Site Assessments

TCEQ Dry Cleaner Remediation Program

Ecology and Environment (E&E)

Texas

Contact: Mr. Paul James, 368 Pleasant View Drive, Lancaster, New York 14086, 214-245-1007

With E&E as a prime, dse is one of only three consultants chosen to work on the TCEQ DCRP contract. The DCRP is a "State Lead" program in which all assessment and remediation of environmental impacts at eligible dry cleaner sites becomes the responsibility of the TCEQ contractor(s). Dry cleaner operators or property owners are eligible for the DCRP after meeting a $5,000 deductible requirement and submitting an Application for Ranking. The DCRP is funded by dry cleaner registration fees and a tax on dry cleaning solvents. To date, dse has worked on 12 projects in Houston, Cypress, Missouri City, Austin, Spring, Fort Worth, Lubbock and Arlington. dse’s responsibilities have included designing, installing and developing groundwater monitor wells and soil borings and collecting soil and groundwater samples. dse has directed the assessment of several facilities including the selection of soil boring and monitor well locations. dse has prepared Health and Safety Plans for all sites worked on within the DCRP. In addition to field work, dse has completed soil and groundwater sampling, oversight of installation of monitor wells by Professional Geoscientists and report completions as directed by TCEQ personnel.