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Doing business ess as Central Asphalt, Cortland Asphait Products,,,
New York Emulsions, North errs Asphalt, and Western Bituminous Products.
June 15, 2007
To: Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
Town of Cortlandville Town Board
From: Richard E. Schutz
Re: Suit-Kote Corporation, Loring Crossing Facility
5 Year Plan for Emulsion Mill and Micro/Slurry Mill
(Application for Conditional Permit & Aquifer Protection District Special Permit)
SUIR-Kote is requesting a Conditional Permit
and an
aquifer Permit for the
subject project. As
far as we are able to project at this time,, this
project
should meet the needs
of Cortland Asphalt's
Emulsion Mi'll (ani onic) and Micro/Slurry Mill (cationic) for the next 5 to 10 years, The
following is a summary for each of the two facilities:
1, Emulsion Mill (anionic). This pant of the project involves adding 7 new liquid asphalt
storage tanks during the next five years:
Tank X10.
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
Proposed
Cap. (gal.)
15 8,000
158,000
158,000
401)500
40,500
40,500
40,500
Product Stared
Liquid
asphalt emulsion
Liquid
asphalt emulsion
Liquid
asphalt emulsion
Wate Nown
Liquid
asphalt emulsion
Li—, quid asphalt emulsion
Liquid asphalt emulsion
Liquid asphalt emulsion
These tanks will be covered by our Major Petroleum Facility License for liquid asphalt emulsion
and will be regulated under the conditions of our Maj*or Petroleum Facility License. All
ins#allation work will be done in accordance with all applicable local, State and Federal
regulations.
2. Slurry/Micro Mill (formerly the modified asphalt mill). The other part of the project
involves the installation of 1 new asphalt cement storage tank, 7 neve additive tanks, 5 new
process tacks 2 water taffl<s and 5 liquid asphalt emulsion storage tanks during the next 5 years as
follows:
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Cooland
Homer Jameslown
Now Hartford Non*h
W. Oneonta
P01WHIO Rochosl Of
Wate Nown
Watkins Glen
607-729-1001 716-683.8850
807-753-1 100
607-749-2665 716-664.3750
315.73"501 607%36-7112
607-432-0440
607.753-3358 716^473-6321
316-782-4457
607-635-2743
FAX: 716.883-9183
PAX:607.756-8511
FAX: 71 x-864-3782
FAX:315 735-4604
FAX., 607.432.5624
FAX:715-473-#774
FAX 315.792.0165
FAX, 607-535-690
Town of Cortlandville
June 15, 2007
Page 2
Tank No.
Proposed
Product
Stored
Cap. (dal.)
As
_
54
30,000
Asphalt Cement
62
1 5,000
Additives
63
1515000
Additives
64
15,000
Additives
65
15,000
Additives
66
1511000
Additives
86
30,000
Liquid Asphalt
Emulsion
87
30,000
Liquid Asphalt
Emulsion
88
30,000
Liquid Asphalt
Emulsion
89
30,000
Liquid Asphalt
Emulsion
90
30,000
Liquid Asphalt
Emulsion
E64
3700
E64R
L-1
6100
Latex
M1
1650
Mix Tank
M2T
1050
Mix Tank
S1
5500
Soap
S2
5500
Soap
_
S3
5500
Soap
W1
20000
Water
W2
10000
Water
With the exception of the water tanks, these tanks will also be covered by our Major Petroleum
Facility License for liquid asphalt emulsion and will be regulated under the conditions of our
Major Petroleum Facility License. All installation work will be done in accordance with all
applicable local, State and Federal regulations.
I have enclosed a site plan, tax map and completed Application for Conditional Permit, Aquifer
Protection District Special Permit application, a Short Environmental Assessment Form, and a
Zoning Referral Form for your approval.
Please do not hesitate to call me at (607) 753-1100, ext. 354, if you have any questions regarding
these projects. Thank you for your careful consideration of these applications.
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Doing business as Central Asphalt, Cortland ASPhalt Products,
ts,
fvew Yore Emulsions, Northern Asphalt, anct Western Bituminous ProductS.
