Appendix 3: Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Materials 

APPENDIX 3: HAZARDOUS WASTE AND CONTAMINATED MATERIALS

3-A: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

1 – Photographic Documentation 

2 – Historic Aerial Photographs 

3 – Historical Topographic Maps 

4 – Regulatory Records Review

5 – Supporting Documentation
Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project 

Appendix 3 – A 

PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
AKRF, Inc.

440 Park Avenue South

New York, NY 10016

Phone: 212-696-0670

Fax: 212-726-0942

AKRF, Inc. 

440 Park Avenue South 

7

th Floor 

New York, NY 10016 

tel: 212 696-0670

fax: 212 213-3191

www.akrf.com

August 12, 2015 

John Brun 

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 

30th Street Station 

2955 Market Street, 5th Floor South 

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Re: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 

Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project 

Towns of Kearny and Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey 

AKRF Project Number: 20429

Dear Mr. Brun: 

AKRF, Inc. is pleased to submit this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) completed for the 

above-referenced project. This report includes the findings of a reconnaissance of the proposed project 

area, an evaluation of readily available historical information, and selected environmental databases and 

electronic records. 

We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with our services. If you should have any questions, please 

do not hesitate to contact us. 

Sincerely, 

AKRF, Inc. 

 

Dustin Kapson Marcus Simons 

Senior Technical Director Senior Vice President 

Enc.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

AKRF, Inc. (AKRF) was retained by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to conduct 

an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed replacement and expansion of Amtrak Bridges No. 

7.80 and No. 7.96 (referred to collectively as the “Sawtooth Bridges”). The Sawtooth Bridges are located 

along the critical “High Line” segment of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC) connecting Newark, New 

Jersey and New York, New York. In support of the EA and in accordance with the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines1

, a Phase I 

Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was performed to research and identify hazardous materials 

concerns associated with the Proposed Project. The Sawtooth Bridges support the NEC over four New 

Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) rail tracks that serve the Morris & Essex Line, one Port 

Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) Newark–World Trade Center (WTC) rail track, and one 

Conrail Center Street Branch rail track. The Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project (referred to herein as 

the “Proposed Project”) includes an approximately 1.1-mile long segment of Amtrak’s NEC, located 

north of the Passaic River and within the southern section of the New Jersey Meadowlands District. The 

Proposed Project Area lies almost entirely within the Town of Kearny in Hudson County, NJ, but also 

includes a small portion extending slightly into the Town of Harrison to the west. 

This Phase I ESA was performed to identify the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances 

or petroleum products at or beneath the Proposed Project Area, due to any release to the environment; 

under conditions indicative of a release to the environment; or under conditions that pose a material threat 

of a future release to the environment. The assessment of hazardous waste and contaminated materials 

was based on methodology set forth in US EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) rule (40 CFR Part 312) 

and applicable sections of CERCLA. This assessment was performed in general conformance with 

ASTM Standard E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Proposed Alternatives Assessments: 

Phase I Environmental Proposed Alternatives Assessment Practice. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, 

this practice are described in Section 8.0. The term “Recognized Environmental Condition” means the 

presence or likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum at a property, including the ground, 

groundwater, or surface water at or under a property. 

At the time of AKRF’s July 2015 reconnaissance, the Proposed Project Area consisted of the existing rail 

lines and adjacent right-of-way land associated with the NEC. The surrounding area includes a mix of 

transportation, industrial, utility, commercial, and environmental conservation land uses. The location of 

the Proposed Project Area and greater surrounding area is shown on Figure 1 and the Proposed Project 

Area detail is shown on Figure 2. 

Recognized Environmental Concerns (RECs) 

This Phase I ESA revealed the following evidence of RECs within the boundary of the Proposed Project 

Area: 

 According to historical records, the majority of the area that encompasses the Proposed Project was 

created as a result of filling in the adjacent wetland areas to support extensive use for railroad 

operations since 1891. The existing Sawtooth Bridges were constructed in 1908, and aerial 

photographs indicate that extensive filling of presumed wetland areas occurred north-adjacent to the 

central portion of the Proposed Project Area between 1946 and 1976. Historic fill of unknown origin 

used to raise grades beneath the Proposed Project Area may be unsuitable for re-use and may contain 

 

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contaminant concentrations requiring regulated management. Rail usage can contaminate 

surrounding soils with creosote from treated rail ties, spills from diesel or other petroleum products, 

releases from cargo loading and unloading, and releases from maintenance and fueling activities. 

This Phase I ESA identified the following evidence of RECs in the immediate vicinity, but beyond the 

boundary of the Proposed Project Area: 

 Based on a review of available records, the Municipal Sanitary Landfill Authority (MSLA) formerly 

accepted municipal solid waste at the MSLA 1-D landfill located north-adjacent to the western 

segment of the Proposed Project Area. The landfill ceased operations in 1982 under an administrative 

order from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). According to NJDEP 

records, releases of thousands of gallons of leachate containing elevated levels of organic compounds 

and metals occurred on a daily basis into adjacent wetlands and the Passaic River due to the improper 

closure of the landfill. Violations were subsequently reported by NJDEP during a January 1989 

compliance evaluation inspection, including the release of leachate into the Passaic River and 

deficiencies in groundwater sampling and reporting associated with the initial closure. As part of the 

more recent re-closure efforts led by NJDEP in 2009 and 2010, the perimeter roadway was capped 

and a leachate and methane recovery system was proposed to be installed. Documented historic 

releases may have affected subsurface conditions at the Proposed Project Area. 

 The Weldon Asphalt Plant (a.k.a Weldon Quarry Company, LLC or SOS Gases, Inc.) located northadjacent of the western extent of the Proposed Project Area is a currently operating industrial facility 

that has been identified on the regulatory database as a generator of spent chlorinated solvent (F001) 

waste in 1996 and 2006. This facility is also listed in the NJ Underground Storage Tank (UST) 

database with a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel tank installed in 1969 and removed in 1993. The NJ Release 

database identified an explosion associated with this facility in 2001 that was related to the asphalt 

plant operations. No fires occurred and there was no additional information on the incident. The 

facility maintains an impermeable cap established as an engineering control with the state of New 

Jersey to address soil contamination from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic 

compounds (SVOCs), and metals originating from the operations of the asphalt plant. An 

institutional control established with New Jersey in association with the capping of the soil 

contaminants restricts the facility to industrial uses. None of the available documentation reviewed as 

part of this Phase I ESA included records discussing groundwater quality at this facility; however, 

documented historic releases may have affected subsurface conditions at the Proposed Project Area. 

 During the reconnaissance completed as part of this Phase I ESA, the property located north-adjacent 

to the Proposed Project area and immediately east of the Weldon Asphalt Plant, reportedly owned and 

operated by Ann Martucci, Inc. (a.k.a Mad Max), was observed to be utilized as a storage facility for 

used trucks and miscellaneous industrial/construction machinery. This facility was not listed on the 

regulatory databases and is not suspected to perform substantial maintenance activities, however, 

metal piping runs (suspected to be associated with storm water collection) were observed to be 

discharging from equipment storage areas into the wetland areas abutting the Proposed Project Area. 

A suspected former open water wetland area was observed in the central portion of this property that 

had been improved with landscaping and maintained with an aeration device (use unknown) by the 

current operator. Suspected tidal gate structures were observed at the southern end of the wetland 

stream feature traversing the southwestern portion of this property. The wetland steam feature is 

suspected to be connected to and partially influenced by the Passaic River, and thus would travel 

through the subsurface of the Proposed Project Area. Undocumented releases associated with longterm heavy equipment storage may have affected subsurface conditions at the Proposed Project Area. 
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 The western portion of the Proposed Project Area is located immediately north of a segment of the 

Passaic River that is well known and documented to have been impacted from direct waste discharges 

from the industrial operations of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site located on Lister Avenue in 

Newark, New Jersey. The contaminated sediment within the segment of the Passaic River adjacent to 

the Proposed Project contains elevated and hazardous concentrations of dioxins, heavy metals, 

polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and pesticides. A seven year feasibility study conducted by the 

USEPA to address the contaminated sediment (in this segment of the lower Passaic River) resulted in 

the remedial action removal effort of 40,000 cubic yards of the most dioxin-contaminated sediment at 

the river bottom adjacent to the Diamond Alkali site in 2012. The proposed remedial plan recently 

set forth by USEPA in 2014 includes bank-to-bank dredging of an additional 4.3 million cubic yards 

of contaminated sediment from the lower eight miles of the Passaic (from the area immediately 

adjacent of the Proposed Project south toward Newark Bay) followed by capping of the river bottom. 

Due to the potential for tidal influence to draw waters and suspended sediment of the Passaic River 

beneath and into wetland areas immediately adjacent to the Proposed Project Area, the contaminants 

historically discharged to the Passaic River may have also affected subsurface conditions beneath the 

Proposed Project Area. 

 During the reconnaissance, the currently active Amtrak Substation 41 was observed south-adjacent of

the eastern portion of the Proposed Project Area. This structure has been utilized as a substation 

associated with rail operations since construction in 1931, and recently experienced heavy flooding 

during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The decommissioned Pennsylvania Railroad Substation 4 building 

was also observed south-adjacent to the Proposed Project Area (underneath the eastern spur of the 

New Jersey Turnpike). Operations at this substation building supported rail operations dating back to 

construction in 1910. Neither of the buildings are listed on regulatory databases for documented 

releases or the storage of hazardous materials; however, based on the ages of the structures, former 

transformers or other electrical equipment may have utilized PCB-containing oils or mercurycontaining switches. Undocumented releases at these structures, especially during historic storm 

events, may have affected subsurface conditions beneath the Proposed Project Area. 

Other Environmental Concerns 

 Suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) was not observed during the reconnaissance of the 

Proposed Project Area, but could be present in encased conduits associated with aboveground or 

underground utilities, buried debris, or fill material used to raise grades within or immediately 

adjacent to the Proposed Project Area. Based on the age of Amtrak Substation 41 and Pennsylvania 

Railroad Substation 4, the building materials used during their construction in the early 1900s or any 

subsequent renovations or repairs may have utilized ACM and/or lead-based paint (LBP). 

