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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAT

)ATE 11/2212019 lProiect No. 1150898.22

\TTN Tamara Creco

rr City Wide Ferry Service

Staten lsland Yankee Stadium Landine

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3 Nov.2019 Permit Aoolication

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COPY To (1 copy) (Via FEDEEX AM) (1 copy) (Via FEDEEX AM)attn: Environmental Service Unit attn: Director of Waterfront and Open Space

New York State Office of Ceneral Services (NYSOCS) New York Department of City Planning

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Permit Application

Prepared for:

NYC Economic Development CorporationOne Liberty Plaza

New York, NY 10006

McLaren #150898.22

November 2019Prepared by:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Agency Submittal lnformation ii

Project Narrative Section !

New York District Section llUnited States Army Corps of Engineers

Joint Application for PermitEnvi ron mental Questionnai re

List of Adjacent Property Owners

New York State Section lllDepartment of Environmental Conservation

Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEQR)

Environmental Remediation Database Forms

New York State Department of State Section lVCoastal Management Program

New York City WRP Consistency Assessment FormAddendum to NYC WRP Consistency Assessment FormFederal Consistency Assessment FormAddendum to Federal Consistency Assessment FormF lood E levation Worksheet

Site Photos Section V

Drawings Section Vl

Appendix A Section Vll

EFH Assessment Worksheet

Appendix B Section Vlll

EFH Consultation Letter

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Agency Submittals

Attention: Regional Permit AdministratorNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)

NYS DEC Region 21 Hunter's Point Plaza47-40 21't StreetLong lsland City, NY 111O1-5407(718) 482-4997(3 Copies)

Attention: Regu latory BranchU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Office (USACE)

26 Federal ?laza, Room 1937New York, NY 10278-0090(917) 790-8s11(1 Copy)

Attention: Consistency Review Unit Division of Coastal ResourcesNew York State Department of State (NYSDOS)One Commerce Plaza99 Washington Ave, Suite 1010Albany, NY 12231-00001(s18) 474-6000(1 Copy)

Attention : Envi ronmental Service UnitNew York State Office of General Services (NYSOCS)

39th Floor, Corning TowerEmpire State Plaza

Albany, NY 12232(s 18) 408-1 782(1 Copy)

Attention: Director of Waterfront and Open SpaceNew York Department of City Planning'l 20 Broadway, 31st FloorNew York, NY 10271(212) 720-3626(1 Copy)

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Project Narrative

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CITYWI DE FERRY SERVICES

STATEN ISTAND YANKEE STADIUM LANDING

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The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is proposing to further developthe Citywide Ferry Service (CFS) by installing a new ferry landing at the Staten lsland Yankee Stadiumon Staten lsland. This will be the first Citywide Ferry Service landing on Staten lsland, thus connectingthis borough to other parts of NYC. The CFS provides an affordable and convenient transportationsystem, connecting residential areas to business districts and employment centers. The proposedproject would particularly promote the use of mass transit in emerging high-density residential areasalong the waterfront as well as isolated areas that are not well-served by the subway system.

The new landing will consist of a new pile supported pier, barge, and gangway to accommodate two(2) bowloader ferries. This addition to the NYC Ferry system will help connect Staten lsland to otherNYC boroughs and help alleviate stress on other modes of transportation.

An application for the St. Ceorge CWS Ferry Landing was recently submined in August ol 2019. Afterfurther consideration, the St. Ceorge Ferry Landing has been moved to the location described herein,resulting in a change in design form the previously proposed plans. The previously submittedapplication can be disregarded.

ExrsrrNc CoNorrors & Nrro FoR AcnoN:

The project site, controlled by DCAS, is located on the northeast shore of Staten lsland. The sitecurrently has a publicly accessible pier that connects to a waterfront esplanade. No vessels berth atthis pier. The site is located within the manufacturing zoning district (M1-1). To the west of theproposed landing location is the Staten lsland Yankee Stadium. This stadium was built on a lot that is

listed as a brownfield location due to previous soil contamination. The contaminated soil haspreviously been capped with a new clean fill cover; however, any upland excavation work will needto follow the excavation work plan as laid out in the St Ceorge Ballpark Site Management Plan.

To the southeast of the proposed landing is the St. George Terminal which is an operating facility forthe Staten lsland Ferry and other modes of transportation like buses and trains. This terminal contains4 active slips for receiving ferries, and another B slips that are used for either maintenance and fuelingpurposes or are currently inactive. The Staten lsland ferry sees a daily ridership of over sixty-fivethousand people per day and is continuing to grow in popularity. The addition of the Citywide Ferryservice will provide an increase in capacity of riders and flexibility of travel destinations, with ferrylines traveling to multiple locations in Manhattan and allowing for connections to other NYCboroughs or New .lersey.

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The proposed project includes installing a20'x162'-3'pile supported concrete deck pier, a 10'xB0'aluminum gangway, and a 35'x90'floating steel barge anchored in place by steel piles. The proposedpier will be comprised of a 6" thick concrete deck supported by 1' thick concrete planks spanningacross 9 pile caps. Pile bents are 16'apart from each other, except for the first and second bent which

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are separated by 46' so that section of the pier deck can be sloped to elevate the pier to the necessaryflood zone height. The pier will be fitted with steel railings and a new gate at the landside end of thegangway. The gate is designed in accordance with New York City Ferry standards and is alreadyapproved by all pertinent regulatory agencies. The pier will connect the existing platform to the newgangway. The aluminum gangway will connect to the pier to the new barge.

The barge will be outfitted with two fender racks designed to accommodate bow radii of up to 28'andwith bowloader ramps capable of accommodating a variety of vessel freeboard heights (5.8' to 8.2').The barge will also be outfitted with a canopy, windscreens, heaters, ticketing machine, ferry routeinformation monitor, and benches to provide a comfortable passenger queuing location. The bargeinstalled will be capable of bow loading two ferries simultaneously.

Six 36" diameter hollow monopiles with donut fenders will be installed to aid berthing vessels. Theproposed barge is designed to be held in place by eight 36" diameter hollow steel piles driven throughanchor collars that are connected to the barge. The pier is designed to be supported with twenty-seven24" concrete-filled steel pipe piles.

Upland work for this project will consist of demolishing the existing platform railing where the newpier is connecting and trenching for the necessary utilities to be run to the landing. At this momentthere is an estimated 20O' of upland trenching for utility routing. All upland trenching will take placelandward of an existing bulkhead and follow the Site Management Plan.

ALrrnrulnvEs ASSESSMENT:

Alternative I - No Action

The site would remain in its current configuration with only the existing pier on the site. With thecontinued population growth, commercial development, and revitalization of New York City, theexisting transportation infrastructure will begin to become overstressed. This will lead to the inabilityof commuters to utilize the systems as intended and will cause stagnation in the social and economicdevelopment of the City. ln addition, residents from Staten lsland would continue to be limited by theexisting Staten lsland Ferry line only transporting passengers to the tip of Manhattan.

Alternative 2 - Proposed Plan

As described above, the proposed plan would allow for the construction of a ferry landing at the Statenlsland Yankee Stadium. A new barge, pier, and gangwaywould be installed atthe sitewith anchorpiles installed to secure the landing and allow for the safe docking of ferries. The completion of thisproject would alleviate overcrowding issues associated with the Staten lsland ferry as the sole ferryline servicing the borough, and it would connect the people of Staten lsland to the ferry system thatservices all of NYC's boroughs.

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CITYWIDE FERRY SERVICES

STATEN ISTAND YANKEE STADIUM TANDING

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An environmental impact statement is being prepared for the proposed project. The draft EIS is

expected to be complete in November of 2019. The final EIS will be available on the New York CityMayor's Office of S u stai nab i I ity website: http://www. nyc. gov/oec.

Construction of the proposed Staten lsland Yankee Stadium Ferry Landing would not result in anysignificant adverse impacts to natural resources or the surrounding environment. Upland installationwould be limited to shoreline connection of the pier extension and utilities and would affect only a

negligible portion of property. The project site is located on the shore of the Upper Bay and is in littoralzone tidal wetlands. The project site is not in a critical environmental area or on a nationally registeredhistorical site. There are no threatened or endangered species located on the site.

Minor environmental impacts may occur during construction related activities. The principalpotential impacts include noise intrusions on nearby residential areas, which will be mitigated byadhering to New York City codes on noise levels and time frames. All construction vehicles andmaterials will be staged and stored upland and on barges. All debris generated during constructionwill be collected and disposed of in an approved landfill to prevent any potential water qualityimpacts.

lncreases in suspended sediment during pile driving are anticipated to be minimal, to be concentratedwithin the vicinity of pile driving activity, and to dissipate quickly and without significant adverseimpacts to water quality or aquatic biota. Underwater noise levels due to pile driving and otherconstruction activities would not result in significant adverse impacts to aquatic biota of the NYHarbor. Underwater noise levels during construction will be minimized by using a vibratory hammerto the extent possible and limiting use of an impact hammer. The minimal loss of bottom habitat andbenthic macroinvertebrates within the footprint of the piles would not result in significant adverseimpacts to these resources nor would it result in significant adverse impacts to fish due to loss of prey.Additionally, the diameter of the proposed piles is within the size range that the National MarineFisheries Service considers to pose little risk of noise impacts to fish.

The loss of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) littoral zone tidalwetlands within the footprint of the piles would be minimal and would not represent a significantadverse impact to littoral zone tidal wetlands. Shading of aquatic habitat due to overwater structuresat the site (e.g., barge, pier, and gangway) would be minimal because the proposed widths of thesestructures are narrow enough to allow light to reach the aquatic habitat beneath.

The site is located next to the St. Ceorge Ferry terminal, which is already utilized as a transportationhub, and has several slips for vessels of all sizes. The vessels from the Citywide Ferry Service wouldrepresent a negligible increase in the vessel traffic in the area. Vessel traffic will not result in significantadverse impacts to natural resources. Resuspension of bottom sediment from ferry operations wouldbe limited due to sufficient clearance between the vessel propellers and bottom sediment.Operational measures to minimize wakes will also be taken by ferry operators. The proposed projectis designed to be resistant to 100-year floods and would not affect flood levels, flood risk, or the flowof flood waters within or around the project sites.

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Because the proposed landing site is in a developed area with minimal natural habitat to support anywildlife other than highly urban-adapted, disturbance-tolerant generalists, operation of the proposedCFS and the associated incremental increase of human activity would not result in a significantadverse change in the wildlife community at each landing site.

Transportation and traffic impacts will be minimal since the majority of the material transport andstaging will take place on barges. There will be no air quality effects from the operation of the ferrylanding, and any impacts from construction will be minimal and localized. Noise intrusions on nearbyresidential areas will be mitigated by adhering to New York City codes on noise levels and timeframes.All debris generated during construction will be collected and disposed of in an approved landfill toprevent any potential water quality impacts. The proposed project would not result in an increaseddemand for water or generate new wastewater. Additionally, best management practices (BMPs)willbe used to mitigate environmental impacts during construction.

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Construction would take approximately six (6) months to complete, starting at this site in spring of2020. Construction activities associated with the proposed project would not result in any significantadverse impacts, due to the limited timeframe and intensity of construction activities.

Construction staging and laydown of materials and equipment would take place primarily on barges,but upland staging areas may be needed. Consideration will be given to limiting the physical extentof each staging area and the duration of use. BMPs will be implemented to minimize environmentalimpacts during construction and are listed below:

. The use of turbidity curtains/floating booms to mitigate turbidity and floating debris;o Construction will cease should a noticeable increase in turbidity occur untiladequate BMPs

are deployed to contain the work area;o Construction debris will be collected and disposed of in approved off-site waste disposal

areas;. Barges and equipment will be protected against spills into the waterway;. A spill kit will be on site should any spill occur;o Shoreward erosion and sediment controls will be in place before the commencement of work;r Work will adhere to all required environmental moratoriums;. Work will be accomplished at low tide as much as practically possible.

The general construction sequence is described below:

1. Contractor to mobilize equipment to project site (including work cranes, barges, pile drivinghammers, rock socketing drill rig, small power tools, etc.);

2. Appropriate BMPs are deployed;3. Pier piles will be driven/rock socketed in their specified locations and filled with concrete;4. Precast concrete materials will be brought to the project site by barge and installed to

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5. The barge will be floated into position, with the collars attached;6. Once final position is reached contractor will drive anchor piles using vibratory methods as

much as practical;7. All remaining marine elements will be installed including monopiles, and the gangway;B. Remaining outfitting for the pier and barge will commence (installation of railings, benches,

etc.);9. Necessary utility trenches will be dug, and utilities will be routed to the barge;10. Work completes;1 1. BMPs are removed from site;12. Contractor demobilizes from project site.

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Jornr AppurcenoN FoRMFor Permits for activities activities affecting streams, waterways, waterbodies, wetlands, coastal areas, sources of water,and endangered and threatened species.

