Environmental Success Stories
The completion of an environmental cleanup or review is usually a closure document from the State agency certifying that Troy Risk’s work to address environmental impact has been completed successfully. The document certifies to a buyer, lender or investor what, if any, environmental liability exists. The closure document also indicates to neighbors and municipalities that risk to health or the environment has been mitigated.
The type of closure document issued by the regulatory agency depends on the type of property and regulatory oversight program that reviews the environmental work in Indiana. The Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) issues closure documents that include: Site Status Letters, No Further Action Letters, Comfort Letters, Certificates of Completion and Covenants-Not-To-Sue.
In recent years, Troy Risk has obtained numerous Letters or Certificates of Completion for our clients from IDEM or The Indiana Finance Authority. Here are some examples.
Camp Atterbury
May 27, 2010
Mr. Craig Leinhart, Project Geologist
Troy Risk, Inc.
7466 Shadeland Station Way
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256
Dr. Mr. Lienhart:
Re: Termination of Post-Closure Activities
Camp Atterbury Landfill, FP 03-04
Bartholomew County
Technical staff have reviewed the final post-closure report dated December 18, 2009, and received at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on December 22, 2009, for the Camp Atterbury Landfill.
In a letter dated February 17, 2009, IDEM approved a post-closure use plan ...
Based on the information submitted, staff of this office determined that Camp Atterbury has fulfilled the post-closure requirements for ground water monitoring and landfill final cover maintenance as required by 329 IAC 2 ...
Town of Hebron
March 8, 2010
Mr. Brian Less
Town of Hebron
107 North Main Street
Hebron, Indiana 46184
Re: No Further Action Determination Pursuant to Risk Integrated System of Closure Petroleum Remediation Grant Incentive
Hebron Gas Stop
101 South Main Street
Hebron, Porter County
FID #17205, LUST #199010520
Brownfield Site #404033
Dear Mr. Less:
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Brownfields staff has reviewed the following documents regarding the environmental activities conducted at the above referenced location (Site) ...
Based on the information on known contaminant levels ... IDEM concludes that current Site conditions do not warrant a response action at this time ...
1537 Home Ave., Kokomo, Indiana
December 22, 2009
Re: No Further Action Determination Pursuant to 94' Guidance
1537 Home Ave.
Kokomo, Indiana
LUST #9704140, FID #24290
Dear Mr. McClure:
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) staff reviewed the historic file and the Final Groundwater Sampling Event and Request for Closure, dated July 24, 2009 by Troy Risk., Inc., regarding the release of petroleum at your property listed above (the Site).
The following is a summary of the current conditions at the Site for the subject ...
Based on the technical reports reviewed by IDEM and the current use of the site, IDEM concludes that no further response actions are required as long as ...
Hursey's Garage
July 22, 2009
Mr. Paul Hursey, Owner
c/o Ms. Kate Taylor, PSRB
Hursey's Garage
1346 N. Delaware Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-2415
Re: No Further Action Determination Pursuant to 1994 UST Branch Guidance
Hursey's Garage
100 South Jefferson Street
Cromwell, IN
FID #3109, LUST #9805528
Dear Mr. Hursey:
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) staff reviewed the file and the Remedial Action Report, dated October 17, 1991, by ATEC Associates regarding the release of petroleum at your property listed above (the Site).
The following is a summary of current conditions at the Site ...
Based on the technical reports reviewed by IDEM, IDEM concludes that no further action (NFA) is required. This NFA determination is based on ...
Muncie Mission Site
June 29, 2009
Rev. Ray Raines
Muncie Mission
1725 S. Liberty Street
Muncie, Indiana 47301
Re: No Further Action
Muncie Mission Site
Muncie, Delaware County
Site #2004-10-034
Dear Rev. Raines:
Staff at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has reviewed the document CAP Implementation Report, submitted by Troy Risk, dated May 8th, 2009.
Several underground storage tanks have been removed and property disposed of. Contaminated soil associated with these tanks was also over excavated and property disposed of. One area ...
