TOWN OF STAMFORD - EKLUND GRAVEL MINE #2

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

EKLUND FARM MACHINERY, INC.
27696 St Hwy 23
STAMFORD, NY 12167

Facility:

EKLUND GRAVEL MINE #2
CO RTE 18 - 1 MI S OF ST RTE 23
STAMFORD, NY 12167

Application ID:

4-1252-00280/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 23 Title 27 Mined Land Reclamation

Project is Located:

STAMFORD, DELAWARE COUNTY

Project Description:

Proposed continued operation of a 5.8* acre Life of Mine unconsolidated sand and gravel mine for which a previous permit has been issued under Article 23, Title 27, of the Environmental Conservation Law (Mined Land Reclamation). Topsoil manufacturing and screening are currently approved at this location.

*This proposed modification includes a 0.6-acre Life of Mine Expansion from 5.2 acres to 5.8 acres and the addition of crushing to the approved activities.

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 agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file.

SEQR Lead Agency: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

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 Oct 31, 2025.