ENB Region 9 Completed Applications 08/29/2007
ENB Region 9 Completed Applications 08/29/2007
Allegany County
Applicant:
Francis L Bohne
Facility:
Bohne Property
3308 Hallsport RD/CHENUNDA Creek
Stannards, NY
Application ID:
9-0270-00059/00007
Permit(s) Applied for:
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification
Article 15 Title 5 Stream Disturbance
Project is Located:
Wellsville, Allegany County
Project Description:
The applicant proposes to install heavy rock riprap stream bank protection, bendway weirs and vegetation plantings along approximately 250 linear feet of Chenunda Creek. The project site is located at the address listed above, which is approximately 3,000 feet upstream (east) of NYS Rte. 19
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 not performed.
SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations.
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 14, 2007.
Contact:
Mary E Hohmann
NYSDEC Region 9 Allegany SUB-OFFICE
182 East Union - Suite 3
Allegany, NY 14706
(716)372-6242
r9dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Erie County
Applicant:
Walter Schmidt
Facility:
Meadow Wood Townhouses
California Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Application ID:
9-1460-00179/00001
Permit(s) Applied for:
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification
Project is Located:
Orchard Park, Erie County
Project Description:
The applicant proposes to fill 0.46 acre of federally regulated wetlands to develop 11 townhouse buildings and associated appurtences within an approximately 14.34 acres parcel located on the east side of California Road, approximately midway between the intersections with Big Tree (US Route 20A) and Duerr Roads. As mitigation, the applicant will construct 0.94 acre of scrub/shrub and wet meadow wetlands.
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:
A draft environmental impact statement has been prepared on this project and is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency: Orchard Park Town Board
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
A cultural resources survey has been completed. The report of the survey is on file. No 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 13, 2007.
Contact:
Charles D Cranston
NYSDEC Region 9 Headquarters
270 Michigan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716)851-7165
r9dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Wyoming County
Applicant:
Noble Wethersfield Windpark LLC
7294 Centerville Rd
PO Box 72
Bliss, NY 14024 -0072
Facility:
Wethersfield Wind Project
Town of Wethersfield / Town of Eagle Spread Over 9151-ACRES
Wethersfield, NY
Application ID:
9-5699-00013/00001
Permit(s) Applied for:
Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification
Article 15 Title 5 Stream Disturbance
Project is Located:
Wethersfield, Wyoming County
Project Description:
The project sponsor, Noble Wethersfield Windpark, LLC, proposes construction and operation of a 127.5 megawatt (MW) wind power project consisting of up to 85 wind turbines, with 59 turbines anticipated in the Town of Wethersfield and 29 turbines anticipated in the Town of Eagle, both of Wyoming County, New York. The proposed project site involves land use of approximately 267 acres spread over an approximated 9151-acre project area (which does not include the overhead transmission line, substation, and switchyard).
The project also includes construction of approximately 20 miles of access roads, a 200-foot by 300-foot collection substation and a new switchyard with a 300-foot by 400-foot footprint, installation of 30 miles of buried 34.5 kV underground cable and 0.5 mile of overhead collection lines, and construction of 5.5 miles of overhead 230-kV transmission line.
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:
A draft environmental impact statement has been prepared on this project and is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency: Wetherfield Town Board
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
A cultural resources survey has been completed. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have an impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. The department must consult further with OPRHP before making a final decision regarding the issuance of the permit.
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 Oct 03, 2007.
Contact:
Rudyard G Edick
NYSDEC Headquarters
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
(518)402-9167
depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us
