MO-30154_49209_G_ATNYCOR_20231024_Cintas & Rental Uniform

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October 24, 2023

Sent via email ([e-mail])
Ryan Mills
Environmental Program Consultant
Mooresville Regional Office
UST Section, Division of Waste Management

Re: Response to Notice of Regulatory Requirements
Rental Uniform Service of Statesville
Incident No. 49209

Dear Mr. Mills:

This firm serves as environmental counsel to Rental Uniform Service of Statesville
(“RUS”). I write in response to the Notice of Regulatory Requirements dated September 26, 2023,
to provide additional information germane to the UST Section’s handling of Incident No. 49209
at 1203 North Barkley Road, Statesville, North Carolina (the “Property”).

The contamination described in the 24-Hour Release and UST Leak Reporting Form (the
“Form”) submitted on behalf of RUS by ATC Group Services (“ATC”) was identified in the course
of due diligence by Cintas pursuant to a contract for the sale of the assets of RUS to Cintas. In
particular, ATC conducted Phase I and Phase II Site Assessments on behalf of Cintas, the latter of
which were disclosed to RUS immediately prior to the sale. The submission of the Form occurred
concurrently with the sale to Cintas, and we understand that ATC immediately filed an amended
Leak Reporting Form once the transaction was closed, on or around July 31, 2023. As part of the
sale, Cintas accepted responsibility to address the contamination described in the Form to the
satisfaction of DEQ (e.g., No Further Action or Notice of Residual Petroleum). We understand
that ATC is already working with DEQ to reach that outcome.

While we understand that Cintas and ATC (or other similarly qualified consultant) are
addressing the contamination to UST Section’s satisfaction, please do not hesitate to contact me
by phone or email if you need any additional information regarding the status of RUS.

Sincerely,
Joseph A. Ponzi
JAP:ac