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June 29, 2021 Sent Via E-mail
John McColl
Cousins 200 East Bland LP 3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1800 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 jmccoll@cousins.com
Subject: Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan Approval Bland Street Assemblage 200 & 205 East Bland Street; 1401 & 1435 South Tryon Street Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
Brownfields Project Number 24059-20-060
Dear Mr. McColl: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Brownfields Program received
and reviewed the June 25, 2021 Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan submitted by NOVA
Engineering & Environmental, Inc., for the above referenced Brownfields Project. Based on our review, the Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan is approved. Be advised that this approval from the Brownfields Program does not waive any applicable
requirement to obtain any necessary permits, licenses, or certifications for the above referenced
activities nor does it waive any requirement to comply with applicable law for such activities. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at peter.doorn@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely,
Peter L. Doorn
Brownfields Project Manager ec: Keith Rice, NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc. Steven Aldis, NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc. Douglas A. Henderson, King & Spalding LLP
Tracy Wahl, DEQ
P R O F E S S I O N A L | P R A C T I C A L | P R O V E N
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June 25, 2021
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT - BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM
Mail Services Center 1646
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
Attention: Mr. Pete Doorn
Project Manager, DWM Brownfields Program
Subject: Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan
BLAND STREET ASSEMBLAGE SITE
Charlotte, North Carolina
NOVA Project Number 3021016
Dear Mr. Doorn:
NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (NOVA) has completed the Environmental Site
Assessment Work Plan (Work Plan) for the Bland Street Assemblage Site Brownfield Property
located in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
This Work Plan was developed using the Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan Minimum
Requirements Checklist from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
(NCDEQ) Brownfields Program dated November 2018. This Work Plan presents our
understanding of the project information, a description of the environmental services
proposed by NOVA, and our understanding of directives from NCDEQ.
If you have any questions, or if we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
us.
Sincerely,
NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc.
Steven M Aldis, RSM, PG Keith Rice
Project Manager Senior Geologist
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 SITE AND PROJECT INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 1
1.2 HISTORICAL SUMMARY OF SITE ACTIVITIES................................................................................ 1
1.3 DATA GAPS .................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 SOIL SAMPLING ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 GROUNDWATER SAMPLING ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 SOIL GAS AND SUB-SLAB SAMPLING .......................................................................................... 7
3.0 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................... 9
3.1 SOIL SAMPLING ............................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 GROUNDWATER SAMPLING ...................................................................................................... 10
3.3 SOIL GAS AND SUB-SLAB SOIL VAPOR SAMPLING .................................................................. 10
4.0 LABORATORY ANALYSIS .................................................................................................. 12
4.1 SOIL ANALYSIS........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................... 12
4.3 SOIL GAS AND SUB-SLAB ANALYSIS ......................................................................................... 12
5.0 QUALITY ASURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL ...................................................................... 13
6.0 INVESTIGATION DERIVED WASTE (IDW) MANAGEMENT ............................................... 14
7.0 RECEPTOR SURVEY .......................................................................................................... 15
8.0 REPORTING....................................................................................................................... 16
ATTACHMENTS
FIGURE 1 – SITE LOCATION MAP
FIGURE 2 – SITE MAP
NC BROWNFIELDS RECEPTOR SURVEY FORM
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (NOVA) was retained by Cousins 200 East Bland
Street, LP (Client) to complete an Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan (Work Plan) on
the Bland Street Assemblage Site located in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
(Subject Property). A site location map is included as Figure 1 in the Attachments.
1.1 SITE AND PROJECT INFORMATION
The Subject Property is located at 200/205 Bland Street and 1401/1435 South Tryon
Street in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. According to the Mecklenburg
County Geographic Information System (GIS) database, the Subject Property measures
approximately 3.36-acres and currently contains three (3) parcels (Parcel IDs
12304127 (200 E Bland Street), 12304101 (1401 S Tryon Street), and 12303303 (205
E Bland Street)). Note that former parcel ID 12304128 (1435 S Tryon Street) has been
combined with parcel ID 12304127 (200 E Bland Street). The Subject Property is
bordered by South Tryon Street on the northwest, East Bland Street to the northeast of
three (3) of the parcels and southwest of the fourth, the Charlotte Light Rail South Line
to the southeast and South College Street transects a portion of the site. A Site Map
including an aerial photograph is included as Figures 2 in the Attachments.
