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Paraco Gas wants 2/ 30,000 gal propane next to CSX tracks

Village Planning board hearing Dec 14@6:30 in the Village Fire Dept hall. Paraco gas wants to put two 30,000 gal propane tanks at the CSX freight train tracks.

Toronto Propane Explosion

Shows the shockwave very clearly. Found in an online forum, reposted here because it's one of the best footages showing the shockwave and intensity of this event.

Bad news for Saugertiesians who breathe

Fresh air is hard to find even in Saugerties. Take a look for yourself:

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Saugerties Farmers Market Sept. 3,2011

Farm animals and fresh produce at Saugerties Farmers Market

Approaching the old "Cow Flop" (across from Cahill Elementary in Saugerties) I could hear the sounds of what used to be. Roosters, ducks, horses and an assortment of exotic pets waited to be pampered. It was around 9:30 AM Saturday morning, and the Saugerties Farmers Market was setting up.

Saugerties - Hudson Valley Water Industrial Discharge Permit Gets Renewed after being expred for 9 years.

Hudson Valley Water Companies, Inc. Jeffrey Fuller, Owner

83 Eagle Chase Woodbury, NY 11797

516-802-7103

Ulster County

Applicant:

Hudson Valley Water Co
83 Eagle Chase Rd
Woodbury, NY 11797

Facility:

Hudson Valley Water Co Plant #1
Park Circle
Mt Marion, NY 12456

Application ID:

3-5148-00079/00003

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES - Groundwater Discharge

Project is Located:

Saugerties, Ulster County

Project Description:

The Department has determined to renew existing SPDES permit NY 007 6376, which expired in 2002, as a Uniform Procedures Act Major groundwater discharge of industrial waste for a term of 10 years. Discharge consists of backwash from a water treatment plant in the amount of 3,000 gallons per day. The permit requires monitoring and submission of an annual report to the regional water engineer.

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 permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not 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 Sep 02, 2011.

Contact:

Andrea Sheeran
NYSDEC Headquarters
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
(518)402-9167
depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us