction. The document aims to help people feel more confident when introducing themselves to others.
Lori Trottier has managed and authored environmental documents for a wide range of projects in California and other western states. These include residential, mixed-use, industrial, commercial, infrastructure, energy, hazardous materials remediation, and sports/recreation projects. She has extensive experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents and coordinating with various regulatory agencies.
The document summarizes information about long-term stewardship activities at the Oak Ridge Reservation site in Tennessee. It discusses:
- Major activities including maintaining engineered barriers, monitoring ground and surface water, and enforcing institutional controls.
- The site size is 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres).
- The estimated average annual cost from FY2000-2006 was $6,733,000.
The Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee encompasses 14,000 hectares and contains residual radioactive contamination from past nuclear weapons production activities. Major long-term stewardship activities include maintaining engineered barriers, monitoring ground and surface water, and enforcing institutional controls. Remediation is ongoing but as of 2006, residual contamination will remain in soil, groundwater, sediments, burial grounds, and subsurface structures. The estimated annual long-term stewardship cost from 2000-2006 was $6.7 million.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities and costs at Argonne National Laboratory - East in Illinois. Major activities include surveillance and monitoring of engineered units and groundwater monitoring. The total site area is 607 hectares. Some portions will require long-term stewardship through 2033, with an estimated average annual cost of $216,500 from 2000-2006. The U.S. Department of Energy will be responsible for long-term stewardship activities and future land use at the site.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities at two sites in Idaho - the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) and the Lowman Site. For INEEL, major activities include monitoring engineered units, enforcing institutional controls, and restricting access across its 230,321 hectare area. The estimated annual cost is $3.7 million. For the smaller Lowman Site, major activities are disposal cell monitoring, enforcing institutional controls, and restricting access across its 7.3 hectare area. The estimated annual cost is $71,000.
The Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory site covers 230,321 hectares in southeast Idaho. Past nuclear activities have resulted in soil, groundwater, and facility contamination that is being remediated. Long-term stewardship activities will include monitoring, maintaining remediation structures, and enforcing access restrictions to prevent exposure in residually contaminated areas. The site is expected to require stewardship activities indefinitely to protect human health and the environment.
Edwards Environmental has validated soil conditions at 131 Merool Road in Moama, NSW following the removal of two underground petroleum storage tanks. Soil samples were collected from the excavated pit and tested. Analytical results found no contaminant concentrations exceeded health investigation levels for residential land use. The report concludes the site is suitable for ongoing commercial use with no evidence of soil contamination.
2010-2012 GROUNDWATER PLUME AND SOURCE INVESTIGATION IN CAPPED MSW LANDFILL & CHLORINATED SOLVENT DEEP VERTICAL PROFILING
Kandiyohi County Landfill, SW-79
New London, Minnesota
Additional investigative and possible corrective action measures appeared warranted to remediate volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination in the groundwater at the property lines of a municipal solid waste landfill in West Central Minnesota. This work was required by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) in 2010. The landfill owner had to
develop and implement a plan that would define the extent of the plume and establish an effective long term groundwater monitoring system.
The source area of the VOCs appeared to be a 23 acre unlined section of the landfill, called the Old Phase I Disposal Area. Preliminary corrective action discussions included total excavation and relocation of the waste material within the Old Phase I Disposal Area to a new lined space on site. Initial cost estimates ranged from 3 to 4 million dollars to complete the relocation of the waste in this area.
Video available at https://youtu.be/ELoWK4yUfr8
The Lakeview Site in Oregon contains a disposal cell that received approximately 722,000 cubic meters of contaminated materials from the nearby Lakeview Mill uranium processing site. The U.S. Department of Energy is responsible for long-term stewardship activities at the site, including monitoring the disposal cell and maintaining institutional controls. Annual inspections evaluate the condition of surface features and groundwater monitoring assesses initial disposal cell performance. Estimated annual long-term stewardship costs are $111,000 through at least 2070 to ensure protection of human health and the environment.