The Subject Property is currently developed with a one (1) story brick structure (circa
1920) and three (3) active paid parking lots. The brick structure located in the central
portion of the Subject Property (200 East Bland Street) encompasses approximately
31,100 square feet of finished area.
1.2 HISTORICAL SUMMARY OF SITE ACTIVITIES
The Subject Property is located on the southwest side of Charlotte, North Carolina. The
area was historically agricultural and residential prior to converting to a commercial and
industrial area. NOVA has reviewed readily available historical documents which
indicate that the Subject Property was first developed with residential properties and a
lumber yard with a gasoline tank on a concrete pad in the 1911 Sanborn map. Prior to
the residential properties, the Subject Property was primarily vacant in the 1900 and
1905 Sanborn maps. As of 1951, the lumberyard and building supplies warehouse
appear to have been replaced by a sash and door warehouse (Kuttig Sash and Door
Company) with an apparent rail side. A warehouse was added east of the rail side. In
1953, fewer residences were observed and the window, sash and door manufacturer
has become a bedding and flooring warehouse (unnamed). As of 1969, no residential
buildings were located at the Subject Property.
Hart & Hickman, PC (H&H), Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report,
Commercial Properties, 200/201 East Bland Street and 1401/1435 South Tryon
Street, Charlotte North Carolina, dated June 26, 2015 – The Phase I ESA indicated that
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the Subject Property encompassed four (4) parcels of land totaling approximately 3.36
acres that was occupied by Greek Isles Restaurant, All American Pub, Oak Room bar,
and Slate Billiards at the time of the site reconnaissance. H&H identified three (3) on-
site and one (1) off-site potential environmental concerns. A former gasoline tank was
depicted in the southeast corner of the building located at 200 East Bland Street during
review of the 1929 through 1969 Sanborn maps. H&H believed that the tank was above
ground and located on a concrete platform; however, the identified gasoline tank was
not considered to be a REC. The fuel and ice company located in the eastern portion
(201 East Bland Street) of the Subject Property was depicted on Sanborn Maps from
1929 through 1953. No petroleum ASTs or USTs were identified during review of
historical sources; however, stockpiles of coal were observed in the southeastern
portion of the site. H&H believed that the lot was used primarily for storage trucks for
fuel oil/coal delivery and for ice making purposes. H&H considered the potential for the
historic use of the site as a fuel and ice company to impact the Subject Property to be
low. The warehouse building located at 200 East Bland Street was depicted as lumber
storage, woodworking and retail sales of building supplies from 1911 through 1962 as
no indications of lumber treatment or finishing were identified. No former automotive
service operations were identified in connection to the used car sales lot located in the
northern portion along South Tryon Street. These former site operations were not
considered to be RECs by H&H. An off-site dry cleaning facility was identified at 1414
South Tryon Street and was listing in the city directories as dry cleaning facility from
1949 to at least 1969 as Sanborn maps during these years verified that dry cleaning
operations were conducted on-site. “Due to the lack of reported releases, H&H
considered the potential for this facility to impact the Subject Property to be low. No
recognized environmental conditions were reported in the Phase I ESA conducted by
H&H.
NOVA Engineering & Environmental, Inc., Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
(ESA) Report, Bland Street Assemblage, Charlotte North Carolina, dated October 9,
2020 – NOVA identified the following off-site issue resulting in Recognized
Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection with the Subject Property:
• The American Dry-Cleaning Company, formerly located on the north adjoining
property at 1406 South Tryon Street, is identified in the EDR report as a historical
dry-cleaning facility.
Additionally, NOVA identified the following off-site issues resulting in Controlled
Recognized Environmental Conditions (CRECs) in connection with the Subject Property:
• The Wright Cleaning Company/HD Supply Brownfields site located adjoining to the
north of the Subject Property.
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• Charlotte Coal Gas Plant No. 2/ Duke Power-South Blvd/South Blvd. MGP Site
located adjoining to the south of the Subject Property.