Based on the information provided, as well as current site use (i.e. non-residential); no further action is required at this time ...
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
October 25, 2007
Dave Forsell
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
445 North Pennsylvania, Suite 910
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Re: Comfort Letter
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Former Threaded Rod Facility
1029 Fletcher Avenue
Indianapolis, Marion County
BFD #4070801
Dear Mr. Forsell:
In response to your request to the Indiana Brownfields Program on behalf of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Incorporated ("Prospective Purchaser" or "KIBI"), the ("IDEM") is providing this Comfort Letter to outline applicable limitations on liability and clarify the reasonable steps IDEM considers appropriate for the Prospective Purchaser to take with respect to hazardous substances found on the property located at 1029 Fletcher Avenue ("Site"), in Indianapolis, on which formerly operated the Threaded Rod Company, the ("Former Threaded Rod Facility").
Former Steak and Shake
August 17, 2007
Lou Schicsz
Eastside Development Company
644 East 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Re: No Further Action (NFA) Determination
Pursuant to Risk Integrated System of Closure (RISC)
Madison & Troy Brownfield Site
Former Steak and Shake
2935 S. Madison Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Incident # 19950 105
Brownfield Site # 4070411
Dear Mr. Schicsz:
The (IDEM) Brownfields staff has reviewed the No Further Action Request packet dated April 3, 2007 submitted by Troy Risk, Inc. (Troy Risk) for the Madison & Troy Brownfield Site regarding the release of petroleum at the above-referenced parcel located at 2935 S. Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana (the Site) along with information and data ...
Ralph's Muffler Shop
August 17, 2007
Lou Schicsz
Triple-S Partners Development, LLC
644 East 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Re: No Further Action (NFA) Determination Pursuant to Risk
Integrated System of Closure (RISC)
Madison & Troy Brownfield Site
Ralph's Muffler Shop
2947 S. Madison Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana
FID # 24964
Brownfield Site # 4070411
Dear Mr. Schicsz:
The (IDEM) Brownfields staff has reviewed a No Further Action Request packet dated April 3, 2007 submitted by Troy Risk, Inc. (Troy Risk) for the Madison & Troy Brownfield site regarding the release of petroleum at the above-referenced parcel located at 2947 S. Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana (Site). Along with the request, the packet contained information and data ...
Albany Liquors
March 1, 2007
RE: No Further Action Determination Pursuant to RISC
Guidance
Albany Liquors
1012 West State Street
Albany, Delaware County
FID # 17814
LUST#: 199105549
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) staff reviewed the 4th Quarter 2006 Groundwater Sampling Report and Closure Request regarding the release of petroleum at your property located at Albany Liquors, 1012 West Sate Street, Albany, Indiana (the Site).
Former Highway Oil Site
January 26, 2007
Re: No Further Action Approval Determination Pursuant to Risk System of Closure Guidelines
Former Highway Oil Site
4545 Lafayette Road
Indianapolis, Marion County
LUST Incident #19941106 and #199411514
FID #7465
Mr. Martin:
Technical staff of the (IDEM) has reviewed the file documentation relating to IDEM LUST Incident #1199411506, regarding the release of petroleum at your property located at 4545 Lafayette Road (Site) in Indianapolis. Based on this information, additional remediation effort is not needed and a No Further Action (NFA) status is approved.
Redevelopment Department - City of Fort Wayne
October 25, 2006
Craig Berndt
Redevelopment Department
City of Fort Wayne
One Main Street, Room 840
Fort Wayne. Indiana 46802
Re: No Further Action Determination
Pursuant to Risk Integrated System of Closure (RISC)
Petroleum Remediation
Grant Incentive
Former Bowser Soil Cell D
700 White Oak Drive
Ft. Wayne, Allen County
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Brownfield Site # 4960018
Dear Mr. Berndt:
The (IDEM) Brownfields staff has reviewed the Soil Removal and Confirmation Soil Sampling report dated October 6, 2006 that was submitted by Troy Risk Inc. regarding impacted soil from the release of petroleum at the Former Bowser Pump Plant property located at 2513 Holton Avenue. This impacted soil had been transported to 700 White Oak Drive (Cell D or Site) Ft. Wayne, for remediation in a landfarm cell, however, additional remediation of the impacted soil was required because the bioremediation at Cell D was ineffective. Further remediation was funded by the Petroleum Remediation Grant Initiative (PRGI) to successfully treat the contaminated soil from the Former Bowser Pump Plant.
