Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

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PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL
SITE ASSESSMENT
APPLEBY MALL
5111 NEW STREET AND
499 & 505 APPLEBY LINE
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
CONFIDENTIAL
SITE ASSESSMENT
APPLEBY MALL
5111 NEW STREET AND
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
Prepared for:
FIRST CAPITAL (APPLEBY) CORPORATION
85 Hanna Avenue, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 3S3
Prepared by:
WATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC.
1700 Langstaff Road, Suite 1003
Concord, Ontario
L4K 3S3
March 31, 2008
Reference No. 07-0072
CONFIDENTIAL
SITE ASSESSMENT
APPLEBY MALL
5111 NEW STREET AND
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
Prepared by:
Hali Zigomanis
Site Assessment Specialist
Reviewed by:
Kevin French, P.Eng., QPESA, Vice President
Project Manager & Project Director
March 31, 2008
Appleby Mall
5111 New Street and 499 & 505 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Watters Environmental Group Inc. (Watters Environmental) was retained by First Capital
(Appleby) Corporation (First Capital) to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
(Phase I ESA) of a commercial property occupied by a commercial plaza (i.e., the Appleby Mall)
located at 5111 New Street, a retail store (i.e., The Beer Store) located at 499 Appleby Line and a
vacant parcel of land located at 505 Appleby Line, in Burlington, Ontario (hereafter collectively
referred to as the “Site”). Watters Environmental understands that the Site is currently owned by
First Capital and managed by FCB Property Management Services (FCB).
Watters Environmental also understands that First Capital is seeking a Record of Site Condition
(RSC) for the Site as per Ontario Regulation 153/04 (i.e., Records of Site Condition – Part XV.1
of the Act, made under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990) (hereafter
referred to as the “RSC Regulation”), as amended by Ontario Regulations 366/05 and 444/06.
As such, the purpose of Watters Environmental’s Phase I ESA was to provide First Capital with
an evaluation of known and/or potential environmental issues at the Site resulting from current
and/or historic activities conducted at the Site and/or adjacent properties in accordance with the
requirements of the RSC Regulation.
The Phase I ESA involved a review of previous environmental reports available for the Site, a
review of historical information related to the Site and surrounding land use activities, a review
of regulatory information in publicly-available databases related to the Site and surrounding land
use activities, a walk-through Site reconnaissance, observations of activities on properties within
200 metres from the Site, interviews with available persons knowledgeable about past and
present activities at the Site, and preparation of this written report summarizing Watters
Environmental’s findings and recommendations.
Watters Environmental Group Inc.
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Based on the Phase I ESA completed for the Site by Watters Environmental, it is Watters
Environmental’s opinion that there are no significant environmental concerns with respect to the
current environmental condition of soil or groundwater at the Site. Watters Environmental notes
that, although the northwestern portion of the Site was formerly occupied by a gasoline service
station and automotive repair facility, this area of the Site was previously investigated and
remediated by others and no residual issues were identified. Regardless, Watters Environmental
notes that since this Phase I ESA was completed in preparation for filing an RSC for the Site, a
baseline Phase II ESA will be required, despite the fact that the Site has previously been
remediated by others. As such, Watters Environmental recommends that a supplemental soil and
groundwater investigation be completed in the northwestern portion of the Site to satisfy the
mandatory requirements of the RSC Regulation.
In addition, to address potential operational/management issues, Watters Environmental
recommends the following:
Consideration should be given to providing adequate secondary containment for all
bulk chemical storage areas (i.e., not including consumer products).
Prior to undertaking any significant renovation and/or demolition activities in relation
to the Site Buildings, that the areas planned for renovation and/or demolition should
be evaluated for the presence of asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated
biphenyl-containing equipment (such as in fluorescent light ballasts and liquid-filled
electrical transformers) and paints containing arsenic, lead and/or mercury. If any are
found to be present, appropriate management plans should be prepared implemented
to ensure that these materials are handled and disposed of in accordance with
applicable regulations.
Once the source of the water damage in Site Building B has been repaired, any
associated areas that are confirmed or suspected to be impacted by mould should be
appropriately remediated in accordance with applicable regulations and industry
standards.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE SUMMARY TABLE
Client
First Capital (Appleby) Corporation
Site Location
Appleby Mall
Site Use
Multi-Tenant Commercial Buildings
Purpose of Phase I ESA
To identify actual or potential environmental issues at the Site in support of a
Record of Site Condition (RSC).
Issues Ranking
Components of Phase I ESA
Low
Mod
High
Potential
Environmental Issues
Recommended
Action at this time
Historical Records Review
- On-Site
X
Previous environmental
assessment and
remediation activities
completed at the Site
pre-dated the enactment of
the RSC Regulation. As
such, the analytical results
for PHC parameters in the
soil and groundwater
samples collected from the
Site during these activities
were not compared to the
currently applicable
generic assessment
standards.
Complete a supplemental
quality investigation in
the northwest portion of
the Site to confirm the
findings of the previous
environmental assessment
and remediation activities
and satisfy the
requirements of the RSC
Regulation.
- Surrounding Land Use
X
None identified
None
Environmental Database
Review
X
The northwest portion of
the Site was listed as
previously being occupied
by a private retail gasoline
station; however, this area
of the Site was previously
assessed and remediated
(see above).
and satisfy the
Regulation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE SUMMARY TABLE (Continued)
Issues Ranking
Low
Mod
High
Potential
Recommended
Action at this time
Operations-Related
Aboveground and
Underground Storage Tanks
(ASTs and USTs)
- ASTs
X
None identified
None
- USTs
X
None identified
None
Chemical Storage & Handling
X
Small quantities of various
paints, janitorial products
and consumer products are
stored throughout Site
Building B with no
secondary containment.
Solid (Non-Hazardous) Waste
& Liquid Waste
X
None identified
None
Registerable/Hazardous Waste
X
None identified
None
Spills, Releases & Emergency
Response
X
None identified
None
Air Emissions
X
None identified
None
- Water Supply
X
None identified
None
- Wastewater
X
None identified
None
- Storm Water
X
None identified
None
Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System
X
None identified
None
Pits, Sumps and Lagoons
X
None identified
None
Radioactive Materials
X
None identified
None
Dry Cleaning Operations
X
None identified
None
Consideration should be
given to providing
adequate secondary
containment for all bulk
chemical storage areas
(i.e., not including
consumer products).
Water & Wastewater/Storm
Water
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Issues Ranking
Low
Retail Fuelling Operations
Mod
X
High
Potential
Recommended
Action at this time
The northwest portion of
the Site was listed as
previously being occupied
by a private retail gasoline
station; however, this area
of the Site was previously
assessed and remediated
(see above).
and satisfy the
Regulation.
Possible friable and
non-friable
asbestos-containing
materials (ACMs) are
present at the Site, based
on the dates of
construction of the Site
Buildings (i.e., early
1970s).
Sample and test for
ACMs if future
significant renovations or
demolition activities are
planned at the Site.
Property-Related
Asbestos
X
Polychlorinated BiphenylContaining Equipment
X
Possible PCB-containing
electrical equipment is
present at the Site, based
on the dates of
construction of the Site
Buildings (i.e., early
1970s).
Inspect for the presence
of PCB-containing
electrical equipment if
future significant
renovations and/or
Lead in Paints
X
Painted surfaces within the
Site Buildings may be
considered lead-based.
Sample and test for
lead-based paints if future
significant renovations
and/or demolition
activities are planned at
the Site.
Urea Formaldehyde Foam
Insulation
X
None identified
None
Ozone-Depleting Substances
X
None identified
None
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Issues Ranking
Potential
Recommended
Action at this time
X
Painted surfaces within the
Site Buildings may contain
arsenic and/or mercury.
Sample and test for
arsenic and mercury in
paints if future significant
renovations and/or
X
Fluorescent light tubes
within the Site Buildings
likely contain mercury.
Fluorescent light tubes
should be collected and
managed in accordance
with applicable
regulations if future
significant renovations
and/or demolition
activities are planned at
the Site.
Low
Other Designated Substances
Mod
High
Unidentified Substances
X
None identified
None
Radon
X
None identified
None
Methane
X
None identified
None
Pesticides/Herbicides
X
None identified
None
Soil Fill
X
None identified
None
Housekeeping
X
None identified
None
Mould
X
Unusual Odours
X
None identified
None
Noise and Vibration
X
None identified
None
Electric and Magnetic Fields
X
None identified
None
Gas and Oil Wells
X
None identified
None
Wetlands
X
None identified
None
Possible mould growth
was observed on ceiling
tiles within Site
Building B.
Once the source of the
water damage has been
repaired, any associated
areas that are confirmed
or suspected to be
impacted by mould
should be appropriately
remediated in accordance
with applicable
regulations and industry
standards.
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Issues Ranking
Low
Nearby/Adjacent Properties
Mod
X
Overall Assessment of Environmental Issues
High
Potential
Recommended
Action at this time
None identified
None
LOW to MODERATE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................. i
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE SUMMARY TABLE....................................................................... ii
1.0
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................1
2.0
BACKGROUND INFORMATION.....................................................................................4
2.1
SITE LOCATION AND USE ..................................................................................4
2.2
SITE DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................4
2.3
UTILITIES AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS .......................................................6
2.4
PHYSICAL SETTING.............................................................................................6
2.5
PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS ........................................................7
3.0
HISTORICAL RECORDS REVIEW ................................................................................10
4.0
ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASE REVIEW ..................................................................17
5.0
ON-SITE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FINDINGS ...........................................21
5.1
OPERATIONS-RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES..................................21
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.1.8
5.1.9
5.1.10
5.1.11
5.1.12
Aboveground and Underground Storage Tanks ......................................21
Chemical Storage and Handling ..............................................................22
Solid (Non-Hazardous) and Liquid Waste ..............................................22
Registerable/Hazardous Waste ................................................................23
Spills, Releases and Emergency Response ..............................................24
Air Emissions ..........................................................................................24
Water, Wastewater and Storm Water ......................................................25
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System ..............................25
Pits, Sumps and Lagoons .........................................................................26
Radioactive Materials ..............................................................................26
Dry Cleaning Operations .........................................................................27
Retail Fuelling Operations .......................................................................27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
SECTION
PAGE
5.2
PROPERTY-RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ......................................27
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9
5.2.10
5.2.11
5.2.12
5.2.13
5.2.14
5.2.15
5.2.16
5.2.17
5.2.18
5.3
Asbestos ...................................................................................................27
Polychlorinated Biphenyl-Containing Equipment ...................................28
Lead in Paints ..........................................................................................28
Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation ......................................................29
Ozone-Depleting Substances ...................................................................29
Other Designated Substances ..................................................................29
Unidentified Substances ..........................................................................30
Radon .......................................................................................................30
Methane ...................................................................................................30
Pesticides and Herbicides ........................................................................30
Soil Fill ....................................................................................................31
Housekeeping ..........................................................................................31
Mould ......................................................................................................31
Unusual Odours .......................................................................................31
Noise and Vibration .................................................................................31
Electric and Magnetic Fields ...................................................................32
Gas and Oil Wells ....................................................................................32
Wetlands ..................................................................................................32
REVIEW OF NEARBY/ADJACENT PROPERTIES ..........................................32
6.0
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................34
7.0
QUALIFICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS.......................................................................35
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Site Location Map
Figure 2:
Aerial View of the Site
Figure 3:
Surrounding Land Use Map
Figure 4:
Site Layout
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A: Previous Environmental Reports Completed for the Site
Appendix B: EcoLog Environmental Risk Information Services Ltd. (EcoLog ERIS) Report
Appendix C: Environmental Regulatory Overview
Appendix D: Qualifications of Watters Environmental and Key Personnel Involved with this
Phase I ESA
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1.0
Page 1
INTRODUCTION
(Appleby) Corporation (First Capital) to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
(Phase I ESA) of a commercial property occupied by a commercial plaza (i.e., the Appleby Mall)
located at 5111 New Street, a retail store (i.e., The Beer Store) located at 499 Appleby Line and a
vacant parcel of land located at 505 Appleby Line, in Burlington, Ontario (Figures 1 and 2,
Photographs 1 through 3) (hereafter collectively referred to as the “Site”). Watters
Environmental understands that the Site is currently owned by First Capital and managed by FCB
Property Management Services (FCB). A more detailed description of the Site is provided in
Section 2.0.
Watters Environmental also understands that First Capital is seeking a Record of Site Condition
(RSC) for the Site as per Ontario Regulation 153/04 (i.e., Records of Site Condition – Part XV.1
of the Act, made under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990) (hereafter
referred to as the “RSC Regulation”), as amended by Ontario Regulations 366/05 and 444/06.
As such, the purpose of Watters Environmental’s Phase I ESA was to provide First Capital with
an evaluation of known and/or potential environmental issues at the Site resulting from current
and/or historic activities conducted at the Site and/or adjacent properties in accordance with the
requirements of the RSC Regulation.
Watters Environmental’s Phase I ESA involved the following:
A review of available previous environmental reports prepared for the Site;
A historical review of the Site and surrounding lands;
A review of available regulatory databases pertaining to the Site and surrounding
area;
A walk-through reconnaissance of the Site;
Observations of activities on properties within 200 metre from the Site;
Interviews with available persons knowledgeable about past and present activities at
the Site; and
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Preparation of a written report summarizing Watters Environmental’s findings and
recommendations.
The scope of work for the Phase I ESA did not include:
Conducting a Chain-of-Title review as sufficient information was available from
other sources;
Conducting any intrusive investigations (including testing or monitoring), or
preparing detailed cost estimates associated with addressing any environmental issues
identified during the Phase I ESA;
Preparing a scaled Site layout drawing since a scaled survey plan was available for the
Site;
An assessment of biological features or related aspects of the natural environment; or
An assessment of permits or licenses that may be required for re-development of the
Site or expansion of the existing buildings at the Site.
Watters Environmental conducted this work according to its standard Phase I ESA procedures,
which reflect the requirements of the following document:
“Phase I Environmental Site Assessment”, Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
standard CSA Z768-01, dated November 2001.
Watters Environmental’s findings from a review of available historical documentation regarding
the historical uses of the Site and surrounding area are provided in Section 3.0. Watters
Environmental’s findings from a review of information provided in available regulatory
databases are presented in Section 4.0.
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Ms. Hali Zigomanis, of Watters Environmental visited the Site on March 10, 2008, to conduct a
walk-through reconnaissance of the Site, evaluate potential on-Site issues, and identify whether
any surrounding land uses could impact the environmental condition of the Site. During the Site
reconnaissance, Watters Environmental interviewed Mr. Sam Raitsinis (Property Administrator
for FCB). Mr. Raitsinis is hereafter referred to in this report as the “Site representative”. The
Site representative accompanied Watters Environmental during the Site reconnaissance. It
should be noted that access to the roofs of the buildings at the Site was not available at the time
of the Site reconnaissance, which precluded a detailed visual inspection of this areas; however,
this is not considered to be a significant omission for the purposes of this Phase I ESA. Findings
of the Site reconnaissance appear in Section 5.0.
Conclusions and recommendations of the Phase I ESA are provided in Section 6.0. The
qualifications and limitations of the Phase I ESA are provided in Section 7.0. Figures and
photographs, illustrating the Site characteristics and environmental issues discussed in the report,
are provided in the respective figure and photograph sections of the report.
Appendix A contains previous environmental reports provided for the Site. Appendix B contains
a report from EcoLog Environmental Risk Information Services Ltd. (EcoLog ERIS), which
summarizes the findings of an environmental database review for the Site and surrounding areas.
Appendix C contains an overview of major selected regulatory requirements for Site operations.
Appendix D contains the qualifications of Watters Environmental and key personnel involved
with this Phase I ESA.
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2.0
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1
SITE LOCATION AND USE
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For the purposes of this report the portion of New Street that is located adjacent to the Site is
inferred to run in an east to west direction, although it is actually oriented in a northeast to
southwest direction.
The Site encompasses the area located north of New Street, east of Appleby Line, south of
Pinedale Avenue and west of Timber Lane, in an area of mixed residential and commercial land
uses (Figure 3).
The current municipal addresses for the Site are: 5111 New Street, Burlington, Ontario L7L 1V2
and 499 & 505 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7L 2Y1. The Site is legally described as PT
LT 5, CON 2 NEL SDS, PTS 3 & 4, 20R15307; BURLINGTON. 'S/T 213616' (PARTIALLY
RELEASED BY HR213454) and PART BLK A, PL1367 PTS 1 & 2, 20R15307;
BURLINGTON. S/T 213616. (PARTIALLY RELEASED BY HR213454).
The Site is currently owned by First Capital, and is occupied by the Appleby Mall for use as a
multi-tenant commercial plaza and The Beer Store for use as a retail store. Operations at the Site
include retail sales, health and fitness, financial and food preparation, as well as associated
storage areas, staff rooms, washroom facilities and mechanical rooms.
2.2
SITE DESCRIPTION
The Site is generally a rectangular-shaped property, approximately 7 hectares (17.3 acres) in area.
The Site contains two buildings (Photographs 1 and 2), as follows:
A small, single storey building, situated on the northwest portion of the Site which is
currently occupied by The Beer Store (i.e., a retail store) (“Site Building A”); and
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A large, single storey retail plaza building, situated on the southern portion of the Site
which is currently occupied by multiple retail tenants including Home Hardware;
Appleby Book Ranch; Anytime Convenience; Akber Optical Inc.; Nura Fashions;
Ideal Kitchen Cabinets & Granite; Pet Value; Contempora Jewellers; Dollarama;
Inkjet Depot; Lawesh Fashions; Benjamin Moore Paint; Le Bijou; LCBO and
Fortino’s; an exercise gymnasium (i.e., Fitness One); a dry cleaning drop-off counter
(i.e., Star Cleaners); restaurants including Gino’s Pizza; Sizzlin Grill and Supreme
Family Restaurant; beauty salons including Casual Images; Vero Salon and Bebe
Nails; a dental clinic (i.e., Appleby Mall Family Dentists); financial institutions
including Bank of Montreal and H&R Block; one vacant unit; office space, storage
rooms, washroom facilities and an electrical room (“Site Building B”).
Hereafter, Site Building A and Site Building B are also collectively referred to as the “Site
Buildings”.
Site Building A has a footprint and a total area of approximately 540 square metres. Site
Building B has a footprint and a total area of approximately 18,000 square metres. Collectively,
the Site Buildings cover approximately 26% of the total Site area.
The Site Buildings are both of slab-on-grade construction (i.e., no basement or underground
structures), constructed of concrete block walls on a poured concrete foundation, with flat,
built-up asphalt roofs. The ceilings within the Site Buildings consist of either exposed metal
trusses or lay-in ceiling tiles. The Site Buildings have decorative concrete façades. The flooring
in the Site Buildings is a combination of carpet, vinyl tiles, ceramic tiles and finished concrete.
Lighting throughout the Site Buildings is mainly provided by fluorescent and incandescent lights.
The interior walls within the Site Buildings are finished with painted or papered surfaces or are
unfinished.
Watters Environmental understands that Site Buildings were originally constructed in the early
1970s. In addition, the Site representative advised Watters Environmental that many interior
renovations including repainting, removing floor tiles, reconfiguring interior walls, etc. have
taken place within Site Building B since its initial construction.
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Watters Environmental observed that much of the exterior portions of the Site were
asphalt-paved, with minimal landscaped areas on the perimeter of the Site. The Site is provided
with fencing along a portion of the eastern perimeter. The general layout of the Site is presented
as Figure 4.
2.3
UTILITIES AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Water for the Site is obtained from the City of Burlington’s municipal water supply. Sanitary
wastewater from the Site is discharged to the municipal sanitary sewer system. Stormwater from
the roofs of the Site Buildings is discharged to the municipal storm sewer system via internal
piping within the structures of the Site Buildings. Overland stormwater from the asphalt-paved
parking areas is conveyed to the municipal storm sewer system via on-Site catch basins located
throughout the Site.
