ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 10/01/2003

The applicant proposes to construct Phase III of Riverside Park South. The proposed work includes removal of collapsed structures, shoreline clean-up, stabilization of the shoreline with rip rap and concrete retaining walls, construction of a 12 foot wide pile supported concrete pedestrian walkway over the water, construction of two 10 foot wide timber decked overlooks and the establishment of  plantings. The project is the third phase of development of a public waterfront park along the Hudson River, extending the existing park southward from West 65th to West 62nd Street.

The Department has prepared a Draft Permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application for Harlem Hospital which operates three mid-size boilers, two ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilizers and an abator to control the ETO emissions. The boilers were installed in 1966 and are subject to Subparts 227-1 for opacity and 227-2 for nitrogen oxide (NOx). The facility is subject to Subpart 201-6, Title V requirements and the ETO emissions are subject to Part 212 requirements.

In accordance with 6NYCRR Parts 621.5(d)(9) 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 applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act or 6NYCRR Part 201.

Persons wishing to inspect the subject Title V 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 listed 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 2 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 public 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 exist.   A copy of the Department's permit hearing procedures is available upon request or on the Department web site at: http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ohms/gudph1.htm.

The applicant proposes the restoration of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland JC-1 (Sailors Snug Harbor). The restoration work includes pond and creek dredging, removal of invasive plants and establishment of  new plantings in the wetland and wetland adjacent area. The restoration also includes  construction of two dams and/or weirs at the ends of the pond, a 6 foot asphalt path around the pond and a wooden foot bridge over the weirs/dams. Two pools will be constructed of rip rap with a concrete base inside the pond near the dams/weirs. The project is located in the Staten Island Botanical Gardens, 1000 Richmond Terrace.

The applicant proposes to construct a new 16,000 square foot retail center consisting of two attached one-story masonry buildings and associated parking on an approximately 61,712 square foot lot.  The project site previously contained  two one-story concrete buildings which were demolished  in December 2002.  A portion of the rear of the project site is located within NYSDEC regulated Tidal Wetlands Adjacent Area. A  4,895 square foot planted buffer will be established between the wetlands and developed areas. The project site is located at 2456 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island Block 2520, Lot 55.

The applicant proposes to construct sanitary and storm water management systems in the Conference House Park Watershed. Approximately 4.8 miles of gravity flow sanitary sewer lines and 4.7 miles of storm sewers will be installed. In addition two BMP's will be constructed in Conference House Park to handle storm water runoff. The BMP's are located within NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland AR-22. BMP CH-1 (Finlay Street)  will be constructed south of Clermont Avenue at the foot of Conference House Park and will will provide managed flow conveyance and velocity attenuation to reduce stream erosion. Nine hundred linear feet of stream channel will be reconstructed and replanted with trees and ground cover. BMP CH-2 will be constructed north of Billop Avenue will provide extended detention for flood control, pollutant removal and velocity reduction. BMP CH-2 will be composed of a forebay at the inlet and a permanent pool and extended detention zone with the outlet consisting of a micropool and weir structure. After flowing through the weir, storm water will be conveyed under Billop Avenue via a culvert. South of Billop Avenue, storm water will flow into Raritan Bay. The project site is bounded by Summit Road to the north, the Arthur Kill to the west, Swinnerton Street to the east and Raritan Bay to the south.

The applicant proposes to construct a 30 foot extension at the rear of an existing one-family house and construct a second  story addition for a two-family house. The project site is located within the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland AR-37 (Scudder-Amboy). The project site will be separated from adjacent NYCDEP Bluebelt property by a four foot high concrete retaining wall. The project site is located at 14 Foster Road, Staten Island, Block 6896 Lot 50.