Community Air
Monitoring

Detailed Scope of Services

• Perimeter Monitoring Station Infrastructure: Design and deploy a comprehensive perimeter monitoring network consisting of at least four dedicated stations. These stations must be strategically located to capture upwind background and downwind impact data simultaneously. One station must be placed in the primary downwind direction, while others are positioned to account for variable wind patterns identified via historical wind rose analysis for the Buchanan, NY area. Each station must be equipped with rugged, all-weather enclosures capable of continuous 24/7 operation.
• Real-Time Particulate and VOC Detection: Implement continuous monitoring for Particulate Matter PM-10 using real-time aerosol monitors such as DataRAM or equivalent equipment capable of measuring particles 10 micrometers or less in diameter. Concurrently, utilize Photoionization Detectors PID for the detection of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs. The system must be configured to calculate 15-minute running averages. If the downwind PM-10 level is 100 micrograms per cubic meter greater than the upwind background, or if VOCs exceed 5 ppm above background, the system must trigger an automated alert.
• Radiological Sampling and Lab Coordination: A specialized component of this CAMP involves monitoring for Gross Beta and Gamma-emitting radionuclides. The consultant must collect weekly air filters from every station. These filters must be transported under strict chain-of-custody protocols to an Environmental Laboratory Approval Program ELAP accredited facility. Weekly results for gross beta must be reported, while monthly composites will undergo high-resolution gamma spectroscopy to identify specific isotopes associated with nuclear facility decommissioning.
• Meteorological Data Integration: Install and maintain a 10-meter meteorological tower on-site, compliant with EPA Quality Assurance Handbook Volume IV. This tower must provide real-time data on wind speed, wind direction, ambient temperature, and barometric pressure. This data is critical for validating the upwind and downwind status of stations at any given moment. All meteorological data must be integrated into the central data management system to allow for automated correlation between weather events and air quality fluctuations.
• Public Data Management and Reporting: Maintain a secure, cloud-based data acquisition system that provides the DOB and designated state agencies with real-time access to monitoring results. The consultant is responsible for producing daily time-series plots, weekly summary tables of radiological findings, and comprehensive monthly compliance reports. In the event of an exceedance of the DER-10 action levels, the consultant must provide a detailed investigation report within 24 hours, outlining the cause and the corrective actions taken by the demolition crews.