Tacoma Redevelopment Prop
Facility Site ID:
1263
Cleanup Site ID:
3677
Sites 8 & 9 Cleanup Plans Finalized
In early 2016, site specific cleanup plans for Development Sites 8 and 9 were finalized. Ecology held a public comment period before finalizing the plans, and no comments were received. The cleanup plans and associated documents are available for review below.
Site Description
The Superfund Site - Thea Foss Waterway
A century of immense industrial growth along the Thea Foss Waterway polluted its waters and shoreline. In the 1980s, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed the Thea Foss under the federal Superfund program.
Sediments: The EPA oversees the cleanup of the waterway’s sediments. They are polluted with heavy metals and poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Land: Ecology oversees cleanup of contaminated lands along the waterway. Pollution on land varies based on the historical use of each area. Contaminants include:
· petroleum hydrocarbons
· solvents
· metals
This webpage provides details about the cleanup of the site’s land.
Redevelopment
The City of Tacoma (the city) and the Thea Foss Development Authority (development authority) are redeveloping about 30 acres of polluted land. They divided the 30-acre area into smaller sites for redevelopment (see map on left). This is providing space for commercial and residential land uses, parks, and public access to the water.Clean up began in 1994 when Ecology, the city and Metro Parks Tacoma entered into a legal agreement (consent decree). In 2000, the development authority replaced the park district on the consent decree.
Original Consent Decree
Cleanup
Each time Ecology identifies a new Potentially Liable Person (PLP), we add them to the consent decree. This includes parties that buy properties in the cleanup area. The public can comment on these consent decree amendments.
Ecology drafts a Site-Specific Cleanup Action Plan (SCAP) for each parcel before it is cleaned up. The SCAP describes the extent and nature of site contamination and provides a set of cleanup methods. The public can also comment on the draft SCAP.
To read past consent decree amendments and SCAPs, click “View Electronic Documents” in the bar on the right.
Past Cleanups And Amendments
| April 18, 2014 | Thirteenth Amendment to the Consent Decree. Adds Henry Foss Group LLC to the consent decree for Site 1. |
| January 30, 2014 | Fourteenth Amendment to the Consent Decree. Adds CR Albers Mill Communities, LLC to the consent decree, for Site 2. |
| December 4, 2012 | Twelfth Amendment to the Consent Decree. Adds Tacoma Waterway LLC (Hollander Investments) |
| July 20, 2007 | Eleventh Amendment to the Consent Decree. Adds Foss Waterway, LLC to the Consent Decree. The amended Consent Decree was never filed. The proposed redevelopment plan was withdrawn. |
| April 4, 2007 | Tenth Amendment to the Consent Decree. |
| August 24, 2006 | Ninth Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Thea Foss Holding LLC (for developing Site 5) |
| June 10, 2005 | Supplemental Filing |
| November 13, 2002 | Eighth Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Albers Mill LLC (for developing Site 2) |
| April 30, 2002 | Seventh Amendment to the Consent Decree |
| Adds Team Tacoma III, LLC (for developing Site 3) | |
| August 16, 2002 | Sixth Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Parcel 4 SCAP |
| August 16, 2002 | Fifth Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Parcel 10 & 21st ROW SCAP |
| April 30, 2002 | First Comprehensive Amendment |
| November 17, 2000 | Fourth Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Parcel 3 & 15th Street ROW SCAP |
| November 17, 2000 | Third Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Parcel 9 SCAP |
| November 17, 2000 | Second Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Foss Waterway Development Authority Board |
| April 25, 1995 | First Amendment to the Consent Decree Adds Parcel 7 & 18th Street ROW SCAP |
| October 7, 1994 | Original Consent Decree |
Site use restrictions called institutional controls are in effect
Institutional controls can be fences, signs, or restrictions on how the property is used. For instance, an institutional control may prohibit installing drinking water wells or disturbing a protective cap that isolates contamination. These restrictions keep the contamination contained and keep people from being exposed to the contamination. The controls are usually listed in environmental covenants recorded with the county.
