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Full Calendar Outdoor Recreation and Family Activities Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Env Ed Center Meetings, Deadlines and Training Opportunities Public Meetings and Hearings Comment and Application Deadlines Workshops and Training Calendar Criteria
Week of 3 September, 2023
Tuesday - 9/5
Comment End - DMM-5 https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/296.html Contact regs.radiation@dec.ny.gov Description: Comment End -DEC has released the Draft Division of Materials Management Program Policy 5 - Management of Soils Contaminated with Technologically-Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (DMM-5) for a 60-day public comment period. DMM-5 identifies the process and criteria to be used to evaluate Technologically-Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM) or fill and provides guidelines to DEC program staff, property owners, project sponsors and the public on how to appropriately handle identified or suspected TENORM material or fill encountered during construction or earthwork projects. To view the draft policy, visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/296.html. Persons wishing to comment on DMM-5 have the opportunity to submit written comments until September 5, 2023. Comments can be submitted by email to Regs.Radiation@dec.ny.gov . Please include "Comments on Draft DMM-5" in the subject line of the email.
12:00 PM DEC Pop-Up Fishing Clinic at Steeplechase Pier (Kings County) https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html Contact DEC Region 2 Fisheriesfwfish2@dec.ny.gov Participate in a free Beginner's Fishing Clinic hosted by NYSDEC at Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier in Brooklyn, Kings County on Tuesday, 9/5 from 12 - 2 PM. In addition to casting a rod and catching fish, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology, and more! No freshwater fishing license is required during the event, and all equipment and bait will be provided for free.
Space is limited (first come, first served). Email for more information and weather related updates.
Location/Address: Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier (Raritan Bay), Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Visit the Free Learn to Fish page for more information and other upcoming events near you.
Wednesday - 9/6
9:30 AM Issues Confrence - Iron Man Reality LLC https://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/128196.html Contact Molly T. McBride, NYS DEC - Office of Hearings and Mediation ServicesOHMS@dec.ny.gov Iron Man Realty LLC Applicant applied for a permit, DEC Project No. 1-4736-08531/00001, pursuant to 6 NYCRR part 661. The project site is located at 175 Dune Road, Westhampton, New York. Applicant seeks to install a four (4) foot wide walkway over a Right-of-Way (ROW) and install a catwalk, ramp and float seaward of mean high water (MHW) in Moneybogue Bay, a subsection of Moriches Bay. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) denied the application by Notice of Permit Denial dated August 19, 2022 and applicant has requested a hearing.
Legislative Public Comment Hearings: A legislative public comment hearing pursuant to 6 NYCRR part 624 to hear and receive unsworn comments from the public was held electronically on July 26, 2023.
Written Public Comments: Written comments concerning Iron Man Realty's permit application will be accepted by e-mail until 5:00 p.m. on September 1, 2023 or by regular mail if postmarked by September 1, 2023.
Issues Conference: Pursuant to 6 NYCRR 624.4(b), a pre-adjudicatory issues conference will be conducted on September 6, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Persons seeking to participate at the issues conference and the subsequent adjudicatory hearing, must file a petition which must be received at NYS DEC's Office of Hearings and Mediation Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2023. The issues conference may be canceled if no petitions for party status are received.
Adjudicatory Hearing: The adjudicatory hearing is scheduled for September 6, 2023 immediately following the issues conference, or at 9:30 a.m. if the issue conference is canceled, and continuing as necessary. The hearing will be conducted electronically through the Webex electronic webinar platform.
For more information and instructions for attending the issues conference, submitting petitions for party status and/or attending the adjudicatory hearing, click on the name Iron Man Realty LLC at the beginning of this Notice.
