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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTR-10772 Glenn Goldsmith,President O�Z' �oo Town Hall Annex A.Nicholas Krupski,Vice President �� y< 54375 Route 25 0 Eric Sepenoski W ,? P.O.Box 1,179 Liz Gillooly �y • o�� Southold,NY 11971 Elizabeth Peeples ! �� Telephone(631)765-1892 Fax(631)765-6641 I Southold Town Board of Trustees Field Inspection Report Date/Time: S/61ZS Completed infield by: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate, c/o Al Macintyre on behalf of the U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ORIENT POINT FACLITY & PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER requests a Wetland Permit and a Coastal Erosion Permit to abandon in-place one (1) of the existing two (2) undersea cables and the installation of one (1) new undersea cable between Orient Point and the Plum Island Animal Disease Center consisting of disconnecting, capping off and abandoning one of the existing cables in-place; install a new undersea cable by connecting to both existing cable vaults; from cable vault, running the new cable underground below the water line and then bottom-laying the cable through Plum Gut; temporarily remove; store and replace existing soil, sand and riprap for upland cable installation and replace upon completion; any disturbed areas are expected to revegetate over time; in-water trenching to occur to a depth of±2.5' up to 200' along the sea floor (±92.6 cubic yards), to bury the new cable then material to be returned to cover the cable; with no anchoring to the seafloor due to the weight of the cable. Located: 3250 Point Road, Orient & Plum Island, Orient. SCTM#'s 1000-16-2-1 & 1000-132-1-30 Ty of area to be impacted: Saltwater Wetland Freshwater Wetland Sound Bay Part of Town Code proposed work falls under: -/Chapt. 275 Chapt. 111 other Type of Application: J Wetland Coastal Erosion Amendment Administrative Emergency Pre-Submission Violation Notice of Hearing card posted on property: Yes No Not Applicable Info needed/Modifications/Conditions/Etc.: Present Were: ',//G. Goldsmith ✓ N. Kr�}Pski ✓ E. Sepenoski L. Gillooly �/ E. Peeples 92A573-90184 B07-AE32-EA8AE4 C3C 15B PROPOSED WORK AREA 4�F ,o CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS A i N AN ,. P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER N 1 MAL 'Lumj* lAgn'� � ASE C �ENTER P.W. AND HYDROGEOLOGIST, P.C. LUM I L 630 Johnson Avenue.. Suite 7 AF Is PLUM ISLAND Bohemia. NY. 11716-2618 FOIN u r"kLUM ISLAr\ju Phone: (631)589-6353. Fax: (631) 589-8705 E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM UKIENT TT - CONSULTANTS Ot OSEU UNULIX A CAub"m"k L E I N TAL LAT 10 Fw NEW YORK 7;1'rs'J' Browns M!'s CROSS S��rIC , c Ar IL Ar IN 4 PP 4k L U"k U T H A00w U ()W N F S USUFFOLK COUNTY t��� �5 �i Fq s NYOpo �P` .'t4 Q Lirle SUrFOLK COUNTY SURVEYOR Bay, �4 tiuF �FOLKCUA0wo"' UNTY NEWYu'o CS���rO VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE 7777--7,77 ISSUED FOR: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD NO. TAG TITLE 1 . C-1001 COVER SHEET 2. C-101 OVERALL SITE PLAN 3. C-102 PARTIAL SITE PLAN I 6 4. C-103 PARTIAL SITE PLAN II 5 4 5. C-104 PARTIAL SITE PLAN III 2 2 6. C-105 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - PLUM ISLAND '0 SUBMISSION 01127/2025 7. C-106 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - ORIENT POINT 8. C-107 PROFILE LT - LT 12/23/2024 9. C-108 DETAILS EK AS NOTED US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 17 40550 ROUTE 25 WW 1 ® ORIENT, NY 11957 ENGINEER: ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER INEER AND HYDROGEOLOGIST P.C. ENG PROP. UNDERSEA CABLEI NSTALLAT10N 630 JOHNSON AVENUE, SUITE 7, BOHEMIA, NY 11716 ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND TEL (631) 589-6353 FAX (631) 589-8705 ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK - 1000-16.-1-1&1000-132-1-30 OWNER: COVER _ US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE 40550 RT 25 SHEET ORIENT, NY 11957 S TAX MAP: -16.-1-1 AND 1000-132-1-30 I,Jf�_ IC 1000 ^ � �p�E°F"f wyo F E B 2 B 202500 n 5 �o�fl �r r' soutf,o;dTo•,vn '— I• Board ofTr1is!ee_s �FESS10 9 .... L W Q PS12403 j _ o Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B :... ... _ .... -. �. � ... ... ,. gym. , , ...,..-. r>,� m. -;�" >.� .. , eL".. .. ,•.. ,^ ,.. in in in, �s N t" PLUM ISLAND 4 x d Y^ ~NCLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER AND HYDROGEOLOGIST, P.C. ■ ■ Aii 630 Johnson Avenue. . Suite 7 ■ .. ,, .: ,,.ti ■ ;. � ;-_ mia NY 11716 2618 ...'.,,. o e Phone: (631) 589-6353. Fax: (631)589-8705 E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM CONSULTANTS � EPs SVR , r i O p e 9 4 D S0LIND A N ■ ,,: SURVEYOR L �NG . . . . , , E -SHEET■ C 102 - PARTIAL SITE PLAN ■ d1wMMMNwMMwMMswMMqMMMMMMMM Monsoons man MEN 0 Monson = MEMO NON moons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ a■ ■ ■ is ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ in in is■ .., ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ : ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 0, ■ ■ ■ M r ■ ■ u_ r . x ti ■ / r 6 5 3 ■ ■ 2 ■ ■ ' SHEET C-103-PARTIAL SITE PLAN II ' 0 SUBMISSION 01/27/2025 ■ ■ LT - ■ ■ _ LT 12I23/2024 ■ EK AS NOTED US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ■ r ■ / ■ 40550 ROUTE 25 ■ ORIENT NY 11957 ■ ■ S URVEYOR' ■ / ■ — -- -- S NOTES ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND ■ ■ 1. TIDAL REDUCTIONS WERE OBTAINED UTILIZING REAL-TIME KINEMATIC (RTK)GPS AND HYPACK SURVEY SOFTWARE, ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER 2. HORIZONTAL DATUM,IS REFERENCE TO NEW YORK LONG ISLAND 3104, NORTH AMERICAN DATUM OF 1983 NAD83 BEING _ ■ DERIVEDUTILIZINGREFERENCED TO'A N ■ E A TRIMBLE RTK BASE STATION GS BRASS DISK STAMPED.- 1236A 1989 , HAVING- PROP. UNDERSEA CABLE ■ PUBLISHED COORDINATES OF N: 371980.250 E: 1478027.293. INSTALLATION ■ ' 3. ELEVATIONS ARE IN FEET AND TENTHS AND REFER TO NAVD88 BEING DERIVED UTILIZING � � � G A TRIMBLE RTK BASE.STATION ' REFERENCED TO A NGS BRASS DISK STAMPED 1236A 1989 , HAVING A PUBLISHED ELEVATION OF 9.70 FEET (NAVD88). ORIENT P ■ ■ OINT TO PLUM ISLAND ■ N ' '` ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD � ■ .� 6s ,_ y; 4. MULTIBEAM SUBAQUEOUS MEASUREMENTS WERE MADE WITH A TELEDYNE MULTIBEAM MODEL T20, OPERATING AT A ISLAND SO ND ■ FREQUENCY 2 H S■ � ,. OF o0K Z UFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK ■ o ' u AIDS TO NAVIGATION WERE NOT LOCATED IN THIS SURVEY. 3 ■ �d, ,. 100i0-16.-1-1&1000-132-1-30 hz,; ■ x ^ ° `' ' "' `' � ■ " • :'" SINGLE BEAM SUBAQUEOUS MEASUREMENTS WERE.MADE.ALONG THE SHORELINE OF PLUM ISLAND AND ORIENT POINT, ■ ■ WITH AN ODOM CV100 SINGLE BEAM SOUNDER OPERATING AT A FREQUENCY OF 200KHZ ~"r r GEOMETRICS G-882 MARINE MAGNETOMETER: ' OPERATING PRINCIPLE. SELF OSCILLATING SPLIT-BEAM CESIUM VAPOR'(NON—RADIOACTIVE).. OPERATING RANGE: 20, ti I ■ 000TO 100,000 NT. OVERAL i - `� � ■ � � L� � ■ ■ MAX SAMPLE RATE: 20 HZ �- Y 2s I ALL MEASUREMENTS AND POSITION SHOWN HERON ARE IN U.S. SURVEY FEET AND WERE MADE WITH RTK GPS POSITIONING, SITE FEB ' ■ WITH CORRECTIONS ORIGINATING FROM A BASE LOCATED AT ARC 1,HAVING COORDINATES"OF N: 364471.544, E: 1468116.181, ■ ELEV: 4.33'. PLAN Southold &I ■ - - ...,,,. - ., . .: ,a ■ x Y9: CONTOURS SHOWN HEREON ARE GENERATED AT V INTERVALS. BoardolT 1 es --, SURFACE BUILT FROM MULTIBEAM, SINGLE BEAM INTERVALS,AND TOPOGRAPHIC LAND SHOTS. ■ ■ cv � ■ K , 1. SPOT ELEVATIONS FOR HYDROGRAPHIC DATA ARE BASED ON A 50 FOOT. GRID, WITH THE PERIOD OF.THE NUMBER .