Electrical service is supplied to the Site by Burlington Hydro Inc., via one utility-owned,
pad-mounted transformer located on the eastern portion of Site Building A and two
utility-owned, pad-mounted transformers located in a locked transformer room on the north
central portion of the Site Building B.
The tenant space occupied by Fortino’s within Site Building B also operates a natural gas-fired
emergency generator (Photograph 4), located within the Generator Room on the mezzanine level
of this tenant space.
The Site Buildings are heated and cooled by a combination of roof-top, natural gas-fired, heating,
ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) units and natural gas-fired suspended unit heaters.
Domestic hot water for the Site Buildings is provided by several natural gas-fired hot water tanks
located throughout the Site Buildings.
2.4
PHYSICAL SETTING
The Site is located in an area of Burlington that is relatively flat, with an average ground
elevation of approximately 90 metres above mean sea level. The ground surface in the vicinity of
the Site slopes generally to the south. Surface water runoff from the Site is conveyed via
overland flow to catch basins located in the asphalt-paved parking lot areas of the Site.
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Appleby Creek is located approximately 300 metres east of the Site and drains into Lake Ontario,
which is located approximately 1.5 kilometres south of the Site. Based on published geological
reports, and on Watters Environmental’s previous experience in this area of Burlington,
groundwater is expected to be present at a depth of less than 6.0 metres below ground surface
(mbgs). Based on the general topography of the Site and surrounding area, Watters
Environmental anticipates that near surface groundwater generally flows to the south-southeast
(i.e., relative to true north).
Native geology in the vicinity of the Site (i.e., underlying any imported fill materials) is expected
to be glaciolacustrine deposits of silt and clay with minor sand (Ontario Ministry of Northern
Development and Mines Map 2556). These deposits are expected to have a low-to-moderate
permeability with respect to groundwater flow and contaminant migration. Bedrock in the
vicinity of the Site is expected to be shale, limestone, dolostone and siltstone of the Queenston
Formation (Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Map 2544).
2.5
PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS
The following previous environmental report relating to the Site was prepared by Watters
Environmental for First Capital, and is included in Appendix A of this report:
“Peer Review of Previous Environmental Reports and Limited Groundwater
Sampling and Analysis Event, Appleby Mall, 5111 New Street, Burlington, Ontario”,
dated May 2007 (the “Watters Environmental 2007 Peer Review Report”).
In addition, the following previous environmental reports prepared for the Site were provided to
Watters Environmental by First Capital for review, and are included in Appendix A of this
report:
“Environmental Site Assessment, Shell Canada Gasoline Retail Facility, 505 Appleby
Line, Burlington, Ontario”, report prepared for Shell Canada Products Limited
(Shell), prepared by Intera Information Technologies Corporation (Intera), dated
May 11, 1995;
“Shell Station Decommissioning Review, Appleby Mall, Burlington, Ontario”,
prepared for Tipase Management/Leasing Limited (Tipase), prepared by Trow
Consulting Engineers Ltd. (Trow), dated December 13, 1995;
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“Follow-up Intrusive Investigation, 505 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario”, report
prepared for Tipase, prepared by Trow, dated October 28, 1996 (the “Trow 1996
Phase II ESA Report”);
“Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, Former Appleby Shell Station,
505 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario”, report prepared for Atwater Developments
Limited (Atwater), prepared by Trow, dated April 24, 1997;
“Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, 5111 New Street, Burlington, Ontario”,
report prepared for Strathallen Capital Corporation (Strathallen), prepared by Trow
Associates Inc. (Trow), dated July 4, 2003 (the “Trow 2003 Phase I ESA Report”);
and
“Phase II Environmental Subsurface Investigation, 505 Appleby Line (at Pinedale
Avenue), Burlington, Ontario”, report prepared for First Capital, prepared by Jacques
Whitford Environment Limited (JWEL), dated April 6, 2004.
Watters Environmental notes that the northwestern portion of the Site (i.e., situated at the
southeastern corner of Appleby Line and Pinedale Avenue) was formerly occupied by a retail
Shell gasoline station that had a municipally address of 505 Appleby Line. The Trow 1996
Phase II ESA Report makes reference to another report that was prepared for this portion of the
Site by Intera entitled “Soil Excavation Program”, and dated January 30, 1996. This Intera
report was not available to Watters Environmental for review, but was reviewed by Trow as part
of its work and apparently describes the removal and remediation of the underground storage
tanks (USTs) that were formerly present on the Shell portion of the Site.
Other than those mentioned above, Watters Environmental is not aware of any other previous
reports addressing environmental, geological or hydrogeological characteristics of the Site.
Portions of the above-noted reports that were available for review have been referenced or
included in this report as necessary.
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Based on a review of the Watters Environmental 2007 Peer Review Report, Watters
Environmental provides the following observations and comments:
Based on Watters Environmental’s previous review of the other above-noted previous
environmental reports that were available for the Site, it was Watters Environmental’s
opinion that there were no significant environmental concerns with respect to the
current environmental condition of soil or groundwater at the Site. The former
on-Site Shell gasoline station located in the northwestern portion of the Site was
reportedly decommissioned by Intera in 1995. Three subsequent Phase II ESA
programs completed by Trow and JWEL in that area of the Site, together with a
limited groundwater sampling and analysis event completed in that area of the Site by
Watters Environmental, did not identify any environmental soil or groundwater
quality impacts relative to current or former Ontario Ministry of the Environment
(MOE) generic assessment criteria or standards. As such, Watters Environmental did
not consider that any addition environmental assessment or remediation activities
were required in that area of the Site in that regard at that time.
Regardless, Watters Environmental recommended that attempts should be made to
obtain the Intera 1996 Soil Excavation Program report previously reviewed by Trow
to confirm that the former fuel oil UST that was located to the northeast of the former
Shell service station building was removed as part of their Site decommissioning
activities in 1995.
Watters Environmental also noted that the Trow 2003 Phase I ESA identified the
suspected presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), lead-based paint,
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the fluorescent light ballasts, and
ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in the refrigeration and HVAC units in the main
Site building. As such, should future significant renovation or demolition activities
be planned for the Site buildings, Watters Environmental recommended that detailed
surveys for these and other designated materials should be completed such that
appropriate management plans could be prepared and implemented.
Lastly, Watters Environmental noted that if the groundwater monitoring wells
previously installed by Trow and JWEL in the former Shell gasoline station portion of
the Site were no longer necessary, consideration should be given to appropriately
decommissioning them in accordance with applicable regulations.
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HISTORICAL RECORDS REVIEW
A historical review was conducted to assess the presence of potential environmental impacts
originating from historical operations completed at the Site and/or surrounding lands. Watters
Environmental completed the historical review by examining information from the following
sources:
Aerial photographs, available from the National Air Photo Library, in Ottawa,
Ontario, for the years 1954, 1960, 1968, 1972, 1978, 1980 and 1992;
A recent aerial photograph (i.e., approximately 2007) available from Google Earth
(www.earth.google.com);
Street directories, available at the Toronto Reference Library, in Toronto, Ontario, for
the years 1967, 1971, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1995, 1999 and 2004;
Information available from CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants
Inc. (CGI), including Property Underwriters’ Reports for the Site for the years 1988,
1993 and 1996, a Property Underwriters’ Plan for the Site for the year 1972, a
Property Underwriters’ Report for a property surrounding the Site for the year 1985,
and a Fire Insurance Plan (FIP) for the Site and surrounding properties for the year
1971;
Information available in previous environmental reports prepared for the Site (see
Section 2.5); and
Discussions with the Site representative.
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Site History
According to the historic aerial photographs reviewed, the following information was noted with
respect to the Site:
Date of
Photograph
Scale of
Photograph
1954
1:15,840
The Site appears to be vacant, undeveloped land
(presumably used for agricultural purposes), with the
exception of what appears to be a small structure in the
southwest corner of the Site and a few sporadic trees.
1960
1:30,000
The Site appears to be similar to that observed in the 1954
aerial photograph.
1968
1:13,200
aerial photograph.
1972
1:10,000
The Site appears to be similar to that of the present day, with
the following exceptions. The eastern portion of Site
Building B appears to have a different configuration from
that of the present day and the northern portion of the Site
appears to be vacant. Small buildings similar in size and
orientation to the present day Site Building A and former
gasoline service station are visible in the northwest portion
of the Site.
1978
1:10,000
aerial photograph.
1980
1:50,000
aerial photograph.
1992
1:50,000
aerial photograph, with one exception. The eastern portion
of Site Building B has been expanded and now appears
similar to that of the present day.
Comments
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Date of
Photograph
Scale of
Photograph
Approximately
2007
Variable
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Comments
The Site appears to be similar to that of the present day.
One small building is visible in the northwest portion of the
Site; however, the small structure believed to be the former
retail gasoline service station located in the northwest
portion of the Site is no longer present. The northeast
portion of the Site has also been developed with a parking
area.
According to the historical street directories reviewed, the following information was noted with
regards to the Site:
From
To
Occupants
1980
1995
5111 New Street – Appleby Mall (multi-tenant
retail/commercial shopping centre) including Star Cleaners
1986
1995
505 Appleby Line – Shell Service Station and Auto Repair
Shop
1995
2004
5111 New Street – Appleby Mall (multi-tenant
retail/commercial shopping centre) including Star Cleaners
According to the Property Underwriters’ Reports and Plans and FIP reviewed, the following
significant information was noted with respect to the Site:
Previous tenants of Site Building B include food stores, a dental office, retail and
department stores, a bank, a liquor store, a jewellery store, a dry cleaner depot (i.e., no
on-the-premises dry cleaning) and several restaurants;
The Property Underwriters’ Reports for the Site indicated that Site Building B was
built in 1971 and that it was heated by natural gas; and
No aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) or USTs were identified at the Site.
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Surrounding Land Use History
According to the historic aerial photographs reviewed, the following was noted with respect to
the properties surrounding the Site:
Date of
Photograph
Scale of
Photograph
1954
1:15,840
The properties surrounding the Site appear to be primarily
vacant, undeveloped land (presumably used for agricultural
purposes), with the following exceptions. There appears to
be a few small structures, possibly residential homes, located
south and west of the Site, and a small stream appears to be
located southeast of the Site. Roadways similar to the
present day Appleby Line and New Street appear to be
present west and south of the Site, respectively.
1960
1:30,000
The properties surrounding the Site appear to be similar to
those observed in the 1954 aerial photograph, with the
following exceptions. A few properties northwest and
southeast appear to have been developed with residential
homes.
1968
1:13,200
following exceptions. Roadways similar to the present day
Pinedale Avenue and Timber Lane appear to be under
development, and a small building appears to be present in
the southwest corner of the intersection of the present day
Appleby Line and New Street (presumed to be a former
retail gasoline service station).
1972
1:10,000
following exceptions. Several residential homes are
apparent northwest of the Site, several buildings similar to
those of the present day apartment buildings are apparent
east of the Site, and a small building (presumed to be a
former retail gasoline service station) is apparent west of the
Site (i.e., northwest of the intersection of Appleby Line and
New Street).
Comments
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Date of
Photograph
Scale of
Photograph
1978
1:25,000
following exception. Several additional residential homes
are apparent north of the Site.
1980
1:50,000
those observed in the 1978 aerial photograph.
1992
1:50,000
following exceptions. The property south of the Site
(i.e., past New Street) is occupied by a building similar to
the present day commercial building, and the properties west
of the Site are occupied by commercial and residential
buildings similar to the present day multi-tenant commercial
and residential buildings. Furthermore, additional buildings
similar to the present day multi-tenant residential buildings
are apparent northeast of the Site.
Approximately
2007
Variable
following exception. The small building in the southwest
corner of the intersection of Appleby Line and New Street
has been replaced with a larger building similar to the
present day commercial building.
Comments
According to the historical street directories reviewed, the following significant information was
noted with regards to major occupants surrounding the Site:
From
To
1967
1995
4524 New Street – Esso Service Station
1971
2004
5048 New Street – Medical/Dental Building and Pharmacy
Occupants
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From
To
Occupants
1971
1971
4525 New Street – Sunoco Service Station
1981
2004
5000 New Street – Dry Cleaner (Embassy/Sketchley
Cleaners)
1986
2004
450 Appleby Line – Dry Cleaner (Burlington/Roma
Bella/Spotless Dry Cleaners)
According to the Property Underwriters’ Reports and Plans and FIP reviewed, the following
significant information was noted with respect to the properties surrounding the Site:
The 1985 Property Underwriters’ Plan indicated that Unit 3 of 5000 New Street was
occupied by a dry cleaners depot;
Two automotive service centres were identified on the 1971 FIP in the northwest and
southwest corners of the intersection of Appleby Line and New Street, respectively,
and each with one associated UST; and
No other ASTs or USTs were identified on any of the properties surrounding the Site.
Summary
Based on the historical review completed, it is Watters Environmental’s opinion that there are no
potentially significant environmental contaminant issues present at the Site associated with
historical on-Site or surrounding land use activities, other than those that have previously been
identified, investigated and/or remediated at the Site (i.e., the former gasoline service station and
automotive repair shop that was present in the northwest portion of the Site) (see Section 2.5).
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Watters Environmental notes that, although two USTs were identified southwest of the Site,
based on their inferred downgradient location, Watters Environmental does not anticipate any
significant environmental contaminant issues at the Site associated with the presence or former
presence of these USTs. In addition, Watters Environmental notes that a dry cleaning depot has
been present at the Site from at least 1980 to 2004, and that two additional dry cleaners were
identified south and east of the Site (i.e., inferred downgradient from the Site). However,
Watters Environmental understands that these dry cleaning facilities have been drop-off depots
only (i.e., no on-the-premise dry cleaning). As such, Watters Environmental does not anticipate
any significant environmental contaminant issues at the Site resulting from these dry cleaning
operations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASE REVIEW
A regulatory database review was completed by EcoLog ERIS, an environmental database and
information service company. The EcoLog ERIS report, including a detailed description of the
databases, is presented in Appendix B.
Site Regulatory Review
According to the environmental databases reviewed, the following information was listed for the
Site.
Site Location
Database
Listing
Opinion of
Environmental
Significance to the Site
Pharma Plus Drugs Ltd. Ontario Regulation 347
Waste Generators
5111 New Street
Summary (1986 to
2005)
Listed as an approved
generator of
pharmaceuticals and
pathological wastes,
from 1992 to 2001.
Fortino’s Supermarket
Ltd.
Ontario Regulation 347
Waste Generators
Summary (1986 to
2005)
Low. Based on the type
generator of
of waste generated.
photoprocessing wastes,
from 1997 to 2001.
Waste Generators
Summary (1986 to
2005)
Low. Based on the
generator of heavy
types of waste
metals acid and alkaline generated.
wastes and other
inorganics, from 2000
to 2004.
Waste Generators
Summary (1986 to
2005)
Low. Based on the type
generator of
of waste generated.
photoprocessing wastes,
from 1994 to 1998.
5111 New Street
Appleby Home
Hardware
5111 New Street
Amber 1 Hour Photo
5111 New Street
Low. Based on the
types of waste
generated.
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Database
Transport Truck
505 Appleby Line
Brybern Shell B E
Deore
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Opinion of
Environmental
Significance to the Site
Listing
Occurrence Reporting
Information System
(1988 to 2002)
Listed as having
20 litres of diesel fuel
spilled to a catch basin
in 1990, due to a
container leak.
Low. Based on the
amount of fuel spilled.
Private and Retail Fuel
Storage Tanks (1989 to
1996)
Listed as a retail
gasoline station with a
25,200 litre fuel storage
capacity.
Low. Based on the
results of the previous
Phase II ESAs and
remediation activities
completed at the Site
(see Section 2.5).
505 Appleby Line
In addition to the information provided above, the Ecolog ERIS report identified other listings for
the Site in the Certificates of Approval, Pesticide Register, Scott’s Manufacturing Directory and
Water Well Information System databases. It is Watters Environmental’s opinion that none of
these listings are likely to represent a potential environmental concern to the Site given the types
of operations and/or listings.
Surrounding Land Regulatory Review
According to the environmental databases reviewed, the following information was listed for the
properties within a 250-metre search radius of the Site:
Property Name
and Address
Location Relative
to the Site
Shoppers Drug
Mart
Located
approximately
50 metres
southwest and
inferred
downgradient from
the Site.
470 Appleby Line
Database
Listing
Opinion of
Environmental
Significance to
the Site
Ontario
Regulation 347
Waste Generators
Summary (1986 to
2005)
Listed as an
approved
generator of
pharmaceuticals
and pathological
wastes, from 1997
to 2001.
Low. Based on
the types of waste
generated and the
inferred
downgradient
location from the
Site.
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Property Name
and Address
Location Relative
to the Site
Burlington
Hydro-Elec.
Commission
4511 New Street
Private Owner
Esso Station
Appleby Line &
New Street
Bobs Esso Self
Serve
4524 New Street
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Opinion of
Environmental
Significance to
the Site
Database
Listing
Located
approximately
95 metres west and
inferred
downgradient from
the Site.
Ontario
Regulation 347
Waste Generators
Summary (1986 to
2005)
Listed as an
approved
generator of
alkaline wastes
and oil skimmings
& sludges, from
1989 to 1990 and
1992 to 1998.
Low. Based on
the types of waste
generated and the
inferred
downgradient
location from the
Site.
Located
approximately
50 metres
southwest and
inferred
downgradient from
the Site.
Occurrence
Reporting
Information
System (1988 to
2002)
Listed as having
14 litres of
gasoline spilled to
ground surface in
1994, due to a
hose leak.
Low. Based on
the amount of
gasoline spilt and
on the inferred
downgradient
location from the
Site.
Located
approximately
50 metres
southwest and
inferred
downgradient from
the Site.
Private and Retail
Fuel Storage
Tanks (1989 to
1996)
Listed as a retail
gasoline station
with a 20,963 litre
fuel storage
capacity.
Low. Based on
the inferred
downgradient
location from the
Site.
In addition to the information provided above, the Ecolog ERIS report identified other listings for
surrounding properties in the Certificates of Approval, ERIS Historical Searches, Occurrence
Reporting Information System, Pesticide Register, Scott’s Manufacturing Directory and Water
Well Information System databases. It is Watters Environmental’s opinion that none of these
listings are likely to represent a potential environmental concern to the Site given their types of
operations and/or distances and/or directions from the Site.
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Summary
Based on a review of the environmental database information presented in the EcoLog ERIS
report, it is Watters Environmental’s opinion that there are no potentially significant
environmental issues present at the Site associated with historical on-Site or surrounding land use
activities, other than those that have previously been identified, investigated and/or remediated at
the Site (i.e., the former gasoline service station and automotive repair shop) (see Section 2.5).
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5.0
ON-SITE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
5.1
OPERATIONS-RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
5.1.1
Aboveground and Underground Storage Tanks
ASTs
The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that there are no ASTs currently present
at the Site, and that none were present historically. Watters Environmental did not observe any
ASTs at the Site during the Site reconnaissance. There was also no information available in the
historical or regulatory reviews to suggest the former presence of any ASTs at the Site.
USTs
The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that there are currently no USTs at the
Site. Watters Environmental did not observe any fill or vent pipes, depressions or asphalt cuts
during the Site reconnaissance that would suggest the current presence of any USTs at the Site.
As noted in Sections 2.0 and 3.0, the northwest portion of the Site formerly contained five
22,700-litre steel USTs containing gasoline, one 4,500-litre steel UST containing fuel oil, and
one 2,300-litre steel UST containing waste oil associated with a former Shell gasoline station
(see Figure 4). Based on the historically information provided, Watters Environmental
understands that all of these USTs have been removed from the Site. In addition, as noted in
Section 2.5, Watters Environmental notes that environmental investigation and/or remediation
activities have previously been completed in the vicinity of all of these USTs. There was also no
information available in the historical or regulatory reviews to suggest the former presence of any
other USTs at the Site.
