ENB Region 4 Completed Applications 01/26/2022
Albany County
Applicant:
PSEG Power New York LLC
Rte 144
Glenmont, NY 12077
Facility:
Bethlehem Energy Center
380 River Rd
Glenmont, NY 12077
Application ID:
4-0122-00044/00005
Permit(s) Applied for:
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES - Surface Discharge
Project is Located:
Bethlehem, Albany County
Project Description:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (department) is proposing a Department Initiated Modification (DIM) to the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit NY0005959, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 750-1.18, and 750-1.19, the Priority Ranking System known as New York State's Environmental Benefit Permit Strategy (EBPS). This modification will also serve to renew the SPDES permit, the term of which was extended under the State Administrative Procedures Act (SAPA).
Bethlehem Energy Center (BEC) is a 750 MW combined cycle electric generating facility. Treatment consists of clarifier, filter and demineralization (Reverse Osmosis) units. Treated discharge is via Outfalls 001, 002, 003A, and 003C to the Hudson River, a class C water.
The following changes to the permit are proposed: 1) updated: a) cover page, b) permit limits, levels and monitoring definition section, c) discharge notification requirements, d) monitoring locations, and e) recording, reporting and additional monitoring requirements; 2) changed: a) outfall 001 and 003A added monthly average concentration limit, monthly average and daily maximum loading limits for total suspended solids, and modified the total residual chlorine daily maximum limit, and b) named outfall 03A to 003A and 03C to 003C; 3) deleted: a) outfalls 04A and 004, b) short term high intensity monitoring, c) special conditions/additional permit requirements No.'s 6-9 and 12, and the list of authorized water treatment chemicals (now included as general conditions), and d) notice of intent for onsite chemical cleaning; 4) added: a) general permit requirements, b) special conditions/additional permit requirements No 6 for metal cleaning, and c) schedule of submittals.
As a result of the EBPS full technical review, a new five-year term is proposed. The permit includes updated forms and the latest general conditions. Details of changes are specified in the draft permit and fact sheet/statement of basis which may be viewed and printed from the Department web site at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6054.html.
Requests for a legislative (public statement) hearing must be sent in writing to the DEC contact person below by the comment deadline. The Department assesses such requests pursuant to 6 NYCRR Section 621.8.
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 an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.
SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.
Coastal Management:
This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Opportunity for Public Comment:
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Feb 25, 2022.
Contact:
James J Eldred
NYSDEC Headquarters
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
(518)402-9167
DEPPermitting@dec.ny.gov
Greene County
Applicant:
New Athens Generating Company LLC
9300 US Rte 9W
PO Box 349
Athens, NY 12015 -0349
Facility:
Athens Generating Plant
9300 US Rte 9W
Athens, NY 12015
Application ID:
4-1922-00055/00005
Permit(s) Applied for:
Article 19 Air Title V Facility
Project is Located:
Athens, Greene County
Project Description:
The Department has prepared a draft permit and made a tentative determination, subject to public comment or other information, to approve the application submitted by the New Athens Generating Company LLC to renew the Title V Permit for the Athens Generating Plant with minor changes. The draft permit renewal would allow for the continued operation of existing infrastructure and does not include any new, expanded, or modified operations. The operations covered by the draft permit include the operation of three combined-cycle Westinghouse 501G combustion turbines to fire natural gas or distillate oil (alternate), heat recovery steam generators, and steam turbine generators (115 MW) to generate a maximum of 1,080 megawatts of electricity. The facility controls the emissions of nitrogen oxides using dry low-NOx (DLN) combustion and water injection in the combustion turbines and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in the heat-recovery steam generators.
Minor changes to the permit will include administrative updates, a new Minimum Emissions Compliance Load (MECL) requirement to increase operational flexibility, and removing three (3) 20,000-gallon aqueous ammonia storage tanks as an emission unit since they are now exempt.
In accordance with 6NYCRR Parts 621.7(d)(9) and 201-6.3(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. The Draft Permit and Permit Review Report may be viewed and printed from the Department web site at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8569.html.
DEC will evaluate the application and the comments received on it to determine whether to hold a public hearing. Comments and requests for a public hearing should be in writing and addressed to the Department representative listed below. A copy of the Department's permit hearing procedures is available upon request or on the Department web site at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6234.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.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.
SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.
Coastal Management:
This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Opportunity for Public Comment:
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Feb 25, 2022.
Contact:
Evan H Hogan
NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters
1130 N Westcott Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518)357-2069
R4DEP@dec.ny.gov
Montgomery County
Applicant:
NYS Dept of Transportation
50 Wolf Rd - Pod 4-1
Albany, NY 12232
Facility:
2806.30 Culvert Cin 250071
Rte 30A, RM 30A 2502 1150
Mohawk, NY
Application ID:
4-2732-00067/00001
Permit(s) Applied for:
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification
Project is Located:
Mohawk, Montgomery County
Project Description:
The project involves the following within an unnamed Class C Stream (FIN# H-240-89-2):
- Slip lining of an existing 8' x 8' concrete box culvert with a 7' diameter HDPE pipe;
- 100' of stream re-alignment upstream of the existing culvert inlet; and
- 240 feet total of linear stream disturbance, and 85.9 cubic yards of fill below the mean high water mark.
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 not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.
SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.
Coastal Management:
This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Opportunity for Public Comment:
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Feb 10, 2022.
Contact:
Patrick Connally
NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters
1130 N Westcott Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518)357-2069
R4DEP@dec.ny.gov
