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PUBLIC RECORD

TRIBAL RESPONSE BROWNFIELD PROGRAM

FY2015

(October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016) RP00A00041-0

December 2016 Passamaquoddy Tribal Government

P.O. Box 343 Pleasant Point, Maine 04667

PASSAMAQUODDY PLEASANT POINTTRIBAL BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM

PUBLIC RECORD

Property Name Land Ownership Address Coordinates Brief Site Description

Potential Contaminants of

Concern

Response Action Taken 2008 - 2010

Response Action Taken FY 2010 (October 2010 -

September 2011)


September 2012)


September 2013)


September 2014)


September 2015)


September 2016)

Anticipated Response Action FY16

Completed Sites

Sipayik Corner Store Reservation Land Corner of Route 190 and Route 1 Perry, Maine

N 44° 87.234' W 67° 4.480’

Former Gasoline and Auto Service Station. The historic land use was commercial/industrial. Property is currently vacant.

VOCs, SVOCs, Metals, Petroleum

Phase I ESA January 2007 (MEDEP)

Phase II QAPP Addendum Soil Remediation

May 2007 (MEDEP) Phase II ESA July 2007

(MEDEP)

None

Hazardous Martials Building Inspection

Remediation of Asbestos Containing Materials

Museum Reservation LandCorner of Route 190 and

Wine Rock Road, Pleasant Point, Maine

N 44° 57.357' W 67° 2.581’

Former Museum and Office Space with fuel oil UST and ASTs. Historical land use has been commercial. Property is currently vacant.

VOCs, SVOCs, Metals, Petroleum

Phase I ESA October 2008 Phase II QAPP Addendum

Phase II ESA September 2009.None None None

Completed a Hazardous Building Materials Inspection & Asbestos Survey. Completed

Subsequent Asbestos Remediation in January 2013.

Proposed School Site Private Property 53 County Road Perry, Main N 44° 56.380' W 67° .3908' Privately owned property historically used for agriculture and is now residential. VOCs, SVOCs,

Pesticides, MetalsPhase I ESA May 2010

Phase II ESA September 2010

Penknife Camp Site Tribal Fee Land Robbinston, Maine on Penknife Lake

N 45° 2.137' W 67° 12.366'

Former lake front house in wilderness area. Illegal dumping of household and biological waste and industrial batteries. Historical land use has included residential. Current land use is open greenspace.

Lead, VOCs, SVOCs, Biological

waste.None, None,

Phase I ESA Report November 2011

Phase II SSQAPP Addendum.

None Phase II Investigation, Phase II ESA Report

Completed Phase ll ESA Report which was approved

in June 2015. Submitted and completed the VRAP

application process. Receive a Certificate of Completion on

November 9, 2015.

St. Anne's Church Reservation Land Bayview Drive, Route 190, Perry, Maine

N44.99560

W67.0399Property consists of a two story brick Catholic Church. The historic land use has been as a Church and will continue to be used in that manner. Asbestos, petroleum None None Phase I ESA Report (Draft) Finalize Phase I ESA Report

December 2012

Dairy Farm House Tribal Fee Land South Meadow Road, Perry, Maine

N440 58.419' W670 5.384'

Former Dairy Farm House and associated barns and solid waste debris. The house is currently used as a residence and the property is located across the street from the Passamaquoddy Water District Reservoir

VOCs., SVOCs, heavy metals,

herbicides, pesticides, petroleum

None None Phase I ESA Report (Draft) None Final Phase I ESA Report

Public Safety Building Reservation Land 40 Warrior Road, Pleasant Point,

N44° 57’ 20.88” W67° 2’ 48.12”

Developed in the mid to late 1970’s for use as the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s Public Safety Building. Prior to that, the Subject Property was undeveloped. Property is currently vacant.

VOCs, SVOCs, heavy metals,

petroleumNone None None None

Finalized a Phase I ESA in October 2013. Conducted an

asbestos survey and completed Subsequent

Remediation in August 2013.

Mud Pond/Alternative School Site Reservation Land

Route 190 Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy

Reservation, Pleasant Point, Maine.

N 44° 57.634' W 67° 2.789'

Approximately 20 acre property including the former Tribal Office Building and a small pond traditionally used for swimming, fishing, and general recreation.

SVOCs, metals, Petroleum Phase I ESA July 2010 None

SQAPP Addendum, Field Investigation,

Phase II Report (August 2012)

None None

Prepared a SSQAPP for Hazardous Building Materials

Inspection and Asbestos Survey.

Completed Hazardous Building Materials Inspection &

Asbestos Survey. Building was demolished. Construction of a new school at this location

is currently planned but not scheduled.

Site Completed

Downeast Power Private Property 241 Lane Road, Deblois, ME 04622

N 44° 44.150' W68° 01.991’

A 12-megawatt electrical co-generation facility was constructed between 1987 and 1988 and includes a six-story power house building, two condenser buildings, two chip storage silos, a fly ash bunker, and fuel (biomass) storage and receiving areas. The facility operated for several years before being placed in cold storage in 2007. Bankruptcy issues have resulted in various property transfers and current ownership of the Site is listed as Downeast Power Company LLC, believed to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Prospect Capital Corporation of New York.

VOCs, SVOCs, Metals, Petroleum None None None None Final Phase I ESA Report

Tomah Lane Reservation Land 5 Tomah Lane, Perry ME 04667

N44.9568421 W-67.0431977

Single story residence constructed in the 1950’s. The building features wood siding, a shingled roof, and has been used strictly for residential purposes. The surrounding area is also residential and serviced by public water and sewer.

Asbestos, VOCs, SVOCs, Metals,

petroleum.None None None None

Completed a Hazardous Building Materials Inspection &

Asbestos Survey.

Drop-In Wellness Center Reservation Land 15 Back Road, Perry, ME 04667

N44.9561545 W-67.042383

Property includes a two-story building constructed in the late 1960's. The Site has been historically used as a laundromat, pool hall, and a fitness center. More recently, the building has been used for miscellaneous storage and occasional alcohol anonymous meetings.


petroleum.None None None None None None

Completed a Hazardous Building Materials Inspection &

Asbestos Survey. Site Completed

Side Road Site Reservation Land 16 Side Road Pleasant Point, Maine

N 44° 57.515' W 67° 2.555’ Uninhabited residential building slated for demolition and redevelopment.


petroleum.None None None None

Completed a Hazardous Building Materials Inspection & Asbestos Survey. Completed

Subsequent Asbestos Remediation in April 2013.

Site Completed

Site Completed

Site Completed

Site Completed

Site Completed. (Property was not purchased by the Tribe)

Site Completed

Site Completed

Site Completed

Site Completed

Site Completed

PASSAMAQUODDY PLEASANT POINTTRIBAL BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM

PUBLIC RECORD

Property Name Land Ownership Address Coordinates Brief Site Description

Potential Contaminants of

Concern

Response Action Taken 2008 - 2010


September 2011)


September 2012)


September 2013)


September 2014)


September 2015)


September 2016)

Anticipated Response Action FY16

Active Sites

Scraggly Lake Dump Site Tribal Trust Land T5TR1 Unorganized Township, Maine

N 45° 19.547' W 67° 58.688'

Illegal dumping activities in a traditional tribal hunting, fishing, and recreational land. Historical and future land use is industrial. Historical and future land use is open greenspace.

VOCs, SVOCs, Metals, Petroleum, PCBs, Refrigerants

None Phase I ESA August 2011

Phase II SSQAPP Addendum Phase II Site

Investigation; Phase II ESA Report (Draft)

Prepare Draft Phase II ESA Report

Final Phase II ESA Report July 2013 None None Establish Tribal VRAP

Passamaquoddy Maple Syrup Company Tribal Fee Land 2231 Route 201, Moose

River, ME 0494545.659125 -70.268086

Former U.S. Forest Service building in Moose River, Maine. 764 Old Canada Road, includes one small two story structure and a single story garage on approximately 1 acre of land. After several years of development spurred by federal grants, the Passamaquoddy Maple Syrup Company is fully operational and manages approximately 25,000 taps in and around Jackman, Maine.

None None None None None None None Lead Paint Abatement SPCC Plan

Fiber Extrusion Inc. Tribal Fee Land Route 190 Eastport, ME N 44° 57.357' W 67° 2.581'

Industrial site historically used for machining, vehicle maintenance, plastics extrusion, electrical transformer storage, and fish processing. Historical land use has been commercial/industrial. Property is currently vacant.

VOCs, SVOCs, Metals, Petroleum, PCBs, Refrigerants

Phase l ESA October 2009 Phase II QAPP Addendum Phase II ESA Investigation

None

Phase II ESA Report (March 2012)

Supplemental Phase II ESA SQAPP Addendum

None None

VRAP application drafted but not submitted. The MEDEP

indicated that a Large Quantity Generator

Hazardous Waste Permit, opened by Gates Fiber, is still

active. Currently, Gates Fiber is addressing permit

closure issues.

Completed water supply well survey (2500' radius) and

conducted private water supply well sampling. Prepared

Phase II ESA Report.

Submit VRAP to MEDEP upon completion of RCRA

Closure.

Public Works Reservation Land Route 190 Perry, ME N 44° 58.209' W 67° 4.433'

Property used as landfill. Adjacent to Tribal fishing and shell fish grounds. Current land use is industrial.

VOCs, SVOCs, Metals, Petroleum Phase I ESA September 2010

Phase II QAPP Addendum September

2011 Phase II ESA April 2012 None None Installed security gate to

control access

Drafted SSQAPP Addendum for additional sediment and

biological sampling

Conduct Supplemental Phase II ESA and draft Best

Management Practices Plan. Draft SPCC Plan.

Rockland Waterfront Property

Joint Tribal Council Fee Land

Mechanic Street, Rockland, Maine

N440 5.695' W690 6.175'

Industrial waterfront property with an earthen wharf and two large concrete structures for bulk material storage. Property is currently vacant.

VOCs., SVOCs, heavy metals None None

Phase I ESA Report April 2012

Phase II SSQAPP Addendum

None Phase II Investigation, Phase II ESA Report

Prepared and submitted VRAP

Drafted SSQAPP. Conducted supplemental Phase II ESA

(surface soil delineation). Conducted capping activities in

three areas.

Complete VRAP Process.

Back Scatter Radar Site Tribal Fee Land Montegail Pond, Maine N440 47.540' W670 46.127'

Previously a backscatter radar site for the Department of Defense. Contains large buried antenna. Property is currently vacant.


herbicides, pesticides, petroleum

None None None None Phase I ESA Report December 2014

Prepared a SSQAPP Addenda and conducted a

removal of potentially hazardous and universal

waste materials.

Conducted Phase II ESA.Finalize Phase II ESA Reporting. Complete

MEDEPVRAP process.

Penknife Trailer Site Tribal Fee Land Robbinston, Maine N450 1.839' W670 11.438'

Believed to have been originally developed by a "homesteader" . Property contained an abandoned house trailer which was abandoned in the mid 1990's.

Asbestos None None None None

Conducted an asbestos survey; Conducted the removal

and disposal of trailer and associated material.

Draft Phase I ESA Prepare a SSQAPP Addenda. Conduct limited Phase II ESA

Paint Dump Site Reservation Land Passamaquoddy Road Pleasant Point, Maine

N440 57.269' W670 2.876'

Undeveloped property on Half Moon Bay with 400' of tidal coastline used for shell fish harvesting. Commercial painter used property to dispose of waste paint and paint materials on the site and into the bay.


petroleumNone None None None None Finalized Phase I ESA Prepare a SSQAPP Addenda

and conduct Phase II ESA Finalize Phase II ESA

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RP-00A0041-0 Tribal Response December 30, 2016 Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Tribe FY15 Public Record

BACKSCATTER RADAR SITE - ACRES ID#166821 (Fee Land)

This property is the former U.S. Air Force Over-The-Horizon Backscatter Radar Site, located in Townships 19 and 25, north of Columbia Falls, Maine. The property consists of 555 acres of land previously operated by the U.S. Government as part of an over-the-horizon backscatter radar facility. The setting is rural and adjacent land use is primarily agricultural, used for the cultivation of blueberries and cranberries. The property includes two distinct areas identified as Sector 1 and Sector 3, respectively. Each sector previously supported an antenna array comprised primarily of a metal ground screen that extended approximately 5,000 feet in length and 1,000 feet in width. The majority of metal ground screen was recently removed from the Subject Property, however, wooden perimeter fencing and small sections of ground screen remain.

Sector 1 of the Subject Property includes a large single story metal receiver building and a small garage, both constructed on concrete slabs. Sector 3 includes a single Receiver Building, also constructed of metal on a concrete slab. Both sectors are serviced by private water supply wells and septic systems. The facility was originally developed by General Electric Aerospace beginning in the early 1980’s and was only operational for approximately 3 months between 1993 and 1994. The facility was placed in “caretaker

status” in 1997 and is currently vacant and unused. A Phase I

ESA was completed under the Tribes FY13 (RP96180201) Tribal Response Grant and a subsequent SSQAPP was finalized using the Tribe’s 104(k) Brownfields Hazardous Substance Assessment Grant (BF96176101-0). In adherence with the SSQAPP, universal waste and potentially hazardous materials were removed from inside the poorly secured buildings using FY15 Tribal Response funding. A Phase II ESA was conducted in 2016 using the Tribe’s 104(k) funding and a draft report is currently being prepared.

FY15 Activities – Conducted a removal of universal waste and potentially hazardous materials from the Site to prevent a potential release to the environment as a result of rampant vandalism. This included the removal and disposal of approximately 70-gallons of ethylene glycol from on-site cooling systems, approximately 45 mercury vapor lightbulbs, numerous 12-volt batteries, and two 5-gallon pails of industrial cleaners.

Anticipated FY16 Activities – Complete Phase II ESA reporting and enroll the site into MEDEP VRAP program. Following completion of all reporting activities, the Site should be available for unrestricted use.

