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ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
FORMER FLYNNTAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
70-92 BOSTON STREET
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared for:
City of Salem
Prepared by:
TRC Environmental,Corporation
Boott Mills South
Foot of John Street
Lowell,MA 01852
(978)970-5600
October 2001
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ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
FORMER FLYNNTAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
70-92 BOSTON STREET
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared for:
City of Salem
Prepared by:
TRC Environmental Corporation
Boott Mills South
Foot of John Street
Lowell,MA 01852
(978) 970-5600
October 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1-1
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORIC INFORMATION............................................2-1
2.1 Location.......................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Description of Site and Vicinity..................................................................................2-1
2.3 Description of Structures,Roads, Other Improvements on the Site............................2-1
2.4 Current Uses of the Site...............................................................................................2-5
2.5 Past Uses of the Site.....................................................................................................2-5
3.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE AND INTERVIEWS.........................................................3-1
3.1 Reconnaissance............................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 On-site Conditions...............................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Off-site Conditions...............................................................................................3-3
4.0 RECORDS REVIEW.......................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Standard Environmental Record Sources,Federal and State.......................................4-1
4.1.1 Federal and State Regulatory Agency Records ...................................................4-3
4.1.2 DEP File Review..................................................................................................4-4
4.1.3 EPA File Review..................................................................................................4-5
4.2 Local Records ..............................................................................................................4-5
5.0 FINDINGS.......................................................................................................................5-1
6.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................6-1
Tables
Table 2-1 Historical Uses of Site.................................................................................................2-5
Table 3-1 Potential Source Areas of Contamination...................................................................3-2
Table 4-1 Regulatory Database Search........................................................................................4-2
Figures
Figure1 Site Location Map.....................................................................................................2-3
Figure2 Site Sketch...............................................................................................................2-4
Appendices
A Environmental Data Resources (EDR)Report
B Site Photographs
C Removal Action Administrative Record File
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
TRC Environmental.Corporation(TRC)performed a Phase I Environmental Site.Assessment
(ESA) at 70-92 Boston Street in.Salem,Massachusetts (the"site"). The site consists of
approximately 1.9 acres of land located on the north side of Boston Street between Goodhue and
Boston Streets. The tax assessor's records indicate Jan Exman of Salem Realty, LLC presently
owns the site, although due to extensive tax liens on the property,the City of Salem is currently
managing the site.
This ESA report was prepared by TRC on behalf of the City of Salem(the Client)in support of
the City's Brownfields Pilot Program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency(EPA). The ESA was performed in general accordance with the scope and limitations of
the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)Practice E1527-94, Standard Practice
for Environmental Site Assessments:Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.
Tasks performed in association with this ESA included a limited visual reconnaissance of the site
on August 13, 2001; contact with readily available local and state environmental authorities; a
Federal and state database search to investigate the presence of proximal sites with potential
environmental concerns; examination of readily available documentation pertaining to use,
storage and discharge of hazardous substances for the site and site vicinity; a review of available
files at the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection(DEP); observation of neighboring properties to assess potential
impacts to the site; and examination of other readily available historical documentation.
Information utilized in the preparation of this report was obtained, in part; from the Client, site
reconnaissance, and various government officials and available records and is assumed by TRC
to be complete and correct. It should be noted that this information is subject to professional
interpretation,which may lead to conclusions that differ,based upon opinions specific to
individuals.
This report was prepared in accordance with generally accepted environmental assessment
practices,pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Scope of Work,based upon the
information set forth within the report narrative, for specific application to the-subject property
for the specific use of the Client. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
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2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORIC INFORMATION
2.1 Location
.Figure 1 shows the location of the site. Figure 2 shows the site plan.
The site is known locally as the former Flynntan Manufacturing Company Site. According to the
City of Salem Assessor's records (Map 15,Parcel 299),the site is approximately 1.9 acres in
size. The site is located on the north side of Boston Street between Boston and Goodhue Streets.
The North River is located approximately%mile northeast of the site. A feeder canal to the
North River runs east to west approximately 500 feet north of the site. Salem's-downtown center
is located approximately 3/4 miles east of the site.
