ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 05/18/2005

The Flag Container facility operated by Flag Container Services, Inc. (Applicant) and located at 11 Ferry Street, Staten Island, NY, is seeking to modify their Construction and Demolition Waste Transfer Station and Recyclables Handling and Recovery facility permit (DEC Permit No. 2-6101-00020/00001). The modification request is two fold; 1) to introduce a waterfront component to their operation for the purposes of shipping outbound construction and demolition residuals via a 4,000 ton hopper barge to Chesapeake, Virginia, and 2) to increase the storage capacity from 3,000 cubic yards (2,250 tons) to 12,000 cubic yards (9,000 tons).

To prepare for the waterfront operation the Applicant will need to dredge approximately 6,000 cubic yards of river bottom sediments to a depth of 16 feet below mean low water with a two foot allowable overdepth. Waterfront operations will include a permanent spill skirt along the bulkhead line to prevent accidental spilling of residual waste into the Kill van Kull during the barge loading process; the installation of a new collection sump and associated drain pipes; and the paving of the unpaved areas in the northeast section of the facility. Waste will be transferred from landside to the waiting hopper barges via a crane with a heavy-duty environmental clamshell bucket. Using hopper barges to transport the waste to Virginia will reduce truck traffic in the area by approximately 55 truck trips per day.

The purpose of the request for an increase in storage capacity is to accommodate the volume of the hopper barges that will be moored at the facility. The Applicant will be using 4,000 ton hopper barges in their operation. The 9,000 ton storage capacity allows for a full hopper barge (4,000 tons) tied to the bulkhead, the unexpected return to the facility of a fully loaded hopper barge (additional 4,000 tons) and another 1,000 tons of waste on the upland facility awaiting loading onto the next available hopper barge.

The Applicant has prepared an enhanced Public Participation Plan as required by NYSDEC policy “CP-29  Environmental Justice and Permitting” (March 2003). A Public Participation meeting was held on April 26^th, 2005 at the Port Richmond Library. The Applicant has established a Document Repository at the Port Richmond Library, located at 75 Bennett Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302.

Atlantic Salt, Inc. (Applicant) proposes to demolish derelict buildings along the waterfront at their 561 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island location. Buildings will be demolished in phases, starting with building #6. Demolition of buildings will be down to the top surface of existing first floor level and will be in accordance with plans submitted to the Department. Demolition debris will be processed onsite, with some being beneficially reused on site, as allowed by 6NYCRR Part 360-1.15(b). Proposed reuses include fill to regrade areas and/or subbase under areas proposed for asphalt paving. Demolition debris will not be used nor will regrading occur in in areas designated as tidal wetland adjacent area. All unsuitable material will be disposed of off-site at licensed landfills.

The applicant proposes to construct 5 two-family detached houses including driveways and parking areas within the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland AR-33 - Lemon Creek "A" Tributary. A 15 foot wide deed restricted vegetative area of no-disturbance will be established between the wetland and the development. The project site is located at 5780 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, Block 6699, Lots 52 & 56.

The applicant proposes to construct 2 semi-attached two-family houses within the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland NA-9 (Dongan Hills). A deed restricted vegetative area of no-disturbance is proposed to be established between the wetland and the development and a split rail fence will be constructed 4 feet landward of the wetland boundary. The project site is located on Hunter Avenue between Patterson Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, Block 3861 - Lots 107 & 109.

The applicant proposes to demolish an existing garage and construct 1 one-family house including parking pads within the adjacent area on NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland NA-10 (Oakwood Beach). A 10 foot wide vegetative deed restricted area of no-disturbance will be established at the rear of the property and a 5 foot wide vegetative deed restricted area of no-disturbance will be established along the side of the property. Storm water flows will be retained on-site by drywells. The project site is located on Roma Avenue, Staten Island, Block 4108 - Lot 15.

The applicant proposes to demolish an existing one-story frame building and construct 4 one-family semi-attached houses within the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland NA-10 - Oakwood Beach. Sanitary sewer and utility connections will be to existing facilities in Mill Road. Drywells will be installed to retain storm water. The wetland is located on the opposite side of an existing paved street from the project site which is located at 519 Mill Road, Staten Island, Block 4679 - Lot 17.

The applicant proposes to demolish an existing house and construct a new two-family house including driveway and deck within the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class II Freshwater Wetland (Bloeser's Pond). Deed restricted buffer plantings are proposed to be established along the southern and eastern property lines. Storm water will be discharged to existing storm sewer. Sanitary discharges will be directed to existing sanitary sewer. The project site is located at 305 Sharrotts Avenue, Staten Island, Block 6784 - Lot 7.