New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 03/27/2026 Applicant: NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION 18 LINK DR PO BOX 5224 BINGHAMTON, NY 13904-5224 Facility: Boswell Hill Leak Prone Main Replacement Project-North Phase Leon Dr|S of Ann G McGuinness Elementary Union, NY Application ID: 7-0346-00240/00002 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in UNION in BROOME COUNTY Project Description: New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) proposes the replacement of approximately 3,867-feet of 12-inch wrapped steel gas main within their existing pipeline right-of-way (ROW), located between Leon Drive and West Creek and immediately south of Ann McGuinness Elementary School in the Town of Union, Broome County. The proposed work requires 0.06 acres of permanent disturbance within NYS regulated freshwater wetlands and 2.04 acres of temporary disturbances to the associated 100-foot adjacent areas. NYSEG included a 401 Water Quality Certification application for the proposed discharges of fill within waters of the United States, as well as the corresponding Section 404 permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project includes the restoration and enhancement of approximately 0.12 acres of forested wetland. Ground disturbance will be minimized using timber mating as well as sediment and erosion control best-management-practices, and the work area shall be restored at the conclusion of construction. 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 A cultural resources survey has been completed and cultural resources were identified. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have no adverse impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 04/16/2026 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later. Contact Person JONATHAN J CRONELL NYSDEC 5786 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse, NY 13214-1867 (315) 426-5494 April 1 2026 LNYS0489399