PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT OLD PANOLA ...
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT OLD PANOLA ...
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT OLD PANOLA ...
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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment<br />
Old Panola Mills Building<br />
Batesville, MS<br />
3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION<br />
The City of Batesville provided user information by completing the user questionnaire presented<br />
in Appendix X3 of ASTM E 1527-05. A copy of the completed user questionnaire is provided as<br />
Appendix A.<br />
3.1 Environmental Liens or Use Restrictions Recorded on Title Records<br />
Jerry Autrey, the Mayor of Batesville knew of no environmental liens or activity and use<br />
limitations recorded against the property on title records.<br />
3.2 Specialized Knowledge<br />
Mr. Autrey had no specialized knowledge in connection with the property.<br />
3.3 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information<br />
The City of Batesville was aware of the historical past uses of the property. The city was not<br />
aware of any chemical releases or any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the<br />
property.<br />
3.4 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues<br />
The City of Batesville owns the property being evaluated.<br />
3.5 Owner, Property Manager, and Occupant Information<br />
The City of Batesville owns the Old Panola Mills Building, inclusive of the property. Other<br />
portions of the Old Panola Mills Building not designated as the property are leased to Batesville<br />
Casket Company, used by the City of Batesville for equipment storage, and other areas of the<br />
building remain unoccupied.<br />
The Batesville Casket Company stores wood and has a gluing operation. The most recent<br />
occupant of the property was Fruit of the Loom which made underwear. Teddy Austin, the City<br />
of Batesville street superintendent was the site contact for the assessment.<br />
3.6 Previous Reports<br />
According to Jerry Autrey, the Mayor of Batesville, the City was aware of a Phase I ESA for the<br />
Old Panola Mills Building that was performed approximately seven years ago. However, the<br />
City was unable to locate this report.<br />
3.7 Reason for Performing the Phase I ESA<br />
The Phase I ESA was requested by the MDEQ. The purpose of this report is to qualify for one<br />
of the requirements for landowner liability protections under the CERCLA. The City of<br />
Batesville plans to raze the property for possible redevelopment.<br />
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