Three Star Anodizing Record of Decision (PDF) - New York State ...

Recommendations

Info

an environmental easement will require the site owner to implement the SMP. Also see Responses 10 and 12. COMMENT 14: Leaks in the water supply piping in the industrial park have been repaired ten times in the last fifteen years. Is the contamination causing the leaks RESPONSE 14: It is unlikely but the cause of water supply failures was not evaluated during the remedial program. COMMENT 15: How long will the soil covers last, will they wear away with time RESPONSE 15: The remedy requires an environmental easement and Site Management Plan (SMP). These documents will require that the soil cover be maintained continuously. Any change (e.g., through erosion, construction, etc.) would need to repaired in accordance with the SMP. The property owner will submit to the Department a periodic certification that will include certification that the the soil cover and other engineering controls put in place are still in place and remain unchanged. COMMENT 16: I have concerns over the excavation at the Axton Cross building. How will access to existing business be maintained How will the existing septic system, which is in the area of the proposed excavation, be maintained RESPONSE 16: Disruptions to local activity (including commercial business) and to the community in general will be minimized as much as practical, similar to other construction projects. The design will also consider the active septic system and the remedy will be conducted to prevent damage to the system. COMMENT 17: Has the land ever been considered for recreation, such as a passive greenway Eagles live in the area and there are trails in the vicinity. RESPONSE 17: The actual use of the property, so long as it is consistent with the restrictions set forth in this record of decision, are beyond the scope of this document. It is noted that the commercial use category allows for passive recreational activities such as a greenway. COMMENT 18: Will remediation remove or treat contaminated dirt What happens to soil taken away RESPONSE 18: The remedy primarily consists of excavation and off-site disposal of contaminated soil and placement of a cover system. The fate of excavated material will be determined during the remedial design. Generally, the excavated material will be sampled and analyzed prior to off-site disposal. The excavated material will be taken to an approved facility. COMMENT 19: Do businesses and residents have to leave during the remediation Has the air in the general area been tested I live four doors away from this site. RESPONSE 19: During remediation activities, controls, such as dust suppression, will be employed to mitigate impacts beyond the work zones. A community air monitoring plan (CAMP) will be implemented during all ground intrusive activities. The CAMP requires real-time monitoring of volatile organic compounds and particulates at the down-wind perimeter of the work site to provide a measure of protection for residences and businesses not directly involved in the site activities. If background values are exceeded, mitigation actions will be taken. Efforts will be made to stage all remediation-related equipment in Three Star Anodizing, 314058 RESPONSIVENESS SUMMARY PAGE A-4
locations that will not adversely effect local residences and disrupt businesses in the industrial park. See also the Responses to Comments #7, 8 and 16. COMMENT 20: How will the soil removal be done Will trucks drive through Village streets RESPONSE 20: The actual methods and truck routes will be determined during the remedial design. Generally, the excavations are conducted with typical excavation equipment. The deeper excavations will require shoring to prevent side wall collapses. In the case of the Axton Cross building, further shoring efforts may be necessary to ensure the stability of the building foundation. Trucks leaving the site will be directed to avoid most of the Village and take county roads where feasible. A health and saftey plan will be developed during the design stage which will require trucks to be covered, their tires to be washed and the exterior of dump haulers cleaned before leaving the site. COMMENT 21: How long before the clean up starts RESPONSE 21: Implementation of the remedy will occur after a consent order is negotiated or, if such negotiations fail, after the state takes over. This process could take six or more months. The remedy will then be designed and a remediation contractor will be selected through a typical bidding process. This entire process will take approximately two years before remediation starts. COMMENT 22: Wasn’t the referral process to identify a responsible party conducted earlier prior to the remedial investigation Why do it again RESPONSE 22: The “referral process” is conducted prior to any major phases of the investigation and remediation process. Also, a research of the site’s industrial history identified other potentially responsible parties. COMMENT 23: Once clean up is done, what assurance is received from the State, for people wanting to bid on the property RESPONSE 23: Interested parties are able to review Department records detailing the investigation and remediation at the site. COMMENT 24: If clean up cost exceeds the estimate, does clean up stop at that point RESPONSE 24: No. The remediation will not cease if the cost estimate is exceeded. The capital costs for remediation are an estimate and are subject to change. COMMENT 25: Once bids are awarded and remediation begins, how long will it take for the project to be completed RESPONSE 25: It is estimated that the remediation activities will take two construction seasons. COMMENT 26: If I want to buy any part of the site from the current owner, are they required to put money in escrow for future owners for operation and maintenance RESPONSE 26: No. See also Response to Comment #12. Three Star Anodizing, 314058 RESPONSIVENESS SUMMARY PAGE A-5
Page 1 and 2:
Department of Environmental Conserv
Page 3:
Soil vapor intrusion testing and, i
Page 6 and 7: RECORD OF DECISION Three Star Anodi
Page 8 and 9: not as elevated as expected conside
Page 10 and 11: In 1983, the Department listed the
Page 12 and 13: appropriate creek remediation goals
Page 14 and 15: source area. The groundwater and su
Page 16 and 17: At the other two locations sampled
Page 18 and 19: detected above their respective unr
Page 20 and 21: SCOs. The SVOCs detected in surface
Page 22 and 23: ppb and cis-1,2-DCE, at 26 ppb. The
Page 24 and 25: An exposure pathway is complete whe
Page 26 and 27: The selected remedy must be protect
Page 28 and 29: The wall presents a physical hazard
Page 30 and 31: would extend to approximately 22 fe
Page 32 and 33: as described in Alternative 4. Alte
Page 34 and 35: Covering, with a contingency for in
Page 36 and 37: east of the raceway to a minimum de
Page 38 and 39: TABLE 1 Nature and Extent of Contam
Page 40 and 41: TABLE 1 (continued) Nature and Exte
Page 42 and 43: SUBSURFACE SOIL MGP Area Volatile O
Page 44 and 45: Lagoon SEDIMENTS TABLE 1 (continued
Page 46 and 47: GROUNDWATER (Shallow) Inorganic Com
Page 48 and 49: criteria is exceeded. If both crite
Page 50 and 51: Table 2 Soil Background Concentrati
Page 52 and 53: APPENDIX A Responsiveness Summary
Page 54 and 55: COMMENT 4: Will this project be sim
Page 58 and 59: COMMENT 27: Did you determine if gr
Page 60 and 61: RESPONSE 36: Disruptions to the com
Page 62 and 63: Administrative Record Three Star An
show all

Three Star Anodizing Record of Decision (PDF) - New York State ...

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?