Service: Soil Remediation

The Reynolds Group provides turnkey assessment and remediation services to clean soil (and groundwater.) The Reynolds Group has remediated and received "closure" or "No Further Action" approval from regulators, on more than 500 environmentally-impaired properties since 1989. Soil remediation can involve a variety of technologies including but not limited to soil vapor extraction, excavation and on-site treatment, excavation and off-site disposal, bioventing, and natural attenuation, to name a few.

Human Health Risk Assessment (6425XIII)

Client:	SILVERCREEK PROPERTIES
Proj Mgr:	Dwayne Ziegler	Completed:	08/01/2005
Industry:	Real Estate Developers	Service:	Health Risk Assessments Brownfields/redevelopment Soil Remediation Regulatory Response & Negotiation
TRGs involvement in a major shopping center development saved the owner of the project potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. Two environmental issues arose during the development of an orange orchard into a large retail shopping center in Corona. One was associated with the past use of the land as an orchard and the other was associated with electric transformers formerly located on the property. During grading activities, soil heavily stained by oil was encountered. TRG tested the soil and confirmed the substance was smudge pot oil based on the chemical make-up and the former land use. The burning of oil in smudge pots helped prevent frost from forming on the fruit in the orchard. There had been extensive remediation of smudge pot oil at the site prior to the recent purchase of the property. However, the newly discovered stained soil was outside of the boundaries of the area cleaned up in the past. The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB) was the lead regulatory agency on the past and current smudge pot issues. While TRG was assessing the smudge pot oil, the construction activities at the site caught the attention of representatives of the County of Riverside, who later contacted the owner and informed him of a former electrical substation that used to be on the site. The substation transformers had exploded and the potential of PCB contamination was never properly investigated to the Countys satisfaction. TRG engaged the County and the SARWQCB on the substation issue as well. The SARWQCB conceded oversight of both issues to the County. TRG performed a Health Risk Analysis for both issues and was able to show that leaving the contamination in place would not pose an elevated health risk to the future occupants of the site. By using this approach, TRG obtained closure for the site and saved the project $100,000 of unforeseen costs.

USEPA Funded Remediation for Non-Profit (6737.III)

Client:	LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE
Proj Mgr:	Ed Reynolds Jr.	Completed:	11/21/2011
Industry:	Real Estate Developers City, County, State And Federal Agencies Non-profit Organizations	Service:	Brownfields/redevelopment Soil Remediation Regulatory Response & Negotiation Soil Vapor Extraction
The property, acquired by a non-profit dance studio in South Central Los Angeles, was found to be impacted by gasoline from former Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). Concerns about property value and health risks lead the property owner to obtain a Brownfield Grant. TRG was selected to advance remediation work under the oversight of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA), and the City of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). After successful cleanup activities and health risk assessments, case closure is being negotiated for the property.

DRY CLEANER SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION (6597.VI)

Client:	DOUBLETREE CHEVIOT HOLDINGS, LLC
Proj Mgr:	Al Fuan	Completed:	In Progress
Industry:	Real Estate Managers/owners Drycleaners	Service:	Soil Remediation Litigation Support Regulatory Response & Negotiation Health Risk Assessments Groundwater Monitoring Groundwater Remediation
This active, contaminated dry cleaner site is found in an urban retail shopping center. Decades of dry cleaning activities at the site have impacted the soil and groundwater with PCE. The owner of the retail center is seeking reimbursement from both current and former dry cleaner operators, and there is litigation pending on payment for cleaning up the source of PCE with the dry cleaner operators. To avoid a protracted cleanup schedule and reduce litigation costs, TRG was retained by the land owner to assess and cleanup the site. Moving into the remediation phase involved coordination with a large number of permitting agencies to perform assessments, constructing a remediation system, operating the remediation system (vapor extraction and air sparging), and monitoring discharges. A major law firm is involved in overseeing The Reynolds Group's work with an eye towards efficiency and minimizing third party liability. TRG is working closely with legal counsel as they seek input into the sources of PCE and cost basis of remediation.