You must separately apply for and obtain Permits from each involved agency before starting work. Please readall instructions.

3. Name of Property Owner (if different than Applicant)

MailingAddress PostL S!a'!_e ZiplOne Centre Street

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/ ',Excavalion and Fill in { 401Water QualityNavigable Waters Certification

f] Doct<s, Moorings or Freshwater WetlandsPlatforms

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CoastalErosionManagement

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lncidental Take ofEndangered /Threatened Species

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Check all permits that apply: 7 Section 404 Clean Water Act / Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act

ls the project Federally funded? l-- yes [7 ruo

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General Permit Type(s), if known:

Preconstruction Notification : i-- Yes

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[7] State Owned Lands Under Water

- Utitity Easement (pipelines, conduits, cables, etc.) | 1 Docks, Moorings or Platforms

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Propertv Tax Map Section / Block / Lot Number:

Provide directions and distances to and bodies of water

Driving east on Richmond Terrance, turn left on Wall Street, just after the baseball field. The new landing is proposed along the

6. Project Description: Provide the following information about your project. Continue each response and provideany additional information on other pages. Attach plans on separate paqes.

of the

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is proposing to construct a new ferry landing adjacent tothe Staten lsland Yankee Stadium to connect Staten lsland to the existing Citywide Ferry System.

b. Description of current site conditions:The proposed landing location, controlled by DCAS, is located on the northeast shore of Staten lsland. The site is adjacent tothe Staten lsland Yankee Stadium. There is already an existing pier at the site that the landing will connect to. No vesselscurrently berth at this site.

c. Proposed site chanqes:The proposed landing will consist of a new 35'x90' barge with an 80'x10' gangway connecting to an extension of the existingpier. The landing will service two ferry vessels. The barge will be anchored by six (8) 36-inch diameter pipe piles. A pier

extension will connect the existing pier to the new gangway.

coveraoe. cubic vards of fill material. structures below h water. etc.):

Area of excavation or dredoinq, volume of material to be removed, location of dredqed material placement:

excavation or dredging is proposed in the waterway.

f. ls tree cutting or clearing proposed? [-- Y", lf YTiming of the proposed cutting or clearing (month/year):

Number of trees to be cut: Acreage of trees to be cleared:

d. Type of structures and fill materials to be installed, and quantity of materials to be used (e.9., square feet of

80 CY of waterspace will be occupied by the eight 36-in diameter barge anchor piles, six 36-in diameterand twenty seven 24-in pier piles. The pier, barge, gangway, and monopiles will create 7,250 square feet of over

coverage. The pier piles will be filled with a total of 28 CY of concrete, while the remaining piles will be hollow

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'actor to mobilize equipment. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) are deployed. All piles will be installed firstpier will be installed. Then the barge will be floated into position, with the collars attached once final position is reached.gangway will be installed and secured. Outfitting of the barge will commence (installation of benches, etc.). BMPs will be

o. Work methods and tvpe of equipment to be used:'llt ermer oe onven usrng a vrora, barges, and small power tools.

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i. Pollution control methods and other actions environmental i

Turbidity curtains/ floating booms will be used to mitigate turbidity and floating debris. Equipment will be protected against spillsinto the waterway. A spill kit will be on site should any spill occur. Construction will cease should a noticeable increase inturbidig occur until adequate best management practices are deployed to contain the work area.

j. Erosion and silt control methods that will be used to waterShoreward erosion and sediment controls, such as hay bales, will be in place before the commencement of work.

k. Alternatives considered to avoid regulated areas. lf no feasible alternatives exist, explain how the project willminimize impacts:

Please refer to Section 1 - Project Narrative for a complete alternatives analysis.

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m. Proposed Start Date:

Private / Public L- Commercial

May 2O2O Estimated Completion Date: November 2020

q. Will this project require additional Federal, State, or Local authorizations, including zoning changes?

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landing is located in manufacturing zoning district (M1-1) and will require a Mayoral Zoning Override

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DEC, USACE, OGS or DOS Permit / numbers for activities at this location:

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Signatures.Applicant and Owner (lf different) must sign the application.Append additional pages of this Signature section if there are multiple Applicants, Owners or ContacUAgents.

I hereby affirm that information provided on this form and all attachments submitted herewith is true to the best ofmy knowledge and belief.

Permission to lnspect - I hereby consent to Agency inspection of the project site and adjacent property areas.Agency staff may enter the property without notice between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday. lnspectionmay occur without the owner, applicant or agent present. lf the property is posted with "keep out" signs or fencedwith an unlocked gate, Agency staff may still enter the property. Agency staff may take measurements, analyzesite physical characteristics, take soil and vegetation samples, sketch and photograph the site. I understand thatfailure to give this consent may result in denial of the permit(s) sought by this application.

False statements made herein are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of the NYSPenal Law. Further, the applicant accepts full responsibility for all damage, direct or indirect, of whatever nature,and by whomever suffered, arising out of the project described herein and agrees to indemnify and save harmlessthe State from suits, actions, damages and costs of every name and description resulting from said project. lnaddition, Federal Law, '18 U.S.C., Section 1001 provides for a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment fornot more than 5 years, or both where an applicant knowingly and willingly falsifies, conceals, or covers up amaterial fact; or knowingly makes or uses a false, fictitious or fraudulent statement.

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Ihis is intended to supplement ENG Form 4345, Application for Department of theArmy Permit, or the Joint Application for Permit used in the Sfafe of New York.Please provide complete answers to all questions below which are relevant to yourproject. Any answers may be continued on separate sheet(s) of paper to be attachedto this form.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

Thepurposeof fhis formistoprovidetheCorpsof Engineerswith basic informationregarding your project. This information will be used to facilitate evaluation of yourpermit application and for public dissemination as required by regulation. Failureto provide complete information may result in your application being declaredincomplete for processing, thereby delaying processing of your application.

GENERAL..APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJ ECTS

1. Explain the need for, and purpose of, the proposed work.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is proposing to further

develop the NYC Ferry System by installing a new landing at the Staten lsland Yankee

Stadium. No ferry landing serving the CFS currently exists on Staten lsland. This new landingwould accommodate two (2) bowloader ferries. A new barge, pier and gangway would be

installed at the site with anchor piles and monopoles installed to secure the landing and allowfor the safe docking of ferries. The completion of this project would alleviate Staten lsland

ferry vessel overcrowding issues and allow Staten lsland to be connected to other boroughs

throughout the City.

2. Provide the names and addresses of property owners adjacent to your work site(if not shown on the application form or project drawings).

Please refer to the attached list of adjacent property owners.

(Please note that depending upon the nature and ertent of your project, you may berequested to provide the names and addresses of additional property ownersproximate to your projecf sife to ensure proper coordination.)

3. Photographs of the project sife should be submitted. For proiects in tidal areas,photographs of the waterway vicinity should be taken at low tide. Using a separatecopy of your plan view, indicate the location and direction of each photograph aswell as the date and time at which the photograph was taken. Provide a sufficientnumber of photographs so as fo provide a clear understanding of conditions on andproximate to your projecf sife.

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4. Provide a copy of any environmental impact statement, or any otherenvironmental report which was prepared for your project.

An environmental impact statement is being prepared. The draft EIS is expected to becomplete in March of 2O2O. The final EIS will be available on the New York City Mayor'sOff i ce of S ustai nab i I ity webs ite: http://www. nyc. gov/oec.

5. Provide a thorough discussion of alternatives to your proposal. This discussionshould include, but not necessarily be limited to, the "no action" alternative andalternative(s) resulting rn less disturbance to waters of the United Sfates. For fillingproiects in waters of the United States, including wetlands, your alternativesdiscussion should demonstrate that there are no practicable alternatives to yourproposed filling and that your project meefs with current mitigation policy (i.e.avoidance, minimization and compensation).

Please refer to Section I - Project Narrative, for an explanation of possible alternativesconsidered. The result of the alternatives analysis shows that the current proposed plan is thebest available option.

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I dredgins?

2. You can apply for a ten-year permit for maintenance dredging. lf you wish toI apply for a ten-year permit, please provide the number of additional dredging eventsI during the ten-year life of the permit and the amount of material to be removed

during future events.

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I 3. hdicate of your drawings the dewatering area (if applicable) anddisposat site forthe dredged material (except landfill sites). Submit a sufficient number of

r photographs of the dewatering and disposal sifes as applicable so as to provide a

I clear indication of existing conditions. For ten-year maintenance dredging permits,- indicate the dewateringldisposal sffes forfuture dredging events, if known.

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I duration of dredging.

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5. lndicate the physical nature of the material to be dredged (i.e. sand, silt, clay, etc.)

I and provide estlimated percentages of the various constiiuents if available. Forr beach nourishment projects, grain size analysis data is required.

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Answer the following if your project includes the construction or rehabilitation ofrec reati on al m oo ri n g fac i I iti es.

The proposed project involves installation of a new ferry landing for vessels to temporarilymoor, allowing passengers to embark and disembark the ferries.

1. lt is generally recommended that any fixed piers and walk ramps be limited to fourfeet in width, and that floats be limited to eight feet in width and rest at least two feetabove the waterway bottom at mean low water. Terminal floats at private, non-commercial facilities should be limited to 20 feet in length. lf you do not believe yourproposal can meet with these recommendations, please provide the reason(s).

The proposed project includes installing a 20'x|62'-3' pile supported concrete deck pier, a

10'xB0'aluminum gangway, and a 90'x35'floating steel barge anchored in place by steel

piles. The barge will be outfitted with trruo fender racks designed to accommodate bow radiiof up to 28' and with bowloader ramps capable of accommodating a variety of vessel

freeboard heights (5.8'to 8.2').

2. Using your plan view, show to scale the location(s), position(s) and size(s)(including length, beam and draft) of vesse(s) to be moored at the proposed facility,including those of transienf vessel(s/ if known.

Please see attached drawing set in Section Vlll.

3. For commercial mooring sifes such as marinas, indicate the capacity of the facilityand indicate on the plan view the location(s) of any proposed fueling and/or sewagepumpout facilities. lf pumpout facilities are not planned, please discuss the rationalebelow and indicate the distance to the nearest available pumpout station.

The landing will not have a fueling or pumpout facility. The ferry landing will provide access

for the NYC Ferry, which is an expansion of the East River Ferry Service that has pre-

established fueling and pumpout facilities.

4. lndicate on your plan view the distance to adjacent marine structures, if any areproximate and show the locations and dimensions of such structures.

Please see attached drawing set in Section Vlll.

5. Discuss the need for wave protection at the proposed facility. Please be advisedthat if a permit is issue4 you would be required to recognize thatthe mooring facilitymay be subject to wave action from wakes of passrng yessels, whose operationswould not be required to be modified. lssuance of a permit would not relieve you ofensuring the integrity of the authorized structure(s) and the United States would not

be held responsible for damages to the structure(s) and yessel(s) moored theretofrom wakes from passrng vessels.

The designs include monopiles, specialized collars and donut fenders to stabilize the ferrylanding. The use of bow-loader fenders as well as a bow-loader gangway will provide stabilityfor the passengers boarding or leaving the ferry.

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Answer the following if your project includes construction of bulkheading (alsoretaining walls and seawalls) with backfill, filling of waterslwetlands, or any otherbank stabilization fills such as riprap, revetments, gabions, etc.

1. lndicate the total volume of fill (including backfill behind a structure such as abulkhead) as well as the volume of fill to be placed into waters of the United Stafes.The amountof fill in waters of the United States can be determined by calculating theamount of fill to be placed below the plane of spring high tide in tidal areas andbelow ordinary high water in non-tidal areas.

41 steel pipe piles will occupy B0 cubic yards of water space. This number was calculated bymultiplying the number of piles by the cross-sectional area of the piles times the height of thepiles from the mudline to Mean High Waterline. The 27 pier piles will be filled with a total of28 CY of concrete, while the remaining piles will be hollow.

2. lndicate the source(s) and type(s) of fill material.

The fill material will consist of hollow, and concrete filled steel pipe piles.

3. lndicate the method of fill placement (i.e. by hand, bulldozer, crane, etc.). Wouldany temporary fills be required in waterways or wetlands fo provide access forconstruction equipment? lf so, please indicate the area of such waters and/orwetlands to be filled, and show on the plan and sectional views.

The piles will be driven into the mudline utilizing a vibratory hammer as much as

practically possible. Concrete will then be poured inside of the pier piles.

The foregoing requests basic information on the mosf common types of projectsrequiring Department of the Army permits. lt is intended to obviate or reduce theneed for requesting additional information; however, additional information may berequested above and beyond what is requested in this form.

Please feel free to add any additional information regarding your project which youbelieve may facilitate our review.

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Instructions for Com pletins

Partl-Projectlnformation. TheapplicantorprojectsponsorisresponsibleforthecompletionofPartl. Responsesbecomepartoftheapplication for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part I based oninformation currently available. lf additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as

thoroughly as possible based on current information.