Hartford Concrete Products
August 28, 2006
Re: Site Status Letter
Hartford Concrete Products
11 West Garfield Street
Ashley, Steuben County
BFD Site #4060040
Dear Mr. Polacheck and Ms. Wendel:
In response to the request to the Indiana Brownfields Program by Hartford Concrete Products (Hartford) for assistance concerning the Hartford facility in Ashley (Site), the Indiana
Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has agreed to provide this Brownfield Site Status Letter to clarify IDEM's position on the necessity of an environmental response action at the Site. This letter is not a legal release from liability. It will, however, help to establish whether environmental conditions at the Site might be a barrier to redevelopment or transfer.
Reid Hospital and Health Care Services
July 21, 2006
Re: No Further Action Determination
Pursuant to RISC Guidance
Reid Hospital and Health Care Services
1402 Chester Boulevard
Richmond. Wayne County
LUST#: 199210550
FID#: 18285
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) staff reviewed the LUST Incident Closure Activities Report regarding the release of petroleum are your property located at 1401 Chester Boulevard. Richmond, Indiana (the Site).
Based on the technical reports reviewed IDEM concludes that
no further response actions are required.
Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
ISSUED TO: Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.
FOR: The successful completion of the Voluntary Remediation Work Plan for the Byrkit Avenue Business Center.
Byrkit Avenue Business Center
CERTIFICATE …
Certificate of Completion Voluntary Remediation Program
Byrkit Avenue Business Center
Mishawaka, Indiana
VRP Project #6951001
Byrkit Business Center
April 11, 2006
Mr. Craig Lienhart
Troy Risk, Inc.
8673 Bash Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Re: Completion Report Approval
Byrkit Business Center
400 South Byrkit Street
Mishawaka, Indiana
VRP # 6951001
Dear Mr. Lienhart:
Pursuant to Indiana Code J325-5-9, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has reviewed the Voluntary Remediation Completion Report submitted by the Byrkit Business Center to ensure the requirements for approval have been met.
Based on the recommendation of staff, the Completion Report is hereby approved. In accordance with the Indiana Code 13-25-5-13 ...
The IDEM will now begin processing the Certificate of Completion (COG) for this site.
Interstate Lumber and Hardware Co., Inc.
September 7, 2005
Mr. Dennis J. Barton
Interstate Lumber and Hardware Co., Inc.
2300 North Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana 46218
Dear Mr. Barton:
Re: No Further Action
Former Nonferrous Products Facility
2205 North Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, Marion County
LUST#: 199203525
FID #: 20283
The technical staff of the (DEM) reviewed documentation for your facility located at 2205 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana.
This facility was issued a No Further Action Letter on October 16, 2000 please see attached letter. This facility at that time had some remaining contamination in the soil and groundwater that was unable to be cleaned up due to the location of the building on-site. The demolition of the building occurred recently and has allowed additional cleanup to take place. Contaminated soil was over excavated and disposed of properly. Results of soil laboratory analyses indicate that total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPII) are now below the detention limit 20 parts per million.
