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<br /> � � ` c. Naturai Resources:
<br /> The presence of speciflc natural resources to be reviewed include wetlands and critical habitat /
<br /> endangered species. Specifically, the consultant is requested to review certain documents and to
<br /> make direct contact with certain public agencies. Comments regarding the potential for wetlands to
<br /> be present at a site will be based on a review of the National Wetland Inventory Maps, as well as site
<br /> reconnaissance observations. Review of the potential for critical habitaUendangered species to be
<br /> present will involve contacting the State and Federal Fish and Wldlife Services and National Marine
<br /> Fisheries Services as required, as well as other relevant state and local agencies. The consultant is
<br /> requested to provide either a copy of a telephone log or correspondence from the appropriate agency.
<br /> d. Cultural Resources:
<br /> The Consultant is requested to review documents or make direct contact with the applicable local
<br /> historic societ�t or State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding possible historical
<br /> significance or impacts to the site. An opinion should be provided in the report conceming the
<br /> potential archeological significance and the need for further field determination or investigation.
<br /> e. Site Inspection:
<br /> The purpose of the site inspection is to look for physical evidence of environmental risk on or near the
<br /> site. The effectiveness of the site inspection depends on the knowledge and experience of the
<br /> individuals assigned to pertorm the work They must be able to detect subtle symptoms of potential
<br /> problems. Target therefore, expects that an expenenced Consultant who is familiar with the resu/ts of
<br /> the historical review wil!conduct the site reconnaissance.
<br /> Target has developed the following"minimum guidelines"covering six particularly sensitive areas:
<br /> 1) PCBs: The Consultant should:
<br /> a) Check inside and outside any buildings for transformers, capacitors or light fixture ballasts;
<br /> b) Check for equipment using hydraulic fluid, which cou�d contain PCB's;
<br /> c) Check for visible signs of damage to the equipment, seeps or weeps;
<br /> d) Note whether transformers are on pads or curbed;
<br /> e) Note PCB labels and identification numbers; and,
<br /> � Check for visible or documented evidence of PCB contamination.
<br /> If any of the above is found on the site,the Consultant should contact the responsible utility company
<br /> or operator for dates of manufacture, dates of installation, and PCB concentration of fluids. The
<br /> location of known or suspected PCB-containing equipment must be identified on the site map in the
<br /> appendix to the Phase I Report Photographs of the equipment should be taken.
<br /> 2) Underqround Storaqe Tanks (US'n /Aboveqround Storaqe Tanks (AS'I�: The Consultant should
<br /> review the information obtained during the historical review before visiting the site to determine
<br /> whether there is any evidence that UST / AST are or were located on the site or on nearby
<br /> properties. As part of the on-site inspection, the Consultant should:
<br /> a) Assess current on-site activities that require the use or storage of regulated substances,
<br /> including the type of heating systems and fuel source;
<br /> b) Assess previous site activities associated with the use of tanks, e.g., gas stations or
<br /> automotive service facilities; �
<br /> c) Check for visible evidence of past or present use of UST /AST (e.g., fill pipes, vent pipes,
<br /> abandoned fill caps, stained soils, stressed vegetation, or evidence that a tank has been
<br /> removed, such as uniformly settled or slumped areas, patched paving or concrete pads); and,
<br /> d) Determine if tanks located on the property are registered and obtain the following information
<br /> for each tank: owner, operator, tank capacity, substance stored, installation date, corrosion
<br /> protection, leak protection, fill records, and results of leak detection tests.
<br /> 3) Hazardous Materials: Hazardous materials include, but are not limited to the following: asbestos
<br /> containing materials, lead-based paint or sealers, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury switches, freon
<br /> containing appliances or equipment, landfills, pits and sumps, chemicals and raw materials, etc.
<br /> If hazardous materials are stored or used on the site, the Consultant shoutd:
<br /> a) Identify all containers holding significant quantities of hazardous material noting the type(s) of
<br /> container(s), the condition of the container(s), the number of each type of container, the
<br /> contents of each container, the manufacturer and any other information on any labels;
<br /> b) Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the owner or ope�ator for hazardous
<br /> materials stored on the site, if available;
<br /> c) Verify that hazardous materials are stored in a secured area away from water supplies,
<br /> drains, and other pathways that could contaminate the environment and/or note questionable
<br /> practices; and,
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