Complete all items in Part l. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to thelead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.

Part I - Project and Sponsor Information

Name of Action or Project:

Staten lsland Yankee Stadium Ferry

Project Location (describe, and attach a location map):

1 Wall Street, Staten lsland, NY 10301

Brief Description of Proposed Action:

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is proposing to further develop the Citywide Ferry Service (CFS) by installing anew ferry landing at the Staten lsland Yankee Stadium on Staten lsland. This will be the first Citywide Ferry Service landing on Staten lsland, thusconnecting this borough to other parts of NYC. The CFS provides an affordable and convenient transportation system, connecting residential areas tobusiness districls and employment centers. The proposed proiect would particularly promote the use of mass transit in emerging high-densityresidential areas along the waterfront as well as isolated areas that are not well-served by the subway system.

The existing St. George Terminal will be expanded through the installation of a new landing that will consist of a new pier, barge, and gangway toaccommodate two (2) bowloader ferries. This addition to the NYC Ferry system will help connect Staten lsland to other NYC boroughs and helpalleviate stress on other modes of transportation.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor:

New York City Economic Development Corporation

Telephone : 21 2-g1 2-g8oo

E-Mail: [email protected]

Address:

One Libefi Plaza

City/PO:New York

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Zip Code:

l. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan. local law. ordinance.adm ini strative rule, or regulation?

lfYes, attach a narrative description ofthe intent ofthe proposed action and the environmental resources thatmay be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. lf no, continue to question 2.

NO YES

tr a2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?lf Yes, list agency(s) nanre and permit or approval:

NO YES

tr a3. a. Total acreage ofthe site ofthe proposed action? 3.3 acres

b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? o.22acresc. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned

or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 3.3 acres

4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action:

5. E Urban ! Rural (non-agriculture) E Industrial I Commercial E Residential (suburban)

E For"tt ! Agriculture I Aquatic E Other(Specify):

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a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations?

b. Consistent with the adopted conrprehensive plan?

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tr a7. ls the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?

lf Yes, identifo:

NO YES

a tr8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?

b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?

c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed

action?

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9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?

lfthe proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:

NO YES

tr a10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?

lf No, describe method for providing potable water:

Potable water is not necessary for the new feny landing.

NO YES

a trI l. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?

lf No. describe method for providing wastewater treatment:

Wastewater treatment is not necessary for the new ferry landing.

NO YES

a tr12. a.Doestheprojectsitecontain,orisitsubstantiallycontiguousto,abuilding,archaeological site,ordistrictwhich is Iisted on the National or State Register of Historic Places. or that has been determined by the

Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks. Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the

State Register of Historic Places?

b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive forarchaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory?

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tr a13. a. Doesanyportionofthesiteoftheproposedaction,orlandsadjoiningtheproposedaction,contain

wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?

b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into. any existing wetland or waterbody?

lf Yes. identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:

Upper Bay - 0.22 acres

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14. Identifu the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:

Bshoreline ! Forest I Agricultural/grasslands I Early mid-successional

EWetland E] urban E Suburban

15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State orFederal government as threatened or endangered?

NO YES

a tr16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES

tr a17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?If Yes,

a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?

b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?If Yes, briefly describe:

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18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of wateror other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?

If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:

NO YES

Z tr19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste

management facility?If Yes, describe:

NO YES

a u20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining properry been the subject of remediation (ongoing orcompleted) for hazardous waste?If Yes, describe:

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NO YES

tr aI CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABO\'E IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OFMY KNOWLEDGE

Applicant/sponsor/name: out"' /t / t; ( l/ / 'r'./Signature: Title' Senior Vice President

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Part 1 lQuestion 7 [Critical EnvironmentalAreal

Part 1 I Question 12a [National or StateRegister of Historic Places or State EligibleSitesl

Parll I Question 12b [Archeological Sites]

Parl l I Question 13a [Wetlands or OtherRegulated Waterbodiesl

Parl l I Question 15 [Threatened orEndangered Animall

Parl l / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain]

Parl l I Question 20 [Remediation Site]

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r Site RecordI Administrative lnformationD Site Name: Ballpark at St. George Station

I Site Code:VOO228Program: Voluntary Cleanup Program

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Address: Between North Ramp and Jersey St., Block 2, Lot2OI City:Staten lsland Zip: 10301t co-unty:Rrcnmono

Latitude: 40.646224409

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Estimated Size: 52 Acres

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It Location: The Ballpark at St. George Station site is located in an urban area of Richmond

County, NY. lt is a long and relatively narrow parcel of land which is bordered to the east by an

I access road and parking lot, to the west by a narrow parcel of vacant land, to the north by the

- Kill Van Kull and New York Harbor, and to the south by Richmond Terrace. Site Features: The

I site consists of approximately 52 acres of shoreline property, of which 26 acres comprise

I upland area and the remaining 26 acres are located under water. Current Use: The site is

developed with a minor league baseball stadium. It is zoned for industrial use. The area is

I highly developed with residences and small commercial buildings. Historical Use: The site was

reportedly used as a railroad locomotive and railcar servicing and maintenance facility and

I railcar switchyard from 1883 to 1994. Prior to its development as a ballpark part of the propefiIwas used as a parking lot for the Staten lsland Ferry. The New York City Economic

I Development Corporation (NYCEDC) purchased the site in November 1998 for the

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I conducted the site was contaminated with metals at high concentrations. The eastern portion

r of the site was contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and the northern

I and eastern portions were contaminated with petroleum products. Post Remediation -

I Remediation at this site is complete. Residual contamination in the soil and groundwater is

being managed under a Site Management Plan.

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in contact with residual contamination remaining at the site.

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NEvv YORK CITY WATERFRONT REYITALIZATION PROGRAMConsistency Assessment Form

Proposed actions that are sublect to CEQR, ULURP or other local, state or federal discretionary reviewprocedures, and that are within New York Cityl Coastal Zone, must be reviewed and assessed for theirconsistency with the New York City Woterfront Revitolizotion Progrom (WRP) which has been approved as partof the State's Coastal Management Program.

This form is intended to assist an applicant in certifoing that the proposed activiry is consistent with the WRP. lt shouldbe completed when the local, state, or federal application is prepared. The completed form and accompanyinginformation will be used by the New York State Department of State, the New York City Department of CityPlanning or other city or state agencies in their review of the applicant's ceftification of consistency.

A. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name of Appli."nt'

Name of Applicant Representative: Jhaelen Hernandez-Eli

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Project site owner (if different than above): DCAS

B. PROPOSED ACTIYITYlf more spoce is needed, indude os on ottochment

l. Brief description of activity

This project proposes to install a new ferry landing at the Staten lsland Yankee Stadium. The design incorporates a resilient, reliablefloating system in accordance with New York City, New York State, and Federal building codes, and will accommodate the expectedpublic transportation needs ofthe area. Please refer to Section I - Project Narrative for a detailed discussion ofthe proposed project.

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installing a new ferry landing at the Staten lsland Yankee Stadium on Staten lsland. This will be the first Citywide Ferry Service landing onStaten lsland, thus connecting this borough to other parts of NYC. The CFS provides an affordable and convenient transportation system,connecting residential areas to business districts and employment centers. The proposed project would particularly promote the use ofmass transit in emerging high-density residential areas along the waterfront as well as isolated areas that are not well-served by thesubway system.

The new landing will consist of a new pier, barge, and gangway to accommodate two (2) bowloader ferries. This addition to the NYC Ferrysystem will help connect Staten lsland to other NYC boroughs and help alleviate slress on other modes of transportation.

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Name of water body (if located on the waterfront): Upper New York Bav

D. REQUIRED ACTIONS OR APPROVALSI Check oll thot opply.I

C ity Actions/Approvals/F unding

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n Special Permit(if appropriate, specifi type: I Modification E Renewal I other) Expiration Date:

Board of Standords ond Appeals ! Yes E No

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n Variance (bulk)

n Special Permit(if appropriate, specifitype: ! Modification E Renewal ! other) Expiration Date:

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tr Policy or Plan, specifr:

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n 384 (b) (4) Approval tr Permits, specifr:

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I A State permit or license, specifi Agency: Refer io JpA Permit type and numberpslsl 1q .Jp4

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Does the proiect require a waterfront site?

Would the action result in a physical alteration to a waterfront site, including land along theshoreline, land under water or coastal waters?

ls the prolect located on publicly owned land or receiving public assistance?

ls the project located within a FEMA l% annual chance floodplain? (6.2)

ls the project located within a FEMA 0.2% annual chance floodplainl (6.2)

ls the profect located adiacent to or within a special area designation? See Mops - Port lll of theNYC WRP. lf so, check oppropriote boxes below ond evoluqte policies noted in porentheses as poft ofWRP Policy Assessrnent (Seaion F).

f] Significant Maritime and lndustrial Area (SMIA) (2.1)

f] Special Natural Waterfront Area (SNWA) (4.1)

f] Prioriry Martine Activity Zone (PMAZ) (3.5)

! Recognized Ecological Complex (REC) (4.4)

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F. vvRP POLICY ASSESSMENTReyiew the project or oaion for consistency with the WRP policies. For eoch poliq, check Promote, Hinder or Not Applicable (N/A).For more informotion obout consistenq review process ond determinoao4 see Pon I of the NYC Woterfront Revitolization Progrom-

When ossessing eoch poliq, review the full policy longuoge, induding oll subTolicies, contoined within Pon, ll of the WRP. Iherelevonce of eoch opplicoble poliq moy vory depending upon the project type ond where it is locoted (i.e. if it is locoted within one ofthe speciol oreo designotions).

For those policies checked Promote or Hinder, provide o written stotement on o seporote poge thot ossesses the effeas of theproposed octivity on the relevont policies or stondords. lf the project or oction promotes o poliq, exploin how the oaion would be

consistent with the gools of the poliq. lf it hinders o policy, considerotion should be given toword ony proaicol meons of oltering ormodifung the projea to eliminote the hindronce. Policies thot would be odvonced by the projea should be bolonced ogoinst those

thot would be hindered by the project. lf reosonoble modificotions to eliminote the hindronce ore not possiblg considerotion should

be given os to whether the hindronce is ofsuch a degree os to be substontiol, ond if so, those odverse effeas should be mitigoted tothe extent procticoble.

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gtrn5.S Protect and improve water quality through cost-effective grey-infrastructure and in-waterecological strateSres.

. Minimize loss of lifer itnrcturcs, infrastructur:, and natural nasounces caused bf f,ooding , tr tro and erocion, and incrcass rcsitience to futur= conditions created by climate change.

A t Minimize losses from flooding and erosion by employing non-structural and structural management fV f-.1 f--lmeasures appropriate to the site, the use of the property to be protected, and the surrounding area : u u

[email protected] consideration of the latest New York City proiections of climate change and sea level

rise (as published in New York Gty Ponel on Aimote Chonge 2015 Report Chopter 2: Seo Level Rise ondCr,ostal Storms) into the planning and design of projects in the city's Coastal Zone.

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6.4 Protect and preserve non-renewable sources of sand for beach nourishment. trnE,Minimize environmental degradation and negative impacts on public hedth from solidwaste, toric pollutants, hazardous materids, and industrial materials that may poserisks to the environmcnt and public health and safety.

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The applicant or agent must certifr that the proposed activity is consistent with New York City's approved LocalWaterfront Revitalization Program, pursuant to New York State's Coastal Management Program. lf this certificationcannot be made, the proposed activity shall not be undercaken. lf this certification can be made, complete this Section.

"The proposed activity complies with New York State's approved Coastal Management Program as expressed in

New York City's approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, pursuant to New York State's CoastalManagement Program, and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program."

Applicant/Agent's Name: Victoria C. Christini

Address: 530 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

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8.5 Preserve the public interest in and use of lands and waters held in public trust by the State and City. A tr tr

g.6 Design waterfront public spaces to encourage the waterfront's identity and encouragestewardsnrD. a tr tr

, :ffi;:ic r.esources that contribute to the visud quahty of the New York City A n tr

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9.2 Protect and enhance scenic values associated with natural resources. trngra Protecg preserye, and enlrance resourcs significant to the historicrl, archaeological, A n trrv architectural, and cultural legacy of the New York City coastal ar"ea.

lO.l l:jdl1ll I::"*" historic resources, and enhance resources significant to the coastal culture of E E trNew York gity.

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Telephone: (201 ) 775-6000 96211. [email protected]

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Submission Requirements

I [;ffiffi: requiring City Planning Commission approval, materials should be submitted to the Department of

f For local acions not requiring City Planning Commission review, the applicant or agent shall submit materials to the

f Lead Agency responsible for environmental review. A copy should also be sent to the Department of City Planning.

