The Department has received a Title 5 application from PSEG POWER NEW YORK Inc. for the existing Albany Steam Station located at Rt 144, Glenmont, NY 12077 in the County of Albany.

Albany Steam Station is a fossil fuel-fired steam generating station consisting of four oil/gas 100 MW steam generators (boilers) and four steam turbines. Each steam generator is equipped with a cyclone device for particulate capture. Albany Steam Station also operates a natural gas fired, 64 mmBTU/hr package boiler for comfort heating

The Albany Steam Station is an USEPA, Acid Rain Program source subject to CFR Parts 72 and 75. Albany Steam Station in accordance with the requirements of Part 75 operates continuous emission monitors for the pollutants SO2, NO2 and CO2. Albany Steam Station operates a continuous opacity monitor in accordance with NYCRR 227 and CFR Part 75.

The application also provides for the future shutdown of the existing boilers contingent upon on the construction and operation of the proposed Bethlehem Energy Center Article X Project.

In accordance with NYCRR Parts 621.5 (d) and 201-6.4(c), the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has the authority to bar issuance of any Title V Facility Permit if it is determined not to be in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act or NYCRR Part 201. The application and draft permit are available for review at the NYSDEC Region 4 Office, 1130 North Westcott Road, Schenectady, NY 12306.

The applicant proposes to operate a 23 acre Life of Mine, sand and gravel mine over a period of approximately 25 years, removing approximately 750,000 cubic yards of material. The site will be mined in 5 phases and reclamation will occur concurrently with mining. The operation will include the use of a portable crusher/screener. All topsoil will be stripped, stockpiled and used in the reclamation process. The site is located northwest of the intersection of NYS Route 203 and Pond Hill Road in the Town of Chatham, Columbia County. MLF #402-3-30-0730. This action was previously considered by the Department and resulted in a Mined Land Reclamation permit being issued on March 14, 2000. Subsequently, the matter was remanded by order of the Supreme Court (Columbia County). The applicant resubmitted its application on July 19, 2001. The Department has reassessed potential environmental impacts associated with the action as well as new information on the project that was brought to the attention of DEC subsequent to its issuance of the permit on March 14, 2000. All of the new information is now part of the complete application record. Such new information includes that which was provided to the Town of Chatham in connection with its consideration and approval of a special use permit for the action.

Based upon its review, the Department has concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result and an environmental impact statement will not be prepared.

Although it is not required to do so, DEC is making available a draft permit for public review and comment. The draft permit is identical to the permit issued by the Department on March 14, 2000, except for the effective date and incorporation by reference of the latest Mined Land Use Plan (MLUP) and associated documents. The draft permit may be obtained from the contact person below.

This Notice was published in the Chatham Courier during the week of August 6, 2001. The public comment deadline of September 10, 2001, was established based on a 30-day comment period from the last day of this week.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received an application to re-issue the following EPA minor Private/Commercial/Institutional State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (P/C/I SPDES)permit. DEC has made a tentative determination to re-issue this permit for a five-year period, maintaining the current effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements. This permit involves the surface discharge of 5,000 gallons per day of treated sanitary waste to an unnamed Hudson River tributary.

Additional information including the current permit, renewal applications, and supporting documentation may be obtained from or inspected at the NYSDEC central office in Albany. Substantive comments on the permit or requests for hearing or both must be submitted in writing to the contact person.

SPDES Number: NY 008 6321

The applicant proposes to stabilize approximately 85 feet of eroded streambank along Trout Brook by placing heavy rock rip rap. The project is located on Burnwood Road, immediately downstream of the hamlet of Burnwood.

The applicant proposes to repair a split channel of Mill Creek to control flooding of a shed on his property. The newer channel will be partially blocked to redirect the flow into the original channel, and rip rap shall be placed along approximately 100-120 feet of the newer channel for stabilization in flooding events. The project is located on County Route 20 approximately 1 mile north of the village of Edmeston

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received an application to re-issue the following EPA minor Private/Commercial/Institutional State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (P/C/I SPDES)permit. DEC has made a tentative determination to re-issue this permit for a five-year period, maintaining the current effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements. This permit involves the surface discharge of 120,000 gallons per day of treated sanitary waste to Alpaus Kill.

Additional information including the current permit, renewal applications, and supporting documentation may be obtained from or inspected at the NYSDEC central office in Albany. Substantive comments on the permit or requests for hearing or both must be submitted in writing to the contact person.

SPDES Number: NY 009 0158

The applicant proposes to stabilize sections of Line Creek and to redirect flow to a straighter alignment with an existing culvert at the applicant's driveway. Stabilization will consist of placement of heavy rock along approximately 300 of of streambank. Aligment will lessen erosive forces to the driveway and culvert. The project is located on West Middleburgh Road (Mill Valley Road), approximatley 2 7/10 mile from State Route 30 junction.