PHASE I

ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT

OF
Mid-State Collision Center Located at:
4001 Webster Rd., Summersville, WV 26651
Nicholas County, WV

January 24, 2014

Prepared for:
Mid-State Properties LLC
2040 Sutton Lane
Sutton, WV 26601

Prepared by:

PHASE I
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
OF
Mid-State Collision Center Located at:
4001 Webster Rd., Summersville, WV 26651
Nicholas County, WV

As the individual responsible for performing the Phase I ESA and report, all information
contained herein is true and accurate to my knowledge and information.

Cecil L. Butcher III

G.A. Covey Engineering, PLLC.

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 property of the nature,
history, and setting of the subject property. We have developed and performed the all appropriate
inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.

Approved by:

______________________________________
Gary A. Covey, PE
G.A. Covey Engineering PLLC.

January 24, 2014

Date

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of a Phase I ESA is to identify and document the current and historical
environmental conditions of the subject site, and the presence of substances which indicate an
existing, past or potential adverse impact to the air, soil, groundwater or surface waters as a
result of operations on the subject site and adjacent and surrounding properties, and which
indicate further investigation may be necessary to evaluate the potential environmental
liabilities associated with the subject site.
The following buildings and structures are located on the subject property:

Age
Circa 1968

# of Stories
1

Usage
Storage

Construction
Masonry (block & brick)
Steel (roof truss & siding)
Concrete(floors)

Wood (office partitions)

The results of this assessment have revealed the following current recognized environmental
conditions associated with the property:

Due to the age of the building the paint on the roof trusses should be tested for lead
contamination.
Due to the age of the building the painted window frames should be tested for lead
contamination.
There are multiple 55 gallon storage drums located at the northeast corner of the building that
contains Rhino liner spray in truck bed coating.(MSDS papers available on request)
Automotive paint and supplies are stored on site in the body shop portion of the building.
(MSDS papers available on request)

It is our professional opinion that the impact on the property of the current recognized
environmental conditions identified in the Findings section of this report are:
A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is recommended for this site based on the
observations and research performed by G.A. Covey Engineering, PLLC.
Except for the limitations and exceptions discussed in Section 1.4, this Phase I ESA complies
with the ASTM Standard 1527-05.
No additional services beyond the scope of the ASTM Standard 1527-05 were conducted as part of
this assessment.

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2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

INTRODUCTION ..1
1.1
P URPOSE ...........1
1.2
SCOPE OF SERVICES .....1
1.3
SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS .....1
1.4
LIMITATIONS & EXCEPTIONS .......2
1.5
SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS .......2
1.6
USER RELIANCE ...2
SITE DESCRIPTION .....3
2.1
LOCATION & LEGAL DESCRIPTION ..........3
2.2
SITE & VICINITY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ...3
2.3
CURRENT USE(S) OF PROPERTY .......3
2.4
PAST USE(S) OF PROPERTY ......4
2.5
CURRENT USE(S) OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES ..4
USER PROVIDED INFORMATION ................4
3.1
TITLE RECORDS .......4
3.2
ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY & USE LIMITATIONS4
3.3
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE...5
3.4
COMMONLY KNOWN OR REASONABLY ASCERTAINABLE INFORMATION .5
3.5
VALUATION REDUCTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ......5
3.6
OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, & OCCUPANT INFORMATION ..5
3.7
REASON FOR PERFORMING PHASE I ESA .5
3.8
OTHER .............5
RECORDS REVIEW......5
4.1
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES ........5
4.2
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES .............6
4.3
PHYSICAL RECORDS ............6
SITE RECONNAISSANCE ..6
5.1
METHODOLOGY & LIMITING CONDITIONS ...7
5.2
GENERAL SITE SETTING ...7
5.3
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS ...........7
5.3.1 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & PETROLEUM PRODUCTS .7
5.3.2 STORAGE TANKS .7
5.3.3 ODORS .............7
5.3.4 POOLS OF LIQUID .....7
5.3.5 DRUMS ........7
5.3.6 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & PETROLEUM CONTAINERS .........8
5.3.7 UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE CONTAINERS ............ 8
5.3.8 PCBS ..8
5.3.9 LIQUID & SOLID WASTE ..8
5.3.10 AIR EMISSIONS ....8
5.3.11 ASBESTOS, LEAD BASED PAINT, CHEMICALS ......8
5.3.12 PIPELINES ............9