``P\EflE NEw D ■ i� ' :_ ,, ,r, , INDICATING LOCATION OF SHOT. N � SHEET C-104- PARTIAL SITE PLAN III 2. SURVEY QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS AND 'FIELD EQUIPMENT CALIBRATIONS WERE FOLLOWED DURING THIS SURVEY IN c = 101'�; ,' ,_• = d x ■ ■ ■ w ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■a ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■'■`■ ■ ■r`ri ■ ■ r ACCORDANCE WITH EM 1110-2-1003 FOR CLASS 1 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS. n s' +., �m M .... \ THE INFORMATION DEPICTED ON THIS MAP REPRESENTS THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY PERFORMED ON THE INDICATED DATE `J�o`� 105360 �� OVERALL SITE PLA AND CAN ONLY BE CONSIDERED AS INDICATING THE GENERAL CONDITIONS AT THAT TIME. �'�ES510NpL� 2 9 u ENT POINT o� 0 300 6o0 NOTE :4. USE OF THIS SURVEY FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN INTENDED,WITHOUT WRITTEN VERIFICATION, WILL BE AT THE USER'SLijw SITE PLA SOLE RISK AND WITHOUT LIABILITY TO THE SURVEYOR. NOTHING HEREON SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO GIVE ANY RIGHTS OR Z SCALE: 1"_300' SURVEYING&MAPPING, INC. DATED OCTOBER 2, 2024 ;BENEFITS TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THOSE CERTIFIED TO. PS 12403 J 0 as , Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4BO7-AE32-EA8AE4C3Cl5B /V/ �_X 'x, M2 (0 AREA OF DISTURBANCE- PLUM ISLAND C.bi.C,­Sign (SEE SHEET C-105) CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS Sign "NoT—.P—.gr P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER X AND HYDROGEOLOGIST, P.C. X N q 630 Johnson Avenue.- Suite 7 Bohemia- NY. 11716-2618 Phone: (631)589-6353- Fax: (631)589-8705 E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM Sign N.Tr��ng" X CONSULTANTS A nt, 151,0 X X X 0 — — — — — — ——— — — — DETAIL "B" 10 0 40 80 SCALE: 1 40' AAl 20 gm n 4, V5, 4" 'N' ig� ggg _4 j .....2 -J'i;N 414 STA.'0+00.00 S6� N:371790.72 E: 1476748.77 23+08.19 DETAIL "B" 6 5 4 3 2 0 SUBMISSION 01/27/2025 7 IM 3 11139-3 NIP; : 1474711.21 �,z 4", LT 12/2312024 z EK AS NOTED J, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 40550 ROUTE 25 'I'M 51101- - ORIENT, NY 11957 10 R 'M ',UV_1 rg" 9, ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER PROP. UNDERSEA CABLE INSTALLATION ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 10010-16.-1-1&1000-132-1-30 12 PARTIAL (D SITE ;1 PLAN I OF NEW c = 1 02 :s - t MATCH LINE - SHEET C-103 C E I If E PARTIAL SITE PLAN I 0 105360 PWGC 0 120 3 S�l 240 9 FEB 2 8 .......... SCALE: 1" 120' < z t- Reard of.Tnj,.;tees PS12403 < CD Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-E:A8AE4C3C15B MATCH LINE - SHEET C-102 CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER o ° f, AND HYDROGEOLOGIST, P.C. 630 Johnson Avenue.. Suite 7 1. : • Bohemia. NY. 11716-2618 Phone: 631 589-6353. Fax: 631 589-8705 E-mail: NF P GRO SER.COM O W S , F r j _.. �-. CONSULTANTS r • r a � p l / vo ^^ W P F a O 1 .4 H ,.. ° SURVEYOR IL I v_ B , t o ` • 0 ° d J R✓ NI' /�•�.; fl 4 oQ a e ti I' o a : x o � a 1 p c vo e o Q 0 o � et L o - o C ' x fug d 0 4 r o e o / 6 � � a 5 'Cri`J p e . 4 r "t o O` � 0 2 x 0 h O- 1 h ; .•. n 0 SUBMISSION 01I2712025 f 0 co a S v 4 0 ' LT 12/23/2024 EK AS NOTED x �' ° � � �` ►. US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY O � A� .. a } « 40550 ROUTE 25 ORIENT, NY 11957 { ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND o ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER a o - ,- . _ PROP. UNDERSEA CABLE �x / M1 f M2 INSTALLATION ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND n _ ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SUFFOLK COUNTY NEW YORK L+ 1000-1 6-1-1&1000-132-1-30 ra , . PARTIAL o ti Z o _ SITE s MATCH LINE - SHEET C-104 PLAN II U T Z E C E IV E 4 � ..r c = 1 03 SITE PLAN 11 F EB 2 8 2025 w a PWGC 0 120 240 Southold Town p i 05360 � ,r � _ MOM Board of Trustees ���FESS1 4 9 a � SCALE: 1" = 120' ww 4 I PS 12403 Z - Q � o � J Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B MATCH LINE — SHEET C-103 6 + 5. 5 N o- - O O Ox - all CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS " ,._ . P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER ���,�/ AND HYDROGEOL OGIST, P.C. �' ° 0 630 Johnson Avenue.a Suite 7 ° Bohemia. NY. 11716-2618 Phone. 31 - (6 )589-6353 Fax. (631)589 8705 o Pa E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM 4P ,- CONSULTANTS 42 LEGEND a� - "o.�--� „, , , .r a„•.u.. Y cy " w r 75+Con Concrete ♦°°Y a a 4q trPe • ° F o g • >' o o SURVEYOR ♦p d ° o 1 n' 1 x c e Pw _4. o , e,. Ip 6 o STA. 85+74.78 X% / E:147047 .96 X /?' /l// I — 4 � X j '.p� C /A — J I 3 ZA0f� Y / A.85+ 7.98 0 I SUBMISSION 01/27/2025 uo :36 � / 2 — � � x E:1470468.03 - /���""' / X ) X X ,�9 / X M 3- 2 I LT - Q 6 9 x x //�• X LT 12/23/2024 x xo0 / X EK AS NOTED / / 9 X US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY �`� / 40550 ROUTE 25 o � , / M7 — � / I / /1A X ORIENT, NY 11957 ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER STA. 92+24.7�� / / � � � ,� � /' - N:366670.06 �- / 1 a' 9X1Q� �— M 1 —� /� PROP. UNDERSEA CABLE E: 1470177.28 /�" .QO �` /'s' X �k X �� � � —� ' // INSTALLATION X `� X '� / STA. 92+47.58 / /VI 2—5 c' X / N:366652.91 — // _ J— XX 0 X X a9 X ? , M 1 — ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND E: 1470152.52 M A / �r M2 X `� o �.0 X X 4 /// ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD DETAIL A © �• ,� �. / SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK '6 X �, ' x x .��C 0 1000-16.-1-1&1000-132-1-30 © b 2�8 X �. X �` 9 �-�` x // STA. 93+85.96 3 // X E 1470050.85 _x 6 //' X �/1 X g OX x r X X .:; . x X S' X 69� J�/J 1 ---�� � � X //� AREA OF DISTURBANCE-ORIENT POINT PARTIAL X PARTIAL SITE PLAN III ® c2— �61 —� ' / (SEE SHEET C-106) 'X x 8 // 0 120 240 , X X M / SITE 2 �� v� — M 1 -5 / X' X `; SCALE: 1"= 120' , x "I�' ,) X PLAN x �' , 'f 1 x �1 III I —`3 ' DETAIL "A„ 1 X $ X X 0 40 80 sUM01lo os E0F NfE uMol RloUl►�oS 'tQ� D J YQ SCALE: 1"=40' S e3� 1, RN ti C = 1 04 1r z - -i' PWGC �! ! ijc"dR' 105360 8'Chainlink Fence PS12403 G CL 'd Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE_4C3C15B ZONE k w s fur+ aa•� �_ - 8l3 ,Z�NE•uE CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER AND HYDROGEOLOGIST, P.C. A� Z• EVE �-` E 630 Johnson Avenue. - Suite 7 , •N AE -E d E EL Bohemia. NY. 11716-2618 s EL AI Phone: (631)589-6353. Fax: (631)589-8705 E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM ZONE X CONSULTANTS OE`L�ir� . EFiS S UR P7 !. fEL iJG ✓V S A ..!:"."x. .3,.. IYv,r*e.: ,.... :..`3.. ..-,rn•tZ.......ro- _ .4 -... ...,v'- c c., a'. -x- ,'. .. p ,-1 aR� 2�\ �, v SURVEYOR 41 N M2 , CBRS AREA ESTABLISHED -1 6-19910 - � (SEE CURS LEGEND) sENO} \ c BLOCK ISLAND 2\ \ SOUND \ M� \\ 1 � \ 'X FEMA FLOOD MAP PROP. STABILIZED �L/2 - -" 0 300 600 CONSTRUCTION v ENTRANCE � SCALE: 1" 300' PROP.40' CLEARING _ ON BOTH SIDES OF 4f2 \ CABLE FOR MACHINES PROP. CABLE TRENCH (�\ F fil ow x PROP. SILT FENCE PROP. STOCK PILE 1 1 DESILTING AREA W/ ,. `'" ,✓ 2 ?'� S-' fig.,k r :*'ij 4 ` t COMPOST FILTER SOCK SURROUNDING PILE n PROP SHEET PILING k FOR EXCAVATION x 5 PROP. 3'WIDE BY 1.5' HIGH 4 l _ . X FOR G a ,\ ' TRENCH R SOIL STORAGE EXIST. 4 CABLE CLUSTER 1 _- - 0 SUBMISSION 01/2712025 EXIST. 