| Region 4 SEQR and Other Notices | Region 4 SPDES Renewals |
| Columbia County | ||
| Applicant: | Schweitzer Mauduit International Inc 100 North Point Center East Suite 600 Alpharetta, GA 30022-8242 |
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| Facility: |
Schweitzer-Mauduit 2424 Rt 82 Ancram, NY 12502- |
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| Application ID: | 4-1020-00007/00009 | |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 19 Air State Facility |
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| Project is Located: | Ancram, Columbia County | |
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Project Description:
The Department proposes
to issue a State Facility Permit for the application that was
received for Schweitzer-Mauduit, located at 2424 Route 82, Town of Ancram, County of
Columbia, owned by Sweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., 100 North Point Center
East,Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30022-8242. The facility manufactures specialty papers.
The facility includes a 25 MMBTU boiler, a 32.7 MMBTU boiler, hammermill, paper
machines and a tunnel dryer. The facility is accepting a Federally enforceable cap on
Sulfur Dioxide and Oxides of Nitrogen emissions of 85 tons per year for each, a cap on
VOCs of 45.0 tons per year, and a cap on HAPs of 22.5 tons per year. These caps will
keep this facility from crossing Title V permiting emission thresholds and allow them to
operate under a State Facility Permit. Persons wishing to inspect the subject files,
including the application with all relevant supporting materials, the draft permit, and all
other materials available to the DEC (the “permitting authority”) that are relevant to this
permitting decision should contact the DEC representative below. It is recommended that
an appointment be made to confirm the availability of the subject files. The DEC will
endeavor to make the files available within two business days of contact, during normal
business hours (8:30 AM through 4:45 PM), unless the requestor wishes to inspect the
files at a later date. DEC will evaluate the application and the comments received on it to
determine whether to hold a public hearing. A public hearing may be legislative or
adjudicatory. A legislative public hearing is a proceeding which provides an additional
opportunity for public comment. DEC’s determination to hold a legislative public
hearing will be based on whether a significant degree of public interest exists. If a
legislative public hearing is to be held, a Notice of Hearing will be published which will
include the time and place of the hearing and submitting comments. The applicant and
all persons who have filed comments on the permit will be notified by mail of the public
hearing. Comments and requests for a legislative hearing should be in writing and
addressed to the Department representative listed below. An adjudicatory public hearing
is a trial type proceeding which provides the opportunity for adjudication on the basis of
evidence, including direct testimony and cross examination. An adjudicatory hearing is
held only if substantive and significant issues relating to any findings or determinations
the Department is required to make pursuant to the Environmental Conservation Law
exists. A copy of the Department’s permit hearing procedures is available upon request
or on the Department’s web site at: The modification ID number 4-1020-00007/00009
is available for review at the Region 4 office. The contact person is Nancy Adams,
NYSDEC, 1130 North Westcott Road, Schenectady, NY 12306-2014, telephone
(518)357-2069. Comments will be received for 30 days from the date of this notice. If
comments are received which raise significant issues or provide additional relevant
information, the Department may modify the draft Permit.
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| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | ||
| 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 Dec 6 2002. | ||
| Contact: | Nancy M Adams NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters 1130 North Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518)357-2069 nmadams@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
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| Applicant: | Stephen F Formel 2136 Route 11 Hillsdale, NY 12529- |
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| Facility: |
Formel Property Co Rt 11 @ Agawamuck Creek Crossing Claverack, NY - |
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| Application ID: | 4-1028-00116/00001 | |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification Article 15 Title 5 Stream Disturbance |
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| Project is Located: | Claverack, Columbia County | |
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Project Description:
The applicant proposes to
stabilize 144 feet of streambank of Agawamuck Creek with
heavy stone rip rap to prevent further erosion. The project is located at 2136 County
Route 11, adjacent to Agawamuck Creek, in the Town of Claverack, Columbia County.
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| 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: 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 Nov 22 2002. | ||
| Contact: | Nancy M Adams NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters 1130 North Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518)357-2069 nmadams@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
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| Applicant: | Bill Baldwin & Sons Inc Rd 1 Box 266 George Rd Ghent, NY 12075-9801 |
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| Facility: |
Bill Baldwin & Sons Hauling Finch Road Canaan, NY 12075- |
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| Application ID: | 4-1038-00001/00001 | |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 27 Title 3 Solid Waste Transporter |
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| Project is Located: | Ghent, Columbia County | |
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Project Description:
The applicant proposes to
add two new landspread fields to an existing waste transporter
permit (permit #11-015) for septage waste. The new fields are located at Kinderhook
Farms off Shufelt Road in the Town of Chatham, Columbia County.