TABLE OF C O N T ENTS
5.4

6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0

EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS ...... 9

5.4.1 PITS, PONDS OR LAGOONS ...9
5.4.2 STAINED SOIL OR PAVEMENT ..9
5.4.3 STRESSED VEGETATION ...9
5.4.4 SOLID WASTE ......9
5.4.5 WASTE WATER ....9
5.4.6 WELLS .....9
5.4.7 SEPTIC SYSTEMS ..9
5.5
INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS ....9
5.5.1 HEATING/COOLING ......9
5.5.2 STAINS OR CORROSION ..10
5.5.3 DRAINS & SUMPS ......10
INTERVIEWS .....10
FINDINGS ......10
OPINION ....10
CONCLUSIONS ...11
DEVIATIONS . 11
ADDITIONAL SERVICES ....11
REFERENCES ............11
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Vicinity Map
APPENDIX B
Site Plan
APPENDIX C
Site Photos
APPENDIX D
Historical Research Documents
APPENDIX E
Regulatory Records Documentation
APPENDIX F
Interview Documentation

APPENDIX G
Special Contractual Conditions between User and Environmental Professional
APPENDIX H
Qualifications of the Environmental Professional

1.0 INTRODUCTION
G.A. Covey Engineering PLLC. has been contacted to conduct a Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment (ESA) of the property for the Mid-State Collision Center located at
4001 Webster Rd. Summersville, WV 26651, subsequently referred to in this report as
"the property", or site. This assessment was prepared in general accordance with the
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
(ASTM Designation: E1527-05).
Included in this report are an analysis of the site, inspection results and findings,
governmental regulatory records review as related to potential environmental liability.
G.A. Covey Engineering, PLLC is not able to represent that the site or adjoining land
contains no hazardous waste, oil, or other latent condition beyond that detected or
observed by this company during the assessment. The possibility always exists for
contaminants to migrate through surface water, air, or ground water. The ability to
accurately address the environmental risk associated with transport in these media is
beyond the scope of this investigation.
1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of a Phase I ESA is to identify and document the current and
historical environmental conditions of the subject site, and the presence of
substances which indicate an existing, past or potential adverse impact to the air,
soil, groundwater or surface waters as a result of operations on the subject site and
adjacent and surrounding properties, and which indicate further investigation may
be necessary to evaluate the potential environmental liabilities associated with the
subject site.
1.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of work for this assessment was in general accordance with the American
Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM Designation:
E1527-05). These methodologies are described as representing good commercial and
customary practice for conducting an ESA of a property for the purpose of identifying
recognized environmental conditions.
1.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS
While this report provides an overview of potential environmental concerns, both
past and present, the environmental assessment is limited by the availability of
information at the time of the assessment. It is possible that unreported disposal of
waste or illegal activities impairing the environmental status of the property may
have occurred which could not be identified. The conclusions and recommendations
regarding environmental conditions that are presented in this report are based on a
scope of work authorized by the Client. Note, however, that virtually no scope of
work, no matter how exhaustive, can identify all contaminants or all conditions
above and below ground.
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1.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

The report has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted environmental
methodologies referred to in ASTM 1527-05, and contains all of the limitations
inherent in these methodologies. No other warranties, expressed or implied, are
made as to the professional services provided under the terms of our contract and
included in this report.
The conclusions of this report are based in part, on the information provided by
others. The possibility remains that unexpected environmental conditions may be
encountered at the site in locations not specifically investigated. Should such an
event occur, G.A. Covey Engineering PLLC must be notified in order that we may
determine if modifications to our conclusions are necessary.
It should be noted that when an assessment is completed without adequate
subsurface exploration or chemical screening of soil and groundwater beneath the
site, as in this study, no statement of scientific certainty can be made regarding latent
subsurface conditions which may be the result of on-site or off-site sources. The
findings and conclusions of this report are not scientific certainties, but rather,
probabilities based on professional judgment concerning the significance of the data
gathered during the course of the environmental assessment.
The services performed and outlined in this report were based, in part, upon visual
observations of the site and attendant structures. Our opinion cannot be extended to
portions of the site that were unavailable for direct observation, reasonably beyond
the control of G.A. Covey Engineering PLLC.
The objective of this report was to assess environmental conditions at the site, within
the context of our contract and existing environmental regulations within the
applicable jurisdiction. Evaluating compliance of past or future owners with
applicable local, provincial and federal government laws and regulations was not
included in our contract for services.
Our observations relating to the condition of environmental media at the site are
described in this report. It should be noted that compounds or materials other than
those described could be present in the site environment.
1.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
No special terms or conditions apply in the Phase I Site Assessment for the property.
1.6 USER RELIANCE
This report may be distributed and relied upon by Mid-State Properties LLC, its
successors and assigns. Reliance on the information and conclusions in this report
by any other person or entity is not authorized without the written consent of G.A.
Covey Engineering PLLC.

