Q&A
Timeline, process, and potential risks of environmental remediation
2:56:12
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The project team discusses the expected timeline for environmental remediation, the process involved, and addresses potential risks associated with the remediation work. They emphasize the commonplace nature of e-designations in New York City development projects.
- The remediation process could take around 6 months, occurring in conjunction with early stages of construction
- The exact scope and timeline will be determined in collaboration with the Office of Environmental Remediation (OER)
- The team asserts that there are no significant risks associated with the remediation, as it's a common practice in NYC development
- They commit to providing regular updates on remediation and construction progress to the community
Shahana K. Hanif
2:56:12
And then I know you're awaiting the proposal.
2:56:15
How long do you expect, the environmental remediation to take?
Stan Liao
2:56:20
We would have
Andrew Esposito
2:56:21
to understand further the scope.
2:56:22
I mean, typically, it's in conjunction with demolition and then some of the foundation work.
2:56:26
So for example, when we're excavating for a foundation, the folks from an environmental consultant and inspectors will come and review where the soil goes.
2:56:34
There's certain trucking tickets where it's tracked to which facility.
2:56:37
So it's very stringent.
2:56:39
It's, you know, in conjunction with the early stages of construction, it could be a 6 month process.
2:56:44
But then there are components like in the event of an SSDS system, which is a system that is incorporated into the building, and then there could be monitoring even thereafter.
2:56:54
So we'll have to understand the extent with OER.
2:56:57
They will that agency will give us what's called the notice to proceed once they are satisfied with the game plan by virtue of, a wrap, r a p or r a w p, remedial action work plan, which when they're satisfied with what's in it, they'll give us what's called the notice to proceed, and then they'll check that we actually fulfill all those obligations.
Shahana K. Hanif
2:57:17
And as this work, will take place, are there potential risks, associated with the remediation?
Andrew Esposito
2:57:27
I hate to be cavalier and say no, but the short answer is no.
2:57:30
There are quite a bit of, e designated sites.
2:57:34
I'd almost go so far as to say many.
2:57:37
I probably will not say most, but many many sites have e designations in the city.
2:57:41
There's 3 different types, hazmat, which is soil, air, or noise.
2:57:46
And so it's actually very common place in development.
2:57:48
In fact, some work that we do will incorporate some of these, safety mechanisms like a vapor barrier even if there's not a new designation because it's best best practices.
2:57:58
So, I say candidly that it it's it's commonplace and something that there's there's quite a bit of of mechanisms, in place to handle.
Shahana K. Hanif
2:58:06
Will you commit to providing regular updates on the remediation and construction progress to the community?
Andrew Esposito
2:58:13
Absolutely.