3 CABLE CLUSTER LT - 7R f LT 12123/2024 \ ! \ S EK AS NOTED ._ f, •: \,� __ I EXIST. SIGN (TYP.) US DEPART . _ . MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ROUTE 25 ORIENT, NY 11957 AREA OF DISTURBANCE - PLUM ISLAND ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND SPRING HIGH WATER ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER (SHW), EL. 1.1' NAVD88 PROP. UNDERSEA CABLE MEAN HIGH WATER INSTALLATION (MHW), EL. 1.0' NAVD88 MEAN LOW WATER (MHW), EL.-0.6' NAVD88 ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND _ _ ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD o I SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK - - - - -- -- -- - -- --- - - -- - -- -- - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - -- 1000-16•-1-1&1000-132-1-30 „ EROSION AND o DIM ENT, _.. ,. ,, ,Y ..._ �.. V x. ...v "4 , ¢. • C e Nn: , k CONTROL ' c N - PLUM ISLANDQ a 1.- �OF NEp NOTESc = 1 05 ?y 1. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EROSON AND SEDIMEN CONTROL (ESC) EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - PLUM ISLAND MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. <^`1<o_ o ���� 6 9 0 20 40 2. REFER TO CONSTRUCTION SWPPP FOR FULL ESC DETAILS. �OFESSIONi a PWGC „ — 3. SPRING HIGH WATER (EL. 1.1') WAS DETERMINED BY AVERAGING THE HIDE TIDE DATA FROM SPRING 2020 AT NOAA'S q SCALE. 1 - 20 MONTAUK STATION (STATION ID: 8510560). PSI2403 J F- �o a Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE--4C3C15B Ro sf i .,QIN•IDE 'HttM R E '.. .•f a8 A.rE ETf^ `gym A T n o CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS o« f - .T P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER AND HYDROGEOLOGIST P.C. FEMA FLOOD MAP 630 Johnson Avenue. . Suite 7 600 0 300 Bohemia. NY. 11716-2618 , . ph _ - / one. (631)589 6353 Fax. (631)589 8705 N / E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM / SCALE: 1" = 300' / CONSULTANTS /... _ ? / Q O ir SURVEYOR A X X �l X �. PROP. SHEET PILING FORXX .— x l EXCAVATION . /" `-------v/-✓ < ,ice i X MEAN LO WATER X \' l V / W MLW ( )' ' / / {sc, 'L i // is (�. �• i� ,` / � x,»`; EL. -1.6' NAVD88 / '' / i X X 4 MEAN HIGH WATER (MHW), / ,%� r_��f EL. 0.9' NAVD88 / r MI — v G/_ X : ,; > > � 7 3 SPRING HIGH WATER SHW , / EL 1 1' NAVD88 PROP.40 CLEARING ON BOTH x _ _ x I N r, V J T „. ' SIDES OF CABLE MACHINES F R O X PROP. CABLE TRENCH— PROP. T WIDE BY X s 1.5' HIGH TRENCH X 5 FOR SOIL STORAGE X N/ X l- J U 4 PROP. STABILIZED X 0�_,x b X / 2 CONSTRUCTION X X a 1 �,�( / ENTRANCE x ,. X // 0 SUBMISSION 01/27/2025 1 x �I ^A X X X VVV 1 Iv // LT - 1 Q �j / PROP. STOCK PILE/ DESILTING AREA W/ LT 12/23/2024 X X "a'' % U" / COMPOST FILTER SOCK EK AS NOTED SURROUNDING PILE OF HOMELAND x US DEPARTMENT ND SECURITY 1 K ; // AREA OF DISTURBANCE 40550 ROUTE 25 x �ryxy� , % / ORIENT, NY 11957 / ORIENT POINT ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND PROP. SILT FENCE (TYP.) ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER PROP. UNDERSEA CABLE 1 _ " INSTALLATION ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD/ SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 1000-16.-1-1&1000-132-1-3075 s 1 / 00 �-- ` — — EXIST. 8' EROSION AND __. m CHAINLINK FENCE `, --- - SEDIMENT CONTROL EXIST. CABLE I k HOUSE n LAN ORIENT POIN ! U N 5nutl5olti loffli __,________Lc1ard of Trustees I _ -- g�OF NE{y NOTES c = 1 0 AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - ORIENT POINT PWGC 1• CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EROSON AND SEDIMEN CONTROL (ESC) 0 40 80 MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. 105360 `��`' 2. REFER TO CONSTRUCTION SWPPP FOR FULL ESC DETAILS. SSIO�P G 9 a N SCALE: 1" = 40' ` w � 3. SPRING HIGH WATER (EL. 1.1') WAS DETERMINED BY AVERAGING THE HIDE TIDE DATA FROM SPRING 2020 AT NOAA'S PS 12403 MONTAUK STATION (STATION ID: 8510560). LL o o a d Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER AND HYDROGEOLOGIST, P.C. 630 Johnson Avenue. . Suite 7 Bohemia. NY. 11716-2618 Phone: (631)589-6353. Fax: (631)589-8705 E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM CONSULTANTS Plum Island Cable Installation - M-3 ROUTE POSITION LIST MUM Q .+ ! 11 1 1 !! 11a 1 wM 'll 39sck netwe 1 "i K>* w T Imam TI v i 1 PcM > PiUM read Vo .00 14715*7 ?? 3" .7z 51 100 . 2 1*1 0440.00 1476 13, . 3 717*1Y.' 4 60 Go 151 61 % 3 3 F R s NYOPo 3 P1 04*00.22 1476371„SS 371669,69 3510 410 061 411 &r 18 21 rN p3 11*". 1475891-52 37`21 .'B2 1.109 6 1a,11'G ;5. * 35 56 SURVEYOR 5 Wfl 14*0417S 14 7 5_Wt,0.29 3721 -04 323, 1,4:1 323 1,433 ors % 116 '2 a P1 22+37.46 1474732.1. A717S4,88 9316 .: *' 937 ! Z.F3 70 5 '� 47 lie 1R P . .. _36*37, 1� 7 3. '. 1, 3."? 3 70 `F- % es 183 9 . 0 $N�>'�,48., 1471 3685� .5 r } 6. 1 r7 2.6 .9a fi-. % 1 41 14 1 Pt 1 75#61 A4 1 147 050.82 1 36M2,50 1 6751 7,562 675 7,5% &00% 34 �4 11 P'1 133#81111� 14 t73.42 3&7►235_6{) 1. 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UNDERSEA CABLE VERTICAL SCALE: 1" = 40' INSTALLATION ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK - 1000-16.-1-1&1000-132-1-30 PROFILE D E C . p��OF NfW r t �1V C � 0 7 F E B 2 B �'? I � � N PWG Southold Town Board of Trustees `r^ 105360 A' S1o��` $ 9 S PS 12403 w w CJ � CD O d a Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4BO7-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B SYMBOL WOVEN WIRE FENCE SYMBOL 50'MIN. I EXISTING (MIN. 14 GAUGE 3' PAVEMENT W/ MAX, 6 MESH SF SI ®I 10' MAX, C. TO C. SPACING) 6'MIN, EXISTING _J/ FILTER —�� MOUNTABLE BERM i✓� 36 MIN, LENGTH FENCE GROUND CLOTH PROFILE (OPTIONAL) POSTS DRIVEN MIN, 16' INT❑ GROUND, 50'MIN, 10'MIN, y. HEIGHT OF FILTER EXISTING �` = 16' MIN, GROUND —� v `p �� 'i, �' •� t 12'MIN. 12'MIN;. EXISTING ►' �,��'0 .� �. �\�� ,� .�,�, �� �, '' 6 MIN, CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS PAVEMENT P.W. GROSSER CONSULTING ENGINEER PERSPECTIVE VIEW PLAN VIEW 10, AND HYDROGEOLOGIST, P.C. MIN, 36' MIN. FENCE POST—� 630 Johnson Avenue.. Suite 7 WOVEN WIRE FENCE (MIN, 14 GAUGE MAX, 6' MESH Bohemia. NY. 11716-2618 SPACING) WITH FILTER CLOTH Phone: (631)589-6353. Fax: (631)5 89-8705 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FLOW 20MIN, E-mail: INFO@PWGROSSER.COM 1. STONE SIZE — USE 1-4 INCH STONE, OR RECLAIMED OR RECYCLED CONCRETE �' �— UNDISTURBED GROUND CONSULTANTS EQUIVALENT. COMPACTED SOIL LENGTH — NOT LESS THAN 50 FEET (EXCEPT ON A SINGLE RESIDENCE LOT WHERE A EMBED FILTER CLOTH 16'MIN, P'QN�a$ a"R 30 FOOT MINIMUM LENGTH WOULD APPLY), A MIN, OF 6' IN GROUND. a ° 3. THICKNESS — NOT LESS THAN SIX (6) INCHES, 4'If SECTI❑N VIEW 4. WIDTH — TWELVE (12) FOOT MINIMUM, BUT NOT LESS THAN THE FULL WIDTH AT CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS ; '° r P❑INTS WHERE INGRESS OR EGRESS OCCURS, TWENTY—FOUR (24) FOOT IF SINGLE ENTRANCE TO SITE, 4q °P F q 9 HYOP 5. GE❑TEXTILE — WILL BE PLACED OVER THE ENTIRE AREA PRI❑R TO PLACING OF STONE. 1, WOVEN WIRE FENCE TO BE FASTENED SECURELY TO FENCE POSTS WITH WIRE TIES 6, SURFACE WATER — ALL SURFACE WATER FL❑WING OR DIVERTED TOWARD CON— OR STAPLES, POSTS SHALL BE STEEL EITHER 'T' OR 'U' TYPE OR HARDWOOD. SURVEYOR STRUCTI❑N ACCESS SHALL BE PIPED BENEATH THE ENTRANCE, IF PIPING IS 2, FILTER CLOTH TO BE TO BE FASTENED SECURELY TO WOVEN WIRE FENCE WITH TIES IMPRACTICAL, A MOUNTABLE BERM WITH 5:1 SLOPES WILL BE PERMITTED. SPACED EVERY 24' AT TOP AND MID SECTION, FENCE SHALL BE WOVEN WIRE, 7. MAINTENANCE — THE ENTRANCE SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITI❑N WHICH WILL 6' MAXIMUM MESH ❑PENING, PREVENT TRACKING OR FLOWING OF SEDIMENT ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS—OF—WAY, ALL 3, WHEN TWO SECTI❑NS OF FILTER CLOTH ADJOIN EACH OTHER THEY SHALL BE ❑VER— SEDIMENT SPILLED, DROPPED, WASHED OR TRACKED ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS—OF—WAY LAPPED BY SIX INCHES AND FOLDED. FILTER CLOTH SHALL BE EITHER FILTER X, MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY, MIRAFI 100X, STABILINKA T140N, OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT. 8. WHEN WASHING IS REQUIRED, IT SHALL BE DONE ON A AREA STABILIZED WITH STONE AND WHICH DRAINS INT❑ AN APPROVED SEDIMENT TRAPPING DEVICE. 