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The site is located west of U.S. Rt. 41 (Webster Rd) at coordinates N38182.69
and W805040.14.
The legal description of the property is:
Nicholas Co., District 7, Map 19, Lot 4.1
2.2 SITE VICINITY AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The site is located off of U.S. Rt. 41 (Webster Rd) to the west. The building is
approximately 56,570 square feet around the perimeter. The building is on one
level separated into two large open spaces and a portion of the SW corner is
separated into office space. The property is currently being used as a body shop for
Mid-State Collision Center in one half and office storage facility for Mid-State
Properties LLC.
The following buildings and structures are located on the subject property:
Age
Circa
1968

# of Stories
1

Usage
Storage

Construction
Masonry (block & brick)
Steel (roof truss)
Concrete(floors)
Wood (office partitions)

The following roads are located on the property:

There are no roads located on the property.
The following parking facilities are located on the property:
There is pavement in the front lot and along the sides of the building. There are
gravel areas along the back side of the building and on the sides of the paved
area.
The following utilities are located on the property:
The property has municipal water, sanitary sewer, telephone, and electric.
Sanitary sewage is discharged into municipal sanitary sewer system. The age of
the sewage disposal system could not be determined.
Potable water on the property is supplied by the municipal water supply.
The following heating and cooling system is present on site:
There are gas operated heating units within the building that are only used
during the winter months
There is no known cooling system in the building
2.3 CURRENT USE(S) OF PROPERTY
The current use of the property is a body shop for Mid-State Collision Center in one
half of the building and is storage for building materials in the other half.
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The following Recognized Environmental Concerns (RECs) may be associated with

the current property use:

Due to the age of the building the paint on the roof trusses should be tested for
lead contamination.
Due to the age of the building the painted window frames should be tested for
lead contamination.
There are multiple 55 gallon storage drums located at the northeast corner of
the building that contains Rhino liner spray in truck bed coating. (MSDS
papers available on request)
Automotive paint and supplies are stored on site in the body shop portion of
the building. (MSDS papers available on request)

2.4 PAST USE(S) OF PROPERTY

The past use of the property was built to be a shoe factory and later was the site of a
miniature horse registry.
2.5 CURRENT USE(S) OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES
The current uses of the adjoining properties are:
North:
South:
East:
West:

Open Space
Open Space
Monongahela Power field offices and sub-station
Open Space

The following recognized environmental concerns (RECs) were identified on the

adjoining properties:
North:
South:
East:
West:

None
None
None
None

3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

3.1 TITLE RECORDS
No title company or professional was engaged by the client to review recorded land
title records and lien records.
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS
The client is not aware of any environmental cleanup liens against the property that
are filed or recorded under federal, tribal, state or local law.
The client is not aware of any Activity and Use Limitations, such as land use
restrictions or institutional controls that are in place at the site and/or have been filed
or recorded in a registry.
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3.3 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