 Based on the age of the railway and associated Sawtooth Bridge structures, LBP may be present on 

structures within or immediately adjacent to the Proposed Project Area. 

 The New Jersey Turnpike overpass bisects the Proposed Project Area and was constructed by 1954 

and the Eastern Spur was completed by 1976. The New Jersey Turnpike overpasses are immediately 

adjacent to, and were built extending over the railway operations encompassing the Proposed Project. 

Improper management of material during excavation and backfilling activities completed during 

construction of the Turnpike and/or petroleum spills, or leaks from the ongoing use of the roadway 

have the potential to have impacted subsurface conditions of the Proposed Project Area. 

 The area beyond adjacent sites to the north and east of the Proposed Project Area was historically 

used for industrial, transportation, utility-related and landfilling/waste disposal purposes. Numerous 

sites with extensive contamination including documented releases, leaking underground storage 

tanks, and hazardous waste generators were identified by the regulatory database search in the 

surrounding corridor of the Proposed Project. 
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Recommendations 

 Due to the potential presence of soil and groundwater contamination beneath the Proposed Project 

Area from historic filling, use for rail operations, and documented cases of adjacent industrial use, 

AKRF recommends that site-specific plans are incorporated into all contract documents to ensure the 

safety of workers and the surrounding community, protect sensitive environmental conservation land 

areas, and adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements. The site-specific plans should include 

documentation of all known aboveground and underground utilities and storm water/tidal control 

conduits and be overlayed with proposed areas of disturbance shown on the final construction 

drawings. All excavated soil requiring off-site disposal (or reuse) should be characterized and 

managed in accordance with applicable New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 

(NJDEP) regulatory requirements, including the testing requirements of any intended receiving 

facilities. Transportation of material within or leaving the Proposed Project Area should be 

completed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and agency requirements covering 

licensing of haulers and trucks, placarding, truck routes, manifesting, etc. All construction activities 

and site-specific plans should also be carried out in collaboration with nearby responsible parties (or 

their authorized representatives) of known contaminated properties to confirm the latest available data 

is referenced to maintain safety for workers, the surrounding community, and nearby sensitive 

environmental receptors. If previously unknown or unexpected subsurface contamination is

discovered during construction activities, investigation and remediation should be performed by a 

New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) as required under the Site Remediation 

Reform Act N.J.S.A. 58:10C-1 et seq. (SRRA), the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation 

N.J.A.C. 7:26E (Technical Rules), and Administrative Requirement for the Remediation of 

Contaminated Sites N.J.A.C. 7:26C (ARRCS). 

 Although not anticipated, if petroleum tanks are encountered during any excavation completed for 

construction, they should be closed and removed, along with any contaminated soil, in accordance 

with applicable requirements. Any evidence of a petroleum spill should be reported to NJDEP and 

addressed in accordance with applicable requirements. If tanks are discovered, they should be 

properly registered, if required, with the NJDEP, and/or the Kearny/Harrison Fire Department. 

 If dewatering is required during construction, water must be managed and discharged in accordance 

with applicable local and state regulatory permitting requirements. Preliminary testing and a 

feasibility study should be performed prior to construction to support any necessary permitting. 

 Surfaces coated with LBP may require abatement prior to disturbance (e.g., cutting) that could 

generate lead-containing dust or vapors. Prior to construction or demolition, if lead-coated surfaces 

are expected to be disturbed, an exposure assessment must be performed to determine whether lead 

exposure would occur. Any activities with the potential to disturb lead-based paint must be performed 

in accordance with the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation (OSHA 

29 CFR 1926.62—Lead Exposure in Construction). 

 Prior to any renovation or demolition activities with the potential to disturb suspect ACM, an asbestos 

survey including the review of all known utilities should be conducted and if materials tested prove to 

contain asbestos, they should be properly removed and disposed of in accordance with all applicable 

local, state and federal regulations. 

 Unless there is labeling or test data that indicates that fluorescent lights or other electrical equipment, 

are not mercury- and/or PCB-containing, if disposal is required, it should be performed in accordance 

with applicable federal, state and local regulations and guidelines during any decommissioning or 

demolition work during the replacement project. 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... i

1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 Physical Project Area Description ................................................................................................... 3

2.1 General Site Conditions ............................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Topography, Geology, and Hydrogeology .................................................................................. 3

2.3 Storage Tanks .............................................................................................................................. 4

2.3.1 Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) ....................................................................................... 4

2.3.2 Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) ...................................................................................... 4

2.4 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Mercury ........................................................................ 4

2.5 Lead-Based Paint ......................................................................................................................... 4

2.6 Utilities ........................................................................................................................................ 5

2.7 Waste Management and Chemical Handling .............................................................................. 5

2.8 Radon ........................................................................................................................................... 5

3.0 Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) ........................................................................................... 6

4.0 Adjacent Land Use ........................................................................................................................... 6

5.0 Proposed Project Area History and Records Review ....................................................................... 6

5.1 Historic Use ................................................................................................................................. 6

5.1.1 Historical Land Use Maps ....................................................................................................... 6

5.1.2 Historical Aerial Photographs ................................................................................................. 7

5.1.3 Historical Topographic Maps .................................................................................................. 8

5.1.4 Local Street Directories ......................................................................................................... 10

5.2 Regulatory Review .................................................................................................................... 10

5.2.1 Federal ................................................................................................................................... 10

5.2.2 State ....................................................................................................................................... 12

6.0 User-Provided Information ............................................................................................................ 18

7.0 Previous Studies ............................................................................................................................. 18

8.0 Limitations And Data Gaps ........................................................................................................... 19

9.0 Findings ......................................................................................................................................... 19

10.0 Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 22

11.0 Signature Page ............................................................................................................................... 24

12.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 25

FIGURES 

Figure 1 – Proposed Project Area Location 

Figure 2 – Proposed Project Area Detail 

APPENDICES 

Appendix A – Photographic Documentation 

Appendix B – Historical Aerial Photographs 

Appendix C – Historical Topographic Maps 

Appendix D – Regulatory Records Review 

Appendix E – Supporting Documentation 
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 

AKRF, Inc. (AKRF) was retained by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to conduct 

an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed replacement and expansion of Amtrak Bridges No. 

7.80 and No. 7.96 (referred to collectively as the “Sawtooth Bridges”). The Sawtooth Bridges are located 

along the critical “High Line” segment of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC) connecting Newark, New 

Jersey and New York, New York. In support of the EA and in accordance with the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines1, a Phase I 

Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was performed to research and identify hazardous materials 

concerns associated with the Proposed Project. The Sawtooth Bridges support the NEC over four New 

Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) rail tracks that serve the Morris & Essex Line, one Port 

Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) Newark–World Trade Center (WTC) rail track, and one 

Conrail Center Street Branch rail track. The Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project (referred to herein as 

the “Proposed Project”) includes an approximately 1.1-mile long segment of Amtrak’s NEC, located 

north of the Passaic River and within the southern section of the New Jersey Meadowlands District. The 

Proposed Project Area lies almost entirely within the Town of Kearny in Hudson County, NJ, but also 

includes a small portion extending slightly into the Town of Harrison to the west. 

This Phase I ESA was performed to identify the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances 

or petroleum products at or beneath the Proposed Project Area, due to any release to the environment; 

under conditions indicative of a release to the environment; or under conditions that pose a material threat 

of a future release to the environment. The assessment of hazardous waste and contaminated materials 

was based on methodology set forth in US EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) rule (40 CFR Part 312) 

and applicable sections of CERCLA. This assessment was performed in general conformance with 

ASTM Standard E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Proposed Alternatives Assessments: 

Phase I Environmental Proposed Alternatives Assessment Practice. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, 

this practice are described in Section 8.0. The term “Recognized Environmental Condition” means the 

presence or likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum at a property, including the ground, 

groundwater, or surface water at or under a property. 

At the time of AKRF’s July 2015 reconnaissance, the Proposed Project Area consisted of the existing rail 

lines and adjacent right-of-way land associated with the NEC. The surrounding area includes a mix of 

transportation, industrial, utility, commercial, and environmental conservation land uses. The location of 

the Proposed Project Area and greater surrounding area is shown on Figure 1 and the Proposed Project 

Area detail is shown on Figure 2. 

The scope of the assessment included the following: 

 Observations of the Proposed Project Area (reconnaissance) to identify potential sources or 

indications of hazardous substances, including: aboveground storage tanks (ASTs); underground 

storage tanks (USTs); tank vents and fill ports; transformers and other items that could contain 

polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), drums or areas where hazardous materials were used, stored, or 

disposed; stained surfaces and soils; stressed vegetation, leaks, odors. In addition, neighboring 

properties were viewed, but only from public rights-of-way, to identify similar concerns. 

 

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 Readily available geological and groundwater (hydrogeological) information was evaluated to assist 

in determining the potential for contamination migration (including in soil, soil vapor, and/or 

groundwater) within, from, and onto the Proposed Project Area. 

 The reconnaissance of the Proposed Project Area included observation of any readily visible suspect 

asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and potential lead-based paint. However, no samples were 

collected or analyzed, and this reconnaissance provides neither definitive nor exhaustive information. 

 A state database of county-level radon concentrations was used to determine typical indoor radon 

levels and compare them to United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) guidelines. 

 Historical aerial photographs and topographic maps for the Proposed Project Area and nearby 

properties were reviewed to evaluate historical land uses. 

 The following federal regulatory databases were reviewed to determine the regulatory status of the 

Proposed Project Area and properties within the ASTM-specified radii: National Priority List (NPL); 

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System 

(CERCLIS); Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS); Toxic Chemical Release Inventory 

System (TRIS); the Permit Compliance System of Toxic Wastewater Discharges (WWD); the Air 

Discharge Facilities Index (ADF) the USEPA Civil Enforcement Docket. The federal listing of 

facilities which are subject to corrective action under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 

(CORRACTS) is discussed with the State databases of RCRA listings. 