This document provides a brownfields targeted site assessment report for Sand Island State Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 173-acre site was assessed due to proposed redevelopment plans that include expanding the existing state park and developing an 83-acre area into a golf course. Historical uses at the site include serving as a military reservation, quarantine station, and communications support facilities in the early 1900s. Soil sampling was conducted to evaluate current environmental conditions. Analytical results confirmed the presence of several metals, semivolatile compounds, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds above regulatory screening levels.
The Bayo Canyon site in New Mexico was used by the DOE for explosive compression tests on metals from
1982 to 1992. The 0.6-hectare site contains low-level radioactive contamination from these tests. Long-term
stewardship activities include annual inspections and maintaining institutional controls to restrict access and
land use. The estimated annual cost for long-term stewardship from 2000 to 2006 was $1,000.
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina covers 198,344 acres and produced plutonium and tritium for national defense from the 1950s to 1980s. Major long-term stewardship activities include institutional controls, maintenance of treatment systems, and groundwater monitoring. An estimated 10% of the site requires long-term stewardship. Over 300 of 500 contaminated acres have been remediated, and technologies like soil vapor extraction and pump-and-treat systems are used to treat groundwater and soils. The site now focuses on environmental management and nuclear materials stewardship.
The document summarizes long-term stewardship activities at two sites in Oregon - the Lakeview Mill site and the Lakeview Site. At the Lakeview Mill site, activities include groundwater monitoring and enforcing deed restrictions to restrict groundwater use. At the Lakeview Site, activities involve monitoring the disposal cell that contains contaminated materials relocated from the Lakeview Mill site and maintaining institutional controls such as fencing and signage. The estimated average annual cost for long-term stewardship activities from 2000-2006 was $47,000 for the Lakeview Mill site and $111,000 for the Lakeview Site.
The Bayo Canyon site in New Mexico was used by DOE for explosive compression tests on metals from 1982 to
1942. Long-term stewardship activities include surveillance and institutional controls over 0.6 hectares to restrict
access to subsurface contamination. The estimated annual cost from 2000 to 2006 was $1,000.
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Cardno TEC was contracted to characterize historic fuel releases from the Navy Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility located on Oahu, Hawaii. The facility consists of 20 underground storage tanks constructed before WWII with a total capacity of 250 million gallons. Past investigations identified fuel releases impacting groundwater quality near a drinking water well. Cardno TEC installed monitoring wells and developed a 3D groundwater model to evaluate fuel transport. Their risk assessments found no imminent threat to water supply. They established long-term groundwater and soil vapor monitoring programs and a groundwater protection plan implemented since 2004.
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina covers 80,127 hectares and produces nuclear materials. Major long-term stewardship activities include institutional controls, monitoring, and operating treatment systems. An estimated 26.4 million is spent annually on long-term stewardship. The site has remediated over 300 of 500 contaminated acres and cleaned over 4 billion gallons of groundwater. Future plans include ongoing cleanup efforts and disposition of wastes and materials stored on site.
This document provides an overview of an environmental services company. It discusses the company's profile, key clients, services, and major programs. The company has decades of experience providing environmental remediation, decontamination and decommissioning, staff augmentation, and construction services to both government and commercial clients. It has worked on high profile projects at sites like NASA, DOE laboratories, and military bases across the US and internationally.
The Center for Energy and Environmental Research (CEER) in Puerto Rico consists of four sites totaling 72 hectares that were used for nuclear and energy research. DOE has completed cleanup activities at the sites according to environmental regulations. Long-term stewardship responsibilities remain for the Boiling Nuclear Superheat Research Reactor site, which includes annual inspections and maintenance of security and controls around the entombed radioactive materials. The estimated annual cost for long-term stewardship is $25,000.
Victoria Legge has over 10 years of experience in environmental engineering and water treatment. She received a Bachelor of Chemistry degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2013 and an Environmental Engineering Technology/Water Resources degree from NSCC in 2015. Her experience includes running water treatment facilities, designing spill response procedures, and conducting environmental site assessments. She has strong laboratory, field work, technical writing, and computer skills. Victoria Legge is certified in laboratory safety, first aid, WHMIS, confined spaces, fall protection and more. She is proficient in GIS, Microsoft Office, and water quality analysis software.
