Expert on behalf of Defendant, retained to review remediation completed by Township of Toms River in evaluation of property for Taking, including collection of soil samples to verify data and present independent estimate of cleanup costs. Prepared cost estimates and expert report for review by all parties. Remediation completed. 

West Lake Avenue, located in the Township of Neptune, was the former commercial corridor, primarily serving the needs of local residents. The Avenue was once the home to a number of successful businesses and a thriving social scene.

CityWorks, a not-for-profit developer, was selected by the Township to revitalize West Lake Avenue, and restore its function to the neighborhood. The project was given a Brownfields Development Area (BDA) designation in 2006 by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. BES is working with City Works to guide them through the Brownfields process, identifying the environmental concerns associated with over 40 properties; targeting and securing the funding options available for remediation and redevelopment. BES has approached the project on an area-wide basis to maximize resources and streamline remedial efforts. 

CityWorks was able to obtain the No Further Action (NFA) letter with the remediation work completed by Brilliant, however the NFA was conditional due to residual groundwater contamination. The groundwater contamination was from the former use of chlorinated solvents on site and a classification exception area (CEA) was established at the time of the NFA. Weiss Realty purchased the property following CityWorks financial decline and retained Brilliant to complete remediation and for the Brilliant LSRP to issue an Unrestricted RAO. Brilliant was able to complete additional groundwater sampling, install a monitoring well and complete additional remediation to achieve groundwater standards and lift the CEA and issue an Unrestricted RAO. 

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Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC (BES) was retained by Paramount Homes to complete remediation of pesticide and arsenic contaminated soils at a farm. The client planned to redevelop the farm for single-family residential use. The remediation was completed “at peril” with limited oversight by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The NJDEP issued the No Further Action letters in February 2008 for the soil remediation.   

Upon adoption of the Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) all sites with restricted No Further Action letters were required to obtain a Remedial Action Permit and establish Financial Assurance.  Brilliant’s LSRP worked with Paramount Homes to complete the RAP application and satisfy the NJDEP requirements. 

As part of the development process, a variance was needed from the local zoning board to develop a lot for residential use. BES provided project information, such as reports, timelines, and a description of the work completed to the local zoning board and environmental commission for the client. BES appeared before the Millstone Township Zoning Board to provide testimony on the project timeline and the technical aspects of the remediation.   



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Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC was retained by the homeowner to provide remediation services for the release of No. 2 Heating Oil from a former 1,000-gallon underground storage tank. The location of the release was between a two-story home and a swimming pool and not only impacted soil but also groundwater. The total depth of the remediation was approximately thirty (30) feet below grade and yielded close to 1,300 tons of contaminated soil. BES utilized a combination of a triple bay slide rail system; thirty (30) feet of sheeting wall and eight (8) helical piers to provide adequate structural support for the duration of the project.

In addition to soil remediation, the removal of a natural gas line, the relocation of an above ground storage tank (AST) and disconnection and temporary removal of two air condition units was required. Upon completion of soil remediation the site was restored to it pre-remedial state, including topsoil, grass seed and hay and the replacement of all utilities. Post remedial soil and groundwater sampling as well as reporting to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection were completed by others.

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As the environmental consultant for the City of East Orange, Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC (BES) completed a Preliminary Assessment (PA), and Site Investigation (SI), to obtain a No Further Action (NFA) letter for a city-owned property. The property is occupied by an abandoned commercial building and the City of East Orange intends to rehabilitate for use as a Senior Center. BES completed a PA, which includes a review of the site history and inspection of the building interior and exterior areas of the property to identify potential environmental areas of concern (AOC). A SI was completed to investigate AOC identified during the PA.

BES also inspected the structure for asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lead-based paint (LBP). Building materials containing asbestos and surfaces painted with LBP were positively identified for proper abatement prior to rehabilitation activities. BES will oversee the asbestos and LBP abatements.

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Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC (BES) was retained by the homeowner to provide remediation services for the release of No. 2 Heating Oil from a former 550-gallon underground storage tank. The location of the release was adjacent a one-story home and impacted soil. The remediation was completed in two days and approximately 10 tons of soil.

BES collected post remedial soil samples and prepared a Remedial Action Report for submittal to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The report was submitted through the NJDEP Voluntary Cleanup Program and No Further Action was received from the NJDEP approximately 105 days from remedial activities.

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