For State actions or funding, the Lead Agency responsible for environmental review should transmit its WRP

I consistency assessment to the Departr"niof iity eLnning.IFor Federal direct actions, funding, or permits applications, including Joint Applicants for Permits, the applicant or

f agent shall also submit a copy of this completed form along with his/her application to the NYS Department of State

I Office of Planning and Development and other relevant state and federal agencies. A copy of the application shouldI

-be provided to t[e NYC Department of City Planning.

I The Department of City Planning is also available for consultation and advisement regarding WRP consistency

I procedural mafters.

New York City Department of City Planning New York State Department of StateWaterfront and Open Space Division Office of Planning and DevelopmentI 20 Broadway, 3 l" Floor Suite I 0 I 0New York, New York 10271 One Commerce Place, 99 Washington Avenue212-720-3525 Albany, New York 1223 l-0001wrp@plannint nyc.tov (5 18) 474-6000www.nyc.gov/wrp www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/consistency

I "'T':::l:::;"" signed Nyc consistency Assessment Form

[l Attachment with consistency assessment statements for all relevant policies

I For Joint Applications for Permits, one ( I ) copy of the complete application package

I Environmental Review documents

I Drawings (plans, sections, elevations), surveys, photographs, maps, or other information or materials whichwould support the cercification of consistency and are not included in other documents submitted. Alldrawings should be clearly labeled and at a scale that is legible.

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STATEN ISLAND YANKEE STADIUM LANDING

Addendum toNew York City Waterfront Revitalization Program

Consistency Assessment Form

Applicant: jhaelen Hernandez-Eli


New York, New York 10038

Victoria C ChristiniM.C. Mclaren Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.

530 Chestnut Ridge Road

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

Agent:

Policy 1: Support and facilitate commercia! and residential redevelopment in areas well-suited tosuch development.

Operation of the existing Staten lsland Ferry has encouraged commercial and residential growth in

the surrounding area of Staten lsland. People depend on this ferry service for commuting and

recreational purposes. With the continued population growth, commercial development, and

revitalization of New York City, the capacity bf the existinB transportation infrastructure needs to be

increased to enable the continuation of this growth. The proposed ferry landing at the Staten lsland

Yankee Stadium will provide an alternative means of transportation to reduce overcrowding, and it

will connect Staten lsland to other NYC boroughs. Staten lsland is the only NYC borough that is not

currently connected to the CFS.

Policv 1.1: Encourage commercial and residential redevelopment in appropriate Coastal Zone areas.

No NYC Ferry vessels currently utilize the site. The Staten lsland ferry landing exists just south of the

proposed site; however, this ferry only transports passengers directly across the Bay to the tip ofManhattan. The NYC Ferry vessel will provide connection to several other locations up the Hudson

River. This will improve access to the commercial and residential development upland as well as

improve connection to other areas of the city for residents of Staten lsland. Commercial and

residential development in the area will increase as transportation to and from the city becomes moreconvenient, economical and enjoyable.

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Policv 1.2: Encourage non-industrial development with uses and design features that enliven the

waterfront and attract the public.

The existing use of the site is a publicly accessed pier outside of the existing ballpark and Empire

Outlets. The proposed ferry landing will introduce a means of transportation available at the site,

thus enlivening this waterfront site and attracting more residents and visitors. lnstallation of a newlanding will enliven the waterfront by creating an additional mode of resilient transportation for the

community.

Policy 2: Support water-dependent and industrial uses in New York City coastal areas that are

well-suited to their continued operation.

The project site is located next to an existing transportation hub. The project will improve water-based public transportation around New York City and this location is well-suited to continue toaccommodate commuter traffic based on its proximity to an existing hub as well as residential and

commercial zones.

Policv 2.3: Encourage working waterfront uses at appropriate sites outside the Significant Maritimeand lndustrial Areas or Ecologically Sensitive Maritime lndustrial Area.

The proposed project will install a new landing in an area outside of an SMIA. The WRP considers

working waterfront uses such as passenger transportation to be appropriate for sites outside of SMIAs

when those sites feature suitable hydrologic and site conditions and provide suitable access tomarkets, customers and delivery networks. The landing is located at a waterfront location wherebathymetry is suitable for ferry vessels, and the proposed project does not require any dredging. ln

addition, the landing is located adjacent to an established waterfront residential and commercialarea, in keeping with the Citywide Ferry Service project's goal of connecting residential areas withbusiness districts and employment centers as a mass transit resource for commuters. Therefore, theproposed project includes features that are appropriate for working waterfront uses outside of SMlAs.

Policv 2.4: Provide infrastructure improvements necessa ry to support working waterfront uses.

Construction of a new Staten lsland Ferry Landing will allow for the expansion of the Citywide Ferry

Service and encourage the use of NYC's waterways. As the population continues to Brow and Staten

lsland becomes more developed, congestion of Staten lsland's existing transportation systems willbecome overstressed. This project will alleviate overcrowding and offer additional travel

destinations, with ferry lines traveling to multiple locations in Manhattan and allowing forconnections to other NYC boroughs or New Jersey.

Policv 2.5: lncorporate consideration of climate change and sea level rise into the planning anddesign of waterfront industrial development and infrastructure, pursuant to WRP Policy 6.2.

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The proposed project is intended to expand a resilient transit alternative in consideration of climatechange and sea level rise. The design of the new landing includes measures to protect the landingfrom major storm surge or tidal events, and is in accordance with New York City Building Code:Flood Resistant Construction and the Federal Emergency Management Agency 100-year floodstandards (Appendix C). For example, mooring piles for the barge would extend to an elevation ofapproximately 25 feet NAVD88, well above the current (2015) 1O0-year flood elevation at thelandings, to account for storm surge and to prevent the barges from detaching from the piles duringa storm event. Emergency plans would be developed to ensure that landing infrastructure (such as

gangways) and amenities would be secured prior to a storm event. These and similar measures wouldallow the ferry service to resume operations immediately following a storm event that might interruptother transit service, which would provide a particular resiliency benefit the waterfront community.Therefore, the proposed project would be consistent with Policy 2.5.

Policy 3: Promote use of New York City's waterways for commercial and recreational boating and

water-dependent transportati on.

The proposed project would promote the use of NYC's waterways for water-dependenttransportation by installing a new ferry landing.

Policv 3.1: Support and encourage in-water recreational activities in suitable locations.

No ferry landing currently exists at the site. This project will encourage use of the Citywide Ferry

Service for recreational purposes by expanding the routes of the CFS. The vessels can be used forcommuting and recreational purposes. The Citywide Ferry Service has implemented design measures

and operating procedures to ensure safe operation of recreational boats in the water adjacent to theproject site. The proposed project would not result in a significant adverse impact to recreational

boating, therefore the proposed project would be consistent with Policy 3.1.

Policv 3.3: Minimize conflicts between recreational boating and commercial ship operations.

The site is adjacent to an active transportation hub, where large vessels such as the Staten lslandFerry berth. There are currently no conflicts between recreational boating and commercial shipoperations, as no recreation vessel launch locations are found near the site. The Citywide FerryService has employed design and operational measures to ensure navigational safety and to minimizeconflicts between ferries and human-powered recreational boaters. This includes utilizing vessel hulldesigns that minimize wake energy (e.g., low-wake design vessels such as catamarans which are ableto achieve efficient planning angles at sufficient speeds).

ln addition, NYCEDC and the ferry operator have worked with the local maritime community todevelop specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) at landings in the vicinity of recreationalboating. SOPs may include measures such as reducing approach speeds within a certain distance ofeach landing to minimize wakes, requiring a stern look-out or camera surveillance as the ferry vessels

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pull out of docking to ensure that no recreational boats are within the path of the ferry, incorporating

visual signals into ferry operations to allow recreational boaters to anticipate ferry movements, and

using a communications channel designated for specifically for ferry service. ln addition, NYCEDC

would establish a central point of contact to allow recreational boaters to report incidents where

ferry operators do not follow set procedures.

Policv 3.4: Minimize impact of commercial and recreational boating activities on the aquatic

environment and surrounding land and water uses.

The proposed project would enhance an existing transportation use that is compatible with existingland uses and supportive of future development. ln-water construction activities required for the

proposed project would result in minimal resuspension of bottom sediment. Sediment resuspension

and increases in turbidity due to pile driving would be temporary, intermittent, and highly localized

and confined to the immediate vicinity of the pile being driven. Suspended sediment would be

anticipated to dissipate shortly after each pile was installed. A turbidity curtain may be used duringpile installation to minimize increases in suspended sediment during pile driving as required by

regulatory agencies.

Similarly, because the ferry landing is sited in waters deeper than 15 feet at mean low water (MLW),

water depth would be sufficient to allow a clearance of at least 2 to 3 feet between the vessel

propeller(s) and the bottom sediment, which is generally considered sufficient clearance to limit thepotential for resuspension of bottom sediment. Other methods to reduce vessel impacts on thesurrounding environment are using hull designs and engine configuration options to minimize wakeenergy, optimizing vessel course and speed to minimize wakes at sensitive points along routes, and

operating ferries at reduced and/or low speeds while entering and exiting dock spaces.

Policy 4: Protect and restore the quality and function of ecological systems within the New YorkCity coastal area.

Water quality will not be adversely impacted by the proposed project. Best Management Practices

will be utilized to ensure protection of the coastal area and its associated habitats.

Policv 4.7: Protect vulnerable plant, fish and wildlife species, and rare ecological communities.Design and develop land and water uses to maximize their integration or compatibility with the

i de nti f i ed ecological co m m u n ity.

Neither construction nor operation of the proposed project would adversely affect water quality or

habitat conditions in the Upper Bay. ln-water construction would not be anticipated to generate

harmful underwater noise levels that could potentially impact vulnerable species. Therefore,

construction and operation of the new landing would have no direct or indirect effects on federally-listed species potentially occurring in the Upper Bay.

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Policv 6: Minimize loss of life, structures, infrastructure, and natural resources caused by floodingand erosion, and increase resiliency to future conditions created by climate change.

The proposed landing is located in-water with an upland connection in the 100-year floodplain.Under Policy 6, the primary goalfor projects in coastal areas is to reduce risks posed by current and

future coastal hazards, particularly major storms that are likely to increase in frequency and intensitydue to climate change and sea level rise. The goal of the proposed project is to expand one of the

city's most resilient transit alternatives, as additional ferry service capabilities would supportemergency response and disaster recovery efforts in the event of a future storm or flooding episode.

The barge is a resilient floating structure and as such it is designed to withstand a 10O-year floodevent in addition to the climate change requirements listed in Policies 1.5,2.5,6 and 6.2.

Policv 6.1: Minimize losses from flooding and erosion by employing non-structural and structuralmanagement measures appropriate to the site, the use of the property to be protected, and the

surrounding area.

Under Policy 6.1, hard structural measures are considered appropriate to support the maintenanceand development of infrastructure for water-dependent uses, such as this landing expansion. As part

of normal design practices for ferry landings, the proposed project would include structural

hardening measures to protect the landings from wind, waves, and other elements of storm events.

ln particular, the landing will utilize mooring piles extending to an elevation of approximately 25

feet NAVD88, well above the current (2015) 1O0-year flood elevation at the landings, to account forstorm surge and to prevent the barges from detaching from the piles during a storm event. Emergencyplans would be developed to ensure that landing infrastructure (such as gangways) and amenitieswould be secured prior to a storm event. These and similar measures would allow the ferry service

to resume operations immediately following a storm event that interrupts other transit service, whichwould provide a resiliency benefit to isolated waterfront communities. Since the proposed projectwould not introduce any substantial changes on the shore other than to accommodate the newlanding infrastructure, other provisions of Policy 6.1 regarding shoreline protection are notapplicable. The barge is a resilient floating structure and as such it is designed to withstand a 100-year flood event in addition to the climate change requirements listed in Policies 6 and 6.2.

Policv 6.2: lntegrate consideration of the /atest New York City projections of climate change andsea /eye/ rise into the planning and design of proiects in the city's Coastal Zone.

The project is being planned in accordance with New York City Building Code: Flood Resistant

Construction (Appendix C) and FEMA 100-year flood standards. These standards include climatechange and sea level rise policies in accordance with Policies 1.5,2.5,6 and 6.2.

1a. Please see attached flood elevation worksheet.

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with the water to the flood elevation. The barge and gangway have not been included as features in

this assessment as they are not located at a fixed elevation and will rise or fall with fluctuating tides.

During a storm, the gangway would be flooded, and the landing would be shut down to the public.

The pier is located below the flood elevation under all future protections of the 1'l" flood elevation.

'lc. None of the fixed features are located are below the elevation of Mean Higher High Water duringtheir lifetime.