2.2 Description of Site and Vicinity
TRC conducted a reconnaissance of the site on August 13, 2001.
The site currently consists of four separate,vacant buildings, three of which are fenced in with
locking gates, and the fourth securely locked. The buildings include a main building,a storage
building, a 4-car garage, and a single-car garage. The main entrance to the site is located on
Boston Street. Parking areas and secondary entrances are located to the northwest, southeast and
the northeast(rear)ends of the site. Behind the parking area to the northwest of the main
building, is the location of a former building on site. This area was filled in after the building
was demolished, sometime after the Flynntan property closed in 1988.
The site is abutted by Boston Street to the south and Goodhue Street to the north. Commercial
areas abutting the eastern site boundary consist of a Dunkin' Donuts and Classic Automotive
Autobody. There are residences to the northwest along Boston Street and also on the south side
of Boston Street, across from the site. To the north, across Goodhue Street, are two vacant
buildings, formerly used as commercial properties.
TRC reviewed the USGS Topographic Map dated 1985 for"Salem,Massachusetts". Site
topography may be described as sloping moderately downward to the northeast,towards the rear
entrance of the site. The topography to.the northeast of the site appears to be relatively flat.-
Based on the presence of the nearby North River, ground water at the site is expected to flow to
the north/northeast. Ground surface elevations across Boston Street,to the south and southwest,
are greater than the ground surface elevation at the site.
2.3. Description of Structures,Roads, Other Improvements on.the Site
The main onsite building is a large 2-story brick warehouse. The existing building was built in
the 1940's, according to the City of Salem Assessor's Office records. A large storage building is
annexed to the main building. The storage building was not accessible during the site
reconnaissance.
There is a separate storage building adjacent to the northern boundary of the site, containing
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approximately 20 empty drums along with areas of scattered wood, glass, and metal debris.
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There is a 4-car garage located within the site boundary and outside of the fenced in area of the
site. This area contains one empty drum and some automobile and metal scraps.
The single-car garage was not accessible but it was possible to see the interior and contents
consisted of wood and metal debris.
A storm water catch basin is located on site, near the southwestern comer of the storage building.
In addition, TRC observed several subsurface structures(e.g.,manholes,holding tanks, etc.) in
various portions of the Site as described in Section 3.0 of this report.
2.4 Current Uses of the Site
The site is currently not in use, although the site is generally secured, evidence of site trespassers
was observed during site reconnaissance activities.
2.5 Past Uses of the Site
Available records indicate the site was historically occupied by commercial and manufacturing
buildings prior to 1900 until approximately 1999. Flynn and Sons operated a tannery on the
property from approximately 1922 until approximately 1988. Based on an interview with
Thomas St. Pierre of the City of Salem Public Property Department, small commercial
operations took place on site until 1999,including a small metals business. Ownership
transferred over to Jan Exman of Salem Realty, LLC on September 12, 1996.
Table 2-1
Historical Uses of Site
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Year Site Use Source
Late 1890's to 1900 Site contains two buildings,including a 1898 Historic Salem City
variety store and shoe stock manufacturing Directory
facility.
1910 Site contains two vacant buildings. 1910 Historic Salem City
Directory
1920 Site contains three buildings,including a 1920 Historic Salem City
variety store,a shoe fitting business and a Directory
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beauty salon.
r1960to
Site contains two commercial lots,including 1922 Historic Salem City
Flynn and Sons leather manufacturers and a Directory
vacant store.
Site contains two commercial lots,including 1950 Historic Salem City
Flynn and Sons leather manufacturers and an •Directory
upholstery shop.
8 Site contains Flynn and Sons leather 1960 Historic Salem City
manufacturers. Directory,Massachusetts
Historical Commission
1991 Site contains former tannery and is vacant. 1991 Historic Salem City
Directory
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Table 2-1
Historical Uses of Site
Year Site Use Source
1996 to 1999 Site contains former tannery with several City of Salem Public Property
small commercial businesses including a Department.
metals shop. Ownership is transferred from
Flynn and Sons to Jan Exman on September
12, 1996.
