New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Applicant: NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway ALBANY, NY 12207 Facility: Utica City Dump Remediation LELAND Ave|East of Leland Ave Utica, NY Application ID: 6-3016-00264/00002 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification; 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in UTICA in ONEIDA COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to remediate the former Utica City Dump located east of Leland Avenue, between the Barge Canal and Mohawk River. The dump will be consolidated from 126 acres down to 103 acres. An evapotranspiration (ET) cover system will be installed to cover the 103 acres. The ET cover system will be composed of 18" of dredge spoils sourced from the Barge Canal, and 6" of topsoil placed over the dredge spoils. 18.2 acres of wetland restoration /construction will occur on the site perimeter. An on-site existing incinerator and surrounding structures will be demolished and disposed of at an approved solid waste management facility. Fencing will be installed along the perimeter of the site. Approximately 1.64 acres of temporary disturbance, and .12 acres of permanent disturbance will occur within a NYS Regulated Freshwater Wetland. Approximately 22.92 acres of disturbance will occur within the 100 foot Regulated Adjacent Area of the NYS Regulated Freshwater Wetland. 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 Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures. 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 Contact Person Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 10/09/2025 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later. Contact Person ZACHARY L GOODALE NYSDEC State Office Bldg - 207 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501-2885 September 24 2025 LNYS0375493