ENB Region 4 Completed Applications 04/06/2005

The Department proposes to reissue an existing permit to discharge 290 gpd of treated sanitary wastewaterthrough a sand filter system, and 100 gpd of floor drain wastewater through an oil/water separator to the Vloman Kill, from the existing facility at 435 Crebel Road, in Bethlehem.  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.  This tentative determination indicates that the discharge regulated under this statute is considered to satisfy regulatory standards for permit issues, based on the 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 Regional Office below.  SPDES # NY-0268585.

The applicant proposes to mine  to operate a 12.69 acre (Life of Mine) unconsolidated Sand and Gravel Mine. 6.57 acres are propose to be disturbed during the current 5 year  permit term. The proposal includes onsite screening, crushing and processing of material at a rate of under 150 tons per hour.