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MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
SITE REMEDIATION SECTION
DRAFT GUIDELINES GUIDANCE ON INCORPORATION OF PLANNED PROPERTY USE INTO
SITE DECISIONS
`WORKING DRAFT, September 1998 (formerly August 25, 1997)
bs a `Guidance Coordination Team m is aat St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4194 I n rrs cuidelines for evaluating risks to human health and the environment a sites that may require investigation or
response actions pursuant to the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act, Minn. Stat. 11SB.01 to
115B.24 (MERLA).
-- document and other documents will be incorporated into a Site Remediation Risk-Based Site Evaluation Mammal a SR [which will contain guidelines for conducting MERLA-related evaluations, including risk evaluations under the
ES LE, [MPCA staffintends to use the policies and procedures in the manual as guidelines to evaluate the need for
investigation or remedial actions to address releases and threatened releases ofhazardous substances or pollutants
evaluate the need for or adequacy ofresponse actions under MERLA, including procedures set forth in
EEN outstanding MPCA Requests for Response Action and Consent Orders.
evaluations is the MERLA statutory requirement that such actions must
The final standard for all such be reasonable and necessary to
protect
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trCERCLAfr ttcostit beccaret ey cv opens from aResponPsarityb(lRPe).There isno NCPconsistencyrequirementin MERLA,althoughunderMERLA.
ihecostsmustbereasoanndanecbeslsarey. Theguidancedocumentsare intendedtofunctionin a similarmanner
n en te me e eeA sttoEerrf CERCLA, which specifically states that the party seeking reimbursement must show that its costs are "consistent" na a aT ebar y eet --o "compliance," with the NCP. This infers some flexibility in selecting the appropriate remedy while following the
[basic requirementsof the NCP. The extent of flexibility is still debated in courts. The NCP provides thata party
a ha SC iBtreeSfEe [courts have emphasized that the community relations aspects are a partofthe NCP response action, including the A mt pi ams deMe op--m-- MRL vat, rightofthepublictoparticipateintheremedialactionselectionprocess.
re veer tS ieTk m t smrse EPA believes that these governmental bodies, consistent with CERCLA intent, should have flexibility to
implement response actions andbring cost recovery actions for those response actions as long as the response
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`The natureofdecision-making regarding how to investigate, evaluate and remediate environmental contamination
es omierie `a manual that outlines a risk-based approachtodecision making during site investigation and remedy selection.
`The Risk-Based Site Evaluation Manual (the Manual) will provide a tiered processfor making decisions by
rion (10 Bo, Supe m ir g a n cmem E evaluatingriskstopublichealthandtheenvironmentatsitesunderthe SuperfundandVoluntaryInvestigation
chapterfromthe Maunn derdu evela opmel nt. Deconi gros undi wato erun sews ill be presienansetpaeradte document.
"ThepurposeofthisProperty UseGuidanceDocumentis to summarize howplannedpropertyusemaybe.
e mlA myrerns i incorporated into the investigationandcleanupdecision-makingprocess at Superfund and VIC Program sites as.
and affected citizens will be imperative in identifying planned property use.
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a EE re ---- `conat nd sa elecmtini g thenapa proptriatie reomedn ial actions. Whenitis determinedthatresidual contamination
`willremain on-siteaspartof a remedialaction.institutional controlsmaybe used. ifnecessary.to ensure thatthe
A mn he `mobility of thecontamination;and/or4) restricting and controlling activitiesoraccessby possiblereceptorson
the property or surrounding properties.
ea wh he I Lie po Institutionalcontrolsareone methodwherebyexposureto contaminationcanbe controlledaspartof aremedial
action. Thepurposeofincorporatingan institutional controlin a MPCAapprovedresponseactionisto: 1)assure
`thatresponseactionsremainprotective ofpublichealthandtheenvironmentby limiting usesoractivitiesonthe
Ba Iy purchaser, lenders.tenants,etc.)ofthe presenceofresidual contamination andaccompanying controls;and/or 3)
`ensurelong-termmitigationmeasuresor monitoringrequirements(.g.,engineeringcontrols) arecarriedoutand
`the authority. capabilityand willingnessof the appropriate entity (or entities) to implement, maintain and monitor `the institutional control. Avarietyofinstitutionalcontrolsexist. The institutionalcontrolrecommendeddependson the typeofreceptor `andthepotentialforexposure totheresidualcontamination. Thisdraftdocumentprovidesguidanceontheuseof
ee EL `regarding applicationofothertypes of institutional controls isnotprovided inthis documentbecause they are not
within MPCAauthoritytorequireorseekand areenforcedbyotheragencies,units of governmentsorother
a er a ate institutional control toensurethe protectivenessofthe remedy they can be considered asalternatives to the
Instcointrtolsushtoulidbeoconnsiaderled measures that enhance orassuretheintegrity of response actions.
Lm La n ete oe Institutionalcontrols,asdefinedandappliedinthestateSuperfundlaw. arenotthemselves consideredremedialor
`cleanupactionsbutcanbe afactortoconsiderinmakinga "nofurtheraction"decision.Institutionalcontrolswill
`use restrictions and long-term monitoring/maintenance activities. General guidanocnethe applicationofthe institutional controls within MPCAauthority to requireorseekissummarized inthe followingsimplified table.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
E ci sage s, 17m5 eMo imoSSTsptk ,Bsotaet at s e Misn Ree EPaor Response and Liability Act (MERLA). explicitly states in Minn. Stat. 115B.17, subd. 2a: "In determining the et en se document is to summarize how this statutory requirementregardingplanned useofproperty may be incorporated
`when setting cleanup goals and selecting response actions at Superfund and VIC Program sites. In doing so, this.
`document contains: 1)guidanceregarding characterexipzoisunrgeas it reltoaprtopeersty use: 2)identification
regardingconditions under which institutional controls can be incorporated as part ofa remedy: and 4) a glossary
iR Eg m t, etn. Et ee&w dP 2 E r `ofkey terms including "planned useofproperty" and "institutional control", as well as descriptionsofvarious
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SoreE amin mun mf da osti slm sc tl ss t Site EvaluationManualbeingdevelopedanddoesnotcontainguidanceonsoilvapor,groundwateror ecological
evaluations. Therewillbecaseswheresiteremediationisdrivenbysoilvapor,groundwater,surfacewater
ep feameei a en eoRLbtaiE sai to ln iee i hve ee `actionsrequiredtoobtainthecleanupgoals,shouldbeappropriatelyprotectiveofallpotentiallyimpactedmedia.
`the environment.Thisobjectivehasnotbeenalteredoreliminatedastheresultofthestatutorydirective to `consider theplannedproperty usein theremedyselectionprocess.The MPCAstaffshallcontinuetoselectonly thoseresponseactionsthatmeetthe "thresholdcriterion"ofprovidingadequateprotectionforthepublic health.
nant Soma,f B et L fs e ced ResponseAction(RFRA).or ConsentOrder issuedunderMERLAorVICProgramremedyapproval. This a ns al Sh a rs `meansthattheplanned useof thepropertywillbeoneof the factorsconsidered,butwillnotbetheover-riding
`surbyr reso ideu ntianlpd ropeertides.Othercriteriausedto select cleanupgoalsandremediesinclude: 1)long-
a te S ma t otLta in. termreliability (effectiveness): 2) implementability (technical feasibility): 3) short-term risks: 4)costof re nn L y `actionsthatinvolvethetreatmentand/orremovalofthecontamination.Remediesthatreduce or eliminateriskby
`addressingsourceareas (hotspots)throughthe implementationofremovalactionsorinterimresponse actions,
remainsat asite ater completionof a responseaction,the ResponsibleParty(ies)willgenerallyretain som risk
`of future liabilityfor additionalresponseactions.
