WTC site damage assessment map, Sept 21, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

designation criteria. When reviewing projects, the USAGE consults with the USFWS, the Coast Guard, and the U.S. EPA. Most of the development near or in New York’s waterways requires permits from the DEC and the USAGE. To receive permits, a project must be consistent with the state Coastal Zone Management Program and the local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Other local and state agencies also have a role in the redevelopment of New York City’s waterfront and the WRP consistency review an ensure the policies and plans of New Y irk City are considered by all permitting agencies.

The coastal zone boundary defines the geographic scope of the WRP. The coastal zone boundary extends from the Westchester and Nassau counties and New Jersey boundaries, and to the three-mile territorial limit in the Atlantic Ocean (Figure1-5). Landward, the coastal zone boundary includes important coastal features such as Significant Maritime and Industrial Areas, Significant Goastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats (Figure 3-4), Special Natural Waterfront Areas, Tidal and Freshwater Wetlands, Parks and Beaches, Erosion Hazard Areas, and other areas, districts, or visual resources. The coastal zone boundary roughly extends parallel to the coast, along the tip of southern Manhattan, including the WTG site, for a variable distance of not less than 1,000 feet inland from the shore (Figure IS).

Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 gives the USAGE jurisdiction over any structure in navigable waters. Section 10 requires a permit for construction of structures (such as piers and bulkheads) on or affecting navigable waters of the United States. For tile permit to be issued, the project must not obstruct or alter navigable waters, present a significant adverse effect on the aquatic environment, or result in violations of water quality criteria. In addition, the project must result in public good. To the extent that the proposed projects would result in installation or rehabilitation of bulkhead in a navigable water (e.g., the Hudson River), it would be subject to USAGE revievt

Environmental Impacts

Consistency with the Coastal Zone Management policies is provided with compliance with the New York City’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program requirements. The NYSDOS has developed procedures to administer the New York State CMP for all projects that will affect the State’s Coastal Area, The Federal Consistency Assessment Form would be prepared for all activities that would require a permit, license, waiver or certification or similar type of federal approval. Concurrence by the NYSDOS with the federal findings documented by the Consistency Assessment Form would be used to demonstrate consistency with the Coasta' Zone Management Plan. A copy of this form is provided in Appendix A.

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