Novi, MI, December 9, 2021: ASTI President Tom Wackerman will be leading a Roundtable Discussion entitled, The Pressure for Vapor Mitigation: Does It Really Have to Be a Drain? at ICSCs Continuing Education Program which has been rescheduled to April 13th, 2022 at Suburban Show place in Novi.
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ASTI was retained by MSC Land Company, LLC, in October 2018 to provide on-site project management and owner representation to complete waste removal and disposal, subsurface structure clearing, industrial cleaning, and demolition as the first step toward the redevelopment of the southern portion of the former McLouth Steel Plant located at 1491 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI.
The objective of the 182 acre project was to complete the first step in preparation of the property for redevelopment. This included the demolition of 52 buildings/structures; salvaging 32,575 tons of steel; recycling 70 units containing freon/refrigerant and six non-PCB transformers; disposal of 97 PCB transformers, 2.9 million gallons of non-hazardous liquids, 134.5 thousand gallons of hazardous liquids, 210 cubic yards of hazardous solids, 23,793 tons of concrete, 21,451 tons of general construction and demoliiton debris, and 2,834 cubic yards of non-hazardous liquid; and the abatement and proper disposal of 2,570 cubic yards of asbestos containing materials; and 49,661 tons of galbestose siding. During these site activities environmental programs were conducted, including perimeter ambient air monitoring, work area ambient monitoring, worker air monitoring, dust control, stormwater control, surfacewater sampling, surface water pre-treatment, and material sampling and segregation.
The project was completed with federal and state regulatory oversight from the EPA and EGLE, respectively, and under separate agreements with the County, EGLE and EPA. There were additional federal, state, and municipal permitting requirements to meet all relevant and appropriate regulatory requirements that were managed and implemented during the project. In addition to federal, state, and municipal involvement, residents in the immediate vicinity of the property were engaged and informed through city council meetings, townhall meetings, and an EPA-managed Community Involvement Plan. These public meetings provided for an open dialogue that kept the residents informed of project progress while addressing concerns arising from on-site activities.
The property was placed on the National Priorities List in May 2019, just after on-site activates began. Going forward, the EPA will conduct site assessment and remedial activities in the next phase of preparation for redevelopment and as part of the Superfund program. This project was a unique cooperation between the purchaser, the EPA and EGLE, where the purchaser, as a bona fide purchaser under CERCLA, voluntarily completed site preparation activities to move redevelopment forward.
From negotiations of the original agreements, through site activities and final documentation of completion, ASTI is proud to have been part of a team that included D-21 Demolition, LLC, Cogent Recovery, Next Generation Environmental, and MSC Land Company, LLC.
Tim Francis joined ASTI Environmental in the fall of 2018 to head our Trenton office and be the Project Manager for the McLouth Steel remediation project. He has a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Wyoming. Prior to joining ASTI, Tim was the Branch Manager for the Clean Harbors office in Henderson, Colorado. Before that, he was an Account Manager for North American Services Group in Denver. Overall, he has over 23 years experience in the environmental remediation and compliance industry and is an Army Veteran. When not hard at work for ASTI, he can be found fishing, hunting. golfing, and traveling.
ASTI is proud to be recognized as a 2021 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Metro Detroit! The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For ® competition identifies and honors companies that display a commitment to excellence in their human resources practices and employee enrichment. Companies are assessed in areas such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention, and more. We are so proud to be awarded this designation for a second year in a row!
ASTI director of the Property Services Group, Rick Welsh, will be a presenter at the 37th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy held by the Association for Environmental Health and Sciences Foundation (AEHS). The conference will be conducted virtually this upcoming October 18-21, 2021. Mr. Welsh’s presentation will explore the assumptions and uncertainty factors being used by the EPA and select states in generating drinking water standards (maximum contaminant levels or MCLs) for PFAS (Poly & Perfluoroalkyl Substances).
The conference attracts 600-800 attendees annually. Attendees include state and federal agency employees; the military; railroad, petroleum, transportation, and utilities industries; environmental engineers; environmental consultants; and academia. More information about the conference can be found at the following location: https://www.aehsfoundation.org/East-Coast-Conference.aspx
ASTI Environmental congratulates Founder and President, Tom Wackerman, for being named one of DBusiness Magazine’s “Detroit 500” for the 5th year in a row. The Detroit 500 showcases Metro Detroit’s most powerful business leaders. For more information and to see the list, visit: http://www.dbusiness.com/detroit-500/
ASTI welcomes Lathan Saperstein! Lathan has most recently been working as a carpenter while completing his undergraduate degree in Environmental Science at Wayne State University. In his first job in the field since graduating, Lathan is joining our Site Redevelopment Services Group. He will be assisting them with their lead, asbestos, and indoor air programs. Lathan is also currently working towards completing his MSc also at WMU. When he is not at work or school, Lathan enjoys gardening, rock and mineral collecting, and is an aquarium hobbyist. Welcome Lathan!
ASTI also welcomes Chris Yelonek. Chris comes to us from Washtenaw County where he was a part of their Historic Preservation Program. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University and possesses a MS in Historic Preservation and an MA in History. Chris will be assisting with SHPO and FEMA documentation as well as Phase I ESAs. In his free time, Chris’ hobbies include reading, traveling (especially historical sightseeing), cooking, learning languages, and following the NHL. We are excited to have him on our team!
ASTI Environmental is thrilled to welcome Emmett Smrcka to the Phase I team in our Property Services Group. Emmett has a BS in Biology and Geography from Central Michigan University. Before coming to ASTI, Emmett was working on GIS projects in Charlevoix. He also has a background in freshwater mollusks and macroinvertebrates. When he is not hard at work, Emmett enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, camping, and many other hobbies done in the great outdoors – many of them right here in Livingston County where he grew up. Welcome Emmett!
ASTI Environmental is pleased to share that we have been selected by Kent County to develop FEMA 5 Year Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Development Services for Kent and Ottawa counties and the City of Grand Rapids. This plan will include hazard, vulnerability, and risk analysis for each included city, township, and village for both Kent and Ottawa Counties.
ASTI has completed single entity HMPs for cities and multi-jurisdictional HMPs for counties statewide. Previous experience, including two HMP updates (one ongoing) for Allegan County, has familiarized ASTI with West Michigan’s unique hazards and mitigation needs.
ASTI’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Development Services can be contacted at 800-395-ASTI, twacker@asti-env.com or www.asti-env.com.
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