A I --t----m----o--t `media;potential exposurepathwanadpoytesnti:alreceptors. Propertyuseischaracbyttheearctiivitziesethdat
`occuronthepropertyandthetypeofreceptorspresent.The typeof activitiesandpresenceof receptorsalso.
omem pe cymesRa Te m td ac sip psSfoa,he `volume,concentrationandlocationofanyresidual contaminationwillalso directly infltheupoetennticalfeor
Duringthesiteevaluationprocess theplanneduseofthe site andnearbypropertyif appropriate,shallbe
Sib el ne ismi in crt `examinedtodeterminehowgroundwater,surfacewater,soil.sedimentorothermediaatthesitemayresultin
exposure.Thisevaluationincludesconsidoefacrtiavittiesiwhoicnhmay notbeoccunorwburtwihinchagre. consistentwiththeforeseeable use(s) of the siteandthesurrounding environmentandmay reasonablybe
1. Name(s) ofthepropertyowner(s):
2. Amapanddescriptionoftheproperty.including thelocation(streetaddressandlat/long.) arecordedand
ST--m--u --A ,n & r r 2 Eess registeredsurveyplanfortheproperty or areferenceto aregisteredorrecordedsurveyplanoftheproperty:
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4. A map and descriptionofthe planned property use (c.g., residential, commercial, industrial, recreational,
`agricultural,orundeveloped/vacant) and activities (e.g, outdoor activities, camping, fishing. irrigation. etc.) `onthesite andsurroundarienasg.Ifthesiteisaccessibledescribethepotentialforexposureto contaminated
e et i oess mEe a 5. Documentation ofthe planneduseandactivitiesonthesiteandsurroundingareasas provided inplans
Asanaitdositedecistiheo sefn irst-fivmeinafork mati ionnitegmsmustbesubmitttoethdeMPCA. The
`remaining items may be necessary for a more highly site-specific evaluation. In any case, any available
information should be submitted.
A Teen deAenofsp iLosE Foe restrictions /controls are in place and have been recorded; boy etme een cis ppd information such as: SO es Fn-- es s-- ss: ~ dewatering activities (during construction):
~ creation, restoration or modification habitat, retention ponds, wetlands, etc; and.
[ne E -- e ~ a descriptionofany current or anticipated response actions at the property;
4. A descriptionofany federal/state property andwaterusedesignations (.g., quad maps, Minnesota Rule ch. 7050. DepartmentofNatural Resources protected waters maps. National Wetland Inventory maps, etc.).
5. Information on the potential vulnerabilityofground water to soil contamination, useofground water, location
`ofall drinking water wells, locationsofother wells (including not-in-use wells), location of Wellhead
+. Rh vatamoeteos ea es i b to wetlands or other surface waters, to flood plain. nature preserves, critical habitats, and endangered.
3.0 INCORPORATION OF PLANNED PROPERTY USE INTO SITE DECISIONS
TheMPCAwillcontinuetoprovideanopportunityfor publicparticipationinremedyselectiontoensure:
re a ns Se `opportunitiesforlocalgovernmentandcitizeninvolvementwillbeimportantin identifyingplanned propertyuse
forthesiteandsurroundingarcas whenmakingresponseactiondecisions. Inthe eventthattheplannedfutureuse
Shepp ed Ml ty Smtsebeoarps p `propertyusedetermination,theMPCAwillselectcleanupgoalsandresponseactionsthatallowforflexibleand. sYp meTe ,luT n & se AE p 2 EiLE, `beneficial useofthe property.
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wSrepinllsopmmnslet po on----, jurisdictionandresponsibilityinmakingproperty usedecisions. Theinvoolflovcalegovmernemenntsatnd tnwmen a `affectedcommunitiesiscriticalindeterminingplannedpropertyuse.Ifthere is aplanneduseoftheproperty
pry means pf asps de este opr `actionaltematives.
Severalpropertyusecategorieshavebeen developed tofacilitatecleanupdecisions.Thepropuseecatregotricys.
`basedontype ofreceptor andactivities, include: agricultural, residential, unrestricted commercial,restricted
bS ete raomeyttt npraoe pet neaea pe p de `commercial. industrial,andrecreational. Pleasereferto theglossaryfor amorecompletedescriptionofthe
including achildaswellas anadultreceptor,consistentwithresidentialactivitiesisutilizedincalculating `acceptablesoilconcenftorrthaestecaiteogorniess.Useofproperty forcommercialuseto house,educate.
e E e edna ena L e t aSore el y S, empp nahss, Industrial
and restrictedcommercialproperty use - commercialuseof thepropertyinwhichexposureis
Recrational
propertyuse - publicuseofpropertywith unrestrictedaccessby thegeneralpopulationand
anexposurefrequencylowerthanresidentialproperty use. Arecreational exposurescenario,including a child and an adult receptor, is utilized in calculating acceptable soil concentrations.
E Sond csL cs oe if pA ery ece dsyBePCA `maynotbepresentlyoccuringbut theiroccurrence is consistentwiththecurrentorplannedproperty use. For Sloan,Lyi bind Spe om el i `example,thestandardexposurescenarioforindustrial/restrictedcommercialproperty useincludesoutdooraswell
`standardscenariosare notapplicabletothesite under consideration asite-specificRMEscenariomayneedtobe.
`evaluated.
Ce `Thelocationof the contamination directlyinfluencesthepotentialforexposuretocontaminationonthe
`categories include: accessible, potentially accessible, andremotely accessible. For complete descripotfitohensse
variousaccessibilitycatcgorics pleaserefer totheglossary. Ingeneral,theaccessibility categoricsare
charactaesrfoillzoewsd:
Acesible
contaminationapplicsto contaminationlocated lessthanfour(4)feetbelow theground
surface.
