Town of Warwick - O&R Transmission Shoreline Armoring Line 98

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
390 W RTE 59
SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977

Facility:

O&R Transmission Shoreline Armoring Line 98
Long Meadow Rd b/w Old Forge Rd & Beech Rd
TUXEDO PARK, NY 10987

Application ID:

3-3354-00893/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 15 Title 5 Stream Disturbance | Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

Project is Located:

WARWICK, ORANGE COUNTY

Project Description:

The applicant proposes to armor the shoreline of a perennial stream adjacent to Transmission Line 98, poles 46 through 52, to maintain the integrity of the existing utility line by protecting wooden structures from erosion and scour. The proposed work includes armoring 630 feet of the streambank of the Ringwood River [Water Index Number NJ-13, Class C(T)] with imbricated rock walls and a gabion basket wall. A portion of the access road is within the 100-foot Adjacent Area (AA) of NYS Freshwater Wetland GR-15, Class 2. This action will create approximately 1,343 square feet (0.03 acres) of disturbance to the AA. No disturbance to the wetland is proposed.

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 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 8, 2024.