abandoned commercial tank project (project act)
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Environmental Health Program Clean Water.Healthy Environment.For Life. Abandoned Commercial Tank Project (Project ACT). 2003 Northwest Hazardous Waste Conference June 3, 2003. In 1954…. In 2003…. Gas: Then and Now. 2520 Jefferson St., Tacoma. In 1937…. In 2003…. Gas: Then and Now. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Abandoned Commercial Tank Project
(Project ACT)
2003 Northwest Hazardous Waste ConferenceJune 3, 2003
Environmental Health Program Clean Water.Healthy Environment.For Life
Gas: Then and Now2520 Jefferson St., Tacoma
In 1954…
In 2003…
Gas: Then and Now3800 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
In 1937…
In 2003…
Gas: Then and Now2523 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
In 1948…
In 2003…
Gas: Then and Now3640 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
In 1954…
In 2003…
A Brief History of Tacoma Gas
Tacoma “Gas Station” Listings:Polk City Directory
1973-74:OPEC Embargo
1941:U.S. Enters WWII
Early 1980s:U.S. Recession
1990’s:Economic Gains
Events:
Tacoma “Gas Station” Listings:Polk City Directory
1941:U.S. Enters WWII
Early 1980s:U.S. Recession
1974:55mph Law
1995:Repeal 55mph
Events:
A Brief History of Tacoma Gas
Tacoma “Gas Station” Listings:Polk City Directory
1972: UFC
1969: NEPA
1984: RCRA Subtitle 1
1988: TPCHD UST Ordinance
Laws & Rules:
1980: CERCLA
1989:WAC 173-360
A Brief History of Tacoma Gas
ACT Issues Number of Closed Stations Timing of Tank & Cleanup Laws UST Site ID: Methods & Timing
ACT Risks High Number of Suspected ACT Sites Tank Status Unknown Potential for GW Contamination
Project ACT Scope
Site Inventory
Abandoned Commercial Tank
PROJECT
Project Evaluation and Next Steps
Outreach & Education
Risk Assessment & Recommendations
Project ACT Site InventoryTwo phase approach:
-Identification (Polk Directories, old permits & site drawings, others)-Verification (Ecology, TPCHD, & Fire Dept. records)
Publish Site List on GIS LayerMaintain Inventory Accuracy
Project ACT Risk Assessment
What are the Environmental and Public Health Risks?
- What we know- What we don’t know
Tank Assessment Study- Subset of “listed” properties selected for further investigation
•Are tanks still present?•Do tanks contain free product?
Project ACT: Some Possible
RecommendationsFinancial IncentivesIncrease Interagency CoordinationNew Regulatory ToolsNegotiated Contract Agreements
Project ACT: Outreach & Education
GoalsInvolve stakeholders
•Identify issues and opportunities•Recommendation involvement•Establish trust
Raise awarenessPromote behavior change
Project ACT Outreach: Stakeholder Involvement
Agency Staff
Owners/Real Estate Agents
Environmental Professionals
Recommendations review group (8/03)
Focus Groups
Project ACT Outreach: Focus Group Results
Three-part program needed for property owners to take action:– Clear risk communication– Regulatory “amnesty”– Financial Incentives
Permitting process should be streamlined with agencies involved
Property owners want to know about ACTs
Project ACT Outreach: Raise Awareness
Website– www.oldtanks.info
Brochure and other printed materials
Referral Line– 1-800-287-6429 x6
News Releases Project Meetings
Project ACT & SQG P2
Things you might keep in mind as a provider of P2 technical assistance:
Are there P2 opportunities below the ground? What is the site’s business history? Limitations of agency records on contamination issues Recognition & incentive program implications