4. PREFABRICATED UNITS SHALL BE GEOFAB, ENVIR❑FENCE, OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT. 9, PERIODIC INSPECTI❑N AND NEEDED MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH 5, MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PERFORMED AS NEEDED AND MATERIAL REMOVED WHEN RAIN, 'BULGES' DEVELOP IN THE SILT FENCE. ADAPTED FROM DETAILS PR❑VIDED BY: USDA - NRCS, STABILIZED ADAPTED FROM DETAILS PR❑VIDED BY: USDA - NRCS, NEW Y❑RK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSP❑RTATI❑N, CONSTRUCTION❑N NEW Y❑RKWSTA❑RK STATE TE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT ENV❑IR❑NMENTAL❑R NEW Y❑RK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL C❑NSERVATI❑N, SILT FENCE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, NEW YORK STATE S❑IL & WATER C❑NSERVATI❑N C❑MMITTEE ACCESS NEW Y❑RK STATE S❑IL & WATER C❑NSERVATION C❑MMITTEE 2'x2' WOODEN STAKES PLACED 10' D.C. COMPOST FILTER SOCK BLOWN/PLACED FILTER MEDIA UNDISTURBED DISTURBED AREA _ _ _AREA I IR 12 I I MIN, j\\% SECTI❑N VIEW \� \\ 6 5 . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10'X 20'W/16"OPENING WOVEN BELTON 768 3 . . • • • • • • • • • • GEOTEXILE FABRIC ENVIRO-BAG(AS MFG:BY 2 EXISTING CONTOURS 247, EQUIPMENT CO., INC.OR APPROVAL EQUAL) 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • 0 SUBMISSION 01/2712025 \ . . . . , . . . , , LT \ � • ® ' COMPOST FILTER SOCK TO BE DISTURBED ,o�/ NOTES: ® ®' PLACED AROUND FILTER FABRIC BAG LT 12/23/2024 \ AREA ®'. .' ' \ \ ~o 1. WHEN ATTACHING THE HOSE TO • . . • . • • • • •® • . • • . EK AS NOTED THE FILTER FABRIC BAG,THE ® ' . . 1� CLAMP MUST BE TIGHT AND . . . . . . , . I ®;.' US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PREVENT BACK FLOW AROUND ' ® 40550 ROUTE 25 / THE CONNECTION. ORIENT, NY 11957 ELECTRICAL CONDUIT IN ® 2. WHEN NECESSARY, FILTER CONCRETE ENCASEMENT ,','•',',',',',', ,',' III`` ' ® ® ® FABRIC BAGS WILL BE ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '® I ��` ®' ' 2'x2' WOODEN MONITORED HOURLY TO ASSURE . . • . . . ®• . . . . . . . ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND STAKES PLACED 10' D.C. PROPER FUNCTIONING.ANY DEWATERING PUMP ® ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' . ' UNDISTURBED . . . . ''' ®' ' ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER PROBLEMS SHALL BE REPAIRED COMPOST FILTER SOCK IMMEDIATELY. . . . . . PLAN VIEW 3. PUMP SHALL NOT PROVIDE MORE ' ' ',',',',' PROP. UNDERSEA CABLE THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INSTALLATION FLOW PER ENVIRO-BAG SPECIFICATIONS. ORIENT POINT TO PLUM ISLAND 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ORIENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD COMPOST FILTER SUFFICIENT STORAGE IN ADAPTED FROM DETAILS PROVIDED BY: FILTREXX SOCK DESILTING BAG GO MEET THE SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK FOLLOWING VOLUME p EQUIVALENCY: 1 CU.FT/GPM 1000-16:1-1&1000-132-1-30 a DISCHARGE. 1. SOCK FABRIC SHALL MEET STANDARDS OF TABLE 5.1. COMPOST SHALL MEET THE STANDARDS LISTED ON OF TABLE 5.2. 2, COMPOST FILTER SOCK SHALL BE PLACED AT EXISTING LEVEL GRADE. BOTH ENDS OF THE SOCK SHALL BE EXTENDED AT LEAST 8 FEET UP SLOPE AT 45 DEGREES TO THE MAIN SOCK ALIGNMENT (FIGURE 5.2). MAXIMUM SLOPE LENGTH ABOVE ANY SOCK SHALL NOT EXCEED THAT SHOWN ON FIGURE X,X, STAKES MAY BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY DOWNSL❑PE DESILTING BAG DETAIL OF THE SOCK IF S❑ SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. NOT TO SCALE 3, TRAFFIC SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS FILTER SOCKS, DETAILS n a 4, ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT SHALL BE REMOVED WHEN IT REACHES HALF THE ABOVEGROUND HEIGHT OF THE SOCK AND L DISPOSED IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE IN THE PLAN. 5. SOCKS SHALL BE INSPECTED WEEKLY AND AFTER EACH RUNOFF EVENT. DAMAGED SOCKS SHALL BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS OR REPLACED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF INSPECTION, n 6. BIODEGRADABLE FILTER SOCKS SHALL BE REPLACED AFTER 6 MONTHSj PHOT❑DEGRADABLE SOCKS AFTER 1 YEAR. Q POLYPROPYLENE SOCKS SHALL BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. 7. UPON STABILIZATION OF THE AREA TRIBUTART TO THE SOCKS, STAKES SHALL BE REMOVED. THE SOCK MAY BE LEFT n IN PLACE AND VEGETATED OR REMOVED. IN THE LATTER CASE, THE MESH SHALL BE CUT OPEN AND THE MULCH SPREAD AS A SOIL SUPPLEMENT, �EOF NEW CM1 0 %j 202? c) •_'I W y E Southold Town `rfpA 105360 V 9 9 Board of Trustees �Po SIONa i PS12403 J - Q 0 � a Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Mame Pennsykania PIADC Research Compouno i t ' \ k Fortner Fort/ Terry Complex Light Station r r Orient Point Facility k` i I - N 0 -1 000 4,000 Feet b FEI E Ri Legend Cable Vault 0 Existing Structures Orient Point County Park Roads —--Ferry Route Figure 1: Proposed Action Area Location Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B i r r 1 i Orient Point Facility I N 500 1,000 Fee o eis ESRi Legend ■ Cable Vault Orient Point County Park Existing Structures Roads - Proposed Action Area - - Ferry Route PennsyMama Figure 2: Proposed Undersea Cable Route Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B PHOTO LOCATION MAP - PLUM ISLAND I N ILONG ISLAND SOUND Plum Island y � Work Area Plum Gut 6 NEW Y O R K Orient Point Work Area ong Lsl VICINITY MAP 5 1 Y 2 4 3 I Docuslgn Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B F- PHOTO LOCATION MAP - ORIENT POINT ILONG ISLAND SOUND Plum Island Work Area PIUM Gut 11 Work Area 10 NEW Y O R K Orient Point J i Ong Isl s M' VICINITY MAP 13 $ O M At • Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EABAE4C3C15B PHOTO LOCATIONS — PLUM ISLAND �o c PHOTO—1: Viewing Northwest of Lighthouse and Bluffs near Cable Crossing Sign .t 9, >.m r PHOTO- 2: Viewing Northeast of Cable Crossing Sign 11/6/2024 MIN 4 ot `'•• y4 `� i i IVA 14 r 1 � Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B r I R PHOTO— S: Viewing North on the Southeast side ofLi,-hthouse Showing Cable House T - PHOTO - 6: Viewing Southeast from the West side of Lijehthouse Overlookinm,Bluffs and Proposed Work Site 11/6/2024 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B PHOTO LOCATIONS - ORIENT POINT JIM y; PHOTO- 7: Viewin,-Southwest on the North Side of Junction Box f,. Ole PHOTO- 8: Viewint,Northwest on the Southeast side ofSiena-ae Side of SiQnaze and Old Cable Vault to be Abandoned 11/6/2024 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B YQ PHOTO- 9: Viewing Northeast across Plum Gut towards Cable Crossing Signage and Plum Island 1 V 1 � ti PHOTO-10: Viewing Northeast across Plum Gut at the Shoreline of Cable Exit 11/6/2024 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B s t PHOTO- I1: Viewing Southwest along Shoreline of Long Island Sound and Proposed Work Site ..'