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