1911 Lorings Crossing Road
P.O. BOX 5160
%;o vo ion Cortland, N.Y. 13045.,5160
August 17, 2007
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
3577 Terrace Road
Cortland'. NY 13 04 5
Re: July 31, 2007, Resolution #53
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
Dear Planning Board Members:
The following, in conjunction with certain attached or forthcoming documents is in
response to the referenced resolution:
1. Size "E" (365' x 44") site pian drawings for both Conditional Permit applications
{LorinCrossing facility and Polkvffle Terminal} showing the existing congditi
ons have
been prepared by Reagan Land Survey
submitted.
ing. As requested, eight copies have been
2. Size "E" (3615 x 44"} site plan drawings for both- Conditional Permit applications
(Loring Crossing facility and Polkville Terminal) showing the revisions requested in the
Conditional Permit application have been prepared by Reagan Land Surveying. As
requested, eight copies have been submitted.
3, Loring CrossingFaeility. The Conditional Permit application package titled
I'S ,iit-KnfiP Com(m ion Lor ng Crossing Facility: 5 Year Plan for Emulsion Mill and
Micro/Slurry Mill," submitted on or about June 15, 2007, is the five year plan for that
facility, Suit-Kote believes that this project will meet the needs of Cortland Asphalt's
Emulsion Mill (anionic) and Micro/Slurry Mill (cationic) for the next 5 to 10 years (see
opening paragraph of application cover letter). At this time, Suit-Kote requires only the
small tanks at the Micro/Sluffy Mill. However, during a previous Town of Cortlandville
Planning Board Meeting, Nick Renzi requested that Suit-Kote prepare a five-year plan so
that the Board had something long-term to review. That is why we included additional
asphalt cement and liquid asphalt emulsion storage tanks at both the Anionic Emulsion
Mill and the Micro/Slurry Mill. Items #1 & 2 of the application cover letter give details
regarding the specific tanks that will be affected. Environmental impacts are addressed in
the State Environmental Oualitv Review .Act SHIRT ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT FORM for unlisted actions which was attached to the original
application. The proposed project will be contained within the footprint of the current
facility, with tank footprints (foundations) affecting an additional-. 14 acres within the
existing footprint. The proposed project complies with the existing zoning Laws and
variances previously approved by the Town of Cortlandville. The current land use in the
Waghamlon Buoalo
Cortland
140mor Jamestown
J
r•
POW111e Rochester
Walartown
Watmns Glen
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Doing business as Central Asphalt, Cortland ASPhalt Products,
ts,
fvew Yore Emulsions, Northern Asphalt, anct Western Bituminous ProductS.
1911 Lorings Crossing Road
P.O. BOX 5160
%;o vo ion Cortland, N.Y. 13045.,5160
August 17, 2007
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
3577 Terrace Road
Cortland'. NY 13 04 5
Re: July 31, 2007, Resolution #53
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
Dear Planning Board Members:
The following, in conjunction with certain attached or forthcoming documents is in
response to the referenced resolution:
1. Size "E" (365' x 44") site pian drawings for both Conditional Permit applications
{LorinCrossing facility and Polkvffle Terminal} showing the existing congditi
ons have
been prepared by Reagan Land Survey
submitted.
ing. As requested, eight copies have been
2. Size "E" (3615 x 44"} site plan drawings for both- Conditional Permit applications
(Loring Crossing facility and Polkville Terminal) showing the revisions requested in the
Conditional Permit application have been prepared by Reagan Land Surveying. As
requested, eight copies have been submitted.
