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Home My WebLink AboutNYS DEC Correspondence�jal Co New York State Dep6rtrne0,,,..'of Environmental Conservation. Division of Solid & Hazardous Werials, Region One Building 40 - SUNY, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 Phone: (631)444-0375 - FAX: (631.)444-0231 Website: www.dec.state I ny.us. Erin M. Crotty Commibsioner Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Vi , cd President, Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers 330 Crossways Park Drive Nyoodbury, New, York 11797 Re: Southold Landfill Closure Dear Mr. Maher: The New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation is in receipt of your letter dated February 8, 2002, regarding the new design for the drainage system along the eastern boundary of the landfill. The Department has reviewed the final drawings and finds them to be acceptable. If -you have"an , y questions regarding the above, please contact Igor Sikiric of my staff at (631)444-. 037 Sinc -erely nt on' J,. Cava, P.E. Regio al Solid and Hazardous Materials Engineer cc: A Treers, NYSDEC I. Sikiric, NYSDE.0 J. Bunchuck, Town of Southold C. Morris, D&B P. Sutherland; TEC JAMES BUNCHUCK SOLID.WASTE COORDINATOR January 22, 2002 SOUTHOLD TOWN SOLID WASTE DISTRICT Igor Sikiric Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials New York State DEC, Region I Building 40 — SUNY Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356 Dear Mr. Sikiric: P.O. Box 962 Cutchogue, New York 11935-0962 Tel: (631) 734-7685 Fax: (631) 734-7976 As you know, the Town would like to provide for a productive use of the Cutchogue landfill property when the capping project is completed. While the Town has proposed the concept of a golf driving range - and the DEC has indicated this may be feasible — the Town Board has indicated a willingness to look at other proposed uses that the capped landfill might support. One idea that has been mentioned is for the landfill to be used by a local remote -control model airplane club. When I was asked about this by the head of the club; I mentioned. issues such as gas vents, landfill grades, the potential for airplane accidents, and proximity to other ongoing operations as possible impediments to such a plan, not to mention the noise that could affect area residents. I also made it clear to the gentleman that any post -closure use will be limited by what the cap now being constructed is designed to support, and that any changes to the cap to withstand more intensive uses would need to be fully reviewed and approved and would risk project delays and additional expense. However, I also agreed to bring the matter to your attention to get some initial reaction from the DEC, hence this letter. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on the feasibility of considering using the capped landfill to fly remote -control airplanes. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, James Bunchuck cc: Supervisor Horton Town Board Members Tom Maher, Dvirka & Bartilucci JAMES BUNCHUCK SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR December 12, 2001 �°��g�FFO(,�►coG y:Z o- co a %r-;, • `� A SOUTHOLD TOWN SOLID WASTE DISTRICT Igor Sikiric Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials New York State DEC, Region I Building 40 — SUNY Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356 Dear. iric: P.O. Box 962 Cutchogue, New York 11935-0962 Tel: (631) 734-7685 Fax: (631) 734-7976 I am writing to inquire as to the status of the Town's Phase II Supplemental Landfill Closure Grant Contract. As you know, the Town is already in contract with the DEC (Contract # C300485) in the amount of $1,132,500 for the closure project. The Phase II application was submitted on March 19, 1998 seeking an additional $867,500, for a total grant application of $2,000,000 (out of an estimated total project cost noted in the application of $5,800,000). I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, James Bunchuck cc: Greg Yakaboski, Town Attorney Thomas Maher, Dvirka & Bartilucci John Cushman, Accounting e%°tial C°7 s New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ov Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials; Region One Building 40 - SUNY, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 Phone: (631)444-0375 FAX: (631) 444-0231 Erin M. Crotty Website:' www.dec.state.ny.us r , _ Commissioner NOV 3 0 2001 Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Vice President Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, New York 11797 Re: Southold Landfill Dear Mr. Maher: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is in receipt of your letter dated November 12, 2001, regarding a revision to the modification for the placement of the gas vents. The gas vents should be installed according to the regulations specified under Part 360- 2.13(p)(2)(ii). The proposed illustration appears to properly represent the requirements set forth under the above, mentioned regulation. Therefore, the installation of the gas vents can be placed "- as you'have specified. • - If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Igor Sikiric of my staff at (631)444-0375. Sincerely, �yy. Anthava, P.E. Regional Solid and Hazardous Materials Engineer cc: M. Treers, NYSDEC I. Sikiric, NYSDEC J. Bunchuck, Town of Southold J. Mulligan, D&B ectal Co Ne' w York State Department of Environmental Conservation o� Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials, Region One Building 40 - SUNY, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 7��-J°~ Phone: (631)444-0375 - FAX: (631) 444-0231 Website: www.dec.state.ny.us Erin M. Crotty Commissioner Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Vice President NOV - 9 2001 Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, New York 11797 Re: Southold Landfill Dear Mr. Maher: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is in receipt of several letters dated between October 12 and October 19, 2001, regarding various change requests and revisions to the approved Southold Landfill closure report. 