ENB Region 4 Completed Applications 01/18/2006

The applicant proposes to modify an existing SPDES permit to add an outfall discharging 1000 gpd from an existing facility water softener to the Kahseway Kill, a class C waterway.  The draft permit has also been modified to update effluent limits, disinfection requirements, and monthly reporting requirements.  The department has made a tentative determination to issue a modified permit for a 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.  As a tentative determination, the Department seeks comments on the proposed regulated activity prior to makeing 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 Region 4 Office.

The applicant proposes to construct and operate a Used Oil Transfer Facility at #207-274 Flatbush Road, West Coxsackie.  The facility would consist of a 60 x 80 foot metal building which would house two truck bays for loading and off-loading used oils and fuel oils.  The facility would also house up to six petroleum storage tanks ranging in size from 1,000 to 20, 000 gallons.  Small loads of collected waste oils and fuels would be consolidated into the tanks before being transported to recycling facilities.

The permittee is proposing to add a portable dry screening processing plant to an existing permitted sand and gravel mine. Excavated material will be processed through the dry screen and temporarily stored on the mine floor prior to being hauled from the site.  No other changes are proposed.  The facility is located on the west side of NYS Route 351 in the Town of Potestenkill, Rensselaer County.  MLF # 40841.

The applicant has applied for a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit for the existing discharge of facility backwash and floor drains from the former TransCanada Power facility (now known at EpCor Power, from one outfall to the Moordenerkill.  The discharge was previously authorized under the former Fort Orange facility permit.  The Department has made a tentative determination to issue a permit for a 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.  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 of or endorsement of the activity for which a permit is sought, or for the overall project.  A draft permit is available for inspection and comment at the Region 4 office.