Chromium Cleanup Partnership

Forrest Street Properties

Name:
Forrest Street Properties

Address:
84-100 Forrest St.
Jersey City, N.J. 07304

Municipal Block and Lot:
Block 21501, Lots 11, 12 and 14.01

NJDEP ID No.
775706

GROUNDWATER

January 2022: Groundwater Remedial Action Work Plan Garfield Avenue Group Sites

Appendices

Appendix A-1: Relevant Submittals: Groundwater Remedial Investigation Report, Final

Appendix A-2: Relevant Submittals: Responses to Comments on Definition of Low Permeability

Appendix B: Permit-By-Rule Requests and Authorizations – Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III IRMs

Appendix C: Geotechnical Evaluation of Active Remedies at Hudson County Chromate Site 199

Appendix D: Field Sampling Plan/Quality Assurance Project Plan and Field Change Notifications for the Groundwater Interim Remedial Measures

Regulatory Forms

Case Inventory Document

Cover Certification Form

Public Notification Form

January 2022: Groundwater Remedial Investigation Report

Appendices

Appendix A Previous Reports

Appendix B: Borehole Geophysical Logging Results

Appendix C: Summary of Historical Groundwater Elevations

Appendix D: Summary of Pressure Transducer Data – June 2016 to June 2017

Appendix E: Implications of Soil Heterogeneities on Fate and Transport Appendix F: Boring Logs

Appendix F: Boring Logs

Appendix G: Evaluation of Permeable Zones within the Basal Till

Appendix H: Receptor Evaluation

Appendix I: Utility Maps

Appendix J.1: Well Records for Newly Installed Monitoring Wells

Appendix J.2: Monitoring Well Decommissioning Records

Appendix K: Groundwater Low-Flow Sampling Records

Appendix L.1: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - Cr+6 and CCPW Metals

Appendix L.2: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - Non-CCPW Metals

Appendix L.3: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - VOCs

Appendix L.4: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - SVOCs

Appendix M: Laboratory Reports

Appendix N: Data Validation Memoranda

Appendix O: HAZSITE Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs)

Appendix P: Figures Depicting Groundwater RI Results for CCPW Metals, Non-CCPW Metals, VOCs, and SVOCs

Appendix Q: Analytical Data and Communications Related to MGP-Related DNAPL

Tables

Table 2-1 Summary of Investigation Sites

Table 3-1 Top of Bedrock Elevation Data

Table 3-2 Groundwater Elevations

Table 3-3 Summary of Vertical Hydraulic Gradients

Table 3-4 Groundwater Elevation Data – August 2020 and February 2021

Table 3-5 Hydraulic Conductivity Estimates

Table 3-6 Jar Shake Test Results

Table 4-1 Monitoring Well Network

Table 4-2 Groundwater Sampling Summary

Table 4-3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Sample Summary

Table 5-1 Groundwater Analytical Results – Cr+6 and CCPW Metals

Table 5-2 Groundwater Analytical Results – Non-CCPW Metals

Table 5-3 Groundwater Analytical Results – VOCs

Table 5-4 Groundwater Analytical Results – SVOCs

Table 5-5 Analytical Results from Quality Assurance Samples – Cr+6 and Metals

Table 5-6 Analytical Results from Quality Assurance Samples – VOCs

Table 5-7 Analytical Results from Quality Assurance Samples – SVOCs

Table 5-8 Density Analysis Results

Figures

Figure 1-1 USGS Site Location Map

Figure 1-2 Site Plan

Figure 2-1 Source Areas

Figure 3-1 Approximate Extent of Meadow Mat

Figure 3-2 Regional Surficial Geology Cross-Section

Figure 3-3 Regional Bedrock Geology

Figure 3-4 Top of Bedrock Surface

Figure 3-5 Groundwater Elevation Contour Map – Shallow Water-Bearing Zone

Figure 3-6 Groundwater Elevation Contour Map – Intermediate Water-Bearing Zone

Figure 3-7 Groundwater Elevation Contour Map – Deep Water-Bearing Zone

Figure 3-8 Vertical Hydraulic Gradients Between Shallow and Intermediate Water-Bearing Zones

