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TOWNLINE RAIL TERMINAL, LLC--CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION--IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.

Caption from the Board’s record. Sub-dockets, included below: FD 36575 (Sub-No. 1)

55 filings, 8 decisions and 140 environmental comments observed here; last checked 10 Oct 2026, 22:36 UTC; last new entry 31 Aug 2026, 20:43 UTC.

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  1. served (printed as 3/5/2025)
    Decision
    52458Entire Board
    DENIED JOHN KENAVAN’S REQUEST TO RECONSIDER THE BOARD’S AUGUST 15, 2024 DECISION GRANTING TOWNLINE RAIL TERMINAL, LLC, AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A NEW RAIL LINE IN NEW YORK.
  2. served (printed as 12/3/2024)
    Decision
    52329Entire Board
    DENIED TOWNLINE ASSOCIATION, INC.’S REQUEST TO RECONSIDER THE BOARD’S AUGUST 15, 2024 DECISION GRANTING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION AUTHORITY.
  3. (printed as 11/21/2024)
    Reply
    308923Reply
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  4. (printed as 11/18/2024)
    Motion
    308913Petition For Reconsideration
    John Kenavan
  5. (printed as 9/16/2024)
    Reply
    308718Reply
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  6. (printed as 9/4/2024)
    Motion
    308679Petition For Reconsideration
    Townline Association
  7. served (printed as 8/15/2024)
    Decision
    52182Entire Board
    AUTHORIZED TOWNLINE RAIL TERMINAL, LLC, TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A NEW RAIL LINE IN SMITHTOWN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y., SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION CONDITIONS.
  8. (printed as 7/26/2024)
    Reply
    308507Reply
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  9. (printed as 7/18/2024)
    Motion
    308480Motion/Petition/Request
    The Townline Association
  10. served (printed as 6/7/2024)
    Decision
    52168Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING A RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.
  11. served (printed as 2/23/2024)
    Decision
    51920Entire Board · in FD 36575 (Sub-No. 1)
    DENIED THE TOWN OF SMITHTOWN'S PETITION FOR DECLARATORY ORDER.
  12. (printed as 2/23/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33390Suffolk County Department of Health Services
    Please see attached comments in response to the Draft EA.
    Joy Sauer · Yaphank, NY
  13. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33380Joan Fioto
    I live in Centereach and Brookhaven has had the burden of everyone’s garbage and waste. It’s high time that each town takes on their own responsibility and that’s what this plan seems to do. I’m in support. Kudos to Smithtown/Huntington.
    Centereach, NY
  14. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33379Gina Joseph
    We take the garbage out and forget about it. Well, that’s about to change and that means if we don’t do anything, we have a problem. Everyone needs to be forward thinking. We need to do something. This is a plan. Excellent job on behalf of those who put this together and the decades of planning that was suggested in plans for rail in the past.
    Smithtown, NY
  15. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33378Mary Ramos
    Smart project for our community and future.
    Melville, NY
  16. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33345Alyssa Diano
    I like that there’s a solution here. For all those that oppose, what’s your solution? Trucking? Well that’s more pollution. Brookhaven? Well that’s closing. Doesn’t seem there’s a better answer. Thanks for letting me know that there’s a hopeful plan in Townline.
    Commack, NY
  17. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33344K. Seider
    I really like the tax benefits of this project and the increase in local jobs both during and after construction. I’m 100% in support.
    East Northport, NY
  18. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33343RHH
    We’re an organization that helps the community. We support projects that bring tax benefits, help the community, brings jobs and helps quality of life. We support this project!
    Hauppauge, NY
  19. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33342Katelyn Murphy
    Rail transportation is economically, environmentally and logistically a more efficient alternative to any other way that removes materials off Long Island.
    Smithtown, NY
  20. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33341S. Ashlers
    Among many things, I saw this on the website: “ One railcar will eliminate approximately four truckloads of materials on our roads. Approximately 80,000 tons of ash are generated each year at our local Waste-to-Energy facility, currently resulting in nearly 4,500 truck trips to the landfill. Once Brookhaven is closed, these trucks would have to travel through and off Long Island. One railcar can hold the same amount of ash as four trucks.” How can we debate this? This is clearly the best thing for our community! You have my continued support!
    Melville, NY
  21. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33549Suffolk County DPW
    See attached Memo.
    Niamh Perrotta · Yaphank, NY
  22. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33375Derek Pope
    As a Kings Park resident who lives and works very close to the proposed site, I am extremely concerned about the impact this will have on our community and the environment. I found that the tone of the report seemed to give the benefit of the doubt to Towline- as if they would remain within the parameters of the proposed plan and would take voluntary steps to mitigate some of the negative impact of the proposal. I don’t believe these assumptions are realistic. For example, while truck traffic will likely decrease in the short-term, trucks would still be needed to transport ash from Covanta to the location of the proposed tracks. Additionally, the freight rail would be used to deliver goods such as cars, which are currently not delivered to this area via rail. Although there may be fewer trucks leaving the area with ash and debris, there will of course be many more trucks leaving with cars and other materials brought in via rail to the proposed location. Might not there also be trucks transporting debris FROM other locations TO this proposed location? In the medium- and long-terms, I can only see an increase in trucking-- the very thing this proposal was supposed to decrease. The fact that we already have a heavy industrial area so close to a densely-populated residential area is very concerning. There are two schools right down the road, less than half of a mile from the proposed facility. I am already concerned about the quality of water and air in this area. There is no doubt that we need to do something about our garbage situation on Long Island, but I wish we looked for solutions that involved reducing garbage rather than finding more elaborate ways to ship it elsewhere. Thank you for your consideration.
    Kings Park, NY
  23. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33374Jennifer Pope
    My home is situated less than a mile away from the industrial area. While the Draft EA discusses various potential environmental consequences, it fails to ensure that the environmental impact will be limited to the Brookhaven ash and C&D debris. The freight line, especially with the capacity of 27 cars and one inbound and one outbound train a day, opens the opportunity for an increase in industrial activity and additional environmental risks that go beyond the current proposed action. Since the Draft EA is only assessing the current proposed action, it is limited in its scope since the freight line infrastructure, once constructed, would allow the existence of additional uses. For the environmental and human health of this community, I request that the environmental assessment take into account the additional risks that would occur with the construction of a freight line in proximity to a residential area.
    Kings Park, NY
  24. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33373BRJ Contracting
    This project is essential for the construction industry to handle disposal of trash. It eliminates illegal dumping and issues our town has in this community.
    Smithtown, NY
  25. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33372Joe P
    Great project to help keep costs down for the future generations
    St james, NY
  26. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33371Dave C
    Please approve this project I cannot think of a better way to move this ash off the island.