1. REPORT ON THE PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE
ASSESSMENT OF THE
WINE VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER AND
VINEYARDS
Patrice Russell
Student no: 4204980
Environmental Management & Assessment
Niagara College
2. Executive Summary
The Wine Visitor and Education Center (WVEC) has employed the services of Patrice Russell to perform a phase
one environmental site assessment (ESA) on the WVEC and surrounding vineyards. The property is located at
135 Taylor Road, just a short distance southeast of the Taylor Road and Glendale Ave. The phase 1 ESA was
conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the CSA z-768 which includes a thorough records review of
historical documents, title search and any available company records. It also includes a site reconnaissance visit
of the WVEC and surrounding vineyards and interviews with two members of staff.
The site based on aerial photographs has always been used for agriculture, however the surrounding uses based on
previous reports and the title search documents have varied somewhat from a possible hydro power facility to a
racetrack establishment and then eventually acquired by the school. There were also two lagoons constructed for
the purposes of treating sewage from the racetrack establishment which can still currently be found just behind
the vineyards.
There are a few potential sources of contamination identified in this report, based on the fact that the land has
been used for agriculture for centuries would suggest that there may be a serious accumulation of pesticides and
fertilizers in the soil. The fact that the lagoons still show distinct signs of eutrophication or algal blooms suggests
that high levels of pollution may still exist in these water bodies and that waste is still being dumped there. Lastly
the fact that some of the waste and chemicals used are washed down the drains are another area of concern.
The purpose of the phase one ESA was to determine the existence of potential or actual contamination on the site.
More detailed research and analysis may be required to confirm or delineate any contamination or to determine
that the site is “clean”. This report gives an overview of any potentially contaminating activities and any areas of
potential concern on or surrounding the site.
3. 1.0 Introduction
The Wine Visitor & Education Center was established in 2009 and is considered to be a unique and state of the art
facility. This facility was designed to teach students about viticulture and to enhance viticultural practices through
science and technology. It also houses a beautiful showroom where wines and other products may be purchased
which is truly a celebration of Ontario and Canadian wines. The WVEC is a sustainable facility which practices
energy efficiency, composting and recycling and has also been certified as Carbon-Neutral by the Canadian
Standards Association’s Canadian Clean Projects Registry.
1.1 Objectives
The objective of this project is to conduct a Phase 1 ESA on the Wine Visitor & Education Centre (WVEC) and
the adjacent vineyards which is located on the Niagara College campus at 135 Taylor Road. The property/site is
located a few hundred metres south of the intersection of Taylor road and Glendale avenue. The phase 1 ESA will
seek to determine if in fact there are any existing and potential sources of contamination through various methods
of research and assessment. Also a report will be generated detailing the findings of the assessment.
1.2 Scope of Work
The scope of the project will include:
Records review which includes a review of aerial photographs, topography maps, soil maps, geological
maps, available company records and publicly available city directories.
Site reconnaissance visit
Interview with two staff members
Evaluation of Information
1.3 Regulatory Framework
The ESA Phase 1 assessment will follow the guidelines set out in CSA Z-768.
2.0 Site Description
The WVEC is set amongst 40 acres of vineyards. The structure consists of a two levels. The lower level
contains a laboratory and production area where the process of making wine occurs. There is also a small class
room and an office located on this level. The main floor is the showroom and store where all wine products are
sold, there is also a small outdoor patio area with a breathtaking view of the vineyards. The approximately 40
acres of teaching vineyards are located behind the winery at the base of the Niagara escarpment.
4. 2.1 Historical Land Use
Based on the information obtained through records review and aerial photographs (see Appendix A & G), it can
be determined that the site has been used for agricultural purposes. The aerial photograph dated 1934 clearly
shows the vineyards on the site several decades before being purchased by the school and was possibly
previously owned by Stone Church Winery.
3.0 Records Review
3.1 Aerial Photographs
Aerial photographs Year taken Description of photographs Source obtained
Appendix- A1 1934 Map shows vineyards, no existing
structures.
Google earth
Appendix- A2 2002 Map shows vineyards, no existing
structures
Google earth
Appendix- A3 2003 Map shows vineyards, no existing
structures
Google earth
Appendix- A4 2006 Map shows vineyards, no existing
structures.