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Chemical Storage and Handling
Watters Environmental observed small quantities of maintenance materials (i.e., paint, caulking,
oil, etc.), janitorial cleaning products, and multiple consumer quantities of retail materials
(i.e., paints, varnishes, paint thinners, pool chemicals, various cleaners, glues, etc.) being stored
throughout Site Building B. In addition, Watters Environmental observed the bulk storage of
several containers of paint within the tenant space occupied by Benjamin Moore Paints, within
Site Building B. Watters Environmental did not observe any additional bulk storage of liquid
chemicals or petroleum products at the Site during the Site reconnaissance.
Watters Environmental notes that, although the majority of these chemical storage areas had no
secondary containment, Watters Environmental did not observe any significant staining on the
floor surfaces, which were observed to be in good condition (i.e., no visible cracking or pitting),
and no floor drains were observed nearby.
Watters Environmental did not observe the storage of any additional liquid chemicals at the Site
during the Site reconnaissance.
Compressed Gas Storage
Watters Environmental observed numerous compressed gas cylinders containing carbon dioxide
and nitrogen associated with the restaurant Site tenants and used in soft drink dispensing.
Watters Environmental did not observe the storage of any additional compressed gas at the Site
during the Site reconnaissance.
5.1.3
Solid (Non-Hazardous) and Liquid Waste
In general, the Site appeared to be well maintained. Watters Environmental did not observe
deposits of solid waste (i.e., landfilling) at the Site during the Site reconnaissance.
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Based on discussions with the Site representative, and on observations made by Watters
Environmental during the Site reconnaissance, Watters Environmental understands that the Site
generates non-hazardous domestic-type solid waste from the office, retail, health and fitness and
restaurant activities. Non-hazardous wastes generated at the Site (by each of the tenants) are
stored outside in common compactors and bins on the northern portion of Site Building A, which
are emptied and removed from the Site by a licensed waste hauler, on an as-needed basis.
Non-hazardous wastes generated from operations at Fortino’s are stored in compactors on the
eastern portion of Site Building B and are emptied and removed off-Site by a licensed waste
hauler, on an as-needed basis.
The on-Site restaurants also generate grease from fryers and other kitchen operations. The waste
grease generated by the restaurant tenants at the Site is stored individually by these tenants within
their tenant space. In addition, grease traps were observed to be servicing the Supreme
Restaurant and Sizzlin Grill at the Site. The Site representative advised Watters Environmental
that the waste grease and the grease traps are the responsibility of the individual tenants.
The Site also generates recyclable materials such as cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic and glass.
These materials are stored in several separate bins located adjacent to the northern portion of the
Site Building B, which are emptied and removed off-Site by a licensed contractor on a regular
basis.
5.1.4
Registerable/Hazardous Waste
Based on observations made by Watters Environmental during the Site reconnaissance,
discussions with the Site representative, and as noted in Section 4.0, Watters Environmental
understands that some of the Site’s tenants are registered with the MOE as waste generators
(i.e., numbers ON1553329, ON1826012 and ON2569300 and ON186429) for the generation of
the following wastes:
Acid Waste – Heavy Metals (Waste Class 112);
Alkaline Wastes – Heavy Metals (Waste Class 121);
Other Specified Organics (Waste Class 146);
Photoprocessing wastes (Waste Class 264);
Pharmaceutical wastes (Waste Class 261); and
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Pathological wastes (Waste Class 312).
According to the Site representative, these wastes are stored within the individual tenant spaces
and are picked up on a regular basis by licensed contractors which are individually retained by
the Site tenants. Watters Environmental did not observe the storage of any hazardous wastes at
the Site during the Site reconnaissance.
5.1.5
Spills, Releases and Emergency Response
The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that no spills or releases have occurred at
the Site. Watters Environmental did not observe evidence of spills, accidental releases or
widespread staining on the ground surface, which would indicate the occurrence of major
environmental events that may significantly impact the environmental quality of the subsurface at
the Site.
5.1.6
Air Emissions
Based on observations made by Watters Environmental during the Site reconnaissance, and on
discussions with the Site representative, Watters Environmental understands that the following
air emission sources are present at the Site that may discharge a contaminant into the atmosphere:
Multiple roof-top natural gas-fired HVAC units;
Several natural gas-fired hot water boilers (for domestic hot water);
Several pieces of natural gas-fired cooking appliances;
One natural gas-fired emergency generator; and
One cooling tower associated with the chiller system for Fortino’s.
Watters Environmental did not observe any air emission sources at the time of the Site
reconnaissance that potentially could affect the environmental quality of the Site (i.e., building
surfaces and/or surficial soils). Based on the nature of the above-described emission sources at
the Site, Watters Environmental does not expect any significant environmental contamination
issues regarding air emissions at the Site.
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The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that no complaints have been raised by
neighbouring properties or regulatory agencies concerning noise, odours or air emissions at the
Site. Watters Environmental did not observe any significant issues concerning noise, odours or
air emissions at the Site at the time of the Site reconnaissance.
5.1.7
Water, Wastewater and Storm Water
As noted in Section 2.3, water for the Site is obtained from the City of Burlington’s municipal
service. As such, Watters Environmental does not anticipate any environmental issues regarding
water intaking at the Site.
The Site is serviced by municipal sewers and water, which are utilized for commercial and
domestic-type purposes (i.e. kitchens, washrooms, etc.). Based on present activities conducted at
the Site, Watters Environmental does not anticipate any significant issues regarding the quality of
wastewater discharges at the Site.
As noted in Section 2.3, stormwater from the roofs of the Site Buildings is discharged to the
municipal storm sewer system via internal piping within the structures of the Site Buildings.
Overland stormwater is conveyed to the municipal storm sewer system via on-Site catch basins.
Watters Environmental did not observe outdoor waste storage, raw material piles or areas of
chemical staining that could result in the impairment of stormwater run-off from the Site.
Watters Environmental does not anticipate that stormwater quality leaving the Site represents a
significant environmental issue.
5.1.8
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
A Workplace Hazardous Material Information System was not observed by Watters
Environmental at the time of the Site reconnaissance. According to the Site representative,
individual tenants are responsible for their own training and maintaining of material safety data
sheets (MSDSs) for chemicals used in their units/buildings.
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Pits, Sumps and Lagoons
Pits and Sumps
Watters Environmental did not observe any pits or sumps at the Site during the Site
reconnaissance. The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that there are currently
no pits or sumps at the Site, and that none were present historically. There was also no
information from the historical review completed to indicate the former presence of any pits or
sumps at the Site.
Lagoons
The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that there are currently no lagoons or
other impoundments at the Site, and that none were present historically. Watters Environmental
did not observe any lagoons or impoundments during the Site reconnaissance. There was also no
information from the historical review completed to indicate the former presence of lagoons or
impoundments at the Site.
5.1.10
Radioactive Materials
discussions with the Site representative, Watters Environmental understands that an x-ray
machine is located in the dentist office within Site Building B which contains a radioactive
source. The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that the x-ray machine is
appropriately licensed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, but this could not be
confirmed by Watters Environmental at the time of the Site reconnaissance. Watters
Environmental did not observe any additional radioactive materials or equipment at the Site at
the time of the Site reconnaissance.
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Dry Cleaning Operations
discussions with the Site representative, Watters Environmental understands that there are
currently no dry cleaning operations with on-the-premise dry cleaning operations at the Site.
Watters Environmental notes that a dry cleaning depot is located within Site Building B;
however, Watters Environmental did not observe any on-the-premise dry cleaning operations at
this location during the Site reconnaissance. There was also no evidence from the historical
records review or regulatory database search to suggest that historical on-the-premise dry
cleaning operations were present at the Site.
5.1.12
Retail Fuelling Operations
The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that there currently are no retail fuelling
operations at the Site. Watters Environmental did not observe any on-the-premise retail fuelling
operations at the Site during the Site reconnaissance.
As noted in Sections 2.0 and 3.0, a historical retail fuelling operation was present on the
northwest portion of the Site (i.e., Shell). Based on the historically information provided,
Watters Environmental understands that this operation was appropriately decommissioned. In
addition, as noted in Section 2.5, Watters Environmental notes that environmental investigation
and/or remediation activities have been completed in the vicinity of this former retail fuelling
operation.
5.2
PROPERTY-RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
5.2.1
Asbestos
Watters Environmental is not aware if a formal asbestos survey has been conducted at the Site.
Based on the ages of the Site Buildings (i.e., early 1970s), Watters Environmental anticipates that
friable asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be present within the Site Buildings, since the
use of friable ACMs was not discontinued until the early 1980s. Watters Environmental
observed potential friable ACMs within the Site Buildings in the form of decorative stucco on
the walls and ceiling within Site Building B (Photograph 5) and sprayed-on fire-proofing on the
ceiling of Site Building A (i.e., the tenant space occupied by The Beer Store) (Photograph 6).
Where observed, these potential friable ACMs appeared to be in good condition.
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Potential non-friable ACMs were also observed at the Site, which include floor and ceiling tiles.
Where observed, these potential non-friable ACMs appeared to be in good condition. Other
potential non-friable ACMs at the Site may include gaskets, roofing felts and drywall joint
compounds.
5.2.2
Polychlorinated Biphenyl-Containing Equipment
As noted in Section 2.3, electrical service is supplied to the Site by Burlington Hydro Inc., via
one utility-owned, pad-mounted transformer located on the eastern portion of Site Building A
and two utility-owned, pad-mounted transformers located in a locked transformer room on the
north central portion of the Site Building B. Watters Environmental also observed the presence
of fluorescent light fixtures throughout the Site Buildings. Based on the ages of the Site
Buildings (i.e., early 1970s), the fluorescent light ballasts and transformers at the Site may
contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), since the use of PCBs in electrical equipment was not
discontinued until approximately 1980.
PCBs in the fluorescent light ballasts and transformers may become an issue if they are leaking
or if they are taken out of service. Watters Environmental did not observe any leaking
fluorescent light ballasts or transformers at the Site during the Site reconnaissance.
As mentioned in Section 4.0, the National PCB Inventory did not list the Site as a registered PCB
waste storage site.
5.2.3
Lead in Paints
Some of the interior walls of the Site Buildings contained painted surfaces. Lead-based paints
were historically considered to be paints containing 0.5% (5,000 ppm) lead. The use of
lead-based paints was discontinued by the late 1970s, based on this historical definition of
lead-based paints. However, on April 19, 2005, the Surface Coating Materials Regulation, under
the Hazardous Products Act, was enacted and the Hazardous Products (Liquid Coating
Materials) Regulations were repealed. This new regulation now considers paint with a lead
content greater than 0.06% (600 ppm) to be lead-based, which is much lower than the historical
definition. As such, the paints in the Site Buildings should be considered to be lead-based,
unless proven otherwise by analytical testing. Observations made by Watters Environmental
during the Site reconnaissance indicated that paint surfaces appeared to be in good condition
(i.e., not peeling or flaking). Based on this information, Watters Environmental does not
anticipate significant environmental issues at the Site at this time regarding lead-based paints.
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Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation
Watters Environmental was advised by the Site representative that he was not aware of the
presence of UFFI at the Site. Watters Environmental did not observe any visual indicators (such
as drill holes in building surfaces) for the possible presence of UFFI at the Site.
5.2.5
Ozone-Depleting Substances
Based on discussions with the Site representative and on observations made by Watters
Environmental during the Site reconnaissance, Watters Environmental understands that the Site
contains air-conditioning equipment and refrigeration units that may contain refrigerants, also
known as ODSs. The Site representative advised Watters Environmental that the on-Site
air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment is the responsibility of each individual tenant and
that they are serviced by local certified contractors. In addition, the Site representative advised
Watters Environmental that ODSs are not stored at the Site and none were observed by Watters
Environmental at the Site during the Site reconnaissance.
5.2.6
Other Designated Substances
discussions with the Site representative, Watters Environmental understands that some of the
interior walls of the Site Buildings contain painted surfaces. Given the age of the Site Buildings
(i.e., early 1970s), Watters Environmental anticipates that the paint at the Site may also contain
other regulated heavy metals such as arsenic and/or mercury. Observations made by Watters
Environmental during the Site reconnaissance indicated that paint surfaces appeared to be in
good condition (i.e., not peeling or flaking). Based on this information, Watters Environmental
does not anticipate significant environmental issues at the Site at this time regarding arsenic
and/or mercury in the paint.
In addition, Watters Environmental observed the presence of lighting that may contain mercury
vapour, as well as sealed thermostat switches and fluorescent light tubes that likely also contain
small amounts of mercury, throughout the Site Buildings. No other potentially significant
mercury containing materials or equipment were observed or are expected to be present at the
Site. As such, Watters Environmental does not consider mercury to represent a significant
environmental issue at the Site.
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Unidentified Substances
Watters Environmental did not observe any unidentified substances at the Site at the time of the
Site reconnaissance.
5.2.8
Radon
According to a document entitled, “Health and Environment – Partners for Life”, prepared by
Health Canada and dated 1997, Health Canada has recommended that the annual radon exposure
limit for the general public is 70 Becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3) and that the upper limit of
the average annual concentration of radon is 800 Bq/m3. These thresholds were based on a
guideline published by Health Canada in 1988. According to a publication from Health Canada,
this upper limit was revised to 200 Bq/m3 in the guideline published in June 2007. Based on the
results of a national survey measuring radon concentrations, conducted by Health Canada in the
late 1970s, the average indoor radon level for the City of Toronto, located approximately
40 kilometres northeast of the City of Burlington, is approximately 12 Bq/m3. Results for the
City of Burlington were not available. Given this, and the fact that the Site Buildings have no
basements, Watters Environmental does not expect radon gas to be a significant environmental
issue at the Site.
5.2.9
Methane
Watters Environmental did not observe any indications of significant quantities of fill materials
present at the Site (see Section 5.2.11). In addition, according to the EcoLog ERIS report, the
Site is not in close proximity (i.e., not within 0.25 kilometres) to any active or closed landfill
sites. Although testing for methane gas has not been completed at the Site, based on the above
and the fact that there are no basements or underground structures in the Site Buildings, Watters
Environmental does not expect methane gas to be a significant environmental issue at the Site.
5.2.10
Pesticides and Herbicides
Watters Environmental observed minimal landscaped areas around the perimeter of the Site.
According to the Site representative, pesticides and/or herbicides are not used or stored at the
Site. Based on the small amount of landscaped areas at the Site, Watters Environmental does not
anticipate that large volumes of pesticides or herbicides would be used at the Site. Watters
Environmental did not observe the storage of pesticides or herbicides at the Site during the Site
reconnaissance.
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Soil Fill
Based on observations made at the time of the Site reconnaissance, Watters Environmental does
not expect a significant amount of fill material to be present at the Site. The Site is generally
graded even with the surrounding properties. There was also no evidence from the historical
records review to suggest that significant amounts of fill material would be present at the Site.
5.2.12
Housekeeping
In general, Watters Environmental observed the Site to be well maintained (i.e., clean and tidy).
No significant refuse or debris was observed on the exterior areas of the Site during the Site
reconnaissance.
5.2.13
Mould
Watters Environmental inspected the interior areas of the Site Buildings for visual or olfactory
evidence of obvious microbial contamination or mould growth. Significant/obvious mould
growth was not identified in the Site Buildings, with the following exceptions. Watters
Environmental observed several water-stained areas with possible mould growth on ceiling tiles
in the tenants spaces within Site Building B during the Site reconnaissance (Photographs 7 and
8). Watters Environmental noted the general indoor air quality of the Site Buildings to be good,
with no unusual odours present that could potentially indicate the presence of other areas of
significant/obvious mould growth. In addition, Watters Environmental did not observe the
presence of any other significant water staining or damage to the interior ceiling or walls of the
Site Buildings that were visible.
5.2.14
Unusual Odours
Watters Environmental did not observe any unusual odours at the Site at the time of the Site
reconnaissance.
5.2.15
Noise and Vibration
Watters Environmental did not observe any noise or vibration at the Site at the time of the Site
reconnaissance, apart from what would be considered normal for a property in an urban setting.
Given the types of operations at the Site (i.e., commercial plaza and retail store), excessive noise
and/or vibration issues are not anticipated to be present at the Site.
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Electric and Magnetic Fields
Watters Environmental visually inspected the general vicinity of the Site for the presence of high
voltage power transmission lines and none were observed to be present within 0.25 kilometres of
the Site. Although testing for electromagnetic fields has not been completed at the Site, based on
the above, Watters Environmental does not expect electromagnetic fields to be a significant issue
at the Site.
5.2.17
Gas and Oil Wells
The Site representative reported to Watters Environmental that there were no gas or oil wells at
the Site. Watters Environmental did not observe the presence of any gas or oil wells on or in the
immediate vicinity of the Site. The geology in the area of the Site is not known as possessing
exploitable gas or oil resources. As such, Watters Environmental does not expect the presence of
gas or oil wells at, or in the vicinity of, the Site.
5.2.18
Wetlands
Based on Watters Environmental’s review of available topographic mapping, there are currently
no wetlands present on or in the immediate vicinity of the Site. Watters Environmental did not
observe wetlands present on or in the immediate vicinity of the Site during the Site
reconnaissance.
5.3
REVIEW OF NEARBY/ADJACENT PROPERTIES
Watters Environmental reviewed the current land uses of neighbouring properties from publicly
accessible locations to assess potential environmental impacts to the Site that may arise from
off-Site operations. As noted in Section 2.1, properties in the general area surrounding the Site
consist of a mixture of residential and commercial land uses.
Properties surrounding the Site are summarized as follows (Figure 3):
North of the Site (Inferred Upgradient)
Adjacent to the north of the Site is Pinedale Avenue followed by multiple residential homes.
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East of the Site (Inferred Transgradient)
Adjacent to the east of the Site is Timber Lane, followed by multiple residential apartment
buildings.
South of the Site (Inferred Downgradient)
Adjacent to the south of the Site is New Street, followed by multiple residential homes and a
multi-tenant commercial building. Watters Environmental observed Sketchley Cleaners (i.e., a
dry cleaner depot) located within the multi-tenant commercial building approximately 55 metres
southwest of the Site.
West of the Site (Inferred Transgradient)
Adjacent to the west of the Site is Appleby Line, followed by a multi-tenant commercial building
and a residential apartment building. Watters Environmental observed Spotless Dry Cleaners
(i.e., a dry cleaner depot) located within the multi-tenant commercial building approximately
70 metres west of the Site.
Summary
Based on observations of the surrounding properties from publicly accessible locations, it is
Watters Environmental’s opinion that there are no significant environmental impact issues at the
Site associated with current surrounding land use activities.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the Phase I ESA completed for the Site by Watters Environmental, it is Watters
Environmental’s opinion that there are no significant environmental concerns with respect to the
current environmental condition of soil or groundwater at the Site. Watters Environmental notes
that, although the northwestern portion of the Site was formerly occupied by a gasoline service
station and automotive repair facility, this area of the Site was previously investigated and
remediated by others and no residual issues were identified. Regardless, Watters Environmental
notes that since this Phase I ESA was completed in preparation for filing an RSC for the Site, a
baseline Phase II ESA will be required, despite the fact that the Site has previously been
remediated by others. As such, Watters Environmental recommends that a supplemental soil and
groundwater investigation be completed in the northwestern portion of the Site to satisfy the
mandatory requirements of the RSC Regulation.
In addition, to address potential operational/management issues, Watters Environmental
recommends the following:
Consideration should be given to providing adequate secondary containment for all
bulk chemical storage areas (i.e., not including consumer products).