 The compilation of state regulatory databases collectively referred to as The Known Contaminated 

Sites in New Jersey, updated regularly and managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental 

Protection’s (NJDEP’s) Site Remediation Program (SRP) were reviewed to determine the regulatory 

status of the Proposed Project, adjacent properties, and properties within the ASTM-specified study 

area. 
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2.0 PHYSICAL PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION 

Visual assessment of the Proposed Project Area and adjacent areas was performed under the oversight of 

an Amtrak escort in accordance with Amtrak Contractor Orientation Safety Requirements on July 22, 

2015 by Dustin Kapson of AKRF. The weather was partly sunny and approximately 80 °F, and the 

visibility was good. At the time of the reconnaissance, the Proposed Project Area was being utilized to 

support passenger rail services under typical weekday morning conditions within the NEC. Photographs 

are included in Appendix A. 

The Proposed Project would include the decommissioning and removal of the existing Sawtooth Bridges; 

construction of new bridges along the NEC and planned adjustments including (but not limited to) 

relocating crossovers, increasing the total number of tracks, and allowing for an increase in current design 

speed. 

2.1 General Site Conditions 

The Proposed Project Area consists of the existing rail lines and adjacent railroad right-of-way. 

The Proposed Project is roughly bounded by the Hudson Interlocking to the west, Swift 

Interlocking to the east, NJ TRANSIT’s Morris & Essex line to the north and PANYNJ tracks to 

the south (beyond which is the lower section of the Passaic River). The area encompassing the 

Proposed Project is used as a rail transportation right-of-way servicing passenger trains and is 

bisected by the New Jersey Turnpike overpass. 

The reconnaissance was performed under escort by an Amtrak representative and associated flag 

men from safely accessible areas adjacent to the active rail lines. No evidence of any current or 

historic releases was identified during the visual assessment of the Proposed Project Area. 

Evidence of residual miscellaneous trash, plastic bottles, and debris washed up during major 

storm events were observed in areas along the southern boundary of the western portion of the 

Proposed Project. 

General conditions on the western half of the Proposed Project Area include industrial and 

transportation uses. The area east of the New Jersey Turnpike overpass comprises undeveloped 

wetland and open water associated with the Cedar Creek Marsh, Amtrak Substation 41, and 

warehousing/distribution and freight maintenance facilities. The recently re-closed 93.8-acre 

Landfill 1-D that formerly accepted municipal solid waste is located immediately west of the 

New Jersey Turnpike overpass, and directly north of the central section of the Sawtooth Bridges. 

A wetland/open water feature that was surrounded by Phragmites and other herbaceous, 

overgrown vegetation at the time of the visit was identified between the perimeter roadway of 

Landfill 1-D and the Proposed Project Area. Two fenced-in gas control valving stations that are 

reportedly owned by Williams-Transco and PSE&G are west-adjacent of the New Jersey 

Turnpike overpass, and situated immediately north of the Proposed Project boundary. 

The Proposed Project Area location is shown on Figure 1 and the Proposed Project Area detail is 

shown on Figure 2. The surrounding area contains a mix of transportation, industrial, utility, 

commercial, and environmental conservation land uses. 

2.2 Topography, Geology, and Hydrogeology 

Based on U.S. Geological Survey mapping, the elevation varies from approximately 2 feet above 

mean sea level (amsl) towards the eastern end of the Proposed Project Area to approximately 25 

feet amsl towards the western end of the Proposed Project Area. 

Based upon the topographical data and the proximity to the Passaic River, groundwater is 

assumed to flow in a southerly direction towards the river. The lower Passaic River, located 
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south-adjacent of the Proposed Project Area, is known to be tidally influenced. Additionally, 

actual groundwater flow can be affected by factors beyond the scope of this assessment. 

2.3 Storage Tanks 

2.3.1 Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) 

No evidence of on-site USTs was observed during the reconnaissance or was identified 

by the regulatory database review. 

Off-site USTs are further discussed in Section 5.2.2. 

2.3.2 Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) 

No evidence of on-site ASTs was observed during the reconnaissance or was identified 

by the regulatory database review. 

Off-site ASTs are further discussed in Section 5.2.2. 

2.4 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Mercury 

Until 1979, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which provided beneficial insulating properties, 

were used in a variety of products, in particular electrical equipment such as transformers, 

capacitors, fluorescent light fixtures, and voltage regulators, but also in hydraulic fluids and some 

other products such as caulking. 

Based on the age of the existing railway structures and Sawtooth Bridges, electrical equipment 

(including switchgears), hydraulic equipment, lighting fixtures, switches, and thermostats may 

include PCB- or mercury-containing components. No obvious leaks or odors were observed on or 

adjacent to the Proposed Project Area; however, PCB- or mercury-containing components may 

exist in underground utility vaults located within the Proposed Project Area that could not be 

observed or inspected during the reconnaissance. 

Based on the ages of the current (Amtrak Substation 41) and former (Pennsylvania Railroad 

Substation 4) substation structures located adjacent to the Proposed Project, former transformers 

or other electrical equipment may have utilized PCB-containing oils or mercury-containing 

switches. 

2.5 Lead-Based Paint 

After 1977, lead-based paint was generally not used inside structures and its use outdoors became 

less common, but lead-based paint may still sometimes be used on bridges, highways, and 

associated off-ramps/roadways. 

Painted surfaces (on railways, bridges, lighting, signs, and in buried structures) within the 

Proposed Project Area may include lead-based paint. These surfaces may require testing prior to 

being disturbed. The scope of this assessment did not include any lead-based paint surveys or 

analytical testing. Should lead-based paint be present, special disposal techniques may be 

required during demolition/renovation. Painted surfaces of existing structures supporting rail 

operations were observed to be in good to poor condition. Activities (such as renovation or 

demolition) with the potential to disturb lead-based paint are subject to a variety of requirements, 

including US Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead 

Exposure in Construction). 
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2.6 Utilities 

The Proposed Project Area is currently serviced by underground and overhead electric utilities 

that connect to the overhead catenary poles that power trains operated by Amtrak and NJ 

TRANSIT. Electrical service is extended through the corridor by Amtrak Substation 41, located 

south-adjacent to the eastern portion of the Project Area. The only other utilities currently 

servicing the Proposed Project Area include drainage swales and berms which divert storm water 

runoff to the surrounding wetlands and open water areas. 

There are numerous utilities servicing the immediate vicinity of the Proposed Project Area, 

including the following: 

 A third rail electric service is utilized by the rail operations of the PANYNJ PATH 

immediately south of the Proposed Project Area. 

 Utility pipelines carrying natural gas run north-south at a location immediately west of the 

New Jersey Turnpike alignment, and therefore beneath and through the rail beds supported by 

the Sawtooth Bridges. Two fenced-in gas control valving stations that service these pipelines 

reportedly owned by Williams-Transco and PSE&G are west-adjacent of the New Jersey 

Turnpike overpass, and situated immediately north of the Proposed Project boundary. 

 Metal piping (suspected to be associated with storm water collection) was observed to 

discharge from within the truck/machinery storage facility into the wetland areas abutting the 

Proposed Project Area during reconnaissance. A suspected former open water wetland area 

was observed in the central portion of this property that had been improved with landscaping 

and maintained with an aeration device (use unknown) by the current operator. Suspected 

tidal gate structures were observed at the southern end of the wetland stream feature 

traversing the southwestern portion of this property. The wetland stream feature is suspected 

to be connected to and partially influenced by the Passaic River, and thus would travel 

through the subsurface of the Proposed Project Area. 

Public utilities which are currently supplied within the surrounding areas adjacent to the Proposed 

Project include public water and sewer services, electric, telephone, and natural gas. No

groundwater monitoring or production wells were observed during the reconnaissance of the 

Proposed Project Area. 

2.7 Waste Management and Chemical Handling 

The Proposed Project Area does currently produce waste under normal rail operations. During 

construction of the Proposed Project, waste would be managed in accordance with applicable 

guidelines and regulations and disposed of or recycled at an off-site location using a private 

hauler. Upon construction completion, the Proposed Project Area is not projected to produce 

waste associated with future rail operations. Standard maintenance and any necessary cleaning of 

the railways and adjacent right-of-way land are performed by Amtrak. 

2.8 Radon 

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas most commonly produced by the radioactive decay of certain 

rocks. According to the New Jersey Department of Health database the average level of radon 

found in basements in Hudson County is 1.180 picocuries/liter, below the USEPA recommended 

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3.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM)

Asbestos refers to a group of natural minerals that provide good fire resistance and insulation. Asbestos is 

also commonly found in vinyl flooring, plaster, sheetrock, joint compound, ceiling tiles, roofing 

materials, gaskets, mastics, caulks, and other products. Materials containing more than one percent 

asbestos are considered asbestos-containing materials (ACM). ACM are classified as either friable (i.e., 

more readily release fibers, such as most spray-applied fireproofing) or non-friable (such as floor tiles).

ACM may be present in existing railway surfaces or support structures that would be disturbed during the 

replacement project. ACM may also be present in buried structures (e.g., utility conduits) or historical fill 

material identified in the subsurface. 

Amtrak Substation 41 located south-adjacent to the eastern portion of the Proposed Project Area was built 

in 1931; Pennsylvania Railroad Substation 4 Building was built in 1910. Due to their age, the structures 

may have utilized ACM during construction or renovations. The reconnaissance performed as part of this 

Phase I ESA did not constitute and cannot substitute for an asbestos survey, which includes 

comprehensive inspection and material sampling with laboratory testing. 

Regulatory requirements for ACM (or suspect ACM until proven not to be ACM) include maintenance 

requirements and, prior to any renovation or demolition, inspection/sampling by a NJ-certified asbestos 

inspector to determine if the project will disturb ACM. Any such ACM (and any other ACM 

subsequently identified) must be removed prior to any renovation or demolition activities. 