County Government -- Southern California (6753)

Client:	COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Proj Mgr:	Ed Reynolds Jr. Rosanne Fischer	Completed:	03/01/2002
Industry:	City, County, State And Federal Agencies	Service:	Real Estate Due Diligence And Transaction Support Soil Remediation Asbestos/ Lead/ Mold Consulting
In 2005, TRG was selected through a competitive review of its qualifications by County of Riverside department heads. Much of the Riverside County work arises from condemnation cases where "time is of the essence". Because of TRGs effective, timely response to requests by the County of Riverside, our company was placed on the "go to" list and has become one of the primary environmental consultants to county. The county routinely acquires and disposes of real property assets. The county has looked to TRG to provide cost-effective and timely real estate due diligence consulting services for several years with dozens of assessments completed and value added to the real estate transaction process.

Drycleaner PCE Contamination (6875.VI)

Client:	STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
Proj Mgr:	Al Fuan	Completed:	In Progress
Industry:	Drycleaners Insurance Companies Real Estate Managers/owners	Service:	Soil Remediation Litigation Support Regulatory Response & Negotiation Soil Vapor Extraction Health Risk Assessments Site Assessment Operations And Maintenance Of Remediation Systems
Standard Insurance Corporation (Standard) is a publicly traded Fortune 500 corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation is one of the largest oil companies in the world. In this project, The Reynolds Group is untangling the liabilities and cost responsibilities of a commingled plume. The case is being overseen by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and involves drafting and implementing work plans under the DTSC s stringent Quality Assurance/ Quality Control requirements. Several prominent law firms are engaged in this matter. DTSC and client interaction are critical to the effective advancement of the project. Standard is pleased with The Reynolds Group's performance. The case involves the assessment and remediation of chlorinated compounds associated with a commercial facility that are commingled with contaminants associated with the Exxon Mobil operation. The Reynolds Group completed the assessment under DTSC guidelines and is currently removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the subsurface via soil vapor extraction. The Reynolds Group will commence remediation of the groundwater soon. Because of the sites proximity to a residential neighborhood, The Reynolds Groups Health Risk Assessment (HRA) capabilities are also utilized.

Brownfield Redevelopment (5946.III)

Client:	LAW OFFICE OF STAN RALLS
Proj Mgr:	Al Fuan	Completed:	08/01/2007
Industry:	Attorneys Manufacturers	Service:	Soil Remediation Regulatory Response & Negotiation Health Risk Assessments Groundwater Monitoring Site Assessment Groundwater Remediation
This site had lain fallow for a decade. It had contained a mechanical manufacturing business, a dry cleaner and a gas station at one time. TRG worked with the clients counsel to enable the client to sell the property to a new owner for redevelopment. In order to facilitate the sale, TRG identified the environmental liabilities associated with the past uses of the property, negotiated with the Voluntary Oversight Program at the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to separate soil and groundwater contamination into two issues, and addressed the soil contamination based on health risk standards. The Reynolds Group obtained a no further action letter for the soils issue which was key to allowing the real estate transaction to proceed. The seller provided a discount on the market value of the property to the buyer to accept the risk and liability of future costs associated with further groundwater assessment and remediation. Both parties were ultimately satisfied. The client was able to sell the property for cash and transfer liability to the seller. The buyer was able to buy the property at a risk appropriate discount for future development. The City of Long Beach benefited by having a formerly blighted property developed as a major grocery center.