    Nissequogue, NY
  27. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33370Tracey A
    Trains are more effective and cause less traffic than trucks. This is the solution
    Nissequogue, NY
  28. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33369Tommy Speer
    As a local resident of Brookhaven, I’m happy that Long Island will have another option for garbage other than in our backyard. It’s time for towns to take on their own garbage and stop relying on one area to take the most burden.
    Centereach, NY
  29. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33368John Paul
    As a business owner and life long resident this is the right spot for this project. Let's get this done before we have a major issue when Brookhaven closes!
    Nissequogue, NY
  30. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33367William Berman
    This project is absolutely necessary for the future of Smithtown!!!!! We have to manage our garbage. We have to manage it in the best way we can to reduce pollution. We MUST think of the best ways that we can do that and I believe this is it.
    St James, NY
  31. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33366Joe and Amy Padoni
    My wife and I are happy to read about this project and the alternative methods to addressing our waste concerns. I work by the Brookhaven dump and it’s disconcerting. Towns aren’t addressing the issue. The dump has to close. There needs to be alternatives. If not this then what? This is a solid plan to at least addressing a piece of the problem. I think we need to establish more.
    Setauket, NY
  32. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33365Caro Family
    Our family is in support of the Townline Rail Terminal project that facilities the garbage disposal in Smithtown area. Rail is the most cost productive way to handle transportation of anything and it’s the best for reduction of our carbon footprint. Better for environment. Handles Smithtown, efficiently and wisely. Thank you.
    Smithtown, NY
  33. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33364James C
    This is a project desperately needed by the community for our future and a cleaner environment. We cannot allow the NIMBY attitude to force this project elsewhere. It will eliminate a ton of expressway traffic in a safe and logical manner. No one against the project has proposed a viable alternative, just complaints
    Smithtown, NY
  34. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33363Glen R
    Great plan, responsible developer. This is a win win win project for the town, the residents and the developer. Less traffic, lower rates great project please approve
    Nissequogue, NY
  35. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33362Tracey Longo
    In 2024 Brookhaven landfill (the largest disposal option for incinerator ash and C&D debris on Long Island) will reach maximum capacity and close. Townline would offer an alternative to truck transportation off Long Island by providing efficient, direct rail transportation via the LIRR mainline to the interstate network.
    Centereach, NY
  36. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33361B.L.
    With no other landfill alternatives on Long Island, we have to transition to moving almost all of our ash, waste and construction debris off of our island. This is the most effective way to do it.
    Smithtown, NY
  37. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33360Spencer Cook
    Trains are much safer, environmentally friendly and better for transportation cluster. It's a no brainer
    East Meadow, NY
  38. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33359Devin Hopkins
    Using trains is a much more effective and cheaper way to move the ash off Long Island. Let's move this along before all the landfills close and we are stuck with higher costs
    Lake ronkonkoma, NY
  39. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33358Walter
    Rail transportation is economically, environmentally and logistically a more efficient alternative to trucking materials off Long Island. It will result in reduced emissions and traffic congestion by eliminating tens of thousands of long-haul truck trips off Long Island.
    Fort Salonga, NY
  40. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33357Melissa P
    Great project I am worried for my children's future with the exploding costs here in the island. This will help keep it cheaper
    St James, NY
  41. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33356Patriot Real Properties
    As a local company - concentrating on developments in our area, single family homes and affordable housing projects, we have a problem that’s not going away unless we address it. Rail is the best way to deal with our disposal issues. More people are coming with many housing projects developments and we need to address what we will do to effectively handle this.
    Smithtown, NY
  42. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33355M. Margraf
    The trash does not magically disappear! 70% of trash in Huntington and Smithtown communities is disposed of as ash at the Brookhaven Landfill. It’s time all towns does something about it and not just smithtown. Stop the burden on Brookhaven (it’s closing anyway) and step up to do something about these issues. Townline is in the right direction!
    Medford, NY
  43. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33354A. Seider
    Brookhaven is closing and there are no other landfill alternatives on Long Island, our community will have to transition to moving almost all of our ash, waste and construction debris off Long Island. Townline is a positive and efficient alternative.
    East Northport, NY
  44. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33353Ray P
    Trains are the best and safest way to move large amounts of freight let's do this
    Selden, NY
  45. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33352Jessica C
    Less trucks on the road is a win for everyone. Let's build the trains and move this ash!
    Selden, NY
  46. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33351A. Longo
    I support this project because it’s well planned, efficient and addresses waste concerns on Long Island.
    Centereach, NY
  47. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33350Sarah M
    This is the right place for this project, we need this before Brookhaven closes. Many of these people want to just dump it on black and brown communities and that's wrong
    Centereach, NY
  48. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33349Raven Reilly
    Using trains is as a way to move ash off Long Island is not only far more affordable but immensely more effective.
    East Islip, NY
  49. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33348C. Trotter
    I’m in support of any project that is considering: pollution, helping our community, addressing future issues, efficiency. Townline checks all Those boxes.
    Lake Grove, NY
  50. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33347Matella Family
    we’re happy to support the removal of waste OFF Long Island!! It’s a smart and efficient way to address the environmental issues we are facing.
    Port Jefferson, NY
  51. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33346Amy Padoni
    We’re at a critical point with Brookhaven what will we do? This is a start. I fully support this and hope our electeds come up with more options.
    Setauket, NY
  52. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33340EPA Region 2
    Mark Austin · New York, NY
  53. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33339George Groumbos
    The OEA anticipates the Proposed action would not have adverse impacts on transportation. Mr Carlson has stated that he will build a warehouse supporting 50 tractor-trailers that would deliver all kinds of freight in the Huntington/Smithtown area. This will put more trucks on our roads and in the area, not less.
    Northport, NY
  54. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33338NY Property Selllers
    The only way to protect our properties and the future of our area, is to consider what we are going to do with our garbage. This project does just that. We need to consider this. We need to ensure the quality of our area and environment. This is the way!
    Sergey Kaymuv · Smithtown, NY
  55. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33337Julie Groumbos
    In my personal letter I focus on the underground plume that has existed for many decades originating from the environmentally protected underground aquifer, due in part to the landfill that is now COVANTA, affecting fresh water wells on my property.