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PENKNIFE TRAILER SITE - ACRES ID#207061 (Fee Land)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe purchased the Subject Property as part of several large tracts of contiguous forestland in 1996. The Site is located off of an unpaved logging road identified as Bugbee Road, in the Town of Robbinston, Maine. Previously owned by Mrs. Virginia Pottle, the lot is believed to have been developed by a homesteader of unknown origin and has no formal boundaries. The abandoned trailer Site is located less than 200 feet from the Passamaquoddy Tribes southern property boundary and was reportedly abandoned in the mid to late 1990s. A Phase I ESA conducted under the tribe’s FY14 Tribal Response Grant identified miscellaneous debris including plastic containers, tarps, and numerous vehicle tires throughout the property. In September 2014, the property was used for staging during demolition activities associated with the nearby Penknife Camp Site (ACRES ID 135483) and as a result, on-site debris including the former trailer was removed from the property at that time. FY15 Activities – A Phase II ESA Site Specific Quality Assurance Project Plan Addenda (SSQAPP) has been prepared for submittal.

Anticipated FY16 Activities – Complete a limited Phase II ESA and enroll the site into MEDEP VRAP program.

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PAINT DUMP SITE - ACRES ID#183341 (Reservation Land)

The Paint Dump Site consists of a small strip of coastal property located at the southwest corner of the Pleasant Point Reservation, south of Perry Maine. The Site, bordered by Passamaquoddy Road to the north and Half Moon Cove (Atlantic Ocean) to the South, is comprised by a small grassy area and coastal bluff

featuring approximately 400’ of tidal coastline. The lot is undeveloped and the surrounding area consists of residential properties serviced by public water and sewer. The tidal area is occasionally used for harvesting shellfish. The surrounding area was originally developed in the early 1970, and shortly thereafter, a local commercial painter began using

the Subject Property to dispose of commercial painting supplies. Various paints, presumably including leaded paint and associated solvents, were poured down the bluff and onto the adjacent coastline. These activities reportedly continued for approximately 20 years and were discontinued in the early 1990s. In addition to the paint disposal activities, the Subject Property was also intermittently used by the surrounding community as a disposal point for miscellaneous household waste during the 1970s and early 1980s. Paint staining is currently visible on the Subject Property’s exposed ledge and miscellaneous debris, including a vehicle axle, is located on the shoreline below. A Phase I ESA was finalized by CEG in early 2016 and recommend conducing a Phase II ESA. Field activities associated with the Phase II ESA were completed in the fall of 2016 using the Tribe’s 104(k) Brownfields Hazardous Substance Assessment Grant (BF96176101-0). A draft Phase II ESA report is currently being prepared for submittal.

FY15 Activities – Finalized the Phase I ESA and submitted a Site SSQAPP. Initiated Phase II ESA activities. Anticipated FY16 Activities – Complete Phase II ESA reporting. The Site should be available for unrestricted use.

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PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE - ACRES ID#140269 (Reservation Land)

The Municipal Garage is located in a generally rural setting bordered by sovereign Passamaquoddy Tribal lands to the north, east, and west. A single structure identified as the Passamaquoddy Public Works Garage is located at the southern end of the Subject Property and the remainder of the lot consists primarily of fill

material. The property was believed to be developed prior to the 1900s and used as a residential property until the mid to late 1970s. The existing Public Works Garage was constructed in 1970 for use as

Cushing’s Garage, an auto-body repair and paint shop. The facility was historically serviced by a private water supply well and septic system. The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point purchased the property in the early 1980’s. Since that time, the Public Works Garage has been used primarily to store and maintain Passamaquoddy Public Works vehicles. The northern portion of the Subject Property has served as a staging area for off-site construction contractors and a landfill for construction spoils. Construction spoils spread at the Subject Property have been generated as the result of Passamaquoddy Public Works projects ranging from road construction to sewer maintenance. Significant debris has also been incorporated into the fill material and or burned on-site.

The northeastern portion of the property is located within a 100-year flood plain and is also recognized as a national wetland. The closest surface water bodies include two small, unnamed streams, that border the Subject Property to the east and west, and the Little River, which is located less than 500 feet to the north. The little River discharges directly into Gleason Cove and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Phase I ESA for the Municipal Garage property was conducted under the Tribe’s 104(k) Brownfields Hazardous Substance Assessment Grant (BF96111901-0). A subsequent SSQAPP and Phase II ESA were completed with the Tribe’s FY10 (RP96135601-0) Tribal Response Grant. Results of the Phase II ESA identified slightly elevated concentrations of petroleum constituents in adjacent marine sediments.

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The Tribe has worked to change historical land use at the Site, which includes limiting access and actively managing storage and disposal practices. Consequently, vehicle storage, refuse, and miscellaneous debris at the Site have been greatly reduced. Additionally, the building has been repurposed for use as an auto-maintenance facility serving elderly and low income tribal members.

FY15 Activities – A SSQAPP was drafted to conduct supplemental Phase II activities, including sediment and biological sampling for PAHs. The TRP also began developing Best Management Practices for the facility which included the purchase and installation of a locked access gate.

Anticipated FY16 Activities – Submit SSQAPP and conduct supplemental Phase II ESA.

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ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SITE - ACRES ID#134781 (Reservation Land)

The Mud Pond/Alternative School site property is located on the reservation approximately 0.75 miles to the southeast of the Route 1 and Route 190 intersection, in Perry, Maine. The setting is rural and land use in the area is predominantly residential. Three primary structures are located on the property including the Passamaquoddy tribal office building, the Sipayik Environmental Department’s air monitoring shed, and the Passamaquoddy wastewater lift station. The tribal office building is a large, single story structure occupied by approximately 25-30 tribal employees on a daily basis. The air quality monitoring shed is less than 150 square feet in size and is primarily used to monitor ozone and particulate matter. The wastewater lift station is located adjacent to the air monitoring shed and is operated and maintained by the Passamaquoddy Wastewater Department. The wastewater lift station includes two large

electric pumps and a propane powered electrical generator, however, no chemicals or additional processes are used, stored, or conducted inside the lift station. Prior to the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s purchase of the property in 1983, historical land use on and in the general vicinity had been agricultural.

A Phase I ESA was completed in FY2009 (RP96117101) which recommended Phase II ESA activities. The Phase II ESA was conducted under the Tribes 104(k) Hazardous Assessment Grant BF-96111901. The results of the Phase II ESA found no exceedances of regulatory standards for residential

use. Utilizing FY14 Tribal Response Funding, a SSQAPP was prepared for conducting a Hazardous

Building Materials Inspection (HBMI) at the Site. The HBMI was completed in FY15 and the Tribal Office Building was demolished in July 2016. A schedule for redevelopment has yet to be established.

FY15 Activities – Finalized Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report.

Anticipated FY16 Activities – None. Site is available for unrestricted use.

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Rockland Waterfront - ACRES ID#141682 (Fee Land)

The Rockland Waterfront Site consists of an approximately 1.02 acre parcel located on Atlantic Street, In Rockland Maine. The surrounding area includes a mixture of industrial and residential properties comprising the southern portion of Rockland Harbor. The Site is currently owned by the Passamaquoddy Tribe and includes a large concrete Mill Building constructed in 1965 and a concrete Silo built in 1966. Additional structures were historically located on the property including a boiler room, metal Soy Silo, and an Office Building. Currently, the property is vacant and has not been utilized since 1983.

Historical records indicate that this area of Rockland was already developed with shipyards and lime kilns as early as 1855. Historical uses at the Site and adjacent properties included seafood processing, fisheries, canning, shipyards, oil terminals, and Lawrence Portland Cement. The on-site boiler was fueled by Bunker C oil stored in an underground storage tank located near the Boiler Room, north of the

Mill Building. Three additional underground storage tanks containing gasoline and diesel fuel were reportedly located near the street access to supply delivery vehicles. Deed records (Book 546, Page 256) indicate the Gulf Oil Corporation may have deposits of leaded gasoline sludge buried on or adjacent to the Site.

A Phase I ESA and subsequent Phase II SSQAPP were completed at the Site using the Tribe’s 104(k) Brownfields Hazardous Substance Assessment Grant (BF96111901). A Phase II ESA was

conducted under the Tribes FY13 104(k) funding and identified several issues including concentrations of arsenic in surface soils exceeding applicable regulatory guidelines. The property was enrolled in the MEDEP VRAP program and a No Action Assurance Letter was issued by the MEDEP on May 6, 2016. A SSQAPP and supplemental arsenic sampling (Phase II ESA) were completed in 2016 using the Tribe’s 104(k) funding. Based on the analytical results of supplemental sampling, remedial activities were conducted in September 2016 which consisted of capping three specific areas of the Site with loam. A remediation report, including a

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Declaration of Environmental Covenants, is currently being prepared and the Tribe anticipates completing VRAP requirements in FY2016. FY15 Activities – Conducted remedial activities including capping three areas of arsenic impacted soil. As outlined in the SSQAPP, capping involved clearing and grubbing impacted areas prior to applying a non-woven geotextile fabric followed by 12 inches of loam. After the loam was leveled, the site was hydro-seeded and erosion control measures were installed.

Anticipated FY16 Activities – A remediation report, including a Declaration of Environmental Covenants, is currently being drafted and the Tribe anticipates completing VRAP requirements in FY2016.

Maple Syrup Company - ACRES ID#226981 (Fee Land)

Approximately three years ago, the Passamaquoddy Maple Syrup Company purchased the former U.S. Forest Service building in Moose River, Maine, with the intention of redeveloping the property for use in our emerging Maple Syrup business. The Site, located at 764 Old Canada Road, includes one small two story structure and a single story garage on approximately 1 acre of land. After several years of development spurred by federal grants, the Passamaquoddy Maple Syrup Company is fully operational and manages approximately 25,000 taps in and around Jackman, Maine. In late 2015, TRP funds were used to prepare a SSQAPP and conduct lead paint abatement inside the facility. FY15 Activities – Removal and disposal of lead painted materials was completed in December 2015.

Anticipated FY16 Activities – Prepare Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC).

Project Reporting (Executive Summaries)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Ransom Environmental Consultants, Inc. (Ransom) for the irregular-shaped parcel of land identified by the Town of Perry Assessor’s Office as Lot 53 on Tax Map 18, which corresponds to the property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 190, in the Town of Perry, Washington County, Maine (the “Subject Property” or “Site”). This Phase I ESA was conducted in general accordance with the requirements provided by the American Society for Testing and Materials International Designation: E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, 2005 (ASTM Standard Practice).

The Subject Property encompasses approximately 2.5 acres and is developed with an approximate 4,300 square-foot garage, filling station and convenience store building, and a fuel pump and pump canopy area. Remaining portions of the Site consist of a man-made ditch southeast of the former convenience store, asphalt driveways and parking lots adjacent to the northwest, west and southwest portions of the Site building, sand and gravel-compacted areas adjacent to the north-northeast and south-southeast portions of the Site building, and grassed and wooded areas along the north and east portions of the Subject Property. An unnamed stream is located on the northeast portion of the Subject Property. An unmarked grave is reported to lie in the wooded area north-northeast of the Site building.

The Subject Property is a commercial property located on the Passamaquoddy Tribe Pleasant Point Reservation. It is located in a mixed residential and commercial area of Perry, and all abutting properties are residential or undeveloped with the exception of the Passamaquoddy Public Works garage that abuts the Subject Property to the southeast.

Based on available information, the Subject Property was first developed as early as 1908, likely as a residence/farmstead. The Subject Property has been utilized for commercial purposes, including a filling station, from at least 1939 until 2006; the Site building is now vacant.

Around 1939, the Site was improved with a two-bay garage. In 1957, an addition was constructed onto the southern end of the garage for use as office space. The garage operated as Pottle’s Garage and Multi-Service Center. Around 1985, the garage was renovated, the office demolished and reconstructed, and an addition was constructed to the southern end of the building for use as retail space. The garage portion of the Site building continued to be utilized for auto repair for a few years in the late 1980’s, and was thereafter used for miscellaneous storage space. The Subject Property has been occupied by the current Site Owner, the Passamaquoddy Tribe Pleasant Point Reservation, since 1985.

Reasonably ascertainable historical information sources researched in this assessment allowed uses of the property to be traced from the present back to the 1939 construction of Pottle’s Garage. This post-dates the property’s obvious first developed use and constitutes historical data failure per ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05 § 8.3.2.3. This historical data failure represents a data gap for a length greater than 5 years.

There are currently four underground storage tanks (UST’s) south of the Site Building including two 6,000-gallon tanks and one 8,000-gallon tank for unleaded gasoline, and one 4,000-gallon for diesel fuel; fuel pumps associated with the USTs are located west of the Site Building. A monitoring well was identified adjacent to the USTs. Ransom observed no obvious odors, sheen or free product in the well during the Subject Property reconnaissance.

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As part of Ransom’s assessment of the Site, EDR conducted an environmental database search. The Subject Property was identified on the State Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) database (Spill # B-277-2005). This listing describes a spill of two gallons of unleaded gasoline onto the ground surface as a result of a self-service customer having driven away with the pump hose still attached to their vehicle. According to EDR, the spill was left on the ground to evaporate, and no further remediation was required.

A MDEP file review identified a spill report, dated November 28, 1984 (Spill # B/252/84), which documented removal of three prior USTs at the Subject Property. The report states that when the tanks were removed, clay was observed in the excavated hole and ground water was observed to enter the hole. Ground water observed in the hole reportedly did not appear to be contaminated. Excavated soil was reportedly spread out on the ground surface and inspected for oil, which was not observed. Excavated soil was reportedly placed back in the hole and covered with three feet of clean fill.

A 1983 “Appraisal Report and Valuation Analysis” for the Subject Property provided to Ransom by the Passamaquoddy Tribe indicates that the garage contained hydraulic lifts. Given the age of the former service garage, it is possible hydraulic oil used in the lift contained PCBs. Ransom observed no remaining components of the two lifts and was provided no information on the status of the lifts and any associated oil. Photographs of the Subject Property included in the 1983 report show the two-bay garage and 1957 office addition. A black stain can be seen on the ground surface near the northwest corner of the garage.

The Site Building is heated with a fuel oil-fired furnace and is serviced by an on-site well for potable water and an on-site septic system for waste water disposal. Fuel oil is stored in a 275-gallon aboveground storage tank (AST) located in the basement of the Site building. Ransom observed no evidence of significant leaks or spills associated with this AST.

