Recognized Environmental Conditions

the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substance or petroleum products in, on, or at the property

REC

• due to any release to the env

• under conditions indicative of a release to the env

• under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the env

what are the three criteria for a REC?

• meets unrestricted use criteria

• has been addressed

historical REC

determine if it’s still a REC now

What must EP do during Phase I with a historical REC?

past release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products where the contamination remains in place with reliance on use restriction

Controlled REC

in findings section, written as a rec in conclusions

Where are CREC listed in report?

• de minimis conditions

• known or suspected RECs

• CRECs

• HRECs

What goes in the findings section of your report?

• known or suspect RECs

• CRECs

what goes in the conclusions section of your report?

Aboveground Storage Tank

AST

• storage tanks (both types)

• vents, pipes

• oil feed lines

• unused heating systems

• patched pavement

• patched floors

• transformers

• dumping

• lifts

• floor drains

• elevators

• compressors

• dry cleaners

• blow down pipes

• generators

• HazWaste Storage

• stained soil

• firing range

What are some common recognized env conditions?

Underground Storage Tank

UST

Regular

White UST

Super

Red UST

Diesel

Blue UST

Ethanol

White ring or black x UST

• fuel/OHM odor

• staining

• leaks

• maintenance

• last use

• PCBs

• what does it replace

• where is haz waste stored and how long

• heavy metal contamination (ammuniton —> lead)

things to look out for in REC