3, Loring CrossingFaeility. The Conditional Permit application package titled
I'S ,iit-KnfiP Com(m ion Lor ng Crossing Facility: 5 Year Plan for Emulsion Mill and
Micro/Slurry Mill," submitted on or about June 15, 2007, is the five year plan for that
facility, Suit-Kote believes that this project will meet the needs of Cortland Asphalt's
Emulsion Mill (anionic) and Micro/Slurry Mill (cationic) for the next 5 to 10 years (see
opening paragraph of application cover letter). At this time, Suit-Kote requires only the
small tanks at the Micro/Sluffy Mill. However, during a previous Town of Cortlandville
Planning Board Meeting, Nick Renzi requested that Suit-Kote prepare a five-year plan so
that the Board had something long-term to review. That is why we included additional
asphalt cement and liquid asphalt emulsion storage tanks at both the Anionic Emulsion
Mill and the Micro/Slurry Mill. Items #1 & 2 of the application cover letter give details
regarding the specific tanks that will be affected. Environmental impacts are addressed in
the State Environmental Oualitv Review .Act SHIRT ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT FORM for unlisted actions which was attached to the original
application. The proposed project will be contained within the footprint of the current
facility, with tank footprints (foundations) affecting an additional-. 14 acres within the
existing footprint. The proposed project complies with the existing zoning Laws and
variances previously approved by the Town of Cortlandville. The current land use in the
Waghamlon Buoalo
Cortland
140mor Jamestown
Now Harilord Norwich
W. Oneonla
POW111e Rochester
Walartown
Watmns Glen
607-729-1001 716-63-8850
607-763.11 DD
607-749-2665 716-W-3760
316-735-.6501 607-336-7112
647-432.0440
607-763-3351B 716.473.6321
FAX:746-473-1774
315.782.4457
rAX:315 782.0165
407-535-2743
FAX: 607- "996
FAX.- 716-693-9183
l;Ak607-75611611
FAX, -716-664-3752
FAX: 315-735-4604
FAX:607-4.32-5624
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Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
Page 2
vicinity remains unaffected. Suit-Kote's Major Petroleum Facility License #7-2280 will
be amended, as required by the terms of the permit, ante the tanks have been installed. A
permit modification application for the Air State Facility Permit associated with this
facility has been submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, Division of Air Resources, This permit modification application addresses
potential odor concerns and mitigation. The current SPDES permit for this facility will
not need to be modified. Vehicular traffic will not increase due to this project.
Polkville Ten-ninal Facility.. The Conditional Permit application package titled "Suit-
Kote Corporation, Polkville Terminal Facility; S Year Plan Modification Request for
Build -Out,"' submitted on or about June I5, 2007, is the culmination of the S Year Plan
which was originally approved by the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board's resolution
#117 of 2003 on December 301, 2003., This resolution approved the construction of
asphalt storage tanks containing a maximum of 15,000,000 gallons. During the following
three years, the project was modified twice to change the configuration of the tanks and
to allow the relocation of the polymer -modified process from the Loring Crossing facility
to the Terminal. The total number of gallons of storage was never changed. The cuzTent
application seeks only to modify the original plan one more time in order to allow for one
large tank (6 million gallons) rather than the remaining two tanks (3 million gallons)
which were originally approved. The total number of gallons stored will be 14,999,000
gallons rather than the 15,000,004 gallons which were originally approved. Suft-Kote
has no plans for any further expansion at this facility. The current operational area will
be built -out ante the proposed tank has been constructed. The only tank that is requested
in this application is tank #10, a 6,000,000 gallon asphalt cement storage tank.
Environmental impacts are addressed in the State Environmental Quality Review Act
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM for unlisted actions which was
attached to the original application. The proposed project complies with the existing
zoning law. The current land use in the vicinity remains unaffected. Suit-Kote's Major
Petroleum Facility License #7-2300 will be amended, as required by the terms of the
permit, ante the tanks have been installed. A permit modification application for the Air
State Facility Permit associated with this facility isnot required since the proposed tank
change was anticipated at the time of the last modification. If we decide to reconfigure
the carbon adsorption units (add units or change which units are connected to which
tank), we will request a modification to the existing Air State Facility Permit. The
current permit addresses potential odor concerns and mitigation. Vehicular traffic will
not increase due to this project.
Polkville Crushed Stone. Even though Suit,-Kote is not requesting any changes to its
Polkville Crushed Stone facility at this time,, I have enclosed a copy of the current Mined
Land Reclamation Permit (ID 7-1122-00049/00001) and the Mining Flan map M4 for
your reference.