1999-Present Site contains vacant buildings. City of Salem Public Property
Department.
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3.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE AND INTERVIEWS
3.1 Reconnaissance
TRC personnel performed a visual inspection of the site on August 13,2001.
3.1.1 On-site Conditions
The site currently consists of four separate, vacant buildings, three of which are fenced in with
locking gates and the fourth securely locked. The buildings include a main building, a storage
building, a 4-car garage, and a single car garage. The main entrance to the site is located on
Boston Street. Parking areas and secondary entrances are located to the northwest, southeast and
the northeast (rear)ends of the site.
The inspection included a visual.assessment of the Site. Photographs taken during the site
inspection are included in Appendix B. Table 3-1 summarizes potential source areas of
contamination.
The main building is a two-story warehouse in good condition. The findings of the interior of
the second level of the main building include approximately 60 appliances (washers, dryers,
refrigerators, and stoves), 20 bicycles, and 20 televisions, all in poor condition. The first level of
the main building contained wood, metal and household debris. TRC observed 3 subsurface
structures of unknown contents believed to be primarily surface runoff and/or groundwater(refer
to Photograph numbers 4, 5,and 6 in Appendix B). The size and condition of these structures
are unknown. There is also a loading dock adjacent to the main building with a fill/vent pipe,
which appears to be an aboveground storage tank. The large storage building annex was not
accessible. However, according to City of Salem personnel, the contents in this building are
similar to those of the main building. Adjacent to the northwestern corner of the storage building
annex,an area of stained soil was observed.
A separate storage building is located in the rear of the property along the northern boundary of
the Site. Approximately 20 drums are located in this building along with some wood, glass, and
metal debris. -Below ground surface in this building, there is a crawlspace with a subsurface pipe
leading off site towards Goodhue Street. The material, condition and length of the pipe are
unknown. On the floor, in the center of the building, there appears to a manway leading to
another underground structure. The size, condition and contents of this structure are unknown.
There is a 4-car garage located within the site boundary and outside the fenced area of the site
adjacent to the Classic Automotive Autobody shop. The garage is a cement structure with
flooring consisting of exposed ground surface. This area contains one empty drum and some
automobile and metal scraps. It was not possible to identify the condition of the ground surface
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due to limited lighting.
There is a single car garage adjacent to the rear of the main building on site. The entrance to this
building was not accessible but partial view of the interior was possible and showed contents to
consist of wood and metal debris.
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Within the parking area to the northwest are two large USTs of unknown capacity or contents. A
storm water catch basin is located on site,near the southwestern corner of the storage building.
There are two additional potential underground structures located adjacent to the storage
building.
Additionally,there are three abandoned vehicles, empty drums, light ballasts, and metal,wood,
and glass debris spread throughout the site.
Based on interviews with City of Salem Building's Office personnel, an additional building was
present on site adjacent to the main building located to the northwest behind the parking area.
This was a multi-level wooden structure,ranging from 2 to 4 stories tall. This building was
demolished after it was deemed unsafe, sometime after the Flynntan property-closed in 1988.
The area was regraded revegetated. TRC observed an area of surficial, dark stained soil on the
south side of this area(refer to Figure 2). Information on the cause or nature of this stained area
might be related to outstanding.issues not resolved on site during a previous remedial project by
the EPA, discussed in Section 4.
Table 3-1
Potential Source Areas of Contamination
Source Potential
No. Source Area Location Description
1 Filled Areas Within site property Former site building area regarded with fill
from unknown source.
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STs Within site property USTs and potential USTs were located on
site. Contents,tank condition and size all
need further evaluation.
STs Adjacent to main A cement loading dock on site contained a
building fill/vent pipe indicating a potential AST.
4 Asbestos-Containing Within site building Due to the age of the building at the site,
Material(ACM) ACM may have been used for building
material.
5 Lead Paint Within site property Due to the age of the building at the site, it
is possible that lead paint may have been
applied throughout its interior/exterior.
b Raceways/Sumps Within site property Raceways and sumps were located on site,
some boarded up. Contents are unknown.