4.0 ADJACENT LAND USE 

The Proposed Project Area was mixed-use manufacturing, transportation, industrial, utility, commercial, 

and wetland areas. While Amtrak is exempt from local regulations, including zoning, the majority of the 

adjacent area falls within the Hackensack Meadowlands District, which was overseen by the former New 

Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC). The NJMC has recently merged with New Jersey Sports and 

Exposition Authority (NJSEA) to form the Meadowlands Regional Commission, which plans to establish 

an updated master plan for the surrounding area. 

A small portion located south of the existing Amtrak right-of-way is outside of the Hackensack 

Meadowlands District. Located in the Town of Kearny, this portion of the study area is zoned as South 

Kearny Industrial North and permits a range of heavy industrial and transportation related uses. Another 

small portion of the study area is located outside of the Hackensack Meadowlands District in the Town of 

Harrison. The small portion of the Proposed Project Area within the Town of Harrison is zoned as 

industrial, and is intended for industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and storage uses. 

5.0PROPOSED PROJECT AREA HISTORY AND RECORDS REVIEW 

5.1 Historic Use

5.1.1 Historical Land Use Maps 

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5.1.2 Historical Aerial Photographs 

AKRF reviewed aerial photographs of the Property and surrounding areas provided by 

EDR to identify historical land use that may have involved the use of hazardous 

substances and petroleum products. Copies of the aerial photographs are included in 

Appendix B. These photographs ranged from 1931 to 2010, as listed and described in the 

table below: 

Year Comments

1931

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area was developed and utilized for rail operations 

that are labeled as being managed by the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Rail Road Companies.

Surrounding Properties: A large area of apparent disturbed wetlands was shown in the area 

making up the approximate footprint of MSLA Landfill 1-D north of the Proposed Project Area. 

Apparent commercial, industrial, and/or manufacturing properties were shown beyond the Passaic 

River south of the Proposed Project Area. Both substation structures are shown south-adjacent of 

the Proposed Project Area. Additional rail operations and undeveloped wetlands were shown north 

and east of the Proposed Project Area, and Frank’s Creek can be noted to travel toward the western 

section of the Proposed Project from the north prior to going underneath the rail beds.

1946

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appeared similar to the conditions depicted on 

the 1931 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: The area of land disturbance north of the Proposed Project Area was 

noted to cover a slightly larger overall footprint, and appeared triangular in shape.

1954

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appeared similar to the 1946 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: Additional land disturbance and apparent landfilling operations were

shown north of the Proposed Project Area in the area of MSLA Landfill 1-D. The general 

surrounding area experienced an increase in commercial and industrial development (especially 

south of the Passaic River on the waterfront in Newark) associated with the construction of 

roadway infrastructure including the main spur of the New Jersey Turnpike, which was shown to 

bisect the Proposed Project Area.

1966

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appeared similar to the 1954 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: An increase in commercial, industrial, and/or manufacturing properties 

were shown northwest of the Proposed Project Area. Additional landfilling activities are land 

disturbance is shown in the areas of the MSLA Landfill 1-D and the Keegan Landfill. 

1970

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appeared similar to the 1966 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: No significant changes were noted from the 1966 photograph; however, 

aerial photographs depicting conditions of the eastern portion of the Project Area in 1970 were not 

available for review shown on the 1970 photograph.

1976

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appeared similar to the 1970 photograph;

however, due to the poor resolution of the 1976 aerial photograph, a detailed review could not be 

completed.

Surrounding Properties: The surrounding area appeared generally similar to the 1970 

photograph; however, due to the poor resolution of the 1976 photograph, additional details could 

not be determined. 

1977

1” ≈750’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appeared similar to the 1976 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: The area encompassing MSLA 1-D north of the Proposed Project Area 

appeared to have been filled in completely, with the exception of a small strip of land/wetlands 

north-adjacent to the Proposed Project Area. The Eastern Spur of the New Jersey Turnpike was 

constructed and shown in its current configuration. Due to the scale of this aerial photograph, 

additional industrial and commercial development is visible in the areas to the west, south, and east 

of the Proposed Project.

1984

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appeared similar to the 1977 photograph, with 

the exception of an area at the southeastern boundary of MSLA 1-D. An oval-shaped berm of land 

surrounded by water is shown that is consistent with the area of reported discharges from the 
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landfill into adjacent wetlands (and toward the Proposed Project).

Surrounding Properties: The surrounding properties appeared generally similar to the conditions 

depicted on the 1977 aerial photograph.

1991

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: No significant changes were noted from the 1984 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: The operations at the Weldon Asphalt Plant are first shown on this 

aerial photograph; otherwise, no significant changes from the 1984 photograph were noted.

1995

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: No significant changes were noted from the 1991 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: The land north of the Proposed Project Area encompassing MSLA 1-D 

was now largely covered by grassy vegetation, and storage operations at the heavy machinery yard 

east of the Weldon Asphalt Plant had begun. Construction of the Exit 17 I-280 Interchange had 

been completed north of MSLA 1-D.

2006

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: No significant changes were noted from the 1995 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: Additional growth and coverage of vegetation over MSLA 1-D had 

occurred, and the closure, cleanup and capping of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site (beyond the 

Passaic River to the south) had been completed. 

2010

1” ≈500’*

Proposed Project Area: No significant changes were noted from the 1995 photograph.

Surrounding Properties: A small structure and roadways leading around the perimeter and to the 

top of MSLA 1-D had been constructed. An algal bloom is shown in the open water wetland area 

between MSLA 1-D and the Proposed Project Area. A decrease in the density of the industrial 

development beyond the Passaic is shown along with an increase in commercial development to 

the north and northwest of the Proposed Project Area. 

Note: *See photographs in Appendix B for actual scale.

The aerial photographs identified that the Proposed Project Area has been developed and 

utilized for rail operations since at least 1931. Extensive filling occurred north-adjacent 

to the Proposed Project Area in association with MSLA 1-D between 1946 and 1976. 

Dense commercial, industrial, and/or manufacturing operations were shown south, 

northeast, and northwest of the Proposed Project Area between 1954 and 2010. The New 

Jersey Turnpike overpass was constructed on the eastern portion of the Proposed Project 

Area by 1954 and the Eastern Spur of the New Jersey Turnpike was constructed by 1976. 

Copies of the aerial photographs are included in Appendix B. 

5.1.3 Historical Topographic Maps 

AKRF reviewed available historical USGS Topographic Quadrangles for information 

regarding past uses of the Proposed Project Area. Copies of the historical USGS 

topographic maps are included in Appendix C. The following table summarizes 

descriptions and interpretations from the historical USGS maps: 
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1891:

Staten Island

Quadrangle

1:62,500

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area is developed with rail operations (approx. 2-

3 tracks) labeled to be managed by Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and the 

Pennsylvania Railroad. The rail operations are depicted immediately adjacent to the Passaic 

River and a tributary leading to the Passaic River is shown to pass through the Proposed Project 

Area from the north. Based on the scale of the map, the Proposed Project Area elevation cannot 

be determined.

Surrounding Properties: The Site is located north-adjacent to the Passaic River. Wetland areas 

are shown south and southwest of the Proposed Project Area. Land to the north and east of the 

Proposed Project Area is undeveloped. Additional railroads are shown north and south of the 

Proposed Project Area and sparse development is shown south across the Passaic River. Land to 

the west is labeled as Meadows.

1900:

Staten Island

and Passaic

Quadrangles

1:62,500

and 

1:125,000

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area is shown to be serviced by a total of 

approximately 5-6 railroad tracks, indicating an increase in track capacity in comparison to the 

1891 USGS map. 

Surrounding Properties: Sparse development is shown north of the Proposed Project Area. 

Land to the south and west has been further developed. Additional railroads are shown in the 

greater surrounding area.

1905:

Passaic

Quadrangle

1:125,000

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appears similar to the 1900 USGS map. 

Surrounding Properties: The surrounding area appears similar to the 1900 USGS map.

1925:

Flushing 

Quadrangle

1:24,000

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appears similar to the 1905 USGS map. 

Surrounding Properties: The surrounding area appears similar to the 1905 USGS map.

1947:

Elizabeth 

and Jersey 

City 

Quadrangles

1:25,000

Proposed Project Area: The elevation of the Proposed Project Area is shown as approximately 

20 feet above sea level along the western portion and approximately 10 feet above sea level along

the eastern portion, which is generally consistent with the current elevation of the Proposed 

Project Area.

Surrounding Properties: The Newark Turnpike, wetlands, and sparse development are shown 

north of the Proposed Project Area. A facility referred to as “A Chem Co.”, additional railroads, 

highways, and unspecified development are shown south of the Proposed Project Area beyond the 

Passaic River. The surrounding area to the northwest, southwest, and east are shown with dense 

commercial and infrastructure developments. The Meadow Yards for the railroads was shown 

southeast of the Proposed Project Area.

1955: 

Elizabeth 

and Jersey 

City 

Quadrangles

1:24,000

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area appears generally similar to the 1947 map.

Surrounding Properties: The Passaic River south of the Proposed Project Area is labeled as the 

Harrison Reach with a projected depth of 20 feet. Additional manufacturing, commercial, and/or 

industrial properties are shown south, northwest, southwest, and southeast of the Proposed Project 

Area. Several substations, parking lots, and chemical companies are shown in the area 

surrounding the eastern portion of the Proposed Project Area. The New Jersey Turnpike is shown 

running in a north/south direction, bisecting the Proposed Project Area. Landfilling appears to 

have occurred north of the Proposed Project Area based on the change in elevation shown. The 

general areas to the east and west are shaded pink, indicating unspecified urban development.

1967: 

Elizabeth 

and Jersey 

City 

Quadrangles

1:24,000

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area is labeled to be utilized by the ErieLackawanna Railroad and the Trans-Hudson Railroad.