Town of Coillandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
Page 3
Suit-Kote has taken many steps over the years, ranging ftom the implementation of best
management practices to hardware installation, to reduce the potential impact of odors on
our neighbors. We will continue to do this in the future. This will be discussed further in
the answer to item, #8.
4. Loring Crossing Facility,, Conditional Permit A"lication Dated December 8,,
2007 (Replace 5 Tanks; Add a 1444 Sq. Ft. Addition to'the Maintenance Shop-, and Add
3 Fuel Tanks with Containment., I have attached a copy of Suit-Kote's Major Petroleum
Facility License, #07-2280 as amended to add tanks #046, 047 and 048. Suit-Kote was
not required to amend its Air State Facility Permit or SPDES Permit. I have attached
letters from NYSDEC to that effect.
Polkville Asphalt Verminal, Conditional Permit Aoa�lication Dated February 15, 2007
Modification Request for Five -Year Plan for the Installation of Two Additional Asphalt.
Storaj4e Tanks, a Polymer Modified Asphalt Work Area w/Preheat Tanks, a Material.
Storage Bufldin2, and an Additional (2"d ) Fuel Tank)_ I have attached a copy of Suit-
Kote's
Major Petroleum Facility License #07-2300 as amended to add tanks #8C and 8D.
I have also attached the portion of Suit-Kote's Air State FactyiliPermit (ID 7-1122-
00049/0003 1) which shows the Emission Unit and Process Description corresponding to
the addition of tanks #8C & 8D. A copy of SPDES Discharge Permit #7-1122-00049-
00429 covering the referenced facility modifications is also attached.
5. I have enclosed a copy of the DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR FLOOD
HAZARD AREAS, (APPLICATION), dated December 8, 2006 as submitted to the 'Town
of Cortlandville Planning Board on or about December 12, 2006 and granted by Bruce
Weber.
6. Loring Crossing Facility,, The Cortland County Planning Board has unanimously
approved this project subject to four conditions, including "4. a negative declaration of
environmental impact under SEQR." In reference to Part II of the SHORT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM INCLUDED WITH Suit-Kote's
application, Suit -Kate submits the following answers:
A. No
B. No. The Town of Cortlandville Town Board will be Lead Agency.
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
Page 4
C2.
C3.
Could action result in any adverse effects associated with the following:
Existing Air Quality? No. By adding carbon adsorption units to the
asphalt storage hanks, Suit-Kote will further reduce the potential for
fugitive air emissions.
Surface or groundwater Quality or quantity No. Due to containment
systems that are in-place, there will be no adverse effect to groundwater
quality or quantity.
Noise levels.? No. This project will neither increase or decrease noise
levels.
Existing traffic patterns? Na. This project will not create additional
traffc and will not affect existing patterns.
Solid waste producfiion or disposal? No. This project will not increase the
production of solid waste, nor will it change current disposal proceduxes.This projectis not a landfill. All solid waste produced at this facility will
continue to be picked -up by a permitted hauler and transported to the
Copland County Sanitary Landfill.
n.,+o„*;�j Qrncinr� rlrainaaP nr flnnriinu r�rnhlems? All construction
1 VlVli41(xl VIVJS VLI� �.il Kliaf.��.yv v+ +avv ���r r-----^----- - No. will be done on previously disturbed, impermeable surfaces, within
secondary containment.
Aesthetic, agricultural, archeological, historic, or other natural or cultural
resources; or community or neighborhood character? No. Theis area has
been previously disturbed by years of construction and manufacturing. It
is also zoned business with a variance which allows for industrial use.
Vegetation or fauna,, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats,
or threafiened or endangered species? No. This area has been previously
disturbed and does not pose a threat to any of these..
C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a chane
in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? No. This site
is zoned business with a variance which allows for industrial use.
C5. Growth,, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced
by the proposed action? No. However, we hope that Suit-Kote will grow
stronger in the marketplace so that it can continue to provide jobs for
approximately 400 hundred residents of Cortland County.
