Low Score Site Initiative (LSSI) for Petroleum Sites
Background
· There are approximately 20,000 petroleum contaminate sites eligible for state funded cleanup under the Inland Protection Trust Fund. · Eligibility for funding of a site for cleanup is based on a ranking/score of the potential for environmental impact to water resources. · Many sites have been "parked" due to a low priority score awaiting funding for almost 20 years. · Overtime natural attenuation/cleanup can occur which substantially reduces or eliminates the level of contamination in the soil and/or groundwater at the site. · The FDEP initiated a program several years ago to assess these low scored sites with a ranking of 29 or less, the Low Score Site Initiative (LSSI) program. · The DEP has set aside $10 million per year appropriation for the LSSI program. · Program is for sites scored 29 or less which total approximately 8,000 sites. · Limited to sites with discharges eligible for the Inland Protection Trust Fund petroleum cleanup program. · The property owner or responsible party can designate a cleanup contractor of their choice provided the contractor is on the states approved list.
Benefits of Participating in LSSI Program
· Obtain a Site Rehabilitation Order (SRCO) (letter from the state that documents that your site is clean). · Obtain a Phase II Environmental Site assessment that can be used for lending and selling purposes. · If an SRCO is not possible will have knowledge of extent and level of contamination and still in cleanup program awaiting cleanup.
Our Experience in Site Assessment and Cleanup
· Involved in petroleum cleanup program since inception in 1983 · Managed hundreds of site in the petroleum cleanup program · Contractor Number 442. · Many of our LSSI sites have received an SCRO |
Contact us for any questions or to schedule a meeting to discuss your site.
Office Phone: 863-965-2200
E-Mail: GPSI@Gurr.US
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