348 Langner Road Brownfield Cleanup Program Site
Site Number C915256
Fact Sheet - October 2011
Draft Remedial Investigation/Interim Remedial Measures Work Plan
The public is invited to comment on a draft work plan being reviewed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to investigate and implement interim remedial measures at the 348 Langner Road Site ("site"), located at 348 Langner Road in West Seneca, Erie County, New York (see map insert). The draft "Remedial Investigation (RI) / Interim Remedial Measures (IRM) Work Plan" was submitted to NYSDEC by Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems, Inc. ("applicant") under New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP).
How to Comment
NYSDEC is accepting written public comments about the draft RI/IRM Work Plan for 30 days, from October 3, 2011 through November 1, 2011. The draft RI/IRM Work Plan is available for public review at the locations identified below under "Where to Find Information".
Written comments should be submitted to:
Mr. Anthony Lopes, P.E.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
270 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14203-2999
Highlights of the Proposed Remedial Investigation
The remedial investigation has several goals:
- define the nature and extent of contamination in soil, surface water, groundwater and any other impacted media
- identify the source(s) of the contamination
- assess the impact of the contamination on public health and/or the environment
- provide information to support the development of a Remedial Work Plan, if required upon completion of IRM activities, to address the contamination
The investigation will be performed by the applicant with oversight by NYSDEC. This Remedial Investigation (RI) will include the following activities:
- Completion of soil borings, and installation of groundwater monitoring wells on-site
- Analysis of subsurface soil, and groundwater samples to assess soil, and groundwater quality and collect site-specific hydrogeological data
Highlights of the Proposed Interim Remedial Measures
In concurrence with RI activities, an IRM is planned to immediately address environmental concerns at the site. The planned approach to the IRM and related activities include the following:
- Demolition and disposal of an existing convenience store building, Dispenser Islands, and Canopy
- Removal of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) from two UST areas
- Excavation and off-Site disposal of contaminated subsurface soil/fill in UST areas.
Next Steps
NYSDEC will consider public comments, revise the plan as necessary, and approve the RI/IRM Work Plan. The approved investigation work plan will be made available to the public (see "Where to Find Information" below). After the investigation work plan is approved, the applicant may proceed with the remedial investigation and implementation of interim remedial measures at the site.
It is estimated that the remedial investigation will take about eight weeks of field time and is anticipated to commence in January 2012. The IRM activities will commence in April 2012 and be completed in summer 2012.
When the investigation is completed, the applicant will then develop an Alternative Analysis Report (AAR) that summarizes the results of the site investigation and interim remedial measures and evaluate if any additional cleanup will be required.
NYSDEC will keep the public informed during the investigation and remediation of the Site.
Background
NYSDEC previously accepted an application from the applicant to participate in the Brownfield Cleanup Program. The application proposes the site be used for commercial purposes.
The site is an approximate 2.6-acre parcel located at the corner of Langner and Ridge Road, and is currently used as a car wash and gas station. The Site has been a gas station since the 1950's. Operations as a gas station have impacted on-Site soil/fill and groundwater with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) which will require remediation
In January 2010, Benchmark Environmental Engineering & Science, PLLC (Benchmark) conducted a Limited Phase II Investigation Report of the subject property which involved sub surface soil boring and groundwater investigations. Contaminants of concern detected during the Limited investigation included Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs).
For More Information
Where to Find Information
Project documents are available for review at the following locations to help the public stay informed. These documents include the draft RI/IRM Work Plan and the application to participate in the Brownfield Cleanup Program.
West Seneca Public Library
Ms. Catherine Foertch
1300 Union Road
Buffalo, New York 14224
Attn: Director
Phone: (716) 647-2928
Hours: M - Th 10-8
Fri - Sat. 9-4
Sun. (closed)
NYSDEC Region 9 Office
270 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14203-2999
Attn: Mr. Anthony Lopes P.E.
Phone: (716) 851-7220
Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:45pm
(Call for appointment)
Who to Contact
Comments and questions are always welcome and should be directed as follows:
Environmental Related Questions
Mr. Anthony Lopes, P.E.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
270 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14203-2999
(716) 851-7220
allopes@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Health Related Questions
Mr. Matthew Forcucci
New York State Department of Health
584 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14202
(716) 847-4501
beei@health.state.ny.us
Project Development Questions
Mr. Michael Green
Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems, Inc.
570 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 886-3736
mikegreen@deltasoniccarwash.com