    Northport, NY
  56. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33336Sean and Christena Murphy
    We strongly oppose the proposed rail yard on Town Line Road. We are residents of Fort Salonga and our well-being and quality of life will suffer dramatically if this rail yard is allowed to come through our small town. Fort Salonga is supposed to be a hamlet, however, town, state and federal officials want to change the character of this town and ignore the environmental consequences of bringing industrial business, waste, pollution (air, water and land as well as noise), increased traffic through here. My family has resided in Fort Salonga for over 30 years. We first resided off of Bread and Cheese Hollow Road and now off of Route 25A. This area has already been the target of major environmental blight through heavy industry, which is not even properly zoned, managed or supervised in this area. There is a concern for the amount of carcinogens in the air, water and land here and the cancer cluster that no one seems to talk about. Breast cancer, ovarian and lung cancer abounds in this area. My mother and neighbors that I have personally known have succumbed to such right here in our neighborhoods. It is irresponsible to do this to our children and families in a residential area. This is a significant public health and environmental issue and there are comprehensive studies that show living in close proximity to a rail yard has significant air pollution exposure and concurring community challenges. We also have our wetlands and aquifer that will be negatively impacted by this proposed rail yard and to state otherwise is negligent at best. The transportation of goods and waste will adversely impact our health and surrounding environment. These impacts are felt through air pollution, climate change, injuries, noise, landscape disruption, loss of a sense of community and character of the area and stress and anxiety from the air, noise, land and water pollution. Who is looking out for the residents of Fort Salonga and Kings Park? This is a carcinogen in our yards!
    Fort Salonga, NY
  57. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33335Danielle and James Dinda
    This letter is in regards to the proposed Kings Park, NY Railroad Site. The location in mind is an extreme hazard to the community, Access to this site is located already in a highly populated residential area. The community has numerous recycling businesses. Concrete/Brush and organic materials. Air pollution and quality is already filled with Silca Dust and other matters. There are two concrete companies, RJ Murray and Carlson which make materials for transit trucks, asphalt and recycling. This area already has two closed landfills. We all know what these landfills are doing to our community. This area is backed up by residential homes . There are (2) schools, one being a primary school and the other a high school within (1) mile. We cannot afford anymore hazardous actions by others to add to an already existing problem. In addition, one of the communities that is less than half a mile from this proposed area is a highly desirable area, called the Candy Section. Homes value to well over 1 million dollars. If this railroad is put into place, our community will also face a decrease in value of our homes. We thank you in advance for your attention to this matter and truly hope you reconsider moving this project further out east where the population is far less than the highly desired Commack area. Sincerely, Danielle and James Dinda
    Commack, NY
  58. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33334Robert & Donna Foley
    With the closing of the Brookhaven transfer dump, we fear that not only will the Huntington & Smithtown ash be loaded and shipped from the proposed rail yard, but we will also host the trucks of waste from Brookhaven and points East and South. Also, were told that the trains will be returning fully loaded with goods to be distributed by more trucks, increasing the already heavily traveled truck routes, known as Pulaski Rd., Townline Rd. which becomes Commack Rd. and leads to the Long Island Expressway. We also fear that the carbon exhaust from the trains and trucks will further damage an already compromised Aquifer, that exists beneath the proposed site and travels through our neighborhoods. With the added exhaust, fumes and noise that diesel motors generate, It will undoubtably effect our air quality, increase noise pollution and add to the existing traffic in every direction.
    Fort Salonga, NY
  59. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33333Keith Macartney
    see attached
    Northport, NY
  60. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33332Barbara Lane
    Kings Park, NY
  61. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33331Dorothy Bosco
    To the STB: Please consider this information when making your decision. Please do not allow the Rail Terminal to be built. Don’t destroy our neighborhood and make us live in fear. We have to deal with enough noise and pollution from Covanta, The Lilco Plant, the fires burning trash in the “light” industrial center, the fuel from the many trucks stored there, the noise from the sand blasting industry owned by carlson corp, the noise and vibration of trains and all the different work going on there can cause mental problems The diesal fuel, the chemicals put on the tracks, etc., will be hard to live with. People with asthma, copd, chemical sensitivities, etc. will have to move away or people without that illness, may get it. Please don’t put our safety and health at risk. Thank you. “ Something in the air Trains are generally thought to be a green alternative to fossil fuel-heavy modes of transportation, such as cars and airplanes, but many types still burn diesel fuel. And those emissions can build up, particularly in enclosed areas. (Watch how people are trying to break their fossil fuel habit.) One study at the U.K.’s London Paddington Railway Station found that its trains contributed to nitrogen dioxide emissions that exceeded the European Union’s limits for outdoor air quality. And those levels remained high on the street, where measurements of particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide were all elevated. Railyards—places for storing and repairing rail vehicles—add another layer of community risk, because of the concentration of diesel-burning vehicles, including trucks, cranes, switch locomotives, and line-haul locomotives. In one study conducted at the BNSF Railway Hobart Railyard in Los Angeles, the California Environmental Protection Agency estimated that residents living near a railyard experienced a higher risk of carcinogen exposure. That means increased cancer risk rose between a hundred and 3,000 times compared with surrounding areas.”
    Northport, NY
  62. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33330Lillian Fais
    My family and I are very concerned and terribly upset about the property near us being turned into a railroad freight yard. Not only breathing air pollution but also drinking water affected by the chemicals and other waste that will seep into the aquifer, located directly beneath the proposed site. Our sleeping will be affected by the noise of rail cars being moved and trucks carrying debris, especially at night. How are our children at the three nearby schools, playgrounds and neighborhoods going to play outside when the air pollution will affect their breathing? These are the years when they are growing and their bodies are forming, and by inducing additional pollutants into the air they breath will have an adverse affect on their development, PLEASE - DO NOT put the rail freight yard on the Carlson property!!! Our lives and the lives of future generations will be affected.
    Fort Salonga, NY
  63. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33329Dorothy Bosco
    Please read the following file stating the environmental impact the railroad project will have. Please do not permit the Rail Terminal to be built. Thank you.
