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RTA2 Community Air Monitoring Plan; 5/6/2024
Gowanus Canal Programmatic Agreement; 5/12/23
Community Air Monitoring Plan; 2/17/23
Gowanus Canal Superfund Site Potentially Responsible Party Search Status
CSTAG Recommendations on the Gowanus Canal Superfield Site
Gowanus Canal Superfund Site Presentation
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Dec.14, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Dec. 7, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Nov. 30, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Nov. 21, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Nov. 16, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Nov. 09, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Nov. 02, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Oct. 26, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Oct. 19, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Oct. 12, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Oct. 05, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Sept. 28, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Sept. 14, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Sept. 07, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Aug. 31, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Aug. 24, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Aug. 17, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Aug. 10, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – Aug. 3, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – July 27, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – July 20, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – July 13, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – July 6, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – June 29, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – June 22, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – June 15, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – June 8, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – June 1, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – May 18, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – May 11, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – May 4, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – April 27, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – April 20, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – April 13, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – April 6, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – March 30, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – March 23, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – March 16, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – March 9, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – March 2, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – February 23 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – February 16, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – February 9, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – February 2, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – January 26, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – January 19, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – January 12, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – January 5, 2018
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – December 22, 2017
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – December 15, 2017
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – December 8, 2017
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – December 1, 2017
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – November 24 2017
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – November 17, 2017
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – October 27, 2017
Gowanus TB4 Weekly Progress Report – October 20, 2017
Gowanus Administrative Order for Remedial Action (Potentially Responsible Parties)
UAO was issued from the EPA to numerous PRPs/Respondents to undertake the Remedial Action (“RA”) to implement a portion of dredging and capping of the Gowanus Canal as selected in the Record of Decision (“ROD”). The RA for RTA 1 must be implemented and a staging area for RTA 2 dredging and capping work must be completed.
Gowanus UAO: Administrative Order for Removal Action
UAO issued from EPA to numerous PRPs/Respondents to perform tasks necessary to provide structural support for bulkheads and infrastructure to prepare for dredging and capping of the Gowanus Canal as described in the EPA’s ROD.
Gowanus UAO: Administrative Order for Remedial Design
UAO issued to NYC to perform the Remedial Design including retention tanks to control contaminated solid discharges from Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO’s) and the cleanup and restoration of the former 1st Street turning basin.
Gowanus Administrative Order for Remedial Design (Potentially Responsible Parties)
Remedial Design Administrative Order issued by EPA to many PRPs, also known as “Respondents”. This document orders the Respondents to undertake the Remedial Design (“RD”) to implement the remedy selected by the ROD.
EPA Administrative Order for Remedial Design (NYC)
Order from EPA naming NYC as Respondent to perform the Remedial Design including CSO controls and the restoration of the former 1st Street turning basin.
EPA Administrative Order for Remedial Design (Potentially Responsible Parties)
UAO was issued from the EPA to BUG, Con Ed, Hess Corp., Honeywell, and Brooklyn Improvement Company to undertake the Remedial Design(“RD”) to implement a portion of dredging and capping of the Gowanus Canal as selected in the Record of Decision (“ROD”).
Gowanus RTA1 Dredging Fact Sheet December 2022 (Spanish)
Gowanus RTA1 Dredging Fact Sheet December 2022
Gowanus RTA1 Dredging Fact Sheet March 2022 (Spanish)
Gowanus RTA1 Dredging Fact Sheet March 2022
Gowanus RTA1 Dredging Fact Sheet July 2021 (Spanish)
Gowanus RTA1 Dredging Fact Sheet July 2021
4th Street Turning Basin Dredging & Capping Pilot Project
Fact sheet released by EPA that summarizes work in the 4th Street Turning Basin
EPA Final Cleanup Plan
Fact sheet released by EPA that summarizes the final cleanup plan for the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.
EPA Fact Sheet listing the Gowanus Canal on the NPL
Gowanus Canal Programmatic Agreement; 5/12/23
EPA Record of Decision
EPA’s selection of a remedy for contaminated sediments and source controls at the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site in accordance with CERCLA. The ROD provides the factual and legal basis for the selection of such remedy.
Administrative Order and Settlement Agreement for the RI/FS
Administrative Order and Settlement Agreement for Investigation, Sampling and Evaluation of the RI/FS with The Brooklyn Union Gas Company
Admin Order Settlement Agreement Investigation
Planning & Legal Documents
The Gowanus Superfund Community Advisory Group Statement to the EPA on the ROD
CAG’s request to the EPA to add the 5th Street Turning Basin to the ROD.
