ENB Region 6 Completed Applications 05/23/2007

Jefferson County

Applicant:

David Gmeiner

Facility:

Gmeiner Rock Quarry
5485 St Rte 12E|5 Mi E of Cape Vincent - 1700' N of Fox Creek Rd
Cape Vincent, NY

Application ID:

6-2228-00565/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 23 Title 27 Mined Land Reclamation

Project is Located:

Jefferson County

Project Description:

The applicant proposes to develop and operate a 17.1 acre surface limestone quarry on a 116.6 acre parcel owned by the applicant. The site is located approximately 2,000' north of NYS Route 12, opposite the Fox Creek Road, and approximately 5 miles southeast of the Village of Cape Vincent. Blasting and the use of heavy equipment to move and transport the rock will be used in the operation.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law during normal business hours at the address of the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review with other agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Cultural resource lists and map have been checked. No registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Jun 22, 2007.

Contact:

Mark A Wiggins
NYSDEC Region 6 Headquarters
State Office Building - 317 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315)785-2245
r6dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us