Compliance
Several states offer programs, such as TCEQ VCP, which allows the responsible party to remediate a site at their own pace. If the site is cleaned up to the program’s specifications, the state will grant "closure" for the site, thereby indemnifying any future owners of the site from environmental liability. dse understands that the substantial costs associated with environmental compliance can be prohibitive, and provides a long term Scope of Work that will minimize costs, while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
Dry Cleaner Remediation
Montfort Shopping Center - Former Elegant Cleaners
Dallas, Texas
Elegant Cleaners operated on this property from January 1992 to March 2003 using PCE as a dry cleaning solvent. The Elegant Cleaners is no longer doing business at this location. However, the shopping center owner desired to remediate the site so that he could sell the property. dse prepared and submitted the VCP application, APAR, negotiated with the TCEQ and obtained a site closure letter.
Site Investigation, Monitored Natural Attenuation, Plume Management Zone, TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)
Former Craig's Cleaners
Katy, Texas
This site is a former dry cleaner that used PCE. A prior site assessment at the property indicated that PCE had been released. dse performed an extensive assessment of the affected soil and groundwater that included the installation of 18 groundwater monitoring wells located both on-site and off-site. dse prepared and submitted the APAR to the TCEQ and performed extensive quarterly groundwater sampling using low-flow techniques. The sampling results enabled dse to design a monitored natural attenuation program for the site. A PMZ was designed and proposed based on the results of groundwater modeling performed by dse.
Municipal Setting Designation and Affected Property Assessment Report, TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)
Gables Property Management
Dallas, Texas
dse provided local technical support for a MSD application, and developed the APAR for an approximate 4.6 acre site located north of downtown Dallas. While the site is currently used as a parking lot, historic uses included a brick retail facility, a hotel, and metals equipment manufacturing. Groundwater for this site is impacted by VOCs including PCE, TCE, and benzene above regulatory levels from apparent off-site sources. dse reviewed prior site investigation reports and Phase II Environmental Assessments prepared by others, and used these materials to prepare the MSD application, and the APAR for this site. dse personnel testified at the public involvement meeting, and at the City Council meeting concerning this site.
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