ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 10/18/2006

The Department has prepared a Draft Permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application.The existing facility, which had been formerly permitted as a Title V General Permit, generates electrical power and steam for an apartment complex and mixed retail space. The power plant contains six Caterpillar generators sets, each set includes a 16-cylinder 4-stroke water-cooled internal combustion engine. The heating plant contains three boilers rated at 22.5 MMBtu/hr capable of firing #2 fuel oil or natural gas. The facility is subject to 6NYCRR Subpart 201-6, Subparts 225-1, 227-1, 227-2, and 227-2.4. In accordance with 6NYCRR Parts 621.5(d)(9) and 201-6.4(c), the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has the authority to bar issuance of any Title V Facility Permit if it is determined not to be in compliance with applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act or 6NYCRR Part 201.

Persons wishing to inspect the subject Title V files, including the application with all relevant supporting materials, the draft permit, and all other materials available to the DEC (the "permitting authority") that are relevant to this permitting decision should contact the DEC representative listed below.  It is recommended that an appointment be made to confirm the availability of the subject files.  The DEC will endeavor to make the files available within 2 business days of contact, during normal business hours (8:30 am through 4:45 pm), unless the requestor wishes to inspect the files at a later date.  The Draft Permit and Permit Review Report may be viewed and printed from the Department web site at: http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dar/boss/afs/index.html.

DEC will evaluate the application and the comments received on it to determine whether to hold a public hearing.  A public hearing may be legislative or adjudicatory.  A legislative public hearing is a proceeding which provides an additional opportunity for public comment.  DEC's determination to hold a legislative public hearing will be based on whether a significant degree of public interest exists.   If a legislative public hearing is to be held, a Notice of Hearing will be published which will include the time and place of the hearing and submitting comments.   The applicant and all persons who  have filed comments on the permit will be notified by mail of the public hearing.  Comments and requests for a legislative public hearing should be in writing and addressed to the Department representative listed below.

An adjudicatory public hearing is a trial type proceeding which provides the opportunity for adjudication on the basis of evidence, including direct testimony and cross examination.  An adjudicatory hearing is held only if substantive and significant issues relating to any findings or determinations the Department is required to make pursuant to the Environmental Conservation Law exist.   A copy of the Department's permit hearing procedures is available upon request or on the Department web site at: http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ohms/gudph1.htm.

The applicant proposes to demolish an existing one-family house and construct a new two-family detached house and swimming pool. The project site is located with the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland NA-7 (South Beach). The project site is located at 66 Pearsall Street, Staten Island, Block 3417, Lot 135.

The applicant proposes to demolish two existing houses and construct three new detached two-family houses including new curbs and sidewalks. The project site is located within the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland NA-7 (South Beach). The project site is located at 149, 145 and 141 Quincy Avenue, Staten Island, Block 3411 - Lot 51.

The applicant proposes to demolish and existing house and construct one two-family house and swimming pool. The project site is located within the adjacent area of NYSDEC regulated Class II Freshwater Wetland AR-16 (Bloesers Pond). The applicant proposes to establish a deed restricted vegetated no disturbance area between the wetland and the developed area. The project site is located at 55 Vail Place, Staten Island, Block 6788 Lots 52 & 54.