• The Hughes Supply store #3820/Wionna Street Drum Site/HD Supply Power
Solutions facility, formerly located on the north adjoining property at 1414 South
Tryon Street and 118 Winona Street, is identified in the EDR report as a RCRA-Very
Small Quantity Generator (VSQG), NonGen/NLR and Superfund Enterprise
Management System (SEMS) facility.
NOVA Engineering & Environmental, Inc., Limited Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA) Report, Bland Street Assemblage, Charlotte North Carolina, dated
October 8, 2020 – NOVA Engineering & Environmental, Inc. performed a Limited Phase
II ESA for the Bland Street Assemblage Site. The following is a summary of the findings
of NOVA’s Limited Phase II ESA:
VOC CONSTITUENTS IN SOIL
The VOC constituents detected in soil were at concentrations below NC DEQ Preliminary
Soil Remediation Goals (PSRGs).
SVOC CONSTITUENTS IN SOIL
The SVOC constituents detected in soil were at concentrations below NC DEQ PSRGs.
METALS CONSTITUENTS IN SOIL
Arsenic was detected in the six (6) soil samples collected on the Subject Property (N-1
through N-6) at concentrations above the NC DEQ residential PSRG of 0.68 mg/kg with
two (2) above the NC DEQ industrial/commercial PSRG of 3.0 mg/kg. However, the
detected concentrations of Arsenic are below the mean concentration reported to be
naturally occurring in the eastern conterminous United States based on the observed
background concentrations in Element Concentrations in Soils and Other Surface
Materials of the Conterminous United States, Hansford T. Shacklette and Josephine G.
Boerngen, United States Geological Survey, 1984.
Boron was detected in soil samples N-1-20’, N-2-18’, N-3-12’, N-4-4’ and N-6-5’ at
concentrations above the NC DEQ protection of groundwater PSRG of 45 mg/kg.
Selenium was detected in soil samples N-1-20’, N-2-18’, N-4-4’, N-5-8’ and N-6-5’
concentrations above the NC DEQ protection of groundwater PSRG of 2.1 mg/kg.
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Thallium was detected in soil samples N-2-18’ and N-6-5’ at concentrations above the
NC DEQ residential and protection of groundwater PSRGs of 0.16 mg/kg and 0.28
mg/kg, respectively.
The remaining detections of metals in soil were at concentrations below the NC DEQ
PRSGs.
VOC CONSTITUENTS IN GROUNDWATER
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) was detected at a concentration of 2.1 ug/L in groundwater
sample N-2GW above the NC DEQ 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Groundwater standards of 0.7
ug/L.
The remaining VOC constituents detected in groundwater were at concentrations below
NC DEQ 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Groundwater Standards.
SVOC CONSTITUENTS IN GROUNDWATER
No SVOC constituents were detected at concentrations that exceeded the laboratory
reporting limits in groundwater samples N-1GW, N-2GW, N-3GW, and N-5GW.
METALS CONSTTIUENTS IN GROUNDWATER
Mercury, Antimony, Arsenic Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Nickel,
Selenium, and Zinc were detected in groundwater samples N-1GW, N-2GW, N-3GW
and N-5GW at concentrations above the laboratory reporting limits. The remaining
priority pollutant metals (Boron, Silver, and Thallium) were not detected in groundwater
at concentrations above the laboratory reporting limits.
The Priority Pollutant Metals including Boron were detected in the groundwater samples
at concentrations below NC DEQ 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Groundwater Standards.
Based on the findings of these assessments, the Subject Property was entered into the
NC DEQ Brownfields Programs via a Brownfields Property Application dated November
6, 2020 and amended December 11, 2020.
NOVA understands that NC DEQ has requested additional assessment of soil,
groundwater, sub-slab soil gas and exterior soil gas at the Subject Property.
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1.3 DATA GAPS
NOVA’s Work Plan is designed to assess the current conditions at the Subject Property.
Currently, NOVA and NC DEQ has identified four (4) main areas of concern, including
the area along the rail line, the northwestern parking area, the southwestern parking
area and the eastern parking area. Additionally, the Work Plan intends to assess the
subsurface conditions at the Subject Property in relation to the planned mixed-use
redevelopment, including commercial, retail, and residential space.