1)Letter dated October12, 2001:' The Department has no objections toward the use of the specified replacement material that is to be used in the gas vent trenches and the gas vent wells. Furthermore, the Department. concurs with your change in material for the gas vent trenches. In reference to the change in method of construction of the gas vents, the Department does not find your change to be suitable and believes that the gas vents should be installed according to the regulations specified under Part 360-2.13(p)(2)(ii). 2)Letter dated October 12, 2001: The Department finds your, re -design to the 17 -acre parcel access road along the southwestern portion of the landfill, and all tht changes associated with the re -design, to be acceptable. In addition, since the road previously designated for use as the main access road to the yard waste composting area is no longer going to be used as such, the requested re -design and construction is acceptable. 3)Letter dated October 15, 2001: The Department has reviewed your request for a modification to the existing drainage plan involving Recharge Basins No. 3 and 4. The Department concurs with the conceptual design presented, however, several areas of concern need to be addressed. If the pipe must route through, the waste we will need additional justification than what has been provided, and if so, the final drawings and specifications need to clarify,thepipe within the; pipe specifications, for A the double coiltainment'of `the storm water conveyance. 4)Letter dated October 16, 2001: This letter addresses the proposed beneficial use of the landfill, as a golf driving range on the capped eastern portion of the landfill. The Department has the following comments and concerns. The geomembrane will need to meet the minimum 4% grade, however, if needed, the final upper surface grade could be less than 4%, if additional barrier protection soil is placed, which could enhance the proposed end use. Additionally, a delineation on the engineering plans will be needed for the relocation of gas vents at areas where public access will be heaviest. If need be,'it is conceivable to bury gas transmission header pipes to facilitate the removal of the above ground gas vents at the driving range area. Furthermore, this end use would also require additional monitoring to ensure public health and safety. 5)Letter dated October 17, 2001: The Department has reviewed the change requests presented within the above mentioned letter and finds the following change requests to be acceptable. Change the Barrier Protection Layer material from maximum particle size of 3/8 -inch to 1 -inch providing the particles are round or sub -round and change the minimum temperature for geomembrane installation from 40°F to 32°F as per Part 360. 6)Letter dated October 19, 2001: The Department has reviewed Terry Contracting's proposal for an alternate design to the construction of the gas migration control trenches. We agree with your decision and find the design to be acceptable. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Igor Sikiric of my staff at (631)444-0375. Sincerely, Anthony J. Cava, P.E. Regional Solid and Hazardous Materials Engineer cc: M. Treers, NYSDEC I. Sikiric, NYSDEC J..Bunchuck, Town of Southold J. Mulligan, D&B P. Sutherland, TEC New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials, Region One Building 40 - SUNY, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 Phone: (631)444-0375 FAX: (631) 444-0231 Website: www.dec.state.ny.us ' • " " Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Vice President Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, New York 11797 Re: Southold Landfill Closure Gas Monitoring Wells Dear Mr. Maher: �eV,tial co,� s o '7 G�-Jo Erin M. Crotty Commissioner The New; York, State Department of Environmental Conservation is in receipt of your letter dated October 8, 2001, regarding the placement of additional gas monitoring wells. Due to the decreased amount of anticipated loam placement and the additional buffer area, the Department concurs with your request to eliminate the additional gas monitoring wells along the northern and western perimeters of the landfill. If you*-have"any-questions regarding the above, please contact Igor Sikiric of my staff at (631)444-0375: Sincerely, Anthon . ava, P.E. Regional Solid and Hazardous Materials Engineer cc: M. Treers, NYSDEC I. Sikiric, NYSDEC J. Bunchuck, Town of Southold J. Mulligan, D&B P. Sutherland, TEC. ectal Coo New York State Department of Environmental Conservation o e s< Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials, Region One•; `Y'®� A) Building 40 - SUNY, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 0 Phone: (631)444-0375 • FAX: (631) 444-0231 YEARS Website: www.dec.state.ny.us Erin M. Crotty Commissioner September 24, 2001 Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Vice President Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, New York 11797 Re: Southold Landfill Closure Waste Excavation Dear Mr. Maher: The .New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is in receipt of your letter dated August 24, 2001, regarding the waste excavations at the southeastern and northeastern portions of the Southold Landfill. In your letter you stated the possible use of asphalt as a final cover system. For future reference, the Department`does not accept the use of asphalt as a barrier layer for landfill closure'. The Department's position is to define the boundary of waste and cap it accordingly or excavate the waste, which appears to be the route presently being pursued at the landfill. y During an on-site inspection conducted by Igor Sikiric on September 13, 2001, it was observed that the waste boundary limits along the southeastern portion of the landfill have been appropriately delineated. Furthermore, it was observed that the waste boundary limits at the northeastern portion of the landfill have only been partially defined due to the current storage location of the gas venting layer material. As you