C6. Long term, short tenor, cumulative, or other effect not identified in C 1,. -,
CS? No.
C7. Other impacts? No, there will be no additional requirements on local
41
goods or services as a result of this project. There will be no significant
additional energy requirements after construction is complete.
ti
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
Page 4
C2.
C3.
Could action result in any adverse effects associated with the following:
Existing Air Quality? No. By adding carbon adsorption units to the
asphalt storage hanks, Suit-Kote will further reduce the potential for
fugitive air emissions.
Surface or groundwater Quality or quantity No. Due to containment
systems that are in-place, there will be no adverse effect to groundwater
quality or quantity.
Noise levels.? No. This project will neither increase or decrease noise
levels.
Existing traffic patterns? Na. This project will not create additional
traffc and will not affect existing patterns.
Solid waste producfiion or disposal? No. This project will not increase the
production of solid waste, nor will it change current disposal proceduxes.This projectis not a landfill. All solid waste produced at this facility will
continue to be picked -up by a permitted hauler and transported to the
Copland County Sanitary Landfill.
n.,+o„*;�j Qrncinr� rlrainaaP nr flnnriinu r�rnhlems? All construction
1 VlVli41(xl VIVJS VLI� �.il Kliaf.��.yv v+ +avv ���r r-----^----- - No. will be done on previously disturbed, impermeable surfaces, within
secondary containment.
Aesthetic, agricultural, archeological, historic, or other natural or cultural
resources; or community or neighborhood character? No. Theis area has
been previously disturbed by years of construction and manufacturing. It
is also zoned business with a variance which allows for industrial use.
Vegetation or fauna,, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats,
or threafiened or endangered species? No. This area has been previously
disturbed and does not pose a threat to any of these..
C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a chane
in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? No. This site
is zoned business with a variance which allows for industrial use.
C5. Growth,, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced
by the proposed action? No. However, we hope that Suit-Kote will grow
stronger in the marketplace so that it can continue to provide jobs for
approximately 400 hundred residents of Cortland County.
C6. Long term, short tenor, cumulative, or other effect not identified in C 1,. -,
CS? No.
C7. Other impacts? No, there will be no additional requirements on local
41
goods or services as a result of this project. There will be no significant
additional energy requirements after construction is complete.
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 17,2007
Page 5
D. Will the protect have an impact on the environmental characteristics that.
caused the establishment of a CEA? No. There are no CEAs near this
facility/project.
E. Is there, or is there likely to be,,, controversy related to potential adverse
environmental impacts.? Yes,, but not significant. Since the first public
meeting regarding this pr0ject took place, there has been an increase in the
number of odor complains received from people in the community when
compared to both the time in 2007 immediately prior to the meeting and
previous years. In the past, Suit-Kote has attempted to respond to founded
complaints and we will continue to do so in the future.
Polkville Terminal Facility. The Cortland County Planning Board has unanimously
approved this project subject to four conditions, including "44 a negative declaration of
A,nYirnmmfxnta1 imart "ncier SF,OR_" to reference to Part II of the SHORT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM INCLUDED WITH Suit-Kote's
application, Suit-Kote submits the following answers:
A. No
B. No. The Town of Cortlandville Town Board will be Lead Agency.
C. Could action result in any adverse effects associated with the following:
C 1. Existing Air Quality? No. Suit-Kote has installed carbon adsorption units
on all of the existing asphalt tanks and loading racks and will install on the
proposed tank, also. We will continue to take all reasonable measures in
order to further reduce the potential for fugitive air emissions.
Surface or groundwater quality or Quantity? No. Due to containment
systems that are in-place, there will be no adverse effect to groundwater
quality or quantity.
Noise levels? No. This project will neither increase or decrease noise
revels.
Existing traffic pattems? No. This project will not create additional
traffic and will not affect existing patterns.
Solid waste production or disposal ? No. This project will not increase the
".to
production of solid waste, nor will it change current disposal procedures.
