MO-29283_48450_CA_RPTS_20220427_Tank Inspection Report

Cedar Rock
ENVIRONMENTAL
April 27, 2022
Creech Properties I, LLC
c/o Mr. Michael Creech
P. O. Box 1750
Angier, NC 27501
CEDAR ROCK ENVIRONMENTAL, P.C.
107 Pioneer Trail
Graham, NC 27253
[phone]
Reference: Inspection of an underground storage tank (UST) located at 2530 Lane Street,
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Cedar Rock Project # 343022590
Dear Mr. Creech:
Cedar Rock Environmental, P. C. (Cedar Rock) performed a site inspection on April 26, 2022 at the above
referenced location. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if the UST previously used for storing
heating oil had leaked causing significant contamination of the underlying soils.
An inactive UST was observed to be located as shown in the Site Sketch. Both the fill and vent pipes of
the UST were observed to be intact, however, the fill pipe was missing its cap. The depth to the top of the
UST is approximately 20 inches below land surface (bls). The UST has a length of about 69 inches with a
diameter of approximately 47.25 inches and a capacity of about 550 gallons. The UST was measured to
contain approximately 274 gallons of fluid. White flagging was installed to mark the ends of the UST (see
Photo 1). No other USTs on the property were discovered using a metal detector to survey along the outside
perimeter of the building where USTs would usually be located.
Once the orientation of the UST was determined, a soil boring was performed at the western end of the tank
using a 3.25-inch diameter stainless steel hand auger. The boring was advanced to a depth of approximately
5.5 feet bls, about the bottom of the UST. A strong petroleum odor and discoloration (see Photo 2) was
observed in the soils from a depth of approximately 5.0 to 5.5 feet bls suggesting significant leakage from
the UST has occurred. The native soils underlying the tank consist of a grayish blue sandy silt.
An inactive above ground storage tank (AST) was observed to be located as shown on the Site Sketch. The
AST has a length of about 61 inches with a diameter of approximately 36 inches and a capacity of about
270 gallons. The AST was measured to contain approximately 222 gallons of fluid. The AST was
supported off the ground by a metal stand. The AST appeared to be in good condition with no observable
leakage. The copper fuel delivery line had been disconnected from the AST and was observed to be cut a
few inches off the ground at the foundation wall. This line was observed in the furnace room to be cut at
the foundation wall. No petroleum odors or stains were observed in the furnace room.
There is a water supply well located approximately 75 feet northeast of the UST. Because this well is
located within 150 feet of the petroleum release, the property would be classified as "High Risk" by the
State, whether it is active or inactive. No other water supply wells were observed within 150 feet of the
release. Municipal water is available for hookup.
Based on the results of this investigation, significant contamination of the soils underlying the UST has
been confirmed. Current law (NCGS 143-215.85 (a) and (b)) requires that any significant release of

