Common use of RCRA Facility Investigation Report Clause in Contracts

RCRA Facility Investigation Report. A RFI Report must be prepared that describes the entire site investigation and presents the basic results. The RFI Report must clearly present an evaluation of investigation results (e.g., all potential contaminant source areas must be identified, potential migration pathways must be described, and affected media shown, etc.). The RFI Report must also include an evaluation of the completeness of the investigation and indicate if additional work is needed. This work could include additional investigation activities and/or interim corrective measures to stabilize contaminant release areas and limit contaminant migration. If additional work is needed, the Owner/Operator or Respondent must submit a Phase 2 RFI Workplan and/or Interim Corrective Measures Workplan must be submitted to the Department along with the RFI Report. At a minimum, the RFI Report must include: o A summary of investigation results (include tables that summarize analytical results). o A complete description of the investigation, including all data necessary to understand the project in its entirety including all investigative methods and procedures. o A discussion of key decision points encountered and resolved during the course of the investigation. o Graphical displays such as isopleths, potentiometric surface maps, cross-sections, plume contour maps (showing concentration levels, isoconcentration contours), facility maps (showing sample locations, etc.) and regional maps (showing receptor areas, water supply xxxxx, etc.) that describe report results. Highlight important facts such as geologic features that may affect contaminant transport. o Tables that list all chemistry data for each medium investigated. o An analysis of current and existing ground water data to illustrate temporal changes for both water chemistry and piezometric data (use graphics whenever possible). o A description of potential or known impacts on human and environmental receptors from releases at the facility. Depending on the site specific circumstances, this analysis could be based on the results from contaminant dispersion models if field validation is performed. o A discussion of any upset conditions that occurred during any sampling events or laboratory analysis that may influence the results. The discussion must include any problems with the chain of custody procedures, sample holding times, sample preservation, handling and transport procedures, field equipment calibration and handling, field blank results that show potential sample contamination and any field duplicate results that indicate a potential problem. Summary tables must be provided that show the upset condition and the samples that could be impacted. The RFI QC Summary Forms (see Appendix A of this attachment) must be completed by the analytical laboratory and submitted as part of the RFI Report. o Assessment of the entire QA/QC program effectiveness. o Data validation results should be documented in the RFI Report. o Discussion of deviations from the approved RFI Workplan. o Provide copies of field data sheets, including field log book. In addition to the RFI Report, the Department may require the Owner/Operator or Respondent to submit the analytical results (database) on a floppy disk (Department will specify the format). All raw laboratory and field data (e.g., analytical reports) must be kept at the facility and be made available or sent to the Department upon request.

RCRA Facility Investigation Report. A An RFI Report must be prepared that describes the entire site investigation and presents the basic results. The RFI Report must clearly present an evaluation of investigation results (e.g., all potential contaminant source areas must be identified, potential migration pathways must be described, and affected media shown, etc.)results. The RFI Report must also include an evaluation of the completeness of the investigation and indicate if additional work is needed. This work could include additional investigation activities and/or interim corrective measures to stabilize contaminant release areas and limit contaminant migration. If additional work is needed, the Owner/Operator or Respondent must submit a Phase 2 RFI Workplan and/or Interim Corrective Measures Workplan must be submitted to the Department along with the RFI Report. At a minimum, the RFI Report must include: o *A summary of investigation results (include tables that summarize analytical results). o . *A complete description of the investigation, including all data necessary to understand the project in its entirety including all investigative methods and procedures. o . *A discussion of key decision points encountered and resolved during the course of the investigation. o *Graphical displays such as isopleths, potentiometric surface maps, cross-cross- sections, plume contour maps (showing concentration levels, isoconcentration contours), facility maps (showing sample locations, etc.) and regional maps (showing receptor areas, water supply xxxxx, etc.) that describe report results. Highlight important facts such as geologic features that may affect contaminant transport. o *Tables that list all chemistry data for each medium matrix investigated. o *An analysis of current and existing ground water data to illustrate temporal changes for both water chemistry and piezometric data (use graphics whenever possible). o . *A description of potential or known impacts on human and environmental receptors from releases at the facility. Depending on the site specific circumstances, this analysis could be based on the results from contaminant dispersion models if field validation is performed. o *A discussion of any upset conditions that occurred during any sampling events or laboratory analysis that may influence the results. The discussion must include any problems with the chain of custody procedures, sample holding times, sample preservation, handling and transport procedures, field equipment calibration and handling, field blank results that show potential sample contamination and any field duplicate results that indicate a potential problem. Summary tables must be provided that show the upset condition and the samples that could be impacted. The RFI QC Summary Forms (see Appendix A of this attachment) must be completed by the analytical laboratory and submitted as part of the RFI Report. o *Assessment of the entire QA/QC program effectiveness. o *Data validation results should must be documented in the RFI Report. o Discussion of deviations from the approved RFI Workplan. o Provide copies of field data sheets, including field log book. In addition to the RFI Report, the Department may require the Owner/Operator or Respondent to submit the analytical results (database) on a floppy disk (Department will specify the format). All raw laboratory and field data (e.g., analytical reports) must be kept at the facility and be made available or sent to the Department upon request. PURPOSE The purpose of the corrective Measures Study (CMS) is to: 1. Develop and evaluate corrective measure alternatives that may be taken at the Facility to address releases of hazardous wastes (including hazardous constituents); and 2. Recommend the corrective measures to be taken at the Facility that are protective of human health and the environment. SCOPE A Corrective Measures Study Workplan and Corrective Measures Study Report are required elements of the CMS. The Scope of Work (SOW) for the Corrective Measures Study Workplan and Report describe what should be included in each document.