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Remotely depthofcaocncteasmsiinbaltieocnonctoavmeirneadtcioomnpalpeptlieelsytboycoanptearmmiannaetniotnsilnoiccattuerdea.tdepthsgreaterthan 12feetorany `example".Tahcetaicvcietsessibwihliitcyhcwaoteuglodrdiiessaturrebbsaosiledwuipthoinntfhoeuprfreeevtableelnocewoftheasucrfactewarhiicfvhairwlioyucltodmdmiesotnus(reb 2s.oi. For tlwaenldvsceafpeientgb.efleonwcetihnesstaulrlfaatcioena.rfeoloetsingpirnesvtaallelnatti(on).w,hfeoruenadsaatcitoinviitnisetsawlahtiiocnh).wTouhledpdoitsetnutirablsofiolrbfeuttuwreeecnhfaonugreasnidn. `caactceegsosriibeislisthyosuhloudlbdeaalpspolbiecacbolnesfiodremroedswthsietnsa.ppIlfytihneggenteheraicccaecscseisbsiilbiitylictaytecgatoergioersi.esThaeresneogteanpeprlailcaacbclees1s0ibitlheitiyte uandecrcocnsiedecrasatteigsoonr(iiecs.sb.hodueilvdeblloepeimveanlttupatayends.includedisturbanceofsoldeeperthanfel feet) site-specific
`watere"Txheptoternmtiaaaylfbocerqeuxtiptoesdiuirfefoteroecnnontt)haamnitnhaetpeodtgenrtoiuanldfoorresurxfcepwaftooceon(sta.m.ui,dneawtraetdeseroiln.goPortoetnhteiarlgcroonutnadct with contaminatedsol isusually restricted otheimmediatevicinityoftherelease. Sincesoilvapgroounrda,nd `swuartfearcmewaayteexrtheanvdebheiygohnedrptohteepnrtoipaelrttoymbioguantdea,ritehespaontenhtisalthceopnottaecnttwiialthtociomnptaamcitnaatleadragierroporpgurloautinodnoorfsruercfeapcteors. "spTehceicfiocnaclleyptfoorfepcloalnongeidcaprloopreertnyvuirsoen,mgeennetraallpluyr,proesfeesr,ssfouhchumasaanunsateuorfeptrheesperrovpeeorrtya.weixlcdelpi!fwehmearneatgheemuesnetirsea, thwehreereihs anboitraetsicdxeinstsi,aleoxrpionsduursetsr1ia0leecxoploosguirceaslcreencaeprtioorfsoarreecloilkoegliyctaolbreecseipmtiolrsa)r.regTardhleses ofrpsorioelpvearfptoyro,sgerroGui.ne.d.a,nd ssiutref-sapceecwiafticebraasnids.ecologicalimpactorprotectivenessofremediesfortheenvironmentmustbeevaluatedon a
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conRtiaskmoiantnothaaerptoruoipnedortanyp.roEpxeprotsyursienftloutehnecceodnbtaymtihnaetpiootnentciaanlbfeorreexdpuocseudroericnornetlraotliloendsbhyi:p1to)tdheecreasing contaminantlevels:2) reducingthevolumeofthe contamination: 3)reducingthemobility ofthecontamination: aconndtr4o)lrseasrteriocntienmgaentdhcodownhetrerboyalecxtlpioviistunireges,otorcoacncteasmsionnattihonpcraopnebretycoonrtrsoulmloeudn.dTiynpgepsroopfeirntsiteist.utiIonnsatlictoutnitornoalls thMaPtCaAr'esavaauitlhaobrlietfyoroianccqouriproeraptrioopnertnyrienseproenssetacorteinontsearirnefloisatgedrbeeelmoenwt.sStesattaebsltiasthuitnegsiansntdirtuutlieosnarlelcaotnitnrgoflostahepart ofanapprovedsite remedyar listedinAttachment1. Many oftheinsticotntruolstliisteodbenloawalre aadnmdinciosmtmeurneidcbaytlioocnawliutnhitthseolfogcoavlearnmd etnattoegroovtheerrmetnateraegpernecsieensta.tFiovrest,hlioscraelaesloenc.tetdoififmipcearlastainved chiattitzheneignropuupts baefcacitlairtiaetneedocetshnsraorusyg.houtthesiteevaluationandremedyselectionprocess whe i becomes clearthatresponse
controlsSetchtaitcoonnlSadbneduAstctdactho menehnatn2cperoovriadsesiurnefotrhmeaitnitoengraintdyorfecroemspmoennsdeaatcitoionnssaibnotuhtetehveeyntpetohaftirnesstiidtuuatlional `cinocnltuadmei:nationremainsonsite.Examplesoftheinstitutional controlswithin MPCA authorityforequireofseek
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Some cases a ealpropertynotifcaton/affdavit irequiredbystatuteorrule (eeMin. Sta. 1158.16.
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Environmentalrestrictivecovenant:A restriction (such as aprobibitionofuse forresidentialpurposes)
eR ee ha `or acondition(suchas a requirteomoebtnaitn MPCAapproval before excavoradetwaitenrigng certain
areas)placedontheuseofproperty whichisbindingoncurrentandfutureowners.Therestrictiiosn.
restrictivecovenantsforresponseaction purposesbyMinn.Stat. 115B.17,subd.15;andtoentientro
n agr1e1eSmBe.n1t7sS,gsruabndti.n2g. MAPdCoAciunmteernetsctrseiantipnrgopaerretsytrriecltaitveedtcoovpearntainatlmraesypaolnssoeaicntciloundpellaanngsuuangdeecrrMeiatninn.gSatant.
Easement: Arightto enterand/oruse aproperty or aportion of apropertyownedbyanother,whichis `bindingoncurrentandfutureowners. Ancasement mayincludetherightto locate, maintainand operate
EE an a ie aRsei authorizedtoacquireaninterestinrealproperty.including easements, byMinn. Stat. 115B.17,subd.
15;and toenterintoagreements granting MPCAinterestsinpropertyrelated opartialresponseaction
A A ins or whichisbindingonthepartiestotheagreement,.2..consentorders/decrees,access agreements,"no.
action"agreements,stipulationagreementsandvoluntaryresponseactionagreements. The MPCAis
mh 130, S07 0% ig 3 tsI andMinn.Stat. 115.3): 115.071 116.03, su2bandd 116.07, subd. 9. Altematthieavgerelemyen.t
`ownershipof the property.tonotify MPCAbefore anychangeinownership, andtoobtain similar
`agrfroemte hesm ucceessnorotwns er. An agreementmayrequiretheownertoprovide for continued
enfoofirtstcermesbymneewownnetrs.However,unlessnew ownersagreetobebound,thesuccessor `ownersgenerallywillnotbeboundbytherequireicntsoftheagreement. Awriten agreementmayalso
be used torequire anownertoexecute andrecord arestrictive covenantoreasement.
ttt hLeiMsPtn CedAb.elCuorwreanrteloyt,hbeuriilndsitnitguctoidoenasl.coznotnrionlgsotrhfaitnreaqmueisr,eoatchteirocnobmyelayuonfitmoufmigeoivpeamlmorednitnoarncaegsesncoylother
`watersheddistrictcontrols,maynotbegenerallyuseableat SuperfundorVICsitesasthesoleinstitutional
controls. However,if theentityresponsibleforthe institutionalcontrol agreestoimplementandmaintainthe institutionalcontrolto ensuretheprotectivenessoftheremedytheinstitutional controlcanbe incorporatedinto a
aet oeeyr?i, `responseactionapprovedbythe MPCA. + Bulldingcode: Thestatewidebuildingcode (authorized by Minn.Stat. 16B.61 and 16B.62) is
providesreasonable safeguardsforhealth,safety. welfare, comfortandsecurityof theresidentsof Minnesota. This codecouldbeusefulincases wherecontamhiansthaetpoitenotinaltoaffect buildings
e pte amt ges o e eb nts tnoo a soimas tsiho landuseplansthatrestrictthewayspropertymaybeused (.&. residential,commercial,industrial,
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d cots ti tesn : oy ot t in oiesScopms IcEi , Stat. 462.357 (municipal); Minn. Stat. 394.25 (county). Theseunitsofgovermnaymalesongratnt
regulationofwells; Minn. Stat. 394.25,subd. 8.and 471.62. authorizing counantdciitieestso adopt, by reference, codes pertaining topublic health, safety. or welfare).
