New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 12/19/2025 Applicant: ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. 1 BLUE HILL PLZ PEARL RIVER, NY 10965-3104 Facility: Forest Avenue Substation Forest Rd, 590 Co Rte 105, Monroe, NY Application ID: 3-3340-00341/00002 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in MONROE in ORANGE COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes approximately 0.15 acres of permanent impacts to the wetland proper of NYS-protected Freshwater Wetlands, with additional temporary impacts of 0.057 acres, and in the 100-foot regulated adjacent area, approximately 0.770 acres of permanent impacts, with an additional 0.823 acres of temporary impacts. This is for the overall development of stormwater management facilities and underground electric lines for a newly purposed substation facility. 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: 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. 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 Publication Dates LNYS0428622