Figure 3-9 Vertical Hydraulic Gradients Between Intermediate and Deep Water-Bearing Zones

Figure 3-10 Vertical Hydraulic Gradients Between Deep and Bedrock Water-Bearing Zones

Figure 3-11 Hydraulic Conductivity Testing Results

Figure 4-1 Locations of Monitoring Wells, Sumps, and Temporary Screening Points

Figure 5-1 Fence Diagram A-A’

Figure 5-2 Fence Diagram B-B’

Figure 5-3 Fence Diagram C-C’

Figure 5-4 Fence Diagram D-D’

Figure 5-6 Fence Diagram F-F’ and G-G’

Figure 5-7 Fence Diagram H-H’

Figure 5-8 Fence Diagram I-I’

Figure 5-9 Fence Diagram J-J’

Figure 5-10 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Shallow Water-bearing Zone

Figure 5-11 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Intermediate Water-bearing Zone

Figure 5-12 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Deep Water-bearing Zone

Figure 5-13 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Basal Till and Weathered Bedrock

Figure 6-1 Area Requiring Additional Investigation in Bedrock

NJDEP Forms

Case Inventory Document

Cover Cert Form

Public Notice Form

CEA Revised

CEA for Historic Fill

SOIL

June 2022: Consent Judgment Compliance Letter - Portion of the Forrest Street Properties (formerly known as Skyways Property) Soil (AOC FSP-1A and AOC FSP-1B)

August 2019: Remedial Action Reports_Forrest Street Properties

Appendices

Appendix A: Historical Water Table Elevations

Appendix B: Permits and Approvals

Appendix C: Well Decommissioning Reports

Appendix D-1: Laboratory Analytical Reports

Appendix D-2: Documentation of EDD Submittal

Appendix E: Data Validation Reports

Appendix F: As-Built Diagrams

Appendix G: Deed Notice

Appendix H: Boring Logs

Appendix I: Compliance Averaging Evaluation

Appendix J: Hazardous Waste Disposal Documentation

Appendix K: Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Documentation

Appendix L-1 Clean Fill Documentation - Dense-Graded Aggregate and Open Grade Stone Load Reports

Appendix L-2 Quarry Information and Analytical Data Reports

November 2019: Remedial Action Work Plan for Current Use of Forrest Street and Forrest Street Properties

Tables

Table 2-1: Applicable Soil Remediation Standards, Screening Levels, and Cleanup Criteria

Table 2-2: Cr+6 Analytical Results for Soil Compared to Chromium Soil Cleanup Criterion

Table 2-3: Cr+6 and Chromium Analytical Results for Concrete Compared to Chromium Soil Cleanup Criteria

Table 2-4: CCPW Metals Analytical Results for Soil Compared to Soil Remediation Standards

Table 2-5: CCPW Metals Analytical Results in the Unsaturated Soil Zone Compared to DIGWSSL and IGWSRS-GAG

Table 2-6: Select SVOC Analytical Results for Soil Compared to Soil Remediation Standards

Table 2-7: Select SVOC Analytical Results in the Unsaturated Soil Zone Compared to IGW Soil Screening Levels

Table 2-8: Benzene Analytical Results for Soil Compared to Soil Remediation Standards

Table 2-9: Benzene Analytical Results in the Unsaturated Soil Zone Compared to IGW Soil Screening Levels

Table 6-1: Remedial Alternatives Evaluation

Figures

Figure 1-1: USGS Site Location Map

Figure 1-2: Site Map and Utilities

Figure 1-3: Support of Excavation Offsets

Figure 4-1: Locations of Visually Observed CCPW in Soil

Figure 4-2: Sample Map for Hexavalent Chromium in Soil Compared to Chromium Soil Cleanup Criterion

Figure 4-3: Sample Map for Hexavalent Chromium and Chromium in Concrete Compared to Chromium Soil Cleanup Criteria