R813rums
Light Ballasts Within site property Light ballasts in poor condition were
located on site and require proper disposal.
__ _ : Within site buildings Empty drums were located in several areas
and on site property around the site.
9 Propane Taks n Within site property Tanks on site require proper disposal.
10 Stained Soil Within site property Stained soil was observed at two locations
around the site requiring further evaluation.
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Table 3-1
Potential Source Areas of Contamination
Source Potential
No. Source Area Location Description
11 Household Within site building~ Hazardous materials found onsite may be
hazardous wastes from the former use of the building as a
(paints,flammable maintenance office for surrounding
liquid) properties.
UST=Underground storage tank.
AST=Aboveground storage tank.
3.1.2 Off-site Conditions
The site is abutted by Boston Street to the south and Goodhue Street to the north. Commercial
areas abutting the eastern site boundary consist of a Dunkin Donuts and Junior's'Garage. There
are residences to the northwest along Boston Street and also on the south side of Boston Street,
across from the site. Commercial areas to the north, along Goodhue Street, include Salem Oil &
Grease, Steve's Auto Specialties, and North Shore Ambulance. To the northeast, across
Goodhue Street, are two-vacant buildings. The North River is located approximately%2 mile
north of the site. A feeder canal to the North River runs east to west approximately 500 feet
northwest of the site. Across the intersection of Boston Street and Goodhue Street, to the
southeast, is a Walgreen's Pharmacy.
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4.0 RECORDS REVIEW
4.1 Standard Environmental Record Sources, Federal and State
TRC reviewed available files at the DEP and EPA pertaining to the site vicinity on August 6,
2001 and October 5, 2001, respectively. In addition, TRC performed an electronic search of
Federal and state databases to investigate the presence of hazardous waste sites and reported
releases in the vicinity of the site. Relevant issues or items of concern identified as a result of the
file review and the database search are listed below. A copy of the results of the database search,
provided by Environmental Data Resources (EDR), is presented in Appendix A. A copy of the
Removal Action Administrative Record File from the EPA is provided in Appendix C.
The following databases were examined for sites located within a 1-mile radius of the property:
• EPA National Priority List(NPL);
• Proposed NPL;
• Delisted NPL;
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System Corrective Action Sites(RCRA
CORRACTS);
• Massachusetts State Hazardous Waste sites (SHWS);
• Massachusetts Release Tracking Database;
• Former Manufactured Gas (Coal Gas) Sites;
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System
(CERCLIS) Consent Decrees (CONSENT); and
• Records of Decision(ROD).
The following databases were reviewed for sites located within 0.5-mile radius of the property:
• Solid Waste Landfills;
• EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Treatment, Storage, and Disposal sites
(RCRA TSD);
• Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs); and
• CERCLIS.
The following databases were utilized for sites located within 0.25-mile radius of the property:
• Massachusetts Registered Underground Storage Tanks (USTs);
• CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned(NFRAP);
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System(RCRIS)Large Quantity;
Generators/Small Quantity Generators (LQGs/SQGs); and
• Mines Master Index File(MINES).
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The following databases were searched for the subject Site only:
• Emergency Response Notification System(ERNS);
• Facility Index System/Facility Identification Initiative Program Summary Report(FINDS);
• Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System(HMIRS);
• .Material License Tracking System(MLTS);
• NPL Liens;
• Massachusetts Spills sites;
• Aboveground Storage Tank Database(AST);
• Polychlorinated Biphenyl(PCB)Activity Database System(PADS);
• RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System(RAATS);
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, &Rodenticide Act(FIFRA)/Toxic Substance Control Act
(TSCA)/Tracking System(FITS); and
• Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System(TRIS).
Table 1 summarizes the number of sites identified in the database,within the specified radius
from the subject property.
