The program facilitates the sale and reuse of industrial and commercial properties in the Commonwealth, which benefits all Virginians, especially property buyers and sellers. Participation decreases potential environmental liabilities of reusing or further developing existing commercial properties as well as the expansion of commercial sites onto pristine lands. DEQ understands that time is money and wants to do all it can to help complete these beneficial projects quickly and efficiently.
DEQ appreciates all participation in the program and continues looking for ways to add value to projects. VRP participants seeking a consultant or other service provider may find candidates in the Brownfields Marketplace.
For additional information about a particular site, please contact program staff. The Expedited VCP process offers a more predictable turn-around time for opinions. When they apply, customers must provide a cleanup schedule and a thorough remedial investigation report. Local governments may qualify to receive funding for independent cleanups from our Independent Remedial Action Grant program.
Local governments seeking an Independent Remedial Action Grant from us must enter the Voluntary Cleanup Program before ground-disturbing activity is started.
We will conduct a cultural resource consultation per Executive Order , unless the consultation requirements have already been met by a review by another agency. We may waive VCP review costs when affordable housing is the end use of the cleanup project. I want to You may conduct an independent remedial action without joining the VCP. All cleanups must meet state standards Whether a site is cleaned up with our supervision or independently, the cleanup must meet Washington state standards as laid out in the Model Toxics Control Act.
Standard VCP process Application to the standard VCP process is free, and customers pay only a portion of our costs for review and assistance. Grants for local governments Local governments may qualify to receive funding for independent cleanups from our Independent Remedial Action Grant program. Affordable housing waiver We may waive VCP review costs when affordable housing is the end use of the cleanup project. Were you able to find what you were looking for today?
The peninsula was sectioned off and cleaned up in stages, with completion dates ranging from The restoration of the peninsula was a multi-year effort, now known as the Scioto Audubon Metro Park. The park boasts restored wetlands and grasslands, as well as riverside access for recreational purposes.
The Grange-Audubon Insurance Nature Center is located on site, as the property is located in a popular migratory path for many bird species. Bicycle and walking trails lace the property, connecting it to surrounding areas. Many other recreational facilities are available as well, noteably the very popular outdoor climbing wall. Remediation activities included soil removal, implementation of soil barriers pavement, landscaping, floor slabs to prevent direct contact to soil, and land use and ground water use prohibitions.
An environmental covenant limits the property to recreational, commercial, or industrial land use. ORC Section VAP properties audited may be selected from either the "random audit pool" or the "discretionary audit pool", as defined in Ohio Administrative Code OAC Rule If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Rachael Dininger at or Rachael.
Dininger epa. The MOA Track includes more agency involvement, such as notice of entry into the program, approval of certain documents and works plans, and greater public involvement. Participants who conduct these additional steps have the added comfort of knowing that the cleanup is being conducted under a program that the U. EPA has reviewed and determined to be adequate. Download the VAP fact sheet [.
Ohio recognized the need to remove the environmental and legal barriers that stalled redevelopment and reuse of contaminated properties. Now anyone can undertake a cleanup project and be assured it meets environmental standards without direct oversight from Ohio EPA. The VAP maximizes resources and expertise in the private sector by utilizing qualified, experienced professionals such as engineers and scientists who are certified by Ohio EPA.
These certified professionals CPs are responsible for verifying properties are cleaned up to the levels required by the program rules. The detailed program rules allow these qualified professionals and the volunteer that he or she represents to do the work without ongoing Agency involvement.
Ohio EPA operates a certification program to ensure that only environmental professionals with the appropriate qualifications and experience are licensed as CPs. In addition, to help ensure high-quality work, CPs must meet annual continuing education requirements and be recertified by Ohio EPA each year. To ensure high-quality laboratory data, Ohio EPA also certifies laboratories that test environmental samples that support voluntary cleanups.
Before any certification is issued, Ohio EPA conducts an evaluation of the laboratory's documents and staff in order to determine its qualifications for certification. This evaluation includes a detailed technical review of all laboratory documents associated with an application and an on-site inspection to assess analysts' skills and knowledge in conducting the analyses.
This document describes the environmental problems found at the site, how those environmental problems were investigated and how the site was cleaned up. The NFA letter includes a Phase I property assessment report that contains information concerning the CP's investigation of the historical and current uses of the property.
This information allows the CP to determine whether or not there is a reason to believe that a release of hazardous substances or petroleum has or may have occurred at the property. If there is reason to believe a release has occurred and the site may be contaminated, a Phase II property assessment is then conducted. The Phase II assessment includes collecting soil, ground water, surface water and sediment samples from the site as necessary.
The Phase II assessment ensures that all potential contaminants identified in the Phase I assessment are adequately evaluated and compared to the appropriate VAP cleanup standards. If the Phase II assessment indicates that cleanup standards are met and the site is protective of human health and the environment, the CP will determine that the voluntary cleanup is completed and prepare the NFA letter.
If the Phase II assessment indicates that more action is needed to meet the standards, additional remedial activities will occur to make the site protective of human health and the environment. Remedial activities may include things such as soil removal, ground water treatment, barriers to the contamination such as a clay or asphalt cap, or placing limitations on future use of the property. If volunteers want assurance that U. EPA will also not ask for additional cleanup, they need to implement the additional steps outlined in the agreement negotiated by Ohio EPA and U.
These additional steps include direct oversight of investigation and cleanup activities by Ohio EPA and opportunities for public review of site documents as they are produced by the volunteer. Since the VAP relies on user fees to help support the program, volunteers must pay for the Agency's assistance.
Even if a volunteer does not submit an NFA letter, VAP rules and technical assistance can be used for cleanup and redevelopment of those properties. VAP technical staff reviews NFA letters submitted to the Agency to determine if program standards are met and that the site is protective of public health, safety and the environment.
A covenant is recorded in the county recorder's office and transfers with the title of the property to a new owner. Restrictions on how a property may be used are filed along with the property's deed in the county recorder's office before a covenant is issued by Ohio EPA. When a covenant is issued or denied by the director, a notice is published in the local newspaper to inform nearby residents and other interested parties. Covenant issuances and denials can be appealed to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission.
Ohio EPA audits at least 25 percent of the properties taken through the VAP annually to ensure that sites have been properly addressed and that CPs and laboratories performed work properly.
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