QUESTION
Is the Department of Correction's generator pollution project on Ryker's Island moving forward, and what are its budget and environmental impacts?
4:01:07
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Deputy Commissioner Patrick Benn confirms the Department of Correction's generator pollution project on Ryker's Island is moving forward, but lacks specific budget details.
- The project aims to remove pollution limits imposed by the state, potentially increasing air pollution.
- Residents on Ryker's Island, nearby communities, and workers could face increased exposure to air pollution.
- Deputy Commissioner Benn acknowledges the project's progression but needs to verify the exact budget including any spent on consultants.
- Council Member Sandy Nurse raises concerns about the environmental and health impacts of removing pollution limits.
Sandy Nurse
4:01:07
We understand that DOC operates several energy generators on Ryker's Island that burn gas and diesel fuels.
4:01:15
DOC has filed an application to remove the pollution limits from the state that the state puts on the facility.
4:01:21
This would increase the amount of air pollution, incarcerated people, workers on Ryker's Island and in surrounding communities are exposed to.
4:01:31
Is there is the project is this project moving forward in 20 before, how much is budgeted, and if you have any if you've spent any money on consultants for this project.
Patrick Benn
4:01:44
Good afternoon.
4:01:45
Deputy Commissioner Patrick Madden, DOC, I'm a charter FMRD, so engineering pulls on to me.
4:01:52
Yes, the generator pollution project is moving forward.
4:01:56
And the exact numbers, I don't know off the top of my head, I will have to get back to it, but yes, it is moving forward to remove the pollution.
