Leading Edge Developers LLC
1001 Kings Hwy Ste a
Saugerties, NY 12477
Facility:
Diamond Mills Dam
Partition St (US Rte 9W)|Esopus Creek
Saugerties, NY
Application ID:
3-5148-00385/00007
Permit(s) Applied for:
Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Project is Located:
Saugerties, Ulster County
Project Description:
The Department of Environmental Conservation has tentatively determined to issue the above referenced applicant a Freshwater Wetland permit. The permit would authorize a two to three foot, temporary draw down of the impounded pool on the Esopus Creek behind Diamond Mills dam, which is bordered by NYS Regulated Freshwater Wetland S-8, Class II.
The purpose of this temporary draw down is to stop flow over Diamond Mills dam, exposing the face of the dam so that structural integrity can be evaluated and investigative borings at the toe of the dam can be preformed. These steps are necessary in order to inform the planning of the eventual, overall rehabilitation of this dam. Rehabilitation is necessary to bring the dam into compliance with current dam safety standards, as required by the Order on Consent that DEC has entered into with the applicant to mandate the repair of this dam.
The draw down of the impounded pool will last no longer than three weeks in duration. DEC staff have determined that there will be minimal impacts to the Freshwater Wetland and associated habitat if this work is preformed prior to the amphibious hibernation period that typically occurs in the fall season.
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:
A Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form has been completed. The proposed activity will not impact on registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.
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 Sep 03, 2009.
Contact:
Andrea Sheeran
NYSDEC Headquarters
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
(518)402-9167
depprmt@gw.dec.state.ny.us
* Region 3 SEQR and Other Notices
* Region 3 SPDES Renewals
Showing posts with label village. Show all posts
Showing posts with label village. Show all posts
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
"Orange Goo" at Saugerties Village Landfill
See photos taken recently 05/2008 below:
"Orange Goo" found by NYS DEC Region 3 Solid Waste (Landfill) Inspector at Village of Saugerties Landfill on Ulster Avenue. A "Significant Impact" was determined by visual inspection and remediation will be required. Village Mayor Yerrick recently relieved neighboring property owner of $17,000.00 in back taxes and passed a law to purchase part of neighbor's contaminated property this past March. Village Board Meeting resulted in no plan of action or report made to DEC officials concerning the "Iron Floc" that colored the water flowing from underneath the landfill.
Below is the unedited DEC report -
Facility Name/Location:
Village of Saugerties Landfill, Ulster County
Date of Site Visit:
May 7, 2008
DEC Staff Present:
J. Giordano
Persons Interviewed:
N/A
Background Information:
This inactive landfill was used by residents of the Village of Saugerties
for disposal of solid waste beginning in 1969. It is not known when
regular disposal activities ceased at the landfill, however a review of
DEC records indicate that the landfill was operating as late as 1978.
There are several monitoring wells situated at the landfill site, however
the details of their construction and the current subsurface condition of
the wells are also not known. Additionally, the size of the landfill is
unknown however, based on topography and vegetation is estimated as
approximately 7 acres. The landfill is located at 169 Ulster Ave. (NY-
32) and is adjacent to the defunct “Weekend Liquidators” warehouse
store.
Purpose of Site Visit:
This inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by
DEC from a member of the local community.
Notes:
See attached photos.
Required Follow-up:
Violations of 6 NYCRR Part 360 (New York State Solid Waste
Management Facility Regulations) were noted during this inspection
pertaining to the following: presence of exposed solid waste,
unauthorized disposal of solid waste, and uncontrolled discharge of
solid waste leachate to surface water. Solid waste staff will transmit this
inspection report to the Village and begin discussions on corrective
actions which must be taken to address the regulatory violations at the
site.
Report Prepared by:
J. Giordano
Report Date:
May 12, 2008
Figure 1: This photo depicts the plateau of a landfill which is designated as “ADDITIONAL LANDFILL AREA” on the included site map. The area, approximately less than one acre, appears to have been covered with crushed shale at some time in the past. The plateau is relatively clear of woody vegetation however the surface is not properly graded to encourage proper drainage of stormwater. Additionally, the crushed stone provides a pathway for infiltration of stormwater into the waste mass.
