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Our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation services are geared to obtain timely environmental
clearance on federally-funded projects and actions for clients, such as the Ohio
Department of Transportation, and city, county and township governments. Our
environmental planners and scientists can provide appropriate levels of
environmental study and documentation depending on the complexity and
anticipated impacts of a project. We are also qualified to perform “due diligence” site assessment services for real estate
transactions and multi-parcel transportation corridor projects in accordance
with ASTM standards and guidelines established by the Department of
Transportation.
A typical Phase 1 ESA includes an
evaluation of the following:
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The physical setting characteristics of the
property through a review of referenced sources, such as aerial mapping, topographic maps and
geologic, soils, and hydrologic reports.
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History of the uses of the property, adjoining
properties, and surrounding area through a review of referenced sources, such
as land title records, aerial photographs, Sanborn maps, city directories and interviews.
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Current property uses and conditions including
observations and interviews regarding the use, treatment, storage, disposal,
or generation of hazardous substances, petroleum products, and hazardous,
regulated, or medical wastes; equipment that is known or likely to contain
PCBs; storage tanks and drums; wells, drains, and sumps; and pits, ponds, or
lagoons.
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Uses of adjoining and surrounding area
properties and the likelihood of known or suspected releases of hazardous
substances or petroleum products to migrate into the property.
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Information in referenced environmental agency
databases and local environmental records within the specified approximate
minimum search distance from the property.
Phase 2 ESA includes:
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Physical testing including soil borings, soil
sampling, groundwater sampling, geophysical testing such as ground
penetrating radar and surface sampling.
McCoy Associates, in conjunction with our team
of qualified sub-consultants are able to provide comprehensive ecological
and cultural resource identification and assessment services. These include
wetlands identification and delineation, 404/401
permitting, aquatic/terrestrial and endangered species surveys, natural
stream channel design and restoration. We are also able to provide a full
range of services to address Section 106 and Section 4f requirements.
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