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A. Lake Street Oil Farm site (site), formerly known as Dale Enterprises, was the location of an oil release of approximately 12,000 gallons in September 1990. In 1994 and 1996, Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) issued notices of violation to the property owners for continued release of oil from the site and improper closure of USTs located onsite.
B. Prior to 2000, U.S. Armey Corps of Engineers (USACE) installed an interceptor trench, oil/water collection system, and a bulkhead/retention wall along the perimeter of the site at the Wicomico River.
C. In 1997 through 1999, EPA Site Assessment and Technical Assistance (SATA) contractor performed site assessments to determine site conditions.
D. In 2000 and 2002, USACE contractor conducted assessments and determined the presence of total petroleum hydrocarbons in site soils and groundwater.
a. START contractor (Tetra Tech) provided OSC Kelly with Trip Report for Site.
b. Analytical testing revealed there were no petroleum products reaching the Wicomico River.
c. The assessment, however, did reveal that there were State issues that needed to be addressed.
d. The OSC has mailed out a letter to the property owner along with a copy of the complete report. The letter informed the owmer that though there were no federal removal response activities that fall under OPA or the NCP, the OSC recommended that the owner work with the State to comply with their regulations. The OSC also sent this report to the State.
No planned removal actions will take place at this Site.
a. The OSC has determined that there is no further federal actions required at Site at this time.
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