Community Air Monitoring Programs (CAMP)

CORE Environmental Consultants implements and manages Community Air Monitoring Programs (CAMP) in accordance with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidance. CAMP is required at many contaminated or remedial sites to protect adjacent communities and site workers from airborne hazards during soil disturbance, demolition, excavation, and cleanup activities.

CORE delivers turnkey CAMP services—including equipment setup, calibration, data recording, and regulatory reporting—ensuring your site remains compliant and transparent during field operations.

When Is Community Air Monitoring Required?

CAMP is typically mandated when:

• Remedial excavation or intrusive activities are performed at a known or suspected contaminated site
• The site is enrolled in a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), Superfund, or State Voluntary Cleanup Program
• Work involves the potential release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or particulate matter (PM-10)
• Oversight by NYSDEC, NYSDOH, or another environmental agency is in place
• A Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) includes air monitoring as a control measure
• There is a risk of public exposure to airborne contaminants due to proximity to residences, schools, or public areas

CAMP ensures that air quality thresholds are continuously monitored and immediate corrective action can be taken if action levels are exceeded.

What Does CORE Provide Under Community Air Monitoring?

Our comprehensive CAMP implementation includes:

• Daily equipment setup and calibration
• Deployment of real-time air monitoring instruments, including:
  • Photoionization Detectors (PIDs) for VOC detection
  • Particulate monitors for PM-10 measurement
• Upwind and downwind sampling station placement
• Meteorological monitoring, including wind speed/direction and temperature
• Field logs, QA/QC procedures, and response protocols for exceedances
• Alert thresholds and stop-work protocols per NYSDOH/DER-10 guidelines
• Daily or weekly summary reporting, including charts, exceedance logs, and documentation of work stoppages or corrective actions

CORE’s air monitoring technicians are trained in instrumentation, field safety, and regulatory requirements.

Our Process

1. Pre-Mobilization Planning
   We review the scope of intrusive work, site layout, and surrounding receptors to develop a site-specific CAMP plan.
2. Instrument Setup and Calibration
   Monitoring units are placed at upwind and downwind locations, typically at breathing zone height. Instruments are calibrated to manufacturer and agency standards.
3. Real-Time Monitoring During Active Work
   During soil disturbance, demolition, or intrusive sampling, our technicians collect continuous air quality data and respond to any alert conditions.
4. Action-Level Response
   If VOCs or dust levels exceed prescribed thresholds (e.g., 5 ppm VOCs above background, 150 µg/m³ PM-10), CORE initiates immediate response actions such as misting, work stoppage, or barrier adjustment.
5. Data Management and Reporting
   At the end of each monitoring day, we compile and interpret the data, document compliance or exceedances, and prepare summary reports for regulatory submission.

Community Air Monitoring Regulatory Alignment

CORE’s CAMP services follow:

• NYSDOH Generic Community Air Monitoring Plan
• NYSDEC DER-10 (Appendix 1A)
• OSHA air quality standards (for worker exposure)
• Project-specific RAWP, SMP, or HASP requirements
• Site easement or redevelopment covenant air monitoring conditions

We ensure defensible data and fast turnaround on reporting to minimize project delays or non-compliance findings.

✅ Why CORE?

✔ Full-Service Monitoring and Reporting
We handle all aspects of CAMP—from equipment calibration and deployment to regulatory-ready reporting and field response.

✔ Experienced Technicians and Oversight
Our field staff is trained in VOC/PID use, PM-10 monitoring, and agency-specific procedures to support Superfund, BCP, and municipal projects.

✔ Integrated Field Support
We combine CAMP with other services like HASPs, dust suppression planning, and site inspections for efficient oversight.

✔ Real-Time Accountability
CORE helps prevent community complaints, regulatory delays, and costly violations by maintaining full transparency and responsiveness in the field.