ENB Region 1 Completed Applications 03/10/2004

The applicant proposes to close off and fill a boat slip by constructing 13 linear feet of bulkhead across the open end.  The facility is located on Bellmore Creek.  After installation of the bulkhead, approximately 45 cubic yards of clean fill from an upland source would be placed in the slip area.  The existing bulkhead will also be replaced and a platform, ramp and float system installed in the Creek.  

The Department has prepared a draft permit pursuant to Article 19 ( Air Pollution Control ) of the NYS Environmental Conservation Law ( ECL ) and Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments, and made a tentative determination to approve the permit renewal for the existing facility located on Shore Road, Glenwood Landing, NY 11547. This facility consists of two (2) 100 MW turbine/generator boiler sets operating on pipeline natural gas. Two combustion turbines are maintained on site to meet load demand. , an industrial steam boiler is maintained on site for building heat.  In addition to natural gas, these boilers burn waste oil generated on site for energy recovery, and incinerate citrosolv, a boiler cleaning solution and associated rinses, following boiler chemical cleaning.  There are numerous tanks used for storing distillate, lubrication and/or dielectric oils at this facility.  A complete list of tanks is included in the documentation section of this application. The facility is a major source of criteria pollutants, therefore, subject to 40 CFR 70 Title V requirements. No major changes have occurred at the facility since original Title V Permit was issued on February 4, 1999. New regulations, 6NYCRR Part 237 and Part 238, Acid Deposition Reduction Budget Programs for NOx And SO2 respectively, have been incorporated in this Permit renewal. 6NYCRR Part 204, NOx Budget Trading Program was also incorporated.

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.  

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.  

The applicant proposes to construct one 20" x 14" diameter well approximately 270 feet deep with the capacity to pump 1,300 gallons per minute for the Middle Island Intermediate water supply system located on Bay Drive Well No. 1, East Moriches.

The applicant proposes to install 27 linear feet of stone below apparent high water utilizing 1000 lb. stone maximum and underlain with 50-100 lb. bedding stone on filter cloth.  Place 25 cubic yards of clean sand to cover the stone and construct a 4' x 8' stairway over the stone for beach access.  The property is located on Lockitt Drive, aka Shore Road ROW, Jamesport, Town of Riverhead, County of Suffolk on Peconic Bay, SCTM No.l 0600-89-2-58.

The applicant proposes maintenance dredging for Middle Pond Lagoon and new dredging for Middle Pond.  The new dredging to a depth of four feet below apparent low water would encompass an area of approximately 3,800 square feet, resulting in the removal of approximately 320 cubic yards of dredge material.  Middle Pond and Middle Pond Lagoon are considered NYSDEC regulated tidal wetlands.  The project is located at Middle Pond, at the intersection of Middle Pond Lane and Little Neck Road, Southampton, Town of Southampton, Suffolk County.  SCTM # 900-272-2-7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16.

Applicant proposes to demolish existing cottage, fill existing septic system, and allow property to revert to its natural state. Cottage currently exists seaward of the tidal wetland boundary. Project is located on Dune Road east of Mermaid Lane, East Quogue.