The Gowanus Canal Conservancy’s Comments on EPA PRAP
The Gowanus Canal Conservancy’s Comments on EPA’s December 2012 Proposed Remedial Action Plan
Con Ed’s Comments on EPA PRAP
Con Ed’s Comments on EPA’s December 2012 Proposed Remedial Action Plan
PRP’s Comments on EPA PRAP
PRP’s Comments on EPA’s December 2012 Proposed Remedial Action Plan
Sediment Management Work Group Comments on EPA PRAP
Sediment Management Working Group Comments on the EPA’s December 2012 Proposed Remedial Action Plan
The Gowanus Canal Conservancy’s Comments on the EPA PRAP
The Gowanus Canal Conservancy Comments on the EPA’s Proposed Remedial Action Plan
The City of New York Comments on the EPA PRAP
NYC’s comments on EPA’s Proposed Plan for the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site (December 2012).
National Grid’s Comments on EPA PRAP
National Grid’s Comments on EPA’s December 2012 Proposed Remedial Action Plan
The City of New York Community Board Six Comments on EPA PRAP
The City of New York Community Board Six Comments on EPA’s December 2012 Proposed Remedial Action Plan
Summary of the City’s CSO Sampling Program
Document summarizing the NYC CSO Sampling Program
Gowanus Canal PRAP Q&A CAG Meeting
Powerpoint presentation from CAG meeting in response to the PRAP.
EPA March 2012 Enforcement Briefing
EPA Enforcement Briefing Presentation
EPA Public Information Meeting Presentation January 2012
Presentation from EPA to the public regarding Gowanus Canal remediation.
Presentation by EPA describing CAGs, TAGs, and TASC
EPA Presentation on Proposal of Gowanus Canal to NPL
Community Involvement Plan
Document created by EPA Region 2 with information about the background of the canal, a profile about the diverse local community, outlines the community’s relationship with the canal, and describes how the community can be involved with site activities.
Powerpoint presentation by EPA Gowanus Canal Public Meeting
EPA Community Update Sheet PRAP
Community Update by EPA to announce public meetings to discuss the overview of the PRAP.
Comments on December 2012 Proposed Plan by the Small Parties Group
NRRB and CSTAG recommendations memo to EPA on Gowanus remediation
Memo from NRRB and CSTAG comments on the EPA’s proposed cleanup of the Gowanus Canal.
EPA Superfund Proposed Plan
EPA’s proposed plan evaluates the remedial alternatives for the Gowanus Canal.
EPA Hurricane Sandy Sampling Results
Hurricane Sandy sampling results from flooding along the Gowanus Canal.
Draft Feasibility Study prepared for EPA
Feasibility Study prepared for the EPA to develop and evaluate remedial alternatives for the Gowanus Canal to reduce or eliminate risks to human health and the environment.
EPA Exposure to Gowanus Contaminants Chart
Chart Prepared by EPA in September 2011 to demonstrate pathways of exposure to contaminants of the Gowanus Canal.
Carroll Street Bridge Update – 02/29/2024
Union Street Bridge Closure Notice – 06/06/2023
Union Street Bridge Closure Notice – 12/19/2022
Union Street Bridge Closure Notice – 6/30/2022
Union Street Bridge Closure Notice – 5/27/2022
Recreational Boating Remains Prohibited in the Gowanus Canal – 3/24/22
Carroll Street Bridge Closure Notice – 3/16/22
Union Street Bridge Closure Notice – 3/7/2022
Carroll Street Bridge Closure Notice – 1/4/22
Union Street Bridge Maintenance: Thursday, November 4 – Friday, November 5
Union Street Bridge Maintenance; 10/18/21
Carroll Street Bridge Closure Notice – 11/4/21
US Coast Guard Notice to Mariners – Dredging, Sheet Pile Driving; 04/30/2021
Pipe Pile Installation Notice – 04/19/2021
US Coast Guard Notice to Mariners – Dredging, Sheet Pile Driving; 11/3/2020
US Coast Guard Notice to Mariners – Anchorage Mooring Balls; 10/28/2020
US Coast Guard Notice to Mariners – Air Curtain; 10/12/2020
US Coast Guard Notice to Mariners – Floating Dock and Gangway; 10/12/2020