Figure 2: The orange deposits seen in this photo are iron flocs which are typically associated with surficial discharges of landfill leachate or leachate-impacted groundwater. There is a spring emanating from the toe of the slope of the additional landfill area (inset photo) which is the source for this large area of iron floc deposition. At the time of the inspection, this particular spring exhibited a very high flowrate. Also note the eroded slope and exposed solid waste in the foreground and in the inset photo. It is possible that the source of the spring is a damaged drainage structure or natural groundwater discharge area.
Figure 3: The side slope of the additional landfill area has eroded, uncovering solid waste including but not limited to household garbage, furniture, lumber and concrete.
Figure 4: The Village operates a yard waste management area on the footprint of the old Village landfill. This area includes an active street sweepings landfilling operation, storage areas for yard waste, as well as recently deposited solid waste including furniture, tires, garbage, and construction & demolition debris. There is spring and associated area of iron floc deposition emanating from the toe of the landfill.
Figure 5: The southern portion of the Iron floc deposition area (wetland) extends South to Route NY-32.
"Orange Goo" found by NYS DEC Region 3 Solid Waste (Landfill) Inspector at Village of Saugerties Landfill on Ulster Avenue. A "Significant Impact" was determined by visual inspection and remediation will be required. Village Mayor Yerrick recently relieved neighboring property owner of $17,000.00 in back taxes and passed a law to purchase part of neighbor's contaminated property this past March. Village Board Meeting resulted in no plan of action or report made to DEC officials concerning the "Iron Floc" that colored the water flowing from underneath the landfill.
Below is the unedited DEC report -
Facility Name/Location:
Village of Saugerties Landfill, Ulster County
Date of Site Visit:
May 7, 2008
DEC Staff Present:
J. Giordano
Persons Interviewed:
N/A
Background Information:
This inactive landfill was used by residents of the Village of Saugerties
for disposal of solid waste beginning in 1969. It is not known when
regular disposal activities ceased at the landfill, however a review of
DEC records indicate that the landfill was operating as late as 1978.
There are several monitoring wells situated at the landfill site, however
the details of their construction and the current subsurface condition of
the wells are also not known. Additionally, the size of the landfill is
unknown however, based on topography and vegetation is estimated as
approximately 7 acres. The landfill is located at 169 Ulster Ave. (NY-
32) and is adjacent to the defunct “Weekend Liquidators” warehouse
store.
Purpose of Site Visit:
This inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by
DEC from a member of the local community.
Notes:
See attached photos.
Required Follow-up:
Violations of 6 NYCRR Part 360 (New York State Solid Waste
Management Facility Regulations) were noted during this inspection
pertaining to the following: presence of exposed solid waste,
unauthorized disposal of solid waste, and uncontrolled discharge of
solid waste leachate to surface water. Solid waste staff will transmit this
inspection report to the Village and begin discussions on corrective
actions which must be taken to address the regulatory violations at the
site.
Report Prepared by:
J. Giordano
Report Date:
May 12, 2008
Figure 2: The orange deposits seen in this photo are iron flocs which are typically associated with surficial discharges of landfill leachate or leachate-impacted groundwater. There is a spring emanating from the toe of the slope of the additional landfill area (inset photo) which is the source for this large area of iron floc deposition. At the time of the inspection, this particular spring exhibited a very high flowrate. Also note the eroded slope and exposed solid waste in the foreground and in the inset photo. It is possible that the source of the spring is a damaged drainage structure or natural groundwater discharge area.
Figure 3: The side slope of the additional landfill area has eroded, uncovering solid waste including but not limited to household garbage, furniture, lumber and concrete.
Figure 4: The Village operates a yard waste management area on the footprint of the old Village landfill. This area includes an active street sweepings landfilling operation, storage areas for yard waste, as well as recently deposited solid waste including furniture, tires, garbage, and construction & demolition debris. There is spring and associated area of iron floc deposition emanating from the toe of the landfill.
Figure 5: The southern portion of the Iron floc deposition area (wetland) extends South to Route NY-32.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)