ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 06/30/2021
Queens County
Applicant:
Astoria Gas Turbine Power LLC
4401 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10314
Facility:
Astoria Gas Turbine Power
31-01 20th Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
Application ID:
2-6301-00191/00014
Permit(s) Applied for:
Article 19 Air Title V Facility
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES - Surface Discharge
Article 19 Title IV (Phase II Acid Rain)
Article 15 Title 15 Water Withdrawal Public
Project is Located:
Queens, Queens County
Project Description:
DEC has determined that the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS), draft Title IV Acid Rain and Title V air permits, draft Industrial SPDES permit modification, water withdrawal permit for the Astoria Replacement Project, are complete for the purposes of public review and comment. The Facility currently consists of 31 older, peaking-only gas and oil-fired CTs including 24 Pratt & Whitney ("P&W") turbines and seven retired Westinghouse turbines, with a combined nameplate rating of 646 MWe (502 MWe not including the retired Westinghouse turbines). The Project, as modified, will replace the nearly 50-year-old P&W and Westinghouse turbines at the Facility with a new state-of-the art simple cycle dual-fuel peaking CTG. The Project will include a new CTG which will be a highly efficient, quick start, fast-ramping, General Electric ("GE") H-Class 7HA.03 or equivalent unit that has a nominal generator output of approximately 437 MWe. The new CTG will fire natural gas as the primary fuel with limited ultra-low sulfur distillate ("ULSD") liquid fuel for backup. The Project will also include a ULSD-fired emergency generator, and two ULSD-fired emergency fire water pumps. All of the existing units, with the exception of one P&W Twin Pac (consisting of two combustion turbines and a single generator), will be permanently shut down once the Project has completed its shakedown period. The two remaining P&W turbines will remain operational to make the site black-start capable until replaced by an approximately 24 MWe battery energy storage system. The P&W Twin Pac uses natural gas as its primary fuel with ultra-low sulfur kerosene ("ULSK") as backup. Make up water will be sourced from existing connections to the New York City water supply. No water will be withdrawn from the East River. Construction will require dewatering of the project site. The dewatering will involve the withdrawal of approximately 0.7 MGD of groundwater. The groundwater will be treated and ultimately discharged via existing outfall 001. A Combined Notice of Complete Application, Availability of Draft Permits, Announcement of Public Comment Period, Acceptance of SDEIS and Intent to Hold a Public Hearing can viewed at https://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/20210630_not2.html.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
This project is subject to the Department's Environmental Justice Policy and an enhanced public participation plan has been prepared and accepted as a component of application completeness. As part of the plan, a document repository has been established near the project area that contains application and project related materials. Information on the repository location and other outreach components of the plan is available from the identified DEC contact.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
A draft environmental impact statement has been prepared on this project and is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
A cultural resources survey has been completed. The report of the survey is on file. No archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.
Coastal Management:
This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
The proposed action is subject to CP-29. An enhanced public participation plan was submitted by the applicant and has become part of the complete application.
Opportunity for Public Comment:
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Aug 29, 2021.
Contact:
Christopher M Hogan
NYSDEC Headquarters
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
(518)402-9167
comment.nrgastoriagas@dec.ny.gov
Applicant:
Wf Industrial IV LLC
80 8th Ave Ste 1602
New York, NY 10011
Facility:
Wildflower Studios - 35-15 19th Ave
35-15 19th Ave
Queens, NY 11105
Application ID:
2-6301-00804/00003
Permit(s) Applied for:
Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters
Article 25 Tidal Wetlands
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification
Project is Located:
Queens, Queens County
Project Description:
The applicant proposes to stabilize the shoreline at the site by removing the existing dilapidated bulkhead remnants and replacing with the installation of a rip rap stone revetment, precast seawall and a waterfront public access area. Additionally, a small portion of the proposed media production building will be constructed within the tidal wetlands adjacent area, without exceeding any development restrictions. The project is located at 35-15 19th Ave, Block 814 Lot 10 Queens.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review with other agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency: NYC Dept of City Planning
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
A cultural resources survey has been completed. The report of the survey is on file. No archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.
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 Jul 15, 2021.
Contact:
Tamara A Greco
NYSDEC Region 2 Headquarters
47-40 21st St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718)482-4997
DEP.R2@dec.ny.gov
