Environmental Science & Engineering Partners

Assisted AIG evaluate Response Action Plans (RAP) in order to determine whether cost cap insurance policies should be given to a third party applicant. This process involved reviewing and testing the validity of past investigation activities and performing cost benefit analysis for the proposed RAP and other probable scenarios of outcome. This same service has been offered multiple times to AIG and other various insurance companies.

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This is one of many underground storage tank removal and investigation projects completed by ESE. ESE removed two 10,000 gallon gasoline USTs from the ground and completed the necessary Release Determination Report as required under TCEQ regulatory guidance RG- 411, which included results from soil and groundwater sampling activities. Upon completion of soil corrective action activities, the TCEQ issued regulatory closure for the site. This is one of over a dozen UST facilities that ESE has closed with issues related to soil and groundwater contamination.

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ESE served as the Project Manager and Engineer for the Brownfields reclamation of the former Texas Genco Power Plant located in Webster, Texas for the purpose redevelopment of the 750 acre site as a master planned mixed use community located along Clear Creek. ESE was responsible for managing the 750 acre project from cradle to grave for the client, Cherokee Webster Development, which consisted of a joint venture between Cherokee Investment Partners, Johnson Development, and the City of Webster. The former gas fired power plant consisted of three boiler units (ranging from 100 to 180 feet in height), turbine decks, warehouses, office buildings, support structures, pipelines, and surface impoundments. Prior to acquisition of the property, ESE conducted the preliminary environmental due diligence assessments and feasibility studies for asbestos abatement, demolition, and environmental corrective actions. Upon completion of feasibility and the acquisition of the plant by Cherokee Webster Development, ESE implemented the actions necessary to complete the reclamation of the Site which included: preparation of Health and Safety Plans, preparation of SOWs and RFPs for public bid of the asbestos abatement and demolition services, preparation of asbestos abatement and demolition contracts, bid evaluations, contractor interviews, and bidder selection. ESE provided full time on-site construction management of all asbestos abatement and demolition activities for the removal of the three boiler units and all associated above and below grade structures. ESE was also responsible for managing the project schedule and budget and was responsible for delivering verbal updates to the City Engineer and City Council when requested. In addition to the demolition and abatement activities, ESE also conducted all of the necessary site assessment and remediation of soil, groundwater, and surface water in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Texas Risk Reduction Program’s residential standards. ESE delivered the power plant operating area to Cherokee Webster Development as vacant land ready for redevelopment on schedule within 15 months.

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Performed environmental due diligence investigations for a major oil company on former production fields located in Houston, Texas prior to their divestiture. The purpose of the investigations was to limit future environmental liability of the client through the identification of potential areas of concern and establishing base line environmental conditions within the production fields prior to divestiture of the production fields by the client.

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Performed environmental due diligence investigations for a major oil company on former production fields located in Houston, Texas prior to their divestiture. The purpose of the investigations was to limit future environmental liability of the client through the identification of potential areas of concern and establishing base line environmental conditions within the production fields prior to divestiture of the production fields by the client.

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Managed the environmental projects performed under the City of Houston’s Brownfields Grant. Responsibilities included the development of the scopes-of-work for various Brownfields projects, management of environmental consulting services provided at various brownfields sites, presentations of project progress to the City of Houston’s Land Redevelopment Committee, coordinating with brownfields stakeholders to facilitate communication, preparation of weekly progress reports, budget tracking, and invoicing. The types of projects managed under this program included former/abandoned dry cleaning facilities, gas stations, and light industrial sites. Chemicals-of-concern (COCs) included chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, and metals in both soil and groundwater.

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Designed assessment and closure strategy for approximately 30 acre industrial facility operated since the late 1800’s. ESE designed a detailed assessment strategy, based on review of historic property use and limited environmental data, in order to identify, characterize, and delineate soil and groundwater impacts at the site. Additionally, ESE developed a closure strategy focusing on TCEQ closure through the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to residential standards. Recent and historic uses of the subject property include residential development, landfill, tank fabrication, pipe fitting, automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, oilfield support services, sand blasting, painting, lumber milling and storage, and cotton/cotton seed oil processing.

In order to fully assess potential soil and groundwater impacts associated with over 100 years of varying industrial activity, ESE advanced approximately 100 soil borings, 50 temporary monitor wells, and 20 groundwater monitor wells. All assessment data was collected in accordance with the assessment strategy developed by ESE in order to satisfy the requirements of the Affected property Assessment Report (APAR) required under 30 TAC 350 TRRP for VCP closure. The assessment strategy implemented by ESE resulted in completion of assessment scopes within the projected budget and approximately 2 months ahead of schedule. This is currently an on-going project.

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ESE managed subsurface investigations and remedial action planning for a former oil production field which was purchased by the client for commercial redevelopment. ESE worked in conjunction with the Railroad Commission of Texas to develop work plans to complete the necessary subsurface investigations and remedial actions at the site. Identified COCs included petroleum hydrocarbons, RCRA Metals, and chlorides.

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ESE served as Project Manager for a VCP investigation at an undeveloped Site in Dallas for Sears. A critical driver for the project was timeframe in which the project had to be completed. We were able to meet the objectives of the project for the client within the expected timeframe through significant interaction with the TCEQ and the ability to rapidly assimilate new information and adjust the project scope accordingly. Through development of Tier 2 PCLs, we were able to minimize the amount of remediation required at the Site. Identified COCs included petroleum hydrocarbons, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and PAHs. Since the TRRP rule adoption in 2000 we have completed over 100 assessments and corrective actions under this rule. We pride our selves in being one of the most experienced and educated consultants under this regulatory statute.

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ESE’s team conducted a 42 mile corridor assessment for a highway widening project which extended from Rosenberg to Freeport, Texas. The assessment was conducted in accordance with ASTM 1527 standards. Findings from the investigation identified potential areas of concern associated with off-site facilities that may have impacted right-of-way. These findings were used to develop further scopes of work designed to confirm or deny the potential presence of soil and or groundwater impacts. The assessment also identified potential wetlands and habitats for potentially threatened and endangered species.

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