TOWN OF LEWISTON - HAROLD ROAD CLAY MINE

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

MODERN LANDFILL INC
4746 MODEL CITY RD
PO BOX 209
MODEL CITY, NY 14107

Facility:

HAROLD ROAD CLAY MINE
HAROLD RD AT PLETCHER RD
MODEL CITY, NY 14107

Application ID:

9-2924-00111/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 23 Title 27 Mined Land Reclamation

Project is Located:

LEWISTON, NIAGARA COUNTY

Project Description:

The Department has received and is accepting comments on proposed modifications to Harold Road Clay Mine's existing Mined Land Reclamation permit. The modifications include decreasing the approved Life of Mine (LOM) from 82 acres to 62.4 acres, relocating the mine access road within the LOM, and increasing the Permit Term Area from 1-acre to 3.6 acres (which includes the new access road.) This modification would also include a renewal of the permit term.

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:

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 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 Sep 6, 2024.