Drycleaner Assessment (6881)

Client:	HOLME ROBERTS & OWEN LLP
Proj Mgr:	Al Fuan	Completed:	11/30/2007
Industry:	Drycleaners	Service:	Soil Remediation Regulatory Response & Negotiation Health Risk Assessments Groundwater Monitoring Site Assessment
During the due diligence for a real property transaction, contamination was discovered at this site. The seller retained the liability to remediate the contamination and hired The Reynolds Group to provide turnkey environmental services to advance the project to a "No Further Action" letter. To expedite closure for the seller, The Reynolds Group was able to obtain "No Further Action" letter for the vadose zone, while continuing to remediate the groundwater at the site. The unconditional "No Further Action" letter for final closure (including groundwater) at the site was obtained only a few months later.

Relocation of Food Production/Unwindiing of Tenant Lease (6924.IV)

Client:	FRESH START BAKERIES
Proj Mgr:	Ed Reynolds Jr. Dwayne Ziegler	Completed:	12/30/2007
Industry:	Manufacturers	Service:	Soil Remediation Site Assessment Regulatory Response & Negotiation Asbestos/ Lead/ Mold Consulting
One of the largest national suppliers of baked products to McDonalds Restaurants needed to assess and mitigate soil contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons (hydraulic oil) inside of their leased Southern California production site. In addition, TRG was requested to provide asbestos related pre-demolition consulting advice. Approximately two years before its lease expired, Fresh Start Bakeries began the process of evaluating potential environmental impairment caused during its operation of an industrial bakery at the site. Fresh Start engaged The Reynolds Group because of our prudent approach to assessing and dealing with environmental liabilities. After performing a complete assessment, TRG quantified and budgeted the cost of remediation. To ensure there would be no issues with the landlord/property owner upon the expiration of it lease, Fresh Start Bakeries asked The Reynolds Group to proactively engage the regulatory agency, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, to approve an expedited Remedial Action Plan. The Reynolds Group demolished the concrete floor and excavated approximately 400 tons of soil from the interior of the production building in confined conditions. Excavation was advanced until on-site laboratory analysis of the soils confirmed that levels of hydraulic oil met the cleanup levels pre-established by the Fire Department. In the end, Fresh Start Bakeries received a "No Further Action" letter with no restrictions on the sites future use. The Reynolds Group arranged for the safe transportation and disposal of the contaminated soils and restored the floor inside the building to its original condition. All of the work was completed under a tight timeline over a Thanksgiving Holiday. During decommissioning and demolition of the manufacturing equipment and tenant improvement, issues related to potential asbestos containing materials in building products and kilns arose. The Reynolds Group was engaged to assess the issues, provide solutions and engage and manage a contractor to abate the issues as required for Fresh Start Bakeries to move out of the premises with no residual liability.

100 ACRE OIL FIELD REDEVELOPMENT (5616.III)

Client:	ESTATE WITH LARGE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS
Proj Mgr:	Ed Reynolds Jr.	Completed:	08/13/2008
Industry:	Real Estate Developers	Service:	Brownfields/redevelopment Soil Remediation Health Risk Assessments
TRG performed excavation and bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soils, asbestos abatement, and disposal of mercury-containing soils. During this work, TRG responded to many unexpected issues such as the assessment and removal of radioactive piping. Soil vapor surveys were used to assess potential health exposure risks. All of this work was performed at the same time as the decommissioning of the active oil field which required intense schedule coordination. The work of TRG staff resulted in 75 acres being developed for residential use. The remaining acreage was developed for commercial and industrial use.

Brownfield Development (6805.III)

Client:	PRIMESTOR DEVELOPMENT
Proj Mgr:	Ed Reynolds Jr.	Completed:	01/23/2009
Industry:	Real Estate Developers Manufacturers	Service:	Soil Remediation Site Assessment Brownfields/redevelopment
In a unique government-private partnership, TRGs client developed a major regional retail center on a brownfield property in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, CA, that contained a former glass manufacturing facility and other former industrial uses. TRG provided forensic services during demolition of the property to identify environmental concerns associated with historic uses and to locate specific areas requiring assessment. During the course of work, TRG encountered and remediated arsenic and chromium-impacted kiln brick, volatile organic compounds, numerous underground storage tanks and clarifiers, pesticides, and PCBs. TRG conducted assessment and cleanup activities as the site was being developed. By coordinating assessment and cleanup work with the general contractor, TRG had minimal impact on the scheduling and timing of the project. TRG provided further value to the project by negotiating cleanup levels based upon potential health risk in future occupied areas with lesser standards applied to parking areas.