....ram h ♦. I, f7 PHOTO- 12: Viewing Northeast along Shoreline of Plum Gut Towards Cable Crossing Sign 11/6/2024 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B i.6. 4W' PHOTO- 13: Viewinm Northwest on Plum Gut at Proposed Work Site 11/6/2024 SOON° el y� 6�Qp �d J — NO ee. / CsP EEE SECC NO Ot5Ui006 Q / rye:�/ �I Fob P° Rn Nonce COUNTY OF SUFFOLK © e uo tounsasn sectMNO _ __ _ e Real Property Tax Service Agency v 's U•"_`'_ --�___ ��wn.au —_— o..,� __•-- e..r—_..__ �A`�--e . .. `, s . rnsoi ^ rw MOKRn~ 36tl � a n-u N 2 � SGNO �� zo BaNcl —TEO STATES GOYERIa1 m ' N COUNTY OF SUFPOLx O2 / 00 .xEo os \ s27 aP SUEiOL0 53 tENt �9� m, zr t zs 1� / cow++o;, u STATE SEVroRx OJ g 0 STATE W NEW YORK z ok O a� Obi TO Wyy AO OF 'rOVVA, / _ I ROTE nLL PN2CEIS IN THIS �S(d�ID —IONutEUNOERNNTER A _Y• LWO E.—RUA ISUJID —THE LONG.—MR UGNT. e� � —�— ^« « �) — — -- _—R^-- W� --^-- v NOTIce mu-..,,,x COUNTY OF SUFFOLK © E o< aWTMOEy secnoN No c m Q __�__ __��__ �+ Real Property Tax Service Agency r x.E u,» M---- o..y.. 1F —_— orr. ---- -- -- F Canty C.MrRFVNwa.RYt1M1 M s[[v6E! 132 N P mc.wo 10Sp PROPERTY IMP x,Nel I 'i e � .f Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Cantrell, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,April 25, 2025 11:51 AM To: 'Murray, Megan J.' Cc: Maclntyre,Alan R. Subject: RE:Town of Southold Coastal Erosion &Tidal Wetlands Permit- Plum Island Undersea Cable Replacement Good morning, I am expecting this application is going to be heard during the Board of Trustees public hearings on May 14,2025. There is noticing of adjacent property owners, if any and posting Notice of Hearing cards in a few places. Once I put together the noticing packet I will.mail it out to your office. If there is a different mailing address than what was given on the application for the office that will handle posting the property and, if necessary any adjacent properties please give me that information. There will be a site inspection on Tuesday, May 6th. Let me ask the President about this application as I am not sure at this time if the Trustees will be going all the way out to the point to view the site but I can let you know. If they are, if it is not visible where the cables on land will be installed perhaps a couple of stakes should be placed to show the Board. I can get back to you on this. If the Board approves the permit application as submitted on the night of 5/14/25, it takes a couple of weeks or so after that date for the permit to be signed by all Board members. ECza6eth Cantreff Administrative Assistant Town of Southold Board of Trustees Phone: (631)765-1892 Fax: (631)765-6641 From: Murray, Megan J.<Megan.Murray@ST.DHS.GOV> Sent: Friday,April 25,2025 11:43 AM To:Cantrell, Elizabeth<elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us> Cc: Maclntyre,Alan R.<Alan.Mad ntyre@ST.DHS.GOV> Subject:Town of Southold Coastal Erosion&Tidal Wetlands Permit-Plum Island Undersea Cable Replacement Good morning Elizabeth, I'm contacting you regarding Plum Island's Coastal Erosion &Tidal Wetlands permit application for, replacement of an undersea utility cable. Moving forward, could you please initiate all communications for this permit application through DHS? The DHS points of contact would be Alan Maclntyre, our facilities Director of Operations, who is copied on this e-mail, and myself. Additionally, do you have a time estimate for when this permit will be completed? 1 Respectfully, ✓ Megan Murray, MPH,COR III Facility Operations Specialist Plum Island Animal Disease Center Closure&Support Program (PICS) Office of National Laboratories Science and Technology Directorate U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office: 631-323-3252 Cell: 631-800-2725 ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. I 2 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Cantrell, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday,April 2, 2025 9:25 AM To: 'Amanda Lauth' Subject: RE:Application for Coastal Erosion &Tidal Wetlands Permit - DHS PIADC Undersea Cable Crossing - Request for Receipt of Application Good Morning, Thank you for the update. The application will be held until you update this office. Sincerely, ECiza6eth Cantreff Administrative Assistant Town of Southold Board of Trustees Phone: (631)765-1892 Fax: (631)765-6641 From:Amanda Lauth <alauth@pwgrosser.com> Sent:Wednesday,April 2, 2025 9:10 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth<elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: Re:Application for Coastal Erosion &Tidal Wetlands Permit- DHS PIADC Undersea Cable Crossing-Request for Receipt of Application Good morning Elizabeth, Please hold this application until we are further along in the permit review process with USACE/NYSDEC. Thank you, Amanda Amanda Lauth(she/hers) I Project Manager *formerly Racaniello P.W. Grosser Consulting w. 631.589.6353 ,c. 516.417.1822 Linkedln I Podcast I Instasram I Facebook I X(fka Twitter) The information contained in this e-mail, including any attachments, is intended solely for the use of the individual to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential.Any review, use,distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the email message along with any attachments.Thank you Please consider the environment-think before you print! i Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B STATE O.F NEW YORK � DEPARTMENT OF STATE ONE COMMERCE PLAZA KATHY HOCHUL' 99 WASHINGTON AVENUE GOVERNOR'' ALBANY,NY 12231-0001 ROBERT 1. RODRIGUEZ HTTPS://DOS.NY.GOV SECRETARY'OF STATE February 5, 2024 Tom Dwyer Environmental Protection Specialist,FAC P/PM,DHS P/PM, COR III Licensed Professional Geologist—New York State Plum Island Closure and Support Program Office Plum Island Animal Disease Center Science& Technology Directorate United States Department of Homeland Security. Thomas.DmWer@st.dhs.gov Re: F-2023-0883 (DA) U.S. Department of Homeland Security(DHS) [Plum Islandj submission of'a consistency determination for the abandonment in place of an existing undersea utility cable and the installation of a new undersea utility cable between Orient Point, New York, and the Plum Island Animal Disease Center(PIADC) on Plum Island,New York. , Concurrence with Consistency Determination Dear Tom Dwyer: The Department of State received DHS' .Consistency Determination and supporting information for this proposed Federal Agency Activity(15 CFR 930 Subpart C) on December 7, 2023.: The Department of State has completed its review of the DHS' consistency determination regarding the consistency of the above proposed federal agency activity, with the New York State.Coastal Management Program. Based upon the,information submitted,the Department of:State concurs with DHS' consistency determination regarding this matter. When communicating with us regarding this matter,please contact Jennifer Street'at(518),474.=. 