Table 4-1
Regulatory Database Search
Number of Sites within Given
Radius of 70-92 Boston Street
1 (miles)
Database: 0-1/8 1/8- 1/4 1/4-1/2 1/2- 1
NPL - - - -
CERCLIS 1* - - -
RCRA GEN 11 5 0 0
ERNS - - - -
STATE HWS 1 I 1 32
STATE RELEASES 4* 0 8 52
REGISTERED UST 1* 3 - -
LEAKING UST 1 0 15 0
(*) Indicates that subject property is included.
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4.1.1 Federal and State Regulatory Agency Records
TRC evaluated the sites listed in various databases to determine those sites that were most likely
to have a potential environmental impact on the subject property. Sites where cleanup operations
have been completed, or that are located more than 0.5 miles from the subject property, or
appeared to be cross-gradient or down-gradient of the subject property were typically not
considered to pose a significant environmental concern for the subject property. TRC identified
sites in the vicinity of the subject property that warrant further evaluation, as discussed below.
Roadway Intersection EDR ID#: C11
Bridge Street and Goodhue Street Location: <1/8 mile southeast of the site
Salem, MA 01970 Roadway Intersection
The EDR database indicates that a release of unknown chemical material was reported at this
location on May 11, 1994. The amount of material released was not available. A Notice of
Intent(NOI) for a utility-related abatement measure was filed on May 18, 1994. There was no
further regulatory action listed for this site. This location is upgradient from the subject site
and based on the proximity of this location to the site, it is considered to represent a potential
environmental concern in connection with the site.
Roadway Intersection EDR ID#: C16
Boston Street and Bridge Street Location: <1/8 mile southeast of the site
Salem, MA 01970 Roadway Intersection
The EDR database indicates that a release of hazardous materials and petroleum were reported
at this location on April 27, 1998. An Activity and Use Limitation was completed to address
the release, and a Response Action Outcome(RAO) statement was filed for the release on
April 28,1998, indicating that appropriate measures were taken to remove the spilled
chemicals. Based on the completion of an RAO, this release is not considered to represent a
potential environmental concern in connection with the site.
Brother Leather/Beverly Leather EDR ID#: D17,D18
Finishing Company
12 Hanson Street Location: <1/8 west of the site
Salem,MA 01970 Leather finishing facility
The EDR database indicates this facility was listed as a RCRIS-LQG on 8/18/80 and a SHWS
on 1/15/90. An RAO with filed for the site on 7/26/96. Based on the completion of an RAO
and the length of time since violations occurred at this site, this release is considered to have a
low probability of impact to the subject site.
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4.1.2 DEP File Review
On August 6, 2001, TRC completed a review of available files at the DEP for releases reported
on or in the vicinity of the site. The information from TRC's file review is summarized below.
70-92 Boston Street.Former Flynn Tannery
A release or threat of release of hazardous material was reported on site on May 13, 1998. The
contents or cause of the release are unknown. In October 1998,the EPA issued a pollution
report summarizing remedial actions taken on site following the release. Those actions are listed
below:
• 8/14/98: Completed the collection and transported the hazardous waste liquids from floor
trenches to a designated disposal facility.
• 8/20/98: Completed the transportation and disposal of drums to a designated disposal
facility.
• 9/10/98: Completed the disposal of the sludge from pits,tannery solids from floors and
trenches, along with a limited amount of lead and chromium contaminated
surface soil to a designated disposal facility.
• 9/21/98: Completed the covering of the floor trenches and pits with plywood and metal
plates.
• 9/30/98: Completed the disposal and transportation of contaminated personal protective
equipment and hose to a designated disposal facility.
• 10/27/98: Completed the disposal and transportation of leather scraps to a designated
disposal facility.
The pollution report also stated outstanding issues on site. At the time of the removal project, a
small portion of chromium-contaminated soil(approximately 60 cubic feet)was stored on site.
It did not meet the EPA time critical removal criteria because it did not pose a direct contact
threat and did not appear to have the capability to migrate via wind or surface runoff. The
location of the soil is stated to be in the southwest portion of the former site building.