WaTSoA ip auttohadooptarvariietyozfcoentrd ols, including:regulationoftheuseofstreams,ditches,orwater E SAE TemeT Pa ase a , r ne i coursestopreventpollution;andcontrolofproperty useanddevelopmentinthefloodplainandthe
contaimsdeiten ctea d at sai"spoecinal well construction area". MDHmaybanwell constructiion that
Lvs ens ns dns, os dc os ms oarfewaoreiimlnptohslaetsaprseecaia(lMrienqnu.irSteamte.ntsf10o3r1c1o0n1s,trsuucbtdi.o5n(,7m)a;iMnitnenn.anRcuel,essepatl.in4g7.a25nd3w6a50t)e.rquality monitoring
plainmanagementrequirementsmayalsoexist. Utilizationofthesecontrolsshouldbeevaluatedon asite`specific basis.
In somecircumstancesengineeringcontrols, compliance monitoring.andinstitutionalcontrols canbe:
CT `usedcollectivelytoensure thatreleasesare adequatelycontrolled.thus minimizingunacceptablerisktopublic
healthand theenvironment. Engineeringcontrolsofteninvolvetheuseofcontainmentremedies (.&., caps.
`or interrupt exposure from relaendaelsimienaste additional releases. Inthese cases,continuedmaintenanceand `careoftheengineeringcontrols,datacollection.evaluation andreporting arerequired.
5.0 SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS
FN -- `assure thatresponseactions remainprotectiveofpublichealthandthe environmentby limitingusesoractivities
onthepropertythat couldresultinexposuretocontaminants thatremainonthepropertyafier responseactions
Se e EeT dT fe `accompanying conirols;and3)ensurelong-term mitigationmeasuresormonitoringrequirements (.g.. A ---- `engineeringcontrols)aecarried outandmaintained.
`thatenhoarasnsuc rete he intoe fregspornsi eacttionys.Institutional controlsarenot themselves considered `remedialor cleanupactionsbutcanbe afactorto considerinmaking a"noaction"decision. Institutionalcontrols
ed IE d sstoei psE efSe Rrd forpropertyuserestrictionsandlong-termmonitoring/mainfaectnivaintecse. Thisoftenrequiresthe El em Be oheme implemenotfaretspioonsneactions that involve thetreatmentand/or removalofthe contamination. Remedies
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institutional control.Section 4identified avarietyofinstitutional controls. Thissectionfocusesonthe
es Bea institutional controls withinMPCAauthoritytorequireorseek. Theseinsticonttroulsttakietohefnoramolf: 1)
casements;2) realpropertynotificaatndi3)oennvi/ronamefntaflriestdricativvecoivetnan;t. Recommendations
MPCAauthto o reqr uireiortsey ek.The institutionalcontrolsoutside of MPCAauthorityshouldbeconsidered
onasitespecificbasis.
`Theinstitutional controlrecommendeddependsonthetypeofreceptor,thepotentialforexposure,aswell
pine ene kar lds ples a, p Ta sn astheextent, magnitudeandlocationofresidual contamination. Atta 2idc entih fiesm rece ommn endted
institutional controlsbasedon theproperty usecategories andcharacteristicsof theresidual contamination. The
propertyisundetermined.sitespecific cleanupgoalsandresponseactionsthatwouldallowforflexibleand `beneficial use of the property shallbeselected.
Ifinstitutional controls are necessary to ensuretheprotectivenessofa siteremedy,concisespecifications.
nm fn npn, d n`ercegeasrsdairngyfloimridteavtieolnosopmnepnrtoopfeartdyeucsiseiaonnddaocctuivmietinetsoasrVweIlClaasssruersaindcuea.lcVonatgaumeiannadtibornoacdhdaraectsercisrticis,powiftlulisbeoes annsd meres i hl Etre property. Forexample,ifdisot freu sidur alcob ntaa minan tioc nbele ow fivefeetin a specificareaistheactivity
thatis intendedtobeprohibited,thenthispreciseactivity shouldbeidentified. Ageneralprohibofiacttiiviotiens
`beforespecificwording canbedetermined. MPCAstaffmustreview andapprovethelanguagetobeincludedin theinstcointrtolduocutmeintproiornto afililng.Remedialactionsthatincludeinstitutional controlswillnotbe
consideredcompleted untilthe institutional control(s)isimplementedand/or recorded.
`Undera remedyinwhichresidual contaminationremainsonthepropertyandtheuseofaninstitutional
nL cata i or environmentalrestrictivecovenant,thecurrentandsuccessorpropertyownersmust abidebyanyrestrictions
thatapplyto theirpropertyandcomplywiththerequirementsimposedbytheinstitutionalcontrols. Ifthe propertyissubject to anenvironmentalrestrictive covenant,anychangeinuse,includinghabitatcreation,
E etn Whe papi bh operatorsmaybeliableforadditionalresponseactionsormaybesubjecttoenforcementactionbytheMPCA if
theydo notcomplywithpropertyuse restrictionsorotherinstitutionalcontrols.
i crm ss er aC rs cts ttsors pry Ctr a benceded.An easementis atransfertoMPCAofaninterestinrealpropertybythepropertyownerthrough a Se nsemm t nySpor `covenantsthatrunwiththeproperty (i.c.,itbindscurrentaswell assubsequentownersoftheproperty). Amodel p H DmT -- e ,lT un & PS p RRiEE E. P,
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Arealpropertynotification/affidavitconstitutesnotice toanypartyseekingtoacquire interiensthte property tha contaminationexists andstatesthatifthereareanyquestionsconcemingthecontamination,the
mle 1 tI re en contamination. Howaneownverweithrnot,iceofcontaminationmaybecomeresponsibleforcleanupby conduct p I r nn Te `thatassociatestheownerwithorcontributestotherelease of contamination(e.g.. implementsusesoractivities `record emi ete an affidavit indicatingthe actions ppt taken. nt ce emo pit Theras p n ety pryd vc wi ep Attachment 4. Aremedydecision document, cleanup agreement (.g., consent order, noactionagreement,
`voluntary responseaction agreement)or VICassuranceshouldincludethefollowingfilingrequirements:
`aCpopurnotvyalReocfotrhdeerloanrguRaeggeisitnrtahreofeTailtlpersowpietrhtiynn<ot#i>fdiacyastioofnt/haefpfriodpaeavrnttdy,owner'sreceiptof MPCA
ee ms TS * Acentifiedcopyoftherealproperty notificationas/raecforfdieddshaavllibte: ittedtothechief S AA T E filewith theMPCAproofofalrequiredfilingswithin <#days>ofthefilingdate. a wi Smee oseA coat -- ey -- Amendmentstotherealpropertynotification/affidavitshallbe recordedand/or registeredwiththe en i vo vy pa recommended. The levelofrestrictionsspecifiedintheEnvironmentalRestrictive Covenantwilldependuponthe
extenttowhichsiteactivitiesmustbelimitedtoassureprotectiveness(i... exposuretoand/orleachingof the
RE a Re AnEnvironmentalRestrictiveCovenantis atransferto MPCA ofaninterestinrealpropertyby the
propertyowner throughcovenantsthatrunwiththe property (i...itbinds currentaswellasall subsequent
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IL OTi eddi riE m awipe atnim--r--el, indicatingMPCAacceptanceofthepropertyinterest,priortofiling.Thedecisiondocument,agreement (.g.. `consentorder,10actionagreement,voluntaryresponseactionagreement),orVIC assuranceshould includethe SA hee Easton siveComa ls ort oeproperyomer wih -- `Environmental Restrictive Covenantsignedby the CommissioneorrCommissioner's delegate;
* Acertifiedcopyof theEnvironmentalRestrictive Covenantasrecordedshallbesubmittedto the MPCA
Wisn a A ly JSuTay `bythepropertyownerwithin<#>daysofitsdateofrecording:and
The
propertyownershallfilewith the MPCAproof ofallrequired filingswithin<#days>ofthefiling
HzSr --, registered with the appropriate CountyRecorderor RegistrarofTitles, MPCA and community(ies) offices as
listed above.
