TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD - MILBURN CREEK

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

NASSAU COUNTY
1 WEST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501

Facility:

MILBURN CREEK
ENTIRE MILBURN CREEK WATERWAY & BOTH SHORELINES
BALDWIN, NY 11510

Application ID:

1-2820-03335/00021

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

Project is Located:

HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY

Project Description:

Nassau County Department of Public Works proposes to excavate accumulated sediment and debris from an approximately two-mile section of Milburn Creek, a New York State regulated Freshwater Wetland (FWW F-4, Class 2). Sediment and debris have accumulated in the creek from roadway runoff and the purpose of the project is to restore flow to the creek, prevent flooding of adjacent areas during storm events, and improve habitat. The excavated sediment is proposed to be dewatered onsite and then removed to an approved upland location in accordance with state and local laws. The proposed project is located along an approximately two-mile section of Milburn Creek, w/o Brookside Ave s/o Southern State Pkwy and n/o Sunrise Hwy, Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, NY.

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 Aug 22, 2024.

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