Towns of Covert, Lansing and Ulysses - Cayuga Salt Mine

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

CARGILL INCORPORATED
15407 MCGINTY RD W
WAYZATA, MN 55391-2399

Facility:

CAYUGA SALT MINE
191 PORTLAND PT RD
SOUTH LANSING, NY 14882

Application ID: 0-9999-00075/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 23 Title 27 Mined Land Reclamation

Project is Located:

in SEVERAL COUNTIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE

Project Description:

Cargill, Inc. proposes to renew and modify the existing Mined Land Reclamation Permit for the Cayuga Salt Mine to receive a new five-year permit term and amend the facility's water storage location within the currently permitted Life-of-Mine area. The proposal consists of the establishment of additional water storage capacity within the 6-Level region, providing storage of water for a minimum of 15 years at current inflow rates. The current permit authorizes mining activities within the approved Life-of-Mine area on approximately 13,579 surface and underground acres. The modification request does not include other changes to existing and approved mining operations and methods, nor does it include a proposed expansion of the previously permitted Life-of-Mine area.

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 a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review with other involved agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file.

SEQR Lead Agency NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

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.

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 December 20, 2024.