This projectis not a landfill., All solid waste produced at this facility will
continue to be picked-up by a permitted hauler and transported to the
Cortland County Sanitary Landfill.
Potential erosion, drainage or flooding problems.? No. All construction
will be done on previously disturbed, impermeale surfaces, within
secondary containment,.
Town of Coillandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
Page 6
C2. Aesthetic.- agricultural, archeological, historic, or other natural or cultural;
resources; or community or neighborhood character? Na. This area has
been previously disturbed by years of construction and manufacturing. It
is also zoned business with a variance which allows for industrial use.
C3, Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats,.
or threatened or endangered species? No. This area has been both studied
and previously disturbed and does not pose a threat to any of these..
C4. A community's existinia plans or goals as officially adopted, n
or a chae
in use or Is of use of land or other natural resources? No. This site
is zoned for industrial use.
C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced
by the -proposed action? No. However, we hope that Suit-Kote will grow
stronger in the marketplace so that it can continue to provide jobs for
approximately 400 residents of Cortland County.
C6. Longterm, short term., cumulative, or other effect not identified in C1 C5? No.
C7. Other impacts? No, there will be no additional requirements on local
goods or services as a result of this project. There will be no significant
additional energy requirements after construction is complete.
D. Will the protect have an impact on the environmental characteristics that
caused the establishment of a CEA. No. There are no CEAs near this
facility/project.
E. Is there, or is there likely to be, controversyt"otentialrelated adverse
environmental imaacts? Yes, but not significant. Since the first public
meeting; regarding this project took place, there has been an increase in the
number of odor complains received from people in the community when
compared to both the time in 2007 immediately prior to the meeting and
previous years. In the past, Suit-Kote has attempted to respond to founded
complaints and we will continue to do so in the future.
7., Under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), The Cortland County Health
Department (CCHD) has provided Suit,-Kote with redacted copies of individual odor
complaints in the form of "Complaint Infom-iation" sheets for the past five years. They
do not give the name of the complainant and they show the action taken by the CCHD,
not that taken by Suit-Kote, Copies of these sheets have been provided in exactly the
same form in which they were received. In most cases, these complaints were not
transmitted directly to Suit-Kote, but rather to NYSDEC in Syracuse. Even though the
FOIL request addressed complaints regarding odors, spills and dust, the complaints
received pertained only to odors. Approximately 32% of the complaints received by
CCHD resulted in a field visit by CCHD. Approximately 14% of the total number of
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
Page 7
laints received by CCHD were believed by CCHD to be related to one of Suit-
compKote's facilities. Also under FOIL, NYSDEC provided Suit -Kate with access to its files
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reguru ng uump a utz� �vere provided regarding spills. Complaints regarda x va Sto Y ing dust, if any, would have been
I�„Aara ;r flhp filpc nrnvirlec� by fife Divlslori Olr. The files were reviewed and
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the original stunmary but have been redacted in the final document as requested by
NYSDEC's Department of Legal Affairs., A copy of this summary is provi'de(0 Many of
these complaints were received from CCHD. Many times the #ime lag prevented a
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complete and accurate investigation of the complaint. In some cases NYSDEC
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nvestigated and in other cases both Suit-Kote and NYSDEC investigated: Suit -emote also
,.,.�...;a�,r� �r�vrntinr►o1 ar�ri mQtPnrn1n ;en1 tn NYSnF.0 in some cases. In the more recent
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complaints, NYSDEC was able to perform more complete and timely investigations.
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and pr
Suit-,Kote's primary means of minimizing odors is that of designing new tanks
ocesses to minimize odors. Also Suit-Kote constantly makes improvements to
processes, equipment,
and procedures in order to minimize odors. The following is a
de.:qcrinfion of actions taken bv Suit -Dote to eliminate odors from the Loring Crossing
and Polkville facilities:
Loring Crossing Facility
A. Vent pipes from the tanks for the modified asphalt facility were brought to
the ground in order to keep releases out of the air stream.