Prior to undertaking any significant renovation and/or demolition activities in relation
to the Site Buildings, that the areas planned for renovation and/or demolition should
be evaluated for the presence of ACMs, PCB-containing equipment (such as in
fluorescent light ballasts and liquid-filled electrical transformers) and paints
containing arsenic, lead and/or mercury. If any are found to be present, appropriate
management plans should be prepared implemented to ensure that these materials are
handled and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.
Once the source of the water damage in Site Building B has been repaired, any
associated areas that are confirmed or suspected to be impacted by mould should be
appropriately remediated in accordance with applicable regulations and industry
standards.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Watters Environmental has prepared this report at the request of, and for the exclusive use of,
First Capital. At the direction of First Capital, Watters Environmental also hereby extends
reliance on this report to First Capital’s insurer, Chubb Insurance Company of Canada. Watters
Environmental will not be responsible for the use of this report by any other party, or reliance on
or any decision to be made based on it by any such other party without the prior written consent
of Watters Environmental. Watters Environmental accepts no responsibility for damages, if any,
by any other party as a result of decisions or actions based on this report.
This report presents an overview of issues of environmental concern, reflecting Watters
Environmental’s professional judgment using information reasonably available at the Site at the
time of the Site reconnaissance. Watters Environmental has prepared this report using
information understood to be factual and correct and shall not be responsible for conditions
arising from information or facts that were concealed or not fully disclosed to Watters
Environmental at the time of the Site reconnaissance. Opinions presented in this report
concerning regulatory compliance do not represent a legal opinion concerning the environmental
condition or compliance of the Site. The scope of work completed by Watters Environmental did
not involve a review or evaluation of health and safety issues at the Site. This report is complete
only as an entire document, and no section is intended to be used separately.
In completing the scope of work, Watters Environmental did not conduct any intrusive
investigations including sampling, testing or monitoring. Detailed cost estimates associated with
environmental issues discussed in this report or activities required to bring the Site into
environmental compliance were not required for this report to meet its objectives or agreed upon
scope of work.
It is important to note that conducting a Phase I ESA does not eliminate the possibility that
negative environmental conditions and/or variations of conditions not described in this report are
present on the Site.
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FIGURES
Inferred Near-Surface
Groundwater Flow
Direction at the Site
Site Location
Appleby Mall
SOURCE: http://maps.google.ca/maps
SCALE:
Not Available
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Figure 1:
Site Location Map
Groundwater Flow
Site Location
Appleby Mall
SOURCE: http://maps.google.ca/maps
SCALE:
Not Available
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Figure 2:
Aerial View of the Site
Groundwater Flow
Residential
Multi-Tenant
Residential
Building
Residential
Multi-Tenant
Residential
Buildings
Pinedale Avenue
Residential
Multi-Tenant
Residential Building
Robert Bateman
High School
Multi-Tenant
Residential
Buildings
Multi-Tenant
Commercial Building
U
New Street
U
Residential
Commercial
Building
Multi-Tenant
Commercial
Building
(with Dry Cleaner Depot)
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Legend:
Approximate Site Boundary
Site Building
U
Former Underground
Storage (UST)
NOT TO SCALE
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Figure 3:
Surrounding Land Use Map
Groundwater Flow
Pinedale Avenue
U
U
U
U
U
Parking
Lot
U
U
Seasonal
Garden
Centre
W
W
W
R
Site Building B
Timber Lane
Appleby Line
Site
Building A
Ramp
W
Parking
Lot
New Street
Legend:
Approximate Site Boundary
Site Building
Fence
U
Former Underground
Storage (UST)
Landscaped / Grassed Area
Paved Area
NOT TO SCALE
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Figure 4:
Site Layout
Appendix C
PHOTOGRAPHS
A Summary
Report of the
Environmental Database Review
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph No. 1
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of Site Building A.
Looking Towards:
East
Photograph No. 2
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of Site Building B.
Looking Towards:
Northeast
Site Name:
Appleby Mall
Site Address:
Project No.:
07-0072
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph No. 3
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of the former retail
gasoline station area on the
northwestern portion of the
Site.
Looking Towards:
Northeast
Photograph No. 4
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of the emergency
natural gas-fired generator
located within tenant space
occupied by Fortino’s in
Site Building B.
Looking Towards:
N/A
Site Name:
Appleby Mall
Site Address:
Project No.:
07-0072
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph No. 5
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of the decorative
stucco on the walls and
ceiling within Site
Building B.
Looking Towards:
N/A
Photograph No. 6
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of the sprayed-on fire
proofing on the ceiling of
Site Building A.
Looking Towards:
N/A
Site Name:
Appleby Mall
Site Address:
Project No.:
07-0072
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph No. 7
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of the water-stained
areas on ceiling tiles in Site
Building B.
Looking Towards:
N/A
Photograph No. 8
Date Taken:
March 10, 2008
Description:
View of the water-stained
areas with possible mould
growth on ceiling tiles in
Site Building B.
Looking Towards:
N/A
Site Name:
Appleby Mall
Site Address:
Project No.:
07-0072
APPENDIX A
Previous Environmental Reports
Available for the Site
Watters 2007 Peer Review Report
1700 Langstaff Road, Suite 1003
Concord, Ontario L4K 3S3
Tel: (416) 361-2407 Fax: (416) 361-2410
www.wattersenvironmental.com
May 22, 2007
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Via E-Mail and Regular Mail
Mr. Derek Hull
85 Hanna Avenue, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 3S3
Dear Mr. Hull:
Reference:
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Peer Review of Previous Environmental Reports
and Limited Groundwater Sampling and Analysis Event,
Appleby Mall, 5111 New Street, Burlington, Ontario
Introduction
(Appleby) Corporation (First Capital) to provide environmental consulting services in relation to
a commercial property located at 5111 New Street in Burlington, Ontario (hereafter referred to as
the “Site”). Watters Environmental understands that the Site is currently owned by First Capital
and is occupied by the Appleby Mall. Watters Environmental further understands that First
Capital requires this peer review as part of a financing arrangement for the Site. As such, at the
direction of First Capital, Watters Environmental also hereby extends reliance on this peer
review report to The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, also known as Manulife Financial.
The results of Watters Environmental’s peer review are presented in the following sections.
Documents Reviewed
The following previous environmental reports relating to the Site were made available to Watters
Environmental by First Capital for review:
•
“Environmental Site Assessment, Shell Canada Gasoline Retail Facility, 505 Appleby
Line, Burlington, Ontario”, report prepared for Shell Canada Products Limited
(Shell), prepared by Intera Information Technologies Corporation (Intera), dated
May 11, 1995 (the “Intera 1995 Phase II ESA Report”);
•
“Shell Station Decommissioning Review, Appleby Mall, Burlington, Ontario,”
prepared for Tipase Management/Leasing Limited (Tipase), prepared by Trow
Consulting Engineers Ltd. (Trow), dated December 13, 1995 (the “Trow
Decommissioning Review Letter”);
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•
“Follow-up Intrusive Investigation, 505 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario,” report
prepared for Tipase, prepared by Trow, dated October 28, 1996 (the “Trow 1996
Phase II ESA Report”);
•
“Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, Former Appleby Shell Station,
505 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario,” report prepared for Atwater Developments
Limited (Atwater), prepared by Trow, dated April 24, 1997 (the “Trow 1997 Phase II
ESA Report”);
•
“Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, 5111 New Street, Burlington, Ontario,”
report prepared for Strathallen Capital Corporation (Strathallen), prepared by Trow
Associates Inc. (Trow), dated July 4, 2003 (the “Trow 2003 Phase I ESA Report”);
and
•
“Phase II Environmental Subsurface Investigation, 505 Appleby Line (at Pinedale
Avenue), Burlington, Ontario” report prepared for First Capital, prepared by Jacques
Whitford Environment Limited (JWEL), dated April 6, 2004 (the “JWEL 2004
Phase II ESA Report”)
Watters Environmental notes that the Trow Decommissioning Review Letter is a one-page
document describing the proposed scope of work for reviewing a Phase II ESA report and the
Site engineer’s (i.e., Intera’s) procedures and clean-up protocols, and the associated costs for
those services. There was no technical information provided in this document and, as such, it is
not discussed further herein.
Watters Environmental also notes that the western portion of the Site (i.e., situated at the eastern
corner of Appleby Line and Pinedale Avenue) was formerly occupied by a retail Shell gasoline
station that had a municipally address of 505 Appleby Line. The Trow 1996 Phase II ESA
Report makes reference to another report that was prepared for this portion of the Site by Intera
entitled “Soil Excavation Program”, and dated January 30, 1996. This Intera report was not
available to Watters Environmental for review, but was reviewed by Trow as part of their work
and apparently describes the removal and remediation of the underground storage tanks (USTs)
that were formerly present on the Shell portion of the Site.
Based on Watters Environmental’s review of the above-noted previous environmental reports for
the Site that were available for our review, the following observations and comments are
provided:
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Intera 1995 Phase II ESA Report
•
The Shell gasoline station formerly located in the western portion of the Site formerly
contained five 22,700-litre steel USTs containing gasoline, one 4,500-litre steel UST
containing fuel oil, and one 2,300-litre steel UST containing waste oil. There was
also an oil/water separator located in the former service station building located on
that portion of the Site. Although not described in the Intera 1995 Phase II ESA
Report, it appears that the Shell gasoline station also had service bays and likely
associated in-ground hydraulic hoists to conduct automotive repair work.
•
The Intera 1995 Phase II ESA was reportedly conducted as the Shell gasoline station
was scheduled for closure. The investigation program consisted of drilling five
boreholes, of which three were completed as groundwater monitoring wells. All
boreholes were located in the area of the gasoline USTs and the pump island. No
subsurface investigation work was conducted in the area of the fuel oil or waste oil
USTs, the oil/water interceptor or the presumed in-ground hydraulic hoists as part of
that work.
•
The boreholes were advanced to depths ranging between 3.81 and 4.72 metres below
ground surface (mbgs). The observations made during the drilling program indicated
that the near surface stratigraphy of the former Shell property consists of silty clay
and clayey silt to a depth of at least 4.72 mbgs (i.e., the depth of deepest borehole).
Saturated soil conditions, representative of the groundwater table, were encountered
at a depth of approximately 4.3 mbgs.
•
Total organic vapour (TOV) concentrations were measured in the headspaces of the
soil samples collected using a Gastechtor to assist in selecting a “worst case” soil
samples for laboratory analyses. Relatively high TOV readings were reported for the
three soil samples analyzed (i.e., 50 to 100% the lower explosive limit (LEL)).
•
Three soil samples (i.e., one from each of the groundwater monitoring well locations)
were submitted for laboratory analyses of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and
xylenes (BTEX) and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) (i.e., purgeable and cold
extractable) parameters. The laboratory analytical results indicated that the BTEX
and TPH concentrations were below the then-current Ontario Ministry of the
Environment (MOE, known as the Ministry of Environment and Energy at that time)
generic assessment criteria.
•
Although three groundwater monitoring wells were installed at the former Shell
portion of the Site during this investigation, no groundwater samples were collected
by Intera for laboratory analyses during their 1995 Phase II ESA.
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Intera’s conclusion was that the concentrations of BTEX and TPH in the three soil
samples analyzed were below the then-current MOE generic assessment criteria, but
also stated that it should be assumed that soil in the vicinity of the pump islands and
USTs may require remediation.
Trow 1996 Phase II ESA Report
•
Trow subsequently conducted their 1996 Phase II ESA in the former Shell portion of
the Site to supplement the findings of the Intera 1995 Phase II ESA Report and the
Intera 1996 Soil Excavation Program report (i.e., not available to Watters
Environmental for review). The Trow 1996 Phase II ESA appears to have been
completed after the former Shell gasoline station had been decommissioned.
According to the figures presented in the Trow 1996 Phase II ESA report, it appears
that the former Shell service station building was still present, but that remedial
excavations had taken place in the vicinity of the former gasoline USTs, the former
pump island and the former waste oil UST. There does not appear to have been any
soil remediation activities completed in the vicinity of the former fuel oil UST;
however, it is reasonable to assume that this UST was also removed from the Site by
Intera at the same time that the other USTs were removed. A review of the Intera
1996 Soil Excavation Program report would be required to confirm this assumption.
•
The Trow 1996 Phase II ESA consisted of drilling three boreholes, of which two were
completed as groundwater monitoring wells. The boreholes were drilled to depths
ranging between approximately 6.5 and 9.1 mbgs. One borehole was located east of
the former waste oil UST area and the other two boreholes were situated adjacent to
the east wall of the gasoline UST/pump island remedial excavation area.
•
Trow indicated that the soil under the asphalt paving consisted of a layer of fill, which
was comprised of silty clay to clayey silt with wood fragments. Beneath the fill, the
native soil comprised clayey silt to silty clay to depths ranging from approximately
1.5 to 2.0 mbgs. The native silty clay to clay silt was underlain by weathered shale of
the Queenston Formation.
•
On July 28, 2006, groundwater was encountered in the two Trow groundwater
monitoring wells (i.e., 102 and 101) at depths ranging between 3.55 and 3.83 mbgs,
respectively. On July 30, 2006, groundwater in Intera’s groundwater monitoring
wells MW7 and MW6 were measured at 2.7 and 3.6 mbgs, respectively. Trow
indicated that the inferred near-surface groundwater flow direction was towards the
south. Watters Environmental infers that near-surface groundwater flow is generally
in an east-southeast direction relatively to true north, which is consistent with
surficial topography in the vicinity of the Site.
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•
Five soil samples and two groundwater samples from the Trow 1996 Phase II ESA
were analyzed for lead, BTEX and TPH (purgeable and cold extractable) parameters.
The results of the Trow analyses indicated that all soil and groundwater sample
analytical results met the then-current MOE generic assessment criteria for all
parameters. (Watters Environmental notes that Trow used the incorrect soil and
groundwater criteria when comparing the results of their 1996 Phase II ESA. Watters
Environmental has, therefore, reinterpreted the data using the correct criteria.)
•
Watters Environmental notes that Trow did not analyze any soil or groundwater
samples from the Site for volatiles organic compounds (VOCs) during their 1996
Phase II ESA to assess whether any degreasing solvents from the former automotive
servicing operations at the Site had impacted the subsurface.
•
The overall conclusions made by Trow as a result of their 1996 Phase II ESA are
considered to not be valid as they compared the results of their work to the incorrect
MOE generic assessment criteria.
•
Trow subsequently completed their 1997 Phase II ESA to assess the subsurface soil
quality conditions in the area of the oil/water separator and in-ground hydraulic hoists
in the former service station building in the former Shell gasoline station portion of
the Site. At the time of the Trow 1997 Phase II ESA, the former Shell service station
building had been demolished. Trow’s scope of work for this stage included the
excavation of eight test pits to approximately 2.0 mbgs within the footprint of the
former service station building.
•
The soil stratigraphy observed in the test pits consisted of a layer of brown silty sand
and clay fill containing construction debris. The fill layer ranged in thickness
between approximately 0.8 and 1.3 mbgs and was underlain by native silty clay to
depths ranging between approximately 1.5 and 2.1 mbgs. The silty clay was in turn
underlain by reddish-brown weathered shale of the Queenston Formation. Trow
reported that no odours or staining were observed in the soil samples collected from
the test pits. Groundwater was observed seeping into the excavations in four of the
test pits at depths ranging from approximately 1.0 to 1.3 mbgs.
•
The laboratory analytical program for the Trow 1997 Phase II ESA included the
submission of three soil samples from this area of the Site for BTEX and TPH
(gas/diesel) parameters. Watters Environmental notes that, ideally, the analytical
program should have included the analysis of soil samples from this area of the Site
for TPH (heavy oils) since the objective was to investigate for potential impacts from
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waste oil and hydraulic oil. As with the Trow 1996 Phase II ESA, Watters
Environmental notes that Trow once again used the incorrect MOE generic
assessment criteria to compare the results of the 1997 Phase II ESA. Regardless, the
results of the laboratory analyses indicated that the concentrations of BTEX and TPH
(gas/diesel) parameters in the soil samples analyzed were below the laboratory
method detection limits and, as such, also met the appropriate then-current MOE
generic assessment criteria.
•
No groundwater sampling or analysis was conducted as part of the Trow 1997
Phase II ESA.
•
The overall conclusions made by Trow as a result of their 1997 Phase II ESA were
that no unacceptable soil quality impacts were identified within the footprint of the
former service station building in this portion of the Site and, as such, no further
environmental assessment or remediation activities were required.
Trow 2003 Phase I ESA Report
•
The Trow 2003 Phase I ESA was completed on the main portion of the Site (i.e., all
except the former Shell gasoline station property located in the western portion of the
Site). The Site comprised a commercial mall, a single-store building, associated
parking lots, and truck loading areas. The main Site building was located in the
central portion of the Site and contained 31 units. A smaller single-tenant building
was located north of the main Site building.
•
Trow completed a review of available historical and regulatory information regarding
the Site as part of their 2003 Phase I ESA and indicated that that no environmental
concerns were identified in the past uses of the Site.
•
Trow identified the former Shell gasoline station as being adjacent to the Site for the
purpose of their 2003 Phase I ESA and considered it to represent a moderate concern
to the Site. (Watters Environmental notes that the former Shell gasoline station is
now part of the Site.) Another former gasoline station was identified at the southwest
corner of New Street and Appleby Line. Trow considered that property to be a low
risk, as it was inferred to be situated downgradient of the Site. Sketchley Cleaners
and Embassy Cleaners were identified by Trow to the south of the Site and were also
not considered to be a concern, as they were located downgradient from the Site.
•
Trow did not identify any potential environmental concerns on the Site during its
inspection as part of its 2003 Phase I ESA. A complete listing of tenants at the Site
was not provided in the Trow 2003 Phase I ESA report; however, Watters
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Environmental notes that Star Cleaners is currently located on the west side of the
main Site building. Watters Environmental further notes that Star Cleaners reportedly
does not conduct any on-the-premises dry leaning (i.e., it is a drop-off depot only).
•
Suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) in the form of stucco was observed by
Trow on the ceiling in the main Site building lobby area and in some of the stores.
The suspect ACMs were observed by Trow to be in good condition and were not
considered a concern. Based on the age of the building, Trow suspected that the Site
building may also contain lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the
fluorescent light ballasts, and ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in the refrigeration
and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units.
•
Overall, Trow’s main conclusion was that the former Shell gasoline station located in
the western portion of the Site (i.e., referred to as an adjacent property by Trow) may
be a source of environmental impact to the Site. As such, Trow recommended a
further assessment of the soil and groundwater conditions in this area of the Site.
JWEL 2004 Phase II ESA Report
•
JWEL indicated that their 2004 Phase II ESA was conducted based on the findings
and recommendations made in their report entitled “Environmental Peer Review,
505 Appleby Line and 5111 New Street, Burlington, Ontario,” dated March 9, 2004
(i.e., not available to Watters Environmental for review).
•
The JWEL investigation consisted of drilling 11 boreholes (i.e., BH101 to BH111) to
depths ranging between 2.4 and 6.1 mbgs. Groundwater monitoring wells were
installed in five of the boreholes (i.e., BH102 to BH105 and BH109). The boreholes
were primarily located in the former gasoline UST and distribution area, the former
services station building and other areas of across the former Shell gasoline station
portion of the Site to provide general coverage.
•
JWEL described the soil conditions as comprising sand and gravel and/or silty sand
fill overlying native sandy silt. Shale bedrock was encountered at depths ranging
between approximately 1.5 and 3.1 mbgs, with an average depth of approximately
2.3 mbgs. (Watters Environmental notes that, based on a review of all stratigraphic
information available for the former Shell gasoline station portion of the Site, less
than one third of this portion of the Site contains less than 2.0 metres of overburden
and, as such, this portion of the Site is not considered a “shallow soil property”
according to Ontario Regulation 153/04).