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Information onthestatusofresponseactions.institutional controlsandassuranceswillbe tracked
T ar ok l eS Bie `electronically. UndercertaincircumstancestheMPCA willalsorequire completionof aSite Status Update Form
(locatedintheRemedySelectionsectionoftheManual). Completion of the form by the property owner may be `required ifcommunity concern over the planned useor implementedinstitutional controlishighorifthe potential for a changeinthe property useisanticipated. If itisdetermined thatthereis a high need for tracking of an
`necessary for both the buyer and the sellerto complete copies of theSite StatusUpdateform and submitthe forms
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ATTACHMENT 1: SuworsAuthorstor Intiton Cott
Staandtruluesrtelateingsto the MPCA's autthoroequrireiortseyek agreetoemsteablnisth institutional controls. including propertyuserestrictionson aproperty,areas follows:
Aa TE . Recorofdaffiidnavigt. Beforeany transferofownershipof anyproperty whichtheownerknew orshould
haveknownwas usedasthesiteof ahazardouswastedisposalfacilityasdefined insection 115A.03,
`propertyis locatedanaffidavitcontaining alegaldescriptionofthepropertythatdiscloses toanypotential
rt transferee: (a)thatthe landhasbeen usedtodisposeofhazardouswasteor thatthe landiscontaminatedby arelease
(b)theidentity. quantity, location, conditionandcircumstaonfctehse disposalor contaminationto the
full extent known or reasonably ascertainable: and
()thattheuseof thepropertyorsomeportionofit mayberestrictedasprovidedinsubdivision1.
D se y n Anowner mustalsofileanaffidavitwithin60daysafteranymaterialchangeinanymatter requiredfobe
disclosedunderclauses(a)to (c)withrespect topropertyforwhichanaffidavithasalreadybeen
recanaoffirdavdit indithceraemotvailonftghe hazardous substance.Failureto recordan affidavaist
providedin thissubdivisiondoesnotaffectorpreventanytransfer ofownership of theproperty.
`Minn,Stat. 11SB.16,subd.4provides:thatanypersonwhoknowinglyfails torecordan affidavitrequiredby
E S00T CA RE s toat ewof nd tos ste pce: Minn. Stat. 115B.16,subd. 2(bi)sliableunderMinn. Stat. 115.04and 115B.05foranyreleaseorthreatened.
Mi1nn1 .St5 at.8.1s6 ubd, .1.
Nopersonshalluseanypropertyonorinwhichhazardous wasteremainsafter closureof adisposal
facaisdlefiinetdiyn section 115A.03, subdivision 10,in anywaythat disturbstheinteogfrthieftinyal cover,liners,oranyother components ofanycontainmentsystem.or thefunction ofthedisposal
facility's monitoringsystems,unlessthe agencyfindsthatthedisturbance:
Bvr ereiinehr oa (a)isnecessarytotheproposeduseof the property.and willnotincreasethe potentialhazardto public
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a ra sos Violation ofthisstatutemakestheviolatorsubject to a civilpenaltyup to$100,000and makesthepersonliable
resfuromlthteviiolnatigon. Thefinesmaybeimposedandrecoveredin acivilactionbroughtbythecounty
attomeyortheAttomey General.
Minn,Rulespt.70352655requirespostclosure careof asolidwastemanagementfacilitytocontinuefor20
G A i ks 200a 5 cies rr sreerowonoeA dotysi toeoandsswsoon besssii integrityofthefinalcover,liners,orothercomponentofthecontainmentormonitoringsystems.
`a prominently displayednotestating theobligationtorestrictdisturbanceof thesite;and 2) arecordofthetype. location, andquantityofhazardouswastedisposedofineacharea.
Minn.Rulespt.7045,0496 requires a contamination notification/disclosureforproperty containing a closed
a fFarstREeYr tea cententetca asns Mn,St URA `hazwaasterdidspoosaluuns it.Thisrulealso requirestheowneroroperatortorecord,through anotationon the
Thestatuteprovides:
heey ay siebpsfin rts ory, lin snes, restrictivecovenants,andleases, thatthe agencydeterminesisnecessaryfor responseaction.Thevalidity
`anddurationof aresrictivecovenantofnonpossessorycasementacquiredunderthissubdivisionshallbe.
De E S condemnationonlyifthe agencyis unable,afler reasonableefforts,to acquirean interestinrealproperty. E te A aE c me psa EhTet `acquiringaninterestinrealpropertyunderthissubdivision. MsiSto1m1a:5.a.n.sossess es cot i olf css i `planthatdoesnotrequireremovalorremedyofallreleasesandthreatenedreleases.Thestatuteprovides: iBe Ee (a)Thecommissionermayapprove avoluntaryresponseactionplansubmittedunderthissectionthat
(1)ifreuseordevelopmentof the propertyisproposed.thevoluntaryresponseactionplanprovides
forallresponseactionsrequiredto carry outtheproposedreuseordevelopmentin amannerthat
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(2) the response actionsand theactivitiesassociated with any reuse or developmentproposed forthe
propertywill not aggravateorcontribute to releasesorthreatenedreleasesthatarenotrequiredto `beremovedorremediedunderthe voluntaryresponseactionplan,andwillnotinterferewith or
S i R amm R ALi ORRne mAi `substantially increasethe costof response actionstoaddressthe remaining releasesorthreatened
releasesor threatenedreleases,andtoavoidany action thatinterfereswith theresponseactions:
(b)Under paragraph (a),clause (3). an ownermaybe required toagree to any orallofthe following
termsnecessarytocarryoutresponseactionsto addressremainingreleasesor threatenedreleases:
ii (1)toprovideaccess to thepropertytothecommissionerandthe commissioner'sauthorized
(2)toallowthecommissioner,orpersonsacting atthe directionofthecommissioner,toundertake reasonableandnecessary activitiesatthepropertyincludingplacementofborings,wells,
Er EL aed RAEIi , proincvlaui sesd (1)e andd (2).
E a E ()Anagreementunderparagraph (a), clause(3).mustapplytoandbebinding uponthesuccessorsand assofithgeownnesr. The owner shall recordthe agreement, or amemorandum approved by the
rn GsNE oRgrants AgrMe inne .Stam t.1e 15B.n 175,t subs d.6a(: d):
`undertakecomplete cleanupsofreleases. Thestatuteprovides:
`When thecommissioner issues a certificate of completionforresponse actionscompleted by a responsible
person,thecommissionerandthe responsiblepersonmayenterintoanagreement thatresolves the person's futureliability tothe agencyundersections 115B.01to 115B.18 for thereleaseorthreatened releaseaddressedby theresponseactions.
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Mi1nn1,St5at.B .17s7ubd..1 provides for an off-site source determinationoragreement as follows:
(a) e han amte om bm, To A cr The commissioner may issue a written determinationorenterintoan agreement to take no action
from asourcoen oradjacentor nearby real property and thattheperson isnototherwise responsible: for the release.
hp following: PE T T R I A In THA I T A T pa SI , E rS el therelease;
(4)
otherwise any other
a responsible for the release; and
condition that the commissioner deems reasonable and
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`Under Minn. Stat. 158.177, subd. 2,anagrecmentenfered into underthisscctionmay extendtosuccessorsand
`assignsof the person who signs the agreementifthe successors and assigns are not otherwise responsible for the
C i ae releaseandareboundbytheconditions inthe a agreement. a a a
Mi Sor 61100) 007) al 2m cat idsaBemPCoA ins.dtTreye `many formsofagreements, including. but not limited to, consent orders/decrees, access agreements, "10 action"
`agreements, and stipulation agreements. Ifthe parties agree, the conditionsofthe agreement may include:
A as Minn. Stat. 115B.16, subd. 1 or 2 (discussed above)or other applicable statutes or rules:
restrictive covenant. For example, the ownerofthepropertycould agree toimposepermanent
-- H+ Psim errti mioen,s.cln.guanr.anemle& AlTt.AoeheD estro i S p B it.giEp m s i oT7 hks.ss e cA `ownerofan easetomtheeMnPCtAwould befiledwiththecountyrecordearnd;.
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Minn,Stat.ch,115B contains the authority for yo eso the MPCA to require, request. or approve plans for remedial
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`contaminants,orcontaminated materials, recycling or reuse, diversion. destruction, segregation of
Deft SetEne oR rt"l MaR ,Sl rE 150 ea teeen srotmss reactive wastes, dredgingorexcavations,repairof replacementof leakingcontainers, collection of
Mi1 nn,1 Stat5 8.su0 bd.92 adef, ines "institutional controls" as follows:
son cn" el faceless, coins cals evs fel prey, `groundwater,orsurfacewaterlocatedatoradjacent to afacilitywhereresponseactionsaretakenthatare:
reasonablyrequiredtoassurethattheresponseactionsareprotectiveofpublichealthorwelfareor the
environment. Institutional controls include restrictions, conditions, or controls enforceable by contract, easement.
a ewae a I et es. bi property records is also an institutional control.
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1. Grants the MPCAtherighttoenterand/orto usepropertyor aportion of apropertyownedbyanother,
`whichisbindingon currentandfutureowners.
Te ielS lePCm hstdcrhct sse v caeeL te pcsre pteh otsate: das 2. Grants the MPCAtherighttotakeenvironmentalresponseactivitieson theproperty,includingthe `Once the ET MPCAhasapprovedthefinalmodificationsto easbs aewml thedocument, the MPCAshall conductorcontractfor a
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VIC Easement (uly 1997)
EASEMENT
`THISINDEmadN e thiTs__UdaR yofE ___,,19_,between <Name>,partyof thefirstpart,andthe
`STATE OF MINNESOTA. a sovereign body. by its Commissionerofthe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, party of
thesecondpart.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, [recite the facts about the involvementof the MPCA with the property, such as through the
`Superfund Program or the VIC Program. The following text gives and example: <Name> has entered into the
`Voluntary Investigatainodn Cleanup ProgramoftheMinnesota Pollution Agency pursuant to the Land Recycling Act and
the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 1158 (1996) (the "Act", and has performed
responseactionsrelatedto <Site>which i locatedinSection __, Township
Range
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Township.
`County, Minnesota};and
WHEREAS,the Commissionerhastheauthority toacquireaninterestin ealproperynecessaryfor
envirrespoonsenactmionesunndertMinan.Sltat. 115B.17,subd. 15;and
WHEREAS,<Name>agreed 0conveytothe STATE OFMINNESOTAanEasement 0certaindescribed parcelsofpropertythat <Name>ownsand whicharehereinafterdescribed.
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NOWTHEREFORE,thesaidparty ofthe first partorvaluableconsiderationdoeshecbygrant aperpetual
case0tmheeSTnATtE OF MINNESOTA acting through ts Commissionerofthe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(Commissioner)forthepurposesandunder th termsandconditionsa hereinafterdescribedin the folowingdescribed
premisessituated at [street address, f available]intheCountyof
andthe StateofMinnesoot-awi.:
(TYPE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES)
`THE PURPOSE AND INTENTOFTHISEASEMENTIS TO:
Permitthe Commissionerandemployees,agentsandcontractorsofthe Commissionerand theMinnesota
Pollution ControlAgencytoenterthepropertyandtakeenvironmental responseactions as hattern i definedin Minn.
Stat. 1158.02,subd. 18)asthe Commissionerdeemsnecessarytocaryouthisdutiesand authoritiesundertheAct.
includingaccessto existingresponseactonequipmentandstructures, instalation ofstructuresandequipmentdeemed
necessary bytheCommissioner,andsamplinggroundwatermonitoringwell.
`THE EASEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS:
1. <Name>shall nottakeo allowothersto takeanyactionthat interferes withenvironmental response
actionsof theCommissioner.
2. <Name>shallallowaccesspursuantto thisEasementconditionedonlyuponpresentation ofproper
identification.
"ThisEasementandthe covenantscontainedhereinshall runwiththe ndandshallbebindingonal personsand
entitieswhoshallcomeitoownershipo possessionofthepropertya describedherein.
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TESTIMONY HEREOF, hep be stae at esiy dv --
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before me anotary public withinand for said County and
andacknowledged thathe/she/they signedthe sameasfree act and deed for the uses and purposestherein setforth.