B. Carbon adsorbers (2) were installed at the modified asphalt facility in
1997 in order to minimize emissions from asphalt tanks (#54, 51, 52and 53),
moded asphalt hanks (#38, 80, 81, 82, 83,84 and 85), mi
ifx-tanks, and the
loading rack. See enclosed sheet regarding modular vapor phase adsorber.
co In 1998, an engineering study was performed to evaluate the sources of
potential odors.
D. In 1988,, a public outreach program was implemented to receive and
respond to odor complaints
E. Conservation vents with rupture disks were installed on asphalt storage
tanks (#22, 23 and 24) at the emulsion mill in 1997.
F. Various changes to emulsion loading procedures have been made over the
years including submerged loading and keeping dome covers closed as far as
possible during loading.
G. O'Brien & Gere has done air dispersion modeling for this facility. I the
near future, OB&G will perform air sampling, revise the air dispersion modeling,
and study the feasibility of implementing additional air pollution control systems.
a
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
Page 7
laints received by CCHD were believed by CCHD to be related to one of Suit-
compKote's facilities. Also under FOIL, NYSDEC provided Suit -Kate with access to its files
0.,.,� ,,.....,.,..1.,,.�f� .�atrnc.c�n.� h., 1�1,P Tlii�ieinn of Air fpr the »aSti five VeeiS. No records
reguru ng uump a utz� �vere provided regarding spills. Complaints regarda x va Sto Y ing dust, if any, would have been
I�„Aara ;r flhp filpc nrnvirlec� by fife Divlslori Olr. The files were reviewed and
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the original stunmary but have been redacted in the final document as requested by
NYSDEC's Department of Legal Affairs., A copy of this summary is provi'de(0 Many of
these complaints were received from CCHD. Many times the #ime lag prevented a
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complete and accurate investigation of the complaint. In some cases NYSDEC
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nvestigated and in other cases both Suit-Kote and NYSDEC investigated: Suit -emote also
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complaints, NYSDEC was able to perform more complete and timely investigations.
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Suit-,Kote's primary means of minimizing odors is that of designing new tanks
ocesses to minimize odors. Also Suit-Kote constantly makes improvements to
processes, equipment,
and procedures in order to minimize odors. The following is a
de.:qcrinfion of actions taken bv Suit -Dote to eliminate odors from the Loring Crossing
and Polkville facilities:
Loring Crossing Facility
A. Vent pipes from the tanks for the modified asphalt facility were brought to
the ground in order to keep releases out of the air stream.
B. Carbon adsorbers (2) were installed at the modified asphalt facility in
1997 in order to minimize emissions from asphalt tanks (#54, 51, 52and 53),
moded asphalt hanks (#38, 80, 81, 82, 83,84 and 85), mi
ifx-tanks, and the
loading rack. See enclosed sheet regarding modular vapor phase adsorber.
co In 1998, an engineering study was performed to evaluate the sources of
potential odors.
D. In 1988,, a public outreach program was implemented to receive and
respond to odor complaints
E. Conservation vents with rupture disks were installed on asphalt storage
tanks (#22, 23 and 24) at the emulsion mill in 1997.
F. Various changes to emulsion loading procedures have been made over the
years including submerged loading and keeping dome covers closed as far as
possible during loading.
G. O'Brien & Gere has done air dispersion modeling for this facility. I the
near future, OB&G will perform air sampling, revise the air dispersion modeling,
and study the feasibility of implementing additional air pollution control systems.
Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 1
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Polkville Terminal Facility,
A. All asphalt tanks have been designed with vent pipes that carry all
emissions to ground level.
B s, Carbon adsorption units have been installed on all asphalt storage tanks
and on the loading stations at both loading platforms.
C. Procedures have beenput in place to insure that rail cars which are being
heated are monitored frequently for temperature and that dome covers are opened
only as -far -as necessary in order to minimize tank breathing losses. An additional
person has been hired to monitor the unloading of railcars and make sure that the
proper procedures are followed.