know, the remaining boundaries must be properly located as soon as the stored material is removed. It is imperative that a thorough definition of waste boundaries be achieved to ensure an effective closure due to the contaminated groundwater concerns that are present in the area. y In addition, the proper removal of contaminated soil beneath all of the excavAted waste must_ be performed in accordance with''your letter dated September 18, 2001,'and your telephone conversation' with -Melissa Treers: If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Igor Sikiric of my staff at (631)444-0375. Sincere y, Anthon . Cava, P.E. Regional Solid and Hazardous Materials Engineer cc: * M. Treers, NYSDEC I. Sikiric, NYSDEC J. Bunchuck, Town of Southold D. Glass, D&B J. Mulligan, D&B t� New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials, Region One Building 40 - SUNY, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 Phone: (631)444-0375 • FAX: (631) 444-0231 Website: www.dec.state.ny.us September 10, 2001 Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Vice President Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, New York 11797 Re: Southold Landfill Closure Soil from Route 25 Moore's Drain Freshwater Fishing Area Greenport, N.Y. Dear Mr. Maher: w.v Erin M. Crotty Commissioner The New York State Department _of Environmental Conservation is in receipt of your letter that was'sent to us by Dvirka and Bartilucci on behalf of the Town of,Southold, requesting the approval to- use- approximately 6.500 cubic yards -,of soil originating from an area adjacent to the Information Center on the north side of Route 25 within the Town_of Southold as alternate grading material at the Southold Landfill. The Department has reviewed the analytical data provided and has no objection to the use of this material as alternate grading material; provided that this material only be used underneath the gas venting layer and neomembrane at the Southold Landfill as specified in your letter. The use of clean fill or contaminated soil, which are both solid waste materials, is subject to the provisions of subdivision 360-2.13(w), equivalent design. The equivalent design provisions would allow the clean fill or contaminated soil from the above mentioned proposed site to be accepted at the landfill without counting the waste material as part of the permitted daily throughput of the landfill, providing that these materials are placed as part of the construction of the landfill's approved closure plan. As outlined in subdivision 360-2.13(w), when the equivalent design involves the substitution of waste materials as a component of the landfill's final cover system, and where the -material substitution is within the landfill's environmental containment system, as is proposed in this closure plan, the equivalency determination is not. subject to the variance, requirements of Part 360 and the use can;be deemed consistent with the predetermined beneficial "use provisions of,Part 360-1.15(b)(10). However, before the, equivalency determination can be granted by the Department, the following issues will need to be addressed by the facility: L The final closure design needs to be supported by a engineering report attesting to the proposed final cover systems design being stable in accordance with the provisions of 360-2.7(b)(6). This report should also include a construction quality assurance and construction quality control plan for the final cover system design meeting the appropriate provisions of 360-2.13. 2. The submitted engineering plans should be amended to better depict placement of the soil -fill material which is needed as grade build material as part of the final cover system design. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, _ Igor C. Sikiric Environmental Engineer cc: James Bunchuck, Town of Southold Melissa Treers, NYSDEC - Albany David Glass, D&B Tony Cava, NYSEDC Walter Parish, NYSDEC NewYork State Department of Environmental Conservation Assistant Commissioner Office of Administration, 14' Floor 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-1010 Phone: (518) 402-8543 - FAX: (518) 402-9016 Website: www.dec.state.ny.us August 24, 2001 Dear Grantee: Ak NOW. Erin M. Crotty Commissioner As you know, the State Legislature has enacted what it has characterized as a "baseline" budget for the entire 2001-02 fiscal year. The Legislature's so-called baseline budget undermines existing State programs and operations, potentially jeopardizes the flow of federal funds and may interrupt ongoing capital projects. The Governor has proposed corrective legislation to remedy the most serious omissions and defects in the Legislature's budget. Unfortunately, the Legislature has refused to accept for introduction -- let alone act on -- the Governor's proposal to create a true "baseline" budget for the people of this State. While efforts continue to redress this situation, there is no guarantee that additional funding will be forthcoming for the 2001-02 fiscal year. As Appendix A of your contract explains, payments cannot be made without an appropriation from the State Legislature. Accordingly, it is imperative that you immediately submit vouchers for the payment of expenses incurred under your contract. Immediate submission of your vouchers will increase the likelihood that the vouchers can be approved under the limited spending authority provided by the Legislature's so-called "baseline" budget. Please be advised that Governor Pataki is working diligently to fix the myriad serious problems created by the State Legislature's so-called "baseline" budget, but he cannot do so without the assistance of your State Legislators. This agency is determined to take all steps necessary to ensure the most effective operation of State programs, and continues to explore the limited options presented by the Legislature's so-called baseline budget. As more information becomes available, we will continue to keep you informed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your DEC program representative. Sincerely, ". Denise