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VA Phase I Site Investigation Documents ANE SWIFT oyernor COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 421 North Main Street Leeds,MA 01053 Attention:Dave Lawson Dear Mr.Lawson: 3 2061 BOB DURAND Secretary LAUREN A.LISS Commissioner October 2, 2001 ID Re: Leeds 421 North Main Street RTN#1-14130 RELEASE NOTIFICATION and NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY; M.G.L.c.21E and 310 CMR 40.0000 On September 26, 2001, at 3:30 P.M, you notified the Department of a threat of release of gasoline at the above referenced site. On July 25, 2001,tank alarm equipment indicated that a release of gasoline may have occurred from the on-site 500-gallon gasoline underground storage tank. Further investigation indicated that gasoline was present in the interstitial space between the inner and exterior walls of the fiberglass tank. In addition to oral notification, 310 CMR 40.0333 further requires that a completed Release Notification Form (attached)be submitted to the Department within 60 calendar days of the date of the oral notification. The Department has reason to believe that the reported release is or may be a disposal site as defined in the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000 (the "MCP"). The Department also has reason to believe that you(as used in this letter"you"refers to Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center)are a potentially responsible party (PRP) with liability under Section 5(a) of M.G.L. c. 21E. This liability is "strict," meaning that it is not based on fault, but solely on your status as owner, operator, generator, transporter, disposer or other person specified in said Section 5(a). This liability is also "joint and several", meaning that you are liable for all response costs incurred at a disposal site even if there are other liable parties. The Department encourages PRPs to take prompt and appropriate actions in response to releases and threats of release of oil and/or hazardous materials. By taking the necessary response actions,you may significantly lower your assessment and cleanup costs and/or avoid liability for costs incurred by the Department in taking such actions. You may also avoid or reduce certain permit or annual compliance fees payable under 310 CMR 4.00. Please refer to M.G.L.c.21E for a complete description of potential liability. For your convenience, a summary of liability under M.G.L. c. 21E is attached. You should be aware that you may have claims against third parties for damages, including claims for contribution or reimbursement for the costs of cleanup. Such claims do not exist indefinitely but are This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA C"urdinator at(617)574-6872. 436 Dwight Street•Springfield Massachusetts 01103•FAX(413)784-1149•TDD(413)946-8620•Telephone(413)784-1100 0 Printed on Recycled Paper Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2 RTN 1-14130 Notice ofResponsibility governed by laws, which establish the time allowed for bringing litigation. The Department encourages you to take any action necessary to protect any such claims you may have against third parties. You are reminded that the Department approved the following response actions as an Immediate Response Action(IRA): The IRA consists of the excavation of the underground storage tank to investigate if a release of gasoline occurred to the environment. Specific approval is required from the Department for the implementation of all IRAs with the exception of the construction of a fence and/or posting of signs. Additional submittals are necessary with regard to this notification including,but not limited to,the filing of an IRA Completion Statement and/or Response Action Outcome(RAO)statement. The MCP requires that a fee of$750.00 be submitted to the Department when an RAO statement is filed greater than 120 days from the date of initial notification. It is important to note that you must dispose of any Remediation Waste generated at the subject location in accordance with 310 CMR 40.0030 including,without limitation, contaminated soil and/or debris. Any Bill of Lading accompanying such waste must bear the seal and signature of a Licensed Site Professional (LSP). You may contact the LSP Board of Registration at(617)556-1145 to obtain the current LSP list. If you have any questions relative to this notice, you should contact the John Bourcier at the letterhead address or at (413) 755-2112. All future communications regarding this release must reference the Release Tracking Number(RTN)contained in the subject block of this letter. Section Chief Emergency Response JSB/jsb /:14130mf Enclosure:Release Notification Form, BWSC-103 and Instructions Summary of Liability Under Chapter 21E Certified Mail#P 7001 0320 0003 0115 8485,Return Receipt Requested cc: Northampton Fire Department Health Department Mayor's Office Attachments: Release Notification Form, BWSC-003 and Instructions Summary of Liability under M.G.L.c.21E ]EVAL L PATRICK Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy S. Environmental Affai Department of Environmental Protection Western Regional Office•436 Dwight Street, Springfield MA 01103.413-784-1 100 URGENT LEGAL MATTER July 31, 2014 Northampton VA Medical Center Mr. Andrew McMahon, Acting Chief Financial