MTA LONG ISLAND RAILROAD
Rehabilitation of the Rockville Centre and Lynbrook Viaducts
Environmental Planning & Management, Inc. (EPM) performed an asbestos, lead paint, and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) caulk survey at the Rockville Centre Station Viaduct, located between Morris Avenue and Center Avenue, in Rockville Centre, and Lynbrook LIRR Station Viaduct located at between West Station Drive and Denton Avenue, in Lynbrook, in Nassau County, NY. The purpose of the survey was to identify the location and quantity of asbestos containing materials (ACM greater than 1% by weight), the presence of lead in accordance with OSHA Lead in Construction, and the presence of PCB containing caulks (greater than fifty parts per million) that will be impacted by the proposed scope of work, which includes repairs to the underdeck, columns, and abutments. EPM prepared a Hazardous Material Survey Report summarizing data collection techniques, analysis procedures, and locations and quantities of confirmed hazardous materials.
Jamaica Capacity Improvements Phase II
EPM performed an asbestos and lead paint survey and soil investigation as part of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Jamaica Capacity Improvements Phase-II Design Project. The purpose of the survey was to identify the location and quantity of asbestos containing materials and the presence of lead in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead in Construction, that may be impacted.
EPM personnel also completed an environmental soil sampling investigation to evaluate offsite disposal requirements for excess soil generated during construction, and to determine if health and safety procedures were warranted to protect workers and the community from exposure to hazardous materials during soil disturbance activity. The laboratory results were compared to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Part 375 Soil Cleanup Objectives (SCOs) and CP-51 Soil Cleanup Guidance. TCLP metal results were compared to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Limits for Toxicity listed in 40 CFR §261.
EPM prepared a Hazardous Material Survey Report and Soil Investigation Report summarizing data collection techniques, analysis procedures, and locations and quantities of confirmed hazardous materials.
Third Track Expansion from Floral Park to Hicksville
EPM conducted asbestos, lead paint and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) caulk sampling and analysis to determine the materials and quantities that required abatement at various LIRR properties, in support of the installation of a third track between Floral Park and Hicksville. Investigation within the project corridor included LIRR bridges, electrical substations, buildings in the railroad right-of-way, and portions of track.
Structures surveyed included buildings in the LIRR Right of Way (ROW): a two story self-storage building in New Hyde Park, an auto collision repair shop in Westbury, an auto repair station in New Hyde Park, and a former manufacturing facility in Westbury. LIRR Substations surveyed included G13, G14, G16 and G17 (located in Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Carle Place and Mineola, respectively).
EPM surveyed the following bridges slated for demolition in order to create space for the third track: Cherry Lane & Atlantic Ave in Carle Place; Nassau Blvd & Atlantic Ave in Garden City, the Viaduct and South Tyson Ave in Floral Park) and Glen Cove Road and Meadowbrook Pkwy in Carle Place (2 bridges).
Three Freight Bridges
EPM performed hazardous materials surveys for asbestos and lead based paint in all accessible areas to be impacted by the Rehabilitation of Three (3) freight bridges during the Design and Construction phase of the project. The locations are 65th Street North Bridge (Span A), Fresh Pond Yard Bridge, and the Flushing Avenue Bridge.
The scope of work included:
Reviewing record plans for identified and suspect hazardous materials that may be impacted by proposed rehabilitation
Performing asbestos and lead investigations at all three bridges
Preparing report summarizing all data collected
Ellison Ave Bridge
EPM provided environmental consulting services for the Preliminary Design of the Ellison Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in Westbury, New York.
EPM participated in the following tasks:
Prepared Sampling and Analysis Plans for both the subsurface environmental investigation and the hazardous materials investigation for the bridge.
Performed asbestos and lead based paint material investigation, Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
The soil investigation identified shallow soils excavated around project site as contaminated but non-hazardous.
Hazardous materials identified asbestos containing paint on abutments, presumed asbestos containing waterproofing and lead paint was found primarily at the bridge under deck structure as well as other areas.
EPM oversaw the abatement of asbestos and lead containing materials prior to demolition.
Jamaica Capacity Improvements Phase I
As a sub-consultant, EPM provided Environmental Soil Sampling and Analysis from the Geotechnical Borings associated with the Design Services for Jamaica Capacity Improvements—Phase I.
EPM assisted in developing a site specific work plan explaining the requirements to complete the subsurface investigation.
EPM performed soil investigations concurrently with the geotechnical investigations, to determine the quality of the proposed excavation subsurface areas. The four areas investigated were Johnson Avenue Yard, Met Interlocking, Dunton, and J-55 in Queens, New York.
A final environmental soil investigation report was prepared and discussed the findings of the investigation and provided recommendations for soil management and health and safety precautions for the public and workers during construction. In addition, EPM prepared special notes and a cost estimate for managing the contaminated soil.
As an addendum to this contract, EPM prepared asbestos abatement design specifications and design notes for the Johnson Avenue Yard Reconfiguration project.