Town of Kewanna
April 10, 2005
Town of Kewanna
c/o Doran Collins
Town Council President
P. O. Box 5
Kewanna, Indiana 46939
Dear Mr. Collins:
Re: No Further Action
Petroleum Remediation Grant Incentive
Soil and Groundwater Remediation Report
Former Beattie Oil Service Station
209 East Main Street
Kewanna, Fulton County, Indiana
LUST #200001500
FID #11050
Brownfields Site #4990055
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Brownfields Program staff have reviewed the Soil and Groundwater Remediation Report that was submitted by Troy Risk Inc. dated March 4, 2005, for the Former Beattie Oil Service Station (Site) located in Kewanna, Indiana. This remediation was funded by the Petroleum Remediation Grant Incentive (PRGI) to further redevelopment of this Brownfield in the Town of Kewanna. The Site is to be redeveloped into commercial use.
Brown Auction House
April 1, 2005
Jackie Smith
Clerk Treasurer
Town of Edinburgh
107 S. Holland Street
Edinburgh, IN 46124
Re: Brownfields Grant Agreement
Dear Ms Smith:
Thank you for returning executed copies of the Brownfields Grant Agreement (Agreement) for the former Brown Auction House Brownfield site in the Town of Edinburgh. The State Budget Agency has approved the Agreement ...
Indiana Brass
April 1, 2005
The Honorable Don Stock
Mayor City of Frankfort
301 E Clinton Street
Frankfort, ÏN 46041-1955
Re: Brownfields Grant Agreement
Dear Mayor Stock:
Thank you for returning executed copies of the Brownfields Grant Agreement (Agreement) for the former Indiana Brass Brownfield site in the City of Frankfort. The State Budget Agency has approved the Agreement ...
3977 West North Michigan Road, Shelbyville, Indiana
March 8, 2005
Re: No Further Action
FID# 1 8067
LUST# 200403520
The technical staff of the (EM) reviewed documentation for your facility located at 3977 West North Michigan Road, Shelbyville, Indiana.
Therefore, no further action is required at this time.
V-Line Corporation
January 27, 2005
Mr. Brad Lewis
Troy Risk, Inc.
8673 Bash Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Re: No Further Action
V-Line Corporation
4500 South Madison Avenue
Muncie, Delaware County
LUST#: 199101559
FID#: 1283
The technical staff of a private consultant, under contract to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) reviewed documentation for your facility located at 4500 South Madison Avenue in Muncie, Indiana.
Based on the information provided, no further action is required at this time.
1959 North Jefferson Site, Huntington, Indiana
May 21, 2004
Re: No Further Action
1959 North Jefferson Site
Huntington, Huntington County
Site # 2002-02-092
Dear Mr. Luzkow:
Staff at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has reviewed the document (Closure Groundwater Sampling and Analysis, submitted by Troy Risk, Inc., dated April 27 2004.
This site came into the system one day prior to the implementation of Risk Integrated System for Closure (RISC) and so will not be held to the standards required by the RISC program. It will be closed under the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) program requirements. This site has met the requirements of the UST program for Benzene, Toluene Ethyl Benzene and Xylenes (BTEX) in groundwater and load Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in soil.
Based on the information provided, no further action is required at this time.
Former Collins Oldsmobile
March 12, 2004
Re: No Further Action
Former Collins Oldsmobile
4080 Lafayette Road
Indianapolis, IN 46254
LUST # 200302501
FID # 8505
Dear Ms. Cook:
The technical staff of the (IDEM) reviewed documentation for your facility located at 4080 Lafayette Road.
A non-default, residential closure for subsurface soil and residential closure for ground water is granted for this site based on the information provided. Therefore, no further action is required at this time. This determination is based upon the review of documentation presented to IDEM.
Adam's Center Landfill, Allen County, Indiana
December 11, 2003
Re: Center Ditch Sampling Report
Adam s Center Landfill
Fort Wayne, Allen County
EPA ID No. IND 078 911 146
The Indiana Department of Environmental (IDEM) has completed its review of the Center Ditch Sampling Report, dated November 5, 2003. IDEM had suggested earlier this year that Chemical Waste Management of Indiana sample the ditch to determine whether it presented a potential release to off-site areas. Based on its review of the report, IDEM concludes the ditch is not a source that merits additional investigation.