REMEDIATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I find out if my property is contaminated?

How can I find out if there are any petroleum sites near my property?

How can I review petroleum cleanup and compliance files?

Can I make copies of the Brevard County NRMO petroleum compliance and cleanup records?

How can I find information on other sources of contamination?

Can Brevard County recommend an environmental consultant?

Q: How can I find out if my property is contaminated?

A: In order to meet your “due diligence” requirement prior to a property purchase, you may wish to hire a private consulting firm to conduct a “Phase I Environmental Site Assessment” to determine if potential impacts to your property exist.

To determine if your property is listed on a State petroleum storage database you can look up the facility on-line using the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Storage Tank/Contaminated Sites (STCM) database at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/www_stcm/reports/STCM02.asp.  Using the facility identification number you get from the database search, you can then review petroleum cleanup and compliance records as described below.

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Q: How can I find out if there are any petroleum sites near my property?

A: If you know the property’s latitude and longitude, you can search for your property and any surrounding properties using the FDEP radius search database at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/www_stcm/reports/pct_lat_long_search_parameter.asp.  Latitude/Longitude data can be obtained using USGS topographic maps or GPS units.

Once the petroleum sites have been identified, use the facility identification number(s) of the facilities of concern to review petroleum cleanup and compliance records as described below.

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Q: How can I review Brevard County petroleum cleanup and compliance files?

A: If you know of a petroleum facility’s FDEP Facility ID number, you can go on the state OCULUS document search database at http://dwmedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/login to review petroleum cleanup and recent (after approx. April 2006) compliance files. To search OCULUS you will need the facility name or seven digit FDEP Facility ID number excluding the two digit county code (i.e. 05 for Brevard County).

If you cannot view files in OCULUS or believe the information is missing (including compliance documents prior to April 2006), you may also review Brevard County petroleum files in our office.  Due to limited staff and space, we request that you call ahead at (321) 633-2017 or Fax a request to (321) 633-2029 so that the files can be available when you arrive.  When making the appointment please provide the FDEP Facility ID number, or at least an address or current name of the facility.  

Please note that although Brevard County is currently overseeing Indian River County petroleum cleanup sites, we only maintain records for sites which we have worked on.  If you want to know if any files are available for a particular site, we recommend calling our office first at (321) 633-2017.  Also, Brevard County does not maintain any petroleum compliance records for Indian River County sites.  (See also below).

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Q: How can I review Indian River County petroleum cleanup and compliance files?

A:  The best way to view petroleum cleanup files statewide is to conduct an on-line documents search at the state OCULUS database at http://dwmedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/login. To search OCULUS you will need the facility name or seven digit FDEP Facility ID number excluding the two digit county code (i.e. 31 for Indian River County). 

Although Brevard County is currently overseeing Indian River County petroleum cleanup sites, we only maintain records for sites which we have worked on; typically only those records for active sites after November 2003.  If you want to know if any files are available for a particular site, we recommend calling our office first at (321) 633-2017 and scheduling an appointment.  When making the appointment please provide the FDEP Facility ID number, or at least an address or current name of the facility.  

Brevard County does not maintain any petroleum compliance records for Indian River County sites.  Please contact the Florida Department of Health, Indian River County office for further information.

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Q: Can I make copies of the Brevard County NRMO petroleum compliance and cleanup records?

A: Yes.  As public records, our files are available for review by appointment. During your file review in our office, you can make up to 30 copies at our copier for no charge, and any additional copies at $0.15 per copy. Our staff will collect fees for any copies you make, so you do not need exact change but small bills are appreciated. A paid receipt will be issued to you for the number of copies made.

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Q: How can I find information on other sources of contamination?

A: To research other potential sources of contamination (such as hazardous waste, landfills, etc.) you should consult with a private consulting firm as listed above or contact the FDEP Central District Office.

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Q: Can Brevard County recommend an environmental consultant?

A: The Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office cannot recommend a specific environmental consultant.  A list of consultants capable of completing Petroleum Preapproval work please visit the FDEP Qualified Contractor search website at:  http://appprod.dep.state.fl.us/www_stcm/reports/Pct_Contractor_P.asp (Hint: To find relatively local consultants from the FDEP website you may want to enter the local Zip Code, e.g. 32940 or 32%%).  Please note that this list may not necessary include all local companies or offices capable of completing assessment and remediation work.  Please also refer to the local phone book(s) for a list of consultants.  We do recommend that you solicit bids and request references (professional, proof of insurance and verification of appropriate licenses) from multiple consultants to get the best quality service for the price.

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For more petroleum and hazardous materials related questions see also "Compliance FAQ" and "Hazardous Waste FAQ".  For any additional questions please call (321) 633-2017.