Bush Terminal Project Proposal

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AMC Engineering, PLLC
NYCEDC Project# 50106760 – Bush Terminal (North Campus)
13 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Public Participation Plan
Bush Terminal (North Campus) Redevelopment Project
Fact Sheet
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Project: Bush Terminal (North Campus) Redevelopment Project
Applicant: New York City Economic Development Corporation
Facility: Bush Terminal 13 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
NYSDEC Application Number: 2-6102-00617/00012
A Public Participation Plan (PPP) has been developed in accordance with NYSDEC
Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
What is the Proposed Project?
The proposed project will includes renovations within an existing building and the installation of new
sewer and utility lines on the Bush Terminal site, and First Avenue. Since work will be performed below
the groundwater table, dewatering activities required. A State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(SPDES) permit and Long Island Well Permit are required, to install and operate a temporary
construction dewatering system to discharge pumped, treated groundwater into the Upper New York
Bay. The dewatering system will be operated 24 hours a day, as the excavated trenches need to be
kept dry overnight.
Why does New York City Economic Development Corporation need to dewater for the
installation of new sewer and utility lines in the street?
Dewatering activities are necessary if excavation work occurs below the groundwater table. The
installation of pipes, utility lines, and sewers requires the ground below it to be dry. For example, any
concrete that is poured needs to be cured, which is only allowable in a dry environmental. Additionally,
any gravel or soil that is used to fill the hole needs to be compacted.
How might the project affect the surrounding community?
Any community impacts related to construction will be temporary in nature. Considering all work will be
performed within the Bush Terminal campus and all water will be discharged into the Upper New York
Bay, little to no impact is expected on the surrounding community. NYCEDC and its contractors
(including Gilbane Building Company, Griffin Dewatering, and AMC Engineering) propose to control all
dust, rodent, noise, and vibration during the construction period. A representative will be available to
answer questions relating to the project (see “where can I get more information about the proposed
project” section, below)
How can I participate in the permit review process?
 Attend the upcoming virtual public meeting, scheduled for a time to be determined after
consulting with NYSDEC, to learn about the project, ask questions and/or express concerns
about the project.
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Ask questions, express concerns, provide input or submit by comments in writing, by phone or
email to the project contact person identified below.
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AMC Engineering, PLLC
NYCEDC Project# 50106760 – Bush Terminal (North Campus)
13 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Public Participation Plan
Where can I get more information about the proposed project?
 The online document repository has application materials, relevant documents, and information
about the project. The link can be found below:
https://edc.nyc/project/made-in-new-york-campus
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Contact Mr. Marc Rosenzweig by phone at: 646-560-3109, by email at:
mrosenzweig@gilbaneco.com or in writing at: 88 Pine Street, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10005
for information on the project, instructions on how to attend the upcoming virtual public meeting,
or to find out about the status of the permit application and public comment period.
Who is responsible for reviewing the Permit Application?
 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is responsible for
reviewing and issuing the required permits.
NYSDEC
Region 2 Headquarters
47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
Tel: (718) 482-4997
Email: DEP.R2@dec.ny.gov
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