ENB Region 3 Completed Applications 12/17/2003

    Russin Lumber Corp is primarily a lumber distribution company which also operates a wood coating process for exterior siding materials.  The facility consists of two vacuum coaters, a denniber, two drying ovens and three brush coaters.  The two vacuum coaters apply very low to zero VOC coatings to boards which are processed through the two drying ovens to aid curing.  The brush coaters apply primarily semi-transparent and opaque stains to the wood products.  These coatings contain higher amounts of VOC and account for the majority of VOC emissions.  Drying ovens are not used for these emission sources.

    Each coating operation at the facility are subject to the VOC control limit specified by 6NYCRR Part 228.  Facility emissions of VOC exceed major stationary source status subjecting the facility to Title V permitting.

    The Standard Industrial Classification representative of this facility is 2499-Wood Products.

    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 to expand the surface area of a pond located within Philpse Brook on Garrison Golf Club property, into an area to the west that was previously occupied by the pond. They propose to deepen the pond to a depth of 12 feet in the center, with slopes 1 on 3.  A 30 foot wide rough filter grass strip will also be added along the west side. The strip of  grass will help to filter nutrients that support algae growth. The project is proposed in order to rectify and control the existing algae problem at the pond and reduce mosquito breeding areas.  Also, proposed is excavation of material upstream of the dam in order to inspect the dam and eventually repair the dam's downstream face.  The pond is located on Garrison Golf Club property on the west side of Route 9, south of Philipse Brook Road.

The applicant requests a modification of a permit to construct a driveway crossing of approximately 80 feet of Freshwater Wetland RD-17 (Class III) to widen from 10 feet to 20 feet.  The purpose is to be able to serve two properties instead of one.  The location is on the west side of Lily Lake Road, just north of the intersection with Route 209.

The applicant proposes to restore existing masonry retaining walls and dam spillway, and dredge 950 cubic yards of sediment from a former ice pond, Class B, located at the John Jay Homestead State Historic site. Dredge spoils will be disposed of within an approximate 0.5-acre upland area located  northwest of the pond. The John Jay Homestead site is located on the north side of Cantitoe Road (NYS Route 22), 1000 feet east of Dam Road in the Town of Bedford, Westchester County.

The applicant proposes to restore existing masonry retaining walls and dam spillway, and dredge 950 cubic yards of sediment from a former ice pond, Class B, located at the John Jay Homestead State Historic site. Dredge spoils will be disposed of within an approximate 0.5-acre upland area located  northwest of the pond. The John Jay Homestead site is located on the north side of Cantitoe Road (NYS Route 22), 1000 feet east of Dam Road in the Town of Bedford, Westchester County.