The client does have specialized knowledge or experience related to the property or
nearby properties.
The client does know of the specific chemicals that are present or once were present
at the property and how they were handled and disposed of.
3.4 COMMONLY KNOWN OR REASONABLY ASCERTAINABLE INFORMATION
The client does not know of any spills or other chemical releases that have taken
place at the property. The client does not know of any environmental cleanups that
have taken place at the property.
3.5 VALUATION REDUCTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The client does believe the purchase price asked for this property reasonably reflects
the fair market value of the property.
3.6 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION
The subject property is currently owned by Mid-State Properties LLC. Rodney
LeRose is the Key Site Contact of the property.
3.7 REASON FOR PERFORMING PHASE I
The Phase I ESA was prepared by G.A. Covey Engineering PLLC at the request of
the client. This Phase I ESA was requested for the following reasons:
Assist in the determination whether any immediate actions at the property are
necessary to comply with environmental laws and regulations.
3.8 OTHER
The client does not know of indicators that point to the presence or likely presence
of contamination at the property.
The client does have knowledge or experience with the property that may be
pertinent to the environmental professional
4.0 RECORDS REVIEW
The purpose of the records review was to obtain and review records that will help
identify recognized environmental concerns in connection with the property based on
land use history.
Some records reviewed pertain not only to the property, but also to properties within
an additional approximate minimum search distance in order to help assess the
likelihood of problems from migrating hazardous substances or petroleum products.
Unless stated otherwise the approximate minimum search distances used below were as
specified in the ASTM Standard 1527-05.
4.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
A search of available federal and state environmental records was obtained from
the base site of the US Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov). A copy
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of this search is provided in Appendix E. A review of the regulatory information

from this database search for possible recognized environmental conditions (RECs)
within the ASTM approximate minimum search distance is provided in the Federal
and State sections below.
Federal Environmental Records:
Record Source
Within Property
National Priorities List (NPL) Facilities
None
Delisted NPL Facilities
None
CERCLIS Facilities
None
CERCLIS NFRAP Facilities
None
RCRA CORRACTS TSD Facilities
None
RCRA Non-CORRACTS TSD Facilities
None
RCRA Generators
None

Adjoining Properties
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

State Environmental Records:

Record Source
Hazardous Waste Sites
Equivalent NPL Facilities
Equivalent CERCLIS Facilities
Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal Sites
Leaking USTs
Registered Storage Tank
Institutional/Engineering Control
Voluntary Cleanup Sites
Brownfield Sites

Within Property
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

Adjoining Properties
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

4.2 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES

The reviewed fire insurance maps for Summersville, WV indicate that the property
has fire coverage.
No other additional sources were reviewed for the property
4.3 PHYSICAL RECORDS
The Summersville, WV Quadrangle Topographic Map, 1976, was reviewed to
determine the physical setting of the property. The property is approximately 1930 feet
above sea level.
USDA map indicates soil on the property is approximately 78.6% Kaymine
Channery Loam, 3 to 8 percent slope, and 21.4% Udorthents, smoothed.
5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE
The purpose of the site reconnaissance is to obtain information indicating the
likelihood of identifying recognized environmental conditions in connection with the
property.

5.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS

All areas of the subject property were accessible at the time of the inspection.
There were no visual or physical obstructions of the subject property.
5.2 GENERAL SITE SETTING
The property is in general flat with slopes entering the site from the north and west.
The east and south portions of the site slope away from the property.
5.3 EXTERIOR

AND INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS

5.3.1 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Hazardous substances and petroleum products were identified on the
property. These substances are in containers, most of which are clearly
marked. The MSDS papers are available upon request.
5.3.2 STORAGE TANKS
Determining the presence of Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) is considered essential in assessing
potential contamination sources. Visual inspection and the review of tank
registration records are used to determine the possible existence of past and
present storage tanks in the area of the subject property. It must be noted
however, that the absence of certain site conditions or lack of records may
restrict or prevent the determination of the number and contents of storage
tanks on the subject property.
Aboveground storage tanks were observed on the subject property for
heating oil.
Underground storage tanks were not observed on the subject
property
5.3.3 ODORS
No strong, pungent or noxious odors were observed on the property.
5.3.4 POOLS OF LIQUID
No pools or standing water that contained chemicals or hazardous substances
were observed on the property.
5.3.5 DRUMS
There are multiple 55 gallon storage drums on site containing a spray on
material used for the interior bed of a pickup truck. This liner is known as the
product name, Rhino Liner. The other drums are plastic and are currently
empty but have been used to hold water.
These drums or containers are used for business taking place onsite at the
current time.

