TOWN OF WETHERSFIELD - FAUN LAKE RECREATION PARK

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

FAUN LAKE ASSOCIATION INC
5124 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
BLISS, NY 14024

Facility:

FAUN LAKE RECREATION PARK
5124 PLEASANT VALLEY RD @ PEEDEE RD
BLISS, NY 14024

Application ID:

9-5650-00004/00017

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

Project is Located:

WETHERSFIELD, WYOMING COUNTY

Project Description:

The Department has received a permit application to apply the aquatic herbicide, 2,4-D Platoon to Beaver Lake (Freshwater Wetland JO-2) to control and selectively target Eurasian Water-milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum). Previously approved herbicides 2,4-D Navigate and ProcellaCor are also proposed to continue to be used in rotation with or in lieu of Platoon. The treatment will occur over a 10-acre area of Beaver Lake. The project meets the Department's Part 663 compatibility and weighing standards. The project is located on Beaver Lake in the Town of Wethersfield. The Department is seeking comments on the proposed regulated activity prior to making a final decision on permit issuance.

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:

Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

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 May 23, 2024.