ENB Region 9 Completed Applications 10/19/2005

The Department has made a tentative determination to approve the discharge of 1,200 gallons per day (gpd) of treated sanitary wastewater to groundwater from a new septic tank/absorption field system serving athletic fields on the west side of Girdle Road. The draft permit (NY0126268) also includes changes related to the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for the existing activated sludge/lagoon treatment system which is authorized to discharge up to 30,000 gpd to Buffalo Creek. Changes include an increase in monitoring frequencies, a requirement to sample the influent to the treatment system and a requirement to submit a monthly "Wastewater Facility Operation Report". The Department is seeking 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. In commenting, please refer to this application by application number and SPDES number listed in this notice. A draft permit and application materials are available for inspection at the Region 9 Office.

The Department has prepared a draft permit (NY0203491) and made a tentative determination to approve the discharge of 2250 gallons per day (gpd) of treated sanitary wastewater from an existing sand fill/septic system to Spring Brook, a tributary of Cazenovia Creek, Standard C (T).  The facility also has two other existing outfalls with a combined discharge of 1025  gpd of treated sanitary wastewater from sand fill and earth fill septic systems to groundwater.  The Department is seeking 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.  In commenting, please refer to this application by application number and SPDES number listed in this notice.  The draft permit, which contains effluent limitations and monitoring requirements, and application materials are available for inspection at the Region 9 Buffalo Office listed during regular business hours.

The applicant proposes construction of a retail development on a 12.2 acre parcel, impacting .23 acre of Federally regulated wetland and 200 linear feet of Blasdell Creek. The proposal has changed from a 24 hour supermarket operation to a retail Best Buy plaza which will operate under normal business hours. The project includes construction of a standard plaza infrastructure, access drives, parking and landscaping.