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._. Minriesot Pollution Control Agency ;,t , , <br /> �...�. 7 ,t't. " 520Lafayeuefoad North f St.PauI,Minnesota:55155.4194:1,651.2964300 <br /> st1H-6::43e4,4 1 551-c6:-53,'.-1 Trt :,scv prb..trtrrre,cii i Etivat Cppeortuntr,E ,pioler • . <br /> December 9,2014 . <br /> Mr.Robert McGillivray Mr .Michael Hecker <br /> The Trust for Public Land City of Elk River <br /> 2610 University Avenue,#30013065 Orono Parkway <br /> 'St.Paul,MN 55114 Elk River,MN.55330 <br /> Re: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Liability <br /> . - Site: Houlton Property,1801 Main Street,Elk River,Sherburne.County,55330 . •. • ' . <br /> Site ID#: LEAK 19658(PB 4689) . <br /> PIN: 75-133-4200 . . .. . . . . . . <br /> Dear.Mr.McGillivray and Mr.Hecker: <br /> Under Minn.Stat.§115C.021,subd.'1,(2014),a person Is a responsible:person fora'release froma tank <br /> if that person owned or operated the tank any time during or after the release.If a person comes.into <br /> possession of property wherethere has been a release after the tanks have been removed that person • <br /> is not a responsible person under the statutory definition and the Minnesota Pollution:Control Agency <br /> (MPCA)does not order that person:to take corrective action under Minn:Stat.Ch::§.115C(2014). <br /> . Liability is further limited for!enders: .Minn.Stat.§115C.021,subd.4{2014)provides that a mortgagee.. <br /> isnot responsible for a release from a tank solely because the mortgagee becomes an owner of real <br /> property where the tank is located through foreclose or receipt of a deed in lieu of foredosure. . <br /> If future development of the site or the surrounding area is planned,it should be assumed that petroleum <br /> contamination maybe present. State law requires that persons properly manage contaminated soil and <br /> water they uncover or disturb-even if they are not the party.responsible for the contamination.for some <br /> properties,special construction may also.be needed to prevent the further spreading of the contamination <br /> and/or to prevent petroleum vaporsfrom entering buildings or utility:corridors.. The MPCA Petroleum <br /> Brownfields Program can assist with reviews and approvals Of.Development Response Action Plans <br /> required to address environmental riskfrom petroleum contamination: If contamination is encountered <br /> during development work,contact.the MPCA immediately. • ' . . <br /> This letter represents the views of the MPCA and is based upon information disclosed to the MPCA as of <br /> the date hereof.Depending onyour circumstances,it mayor maynot be construed as.releasirel any <br /> pe ng <br /> that the:determin i n m de'in this <br /> person from liability under state or federal laws.Please be advised at o a <br /> tY <br /> letter is subject to the disclaimers found in Attachment A.If you have questions concerning your <br /> particular situation,the MPCA recommends that you discuss your concerns with your legal counsel.If <br /> you have any questions pertaining to this letterplease call meat 651-757-2778 or at <br /> pamela.foster@state:mn.us.You can also reach the MPCA.at 800-657-3864. . <br /> SiA <br /> rel <br /> ' s ^ <br /> / ..� _ <br /> Iamela.Foster <br /> . <br /> e <br /> Pro ect Manager - <br /> j g <br /> Petroleum Remediation and Redevelopment Section <br /> Remediation Division <br /> PMF:Is • <br /> Enclosure 1' <br /> cc: Jason Kunze,8raun'lntertec,Corp..(jkuttzef)braunintertec.com) '• <br /> . <br />