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| 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 Nov 22 2002. | ||
| Contact: | Nancy M Adams NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters 1130 North Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518)357-2069 nmadams@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
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| Applicant: | Donald P Lynk Box 145 Star Route Hudson, NY 12534- |
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| Facility: |
Lynks Gravel Bank-County Rt 19 Pit Co Rt 19 Livingston, NY 12541- |
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| Application ID: | 4-1046-00018/00002 | |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 23 Title 27 Mined Land Reclamation |
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| Project is Located: | Livingston, Columbia County | |
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Project Description:
The applicant proposes to
modify an existing Mined Land Reclamation permit to change
the final elevations from 210' to 206' and to add a portable screener to the operation. The
site is located on County Route 19, north of Lynks Road in the Town of Livingston,
Columbia County. MLF #402-3-30-0321.
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| 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: 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 Dec 6 2002. | ||
| Contact: | Nancy M Adams NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters 1130 North Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518)357-2069 nmadams@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
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| Delaware County | ||
| Applicant: | Springdale Construction Co Inc PO Box 116 Walton, NY 13856-0116 |
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| Facility: |
Route 10 Gravel Bank State Route 10, 2 Miles South Of The Village Of Walton Beerston, NY - |
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| Application ID: | 4-1256-00346/00001 | |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification Article 23 Title 27 Mined Land Reclamation Article 15 Title 5 Stream Disturbance |
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| Project is Located: | Walton, Delaware County | |
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Project Description:
The applicant proposes to
operate a 12.8 acre life-of-mine sand and gravel mine of which
the entire 12.8 acres is proposed to be affected during the permit term. Occasional
screening will take place as needed. Concurrent reclamation of the site will be agricultural
for hay and other forage crops. The site is located two miles south of the Village of
Walton on the east side of State Route 10.
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| 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 Dec 6 2002. | ||
| Contact: | John H Feltman NYSDEC Region 4 Stamford Sub-Office 65561 State Highway 10 Suite 1 Stamford, NY 12167 (607)652-7741 jhfeltma@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
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| Greene County | ||
| Applicant: | Bruce A Waddell 157 Elwood Ave Hawthorne, NY 10532- |
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| Facility: |
Waddell Property - Sleepy Hollow Lake 286 Fox Run Athens, NY - |
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| Application ID: | 4-1922-00185/00001 | |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters |
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| Project is Located: | Athens, Greene County | |
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Project Description:
Applicant proposes to place
stone rip rap along approximately 109' of shoreline on his
property located at 286 Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Lake, in the Town of Athens, Greene
County.
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| 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: A Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form has been completed. The proposed activity will not impact on registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures. | |
| 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 Nov 22 2002. | ||
| Contact: | Wendy Dubois NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters 1130 North Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518)357-2069 |
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| Otsego County | ||
| Applicant: | William Powers 1018 County Highway 45 Milford, NY 13807- |
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| Facility: |
William Powers Property Cr 45|At Intersection With Sweet Hill Road Hartwick, NY - |
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| Application ID: | 4-3632-00109/00001 | |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands |
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| Project is Located: | Hartwick, Otsego County | |
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Project Description:
The applicant proposes to
conduct a wetland restoration project consisting of 10
interconnected potholes within Freshwater Wetland HW-15 to create 2 acres of open
water. The excavated material will be spread out between the potholes. This area of fill
(2 acres) will be compensated for by the 2 acres of open water which will provide an
additional beneficial function for the wetland and is intended to produce diverse vegetation
and enhance wildlife habitat. The project is located on County Route 45, northwest of the
CR 45/Sweet Road intersection.
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| 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: 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 no impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. 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 Nov 22 2002. | ||
| Contact: | John H Feltman NYSDEC Region 4 Stamford Sub-Office 65561 State Highway 10 Suite 1 Stamford, NY 12167 (607)652-7741 jhfeltma@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
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| Region 4 SEQR and Other Notices | Region 4 SPDES Renewals |