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NYSDEC Public Meeting September 12, 2013 Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92

NYSDEC Public Meeting September 12, 2013 Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92. Former Kent Avenue Site 500 Kent Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211. Project Representatives. Douglas MacNeal – NYSDEC Project Manager Albert DeMarco – NYSDOH Project Manager David Rubin – Consolidated Edison Project Manager.

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NYSDEC Public Meeting September 12, 2013 Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92

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  1. NYSDEC Public MeetingSeptember 12, 2013Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92 Former Kent Avenue Site500 Kent AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11211

  2. Project Representatives • Douglas MacNeal – NYSDEC Project Manager • Albert DeMarco – NYSDOH Project Manager • David Rubin – Consolidated Edison Project Manager

  3. 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

  4. Site and Surrounding Area

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. What’s Next • After the public comment period closes, NYSDEC reviews the comments received and issues a final Decision Document. • Remedial Design • Remedial Action

  8. 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.

  9. Site Plan 80’ 250’ South Area 130’ North Area 120’

  10. 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

  11. Asbestos Management/Monitoring NYCDEP 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

  12. 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)

  13. Project Traffic Management/Safety Local Truck Route

  14. Additional Environment, Health & Safety Features • Odor Control • Noise Mitigation • Site Security • Surface Water Runoff Control • Spill Prevention/Containment

  15. Environmental Controls – North Area Remediation

  16. Environmental Controls – South Area Remediation

  17. 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

  18. Project Contacts Project-related Questions: Douglas MacNeal Project Manager NYS DEC Tel:(518) 402-9684 Email: dkmacnea@gw.dec.state.ny.us Health-related Questions: Albert DeMarco Public Health Specialist II NYS Department of Health Tel: (518) 402-7860 Email: beei@health.state.ny.us Antonia Yuille Director of Brooklyn Public Affairs Con Edison 30 Flatbush Brooklyn, NY 11217 Tel: (718) 802-5666 E: yuillea@coned.com

  19. Questions?

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