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Home My WebLink AboutDSHW-2018-005518 - 0901a0688084b038Site Inspection Report Presented to: Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control 195 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 Former Bacchus Pond West Valley, Utah June 12, 2018 Ds14\61-Zo 18 — 00 55 1 8 Environmental Resources Management 136 E South Temple, Suite 2150 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 (801) 204-4300 Div of Waste Management www.erm.com and Radiation Control JUN 1 5 2018 Environmental Resources Management 136 East South Temple Suite 2150 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 +1 801 204 4300 +1 801 595 8484 (fax) www.erm.com ERM June 12, 2018 Mr. Hao Zhu Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control 195 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 RE: 2018 Bacchus Pond Site Inspection Report Dear Executive Secretary: On behalf of Hercules Incorporated (Hercules), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashland Incorporated (Ashland), ERM-West, Inc. (ERM) has conducted the 2018 annual site inspection of the former Bacchus Pond site in West Valley, Utah. The site inspection was conducted to document general site conditions and to ensure that the institutional controls required by the Site Management Plan (SMP) are maintained and functioning properly. The SMP for the site was approved by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste on August 7, 2007. The following sections of this report document the site inspection activities and findings. Site Inspection The site inspection was conducted by ERM on May 18, 2018. During the inspection, ERM walked the entire property and visually inspected the perimeter fencing, access gates, and the former pond impoundment area. The storm water diversion structures on the adjacent Hexcel property (located at the south end of the property) were also inspected. The checklist completed at the time of the inspection is included as Attachment A. As indicated on the inspection checklist, the perimeter fencing was found to be intact and no signs of trespassing were observed. All access gates were observed to be locked during the site inspection. The site remains vacant and is not being used for any industrial or commercial activities. The nature and character of the land use has not ®100%Posl-Commer Content June 12, 2018 Page 2 Environmental Resources Management changed from previous inspections. No indications of unauthorized activity were noted or observed. ERM inspected the storm water diversion structures on the adjacent Hexcel property. These structures consist of a berm and a series of catch-basins along the southern and western property boundaries, which are used to direct storm water flow from the Hexcel facility away from the Bacchus Pond area. All storm water diversion structures appeared to be in good condition and functioning properly. Surface water was not observed in the former pond area or other areas of the site. The former pond impoundment is intact and no signs of erosion or off-site discharges from the site were observed. Deed Notice A deed notice for the property was submitted, as required by the SMP, to the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office on September 17, 2007. ERM contacted the Salt Lake County Recorder's office on May 18, 2018 and confirmed with the recorder's office that the deed notice is still attached to the property. Conclusion On behalf of Hercules, ERM has completed the 2018 annual site inspection for the former Bacchus Pond site in West Valley, Utah. The site inspection has confirmed that the site is being managed in accordance with the SMP. No maintenance issues were identified. The site remains vacant and no industrial or commercial activities are being conducted on the property. ERM confirmed that the deed notice for the site is still attached to the property. June 12, 2018 Page 3 Environmental Resources Management The next annual inspection will be conducted in May 2019. If you have any questions regarding this Inspection Report, please contact us at 801-204-4300. Alternatively, Ed Meeks of Hercules can be reached at 302-995-3433. Sincerely, ER1VI-West, Inc. "?JcRc, Brent C. Robinson, P.E. Principal Brian G. Smith Project Manager Attachment cc: Mr. Ed Meeks (Hercules Incorporated) Attachment A Site Inspection Checklist -- - - Hercules Incorporated Bacchus Pond - Annual Inspection Checklist Date. 5/18/18 Inspectors Name: Garrett Rigard Weather. Part! Cloud , 60 de rees - 1. Is the perimeter fence intact and secure? Yes - 2. Are there any areas of the fence that need to be repaired? No -- -- - - ----- 3. Is the vegetation surroundmg the site overgrown in any areas such that it is compromising, or has the potential to compromise the integrity of the fence or obscure any warning: No 4. Are there any breaches in the fence that could be used by unauthorized personnel to access the site? No 5. Are locks present, secure and operable on all gates? Yes 6. Are signs present to warn against unauthorized entry to the property? Signs must be written in English and Spanish, present every 200 feet, and be visible from a distance of 25 Yes Page 1 of 3 - ----Hercules Incorporated Bacchus Pond - Annual Inspection Checklist Date: 5/18/18 Inspectors Name. Garrett Rigard Weather: Part! Cloud , 60 de rees - - -- 7. Are warning signs visible from all directions (north, south, east and west)? Yes - - - 8. Is a warning sign present on the entrance to the property declaring that unauthorized excavation is not permitted? Yes 9. Are any signs damaged or in need of repair? No 10. Are there any signs of unauthorized activity? No 11. Is the former pond impoundment still intact? Yes - - 12. Is there any standing water in the former pond area, and if so, what is the source of the water and its approximate aerial extent? No Page 2 of 3 -- -- - -- - - Hercules Incorporated Bacchus Pond - Annual Inspection Checklist Date. 5/18/18 Inspectors Name. Garrett R1gard Weather. Part!, Cloud , 60 de rees - - -- -- - - --- -- 13. Are storm water diversion structures on the adjacent Hexcel property in good condition and functioning properly (i.e., are they preventing stormwater run-off onto the propert Yes 14. Are there any signs of erosion that could indicate that off-site transportation and deposition of surface soils from the former pond area is occurring? No 15. D1d the inspection identify any conditions which require maintenance or repair, if so, briefly describe them and what actions were taken or will be taken to correct the problem, No 16. Are there any other items or conditions not addressed above, which should be noted? No 17. Briefly describe how the inspection was conducted and what areas of the site were inspected. Were there any areas that could not be accessed or inspected? Entire perimeter of the property was walked. Visual inspections were made of perimeter fence, gates, locks, signs and pond impoundment. Inspected adjacent storm water diversion structure on Hexcel property. Page 3 of 3 -