5.3.6 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PETROLEUM CONTAINERS

Containers with hazardous materials or petroleum products were observed
onsite but are in new condition and do not pose an environmental concern
5.3.7 UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE CONTAINERS
Open or damaged containers containing unidentified substances suspected of
being hazardous substances or petroleum products were not observed on the
property.
5.3.8 PCBS
The past use of PCBs in electrical equipment such as transformers,
fluorescent lamp ballasts, and capacitors was common. PCBs in electrical
equipment are controlled by United States EPA regulation 40 CFR, Part 761.
According to this regulation there are three categories for classifying
electrical equipment; less than 50 ppm of PCBs is considered Non-PCB;
between 50 and 500 ppm is considered PCB-Contaminated; and greater
than 500 ppm is considered PCB.
Electrical or hydraulic equipment known or likely to contain PCBs was not
observed on the property or adjacent property. Leaks or spills have not been
reported.
5.3.9 LIQUID AND SOLID WASTE
Waste is being generated on the site. All waste is being disposed of in an
appropriate manner and sent to an approved facility.
There is no waste water discharge to surface waters, septic systems, holding
ponds or public sewer systems.
5.3.10 AIR EMISSIONS
Air emissions generated on site may be produced from use of the natural
gas heating units anchored to the ceiling of the building and ventilation
from the paint booths.
5.3.11 ASBESTOS, LEAD BASED PAINT, CHEMICALS
The roof trusses and window framing should be sampled and tested for
lead. If lead is found in these areas the contaminated material shall be
removed by an approved environmental cleanup company and disposed of
at an approved waste facility for the type of material tested.
The roof trusses and window framing should be sampled and tested for
lead. If lead is found in these areas the contaminated material shall be
removed by an approved environmental cleanup company and disposed of
at an approved waste facility for the type of material tested.

5.3.12 PIPELINES
There are public water, sewer, and gas pipelines on the site. These pipes
are not known to have leaked in the past.
5.4 EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS
The exterior grounds of the subject property were accessible at the time of the
inspection. There were no visual or physical obstructions of the subject property.
5.4.1 PITS, PONDS, OR LAGOONS
There are no known or observed pits, ponds, or lagoons on the property
5.4.2 STAINED SOIL OR PAVEMENT
Areas of stained soil or pavement were not observed on the exterior of the
property.
5.4.3 STRESSED VEGETATION
Areas of stressed vegetation were not observed on the property.
5.4.4 SOLID WASTE
Areas, mounds, or depressions that may be filled or graded by non-natural
causes or filled with fill of unknown origin suggesting trash or other solid
waste disposal were not observed on the property.
5.4.5 WASTE WATER
Historically waste water was discharged to a septic system on site but the
septic system has been removed and is now tied into the municipal sewer
system
5.4.6 WELLS
Wells were not observed on the property.
5.4.7 SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Septic systems or cesspools were not observed on the property.
5.5 INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS
The interior of the building on the subject property was accessible at the time
of the inspection. There were no visual or physical obstructions of the subject
property.
5.5.1 HEATING/COOLING
Ceiling mounted natural gas heating units are located within the building.
Cooling units were not observed during the site inspection. Its believed
cooling units have never been used on the property.

5.5.2 STAINS OR CORROSION

Areas of stained pavement were not observed inside the open space or office
areas of the building.
5.5.3 DRAINS AND SUMPS
There were no areas that were observed to have drains or sumps in or
around the building.
6.0 INTERVIEWS
The purpose of interview is to obtain information indicating recognized
environmental conditions in connection with the property. Copies of the interview
documentation can be found in Appendix F.
Interviews with Past and Present Owners and Occupants
Date
Name
Status
1/22/2014
Kenny Payne
Facility/Operations
Manager

Organization
Mid-State
Automotive

Interviews with State and/or Local Government Officials

Date
Name
Status
N/A
N/A
N/A

Organization
N/A

7.0 FINDINGS
The results of this assessment have revealed the following current recognized
environmental conditions associated with the property:
Environmental conditions do exist on the property due to the age of the structure that
should be sampled and tested as listed in Section 5.3.11. There are other hazardous
materials stored on site as listed in Section 5.3.5.
The results of this assessment have not revealed any reported historical recognized
environmental conditions associated with the property.
8.0 OPINION
In our professional opinion it is recommended that the property is safe for future
development. It is also recommended that other testing or remediation is necessary or
desirable based on the observations and research performed by G.A. Covey Engineering
PLLC.
There were not data gaps that significantly affected our ability to identify recognized
environmental conditions associated with the property.

