312 Maple Street, Endicott
Environmental Assessment
Date: February 9, 2005 (Thursday)
7:00 pm
Union-Endicott High School
Large Lecture Hall
1200 E. Main St
Endicott, New York
On February 9, 2005, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and Broome County will hold a public meeting to discuss the upcoming environmental investigation for the 312 Maple Street site. Representatives from NYSDEC and the NYSDOH will give brief presentations, followed by a question and answer session and your opportunity to comment on the proposed investigation.
Introduction
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) have prepared this fact sheet to inform you about an upcoming environmental investigation in the village of Endicott, Broome County, New York. Broome County will conduct an investigation at the 312 Maple Street site under the NYSDEC's Environmental Restoration Program (ERP). The ERP is a part of the 1996 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act and is designed to help municipalities cleanup and redevelop brownfield sites in their communities by providing up to 90% of the funding for on-site and 100% of the funding for off-site investigation and remediation.
I. Site Description
The site is approximately 0.93 acres in size and is located on the corner of Maple Street and North Duane Street in the village of Endicott. The structure on the site consists of three interconnected buildings with the main entrance from Maple Street. The loading dock on the east side of the building is currently in use, with access from North Duane Street.
Previous activities undertaken at this site that may have potentially contributed to environmental problems are: shoe manufacturing, coal storage, electronic assembly, and metal finishing. Presently the building is being used as a cabinet shop. There are three dry wells, now inoperative, that were used in the past as receptors for floor drains from the building and may have received various wastes related to activity at the site. The area outside of the loading dock area may have been contaminated through poor housekeeping practices, spills or intentional dumping.
Historical information and data show solvents commonly used during various industrial operations impacted groundwater in the area. Public water is available for all buildings in the neighborhood surrounding the 312 Maple Street site. This water comes from wells that are frequently sampled by the village of Endicott, under the supervision of the Broome County Health Department. The water meets all NYSDOH standards.
II. Purpose and Objective of Investigation
NYSDEC and NYSDOH believe additional environmental testing is required to delineate the nature and extent of contamination. The study to be performed at the 312 Maple Street site is called a "Remedial Investigation/Alternative Analysis" (RI/AA). The Remedial Investigation will determine the nature and extent of the contamination at the site, as well as potential threats to public health and the environment. The Alternative Analysis will evaluate possible actions to cleanup the site and will be developed concurrently with the RI and completed after the RI is complete. Based on the results of the RI/AA, the NYSDEC, in consultation with the NYSDOH, will propose a means for cleaning up the site and present a Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) to the public. Following consideration of public comments on the proposed cleanup plan and its alternatives, the NYSDEC, in consultation with the NYSDOH, will select the site remedy.
III. Proposed Fieldwork
Fieldwork is slated to begin this winter and will include the installation and sampling of groundwater and soil vapor monitoring wells, a subsurface soil investigation, investigation and sampling of existing dry wells and soil vapor intrusion sampling. You will be kept informed of the results through fact sheets like this one or you may call the individuals listed in this fact sheet.
For More Information
The public is encouraged to review the September 19, 2005 'Proposed Scope of Work' and other area-related material online at www.gobroomecounty.com/planning/PlanningPubs.php or at the following regional locations:
George F. Johnson Memorial Library
1101 Park Street
Endicott, NY 13760
Attn: Reference Desk
Phone: (607) 757-5350
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm;
Tues. and Thurs. 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm;
Fri. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sat. Noon to 4:00 pm
Broome County Public Library
185 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Attn: Reference Desk,Phone: (607) 778-6400
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am to 8:00 pm;
Fri. and Sat. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Broome County Department of Environmental Health
225 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Attn: Robert Denz or Ronald Brink
Phone (607) 778-2806
NYSDEC Region 7 Office
1679 NY Route 11
Kirkwood, NY 13795-9772
Attn: Dan Fuller
Phone: (607) 775-2545
Any questions or concern regarding the investigation can be addressed by contacting Mr. Dan Fuller, of the NYSDEC at (607) 775-2545, Extension 104.
For health-related concerns regarding this site, please contact Mr. Justin Deming of the NYSDOH at 1-800-458-1158 ext. 27880 or Mr. Ronald Brink, Broome Co. Health Dept. at (607) 778-2887.