    Northport, NY
  64. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33328Maria O'Brien
    HIGH Emissions, Traffic, Noise Future negative impact to our Health. February 5, 2024 Andrea Poole, PMP Environmental Protection Specialist Surface Transportation Board 395 E Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20423 RE: Surface Transportation Board Decision, Docket No. FD_36575 Dear Ms. Andrea Poole, My name is Maria O’Brien, and I am writing to you as a mother and resident of the Fort Salonga community to voice my opposition to the proposed construction of a railyard on Townline Road immediately south of Pulaski Road. The community discovered this proposal last year, March 2023, AFTER the Town of Smithtown made the necessary allowances for this project to proceed. The community was not given any opportunity to weigh in on this proposal, which should give you pause for alarm! This suburban neighborhood is an area filled with homes, families, and nature preserves, and having this railyard built so close to us will negatively impact the surrounding area, the health and welfare of the residents, their children, and the ecosystem we fight so hard to preserve. We already have commercial businesses on Townline Road. Bringing in a Railyard and building a warehouse to house an additional fifty tractor-trailers will, not only, increase truck activity that would negatively impact transportation for residents and more importantly, severely heighten the carbon emissions that will negatively impact the HEALTH of the surrounding neighborhoods. Please look closely at the map attached to this email, and you will see the surrounding homes, North Ridge Primary School, Commack High School located just down the road southbound, and Orchard Farms on Pulaski Rd, to name a few. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for giving me a chance to explain how this project will adversely impact our environment. Sincerely, MARIA O'BRIEN
    Fort Salonga, NY
  65. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33327Victoria Houslanger
    This Train Depot for Garbage is not located in an environmentally safe area. It is not zoned for heavy industry. It is less than two miles from our watershed area which supports varied and abundant wildlife. This area is clay based soil which has increased runoff from the total area and runs into our waterways. This whole process and application has not been studied in depth as the application was fast tracked and not made public until half the process was already completed. The roads leading to this area often flood and become unpassable, increased trucks hauling hazardous waste will distress the already overloaded roads. Which need constant repair to the already heavy loads they carry now.
    NORTHPORT, NY
  66. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33326Marc Reda
    I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed construction of a train yard in our community. As a concerned resident, I am deeply troubled by the potential environmental risks and impacts associated with this project, as well as its detrimental effects on our quality of life and property values. First and foremost, the contamination of well water is a significant concern. The construction and operation of a train yard could introduce hazardous chemicals and pollutants into our groundwater, jeopardizing the health and safety of our families. We cannot afford to compromise our access to clean and safe drinking water for the sake of corporate profit. Furthermore, the increased trucking and train activity resulting from the train yard will inevitably lead to excessive noise and air pollution, disrupting the peaceful atmosphere of our community. The incessant rumbling of trains and the emissions from diesel engines will not only degrade our environment but also pose serious health risks to residents, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions. Additionally, the construction of a train yard in our vicinity will undoubtedly have a negative impact on property values for surrounding homes. Potential buyers will be deterred by the noise, pollution, and potential environmental hazards associated with living near such industrial facilities. This will not only harm current homeowners but also diminish the overall economic vitality of our community. It is unacceptable that the interests of a private company are being prioritized over the well-being of tax-paying citizens. We urge you to listen to the concerns of the community and reject the proposal for the train yard. Instead, we implore you to explore alternative, more sustainable development options that will preserve our environment, safeguard public health, and uphold the value of our homes Thank you for considering our concerns and taking decisive action to protect our community
    Northport, NY
  67. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33325GKG Law
    Townline Association · Commack, NY
  68. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33324Janet A Husted
    Please see attached file for my comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment.
    Commack, NY
  69. (printed as 2/5/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33323Andrew Axelrod
    Please see attached file for my response to the Draft Environmental Assessment.
    Commack, NY
  70. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33550Anton P R Angelich
    Northport, NY
  71. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33313Commack Council of PTAs
    Duplicate of EI-33304
    Madhu Bhawnani-Dutta · E NORTHPORT, NY
  72. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33311Dorothy Bosco
    Northport, NY
  73. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33310Tina Hassan
    First of al, as resident/property owners at 23 Glen La, Kings Park, NY, ti has come as quite a surprise to my family and neighbors to recently hear that 140 old northport rd was a proposed Site for a 161 toxic ash-garbage railroad hub. The proposed ash railcars would be 0.6 miles (less than 1 mile) from my property line. Iam shocked and somewhat suspicious that as some of the people that would be most affected by this proposal, we have never been notified by anyone from The Town of Smithtown. We have onlyrecently heard of this proposal by word of mouth from our neighbors in Kings Park community. A primary concern is the health concerns from the 161 railcars being loaded daily with toxic garbage ash. With our houses being so close to the railroad, it is of great concern that the air quality would be destroyed. We have 3 young children ranging in ages 10-15 years old. What will be the health concerns for their young lungs and bodies? Another issue that also does not seem to be adequately considered is the noise and artificial lights running between the hours of 10:00 pm-5:00 am, when wil we sleep? The area was not structured to implement such a railroad hub, with densely populated, residential communities so close to the proposed site. Finally, whatis the environmental impact of the Railroad hub in the proposed area? We have yet to see an Environmental Impact Study! fI any information is available, our community should have a right to review the results of such studies. W e reiect the Rail Hub!!!
    Kings Park, NY
  74. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33309Dorothy Bosco
    I am attaching a letter a person wrote on social media re We Oppose The Townline Rail. Please read it, it is very informative and perhaps will help the STB board with their decision. Please take our pleas into consideration. We are begging for our continued safety, health and good quality of life in our peaceful neighborhoods. Please do not approve the building of the Rail Terminal. It will be a forever travesty to all if it is built. Thank you.
    Northport, NY
  75. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33308Dorothy Bosco
    Please read the captions on the photos I sent below. Please don’t put our neighborhood in fear, nor give us stress and worry. Even without a train wreck, there will be chemicals in the air, noise, brakes screeching, danger, and yes there is a great risk for a wreck of any kind. Please don’t do this to our neighborhood and residents. Please do not approve the rail to be built. Don’t let the corporation's win. It’s all about money. Promises don’t mean anything. Leave us be. Please don’t allow the Rail and all that goes with it to be built. Thank you.
    Northport, NY
  76. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33307Deborah Chalmers
    The Rail Yard will cause a negative impact on our environment.
    Fort Salonga, NY
  77. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33306VanDeinse
    I am writing to protest the proposed rail yard on Townline Rd. The irony that just one year ago a train containing toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, OH does not escape me. I fear if this project is given the green light we are in for a potential environmental disaster the rivals E. Palestine's. This project cannot be approved. It will add significantly more trucks traveling on our roads, polluting our air. Hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals being processed so close to homes, schools, senior centers, and our fragile aquifers is beyond careless and a threat to residents' health. I have lived in Fort Salonga all my life. I am a mere one mile from the proposed site. My parents purchased our home - one of the original historic houses - in 1953. We have seen many changes to the area in those 71 years that changed the landscape of this area, some good, some not. I have never felt my health would be threatened by living here but I have real concerns that this project will not only pollute the air but will also contaminate our fragile eco system. I am truly afraid of what will happen in the best-case scenario, let alone when, not if, a disaster happens. I'm sure the residents of E. Palestine were made promises similar to those who are pushing this project. through. One year later, those residents are still dealing with the fallout from that environmental disaster. Rivers and streams are still riddled with dangerous pollutants, residents still can't return to their homes - ONE YEAR LATER - and residents are dealing with health issues from this disaster. Please, think of those of us who live in this area and don't sacrifice our health.
