ENB Region 8 Completed Applications 05/24/2006

The applicant proposes a discharge of between 50 and 400 barrels per day of produced water from natural gas wells (brine) through deep well injection to groundwater, specifically the Black River formation, in order to test the injectivity of the Gublo #1 gas well, for the potential future conversion to brine injection. The well is located just west of Vanderhoff Road, approximately 4,000 feet south of the intersection of Roloson Hollow Road.  The test, which will not exceed an injection pressure of 6410 psi BHP, will take place in 24-48 hour increments over a six month period.  As a  tentative determination, the Department seeks comments on the proposed activity prior to making a final decision on permit issuance.  The file is available for review at the NYSDEC Region 8 office.  

The Department is prepared to issue a Water Quality Certification for the replacement of the  failing road culvert on Federal Road,  removal of debris and sediment along approximately 200 lineal feet of creekbed up and downstream of the culvert,  and stabilizing approximately 100 lineal feet of roadbank with rip rap.  The project is located in a Class C tributary ( ONT 117-53-4a-2) of Bidwell Creek, in the Town of York.

The applicant proposes to reopen and operate an existing 17.1 acre clay mine on Long Point Road.  The mine will operate as a traditional dry, surface excavation of clay materials using mechanical equipment standard for this type of mining.  Materials will not be mined from below the water table and no on-site processing will occur. Reclamation will restore the acreage to agricultural use including a pond.  The area has been previously used for mining.  The project is located in the Town of Torrey, Yates County.  Application materials are available for public review and comment at the Regional Office of NYS DEC.