Major Retail Center (6013.VI)

Client:	PACIFIC SOUTHWEST GROUP
Proj Mgr:	Dwayne Ziegler	Completed:	03/01/2002
Industry:	Drycleaners	Service:	Soil Remediation
Our clients property was impacted with PCE from a dry cleaning operation on site. The contamination was limited to the soil and did not impact groundwater. TRG negotiated cleanup standards with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) and submitted a workplan to remove the contaminated soil from beneath the tenant space while the dry cleaner was in operation. TRG arranged to move the dry cleaning equipment, demolish a section of the concrete floor that measured 20 feet by 15 feet and excavate the soil to a depth of four to five feet. Once the soil was removed, backfilled the hole and repaired the floor. The dry cleaner remained in operation during the entire process. Closure was obtained from the OCHCA.

Gasoline Plume (6961.VII)

Client:	CITY OF COACHELLA
Proj Mgr:	Sarah Pearcy	Completed:	In Progress
Industry:	Gas Station/ Underground Storage Tank Owners	Service:	Soil Remediation Regulatory Response & Negotiation Soil Vapor Extraction Site Assessment Groundwater Remediation California Cleanup Fund
This project is ongoing and funded by the Emergency, Abandoned, and Recalcitrant (EAR) Account which is administered by the Cleanup Fund. TRG has assessed the gasoline plumes in soil and groundwater (which extends off-site across a city street and beneath neighboring properties), installed soil vapor extraction and air sparge systems and begun active remediation. The core of the groundwater and soil plumes have been cleaned up. Semi-annual groundwater monitoring takes place through a network of 11 groundwater monitoring wells. An MTBE cut off plume remains to be cleaned up. The next phase of the project envisions the installation of six off-site ozone sparge wells to address the plume in the groundwater that has traveled off-site. Additionally, to ensure an even greater impact on the overall project, TRG has coordinated efforts between the regulator on the case and the Clean-up Fund contact to lay out project plans and budgets on an annual basis thereby compressing the typical time-line of a project like this. Our client is kept up to date with every aspect of the project. Closure is expected from the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board within two years.

Due Diligence (7474.XII)

Client:	THE DEWEY GROUP
Proj Mgr:	Al Fuan	Completed:	11/25/2009
Industry:	Real Estate Developers Real Estate Brokers	Service:	Soil Remediation Site Assessment
The Dewey Group was considering a real estate transaction in Long Beach. The deal involved a property that had been redeveloped prior to current regulatory statutes so, it was unknown if past activities had impacted the site. TRG developed a limited scope of work based on historic aerial photographs to screen the soil and groundwater at the site for chemicals associated with the past uses of the property. The results of the investigation allowed The Dewey Group to consider purchasing the property at a risk reduced price or to pass on the purchase. The work TRG performed in one day helped The Dewey Group avoid acquiring an environmental liability over half a million dollars.

Advancing Remediation at a Dry Cleaner (7489.I)

Client:	ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY
Proj Mgr:	Al Fuan	Completed:	03/01/2012
Industry:	Attorneys	Service:	Soil Remediation Site Assessment Health Risk Assessments
The Reynolds Group has worked with an environmental attorney to assist a retail center owner in advancing remediation of a dry cleaner Riverside County under a voluntary program. The case involves a number of factors including financial distress, Human Health Risk, Assessment, and Remediation. Timing and sequencing of work activities are coordinated with the attorney.