    Jenifer Van Deinse · Fort Salonga, NY
  78. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33305Brendan Caro
    Reducing omissions and forward thinking makes this project a great one for our community!
    Northport, NY
  79. (printed as 2/4/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33304Commack Council of PTAs
    This letter is being submitted as the Commack Council of PTAs response to the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Townline Rail Terminal, Kings Park, NY
    Madhu Bhawnani-Dutta · E NORTHPORT, NY
  80. (printed as 2/3/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33317Dorothy Bosco
    Please reject the proposal to build the rail terminal in our beautiful, peaceful and quiet neighborhood where hard working people live and pay exuberant property taxes and raise their children here to be safe and healthy. Please don’t ruin our quality of life. Enough damage has been done by building Covanta here and an industrial park with a noisy rock grinding facility run by Toby Carlson and there are other noisy facilities. Also businesses who burn their own trash is allowed and neighborhood smells of smoke. Please don’t add to the noise and pollution. This is a peaceful clean residential area. Please. How would you like to have a rail terminal in your backyard where your children play? This fine neighborhood and quality of life is being ruined and the town department doesn't even care. Please care …. Thank you.
    Northport, NY
  81. (printed as 2/3/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33316Denise DeCostanzo
    I am writing to you, because I’m totally against the proposed building of a railyard on Townline Road on the Huntington/Smithtown border. The OEA anticipates the proposed action would not have adverse impacts on transportation. Mr Carlson has stated that he will build a warehouse supporting 50 tractor-trailers that would deliver all kinds of freight in the Huntington/Smithtown area. This will put more trucks on our roads and in the area, not less. This will lead to more traffic and pollution in our area. Therefore, this project needs to be halted.
    Fort Salonga, NY
  82. (printed as 2/3/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33315Susan Landau
    In this document, the OEA anticipates the Proposed action would not have adverse impacts on transportation. Mr Carlson has stated that he will build a warehouse supporting 50 tractor-trailers that would deliver all kinds of freight in the Huntington/Smithtown area. How on earth does this “NOT” have an adverse impact on traffic??? This will add many more trucks on our roads and in the area, not less. We live here with our family. We don’t want more traffic and more pollution (air pollution AND noise pollution…for example) in this area. We pay a LOT of money in taxes to live in this area. Our voices (and there are many of us) will be heard!!!!
    Northport, NY
  83. (printed as 2/3/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33314Erik Lea
    I am opposed to the Townline Rail project because it will adversely affect the quality of life and character of our community. It also carries with it serious environmental risks. This development will change the zoning of this area from light industrial to heavy industrial activity without our knowledge or consent. It will be bringing in toxic ash construction and demolition debris. If this goes through, the residential communities of Commack, E. Northport, Fort Salonga and more to constant truck traffic, diesel engines idling all day, air pollution from fumes, light pollution, ie. all the effects of garbage disposal and industrial activity. This project would also threaten the actual health of the people and surrounding natural environment. as a common carrier, Townline Rail would obliged to accept hazardous materials for transport. Along with the threat of incinerator ash getting into the environment through the air and likely, spillage, there is the real prospect of derailments. In the first two months of 2023, a dozen incidents were reported by the Federal Rail Administration. The incinerator and planned tail yards are located over a Suffolk County designated Article 7,DDeep Recharge Aquifer Protection Zone. This Rail plan changes a commuter line to an ongoing environmental threat to communities along its' tracks. Please do not approve this project. Sincerely, Erik Lea
    Northport, NY
  84. (printed as 2/3/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33312Dorothy Bosco
    Please click on link in file. Thank you.
    Northport, NY
  85. (printed as 2/2/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33322Town of Smithtown Planning Department
    Smithtown, NY
  86. (printed as 2/2/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33321Town of Smithtown, Department of Environment and Waterways
    See attached letter dated 2/2/2024 5 page PDF file
    David Barnes, Environmental Protection Director · Smithtown, NY
  87. (printed as 2/2/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33320Dr. John Impagliazzo
    (1) A recharge basin filtering water for Long Island’s only water supply (underground aquifer) stands about thirty feet from the proposed site. (2) The population of Long Island stands to be poisoned by the toxic garbage ash contamination of the water supply. (3) Agencies have not conducted a complete environmental impact study. (4) Private family homes also exist only yards away from this poisonous pit of garbage ash, dust, dirt, diesel fuel stench, intolerable noise, and artificial light. (5) Thousands of other homes are less than a mile away. (6) The North Ridge Elementary School lies within walking distance of the project’s site. (7) The neighboring communities already suffer from statistically significant increases in childhood leukemia, and the area is already overburdened with a garbage recycling plant. SEE ATTACHED LETTER
    Fort Salonga, NY
  88. (printed as 2/2/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33318Diane Calderone
    I deeply oppose and am extremely concerned about this proposal. It introduces a variety of environmental issues that can also expand into public health risks. If you care about the safety and well-being of our families and environment, this proposal should be denied.
    Northport, NY
  89. (printed as 2/1/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33303Brielle Caro
    The idea of utilizing rail to tackle garbage in Smithtown is innovative and essential. I support this project 100% and appreciate the plan from the town to ensure less pollution with more efficiency. I hope everyone involved in this project determines other ways to use the rail while it’s there and taking away garbage; I am certain it will be quite a benefit and resourceful.
    Fort Salonga, NY
  90. (printed as 2/1/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33300Tab F
    This project is smart, innovative, environmentally friendly, and will help keep costs low. Projects like these are long term investments and will allow for younger individuals to remain on Long Island. This project has my full support.
    Central Islip, NY
  91. (printed as 1/31/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33297US
    this is a common sense way to move trash safely
    Nick Cutrone · selden, NY
  92. (printed as 1/31/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33296US
    After reviewing the EA this project makes sense and will greatly help serve my hometown of smithtown
    barbara cutrone · selden, NY
  93. (printed as 1/31/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33295Manuel M Vilar
    We have a trash issue on Long Island. This project will help ease the issue of the landfill closing with minimal impact to the environment and reduce truck traffic on our roads
    Wainscott, NY
  94. (printed as 1/31/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33294Michelle L
    We have a trash issue on Long Island. This project will help ease the issue of the landfill closing with minimal impact to the environment and reduce truck traffic on our roads.
    Plainview, NY
  95. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33292Jack Cutrone Jr
    I am in favor of this project. Long Island is facing a crisis and this project will help.