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•
No petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) staining or odours were encountered in any of the
soil samples recovered from this portion of the Site by JWEL. Soil sample headspace
TOV readings (i.e., measured with a Gastechtor) ranged up to 10% LEL.
•
One worst-case soil sample from each borehole location was analyzed for BTEX and
TPH (gas/diesel and heavy oils) parameters. The concentrations of BTEX and TPH
parameters in all soil samples submitted from this portion of the Site were below the
then-current MOE generic assessment criteria. None of the soil samples collected in
the vicinity of the former service station building was analyzed for VOCs. Watters
Environmental notes that JWEL did; however, analyze for TPH (heavy oils) in the
soil samples, which addresses deficiencies in the Phase II ESAs previously conducted
in this area of the Site by Intera and Trow.
•
One groundwater sample was collected from each of the five groundwater monitoring
wells installed in this portion of the Site by JWEL and analyzed for BTEX and TPH
(gas/diesel) parameters. The concentrations of BTEX in all five samples were below
the then-current MOE generic assessment criteria. TPH (gas/diesel) was present at
detectable concentrations in all five groundwater samples; however, Watters
Environmental notes that there are no MOE generic assessment standards for TPH or
PHC parameters in groundwater that are applicable to the Site (i.e., in a non-potable
groundwater scenario). Watters Environmental also notes that JWEL did not analyze
any of the groundwater samples for VOC parameters to assess whether there were
any impacts from potential historical use of degreasing solvents in relation to the
former automotive repair operations undertaken in this area of the Site.
•
Overall, JWEL’s conclusion was that the field and laboratory information obtained
from their 2004 Phase II ESA indicated that no further environmental investigation of
the Site was required at that time.
Groundwater Sampling Event
As noted above, Watters Environmental identified that none of the soil or groundwater samples
previously collected from the former Shell gasoline station portion of the Site had been analyzed
for VOCs, despite the fact that former automotive servicing activities, possibly involving the use
of degreasers, had historically taken place in this area of the Site. As such, Watters
Environmental attended the Site to conduct a limited groundwater sampling and laboratory
analysis program.
Three of the groundwater monitoring wells previously installed at the Site by Trow (i.e., 101)
and JWEL (i.e., BH104 and BH109) as part of their various Phase II ESA activities were
monitored, purged and sampled by Watters Environmental on May 16, 2007. These three
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previously-existing groundwater monitoring wells were selected for sampling by Watters
Environmental as they were either located in the vicinity of the former service station building or
in inferred downgradient locations on the former Shell gasoline station portion of the Site. All
three groundwater samples were submitted to ALS Canada Ltd. for laboratory analysis of VOC
parameters.
The laboratory analytical results (attached) were compared to the current MOE generic
assessment standards for commercial/industrial properties with medium to fine-grained soils in a
non-potable groundwater situation, and for full-depth remediation (i.e., “Table 3” of the MOE
document entitled “Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standards for Use Under Part XV.1 of the
Environmental Protection Act”, dated March 9, 2004). The results of the laboratory analysis
indicated that all groundwater samples collected from this area of the Site by Watters
Environmental met the generic assessment standards for all VOC parameters analyzed.
Summary and Conclusions
Based on Watters Environmental’s review of the above-noted previous environmental reports
that were available for the Site, it is Watters Environmental’s opinion that there are no significant
environmental concerns with respect to the current environmental condition of soil or
groundwater at the Site. The former on-Site Shell gasoline station located in the western portion
of the Site was reportedly decommissioned by Intera in 1995. Three subsequent Phase II ESA
programs completed by Trow and JWEL in this area of the Site, together with a limited
groundwater sampling and analysis event recently completed in this area of the Site by Watters
Environmental, did not identify any environmental soil or groundwater quality impacts relative
to current or former MOE generic assessment criteria or standards. As such, Watters
Environmental does not consider that any addition environmental assessment or remediation
activities are required in this area of the Site in this regard at this time.
Regardless, Watters Environmental recommends that attempts should be made to obtain the
Intera 1996 Soil Excavation Program report previously reviewed by Trow to confirm that the
former fuel oil UST that was located to the northeast of the former Shell service station building
was removed as part of their Site decommissioning activities in 1995.
Watters Environmental also notes that the Trow 2003 Phase I ESA identified the suspected
presence of ACMs, lead-based paint, PCBs in the fluorescent light ballasts, and ODSs in the
refrigeration and HVAC units in the main Site building. As such, should future significant
renovation or demolition activities be planned for the Site buildings, detailed surveys for these
and other designated materials should be completed such that appropriate management plans can
be prepared and implemented.
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If the groundwater monitoring wells previously installed by Trow and JWEL in the former Shell
gasoline station portion of the Site are no longer necessary, consideration should be given to
appropriately decommissioning them in accordance with applicable regulations.
Closure
Watters Environmental has prepared this report at the request of, and for the exclusive use of,
First Capital. At the direction of First Capital, Watters Environmental also hereby extends
reliance on this report to First Capital’s lender, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, also
known as Manulife Financial. Watters Environmental will not be responsible for the use of this
report by any other party, or reliance on or any decision to be made based on it by any other
party, without the prior written consent of Watters Environmental. Watters Environmental
accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, by any other party as a result of decisions or
actions based on this report.
This environmental review was conducted in accordance with Watters Environmental’s proposed
scope of work, verbal requests from First Capital and generally accepted environmental
consulting practices in Ontario at the time of the review. No other warranty, expressed or
implied, is made.
This report should in no way be construed as a definitive representation of any and all
environmental impacts that may be present at the Site resulting from past or current practices.
The findings contained in this report are based largely upon information provided by others.
Watters Environmental did not complete a Site inspection visit or review any other
environmental reports (i.e., other than those mentioned above) that may be available for the Site.
No assurance is made regarding changes in conditions subsequent to the time of the review. No
assurance is made regarding the accuracy of the information not generated by Watters
Environmental. This peer review report is complete only as an entire document, and no section
is intended to be used separately.
We trust that the information provided in this peer review report meets with your current
requirements. Should you require any additional information, please contact either of the
undersigned.
Yours very truly,
Basil Wong, M.Eng., P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager
Kevin French, P.Eng.
Vice President
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ANALYTICAL REPORT
WATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
ATTN: STEVE DENSTEDT
Reported On:
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1700 LANGSTAFF ROAD, SUITE 1003
CONCORD ON L4K 3S3
L506528
Lab Work Order #:
Project P.O. #:
Job Reference:
Date Received:
07-0072
Legal Site Desc:
CofC Numbers:
26783
Other Information:
Comments:
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MARY-LYNN GROENENDYK
Project Manager
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Sample Details/Parameters
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Result
Qualifier
D.L.
Units
Criteria Specific Limits
Analyzed
Batch
BH - 101
Sample Date: 16-MAY-07
Matrix:
O.REG 153/04TABLE 3
WATER
Individual Analytes
Volatile Organics
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,2-Dibromoethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
2-Hexanone
Acetone
Benzene
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon Disulfide
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Dibromochloromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dichloromethane
Ethyl Benzene
m+p-Xylenes
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
MTBE
o-Xylene
Styrene
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane
Trihalomethanes (total)
Vinyl chloride
Xylenes (Total)
Surr: 1,2-Dichloroethane d4
Surr: Toluene-d8
Surr: 4-Bromofluorobenzene
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<20
<20
0.7
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<20
<20
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<2.0
<0.5
<1.5
94
98
102
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
20
20
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
1
20
20
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
2
0.5
1.5
51-150
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ug/L
%
%
%
(38) 6.0
(140) 22
200
(50000)16000
(21) 3.3
(50000) 9000
(4.1) 0.66
7600
(110) 17
(58) 9.3
7600
7600
3300
(12000) 1900
50000
(5200) 840
(16) 3.7
(100) 17
500
(2700) 430
70
50000
50000
(50000)28000
50000
50000
50000
(5900) 940
5.0
(37000)5900
100
50
(1.3) 0.5
(35000)5600
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Result
Qualifier
D.L.
Units
Analyzed
Batch
BH - 104
Matrix:
O.REG 153/04TABLE 3
WATER
Individual Analytes
Volatile Organics
1,2-Dibromoethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
2-Hexanone
Acetone
Benzene
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon Disulfide
Chlorobenzene
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
Dichloromethane
Ethyl Benzene
m+p-Xylenes
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
MTBE
o-Xylene
Styrene
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
Trichloroethylene
Vinyl chloride
Xylenes (Total)
Surr: Toluene-d8
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<20
<20
0.7
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<20
<20
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<2.0
<0.5
<1.5
97
99
102
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
20
20
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
1
20
20
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
2
0.5
1.5
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50-150
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ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
%
%
%
(38) 6.0
(140) 22
200
(50000)16000
(21) 3.3
(50000) 9000
(4.1) 0.66
7600
(110) 17
(58) 9.3
7600
7600
3300
(12000) 1900
50000
(5200) 840
(16) 3.7
(100) 17
500
(2700) 430
70
50000
50000
(50000)28000
50000
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50000
(5900) 940
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Result
Qualifier
D.L.
Units
Analyzed
Batch
BH - 109
Matrix:
O.REG 153/04TABLE 3
WATER
Individual Analytes
Volatile Organics
1,2-Dibromoethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
2-Hexanone
Acetone
Benzene
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon Disulfide
Chlorobenzene
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
Dichloromethane
Ethyl Benzene
m+p-Xylenes
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
MTBE
o-Xylene
Styrene
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
Trichloroethylene
Vinyl chloride
Xylenes (Total)
Surr: Toluene-d8
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
0.7
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<20
<20
32.3
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<0.5
<1
0.8
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<0.5
<1
<0.5
<1
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<0.5
10.7
49
<20
<20
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2.2
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<0.5
2.9
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1
<2.0
<0.5
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0.5
0.5
0.5
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0.5
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
1
20
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0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
2
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ug/L
%
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(140) 22
200
(50000)16000
(21) 3.3
(50000) 9000
(4.1) 0.66
7600
(110) 17
(58) 9.3
7600
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3300
(12000) 1900
50000
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(16) 3.7
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(2700) 430
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Methods Listed (if applicable):
ALS Test Code
Matrix
Test Description
VOC-ROU-WT
Water
Volatile Organics
Preparation Method Reference(Based On)
Analytical Method Reference(Based On)
SW846 8260
Laboratory Methods employed follow in-house procedures, which are
generally based on nationally or internationally accepted methodologies.
Chain of Custody numbers:
26783
The last two letters of the above test code(s) indicate the laboratory that performed analytical analysis for that test. Refer to the list below:
Laboratory Definition Code
WT
Laboratory Location
Laboratory Definition Code
Laboratory Location
ALS LABORATORY GROUP WATERLOO (SENTINEL), ONTARIO,
CAN
GLOSSARY OF REPORT TERMS
Surr - A surrogate is an organic compound that is similar to the target analyte(s) in chemical composition and behavior but not normally
detected in environmental samples. Prior to sample processing, samples are fortified with one or more surrogate compounds.
The reported surrogate recovery value provides a measure of method efficiency. The Laboratory control limits are determined under
column heading D.L.
mg/kg (units) - unit of concentration based on mass, parts per million
mg/L (units) - unit of concentration based on volume, parts per million
< - Less than
D.L. - Detection Limit
N/A - Result not available. Refer to qualifier code and definition for explanation
Test results reported relate only to the samples as received by the laboratory.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALL SAMPLES WERE RECEIVED IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, SAMPLES ARE NOT CORRECTED FOR CLIENT FIELD BLANKS.
Although test results are generated under strict QA/QC protocols, any unsigned test reports, faxes, or emails are considered preliminary.
ALS Laboratory Group has an extensive QA/QC program where all analytical data reported is analyzed using approved referenced
procedures followed by checks and reviews by senior managers and quality assurance personnel. However, since the results are
obtained from chemical measurements and thus cannot be guaranteed, ALS Laboratory Group assumes no liability for the use or
interpretation of the results.
ALS provides criteria information as a service to you, our customer. Every attempt is made to ensure the criteria information in this report
is accurate and current, however, it is not guaranteed. ALS recommends review of the most current version of the regulation, and assumes no
responsibility for the accuracy of the criteria levels indicated.
ALS Laboratory Group Quality Control Report
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WATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Client:
1700 LANGSTAFF ROAD, SUITE 1003
CONCORD ON L4K 3S3
Contact:
STEVE DENSTEDT
Test
Matrix
VOC-ROU-WT
Water
Batch
Reference
Result
Qualifier
Units
RPD
Limit
Analyzed
R524128
WG597026-1
CVS
103
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
100
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
91
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
98
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
1,1-Dichloroethane
102
%
74-123
17-MAY-07
93
%
75-125
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
99
%
75-119
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dichloroethane
100
%
70-132
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dichloropropane
102
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
101
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
100
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
2-Hexanone
84
%
49-142
17-MAY-07
Acetone
91
%
22-191
17-MAY-07
Benzene
105
%
81-117
17-MAY-07
98
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
Bromoform
85
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
Bromomethane
87
%
43-137
17-MAY-07
Carbon Disulfide
77
%
51-148
17-MAY-07
101
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
Chlorobenzene
106
%
82-115
17-MAY-07
94
%
72-117
17-MAY-07
Chloroethane
93
%
62-143
17-MAY-07
Chloroform
104
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
Chloromethane
85
%
56-145
17-MAY-07
105
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
97
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
66
%
60-125
17-MAY-07
Ethyl Benzene
105
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dibromoethane
96
%
75-125
17-MAY-07
m+p-Xylenes
109
%
76-126
17-MAY-07
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
87
%
62-138
17-MAY-07
86
%
60-130
17-MAY-07
MTBE
90
%
69-119
17-MAY-07
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Reference
Result
Qualifier
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RPD
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Analyzed
R524128
WG597026-1
CVS
Dichloromethane
100
%
55-145
17-MAY-07
o-Xylene
104
%
84-126
17-MAY-07
Styrene
101
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
Tetrachloroethylene
107
%
69-121
17-MAY-07
Toluene
106
%
76-122
17-MAY-07
99
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
94
%
63-138
17-MAY-07
Trichloroethylene
103
%
68-130
17-MAY-07
115
%
67-133
17-MAY-07
Vinyl chloride
87
%
55-145
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
1,1-Dichloroethane
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dichloroethane
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dichloropropane
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
2-Hexanone
<20
ug/L
20
17-MAY-07
Acetone
<20
ug/L
20
17-MAY-07
Benzene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Bromoform
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Bromomethane
<1
ug/L
1
17-MAY-07
Carbon Disulfide
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Chlorobenzene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Chloroethane
<1
ug/L
1
17-MAY-07
WG597026-2
MB
4
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Water
Batch
Reference
Result
Qualifier
Units
RPD
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Analyzed
R524128
WG597026-2
Chloroform
MB
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Chloromethane
<1
ug/L
1
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<1
ug/L
1
17-MAY-07
Ethyl Benzene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
1,2-Dibromoethane
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
m+p-Xylenes
<1
ug/L
1
17-MAY-07
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
<20
ug/L
20
17-MAY-07
<20
ug/L
20
17-MAY-07
MTBE
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Dichloromethane
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
o-Xylene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Styrene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Tetrachloroethylene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Toluene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
Trichloroethylene
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
<1
ug/L
1
17-MAY-07
Vinyl chloride
<0.5
ug/L
0.5
17-MAY-07
4
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Legend:
Limit
DUP
RPD
N/A
LCS
SRM
MS
MSD
ADE
MB
IRM
CRM
CCV
CVS
LCSD
99% Confidence Interval (Laboratory Control Limits)
Duplicate
Relative Percent Difference
Not Available
Laboratory Control Sample
Standard Reference Material
Matrix Spike
Matrix Spike Duplicate
Average Desorption Efficiency
Method Blank
Internal Reference Material
Certified Reference Material
Continuing Calibration Verification
Calibration Verification Standard
Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate
Qualifier:
RPD-NA Relative Percent Difference Not Available due to result(s) being less than detection limit.
A
Method blank exceeds acceptance limit. Blank correction not applied, unless the qualifier "RAMB"
(result adjusted for method blank) appears in the Analytical Report.
B
Method blank result exceeds acceptance limit, however, it is less than 5% of sample concentration.
Blank correction not applied.
E
Matrix spike recovery may fall outside the acceptance limits due to high sample background.
F
Silver recovery low, likely due to elevated chloride levels in sample.
G
Outlier - No assignable cause for nonconformity has been determined.
J
Duplicate results and limit(s) are expressed in terms of absolute difference.
K
The sample referenced above is of a non-standard matrix type; standard QC acceptance criteria may
not be achievable.
L
Low matrix spike recovery due to instability of spiked analyte in the sample matrix.
4
Intera 1995 Phase II ESA Report
Trow 2003 Phase I ESA Report
JWEL 2004 Phase II ESA Report
APPENDIX B
EcoLog Environmental Risk
Information Services Ltd. Report
Project Site:
Appleby Mall
5111 & 5000-5014 New Street
Burlington, ON
Client:
Ben U
1700 Langstaff Road
Suite 1003
Concord, ON L4K 3S3
ERIS Project No:
20080303006
Report Type:
Custom Report – 0.2km Search Radius
Prepared By:
Isabel Pereira-Peixoto
ipereira@ecologeris.com
Date:
March 11, 2008
DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information contained in this report has been produced by EcoLog ERIS Ltd. using various sources of information, including information
provided by Federal and Provincial government departments. Although EcoLog ERIS Ltd. has endeavoured to present you with information
that is accurate, EcoLog ERIS Ltd. disclaims, except as set out below, any and all liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in such
information and data, whether attributable to inadvertence or otherwise, and for any consequences arising therefrom. Liability on the part
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this report, and any alterations or deviation from this description will require a new report. This report and the data contained herein does
not purport to be and does not constitute a guarantee of the accuracy of the information contained herein and does not constitute a legal
opinion nor medical advice. This report is solely intended to be used to focus further investigation and is not intended to replace a full
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. No page of this report should be used without this cover page, this disclaimer and the project
property identifier.
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Table of Contents
Order Number:
Site Name:
Site Address:
Report Type:
20080303006
Appleby Mall
5111 & 5000-5014 New Street Burlington, ON
Custom Report, 0.20 km Search Radius
Section
Report Summary
i
This outlines the number of records from each database that fall on the site, and within various distances from
the site.
Site Diagram
ii
The records that were found within a specified distance from the project property (the primary search radius) have
been plotted on a diagram to provide you with a visual representation of the information available. Sites will be
plotted on the diagram if there is sufficient information from the database source to determine accurate geographic
coordinates. Each plotted site is marked with an acronym identifying the database in which the record was found
(i.e., WDS for Waste Disposal Sites). These are referred to as "Map Keys". A variety of problems are inherent when
attempting to associate various government or private source records with locations. EcoLog ERIS has attempted to
make the best fit possible between the available data and their positions on the site diagram.
Site Profile
iii
This table describes the records that relate directly to the property that is being researched.
Detail Report
iv
This section represents information, by database, for the records found within the primary search radius. Listed at
the end of each database are the sites that could not be plotted on the locator diagram because of insufficient
address information. These records will not have map keys. They have been included because they may be found to
be relevant during a more detailed investigation.
Certificates of Approval
ERIS Historical Searches
Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary
Occurrence Reporting Information System
Pesticide Register
Private and Retail Fuel Storage Tanks
Scott's Manufacturing Directory
Water Well Information System
Appendix: Database Descriptions
Environmental Risk Information Services Ltd.