Contact: Molly T. McBride, NYS DEC - Office of Hearings and Mediation Services, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-1550, Phone: (518) 402-9003, E-mail: OHMS@dec.ny.gov
Virtual Hearing - Iron Man Reality LLC https://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/128196.html Contact Molly T. McBride, NYS DEC - Office of Hearings and Mediation ServicesOHMS@dec.ny.gov Iron Man Realty LLC Applicant applied for a permit, DEC Project No. 1-4736-08531/00001, pursuant to 6 NYCRR part 661. The project site is located at 175 Dune Road, Westhampton, New York. Applicant seeks to install a four (4) foot wide walkway over a Right-of-Way (ROW) and install a catwalk, ramp and float seaward of mean high water (MHW) in Moneybogue Bay, a subsection of Moriches Bay. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) denied the application by Notice of Permit Denial dated August 19, 2022 and applicant has requested a hearing.
Legislative Public Comment Hearings: A legislative public comment hearing pursuant to 6 NYCRR part 624 to hear and receive unsworn comments from the public was held electronically on July 26, 2023.
Written Public Comments: Written comments concerning Iron Man Realty's permit application will be accepted by e-mail until 5:00 p.m. on September 1, 2023 or by regular mail if postmarked by September 1, 2023.
Issues Conference: Pursuant to 6 NYCRR 624.4(b), a pre-adjudicatory issues conference will be conducted on September 6, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Persons seeking to participate at the issues conference and the subsequent adjudicatory hearing, must file a petition which must be received at NYS DEC's Office of Hearings and Mediation Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2023. The issues conference may be canceled if no petitions for party status are received.
Adjudicatory Hearing: The adjudicatory hearing is scheduled for September 6, 2023 immediately following the issues conference, or at 9:30 a.m. if the issue conference is canceled, and continuing as necessary. The hearing will be conducted electronically through the Webex electronic webinar platform.
For more information and instructions for attending the issues conference, submitting petitions for party status and/or attending the adjudicatory hearing, click on the name Iron Man Realty LLC at the beginning of this Notice.
Contact: Molly T. McBride, NYS DEC - Office of Hearings and Mediation Services, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-1550, Phone: (518) 402-9003, E-mail: OHMS@dec.ny.gov
3:00 PM Community Air Monitoring Meeting Brooklyn https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/125320.html Contact New York State Department of Environment ConservationCommunity Air Monitoring Initiative Meeting
DEC has scheduled progress update meetings for certain communities that are part of the 2022-23 Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The community locations, dates, and virtual meeting information can be found on
DEC's related webpage .
Meeting Number: 1619 83 6869
Meeting Password: 73paMk9G64C
Call In Number to join by phone only: 518-549-0500
6:00 PM Capital Region Quarterly Community Air Monitoring Meeting https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/125320.html Contact New York State Department of Environmental ConservationLocation Online / VirtualCommunity Air Monitoring Initiative Meeting
DEC has scheduled progress update meetings for certain communities that are part of the 2022-23 Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The community locations, dates, and virtual meeting information can be found on DEC's related webpage.
Capital Region: September 6, 6:00 pm
via webexhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m2169cd3ac88f1ca183fc83cf7eae94b5
Meeting Number: 161 715 5348
Thursday - 9/7
7:30 AM Five Rivers: I BIRD NY: Early Birders https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Come celebrate the dawn chorus as we monitor the birds at Five Rivers. This outdoor survey begins at 7:30 AM. Meet outside the visitor center. After a brief introduction, we’ll head out on the trails. Beginners are always welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.
1:00 PM Five Rivers: Community Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map For more than 15 years, data collected at Five Rivers has been contributed to this continent-wide community science project conducted through the University of Minnesota. Join volunteers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in conserving monarchs and advancing the understanding of butterfly ecology and migration in general. Wear long pants and bring a sun hat and water. We will meet at the visitor center. Go to www.mlmp.org to learn about the project.
Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by the Saturday prior to register.