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9.0 CONCLUSIONS
We have performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the
scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E1527 of the Mid-State Properties, LLC
property. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 1.4
of this report.
This assessment has revealed evidence of recognized environmental conditions in
connection with the property as described above and it is recommended that a
Phase II study be performed.
10.0 DEVIATIONS
Except for the limitations and exceptions discussed in Section 1.4, this Phase I ESA
complies with the ASTM Standard 1527-05.
11.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
No additional services beyond the scope of the ASTM Standard 1527-05 were
conducted as part of this assessment
12.0 REFERENCES
The following documents, maps, or other publications may have been used in the
preparation of this report:

American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Practice for Environmental
Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM
E1527-05).
American Society for Testing and Materials Guide for Environmental Site
Assessments: Transaction Screen Process (ASTM E1528).
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980 (CERCLA or Superfund), as amended by Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and Small Business Liability Relief and
Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002 (Brownfield Amendments), 42 U.S.C.
9601, et. seq.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA), 42 U.S.C.
6901, et. seq.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Flood Insurance Program,
Flood Insurance Maps.
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Soil
Surveys.
United States Geological Survey, Topographic Maps.

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APPENDIX A
VICINITY MAP

APPENDIX B
SITE PLAN

APPENDIX C
SITE PHOTOS

EAST SIDE OF BUILDING

WEST SIDE OF BUILDING

NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING

NORTH END OF PROPERTY

INTERIOR NORTH WALL OF BUILDING

CEILING OF NORTH SECTION OF THE

BUILDING

INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING OF THE NORTH

SECTION OF THE BUILDING

INTERIOIR WALL BETWEEN THE SOUTH AND

NORTH SECTIONS OF THE BUILDING

DRUMS OF BED LINER COATING

DRUMS OF BED LINER COATING

LABELS ON DRUMS FOR BED LINER COATING

INSULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE SOUTH

SECTION OF THE BUILDING

INSULATION ON CEILING OF THE NORTH

SECTION OF THE BUILDING

SOUTHEAST OFFICE SECTION OF THE

BUILDING

CEILING OF THE SOUTH SECTION OF THE

BUILDING

HEATING/COOLING UNIT ALONG SOUTH WALL

OF THE BUILDING

SOUTHEAST OFFICE AREA

ABOVE HANGING WALL OF THE SOUTHEAST

OFFICE AREA

ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER LOCATED IN THE

NORTH SECTION OF THE BUILDING

ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER LOCATED IN THE

NORTH SECTION OF THE BUILDING

ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER LOCATED IN THE

NORTH SECTION OF THE BUILDING

ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER LOCATED IN THE

NORTH SECTION OF THE BUILDING

APPENDIX D
HISTORICAL RESEARCH DOCUMENTS

Index
Kind
Type
226/718 DEEDS DEED

Book/Pg

223/538 DEEDS DEED

376/110 DEEDS DEED

469/610 DEEDS DEED

W/ MAP

Description
(Not Warrented)
[ 1968] [DEED ]
LOT4 FIRST ADD
BRECKINRIDGE
HGTS
[ 1968] [DEED ] .40
A
SUMMERSVILLE
DISTRICT
[DEED] 13.93 A
LESS R/W & .40 A
SUMMERSVILLE
DISTRICT
CERTAIN
PARCEL WTS
MUDDLETY CK
SUMMERSVILLE
DIST

Date
Filed
1/1/1968

GRANTORS

GRANTEES

MARY B MANSFIELD CARROLL SHOE

ROBERT J MANSFIELD
CO

1/1/1968

CARROLL SHOE CO

SUMMERSVILLE
TOWN OF

2/11/1997

CARROLL SHOE CO

WHITLOCK
REALTY INC

7/6/2011

WHITLOCKS REALTY
INC

MID STATE
PROPERTIES

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APPENDIX E
REGULATORY RECORDS DOCUMENTATION

80 50' 35''

80 50' 44''

Soil MapNicholas County Area, West Virginia

(Whitlock Property)

513510

513540

513570

513600

513630

513660

513690

4239300
4239270
4239240

4239240

4239270

4239300

4239330

38 18' 7''
4239330

38 18' 7''

4239210

4239210

Ud

4239180
4239150
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513540

513570

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Map Scale: 1:1,390 if printed on A size (8.5" x 11") sheet.