During our reconnaissance, Ransom observed containers of oil or hazardous materials (OHM) stored in the basement utility room that did not appear to be adversely impacting environmental conditions at the Site. Ransom observed apparent oil stains on a wood platform that supported two air compressors in the former basement recreation room. The platform rests on a concrete floor which was in good condition with no obvious cracks or open seams.

Ransom observed three floor drains located in the Site building, including one in the garage and two in the basement area. Contacts with the Site owner revealed no information on whether the drains are connected to the septic leach field or discharge to a dry well. Ransom observed no evidence of leaks or spills of OHM to the drains.

Ransom noticed a strong musty odor in the basement of the former convenience store. Dale Mitchell reported that the basement had experienced a sewer back-up and believed the odor was a result of that event. Ransom observed the floor in much of the basement was covered with a clay-based absorbent which Mr. Mitchell stated was used to help clean-up the basement after the flood/sewer back-up. Mold was observed in the basement areas.


Ransom has completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05 for the property located at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 190 in the Town of Perry, Washington County, Maine. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 1.4 of this report. This assessment has revealed the following evidence of Recognized Environmental Conditions in connection with the Subject Property:

• Interviews with persons knowledgeable about the Subject Property indicated that the fuel dispensing pumps associated with the Sipayik Corner Store pump island were known to have failures involving the automatic shut-off feature, and periodic spills resulting from this failure had occurred.

• An inventory analysis report prepared for the Wabanaki Mall produced by Warren Rogers Associates, dated September 20,1988, indicates that there was a delivery discrepancy of -155 gallons for the 8,000-gallon UST and evidence of possible leakage amounting to approximately 3.80 gallons per day (gpd) for the 6,000-gallon UST.

• An EDR spill report for the Subject Property (#B-277-205) indicates a release of about 2 gallons of gasoline that flowed to a drainage ditch on the Subject Property. A report on this incident by the service station operator stated impacted soils would be “land spread”; Ransom identified no further reports on the incident.

• Photographs of the Subject Property that were included in a 1983 “Appraisal Report and Valuation Analysis” that was provided to Ransom by the tribe show a black stain on ground surface near the northwest corner of the two-bay garage portion of the Site building prior to the Tribe’s 1985 renovation and construction activities;

• According to available information and interviews with persons knowledgeable about the Subject Property, the service garage formerly contained two hydraulic lifts; and, given the age of the former service garage, it is possible hydraulic oil used in the lift contained PCBs. Ransom observed no remaining components of the two lifts and was provided no information on the status of the lifts and any associated oil. Observations made during our reconnaissance suggest that the concrete floor in the garage is relatively new, and likely post-dates the existence of the hydraulic lifts.

• The former service garage presently contains a floor drain. The discharge point of this drain and past use is not known. Given the long history of auto repair and service conducted at the Subject Property, past undocumented releases of OHM to this drain and, possibly, the Subject Property environment, are possible.

Although considered non-scope under ASTM, Ransom observed apparent mold in the Site Building basement and a strong musty odor. Further, based on the age of the garage portion of the Site Building, building materials may contain asbestos and may be coated with lead-based paint.


RECOMMENDATIONS

Ransom recommends the following additional investigation/site work to address the identified Recognized Environmental Conditions:

1. A Phase II ESA should be conducted to investigate the identified RECs. This investigation should include ground water, soil and surface water and/or sediment sampling.

2. Removal of the remaining contents of the four fuel USTs.

3. Removal of the four USTs by January1, 2008 in accordance with Maine Department of Environmental Protection regulations.

Ransom also identified the following ASTM non-scope considerations in connection with the Site that represent potential business environmental risk but are outside the standard scope of services prescribed by ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05:

1. If renovation or demolition of the garage is proposed, conduct an inspection for potential asbestos-containing building materials and lead-based paint.

2. Investigate the source of moisture in the basement of the Site Building and identify options for mitigation of apparent mold growth.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Former Museum Property, Rt. 190, Pleasant Point, Maine October 1, 2008

Executive Summary Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the former museum property, located at the corner of Route 190 and Wine Rock Road, on the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation, to the south of Perry, Maine (Subject Property). The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to identify existing and or potential environmental conditions at the Subject Property, including impacts and or potential impacts to the Subject Property from off-site sources. The Pleasant Point Reservation is a narrow peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean, bounded by Cobscook Bay to the south and Passamaquoddy Bay to the northeast. According to reports, the area in the vicinity of the Subject Property was originally a wetland filled by the Passamaquoddy Tribe over a period of three decades, beginning in 1940s. The area is currently comprised of residential and municipal properties including the Passamaquoddy Tribal Public Safety Building, which is located adjacent to the south of the Subject Property. Topography in the vicinity slopes to the southeast and the community is serviced by public water and public sewer. No water supply wells were identified within a 1-mile radius of the Subject Property. The Subject Property is less than one acre in size and was reportedly used as a recreational baseball field as early as the 1950’s. The Subject Property’s existing 1½ story structure was constructed on a concrete slab in the late 1970s and originally served as a Passamaquoddy Heritage Museum. The museum building was subsequently occupied and served as office space for a federal on the job training program and the Passamaquoddy Housing Authority. Most recently, the structure was converted back into a museum, however, the building is currently vacant and unused. No industrial or manufacturing processes have ever taken place on or adjacent to the Subject Property. Additionally, with the exception of fuel oil, no hazardous chemicals have been used or stored at the Subject Property. Potential environmental conditions identified as the result of this Phase I ESA include several pole-mounted electrical transformers located in the vicinity the Subject Property potentially containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); off-site petroleum sources including a former fuel oil underground storage tank (UST) historically located adjacent to the Passamaquoddy Tribal Public Safety Building; two fuel oil above ground storage tanks (ASTs) and one fuel oil UST, currently located on the Subject Property; and a floor drain located inside the former museum building adjacent to the furnace, that exhibited rust colored staining. Based on the observed conditions, current land use in the general vicinity of the Subject Property, and the availability of public water, the identified recognized environmental conditions pose a limited to moderate threat to human health and the environment. CEG recommends conducting a Phase II ESA at the Subject Property to evaluate subsurface conditions in the vicinity of the existing fuel oil UST and related underground piping. Additionally, CEG recommends replacing or updating the Subject Property’s ASTs and associated fuel line. .

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report Page i Former Museum Property, Route 190, Pleasant Point, ME September 30, 2009

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to conduct a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at the former Museum property (Site), located at the corner of Route 190 and Wapap Road, on the Pleasant Point Reservation, to the south of Perry, Maine. CEG conducted a Phase I ESA at the Site in September 2008, which identified several recognized environmental conditions (RECs) including the Sites above ground storage tanks (ASTs), underground storage tank (UST), and floor drain. The Phase II ESA was conducted in July, 2009, to further investigate the identified RECs. The Site includes a centrally located 1½ story structure, which was constructed in the 1970s, on a concrete slab. Historically, the building has been alternately used as the Passamaquoddy Tribal Museum and office space. Most recently, the building has been vacant and unused. Two 275-gallon #2 fuel oil ASTs are currently located at the northeast corner of the building. A 1,000-gallon #2 fuel oil UST was removed from an area immediately northeast of the building as part of the Phase II ESA. Surface and subsurface soil conditions in the vicinity of the UST and ASTs were also assessed as part of the Phase II ESA. The Phase II ESA identified concentrations of extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH) and diesel range organics (DRO) in the vicinity of both the ASTs and UST, although only DRO concentrations exceeded applicable Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP) regulatory standards. Concentrations of EPH and DRO detected at the site likely pose a minor threat to human health and the environment. Topography in the general vicinity slopes to the southeast and surface water runoff presumably flows to the southeast as well. The nearest significant surface water body is the Atlantic Ocean, located less than 250 feet to the east and west of the Site. Groundwater is located at approximately 6 feet below ground surface (bgs) and is presumed to flow to the southeast. CEG attempted to find the location of the former Museum building’s floor drain discharge, but was not successful. The Passamaquoddy Tribal Public Safety Building is located less than 150 feet to the south of the Site. According to the Sipayik Environmental Department, a UST and hydraulic lift were historically located at the northeast corner of the Tribal Public Safety Building. Both the hydraulic lift and UST were removed from the property by Tribal Personnel, within the last 10 years. According to available information, the UST was sound and no evidence of a petroleum release was observed at the time of the removal. Additionally, CEG found no evidence of environmental impacts associated with the hydraulic lift. The site does not appear to pose a threat to human health or the environment. If, however, stained or petroleum-impacted soil is discovered during future excavation activities, the MEDEP should be promptly notified and all soil should be handled according to appropriate regulations. While it is unlikely that the former Museum buildings floor drain and adjacent off-site petroleum sources have negatively impacted the Site, this Phase II ESA does not rule out the potential for associated environmental risks.

Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Page iii Museum Site, Route 190, Pleasant Point, Maine February 28, 2013

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to conduct a hazardous building materials inspection (HBMI) at the Museum Property, located at the intersection of Route 190 and Wine Rock road, in Pleasant Point, Maine (Site). The Museum building is currently in a state of disrepair and is inhibiting the use and redevelopment of the Site. The Tribal Government intends to raze the building and the purpose of this HBMI was to identify any hazardous materials associated with the Site prior to the proposed demolition activities. The Site includes less than one acre of land and is improved by a 1½ story structure built in the late 1970’s on a concrete slab. The building was primarily used as a Passamaquoddy Heritage Museum, but also served as office space for a federal on the job training program and the Passamaquoddy Housing Authority. The museum building, located adjacent to the Passamaquoddy Tribal Public Safety Building, features wood siding, a shingled roof, and includes two 275-gallon fuel oil above ground storage tanks (ASTs). The ASTs are currently empty and the museum building is vacant and unused. In an effort to make the property more desirable for redevelopment, the Tribal Government intends to conduct a controlled burn to remove the structure and provide fire fighting training for local Fire Departments. In 2008, CEG and the Sipayik Environmental Department completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at the Site as part of the Tribe’s U.S. EPA funded Brownfields Program. A subsequent Phase II ESA was conducted in July, 2009, and included the removal of the Site’s historical #2 fuel oil underground storage tank. Results of the Phase II ESA indicated concentrations of extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH) and diesel range organics (DRO) were present in Site soils located in the vicinity of the Museum’s ASTs and UST. CEG concluded that the observed concentrations of EPH and DRO pose a minor threat to human health and the environment and no additional environmental conditions were identified. In June 2012, CEG, the Sipayik Environmental Department, and the Riverside Lane Corporation, conducted a thorough assessment of the Site for hazardous materials including but not limited to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead-based paint, asbestos, mercury containing products, appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and miscellaneous stored hazardous chemicals. As the result of this HBMI, CEG identified potentially hazardous materials including a mercury containing thermostat, linear tube fluorescent light bulbs, and a 12-volt battery. Additionally, a survey for asbestos containing building materials identified asbestos containing mastic, transite wallboard, and roof tar at the Site. Prior to demolition activities, CEG recommends that the Passamaquoddy Tribe;

1. Hire a licensed contractor to remediate asbestos containing materials; 2. Remove linear tube fluorescent light bulbs, the mercury containing thermostats, and the

cathode ray tube computer monitor, from the museum building and dispose of them according to State and Federal regulations;

3. Remove the Site’s two 275-gallon #2 fuel oil above ground storage tanks, residual trash,

furniture, and building fixtures not essential to the training exercise, as outlined in applicable MEDEP guidelines.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Proposed School Site, Perry Maine May 5, 2010

Executive Summary

Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the proposed School Site, located at 153 County Road, in Perry, Maine. This assessment and report were completed to fulfill the intent of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice E 1527-05 and E 1528-06 guidelines. The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to identify existing and or potential environmental conditions at the Subject Property, including impacts and or potential impacts to the Subject Property from off-site sources. The Subject Property is comprised of 47.92 acres located approximately 0.5 mile to the southeast of the Route 190 and U.S. Route 1 intersection, in Perry, Maine. With the exception of a two story farmhouse, the Subject Property is largely undeveloped. The area is generally rural and Subject Property is serviced by a private water supply well and septic system. Historical records indicate that the farmhouse was likely constructed prior to 1908 and land use on the Subject Property and adjacent properties has been primarily residential and agricultural. The Subject Property features approximately 2,200 feet of ocean shorefront and abuts Passamaquoddy Tribal lands, including a large residential development and the tribal office building, to the east. Recognized environmental conditions identified at the Subject Property:

1. Solid waste including tires, tin cans, glass, and several metal containers labeled “motor oil” were observed at various locations on the Subject Property. Historical surface spills of petroleum and or hazardous chemicals associated with this debris may have impacted the Subject Property.

CEG recommends conducting a limited Phase II ESA to further assess this Recognized Environmental Conditions at the Subject Property.

School Sitel Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report Page iv Passamaquoddy 128a Tribal Response Program September 9, 2010

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at the Proposed School Site, located at 153 County Road, in Perry, Maine, hereafter referred to as the Site. The Phase II ESA was conducted to evaluate potential impacts associated with the Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) identified in the Phase I ESA prepared by CEG and titled Proposed School Site, 153 County

Road, Perry, Maine 04667, dated May 2010. The Site consists of approximately 48 acres of shorefront property located to the southeast of the Route 190 and U.S. Route 1 intersection, in Perry, Maine. The area is rural and with the exception of a two story farmhouse, the Site is largely undeveloped. Historical records indicate that the farmhouse was likely constructed prior to 1908 and land use in the vicinity has been primarily residential and agricultural. The Site is serviced by a private water supply well and septic system. Eleven surface soil samples and one drinking water sample were collected as part of this Phase II investigation to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with debris observed during Phase I ESA site reconnaissance activities. Two separate areas of debris were identified to the northwest and southwest of the farmhouse, respectively. Debris included vehicle tires, tin cans, glass, and several metal containers labeled “motor oil”. Based on historical land use at the Site, the primary contaminants of concern were identified as petroleum related compounds associated with potential vehicle maintenance activities. However, due to the assortment and unknown nature of the observed debris, contaminants of concern also included extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals. On July 1, 2010, CEG collected five surface soil samples from the Site’s southern debris field and three surface soil samples from the smaller, northern debris field. Three additional samples were collected at various locations to assess background or naturally occurring conditions at the Site. Soil samples were submitted to Resource Laboratories, of Portsmouth New Hampshire, for laboratory analysis of VOCs, SVOCs, EPH, and RCRA metals. Laboratory results indicated that arsenic was the only project analyte detected at concentration exceeding applicable regulatory standards. Elevated arsenic concentrations were detected in the project’s three background samples and are believed to be naturally occurring at the Site. A drinking water sample was also collected from the on-site water supply well during the Phase II investigation. The water sample was submitted to Resource for laboratory analysis of VOCs, SVOCs, EPH, and RCRA metals. Arsenic was detected in the Site’s water supply well at concentrations equal to or less than the corresponding Maine Center for Disease Control’s Maximum Exposure Guideline (MEG) of 0.01 milligram per liter (mg/l). Barium was also detected in the Site’s water supply well, however, concentrations were less than the corresponding MEG of 2 mg/l. No additional analytes were detected in the Site’s drinking water at concentrations above the respective laboratory reporting limits.