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petroleum be immediately reported to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ),
Division of Waste Management, Mooresville Regional Office (704-663-1699). According to State law,
upon reporting the release, the current property owner where a release is discovered is identified by the
State as the "Responsible Party" for any State required action relating to the UST leakage. Upon your
request, Cedar Rock will submit a UST-61 form to satisfy the State's notification requirement for the
release.
Currently, the property cannot be legally conveyed until a Notice of Residual Petroleum (NRP) is filed with
the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds office pursuant to NCGS 14313- 279.11(d). The NRP would contain
applicable land use restrictions to minimize the risk of exposure to existing contamination. The land use
restrictions prohibit any disturbance of site soils within a specified radius of the estimated extent of soil
contamination and prohibit the future operation or installation of any water supply wells on the property.
Further, the State will not issue a Notice of No Further Action (NFA) letter to officially close out the release
incident for "High Risk" properties such as this wherein soil or groundwater contamination exceeding
applicable standards remains onsite. The property would be reclassified as "Low Risk" if all water supply
wells (active or inactive) within 150 feet of the release were properly abandoned, including any on adjacent
properties. In such case, a new source of water may need to be established. Once reclassified to "Low
Risk", an NRP approved, and abatement of the petroleum release performed, the DEQ would issue a
"Conditional" NFA letter to formally close out the release incident. The "Conditional" provision in the
NFA letter will be removed upon receiving a certified copy of the filed NRP and the completion of Public
Notification requirements. Filing the NRP, abandoning the identified water supply well, connecting to the
municipal water supply (if required), and completing Public Notification would not be required if all soil
contamination exceeding applicable standards is removed.
The State currently will require initial abatement or remedial action regarding the release of heating oil
from a UST on a "High Risk" property. Further, once the presence of the UST and confirmed contaminated
soil is disclosed to other interested parties as required by State law, future buyers, homeowner's insurance
providers, or lenders may also require initial abatement and/or remedial actions relating to the UST prior to
making any commitments towards the property. There also exists a potential for further environmental
impact to the property from continued leakage from the UST.
An NFA letter can be obtained in two different scenarios. Scenario One requires the removal of the UST
and all associated contaminated soil exceeding applicable standards. Scenario Two requires reclassifying
the property to "Low Risk" by abandoning all water supply wells (including any on neighboring properties)
within 150 feet of the release (requires a certified well driller and the submittal of a well abandonment
record), connecting to a municipal water supply (if not currently connected), filing an NRP, performing the
Public Notification task and abating the petroleum release (removing tank contents and cleaning the tank
interior).
Cedar Rock can remove the AST and UST including up to 15 tons of contaminated soil for a charge of
$13,500.00 plus 1.25 per gallon of recovered fluids. Tonnage in excess of 15 tons will be an added charge
at the rate of $125.00 per ton. This would include appropriate environmental assessment, reporting, and
site restoration. All work performed would be in accordance with the recommended practices and
procedures outlined in the Guidelines for Site Checks, Tank Closure, and Initial Response and Abatement,
Change 11 (May 17, 2021), published by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,
Division of Waste Management, UST Section. Please keep in mind that attempting to remove the UST and
all contaminated soils exceeding applicable standards carries some financial risk because if all the
contamination cannot be removed (i.e. if the contamination extends deeper than our excavation equipment
can reach or to beneath the foundation of the building), the State will still require abandonment of any water
supply wells within 150 feet of the release, filing an NRP and performing Public Notification before issuing
an NFA letter. The nearby and overlying HVAC units would have to be temporarily disconnected prior to

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removal of the UST.
We recommend reclassifying the property to "Low Risk" to allow for the abandonment of the tank. The
tank abandonment would consist of exposing a portion of the UST by hand excavation, cutting a hole about
two feet in diameter on the topside of the UST, removing all tank and fuel line contents, pressure wash
cleaning of the tank interior, and filling the tank with a structurally supportive yet excavatable flowable fill
cement slurry. A summary report signed by a licensed geologist would be generated that would include
photographs of each step of the abandonment process, including a photograph of the interior of the UST to
show the UST was properly cleaned. Cedar Rock can provide this service for a charge of $3,400.00 plus
$1.25 per gallon of recovered fluids. Preparing and filing the NRP and performing the Public Notification
requirement will cost an additional $1,250.00. We also recommend removal of the AST to prevent future
leakage. Cedar Rock can remove the AST for a charge of $500.00 plus $1.25 per gallon of recovered
fluids if done at the time of abandonment. Cedar Rock would not be responsible for properly abandoning
the identified water supply well or any other identified within 150 feet of the release.
Attached is an invoice for the site inspection. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. If you
have any questions regarding the content of this report, please call me at 336-376-0394.
Sincerely,
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Photo 1. View of the UST and AST locations. Both ends of the UST are marked with
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Beverly, Trudy
From: Beverly, Trudy
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 8:43 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: [External] UST-61 form submission for the Creech Properties I LLC Property, 2530
Lane Street, Kannapolis, Cabarrus CO.
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Branch's Underground Storage Tanks Website Address: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/ust
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ONLINE ACCESS TO UST SECTION DOCUMENTS (Laserfiche):
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Hi Trudy
UST-61 form attached for a release at the above address along with a copy of our inspection report. The UST was
abandoned on 5/18/22, and the AST was also removed.
Thanks
Damien Callaghan
Cedar Rock Environmental