1d. The site is located within a AE zone, which has a BFE of 12feet. The structures are designed to

withstand the impacts of a marine environment. lf impacted by wind, water or debris, none of the

structures would result in a threat to public health or the environment,

2a. The features listed in 1b are not additionally protected by another project feature. The landing is

designed to withstand flooding and made of materials designed for marine environments. Although

the piles can't move, they are tall enough (+25 ft NAVDBS) to allow space for the barge to rise withthe water in a flood without being detached. lf the pier is flooded, the landing will be shut down.

2b. No features were identified in step 1c.

2c. ln addition to the high elevations of the anchor pile, the rest of the landing is designed to survive

in a marine environment.

2d. The project will not have any impact on the flooding of neighboring sites or conflict with adjacentflood protection projects.

3. There are no critical or potentially hazardous features that will be below the flood elevation duringits lifetime. The pier is a vulnerable structure; however, it is not critical and can be shut down duringa severe storm event. As such the project advances this policy.

Policv B: Provide public access to, from, and along New York City's coastal waters.

The proposed project would be used for public water transportation, and as such will provide publicaccess along New York City's waters.

Policv 8.1: Preserve, protect, maintain, and enhance physical, visualand recreational access to the

waterf ront.

The proposed project would construct a new ferry on Staten lsland. The physical and visual access

to the waterfront will not be adversely impacted. Some views will be blocked by the canopy of the

landing; however the ferry will offer access to the waterway and the pier will provide new vantage

points for viewing.

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Due to operational and security concerns associated with ferry service, access to the barge and

gangway would be limited to passengers during the hours of operation. Public access will not change

as a result of the proposed project.

Policv 8.3: Provide visualaccess to the waterfront where physically practical.

The new landing would be located within a publicly accessible open space that currently provides

visual access to the waterfront. The new barge infrastructure would not be any more obstructive ofviews than any of the other Citywide Ferry Service landings. Mooring piles are the primary elements

within a pedestrian's view, with a ferry vessel also obstructing views during the limited periods whenthe vessel is docked at the landing. However, by moving along the esplanade, pedestrians wouldhave waterfront views that are unobstructed by the new landing. Therefore, the proposed project

would not affect visual corridors from extended portions of waterfront open spaces.

Policv 8.4: Preserve and develop waterfront open space and recreation on publicly owned land atsuitable locations.

The proposed landing would be connected to a publicly accessible open space and would result in

the development of new open space from the proposed pier. The new pier will extend off the existingpier and will have the gangway running to the landing barge at the end of it. Adjacent amenities

within each open space, including waterfront esplanades, would remain accessible and would notbe altered by the construction of gangway infrastructure.

Policv 8.5: Preserve the public interest in and use of lands and waters held in public trust by thestate and city.

The proposed project would maintain the public interest in the site by improving and enhancing theexisting waterborne transportation available at the site, and it would not require the disposition ofany public lands to accommodate ferry landing construction or ferry operations. Therefore, theproposed project would avoid the loss of public interest in public trust lands and would be consistent

with Policy 8.5.

Policv 8.6: Design waterfront public spaces to encourage the waterfront's identity and encourage

stewardship.

The proposed project would expand the means of transportation in the area with the addition of anew ferry landing, reflecting the waterway's significance in the city as a transportation resource. The

barge is designed to be attractive and comfortable for ferry riders in order to enhance the publicconnection to the waterway. All landing infrastructure would comply with ADA and Local Law 68

accessibility requirements. ln addition, the upland and barge would include an information kioskand static or digital signage to provide wayfinding information to upland paths and other waterfrontamenities.

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Policv 9: Protect scenic resources that contribute to the visual quality of the New York City coastal

area.

The landing site does not feature unique views of significant resources (such as monuments or

notable buildings) that are obstructed or would be obstructed by the landing infrastructure. The site

is located next to an active transportation terminal with several slips for vessels along the waterfront.

Policv 9.1: Protect and improve visual quality associated with New York City's urban context and

the historic and working waterfront.

The visual quality of the waterfront will not be impacted by the proposed construction of a newlanding. The surrounding area consists of a transportation hub that has several slips for vessels,

including the Staten lsland Ferry.

Policv 10: Protect, preserve, and enhance resources significant to the historical, archaeological,architectural, and cultural legacy of the New York City coastal area.

As the site is located within an archeologically sensitive area and a historic district, special care willbe taken during construction to ensure no impacts to these features.

Policv 10.1 : Retain and preserve historic resoLtrcest and enhance resources significant to the coastal

culture of New York City.

See response to Policy 10.

Policv 10.2: Protect and preserve archaeological resources and artifacts.

See response to Policy 10.


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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATECOASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Federal Consistency Assessment Form

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An applicant, seeking a permit, license, waiver, certification or similar type of approval from a federal agency whichis subject to the New York State Coastal Management Program (CIvlP), shall complete this assessment form for any

proposed activity that will occur within and/or directly affect the State's Coastal Area. This form is intended to

assist an applicant in certifoing that the proposed activity is consistent with New York State's CMP as required by

U.S. Department of Commerce regulations (15 CFR 930.57). It should be completed at the time when the federal

application is prepared. The Department of State will use the completed form and accompanying information in itsreview of the applicant's certifi cation of consistency.

A. APPLICANT (please print)

l. Name: New York City Economic Development CorporationZ. Raa..r,3. Telephone: 212-312-3800

B. PROPOSED ACTIVITY:

L Brief description of activity:

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is proposing to turther develop the Citywide Ferry Service(CFS) by adding a lerry landing to the Saint George lerry landing in Staten lsland. The CFS provides an affordable andconvenient transportation system, connecting residential areas to business districts and employmenl centers. The proposedproject would particularly promote the use of mass transit in emerging high-density residential areas along the waterfront aswell as isolated areas that are not well-served by the subway system. The new St. George landing will accommodate one (1)bowloader Citywide ferry vessels.

2. Purpose ofactivity:With the continued population growth, commercial development, and revitalization of New York City, the exisling transportation inrrastructure willbegin to become overstressed. Thls will lead lo the inability of commuters to utilize the systems as intended and will cause stagnation in thesocial and economic development of the city. The addition of the Citywide Ferry allows a greater capacity of riders and ,lexibility of traveldestinations, with lerry lines traveling to multiple locations in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Please refer to Section 1 - Pro.lect Narrative for adetailed discussion of the project site.

3. Location of activity:

Richmond Staten lsland 1 Wall StreetCounty

4. Type of federal permit/license required:

City, Town, or Village

USACE: 404 CWA

Street or Site Description

10 Rivers & Harbors ActtIIItt

5. Federal application number, if known:

6. If a state permit/license was issued or is required for the proposed activity, identifu the state agency and

provide the application or permit number, if known:

NYSDEC: Excavation & Fill, Docks & Platforms, Water Quality, Tidal Wetlands

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C. COASTAL ASSESSMENT Check either "YES" or "NO" for each of these questions. The numbers followingeach question refer to the policies described in the CMP document (see footnote on page 2) which may be affected

by the proposed activity.

t l. Will the proposed activity result in any of the following:

a. Large physical change to a site within the coastal area which will require the preparation of an

I environmental impact statement? (11,22,25,32,37,38,41,43) -EEI b. Physical alteration of more than two acres of land along the shoreline, land under water or

coastal waters? (2,11,12,20,28,35,44) EE

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f. Siting of a facility essential to the exploration, development and production of energy

resources in coastal waters or on the Outer Continental Shelf? (29) -EEg. Siting of a facility essential to the generation or transmission of energ y? (27) -t]Eh. Mining, excavation, or dredging activities, or the placement of dredged or fill material in

coastal waters? (15,35) -EEi. Discharge of toxics, hazardous substances or other pollutants into coastal waters? (8, 15, 35) -EEj. Draining of stormwater runoff or sewer overflows into coastal waters? (33) E[]

k. Transport, storage, treatment, or disposal of solid wastes or hazardous materials? (36, 39) EEIl. Adverse eflect upon land or water uses within the State's small harbors? (4) EE

2. Will the proposed activity affect or be located in, on, or adjacent to any of the following: YESAIO

c. Revitalization/redevelopment of a deteriorated or underutilized waterfront site? ( I )

d. Reduction ofexisting or potential public access to or along coastal waters? (19,20)e. Adverse effect upon the commercial or recreational use ofcoastal fish resources? (9,10)

a. State designated freshwater or tidal wetland? (44)

b. Federally designated flood and/or state designated erosion hazard area? (l l, 12, l7')c. State designated significant fish and/or wildlife habitat? (7)

d. State designated significant scenic resource or area? (24\e. State designated important agricultural lands? (26)

f. Beach, dune or Barrier Island? (12)

C. Major ports of Albany, Buffalo, Ogdensburg, Oswego or New York? (3)

h. State, county, or local park? (19,20)

i. Historic resource listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places? (23)

3. Will the proposed activity require any of the following:

a. Waterfront site? (2, 2l ,22)b. Provision ofnew public services or infrastructure in undeveloped or sparsely populated

sections ofthe coastal area? (5)

c. Construction or reconstruction of a flood or erosion control structure? (13, 14, l6)d. State water quality permit or certification? (30, 38, 40)

e. State air quality permit or certification? (41, 43)

4. Will the proposed activity occur within and/or affect an area covered by a State-approved local

waterfront revitalization program, or State-approved regional coastal management program?

(see policies in program document*)

I- D. ADDITIONAL STEPS

I , O"*r**r*** r*ection C are answered "NO", then the applicant or agency shall complete Section E and

- submit the documentation required by Section F.

I 2.. lf anyof the questions in Section C are answered "YES", then the applicant or agent is advised to consult the

I CMP, or where appropriate, the local waterfrontrevitalization program document*. The proposed activity must be

I analyzed in more detail with respect to the applicable state or local coastal policies. On a separate page(s), theI

applicant or agent shall: (a) identiff, by their policy numbers, which coastal policies are affected by the activity, (b)

I briefly assess the effects ofthe activity upon the policy; and, (c) state how the activity is consistent with each policy.

I Following the completion of this written assessment, the applicant or agency shall complete Section E and submit

' the documentation required by Section F.

I E. CERTIFICATIONI

The applicant or agent must certify that the proposed activity is consistent mth the State's CMP or the approved

I tocut *ut"raont revitalization program, as appropriate. If this certification cannot be made, the proposed activityf shall not be undertaken. If this certification can be made, complete this Section.

I "The proposed activity complies with New York State's approved Coastal Management Program, or with ther applicable approved local waterfront revitalization program, and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such

program."

t Appricant/Agent'sName: Victoria C' Christini

Address: 530 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

Telephone: Area Code(201) 775-6000I

I Applicant/Agent's Signatu ,", dDdfu* M-6 oate: NoQ la! zotl

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I 1. The applicant or agent shall submit the following documents to the New York State Department of State,

I Office of Planning and Development, Attn: Consistency Review Unit, One Commerce Plaza-Suite 1010,

99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231.

a. Copy of original signed form.

b. Copy of the completed federal agency application.

c. Other available information which would support the certification of consistency.

2. The applicant or agent shall also submit a copy of this completed form along with his/her application to the

r federal agency.I3. If there are any questions regarding the submission of this form, contact the Department of State at

I :il::"']L ,"*, documents are avaitable ror inspection at the offices or many rederal agencies, Department or

- environmental Conservation and Department of State regional offices, and the appropriate regional and county planning agencies.

t Local program documents are also available for inspection at the offices ofthe appropriate local government.

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New York State Department of State

Coastal Management Program

Federal Consistency Assessment Form

Applicant: Jhaelen Hernandez-Eli


New York, New York 10006

Agent: Victoria ChristiniM.G. Mclaren Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.

530 Chestnut Ridge Road

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

Coasta! Assessment C.1.h.:

Policv 15: Mining, excavation or dredging in coastalwaters shall not significantly interfere with thenaturalcoasta/ processes which supply beach materials to land adjacent to such waters and shall be

undertaken in a manner which will not cause an increase in erosion of such land.

Neither mining, excavating nor dredging are proposed at this site. A new barge, pier and gangway

will be installed at the site. B0 CY of waterspace will be occupied as a result of the installation ofeight hollow steel pipe piles used to anchor the barge, six hollow protective monopiles, and twenty-

seven concrete filled pier piles. 28 CY of concrete will be poured within the pier piles. All otherpiles will be hollow.

Policv 35: Dredging and filling in coastal waters and disposal of dredged material will be undertakenin a manner that meets existing State permlt requirements, and protects significant fish and wildlifehabitats, scenic resoLtrces, natural protective features, important agricultural lands, and wetlands.

No dredging is proposed for this project. There will be a net fill of 80 CY as a result of the installationof eight hollow steel pipe piles used to anchor the barge, six hollow protective monopiles, and

twenty-seven concrete filled pier piles. 2B CY of concrete will be discharged into the waterway.

Coastal Assessment C.2.a.:

Policv 44: Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wet/ands and preserve the benefits derived fromthese areas.


