Please forgive the cross post.

HEADS UP. Just spotted this here.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/20160615_reg7.html#703480015500003

Will disturb 7,119 square feet of wetlands, but
No SEQR review because it's a Type II action.

Here's a system map in the NE.

This pipeline starts at refineries in Phila.,

and sends refined products (gas, diesel, jet fuel)

into NY.

There is a large storage facility and terminal

in Vestal behind Lowe's. GPS: 42.101109, -76.002701

I've just FOIL'd the application and the permit.
Please do so also if you are interested.
Comment period only until June 30.

Here is how to make a DEC FOIL.

You need to register for an account.

(Free, takes a few minutes).

LET'S DEMAND AN EXTENSION OF TIME

so this can be reviewed.

ENB Region 7 Completed Applications 06/15/2016

Broome County

Applicant:

Buckeye Pipe Line Co LP
5002 Buckeye Rd
PO Box 368
Emmaus, PA 18049 -0368

Facility:

Buckeye Pipeline - FWW E-4
St Rte 434 & St Rte 26
Vestal, NY 13850

Application ID:

7-0348-00155/00003

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Project is Located:

Vestal, Broome County

Project Description:

The applicant proposes to disturb NYS Freshwater Wetland E-4, Class 2, for routine maintenance on an existing pipeline, which will require excavation of the area in and around the pipeline. The proposed project will temporarily impact approximately 7,119 square feet (0.163 acres) of wetland, and 7,881 square feet (0.181 acres) of the 100 foot adjacent area. The project is located on the parcel northeast of the intersection of State Route 26 and Vestal Parkway East, in the Town of Vestal.

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 not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Jun 30, 2016.

Contact:

Trendon P Choe
NYSDEC Region 7 Cortland Sub-Office
1285 Fisher Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607)753-3095
DEP.R7@dec.ny.gov

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BillHustonBlog

Friday, June 17, 2016

Gasoline pipeline construction in Vestal -- will disturb 7,119 sq.ft. wetland