| Region 4 SEQR and Other Notices | Region 4 SPDES Renewals |
ENB Region 4 Completed Applications 10/04/2006 |
Albany County |
|
| Applicant: | Town of Bethlehem 445 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054 |
|---|---|
| Facility: |
Bethlehem- T STP 98 Dinmore Rd & St Rte 144 Cedar Hill, NY 12158 |
| Application ID: | 4-0122-00006/00002 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | Bethlehem, Albany County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
| Applicant: | Town of Coeymans 18 Russell Ave Ravena, NY 12143 |
| Facility: |
Ravena Coeymans STP South Main St & St Rte 144 Ravena, NY 12143 |
| Application ID: | 4-0124-00019/00001 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | Coeymans, Albany County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
| Applicant: | Intermagnetics General Corp 450 Old Niskayuna Rd Latham, NY 12110 |
| Facility: |
Igc/ Magnet Business Group 450 Old Niskayuna Rd Colonie, NY 12212 |
| Application ID: | 4-0126-00063/00004 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification |
| Project is Located: | Colonie, Albany County |
| Project Description: | |
|
The applicant proposes to
expand its existing manufacturing facility building, including
office space, access road for delivery vehicles, employee parking lot, outdoor storage and
utilities. The proposed expansion would require filling approximately 0.16 acre of
federally regulated freshwater wetland. Mitigation for the proposed impact includes
establishing 0.21 acre of wet meadow, reestablishing 0.35 acres of grassy upland area and
donating funds to Albany County toward the replacement of a bridge at the Ann Lee Pond
Recreation Area. The project site is located on Old Niskayuna Road just northeast of the
Albany International Airport.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| A cultural resources survey has been completed. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have no impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Oct 20 2006. | |
| Contact: | Angelo A Marcuccio NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters 1150 North Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518)357-2069 r4dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
| Applicant: | Murphy Roll Off Inc 30 Overlook St Slingerlands, NY 12159 |
| Facility: |
Murphy Roll Off Inc 119 Wade Rd Latham, NY |
| Application ID: | 4-0126-00631/00001 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 27 Title 7 Solid Waste Management |
| Project is Located: | Colonie, Albany County |
| Project Description: | |
|
The applicant proposes to
construct and operate a Construction and Demolition debris (C
& D) transfer station and processing facility at 119 Wade Road. The proposed facility is
designed to receive, process and transfer a up to 30 tons per day of C & D wastes, and up
to 10 tons per day of debris collected from the cleaning out of houses. Of the 30 tons per
day of C & D materials collected, approximately 10-15 tons per day will be processed
wood and shingles. Materials would be received at the facility in roll-off containers and
then be sorted, processed and transferred into other roll-off containers for eventual
disposal at permitted disposal facilities.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| A Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form has been completed. The proposed activity will not impact on registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Oct 20 2006. | |
| Contact: | Angelo A Marcuccio NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters 1150 North Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518)357-2069 r4dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
Columbia County |
|
| Applicant: | Town of Greenport Twn Hall Dr Hudson, NY 12534 |
| Facility: |
Greenport - T Sd 1 N of Fairview Plz Hudson, NY 12534 |
| Application ID: | 4-1040-00009/00001 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | Greenport, Columbia County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
| Applicant: | Village of Valatie Village Hall Valatie, NY 12184 |
| Facility: |
Vlg of Valatie Sewage Treatment Plant Off St Lukes Dr Valatie, NY 12184 |
| Application ID: | 4-1044-00028/00001 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | Kinderhook, Columbia County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
| Applicant: | Town of Stockport Twn Hall Rd 3 Box 176A-1 Hudson, NY 12534 |
| Facility: |
Stockport - T Kings Acres STP Rossmann Rd & Us Rte 9 Stuyvesant, NY 12173 |
| Application ID: | 4-1050-00005/00001 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | Stockport, Columbia County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
Greene County |
|
| Applicant: | Town of New Baltimore Town Hall 3809 Co Rte 51 Hannacroix, NY 12087 |
| Facility: |
New Baltimore - T Sd STP Rt 144 Hannacroix, NY 12087 |
| Application ID: | 4-1942-00006/00001 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | New Baltimore, Greene County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
Rensselaer County |
|
| Applicant: | Town of East Greenbush PO Box 309 East Greenbush, NY 12061 -0309 |
| Facility: |
East Greenbush STP 80 Columbia Tpke Rensselaer, NY 12144 |
| Application ID: | 4-3824-00002/00002 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | East Greenbush, Rensselaer County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
|
|
| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
| Applicant: | Village of CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON 85 South Main St Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033 -1207 |
| Facility: |
Castleton on Hudson - V STP Rt 9J North Main St Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033 |
| Application ID: | 4-3844-00007/00001 |
| Permit(s) Applied for: |
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES |
| Project is Located: | Schodack, Rensselaer County |
| Project Description: | |
|
Our records indicate
that your current State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
permit authorizes you to discharge treated sewage, either directly to the Hudson River or
indirectly via a tributary stream, and that your permit does not require you to disinfect your
discharge. In order to support contact recreation in the Hudson River the Department is
modifying your SPDES permit to require disinfection of the effluent from your sewage treatment
plant. The details of this permit modification are consistent with the information that was
provided in the June 28, 2006 letter that the Department sent to you.
In 2004 the Governor
made a commitment to ensure that Hudson River water quality will be
suitable for swimming by 2009. This commitment is further detailed in the Hudson River
Estuary Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 as Goal 10, see
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf
. In order to achieve this goal, it is
necessary to require that certain dischargers institute disinfection treatment to reduce pathogen
levels and comply with water quality standards. Because of the location of your discharge, the
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have
determined that your permit must be modified to require seasonal effluent disinfection in support
of the goal, beginning in 2009.
Although this permit
modification is not yet in effect, it is recommended that you begin planning
now in order to ensure that the necessary disinfection treatment facilities can be funded,
designed, and installed in time to meet the 2009 date. Please note that the design of new
disinfection facilities must be submitted under the seal of a professional engineer licensed to
practice in New York State and that this design must be approved by DEC prior to construction.
Upgrades to municipal
wastewater treatment plants to provide disinfection may be eligible for
financial assistance. During 2006, two million dollars in State assistance payments were
awarded to fund up to 85% of disinfection capital costs - four plants were approved to receive
maximum funding and three plants were approved to receive partial funding. It is hoped that
additional funding may be available in the future. If so, you will be contacted. Please
note that
disinfection funds will not be awarded to successful applicants until appropriate disinfection
requirements are incorporated into an issued SPDES permit. To explore funding opportunities
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contact the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation at 518-402-7438.
Questions concerning
the technical details of the permit can be directed to Shayne Mitchell at
518-402-8125.
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| State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: | |
| Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. | |
| SEQR Lead Agency: | |
| None Designated | |
| State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: | |
| The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. | |
| Coastal Management: | |
| This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. | |
| Opportunity for Public Comment: | |
| Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Nov 3 2006. | |
| Contact: | Mary Jo Crance NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518)402-9167 depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us |
| Region 4 SEQR and Other Notices | Region 4 SPDES Renewals |