ENB Region 4 Completed Applications 02/21/2007

The applicant proposes to expand an existing permitted 3.3 acre bluestone mine to 12.75 acres.  The operation consists of removal of overburden using bulldozer or track-hoe, excavation of material by drilling, blasting, and mechanical equipment.  A closed loop water system will contain saw process water generated during sawing operations. Ongoing concurrent reclmation of affected areas to be continued.   The project is located approximately 1.2 miles southwest of the hamlet of Walton on William Beers Road, 709 feet from the intersection of State Route 10.

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law during normal business hours at the address of the contact person.

The applicant proposes to raise a 450 foot long existing driveway by one foot through FWW SY-6 and add a 30 by 40 foot gravel parking area within  the wetland adjacent area. The applicant also proposes to replace a 24 ft by 30 ft garage with a storage building on the same footprint. Rip rap shoreline protection and the addition of up to 6 inches of topsoil to existing lawn areas is also proposed.

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law during normal business hours at the address of the contact person.