NOVA has developed this Work Plan to assess soil, groundwater, sub-slab soil gas and
exterior soil gas conditions at the Subject Property in previously unassessed areas.
NOVA will collect soil, groundwater, and exterior soil gas from the northern parking lot
area; soil and exterior soil gas from the eastern parking lot area; sub-slab soil gas and
soil from along the rail line; and soil and exterior soil gas from the southwestern parking
lot area of the Subject Property. The soil gas data can be used to assess the potential
for vapor intrusion to impact future tenants and residents at the Subject Property.
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2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
Prior to beginning field activities, NOVA will contact the State Utility Protection Center, as required
by law. Due to the tight site conditions, the potential for unmarked utilities and the various
ages/unknown construction history of the Subject Property, NOVA will arrange for a private utility
locate service to mark the utilities at the specific boring locations. Please note that marking
utilities across the entire site is not included in NOVA’s work scope.
NOVA will be completing site activities throughout the Subject Property. Soil and/or groundwater
sampling activities will be conducted within four (4) main areas of concern, including the area
along the rail line, the northwestern parking area, the southwestern parking area and the eastern
parking area. Soil gas sampling will be located throughout the Subject Property generally within
the foot print of the proposed development buildings. A Site Map is provided as Figure 2 in the
Attachments identifying the sampling locations.
2.1 SOIL SAMPLING
Based on information collected during previous assessments, NOVA proposes collecting
soil samples from four (4) soil borings (N-7 through N-10) at the Subject Property to
assess subsurface conditions. A Site Map identifying the sampling locations is provided
as Figure 2 in the Attachments.
Soil samples will be collected at a depth of two (2) feet and then at five-foot intervals to
a maximum depth of ten (10) feet bgs from each of the four (4) soil. Soil will be sampled
for classification and will be field screened for organic vapors using a Photo-Ionization
Detector (PID). Soil samples will be submitted for analysis based on field screening
and/or visual observations that indicate impacted soil. If field screening and/or visual
observations do not indicate impacted soil, one (1) soil sample from a shallow depth
(0-2 feet) and one (1) deeper sample (>5 feet) from the deepest portion of the
unsaturated zone of each boring will be submitted to an appropriately accredited
laboratory for the following analyses:
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by United States Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) Solid Waste (SW)-846 Method 8260,
• Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) by USEPA SW-846 Method 8270,
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Metals by USEPA SW-846 Method
6010 and 7473, and
• Hexavalent Chromium by USEPA SW-846 Method 7196.
In addition, NOVA will advance two (2) screening soil borings (N-4A and N-4B) to a depth
between three and five (3-5’) bgs along the southeast side of the Subject Property. The
previous soil boring N-4 identified a dark layer of soils in the area and the screening samples
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will be used to assess the potential for this layer to extend along the edge of the Subject
Property. If the dark soil layer is observed, samples of the dark soils will be collected from the
borings and analyzed as noted above.
2.2 GROUNDWATER SAMPLING
One (1) temporary groundwater monitoring well will be installed at the Subject
Property. The temporary groundwater monitoring well will be installed using either a
direct push technology or auger drill rig to the desired depth. The temporary
groundwater monitoring wells will be installed by a North Carolina certified well driller.
The one (1) temporary groundwater monitoring well will be located in the northern
parking lot area of the Subject Property. The temporary groundwater monitoring well
will be installed, sampled and abandoned in accordance with local and state
governmental requirements. A Site Map identifying the sampling location is provided
as Figure 2 in the Attachments.
Prior to conducting groundwater sampling activities, NOVA will develop the one (1)
newly constructed temporary groundwater monitoring well. The well will be developed
by purging approximately three (3) to five (5) well volumes or until turbidity is reduced
below 10 NTUs. NOVA will collect groundwater quality parameters (pH, temperature,
ORP, DO, turbidity and conductivity) after each purge volume. Once water is allowed to
recharge, groundwater samples will be submitted to an appropriately accredited
laboratory for the following analyses :
• VOCs by USEPA SW-846 Method 8260,
• SVOCs by USEPA SW-846 Method 8270, and
• RCRA Metals by SW-846 Methods 6010/7470.