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10

20
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Natural Resources
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Meters
60
200

Feet
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513660

513690
80 50' 35''

513510
80 50' 44''

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4239060

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38 17' 58''

Soil Map Units

Natural Resources
Conservation Service

Stony Spot

Spoil Area

Sodic Spot

Slide or Slip

Sinkhole

Severely Eroded Spot

Sandy Spot

Saline Spot

Rock Outcrop

Perennial Water

Miscellaneous Water

Mine or Quarry

Marsh or swamp

Lava Flow

Landfill

Gravelly Spot

Gravel Pit

Closed Depression

Clay Spot

Borrow Pit

Blowout

Special Point Features

Soils

Area of Interest (AOI)

Area of Interest (AOI)

Other

Wet Spot

Very Stony Spot

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The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting
of map unit boundaries may be evident.

Local Roads

8/25/2007

Date(s) aerial images were photographed:

Soil Survey Area: Nicholas County Area, West Virginia

Survey Area Data: Version 1, Mar 8, 2011

This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of

the version date(s) listed below.

Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Web Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov
Coordinate System: UTM Zone 17N NAD83

Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate map
measurements.

Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause

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Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.

The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000.

Map Scale: 1:1,390 if printed on A size (8.5" 11") sheet.

MAP INFORMATION

Major Roads

US Routes

Interstate Highways

Rails

Transportation

Streams and Canals

Water Features

Cities

Political Features

Other

Short Steep Slope

Gully

Special Line Features

MAP LEGEND

Soil MapNicholas County Area, West Virginia

(Whitlock Property)

Soil MapNicholas County Area, West Virginia

Whitlock Property

Map Unit Legend

Nicholas County Area, West Virginia (WV767)
Map Unit Symbol

Map Unit Name

Acres in AOI

Percent of AOI

KaB

Kaymine channery loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes

8.4

78.6%

Ud

Udorthents, smoothed

2.3

21.4%

10.6

100.0%

Totals for Area of Interest

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APPENDIX F
INTERVIEW DOCUMENTATION

Date of Interview: January 22, 2014

Name: Kenny Payne
Title: Facility / Operations Manager
Organization: Mid-State Automotive Group
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. What is the reason why the Phase I is required?
Assist in the determination whether any immediate actions at the property are necessary
to comply with environmental laws and regulations.
2. What is the current use of the property?
Mid-State Collision Center along with a warehouse used for miscellaneous office
storage and building supplies
3. What type of property transaction is it (sale, purchase, exchange, etc.)?
Sale - commercial property
4. Have you engaged a title company or professional to review recorded land title
records and lien records?
No title company or professional was engaged by the client to review recorded land title
records and lien records.
5. What were the results of the title review?
N/A
6. Are any services beyond the requirements of Practice E1527 required?
No
7. Who is the site contact for the property?
Rodney LeRose
8. How can the site contact be reached?
Phone: 304.872.5555
9. Who is the owner of the property?
Mid-State Properties LLC
10. Who are the occupants of the property?
Mid-State Collision Center
11. Do any of the parties to the property transaction have a required standard scope of
services?
No
12. Other than you, what other parties will rely on the Phase I report?
The purchaser of the property and financial institutions.

13. Are there any special terms and conditions that must be agreed upon by the
environmental professional?
No
14. Do you have any other knowledge or experience with the property that may be
pertinent to the environmental professional (for example, copies of any
available prior ESA reports, documents, correspondence, etc.)?
The client does not have any other knowledge or experience with the property that may
be pertinent to the environmental professional other than that has been disclosed in this
report.
LANDOWNER LIABILITY PROTECTION RELATED QUESTIONS
1. Are you aware of any environmental cleanup liens against the property that
are filed or recorded under federal, tribal, state or local law(4- CFR 312.25)?
The client is not aware of any environmental cleanup liens against the property that are
filed or recorded under federal, tribal, state or local law.
2. Are you aware of any AULs, such as engineering controls, land use restrictions
or institutional controls that are in place at the site and/or have been filed or
recorded in a registry under federal, tribal, state or local law(40 CFR 312.26)?
The client is not aware of any AULs, such as engineering controls, land use restrictions
or institutional controls that are in place at the site and/or have been filed or recorded in
a registry.
3. As the user of this ESA do you have any specialized knowledge or experience
related to the property or nearby properties? For example, are you involved in
the same line of business as the current or former occupants of the property or
an adjoining property so that you would have specialized knowledge of the
chemicals and processes used by this type of business (40 CFR312.28)?
The client does have specialized knowledge or experience related to the property or
nearby properties.
4. Does the purchase price being paid for this property reasonably reflect the fair
market value of the property? If you conclude that there is a difference, have
you considered whether the lower purchase price is because contamination is
known or believed to be present at the property (40 CFR 312.29)?
The client does believe the purchase price being asked for this property reasonably
reflects the fair market value of the property.
5. Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the property (40
CFR 312.30).
a) Do you know the past uses of the property?
Past uses of the property was a shoe factory owned by Carroll Shoe Co. and a
miniature horse registry.