Google Earth
Appendix- A5 2007 Map shows vineyards, no existing
structures
Google Earth
Appendix- A6 2009 Map shows vineyards and some structure
on site.
Google Earth
Appendix- A7 2012 Map shows vineyards and the completed
structure
Google Earth
Appendix- A8 2015 Map shows vineyards, also shows the
completed structure
Google Earth
3.2 Title Search and Assessment Rolls
The title search obtained is not specific to the site but shows the title history of the entire property 135 Taylor
Road. The property 135 Taylor Road was first formally owned in 1953/12/22 by the Hydro Electric Power
Commission of Ontario, one can assume that there may have been electrical power equipment and lines at this
point. The property was then transferred to the Corporation of the Township of Niagara in 07/28/1964. At this
point in time there were various activities taking place on the site, such as a racetrack establishment (Garden
City Racetrack) and also the lagoons were constructed to collect and treat sewage from the racetrack company.
The property was transferred to the Regional Municipality of Niagara in 1969/12/31 and was later transferred
back to the Corporation of the Township of Niagara in 1989/11/08. In 1993 the property, or some part thereof
was acquired by Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology for a cost of $1500. Further acquisitions were
made by Niagara College in 2002, 2004 & 2005.
3.3 Prior ESA Phase 1 Reports
5. No prior Phase 1 ESA reports were obtained for the specific site. However a Phase 1 Report was obtained on
the lagoons which are in close proximity to the site (listed in references). This report provided evidence of
possible neighbouring contamination activities at 135 Taylor Road which were helpful in generating a report.
3.4 Company Records
Site building plans were obtained from the Facilities Management Department for the Wine Visitor &
Education Center which was very useful in understanding the layout of the facility.
Emergency spill plans from the office at the site was obtained, this outlined their emergency spill
procedures, which was useful in helping to understand how dangerous chemical spills are cleaned.
The MSDS records were obtained from the laboratory at the site which listed all the chemicals used in
the facility and useful information and handling procedures for each of them.
3.5 Environmental Reports
An energy audit, tree inventory and sustainability report on WVEC was obtained from the Office of
Sustainability. This tree inventory showed over 200 species of trees on the property many of which are endemic
to the area. This was useful in understanding how ecologically important and sensitive the area is and how any
contamination on the WVEC could affect their habitats. The energy audit which was conducted in October 2015
shows the WVEC total annual energy consumption to be about 8947 kwh/yr. The sustainability report focused
on the energy efficiency of the WVEC through the use of window film technology.
4.0 Site Reconnaissance Checklist
6. Date: 16/10/2015 Time: 10:30 am Weather Conditions: Overcast, light rain
Time on site (hours): 2 hours Is facility operational? (Y/N) Name(s): Patrice Russell
Exterior Location Description
Limitations
Winery was not
operational at the time,
so the wine making
process was not
observed.
The weather was
overcast with light rain,
may have washed away
outside soil stains
Photographs of the property
and surrounding properties:
include description and
relevant PCA; APEC
Many pictures of vineyards, wine center &
education center were taken
Confirmation of property
land use and immediate
surrounding land use;
relevant site features;
drainage; etc
Land is used for agriculture (grapes),
surrounding features and buildings include:
Lagoons, Niagara escarpment, brewery,
greenhouse, Niagara on the Green
community
Topographic, geologic and
hydrogeological conditions
Extensive forests and lagoons located just
behind the vineyards, vineyards are at the
base of a high slope (Niagara escarpment)
Areas of Natural
Significance
Niagara escarpment This is a protected area which runs through
the Niagara region with lots of biodiversity
(flora and fauna).
Unidentified Substances Laboratory A few bottles without adequate labels in
laboratory area.
Odours Lower level Strong odour of sour grapes and acids.
Potable water supply Water pipes running along walls Water pipes were visible running through
the lower level of the building
7. Special attention items
PCBs, Asbestos, Lead,
Ozone depleting, radon,
mould, noise, electric,
magnetic fields.
Tanks, equipment. Traces of mould below storage tanks,
electrical equipment though out plant with
lots of water on the floors (possible
electrical hazards), a lot of equipment that
could possible leak VOCs, a lot of
equipment with gauges (potential to leak
mercury)
EXTERIOR
OBSERVATIONS-
VINEYARDS
Subsurface features present Located in the vineyards Large pipe sticking out of the earth in the
vineyard for irrigation system.