2.3 SOIL GAS AND SUB-SLAB SAMPLING
Five (5) exterior soil gas monitoring points and three (3) sub-slab soil gas monitoring
points (SG-1 through SG-8) will be constructed on the Subject Property. The exterior
soil gas monitoring points will be hand augured to a minimum depth of greater than
five (5) feet bgs. Following the advancement of each exterior soil gas sampling point,
a length of 0.250-inch Outside Diameter (OD) flexible nylon tubing equipped with a
particulate filter will be inserted into the monitoring point. The exterior soil gas
monitoring points will then filled with approximately four (4) inches of industrial quartz
sand. The remaining portion of the exterior soil gas monitoring points will be filled with
granular bentonite in three (3) inch increments and hydrated with water to create an
airtight seal between the monitoring point and the atmosphere.
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The three (3) sub-slab soil gas monitoring points will be advanced six (6) inches below
the building slab. The sub-slab soil gas monitoring points will then be filled with
approximately three (3) inches of industrial quartz sand. The remaining portion of the
sub-slab monitoring points will be filled with three (3) inch of granular bentonite and
hydrated with water to create an airtight seal between the monitoring point and the
atmosphere.
Collected exterior soil gas and sub-slab soil gas samples will be submitted to an
appropriately accredited laboratory for the following analyses:
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by United States Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) Method TO-15.
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3.0 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY
Field procedures and protocols used during this assessment will be performed in general
accordance with those prescribed in ASTM International (ASTM) Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process, Designation:
E1903-19, USEPA Region IV Science and Ecosystem Support Division (SESD) guideline
document LSASDPROC-300-R4 dated June 11, 2020 for soil sampling, guideline document
SESDPROC-301-R4 dated April 26, 2017 for groundwater sampling, the North Carolina Division
of Waste Management (DWM) Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (IHSB) Program’s Guidelines for
Assessment and Cleanup of Contaminated Sites dated January 2020 Version 2, and the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Division of Waste Management (DWM)
Vapor Intrusion Guidance document dated March 2018 for soil vapor sampling.
3.1 SOIL SAMPLING
Soil samples will be collected utilizing direct push or auger technology at a depth of two
(2) feet and then at five-foot intervals to a maximum depth of ten (10) feet bgs from each
of the four (4) soil borings (N-7 through N-10). The soils will be collected using either a
1.5-inch dual tube sampling liner or a 2-inch split spoon sampler. Soil will be sampled for
classification and will be field screened for organic vapors using a Photo-Ionization
Detector (PID).
Soil samples will be submitted for analysis based on field screening and/or visual
observations that indicate impacted soil. If field screening and/or visual observations do
not indicate impacted soil, one (1) soil sample from a shallow depth
(0-2 feet) and one (1) deeper sample (>5 feet) from the deepest portion of the
unsaturated zone of each boring will be submitted to an appropriately accredited
laboratory for analysis.
During soil collection activities either new 1.5-inch dual tube sampling liner will be used
for each sampling interval or 2-inch split spoon samplers will be thoroughly
decontaminated between each sampling interval using a non-environmentally impacting
detergent, deionized water and isopropyl alcohol. Soil samples will be collected in
laboratory-provided sampling containers and placed on ice for transport to the laboratory.
The samples will be kept on ice for transport to an accredited laboratory under proper
chain-of-custody procedures. Soil borings will be abandoned by filling with bentonite.
In addition, NOVA will advance two (2) screening soil borings (N-4A and N-4B) to a depth
between three and five (3-5’) bgs along the southeast side of the Subject Property. The
previous soil boring N-4 identified a dark layer of soils in the area and the screening
samples will be used to assess the potential for this layer to extend along the edge of the
Subject Property. If the dark soil layer is observed, samples of the dark soils will be
collected from the borings.
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3.2 GROUNDWATER SAMPLING
New polyethylene tubing will be lowered into the temporary monitoring well and it will be
purged of three (3) to five (5) volumes using a peristaltic pump. Once water is allowed to
recharge, the groundwater sample will be obtained for laboratory analysis. During the
well development, NOVA will collect groundwater quality parameters (pH, temperature,
ORP, DO, turbidity and conductivity) after each purge volume.