5:00 PM DEC Pop-Up Fishing Clinic at Steeplechase Pier (Kings County) https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html Contact DEC Region 2 Fisheriesfwfish2@dec.ny.gov Participate in a free Beginner's Fishing Clinic hosted by NYSDEC at Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier in Brooklyn, Kings County on Thursday, 9/7 from 5 - 7 PM. In addition to casting a rod and catching fish, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology, and more! No freshwater fishing license is required during the event, and all equipment and bait will be provided for free.
Space is limited (first come, first served). Email for more information and weather related updates.
Location/Address: Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier (Raritan Bay), Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Visit the Free Learn to Fish page for more information and other upcoming events near you.
5:30 PM Free Saltwater Snapper Fishing Event at Peconic River (Suffolk County) https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html Contact Walter Burak - I Fish NY CoordinatorJoin DEC's I FISH NY Program for a free fishing clinic from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM during the annual Riverhead Snapper Fishing Event at the Peconic Riverfront Park in Riverhead, Suffolk County. At this clinic, participants will gain experience in fishing for snapper (bluefish), while learning about fishing equipment and techniques, local fish identification, aquatic ecology, and more! No recreational marine fishing registration is required to participate and all equipment and bait will be provided for free.
Address/Directions : Peconic Riverfront Park, 40 Peconic Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
Visit the Free Fishing Clinics page for additional information on this and other upcoming clinic events.
Public Meeting - Essex; Hope Site (Jamestown) https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has scheduled a public meeting on Thursday September 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM at the James Prendergast Library (Fireplace Room), 509 Cherry Street Jamestown, NY 14701 , to discuss an amended cleanup remedy being proposed to address contamination related to the Essex; Hope Site #907015 (Jamestown, Chautauqua County) within New York’s State Superfund Program.
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn more about the proposed remedy and the upcoming meeting.
Friday - 9/8
Proposed Cleanup - Former Vacuum Oil Refinery (Rochester) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the Portion of Former Vacuum Oil Refinery site #C828190 (Rochester, Monroe County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through September 8, 2023.
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the draft plan and how to comment.
And at:
Phillis Wheatley Community Library
33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way
Rochester, New York 14608
585-428-8212
Plymouth-Exchange (PLEX) Neighborhood Assoc.
Attn: Dorothy Hall
Carlson Commons
70 Coretta Scott Crossing
Rochester, New York 14608
585-328-6916
Saturday - 9/9
Proposed Cleanup - City DPW Yard Site (New Rochelle) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the City DPW Yard site #C360101 (New Rochelle, Westchester County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through September 9, 2023.
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the draft plan and how to comment.
And at:
New Rochelle Public Library
1 Library Plaza
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 632-7878
10:00 AM Five Rivers: I BIRD NY: Beginning Bird Watching https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Birds are amazing animals. Come take a stroll as we look for birds at Five Rivers. Learn how to use binoculars, where to find birds, and the best resources for learning to identify birds. Bring your questions. Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited supply of binoculars will be available for loan.
Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, September 6, to register.
Reinstein Woods - Fall Science http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact 716-683-5959Location Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map What color will our fall leaves turn? Join us for a science experiment and a basic tree identification walk.
We welcome those who have any type of physical challenge to all our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your needs, we will be happy to learn how we can serve you.
PLEASE NOTE
Registration is required for ALL programs unless otherwise indicated; call 716-683-5959 to register. If you call outside of normal business hours, you will receive a call confirming your registration or waitlist status. PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY when leaving your name and phone number as our system does not have caller ID. Unless you receive a callback, you are not registered. Registration is limited to two programs/month. If you want to sign up for additional programs, you will be added to the waitlist. In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled. If you or a family member feels ill, is waiting for COVID test results or have COVID symptoms, please stay at home. We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements. 2:00 PM Five Rivers: Guided Walk: Fisher Trail Exploration https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Five Rivers’ newest trail features several different habitats bursting with life as the end of summer nears. We will walk from the visitor center to the end of the Fisher Trail, a round-trip distance of 3 miles. With luck, we will witness the fall hawk migration getting underway.
Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, September 6, to register.
