ENB Multiregion and Statewide Completed Applications 05/14/2008

Statewide

Applicant:

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
300 Erie Blvd West
Syracuse, NY 13202 -4201

Facility:

Wetlands in Niagara Mohawk Service Area
Regions 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Various, NY

Application ID:

0-0000-01147/00014

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

Project is Located:

Statewide

Project Description:

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with 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: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

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 May 29, 2008.

Contact:

Betsy R Hohenstein
NYSDEC Headquarters
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
(518)402-9167
depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Multiple Counties

Applicant:

New York Power Authority
123 Main St
White Plains, NY 10601

Facility:

Crescent Hydroelectric Project
Cohoes Crescent Rd
Colonie, NY

Application ID:

0-9999-00132/00003

Permit(s) Applied for:

Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Project is Located:

Several Counties throughout the State

Project Description:

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) proposes to install a fish deterrent system at the entrance to a side channel of the Mohawk River which conveys water to the Crescent Hydroelectric Project powerhouse. The purpose of the fish deterrent system is to form a curtain of sound that will serve to guide blueback herring past the entrance to the side channel and away from the powerhouse. The fish deterrent system is intended to guide the herring further downstream towards a notch in Crescent Dam A and the Waterford Flight. The fish deterrent system will not be installed in the main channel which is maintained for navigation by the New York State Canal Corporation.
The proposed fish deterrent system will be comprised of onshore and offshore components. A 6 feet by 6 feet pre-cast concrete underwater platform will serve as a support pad for the sound projectors which will be mounted on an adjustable frame. When installed, the platform will extend about 4 feet above the bed of the river. An approximately 1,800 feet long power cable will be installed from the platform to the power house. The power cable will lay on the riverbed with the exception of an approximately 150 feet long section near the dam which will be buried in a trench about 6 to 8 inches below the riverbed.
NYPA's Crescent Hydroelectric Project is located on Cohoes Crescent Road in the Town of Colonie, Albany County, New York.

Availability of Application Documents:

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