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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />DRAFT <br />02/21/02 <br />11 :30 am <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />. Homes to the north side of the Channel will experience disruptive amounts of <br />noise. The DEIS notes that construction noise alone during the nighttime would <br />exceed 55 dBA (decibels, A-weighted sound level) at the nearest residences for <br />dredging, and the nighttime pile construction would exceed 55 dBA at the nearest <br />residences. Operation sound levels at the residences north of the Channel would <br />increase 16 to 22 dBA and exceed 65 Dba Ldn. Two of the alternate sites listed <br />would not increase noise pollution or disturb area residents. <br /> <br /> <br />DEIS Statement <br />. The DEIS states "emissions of NO x [Nitrogen Oxides (NO + N02) + the nitrate <br />radical (NO])], S02 (Sulfur Dioxides), and PMIO (Particulate Matter less than 10 <br />microns in diameter) will be generated by construction equipment engines as well <br />as fugitive dust emissions. This is a short-term adverse impact. <br /> <br />Comment <br />~ The EIS lacks discussion of fine particulate matter that will be discharged. <br />Although this area currently is in compliance at 10 microns, a small <br />increase from the port may cause it to be non compliant. <br /> <br />DEIS Statement <br />. Fugitive dust PMIO emissions would be mitigated by use of dust control <br />measures. Emissions of NO x, S02 and PMIO will be generated both offsite and <br />onsite due to container and cruise terminal operations. These emissions represent <br />a long-term adverse impact. <br /> <br />Comment <br />~ The EPA is lowering the standard from 10.0 to 2.5, which mandates that <br />the EIS address this issue. <br /> <br />3 <br />