New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

11/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2024 13:53

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY - GLENWOOD BLACK START GT FACILITY

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

NATIONAL GRID GLENWOOD ENERGY CENTER LLC
175 E OLD COUNTRY RD
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801

Facility:

GLENWOOD BLACK START GT FACILITY
SHORE RD
GLENWOOD LANDING, NY 11547

Application ID:

1-2824-00490/00014

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 19 Air State Facility

Project is Located:

OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY

Project Description:

The Department has prepared a draft permit and has made a tentative determination, subject to public comment or other information, to approve this application to renew the State Facility permit for this existing facility. Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen, NOx, are limited (capped) to 22.5 tons per year (tpy), which is below the threshold for the Title V permitting requirements, and record keeping and reporting requirements are contained in the draft permit to verify compliance with the NOx limit.

The facility consists of a 15 Megawatt combustion turbine maintained to meet load demand and emergency power requirements, and a "Black Start" 430 hp diesel engine generator which only operates during startup of the combustion turbine. A copy of the draft permit is available for review at the Region I Stony Brook office.

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 application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.

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 Dec 13, 2024.

Primary Contact

Kevin Kispert
NYSDEC Region 1 Headquarters
SUNY @ Stony Brook, 50 Circle Rd
Stony Brook, New York 11790

Phone: 631-444-0365
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