TOWN OF SOUTHOLD - WIDOW'S HOLE PRESERVE

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

PECONIC LAND TRUST INCORPORATED
296 HAMPTON RD
PO BOX 1776
SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11969

Facility:

WIDOW'S HOLE PRESERVE
4TH & CLARK ST|SCTM#1001-7-5-19
GREENPORT, NY 11944

Application ID:

1-4738-01041/00013

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters | Article 25 Tidal Wetlands | Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Project is Located:

SOUTHOLD, SUFFOLK COUNTY

Project Description:

Applicant proposes to dredge approximately 1,000 cubic yards of material from the entrance to Widow's Hole for the purposes of improving navigation. Dredging will occur within a 390' x 40' area to a depth of -4.0' mean low water. The material will be disposed of at an upland location off-site. Efforts to minimize environmental impacts include dredge windows to avoid impacts to spawning and early life-stages of finfish, shellfish and aquatic vegetation, and enclosing the dredge area with a turbidity curtain. The project is located at the entrance to Widow's Hole, Village of Greenport, Town of Southold, Suffolk County.

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:

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 located in a Coastal Management area and is 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 Oct 24, 2024.

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