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The lost habitat and sediment from within the pile footprints would be limited and would not

represent a significant adverse impact to littoral zone tidal wetlands. All appropriate best management

practices will be implemented to protect wetlands during construction. Shading from overwater

structures can inhibit natural habitats; however, NYSDEC usually considers aquatic habitat under an

overwater structure to be shade-impacted beyond .15 feet inward from the structure's edges. The

proposed barge design has a width of 35 feet and the proposed pier a width of 20 feet, so there wouldbe minimal space underneath the structure that would have the potential to be adversely impacted

by shading.

Coastal Assessment C.2.b.:

Policv 1 1 : Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal area so as to minimize damage

to property and the endangering of human /ives caused by flooding and erosion.

The project is being designed in accordance with New York City Building Code (2O14), Appendix C

- Flood Resistant Construction and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1O0-year

flood standards. These standards include climate change and sea level rise policies in accordance

with CMP Policy 1 1. lnstallation of a new landing would promote the use of the City's most resilient

transit option, as ferries are capable of supporting emergency response and disaster recovery efforts

in the event of a storm or flood.

Policv 1 2: Activitres or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage

to naturalresources and property from flooding and erosion by protecting natural protective features

including beaches, dunes, barrier is/ands and bluffs.

The proposed project is limited to the installation of a new ferry landing in an area characteristic ofwaterfront transportation that features an existing engineered shoreline. Beaches, dunes, barrierislands and bluffs are not located on or adjacent to the proposed site. Additionally, neither

construction nor operation of the project are anticipated to adversely affect natural resources in the

area, including water quality and habitat conditions. Best management practices will be implemented

to minimize environmental impacts during construction.

Policv 17: Non-structural measures to minimize damage to natural resources and property from

flooding and erosion shall be used whenever possible.

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a new ferry landing in an area characteristic ofwaterfront transportation that features an existing engineered shoreline. The proposed design wouldnot introduce any substantial changes on the shore with regards to flooding or erosion control

structures. The landing has been designed in accordance with New York City Building Code (20'14),

Appendix C - Flood Resistant Construction and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)


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1O0-year flood standards. The landing will utilize mooring piles extending to an elevation of

approximately 25 feet NAVDBB, well above the current (2015) '1O0-year flood elevation at the

landings, to account for storm surge and to prevent the barges from detaching from the piles during

a storm event. This pile elevation was designed taking into account a worst-case scenario of sea level

rise, 10O-year flood event, barge freeboard, and design wave heights, allowing for 3 to 6 feet of pile

to remain above the pile collars to prevent the barge from slipping its moorings. Emergency plans

would be developed for each landing to ensure that landing infrastructure (such as gangways) and

amenities would be secured prior to a storm event. These and similar measures would allow the ferry

service to resume operations immediately following any event that interrupts other transit services,

which would provide a particular resiliency benefit the waterfront community.

Coastal Assessment C.2.h.:

Policv 19: Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public waterrelatedrecreation resources and faci lities.

The implementation of the proposed project would increase and diversify the level of public water-

related recreation and facilities. The public would have access to the ferry and its infrastructure for

transportation and recreational purposes. The CFS would employ design and operational measures

to ensure navigational safety and to minimize conflicts between ferries and human-powered

recreational boaters.

Policv 20: Access to the publicly-owned foreshore and to lands immediately adjacent to the

foreshore or the water's edge that are publicly-owned shall be provided and it shall be provided in

a manner compatible with adjoining uses.

The land on the water's edge of the proposed site will be publicly accessible to allow for boarding

I and debarking of the ferry.

Coastal Assessment C.3.a.:

Policv 2: Facilitate the siting of water-dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters.

The proposed project is water-dependent and is located in an appropriate area to support and

improve public transportation around New York City. The new and upgraded landings are located at

waterfront locations where bathymetry is suitable for ferry vessels and does not require dredging.

Additionally, the landing is located adjacent to established and emerging waterfront residential and

commercial areas, supporting the project's overall goal of connecting residential areas with business

districts and employment centers.

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Policv 21: Water-dependent and water-enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated, and

willbe given priority over non-water-related used along the coast.

This proposed development will encourage and facilitate water-dependent recreation by increasing

access and use of the waterway.

Policv 22: Development, when located adiacent to the shore, will provide for water-relatedrecreation, whenever such use is compatible with reasonably anticipated demand for such activities,

and is compatible with the primary purpose of the development.

The primary purpose of this development is to provide an additional mode of transportation for under-

served areas of New York City. This mode of transportation will be used by both commuters and

tourists. Constructing the proposed ferry landing would increase recreational use of the waterway by

providing a new point of access and an additional activity to perform on the water.

Coastal Assessment C.3.d.:

Policv 30: Municipal, industrial, and commercial discharge of pollutants, including but not limitedto, toxic and hazardous substances, into coastal waters will conform to state and national waterquality standards.

Toxic and hazardous substances will not be discharged into coastal waters as a result of the proposed

project. Best Management Practices will be utilized to ensure that all construction debris will be

collected and disposed of in approved off-site waste disposal areas. Barges and equipment will be

protected from spills into the waterway.

Policv 38: The quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater supplies will be conserved

and protected, particularly where such waters constitute the primary or sole source of water supply.

The surface and groundwater supplies in this area will not experience significant impacts from theconstruction or operation of this project, and additionally are not the primary or sole source of watersupply. lmplementation of erosion and sediment controls for the limited upland soil disturbanceassociated with the landing would minimize potential for any discharge of sediment to adjacentsurface waters and impacts to surface water quality. BMPs, such as filter fabric and turbidity curtains,

will be utilized during the construction phase to ensure that the quality and quantity of surface waterand groundwater in the area will not be impacted.

Policv 40: Effluent discharged from major stearn electric generating and industrial facilities intocoastal waters will not be unduly injurious to fish and wildlife and shall conform to state waterquality standards.

There will not be any major steam electric generating and industrial facilities involved in this project,

so no effluent will be discharged into coastal waters.


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STATEN ISLAND YANKETS STADIUMCITYWIDE FTRRY SERVICE

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STATEN ISLAND YANKTES STADIUMCITYWIDT FERRY SERVICT

APPLICANT: NEW YORK ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION1 LIBERTY PLAZANEW YORK, N,Y. lOOO6

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ADJACENT OWNERS:

1. SEE ATTACHED

STATEN ISLAND YANKEES STADIUMCITYWIDE FERRY SERVICI

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ADJACENT OWNERS:

1. SEE ATTACHED



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530 Chestnut Ridge RoodWoodcliff Loke, N.J. 07677

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EFH Assessment Worksheet

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NOAA FISHERIESGREATER ATLANTIC REGIONAL FISHERIES OFFICE

Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Consultation GuidanceEFH ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

Introduction:

I The Magnuson-stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) mandates that federal agencies

I conduct an essential fish habitat (EFH) consultation with NOAA Fisheries regarding any of their actions

I authorized, funded, or undertaken that may adversely affect EFH. An adverse effect means any impact that

reduces the quality and/or quantity of EFH. Adverse effects may include direct or indirect physical, chemical,

I or biological alterations of the waters or substrate and loss of, or injury to, benthic organisms, prey species and

I their habitat, and other ecosystem components. Adverse effects to EFH may result from actions occurring

within EFH or outside of EFH and may include site-specific or habitat-wide impacts, including individual,

I cumulative, or synergistic consequences of actions.I

I This worksheet has been designed to assist in determining whether a consultation is necessary and in preparing

f EFH assessments. This worksheet should be used as your EFH assessment or as a guideline for the

development of your EFH assessment. At a minimum, all the information required to complete this worksheet

f should be included in your EFH assessment. If the answers in the worksheet do not fully evaluate the adverse

I effects to EFH, we may request additional information in order to complete the consultation.

I An expanded EFH assessment may be required for more complex projects in order to fulty characterize the

- effects of the project and the avoidance and minimization of impacts to EFH. While the EFH worksheet may be

I used for larger projects, the format may not be sufficient to incorporate the extent of detail required, and a

f separate EFH assessment may be developed. However, regardless of format, the analysis outlined in this

worksheet should be included for an expanded EFH assessment, along with additional information that may be

I necessarv. This additional information includes:Io the results of on-site inspections to evaluate the habitat and site-specific effects

I o the views of recognized experts on the habitat or the species that may be affectedr . a review of pertinent literature and related information

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t stages of species with designated EFH, rather than individual responses of fish species. Fish habitat

I includes the substrate and benthic resources (e.g., submerged aquatic vegetation, shellfish beds, saltmarsh wetlands), as well as the water column and prey species.

I Consultation with us may also be necessary if a proposed action results in adverse impacts to other NOAAtrustresources. Part 6 of the worksheet is designed to help assess the effects of the action on other NOAA-trust

I resources. This helps maintain efficiency in our interagency coordination process. In addition, furtherr consultation may be required if a proposed action impacts marine mammals or threatened and endangered

f species for which we are responsible. Staff from our Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, Protected

I Resources Division should be contacted regarding potential impacts to marine mammals or threatened and

endangered species.

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Instructions for Use:

Federal agencies must submit an EFH assessment to NOAA Fisheries as part of the EFH consultation. YourEFH assessment must include:

l) A description of the proposed action.2) An analysis of the potential adverse effects of the action on EFH, and the managed species.

3) The federal agency's conclusions regarding the effects of the action on EFH.4) Proposed mitigation if applicable.

In order for this worksheet to be considered as your EFH assessment, you must answer the questions in this

worksheet fully and with as much detail as available. Give brief explanations for each answer.

Federal action agencies or the non-federal designated lead agency should submit the completed worksheet to

NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, Habitat Conservation Division (HCD) with the

public notice or project application. Include project plans showing existing and proposed conditions, all waters

of the U.S. on the project site, with mean low water (MLW), mean high water (MHW), high tide line (HTL),

and water depths clearly marked and sensitive habitats mapped, including special aquatic sites (submerged

aquatic vegetation, saltmarsh, mudflats, riffles and pools, coral reefs, and sanctuaries and refuges), hard bottomhabitat areas and shellfish beds, as well as any available site photographs.

For most consultations, NOAA Fisheries has 30 days to provide EFH conservation recommendations once we

receive a complete EFH assessment. Submitting all necessary information at once minimizes delays in review

and keeps review timelines consistent. Delays in providing a complete EFH assessment can result in our

consultation review period extending beyond the public comment period for a particular project.

The information contained on the tlCD ConsLrltatiorr rvebsile and NOAA's EFII Mapper will assist you incompleting this worksheet. Please note that the Mapper is currently beins up-dated with new designations and

EFH maps and text descriptions for manv species are temporarily missinq. When you open the Mapper, read

the WARNING that pops up when you click on the Greater Atlantic Region. It will direct you to a document

with maps and text descriptions for each of the missing New England Species and to the Mapper's Data

Inventorv where a data layer for all the missing species is available for downloading into GIS software. Once

the Mapper is up-dated, you can do a Location Querv for your project location, but until then, the only way to

easily generate a list of the missing species and life stages is to use your own GIS software. Before you fill outthe worksheet, we recommend that you check with the appropriate HCD statf rlernber to ensure that your listis complete and accurate. They will be able to answer any questions that you have.

Also note that a number of new Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPCs) have been designated in the

Greater Atlantic Region. HAPC maps will also be added to the Mapper the next time it is up-dated. Currently,they can be viewed by following the instructions on the warning page for the region. We expect the Mapper to

be fully up-dated and functional later this spring.

IEFH ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES (modified 3t2016)

I pROJECT NAME: Staten lsland Yankee Stadium Citywide Ferry Service

I DATE: 10/30/201e

IpROJECT 119.. Mclaren Project Number: 150898.22

I LOCATION (water body, county, physicat address):

NY Harbor, Richmond County

I PREPARER: McLaren Engineering Group

I Step 1: Use NOAA's EFH Mapper to generate the list of designated EFH for federalty-managed species andr tife stages for the geographic area of interest. Use this list as part of the initia! screening process to

determine if EFH for those species occurs in the vicinity of the proposed action. The list can be included as

I an attachment to the worksheet. Make a preliminary determination on the need to conduct an EFHf consultation.

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.. INITIALCONSIDERATIONS

EFH Designations Yes No

ls the action located in or adjacent to EFH designated for eggs?List the species:

Winter Flounder, Red Hake, Silver Hake, Windowpane Flounder, Longfin lnshore Squid

471 t-lls the action located in or adjacent to EFH designated for larvae?List the species:

Winter Flounder, Atlantic Herring, Red Hake, Silver Hake, Windowpane Flounder, Atlantic Butterfish, Summer Flounder

V1 Ils the action located in or adjacent to EFH designated for juveniles?List the species:

Skate, Bluefish. Summer Flounder

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Step 2: ln order to assess impacts, it is critical to know the habitat characteristics of the site before the activityis undertaken. Use existing information, to the extent possible, in answering these questions. ldentify thesources of the information provided and provide as much description as available. These should not be yes orno answers. Please note that there may be circumstances in which new information must be collected toappropriately characterize the site and assess impacts. Project plans that show the location and extent ofsensitive habitats, as well as water depths, the HTL, MHW and MLW should be provided.

ts the action located in or adjacent to EFH designated for adults or spawning adults? List thespecies:

Winter Flounder. Little Skate- Atlantic Herrino. Red Hake Flounder. Winter Skate. Clearnose Skate, BluefishSummer Flounder

V Ilf you answered 'no' to all questions above, then an EFH consultation is not required - go to Section 5.

lf you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, proceed to Section 2 and complete the remainder of the worksheet.

