TOWN OF CHATEAUGAY - GRASSLANDS DBA CASELLA ORGANICS

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

NEW ENGLAND WASTE SERVICES OF ME, INC.
5 WALL ST STE 200
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065

Facility:

GRASSLANDS DBA CASELLA ORGANICS
283 SMITH RD
CHATEAUGAY, NY 12920

Application ID:

5-1634-00033/00008

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 19 Air State Facility

Project is Located:

CHATEAUGAY, FRANKLIN 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 a renewal for Grasslands DBA Casella Organics, a biosolids processing facility that turns municipal wastewater treatment sludge into Class A bio-solid based agricultural products in Chateaugay, NY. This facility currently has an ammonia emissions limit of 9.5 pounds per hour that is limited by a material feed rate. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 7 (2) of the Climate Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Department has requested and received information regarding the project's consistency with the CLCPA.

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.

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 February 14, 2025.

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