Page
1
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
Report Summary
Order Number:
Site Name:
Site Address
Report Type:
20080303006
Appleby Mall
Number of Mappable Records Surrounding the Site
Database
Selected
On-site
Within 0.20
0.20km to 0.20km
Total
AAGR
Abandoned Aggregate Inventory
Y
0
0
0
0
AGR
Aggregate Inventory
Y
0
0
0
0
AMIS
Abandoned Mine Information System
Y
0
0
0
0
ANDR
Anderson's Waste Disposal Sites
Y
0
0
0
0
AUWR
Automobile Wrecking & Supplies
Y
0
0
0
0
CA
Y
2
3
0
3
CFOT
Commercial Fuel Oil Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
CHEM
Chemical Register
Y
0
0
0
0
COAL
Coal Gasification Plants
Y
0
0
0
0
CONV
Compliance and Convictions
Y
0
0
0
0
DRL
Drill Hole Database
Y
0
0
0
0
EBR
Environmental Registry
Y
0
0
0
0
EEM
Environmental Effects Monitoring
Y
0
0
0
0
EHS
Y
0
2
0
2
EIIS
Environmental Issues Information System
Y
0
0
0
0
FCON
Federal Convictions
Y
0
0
0
0
FCS
Contaminated Sites on Federal Land
Y
0
0
0
0
FOFT
Fisheries & Oceans Fuel Storage Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
FST
Fuel Storage Tank
Y
0
0
0
0
GEN
Y
6
9
0
9
IAFT
Indian & Northern Affairs Fuel Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
MINE
Canadian Mine Locations
Y
0
0
0
0
MNR
Mineral Occurrences
Y
0
0
0
0
NATE
National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES)
Y
0
0
0
0
NCPL
Non-Compliance Reports
Y
0
0
0
0
NDFT
National Defence & Canadian Forces Fuel Storage Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
NDSP
National Defence & Canadian Forces Spills
Y
0
0
0
0
NDWD
National Defence & Canadian Forces Waste Disposal Sites
Y
0
0
0
0
NEES
National Environmental Emergencies System (NEES)
Y
0
0
0
0
NPCB
National PCB Inventory
Y
0
0
0
0
NPRI
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Y
0
0
0
0
OGW
Oil and Gas Wells
Y
0
0
0
0
OOGW
Ontario Oil and Gas Wells
Y
0
0
0
0
OPCB
Inventory of PCB Storage Sites
Y
0
0
0
0
ORD
Orders
Y
0
0
0
0
ORIS
Y
0
5
0
5
PAP
Canadian Pulp and Paper
Y
0
0
0
0
PCFT
Parks Canada Fuel Storage Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
PES
Pesticide Register
Y
7
8
0
8
PRT
Y
0
3
0
3
REC
Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Receivers Summary
Y
0
0
0
0
RSC
Record of Site Condition
Y
0
0
0
0
Section i
Report Summary
Order Number:
Site Name:
Site Address
Report Type:
20080303006
Appleby Mall
Database
Selected
On-site
Within 0.20
0.20km to 0.20km
Total
RST
Retail Fuel Storage Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
SCT
Y
3
3
0
3
SRDS
Wastewater Discharger Registration Database
Y
0
0
0
0
TANK
Anderson's Storage Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
TCFT
Transport Canada Fuel Storage Tanks
Y
0
0
0
0
WDS
Waste Disposal Sites - MOE CA Inventory
Y
0
0
0
0
WDSH
Waste Disposal Sites - MOE 1991 Historical Approval Inventory
Y
0
0
0
0
WWIS
Y
1
1
0
1
TOTAL
19
34
0
34
The databases chosen by the client as per the submitted order form are denoted in the 'Selected' column in the above table. Counts have been provided
outside the primary buffer area for cursory examination only. These records have not been examined or verified, therefore, they are subject to change.
Section i
SITE DIAGRAM

0
0.127
Kilometers
12 Concorde Pl, Suite 800 North York, ON M3C 4J2
416-510-5204
Project Property:
PES-8
PES-8
PES-8
PES-8
PES-8
PES-8
Appleby Mall
5111 & 5000-5014 New Street
Burlington, ON
ERIS Project #: 20080303006
Date:
MAR-11-2008
LEGEND
Landuse Classifications
Residential
Points of Interest
Commercial
Chimney
Resource and Industrial
Silo
Government and Institutional
ORIS-4
ORIS-4
ORIS-4
ORIS-4
ORIS-4
ORIS-4
ST
DR
M
OO
R
LO
NG
Other Recreation Area
Railway - Main
SCT-1
SCT-1
SCT-1
SCT-1
SCT-1
SCT-1
GEN
GEN
GEN
to
to
GEN
GEN
GEN 2
22
22
2 to
to
to
to 7
77
77
7
Golf Course/Driving Range
Park/Sports Field
ORIS-5
ORIS-5
ORIS-5
ORIS-5
ORIS-5
ORIS-5
PES
PES
PES 1
111
1 to
to
to 5
555
5
to
PES
PES
PES
to
CA
CA
CA 1
111
1 to
to
to 2
222
2
to
CA
CA
CA
to
Recreation
Rail
LA
NE
ORIS-3
ORIS-3
ORIS-3
ORIS-3
ORIS-3
ORIS-3
Waterbody
Transformer Station
BE
R
NE
W
Pipeline
Transmission Tower
PRT-3
PRT-3
PRT-3
PRT-3
PRT-3
PRT-3
Parks and Recreational
Pipe & Transmission Lines
Transmission Line
TI
M
Open Area
Database Location
AV
E
Project Property
PI
NE
DA
LE
Ó
WWIS-1
WWIS-1
WWIS-1
WWIS-1
WWIS-1
WWIS-1
EHS-1
EHS-1
EHS-1
EHS-1
EHS-1
EHS-1
Sports/Race Track
Railway - Sidetrack
Cemetery
GEN-1
GEN-1
GEN-1
GEN-1
GEN-1
GEN-1
Vineyard
PP
A
GEN
GEN
GEN 8
888
8 to
to
to 9
999
9
to
GEN
GEN
GEN
to
Runway
Conveyor
Permanent Waterway
Crane: Moveable
Ü
Intermittent Waterway
PRT
PRT
PRT 1
111
1 to
to
to 2
222
2
to
PRT
PRT
PRT
to
E
N
LI
Hydrographic Features
Y
B
LE
Industrial Resources
Crane: Stationary
Open Reservoir
Tank
Dyke/Levee
Rock Cut
Dam
Auto Wrecker
Breakwall
Lumber Yard
Wetland
Pit
This diagram is to be used solely for relative street location purposes.
It may not accurately portray street or site positions.
EHS-2
EHS-2
EHS-2
EHS-2
EHS-2
EHS-2
R
Trail
CA-3
CA-3
CA-3
CA-3
CA-3
CA-3
˘
ES
CR
Orchard
NT
YA
BR
Embankment
SCT
SCT
SCT
to
to
SCT
SCT
SCT 2
22
22
2 to
to
to
to 3
33
33
3
ORIS
ORIS
ORIS 111 to
to
to 222
Wooded Area
D
Vegetation
Transportation - Other
PES
PES
PES 6
666
6 to
to
to 7
777
7
to
PES
PES
PES
to
N
Campground
Bridge
Tunnel
FE
R
Railway - Abandoned
Section ii
Site Report
Order Number:
Site Name:
Site Address
Report Type:
20080303006
Appleby Mall
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, REFER TO DETAIL REPORT
Pesticide Register
Map Key
Company Name
Address
City
Postal Code
PES-1
ZELLERS COUNTY FAIR 128
5111 NEW ST APPLEBY MALL
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-2
FORTINO'S (APPLEBY) LTD.
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-3
HOME HARDWARE STORES LIMITED
APPLEBY MALL, 5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-4
FORTINO'S (NEW ST) LTD.
5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-5
1602291 ONTARIO LTD
5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-6
C & C LAWN MAINTENANCE
5014 NEW ST UNIT 2 SUITE 208
BURLINGTON
L7L 6E8
PES-7
C & C LAWN & LANDSCAPE
BURLINGTON
L7L 6E8
Map Key
Company Name
Address
City
Postal Code
CA-1
FORTINO'S SUPERMARKET LTD.
5111 NEW ST., APPLEBY MALL
BURLINGTON CITY
L7L 1V2
CA-2
BURLINGTON CITY
L7L 1V2
Address
City
Postal Code
Map Key
Company Name
BURLINGTON CITY
WWIS-1
Map Key
Company Name
Address
City
Postal Code
SCT-1
PICK & PRINT
5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
SCT-2
Rival Material Handling Systems Inc.
5014 New St
Burlington
L7L 6E8
SCT-3
Rival Material Handling System
Burlington
L7L 6E8
Address
City
Postal Code
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
5111 NEW STREET, BURLINGTON
MISSISSAUGA
L7L 1V2
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
Suite 2-3
5014 New St
Suite 213
Map Key
Company Name
GEN-2
PHARMA PLUS DRUGS LTD
GEN-3
PHARMA PLUS DRUGS LTD.
31-682
C/O 5935 AIRPORT ROAD STE. 500
GEN-4
5111 NEW STREET
Section iii
Site Report
Order Number:
Site Name:
Site Address
Report Type:
20080303006
Appleby Mall
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, REFER TO DETAIL REPORT
Map Key
Company Name
Address
City
Postal Code
GEN-5
APPLEBY HOME HARDWARE
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
APPLEBY MALL
GEN-6
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
GEN-7
AMBER 1 HOUR PHOTO
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
Section iii
Detail Report
Order Number:
Site Name:
Site Address:
Report Type:
20080303006
Appleby Mall
5111 & 5000-5014 New Street Burlington ON
If information is required for sites located beyond the selected address, please contact your ERIS representative.
Pesticide Register
Section iv
Provincial Source Database
Map Key
Company
Address
Certificate #
Application
Year
Issue Date
Approval Type
CA-1
FORTINO'S SUPERMARKET
LTD.
BURLINGTON CITY
L7L 1V2
8-3121-97-
97
4/4/1997
Industrial air
CA-2
CA-3
n/a
LTD.
R.M. OF HALTON
LABOK HOLDINGS
BURLINGTON CITY
L7L 1V2
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Project Description:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
8-3121-97-
97
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
BRYANT CRES/FERN
DR/CENABER CT
BURLINGTON CITY
3-1641-95006
NEW ST.
BURLINGTON CITY
3-1339-88-
95
Status
Application Type
s Approved
s
s
s Approved
s
s
EXHAUST FOR CHICKEN FRYER IN DELI AREA
Nitrogen Oxides, Odour/Fumes
Panel Filter
4/8/1997
Industrial air
EXHAUST FOR CHICKEN FRYER IN DELI AREA
Nitrogen Oxides, Odour/Fumes
Panel Filter
12/11/95
Municipal sewage
s Approved
s
s
2/26/1990
Municipal sewage
s Cancelled
s
s
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
88
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
Page 1 of Certificates of Approval
Page
1
of Detail Report
Map Key
Company
Address
Certificate #
Application
Year
Issue Date
Approval Type
Status
Application Type
n/a
632656 ONTARIO LTD.
ROSELAND FOREST T/H
LOT 14 OFF NEW STREET
BURLINGTON CITY
7-0069-86-
86
2/14/1986
Municipal water
s Approved
s
s
6/28/1988
Municipal water
s Revised
s
s
2/26/1990
Municipal water
s Cancelled
s
s
1/27/1989
Municipal water
s Approved in 1989
s
s
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
n/a
QUINN HOMES PINELAND
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NEW STREET STREET A
BURLINGTON CITY
7-0478-88-
88
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
n/a
LABOK HOLDINGS
NEW STREET
BURLINGTON CITY
7-1155-88-
88
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
n/a
LABOK DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
SOUTH SIDE OF NEW ST.
BURLINGTON CITY
7-0088-89-
89
Client Name:
Client Address:
Client City:
Client Postal Code:
Contaminants:
Emission Control:
Page 2 of Certificates of Approval
Page
2
of Detail Report
Private Source Database
Map Key
Company
EHS-1
EHS-2
Page 1 of ERIS Historical Searches
Address
Order No.
500 Appleby Line
Burlington
L7L 5Z6
20030501008
414 Appleby Line
Burlington
L7L 2X8
20030611005
Report Date
Report Type
Search Radius (km)
s 5/6/03
s Complete Report
s 0.30
s
s 6/19/03
s Complete Report
s 0.25
s
Addit. Info Ordered:
Addit. Info Ordered:
Aerials Photos and/or Topographical Maps
Page
3
of Detail Report
Map Key
Company
Address
SIC Code
SIC Description
GEN-1
SHOPPERS DRUG MART
470 APPLEBY LINE
BURLINGTON
L7L 2Y2
6031
PHARMACIES
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
6031
GEN-2
GEN-3
GEN-4
GEN-5
PHARMA PLUS DRUGS LTD
31-682
LTD.
APPLEBY HOME HARDWARE
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
Waste Code Waste Description
s
ON1501584
97,98,99,00,01
PHARMACIES
s
ON1553329
92,93,97
261
PHARMACEUTICALS
312
PATHOLOGICAL WASTES
261
PHARMACEUTICALS
312
PATHOLOGICAL WASTES
261
PHARMACEUTICALS
312
PATHOLOGICAL WASTES
5111 NEW STREET, BURLINGTON 6031
PHARMACIES
C/O 5935 AIRPORT ROAD STE. 500
MISSISSAUGA
ON1553329
Generator #:
L7L 1V2
Approval Yrs: 94,95,96
s
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
6571
s
264
PHOTOPROCESSING
WASTES
5111 NEW STREET
APPLEBY MALL
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
6531
s
112
ACID WASTE - HEAVY
METALS
ALKALINE WASTES - HEAVY
METALS
OTHER SPECIFIED
INORGANICS
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
CAMERA/PHOTO.
SUPPLY
ON1826012
97,98,99,00,01
HARDWARE STORES
121
ON2569300
00,01,02,03,04
146
GEN-6
GEN-7
GEN-8
AMBER 1 HOUR PHOTO
BURLINGTON HYDRO-ELEC.
COMMISSION
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
6031
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
6571
4511 NEW ST.
C/O 1340 BRANT ST.
BURLINGTON
L7R 3Z7
4911
Page 1 of Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
PHARMACIES
261
PHARMACEUTICALS
312
PATHOLOGICAL WASTES
s
264
PHOTOPROCESSING
WASTES
s
122
ALKALINE WASTES - OTHER
METALS
OIL SKIMMINGS & SLUDGES
s
ON1553329
98,99,00,01
CAMERA/PHOTO.
SUPPLY
ON1864201
94,95,96,97,98
ELECT. POWER SYS.
ON0676606
89,90
251
Page
4
of Detail Report
Map Key
Company
Address
SIC Code
SIC Description
GEN-9
BURLINGTON HYDRO-ELEC.
COMMISSION 05-330
4511 NEW ST.
C/O 1340 BRANT ST.
BURLINGTON
L7R 3Z7
4911
ELECT. POWER SYS.
Page 2 of Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary
Generator #:
Approval Yrs:
ON0676606
92,93,94,95,96,97,98
Waste Code Waste Description
s
122
251
ALKALINE WASTES - OTHER
METALS
OIL SKIMMINGS & SLUDGES
Page
5
of Detail Report
Map Key
Company
Address
Spill ID
Medium
Environmental Impact
ORIS-1
PRIVATE OWNER
ESSO STATION APPLEBY LINE &
NEW STREET
MOTOR VEHICLE (OPERATING
FLUID)
BURLINGTON CITY
95787
LAND /
WATER
POSSIBLE
APPLEBY LINE AT NEW STREET
SERVICE STATION
BURLINGTON CITY
16572
505 APPLEBY LINE
TRANSPORT TRUCK (CARGO)
BURLINGTON CITY
L7L 2Y1
29786
5100 NEW ST
BURLINGTON CITY
L7L 1V1
87297
APPLEBY CREEK NEAR NEW ST.
WATERWORKS
BURLINGTON CITY
60388
ORIS-2
ORIS-3
ORIS-4
ORIS-5
ESSO PETROLEUM
TRANSPORT TRUCK
CHURCH
PUC
Page 1 of Occurrence Reporting Information System
Nature of Impact
s 1/28/1994
s Water course or lake
s
PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE - 14L GASOLINE TO LAND & STORM: BROKEN GAS LINE
PIPE/HOSE LEAK
UNKNOWN
Synopsis:
Cause:
LAND
NOT ANTICIPATED
ESSO-0.5 L GASOLINE
PROCESS UPSET
ERROR
Synopsis:
Cause:
LAND /
WATER
NOT ANTICIPATED
s 3/31/1989
LAND
POSSIBLE
s
s
s
s
TO GROUND
s 1/12/1990
TRANSPORT TRUCK -20 L. DIESEL FUEL TO CATCH
OTHER CONTAINER LEAK
UNKNOWN
Synopsis:
Cause:
BASIN. FROM SADDLE TANK.
s 6/20/1993
s Soil contamination
s
PINELAND BAPTIST CHURCH - GREEN LIQUID SEEPING OUT OF GROUND
OTHER CAUSE (N.O.S.)
SUBSIDENCE
Synopsis:
Cause:
Synopsis:
Cause:
Date of Occurrence
WATER
NOT ANTICIPATED
s 12/1/1991
HALTON PUC: BROKEN WATER-MAIN, CLAY WASHED TO
PIPE/HOSE LEAK
CORROSION
s
s
APPLEBY CREEK
Page
6
of Detail Report
Pesticide Register
Map Key
Company
Address
PES-1
ZELLERS COUNTY FAIR 128
5111 NEW ST APPLEBY MALL
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-2
FORTINO'S (APPLEBY) LTD.
5111 NEW STREET
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-3
HOME HARDWARE STORES
LIMITED
APPLEBY MALL, 5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
PES-4
FORTINO'S (NEW ST) LTD.
PES-5
Licence No.
Licence Type
s Vendor
s
23-01-10623-0
s Limited Vendor
s
23-01-11282-0
s Limited Vendor
s
5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
s Limited Vendor
s
1602291 ONTARIO LTD
5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
s Limited Vendor
s
PES-6
C & C LAWN MAINTENANCE
BURLINGTON
L7L 6E8
s Operator
s
PES-7
C & C LAWN & LANDSCAPE
s Operator
s
s Operator
s
02-01-05006-0
BURLINGTON
L7L 6E8
PES-8
INTEX
Page 1 of Pesticide Register
564 SHERATON ROAD, UNIT 12
BURLINGTON
L7L 4B2
Page
7
of Detail Report
Map Key
Company
Address
Location ID
Type
Expiry Date
Capacity (L)
Licence #
PRT-1
BOBS ESSO SELF SERVE
4524 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 7K8
24199
retail
1995-05-31
20963
0051695001
4524 NEW ST.
BURLINGTON
L7L 7K8
2460
retail
505 APPLEBY LINE
BURLINGTON
L7L2Y1
2387
retail
PRT-2
PRT-3
BRYBERN SHELL B E DEORE
Page 1 of Private and Retail Fuel Storage Tanks
Facility Description
s GASOLINE STATION - SS
s GASOLINE STATION - SELF SER
1995-10-31
25200
0076425214
s GASOLINE STATION - FS
Page
8
of Detail Report
Private Source Database
Map Key
Company
Address
Established
Plant Size
(ft²)
Employment
SIC/NAICS
Code
Description
SCT-1
PICK & PRINT
5111 NEW ST
BURLINGTON
L7L 1V2
1987
0
1
2396
AUTOMOTIVE TRIMMINGS,
APPAREL FINDINGS, AND
RELATED PRODUCTS
COMMERCIAL PRINTING,
NOT ELSEWHERE
CLASSIFIED
2759
SCT-2
Rival Material Handling Systems
Inc.
