ENB Region 5 Completed Applications 08/22/2007

Clinton County

Applicant:

South Plattsburgh Fire District
PO Box 991
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Facility:

South Plattsburgh Fire District Station No 1
St Rte 22 - W Side ~ ? Mi N of Co Rte 33
South Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Application ID:

5-0942-00413/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES - Groundwater Discharge

Project is Located:

Plattsburgh, Clinton County

Project Description:

The applicant proposes a discharge of up to 600 gallons per day of treated floor drain wastewater to groundwater from an oil/water separator and filter treatment system at a proposed new South Plattsburgh Fire Station No. 1 to be constructed on the western side of NYS Route 22, Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County. The department has made a tentative determination to issue a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit under Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law. This tentative determination indicates that the discharge regulated under this statute is considered to satisfy regulatory standards for permit issuance, based on information available to the Department at this time. As a tentative determination, the Department seeks comments on the proposed regulated activity prior to making a final decision on permit issuance. As such, this tentative determination does not signify department approval for or endorsement of the activity for which a permit is sought or for the overall proposed project. Refer to this application by application number listed above and SPDES number NY0256307.

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 an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was performed.
SEQR Lead Agency: Plattsburgh Town Planning Board

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 Sep 21, 2007.

Contact:

Erin L Burns
NYSDEC Region 5 Headquarters
1115 St Rte 86
Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518)897-1234
r5dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us