2. SITE CHARACTERISTICS

Site Characteristics Description

ls the site intertidal, sub-tidal, or water column?

Sub-tidal, Water Column

What are the sedimentcharacteristics?

The top layer of sediment consists of clay, silt, sand and a small amount of isolated gravel. Weathered rocksits at about 36 leet of depth. Directly inshore there is a Brownfield location.

ls there submerged aquaticvegetation (SAV) at oradjacent to project site? lfso describe the SAV speciesand spatial extent.

No

Are there wetlands presenton or adjacent to the site? lfso, describe the spatialextent and vegetation types.

No

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ls there shellfish present ator adjacent to the projectsite? lf so, please describethe spatial extent andspecies present.

Are there mudflats presentat or adjacent to the projectsite? lf so please describethe spatial extent.

ls there rocky or cobblebottom habitat present at oradjacent to the project site?lf so, please describe thespatialextent.

ls Habitat Area of ParticularConcern (HAPC) designatedat or near the site? lf so forwhich species, what typehabitat type, size,characteristics?

No

What is the typical salinity,depth and watertemperature regime/range?

Salinity varies with tidal, seasonal, and precipitation influences, but according to sampling done by Stevenslnstitule of Technology, salinity levels typically range from 1 5 - 25 psu. and water temperatures near thepro.iect site range seasonally from 32 - 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the normalfrequency of sitedisturbance, both naturaland man-made?

The site is off coast of a baseball stadium with the closest vessel activity being over 300 feet away at StGeorge Terminal's slip 1.

What is the area ofproposed impact (workfootprint & far afield)?

The proposed work will take place within 7,150 square feet in the vicinity of the St. George Terminal. Workwill include driving piles for the new ferry landing. The piles will have rock sockets.

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Step 3: This section is used to describe the anticipated impacts from the proposed action on theareas

3. DESQilP.TQNOF TTPACTS

lmpacts Y N Description

Nature and duration ofactivity(s). Clearlydescribe the activitiesproposed and the durationof any disturbances.

The proposed project will involve construction of a new ferry landing. New piles will act as thesubstructure of the landing and will be rock socketed. Construction should take place over thecourse of approximately six months.

Willthe benthiccommunity be disturbed?lf no, why not? lf yes,describe in detail how thebenthos will be impacted.

The project has the potential to disturb the benthic community. Loss and alteration of benthichabitat will occur within the footprints of the in-water elements (piles) of the proposed pier, andshading effects from permanent over-waler slructures (pier and gangways).

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WillSAV be impacted? lfno, why not? lf yes,describe in detai! how theSAVwill be impacted.Consider both direct andindirect impacts. Providedetails of any SAV surveyconducted at the site.

There is no SAV on site.

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Willsalt marsh habitat beimpacted? lf no, why not?lf yes, describe in detai!how wetlands will beimpacted. What is theaerial extent of theimpacts? Are the effectstemporary or permanent?

There is no salt march habitat on site.

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\IUill mudflat habitat beimpacted? lf no, why not?lf yes, describe in detailhow mudflats will be

There is mudflat habitat on site.

impacted. What is theaerial extent of theimpacts? Are the effects {temporary or permanent?

Will shellfish habitat beimpacted? lf so, providein detail how the shellfishhabitat will be impacted.What is the aerial extent ofthe impact?Provide details of anyshellfish surveyconducted at the site.

There is no shellfish habitat on site.

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Will hard bottom (rocky,cobble, gravel) habitat beimpacted at the site? lfso, provide in detai! howthe hard bottom will beimpacted. What is theaerial extent of theimpact?

There is no hard bottom habitat on site.

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Will sediments be alteredand/or sedimentationrates change? lf no, whynot? lf yes, describe how.

No maior alteration to sedimentation rates will occur as a result of this project. Any increase insedimentation due to these piles will be negligible as well due to the piles rounded shape andlow friction suface.

Will turbidity increase? lfno, why not? lf yes,describe the causes, theextent of the effects, andthe duration.

Turbidity may increase as a result ol pile driving activity; however, the impacts will betemporary during construction and dissipate shortly after construction is complete. A turbiditycurtain will surround lhe work area to ensure suspended sediment does not move beyond theimmediate work area. Construction should take place over the course of approximately six

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Will water depth change?What are the current andproposed depths?

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Willcontaminants bereleased into sediments orwater column? lf yes,describe the nature of thecontaminants and theextent of the effects.

No

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Will tidalflow, currents, orwave patterns be altered?lf no, why not? lf yes,describe in detail how.

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Willwater quality bealtered? lf no, why not?yes, describe in detailhow. lf the effects aretemporary, describe theduration of the impact.

Best management practices will be used to protect water quality from construction relatedimpacts. All construction impacts will be temporary. Construction should take place over thecourse of approximately six months.

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Will ambient noise levelschange? lf no, why not? lfyes, describe in detailhow. lf the effects aretemporary, describe theduration and degree ofimpact.

Noise levels will increase during construction; however this is only temporary. All local noiseordnances will be adhered to. Construction will take place over the course of approximately sixmonths.

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Does the action have thepotential to impact preyspecies of federallymanaged fish with EFHdesignations?

All impacts will be temporary and best managemenl practices will be used to protect the waterquality during the six months that construction will take place.

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ISteo 4: This section is used to evaluate the consequences of the proposed action on the functions and values

I of EFH as well as the vulnerability of the EFH species and their life stages. ldentify which species (from the list

I generated in Step 1) will be adversely impacted from the action. Assessment of EFH impacts should be basedupon the site characteristics identified in Step 2 and the nature of the impacts described within Step 3.

I NOAA's EFH Mapper should be used during this assessment to determine the ecological parameters/

I preferences associated with each species listed and the potential impact to those parameterc.

4. EFH ASSESSTENT

Functions and Values Y N Describe habitat type, species and life stages to be adverselyimpacted

Will functions and valuesof EFH be impacted for:

Spawninqlf yes, describe in detailhow, and for whichspecies. Describe howadverce effects will beavoided and minimized.

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r ile PruPoiieu auuun rnay arrer sPawnrng naurrars; nowever, rne rerilpQraryproposed construction is unlikely to cause any lasting adverse impacts.

Nursery!f yes, describe in detailhow and for whichspecies. Describe howadverse effects will beavoided and minimized.

The proposed action may alter nursery habitats; however, the temporary nature of the

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Foraqelf yes, describe in detai!how and for whichspecies. Describe howadverse effects will beavoided and minimized.

The proposed action may alter roraging habitats; however, the temporary nature of lheproposed construction is unlikely to cause any lasting adverse impacts.

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Shelterlf yes, describe in detailhow and for whichspecies. Describe howadverse effects will beavoided and minimized.

The proposed action may alter shelter habitats; however, the temporary nature of the proposedconstruction is unlikely to cause any lasting adverse impacts.

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S!gp-!,: This section provides the federal agency's determination on the degree of impact to EFH from theproposed action. The EFH determination also dictates the type of EFH consultation that will be required withNOAA Fisheries.

Please note: if information provided in the worksheet is insufficient to allow NOAA Fisheries to complete theEFH consultation additional information will be requested.I

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Will impacts be temporaryor permanent? Pleaseindicate in descriptionbox and describe theduration of the impacts.

All impacts will be temporary and cease after construction is complete. Construction will last forapproximately lour months. Turbidity is expected to increase from in water work; however thesite will be surrounded by a iurbidity curtain lo protect lhe surrounding water quality. Noiselevels are expected to increase from construction, All local noise ordinances will be adhered to.

Willcompensatorymitigation be used? lf no,why not? Describe plansfor mitigation and howthis will offset impacts toEFH. lnclude a conceptualcompensatory mitigationplan, if applicable.

lmpacts are minor and temporary. No mitigation is necessary.

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5. DETERTIINATION OF Ii,IPACT

Federal Agency's EFH Determination

Overall degree ofadverse effects onEFH (not includingcompensatorymitigation) will be:

(check the appropriatestatement)

There is no advese effect on EFH or no EFH is designated at the project site.

EFH Consultation is not required.

The adverse effect on EFH is not substantial. This means that the adverseeffects are either no more than minimal, temporary, or that they can bealleviated with minor project modifications or conservation recommendations.

This is a request for an abbreviated EFH consultation.

The adverse effect on EFH is substantial.

This is a request for an expanded EFH consultation.

Step 6: Consultation with NOAA Fisheries may also be required if the proposed action results in adverseimpacts to other NOAA-trust resources, such as anadromous fish, shellfish, crustaceans, or their habitats aspart of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Some examples of other NOAA-trust resources are listedbelow. lnquiries regarding potential impacts to marine mammals or threatened/endangered species shouldbe directed to NOAA Fisheries' Protected Resources Division.

O. OTHER NOAA.TRUST RESOURCES IiIPACT ASSES$TENT

Species known tooccur at site (listothers that may apply)

Describe habitat impact type (i.e., physical, chemical, or biological disruption ofspawning and/or egg development habitat, juvenile nunsery and/or adult feeding ormigration habitat). Please note, impacts to federally listed species of fish, sea turtles,and marine mammals must be coordinated with the GARFO Protected ResourcesDivision.

alewife

American eel

American shad

Atlantic menhaden

blue crab

blue mussel

blueback herring

Eastern oyster

horseshoe crab

quahog

soft-shellclams

striped bass

other species:

IUseful Links

I NationalWetland lnventory Maps

- EPA's National Estuaries Program

I Northeast RegionalOcean Council (NRoC) Data

t Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) Data

IResources by State:

I MaineEelgrass maps

I Maine office of GIS Data Catalog

t Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

Maine GIS Stream Habitat Viewer

I New Hampshire

f New Hampshire's Statewide GIS Clearinghouse, NH GRANIT

I New Hampshire CoastalViewer

I MassachusettsEelgrass maps

I MADMF Recommended Time of Year Restrictions Document

I Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program

Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program

I Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries

I ;"il": office of coastar Zone Manasement

Eelgrass maps

I rur,lrganset Bay Estuary Program

f Rhode lsland Division of Marine Fisheries

I Rhode lsland Coastal Resources Management Council

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Connecticut

Eelgrass Maps

Long lsland Sound Study

CT GIS Resources

CT DEEP Office of Long lsland Sound Programs and Fisheries

CT Bureau of Aquaculture Shellfish

Maps CT River Watershed Council

New YorkEelgrass report

Peconic Estuary Program

NY/NJ Harbor Estuary

New JerseySubmerged Aquatic Vegetation mapping

Barnegat Bay Partnership

DelawarePartnership for the Delaware Estuary

Center for Delaware lnland Bays

MarylandSubmerged Aquatic Vegetation mapping

MERLIN

Maryland Coastal Bays Program

Virginia

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation mapping

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EFH Consultation Letter

November 2019

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NOAA'S National Marine Fisheries ServiceProtected Resources Division55 Creat Republic DriveCloucester, MA 01930

Attn: Mrs. Kimberly Damon-Randall

Re: Citywide Ferry Service - Staten lsland Yankee Stadium Ferry Landing

Dear Mrs. Damon-Randall,

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking regulatory approval forthe proposed project as described below. This letter is to request Endangered Species Act (ESA)

concurrence from your office for the Citywide Ferry Service - Staten lsland Yankee Stadium FerryLanding. lt has been determined that the proposed activity may affect, but is not likely toadversely affect, any species listed as threatened or endangered by National Marine FisheriesService (NMFS) under the ESA of 1973, as amended. Our supportinganalysis is provided below.

PnoEct Punrost

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is proposing to furtherdevelop the Citywide Ferry Service (CFS) by installing a new ferry landing at the Staten lslandYankee Stadium on Staten lsland. This will be the first Citywide Ferry Service landing on Statenlsland, thus connecting this borough to other parts of NYC. The CFS provides an affordable andconvenient transportation system, connecting residential areas to business districts andemployment centers. The proposed project would particularly promote the use of mass transit inemerging high-density residential areas along the waterfront as well as isolated areas that are notwell-served by the subway system.

The new landing will consist of a new pile supported pier, barge, and gangway to accommodatetwo (2) bowloader ferries. This addition to the NYC Ferry system will help connect Staten lsland toother NYC boroughs and help alleviate stress on other modes of transportation.

