New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 12/11/2025 Applicant: ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. 1 BLUE HILL PLZ PEARL RIVER, NY 10965-3104 Facility: Forest Avenue Substation Distribution Exits Forest Ave, Schunnemunk Rd, Forest St,Forest Rd, Mountain Rd ,Seven Springs Rd Monroe, NY Application ID: 3-3399-00108/00002 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: In MULTIPLE TOWNS in ORANGE COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes approximately 0.002 acres of temporary disturbance to the wetland proper and 0.097 acres of temporary disturbance to the 100-foot adjacent area of NYS-protected Freshwater Wetlands to install underground electric distribution lines to provide electricity to the surrounding neighborhoods. 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 an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. 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 Contact Person Comments on this project must be BETHANY M TIPPING submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC Person no later than 01/02/2026 21 Putt Corners Rd New or 16 days after the publication date Paltz, NY 12561 of this notice, whichever is later. (845) 256-3128 bethany.tipping@dec.ny.gov December 17 2025 LNYS0423647