PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Lincoln Tunnel Replacement of Intelligent Transportation System
EPM prepared an Environmental Sampling Plan for the replacement of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) at the Lincoln Tunnel Stage 1 Project. The project included multiple devices and locations located within the Lincoln Tunnel Tubes, entrance and exit plazas, and peripheral streets/highways in both Manhattan New York, and Weehawken New Jersey.
EPM conducted on-site visual assessments and reviewed available project documents to prepare the Environmental Sampling Plan.
EPM investigated the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACM), lead‐containing paint, PCB containing caulks, and other hazardous materials, such as universal wastes and electronic wastes.
Bus Terminal Replacement Program
EPM completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the reconstruction of the Port Authority Bus Terminal Ramp System. The screening assessment was conducted in accordance with ASTM 1527-13 hazardous or contaminated materials near or within the study area.
Activities included a visual site tour to document current site conditions and to ascertain possible use, storage or release of hazardous materials. EPM personnel also reviewed environmental records, historical photos and Sanborn Maps to identify past land uses with the potential to have released hazardous materials.
Based on historical records, EPM recommended a Phase II sampling investigation be conducted to determine the soil and groundwater conditions in the expected areas of construction disturbance.
International Arrivals Terminal
EPM conducted the lead/asbestos investigation and remediation design in connection with the demolition of the former International Arrivals Terminal Building #4. The in-depth investigation resulted in the collection of 6,000 asbestos and 500 lead samples from the 2.2 million square foot Terminal #4 building, a 400,000 SF crawl space, jet bridges, parking lots, roadways, air side tarmacs, and underground utilities.
EPM prepared a multi-phased abatement design of the site which included abatement associated with utility relocations, underground utility abandonment, spot abatement and relocation of utilities which were impacted by foundations for the new building, etc.
EPM provided abatement oversight for the entire terminal, prepared bid schedules and cost estimates, evaluated contractor qualifications and bids, and reviewed contractor’s work plans for asbestos and lead remediation.
Christopher Street Substation
EPM performed a hazardous material investigation for the Christopher Street Substation No. 1 electrical upgrade project, to identify the location and quantity of asbestos, lead and Universal Waste materials that could be impacted by modifications to the building from the upgrade of the electrical system.
EPM staff performed a walkthrough of the 5 story building in conjunction with a review of historic documents, record plans, and previous investigation reports.
As a result of excavations made to access utility services in the vicinity of the project site, EPM performed a limited environmental site and soil assessment to determine if the subsurface soil or groundwater at the project site contained contamination of any type.
EPM subsequently prepared remediation design documents consisting of plans and drawings.
Goethals Bridge
EPM provided environmental compliance management and monitoring services on an as-needed basis for the elimination of hazardous materials during construction associated with the Goethals Bridge Replacement project.
EPM field staff performed quality assurance/quality control inspection during asbestos removal to ensure proper handling and disposal of asbestos and mixed waste stream (asbestos/hazardous) wastes generated during pre-demolition/abatement of several structures on the New Jersey side of the structure.
EPM field staff provided environmental oversight services during excavation and disposal of contaminated soils displaced by the new pier foundation of the structure.
EPM also performed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Inspections (SWPP) at the site to ensure the Contractor implemented the proper erosion controls, as required by the contract specifications.
George Washington Bridge
EPM performed multiple surveys at the George Washington Bridge to identify materials containing asbestos and lead, which may be impacted by the replacement of the suspender cables and rehabilitation of main cables and cable strands.
In addition to asbestos and lead samples, EPM identified and catalogued fluorescent bulbs (considered universal waste) that would be impacted by the rehabilitation of the suspender ropes.
Remediation design specifications were prepared for the proper handling, transport, and disposal of lead contaminated materials. When authorized, project design specifications for asbestos containing material and Universal Waste bulbs identified by this survey will be completed.