Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Resolution on Fish-Consumption Warning Signage at the Gowanus Superfund Site

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At its March 27, 2018 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group resolved to formally request that the EPA install, or direct the installation of, signage around the Gowanus Superfund site warning against consuming fish taken from the Gowanus Canal. The resolution, addressed to Christos Tsiamis, Senior Project Manager, Gowanus Canal Project U.S. EPA Region 2, reads as follows: The Gowanus CAG is hereby requesting the EPA install…

Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Resolution on Creation of Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Gowanus Station Building

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At its March 27, 2018 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution asking that the EPA ensure strict adherence to the Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement governing the contract for demolition pertaining to the Gowanus Station building. The resolution, addressed to Christos Tsiamis, Senior Project Manager, Gowanus Canal Project U.S. EPA Region 2, reads as follows: RESOLVED BY THE GOWANUS CAG; that the…

Minutes of the July 28, 2015 Meeting of the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group

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…to support community dialogue as part of the Brownfield laws. Archaeology Committee The committee is currently working to secure someone from the Landmarks Preservation Committee to attend a future committee meeting, and will inform the CAG when this is confirmed. Outreach Committee The committee held a lightly attended meeting to discuss the formation of the communications plan. The committee needs more input, but currently the use of Google gro…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Draft Feasibility Report/Environmental Assessment for the Hudson-Raritan Estuary Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study; Public has until April 14 to comment

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…ederal Plaza New York, NY 10278 (917) 790-8306 lisa.a.baron@usace.army.mil Comments should be sent to HRE_FREA_Comments@usace.army.mil by April 14, 2017. Public meetings to provide information, at which public comments will also be received will scheduled at later dates. At the end of the public comment period, USACE will consider all comments received by close of business on the expiration date of this public notice and make a determination of si…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Public Meeting for New York New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study on February 27, 2020

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…:  7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Transit Access Subway: A Line, S Line to Beach 98th Street – Playland Station Bus: Q53-SBS to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 102 St Ferry: NYC Ferry stops at Beach 108th Street and Beach Channel Drive Parking: The Beach Channel Education Campus offers complimentary parking for meeting attendees (up to lot capacity).  For more information, please visit the project website: http://www.nan.usace.army.mil/NYNJHATS/ Or contact:  Bry…

May 28, 2024 Update from EPA Region 2 on the Status of Work In and Around the Gowanus Canal

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…d concreted as of May 24th (see attached figure) Work is anticipated to be completed in July Odor Complaints In response to odor complaints from residents, primarily on Nevins and Sackett Streets, NYCDEP has taken the following steps over the past several months to minimize odors: Continued operation of a perimeter misting system with odor masking scent, including a recent expansion of the system to the area south of the tank site (i.e., Sackett S…

U.S. EPA Inspector General’s Report on the Audit of Gowanus Canal CSO Tanks

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…for the delay to the city, it also cites EPA’s failure to more forcefully compel the city to abide by its administrative orders. The OIG recommends that EPA closely monitor the construction of the tanks, and take decisive action if the city misses any future milestones in the construction process. You can find links to the OIG’s full audit, an abridged summary, and a podcast version, here: https://www.epaoig.gov/reports/audit/multiple-factors-con…

Statement/Update from EPA on Barge Incident in Gowanus Bay

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…ressing the barge and barge operations. EPA has informed the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group, as well as federal, state, and local partners, of the incident and will continue to update the public as more information becomes available via the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site website and through updates, as needed. To view future updates or statements about the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site, visit www.epa.gov/superfund/gowanus-canal. General locat…

Gowanus Canal Superfund Cleanup Community Update #3

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…urning Basin. The stabilizing bulkheads will facilitate excavation of the turning basin, allowing for its eventual restoration. Read about this and other news in the EPA’s Community Update #3, embedded below and available as a PDF here. Para obtener una versión en español, haga clic aquí….