Abandoned Commercial Tank Project (Project ACT)
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Abandoned Commercial Tank Project
(Project ACT)
2003 Northwest Hazardous Waste ConferenceJune 3, 2003
Environmental Health Program Clean Water.Healthy Environment.For Life
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Gas: Then and Now2520 Jefferson St., Tacoma
In 1954…
In 2003…
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Gas: Then and Now3800 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
In 1937…
In 2003…
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Gas: Then and Now2523 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
In 1948…
In 2003…
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Gas: Then and Now3640 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
In 1954…
In 2003…
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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:
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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
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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
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ACT Issues Number of Closed Stations Timing of Tank & Cleanup Laws UST Site ID: Methods & Timing
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ACT Risks High Number of Suspected ACT Sites Tank Status Unknown Potential for GW Contamination
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Project ACT Scope
Site Inventory
Abandoned Commercial Tank
PROJECT
Project Evaluation and Next Steps
Outreach & Education
Risk Assessment & Recommendations
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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
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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?
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Project ACT: Some Possible
RecommendationsFinancial IncentivesIncrease Interagency CoordinationNew Regulatory ToolsNegotiated Contract Agreements
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Project ACT: Outreach & Education
GoalsInvolve stakeholders
•Identify issues and opportunities•Recommendation involvement•Establish trust
Raise awarenessPromote behavior change
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Project ACT Outreach: Stakeholder Involvement
Agency Staff
Owners/Real Estate Agents
Environmental Professionals
Recommendations review group (8/03)
Focus Groups
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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
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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
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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