Surrounding Properties: Additional landfilling has occurred north and southwest of the

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1981: 

Elizabeth 

and Jersey 

City 

Quadrangles

1:24,000

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area is labeled to be utilized by Conrail.

Surrounding Properties: Industrial, manufacturing, and/or commercial structures and roads are 

shown northeast and southeast of the Proposed Project Area. I-95 has expanded to the east.

1995: 

Elizabeth 

Quadrangle 

1:24,000

Proposed Project Area: The Proposed Project Area is no longer labeled, but appears in the same 

configuration as the previous USGS topo maps. The eastern portion of the Proposed Project area 

is not shown.

Surrounding Properties: Additional landfilling occurred north of the Proposed Project Area and 

ponds and streams appear to have replaced former wetlands. Interstate 280 was constructed to the 

north and additional industrial, manufacturing, and/or commercial properties are shown to the 

south of the Proposed Project Area.

A review of the historical USGS Topographic Quadrangles revealed that the Proposed 

Project Area was developed for use by rail operations by 1891, and was expanded by 

1900. The wetlands immediately north, east, and west of the Proposed Project Area 

underwent extensive landfilling between 1947 and 1995. Unspecified industrial, 

manufacturing, and/or commercial properties were developed south of the Proposed 

Project Area, including a chemical company. The New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) was 

constructed by 1947 and expanded eastward by 1981. Several substations, the Meadow 

Yards, railroads, and highways were shown in the greater surrounding area. 

5.1.4 Local Street Directories 

A historical City Directory search was performed by EDR as part of this Phase I ESA, 

however, no historical listings for the Proposed Project Area or nearby addresses were 

identified during the search. 

5.2 Regulatory Review 

Regulatory database reports were obtained from EDR and are provided in Appendix D. The 

reports include summaries of the databases searched, their radii around the Proposed Project 

Area, and limitations of the data. The databases searched and associated radii were consistent 

with ASTM E1527-13 outlined standards. 

5.2.1 Federal 

The federal databases searched included the National Priority List (NPL); Comprehensive 

Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS); 

Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS); Toxic Chemical Release Inventory 

System (TRIS); Record of Decision (ROD); U.S. Engineering Controls; and U.S. 

Institutional Controls. The federal listing of facilities which are subject to corrective 

action under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (CORRACTS) is discussed 

with the State databases of RCRA listings. 

National Priority List (NPL) 

The NPL is the USEPA’s list of sites that require remedial action under the Superfund 

Program. Nearby NPL sites can sometimes pose a risk of stigmatizing surrounding 

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Four NPL sites were identified within a one-mile radius of the Proposed Project Area. 

The Diamond Alkali Company, located at 80 Lister Avenue, Newark (south of the 

Project Area beyond the Passaic River) is undergoing investigation due to former 

pesticide and herbicide manufacturing at the site, including those used to formulate the 

defoliant "Agent Orange," a primary polluter of the Passaic River, which borders the 

Proposed Project Area to the south. Between 1914 until at least 1977, the site was owned 

by various chemical, pesticide, and herbicide manufacturing companies. By 1983, the 

site was being used for waste disposal operations for a neighboring plant. The USEPA 

collected samples revealing high levels of “Agent Orange” and the site was transferred to 

the NJDEP. In 1984, the NJDEP and the Diamond Alkali Company entered into an 

Administrative Order on Consent for a remedial investigation and feasibility study for 

on-site cleanup. The site is currently listed on the Final NPL. The Diamond Alkali 

Company is also listed in the CERCLIS, U.S. Engineering Controls, Consent, ROD, 

ICIS, and PRP databases. Due to observed tidal influence drawing waters of the Passaic 

River through tidal gates and into wetland areas immediately adjacent to the Proposed 

Project Area, the Diamondhead Alkali Superfund site is a potential environmental 

concern associated with the Proposed Project Area. 

The Diamond Head Oil Refinery facility, located at 1401 Harrison Turnpike, Kearny 

(north of the Project Area) operated under several company names including PSC 

Resources, Inc., Ag-Met Oil Service, Inc., and Newtown Refining Corporations between 

1946 and 1979. EPA added the site to the Superfund NPL in 2002. Extensive 

remediation including the removal of millions of gallons of oil-contaminated water, 

millions of cubic yards of oily sludge, and millions of tons of contaminated soil occurred 

in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Recent sampling was performed in 2009, and EPA is in 

the process of determining the need for additional action. The site is currently listed on 

the Final NPL. The Diamond Head Oil Refinery is also listed in the CERCLIS, RCRA 

NonGen/NLR, U.S. Engineering Controls, ROD, NJ Manifest, and NJ Release databases. 

Based on regulatory status and distance, the remaining facilities are not anticipated to 

represent a significant environmental concern. 

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information 

System (CERCLIS) 

CERCLIS is a compilation of sites which the USEPA has investigated, or plans to 

investigate, pursuant to the Superfund Act of 1980 (CERCLA). As such, some of these 

sites may ultimately present concerns and others may not (but could still pose a perceived 

concern). Former CERCLIS sites that have been granted the status of No Further 

Remedial Action Planned (NFRAP) are also included in this database. 

Eight CERCLIS sites were identified within a 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. As 

discussed previously, the Diamond Alkali Company and the Diamond Head Oil Refinery 

facilities are potential environmental concerns associated with the Proposed Project Area. 

Based on details in the regulatory database including distance, the remaining facilities are 

not anticipated to represent a significant environmental concern. 

Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) 

This federal database, compiled by the Emergency Response Notification System, 

records and stores information on certain reported releases of petroleum and other 

potentially hazardous substances. 
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The Proposed Project Area was not listed as an ERNS site. 

Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System (TRIS) 

The TRIS contains information reported by a variety of industries on their annual 

estimated releases of certain chemicals. 

The Proposed Project Area was not listed as a TRIS site. 

Record of Decision (ROD) 

This federal database includes documents that mandate permanent remedies at Superfund 

sites that includes technical and health information to aid in the remedy. 

Three ROD facilities were identified within one mile of the Proposed Project Area. As 

discussed previously, the Diamond Alkali Company and the Diamond Head Oil Refinery 

facilities are potential environmental concerns associated with the Proposed Project Area. 

Based on details in the regulatory database information including distance and direction, 

the remaining facility is not anticipated to represent a significant environmental concern. 

U.S. Engineering Controls 

This database includes sites with engineering controls in place. 

Three U.S. Engineering Control sites were listed within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project 

Area. Diamond Alkali Company was issued Records of Decision in 1987 for 

decontamination, demolition, disposal, and recycling of an existing building; 

groundwater monitoring, pump and treat, residuals disposal, and a slurry wall; and the 

disposal, solidification, and stabilization of solid waste; and the placement of a soil cap at 

the site. Diamond Head Oil Refinery was issued Records of Decision in 2009 for 

bioremediation; excavation, disposal, treatment, and monitoring of site soil; and the 

placement of a soil cap at the site. As discussed previously, the Diamond Alkali 

Company and the Diamond Head Oil Refinery facilities are potential environmental 

concerns associated with the Proposed Project Area. 

Based on details in the regulatory database information including distance and direction, 

the remaining facility is not anticipated to represent a significant environmental concern. 

U.S. Institutional Controls 

This database includes sites with institutional controls in place. Institutional controls 

include administrative measures such as use and construction restrictions and postremedial requirements intended to prevent human exposure to contaminants left on the 

site after remediation. Deed restrictions are usually required as part of the institutional 

control measures. 

One U.S. Institutional Control site was listed within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. 

Based on details in the regulatory database information including distance and direction, 

this facility is not anticipated to represent a significant environmental concern. 

5.2.2 State 

The state records reviewed included listings of New Jersey Leaking Underground Storage 

Tanks (LUST); New Jersey Historic LUST; New Jersey UST; Resource Conservation 

and Recovery Act (RCRA) Notifiers Listings; Solid Waste Facilities (SWF); State 

Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Registry (SHWS); Voluntary Cleanup Program; 
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Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP); New Jersey Historic Landfill; New Jersey 

Chromate Sites; New Jersey Historic Major Facilities; New Jersey, New York, and 

Pennsylvania Manifest Facilities; New Jersey HWS Re-Eval; New Jersey Industrial Site 

Recovery Act (ISRA); and New Jersey Manufactured Gas Plants (MGP). 

 New Jersey Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) 

This database includes regulated USTs that have cleanup underway. 

Six NJ LUST sites were listed within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. Based on the 

distance and location of these facilities, they are not anticipated to represent a significant 

environmental concern. 

New Jersey Historic LUST 

This database includes regulated USTs that were previously undergoing cleanup but are 

no longer updated or maintained by NJDEP. 

Twenty NJ LUST sites were listed within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. SOS 

Gases Inc., located at 1100 Harrison Avenue, was listed in the database with one 2,000-

gallon diesel UST removed in 1993. The site was issued a letter of No Further Action for 

Areas of Concern in 1993. SOS Gases, Inc. is also listed in the NJ SHWS, HS Historic 

HWS, NJ UST, NJ Release, NJ Engineering and Institutional Controls, NJ Brownfield 

Cleanup Program, and NJ Financial Assurance databases. 

Based on the distance and location of the remaining facilities, they are not anticipated to 

represent a significant environmental concern. 

New Jersey UST

This database includes registered USTs under RCRA. 

Seven NJ UST sites were listed within 1⁄4-mile of the Proposed Project Area. The 

following are sites with some potential to impact the Proposed Project Area: 

 As discussed previously, SOS Gases Inc. is listed with one 2,000-gallon diesel 

UST removed in 1993. 

 Meadowlands Maintenance, located at 1148 Newark Turnpike, was listed with 

one 4,000-gallon and one 1,000-gallon waste oil UST removed in 2004. This 

facility is also identified as Bombardier Transportation and CSX Transportation 

in the database listings. 