School Sitel Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report Page v Passamaquoddy 128a Tribal Response Program September 9, 2010

Based on visual observations, field screening data, and analytical results compiled as the result of this Phase II ESA, the Site has not been adversely impacted by contaminants of concern in the areas of observed debris. Elevated arsenic concentrations appear to be naturally occurring at the Site and should not require any additional characterization and or remediation. Despite this, arsenic has the potential to impact human receptors through a variety of exposure pathways and should be considered a potential hazard to human health. Additionally, solid waste observed at the Site should be collected and transferred to a licensed disposal facility.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Penknife Camp Site, Robbinston, Maine November 9, 2011

Executive Summary

The following report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) at the Penknife Camp Site, located in the Town of Robbinston, Maine, (Subject Property). This phase I ESA was performed in accordance with the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Designation: E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, which meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI), 40 CFR Part 312. The Purpose of this Phase I ESA was to document the environmental history of the Subject Property, to evaluate the likelihood that a release of oil and or hazardous material has occurred or has the potential to impact the Subject Property, and to provide our professional opinion regarding evidence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the Subject Property. The Subject Property consists of a remote campsite located on the southeastern shore of Upper Penknife Lake, approximately 2,000 feet to the east of the Robbinston and Charlotte Town border. The Subject Property was initially developed as a recreational camp in the late 1980s or early 1990s and includes a single-story wood framed cabin and small outhouse. Access to the Subject Property is unrestricted and the surrounding area consists of undeveloped forestland owned by the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The closest paved road appears to be Ridge Road, located approximately 1.5 miles to the east of the Subject Property. Lower Penknife Lake is located less than 1,000 feet to the east of Upper Penknife Lake and the Subject Property. Both lakes (Upper and Lower Penknife) feed into Boyden Lake via Penknife Brook. Boyden Lake is the Passamaquoddy Water Districts primary drinking water source. The Subject Property is currently vacant and unused, however, the Passamaquoddy Tribe has dedicated the area for the development and enrichment of Tribal youth, promoting traditional activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping. The Subject Property was last occupied prior to 2007, by an unauthorized tenant and approximately 50 cats. The tenant maintained a primitive lifestyle and occupied the cabin for a period of three to four years. He did not use electricity or running water and heat was provided by two portable kerosene space heaters. His occupancy resulted in the collection of significant debris and solid waste inside the cabin, including more than 50 plastic shopping bags suspected to contain feline and human biological waste. The cabin is currently uninhabitable if not inaccessible due to the solid waste and structural instability. Recognized environmental conditions identified at the Subject Property as the result of this Phase I ESA include:

1. The interior of the cabin contains a significant volume of debris and solid waste likely including biological hazards and limited petroleum products. In the event that the building fails completely, debris and solid waste located inside the structure poses a threat to human health and the environment at the Subject Property. Additionally, Upper Penknife Lake could be significantly impacted.

2. Two space heaters were observed in Upper Penknife Lake, adjacent to the Subject Property.

The space heaters appeared to be of metal construction and any fuel contained within the units has or will impact the surface water body.

Based on current land use in the vicinity of the Subject Property, the identified recognized environmental conditions pose a limited to moderate threat to human health and the environment. Sensitive receptors in the vicinity include Upper Penknife Lake and subsequent drainage areas. As a result of this Phase I ESA, CEG recommends that the current property owner remove and remediate solid waste observed on or adjacent to the Subject Property.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation Page ii Penknife Lake Camp Site, Robbinston, Maine April 2, 2015

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to conduct a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and associated remedial activities at the Penknife Lake Camp Site, located in Robbinston, Maine (Site). The purpose of the ESA was to further investigate potential environmental impacts associated with recognized environmental conditions (RECs) identified in the Phase I ESA report prepared by CEG, dated November 2011. This Phase II investigation was conducted to identify potential constituents of concern in soil, sediment, and pore water at the Site, evaluate the nature and distribution of those constituents, and determine if existing site conditions pose a threat to human health and or the environment. The Site consists of a remote campsite located on the southeastern shore of Upper Penknife lake. The property was previously occupied by a single-story wood framed cabin and separate outhouse. Both structures were reportedly constructed in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s and lacked fixed plumbing or any other utilities. The site was last occupied prior to 2007 by an unauthorized tenant and approximately 50 cats. The tenant maintained a primitive lifestyle and inhabited the cabin for a period of three to four years. He did not use electricity or running water and heat was provided by several portable kerosene space heaters. His occupancy resulted in the collection of significant debris and solid waste inside the cabin, including miscellaneous plastic containers, pails, and more than 50 plastic shopping bags suspected to contain feline and human fecal matter. In 2011, CEG completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment at the Site. The camp structure was failing at the time of the Phase I ESA and could not be accessed due to significant debris and structural concerns. In the event of a total collapse the structure and its contents would likely have impacted adjacent Upper Penknife Lake. Upper Penknife Lake is actively used by the Tribe for recreational activities including fishing and also contributes to Boyden Lake, the regions primary water source. Both structures and all associated debris were removed from the Site as part of this Phase II ESA. Following remedial activities, CEG evaluated surface soil, sediments, pore water, and surface water on and adjacent to the property for potential environmental impacts. While petroleum constituents were the primary contaminants of concern at the Site, CEG evaluated all sampled media for a more inclusive list of VOCs and SVOCs due to the sensitive nature of Penknife Lake. Based on the results of this Phase II ESA, including field screening and laboratory data, contaminants of concern have not impacted the Site or adjacent media. No project analytes were detected in soil, sediment, pore water or surface water samples at concentrations exceeding respective laboratory reporting limits or applicable regulatory guidelines. The Site is currently vacant and available for unrestricted use.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, St. Anne’s Church, Perry, Maine December 31, 2012

Executive Summary

The following report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) at the St. Anne’s Church, located on the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s Pleasant Point Reservation (Subject Property). This phase I ESA was performed in accordance with the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Designation: E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, which meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI), 40 CFR Part 312. The Purpose of this Phase I ESA was to document the environmental history of the Subject Property, to evaluate the likelihood that a release of oil and or hazardous material has occurred or has the potential to impact the Subject Property, and to provide our professional opinion regarding evidence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the Subject Property. The Subject Property consists of a two story building located on the east side of Bayview Drive, approximately 600 feet off of Route 190 in the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s Pleasant Point Reservation. Access to the Subject Property is unrestricted and the surrounding area consists primarily of residential properties. The eastern boundary of the Subject Property is directly adjacent to Passamaquoddy Bay. The Subject Property has historically been used for religious services. However, due to indoor air quality concerns including confirmed asbestos and suspected lead paint, and mold, use of the building has become extremely limited. The Subject Property has been Sovereign Tribal land for as long as records have been kept and was designated by the Passamaquoddy Tribe in the mid 1700s for use by the Catholic Church. There are several documented petroleum releases in the immediate vicinity of Subject Property which have the potential to have impacted the Subject Property. The most notable being a 200 to 900 gallon release across the street at the Beatrice Rafferty School. The release was associated with a storm drain that ultimately discharged north of the Subject Property to the bay. It is unclear the extent to which subsurface soils were impacted at the school. The Subject Property is serviced by public water and, therefore, potential impacts to the Church associated with this release are unlikely. Therefore, these releases are unlikely to have negatively impacted the Subject Property.

A UST is currently located across the street at the Beatrice Rafferty School. Releases associated with this tank have the potential to impact the Subject Property. However, the UST is a relatively new, double walled tank that has electronic release detection. Therefore, potential impacts associated with this tank are unlikely.

A concrete pad was observed on the northeast corner of the building and was formerly the location of a garage. At the time of the site walk, the pad was badly weathered and cracked but no floor drains were observed. It is unknown what the condition of the pad was when the garage was active or what activities occurred in the garage. Any chemicals that were formerly used or stored in this garage have the potential to have impacted the Subject Property. However, CEG did not observe any evidence of releases or staining on the concrete. Therefore, potential impacts associated with the former garage are unlikely. A former rail road right-of-way is located along the eastern property boundary. Releases from the former rail line operations have the potential to have impacted the Subject Property. CEG did not observe any evidence of releases or debris in the vicinity of the former rail road. Therefore, potential impacts are unlikely.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iv Phase I ESA, St. Anne’s Church, Perry, Maine December 31, 2012 There are four ASTs located in the basement of the Subject Property. Releases from these tanks have the potential to impact the Subject Property. Observations made by CEG indicate the tanks are in fair condition and no evidence of releases were observed. Therefore, potential impacts associated with the ASTs are unlikely. CEG feels that none of these potential environmental conditions have impacted the Subject Property. However, the presence of asbestos containing material, as well the potential for mold and lead based paint should be addressed for future site users.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Dairy Farm Site, Perry, Maine December 31, 2012

Executive Summary The following report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) at the Dairy Farm Site, located at 62 Golding Road, in Perry, Maine (Subject Property). This phase I ESA was performed in accordance with the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Designation: E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, which meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI), 40 CFR Part 312. The Purpose of this Phase I ESA was to document the environmental history of the Subject Property, to evaluate the likelihood that a release of oil and or hazardous material (OHM) has occurred or has the potential to impact the Subject Property, and to provide our professional opinion regarding evidence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the Subject Property. The Subject Property consists of approximately 65-acres of grassland located less than one mile to the northwest of the U.S. Route 1 and State Route 190 Intersection, in Perry, Maine. The setting is rural and the property is surrounded by residential and or undeveloped lots. The Humphries dairy farm operated at the Subject Property until it was purchased by the Passamaquoddy Tribe in 1983. Following the property transfer, the farm was leased back to Mr. Austin Humphries, who continued dairy farming until the early 1990’s. A milking barn and a pole barn were historically located on the Subject Property. The pole barn was used for hay storage and the milking barn was used to house the milking cows. The farms primary residence, pasteurization operation, and farm equipment, were stored to the south of the Subject Property on an adjacent lot. The milking barn was destroyed by fire in the 1960’s and the pole barn collapsed around 2010. Currently, the Subject Property is vacant and unused, however, a former Maine Central Railroad corridor (right-of-way) has been converted to an unpaved recreational pathway that crosses the southern end of the Subject Property. A residential lot including a mobile home and water supply well was established on the southeastern portion of the Subject Property in the mid 1980s. The mobile home was removed from the property in 2012 and the Tribe has reassigned the lot to another tribal member for residential use. In the early 1990’s, after dairy farming was discontinued, various tribal members including the Passamaquoddy 4H program, used a small portion of the Subject Property for community agriculture. At least two vegetable gardens were planted and maintained in the vicinity of the former pole barn until the late 2000’s. The Tribe also continued to harvest hay from the Subject Property until approximately 2010. According to the former Dairy Farm Manager, Mr. Louis Paul, no chemicals or mechanical equipment requiring fuel or maintenance, were stored on the Subject Property. CEG did not identify any recognized environmental conditions as a result of this Phase I ESA. Consequently, future land use and or redevelopment of the Subject Property should not be limited by environmental concerns.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Public Safety Building, Pleasant Point, ME October 17, 2013

Executive Summary The following report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) at the Passamaquoddy Public Safety Building site, located at 40 Warrior Road, Pleasant Point, Maine (Subject Property). The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to document the environmental history of the Subject Property, to evaluate the likelihood that a release of oil and or hazardous material (OHM) has occurred or has the potential to impact the Subject Property, and to provide our professional opinion regarding evidence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the Subject Property. The Subject Property is located to the west of Route 190 on the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation, south of Perry, Maine. Access to the Subject Property is unrestricted and the surrounding area is primarily residential. The community is serviced by public water and sewer. Topography in the vicinity slopes to the south towards the Atlantic Ocean (Cobscook Bay), located less than 600 feet from the Subject Property. The Subject Property consists of a single lot less than one acre in size. The lot is paved, with the exception of a small grassy area that extends across the site’s northern property boundary. The Subject Property features one primary structure previously used as the Passamaquoddy Public Safety building. The single story building is constructed of concrete and steel and has a footprint of approximately 3,500 square feet. The building has been unoccupied for approximately three years, however, much of the buildings historical contents including vehicles, boats, office equipment, paperwork, and police evidence, remain spread throughout former office spaces and a three bay garage. A small storage shed and animal kennel is also located on the Subject Property, to the west of the Public Safety building. The shed and kennels are constructed on a concrete pad and do not feature electricity or plumbing. Additionally, an orange and white box trailer originally intended for use as a mobile command post or emergency response trailer is located on the grass covered portion of the Subject Property, at the northwest corner of the Public Safety Building. One recognized environmental condition was identified at the Subject Property as the result of this Phase I ESA;

1. A plastic 5-gallon container of gasoline, a 35-gallon steel drum containing approximately 10 gallons of an unknown liquid, and a 12-volt car battery were observed on unpaved surfaces adjacent to the Public Safety building. The area is not secure and all items appeared unattended and heavily weathered. There is a high potential for chemicals inside these containers to be released onto the Subject Property.

