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Geotechnical ■ Enviroomemal ■ Construction Materials ■ Facilities Mr. Wheeler managed the Pallas Yard CERCLA project from the initial identification of the site during a Phase II ESA through the final closure of the site, using a Non-time Critical Removal Action overseen by EPA. This site involved the identification, assessment, and remediation of a mile-long railroad yard that was impacted by high levels of arsenic and lead. Because this rail yard was a key component in the Utah Transit Authority's light-rail project in Salt Lake City, it had to be completed within 18 months of the initial contact with EPA. By using a Brownfelds approach of"starting with the end in mind," this project was designed and managed in a manner that resulted in savings of over$6 million to the client. In addition the project was completed within 18 months, from the initial site investigation through the completion of the Removal Action. Mr. Wheeler worked closely with EPA and Utah DERR personnel throughout the project to ensure the timely closure of the property. This expedited timeframe required almost weekly, if not, daily contacts with the client, legal counsel, EPA, UDEQ-DERR, and several PRPs, including Union Pacific Railroad and ASARCO, as well as property owners along the right-of-way. EPA cited this site as an example of how to expedite the investigation and restore CERCLA sites. Interstate 15 Environmental Compliance When Interstate 15 was reconstructed in Salt Lake City, just prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics; Wasatch Constructors selected IHI to lead the environmental compliance effort. This linear project also used the defined land use restrictions in the road corridor, to significantly reduce Site Investigation and remedial action costs. Mr.Wheeler led the team during the reconstruction project. This included asbestos and lead paint surveys and abatements on hundreds of structures with in the proposed roadway corridor. Phase 1 ESAs on all properties taken as part of the reconstructions, Phase II Site Investigations for all properties with identified environmental issues, including over 25 former gasoline stations, and two CERCLIS listed site, and one CERCLA site. Significant issues dealt with in a short time frame included, LUST and UST Site, CERCLA issues, RCRA waste issues, lead based paint, stormwater, wastewater discharges. VCP Cleanup Mr. Wheeler acted as the Senior Project Manager for the remediation and closure of the former Utah Barrel facility,through the Utah Voluntary Cleanup Program. This cleanup was negotiated and implemented on a fast track, allowing the client to get tax credits and LEEDS credits for the development. The innovative design of the remediation allowed the removal and disposal of PCB, lead- and arsenic-impacted soils, as well as the remediation of a petroleum-contaminated groundwater plume, in less than 8 months. The ability to complete this work from site investigation to remediation under the oversight of the VCP in this short time frame is what allowed the project to be financially viable. Voluntary Closure of Oil Pipeline Pump Station Mr. Wheeler was the Senior Project Manager of a subsurface investigation and remediation effort of a former pumping station for an oil pipeline outside Salinas, California. The facility had been a pumping station along a crude oil pipeline in the early 1900s. The site investigation included defining soil impacts and groundwater impacts, and determining the extent of a free product plume. Over two acres of land were impacted from the surface to over 25 feet below ground surface (bgs). A Risk Assessment was used to establish Action Levels and a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) was prepared which eliminated the exposure pathways and protected groundwater. Approximately 12,000 yds3 of the most highly impacted soils were excavated and mixed with less impacted soils; this material was placed above groundwater and capped with low permeability soils to stop infiltration. This project was performed for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Costs for using traditional remediation technologies ranged from $850,000 to $1,500,000. Mr. Wheeler's innovative approach cost the client less than $350,000. Methane Extraction and Monitoring During the development of a large regional mall in Provo, Utah, methane-bearing soils were encountered underlying the footprint of the building. The site had to be investigated and the extent and source of the methane plume determined. A soil vapor extraction system was then designed and installed,while allowing construction activities to continue. Mr. Wheeler oversaw the engineering and construction plans and oversaw the installation and operation of the system. Through the active extraction process, methane concentrations were reduced to safe levels in all targeted areas of the development and a passive extraction system is now in place. lrerracon