STERLING Project Experience

Environmental Impact Analysis

• COOPERSTOWN GEIS, Cooperstown, New York
  Researched and prepared portions of the GEIS concerning water and wastewater infrastructure, including lake capacity, soil limitations and water and wastewater treatment facilities characteristics, capabilities and limitations.
  Contact: Nan Stolzenburg
  518/872-9753
• CLINTON COUNTY, Plattsburgh, New York
  STERLING conducted and/or supervised baseline environmental studies, prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and prepared the Long Term Development Plan associated with a major expansion of the Clinton County Landfill near Plattsburgh, New York. The DEIS carefully evaluated the existing environmental condition of the facility and its environs and assessed the potential environmental impacts to surface water, groundwater, visual resources and community character. Pre-expansion baseline conditions were defined for noise, dust, traffic and future impacts were modeled using industry-accepted methodology. STERLING conducted or supervised all supplemental field activities, data collection and reporting, and was fully responsible for the production of the DEIS document (a document that measures 15” in thickness).
  
  STERLING’s work product also served as the primary submittal to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for related environmental approvals needed for the land transfer necessary for the landfill expansion project.
  
  This multi-year role by STERLING was integral to New England Waste Services (NEWSNY’s) and Clinton County’s receipt of a permit from the NYSDEC and approvals from FERC for the initial phase of the project. The SEQRA compliance efforts by STERLING and the project team are ongoing and are expected to satisfy additional permitting needs for the next 50 years.
  Contact: Larry Lackey
  802/223-7221
• FORT CRAILO ASSOCIATION/BESICORP, Rensselaer, New York
  Assisted this neighborhood association to ensure proper review and mitigation of impacts associated with Besicorp’s proposal to build a combination newsprint recycling/electric cogeneration facility at a former chemical manufacturing facility in Rensselaer, New York.
  Contact: Hans Dirzuweit
  518/436-9908
• ST. LAWRENCE CEMENT, Hudson, New York (client: Columbia Hudson Partnership)
  Reviewed a voluminous set of air permit applications and an Environmental Impact Statement for deficiencies, especially with regards to issues that could affect local business and commercial development. Participated in issues conference and negotiation of a memorandum of agreement.
  Contact: Edward P. McConville, Esq.
  518/477-7951
• PINE PLAINS, Pine Plains, New York
  Researched and prepared portions of a Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Pine Plains including a solid waste, water and wastewater infrastructure evaluation and needs assessment. The Comprehensive Plan also included a summary of soil limitations, drinking water well survey, groundwater quality and yield information, water and wastewater treatment facilities capabilities and limitations, watershed protection issues, and identification of potential funding sources to address future needs.
  Contact: Nan Stolzenburg
  518/872-9753
• SPRINGFIELD (Glimmerglass Opera), Springfield, New York
  Representing the Town Planning Board, reviewed a proposal by an organization planning to expand its living facilities and associated wastewater treatment facilities. Issues were raised regarding wetlands, soils permeability, adequacy of former treatment facilities, and special requirements for the Otsego Lake drainage basin.
  Contact: Nan Stolzenburg
  518/872-9753