Officer 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053 MAEVI VALIDLY BARTLETT Secretary Re: Northampton RIN 1-18961 421 North Main Street VA Medical Center ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERIM DEADLINE Dear Mr. McMahon: On December 31,2012, a Release Notification Form was submitted to the Department indicating that soil at the site had been impacted by lead at concentrations greater than applicable standards. A Notice of Responsibility was issued to VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System on January 9,2013. On April 2,2014,Mr. Craig Blake, LSP, of Woodard and Curran,Inc., wrote the Department on your behalf to notify of a delay for submittal of a Tier Classification Submittal. The reason for the delay was that response actions (soil excavation)have been hampered by frozen ground and snow cover at the site, and further assessment was needed at the site. Recently, Department staff spoke with both Mr.McMahon and Mr. McPherson of the Northampton VA regarding the scope of work and timelines for response actions. Mr. McPherson explained that the contract for LSP services will likely be completed in three weeks,however, the contract for the excavation firm would approximately three months to award. This mfonnation is available in alternate format.Call Ric le Waters-Ekanem,Diversity Director,at 617.2925751 TEMP MassDEP Weosite.www.mass gov/dep Printed on Recycle°Paper -866-539-7622 DAVID W.CASH Commissioner 7d-6868 COMMITMENT&INTEGRITY 980 Wasoinotoc St. Suite 325 T 800 446.5518 DRIVE RESULTS DechaT. Massachusetts 02026 T 781 251 0200 w vwwoodardcurran com F 781 251 0867 May 21,2015 Merddith O'Leary RS Director of Public Health 212 Main Street ilk Northampton, MA 01060 DDARD Subject: Notification of Availability of a Phase 1 Initial Site Investigation Report URRAN VA Northampton Medical Center, Buildings 1,4 and 8 421 North Main Street, Leeds,MA MassDEP Release Tracking Number: 1.18961 Dear Ms. O'Leary. This letter is sent to you on behalf of the VA Northampton Medical Center to fulfill the public notification requirements established by the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP - 310 CMR 40.0000). In accordance with the public notification requirements described in 310 CMR 40.1403 (3)(e), we are notifying you that a Phase 1 Initial Site Investigation (151) Report has been prepared for the above- referenced Site where lead has been encountered in the soil adjacent to three buildings at the VAMC. A summary and statement of conclusions of the ISI, and the disposal site map included in the Phase I Report are enclosed. A copy of the report is available for your review at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Northeast Region Office, located at 436 Dwight Street in Springfield,.MA. Attached please find a copy of the public notice that will be published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette on May 26, 2015. If you have any questions regarding this notification, please contact Craig E. Blake, Woodard & Curran, Inc., 980 Washington Street, Suite 325, Dedham, MA 02026, or by telephone at (781)251-0200. Sincerely, WOODARD&CURRAN Craig E. Blake, L.S.P. Vice President PN 221848 Cc: MassDEP Northeast Region Enclosure Phase! Initial Site Investigation Report and Tier Classification Buildings 1,4 and 8 Perimeters VA Northampton Medical Center 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA RTN 1.18961 Summary of Findings and Conclusions On behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),Woodard &Curran (W&C) has completed a Phase I Initial Site Investigation (151)in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan(MCP; 310 CMR 40.0000) for reported releases of oil and/or hazardous material (OHM) in the vicinity of Buildings 1, 4 and 8 of the Northampton VA Medical Center (VAMC), 421 North Main Street, Leeds, Massachusetts identified as Release Tracking Number(RTN) 1-18961. In accordance with the MCP (310 CMR 40.0480), the Phase 1 151 report documents the results of Investigations conducted to characterize the source, nature, and extent of OHM releases to the environment, describes Site hydrogeological characteristics, characterizes potential migration pathways and exposure points to human and ecological receptors, evaluates the need for Immediate Response Actions (IRA), and concludes whether further remedial response actions are necessary. In addition, the Phase 1 ISI Report supports the completion of a Tier Classification submittal in accordance with Section 40.0463 of the MCP. The Site, i.e. soil adjacent to foundations of Buildings 1, 4 and 8, is located within the developed campus of the Northampton VAMC which is comprised of approximately 50 buildings consisting of hospital facilities, residences, office buildings, facilities maintenance buildings, and storage buildings. The Northampton VAMC has 85 behavioral health beds, a 44-bed nursing home care unit, and a 16-bed substance abuse unit area. Building 1 is the main hospital building and Includes patient admissions and discharge and security. Building 4 houses the substance abuse program. Building 8 houses the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) unit. Open grassed fields and forested land surround the Northampton VAMC. Near surface soil sampling completed in anticipation of a roof repair