    Selden, NY
  96. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33291Jack Cutrone Sr
    This will help keep rates low for Long Island tax payers. Please approved this application
    Selden, NY
  97. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33290Janine Barbera-Dalli
    The Townline rail Terminal Project is the most innovative project to come to the rescue of the landfill issues facing Long Island. Moving the excessive refuse we have accumulating and moving it out in an environmentally friendly way is a win win for Long Island and for the environment.
    Montauk, NY
  98. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33289Na
    The amount of trucks this removes from the roads is amazing we need more forward thinking projects like these.
    Shaina Hoffman · New York, NY
  99. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33288Karin Murphy
    As a Smithtown resident, business owner and mother of 4 adult children, I fully support and appreciate this project. The rail is needed to address the garbage crisis on Long Island and prevents illegal dumping. By taking trucks off the road, we reduce the carbon footprint and slow climate change.
    Smithtown, NY
  100. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33287David Stretz
    we have a trash issue on Long Island. This project will help ease the issue of the landfill closing with minimal impact to the environment and traffic!
    Southold, NY
  101. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33286Therese Garafalo
    I support new and efficient ways to deal with Long Island’s garbage crisis. This plan reduces pollution, keeps trucks off the road and addresses the needs of residents.
    Coram, NY
  102. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-3328510m
    Garbage removal by train is a must!
    Connor C · Smithtown, NY
  103. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33284Cliff Murphy
    This is a very good solution (albeit only addresses a small portion) to our region’s garbage problem!
    Smithtown, NY
  104. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33283ELLEN DIDOMENICO
    I support new and efficient ways to deal with Long Island’s garbage crisis. This plan will help reduce pollution, keeps trucks off the roads and also addresses the needs of the residents.
    DEER PARK, NY
  105. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33282PMC Co.
    The project proposes 1 scheduled train in the early morning hours to come in, grab the load and leave. The alternative would be large dump trucks driving in and out of the center all day, heavily impeding local passenger traffic on our small roads. These trucks would greatly contribute to smog and pollution as well as the added cost (financially & environmentally) to maintain fleets of heavy duty trucks. The treatment center isn’t going anywhere, but we can choose the all-around best option on how to tackle transportation of the ash. I say put it in a single train and not impede already congested roadways with massive, polluting, garbage trucks! Thank you!
    Alex Caro · Smithtown, NY
  106. (printed as 1/30/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33281Michael
    It’s a great project for garbage removal by train
    Smithtown, NY
  107. (printed as 1/27/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33277Alan and Judy Feigelson
    As residents of Commack who live close to the proposed Townline Rail Terminal we are deeply concerned with the environmental impacts of this project. Adjacent to this proposed terminal are multiple businesses that sell concrete products, asphalt, top soil, mulch, etc. These businesses already generate substantial truck traffic on Townline Road which is one lane in each direction. The Covanta Incinerator, serving the towns of Huntington and Smithtown generates heavy garbage truck traffic each week day. All this heavy duty diesel truck traffic not only passes through residential areas, but also a local elementary school and high school. The proposed rail terminal will house an additional 50 tractor-trailers, vastly multiplying the amount of polluting truck traffic on this one lane road. Secondly, we are extremely concerned about hazardous materials being handled and transported over a property that lies within a deep recharge aquifer protection zone, the sole source of our drinking water. Should a rail accident occur, as has happened in other localities, not only will our drinking water but also our air quality will be affected. We are concerned about the environmental impact on our children, seniors and others with health issues. We are also concerned about the dust generated from the handling of incinerator ash and other hazardous materials on that site. What happens to the dust on windy days? What will the air quality be for nearby residents and school children on those days? If the dust is to be watered down, if that's continuously possible, where does that contaminated water go when it hits the ground? Into the aquifer? We believe there should be a county-wide solution to the problem of disposing incinerator ash once the Brookhaven Landfill closes. An alternative site would be the unused Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center (100's of acres) with large buffers from residents and an existing rail spur. There are alternative sites better suited for Suffolk County.
    Commack, NY
  108. (printed as 1/26/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33276Lois J Nelson
    I am totally disgusted with this process. How many times do I have to tell you people that we do not want to be poisoned, or risk being poisoned by Townline Rail. Sincerely, Lois Nelson
    Northport, NY
  109. (printed as 1/25/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33293Kim Kubrinic, D.O.
    Fort Salonga, NY
  110. (printed as 1/25/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33280Bob Semprini
    none, NY
  111. (printed as 1/25/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33278Please Select
    I am very concerned that the proposed and privately owned, rail transfer facility will be hauling considerable amounts of refuse to be incinerated in our residential community. The resulting toxic ash will then be transferred out. This refuse is not only household trash, but will contain pesticides chemicals, heavy metals and more. Some of these are banned but will get through anyway. Incinerator ash is one of the most toxic combinations of hazardous materials. The 2017 Huntington incinerator emissions statement includes a whole list of carcinogens and neurological poisons such as benzene and dioxin. Rain and wind can disperse the ash during transportation and spills are common. The incineration aspect of this project is only part of the problem. As a common carrier, Townline Rail will be obliged to transport hazardous materials. The rail lines run through several residential communities in close proximity to homes, schools and hospitals. The Federal Railroad Administration has documented 1,475 d4erailments per year from 2005-2021. We only have to regard the derailments in E. Palestine Ohio and others to see the implications of what could happen here.. This area is not suitable for heavy and risky industrial zoning. This project should be cancelled now
    Nigel Lea · Northport, NY
  112. (printed as 1/24/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33279member of Commack Community Association
    All along this line there are many street grade crossings west of Smithtown . There are very few train bridges on this line into NYC. Your own OEA report assumes the freight train to be one mile long,travelling at 15 mph. This will cross Larkfield road at the East Northport train station, about two miles west of Townline rail and about 2 blocks north of the East Northport Fire Dept whose equipment needs to cross over the tracks to service the north side of East Northport. Residents also need quick access to Huntington Hospital, very north of the tracks. The same situation is present In Syosset NY , another stop on the Port Jefferson LIRR line. Ill residents would need to cross the tracks from the northern end of town to get to Syosset Hospital on Jericho tpke, south of the station. The Deer Park line, which is already carrying the bulk of Long Island's freight has more elevated track bridges and runs through less housing developments. The South Shore LIRR line is totally elevated from Massapequa through Queens. I would also request no tanker cars filled with oil, gas or liquids ever be allowed on this train line as houses abut the LIRR in many towns on this north shore route. If this gets approved, I request that the FAST act be followed requiring a list of all incoming cargo to be presented to the Towns of Huntington and Smithtown , each week so they can be prepared for the worst. Of course if no tankers ever pass on the line we will be safer. Certainly there needs to be a capped number of freight cars as this line cannot manage a 50 freight car train. Many areas of the country where freight passes are open territory . This area of Long Island is so built up there is no room for error . Finally, are these tracks, which are electrified from Huntington station west suitable for carrying a 400,000 pound diesel locomotive and accompanying freight cars. Currently a LIRR diesel locomotive pulls about 13 LIRR cars from Huntington east to Port Jefferson station.
