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Home My WebLink AboutFrom MPCA - tank leak Minnesota Pollution Control Agency �� RECE��ED september 16, Zoo3 SEP 1 8 2003 Mr. Thomas Lowe cirY oF oRoNo 3295 Carman Road Orono, MN 55331 RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Lowe Residence, 3295 Carman Road, Orono, MN 55331 Site ID#: �EAK00015283 Dear Mr. Lowe: We are pleased to let you lrnow that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the MPCA staff has closed the release site file. Closure of the file means that the MPCA staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However,the MPCA staff has concluded that remaining contamination does not currently appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment under current conditions. We ask that residents of the home contact MPCA staff immediatelv if any notable change in contaminant level is detected in their home. The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup work if new information,changing regulatory requirements or changed land use make additional work necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination(either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA,Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified. You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C(2002)or any other applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (2002), the Minnesota Superfund Law. Please note that as a result of performing the requested work you may be eligible to apply to the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund(Petrofund) for partial reimbursement of the costs you have incurred in investigating and cleaning up this petroleum tank release. The Petrofund is administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board(Petro Board)and the Minnesota Deparhnent of Commerce. To learn more about who is eligible for reimbursement,the type of work that is eligible for reimbursement, and the amount of reimbursement available,please contact Petrofund staff at 651-297-1119 or 1-800-638-0418. If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.;St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (651) 296-6300 (Voice);(651) 282-5332 (TTY) St. Paul • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Duluth • Mankato • Marshall • Rochester • Willmar;www.pca.state.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer•Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20%fibers from paper recycied by consumers. Mr. Thomas Lowe Page 2 September 16,2003 For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site,please call the Leaking Underground Storage Tank File Request Program at 651/297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet Request to Bill for Services Performed must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review. Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter,please call me at(651)296-7824 or the site hydrogeologist Stephen Thompson at(651) 297-8604. Sincerely, a�� w,.,l� �, � Sarah Henderson 6` Stephen Thompson Project Manager Hydrogeologist Petroleum Remediation Unit Petroleum Remediation Unit Petroleum&Landfill Remediation Section Petroleum&Landfill Remediation Section Majors and Remediation Division Majors and Remediation Division SH:ST:tf cc: Lin Vee, City Clerk, Orono Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Dennis McComas,Thatcher Engineering Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund Staff �i�� ¢. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ��% June 27, 2003 Mr. Tom Lo�ve 3295 Carman Road Orono, MN 55331 RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Lowe Residence, 3295 Carman Road, Orono Site ID#: LEAK00015283 Dear Mr. Lo�ve: The Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA)has been informed that there has been a release of petroleum from a storage tank that you own and/or operate. This program was developed to provide assistance as you investigate and, if necessary, clean up your petroleum release. We appreciate your prompt notification so we can provide guidance to you in dealing with your release as quickly and efficiently as possible. Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the extent of the release and take any necessary actions to clean up the release. A person is generally considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release. MPCA staff is requesting you to take steps to investigate and if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The first step is a site investigation to define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination. We recommend that you hire a qualified environmental consulting firm which has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and site cleanups. Please be aware that MPCA staff do not conduct the investigation or cleanup at your property. MPCA staff provide guidance and technical assistance during the project and review the reports submitted by your consultant. Ho�vever, we urge you to contact us whenever you have a question or concern regarding your proj ect. The legislature established the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund(Petrofund)to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action for a portion of their costs. The Petrofund is administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board(Petro Board), which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. To learn more about the Petrofund reimbursement program and the responsibilities of an eligible applicant, please contact Petrofund staff at 651/215-1775 or 1/800-638-0418 (in greater Minnesota only). We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the enclosed proposal and invoice forms and the other program requirements in order to maximize the available reimbursement(Please note that final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board). The environmental consulting firm you hire to work on the petroleum tank release must be registered with the Petro Board. Also,you must get a minimum of two written competitive consultant proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board. A minimum of two written competitive contractor bids must also be obtained for each contractor service. We encourage you to contact Petrofund staff for answers to all of your questions about bidding and the other Petrofund reimbursement program requirements. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.;St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (651) 296-6300 (Voice); (651) 282-5332 (TTY) St.Paul • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Duluth • Mankato • Marshall • Rochester • Willmar;www.pca.state.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer•Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20%fibers from paper recycled by consumers. Mr. Tom Lowe Page 2 June 27, 2003 The MPCA also requests you file a claim with your insurance company and that the MPCA be copied on all insurance correspondence. Please contact me within 30 days of receipt of this letter if you intend to proceed with the requested wark. If you do not proceed with the wark, the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action at the site. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. If you conclude that the release in question is not from any tank which you have owned or operated, or if you conclude that you do not meet the definition of a "legally responsible person,"please notify the MPCA immediately and explain the basis of your conclusion. A packet of fact sheets is enclosed far your information. If you have questions, please contact me at (651) 296-7824. In addition, all future correspondence should be addressed to me. If you are calling long distance,you may reach the MPCA by calling(800) 657-3864. Thank you. Sincerely, � � Sarah Henderson Project Manager Petroleum and Landfill Remediation Section Majors and Remediation Division SAH:ais Enclosures cc: Lin Vee, City Clerk, Orono Dave Jeager, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer