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Pursuant to discussions with WDNR, BNSF was asked to undertake a limited investigation on its property surrounding Pickle Pond to determine if there is an ongoing release that could recontaminate the pond after it is remediated. In late June 2016, Arcadis, on behalf of BNSF, collected soil samples on BNSF property around Pickle Pond in accordance with a WDNR-approved work plan. Validated soil sample analytical data and a sample location map were submitted to WDNR on August 24, 2016. On February 17, 2017, BNSF submitted a more detailed summary report entitled Soil Sampling Data Report â Pickle Pond Recontamination Evaluation. This report presented and discussed an evaluation of recontamination potential based on the soil sampling data, and concluded that there was no recontamination potential from BNSF property that required further consideration for cleanup and restoration of Pickle Pond.
USFWS, WDNR and BNSF have continued to discuss access needs related to BNSF property for implementation of the agenciesâ restoration project at Pickle Pond. BNSF participated in a project planning call on January 26, 2017. In an email to WDNR dated February 24, 2017, BNSF provided its preliminary thoughts on access to BNSF property for construction and survey work, constructed conditions, and future property management and maintenance of constructed items. BNSF provided additional information regarding access to BNSF property for construction and survey work via email on March 23, 2017.
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