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November 7, 2012 5:00 pm 1912 Center Jeffrey B. Jones, AICP Moscow Urban Renewal Agency Moscow Brownfield Assessment Project Update ---PAGE BREAK--- Tonight’s Meeting • Introductions • Brownfields: background and benefits • Moscow Brownfield Assessment Project update – Phase II Environmental Site Assessments • Next steps • Testimony (MURA-owned property) • Q & A ---PAGE BREAK--- What is a Brownfield? • Sites that have, or are perceived to have, contamination. • Potential contamination often inhibits redevelopment • Range in size (single lot to multi-acre postindustrial site) • Often located in high value areas (central business districts, waterfronts) • Community assets – Transformable into unique community spaces in prime locations – Economic development opportunity ---PAGE BREAK--- Many types of brownfields • Agricultural/ industrial sites • Gas stations and fueling facilities • Abandoned buildings • Oil and gas sites • Rail yards • Lumber mills • Landfills • Dry cleaners ---PAGE BREAK--- Moscow Brownfield Assessment Project • In 2010, EPA awarded $475,000 to the City of Moscow to conduct environmental assessments and cleanup planning • Seven project sites in Moscow: Phase I completed on most Phase II /Risk Analysis completed and underway on some Cleanup Planning completed on some Grant funding to add more • Project goals: Expedite redevelopment of distressed properties Improve the path to value realization for landowners Improve environment, economy and community! ---PAGE BREAK--- How will assessing brownfields benefit Moscow? • Improve environmental health public safety social welfare • Increase green space/parks property values and tax revenue leveraged funds for redevelopment (Legacy Crossing) redevelopment activity • Expedite development of SE Moscow Industrial Park ---PAGE BREAK--- Target Area Tribble property 207 N. Main Street Old Dumas Seed property 103 N. Almon Dumas Elevator Spur property Lilly and Asbury Street MURA-owned property 317 W. 6th Street Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad 233 State Highway 8 Sharpe property 1102 S. Main Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Target Area Fountain property Nursery Street ---PAGE BREAK--- We’re looking for potential sites • Do you know of good candidate properties? • Interested landowners should contact Jeff Jones, City of Moscow ---PAGE BREAK--- Brownfields Site Assessment Process Example Scenario Property owner submits LOI /email to City. Application approved. City submits outline to EPA. EPA approves property for Phase I, II or Cleanup Planning Site access agreement sent to property owner and signed. Phase I: Property analyzed. Phase I report developed – if contamination exceeds EPA threshold… SHPO, THPO, IDFW (ESA) Review /EPA grants approval for Phase II. Phase II /Risk Analysis: Site analyzed in detail. Results used to determine Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase II Assessment • Does any contamination exist? Soil samples Water samples Lab testing • Where are the contaminants coming from? • What are the health and environmental risks? • What are the next steps? ---PAGE BREAK--- EPA Guidelines: Cumulative Risk Assessment • Population - Who will be affected? What is the risk? Where is the risk? • Source – single or multiple • Stressors – contaminants present • Exposure – pathways and routes • Endpoints – ecological and human effects • Time Frames – frequency, duration, intensity ---PAGE BREAK--- JEFFREY B. JONES, AICP NATALIE MORROW, SR. GEOLOGIST ROBIN NIMMER, PH.D., P.G. The Properties ---PAGE BREAK--- Tribble property 207 N. Main Street Phase I – Complete (2011) Sampling and Analysis Plan complete (Feb. 2012) Phase II – Asbestos, LBP, Vapor Sampling and Draft Phase II complete (Oct. 2012) Results /Next Steps ---PAGE BREAK--- Sharpe property 1102 S. Main Phase I – Complete (2011) Sampling and Analysis Plan complete (Feb. 2012) Phase II – Complete (June 2012) Offsite supplemental Phase II activities will begin when adjacent property grants site access ---PAGE BREAK--- Fountain property Nursery Street Phase I – Complete (May 2012) Sampling and Analysis Plan complete (Sept. 2012) Phase II – Complete (Oct. 2012) Results /Next Steps ---PAGE BREAK--- Old Dumas Seed property 103 N. Almon Phase I – Complete (Mar. 2012) Sampling and Analysis Plan complete (July 2012) Phase II – Draft complete (June 2012) Supplemental multi- incremental sampling is ongoing ---PAGE BREAK--- Dumas Elevator Spur property Lilly and Asbury Street Phase I – Complete (Oct. 2010) Sampling and Analysis Plan complete (July 2012) Phase II – Multi- incremental sampling begins Nov. 2012 Results /Next Steps ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase I – Deemed Eligible by EPA for inclusion (Aug. 2012) Waiting for property owner to grant property access. Next Steps Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad 233 State Highway 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase I – Complete (June 2008) Sampling and Analysis Plan complete (Feb. 2012) Phase II – Draft Phase II complete (Aug. 2012) Draft ABCA complete (Oct. 2012) Will make application for EPA Cleanup Grant (Nov. 2012) MURA-owned 317 W. 6th Street ---PAGE BREAK--- What determines how a brownfield is cleaned up? • Use data from Phase I and II • Risk /Association Land Use • Preparation of Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) • Cleanup resources – Depends on where the contaminant is located (soil, air, water, etc.) • Quick, cheap and effective solutions! ---PAGE BREAK--- Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) • 80% of contamination is easy and inexpensive to clean up • 20% is difficult and expensive…so now what? – Future land use – Potential pathways – Susceptible populations – Urgency of cleanup ---PAGE BREAK--- STEVE GILL Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Brownfields and VCP Specialist Coeur d'Alene Regional Office 2110 Ironwood Parkway Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Ph: (208) 666-4632 Cell: (208) 818-5326 [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- So, you’ve just had a Brownfields assessment on your property. Now What? ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- DEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program VCP Idaho Land Remediation Act Idaho Title 39 Chapter 72 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program VCP • Foster remediation, reuse, and redevelopment of contaminated sites. • Encourage innovation and cooperation between government and interested parties to promote economic revitalization. • Expedite remediation process by eliminating adversarial enforcement actions and delays in approvals. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- DEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program VCP Voluntary Cleanup Program = Expedited process = Covenant not to sue = Enforcement bar = Lender liability = Innovated strategies = Cooperative partnership Revolving Loan Fund = Subgrants available for govt. entities (20% match) = Rates begin @ 0% Interest = No payments for 3 years ---PAGE BREAK--- EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Target Site: 317 W. 6th Street • Funded up to $200,000 • Requires 20% match or an approved hardship grant • Requires that a draft Phase II and ABCA are required prior to making submittal • Opportunity for testimony (oral or written) ---PAGE BREAK--- EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Target Site: 317 W. 6th Street • Alternative 1: No action • Alternative 2: Institutional Control • Alternative 3: In-Situ Blending • Alternative 4: Soil Excavation /Off-Site Disposal ---PAGE BREAK--- Questions? • Visit the project’s website: http://www.moscow.id.us/programs/epa/ • For more information, contact: Jeff Jones, AICP City of Moscow 206 E. Third Street Moscow, Idaho 83843 [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] • For general information about brownfields and the EPA Brownfields Grant Program(s) visit: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/