ENB Region 3 Completed Applications 06/22/2005

The applicant proposes to increase the surface area and depth of an existing pond (70 feet long by 60 feet wide by 5 feet deep) by clearing, excavating and dredging to a final size of 125 feet long by 70 feet wide by 8 feet deep within Freshwater Wetland UN-17 and its Adjacent Area.  The excavated material will be used to fill an old barn foundation outside of the regulated areas.  The site is located at 501 Liberty Corners Road (on the west side).

The applicant proposes to apply the liquid aquatic herbicide Glypro (active ingredient: Glyphosate- 53.8%) to 20 acres of Lake Tibet (43.7 acres total.)  These  treatments are proposed for the control of nuisance aquatic vegetation such as  Watershield (Brasenia scheberi,) Water lilies (Nyphaea spp.) and Spatterdock (Nuphar spp.)  

Lake Tibet is wholly owned by the Lake Tibet Park Association. The application has been submitted on their behalf by the Town of Kent.  The listed applicator is reported to be an agent of Allied Biological, Inc.  Enforcing water usage restrictions, as prescribed in product labelling, is the responsibility of the applicant.   The application materials area available for public review and comment at the NYS DEC Central Office in Albany.

This proposal is consistent with the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statements on the Aquatic Vegetation Control Program of the Department of Environmental Conservation (addressing Glyphosate and Fluridone) and their Findings dated 25 Jan 1995.

The applicant proposes to construct 9 new bunk houses to increase the number of children attending the existing summer camp known as Iroquois Springs, located between Adams and Bowers Roads.  18,000 gallons per day (gpd) of wastewater from these residences is proposed to be treated and discharged from Outfall # 012 to Fowlwood Brook, Index # D-1-39, Class B during 3 months of the year.  A new subsurface discharge of 1,300 gpd is also proposed from Outfall # 010.  This discharge combined with the existing Outfalls # 002 through # 009 and # 011 discharge a total of 15,400 gpd to groundwaters.  A Protection of Waters permit will also be required for the installation of the surface wastewater outlet to the brook.    

The Department has made a tentative determination to issue a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) 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 issuance, based on information available to the Department at this time.  The application and draft permit, containing N.Y.S. DEC proposed effluent limits and monitoring requirements, are available for public inspection at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 3, New Paltz office.  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.

Please refer to this application by the application number listed above and SPDES number: NY0259357.