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Redevelopment at Superfund Sites Jill Lowe Remedial Project Manager August 7, 2013
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites
Jill LoweRemedial Project Manager
August 7, 2013
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites
Overview of Superfund Redevelopment InitiativeWhy Superfund Reuse?
Tools to ensure protectivenessCan Superfund Sites be reused and remain
protective?Havertown PCP Superfund Site
Storage Facility YMCA
Who To Contact for Site Redevelopment
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites
Why Plan for Superfund Reuse?Community revitalizationRecreation and open spaceSite stewardship including long-term remedy
protectivenessReduction in stigma associated with formerly
contaminated SitesIncrease property values
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites
How Reuse Planning fits with the cleanup process?Knowledge of future land use can inform the
base line risk assessment, remedy selection and remedy design, and phasing of cleanup
Remedy design and maintenance tailored to fit long-term stewardship
Post-remedy reuse planning ensures reuse is consistent with cleanup remedy
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites
Tools to Ensure Protectiveness Partnerships Comfort Letters Restriction Documents Institutional Controls Easements and Covenants Consent Decrees Operations & Maintenance Plans
Redevelopment at Superfund SitesHavertown PCP Superfund Site – Capped Area
Reuse contemplated with Township during design Additional Fill
Redevelopment restrictions identified during design to ensure protectiveness Weight limit Digging restrictions Planting restrictions
Site Property Profile Comfort Letter and Environmental Covenant
Havertown PCP – Capped Property
Havertown PCP – Capped Property
Havertown PCP – Capped Property
Redevelopment at Superfund SitesHavertown PCP Superfund Site – YMCA
Former Philadelphia Chewing Gum Company property Operated during Site Assessment, Investigation and
Remediation Closed during Operable Unit 3(OU3) Investigation Township acquired property
Comfort Letter Property Easement with Restrictions EPA and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection partners with YMCA and Township
Havertown PCP - YMCA
Havertown PCP - YMCA
Havertown PCP - YMCA
Havertown PCP - YMCA
Havertown PCP - YMCA
Havertown PCP - YMCA
Redevelopment at Superfund Sites
Who To Contact for Site Redevelopment Site Remedial Project Manager and Site Attorney Land Revitalization Action Team – Region 3
Chris Thomas - 215-814-5555 Leo Mullin – 215-814-3172 Thomas Cinti - 215-814-2634