 Goody Products, Inc., located at 969 Newark Turnpike, was listed in the database 

with one 7,500 gallon No. 4 fuel oil UST removed in 1990. Goody Products is 

also listed in the RCRA NonGen/NLR, NJ SHWS, NJ UST, NJ Release, NJ 

Institutional Control, NJ ISRA, NJ NPDES, and NJ Financial Assurance 

databases. 

Based on the distance and location of the remaining facilities, they are not anticipated to 

represent a significant environmental concern. 

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Notifiers Listings 

This database lists sites that have filed notification forms regarding hazardous waste 

activity, including: treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDs); small-quantity 

(SQG) and large-quantity generators (LQG); and transporters regulated under RCRA. 
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The discussion below includes any CORRACTS listings of facilities that are subject to 

corrective action under RCRA. 

Eleven TSDs and sixteen CORRACTS facilities were listed within one mile of the 

Proposed Project Area. There is a low potential that these facilities have affected 

subsurface conditions beneath the Proposed Project Area given their distance and 

location, and information in the regulatory database. 

 Bombardier Transportation, located at 1148 Newark Turnpike, was listed in the 

regulatory database as a LQG of spent halogenated solvents (F002) in 1988, as a 

non-generator in 2006, and as a small SQG of ignitable waste (D001) and spent 

nonhalogenated solvents (F003) in 2008 with no reported violations. CSX 

Transportation, located at 1150 Newark Turnpike, was listed as a SQG of 

ignitable waste (D001) in 2004, as a Conditionally Exempt SQG in 2006, and as 

a non-generator in 2007 with no reported violations. Based on regulatory 

information, these facilities appear to be located at the same site. 

 Transformer Lab Service, located at 1800 Harrison Avenue, was listed as a 

CESQG in 1994 and 2006 of ignitable waste (D001) corrosive waste (D002), and 

PCBs (X002) with no reported violations. This site is also listed in the 

regulatory database as a historic landfill, NJ NPDES, ICIS, NJ & PA Manifest, 

NJ Release, NJ VCP, and US Airs. The site has also operated under the name G 

& S Motor Equipment Company and former operated as the MSLA-1A Landfill 

and part of the P & M Egan Landfill, which was capped in 2011. 

Based on their locations or listing details (e.g., waste type), the remaining RCRA 

facilities are not anticipated to represent a significant environmental concern. 

Solid Waste Facilities (SWF) 

This database includes certain landfills, incinerators, transfer stations, recycling centers, 

and other Sites which manage solid waste. 

One Solid Waste Facility was identified within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. 

Based on the distance, location, and operating status of this facility, it is not anticipated 

to represent a significant environmental concern. 

State Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Registry (SHWS) 

This program lists known contaminated sites except those associated with the Bureau of 

Underground Storage Sites (BUST). 

One hundred and thirty-three SHWS sites were identified within one mile of Proposed 

Project Area. The following sites have potential to affect the Proposed Project Area: 

 SOS Gases, Inc. was listed as a facility shipping hazardous waste with on-site 

sources of contamination in 1997. 

 Diamond Head Oil Refinery was listed as a facility with on-site sources of 

contamination shipping hazardous waste in 1994. 

 Goody Products Inc., located at 969 Newark Turnpike, was listed as a closed 

facility in 2012. 

 Diamond Alkali Company was listed as an active facility in 2012. 
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Based on details in the regulatory database information including distances from the 

Proposed Project Area, the remaining sites are not anticipated to represent a significant 

environmental concern. 

Voluntary Cleanup Program 

The Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) is a NJDEP program for investigation and 

remediation of (generally) privately-owned sites. Some sites in this program have known 

contamination, whereas others have not had sufficient investigation to determine whether 

contamination is present. 

Twenty VCP sites were identified within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. 

Warehouse and Distribution Center, located at 1800-1806 Harrison Avenue, was listed as 

a historical VCP site in 2002. No further details are listed. G & S Motor Equipment, 

located at 1800 Harrison Avenue, was listed as a historical VCP site in 2002 with no 

further details. Based on the address, Warehouse Distribution Center and G & S Motor 

Equipment are likely located at the same site. 

There is a low potential that the remaining facilities have affected subsurface conditions 

beneath the Proposed Project Area given their distance and location, and information in 

the regulatory database. 

Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) 

This NJ Brownfields program is the successor to the Voluntary Cleanup Program. Again, 

some sites have known contamination, whereas others have not had sufficient 

investigation to determine whether contamination is present. 

Fifty-two Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) sites were identified within 1⁄2-mile of the 

Proposed Project Area. SOS Gases Inc., located at 1100 Harrison Avenue, was entered 

into the BCP in 1997 due to potential groundwater contamination at the site. No formal 

remedial design was identified in the database listing. SOS Gases Inc. is also listed in the 

NJ SHWS, NJ Historic HWS, NJ Historic LUST, NJ UST, NJ Release, NJ Engineering 

and Institutional Controls, and NJ Financial Assurance databases. 

There is a low potential that the remaining facilities have affected subsurface conditions 

beneath the Proposed Project Area given their distance and location, and information in 

the regulatory database. 

New Jersey Historic Landfill 

The NJ Historic Landfill database identified properties that are old or non-permitted solid 

waste facilities or landfills that are not included in the current solid waste 

facilities/landfills database. 

Three Historic Landfill sites were identified within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. 

The following sites have potential to affect the Proposed Project Area:

 The MSLA 1-D Landfill, located at 1500 Harrison Avenue, is a municipal waste 

landfill formerly operated by the Municipal Sanitary Landfill Authority (MSLA). 

The landfill ceased operations in 1982 under an administrative order from the 

NJDEP. Due to improper management, documented releases occurred in the 

1970s and 1980s into the wetland areas immediately adjacent to the Proposed 

Project Area. Violations were reported by NJDEP during a January 1989 

compliance evaluation inspection, including the release of leachate into the 
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Passaic River and deficiencies in groundwater sampling and reporting. As part 

of the more recent re-closure efforts, the perimeter roadway was capped and a 

methane recovery system was installed. 

 G & S Motor Equipment Company Inc., located at 1800 Harrison Avenue, 

operated as the MSLA 1-A Landfill. The site is a municipal waste landfill 

formerly operated by the MSLA, which operated under the names HMDC 1-A 

and included part of the P & M Egan Landfill. This 13-acre former landfill was 

capped and has been operating as the PSE&G Solar Farm since 2011. 

There is a low potential that the remaining facility has affected subsurface conditions 

beneath the Proposed Project Area given its distance and location, and information in the 

regulatory database. 

New Jersey Chromate Sites 

The NJ Chromate database identified properties with known chromate waste. 

Four NJ Chromate sites were identified within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. 

There is a low potential that these facilities have affected subsurface conditions beneath 

the Proposed Project Area given its distance and location, and information in the 

regulatory database. 

New Jersey Historic Major Facilities 

The NJ Historic Major Facilities database identified properties located on one or more 

contiguous or adjacent properties owned or operated by the same entity with a total 

combined storage capacity of: 20,000 gallons or more of hazardous substances, other 

than petroleum or petroleum products; or 200,000 gallons or more of hazardous 

substances of any type. 

Six NJ Historic Major Facilities were identified within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project 

Area. There is a low potential that these facilities have affected subsurface conditions 

beneath the Proposed Project Area given their distance and location, and information in 

the regulatory database. 

New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Manifest Facilities 

The Manifest databases identified properties with documented waste generated in 

proximity to the Project Area in New Jersey and disposed of at permitted facilities in 

New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Sixteen Manifest sites (seven in NJ, three in PA, and six in NY were identified within 1⁄4-

mile of the Proposed Project Area. 

 The Diamond Head Oil Refinery was listed in the NJ Manifest database in 2009 

for benzene (D018). 

 G & S Motor Equipment, located at 1800 Harrison Avenue, was identified in the 

NJ and PA manifest database for: 11,585 pounds of lead (D008) in 2012, 1,845 

pounds of cadmium (D006) and D008 in 2012, 230 kilograms of cadmium 

(D006) and lead (D008) in 2012, 2,245 pounds of cadmium (D006) in an 

unreported year, and 5,805 pounds of lead (D008) in an unreported year. 

 Transformer Lab Services Inc. was listed in the NJ and PA databases with 150 

kilograms of ignitable waste (D001) in 2007, 91 kilograms of ignitable waste 
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(D001) in 2007, 179 kilograms of ignitable waste (D001) in 2008, 180 kilograms 

of ignitable waste (D001) in 2009, 386 kilograms of ignitable waste (D001) in 

2010, 189 kilograms of corrosive waste (D002) in 2012, 376 kilograms of 

ignitable waste (D001) in 2012, 598 pounds of corrosive waste (D002) in 2013, 

278 kilograms of corrosive waste (D002) in 2013, 181 kilograms of ignitable 

waste (D001) in 2013, and 387 pounds of ignitable waste (D001) in 2013. Based 

on regulatory information, these facilities appear to be located at the same site. 

 CSX Transportation Inc., located at 1150 Newark Turnpike, was listed in the 

database with an unspecified amount and type of waste in 2004 and 55 gallons of 

ignitable waste (D001) in 2008. NJ Transit Meadows, located at 1148 Newark 

Turnpike, was listed in the NY manifest database for 450 pounds and 55 gallons 

of mercury (D009) in 1989 and 22 tons of lead (D008) in 2011. Based on 

regulatory information, these facilities appear to be located at the same site. 

 Weldon Quarry Company LLC, located at 1100 Harrison Avenue, was listed in 

the NY manifest database for 99 gallons of unknown waste (F001) in 1994, 101 

gallons of unknown waste (F001) in 1995, and 52 gallons of unknown waste 

(F001) in 1996. 

There is a low potential that the remaining facilities have affected subsurface conditions 

beneath the Proposed Project Area given their distance and location, and information in 

the regulatory database. 

New Jersey HWS Re-Eval 

The NJ HWS Re-Eval database applies to sites removed from the known contaminated 

site list, due to a variety of reasons including inactivity, lack of contamination, or they 

were not assigned a case worker. These sites are being re-evaluated, by visual and/or 

investigation methods by NJDEP to determine if contamination still exists at the site. 