Periodic reviews are required when institutional controls are required at a site. Ecology conducts reviews to make sure the controls remain effective and the cleanup still protects human health and the environment. We conduct periodic reviews about every five years.
Institutional Controls 39
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120560
County Recording Date:
1/11/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Restrict Access
- Restrict Land Use
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200702270862
County Recording Date:
2/27/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Restrict All Ground Water Extraction/Well Installation
- Restrict Land Use
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701240767
County Recording Date:
1/24/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701240768
County Recording Date:
1/24/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200801140153
County Recording Date:
1/14/2008
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
- Soil
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200801140158
County Recording Date:
1/14/2008
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200610060691
County Recording Date:
10/6/2006
Restrictions/Requirements
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200705010304
County Recording Date:
5/1/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200705010303
County Recording Date:
5/1/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701250297
County Recording Date:
1/25/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
20070125098
County Recording Date:
1/25/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200704301176
County Recording Date:
4/30/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200704301177
County Recording Date:
4/30/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200704301178
County Recording Date:
4/30/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200704301179
County Recording Date:
4/30/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200702010547
County Recording Date:
2/1/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200703220384
County Recording Date:
3/22/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200703220383
County Recording Date:
3/22/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701250684
County Recording Date:
1/25/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701250683
County Recording Date:
1/25/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200702020182
County Recording Date:
2/2/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701191318
County Recording Date:
1/19/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701191317
County Recording Date:
1/19/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701191316
County Recording Date:
1/19/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120563
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120564
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120561
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120562
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120565
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120566
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120571
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120572
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120572
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120574
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120575
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120576
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701220577
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120578
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
200701120579
County Recording Date:
1/12/2007
Restrictions/Requirements
- Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
- Restrict Sediment Cap Disturbance
- Restrict Shellfish and/or Finfish Harvesting
Restricted Media
- Sediment
Documents 78
Legal 55
Public Information 10
State Environmental Policy Act 3
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Tacoma Redevelopment Sites 8 & 9 SCAP SEPA Checklist | 12/29/2015 | SEPA Documents |
| Tacoma Redevelopment Sites 8&9 SCAP SEPA Figures | 12/29/2015 | SEPA Documents |
| Tacoma Redevelopment Sites 8 & 9 SCAP SEPA DNS | 12/29/2015 | SEPA Documents |
Technical Reports 10
There may be more documents related to this site. To obtain documents not available electronically, you will need to make a public records request.
Places to see print documents
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Southwest Regional Office300 Desmond Dr SELacey, 98503-1274Please schedule an appointment to view print documents at this location.
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Tacoma Public Library1102 Tacoma Avenue STacoma, 98402This location may only have print documents available during open comment periods.
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Citizens for a Healthy Bay535 Dock St., Suite 213Tacoma, 98402This location may only have print documents available during open comment periods.
Contaminants 14
| Contaminant Type | Soil |
Groundwater |
Surface Water |
Air |
Sediment |
Bedrock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Contaminant - Base/Neutral/Acid Organics | C | C | C | |||
| Halogenated Organics - Halogenated Organics | S | S | S | |||
| Metals - Metals Priority Pollutants | C | C | C | |||
| Metals - Metals - Other | C | C | S | |||
| Halogenated Organics - Polychlorinated biPhenyls (PCB) | C | S | S | |||
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Petroleum Products-Unspecified | C | C | C | |||
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Phenolic Compounds | S | S | S | |||
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Non-Halogenated Solvents | S | S | S | |||
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | C | C | C | |||
| Reactive Wastes - Corrosive Wastes | R | R | R | |||
| Other Contaminant - Conventional Contaminants, Organic | S | S | S | |||
| Other Contaminant - Conventional Contaminants, Inorganic | S | S | S | |||
| Other Contaminant - Asbestos | S | |||||
| Pesticides - Pesticides-Unspecified | S |
- S
- Suspected
- C
- Confirmed Above Cleanup Levels
- B
- Below Cleanup Levels
- RA
- Remediated-Above
- RB
- Remediated-Below
- R
- Remediated
This contaminant list was based on our best information at the time it was entered. It may not reflect current conditions at the site.