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Agency.tomepersonallyknown. whobeingduly swombymeonoath,didsaythatheistheperson whosignedthe:
Notary Public,
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Toberecordedwiththecountyrecorderorregistraroftitlesofthecountyinwhichthe property islocated,an affidavit containing alegaldescriptionofthepropertythatdisclosestoanypotential transferee orinterestholder
Sh (e.g. buyers, sellers. lending institutions): 1. that theproperty hasbeen usedto disposeofhazardouswasteorthat the property iscontaminatedby a
2. theidentity,quantity.location,conditionandcircumstancesofthedisposalor contamination tothefull
`extent known or reasonably ascertainable;
3. thatanypersonwhoisplanninganyactivity whichhasthepotentialtodisturbtheresponseactionorthe contaminationshouldcontactthe MPCApriorto commencementof the planned actions;and
a T EeCIa T TI TIeyTyeAloaesestiaLethm )in `The following MPCA model affidavit concereralnpriopnergtycontaminated with hazardous substances includes
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[Name(s)] asownofethre real property described herein. being duly swom, states the followingunderoath:
1. ThisAffiisdmaadepvurisuatnt to Minn. Stat. 115.168, subd. 2 (2w0hic0hre2quir)est,hatbeforeany transferofownershipofany property which the owner knows is subject to extensive contamination by release ofa hazardous substance, theownershallrecordwiththecountyrecorderofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocatedan
E ob bo et aE SLpier the identity, quantity. location, condition and circumstancesof the disposal or contamination to the ful extent known or eet we asa Ee Fo reasonablyascertainable;andc)that,ifthepropertywasusedas apermittedhazardouswastedisposalfacility.theuseof iomrneeres pre trera rA es] . 2. [Name(s)] is the ownerofcertain real property ("Property") located at [street address,ifavailable] in rr4. [Reciteathe facts about the on involvementofthe a oe on Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ("MPCA") with the
5. [Recite the facts about any ee site investigation and cleanup activities that occurred with respect to the
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fPBag eTep3tA R. r tl eAi p enaate ep M hteainS An RAe SH ps Re t-- wsAd eEn--e EpeenEds action or which has the potential to disturb the areasofcontamination [or response action structures and equipment
described above] should contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to commencementofthe planned
== Cmthskhei ed SPa r nsaFtpe ,e po pneeSncdss changed.thechangecouldassociatethepropertyownerwiththereleaseor threatenedreleaseofhazardoussubstances [or
property.
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Foo wm `agreementcontaining alegaldescriptionofthepropertywith thefollowingpurposes:
1. Toestablishrestrictionsontheuse ofthepropertyorsomeportionoftheproperty:
aSomsalmaa, 2. Todisclosetoanypotentialtransferee(e.g. buyers,sellers,lendinginstitutions): a)thattheproperhtays `been used todisposeofhazardouswasteofthattheproperty iscontaminatedby areleaseof a hazardous
oftheproperty orsomeportionof it isrestricted:
3. Loge Tomaintainrequiredsiteconditionsto assure thatresponseactionsremain protectiveofpublic healthand
4. Ensurethat long-termmitigationmeasuresormonitoringrequirements (.g.. engineeringcontrolasr)e. carriedoutandmaintaineadn:d
5. Ensurethatsubsequentpropertyownersorlesseesareboundbyanyrequirementsorrestrictions
pertainingtoresidual contaminationwhentheyacquireaninterestintheproperty.
S sa E SE RR `The following MPCA model EmvironmentalRestrictive Covenant declarationofrestrictionsandcovenants
(Declaration)outlinesseveralcontentrequirementstobeincorporatedintothe agreement.Themodel language
Oncethe MPCA hasapprovedthefinal modifications to the Declaration, the MPCA shallconductorcontractfor
atitle searchtodeterminethatthepersonsproposingto signtheDeclarationarethelegalownersoftheproperty andto identifyanyotherpersons whoseconsentto theDeclaration (e.g. mortgmaayg beeree quisre)d.
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AND AFFIDAVIT CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY CONTAMINATED WITH HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
"THIS DECLARATIAONND AFFIDAVIT is made by <Owner> ("<Name>"). The facts stated herein
are stated under oath by <Individual> on behalf of <Name>, and are intended to fulfill the disclosure
requirementsofMinn. Stat. 115B.16, subd. wines 2 (2002).
`WHEREAS, <Name> is the fee owner of certain real property located in
described herein (the "Property"; and
County, Minnesota, as.
`WHEREAS, <Individual> is the <Title> of <Name>, and is stating the facts herein solely in his/her
capacity as <Title>; and WHEREAS, a portion of the Property was the site of release(s) of certain hazardous substances or
pollutants and contaminants; and
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WHEREAS, [describe the use of the property that resulted in contamination and recite any relevant historyof the property, such as how the owner came to own the property]; and
WHEREAS, [recite the facts about the involvement of the MPCA with the property, such as through the Superfund Program or the VIC Program. The following text gives an example: Pursuant to the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act, Minn. Stat. 115B.01-24 (2002), for the Land Recycling Act of 1992, as amended]<Name> entered into Response Order by Consent ("Consent Order") [or Voluntary Response Action Agreement ("Agreement")] with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ("MPCA) dated <date> conceming the Property]; and
WHEREAS, [recite the facts about any site investigation and cleanup activities that occurred with respect to the property]; and
WHEREAS, [state the location of the area(s) of the property where contamination remains, including a precise description of the identity, quantity, location and condition of the contamination remaining on the property (and off the property if appropriate) and may include a registered survey of the area of contamination]: and
WHEREAS, [describe the basis for allowing the residual contamination levels, and describe associated engineering controls or monitoring systems and remediation systems. Recite the facts about the identity, location, and circumstances of any ongoing operation and maintenance structures or equipment]; and
WHEREAS, [recite any other relevant history of the property, if any, such as whether a Certificate of Completion was issued]; and
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WHEREAS, [includeifapplicable: under the Consent Order [or Agreement] <Name> has agreed to place a Restrictive Covenant on [the Property] for] [certain parcels of the Property which are hereinafter described] for the purposeofprotecting public health or welfare or the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, <Name> makes the following declarations as to limitations, restrictions and uses towhich the Propertymaybe put, and specifies thatsuchdeclarations shall constitute covenatnortusn with the Propertyasprovidedby lawandshallbebindingon<Name>,itssuccessorsorassigns,allpresentorfuture ownersof theProperty,andallparties who now orhereafterhaveorholdanyright, tileorinterestinthe Property:
I. Definitions. [8] As used herein, "Owner" means <Name>, which is the grantor of the rights and
covenants created in this Declaration, and includes <Name's> succeasndsasosirgnss, and al present and future `ownersofthe Property:
[0] Asusedherein, "Property" means the real property owned by <Name> located [at street address, if available] in ____ County, Minnesota, shown on Exhibit 1 hereto and legally described as follows:
[Insert legal descriptionof property] fe] Asusedherein,"RestrictedArea(s)"meansthoseareasoftheProperty depictedand
identified on the General Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit <> and made a part hereof by reference, as follows: (Donotinclude "RestrictedArea(s)"definitionifentire Property is restricted] Insert precise location/descriptionofrestricted area(s) and survey locations]
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2. Use Restrictions.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Declaration and the reservation and covenants
contained herein, <Name> hereby declares and imposes the following restrictions ("Restrictions") on the
[Property] for] [Restricted Areal: [Insert precise description of use or activity restrictions. The following text gives an example: No disturbance or alteration of any nature whatsoever, specifically including, but not limited to, grading, excavation, boring, drilling or construction, shall occur on, above, beneath or
adjacent to the [Property] for] [Restricted Area(s)].
