Documentation and Compliance
TERRA specializes in comprehensive environmental compliance for complex infrastructure projects, delivering integrated LSP services that ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining project schedules and budgets
Scope of Work
MCP Notification and Reporting (310 CMR 40.0300)
Release Tracking Number (RTN) assignment
Tier classification
72-hour notification to MassDEP (if reportable)
Licensed Site Professional (LSP) Oversight (310 CMR 40.0000)
LSP retention and oversight of all response actions
Professional opinions and regulatory submittals
Site Assessment (310 CMR 40.0900)
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Comprehensive soil characterization (coal, coal ash, metals, PAHs)
Delineation of disposal site boundaries
Identification of extent of contamination
Release Abatement Measure (RAM) Plan (310 CMR 40.0480)
RAM Plan submittal to MassDEP
Detailed work plan for contaminated soil removal
Excavation specifications and procedures
Health and safety protocols
Public notification requirements
Contaminated Materials Management
Soil characterization for disposal profiling
Waste classification (hazardous vs. non-hazardous)
Massachusetts hazardous waste compliance (310 CMR 30.00)
Licensed disposal facility coordination
Waste manifesting for 27,000+ tons
Transportation compliance
Leary Athletic Complex Redevelopment
TERRA Environmental managed and performed MCP response actions at a disposal site associated with redevelopment of the Waltham Public Schools Leary Fields Athletic Complex. Site characterization identified contamination impacts associated with historic filling operations including coal and coal ash materials throughout the property. Based on comprehensive site characterization results and future intended use as an athletic facility, soil excavation and disposal operations were conducted under a Release Abatement Measure (RAM) Plan consisting of removal of over 27,000 tons of contaminated soil, installation of Risk Reduction Barrier and Cap system, and implementation of Activity and Use Limitation for site closure and development. The AUL was established to restrict direct exposure pathways to residually impacted soil beneath the Risk Reduction Barrier while allowing continued use of the athletic field complex for educational and recreational purposes.
Public school athletic complex redevelopment with historic coal contamination remediation: Comprehensive MCP response actions for Waltham Public Schools Leary Fields Athletic Complex addressing historic filling impacts including coal and coal ash materials
Large-scale soil remediation with 27,000 tons of contaminated material removal: Extensive excavation and disposal operations under Release Abatement Measure Plan removing coal-impacted soils for athletic facility redevelopment
Risk Reduction Barrier and Cap installation with engineered containment systems: Implementation of comprehensive barrier and cap system providing long-term containment and protection for athletic field operations
Activity and Use Limitation implementation with site closure and continued educational use: AUL establishment restricting direct exposure pathways while enabling continued athletic complex operations for public school system

Philip Peterson
Project Team

Jesse Vaughan

Waltham Athletic Complex
Project Highlights
Public school athletic complex redevelopment with historic coal contamination remediation
Large-scale soil remediation with 27,000 tons of contaminated material removal
Risk Reduction Barrier and Cap installation with engineered containment systems
Activity and Use Limitation implementation with site closure and continued educational use