CEG recommends that the Passamaquoddy Tribe remove the chemical containers and 12-volt battery currently located outside the public safety building. Additionally, CEG strongly recommends consolidating and or relocating miscellaneous chemicals to an off-site location or to areas less prone to flooding and accidental damage. In the event that the building is completely vacated or made available for re-use, care should also be taken to properly dispose of on-site chemicals and universal waste including, paints, aerosol cans, fluorescent light bulbs, air-conditioning units, and cathode ray tubes.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Mud Pond/Alternate School Site July 6, 2010

Executive Summary

Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Mud Pond/Alternate School Site, located at 9 Sakom Road, in Perry, Maine. The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to identify existing and or potential environmental conditions at the Subject Property, including impacts and or potential impacts to the Subject Property from off-site sources. The Subject Property is located approximately 0.75 miles to the southeast of the Route 1 and Route 190 intersection, in Perry, Maine. The setting is rural and land use in the area is predominantly residential. The Subject Property is serviced by public water and sewer, however, several private water supply wells are located in the general vicinity. Three primary structures are located on the Subject Property including the Passamaquoddy tribal office building, the Sipayik Environmental Department’s air monitoring shed, and the Passamaquoddy wastewater lift station. The tribal office building is a large, single story structure occupied by approximately 25-30 tribal employees on a daily basis. The air quality monitoring shed is less than 150 square feet in size and is primarily used to monitor ozone and particulate matter. The structure lacks plumbing and a permanent foundation. The wastewater lift station is located adjacent to the air monitoring shed and is operated and maintained by the Passamaquoddy Wastewater Department. The wastewater lift station includes two large electric pumps and a propane powered electrical generator, however, no chemicals or additional processes are used, stored, or conducted inside the lift station. Prior to the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s purchase of the Subject Property in 1983, historical land use on and in the general vicinity of the Subject Property has been agricultural. Recognized environmental conditions identified at the Subject Property as a result of this Phase I ESA, include:

1. Several plastic, quart-sized motor oil containers were observed in Mud Pond. Additionally, interviews with Mr. Dale Mitchell indicate that the surface water body has been historically used as a dumping area for solid waste and debris ranging from car batteries to white-goods. No odors, sheens, or other evidence of oil and or hazardous chemicals were observed, however, access to Mud Pond is unrestricted and the area is used for general recreation. As a result, potential solid waste submerged in Mud Pond constitutes a threat to human health and the environment.

CEG recommends conducting a limited Phase II ESA to further assess potential sediment and water quality issues associated with Mud Pond.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Page iii Mud Pond, 9 Sakom Road, Perry, Maine August 22, 2012

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of Mud Pond, located on Mud Pond Road, in the Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation, Maine (Site). The purpose of this assessment was to further investigate potential environmental impacts associated with recognized environmental conditions (RECs) identified in the Phase I ESA report prepared by CEG, dated July 2010. This Phase II investigation was conducted to identify potential constituents of concern in surface water, groundwater, and sediments located in the vicinity of the Site, evaluate the nature and distribution of those constituents, and determine if existing site conditions pose a threat to human health and or the environment. �The Site consists primarily of a man-made pond located approximately 0.75 miles to the southeast of the Route 1 and Route 190 intersection, in Perry, Maine. Mud Pond is approximately 190 feet long and has a maximum width of approximately 50 feet. According to reports, the area has been historically used by tribal members for recreation, including swimming, fishing, and ice-skating. Additionally, tribal members historically used a potentially downgradient bedrock spring as a drinking water source. The setting is rural and with the exception of the Passamaquoddy Tribal office building, land use in the area is predominantly residential or undeveloped. The Site is included in a larger tract of sovereign Tribal land bordered by State Route 190 to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. On July 16th and July 17th, 2012, CEG investigated the Site to address RECs identified in the Phase I ESA, including plastic, quart-sized motor oil containers observed in Mud Pond and a history of illegal dumping at the Site. The phase II ESA included the collection of sediment samples, porewater samples, surface water samples, and a groundwater sample. Sampling media was evaluated for contaminants of concern using a variety of field screening techniques and laboratory analyses. Field screening techniques included the use of an x-ray fluorescence spectrometer, photoionization detector, and YSI multi-meter. Laboratory analyses were conducted by Absolute Resource Associates, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act metals. Based on the results of this Phase II ESA, the Site has not been significantly impacted by potential contaminants of concern. According to available field screening and laboratory data, no project analytes were detected at concentrations exceeding corresponding MEDEP regulatory guidelines for drinking water or recreational activity. Lead was detected in one sediment sample (SD-1) at a concentration exceeding MEDEP guidelines for residential use. As a result, CEG recommends that the Sipayik Environmental Department monitor land use at the Site and conduct further assessment or remediation if necessary. CEG also recommends that the Passamaquoddy Tribe establish best management practices to eliminate the dumping of waste materials into Mud Pond.

Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Page iii Tribal Office Building, 9 Sakom Road, Pleasant Point , Maine March 14, 2016

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to conduct a hazardous building materials inspection (HBMI) at the Passamaquoddy Tribal Office Building, located 9 Sakom Road, Pleasant Point, Maine (Site). The Tribe anticipates demolishing the existing structure and redeveloping the site to include a new school at the same location. The Tribal Office Building is located on the east side of Route 190, approximately 0.75 miles to the southeast of the Route 1 and Route 190 intersection in Perry, Maine. The single story structure was constructed on a concrete slab in the early 1990’s to house the tribe’s municipal offices, including a staff of approximately 25 to 30 people. The building has a footprint of approximately 17,000 square feet and features wood siding and a shingled roof. The interior is generally finished with sheetrock walls, hung ceilings, and tiled floors. CEG conducted a thorough visual assessment of the Site, including the buildings interior, exterior, and surrounding property. The Site was assessed for hazardous materials including but not limited to mercury containing products, appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and miscellaneous stored hazardous chemicals. Additionally, Riverside Lane Corporation was subcontracted to assess the building for asbestos containing material. Lead paint and polychlorinated biphenyls were banned in the United States in 1978 and 1979, respectively. Based on the early 1990’s construction date, these chemicals are unlikely to be present in Tribal Office Building materials and were not sampled as part of this investigation. No asbestos was identified as a result of this HBMI, however, CEG noted potentially hazardous materials at the Site including electronic equipment, linear tube fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, and miscellaneous stored chemicals. Miscellaneous chemicals were generally observed in individual containers of 1-gallon or less and included cleaning supplies, paints, and a small amount of gasoline and fuel oil. Prior to demolition activities, CEG recommends that the Passamaquoddy Tribe;

1. Decommission exterior equipment and storage tanks including the pad mounted electrical transformer, air conditioning units, emergency generator, and propane ASTs;.

2. Remove CFC containing appliances, electronic equipment, linear tube fluorescent light

bulbs, batteries, and miscellaneous chemicals, from the Tribal Office Building. If the contents of the Tribal Office Building cannot be reused by tribal departments or moved to appropriate storage, measures should be taken to ensure recycling and or disposal is conducted according to State and Federal protocols. CEG recommends the Passamaquoddy Tribe hire a licensed contractor to coordinate any necessary consolidation, recycling, and or disposal activities at the site.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Downeast Power Company, Deblois, Maine January 21, 2014

Executive Summary This report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) conducted by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) and the Sipayik Environmental Department at the Downeast Power Company Site, located in Deblois, Maine (Subject Property). This report was conducted as part of the U.S. EPA 128(a) Tribal Response Grant awarded to the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point, to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with the Subject Property. The Subject Property includes 18.2 acres of land originally developed by the Down East Peat Company as part of peat harvesting operations in the late 1970’s. Initial developments at the Subject Property reportedly included the construction of two drying sheds used to house and air-dry harvested peat moss. The setting is rural and adjacent land use is primarily undeveloped or agricultural. The Worcester Peat Company is located immediately to the south of the Subject Property and actively harvests approximately 860-acres of peat bogs, located to the north and west of the Subject Property. The general area, possibly including the Subject Property, has been used intermittently to harvest peat since the late 1930’s. In 1985 the MEDEP approved construction of a 12-megawatt electrical co-generation facility at the Subject Property and ownership was transferred to Downeast Peat Limited. The facility was constructed between 1987 and 1988 and included a six-story power house building, two condenser buildings, two chip storage silos, a fly ash bunker, and fuel (biomass) storage and receiving areas. The facility operated for several years before being placed in cold storage in 2007. Bankruptcy issues have resulted in various property transfers and current ownership of the Subject Property is listed as Downeast Power Company LLC, believed to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Prospect Capital Corporation of New York. On December 3, 2013, CEG conducted a site-walk at the Subject Property with Mr. Dale Mitchell of the Sipayik Environmental Department, and Mr. Steve Pileski, former Plant Engineer and Plant Manager. Recognized environmental conditions identified at the Subject Property as a result of this Phase I ESA include:

1. Large quantities of petroleum and hazardous chemicals have been stored and used at the Subject Property. The facility currently houses numerous unlabeled and partially labeled vessels containing liquids and solids. Many of these containers are likely waste products. While the facility is regulated by various agency’s and is considered a zero-discharge facility by the USEPA, it is possible that incidental releases have impacted the Subject Property.

The facility’s 2007 Integrated Pollution Prevention Plan identified a sheen on soil adjacent to the power house, in the vicinity of the facility’s lube oil sump discharge. Large quantities of various petroleum products were historically released into the facility’s sumps and catch basins. CEG has significant concern regarding the possibility of discharge from these sumps onto the Subject Property, as identified in the 2007 Integrated Pollution Prevention Plan. Additionally, the facility’s sumps and catch basins appear to be constructed of unlined concrete which may allow for chemical permeation.

Incidental petroleum and chemical releases may be associated with the operation and maintenance of vehicles and machinery, including fuel delivery vehicles, on the Subject Property. The MEDEP has documented at least three reportable spills at the Subject Property in 1988 (transformer oil and diesel fuel) and 2005 (diesel fuel).

Given the documented chemical handling processes, the absence of significant spill records, and the generally favorable observations made regarding the condition of the Subject Property’s exterior grounds, incidental releases do not appear to have significantly impacted the Subject Property. However, given the large quantities of chemicals routinely moved throughout the Subject Property, the high permeability of surface soils, and the susceptibility of the underlying sand and gravel aquifer, CEG strongly recommends evaluating soil and groundwater for relevant contaminants of concern.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iv Phase I ESA, Downeast Power Company, Deblois, Maine January 21, 2014

2. Two UST’s were historically registered at the Subject Property. The specific location of the UST’s and the condition of the tanks upon removal was not documented. USTs are prone to leaking and surface spills associated with filling and dispensing activities are common. As a result, there is a possibility that petroleum associated with historical USTs has impacted the Subject Property.

3. Several fluorescent light bulbs were observed inside the facility’s restroom trash receptacle. The

bulbs were intact, however, they are considered universal waste and should be handled and disposed of accordingly.

4. Significant debris and solid waste was observed on or adjacent to the Subject Property’s northern

boundaries. It is possible that contaminants associated with the observed debris have or will impact the Subject Property.

. This Phase I ESA did not include a comprehensive review of licensing agreements and is not intended to address the viability or regulatory implications associated with potential site re-use. It is likely that regulatory agencies will require some level of closure with respect to existing and or historical operating licenses and monitoring programs. It is also possible that additional groundwater monitoring and or site remediation may be required. Based on the results of this Phase I ESA, CEG recommends conducting a limited Phase II ESA to assess particular contaminants of concern at the Subject Property.

Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Page iii 5 Tomah Lane, Pleasant Point, Maine November 28 2016

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to conduct a hazardous building materials inspection (HBMI) at a former residential structure located at 5 Tomah Lane, in Pleasant Point, Maine (Site). Due to the poor physical condition of the building and its proximity to adjacent residences, the tribe and or private entities would like to demolish the structure and further evaluate redevelopment of the lot. The single-story and attic residence has a footprint of less than 1,000 square feet and features shingled siding and an asphalt roof. The building has been vacant for an extended period of time and existing physical conditions, including significant vandalism, preclude repair or occupancy. The surrounding area is residential and serviced by public water and sewer. CEG conducted a thorough visual assessment of the Site, including both the building’s interior and exterior. The Site was assessed for hazardous materials including but not limited to mercury containing products, appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and miscellaneous stored hazardous chemicals. Additionally, Riverside Lane Corporation of Ellsworth, Maine, was subcontracted to assess the building for asbestos containing material. Maine State requirements for demolition and demolition debris do not require analysis of lead paint and as a result, lead paint was not assessed as part of this HBMI. No asbestos or hazardous building materials were identified as a result of this HBMI. CEG did, however, identify five cathode ray tube televisions and a computer monitor, which are considered universal waste, inside the residence. CEG also identified several used paint cans and metal coffee cans (unknown contents) beneath the building in the crawl-space. CEG recommends that the Sipayik Environmental Department assist in the removal of the universal waste and miscellaneous containers prior to any demolition activities. Additionally, the Environmental Department should provide oversight during the removal of the property’s 59-gallon propane tank and empty 275-gallon above ground storage tank, to ensure safe handling and prevent any incidental releases.

Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Page iii Drop-In Wellness Center, Pleasant Point, Maine March 26, 2014

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to conduct a hazardous building materials inspection (HBMI) at the Drop-In Wellness Center Property, located at the intersection of Back Road and Stanley Lane, in Pleasant Point, Maine (Site). The on-site structure is in poor physical condition and is currently inhibiting the use and redevelopment of the Site. The Tribal Government intends to raze the building and the purpose of this HBMI was to identify any hazardous materials associated with the Site prior to the proposed demolition activities. The Site includes less than one acre of land and is improved by a two-story structure built in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s on a concrete slab. The building was historically used for a variety of purposes and has served as a Laundromat (no dry cleaning), pool hall, and a fitness center. Current use of the facility is limited to occasional alcohol anonymous meetings and miscellaneous storage. The Drop-In Wellness Center building features wood siding, a shingled roof, and is serviced by public water and sewer. Heat is provided by electric baseboards and electric ceiling-mounted fan-forced hot air. Topography in the general vicinity, slopes to the south and surface water runoff presumably flows to the southeast as well. Storm drains were observed in Back Road and Stanley Lane, adjacent to the building. The nearest significant surface water body is the Atlantic Ocean, located less than 1,000 feet to the south and east. As part of this HBMI, CEG, the Sipayik Environmental Department, and the Riverside Lane Corporation, conducted a thorough assessment of the Site for hazardous materials including but not limited to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, mercury containing products, appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and miscellaneous stored hazardous chemicals. As the result of this HBMI, CEG identified potentially hazardous materials including linear tube fluorescent light bulbs and miscellaneous stored chemicals. No asbestos containing building materials as defined by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, were identified as part of this HBMI. Prior to demolition activities, CEG recommends that the Passamaquoddy Tribe remove all stored chemicals and equipment from the premises, including;

- All fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts; - All containers of miscellaneous household paints; - 1-gallon container of Texaco Anti-freeze Coolant; - Plastic quart-sized container of 10W-40 motor oil; - Plastic 8-ounce container of 2-cycle motor oil; - Plastic 2-gallon container of gasoline; - Aerosol containers of spray paint, “WD-40”, “Pledge”, and “Mr. Muscle Oven and

Grill Cleaner”; - Two plastic 1-gallon containers of A-1 Bleach; and - Any batteries associated with Emergency Light fixtures.

Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Page iii Side Road Residence, Pleasant Point, Maine April 14, 2014

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to conduct a hazardous building materials inspection (HBMI) at the Side Road Residence, located at 16 Side Road, in Pleasant Point, Maine (Site). The on-site structure is in poor physical condition and is currently inhibiting the use and redevelopment of the Site. The Tribal Government intends to raze the building and the purpose of this HBMI was to identify any hazardous materials associated with the Site prior to the proposed demolition activities. The Site includes less than one acre of land improved by a two-story structure constructed in the 1940’s. The building was historically used as a private residence and features wood siding and a shingled roof. The structure is located on a concrete foundation, including and small crawlspace, accessible from the building’s exterior. Topography in the vicinity is generally level and surface water runoff presumably flows to the north and east. The nearest significant surface water body is the Atlantic Ocean, located less than 700 feet to the east. As part of this HBMI, CEG, the Sipayik Environmental Department, and the Riverside Lane Corporation, conducted a thorough assessment of the Site for hazardous materials including but not limited to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, mercury containing products, appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and miscellaneous stored hazardous chemicals. As the result of this HBMI, CEG identified potentially hazardous materials including a mercury containing thermostat, six 1-gallon metal containers of household paints and wood finish, and one aerosol container of spray paint. Additionally, five homogenous groups of asbestos containing materials were documented at the site by the Riverside Lane Corporation. These materials have the potential to negatively impact human health and the environment and should be removed from the property prior to any demolition activities.

CEG recommends that the Passamaquoddy Tribe hire a licensed asbestos contractor to conduct necessary remediation and dispose of any additional hazardous materials according to State or Federal protocols. CEG also recommends that the Tribe remove the facility’s #2 fuel oil AST for precautionary reasons, prior to demolition activities.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Scraggly Lake Dump Site, Pukakon Township, Maine August 22, 2011

Executive Summary The following report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) of the Scraggly Lake Dump Site, located in the Pukakon Township, in Penobscot County, Maine (Subject Property). This phase I ESA was performed in accordance with the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Designation: E 1527-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, which meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI), 40 CFR Part 312. The Purpose of this Phase I ESA was to document the environmental history of the Subject Property, to evaluate the likelihood that a release of oil and or hazardous material (OHM) has occurred or has the potential to impact the Subject Property, and to provide our professional opinion regarding evidence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the Subject Property. The Subject Property consists of a one acre campsite assigned to Mr. Lawrence Oliver Jr., of the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indian Township, Maine. The campsite is located on the northern shore of Scraggly lake and features less than 300 feet of shorefront. The Subject Property was originally acquired as a small portion of a larger tract of forestland (several thousand acres) conveyed to the Passamaquoddy Tribe via the United States Government, in the early 1980’s. The lot is accessible from the north and east via unpaved logging roads. The Town of Lakeville is located approximately 4 miles to the west of the Subject Property and Maine State Route 6 is located approximately 5.5 miles to the north. The Subject Property is largely undeveloped and topography in the vicinity slopes gently to the southeast, towards Scraggly Lake. The area is wooded and does not include any fixed structures, utilities, or additional improvements. Primary features at the Subject Property include an abandoned school bus, mobile-home, and “Coachman” camper, all in poor or uninhabitable condition. Additionally, a significant amount of debris and solid waste was transferred to the Subject Property in or around 2005, including vehicles, assorted small containers of petroleum products, lawn-mowers, aluminum siding, white goods, and vehicle tires. RECs identified at the Subject Property as the result of this Phase I ESA include:

1) Solid waste was observed throughout the Subject Property, including miscellaneous containers of unknown fluids consistent with used motor oil. Based on conditions observed during the site-walk, it is likely that petroleum and or hazardous chemicals associated with miscellaneous debris has or will impact the Subject Property as the result of surface spills.

2) Abandoned vehicles including a school bus, pick-up truck, and snowmobiles, were observed or

have been historically documented on the Subject Property. It is possible that petroleum and or hazardous chemicals associated with the stored vehicles (including automotive batteries) have been released onto the Subject Property. As a result, these chemicals pose a threat to human health and the environment.

3) A large burn-pile is located at the center of the Subject Property, to the west of the abandoned mobile-home. Miscellaneous debris including empty plastic containers of motor-oil and anti-freeze were observed on the perimeter of the pile. It is likely that a variety of chemicals and solid waste have been burned at this location. It is also likely that hazardous chemicals have been generated as the result of combustion and or incomplete combustion at this location. Contaminants of concern include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), metals, and petroleum constituents. The potential presence of these contaminants poses a threat to human health and the environment at the Subject Property.

CEG recommends conducting a Phase II ESA to further assess Recognized Environmental Conditions at the Subject Property.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Page iii Scraggly Lake Dump Site, Pukakon Township, Maine December 31, 2012

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to provide remediation oversight and perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at the Scraggly Lake Dump Site, located in Pukakon Township, Maine (Site). The purpose of this assessment was to further investigate potential environmental impacts associated with recognized environmental conditions (RECs) identified in the Phase I ESA report prepared by CEG, dated August 2011. This Phase II investigation was conducted to identify potential constituents of concern in soil and groundwater at the Site, evaluate the nature and distribution of those constituents, and determine if existing site conditions pose a threat to human health and or the environment. The Site consists of a wooded, undeveloped, one acre campsite, owned by the Passamaquoddy Tribe and assigned to Mr. Lawrence Oliver Jr., of Indian Township, Maine. The lot features approximately 300 feet of shorefront on Scraggly Lake and is accessible from the north and west via unpaved logging roads. The Site is largely uninhabited and has been used primarily to store solid waste and debris, including snowmobiles, assorted small containers of petroleum products, several lawn-mowers, 5-gallon propane tanks, inoperable vehicles, white goods, and vehicle tires. Solid waste was reportedly transferred to the Site from a location in Danforth, Maine, after Mr. Oliver was issued an ultimatum from the Town of Danforth, regarding the condition of his (Danforth) property and associated debris. Temporary structures located at the Site included a mobile home, small ice-fishing shelter, a school bus retrofitted with a bed and wood stove, and a fifth-wheel (non-motorized) camper. Remediation of the Site was conducted in September 2012, by Environmental Projects Inc. (EPI), of Auburn, Maine. Representatives of the Sipayik Environmental Department and Campbell Environmental Group also assisted in remedial activities and conducted concurrent environmental monitoring. In several cases, including the removal of on-site structures, remedial activities were completed to facilitate the Phase II ESA. On-site structures including a mobile home and ice-fishing shelter were demolished and solid waste at the Site was transferred into 40-yard roll-off containers designated as either metal debris or construction and demolition debris. A total of four roll-off containers were transported off-site for disposal, by Lilac Sunrise Disposal, of Baileyville, Maine. Additional waste materials recovered at the Site that did not profile as metal or construction debris were documented and containerized by EPI for disposal or recycling at a licensed facility. Soil and groundwater at the Site was also evaluated as part of this Phase II ESA and does not appear to have been significantly impacted by potential contaminants of concern. Field screening and laboratory analysis of surface soils at the Site did not identify any negative environmental impacts following the completion of remedial activities. According to the laboratory report, no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals were detected in surface soils at concentrations exceeding applicable regulatory guidelines. Similarly, with the exception of lead and arsenic, no VOCs, SVOCs, or RCRA metals were detected in groundwater at concentrations exceeding State or Federal drinking water standards. Lead and arsenic were detected in groundwater sample MW-2 at concentrations of 13 micrograms per liter (ug/l) and 14 ug/l, respectively. The source of these contaminants is unknown. Dissolved metals can be naturally occurring in Maine groundwater, however, they may also be the result of unknown buried debris, a historical release, or laboratory anomaly. No evidence of a historical release was observed in the vicinity of the MW-2 sampling location. Additionally, elevated lead concentrations were not detected at any other sampling location as part of this Phase II ESA. Arsenic and lead are not considered mobile contaminants and

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Page iv Scraggly Lake Dump Site, Pukakon Township, Maine December 31, 2012

generally bind with soil or sediments when released into the environment. Based on current land use at the Site, the observed concentrations of lead and arsenic in the groundwater do not pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. CEG recommends that the Sipayik Environmental Department monitor any future development at the Site. If buried debris or evidence of petroleum and or hazardous chemicals is observed during future site development, appropriate response measures should be taken by the Tribe. Additionally, any water supply wells installed at or in the vicinity of the Site should be evaluated for general potability and RCRA metals.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Former Fiber Extrusion, Inc. Property, Eastport, Maine October 6, 2009

Executive Summary

Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the former Fiber Extrusion facility, located on Route 190, in Eastport, Maine (Subject Property). The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to identify existing and or potential environmental conditions at the Subject Property, including impacts and or potential impacts to the Subject Property from off-site sources. The Subject Property is located approximately three miles to the northwest of Eastport, Maine, in a lightly forested, primarily residential area. The Subject Property is bordered by Route 190 to the east and was first developed by the U.S. Public Works Administration as part of Quoddy Village, in the late 1930’s or early 1940’s. Quoddy Village was originally developed to provide housing support for the Passamaquoddy Bay Tidal Power Project, however, during world War II the village served as a mobilization and training facility for the United States Navy. Two primary structures are located on the Subject Property, including the former Fiber Extrusion facility and the Quonset Hut building. The former Fiber Extrusion building was used to freeze and can seafood in the 1950s and 1960s, manufacture pre-fabricated homes in the 1980s, and extrude plastic fibers in the 1990s and early 2000s. Additionally, reports indicate that the U.S. Navy may have stored electrical transformers to the south of the former Fiber Extrusion building. The Quonset Hut was historically used as a machine shop, garage, and auto repair facility. A MAP OF U.S.N.C.T.C CAMP LEE STEPHENSON,

QUODDY VILLAGE, ME., dated June 30, 1945, indicates four buildings were originally located on the Subject Property, including a gasoline filling station, Supply Warehouse, Heavy Equipment Garage, and a Storage and Spare Parts Garage. Chemicals associated with historical land use at the Subject Property, including gasoline range organics (GRO), diesel range organics (DRO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), may have impacted the Subject Property. Based on current land use in the vicinity and the availability of public water, these chemicals pose a limited to moderate threat to human health and the environment. Sensitive receptors identified in the vicinity include a residential water supply well located adjacent to the Subject Property and the Atlantic Ocean, located less than 500 feet to the west. CEG recommends conducting a Phase II ESA at the Subject Property to assess potential impacts associated with historical land use. Recognized Environmental Conditions at the Subject Property include:

1) A gasoline station was historically located on the southern portion of the Subject Property. It is likely that soil and or groundwater in the vicinity has been impacted by GRO as the result of gasoline storage and dispensing operations.

2) The former Fiber Extrusion and Quonset Hut buildings have a history of automotive repair, machining, and heavy manufacturing. Chemicals or materials associated with these processes may have included VOCs, SVOCs, heavy metals, diesel range organics (DRO), and gasoline range organics (GRO). These constituents pose a limited threat to human health and the environment.

3) The U.S. Navy may have stored electrical transformers on the Subject Property in the 1940s. There is a possibility that PCB-containing fluids were released onto surface soils in the area.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Page iv Fiber Extrusion Site, Eastport, Maine March 28, 2012

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at the former Fiber Extrusion facility, located on Route 190, in Eastport, Maine (Site). The purpose of this assessment was to further investigate potential environmental impacts associated with recognized environmental conditions (RECs) identified in the Phase I ESA report prepared by CEG, dated October 2009. This Phase II investigation was conducted to identify potential constituents of concern in soil and groundwater at the Site, evaluate the nature and distribution of those constituents, and determine if the site conditions pose a threat to human health and or the environment. The Site is currently owned by the Passamaquoddy Tribe and is comprised of approximately six acres originally developed in the 1930’s as part of Quoddy Village and the Passamaquoddy Bay Tidal Power Project. The setting is rural and primarily residential. Two structures are currently located on the Site including the former Fiber Extrusion facility and a Quonset hut building. The former Fiber Extrusion building has been historically used to freeze and can seafood (1950s and 1960s), manufacture pre-fabricated homes (1980s), and extrude plastic fibers (1990s and early 2000s). Reports indicate that prior to the 1950’s, the U.S. Navy may have also stored electrical transformers to the south of the former Fiber Extrusion building. The Quonset hut building was historically used as a Heavy Equipment Garage by the U.S. Navy before it was converted into a machine shop and auto repair facility. According to town records, two additional buildings were historically located at the Site. A gasoline station was formerly located at the southern end of the Site and the U.S. Navy maintained a Storage and Spare Parts Garage located immediately to the north of the Quonset hut building. Based on the Phase I ESA conducted at the Site in 2009, CEG identified four primary areas of concern (AOC) including:

AOC-1 includes the area immediately surrounding the former Fiber Extrusion building. Samples collected from this area were used to assess potential impacts associated with historical processes conducted inside the facility.

AOC-2 includes the area immediately to the south of the former Fiber Extrusion building.

According to the Phase I ESA, there is a possibility that PCB-containing electrical transformers were historically stored at this location by the U.S. Navy.

