Property Details for Weirton Frontier Crossings

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Profile Information
Property Location
Property Progress
CAs Associated with this Property
Assessment Activities at this Property
Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Planning or Assessment
Contaminants and Media
Cleanup Activities
Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Demolition or Cleanup
Institutional & Engineering Controls
Redevelopment and Other Leveraged Accomplishments
Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Redevelopment
Additional Property Attributes

Legal Notices

Profile Information

Property Alias

Former Weirton Steel Iron & Steel Making Areas

Property Owner

Private

ACRES Property ID

241992

Property Address

1537 Main St Weirton, WV 26062

Size

270

Parcel Numbers

Latitude/Longitude

40.420292132688964 / -80.5935573577881

Congressional District

Property Contact

Nowak, Joseph

Nowak.Joseph@epa.gov

215-814-3303

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Property Location

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Property Progress

Assessment

Clean Up

Institutional Controls in Place

Engineering Controls in Place

Ready for Anticipated Use

Redevelopment Underway

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CAs Associated with this Property

CA Name	CA #	State	Type	Announcement Year
Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	BF96353701	WV	Assessment	2017
Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	BF96378801	WV	Assessment	2020
Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle	BF96369901	WV	Assessment	2019

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Assessment Activities at this Property

Activity	EPA Funding	Start Date	Completion Date	CA	Accomplishment Counted?	Counted When?
Cleanup Planning	$108,885.00	08/02/2021	04/19/2024	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	N
Cleanup Planning	$108,885.00	08/02/2021	04/19/2024	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	N
Cleanup Planning	$5,595.00	08/02/2021	05/11/2022	Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle	N
Cleanup Planning	$5,595.00	08/02/2021	05/11/2022	Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle	N
Cleanup Planning	$5,595.00	08/02/2021	05/11/2022	Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle	N
Cleanup Planning	$108,885.00	08/02/2021	04/19/2024	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	N
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$81,900.00	11/05/2018		Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle	N
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$81,900.00	11/05/2018		Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle	N
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$6,470.00	11/05/2018	10/28/2022	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	Y	FY22
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$6,470.00	11/05/2018	10/28/2022	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	Y	FY22
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$6,470.00	11/05/2018	10/28/2022	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	Y	FY22
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$68,275.00	11/05/2018		Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	N
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$81,900.00	11/05/2018		Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle	N
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$68,275.00	11/05/2018		Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	N
Phase II Environmental Assessment	$68,275.00	11/05/2018		Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	N

Is Cleanup Necessary? Yes
EPA Assessment Funding: $813,375.00
Leveraged Funding:
Total Funding: $813,375.00

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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Planning or Assessment

Selected Strategy(ies)	Explanatory Text
Adoption of climate-conscious building codes	Building codes can encourage implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation techniques. Codes may require that infrastructure be planned and built to avoid or minimize future damage from flooding, drought, and other projected weather events resulting from climate changes. Codes may also reduce carbon emissions from commercial and residential buildings by specifying minimum requirements for building components such as insulation, water use, heating and cooling systems, lighting, windows, and ventilation systems. Effective building code requirements may vary regionally due to climate differences."

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Explanatory Text

Adoption of climate-conscious building codes

Building codes can encourage implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation techniques. Codes may require that infrastructure be planned and built to avoid or minimize future damage from flooding, drought, and other projected weather events resulting from climate changes. Codes may also reduce carbon emissions from commercial and residential buildings by specifying minimum requirements for building components such as insulation, water use, heating and cooling systems, lighting, windows, and ventilation systems. Effective building code requirements may vary regionally due to climate differences."

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Contaminants and Media

Contaminant Found

Asbestos
PAHS
PCBS
SVOCs
VOCs

Remediating Action for Contaminants

Cleaned Up
Cleaned Up
Cleaned Up
Cleaned Up
Cleaned Up

Media Affected

Building Materials
Ground Water
Soil

Remediating Action for Media

Cleaned Up
NOT Cleaned up
Cleaned Up

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Cleanup Activities

Start Date	Completion Date	CA	Accomplishment Counted?
04/03/2017	03/02/2020	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	No
04/03/2017	03/02/2020	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	No
04/03/2017	03/02/2020	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	No
04/03/2017	03/02/2020	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	No
04/03/2017	03/02/2020	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	No
04/03/2017	03/02/2020	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	No
07/03/2017	11/22/2023	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	Yes
07/03/2017	11/22/2023	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	Yes
07/03/2017	11/22/2023	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission	Yes

Cleanup/Treatment Implemented: Y
Cleanup/Treatement Categories:
Addl Cleanup/Treatment info:
Address of Data Source:

Total ACRES Cleaned Up: 270
Number of Cleanup Jobs Leveraged: 450
EPA Cleanup Funding:
Leveraged Funding: $156,000,000.00
Cost Share Funding:
Total Funding: $156,000,000.00

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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Demolition or Cleanup

Selected Strategy(ies)	Explanatory Text
N/A	This property does not incorporate demolition and cleanup activities to address climate change impacts

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Institutional and Engineering Controls

Indicate whether Institutional Controls are required

Yes

Categories of Controls

Proprietary Controls Government Controls Information Devices

Additional Institutional Controls Information

Weirton City Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater for Potable Purposes. Ordinance in-force January 11, 2021. On file at Weirton City Offices Main Street Weirton, WV.
Prohibited activities and uses of real estate properties include:
1. Residential land use including schools, day care centers, nursing homes, or other residential- facilities or recreational areas.
2. Excavation, drilling, or penetration of ground surface unless the listed requirements of VRP 20015 agreement are met.