Figure 4-4: Sample Map for CCPW Metals in Soil Compared to Direct Contact Soil Remediation Standards

Figure 4-5: Sample Map for CCPW Metals in Soil Compared to DIGWSSL and IGWSRS-GAG

Figure 4-6: Sample Map for SVOCs in Soil Compared to Direct Contact Soil Remediation Standards

Figure 4-7: Sample Map for SVOCs in Soil Compared to DIGWSSL

Figure 4-8: Sample Map for Benzene in Soil Compared to Direct Contact Soil Remediation Standards

Figure 4-9: Sample Map for Benzene in Soil Compared to DIGWSSL

Figure 5-1: Extents of Current-Use Remediation Areas

Figure 5-2: Forrest Street and Forrest Street Properties Areas of Concern

Figure 6-1: Restoration As-Built

Figure 7-1: Engineering Control Extents and Selected Remedial Actions

Figure 7-2: Details: 84 Forrest Street Loading Dock

Figure 7-3: Details: Boiler Room Basement

Figure 8-1: Extents of Capillary Break

Appendices

Appendix A – IGWSRS-GAG and ARS Acceptance Documentation

Appendix B – Sanborn Maps

Appendix C – Aerial Photographs

Appendix D – 50th Percentile Groundwater Elevation Calculation

Appendix E – Documentation of EDD Submission

Appendix F: Email Correspondence

Appendix G: 114-MW44A Monitoring Well Documentation

Appendix H: 90 Forrest Street Boiler Room Basement: Survey

Appendix I: Technical Memorandum: 100 Forrest St. Proposed Work Plan

Appendix J: Product Specifications

Appendix K: Technical Memorandum: Summary of Proposed Forrest Street Restoration Activities – Skyways and Roadway

Appendix L: Current-Use Engineering Controls Inspection/Maintenance/Repair Plan

Appendix M: Forrest Future Residential-Use Conceptual Excavation Plan

Appendix N: Draft Deed Notices and Draft Notice in Lieu of Deed Notice

Appendix O: Preliminary Remedial Cost Estimates

Regulatory Forms

September 2018: Remedial Action Work Plan

Tables

Table 1-1: Achievement of NJDEP Conditions for Approval

Table 3-2: Remedial Standards for Soil

Table 1-2: Non-Residential Chrome Chemical Production Waste Site Property Owners

Table 3-1: Compounds Exceeding Regulatory Criteria On or Emanating from Site 114

Table 5-1: Sample Summary

Figures and Drawings

Figure 1-1: USGS Site Location Map (1981)

Figure 1-1A: Site Map

Drawing 1-2: 2011 Existing Conditions Plan (Phases 1 & 2)

Drawing 1-3: 2011 Existing Conditions Plan (Phase 3)

Drawing 1-4: Cross Section A-A’

Drawing 1-5: Cross Section B-B’

Drawing 1-6: Cross Section C-C’

Drawing 1-7: Cross Section D-D’

Drawing 1-8: Cross Section E-E’

Drawing 1-9: Cross Section F-F’

Drawing 1-10: Cross Section G-G’

Drawing 1-11: Cross Section H-H’

Drawing 1-12: Cross Section I-I’

Drawing 1-13: Cross Section J-J’

Drawing 1-14: Cross Section K-K’

Drawing 1-15: Cross Section L-L’

Drawing 1-16: Cross Section M-M’

Drawing 6-1: Conceptual Phase 1 Site Preparation and Erosion Control

Drawing 6-2: Conceptual Phase 2 Site Preparation and Erosion Control

Drawing 6-3: Conceptual Phase 3 Site Preparation and Erosion Control

Drawing 6-4: Conceptual Site Preparation and Erosion Control Details

Drawing 6-5: Conceptual Phase 1 Excavation Plan

Drawing 6-6: Conceptual Phase 1 Excavation Plan (Northern Excavation)