AOC-3 includes two adjacent areas located at the center of the Site. The northern

portion of AOC-3 includes the suspected location of the former Storage and Spare Parts Garage. The southern portion of AOC-3 includes the area surrounding the existing Quonset hut building.

AOC-4 includes the southern portion of the Site, in the suspected vicinity of a former

gasoline station. This Phase II investigation included the excavation of 25 exploratory test pits as well as the installation of eight soil borings and four monitoring wells. 20 surface soil samples, 16 subsurface soil samples, and four groundwater samples were collected at the Site and submitted for a variety of laboratory analyses including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPH), extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH), polychlorinated biphynels (PCBs), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals. In addition to the four AOCs, specific site features were investigated as part of this Phase II ESA including a storm drain located to the south of the

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Page v Fiber Extrusion Site, Eastport, Maine March 28, 2012 Quonset hut building and subsurface soil in the suspected vicinity of a historical railroad spur. A thorough magnetic survey was also conducted by Northeast Geophysical Services, of Bangor, Maine, to assess the potential for buried fuel storage tanks, septic tanks, utilities, and other magnetic anomalies at the Site. Based on the results of this Phase II ESA, surface soil in AOC-3 has been impacted by benzo(a)anthracene and benzo(a)pyrene at concentrations exceeding Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP) Outdoor Commercial Worker Remedial Action Guidelines (RAGS). Additionally, subsurface soil in AOC-4 has been impacted by benzene and ethylbenzene at concentrations exceeding MEDEP Leaching to Groundwater RAGs. Impacts to groundwater were also identified at the Site in AOC-3 and AOC-4. A range of C11 through C22 aromatic EPH was detected in groundwater sample MW-3 (AOC-3) at concentrations exceeding corresponding regulatory guidelines including the Maine Center for Disease Controls Maximum Exposure Guidelines (MEGs) and Tier 2 Cumulative Risk-Based Soil Remediation Guidelines for Target Compounds and Hydrocarbon Fractions (Remediation Guidelines), presented in Table 5 of the MEDEP’s Remediation Guidelines for Petroleum Contaminated Sites in Maine, dated December 1, 2009. Monitoring well MW-3 is located downgradient of the Quonset Hut building and EPH detected at this location is likely the result of historical surface spills associated with equipment and vehicle maintenance activities conducted at this location. Project analytes detected in groundwater collected from monitoring well MW-2 (AOC-4) are inconsistent with those observed in groundwater collected from monitoring well MW-3 (AOC-3). Chromium, lead, benzene, ethylbenzene, naphthalene, and ranges of C5 through C8 and C9 through C10 aliphatic VPH, were detected in AOC-4 groundwater at concentrations exceeding corresponding MEGs and Remediation Guidelines. Despite the observed environmental impacts, with the exception of benzo(a)pyrene, and benzo(a)anthracene, all analytes detected in Site soils as part of this Phase II ESA are below corresponding RAGs for the Outdoor Commercial Worker Exposure Scenario. Additionally, as of March 2012, the MEDEP was in the process of revising the RAGs for Sites Contaminated with Hazardous Substances, As part of this revision, the MEDEP commissioned a study to establish background concentrations of PAHs typically found in Maine’s urban and rural soils. If the proposed background concentrations are adopted as proposed, the benzo(a)pyrene and benzo(a)anthracene concentrations identified at the Site may not require any additional delineation or remediation. The Site is serviced by public water and sewer, however, private water supply wells are believed to be located in the immediate vicinity. CEG recommends conducting a thorough inventory of water supply wells located within a 2,500 foot radius of the Site. Additionally, samples should be collected from neighboring water supply wells and submitted for laboratory analysis of relevant contaminants of concern. CEG also recommends that the Sipayik Environmental Department submit an application to the MEDEP Voluntary Response Action Program (VRAP) to limit any future environmental liability and minimize potential hazards to human health and the environment.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Public Works Garage Site September 27, 2010

Executive Summary Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Passamaquoddy Public Works Garage Site, located on Route 190, in Perry, Maine. This assessment and report were completed to fulfill the intent of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice E 1527-05 and E 1528-06 guidelines. The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to identify existing and or potential environmental conditions at the Subject Property, including impacts and or potential impacts to the Subject Property from off-site sources. The Subject Property is located in a generally rural setting bordered by sovereign Passamaquoddy Tribal lands to the north, east, and west. A single structure identified as the Passamaquoddy Public Works Garage is located at the southern end of the Subject Property and the remainder of the lot consists primarily of fill material. The Subject Property was most likely developed prior to the 1900s and used as a residential property until the mid to late 1970s. The existing Public Works Garage was constructed in 1970 for use as Cushing’s Garage, an auto-body repair and paint shop. The facility was historically serviced by a private water supply well and septic system. The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point purchased the Subject Property in the early 1980’s. Since that time, the Public Works Garage has been used primarily to store and maintain Passamaquoddy Public Works vehicles. The northern portion of the Subject Property has served as a staging area for off-site construction contractors and a landfill for construction spoils. Construction spoils spread at the Subject Property have been generated as the result of Passamaquoddy Public Works projects ranging from road construction to sewer maintenance. Significant debris has also been incorporated into the fill material and or burned on-site. The northeastern portion of the Subject Property is located within a 100-year flood plane and is also recognized as a national wetland. The closest surface water bodies include two small, unnamed streams, that border the Subject Property to the east and west, and the Little River, which is located less than 500 feet to the north. The little River discharges directly into Gleason Cove and the Atlantic Ocean. Recognized environmental conditions identified at the Subject Property include:

1. The Subject Property has been historically used as an auto-body repair and paint shop. While the facility did not dispense gasoline or conduct general auto-maintenance activities, it is likely that chemicals and or solvents associated with the auto-body and paint shop have impacted the Subject Property. Specifically, petroleum and or hazardous chemicals may have entered the facility’s former floor drains and or septic system as the result of incidental surface spills. The discharge location of historical floor drains and the location and condition of the facility’s historical septic system is unknown.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iv Phase I ESA, Public Works Garage Site September 27, 2010

2. Chemicals including hydraulic fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid and waste oil are currently used and or stored inside the Public Works Garage at an aggregate volume of greater than 50-gallons. Evidence of surface spills associated with these chemicals, including staining and absorbent material, were identified at several locations inside the building. As a result, there is the possibility that chemicals currently and or historically used inside the Passamaquoddy Public Works garage have negatively impacted the Subject Property.

3. A 275-gallon AST is currently used to store and dispense diesel fuel at the Subject Property. The primary fueling area consists of an unpaved, sandy roadway, located to the west of the Public Works Garage. CEG did not observe any odors or staining in the unpaved roadway, however, there is the possibility that incidental surface spills associated with fueling activities have had a cumulative impact on the Subject Property.

4. The northern portion of the Subject Property has been used to landfill construction spoils and

excess or unwanted soil generated from throughout the Pleasant Point Reservation. Material appears to have been accepted and spread at the Subject Property indiscriminately. CEG observed significant debris comingled and adjacent to the fill material, including asphalt, concrete, asphalt shingles, vehicle fuel tanks, white goods, tires, metal scraps, and metal containers of various sizes. It is likely that petroleum and or hazardous chemicals associated with debris and or previously impacted fill material has impacted the Subject Property.

5. Scrap wood and flammable solid waste is frequently burned at the Subject Property. It is likely that the incomplete combustion of burned wood and solid waste has resulted in a variety of potentially hazardous chemicals impacting the Subject Property.

6. A Phase II ESA report prepared by Ransom Environmental, dated August 20, 2007, identified

petroleum impacted soil at the former Sipayik Corner Store Site, located adjacent to the Subject Property. It is possible that petroleum impacts associated with historical leaking USTs and auto maintenance activities at the adjacent property have impacted the Subject Property.

7. An oil and grease trap was identified at the northwest corner of the Public Works Garage. The oil

and grease trap is believed to be associated with the facility’s historical floor drains, which were sealed with concrete in 2007. The oil and grease trap does not currently constitute a significant environmental threat to the Subject Property, however, it discharges to an unknown location. It is possible that petroleum and or hazardous chemicals were released into the facility’s floor drains and subsequently discharged onto the Subject Property or septic system via the facility’s oil and grease trap.

CEG recommends conducting a Phase II ESA to further assess this Recognized Environmental Conditions at the Subject Property.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Page iv Public Works Garage, Route 190, Perry, Maine April 5, 2012

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at the Passamaquoddy Public Works Garage, located on Route 190, in Perry, Maine (Site). The purpose of this assessment was to further investigate potential environmental impacts associated with recognized environmental conditions (RECs) identified in the Passamaquoddy Public Works Garage Phase I ESA report, prepared by CEG and dated September 2010. This Phase II investigation was conducted to identify contaminants of concern at the Site, evaluate the nature and distribution of those contaminants, and determine if the existing site conditions pose a threat to human health and or the environment. The Site is currently occupied by the Passamaquoddy Public Works Garage and is bordered by Route 190 to the south and the Little River to the north. The Public Works Garage consists of a single story, metal, structure with a footprint of approximately 2,925 square feet. The facility is currently used for the storage and maintenance of Passamaquoddy Public Work’s vehicles and equipment. The remainder of the Site includes a large area of fill, bordered by small streams or drainage swales to the east and west. The Site is actively used by the Passamaquoddy Tribe for spreading construction spoils, staging bulky waste, and burning brush and wood debris. A sand and salt pile managed by the Passamaquoddy Public Works Department is also located at the southern end of the Site, adjacent to the garage. Prior to the Tribes acquisition of the property in the early 1980’s, the Site was used primarily as an automotive repair facility. Historical reports indicate that the Site was originally serviced by a private water supply and septic system(s). However, the water supply well was reportedly abandoned by the Passamaquoddy Public Works Department in the mid 1990’s, when public water was made available. The Site is not currently serviced by water and sewer. Additionally, all floor drains inside the Public Works Garage have been sealed with concrete. A magnetic survey conducted in the vicinity of the garage did not identify any historical drain pipes, septic systems, or buried tanks. CEG installed 5 soil borings, three monitoring wells, and excavated 17 test pits as part of this Phase II ESA. Groundwater, surface water, surface soil, subsurface soil, freshwater sediments, and marine sediments were also evaluated for contaminants of concern using a variety of field screening techniques and laboratory analyses. Field screening techniques included the use of an x-ray fluorescence spectrometer, photoionization detector, oleophilic dye shake tests, and a YSI multi-meter. Laboratory analyses were conducted by Absolute Resource Associates, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), and polychlorinated biphynels (PCBs). Based on the results of this Phase II ESA, recognized environmental conditions at the Site include:

- Soil, sediments, and groundwater at the Site have been impacted by several SVOCs at concentrations exceeding applicable regulatory guidelines. These exceedances are predominantly associated with the freshwater sediments when compared to corresponding guidelines presented in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Screening Quick Reference Tables (SQuiRTs).

- Elevated salinity concentrations were observed in surface water and groundwater at the

Site. These concentrations are likely associated with the facility’s uncovered, outdoor, sand and salt pile, located adjacent to the Public Works Garage.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Page v Public Works Garage, Route 190, Perry, Maine April 5, 2012

- Arsenic was regularly detected in soil and sediment samples at concentrations exceeding applicable regulatory guidelines. However, arsenic is a naturally occurring element and the observed concentrations were generally below established background levels.

- A significant volume of buried solid waste was encountered during test pit explorations

conducted immediately to the north of the Public Works Garage. Field screening and laboratory analysis of associated soil and groundwater did not identify elevated concentrations of contaminants of concern in the general vicinity.

While current land use at the Site is industrial in nature, sensitive receptors include humans and any organisms that may come into direct contact with soil, sediments, or groundwater at the Site. Human receptors could be impacted by contaminants of concern through dermal contact, inhalation, or ingestion of various media. Additionally, while groundwater is not utilized at the Site or at locations anticipated to be hydraulically down-gradient of the Site, CEG was unable to confirm the direction of groundwater flow as part of this Phase II ESA. Under current conditions, exposure risk to human receptors should be considered moderate.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government, Final Phase II ESA Page iv Rockland Waterfront Property, 64 Atlantic Street, Rockland, Maine November 6, 2014

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at the Passamaquoddy owned Rockland Waterfront Property, located at 64 Atlantic Street, in Rockland, Maine (Subject Property). The purpose of this Phase II ESA was to further investigate potential environmental impacts associated with the recognized environmental conditions (RECs) identified in the Phase I ESA report titled Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Rockland Waterfront Property, Rockland, Maine, prepared by CEG, dated April 30, 2012. Based on Sanborn Insurance maps and other historical records, this area referred to as Atlantic Point has been developed since 1852 and included industries such as lime kilns, shipyards, railways, bulk petroleum storage, and wharfs. From 1965 to 1974 the Subject Property operated as a feed mill. The facility has been vacant since the Passamaquoddy tribe acquired the property in 1985. The Phase I ESA identified the following eight RECs:

1. Rail service has passed through the Subject Property since the early 1870’s.

2. The Subject Property stored Bunker C fuel oil in an underground storage tank (UST) near

the former Boiler Room and three gasoline and diesel fuel tanks were located south of the Mill Building for fueling delivery trucks.

3. The interior inspection of the buildings indicated large quantities of bird droppings and animal feces were present in the Mill Building. Some interior areas had up to 2-inches animal waste mixed with soil and debris which poses a health issue.

4. According to a release between Gulf Oil and Knox Lincoln Farmers which is registered with the Knox County Registry of Deeds (B546 P256), Gulf disclosed deposits of leaded gasoline sludge had been buried on the premises at locations indicated to the buyer.

5. An unidentified stand pipe is located at the northern property boundary. The soil underneath an empty, upside down 55-gallon metal drum located at the northeast corner of the fence had some minor dark staining. The drum was not actively leaking and no odor was noted.

6. A small puddle of a rusty/oily substance was observed on metal debris located on the gravel surface within the Mill Building.

7. Historical uses on adjacent properties have the potential of impacting the Subject

Property.

8. A 15-inch diameter culvert extends into Rockland Harbor just north of the jetty. It’s origin or potential source is unknown.