M. Sheehan Assistant Commissioner for Administration OLD New York State ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION Thomas J. Kelly, President AUG 3,_0 2001 Re: Clean Water State Revolving Fund Dear Municipal Official: As you know, the State Legislature has enacted what it has characterized as a "baseline" budget for the entire 2001-02 fiscal year. The Legislature's so-called baseline budget undermines existing State programs and operations, potentially jeopardizes the flow of federal funds and may interrupt ongoing capital projects. The Governor has proposed corrective legislation to remedy the most serious omissions and defects in the Legislature's budget. Unfortunately, the Legislature has refused to accept for introduction — let alone act on — the Governor's proposal to create a true "baseline' budget for the people of this State. While efforts continue to redress this situation, there is no guarantee that additional funding will be forthcoming for the 2001-02 fiscal year. The lack of sufficient State appropriations may preclude the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) from financing all projects listed in the Draft Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2002 Intended Use Plan for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program by the creation of funding lines. This could prevent EFC from financing your project(s). Please be advised that Governor Pataki is working diligently to fix the myriad serious problems created by the State Legislature's so-called "baseline" budget, but he cannot do so without the assistance of your State Legislators. This agency is determined to take all steps necessary to ensure the most effective operation of State programs, and continues to explore the limited options presented by the Legislature's so-called baseline budget. As more information becomes available, we will continue to keep you informed. Very truly yours, TIhm Kelly President 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207-2997 518.402.6924. 800.882.9721 www.nysefc.org -New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Assistant Commissioner Office of Administration, 14th Floor 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-1010 Phone: (518) 402-8543 - FAX: (518) 402-9016 Website: www.dec.statemy.us August 24, 2001 Dear Grantee: Am 10111111116 Erin M. Crotty Commissioner As you know, the State Legislature has enacted what it has characterized as a "baseline" budget for the entire 2001-02 fiscal year. The Legislature's so-called baseline budget undermines existing State programs and operations,, potentially jeopardizes the flow of federal funds and may interrupt ongoing capital projects. The Governor has proposed corrective legislation to remedy the most serious omissions and defects in the Legislature's budget. Unfortunately, the Legislature has refused to accept for introduction -- let alone act on -- the Governor's proposal to create a true "baseline" budget for the people of this State. While efforts continue to redress this situation, . there is no guarantee that additional funding will .be forthcoming for the 2001-02 fiscal year. As Appendix A of your contract explains, payments cannot be made without an appropriation from the State Legislature. Accordingly, it is imperative that you immediately submit vouchers for the payment of expenses incurred under your contract. Immediate submission of your vouchers will increase the likelihood that the vouchers can be approved under the limited spending authority provided by the Legislature's so-called "baseline" budget. Please be advised that Governor Pataki is working diligently to fix the myriad serious problems created by the State Legislature's so-called "baseline" budget, but he' cannot do so without the assistance of your State Legislators. This agency is determined to take all steps necessary to ensure the most effective operation of State programs, and continues to explore the limited options presented by the Legislature's so-called baseline budget. As more information becomes available, we will continue to keep you informed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your DEC program representative. Sincerely, ,O� —)/-k. ,� &_,J Denise M. Sheehan Assistant Commissioner for Administration New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Office of Mineral Resources, Region One Building 40 - SUNY, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 - Phone: (631) 444-0274 • FAX: (631) 444-0297 John P. Cahill Website: www.dec.state.ny.us Y Commissioner January 26,2001 Supervisor Cochran Town Hall P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Reclamation of Mined Area at the Southold Landfill Dear Supervisor Cochran, This letter is being sent as a notice of the Town of Southold's need to perform the reclamation of the illegal mine site at the Southold landfill. According to my records, the Town was issued a notice of violation for illegal mining on November 11, 1990, by then Mined Land Reclamation Specialist Bob Galli. The case was finally resolved by a stipulation of settlement dated October 4, 1994. As part of the stipulation, the Town was required to reclaim the slopes to a minimum of a 1:2 slope, cover with 6 inches of topsoil and then vegetate with a native grass, all within one year initiation under the approved plan and approved timetable. The Mined Land Reclamation Law also calls for a 25 foot buffer around mine sites but it appears that a variance was agreed to and that requirement was waved. After a recent visit to the site it appears that this reclamation has not been completed and for that matter even started. I will ask you at this time to pass this letter on to the appropriate person in the Town so that closure of this matter can be worked out. Please have that person call me at 444-0274. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If this matter is not resolved promptly, it will be referred to the Legal Affairs office for enforcement action. Sincerely, y��r2h� Robert W. Yag Mined Land R clamation Specialist 1