Any activity on or alteration ofthe [Property] or] [Restricted Area(s] prohibited by the Restrictions shall not
occur without the prior written approval of the Commissioner of the MPCA or her successor (the
"Commissioner". The Commissioner's approval may include conditions which the Commissioner deems
reasonable and necessary to protect public health or welfare or the environment, including submission to and
approval by MPCA of a contingency plan for the activity or alteration, and such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. The Restrictions do not apply to, and no prior approvalofthe Commissioner shall be
required for, activities [add onlyifRestrictions are limited to Restricted Area(s): on that portion of the
Property outside of the Restricted Area(s)] including maintenance or repair of existing buildings, structures,
underground sewer, water, electrical or telephone services, or installation of fencing and signage, when such
activities are not expected to or are not reasonably likely to result in disturbance ofor intrusion into [include
applicable media: [soil] [ground water] [and/or] [surface waters] [add onlyifRestrictions are limited to
Restricted Area(s): within the Restricted Area(s)]
Within 60 days after receiptof a written request for approval to engage in any activities subject to the
Restrictions, the MPCA shall respond, in writing, by approving such request, disapproving such request, or
requiring that additional information be provided. A lack of response from the Commissioner shall not
constitute apprboydvefaaulltorauthorizationtoproceedwiththeproposed activity.
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3. Maintenance Requirements. (Include when applicable. Ifnot included, renumber subsequent
paragraphsandcross-references accordingly.)
[Insert a description of the obligations which are necessary to ensure an acceptable level of
risk. Such obligations may include: continued proper operation of remedial actions; periodic monitoring
(2, ground water, surface water, air, soil); maintenance and repair of monitoring systems, permeable
covers (e.g, vegetative ground cover), impervious covers (eg, pavement); or specific procedures
`governing excavation activities to protect workers and site neighbors, and the erection and maintenance
of fences to prohibit accessof unauthorized persons to the site.]
4. Covenants.
<Name> herebycovenantsthattheProperty shallnotbe held, transferred, sold,conveyed,
occupied, altered, or used in violation of the Restrictions set forth in Section 2 [addifapplicable: or the
Maintenance RequirementsofSection 3]ofthis Declaration.
5. Reservations.
Nothing contained in this Declaration shall in any way prohibit, restrict or limit Owner, from
fully conveying, transferring, occupying or using the Property for all purposes not inconsistent with. the
Restrictions [addifapplicable: or the Maintenance Requirements]
6. Duration; Amendment.
Inaccordance with Minn. Stat. 1158.17, subd. 15andMinn. Stat. $4C.02(c), this Declaration
and the covenants, grants and Restrictions [and Maintenance Requirements] herein are unlimited in duration
unless terminated, released and/or amended with the written consent of the Comissioner or her successor,
such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Declaration and the
covenants, grants and Restrictions set forth herein may be terminated, released and/or amended upon the
occurrence and satisfactionofthe following conditions:
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a. include applicable media: [soil] [ground water] [andor] [surface water] sampling is conducted on the [Property] for] [Restricted Area(s)] withpriorwritten notice to and in accordance with a plan `approved bythe MPCA, such approval nottobe unreasonably withheld: and
b. basedonsuchsamplestheMPCAdetermines thatcontaminants inthe [include applicable media: [soil] [ground water] [and/or] [surface waters] located within the [Property] for] [Restricted
Area(s)] no longer pose a potential threat to human health or welfare or the environment.
`This Declaration and the covenants, grants and Restrictions [and Maintenance Requirements] herein maybe amendedifthe MPCAfindsthattheconditiosnestforthinSection 2or 3 ofthisDeclaratiaorne inadequate to protect public health or welfare or the environment[ifthere is a document establishing clean-up levelsforthepropeadrd:tasys,e forthin<Nameanddateofdocument.
1 Owner and the Commissioner agree to amend this Declaration, or if the Commissioner decides to temminate or release this Declaration, the Commissioner shall, within 60 days after receipt of written request fromthe ownerof theProperty,executeanddeliver to Owneraninstrumentinrecordableform,amending, terminating, or releasing this Declaration.
7. Grant and Conveyance to MPCA: Right ofEntry. Subject to the terms and conditionsofthis Declaration, <Name> grants and conveys to the
MPCAanditssuccessors suchrights andinterestin thePropertyasarenecessaryandconvenient toenforcethe Restrictions set forth in section 2 of this Declaration [and Maintenance Requirements set forth in Section 3], including the right of the MPCA, its employees, its agents, contractors and subcontractors, upon reasonable notice to the then-currentownerand at reasonable times, to enterfrom time to time upon the Propertyo inspect the [Property] for] [Restricted Area(s)] and verify compliance with the Restrictions [and Maintenance Requirements]. The Restrictions declared and the rights and interest granted under this Declaration of
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Restrictionsshall runwiththePropertyandbind<Name>,its successorsorassigns, llpresentorfutureowners oftheProperty,andallpartieswhonoworhereafterhaveorholdanyright itl orinterestinortotheProperty.
8 Emersency Procedures. (Include when applicable) [<Name> covenants that the procedures set forth below shall be followed when an emergency
`requires immediate excavation ofcontaminated soil in the [Property] or] [Restricted Area(s)] to repair utility
linesor otherinfrastructureon theProperty,or orespond toothertypes ofemergencies(.2.,fires,floods):
a nofify the Minnesota Duty Officer immediately of obtaining knowledge of such
emergency conditions; the current phone numbers for the Duty Officer are 1-800-422-0798 (Greater Minnesota
only): (651) 649-5451 (Twin Cities Metro Areaandoutside Minnesota): fx (any location) (651)296-2300and
TDD (651) 297-5353 or 800-627-3529.
b. limit disturbanceofcontaminatedmedia totheminimum reasonably necessary to
adequately respond to the emergency;
undertakeprecautionstominimizeexposureto workers,occupantsandneighborsof the
Property to contaminated media (.2., provide appropriate typesofprotective clothing for workers conducting
the excavation, and establish procedures for minimizing the dispersalofcontaminated dust); and
4 prepareandimplement a plantorestore thePropertyto alevelthatprotectspublichealth
and the environment. Submit to the MPCA a copy of such a plan for review and approval prior to
implementationofthe plan. Submit a follow-up report afer the plan is implemented so that the MPCA can
determine whether protectionofthe public health and the environment has been restore|d
9. Disclosures. (Includewhen applicable)
[The Restrictions set forth in Section 2 [and the Maintenance Requirements in Section 3]ofthis
Declaration shall be incorporated in full or by reference into all instruments conveying an interest in and/or a
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InWitnessWhereof,this instrumenthasbeenexecutedonthis
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<Name>, being duly swom by me under oath, has signed and acknowledged the foregoing instrument
before me this
day of
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`Company/Organization=, on behof<aNalmef>, <Company/Organization>.
Notary Public:
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Accepted on behalf of
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
PurstuoaMinnnt. Stat. 115B.17, subd. 15
Js State of Minnesota)
County of Ramsey)
By James L. Warner, PE. Director
Majors and Remediation Division
Delegate of the Commissioner ofthe
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
`The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of
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20___. by James L. Wamer, under the authority ofSheryl A. Corrigan, the CommissionerofMinnesota
Pollution Control Agency, a Minnesota body politic, on behoaflthfe StateofMinnesota.
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