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Abandoned Commercial Tank Project (Project ACT)

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.

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Abandoned Commercial Tank Project (Project ACT)

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  1. Environmental Health Program Clean Water.Healthy Environment.For Life Abandoned Commercial Tank Project (Project ACT) 2003 Northwest Hazardous Waste Conference June 3, 2003

  2. In 1954… In 2003… Gas: Then and Now 2520 Jefferson St., Tacoma

  3. In 1937… In 2003… Gas: Then and Now 3800 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

  4. In 1948… In 2003… Gas: Then and Now 2523 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

  5. In 1954… In 2003… Gas: Then and Now 3640 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

  6. A Brief History of Tacoma Gas Tacoma “Gas Station” Listings: Polk City Directory Events: 1941:U.S. Enters WWII 1973-74: OPEC Embargo Early 1980s: U.S. Recession 1990’s: Economic Gains

  7. 1974: 55mph Law 1995: Repeal 55mph A Brief History of Tacoma Gas Tacoma “Gas Station” Listings: Polk City Directory Events: 1941:U.S. Enters WWII Early 1980s: U.S. Recession

  8. A Brief History of Tacoma Gas Tacoma “Gas Station” Listings: Polk City Directory Laws & Rules: 1969: NEPA 1972: UFC 1980: CERCLA 1984: RCRA Subtitle 1 1988: TPCHD UST Ordinance 1989:WAC 173-360

  9. ACT Issues • Number of Closed Stations • Timing of Tank & Cleanup Laws • UST Site ID: Methods & Timing

  10. ACT Risks • High Number of Suspected ACT Sites • Tank Status Unknown • Potential for GW Contamination

  11. Abandoned Commercial Tank PROJECT Project ACT Scope • Site Inventory • Risk Assessment & Recommendations • Outreach & Education • Project Evaluation and Next Steps

  12. Project ACT Site Inventory • Two phase approach: • Identification (Polk Directories, • old permits & site drawings, others) • -Verification (Ecology, TPCHD, & Fire • Dept. records) • Publish Site List on GIS Layer • Maintain Inventory Accuracy

  13. 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?

  14. Project ACT: Some Possible Recommendations • Financial Incentives • Increase Interagency Coordination • New Regulatory Tools • Negotiated Contract Agreements

  15. Project ACT: Outreach & Education Goals • Involve stakeholders • Identify issues and opportunities • Recommendation involvement • Establish trust • Raise awareness • Promote behavior change

  16. Project ACT Outreach: Stakeholder Involvement Focus Groups • Agency Staff • Owners/Real Estate Agents • Environmental Professionals • Recommendations review group (8/03)

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Project ACT For more information: Ryan Kellogg (253) 798-4784 rkellogg@tpchd.org www.oldtanks.info Tanks for listening!

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