project at Buildings 1, 4 and 8 at the Northampton VAMC identified lead in the soil at concentrations greater than The applicable RCS-1 reportable concentration. Upon confirmation that the lead release was not associated with the lead painted roof trim in the area of the original samples, the VA notified MassDEP of the release and RTN 1-18961 was designated for the disposal site comprised of the three buildings. The contaminant of concem is limited to lead. Site groundwater has not yet been evaluated, but will be assessed in future investigations. Potential receptors include facility workers, construction workers, utility workers,veteran patients and visitors who may be exposed to impacted soil. A Tier Classification was performed to accompany this 151. The Site does not meet any of the inclusionary criteria for a Tier 1 site and is therefore classified as a Tier 11 Disposal Site. 5 1 2 3 I 4 1 5 I 6 NAIU '_I(CFNP—BUILDING NUMB-RS I o ISSIONS 0SCN CE POLICE AND SECUa V s I, T.n O 7, r - _� 4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE {! II N S 1 9� ' ? EN . TxERAF, ` fl " 11 LA 3 N! E WARD 0 6o U T -IF II — �, '� 1 ' ° ° J 1 11 A wry �1 IT RE _ R ERE ALF I 7, 7 1� -■ T T L _ � � �� i 7 ;96 F 1- ill LV z — f � \ B B \ � 3 ',Fir 10 NF 11 E r [ ` \ R � 0� �� n — P 131_3 co dArEL R AIN AR C AFT Fa. ON �O �/ ELL IRI L (EN RAI R ,WITCH LIUC o / Bl II L NC A Et Fr NE or"/ \ > \ ,aN c : NE Or ci`oc e. LWz NN �7 NAN 7 A <m y <f� �/ l(T 1 N 6TIAIHI 03 ( 2� TJI I_— I 3L— I I V'�\ i W /7(11° � ' Z ac. FIGURE2 I 1 2 I 3 1 < 1 s 1 5 VA HEALTH CARE Defining in the 21st Century September 18,2015 Ms. Donna Salloom,Chairperson Northampton Board of Health 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764 Re: Public Involvement VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System 421 North Main Street Leeds, Massachusetts MADEP RTN 1-18961 Dear Ms. Salloom: This letter is sent to you to fulfill the public involvement provisions established by the Massachusetts Contingency Plan(MCP), 310 CMR 40.0000. The public involvement provisions of the MCP(310 CMR 40.1403(3)(d)) require that the Chief Municipal Officer and the Board of Health in the community in which a disposal site is located be notified that a Release Abatement Measure (RAM)will be conducted. Specifically,the RAM is being conducted to excavate soils along the perimeter of Buildings 1, 4 and 8 at the property identified as the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (VA CWM), located at 421 North Main Street in Leeds, Massachusetts (the Site), where concentrations of lead have been reported above applicable standards promulgated within the MCP. The excavated soils are to be transported off-site and disposed of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal requirements. Following the completion of the excavation activities the areas will be backfilled to grade with imported materials. Field activities associated with the RAM are expected to commence in October 2015 and be completed in approximately 3-4 weeks. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at the letterhead address. Sincerely, VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Duane B. Gill, FACILE Associate Director cc: MADEP WERO/BWSC Silvio Baruzzi, VA CWM Josee Goldin, VA CWM Robert Michalik,VA CWM Eric M.Axelrod, LSP "Honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being" FITCHBURG 1 GREENFIELD 1 NORTHAMPTON l PITTSFIELD 1 SPRINGFIELD 1 WORCESTER www.centralwestemmass.va.gov VADefining EXCELLENCE CARE in the list Century January 26,2016 Ms.Donna Salloom,Chairperson Northampton Board of Health 210 Main Street Northampton,MA 01060 VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764 Re: Public Involvement VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System 421 North Main Street Leeds,Massachusetts MADEP RTN 1-18961 Dear Ms. Salloom: This letter is sent to you to fulfill the public involvement provisions established by the Massachusetts Contingency Plan(MCP),310 CMR 40.0000. The public involvement provisions of the MCP(310 CMR 40.1403(3)(f)) require that the Chief Municipal Officer and the Board of Health in the community in which a disposal site is located be notified that a Permanent or Temporary Solution Statement will be filed. Specifically,the results of remedial activities conducted to excavate soils along the perimeter of Buildings I, 4 and 8 at the property identified as the VA Medical Center(VAMC), located at 421 North Main Street in Leeds, Massachusetts (the Site), have indicated that a condition of no significant risk to human health, the environment.safety,and public welfare has been achieved in support of a Permanent Solution. A copy of the Permanent Solution report can be obtained by contacting the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) of record, Mr. Eric M. Axelrod, Woodard&Curran.Inc. at(401)427-1139. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at the letterhead address. Sincerely, VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM D one 1. m 1;FACHE Associate Director cc: MADEP WERO/BWSC Silvio Baruzzi,VA CWM Josee Goldin.VA CWM Robert Michalik,VA CWM Eric M. Axelrod, LSP "Honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being" FITCHBURG 1 GREENFIELD 1 NORTHAMPTON 1 PITTSFIELD 1 SPRINGFIELD 1 WORCESTER www.centralwestemmass.va.gov