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RIDER UNIVERSITY 2015 SHADOWING EXPERIENCE By: Norbert Iari GEMS Department

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RIDER UNIVERSITY

2015 SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

By: Norbert Iari

GEMS Department

PURPOSE

To shadow Mr. Randy S. Kertes PG, CPG, at Sadat

Associates Inc., on the “Due Diligence” (Kertes

2014) process; in order to gain experience in the

business application of environmental science.

Mr. Randy S. Kertes

Education:

University of Cincinnati, OH M.S., Geology, 1984

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ B.S, Geology

Now:

-Vice President of Science and Land Use at Sadat Associates Inc.

-Mr. Kertes has over 27 years of professional experience in the environmental consulting and land development fields.

-Manages a wide range of environmental cleanups and state land use permits.

-In addition, he has provided testimony relating to environmental remediation and minimization of adverse impacts in both residential and commercial developments.

WHAT IS DUE DILIGENCE?

Business Aspect:

“… Making appropriate inquiries to determine

whether an organization’s existing or prospective

third parties are honest and can be reasonably

expected to refrain from corruption.”– weforum.org

(by PAC Initiative)

Environmental Aspect:

“Historical Investigation to the environmental

disposition of a property for the protection of the

purchaser or the seller.” – Mr. Randy Kertes

STEPS INCLUDE

Phase 1 (non-intrusive investigation):

-Historic maps and aerial photographs

-Adjacent property visits

-Site Visits

-Interviews

-Document Reviews

-Engineer's Opinion Report

Phase 2: (physical sampling)

-site investigation

-sampling and testing

-remedial investigation and action

PHASE 1 Non Intrusive Investigation:

Conclusion: With the evidence presented, does the property have an area of concern?

2009 Ariel

Photo of

Elizabeth,

NJ

1950

Certified

Sandborn

Map of

Elizabeth, NJ

PHASE II CASE STUDY I

SOIL VAPOR TESTING CLARK, NJ

This site is partially vacant and being utilized for an

automobile repair facility and a diner. However, the vacant

portion of the site was a former dry cleaner facility. Dry

cleaners (generally in the past) use chlorinated solvents as a

cleaning fluid. Chlorinated solvents are especially

problematic because they are more dense than water and

therefore sink. A big chain pharmacy has this site under

contract for redevelopment therefore, one of the areas of

concern is a former release of tetrachlorethylene (aka “perc”

of PCE). Sadat Associates, Inc. was contracted by the seller to

perform a soil gas survey for determining potential soil

remediation options and specific soil gas engineering controls

for the new structure.

PHASE II CASE STUDY I

Site Investigation

Soil Vapor Testing Clark, NJ

1 of 10 soil gas testing locations.

LAYOUT OF SOIL GAS TESTING

Borehole

Soil Gas Collection

Strip

Cork

30 ft.

SOIL VAPOR TESTING

AGI Module and Sample Vial

PHASE II CASE STUDY II

FAIRVIEW, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

A 1,000 gallon storage tank, used for heating oil, was removed by D.T. Allen Contracting Company. The storage tank had approximately 1 dozen corrosion holes which ranged from sizes of about pinhole size to ¼ of an inch. 97.31 tons of contaminated soil was then excavated from around the former storage tank location. Soil samples were taken and the ground water was investigated. The results indicated that the high contaminant concentrations were that of Benzene. The high Benzene concentration was due to a former gas station’s leaky storage tank nearby. The case was never closed and DEP now orders the property owner to conduct new sample testing.

SAMPLE LOCATION MAP OF FAIRVIEW AVENUE SITE

FAIRVIEW, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Ariel photo of 756

Fairview Ave,

Fairview, NJ

Sampling

Location

FAIRVIEW, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

Drill Point

gradient

FAIRVIEW, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

Drilling Rig

FAIRVIEW, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

Measurements and observations

FAIRVIEW, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

Strata of concern

Samples were taken from the

“strata of concern”. The samples

were put into a glass jar and

sent to a laboratory in order to

confirm the identity of the

intrusive chemical.

No PID readings

CONCLUSION

As industries grow, so do environmental concerns. The “Due

Diligence Process” is a step by step process conducted by a

third party. The process abides by a legal and professional

system. In the environmental field, the due diligence process

is necessary, in order successfully protect the purchaser, or

seller, during real estate. This process not only raises

environmental concerns that can lead to clean ups that are

beneficial for the environment, but the process also helps

stimulate the economy. It sets the framework for putting

unused property back no the business of real estate, which

can eventually allow the economy to grow.

SOURCES

2009 Ariel Photo of Elizabeth, NJ provided by Sadat Associates Inc.

1950 Certified Sandborn Map of Elizabeth, NJ provided by Sadat

Associates Inc.

Ariel Photograph of 756 Fairview Ave., Fairview, NJ provided by Sadat

Associates Inc.

Kertes, Randy S., PG, CPG. “Chapter 16 Waste Disposal” Powerpoint.

2014.

Sample Location Map Image- Fairview Avenue, Fairview, NJ provided

by Sadat Associates Inc.

World Economic Forum “Good Practice Guidelines on Conducting Third-

Party Due Diligence” World Economic Forum, Geneva 2013. pdf.

www3.weforum.org