60 Boston Street. Osram Sylvania Products,Inc.
The Osram Sylvania Products, Inc. (OSPI) facility occupied the property at 60 Boston Street
between approximately 1945 and 1995,when operations ceased and future plans entailed
commercial/retail operations. This property is located less than 1/8 mile east.of the site. There
are two releases reported on this site in November 1992 and July 1993,respectively. The first
release was from a No. 4 fuel oil return line and the second from a No.2 fuel oil UST. UST
I closure and initial response work was completed in cooperation with the Emergency Response
Branch of the DEP. A Class A3 Response Action Outcome(RAO) statement concluding a
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"level of no significant risk"was achieved for the release area and received by DEP and
approved in April 1999. With the apparent reported success of removal actions at this site and
the location of this site cross-gradient from the subject site, this site is unlikely to have an impact
on the subject site.
4.L3 EPA File Review
On October 5, 2001, TRC completed a review of available files at the EPA. The information
from TRC's file review is summarized below. EPA records contained a Removal Action
Administrative Record File prepared.by Roy F. Weston, Inc. provided in Appendix C and
summarized in Section 4.1.2 of this report. Additional information on the subject site was not
available for public review.
4.2 Local Records
TRC contacted Inspector Frank Preczewski, Jr. of the Salem Fire Prevention Bureau for files
pertaining to underground storage tanks (USTs) located on or nearby the site. Fire Department
records indicate that there are 2 UST's registered on site. The first UST is a 20,000 gallon steel
tank used for fuel oil. The second UST is a 9,800 gallon steel tank of unknown contents. There
was no additional information available regarding condition of tanks or removal actions.
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5.0 FINDINGS
TRC determined the following based on available information for the Former Flynntan site:
• The site currently consists of four separate vacant buildings,three of which are fenced in
with locking gates and the fourth securely locked. The buildings are described as a main
building, a storage building, a 4-car garage, and a single-car garage. The main entrance to
the site is located on Boston Street. Parking areas and secondary entrances are located to the
northwest, southeast and the northeast areas of the site. Behind the parking area,to the
northwest of the main building, is the location of a former building on site. This area was
regraded and revegetated. Fill of unknown origin and nature appears to have been used over
the footprint of the former building.on site.
• TRC observed two areas of surficial, dark stained soil. One on the southwestern corner of
the former site building and the other on the northwestern corner of the storage building
annex (see Figure 2). An EPA pollution report also stated that at the time of their removal
project in 1998, a small portion of chromium-contaminated soil(approximately 60 cubic
feet)was kept on site. The stained soil found on site by TRC personnel may be related to the
contaminated soil left on site by the EPA and poses a potential source area.
• The four-car garage consists of an exposed ground surface. Due to limited lighting in this
area, it was not possible to fully assess the condition of the ground surface. Contents in this
area consisted of an empty drum and other automotive parts. Further evaluation of the
ground surface is required in order to assess potential soil contamination.
• Historical records for the site indicate the site was previously used for industrial purposes for
approximately 100 years (1890's to 1990's, approximately). Previous site occupants
included a shoe manufacturing facility(1890's), a variety store(1920), a beauty salon(1920),
and leather manufacturers (1922 to 1988). According to available historic maps,the entire
site was developed with these former industrial facilities. Due to historic, on-site industrial
and manufacturing activities, the entire site is considered a potential source-area.
• Available state and Federal regulatory records state that there are two large UST's registered
on site. No records were found referring to the condition or removal of these structures. In
addition, there are five additional underground structures on site,two potential underground
structures, and two potential aboveground storage tanks. These are all considered potential
source areas and require further evaluation.
• There is a substantial amount of wood, glass, and metal debris present on site including a
large pile of light ballasts. The debris may be a potential environmental issue on site.
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6.0 REFERENCES
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, E1527-00.
St. Pierre, Thomas. Personal Interview. Local Building Inspector: City of Salem. Public
Property Department. Salem,Massachusetts. August 13,2001.
U.S. EPA Pollution Report. Flynntan Site — Polrep #3. Cerclis Number: MA 0002333433.
October 27, 1998.
Weston, Roy F., Inc. U.S. EPA Removal Action Administrative Record File. Flynntan Site.
September, 1998.
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