The Phase II ESA scope of work consisted of excavating test pits and installing borings using direct push methods. Monitoring wells were proposed, however, refusal was encountered prior to any significant groundwater and therefore, no wells were installed. Soil samples were collected and screened for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using a photoionization detector (PID) and metals using an x-ray fluorescence meter (XRF). Select soil samples were analyzed for specific analysis based on suspected contaminants of concern (COCs). Background samples were collected from shallow soils in native material, shallow soils in fill material, and subsurface soils.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government, Final Phase II ESA Page v Rockland Waterfront Property, 64 Atlantic Street, Rockland, Maine November 6, 2014

No soil samples analyzed for VOCs, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH) and volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPH) by an off-site laboratory exceeded the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP) Commercial Worker or Construction Worker Remedial Action Guideline (RAG). The only sample locations exceeding a MEDEP Residential or Park User RAG (which are more stringent than the Commercial and Construction Worker) were soil samples collected at subsurface background sample SB-1B and test pit sample TP-2 at four feet below grade. Both samples exceeded the MEDEP Residential and Park User RAG for benzo(a)pyrene. Test Pit sample TP-2 was located in the northwest corner of the property approximately 50 feet north of the corresponding subsurface background sample SB-1B. Background sample SB-1B had a dibenzo(a,h)anthracene concentration that exceeded the MEDEP Residential RAG only. Based on these detected concentrations and sample locations, it is not clear what the source is for these contaminants. All samples analyzed for arsenic exceeded the MEDEP Commercial Worker RAG of 4.2 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg); however, were below the MEDEP Construction Worker RAG of 42 mg/kg. Shallow background sample for arsenic ranged from 6.7 mg/kg to 19.8 mg/kg with an average of 12.55 mg/kg. The subsurface background sample, SB-1B had an arsenic concentration of 35.6 mg/kg. The only sample slightly exceeding the subsurface background arsenic concentration (35.6 mg/kg) was test pit TP-2 at 36.9 mg/kg. Based on similar arsenic concentrations between the background samples and samples collected in areas of concern, arsenic has been determined to be naturally occurring rather than from historical uses. CEG did not observe any evidence of the anticipated petroleum sludge during the test pitting or soil boring. Soil screening or laboratory analysis did not indicate any significant petroleum or hazardous substances from historical transformers, soil under the upside down drum, liquid on the ground of the Mill building, or contaminants of concern associated with the railroad or former storage tanks. The culvert discharging to the adjacent harbor is suspected to be linked to the backwash-system for the fire hydrants based on observations during the field program. The proposed dye test was not performed by CEG since Rockland Public Works had already performed the same tasks which were inconclusive. With the exception of arsenic, the investigation did not encounter any contamination exceeding a commercial or construction worker RAG. The Phase II Work Plan did not address the REC associated with the bird droppings within the Mill Building. Inhalation of this material could pose a significant health risk and therefore, should be removed prior to any future interior use. Other than the arsenic and bird droppings and based on current and future commercial land use at the Subject Property, COCs identified during this investigation do not pose a threat to human health and or the environment.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Rockland Waterfront Property, Rockland, Maine April 30, 2012

Executive Summary

Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) was retained by the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Passamaquoddy-Dragon Property, located at 64 Atlantic Street, in Rockland, Maine. The Subject Property is an approximately 1.02 acre parcel located between Atlantic Street and Rockland Harbor identified by the City of Rockland on Tax Map 7, Lot C3-1. The Subject Property is currently owned by the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point. The Subject Property is zoned Waterfront-2. The Subject Property consists of a concrete Mill Building built in 1965 and a concrete Silo built in 1966. Former structures on the Subject Property built between 1966 and 1972 included a boiler room, metal Soy Silo, and Office Building all built during ownership by Knox Lincoln Farmers and K L Feed Mill, Inc. Currently, the Subject Property is vacant and is not known to have been utilized since 1983. There are no known private or public utility connections at the Subject Property, however, public water and sewer are available from mains in Atlantic and Mechanic Streets. Adjacent properties include Dragon Products Company Cement Terminal to the north, the Rockland Marine Corporation (RMC) to the southwest, Macone’s Warehouse (formerly the Dog Island Lobster Company) to the south, Rockland Harbor to the east, Atlantic Street to the west, and a vacant lot used as a parking lot across Atlantic Street. A railroad traverses through the Subject Property’s northwest corner and parallels with Mechanic and Atlantic Streets. The railroad cars transport dry cement to the adjacent Dragon Cement Terminal at Atlantic Pier north of the Subject Property. Historical records indicate this area of Rockland was already developed with shipyards and lime kilns as early as 1855. Historical uses at the Subject Property and adjacent properties included seafood processing, fisheries, canning, shipyards, oil terminals, and Lawrence Portland Cement. The Mill Building consists of three floors, a partial inaccessible basement, and roof top. The western portion of the ground floor consisted of an area which appears to have rail tracks for the railcars to enter and in order to load grain from six hoppers suspended from the ceiling. The eastern portion of the first floor of the Mill Building consisted of an elevator, access manway, office room, control room, a back room inaccessible due to large quantities of metal debris, and a hopper with approximately 6 shoots or conveyor systems extending from the hopper. The second floor of the Mill Building consisted of the eastern portion of the building only and included an electrical room and an open room with a 3 ton batching scale. The batching scale had approximately 13 conveyor systems extending in various directions. The ground of the second floor had up to 2-inches of dirt, bird droppings, and other animal wastes. The third floor of the Mill Building consisted of the western portion of the building only. The third floor is a single open room with a hopper and hammer mill with approximately 6 hoppers or conveyor systems extending to the hopper. CEG observed 12 approximately 5-foot diameter manholes over 20 foot deep by 7 feet square concrete bins. The base of the concrete bins appeared to have a slopped bottom toward a discharge opening. The roof of the Mill Building had additional manholes over concrete bins similar to the third floor, however, these were located on the eastern side of the building. The concrete Silo was empty and completely open. A series of floor trenches were observed within the concrete base. During the site reconnaissance, CEG observed an approximate 15-inch diameter metal corrugated pipe extending out into Rockland Harbor just north of the jetty. At the time of the site visit, there was no discharge from the pipe and the origin of the pipe is unknown.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iv Phase I ESA, Rockland Waterfront Property, Rockland, Maine April 30, 2012 According to Mr. Colin Emery, a former employee of K L Feed Inc., the boiler was fueled by Bunker C oil in an underground storage tank located near the Boiler Room north of the Mill Building. Three tanks containing gasoline and diesel fuel were located near the street access to supply delivery vehicles. At least two transformers were located on poles south of the Mill Building. Sensitive receptors identified within and in the vicinity of the Subject Property include the fauna and flora associated with the shoreline of Rockland Harbor and water quality of Rockland Harbor. Public water is available for the Subject Property and surrounding properties, however, impacts to groundwater may migrate and impact sediment and surface water quality of Rockland Harbor. Another sensitive receptor includes people that come in direct contact through dermal, inhalation, or ingestion with current or residual contaminants of concern. Human contact may include but not be limited to indoor air quality, surface soils, and subsurface soils during any future excavation work. Based on information collected during this Phase I ESA, CEG has identified the following recognized environmental conditions at the Subject Property:

1. Historically, rail service has passed through the Subject Property since the early 1870’s. A variety of

contaminants could have been released from railroad cars. Historical records indicate the wharves were often used for transporting lime, lumber, coal, oil, and grains. Currently, railroad cars passing through the Subject Property are transporting dry cement from the Dragon facility in Thomaston to barges at Atlantic Pier on the adjacent northern property.

2. Based on information obtained from Colin Emery, a former employee at the Subject Property, the Subject Property stored Bunker C fuel oil in a UST near the former Boiler Room and three gasoline and diesel fuel tanks were located south of the Mill Building for fueling delivery trucks. No documentation was available to verify the presence, location, or removal of these tanks. Mr. Emery also indicated at least two transformers were located south of the Mill Building and a large compressor was located in the Mill Building.

3. The interior inspection of the buildings indicated large quantities of bird droppings and animal feces were present in the Mill Building. Some interior areas had up to 2-inches of animal waste accumulated material mixed with soil and debris which poses a health issue. Exposed piping appeared to be bare and rusting. Due to the age of the building (1965), lead containing paint and asbestos containing material (ACM) may be present. Lead paint and ACM investigations were not conducted as part of this Phase I ESA.

4. A stand pipe is located at the northern property boundary and is secured with a pad lock and had no

labeling to identify its purpose. The standpipe may be on the adjacent Dragon property and may be either a monitoring well, fill pipe, or related to another purpose. The soil underneath an empty, upside down 55-gallon metal drum located at the northeast corner of the fence had some minor dark staining. The drum was not actively leaking and no odor was noted.

5. The northern portion of the Subject Property was historically part of the adjacent northern property

under the ownership of Gulf Oil Corporation (Gulf) prior to 1965. According to a release between Gulf Oil and Knox Lincoln Farmers registered with the Knox County Registry of Deeds (Book 546, Page 256), Gulf disclosed deposits of leaded gasoline sludge had been buried on the premises at locations indicated to the buyer.

6. A small puddle of a rusty/oily substance was observed on metal debris located on the gravel surface within the Mill Building. CEG did not notice a petroleum odor. The substance was located near a sign on the ground reading “Danger-Gasoline”.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page v Phase I ESA, Rockland Waterfront Property, Rockland, Maine April 30, 2012

7. Historical uses on adjacent properties have the potential of impacting the Subject Property. Adjacent

properties were historically shipyards, lime processing facilities, and bulk oil terminals.

8. A 15-inch diameter culvert extends into Rockland Harbor just north of the jetty. Rockland Public Works personnel indicated the culvert was constructed of an asbestos and metal material. CEG and Rockland Public Works assumes this discharge is associated with the nearby storm water drain system, however, this has not been verified by engineering drawings or dye testing.

CEG recommends conducting a Phase II ESA to further assess these recognized environmental conditions identified at the Subject Property.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Backscatter Radar Site, Columbia Falls, Maine November 12, 2013

Executive Summary This report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) conducted by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) and the Sipayik Environmental Department at the former U.S. Air Force Over-The-Horizon Backscatter Radar Site, located in Townships 19 and 25, north of Columbia Falls, Maine (Subject Property). This report was conducted as part of the U.S. EPA 128(a) Tribal Response Grant awarded to the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point, to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with the Subject Property. The Subject Property includes 555 acres of land previously operated by the U.S. Government as part of an over-the-horizon backscatter radar facility. The setting is rural and adjacent land use is primarily agricultural, used for the cultivation of blueberries and cranberries. The Subject Property includes two distinct areas identified as Sector 1 and Sector 3, respectively. Each sector previously supported an antenna array comprised primarily of a metal ground screen that extended approximately 5,000 feet in length and 1,000 feet in width. The majority of metal ground screen was recently removed from the Subject Property, however, wooden perimeter fencing and small sections of ground screen remain. Sector 1 of the Subject Property includes a large single story metal receiver building and a small garage, both constructed on concrete slabs. Sector 3 includes a single Receiver Building, also constructed of metal on a concrete slab. Both sectors are serviced by private water supply wells and septic systems. The facility was originally developed by General Electric Aerospace beginning in the early 1980’s and was only operational for approximately 3 months between 1993 and 1994. The facility was placed in “caretaker status” in 1997 and is currently vacant and unused. As a result of this Phase I ESA, CEG has identified several recognized environmental conditions (RECs) associated with the Subject Property, including;

1. An unknown quantity of cooling fluid containing ethylene glycol has been released onto the Subject Property as the result of recent vandalism. CEG recommends that the Passamaquoddy Tribe evaluate potentially impacted soil and conduct appropriate remedial measures.

2. Groundwater at the Subject Property has been historically impacted by diesel range organics and

lead. Depending on future land use at the Subject Property, additional groundwater monitoring may be warranted

3. There is a possibility that metals and herbicides have impacted surface soils in the Subject

Property’s two receiver areas as the result of historical ground screens and vegetation management. CEG recommends evaluating surface soils at these locations.

Additionally, CEG recommends that the Sipayik Environmental Department evaluate existing systems, equipment, and miscellaneous inventory prior to decommissioning or disposal activities to determine if environmental hazards or specific disposal requirements exist.

Mr. Dale Mitchell, Passamaquoddy Tribal Government Page iii Phase I ESA, Paint Dump Site, Pleasant Point, ME February 22, 2016

Executive Summary The following report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed by Campbell Environmental Group, Inc. (CEG) at a property identified as the Paint Dump Site, located on Passamaquoddy Road, in Pleasant Point, Maine (Subject Property). The report was conducted as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 128(a) Tribal Response Grant awarded to the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point in an effort to evaluate potential environmental impacts to the Subject Property. The Subject Property consists of an undeveloped waterfront lot less than 1-acre in size. The surrounding area is residential and serviced by public water and sewer. The Subject Property includes a small lawn area, coastal bluffs, and a gravel beach. Topography in the general vicinity is relatively flat and the bluffs are partially vegetated and approximately 20 to 25 feet high. Half Moon Cove (Atlantic Ocean) borders the Subject Property to the south and the associated tidal area is significant. Marine sediments in the area are regularly harvested by Passamaquoddy Tribal members. Prior to adjacent residential development, the Subject Property was reportedly used historically as a dumping ground for miscellaneous household waste. This practice was discontinued in the early 1970’s following development of the surrounding area and the introduction of a trash pick-up service. In the early 1970’s, a local resident reportedly began disposing of industrial and commercial painting supplies at the Subject Property. Projects associated with the painter included various bridges and towers and it is likely that leaded paints and solvents were disposed of onto the Subject Property. Paint dumping activities were reportedly discontinued in the early 1990’s, however, visual evidence of the practice persists. CEG identified one Recognized Environmental Condition as the result of this Phase I ESA;

1. The Subject Property has been historically used for the disposal of industrial painting supplies likely including leaded paints and solvents. Prior to the 1970’s the Subject Property was also reportedly used for discarding miscellaneous residential solid waste. Hazardous chemicals and or petroleum associated with unauthorized historical disposal activities have impacted the Subject Property and may continue to pose a threat to human health and the environment.

CEG recommends conducting a Phase II ESA at the Subject Property to identify constituents of concern, evaluate the nature and distribution of those constituents, and determine if existing site conditions pose a threat to human health and or the environment.

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