Amendment ID: S3050-162-R1

Redraft Amendment 162

Trash Transfer Station Environmental Impact Study

Ms. Miranda and Ms. Edwards move that the proposed new draft be amended in section 2C, in line item 2000-7089, by "adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for its office of climate resilience to conduct an independent environmental study of the area within a 1-mile radius of the solid waste transfer station located at 66 Norfolk avenue which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) soil testing for contaminants, including heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants associated with solid waste handling operations; (ii) groundwater and surface water testing, where applicable, to assess potential migration of contaminants, and air deposition and particulate sampling to determine whether emissions from the facility are contributing to contamination in surrounding residential areas; and  (iii) a review of historical site use, prior environmental violations and cumulative environmental impacts on the surrounding community, including environmental justice populations"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof:- "$600,000".