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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
NYSDEC Public MeetingSeptember 12, 2013
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92
Former Kent Avenue Site500 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Project Representatives
• Douglas MacNeal – NYSDEC Project Manager
• Albert DeMarco – NYSDOH Project Manager
• David Rubin – Consolidated Edison Project Manager
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
NYSDEC and NYSDOH Oversight
• NYSDEC and NYSDOH are responsible to ensure that the planned project is protective of human health and the environment.
• NYSDEC and NYSDOH are further responsible to ensure that the project is actually done as planned.• Onsite visits/representation• Review of daily reports, including perimeter air
monitoring data
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Site and Surrounding Area
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Historical Overview
• 1905-1998: power gen. station & electric distribution
• Original Williamsburg Station demolished in 1950s
• Remaining station facilities abated (asbestos/lead paint) and demolished in 2007-2009
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
What’s the process• Remedial investigation: nature and extent of
contamination.
• Alternatives Analysis
• NYSDEC issues a Proposed Decision Document
• The Alternatives Analysis and Proposed Decision Document are released for public comment
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
• After the public comment period closes, NYSDEC reviews the comments received and issues a final Decision Document.
• Remedial Design
• Remedial Action
What’s Next
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Site Investigations/Remediation
• Impacted Environmental Media: – Groundwater: Volatile Organic Compounds (benzene),
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs);– Soil: asbestos, PAHs, metals (arsenic);
• Ash Pit Interim Remedial Measure completed January 2012.
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Site Plan
South
AreaNorth
Area
120’
25
0’
80’
130’
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Proposed Site Remediation Scope
• Develop plans/obtain permits• Mobilization/establish abatement control features• Demolish and remove buried structures/equipment• Excavate soils for offsite disposal• Remove Underground Storage Tank and contents• Water management and disposal• Restore Site with clean backfill• Demobilization
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Asbestos Management/MonitoringNYCDEP Permit requirements:• Dust control (barriers, wet soil, covered piles)• Air monitoring
– third-party sampling/analysis around work areas during soil removal
– multiple onsite upwind and downwind monitoring stations/ specific asbestos fiber type analysis
– Work stoppage and corrective action if action levels exceeded
– data reports available to the public www.coned.com/mgp
• NYCDEP inspection and oversight
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Community Air Monitoring Program (CAMP)
• Upwind/downwind site perimeter monitors (vapors/dust)
• Continuous monitoring (reported every 15 minutes)• Work stoppage/corrective actions if exceed
NYSDOH-specified limits above background (DEC and DOH notifications)
• Data available on the website www.coned.com/mgp (Kent Avenue)
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Project Traffic
Management/Safety
Local Truck Route
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Additional Environment, Health & Safety Features
• Odor Control• Noise Mitigation• Site Security• Surface Water Runoff Control• Spill Prevention/Containment
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Controls – North Area Remediation
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Controls – South Area Remediation
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Conceptual Project Schedule• Plans/Permits: Fall 2013• Mobilization: Fall 2013 • Buried structures/equipment: Fall/Winter 2013–2014• Soil excavation/disposal: Fall 2013 – Spring 2014• Underground Storage Tank removal: Fall 2013 • Onsite Water Management: Fall 2013 – Spring 2014• Site Restoration: Fall 2013 – Spring 2014• Demobilization: Spring 2014• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Project ContactsProject-related Questions:Douglas MacNealProject ManagerNYS DECTel:(518) 402-9684Email: [email protected]
Health-related Questions:Albert DeMarcoPublic Health Specialist IINYS Department of Health Tel: (518) 402-7860Email: [email protected]
Antonia YuilleDirector of Brooklyn Public AffairsCon Edison30 FlatbushBrooklyn, NY 11217Tel: (718) 802-5666E: [email protected]
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Questions?