Was the entire pit covered with 53 inches of tar-like substance?
Response: The bottom of the pit was covered with 53 inches of tarry sludge material. Comment: Where was this waste and surrounding soil taken? (DEC Region 1 Oil Division documentation would be sufficient). Response: Approximately 100 cubic yards of soil and debris was excavated from the pit, was transported, and disposed of at the Town of Brookhaven Landfill. Clean sand was placed into the excavated area. Questions/Comments Regarding Former Underground Gasoline Storage Tank: Comment: Who from SCDHS gave authorization for removal? Response: Both the NYSDEC Spill Unit in Stony Brook and the SCDHS in Farmingville were notified of the discovery of the abandoned underground storage tank by BNL personnel on April 9, 1990. A representative of SCDHS, Mr. D. Obrig, came to BNL to inspect the tank and examine the excavation on April 11, 1990. SCDHS authorization was not required for removal of the tank. Comment: Where can documentation regarding the soil and tank be retrieved for viewing or phot