Heavy Metals Contamination Cleanup (7637.X)

Client:	RICHLINE PROPERTIES
Proj Mgr:	Ed Reynolds Jr.	Completed:	08/23/2011
Industry:	Metal Finishers Real Estate Managers/owners	Service:	Hexavalent Chromium Clean-up Soil Remediation Regulatory Response & Negotiation
TRG assisted a property management company in the wrap up of a tenant lease in Beverly Hills. The former occupant operated a metal plating business in the leased space. As part of the wind down of the lease, the tenant was required to return the property to its original condition. The property manager had been working with another environmental consultant who had identified metals in the soil beneath the former plating operation. However, the property manager retained TRG to perform the cleanup of the property and obtain case closure from the Los Angeles County Fire Department HAZMAT Division. Concentrations of contaminants such as chromium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc in the soil exceeded allowable limits and necessitated the physical excavation of the soils in order to clean up the site. Unfortunately, the impacted soils were beneath the building and below a shallow basement. Approximately 50 cubic yards of soil needed to be dug up, manifested and properly disposed of. TRG was able to mobilized specialized equipment to the site in order to excavate the contamination from the basement level and load it into bins for transport to an appropriate disposal facility. Confirmation sampling showed pockets of contamination still in place after the initial excavation, and additional spot excavation was performed. TRG reported on the excavation activities which confirmed the metals at the site are now below concentrations negotiated with the County Fire Department. Case closure is eminent.

Soils Removal (5520.X)

Client:	Centre City Development Corporation
Proj Mgr:	Ed Reynolds Jr.	Completed:	12/01/1999
Industry:	Metal Finishers Real Estate Developers Redevelopment Agencies	Service:	Site Assessment Soil Remediation
As part of the redevelopment of downtown San Diego during the creation of the Petco Baseball Park, TRG was awarded a contract by the Centre City Development Corporation in 1999 for the removal of approximately 1,600 tons of metal-contaminated soils. TRG was the low bidder for removal and disposal of lead contaminated soils in downtown San Diego. The work required significant coordination for traffic planning in this dense downtown area as trucks were immediately loaded and transported out. TRG performed the work for City Centre Development Corporation, a quasi-private/government developer charged with the revitalization of downtown San Diego.

Dry Cleaner Assessment (7564.VI)

Client:	PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER
Proj Mgr:	Sarah Pearcy	Completed:	09/30/2011
Industry:	Drycleaners Real Estate Managers/owners	Service:	Soil Vapor Extraction Health Risk Assessments Operations And Maintenance Of Remediation Systems Soil Remediation
The Reynolds Group recently completed a controversial assessment and remediation that involved Assessment, Health Risk Assessment and Remediation through the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). The controversy was that the City in Orange County where the work was conducted wanted to create a complicated chain of regulators: the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB), and the OCHCA. Working through Luis Lodriguezas Voluntary Oversight Program, TRG was able to secure a No further action letter from OCHCA without DTSC or SARWQCB involvement once concentrations in the ground were shown not to pose an elevated health risk.

Remediation at Gas Station Site (6122.CUF)

Client:	MAGIC GAS
Proj Mgr:	Al Fuan	Completed:	11/23/2010
Industry:	Gas Station/ Underground Storage Tank Owners	Service:	Soil Remediation Soil Vapor Extraction Health Risk Assessments California Cleanup Fund
When The Reynolds Group was brought onto this project in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, the soil and groundwater contamination had not been fully assessed. The site was, therefore, not eligible for closure consideration. We assisted our client with their Cleanup Fund application and secured funding for the project. Once funding was in place, the cost of all subsequent work was pre-approved by the Cleanup Fund in order to guarantee reimbursement of costs, and the contamination was fully assessed. Upon completion of the assessment, TRG performed a limited amount of soil remediation and demonstrated the groundwater plume was stable (not increasing or spreading in area). Results of soil vapor sampling and a Human Health Risk Analysis (HHRA) demonstrated there was no risk of detrimental effects to human health by way of gasoline vapor intrusion.

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