DrscrurnoN oF THE AcrroN AREA

The action area is defined as "all areas to be affected directly or indirectly by the action and notmerely the immediate area involved in the action" (50CFRS402.02). For this project, the actionarea includes the area in the water off the coast of Staten lsland Yankee Stadium in Staten lsland,New York (latitude 40" 38'45'N and longitude 74" 04'31"). The action area includesapproximately 7,25O square feet of work space.

The action area is located in the NY Harbor, which is known to support marine fish, estuarine fish,anadromous fish, and catadromous. The waterway serves as a major migratory route between theHudson River/East River and Long lsland Sound. Harsh conditions in the NY Harbor, including itsswift current, lack of shoal and protected habitat, and possibly a lack of prey, limit the fishpopulations in this area. The swift currents act to scour the river bottom and prevent accumulationof sediment. Consequently, the benthic community in deeper channel areas is characterized byattached rather than infaunal species. During the summer months, impaired water quality-particularly episodic low levels of dissolved oxygen-can also limit fish populations.

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Depth of the waterway at the site ranges from 0'to -15'NAVDBB. No SAV or shellfish beds arelocated at the site. Salinity varies with tidal, seasonal, and precipitation influences, but accordingto sampling done by Stevens lnstitute of Technology, salinity levels typically range from 15 - 25psu. According to NOAA's National Center for Environmental lnformation, water temperaturesnear the project site range seasonally from 32 - 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The top layer of sedimentat the site is comprised of clay, silt, fine sands and large deposits of gravel. Weathered rock sits ata depth of approximately 36 feet. Directly upland from the proposed ferry landing and pierlocation is a historic Brownfield site which the Staten lsland Yankees Stadium is built on top of.

Existing Conditions & Site Characteristics

The proposed ferry landing is located on the shoreline of the northeast tip of Staten lsland, NY inthe Upper Bay of the New York Harbor. The proposed structures will tie into an existing pilesupported public pier on the Staten lsland waterfront. The existing pier is connected to a

waterfront esplanade that extends along the Staten lsland waterfront in both directions.

The proposed ferry landing structures are located approximately 250' NW of the St Ceorge FerryTerminal which is one of two operating facilities for the Staten lsland Ferry. This facility extendsfor approximately 2,000'of the Staten lsland shoreline and contains 4 active slips for receivingferries, and another B slips that are used for either maintenance and fueling purposes/ or arecurrently inactive. The Staten lsland Ferry regularly receives ferry vessels every 15 minutes duringrush hour and every thirty minutes during off hours. Due to the proposed landing structures closeproximity to the St Ceorge Ferry Terminal, the location is seen as an already heavily disturbedlocation due to the frequent ferry vessel operation.

Pnoposto PaoEcr

The project proposes to install new ferry landing structures in the northeast corner of Staten lslandin order to accommodate passengers commuting to and from Staten lsland, especially those intransit for commercial or employment purposes. The ferry routes from this landing will be the firstpublic transit option for commuters to travel directly from Staten lsland to uptown locations ofManhattan without having to use multiple forms of public transportation. This terminal willimprove the transit connection between Staten lsland and NYC, and will provide overallredundancy to the NYC transportation system.

The proposed project includes installing a 20'-O"x162'-3" pile supported concrete deck pier, a

10'-0"x80'-0" aluminum gangway, and a 90'-0"x35'-O" floating steel barge anchored in place bysteel piles. The barge will be outfitted with two fender racks designed to accommodate bow radiiof up to 28' and with bowloader ramps capable of accommodating a variety of vessel freeboardheights (5.8' to 8.2'). The barge will also be outfitted with a canopy, windscreens, heaters,ticketing machine, ferry route information monitor and benches to provide a comfortablepassenger queuing location. The barge installed will be capable of bow loading two ferriessimultaneously. The proposed pier will be made up of a 6" thick concrete deck supported by 1'-0"thick concrete planks spanning across 9 pile caps. The typical spacing pile caps 16'-O'on centerwith one spacing ol 46'-O' to elevate the pier to the necessary FEMA flood zone elevation. Thepier will be fitted with steel railings and also a new gate at the landside end of the gangway. Thegate is designed in accordance with New York City Ferry standards and is already approved by allperti nent regu latory agencies.

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Six 36" diameter monopiles with donut fenders will be installed to aid berthing vessels. Theproposed barge is designed to be held in place by six 36" diameter steel piles driven throughanchor collars that are connected to the barge. The pier is designed to be supported with twentyseven total 24' concrele-filled steel pipe piles.

Upland work for this project will consist of demolishing the existing platform railing where thepier is connecting and trenching for the necessary utilities to be run to the landing. At this momentthere is an estimated 20O' of upland trenching for utility routing.

Construction

Construction will take approximately six (6) months to complete and will begin in spring 2020.Due to the limited duration and intensity of construction activities related to this project; nosignificant adverse impacts to the area are expected to result from construction.

Construction staging and laydown of materials and equipment would take place primarily onbarges. Consideration will be given to limiting the physical extent of each staging area and theduration of use. BMPs will be implemented to minimize environmental impacts duringconstruction and are listed below:

. The use of turbidity curtains/floating booms to mitigate turbidity and floating debris;

. Construction will cease should a noticeable increase in turbidity occur until adequateBMPs are deployed to contain the work area;

o Construction debris will be collected and disposed of in approved off-site waste disposalareas;

. Barges and equipment will be protected against spills into the waterway;

. A spill kit will be on site should any spill occur;

. Shoreward erosion and sediment controls will be in place before the commencement ofwork;

. Work will adhere to all required environmental moratoriums;

. Work will be accomplished at low tide as much as practically possible.

The general construction sequence is described below:

1. Contractor to mobilize equipment to project site (including work cranes, barges, piledriving hammers, rock socketing drill rig, small power tools, etc.);

2. Appropriate BMPs are deployed;3. Pier piles will be driven/rock socketed in their specified locations and filled with concrete;4. Precast concrete materials will be brought to the project site by barge and installed to

complete the general pier construction;5. The barge will be floated into position, with the collars attached;6. Once final position is reached contractor will drive anchor piles using vibratory methods

as much as practical;7. All remaining marine elements will be installed including monopiles, and the gangway;8. Remaining outfining for the pier and barge will commence (installation of railings,

benches, etc.)9. Necessary utility trenches will be dug and utilities will be routed to the barge10. Work completed;

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1 1. BMPs are removed from site;'12. Contractor demobilizes from project site.

Landing and Vessel Design

The NYC Ferry fleet utilizes vessel hull designs that minimize wake energy (e.9., low wake designvessels such as catamarans which are able to achieve efficient planning angles at sufficientspeeds). The largest City Wide Ferry vessels using this landing will be 97'-f in length with a

water line length of 92'-2". These vessels have 161 internal seats and 180 external seats with atotal passenger capacity of 351 passengers.

Hours of Operations & Route

Ferries will operate daily, generally between 6:30AM and 10:00PM, with frequent and consistentservice during weekday peak periods, and varied service during off-peak and weekend periods.The typical routes for this landing is still being worked out by the Citywide Ferry Service and willbe finalized at a later date.

NMFS Lrsrto Sprqrs (nNo Cvncet HnafiN) N rffi AcnoN Anre

Atl anti c Stur geon (A ci p en se r o x v r i n ch u s o x v r i n ch us)

Atlantic Sturgeon subadults and adults have been documented in the East River, however onlyusing this waterbody to move between the Hudson River and western Long lsland Sound (Savoy

and Pacileo 2003). Atlantic sturgeon belonging to the New York Bight population spawn infreshwater sections of the Hudson River and overwinter throughout the Bight, off the south shoreof Long lsland, and throughout Long lsland Sound (Bain 1997, Savoy and Pacileo 2003). AtlanticSturgeon is most abundant in these waters from late September to late March (Dunton et al. 2010).The Atlantic waters off of Rockaway Peninsula and Sandy Hook are a significant concentrationareas of winteringAtlantic sturgeon (Dunton et a|.2010), and transients moving between HudsonRiver spawning grounds and these overwintering areas must pass through Upper Bay and maypass through the East River. Telemetry receivers in the lower East River, and on the east and westsides of Roosevelt lsland, have recently detected tagged Atlantic Sturgeon moving through thisarea (Verdant Power 2015). Occurrences of Atlantic Sturgeons in the East River and Upper Bay arelikely brief, as these individuals are strictly transients.

Atlantic Sturgeons prefer open, marine waters and greater water depths than those of the East

River and Upper Bay for overwintering (Hatin et al. 2002, 2007; Savoy and Pacileo 2003, Duntonet al. 2010).

S hortnose Stu rgeon (A cipenser brevirosfrum)

The Shortnose Sturgeon is an anadromous fish that spawns, develops, and usually overwinters inthe upper Hudson River. Transient Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) also have thepotential to briefly occur in the East River and Upper Bay on occasion (Bain 1997). fhe UpperEast River is at the extreme southern limit of this population's overwintering range due to theintolerance of Shortnose Sturgeon to high salinity levels this close to the Atlantic Ocean (Dadswellet al. 1984, Jenkins et al. 1993). Waters anywhere below the Tappan Zee region of the river are

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suboptimal due to their high salinities (Bain 1997). Shortnose Sturgeon, therefore, have limitedpotential to occur in the East River and Upper Bay, and only on rare and brief occasions as

transients emigrating from the Hudson River to more southerly populations (Waldman et al. 1996,Kynard 1997).

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Pile Driving

Six 36" diameter monopiles with donut fenders will be installed to aid the berthing vessels. Six36" diameter anchor piles will be installed to secure the proposed barge in place. Twenty seven,24" diameter concrete-filled steel pipe piles will be driven for the substructure of the proposedpier. Piles will likely rock socketed due to shallow rock depth at this location.

lncreases in suspended sediment during pile driving are anticipated to be minimal, to beconcentrated within the vicinity of pile driving activity, and to dissipate quickly and withoutsignificant adverse impacts to water quality or aquatic biota. Underwater noise levels due to piledriving and other construction activities would not result in significant adverse impacts to aquaticbiota of the NY Harbor. Underwater noise levels during construction will be minimized by usinga vibratory hammer to the maximum extent practicable and limiting use of an impact hammer.The minimal loss of bottom habitat and benthic macroinvertebrates within the footprint of thepiles would not result in significant adverse impacts to these resources nor would it result insignificant adverse impacts to fish due to loss of prey.

Habitat toss

Approximately 500 CY of NYSDEC littoral zone tidal wetlands will be occupied by the new pilesfor the barge and associated pier. Shading of aquatic habitat due to overwater structures includingthe barge, gangway, and pier could also result in a loss of habitat beneath the structures due tolimited sunlight. Structures have been designed to the minimum width possible to allow light toreach below the structures as much as practically possible. The barge, gangway, and pier willshade approximately 7,5OO sf of the waterway.

Natural Resources

Operation of a ferry service in this area that is well suited and currently used for waterbornetransportation around St. Ceorge Ferry Terminal would not result in adverse impacts to naturalresources. Resuspension of bottom sediment from ferry operations would be limited due tosufficient clearance between the vessel propellers and bottom sediment. Operational measures tominimize wakes will also be taken by ferry operators. The impact from nighttime lighting at theproposed landing site would be minimal due to the use of down-shielded lights and limitedquantity and wattage of lights necessary. ln addition, given the existing high volume of vesseltraffic in the NY Harbor and particularly near this site, the proposed landing would likelyrepresent a negligible increase in boat traffic that could affect aquatic resources. The proposedproject is designed to be resistant to 10O-year floods and would not affect flood levels, flood risk,or the flow of flood waters within or around the project sites.

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Continued and expanded operation of an existing ferry terminal in this area that is well suited forwaterborne transportation would not result in adverse impacts to endangered species.

Vessel Traffic

Because the site is an urban waterway, levels of vessel activity are currently high. A landingalready exists in the vicinity of the site. A minimal increase in daily vessel traffic is anticipated toresult from the proposed project.

Air Quality

There will be no significant adverse air quality effects to endangered or threatened species fromthe operation of the ferry landing, and any impacts from construction will be minimal andlocalized.

Noise

Noise intrusions on nearby residential areas will be mitigated by adhering to New York City codeson noise levels, and time frames.

Water Quality

All debris generated during construction will be collected and disposed of in an approved landfillto prevent any potential water quality impacts. The proposed project would not result in anincreased demand for water or generate new wastewater. Additionally, best management practicesBMPs will be used to mitigate environmental impacts during construction.

Corvctusrolrs

Based on the analysis that all effects of the proposed action will be insignificant and/ordiscountable, we have determined that Citywide Ferry Service - Staten lsland Yankee StadiumFerry Landing is not likely to adversely affect any listed species or critical habitat under NMFS'jurisdiction. We certify that we have used the best scientific and commercial data available tocomplete this analysis. We request your concurrence with this determination.

Very Truly Yours,

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