The temporary groundwater monitoring well will be constructed as a temporary
piezometer, with a temporary cap. Once the groundwater sample has been collected, the
temporary well will be properly abandoned. The groundwater sample will be collected
into laboratory-provided sampling containers and placed on ice for transport to the
laboratory. The sample will be kept on ice for transport to an accredited laboratory under
proper chain-of-custody procedures.
3.3 SOIL GAS AND SUB-SLAB SOIL VAPOR SAMPLING
Prior to conducting soil gas sampling activities, the soil gas monitoring points will be
allowed to equilibrate with the surrounding conditions for 24-hours prior to sample
collection. Sub-slab soil gas sample collection will be conducted approximately 2-hours
after completion of the sub-slab soil gas monitoring point. During the sampling event,
each sample point will be subjected to the following two (2) quality control tests:
• A Helium Leak Test, to confirm an airtight seal between the nylon tubing and the
ground and within the sampling apparatus. The leak test will be conducted using a
shroud covering the monitoring point which is filled with laboratory grade helium to
a minimum of two (2) percent. Approximately 300 ml of soil gas will be purged then
an additional 300 ml will be collected into a tedlar bag and screened for helium.
Helium levels in the tedlar bag will need to be less than ten (10) percent the lowest
levels within the shroud to constitute a good seal; and
• A Shut-in Test, to confirm an airtight seal in the components of the test apparatus.
The Shut-in Test will be conducted once the pieces of the sampling apparatus are
assembled, and the summa canister is connected to the monitoring point. The
monitoring point will be closed to the environment then the summa canister will be
opened. The pressure gauge on the summa canister will be monitored to see that
pressure within the system is stable and no leaks are occurring.
After each sample point passes the quality control tests within acceptable limits, the test
apparatus and nylon tubing will purged of approximately three (3) volumes of air. The
soil gas samples will be collected using one (1) 200 milliliter (ml) laboratory-provided
summa canisters and delivered to accredited laboratory under proper chain-of-custody
procedures. The summa canister will be provided with a regulator which allows for the
collection of the soil gas at a rate of between 100 and 200 ml per minute. Vacuum
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readings on the summa canisters will be monitored continuously during sample
collection. The beginning and end times for the sample collection as well as the pressure
readings will be collected during the sampling event. The summa canister will be filled
leaving a slight vacuum within the canister.
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4.0 LABORATORY ANALYSIS
NOVA will work with a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP)-accredited
laboratory with laboratory reporting limits/method detection limits that meet applicable
regulatory thresholds. Laboratory data will be reported under Level II quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) criteria. In addition, method detection limits (MDL) and
j-flags (estimated concentrations between the method detection limits and the laboratory
detection limit) will be included in the laboratory reporting.
4.1 SOIL ANALYSIS
Soil samples will be submitted to a North Carolina certified laboratory for the following
analyses:
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by United States Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) Solid Waste (SW)-846 Method 8260,
• Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) by USEPA SW-846 Method 8270,
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Metals by USEPA SW-846 Method
6010 and 7473, and
• Hexavalent Chromium by USEPA SW-846 Method 7196.
The collected samples will be kept on ice for transport to an accredited laboratory under
proper chain-of-custody procedures.
4.2 GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS
Groundwater samples will be submitted to an North Carolina certified laboratory for the
following analyses:
• VOCs by US EPA SW-846 Method 8260,
• SVOCs by USEPA SW-846 Method 8270, and
• RCRA Metals by SW-846 Methods 6010/7473.
The collected samples will be kept on ice for transport to an accredited laboratory under
proper chain-of-custody procedures.
4.3 SOIL GAS AND SUB-SLAB ANALYSIS
Soil gas and sub-slab samples will be submitted to a National Environmental
Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accredited laboratory for the following
analysis:
• VOC Target Compound List (TCL) by USEPA Method TO-15.
The collected samples will be transported to an accredited laboratory under proper
chain-of-custody procedures.
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5.0 QUALITY ASURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL
Samples will be labeled with a distinct sample identification number, the sampler’s
initials and the date of collection. Each sample container will be properly sealed, labeled,
and placed in an ice chest (with ice) for same-day transport to an accredited laboratory
(AES) which used USEPA SW-846 protocols. A properly completed chain-of-custody form
was initiated in the field and accompanied the samples when submitted to the laboratory
for analyses.