    Rach Ross · Commack, NY
  113. (printed as 1/22/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33251John Kenavan
    See attached letter regarding concerns
    KINGS PARK, NY
  114. (printed as 1/9/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33551Lore A von Hoffen
    CANCER, NOISE, AIR, GROUND AND WATER POLLUTION. IMPACTS ON WILDLIFE CORRIDORS, HEALTH SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IMPACTS. NOONE WHO LIVES HERE WANTS THIS OR WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS.....SO WHO IS??????
    East Northport, NY
  115. (printed as 1/8/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33237Biggs Appraisal
    A rail move of these commodities makes sense and there is no environmental downside as the STB Office of Environmental Analysis has prescribed the necessary steps that the railroad needs to take to avoid environmental issues.
    Edward Biggs · Marietta, GA
  116. (printed as 1/8/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33236Kimberly Morello
    I have been living in Kings Park, NY 50 years. I prefer Kings Park to remain a sleepy little town and not turned into a smelly, polluted , loud town. Since the truck routes have been moved along Indian Head Road, I can no longer sleep due to the truck noise. The regular passenger train sounds are a nuisance also because they keep cutting trees which makes sound waves travel. Adding more trains , noise and chaos is putting the general public in danger because this RN no longer gets adequate sleep. Please do not allow this to happen! I deserve a healthy place to live that I have paid dearly into the tax system to live here! Please do the right thing!
    Kings Park, NY
  117. (printed as 1/8/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33233David Pontillo
    Kings Park, NY
  118. (printed as 1/7/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33225B. Lane
    My greatest concern is about the transport of ash, a known and toxic carcinogen, through a densely populated residential area near schools and homes. Carlson has not been forthcoming about this likelihood.
    Kings Park, NY
  119. (printed as 1/7/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33224Frederic N Bruckner
    The substantial increase in locomotive emmissions on the newly proposed rail line AT THE SITE AND SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL AREAS has been accepted by the STB. The fact that emmissions from truck traffice ALL OVER THE ENTIRE REGION will partially offset this increase is of no consequence to the surrounding residential areas. The surrounding residential areas will bear virtually 100% of the burden of the increased locomotive emmissions and only a fraction of the presumed benefit of decreased truck traffic throughout the entire region. It is also completely arbitrary and unreasonable that the study area for the analysis comprised solely the already extraordinary industrial use properties in a fairly narrow sliver of territory bounded by Townline Road, Old Northport Road, Greenwood Road, Meadow Glen Road, and Sunken Meadow Parkway when outside of this sliver is a very heavily residential area on all sides; a fact that the study completely ignores.
    Commack, NY
  120. (printed as 1/7/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33223Lisa Feit
    The freight yard will bring chemicals to residential neighborhoods near my home. It will bring traffic to my community with diesel gas that pollutes the environment. I'm afraid the trains will derail and spill chemicals that will ruin our air and groundwater causing an environmental disaster. We do not think this is environmentally safe.
    Commack, NY
  121. (printed as 1/7/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33222Christine M Mehilentze
    I am very concerned about the environmental issues and quality of life the proposed project will have on the Kings Park community and surrounding areas. Traffic will increase drastically with the trucks loading and unloading cargo to and from the trains. More traffic is not good for the air quality and adds noise pollution in addition to environmental pollution. This rail line will also decrease the value of our homes in the community. A home purchase is the largest investment most people ever make in their lives. I am very scared that the proposed rail line will decrease my home's value to less than half. Please do not allow this project to happen.
    Kings Park, NY
  122. (printed as 1/7/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33221Elizabeth N. Smith
    This project does not belong right near homes and schools. It will be noisy and dangerous and will impact our home values negatively.
    Commack, NY
  123. served (printed as 1/5/2024)
    Decision
    51993Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A NEW 5,000-FOOT RAIL LINE IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.
  124. served (printed as 11/15/2023)
    Decision
    51795Entire Board
    DENIED THE TOWNLINE ASSOCIATION INC.’S MOTION TO DISMISS A PETITION FOR EXEMPTION.
  125. (printed as 10/30/2023)
    Comments
    307365Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  126. (printed as 10/19/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33691townline
    Long Island, NY
  127. (printed as 10/19/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3843U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    Field Supervisor
  128. (printed as 10/4/2023)
    Comments
    307253Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  129. (printed as 9/11/2023)
    Comments
    307090Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  130. (printed as 8/30/2023)
    Comments
    307045Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  131. (printed as 8/28/2023)
    Comments
    307026Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  132. (printed as 8/28/2023)
    Comments
    307025Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  133. (printed as 8/21/2023)
    Comments
    306990Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  134. (printed as 8/14/2023)
    Comments
    306953Comments
    Townline Association, Inc.
  135. (printed as 7/24/2023)
    Comments
    306873Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  136. (printed as 7/17/2023)
    Comments
    306841Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  137. (printed as 7/17/2023)
    Comments
    306840Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  138. (printed as 7/10/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33211Clark Hill
    Townline Railroad Voluntary Mitigation
    Mr. Justin Marks · Washington, DC
  139. (printed as 7/5/2023)
    Reply
    306799Reply · in FD 36575 (Sub-No. 1)
    Townline Association, Inc.
  140. (printed as 6/21/2023)
    Reply
    306760Reply · in FD 36575 (Sub-No. 1)
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  141. (printed as 6/21/2023)
    Comments
    306755Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  142. (printed as 6/16/2023)
    Motion
    306748Petition For Declaratory Order · in FD 36575 (Sub-No. 1)
    Town of Smithtown
  143. (printed as 6/12/2023)
    Comments
    306718Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  144. (printed as 6/5/2023)
    Comments
    306691Comment
    Townline Association
  145. (printed as 5/16/2023)
    Motion
    306617Motion/Petition/Request
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  146. (printed as 5/3/2023)
    Supplement
    306547Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    Townline Association, Inc.
  147. (printed as 5/1/2023)
    Comments
    306534Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  148. (printed as 4/24/2023)
    Errata
    306502Errata/Correction
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  149. (printed as 4/24/2023)
    Reply
    306500Reply
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  150. (printed as 4/17/2023)
    Comments
    306465Comment
    Townline Association
  151. (printed as 4/10/2023)
    Comments
    306431Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  152. (printed as 4/10/2023)
    Comments
    306429Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  153. (printed as 4/4/2023)
    Motion
    306408Motion To Dismiss Or Discontinue
    Townline Association, Inc.
