New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 12/15/2025 Applicant: ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. 1 BLUE HILL PLZ PEARL RIVER, NY 10965-3104 Facility: O&R Utilities Poles 48-53 & 215-220, Lines 551, 562, & 702 Between Old Mill Rd & Rte 59 Clarkstown, NY Application ID: 3-3920-00714/00001 Permit(s) Applied for: 1 – Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands 1 – Section 401 – Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification Project is located: in CLARKSTOWN in ROCKLAND COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to replace 10 utility poles of transmission lines along 3,000 linear feet which will impact approximately 15,844 square feet of temporary disturbance to the wetland proper, with 164 square feet of permanent disturbance for the installation of the new utility pole foundation, and 4,082 square feet of temporary disturbance to the regulated 100-foot adjacent area of NYS-protected Freshwater Wetlands. 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: Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 01/02/2026 or 16 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later. Contact Person: BETHANY M TIPPING NYSDEC 21 S Putt Corners Rd New Paltz, NY 12561 (845) 256-3128 bethany.tipping@dec.ny.gov December 19 2025 LNYS0425544