5014 New St
Suite 2-3
Burlington
L7L 6E8
1994
4
333920
416210
416390
417230
SCT-3
Rival Material Handling System
5014 New St
Suite 213
Burlington
L7L 6E8
1994
10
332329
333920
337215
417230
Page 1 of Scott's Manufacturing Directory
Material Handling Equipment
Manufacturing
Metal Service Centres
Other Specialty-Line Building
Supplies WholesalerDistributors
Industrial Machinery,
Equipment and Supplies
Wholesaler-Distributors
Other Ornamental and
Architectural Metal Products
Manufacturing
Material Handling Equipment
Manufacturing
Showcase, Partition, Shelving
and Locker Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery,
Equipment and Supplies
Wholesaler-Distributors
Page
9
of Detail Report
Map Key
Company
WWIS-1
Address
Well Id
Lot
Concession
Concession Name
BURLINGTON CITY
2800257
005
03
DS S
Easting Nad83:
Northing Nad83:
Zone:
Utm Reliability:
Construction Date:
Primary Water Use:
Secondary Water Use:
Well Depth (ft):
Pump Rate (gpm):
Static Water Level (ft):
Flow Rate (gpm):
Clear/Cloudy:
Specific Capacity:
Final Well Status:
Construction Method:
Flowing (y/n):
Elevation (ft):
Elevation Reliability:
Depth to Bedrock (ft):
Overburden/Bedrock:
Water Type:
Casing Material:
Page 1 of Water Well Information System
County
s HALTON
Municipality
s BURLINGTON CITY
s
600977.6
4802421
17
unknown utm
7/20/1950
DOMESTIC
59
35
9
CLEAR
2.5
WATER SUPPLY
CABLE TOOL
0
305
Unknown elevation
10
Bedrock
FRESH
STEEL
Page 10 of Detail Report
Appendix: Ontario Database Descriptions
EcoLog Environmental Risk Information Services Ltd can search the following databases. The extent of historical
information varies with each database and current information is determined by what is publicly available to EcoLog ERIS at
the time of update. Note: Databases denoted with “*” indicates that the database will no longer be updated. See the
individual database descriptions for more information.
Federal Government Source Databases:
Environmental Effects Monitoring 1992-2004
Diagram Identifier:
EEM
The Environmental Effects Monitoring program assesses the effects of effluent from industrial or other sources on fish, fish
habitat and human usage of fisheries resources. Since 1992, pulp and paper mills have been required to conduct EEM
studies under the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations. This database provides information on the mill name, geographical
location and sub-lethal toxicity data.
Environmental Issues Inventory System 1992-2001*
EIIS
The Environmental Issues Inventory System was developed through the implementation of the Environmental Issues and
Remediation Plan. This plan was established to determine the location and severity of contaminated sites on inhabited First
Nation reserves, and where necessary, to remediate those that posed a risk to health and safety; and to prevent future
environmental problems. The EIIS provides information on the reserve under investigation, inventory number, name of site,
environmental issue, site action (Remediation, Site Assessment), and date investigation completed.
Federal Convictions 1988-Jan 2002
FCON
Environment Canada maintains a database referred to as the “Environmental Registry” that details prosecutions under the
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and the Fisheries Act (FA). Information is provided on the company name,
location, charge date, offence and penalty.
Contaminated Sites on Federal Land June 2000-2005
FCS
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat maintains an inventory of all known contaminated sites held by various Federal
departments and agencies. This inventory does not include properties owned by Crown corporations, but does contain nonfederal sites for which the Government of Canada has accepted some or all financial responsibility. All sites have been
classified through a system developed by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. The database provides
information on company name, location, site ID #, property use, classification, current status, contaminant type and plan of
action for site remediation.
Fisheries & Oceans Fuel Tanks 1964-Sept 2003
FOFT
Fisheries & Oceans Canada maintains an inventory of all aboveground & underground fuel storage tanks located on
Fisheries & Oceans property or controlled by DFO. Our inventory provides information on the site name, location, tank
owner, tank operator, facility type, storage tank location, tank contents & capacity, and date of tank installation.
Indian & Northern Affairs Fuel Tanks 1950-Aug 2003
IAFT
The Department of Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) maintains an inventory of all aboveground & underground
fuel storage tanks located on both federal and crown land. Our inventory provides information on the reserve name,
location, facility type, site/facility name, tank type, material & ID number, tank contents & capacity, and date of tank
installation.
National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES) 1974-1994*
NATE
In 1974 Environment Canada established the National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES) database, for the
voluntary reporting of significant spill incidents. The data was to be used to assist in directing the work of the emergencies
program. NATES ran from 1974 to 1994. Extensive information is available within this database including company names,
place where the spill occurred, date of spill, cause, reason and source of spill, damage incurred, and amount, concentration,
and volume of materials released.
National Defence & Canadian Forces Fuel Tanks Up to May 2001
NDFT
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of all aboveground & underground
fuel storage tanks located on DND lands. Our inventory provides information on the base name, location, tank type &
capacity, tank contents, tank class, date of tank installation, date tank last used, and status of tank as of May 2001. This
database will no longer be updated due to the new National Security protocols which have prohibited any release of this
database.
National Defence & Canadian Forces Spills March 1999-Feb 2005
NDSP
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of spills to land and water. All spill
sites have been classified under the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act - 1992”. Our inventory provides information
on the facility name, location, spill ID #, spill date, type of spill, as well as the quantity of substance spilled & recovered.
National Defence & Canadian Forces Waste Disposal Sites 2001, 2003
NDWD
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of waste disposal sites located on
DND lands. Where available, our inventory provides information on the base name, location, type of waste received, area of
site, depth of site, year site opened/closed and status.
National Environmental Emergencies System (NEES) 1974-2003
NEES
In 2000, the Emergencies program implemented NEES, a reporting system for spills of hazardous substances. For the most
part, this system only captured data from the Atlantic Provinces, some from Quebec and Ontario and a portion from British
Columbia. Data for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Territories was not captured. However, NEES is also a
repository for all previous Environment Canada spill datasets. NEES is composed of the historic datasets – or Trends –
which dates from approximately 1974 to present. NEES Trends is a compilation of historic databases, which were merged
and includes data from NATES (National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System), ARTS (Atlantic Regional Trends
System), and NEES. In 2001, the Emergencies Program determined that variations in reporting regimes and requirements
between federal and provincial agencies made national spill reporting and trend analysis difficult to achieve. As a
consequence, the department has focused efforts on capturing data on spills of substances which fall under its legislative
authority only (CEPA and FA). As such, the NEES database will be decommissioned in December 2004.
National PCB Inventory 1988-June 2004
NPCB
Environment Canada’s National PCB inventory includes information on in-use PCB containing equipment in Canada
including federal, provincial and private facilities. All federal out-of-service PCB containing equipment and all PCB waste
owned by the federal government or by federally regulated industries such as airlines, railway companies, broadcasting
companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, pipeline companies, etc. are also listed. Although it is not
Environment Canada’s mandate to collect data on non-federal PCB waste, the National PCB inventory includes some
information on provincial and private PCB waste and storage sites.
National Pollutant Release Inventory 1993-2005
NPRI
Environment Canada has defined the National Pollutant Release Inventory (“NPRI”) as a federal government initiative
designed to collect comprehensive national data regarding releases to air, water, or land, and waste transfers of 178 specified
substances.
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Parks Canada Fuel Storage Tanks 1920-Jan 2005
PCFT
Canadian Heritage maintains an inventory of all known fuel storage tanks operated by Parks Canada, in both National Parks
and at National Historic Sites. The database details information on site name, location, tank install/removal date, capacity,
fuel type, facility type, tank design and owner/operator.
Transport Canada Fuel Storage Tanks 1970- March 2007
TCFT
Within the provinces of BC, MB, NB, NF, ON, PE, and QC; Transport Canada currently owns and operates 90 fuel storage
tanks. Our inventory provides information on the site name, location, tank age, capacity and fuel type.
Provincial Government Source Databases:
Abandoned Aggregate Inventory Up to Sept 2002
AAGR
The MAAP Program maintains a database of all abandoned pits and quarries. Please note that the database is only
referenced by lot and concession and city/town location. The database provides information regarding the location, type,
size, land use, status and general comments.
Aggregate Inventory Up to Oct 2007
AGR
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources maintains a database of all active pits and quarries. Please note that the database
is only referenced by lot\concession and city/town location. The databases provides information regarding the registered
owner/operator, location, status, licence type, and maximum tonnage.
Abandoned Mines Information System 1800- 2005
AMIS
The Abandoned Mines Information System contains data on known abandoned and inactive mines located on both Crown
and privately held lands. The information was provided by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM),
with the following disclaimer: “the database provided has been compiled from various sources, and the Ministry of Northern
Development and Mines makes no representation and takes no responsibility that such information is accurate, current or
complete”. Reported information includes official mine name, status, background information, mine start/end date, primary
commodity, mine features, hazards and remediation.
Certificates of Approval 1985-Sept 2002
CA
This database contains the following types of approvals: Certificates of Approval (Air) issued under Section 9 of the Ontario
EPA; Certificates of Approval (Industrial Wastewater) issued under Section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act
(“OWRA”); and Certificates of Approval (Municipal/Provincial Sewage and Waterworks) issued under Sections 52 and 53
of the OWRA.
Coal Gasification Plants 1987, 1988*
COAL
This inventory of all known and historical coal gasification plants was collected by the Ministry of Environment. It
identifies industrial sites that produced and continue to produce or use coal tar and other related tars. Detailed information is
available and includes: facility type, size, landuse, soil condition, site operators/occupants, site description, and potential
environmental impacts. This information is effective to 1988, but the program has since been discontinued.
Compliance and Convictions 1989- Sept 2007
CONV
This database summarizes the fines and convictions handed down by the Ontario courts beginning in 1989. Companies and
individuals named here have been found guilty of environmental offenses in Ontario courts of law.
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Drill Holes 1886-2005
DRL
The Ontario Drill Hole Database contains information on more than 113,000 percussion, overburden, sonic and diamond
drill holes from assessment files on record with the department of Mines and Minerals. Please note that limited data is
available for southern Ontario, as it was the last area to be completed. The database was created when surveys submitted to
the Ministry were converted in the Assessment File Research Image Database (AFRI) project. However, the degree of
accuracy (coordinates) as to the exact location of drill holes is dependent upon the source document submitted to the
MNDM. Levels of accuracy used to locate holes are: centering on the mining claim; a sketch of the mining claim; a
1:50,000 map; a detailed company map; or from submitted a “Report of Work”.
Environmental Registry 1994-July 2003*
EBR
The Environmental Registry lists proposals, decisions and exceptions regarding policies, Acts, instruments, or regulations
that could significantly affect the environment. Through the Registry, provincial ministries notify the public of upcoming
proposals and invite their comments. For example, if a local business is requesting a permit, licence, or certificate of
approval to release substances into the air or water; these are notified on the registry.
Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary 1986-2005
GEN
Regulation 347 of the Ontario EPA defines a waste generation site as any site, equipment and/or operation involved in the
production, collection, handling and/or storage of regulated wastes. A generator of regulated waste is required to register the
waste generation site and each waste produced, collected, handled, or stored at the site. This database contains the
registration number, company name and address of registered generators including the types of hazardous wastes generated.
This information is a summary of all years from 1986 including the most currently available data. Some records may
contain, within the company name, the phrase “See & Use…” followed by a series of letters and numbers. This occurs when
one company is amalgamated with or taken over by another registered company. The number listed as “See & Use”, refers
to the new ownership and the other identification number refers to the original ownership. This phrase serves as a link
between the 2 companies until operations have been fully transferred.
Mineral Occurrences 1846-Oct 2007
MNR
In the early 70’s, the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines created an inventory of approximately 19,000 mineral
occurrences in Ontario, in regard to metallic and industrial minerals, as well as some information on building stones and
aggregate deposits. Please note that the “Horizontal Positional Accuracy” is approximately +/- 200 m. Many reference
elements for each record were derived from field sketches using pace or chain/tape measurements against claim posts or
topographic features in the area. The primary limiting factor for the level of positional accuracy is the scale of the source
material. The testing of horizontal accuracy of the source materials was accomplished by comparing the planimetric (X and
Y) coordinates of that point with the coordinates of the same point as defined from a source of higher accuracy.
Non-Compliance Reports 1992(water only), 1994-2005
NCPL
The Ministry of the Environment provides information about non-compliant discharges of contaminants to air and water that
exceed legal allowable limits, from regulated industrial and municipal facilities. A reported non-compliance failure may be
in regard to a Control Order, Certificate of Approval, Sectoral Regulation or specific regulation/act.
Ontario Oil and Gas Wells 1800-Oct 2006
OOGW
In 1998, the MNR handed over to the Ontario Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Corporation, the responsibility of maintaining a
database of oil and gas wells drilled in Ontario. Information available for all wells in the ERIS database include well
owner/operator, location, permit start date, well cap date, licence number, status, depth and the primary target (rock unit) of
the well being drilled.
Ontario Inventory of PCB Storage Sites 1987-Oct 2004
OPCB
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Waste Management Branch, maintains an inventory of PCB storage sites within the
province. Ontario Regulation 11/82 (Waste Management - PCB) and Regulation 347 (Generator Waste Management) under
the Ontario EPA requires the registration of inactive PCB storage equipment and/or disposal sites of PCB waste with the
Ontario Ministry of Environment. This database contains information on: 1) waste quantities; 2) major and minor sites
storing liquid or solid waste; and 3) a waste storage inventory.
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Ministry Orders 1995-1996
ORD
Control Orders/Documents are enforcement actions issued by the Ministry of the Environment to deal with environmental
violations. They clarify and allocate individual/joint liability when issuing clean-up orders for contaminated sites.
Occurrence Reporting Information System 1988-2002
ORIS
This database identifies sources, effects/actions and approximate locations of spills and occurrences within Ontario. The
locations identified on the locator diagram refer to the facility responsible for the spill. The actual location of the spill can be
derived from the descriptions provided in the detailed report.
Pesticide Register 1988-Sept 2007
PES
The Ontario Ministry of Environment maintains a database of all manufacturers and vendors of registered pesticides.
Private and Retail Fuel Storage Tanks 1989-1996*
PRT
The Fuels Safety Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations maintained a database of all
registered private fuel storage tanks and licensed retail fuel outlets. This database includes an inventory of locations that have
gasoline, oil, waste oil, natural gas and/or propane storage tanks on their property. The MCCR no longer collects this
information. This information is now collected by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Receivers Summary 1986-2005
REC
Part V of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act (“EPA”) regulates the disposal of regulated waste through an operating
waste management system or a waste disposal site operated or used pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Certificate of
Approval or a Provisional Certificate of Approval. Regulation 347 of the Ontario EPA defines a waste receiving site as any
site or facility to which waste is transferred by a waste carrier. A receiver of regulated waste is required to register the waste
receiving facility. This database represents registered receivers of regulated wastes, identified by registration number,
company name and address. This information is a summary of all years from 1986 including the most currently available
data.
Record of Site Condition 1997-Sept 2001, Oct 2004-Sept 2007
RSC
The Record of Site Condition (RSC) is part of the Ministry of the Environment’s Brownfields Environmental Site Registry.
Protection from environmental cleanup orders for property owners is contingent upon documentation known as a record of
site condition (RSC) being filed in the Environmental Site Registry. In order to file an RSC, the property must have been
properly assessed and shown to meet the soil, sediment and groundwater standards appropriate for the use, such as
residential, proposed to take place on the property. The Record of Site Condition Regulation (O. Reg. 153/04) details
requirements related to site assessment and clean up. Information available includes Registration Number, Filing Owner,
Property Address, Filing Date and Municipality.
Wastewater Discharger Registration Database 1990-1998
SRDS
Information under this heading is combination of the following 2 programs. The Municipal/Industrial Strategy for
Abatement (MISA) division of the Ontario Ministry of Environment maintained a database of all direct dischargers of toxic
pollutants within nine sectors including: Electric Power Generation; Mining; Petroleum Refining; Organic Chemicals;
Inorganic Chemicals; Pulp & Paper; Metal Casting; Iron & Steel; and Quarries. All sampling information is now collected
and stored within the Sample Result Data Store (SRDS).
Waste Disposal Sites - MOE CA Inventory 1970-Sept 2002
WDS
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Waste Management Branch, maintains an inventory of known open (active or
inactive) and closed disposal sites in the Province of Ontario. Active sites maintain a Certificate of Approval, are approved
to receive and are receiving waste. Inactive sites maintain Certificate(s) of Approval but are not receiving waste. Closed
sites are not receiving waste. The data contained within this database was compiled from the MOE's Certificate of Approval
database. Locations of these sites may be cross-referenced to the Anderson database described under ERIS’s Private Source
Database section, by the CA number.
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Waste Disposal Sites - MOE 1991 Historical Approval Inventory Up to Oct 1990*
WDSH
In June 1991, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Waste Management Branch, published the "June 1991 Waste Disposal
Site Inventory", of all known active and closed waste disposal sites as of October 30st, 1990. For each "active" site as of
October 31st 1990, information is provided on site location, site/CA number, waste type, site status and site classification.
For each "closed" site as of October 31st 1990, information is provided on site location, site/CA number, closure date and
site classification. Locations of these sites may be cross-referenced to the Anderson database described under ERIS’s Private
Source Database section, by the CA number.
Water Well Information System 1955-2006
WWIS
This database describes locations and characteristics of water wells found within Ontario in accordance with Regulation 903.
Geographic coordinates are reliable according to the given percentage. Wells that are identified with lot and concession only
are available upon request and would be provided as a separate report.
Private Source Databases:
Anderson’s Waste Disposal Sites 1930-March 2007
ANDR
The information provided in this database was collected by examining various historical documents which aimed to
characterize the likely position of former waste disposal sites from 1860 to present. The research initiative behind the
creation of this database was to identify those sites that are missing from the Ontario MOE Waste Disposal Site Inventory, as
well as to provide revisions and corrections to the positions and descriptions of sites currently listed in the MOE inventory.
In addition to historic waste disposal facilities, the database also identifies certain auto wreckers and scrap yards that have
been extrapolated from documentary sources. Please note that the data is not warranted to be complete, exhaustive or
authoritive. The information was collected for research purposes only.
Automobile Wrecking & Supplies 2001-Feb 2007
AUWR
This database provides an inventory of all known locations that are involved in the scrap metal, automobile
wrecking/recycling, and automobile parts & supplies industry. Information is provided on the company name, location and
business type.
Commercial Fuel Oil Tanks 1948-Sept 2006
CFOT
Since May 2002, Ontario developed a new act where it became mandatory for fuel oil tanks to be registered with TSSA.
This data would include all commercial underground fuel oil tanks in Ontario with fields such as location, registration
number, tank material, age of tank and tank size.
Chemical Register 1992, 1999-Feb 2007
CHEM
This database includes information from both a one time study conducted in 1992 and private source and is a listing of
facilities that manufacture or distribute chemicals. The production of these chemical substances may involve one or more
chemical reactions and/or chemical separation processes (i.e. fractionation, solvent extraction, crystallization, etc.).
ERIS Historical Searches 1999-2006
EHS
EcoLog ERIS has compiled a database of all environmental risk reports completed since March 1999. Available fields for
this database include: site location, date of report, type of report, and search radius. As per all other databases, the ERIS
database can be referenced on both the map and “Statistical Profile” page.
Fuel Storage Tanks Current to August 2007
FST
The TSSA, under the Technical Standards & Safety Act of 2000 maintains a database of registered private and retail fuel storage
tanks in Ontario with fields such as location, tank status, license date, tank type, tank capacity, fuel type, installation year and
facility type.
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Canadian Mine Locations 1998-2006
MINE
This information is collected from the Canadian & American Mines Handbook. The Mines database is a national database
that provides over 290 listings on mines (listed as public companies) dealing primarily with precious metals and hard rocks.
Listed are mines that are currently in operation, closed, suspended, or are still being developed (advanced projects). Their
locations are provided as geographic coordinates (x, y and/or longitude, latitude). As of 2002, data pertaining to Canadian
smelters and refineries has been appended to this database.