D. Submerged loading is used when loading transport trailers. Vapor
collection hoses have been attached to the loading spouts so that they go down
into the talc to collect any fugitive vapors during the loading process. Burlap is
then draped over the manhole to prevent vapors from escaping but when the
loading is almost complete, it can easily be pulled back to allow the driver to see
how much asphalt is in the trailer.
E. O'Brien & Gere has done a study regarding capture efficiency at the
polymer loading rack.
F. O'Brien & Gere has also done a vapor capture study for tank #6 and the
recommendations of that report have been implemented.
9. The test results for the 2007 annual MOSF Groundwater Sampling for both
facilities are provided {Sample Information Record(s) and Laboratory Analysis Reports
have been deleted),, These reports were completed by Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting
Engineers in accordance with the, requirements of Suit-Kote's Major Petroleum Facility
I -1,1nPn1QPo, i n�_7?Rn (Lorinor Cro,sin� Fac'l*tv) and 07.,2300 (Polkville Terminal Facility).
The reports show groundwater elevation, VOCs detected and SVOCs detected.
Loring Crossing Facility. There are five monitoring wells at this facility. Their location
is shown in Attachment B of the report. No Vacs or SVOCs were detected at levels
above groundwater standards or guidance values.
Polkville Terminal Facility. There are four monitoring wells at this facility. Their
location is shown in Attachment B of the report. Two VOCs and no SVOCs were
detected at levels above groundwater standards. The slight exceedances for two VOCs
appear to be unrelated to on-site activities or processes and are believed to come from an
up -gradient source.
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Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 1
Page 7
Polkville Terminal Facility,
A. All asphalt tanks have been designed with vent pipes that carry all
emissions to ground level.
B s, Carbon adsorption units have been installed on all asphalt storage tanks
and on the loading stations at both loading platforms.
C. Procedures have beenput in place to insure that rail cars which are being
heated are monitored frequently for temperature and that dome covers are opened
only as -far -as necessary in order to minimize tank breathing losses. An additional
person has been hired to monitor the unloading of railcars and make sure that the
proper procedures are followed.
D. Submerged loading is used when loading transport trailers. Vapor
collection hoses have been attached to the loading spouts so that they go down
into the talc to collect any fugitive vapors during the loading process. Burlap is
then draped over the manhole to prevent vapors from escaping but when the
loading is almost complete, it can easily be pulled back to allow the driver to see
how much asphalt is in the trailer.
E. O'Brien & Gere has done a study regarding capture efficiency at the
polymer loading rack.
F. O'Brien & Gere has also done a vapor capture study for tank #6 and the
recommendations of that report have been implemented.
9. The test results for the 2007 annual MOSF Groundwater Sampling for both
facilities are provided {Sample Information Record(s) and Laboratory Analysis Reports
have been deleted),, These reports were completed by Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting
Engineers in accordance with the, requirements of Suit-Kote's Major Petroleum Facility
I -1,1nPn1QPo, i n�_7?Rn (Lorinor Cro,sin� Fac'l*tv) and 07.,2300 (Polkville Terminal Facility).
The reports show groundwater elevation, VOCs detected and SVOCs detected.
Loring Crossing Facility. There are five monitoring wells at this facility. Their location
is shown in Attachment B of the report. No Vacs or SVOCs were detected at levels
above groundwater standards or guidance values.
Polkville Terminal Facility. There are four monitoring wells at this facility. Their
location is shown in Attachment B of the report. Two VOCs and no SVOCs were
detected at levels above groundwater standards. The slight exceedances for two VOCs
appear to be unrelated to on-site activities or processes and are believed to come from an
up -gradient source.
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Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
August 17, 2007
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14. Suit-Kote is presently working with the NYSDEC Division of Air and O'Brien &
Gere Engineers, Inc. regarding air quality issues., We believe that working with these
highly skilled, professional people is the most effective way to insure that we met all
applicable New York State and federal air quality standards and minimize odors. We
will continue to monitor all complaints that are received in order to assure that we
imders#and the concerns of the community. The public always has the opportunity to
comment on proposed permits and permit modifications when they are published in the
ENB or the Cortland Standard.