New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Notice of Complete Application
Date: 11/7/2025
Applicant:
NYC DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
59-17 JUNCTION BLVD, FLUSHING, NY 11373
Facility:
NYC WATERSHED
WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, ULSTER, SULLIVAN, DELAWARE,
GREENE, SCHOHARIE
REGIONS 3 & 4, NY
Application ID: 0-9999-00051/00001
Permits(s) Applied for:
1 - Article 15 Title 15 Water Withdrawal Public
Project is located: in several counties throughout the state
Project Description:
The Department has prepared a draft permit and has made a tentative determination to approve a renewal of the New York City Water Withdrawal Permit and Land Acquisition Program as previously authorized under DEC #0-9999-00051/00001 and WSA #11,352. The current permit has an expiration date of December 24, 2025. This renewal is being processed to extend the current approvals while the Department reviews potential modifications proposed by the permittee. Any modifications to the permit will be processed as a separate action from this renewal and will include opportunity for public comment and participation.
A new four-year permit term is proposed.
The application documents and draft permit are available on the Department's website: https://dec.ny.gov/nature/waterbodies/watersheds/management/new-york-city-water-supply
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.
Availability For Public Comment:
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 12/12/2025 or 30 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
Contact Person: KATE MALCOLM, NYSDEC,1130 N Westcott Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306, R4DEP@dec.ny.gov
November 12 2025
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