Twelve NJ HWS Re-Eval sites were identified within one mile of the Proposed Project 

Area. G & S Motor Equipment is under investigation with no further details listed. 

There is a low potential that the remaining facilities have affected subsurface conditions 

beneath the Proposed Project Area given their distance and location, and information in 

the regulatory database. 

New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) 

The NJ ISRA database applies to industrial properties operating after December 21, 1983 

where the place of business involves the generation, manufacture, refining, 

transportation, treatment, storage, handling, or disposal of hazardous substances or 

hazardous wastes. 

Eighteen NJ ISRA sites were identified within 1⁄2-mile of the Proposed Project Area. 

Goody Products, Inc. was assigned to ISRA in 1994. The site is currently listed with a 

historic NFA due to the cessation of hazardous waste activities. 
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There is a low potential that the remaining facilities have affected subsurface conditions 

beneath the Proposed Project Area given their distance and location, and information in 

the regulatory database. 

New Jersey Manufactured Gas Plants (MGP) 

The NJ MGP database includes records of coal gas plants, which were used in the United 

States between the 1800’s to 1950’s to produce gas that could be used as fuel. 

One NJ MGP was identified within one-mile of the Proposed Project Area. There is a 

low potential that this facility has affected subsurface conditions beneath the Proposed 

Project Area given its distance and location, and information in the regulatory database. 

6.0 USER-PROVIDED INFORMATION 

In preparing this Phase I ESA, AKRF requested that the client or assigned representatives provide any 

pertinent information regarding the Proposed Project Area, specifically: 

 Whether they were aware of any pertinent current or historical activities at or near the Proposed 

Project, including but not limited to: hazardous substances or petroleum, waste management 

practices, filling or disposal drains, septic/sewer systems, and potable and non-potable wells; 

 Owner and occupant information and whether they were aware of any previous Hazardous 

Waste/Contaminated Materials Assessments or other potentially pertinent reports, plans or 

information; 

 Whether any environmental liens or activity and land use limitations are in place or filed or recorded 

against the Proposed Project Area or whether there was pending, threatened, ongoing or past 

violations, litigation or enforcement action relevant to hazardous substances or petroleum products; 

 Whether they had any specialized knowledge or experience related to the Proposed Project or nearby 

properties (e.g., specialized knowledge of the chemicals used by this type of business); and 

 Whether they were aware of commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about 

environmental conditions of the Proposed Project including current/past uses of the Proposed Project 

Area and adjacent properties. 

This Phase I ESA was conducted to provide preliminary environmental information as part of the overall 

EA being completed for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project in the Towns of Kearny and Harrison, 

New Jersey. To the extent that pertinent additional information was provided, it has been summarized 

elsewhere in this report or is described in Section 7.0, below. 

7.0 PREVIOUS STUDIES 

No previous studies completed on the Proposed Project Area were provided to AKRF for specific 

inclusion in this Phase I ESA. Pertinent supporting documentation obtained through online research or 

from records maintained by NJDEP has been referenced in applicable sections throughout this report and 

included in Appendix E. 
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8.0 LIMITATIONS AND DATA GAPS 

This assessment generally met the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials 

(ASTM) as established by ASTM Standard E1527-13 at the time it was performed, with the following 

limitations: 

 Results of this ESA are valid as of the dates on which the investigation was performed. 

 Interviews and user provided information were limited to those discussed in Section 6.0. To the 

extent that interviews were not conducted with the list of interviewees cited in the ASTM Standard 

(past and present owners, operators, and occupants of the Proposed Project Area and local 

government officials), AKRF does not believe that this represents a significant data gap likely to 

result in additional or significantly changed recognized environmental conditions or conclusions. 

Portions of the Proposed Project Area history were not conducted in five-year intervals. However, 

sufficient information about the history could be obtained from the available historical aerial photographs, 

historic topographic maps, and NJDEP records, and this data gap is not likely to alter the conclusions of 

this report. 

 

9.0 FINDINGS 

A summary of the findings identified during this Phase I ESA are presented below: 

Recognized Environmental Concerns (RECs) 

This Phase I ESA revealed the following evidence of RECs within the boundary of the Proposed Project 

Area: 

 According to historical records, the majority of the area that encompasses the Proposed Project was 

created as a result of filling in the adjacent wetland areas to support extensive use for railroad 

operations since 1891. The existing Sawtooth Bridges were constructed in 1908, and aerial 

photographs indicate that extensive filling of presumed wetland areas occurred north-adjacent to the 

central portion of the Proposed Project Area between 1946 and 1976. Historic fill of unknown origin 

used to raise grades beneath the Proposed Project Area may be unsuitable for re-use and may contain 

contaminant concentrations requiring regulated management. Rail usage can contaminate 

surrounding soils with creosote from treated rail ties, spills from diesel or other petroleum products, 

releases from cargo loading and unloading, and releases from maintenance and fueling activities. 

This Phase I ESA identified the following evidence of RECs in the immediate vicinity, but beyond the 

boundary of the Proposed Project Area: 

 Based on a review of available records, the Municipal Sanitary Landfill Authority (MSLA) formerly 

accepted municipal solid waste at the MSLA 1-D landfill located north-adjacent to the western 

segment of the Proposed Project Area. The landfill ceased operations in 1982 under an administrative 

order from the NJDEP. According to NJDEP records, releases of thousands of gallons of leachate 

containing elevated levels of organic compounds and metals occurred on a daily basis into adjacent 

wetlands and the Passaic River due to the improper closure of the landfill. Violations were 

subsequently reported by NJDEP during a January 1989 compliance evaluation inspection, including 

the release of leachate into the Passaic River and deficiencies in groundwater sampling and reporting 

associated with the initial closure. As part of the more recent re-closure efforts led by NJDEP in 2009 

and 2010, the perimeter roadway was capped and a leachate and methane recovery system was 

proposed to be installed. Documented historic releases may have affected subsurface conditions at 

the Proposed Project Area. 
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 The Weldon Asphalt Plant (a.k.a Weldon Quarry Company, LLC or SOS Gases, Inc.) located north 

adjacent of the western extent of the Proposed Project area is a currently operating industrial facility 

that has been identified on the regulatory database as a generator of spent chlorinated solvent (F001) 

waste in 1996 and 2006. This facility is also listed in the NJ UST database with a 2,000-gallon diesel 

fuel tank installed in 1969 and removed in 1993. The NJ Release database identified an explosion 

associated with this facility in 2001 that was related to the asphalt plant operations. No fires occurred 

and there was no additional information on the incident. The facility maintains an impermeable cap 

established as an engineering control with the state of New Jersey to address soil contamination from 

volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), and metals 

originating from the operations of the asphalt plant. An institutional control established with New 

Jersey in association with the capping of the soil contaminants restricts the facility to industrial uses. 

None of the available documentation reviewed as part of this Phase I ESA included records 

discussing groundwater quality at this facility; however, documented historic releases may have 

affected subsurface conditions at the Proposed Project Area. 

 During the reconnaissance completed as part of this Phase I ESA, the property located north-adjacent 

to the Proposed Project area and immediately east of the Weldon Asphalt Plant, reportedly owned and 

operated by Ann Martucci, Inc. (a.k.a Mad Max), was observed to be utilized as a storage facility for 

used trucks and miscellaneous industrial/construction machinery. This facility was not listed on the 

regulatory databases and is not suspected to perform substantial maintenance activities, however, 

metal piping runs (suspected to be associated with storm water collection) were observed to be 

discharging from equipment storage areas into the wetland areas abutting the Proposed Project Area. 

A suspected former open water wetland area was observed in the central portion of this property that 

had been improved with landscaping and maintained with an aeration device (use unknown) by the 

current operator. Suspected tidal gate structures were observed at the southern end of the wetland 

stream feature traversing the southwestern portion of this property. The wetland steam feature is 

suspected to be connected to and partially influenced by the Passaic River, and thus would travel 

through the subsurface of the Proposed Project Area. Undocumented releases associated with longterm heavy equipment storage may have affected subsurface conditions at the Proposed Project Area. 

 The western portion of the Proposed Project Area is located immediately north of a segment of the 

Passaic River that is well known and documented to have been impacted from direct waste discharges 

from the industrial operations of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site located on Lister Avenue in 

Newark, New Jersey. The contaminated sediment within the segment of the Passaic River adjacent to 

the Proposed Project contains elevated and hazardous concentrations of dioxins, heavy metals, 

polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and pesticides. A seven year feasibility study conducted by the 

USEPA to address the contaminated sediment (in this segment of the lower Passaic River) resulted in 

the remedial action removal effort of 40,000 cubic yards of the most dioxin-contaminated sediment at 

the river bottom adjacent to the Diamond Alkali site in 2012. The proposed remedial plan recently 

set forth by USEPA in 2014 includes bank-to-bank dredging of an additional 4.3 million cubic yards 

of contaminated sediment from the lower eight miles of the Passaic (from the area immediately 

adjacent of the Proposed Project south toward Newark Bay) followed by capping of the river bottom. 

Due to the potential for tidal influence to draw waters and suspended sediment of the Passaic River 

beneath and into wetland areas immediately adjacent to the Proposed Project Area, the contaminants 

historically discharged to the Passaic River may have also affected subsurface conditions beneath the 

Proposed Project Area. 

 During the reconnaissance, the currently active Amtrak Substation 41 was observed south-adjacent of

the eastern portion of the Proposed Project Area. This structure has been utilized as a substation 

associated with rail operations since construction in 1931, and recently experienced heavy flooding 
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during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The out-of-service Pennsylvania Railroad Substation 4 building 

was also observed south-adjacent to the Proposed Project Area (underneath the eastern spur of the 

New Jersey Turnpike). Operations at this substation building supported rail operations dating back to 

construction in 1910. Neither of the buildings are listed on regulatory databases for documented 

releases or the storage of hazardous materials; however, based on the ages of the structures, former 

transformers or other electrical equipment may have utilized PCB-containing oils or mercurycontaining switches. Undocumented releases at these structures, especially during historic storm 

events, may have affected subsurface conditions beneath the Proposed Project Area. 