Address of Data Source (URL if available)

Hancock County Assessor, 102 North Court Street, New Cumberland, WV 26047

Are Institutional Controls in Place

Yes

Date Institutional Controls were put in place

03/10/2022

Indicate whether Engineering Controls are required

Yes

Categories of Controls

Cover Technologies (e.g., Capping)

Additional Engineering controls information

Address of Data Source (URL if available)

Indicate whether Engineering Controls are in place

Date Engineering Controls were put in place

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Redevelopment and Other Leveraged Accomplishments

Start Date	Leveraged Funding	CA
	$300,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
	$300,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
	$300,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
	$100,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
	$100,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
	$100,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$385,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$385,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$385,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$75,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$75,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$75,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$290,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$290,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission
05/26/2023	$290,000,000.00	Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission

Number of Redevelopment Jobs Leveraged:
Actual Acreage of Greenspace Created:
Leveraged Funding:

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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Redevelopment

Selected Strategy(ies)	Explanatory Text
Incorporate green building techniques	Green building is the practice of creating healthier, more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition. Green building techniques can be instrumental in addressing climate change by more effectively controlling stormwater, reducing waste and emissions, and designing smarter infrastructure that allows for climate adaptation and mitigation. Techniques may include green roofs; energy, lighting, and water efficiencies; use of sustainable building materials; and incorporation of passive survivability features. Passive survivability is a building's ability to maintain habitability without relying on external utility systems for power, fuel, water, or sewer services, as well as being better able to withstand floods, severe weather, and temperature extremes."

Selected Strategy(ies)

Explanatory Text

Incorporate green building techniques

Green building is the practice of creating healthier, more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition. Green building techniques can be instrumental in addressing climate change by more effectively controlling stormwater, reducing waste and emissions, and designing smarter infrastructure that allows for climate adaptation and mitigation. Techniques may include green roofs; energy, lighting, and water efficiencies; use of sustainable building materials; and incorporation of passive survivability features. Passive survivability is a building's ability to maintain habitability without relying on external utility systems for power, fuel, water, or sewer services, as well as being better able to withstand floods, severe weather, and temperature extremes."

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Additional Property Attributes

Property Highlights

Former Use: Steelmaking operations began at the site in 1909 and the facility expanded to a fully integrated steel mill. The former owner, Weirton Steel Corporation (WSC), was issued an Administrative Order on Corrective Action in 1996 under Section 3008h of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (Docket No. RCRA-3-0033CA) for the entire facility, which totaled approximately 1390 acres. WSC and subsequent owners (most recently ArcelorMittal) have implemented the RCRA Corrective Action program since that time. The current owner, Mingo Junction Steel Works (MJSW, a subsidiary of the Frontier Group of Companies), purchased approximately 1100 from ArcelorMittal in January 2017. The RCRA Corrective Action Order was bifurcated and separate Administrative Orders were executed by MJSW and ArcelorMittal on March 13, 2018. MJSW is now responsible for implementing the RCRA Corrective Action program on their 1100 acres. The subject 270 acres corresponds to Corrective Action Areas VIM and VIIM shown on Figure A-1 of the bifurcated Administrative Order. Former manufacturing operations on the 270-acre property included steel and iron-making, support operations such as power and steam generation, waste-water and chemical treatment facilities, a Basic Oxygen Furnace, a Continuous Slab Caster, Blast Furnace operations, a Sinter Plant, ore storage yard, and Open-Hearth Furnaces. Those operations were shut down between 2003 and 2011. Currently, the property is inactive. The owner is in the process of demolishing and scrapping inoperable structures and recycling materials on site to prepare the land for redevelopment. Workers have made significant progress on asbestos abatement and general cleanup of the site. The owner expects to have all structures removed and cleaned up, and have the site ready for redevelopment in 2019. Work crews employed by the owner have made significant progress. Workers have abated, demolished, and cleaned up Ore Yard structures, Blast Furnaces, and other ancillary structures. Demolition and abatement work are ongoing to remove the remnants of the Basic Oxygen Plant (BOP) with an estimated completion date of March 2019. The owner is evaluating other structures on the property for potential reuse or removal with input from prospective business users as well as local and State development officials.

Predominant Past Usage

Industry (270)

What types of funding are being used on this property?

State and Tribal Program Information

ID Number (if Applicable): 20015 Enrolled: 04/22/2020

Date No Further Action Letter Received

06/03/2022

Date Letter/Signed Report Received from a Qualified Professional

06/03/2022