Storage tank/containers
above or below ground:
Age, size
Outside Several large storage containers outside,
wine barrels inside and outside (See
Appendix F for pictures)
Stained soil, vegetation,
pavement
Minor stains outside Grape seeds, pulp and juice stains
Stressed vegetation None visible None visible
Areas of Fill/debris None observed None observed
PCA/APEC? Equipment, waste water
(effluent)
Effluent from wine making process being
washed into floor drains, chemical spills
being washed into floor drains,
Refrigeration equipment leaking VOCs.
Effluent from wine making process gets
washed down drains.
Previous excavations/ soil
removal
Vineyards Excavated areas in the vineyards for
planting of grapes
Hazardous Material Laboratory Many potentially hazardous chemicals
used these include: copper sulphate
pentahydrate, sulphuric acid and
phosphoric acid.
Observation of
adjoining/close properties
On-campus, across the street Buildings within close proximity include:
brewery, greenhouse, campus main
building, residence hall, community across
the street
8. Wells No wells observed
Waste water Waste water produced from wine making
process and some effluent is washed down
into floor vents and into sewer system
Watercourse, ditches or
standing water
Floor vents Used to carry away waste water and
effluent from tanks
Roads, parking facilities and
rights of way
Parking to the front and east of
the facility
INTERIOR
OBSERVATIONS-
WINERY
Exit/entry points Lower floor, main floor Has 2 exits on the lower floor, 2 exits on
the main floor
Heating & Cooling systems:
Type and fuel source
Along the walls Visible exhaust fans in the walls, also large
ventilation pipe behind tanks.
Drains, pits, sumps Floor drains located throughout
the plant
Used to carry away wastewater from
washing of tanks and other equipment.
Mechanical equipment Various equipment inside and
outside of site.
Equipment includes: tanks, refrigerators,
barrel machine
Stains or corrosion on
floors; not water; from a
discharge point
Various stains under tanks on
the lower level floor.
Stains are from juice pulp and possibly
minor chemical spills
Pipes Along the walls 3 main pipes observed running along upper
wall region, these pipes are used for water,
glycol and gas
9. Interview with Gavin Robertson, Winemaker
1. What year was thee Wine Visitor and Education Center first opened?
It was opened in 2009
2. Are there any chemicals used in the wine making process? Are any potentially hazardous?
Yes, there are many chemicals used in the process, some are potentially hazardous, they are all listed in
the MSDS booklet with instructions for use.
3. Do you use pesticides on the vineyards? If yes, what kind?
Yes we do use pesticides. We use the services of an outside company for spraying pesticides, so I’m not
sure of the specific names.
4. Have there been any odour problems on the site or from the surrounding lands?
None to speak of, no
5. When was the WVEC opened?
It was opened in 2009
6. Do you know who the previous owners were?
I think it may have been Stone Church.
7. Are there any underground storage tanks at the WVEC?
No, they are none
8. Has there been any issues of spills or regulatory compliance issues?
9. Any evidence of contamination from neighbouring properties?
10. Has any waste been dumped on the property, or fill from unknown sources?
10. Interview with Ryan Monkman, Cellar Hand
1. Is there waste generated from the wine making process?
Yes there is about 30% waste generated from the wine making process in the form of skins and seeds.
Most of this waste is composted on campus to be re-used as fertilizer.
2. Are there any type of waste that gets washed down the drain?
In racking the wine (moving from one tank to the other), the sediment that settles as the bottom which
contains mostly yeast and juice pulp often does get washed down the drain. Also cleaning chemicals that
are used to wash the tanks and other equipment does get washed down the drain.
3. What are the different pipes running across the walls of the lower level floor?
The yellow pipe is gas, the white pipe is water and the black insulated pipe is glycol
4. Are there any fuel storage tanks? What are they used for?
Diesel, propane and gasoline is used and stored on the property. Gasoline is used for the vehicles, diesel
is used for the diesel powered dish washer and trucks to get around the vineyards, propane fuels used for
various equipment.