Other Environmental Concerns

 Suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) was not observed during the reconnaissance of the 

Proposed Project Area, but could be present in encased conduits associated with aboveground or 

underground utilities, buried debris, or fill material used to raise grades within or immediately 

adjacent to the Proposed Project Area. Based on the age of Amtrak Substation 41 and Pennsylvania 

Railroad Substation 4, the building materials used during their construction in the early 1900s or any 

subsequent renovations or repairs may have utilized ACM and/or lead-based paint (LBP). 

 Based on the age of the railway and associated Sawtooth Bridge structures, LBP may be present on 

structures within or immediately adjacent to the Proposed Project Area. 

 The New Jersey Turnpike overpass bisects the Proposed Project Area and was constructed by 1954 

and the Eastern Spur was completed shortly after by 1976. The New Jersey Turnpike overpasses are 

immediately adjacent to, and were built extending over the railway operations encompassing the 

Proposed Project. Improper management of material during excavation and backfilling activities 

completed during construction of the Turnpike and/or petroleum spills, or leaks from the ongoing use 

of the roadway have the potential to have impacted subsurface conditions of the Proposed Project 

Area. 

 The area beyond adjacent sites to the north and east of the Proposed Project Area was historically 

used for industrial, transportation, utility-related and landfilling/waste disposal purposes. Numerous 

sites with extensive contamination including documented releases, leaking underground storage 

tanks, and hazardous waste generators were identified by the regulatory database search in the 

surrounding corridor of the Proposed Project. 
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10.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

AKRF understands that the Proposed Project Area is being evaluated for proposed replacement of Amtrak 

Bridges No. 7.80 and No. 7.96, collectively referred to as the “Sawtooth Bridges” along a 1.1-mile 

segment of the NEC in the towns of Kearny and Harrison, New Jersey. Based on the conclusions of this 

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, AKRF recommends the following: 

 Due to the potential presence of soil and groundwater contamination beneath the Proposed Project 

Area from historic filling, use for rail operations, and documented cases of adjacent industrial use, 

AKRF recommends that site-specific plans are incorporated into all contract documents to ensure the 

safety of workers and the surrounding community, protect sensitive environmental conservation land 

areas, and adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements. The site-specific plans should include 

documentation of all known aboveground and underground utilities and storm water/tidal control 

conduits and be overlayed with proposed areas of disturbance shown on the final construction 

drawings. All excavated soil requiring off-site disposal (or reuse) should be characterized and 

managed in accordance with applicable New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 

(NJDEP) regulatory requirements, including the testing requirements of any intended receiving 

facilities. Transportation of material within or leaving the Proposed Project Area should be 

completed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and agency requirements covering 

licensing of haulers and trucks, placarding, truck routes, manifesting, etc. All construction activities 

and site-specific plans should also be carried out in collaboration with nearby responsible parties (or 

their authorized representatives) of known contaminated properties to confirm the latest available data 

is referenced to maintain safety for workers, the surrounding community, and nearby sensitive 

environmental receptors. If previously unknown or unexpected subsurface contamination is

discovered during construction activities, investigation and remediation should be performed by a 

New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) as required under the Site Remediation 

Reform Act N.J.S.A. 58:10C-1 et seq. (SRRA), the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation 

N.J.A.C. 7:26E (Technical Rules), and Administrative Requirement for the Remediation of 

Contaminated Sites N.J.A.C. 7:26C (ARRCS). 

 Although not anticipated, if petroleum tanks are encountered during any excavation completed for 

construction, they should be closed and removed, along with any contaminated soil, in accordance 

with applicable requirements. Any evidence of a petroleum spill should be reported to NJDEP and 

addressed in accordance with applicable requirements. If tanks are discovered, they should be 

properly registered, if required, with the NJDEP, and/or the Kearny/Harrison Fire Department. 

 If dewatering is required during construction, water must be managed and discharged in accordance 

with applicable local and state regulatory permitting requirements. Preliminary testing and a 

feasibility study should be performed prior to construction to support any necessary permitting. 

 Surfaces coated with LBP may require abatement prior to disturbance (e.g., cutting) that could 

generate lead-containing dust or vapors. Prior to construction or demolition, if lead-coated surfaces 

are expected to be disturbed, an exposure assessment must be performed to determine whether lead 

exposure would occur. Any activities with the potential to disturb lead-based paint must be performed 

in accordance with the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation (OSHA 

29 CFR 1926.62—Lead Exposure in Construction). 

 Prior to any renovation or demolition activities with the potential to disturb suspect ACM, an asbestos 

survey including the review of all known utilities should be conducted and if materials tested prove to 

contain asbestos, they should be properly removed and disposed of in accordance with all applicable 

local, state and federal regulations. 
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 Unless there is labeling or test data that indicates that fluorescent lights or other electrical equipment, 

are not mercury- and/or PCB-containing, if disposal is required, it should be performed in accordance 

with applicable federal, state and local regulations and guidelines during any decommissioning or 

demolition work during the replacement project. 
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11.0 SIGNATURE PAGE

We declare that, to the best of our professional knowledge and belief, we meet the definition of 

Environmental Professional as defined in §312.10 of 40 CFR 312. 

We have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a Proposed 

Alternatives of the nature, history, and setting of the Proposed Project Area for which the assessment was 

performed. We have performed all the appropriate inquiries in conformance with standards and practices 

set forth in 40 CFR Part 312. 

Dustin Kapson

Senior Technical Director

Marcus Simons

Senior Vice President
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12.0 REFERENCES 

1. EDR “Amtrak Sawtooth Bridges – Hudson County, Kearny, New Jersey” Regulatory Radius 

Search, June 22, 2015. 

2. U.S. Geological Survey; Kearny, New Jersey. Quadrangle, 7.5 minute Series (Topographic), 

Scale 1:24,000; 2011. 

3. Topographic Maps dated 1891, 1900, 1905, 1925, 1947, 1955, 1967, 1981, and 1995. 

4. Historical Aerial Photographs dated 1931, 1946, 1954, 1966, 1970, 1976, 1977, 1984, 1991, 

1995, 2006, and 2010. 
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PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION
Appendix A - Site Photographs 

SAWTOOTH BRIDGES REPLACEMENT PROJECT 

Photograph 2: View east from the northern side of the project site towards one of the Sawtooth 

Bridges(Amtrak Bridge No. 7.80 at the center of the photograph.)

Photograph 1: View west from the northern side of the project site; one of the Sawtooth Bridges 

(Amtrak Bridge No. 7.96) is located at the left of the photo, leading to the elevated embankment that 

carries the NEC and south of the built-up area on which the NJ TRANSIT tracks are located.
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Photograph 3: View east from a point near the western end of the project site, showing the changes 

in grade along the NEC (at right) and the NJ TRANSIT lines (center).

Photograph 4: Looking west at the western end of the project site. The elevated embankment that 

carries the NEC line (at left) slopes down towards the ground surface in this location.
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Photograph 6: The northern side of the project site in the 

vicinity of the New Jersey Turnpike Viaduct, with 

Substation No. 4 visible in the background of the 

photograph.

Photograph 5: View south of the change in grade 

between the NEC and the NJ TRANSIT tracks in 

the vicinity of a brick and concrete drainage 

culvert that carries Frank’s Creek to the Passaic 

River.
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HISTORIC AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
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HISTORICAL TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: STATEN ISLAND

MAP YEAR: 1891

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:62500

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

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CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

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TARGET QUAD

NAME: STATEN ISLAND

MAP YEAR: 1900

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:62500

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

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TARGET QUAD

NAME: PASSAIC

MAP YEAR: 1900

SERIES: 30

SCALE: 1:125000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

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TARGET QUAD

NAME: PASSAIC

MAP YEAR: 1905

SERIES: 30

SCALE: 1:125000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: STATEN ISLAND

MAP YEAR: 1925

REVISED FROM :1900

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:62500

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: ELIZABETH

MAP YEAR: 1947

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:25000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: JERSEY CITY

MAP YEAR: 1947

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:25000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: JERSEY CITY

MAP YEAR: 1955

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: ELIZABETH

MAP YEAR: 1955

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: ELIZABETH

MAP YEAR: 1967

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: JERSEY CITY

MAP YEAR: 1967

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: ELIZABETH

MAP YEAR: 1981

PHOTOREVISED FROM :1967

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: JERSEY CITY

MAP YEAR: 1981

PHOTOREVISED FROM :1967

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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TARGET QUAD

NAME: ELIZABETH

MAP YEAR: 1995

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: PATERSON

MAP YEAR: 1903

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:62500

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: WEEHAWKEN

MAP YEAR: 1940

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:31680

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: WEEHAWKEN

MAP YEAR: 1947

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:25000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: ORANGE

MAP YEAR: 1947

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:25000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: ORANGE

MAP YEAR: 1955

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: PATERSON AND

VICINITY

MAP YEAR: 1955

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: WEEHAWKEN

MAP YEAR: 1967

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: ORANGE

MAP YEAR: 1970

PHOTOREVISED FROM :1955

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: WEEHAWKEN

MAP YEAR: 1981

PHOTOREVISED FROM :1967

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: ORANGE

MAP YEAR: 1981

PHOTOREVISED FROM :1955

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: WEEHAWKEN

MAP YEAR: 1995

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015
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ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: ORANGE

MAP YEAR: 1995

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Amtrak Sawtooth

Bridges

 ADDRESS: Hudson County

Kearny, NJ 07032

LAT/LONG: 40.7446 / -74.1215

CLIENT: AKRF, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Jordan

INQUIRY#: 4350946.6

RESEARCH DATE: 07/14/2015