Oil and Gas Wells Oct 2001-May 2007
OGW
The Nickle’s Energy Group (publisher of the Daily Oil Bulletin) collects information on drilling activity including operator
and well statistics. The well information database includes name, location, class, status and depth. The main Nickles’
database is updated on a daily basis, however, this database is updated on a monthly basis. More information is available at
www.nickles.com.
Canadian Pulp and Paper 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005
PAP
This information is part of the Pulp and Paper Canada Directory. The Directory provides a comprehensive listing of the
locations of pulp and paper mills and the products that they produce.
Retail Fuel Storage Tanks 2000-Feb 2007
RST
This database includes an inventory of retail fuel outlet locations (including marinas) that have on their property gasoline,
oil, waste oil, natural gas and / or propane storage tanks. Information is provided on company name, location and type of
business.
Scott’s Manufacturing Directory 1992-Jan 2007
SCT
Scott’s Directories is a data bank containing information on over 70,000 manufacturers in Ontario. Even though Scott’s
listings are voluntary, it is the most comprehensive database of Ontario manufacturers available. Information concerning a
company’s address, plant size, and main products are included in this database. This database begins with 1992 information
and is updated annually.
Anderson’s Storage Tanks 1915-1953*
TANK
The information provided in this database was collected by examining various historical documents, which identified the
location of former storage tanks, containing substances such as fuel, water, gas, oil, and other various types of miscellaneous
products. Information is available in regard to business operating at tank site, tank location, permit year, permit &
installation type, no. of tanks installed & configuration and tank capacity. Data contained within this database pertains only
to the city of Toronto and is not warranted to be complete, exhaustive or authoritative. The information was collected for
research purposes only.
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APPENDIX C
Environmental Regulatory Overview
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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY OVERVIEW
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ABOVEGROUND AND UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
As of June 27, 2001, fuel storage in Ontario is regulated by the Technical Standards and Safety
Act, Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 213/01 for Fuel Oil (Fuel Oil Regulation) and O.Reg. 217/01
for Liquid Fuels (Liquid Fuels Regulation) and, where the Technical Standards and Safety Act
and its regulations are not applicable, the Ontario Fire Code.
In general, the Liquid Fuels Regulation (which replaces the former Gasoline Handling
Regulation, O.Reg. 521/93) in conjunction with the Liquid Fuels Handling Code, as adopted by
the Technical Standards and Safety Authority – Fuel Safety Branch (TSSA) (which replaces the
former Gasoline Handling Code), applies to facilities where gasoline or an associated product is
handled, loaded or dispensed to be used as a fuel in motor vehicles or as a fuel oil
(i.e., O.Reg. 217/01, s. 2 (1)). In addition, the Fuel Oil Regulation (which replaces the former
Fuel Oil Code, O.Reg. 329/90), in conjunction with the current Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) code (CSA-B139-00) Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment (which replaces the
former CSA B139-M89), applies to the installation, testing maintenance, repair, removal,
replacement, inspection and use of appliances, equipment, components and accessories where
fuel oil is to be used as a fuel (i.e., O.Reg. 213/01, s. 2 (1)). The Fuel Oil Regulation also applies
to the maintenance, modification and specified upgrading of existing equipment and to all new
equipment (i.e., O.Reg. 213/01, s. 2 (2)). Numerous specific regulations and codes exist for the
installation and construction of storage tanks, monitoring equipment and associated connections.
Generally speaking, the Technical Standards and Safety Act sets out the requirements, duties and
powers of the TSSA, while each of the specific fuels applications have their own regulations
under the Act. These regulations set out the specific fuel applications and adopt the appropriate
technical code for each fuel application. However, when necessary, exceptions to the National
Codes (e.g., Ontario Fire Code) are set out in the Liquid Fuels Handling Code Adoption
Document (CAD), which has been adopted into the Liquid Fuels Handling Regulation. Unless
otherwise specified in the CAD, the new codes are effective October 1, 2001. According to
discussions with the TSSA, in Ontario, aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) for retail purposes
only and all underground storage tanks (USTs) installed under the Liquid Fuels Regulation
require registration with the TSSA.
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The Liquid Fuels Handling Code has the following key requirements for ASTs:
Secondary containment is required for ASTs of a capacity of 5,000 litres or greater
(Section 3.3.1.1.3);
The containment dike for an AST shall have a capacity to contain at least 110% of the
capacity of the tank, or where the dike contains more than one tank, it shall contain
the capacity of the largest tank plus 10% of the aggregate capacity of all other tanks,
or 100% of the largest tank, whichever is greater (Section 3.3.1.2.1); and
ASTs installed without dikes shall be equipped with an overfill protection device and
shall have a spill containment device (Section 3.3.2.2).
The Liquid Fuels Handling Code has the following key requirements for USTs:
Where an UST is not used up to 180 days, the owner or operator shall ensure that
(i) monthly inspections are conducted (Section 2.4.1.1), (ii) all product is removed
from the tank (Section 2.4.1.3), all dispensing or transfer equipment to the tank and
fill and gauge pipe covers are locked (Section 2.4.1.3), (iii) any corrosion protection
system(s) are maintained in operation (Section 2.4.1.3), and (iv) water infiltration is
monitored monthly (Section 2.4.1.3);
Where an UST is out of service for 2 years, the owner of the tank and equipment
and/or the owner of the property on which the tank is located shall remove the tank
and all connected piping and associated equipment for that tank from the ground
(Section 2.4.1.6); and
As of October 1, 2001 all newly installed USTs and ancillary piping must be double
walled with interstitial space monitoring.
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WASTE GENERATION, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Regulatory control of subject and hazardous wastes (both liquid and solid) in Ontario is the
responsibility of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE).
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O.Reg. 347 made under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act (EPA) outlines the specific
regulatory requirements of waste generation, handling and disposal in Ontario. Section 18 of
O.Reg. 347 made under the EPA requires that a Subject Waste Generator Registration Number
be obtained from the MOE if the facility generates “Subject Waste” (i.e., hazardous, liquid
industrial or registerable solid waste as defined by O.Reg. 347) beyond the small quantities
exemption listed in Section 18(15) of O.Reg. 347. An application must also be made to the
MOE if any changes to the process alter the nature, type or volume of waste generated at a
property. A waste generator is required to report to the MOE any registered waste that has been
stored on a property longer than three months (Section 18(10) of O.Reg. 347 made under the
EPA).
O.Reg. 102 Part II requires that a retail establishment, occupying a floor area of at least
10,000 square metres, conducts a waste audit, prepares and implements a waste reduction work
plan, and updates the waste audit and work plan on annual basis.
O.Reg. 103 Section 6 requires that a retail shopping complex, occupying a total floor area of at
least 10,000 square metres, implements a source separation recycling program. The recycling
program would include the recycling of six designated recyclable materials as specified in
Schedule of the Regulation (i.e., aluminum food or beverage cans, cardboard, fine paper, glass
bottle and jars for food and beverages, newsprint and steel food or beverage cans).
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WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
Regulatory control of water taking and discharging from natural systems in Ontario is the
responsibility of the MOE. According to the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), a Permit To
Take Water is required if greater than 50,000 litres per day of water is taken from a natural
system (such as a lake, river or groundwater), and a Certificate-of-Approval (C-of-A) (Industrial
Sewage) is required for the discharge of a contaminant into a natural watercourse.
Regulatory control of wastewater discharges to the municipal sewer system is the responsibility
of the City of Burlington, and the effluent quality must meet the City of Burlington’s By-Law
86-2002 requirements.
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AIR EMISSIONS
In Ontario, regulatory control of air emissions to the natural environment is the responsibility of
the MOE.
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Section 9 of the EPA requires that a C-of-A (Air & Noise) be obtained for the construction or
modification of any equipment that may result in the discharge of a contaminant into the natural
environment (other than water).
Air quality and atmospheric emissions are addressed specifically by O.Reg. 419 made under the
EPA, which came into effect on November 30, 2005. The Regulation consists of Part I to
Part III, and Schedule 1 to 7 as follows:
Part I:
Interpretation and Application
Part II:
Contaminant Concentrations and Dispersion Modelling
Part III:
Miscellaneous
Schedule 1
Standards with Half Hour Averaging Times
Schedule 2
Updated Standards with Half Hour Averaging Times
Schedule 3
Standards with Variable Averaging Times
Schedule 4
Target Sectors for 2010
Schedule 5
Target Sectors for 2013
Schedule 6
Upper Risk Thresholds
Schedule 7
Contaminants with Updated Standards
Presently, a micro-computer Air Dispersion Model, developed by the MOE, or any other air
dispersion model acceptable to the MOE, may be used to predict contaminant concentrations.
However, O.Reg. 419 requires that new dispersion models (AERMOD, ISCPRIME, SCREEN3
or ISCST3) be used, which will be implemented in phases over a period of 15 years. “Target
sectors” (based on NAICS codes) are identified for implementation in 2010 (Schedule 4) and
2013 (Schedule 5). All other facilities must use the new models by 2020.
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O.Reg. 524/98 (amended by Regulation 110/07) provides a list of specific equipment and
conditions that are exempt from the requirement of a C-of-A (Air & Noise). Some of these
situations may be applicable to the Site include the following:
Fuel burning equipment used for comfort heating in a building using natural gas,
propane or Number 2 oil (with a sulphur content of 0.5 percent or less) at a rate of
less than 1.58 million kilojoules per hour (kJ/h) (1.5 million British Thermal units per
hour);
Fuel burning equipment used solely for the purpose of comfort heating in a dwelling
used for the housing of not more than three families;
Equipment for the preparation of food or beverages in a domestic residence,
restaurant, snack bar, cafeteria, banquet hall or similar facility; or
Any equipment, apparatus, mechanism or thing that is used for cleaning operations, if
only aqueous detergent is used (i.e., laundry dryers and irons are exempt).
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SPILLS, RELEASES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Spills from industrial facilities in Ontario fall under the requirements of the EPA, the OWRA and
the Gasoline Handling Act. In general, the legislation requires that measures be taken to prevent
spills and if a spill occurs that measure be taken to prevent or minimize any adverse effect that
might result. Notification of the appropriate authorities is also required. In particular, Section 92
of the EPA requires that that MOE and the local municipality be notified of a spill that “causes
or is likely to cause an adverse effect.” Section 30(1) of the OWRA also requires the notification
of MOE in the event of a discharge to waters that “may impair the quality of the water.” Spills
from ASTs and USTs regulated by the Liquid Fuels Regulation are required to be reported to the
TSSA.
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In the event of a spill, it is the responsibility of the person and/or company responsible for the
spill to demonstrate that all practicable measures were taken to prevent a spill from occurring in
the first place. It is therefore important that a facility have a Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasures (SPCC) plan in order to reduce the likelihood of spills, ensure proper
notification, containment and remediation measures. SPCC plans will vary significantly based
on the nature of the site and operation, but certain basic elements remain the same. The MOE
has a guidance document, entitled “Planning for Spill Contingencies”, which, according to the
MOE Spills Action Centre, was updated in February 2000.
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ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are fibrous hydrated silicates, and can be found in
building materials as either “friable” or “non-friable” asbestos products. Friable asbestos refers
to materials that can be readily crumbled, pulverized or powdered using hand pressure when dry
(or that is crumbled, pulverized or powdered), separating asbestos fibres from the binding
materials with which they are associated. Non-friable material refers to asbestos that is
associated with a binding agent (such as tar or cement), preventing ready release of airborne
fibres. Friable asbestos is commonly found in boilers, sprayed-on fireproofing and pipe
insulation. Non-friable asbestos is typically found in roofing tars, floor and ceiling tiles, and
precast asbestos cement products commonly referred to as “Transite”.
Asbestos in the workplace is defined as a Designated Substance under the Ontario Occupational
Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Under the OHSA, O.Reg. 838/90 (Regulation Respecting
Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations) governs the safe
handling of ACMs in the workplace. This regulation requires owners to notify work persons of
the presence of friable ACMs once their presence has been confirmed. O.Reg. 838/90 also
requires the implementation of an asbestos management plan until all ACMs have been removed
from the buildings.
ACMs were discontinued from use in Canada in the late 1970s/early 1980s, although non-friable
asbestos is still found in many more recent buildings. Section 3 of O.Reg. 838/90 prohibited the
installation of new asbestos-containing thermal insulation and fireproofing in 1985. The main
method of confirming whether materials are asbestos-containing is to sample and analyze the
suspect material. Alternatively, the asbestos content of a product can be determined by
reviewing its Material Safety Data Sheet, or requesting a manufacturer to provide a written
statement that its product does not contain asbestos (i.e., less than 0.5% in Ontario).
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Asbestos may become an issue during renovation, alteration, maintenance or demolition
activities, or when ACMs are taken out-of-service. Materials identified as containing asbestos
that are in poor condition should immediately be managed either by proper encapsulation or
removal.
The on-Site management and removal of ACMs is governed by the OHSA, and the removal and
disposal of ACMs are governed by the specific regulations in the provincial EPA. Neither the
OHSA nor EPA requires licensing, approval or registration of a property in which ACMs are
identified.
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OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Federal regulations introduced in 1995 required the elimination of production and import of
CFCs by January 1, 1996 (subject to certain essential uses) and a freeze on the production and
import of HCFC-22 by January 1, 1996. These regulations require the complete elimination of
HCFC-22 by the year 2020.
Since the regulations govern only the production and import of certain ozone-depleting
substances (ODSs), they are allowed to be used in Canada as long as there is a supply in place.
Eventually the supply will run out, and the present equipment will either need to be refitted or
replaced. Watters Environmental understands, from several air conditioning companies, that
there is a sufficient supply of CFCs and HCFC-22 in Canada for at least the next 10 years.
The federal Hazardous Products Act (HPA) does not require the licensing, approval or
registration of a property in which ODSs have been identified.
In Ontario, regulatory control of refrigerants is the responsibility of the MOE.
Section 6 (1) of the Refrigerants Regulation (O.Reg. 189/94) indicates no person shall service or
test refrigeration equipment in any manner that has the potential for causing the discharge of a
refrigerant into the natural environment unless,
(a)
the person is certified under section 21; and
(b)
the person has access to equipment that is capable of collecting and capturing the
refrigerant. O.Reg. 189/94, s. 6 (1).
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LEAD IN PAINT
Lead is a heavy metal and is typically found in three forms which are:
metallic lead used to make pipes, electrical batteries, lead solder, and electric cable
sheaths;
inorganic compounds often occurring as components of products such as insecticides,
pigments, paints, and glass; and
organic lead compounds, the most commonly known of which are tetramethyl lead
and tetraethyl lead, are used as antiknock additives to gasoline.
The above products may produce lead contamination in air, dust, and soil, which can result in
exposures through ingestion and/or inhalation. Lead exposure can result in damage to the
kidneys, nervous system, and reproductive system. Lead exposure is a particular concern from
lead paint dust during renovation, demolition, or construction activities, or from deterioration of
wall coverings.
Under the authority of the Federal Hazardous Products Act, the Hazardous Products (Liquid
Coating Materials) Regulations were introduced in 1976 to protect the public from the toxic
effects of lead by restricting the quantity of lead in paints to 0.5% (5,000 ppm). Thus, paints
having a lead content greater than 0.5 % were historically considered to be lead-based. However,
on April 19, 2005, the Surface Coating Materials Regulation, under the Hazardous Products Act,
was enacted and the Hazardous Products (Liquid Coating Materials) Regulations were repealed.
This new regulation now considers paint with a lead content greater than 0.06% (600 ppm) to be
lead-based.
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Regulation 843 (amended to O.Reg.
109/04) respecting lead, workers shall be protected from exposure to airborne lead. Workers are
not at risk of being exposed to lead unless they are undertaking an activity that disturbs surfaces
covered with lead-based paint. Special precautions are required during demolition activities to
ensure that worker exposure to lead does not exceed the limits specified in the OHSA, and its
associated regulations.
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All lead-based paint should be managed in accordance with Regulation 843 (amended to O.Reg.
109/04). The work should follow the requirements in the Ministry of Labour (MOL) document
entitled “Guideline, Lead on Construction Projects,” dated September 2004. All demolition
work should be conducted in a manner that will minimize disturbance of the materials that are
coated with lead-based paint. Any work that will disturb these materials should be conducted by
personnel wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, such as respiratory protection,
gloves, and coveralls. Air quality monitoring should be conducted during handling of these
materials to ensure that the lead concentrations in the air are within the acceptable limit
prescribed by the OHSA. The materials should be disposed of in accordance with Regulation
347 (amended to O.Reg. 395/07).
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls
According to PCB Regulation P.C. 2008-1659 enacted on September 5, 2008 under the Canadian
Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Section 16 (1) states that end-of-use date regarding
equipment containing PCB at concentration of 500 milligrams per kilogram [or 500 parts per
million (ppm)] or more must be removed prior to December 31, 2009. In addition, Section 16 (2)
states that end-of-use date regarding equipment containing PCB at concentration of 50 ppm or
more, including light ballasts, must be removed prior to December 31, 2025.
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APPENDIX D
Qualifications of Watters
Environmental and Key Personnel
Involved with this Phase I ESA
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QUALIFICATIONS OF WATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL AND KEY
PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH THIS PHASE I ESA
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Watters Environmental Group Inc. (Watters Environmental) offers a strategic business-focused
approach in assisting our clients to proactively manage environmental issues, and to find
practical solutions when environmental issues arise.
We are an employee-owned environmental consulting company that prides itself on
uncompromising dedication to service quality and client satisfaction. We understand our client’s
needs for timeliness of response, and innovative, technically-sound solutions to their problems.
Watters Environmental brings together a team of experts in the related technical disciplines of
environmental due diligence, environmental site assessment, environmental management
systems, and environmental permitting. In addition, the team offers specialty-consulting services
including technical peer review, litigation support, environmental risk assessment, and forensic
environmental investigations.
Our team consists of recognized leaders in their disciplines, with real-world industry experience
that allows Watters Environmental to provide cost-effective solutions to our clients. Our
executive team has worked together for more than 10 years, and has built lasting relationships
with loyal, repeat clients who have come to rely upon us for our spirit of working closely with
them to resolve their issues as if they were our own. Senior staff members are some of the most
experience individuals in the industry, most with 15 to 20 years of environmental consulting
experience. Our employees are highly motivated and pride themselves in being innovative and
client focused.
Major corporations, law firms, lending institutions, investors and municipalities routinely call
upon us to assist them with complex real estate transactions, or to help manage complicated
environmental issues.
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KEVIN FRENCH, P.ENG., QPESA – VICE PRESIDENT
Kevin is a Qualified Person and Vice President with Watters Environmental, primarily providing
senior client/project management and technical support on environmental due diligence and
environmental site assessment projects for corporate clients, and to the legal and financial
sectors. Kevin is also responsible for internal quality assurance/quality control on ESA projects
within the company. Kevin is a licensed professional engineer, with over 19 years experience
specializing in peer review, environmental due diligence, environmental site assessment, and
decommissioning/ remediation activities. He also has specific expertise in the investigation and
assessment of soil, bedrock and groundwater impacted by such environmental contaminants as
petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, polychlorinated biphenyls, coal tar and heavy
metals at sites across Canada. Kevin has extensive experience in developing and implementing
cost effective environmental site remediation programs, including the use of Site-Specific Risk
Assessments and interactive waste minimization techniques.
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HALI ZIGOMANIS – SITE ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
Hali is a Site Assessment Specialist with Watters Environmental, with over ten years experience
in providing technical support on environmental site assessments for a variety of clients,
including property management groups, utilities, law firms, conservation authorities and
investment banks. Her project experience includes several due diligence reviews for a number
of real estate portfolios.
CONFIDENTIAL
March 31, 2008

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

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