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Redevelopment at Superfund Sites. Jill Lowe Remedial Project Manager August 7, 2013. Redevelopment at Superfund Sites. Overview of Superfund Redevelopment Initiative Why Superfund Reuse? Tools to ensure protectiveness Can Superfund Sites be reused and remain protective?
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Redevelopment at Superfund Sites Jill Lowe Remedial Project Manager August 7, 2013
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites • Overview of Superfund Redevelopment Initiative • Why Superfund Reuse? • Tools to ensure protectiveness • Can Superfund Sites be reused and remain protective? • Havertown PCP Superfund Site • Storage Facility • YMCA • Who To Contact for Site Redevelopment
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites • Why Plan for Superfund Reuse? • Community revitalization • Recreation and open space • Site stewardship including long-term remedy protectiveness • Reduction in stigma associated with formerly contaminated Sites • Increase property values
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites • How Reuse Planning fits with the cleanup process? • Knowledge of future land use can inform the base line risk assessment, remedy selection and remedy design, and phasing of cleanup • Remedy design and maintenance tailored to fit long-term stewardship • Post-remedy reuse planning ensures reuse is consistent with cleanup remedy
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites • Tools to Ensure Protectiveness • Partnerships • Comfort Letters • Restriction Documents • Institutional Controls • Easements and Covenants • Consent Decrees • Operations & Maintenance Plans
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites • Havertown PCP Superfund Site – Capped Area • Reuse contemplated with Township during design • Additional Fill • Redevelopment restrictions identified during design to ensure protectiveness • Weight limit • Digging restrictions • Planting restrictions • Site Property Profile • Comfort Letter and Environmental Covenant
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites • Havertown PCP Superfund Site – YMCA • Former Philadelphia Chewing Gum Company property • Operated during Site Assessment, Investigation and Remediation • Closed during Operable Unit 3(OU3) Investigation • Township acquired property • Comfort Letter • Property Easement with Restrictions • EPA and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection partners with YMCA and Township
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites • Who To Contact for Site Redevelopment • Site Remedial Project Manager and Site Attorney • Land Revitalization Action Team – Region 3 • Chris Thomas - 215-814-5555 • Leo Mullin – 215-814-3172 • Thomas Cinti - 215-814-2634