ENB Region 4 Completed Applications 04/02/2003

The Town of Colonie proposes to modify the existing Town of Colonie Landfill 6 NYCRR Part 360 Solid Waste permit to include a condition which certifies that Area #4 has ceased receiving waste and construction of the Area #4 closure was completed and approved by the Department. To meet the New York State closure grant requirements the Landfill Area #4 is prohibited under 6 NYCRR 360-9.4(a)(7) from having a landfill constructed on the State funded landfill closure project. No change in operations is being proposed.

The applicant proposes a new discharge of 6500 gpd of treated sanitary and cooling water to Claverack Creek from a primary treatment plant at the applicant's facility located at the COARC-Mellenville, State Route 217 in Mellenville, Town of Claverack, Columbia County.  The applicant plans to replace an existing failed system at an existing facility. The Department has made a tentative determination to issue a permit for a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit under Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law, as well as an Article 15 Protection of Waters permit for the construction of the outfall at Claverack Creek.  This tentative determination  indicates that the discharge regulated under this statute is considered to satisfy regulatory standards of 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.  A draft permit is available for inspection and comment at the Region 4 Office.  Refer to the application number listed above and SPDES number NY-0261530.

The applicant proposes to conduct a wetland enhancement project under the USDA Wetland Reserve Program.  The project consists of constructing two low bermed potholes and excavating 4 potholes within freshwater wetland SV-30 and its adjacent area to enhance wetland hydrology for waterfowl, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.  The potholes will average 2 feet in depth with varying areas from 3,500 square feet to 18,000 square feet.  The project is located on Furnaceville Road approximately 3/4 miles west of the Schoharie/Otsego County line.

The applicant proposes to conduct a Wetland Reserve Program restoration project.  The project involves the excavation of 2 potholes within the adjacent area of Freshwater Wetland OT-5.  Each pothole will be approximately 0.1 acre in size and 1.5 to 2.0 feet in depth.  Excavated material will be spread near the potholes or formed to create low loafing islands.  The purpose of the project is to enhance the hydrology of the site and increase the diversity of the habitat.  The project is located north of the hamlet of Otsdawa and east of Bert Washburn Road and west of Mud Road.

The applicant proposes to conduct a stabilization project along approximately 260 feet of streambank of Fox Creek to repair a slope failure along Murphy Road.  The project consists of placement of preformed concrete blocks tiered into the bank, placement of heavy stone rip rap at the base and gabion baskets at each end of the concrete armor for protection.  The project site is located on Murphy Road approximately 500 feet northwest of its intersection with Factory Road.