Environment DEC
From the July 2009 issue
Comments Sought on Lewis County Quarry Project
Issues such as noise, truck traffic, and dust generation are addressed in the DEIS
The draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the Millick Quarry Project in the Town of Leyden, Lewis County, has been completed and is now available for public comment. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), as lead agency in the environmental review, will accept public comments until July 10, 2009.
Barrett Paving Materials, Inc., of Clayville, New York has proposed the Millick limestone quarry on a site located west of NYS Route 12, just northwest of the Village of Port Leyden. The proposed 78-acre mine would be operated with an annual projected processing rate of 300,000 tons of material per year, based on market demand.
An environmental impact statement (EIS) systematically considers the full range of potential environmental impacts along with other aspects of project planning and design, including social and economic considerations. It must assess potential impacts, evaluate alternatives and discuss mitigation measures.
DEIS Review and Comments
The DEIS includes sections about the following concerns raised during public scoping sessions: noise, truck traffic, highway safety, dust generation, blasting impacts and impacts to private wells and groundwater, neighborhood character, the historic Black River section of the New York State barge canal system and public health and safety.
The DEIS will be available for review at the DEC office located at the Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington Street, Watertown; the Town of Leyden, Town Hall, Talcotville, and the Port Leyden Public Library, 1 Canal Street, Port Leyden, New York. The DEIS also can be seen on Barret Industries Corporation's website www.barrettpaving.com/current_events.html
Written statements must be received by the close of business on July 10 and addressed to Mr. Mark Wiggins, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 317 Washington Street, Watertown, New York 13601; faxed to 315-785-2242 or e-mailed to mawiggin@gw.dec.state.ny.us