During soil sampling activities, NOVA will collect one (1) duplicate sample of soil for QA/QC
purposes. The duplicate sample will be analyzed for the same parameters and by the
same methods as the soil samples collected for assessment.
During groundwater sampling activities, NOVA will collect one (1) duplicate sample of
groundwater for QA/QC purposes. The duplicate sample will be analyzed for the same
parameters and by the same methods as the groundwater sample collected for
assessment.
One (1) trip blank will be analyzed per sampling event and will accompany the
groundwater samples for QA/QC purposes. The trip blank samples will be analyzed for
VOC by US EPA SW-846 Method 8260.
During soil gas sampling activities, NOVA will collect one (1) duplicate sample of soil gas
for QA/QC purposes. The duplicate sample will be analyzed for the same parameters and
by the same methods as the soil gas samples collected for assessment.
NOVA will collect a sufficient amount of sample for the laboratory to run Matrix Spike (MS)
and Matrix Spike Duplicate (MSD) analyses. The collected samples will be transported to
an accredited laboratory under proper chain-of-custody procedures.
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6.0 INVESTIGATION DERIVED WASTE (IDW) MANAGEMENT
Investigation derived waste (IDW) generated from the construction, development and sampling
of monitoring wells (i.e. soil cutting, development water and purge water) will be managed in
general accordance with NCDEQ-DWM-IHSB Program Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup
(Revised January 2020). IDW will be containerized in DOT approved 55-gallon drums pending
analytical results. NOVA will use the analytical data collected during the soil and groundwater
assessment for waste characterization purposes. If analytical data indicates soils cannot be
spread on site, NOVA will engage a subcontractor to properly dispose the soils off-site.
Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan June 25, 2021
Bland Street Assemblage Site NOVA Project Number 3021016
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7.0 RECEPTOR SURVEY
NOVA will conduct a receptor survey for the Subject Property. The receptor survey will be
conducted in general accordance with NC Brownfields protocols and completed using the NC
Brownfields receptor survey form. A blank copy of the NC Brownfields receptor survey form is
provided in the attachments.
Environmental Site Assessment Work Plan June 25, 2021
Bland Street Assemblage Site NOVA Project Number 3021016
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8.0 REPORTING
Following the completion of the aforementioned assessment, NOVA will produce a Limited
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report. The Limited ESA will document the field activities
performed, work practices, provide the analytical results for samples collected, provide a
receptor survey, and present possible recommendations. In addition, laboratory analytical
results not meeting QA/QC objectives will be identified. The Limited ESA will also be used to
evaluate future site restrictions and activities needed to comply with the NCDEQ Brownfields
Agreement.
FIGURE 1
SITE LOCATION MAP
SOURCE: EDR Report USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle 2013, Charlotte East, North Carolina SCALE: As Shown
COUSINS 200 EAST BLAND LP
Bland Street Assemblage
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
NOVA Project Number 3020016
Subject Property
FIGURE 2
SITE MAP
SOURCE: www.google.com
SCALE: As Shown
COUSINS 200 EAST BLAND LP
Bland Street Assemblage Site
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
NOVA Project Number 3020016
Approximate Subject
Property Boundary
N-1
N-2
N-3
N-4
Previous Boring and Sampling Location
N-5
N-6
Proposed Exterior Soil Gas Monitoring Point
Proposed Groundwater Monitoring Point
Proposed Soil Boring and Sampling Location
Proposed Sub Slab Vapor Monitoring Point
MW-1
SG-4
SG-3
SG-5
SG-1
SG-2
SG-8
SG-7
SG-6
N-7
N-8
N-10
N-9
Proposed Screening Soil Boring and Sampling Location
N-4B
N-4A
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management
Brownfields Program
Site:
Address:
City:
County:
Brownfields Project Number:
Date
Property and Building Characteristics
a. Provide occupancy and use information.
c. Describe the foundation construction. Include details on type, floor construction, and depth below grade.
e. Are any subslab ventilation systems or moisture barriers in place? If so, please provide details.
NASize of Property (acres)
% of property that is wooded/brush
d. Describe the HVAC system in the building. Include available details on type, equipment location, source of air
return, and design considerations (e.g. positive pressure?).
BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY RECEPTOR SURVEY
This form was created to clarify and simplify preparing a receptor survey for a brownfield site. Please provide the
information requested below. Distances are measured from the site property boundary unless otherwise indicated
by the DEQ Brownfield’s Project Manager (PM).
Current Usage Proposed UsageSurface Conditions
% of property that is grassed areas
% of property that is agricultural crops
% of property that is paved
If an existing building is on-site, please respond to the following. Information can be provided on additional sheets
as needed. If numerous buildings are on-site, consult with your PM as only information on specific buildings may
be needed.
b. Describe the construction of the builidng including materials (e.g. wood frame, block), type and size of openings
(e.g. windows, bay doors), and height (number of stories).
% of property that is covered by buildings
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management
Brownfields Program
Surrounding Property Land Use
North
South
East
West
Utilities
Is there a septic system on-site? (Y or N) _________
Please provide the utility providers for the subject property
a. Natural Gas ___________________________
b. Sewer ___________________________
c. Electricity ___________________________
d. Other __________________________
For surrounding properties, please complete the following table with available information.
Zoning/Land Use Proposed Usage Current Use/Occupant
DirectionDistance
(ft)Address
Please provide information on the following land uses in the vicinity of the subject site, including a map of the
surrounding areas. If specific receptors are present, please provide addresses of the facilities.
For the subject property, please provide a map of known buried utilites. If available, include depth to top,
construction material, and diameter of the utilities. In addition, please provide the following information on utilty
providers. If additional assessment is required, the public utility locators should be contacted. This information
can then be added to a site map.
Y/N *
Is a school or daycare center within 1,000 ft of the
Property?
Specific Land Uses of Interest Y/N *
* If numerous facilities of interest are present, their locations can be placed on a map in lieu of providing specific
addresses.
Distance
(ft)
* If yes, please provide a map or detailed information (distance, direction, depth) of the utility in correlation with
the subject property.
Is a water line main within 100 ft of Property boundary?
Is a natural gas line main within 100 ft of the Property boundary?
Is a buried telephone/ cable main within 100 ft of the Property boundary?
Is a septic system leach field within 500 ft of the Property boundary?
Direction
Is there a basement within 1,000 ft of the Property
Is there a residence within 1,000 ft of the Property?
Utility/Potential Receptor
Is a buried electrical cable main within 100 ft of Property boundary?
Is a storm water pipe within 100 ft of the Property boundary?
Is a sanitary sewer within 100 ft of the Property boundary?
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management
Brownfields Program
Water Supply
What is the potable water supply for the property? Public ______ Private ______
Surface Water & Wetlands
Are there surface water features on the
property? (If yes, please complete a. to d.)
Provide Information regarding Surface Water
and Wetlands
Distance
(ft)Direction Address
a. Is the water body naturally developed or
man-made?
Y/NWater Supply Wells
Please provide the following information regarding water supply wells in the vicinity of the Property. At a
minimum, a windshield survey within 1,500 ft of the property boundaries should be completed to determine if
water supply or irrigation wells may be present. Information from applicable databases can and should be
utilized; however, should not be utilized in lieu of the windshield survey. If multiple wells are present within the
requested radius, please provide a map of the well locations. If needed, please attach a separate table to list all
wells. Please note, the PM may opt for a more extensive water supply well survey if needed.
If Private, please provide details of the water supply source (i.e. well location, well construction, etc). If public,
please include the water providers name.
Is a public water supply well within 1 mile of the Property boundary?
Is a private water supply well within 1,500 ft of the Property
boundary?Is an irrigation well within 1,500 ft of the Property boundary?
Response/Comments
The purpose of this section is to provide information on the presence of surface waters and/or wetlands on, or in
the vicinity of the Property.
The purpose of this section is to provide information on the water supply for the site and surrounding areas.
b. List the uses of the water body.
c. What is the source of the water for the
water body?
d. What is the nature of the bottom of the
water body (e.g., rocky or concrete bottom,
drainage ways or impoundments)
If no on-site surface water features, what is the
nearest surface water body?
Are there any wetlands present on the
property? If no wetlands on-site, are wetlands
suspected on adjoining properties?
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