  154. (printed as 3/31/2023)
    Comments
    306403Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  155. (printed as 3/27/2023)
    Comments
    306379Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  156. (printed as 3/20/2023)
    Reply
    306349Reply
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  157. (printed as 3/20/2023)
    Comments
    306346Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  158. (printed as 3/13/2023)
    Comments
    306300Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  159. (printed as 3/9/2023)
    Comments
    306290Comment
    Melissa Vernice
  160. (printed as 3/6/2023)
    Comments
    306268Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  161. (printed as 3/6/2023)
    Comments
    306263Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  162. (printed as 3/6/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32813Townline Association
    Linda Henniger/Keegan Harris · Kings Park, NY
  163. (printed as 3/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32812Robert Barnikel
    Ft. Salonga, NY
  164. (printed as 2/28/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3799Townline Attorney
    Justin Marks
  165. (printed as 2/27/2023)
    Statement
    306220Protest/Opposition Statement
    Philip P. Russo
  166. (printed as 2/27/2023)
    Comments
    306218Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  167. (printed as 2/21/2023)
    Comments
    306179Comment
    Commack Community Association
  168. (printed as 2/21/2023)
    Comments
    306178Comment
    Fort Salonga Association
  169. (printed as 2/21/2023)
    Comments
    306177Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  170. (printed as 2/21/2023)
    Comments
    306176Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  171. (printed as 2/16/2023)
    Comments
    306168Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  172. (printed as 2/15/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32780Ann Guaglione
    Commack, NY
  173. (printed as 2/14/2023)
    Comments
    306150Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  174. (printed as 2/14/2023)
    Comments
    306144Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  175. (printed as 2/7/2023)
    Comments
    306104Comment
    Nicholas Fusco
  176. (printed as 2/7/2023)
    Comments
    306098Comment
    Elizabeth Fusco
  177. (printed as 2/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32775Townline Civic Association
    Incinerator air quality database from 2011 for subject property
    Mark Sertoff · E. Northport, NY
  178. (printed as 2/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32774Townline Civic Association
    The neighborhood is environmentally burdened with a regional incinerator, asphalt plant, heavy industrial sand and concrete operations, commercial truck warehouse/maintenance and repair facilities, recycling operations, and toxic landfills emitting methane. Carlson’s operations over the years have resulted in hundreds of toxic spills and releases requiring DEC remediation (report available). The land is already spoiled and toxic, endangering our sole-source aquifer. Within 5 miles of the site are over 100 vulnerable sites including nursery-elementary-secondary schools, senior residences, medical facilities, and thousands of homes. The train frequency can be expanded to more trains and cars per day and week. Siting a toxic solid waste rail transfer yard over a Sole Source article 7 Deep Recharge Aquifer Protection Zone violates health codes. The Rail Yard will transfer toxic incinerator ash from Covanta in Huntington, Brookhaven, Babylon with toxic and carcinogenic ash, lead, benzene, nickel, mercury, PCBs, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, vanadium, Sulphur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, ammonia, formaldehyde, sulfuric acid, volatile organic compounds, particulates, soot, medical waste, construction debris including concrete ash causing silicosis and asbestosis, and more. Diesel trucks will deliver and leave the site at all hours degrading the environment. Idling locomotives with horn blasts, engine noise, fumes and pollution. Railroad-associated storage and presence of fuel, lubricants, batteries and materials are hazardous. When toxic incinerator-laden ash loaded on hopper cars, a hazard occurs during loading, rain, accidents, unloading, when the ash leaches into the soil and into our sole-source aquifer. Fire and explosion hazards exist in compressed loaded materials. Airborne releases of toxic gasses and particulates occur during loading and transfer. Mark Sertoff Townline Association
    Mark Sertoff · E. Northport, NY
  179. (printed as 2/1/2023)
    Comments
    306079Comment
    Townline Association, Inc.
  180. (printed as 1/30/2023)
    Comments
    306073Comment
    Dominick Vernice
  181. (printed as 1/30/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32772Dominick Vernice
    Kings Park, NY
  182. (printed as 1/23/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32771Kenneth Burke
    This type of business does not belong next to a residential area and has the potential to cause breathing problems in our children. Also, the proprietor of this company has a track record of not following town code and will most likely expand business over what may be approved.
    Northport, NY
  183. (printed as 1/20/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32776Michelle Vultaggio
    I oppose this rail terminal. I have lived in Kings Park my entire 41 years of life. I purchased my childhood home from my parents just so my child can grow up in the kings park community. This railway is not a good idea in a residential community. This effects my home value but most importantly the health of my child and family is a huge concern. The toxic pollution is not healthy for anyone.
    Kings Park, NY
  184. served (printed as 1/12/2023)
    Decision
    51534Director Of Proceedings
    INSTITUTED A PROCEEDING UNDER 49 U.S.C. § 10502(b).
  185. (printed as 1/11/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3785OEA
  186. (printed as 1/11/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3784OEA
  187. (printed as 1/11/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3783OEA
  188. (printed as 1/11/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3782OEA
    2022 Monthly Updates
  189. (printed as 11/17/2022)
    Motion
    305656Petition For Exemption
    Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
  190. (printed as 11/8/2022)
    Statement
    305616Support Statement
    Town of Smithtown
  191. (printed as 9/29/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3800Townline Attorney
    Justin Marks
  192. (printed as 9/29/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3716Clark Hill
    Justin Marks
  193. (printed as 8/26/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32165Justin Marks
    Email, DC
  194. (printed as 7/22/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32465New York State Department of Transportation
    See attached letter.
    Richard Causin, Regional Director, Region 10 · Hauppauge, NY
  195. (printed as 7/21/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32466Town of Smithtown-Supervisor
    Edward R. Wehrheim · Smithtown, NY
  196. (printed as 7/21/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32464Suffolk County Department of Health Services
    See attached letter.
    Yaphank, NY
  197. (printed as 7/21/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32102Town of Smithtown
    Edward R. Wehrheim · Smithtown, NY
  198. (printed as 7/21/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32100NYS, Region 1 Environmental Permits
    Torey K. Kouril · Stony Brook, NY
  199. (printed as 6/22/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3707Agency and Tribal letters
  200. (printed as 3/8/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3992Townline Rail Terminal
    Justin Marks
  201. (printed as 2/7/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3621Clark Hill, legal counsel for Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
    Justin J. Marks
  202. (printed as 1/14/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31856Clark Hill, legal counsel for Townline Rail Terminal, LLC
    Justin J. Marks · Washington, DC
  203. (printed as 12/9/2021)
    Comment
    EI-31995Townline Rail Terminal LLC
    Washington, DC