Drawing 6-7: Conceptual Phase 2 Excavation Plan

Drawing 6-8: Conceptual Phase 3 Excavation Plan

Drawing 6-9: Conceptual Sheet Pile Details

Drawing 7-1: IRM Final Grading and Water Treatment System Secondary Containment

Drawing 7-2: Water Treatment System Modutank Secondary Containment

Drawing 7-3: Typical Dewatering Plan

Drawing 8-1: Extent of Free-Phase MGP Contamination

Drawing 11-1: Stormwater Restoration and Final Grading Plan

Drawing 11-2: Restoration Details

Drawing 17-1: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-2: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-3: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-4: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-5: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-6: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-7: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-8: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-9: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-10: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-11: Master Schedule Summary

Drawing 17-12: Excavation Sequence

Appendices

Appendix A: Air Monitoring Plan (AMP)

Appendix B: Dust Control Plan (DCP)

Appendix C: Traffic Safety and Control Plan (TSCP)

Appendix D: Soil and Stockpile Management Plan (SSMP)

Appendix E: Health and Safety Plan (HASP)

Appendix F: Exhibit A – Excavation Plan

Appendix G: Example Draft Deed Notice

Appendix H: Receptor Evaluation

Appendix I: Level 3 Survey Performed by Enviroscan

Appendix J: Copy of Approved Permits

Appendix L: Capillary Break Design Report

Appendix K: Contingency and Communications Plan

August 2018: Supplemental Soil Remedial Investigation Report

Tables

Table 1-1: Summary of Investigation Locations

Table 4-1: Sample Investigation Details

Table 4-2: Soil Sample Summary

Table 4-3: Analytical Results - Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure

Table 5-1: Analytical Results - Hexavalent Chromium and CCPW Metals Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-2: Analytical Results - Hexavalent Chromium and CCPW Metals Compared to SRS – Northern Canal Area Site

Table 5-3: Analytical Results - Hexavalent Chromium and CCPW Metals Compared to IGW SSL/SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-4: Analytical Results – SVOCs Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-5: Analytical Results – SVOCs Compared IGW SSL – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-6: Analytical Results – VOCs Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-7: Analytical Results – VOCs Compared to IGW SSL – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-8: Analytical Results – PCBs Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-9: Analytical Results – PCBs Compared to IGW SSL – Garfield Avenue Group

Figures

Figure 1-1: USGS Site Location Map

Figure 1-2: Site Plan

Figure 2-1: Garfield Avenue Group Sites Interim Remedial Measures

Figure 4-1: Investigation Locations

Figure 5-1: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites

Figure 5-2: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites

Figure 5-3: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Southern Garfield Avenue Sites

Figure 5-4: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Northern Canal Area

Figure 5-5: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-6: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-7: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-8: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC – Northern Canal Area, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-9: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-10: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-11: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-12: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS – Northerm Canal Area, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-13: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SRS/SSL - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-14: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SRS/SSL - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-15: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SRS/SSL - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-16: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS – Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 1 SVOCs

Figure 5-17: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS – Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 2 SVOCs

Figure 5-18: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL– Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, SVOCs

Figure 5-19: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, VOCs

Figure 5-20: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, VOCs

Figure 5-21: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS/IGW SSL - Garfield Avenue Sites, Total PCBs

Appendices

Appendix A: Remedial Investigation Report (RIR) - Soil, Garfield Avenue Group Non-Residential

Appendix B: FOR-005 Additional Forrest Street Remedial Investigation – Soil & Groundwater Technical Memorandum

Appendix C: Halsted Building Remedial Investigation Results – Soil Technical Memorandum

Appendix D: Northern Morris Canal Investigation – Berry Lane Park to Communipaw Avenue Technical Memorandum

Appendix E: Supplemental East-West Geologic Cross-Section

Appendix F: Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) Calculations

Appendix G: Data Validation Reports

Appendix H: Laboratory Data Packages

Appendix I: Boring Logs

Appendix J: Historical Data Verification Technical Memorandum

Appendix K: PPG/Honeywell Site 199 Agreement

Miscellany

Cover/Certification Form

Case Inventory Document

Receptor Evaluation