RCRA Facility Investigation Report. A An RFI Report must be prepared that describes the entire site investigation and presents the basic results. The RFI Report must clearly present an evaluation of investigation results (e.g., all potential contaminant source areas must be identified, potential migration pathways must be described, and affected media shown, etc.)results. The RFI Report must also include an evaluation of the completeness of the investigation and indicate if additional work is needed. This work could include additional investigation activities and/or interim corrective measures to stabilize contaminant release areas and limit contaminant migration. If additional work is needed, the Owner/Operator or Respondent must submit a Phase 2 RFI Workplan and/or Interim Corrective Measures Workplan must be submitted to the Department along with the RFI Report. At a minimum, the RFI Report must include: o ➢ A summary of investigation results (include tables that summarize analytical results). o . ➢ A complete description of the investigation, including all data necessary to understand the project in its entirety including all investigative methods and procedures. o . ➢ A discussion of key decision points encountered and resolved during the course of the investigation. o ➢ Graphical displays such as isopleths, potentiometric surface maps, cross-sections, plume contour maps (showing concentration levels, isoconcentration contours), facility maps (showing sample locations, etc.) and regional maps (showing receptor areas, water supply xxxxx, etc.) that describe report results. Highlight important facts such as geologic features that may affect contaminant transport. o ➢ Tables that list all chemistry data for each medium matrix investigated. o ➢ An analysis of current and existing ground water data to illustrate temporal changes for both water chemistry and piezometric data (use graphics whenever possible). o . ➢ A description of potential or known impacts on human and environmental receptors from releases at the facility. Depending on the site specific circumstances, this analysis could be based on the results from contaminant dispersion models if field validation is performed. o ➢ A discussion of any upset conditions that occurred during any sampling events or laboratory analysis that may influence the results. The discussion must include any problems with the chain of custody procedures, sample holding times, sample preservation, handling and transport procedures, field equipment calibration and handling, field blank results that show potential sample contamination and any field duplicate results that indicate a potential problem. Summary tables must be provided that show the upset condition and the samples that could be impacted. The RFI QC Summary Forms (see Appendix A of this attachment) must be completed by the analytical laboratory and submitted as part of the RFI Report. o ➢ Assessment of the entire QA/QC program effectiveness. o ➢ Data validation results should must be documented in the RFI Report. o Discussion of deviations from the approved RFI Workplan. o Provide copies of field data sheets, including field log book. In addition to the RFI Report, the Department may require the Owner/Operator or Respondent to submit the analytical results (database) on a floppy disk (Department will specify the format). All raw laboratory and field data (e.g., analytical reports) must be kept at the facility and be made available or sent to the Department upon request. PURPOSE The purpose of the corrective Measures Study (CMS) is to: 1. Develop and evaluate corrective measure alternatives that may be taken at the Facility to address releases of hazardous wastes (including hazardous constituents); and 2. Recommend the corrective measures to be taken at the Facility that are protective of human health and the environment. SCOPE A Corrective Measures Study Workplan and Corrective Measures Study Report are required elements of the CMS. The Scope of Work (SOW) for the Corrective Measures Study Workplan and Report describe what should be included in each document.