ENB Region 1 Completed Applications 06/22/2005

The Department has prepared a Draft Permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application for renewal of an existing Title V Facility Permit.  An economic variance for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) RACT, 6NYCRR Part 227-2.4(f) has also been tentatively  approved as part of the renewal.  Hofstra University shall be subject to an alternate NOx limit of 4.2 g/bhp. Record keeping and stack test during the term of this permit are required to demonstrate compliance with the limit.

The facility is a university that operates four boilers used for heat and hot water and two electrical co-generation units driven by internal combustion engines.  There are also two emission points associated with the print and paint shops.

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 remove sediment from two existing catch basins on Rock Hollow Road at Leeds Pond Preserve, dredge approximately 200 cubic yards of silt/sediment from within a stream channel on the north side of the road, and hand remove debris in the stream channel south of the road.  The stream is a NYS regulated Freshwater Wetland , # SC-4.  The work is proposed to alleviate periodic flooding of the roadway. The dredge material will be disposed of at an approved upland site.  The project is located at Leeds Pond Preserve, Rock Hollow Road, Plandome Manor, Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, NCTM#s: Section 5, Block F, Lot 15; Section 5, Block 135, Lot 24; and Section 5, Block137, Lot 26.

The applicant proposes to construct a single family dwelling, deck, septic system with surrounding retaining wall and parking area.  The single family dwelling is proposed at 59' from the freshwater wetland boundary and the septic system is proposed at 67' from the freshwater wetland boundary.  The project is located on Benson Drive in Montauk, Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, SCTM # 0300-30-05-01.   

The applicant proposes to construct a single family dwelling within the adjacent area of the regulated freshwater wetland designated MP-34.  Accessory structures include decks, a pervious driveway and an on-site wastewater treatment system.  Phase I A & B archeological surveys were undertaken.  The Phase IB study reported that if the area containing the artifact concentration was to remain "forested," no further archeological work is recommended.  The limits of clearing, grading and ground disturbance have been drawn so as to avoid disturbance to the area of concern.

The Department has prepared a Draft Permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application for renewals of the Title V and Title IV Facility Permits for KeySpan - Northport Power Station.

This facility consists of four (4) 385 MWe nominal turbine/generator boiler sets operating on natural gas, #1, #2, or #6 fuel oils. In addition, a 15 MWe nominal black start combustion turbine is maintained on site to meet load demand and emergency power requirements.  No modifications are proposed at the facility.  New rules added to the Title V Permit: 6NYCRR Part 204: NOx Budget Trading Program; Part 237: Acid Deposition Reduction NOx Budget Trading Program; Part 238: Acid Deposition Reduction SO2 Budget Trading Program.

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 Department has prepared a Draft Permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application for renewal of an existing Air Title V Permit.

Poly-Pak Industries is subject to Title V Permitting as it is a major source of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions.  VOC's are generated as the result of flexographic and in-line printing operations.  The facility employs two thermal oxidizers as emission controls.

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 construction of a new single story, 6,978 sq ft sports center at the Suffolk County Girl Scouts Camp Edey facility .  The new structure will be located approximately 100 linear feet from NYSDEC Regulated Freshwater Wetland S-4, Sans Souci Lakes.    

The applicant proposes to construct a 747 sq. ft. swimming pool and 553 sq. ft. patio next to an existing single family dwelling.  The proposed project is located within 100' of a NYSDEC regulated freshwater wetland at 47 West Islip Road in West Islip in the town of Islip in Suffolk County, SCTM#: 500-472-02-14.  

The applicant proposes to reconstruct an existing bulkhead within 18" and construct a new bulkhead section to close off an existing boat ramp.  Twenty cubic yards of fill will be placed within the boatslip, resulting in the loss of 150 square feet of tidal wetlands known as coastal shoals, bars and flats/littoral zone.  The project is located in Green Creek, which is a NYSDEC regulated tidal wetland.  The project is located at 134 Sunset Drive, Sayville, Town of Islip, Suffolk County.  SCTM # 500-430-5-15

The applicant proposes to construct an 18' x 36' swimming pool next to an existing single family dwelling and to create a 40' buffer area with new plantings along the freshwater wetland boundary.  The proposed project is located within 100' of a NYSDEC regulated freshwater wetland at 23 Winwood Court in Westhampton in the town of Southampton in Suffolk County, SCTM#900-369-02-26.