ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 12/31/2003

The Department ha prepared a draft permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application. The existing Flushing Hospital Medical Center operates three boilers with a capacity of 19.2 mmBtu/hr each burning #6 fuel oil, two diesel engine generators operating not more than 500 hours/year and an ethylene oxide sterilizer. The facility proposes to cap NOx emissions to below 25 tons per year and is subject to 6NYCRR Part 201-7.2. Persons wishing to inspect the files, including the application with all relevant supporting materials, the draft permit, and all other materials available the 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 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. A public hearing under 6NYCRR 621.7(c) may be held if a significant degree of public interest exists.

The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this application for a new permit for a proposed discharge of up to 9500 gallons per day of treated groundwater into the Arthur Kill (Class SD) from an air stripper / carbon treatment system at the applicant’s facility located at 2990 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 where the applicant plans to redevelop a gasoline service station.  A draft permit is available for inspection and comment at the regional office.