b) Do you know of specific chemicals that are present or once were present at
the property?
There are automotive paint and supplies as well as rhino lining that is present. The
client doesnt know of any specific chemicals that were present at the property and
how they were handled and disposed of prior to purchasing the property.
c) Do you know of spills or other chemical releases that have taken place at the
property?
The client does not know of any spills or other chemical releases that have taken
place at the property.
d) Do you know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the
property?
The client does not know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the
property.
6. As the user of the ESA, based on your knowledge and experience related to the
property are there any indicators that point to the presence or likely presence
of contamination at the property (40 CFR 312.31)?
The client does not know of any indicators that point to the presence or likely presence of
contamination at the property.

APPENDIX G
SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS BETWEEN USER AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

There were no special terms or contractual conditions for this assessment.

APPENDIX H
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

Curriculum Vitae

G.A. COVEY ENGINEERING

Gary A. Covey, RPE, PLS
P.O. Box 185
Sutton, WV 26601

Phone 304-750-2203
Fax 304-750-2204

Registered Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor

Summary of Qualifications:
Registered Professional Civil Engineer with proven experience in civil, mining, and
environmental engineering.
Knowledgeable in all phases of building construction, site design, soils analysis, drainage
design, slope stability analysis, mine, oil, natural gas, and highway permitting,
construction inspection and management, sewer and waterline design and permitting, and
wetlands and stream analysis and mitigations.
Ability to provide practical and innovative solutions to site design and permitting
problems in the mining and construction industries.
Seasoned project design and management skills in planning, supervision, budgeting,
construction estimating and report preparations.
Adept at communications and regulatory liaison activities for project resolutions and
remediation.
License Professional Surveyor involved with construction activities as well as private
properties and boundary disputes.
Licensed Professional Engineer in West Virginia, and Ohio.
Technical Expertise:
Civil Engineering design planning permitting and storm water design and permitting in
the highway and commercial development industries.
Mining engineering planning design and permitting for underground and surface mining
operations throughout West Virginia since 1977.
Planning and managing exploration programs for coal, gas, and aggregates.
Project Design for Highways Mining, and Commercial Developments.
Construction Management, Inspection and Quality Control Testing on Major Highways,
Commercial Buildings, Land Developments, Bridges, and Waterline Construction.
Construction Estimates and Bidding in the Construction Industries.
Wetlands Studies and construction remediation.
Stream Relocation and remediation.
Water Collection and Acid Mine water treatment design and monitoring on Mining Sites.
Mine Reserve analysis and studies for coal acquisitions and developments.
Interpretation and clarification of Federal and State mining and environmental
regulations.
Professional Land Surveyor involved with construction surveying and layout.

Technical Expertise Continued:

Boundary surveying and property line disputes.
Resolving boundary issues between land owners.
Aerial mapping coordination and acquisition.
GPS surveying and control.
Hydrological analysis and drainage design on construction and mining projects
Drainage and structural fill construction certification for State and Federal Requirements.
Career Progression:
1991-Present
G. A. Covey Engineering, PLLC
Position: Owner Operator, Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor. Civil and Mining
Engineering, surveying and permitting throughout West Virginia.
Oneida Coal Company
1988-1991
Position: Chief Engineer, Mine planning and permitting, reserve studies and coal analysis
for mining activities.
1985-1988
Monongahela Power Company
Position: Engineering Technician, Transmission and distribution electrical line design,
inspection, planning, construction estimation and budgeting.
Brackenrich and Associates:
1977-1985
Position: Engineering Technician preparing mine, oil and gas permits throughout West
Virginia.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree Civil Engineering:
West Virginia University
Army Corp. of Engineers Wetlands Delineation and Management Program Certification.
West Virginia Department of Highway Certified Soils, Asphalt, Aggregate and Concrete
Technician for material control and testing on highway projects in WV.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Licensed Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1