Site Update Reports for the Year 2019

 

December 20, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 12/12/19 through 12/19/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].   

 


Parcel 2 bulkhead selective demolition.


Parcel 3 tent structure installation.

December 13, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 12/05/19 through 12/11/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

 


Parcel 1 pre-drilling of sheeting alignment.


Parcel 3 tent structure installation.

December 6, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about two years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 11/21/19 through 12/04/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

 


Parcel 3 steel sheeting installation.


Parcel 3 tent structure installation.

November 22, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 11/14/19 through 11/20/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

 


Parcel 3 steel sheeting installation.


Parcel 1 pre-drilling and concrete debris management.

November 15, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 11/7/19 through 11/13/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

 


Parcel 3 steel sheeting installation.


Parcel 1 pre-drilling.

November 8, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 10/31/19 through 11/6/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

 


Parcel 3 steel sheeting installation.


Parcel 1 pre-trenching and pre-drilling.

November 1, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 10/24/19 through 10/30/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

 


Preparation of Parcel 3 for steel sheeting installation.


Water treatment system equipment installation.

October 25, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 10/17/19 through 10/23/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

 


Pre-trenching sheeting alignment for Parcel 1 soil remediation area.


Water treatment system equipment installation.

October 18, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 10/10/19 through 10/16/19 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].   


Construction of water treatment system containment area.


Pre-trenching sheeting alignment for Parcel 1 soil remediation area.

October 11, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 10/3/19 through 10/9/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].


Pre-trenching and pre-drilling the support of excavation sheeting alignment.


Delivery of steel sheeting and bracing for excavation support systems.

October 4, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 9/26/19 through 10/2/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].


Pre-trenching and pre-drilling the support of excavation sheeting alignment.


Delivery of steel sheeting and bracing for excavation support systems.

September 27, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 9/19/19 through 9/25/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].  


Pre-trenching and pre-drilling the support of excavation sheeting alignment.


Grading the on-Site parking area.

September 13, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 9/5/19 through 9/11/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

  


Pre-trenching the sheeting alignment


Completed perimeter construction fencing

September 6, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about two years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 8/29/19 through 9/4/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

  


Geotechnical instrumentation installation


Re-grading of soil remediation area

August 30, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring will be conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Recently completed activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 8/22/19 through 8/28/19 there was no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC).  On 8/27, there was a 15-minute Action Limit exceedance for Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust] within the Site boundary at the east end of Huntington Street.  Additional dust mitigation consisting of increased water application in the work area was implemented immediately following notification of the elevated PM-10 concentrations.  No additional 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for PM-10 occurred during the reporting period.   


Geotechnical instrumentation installation


Re-grading of soil remediation area

August 23, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring will be conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 8/15/19 through 8/21/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].


Construction Fence Installation on 5th Street


Well abandonment activities

August 16, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site that will address the MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring will be conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 8/8/19 through 8/14/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

August 9, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site that will address the MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10th and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring will be conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 8/1/19 through 8/7/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].  

August 2, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site that will address the MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC-approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10th and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete. The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring will be conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 7/24/19 through 7/31/19 there were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].

July 26, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site that will address the MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10th and the remediation will require about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring will be conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Baseline monitoring conducted from July 15 through 24, 2019.  There were no 15-minute Action Limit exceedances for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust] during the baseline monitoring program.  

July 12, 2019

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, stated mobilizing to the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant Site to begin implementing the remedial actions that will address the MGP site related impacts in accordance with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) approved design. Mobilization began on July 10th and the remediation will require about two years to complete. The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by NYSDEC. Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring will be conducted during this project.

Upcoming work activities:

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Baseline monitoring to begin week of July 15, 2019.

Contact Information

National Grid will provide updates as the work at the site proceeds.  For more information, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 982-7349, email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com or you can visit our website at citizensmgpsite.com.  You can also let us know if you would like to be added to our e-mail distribution list.

June 2019

National Grid is preparing to begin field work for the remediation of the former Citizens Works Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site. Remedial activities are expected to begin this summer and take about 20 months to complete. The work will be conducted under the oversight of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

The remedial design for the site was approved by NYSDEC in 2018. Following approval, National Grid has procured contractor and environmental consulting services to perform field construction activities. In addition, earlier this Spring National Grid began working with off-site private property owners to conduct pre-construction surveys of adjacent properties in anticipation of the start of work. NYSDEC held a Public Availability Session on June 13th at PS 372 to review the remediation plan and schedule for the Citizen’s remediation project.

June 13th 2019

National Grid is preparing to begin field work for the remediation of the former Citizens Works Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site.  Remedial activities are expected to begin this Summer and take about 20 months to complete.  The work will be conducted under the oversight of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.  NYSDEC has scheduled a public availability session to provide information to the community about the cleanup activities:

Availability Session: June 13th, 7-9pm
PS 372
The Children’s School
Gym Entrance
291 1st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

The remedial design for the site was approved by NYSDEC in 2018.  Following approval, National Grid has procured contractor and environmental consulting services to perform field construction activities.  In addition, earlier this Spring National Grid began working with off-site private property owners to conduct pre-construction surveys of adjacent properties in anticipation of the start of work.