7247 (e-mail:jennifer.streetkdos.n . ov) and refer to our file#F-2023-0883 (DA). Sincer 1 , Matthew P. raglio Director, Development Division Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure NEwYORK Department STATE OF OPPORTUNITY. Of State Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Glenn Goldsmith,President a�,QF sours Town Hall AimI A.Nicholas Krupski,Vice President ,�0 Did 54375 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Eric S'epenoski l�i. 7L Southold,New York 11971 Liz Gillooly G Q: Telephone (631) 765-1892 Elizabeth Peeples ` �O Fax(631) 765 6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD This Section For Office Use Only E *Coastal Erosion Permit Application` Wetland Permit Application Administrative Permit R F E B 2 8 2025 _Amendment/Transfer/Extension _Received Application:�v-�� Southold Town Received Fee: $A Board of Trustees Completed Application: q Lol �S Incomplete:_ SEQRA Classification: Type I Type II Unlisted Negative Dec. Positive Dec. Lead Agency Determination Date: Coordination:(date sent): X LWRP Consistency Ass ssment Form Sent: I d2J CAC Referral Sent: if -Date of Inspection: Receipt of CAC Report: _Technical Review: _Public Hearing Held: Resolution: Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Owner(s) Legal Name of Property (as shown on Deed): Attn:Al Maclntyre Mailing Address: 40550 Rt 25 Orient, NY 11957 Phone Number: 631-323-3142 _ Suffolk County Tax Map Number: 1000 - 4JS =1-4 and 1000- 132.-1-30 Property Location. Area of land between the existing utility cable vault at the Orient Point facility and the coastline of Orient Point, the seafloor corridor of Plum Gut where the cable is to be laid, and the land from the coastline of Plum Island to the island's utility cable vault. (If necessary, provide LILCO Pole#, distance to cross streets, and location) AGENT (If applicable): Mailing Address: Phone Number: Email:_ CCgj 5eA/7 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B f Proposed Replacement of One Undersea Utility Cable Project Description Department of Homeland Security(DHS) Science and Technology Directorate(S&T) The proposed action includes the abandonment in place of an existing undersea cable and the installation of a new undersea cable between Orient Point and the Plum Island Animal Disease'Center (PIADC). The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) (hereinafter "the applicant") is proposing this replacement as it is necessary to remedy one of two cables that has reached the end of its lifespan and to prevent any adverse effects resulting from a loss of electricity or communication services. The two (2) existing cables (i.e., M1 and M2) extend approximately 11,000 feet under Plum Gut, an open area of water between,Orient Point and Plum Island, from the cable vault on Orient Point to the cable vault on Plum Island. The ends of the cable to be abandoned in place would be disconnected and capped,with ends remaining inside the cable vault. The installation of the new undersea cable would include connecting the cable to terminations'within the existing cable vaults,running the cable underground below the water line and then bottom-laying the cable through Plum Gut.At the shorelines,the new cable would be connected within each cable vault and entrenched along the beach (i.e., approximately 500 feet at Orient Point and 200 feet at Plum Island) through the existing shoreline riprap and into the water.. The cable would transition from the trench to a cast iron cable protector(CICP) near the shoreline with approximately 100 feet of CICP at each terminus running through the surf-zone into Plum Gut.As part of the proposed'action, existing soil,sand and riprap would be temporarily excavated and stored on the shoreline adjacent to the trench line as the trench is constructed. Following cable installation,the excavated soil an;d sand would be used to backfill the trench, and the riprap would be replaced above the trench. It is noted that areas temporarily disturbed during trenching and installation are anticipated to revegetate over time. In-water trenching is anticipated to occur to a depth of approximately 2.5 feet and up to 200 feet total along the seafloor before the bottom-lay portion of the cable installation begins. The applicant anticipates installation would occur using a standard open-bucket excavator and a mechanical dredge.Excavation into the water on each coastline would yield approximately 46.3 cubic yards (cy) of material (92.6 cy total), which will be returned to cover the cable. The proposed action'would utilize approximately 0.5 acre on Plum Island and 0.5 acre at Orient Point to temporarily stage equipment,which would not involve land disturbance.Trenching and cast-iron cable protector(CICP) work is estimated to take four(4)to six(6)weeks to complete. From the seaward end of the CICP, where the cable emerges into the bottom of Plum Gut, a cable- laying barge (CLB), assisted by tugboats and other support craft, would lay the remaining approximately 10,000 feet of cable between the CICP terminus points off the shores of Orient Point and Plum Island. The new cable would be approximately 3.5 inches in diameter and weigh approximately 6.2 pounds per linear foot'in saltwater (i.e., 10.3 pounds per foot in air). Due to the heavy weight of the cable, anchoring to the seafloor would not be necessary. Any potential,,lateral movement of the cable would be greatly limited due to the weight of the cable,the seafloor landscape and changes in ocean depth (i.e., ranging from 0± to 100± feet). The CLB portion of the proposed action is anticipated to require a maximum of seven(7) days. The proposed action is anticipated to occur in 2025 and require approximately one (1) year to complete,which includes completion of pre-installation surveys, installation and laying of the cable (i.e., four [4] to six [6] weeks), cable inspection and testing, as well as the preparation of as-built Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B surveys. It is noted that no work would occur between April 1 and September 1 to protect sensitive species. Upon implementation of the proposed action, the new undersea cable would require minimal ongoing operational and maintenance efforts. The applicant will maintain detailed records of the abandonment/replacement process, including.as-built drawings for regulatory compliance and future reference.The new cable would be owned by DHS S&T,who would also be responsible for any required maintenance and upkeep of the cable. I Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B y ,rd of Trustees Applicati---e GENERAL DATA Land Area(in square feet): ±36,600,000 Area Zoning:Split zoned for Residential Low Density District(R-80),Plum Island Research District(PIR)and Plum Island Conservation District(PIC) Previous use of property: Plum Island Animal Disease Center Intended use of property: Plum Island Animal Disease Center Covenants and Restrictions on property? Yes No If"Yes", please provide a copy. Will this project require a Building Permit as per Town Code? Yes Pr] No If"Yes",be advised this application will be reviewed by the Building Dept.prior to a Board of Trustee review and Elevation Plans will be required. Does this project require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals? =Yes _Z_No If"Yes", please provide copy of decision. his project re any demolition as per Town Code or as determined by the Building Dept.? his ✓ No Does the structure(s) on property have a valid Certificate of Occupancy? Yes,=No N/A Prior permits/approvals for site improvements: Agency Date 1-4738-01145 & 00158 08/26/20 &3/8/24 (NYSDEC) NAN-2020-01260 & 01259 8/12/21 &4/30/24 (USACE) 10354-10354C & 10355-10355C ElNo prior'permits/approvals for site improvements. Has any permit/approval ever been revoked or suspended by a governmental agency? a No ❑ Yes If yes, provide explanation: _ Project Description (use attachments if necessary): See attached project description. Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B rd of Trustees Applicati - WETLAND/TRUSTEE LANDS APPLICATION DATA Purpose of the proposed operations: See attached project description. Area of wetlands on lot: 3,400± square feet Percent coverage of lot: 100 Closest distance between nearest existing structure and upland edge of wetlands: feet N/A Closest distance between nearest proposed structure and upland edge of wetlands: _ feet N/A Does the project involve excavation or filling? ❑ No ✓ Yes If yes, how much material will be excavated? 92.6± cubic yards 0 cy. The site is How much material will be filled? balanced. cubic yards Depth of which material will be removed or deposited: 2.5± feet Proposed slope throughout the area of operations: 0-10% Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: The new undersea cable installation would involve trenching using a standard open bucket excavator and a mechanical dredge. The length of trench into the water would be a maximum of 200 feet. 0.5± acre on Plum Island and 0.5± acre at Orient Point would be used temporarily to stage equipment, which would not involve ground disturbance. Statement of the effect, if any, on the wetlands and tidal waters of the town that may result by reason of such proposed operations (use attachments if appropriate): Areas temporarily disturbed during trenching would revegetate passively over time. The applicant will obtain all other applicable permits, permissions and authorizations prior to starting installation activities. Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B "-�rd of Trustees Applicati«— COASTAL EROSION APPLICATION DATA Purposes of proposed activity: See attached project description Are wetlands present within 100 feet of the proposed activity? _�No Rv( Yes Does the project involve excavation or filling? No I r l Yes If Yes, how much material will be excavated? 92•6± __ (cubic yards) How much material will be filled?,0cy. The site is balanced. (cubic yards) Manner in which material will be removed or deposited:The new undersea cable installation would involve trenching using a standard open bucket excavator and a mechanical dredge. The length of trench into'the water would be a maximum of 200 feet. 0.5± acre on Plum Island and 0.5±acre at Orient Point would be used temporarily to stage equipment, which would not involve ground disturbance. Describe the nature and extent of the environmental impacts to the subject property or neighboring properties reasonably anticipated resulting from implementation of the project as proposed, including erosion increase or adverse effects on natural protective features. (Use attachments if necessary) The new utility cable would be installed using a combination of trenching onshore from the shore to below the water line, creating minor ground disturbance,and bottom laying the cable through Plum Gut.Impacts to the water column from descending cable would be minor and temporary.The existing cable would be abandoned in place.As such,permanent disturbance to previously disturbed areas would be minimal.The habitat where the cable emerges from the substrate and enters the ocean may be disturbed and/or have indirect effects on species and habitats surrounding the area,but would likely not have large or long-term impacts as the habitat settles and returns to its previous state.Overall,as habitat would only be impacted temporarily,with minimal impact to the already disturbed sea floor,no long-term adverse impacts are anticipated. Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Short Environmental Assessment Porm Part 1 -Project Information Instructions for ComnletinE Part 1—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. . Part 1—Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Plum Island Animal Disease Center Undersea Cable Installation Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): Plum Gut and Orient Point Facility,Orient Point,Hamlet of Orient,Town of Southold,Suffolk County,NY(SCTM Nos.1000-16.-1-1 and 1000-132.-1-30) Brief Description of Proposed Action: The proposed action includes the abandonment in place of an existing undersea utility cable and the installation of a new undersea utility cable between Orient Point,NY and the Plum Island Animal Disease Center(PIADC).The proposed replacement is necessary to remedy one of two cables that has reached the end of its lifespan and is necessary to prevent any adverse effects resulting from a loss of electricity or communication services. The installation would entail connecting the cable to terminations within existing cable vaults located on Orient Point and Plum Island,running the cable underground via trenching techniques,and then bottom laying the cable through Plum Gut.The location of the new cable would be situated between or adjacent to existing cables.At the shorelines,the new cable would be connected within each cable vault and entrenched along the beach(up to approximately 500 feet at Orient Point and 200 feet at Plum Island),through the existing shoreline riprap and into the water.Existing soil,sand and riprap would need to be temporarily excavated and stored on the shoreline adjacent to the trench while the trench is constructed,and replaced after installation. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone:p 631-323-3142 U.S.Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Attn:Al Maclntyre E-Mail: Alan.Maclntyre@ST.DHS.GOV Address: 40550 Rt 25 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Orient NY 11957 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does.the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval:US Army Corps of Engineers-Sections 10 and 404 Individual Permit ❑ Amanda Lauth Town of Southold Board of Trustees-Wetland Coastal Erosion Permit NYSDEC Tidal Wetlands,401 WQC,Excavation&Fill,Coastal Erosion 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 840.5t acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 1.05f acres N/A c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 850t acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial m Commercial .m .Residential(suburban) ❑Forest ❑ Agriculture m Aquatic m Other(Specify): Institutional(Plum Island Animal Disease Center) m Parkland Pagel of 3 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑ ❑✓ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? Cl ❑ ❑ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES Name:Peconic Bay and Environs,Name:Orient Point,Reason:Protect public health,water,vegetation,&scenic If Yes,identify: beauty,Reason:Benefit to human health&protect drinking water,Agency:Suffolk County,Date:7-12-88,Date:2-... ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ❑✓ ❑ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑✓ ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed. ❑ action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: ❑ ❑✓ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the ❑ Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? Orient Point Lighthouse(Listed on National Register of Historic Places)and Plum Island Lighthouse(Listed on National Register of Historic Places) b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑ archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? ❑ ❑✓ b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? ❑ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Approximately 0.02 acre of Estuarine and Marine Deepwater habitat would be temporarily disturbed as part of the proposed action.The new utility cable would be instAlpri i igonq n rnIMWOatonn nf f rpnChwnq onshore frnM the shore fn hPInW the water line.Creating minor grol ind clist,1rhance.and then bottom laying the cable through Plum Gut.Impacts to the water column from descending cable would be minor and temporary.The existing cable at the bottom of Plum Gut would be abandoned in place.As such,permanent disturbance to previously disturbed areas would be minimal.It is anticipated that areas temporarily disturbed during trenching and installation would revegetate over time. *The proposed action includes the abandonment of an existing undersea cable and the installation of a new undersea cable to supply Plum Island with mission-critical electrical and communication capabilities. Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B 14. Identify the typical habitat types.that occur on,or are likely to be found on the projec_-,---"Check all that apply: [Z]Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid-successional m Wetland ❑ Urban ❑ Suburban 15: Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ❑ ❑ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES ❑ Z 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, ❑ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑ ❑ . b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? ❑ ❑ If Yes,briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes,describe: 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining properly been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: ❑ ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate 1/22�2025 Applicant/sponsor/name: Attn:P.W.crosser Consulting,Inc.as Environmental Consultant Date: Signature: 4/%J Title:Project Manager Amanda 1 PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 Docusign:tnvelope IL):AIJ9ZA573-901t5-4t307-AU2-LAt3A1=4G3G15t3 EAF Mapper Summary R .)rt ',day, October 29, 2024 3:18 PM t � L Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist —� — project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental' 011 assessment form(EAF).Not all questions asked in the EAF are { answered by the EAF Mapper.Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC,you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order t to obtain data not provided by the Mapper:Digital data is not a i substitute for agency determinations. 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Refer to EAF Workbook. ;Part 1 /Question 15 [Threatened or i No Endangered Animal] :Part 1 /Question 16[100 Year Flood Plain] Yes i Part 1 /Question 20 [Remediation Site] �No =__ Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report I Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 -Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted,by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept"Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? ❑ ❑ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? ❑ ❑ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ❑ ❑ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the El ❑ establishment of a Critical Environmental Area(CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or El ❑ affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate El ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: ❑ Ela.public/private water supplies? b.public/private wastewater treatment utilities? ❑ ❑ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, ❑ ❑ architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources(e.g.,wetlands, El ❑ waterbodies,groundwater,air quality,flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage ❑ Elproblems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? . ❑ ❑ PRINT FORM Pagel of 2 SERF 2019 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Agency Use Only[If applicable] Project Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,duration,irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term,long-term and cumulative impacts. ❑ Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Name of Lead Agency Date Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2 S__d of Trus'tees Application', AUTHORIZATION. {Where thopphcarl__is nbtahe ownef) I/W, Alan Mad ntyre owners of the property-identified as SCTM# 1000-16�—f and 1000= 82—.- - 0' hi the town:of Southold New'Ybrk,'hereby:auihorizes" P.W. Grosser Consulting,"Inc' . to:act,as.my agent.and,handle @ necessary work: nvolved with,the application process for"permits)tom�th�e Southold Town Board of Trustees•for this property: Property Owner's Signature Property Oyi�iier's Signature SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS ` DAY OF' Notary Public KAITLIN ELIZABETH MACOMBER NOTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF NEw'YORK- No.,61 M464 4ob2 Quelified'in Suffolk County any Commission Expires 1,0-264025 . rc. .of Tsui. Applzcat :or - AFFIDAVIT Alan Maclntyre:. ;BEING Dlik, ORN -DEPOSES AND AFFIRMS THAT HE/SHE IS';THE'APPLICANT FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PERMITS)AND THAT:ALL STATEMEN:TS CONTAINED.HEREIN ARE'TRUE TO`TIE BEST'OFHIS/HE'R ICNOWIIEDGE AND'BELIEF,ADD THAT- ALL WORK WILL,BE DONE IN'THE 1VZANNER SET FORTH.IN THIS APPLICATION, DT BO AND.ASlMAV.BE APPROVED BY THE SOUTHOLOWiV` AYtD OF`TRUSTEES: THE APPLICANT AGREES TO HOLD TI3E TOWN OF'SOUT'HOLD AND THE BOARD'OF TRUSTEES HARMLESS,AND,FREE7. :FRO1V .ANY'AND ALL"DAMAGES AND CLAIMS ARISING UNDER OR BY VIRTUE OF SAID PERMiT(S},.IF GRANTED, 'IN COIVPLETING THIS:APPLICATION,IHEREBY AUTHORIZE'THE TRUSTEES,THEIRAGENT(S)OR REPRESENTATIVES,INCLUDING THE CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL,TO ENTER ONTO MY PROPERTY TO;. INSPECT THE PREMISES"IN CONJUNCTION WITH`THIS APPLICATION; INCLUDING A.FINAL INSPECTION. ;I FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE BOARD:OF TRUSTEES TO ENTER:ONT6 MY PROPERTY AND AS REQUIRED TO;INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CONDITION OF ANY WETLAND OR,COASTAL EROSION PERMIT ISSUED BY THE WARD OF TRUSTEES DURING-THE"TERM OF THE-;PERIVILT: . " NSA S. afore of Pro ' y Owner Signatureof Prop6rt'y Owrie"r•' SWORN TO BEFORE:ME THIS 11,11 DAY OF F(bl`G A . : , 2Q Notary Public KAITLIIV ECIZA68TH. MACOMB,ER NOTARY-PUBLIC=STATE OF,NEW'YORK NbA i MA64240Q2 Qua l ified.iri,S Ofolk County My commission Ex'xp res, 6,44 2025 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B r - , APPLICANT/AGENT/REPRESEN'TATIVE TRANSACTIONAL DISCLOSURE FORM The Town of Southold's Code of Ethics prohibits_conflicts of interest on the part ofiown bffrcers and employees.The purpose of this form is to provide information which can alert the town of possible conflicts of interest and allow it to take whatever action is necessary to avoid same. United States Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology YOUR NAME: Directorate Attn:Alan Maclntyre (Last name,first name,iriddle initial,unless you are applying in the name of someone else or other entity,such as a company.If so,indicate the other person's or company's name.) NAME OF APPLICATION: (Check all that apply.) Tax grievance Building Variance Trustee Change of Zone Coastal Erosion Approval of plat Mooring Exemption from plat or official map Planning Other (If"Other',name the activity.) Do you personally(or through your company,spouse,sibling,parent,or child)have a relationship with any officer or employee of the Town of Southold? "Relationship"includes by blood, marriage,or business interest."Business interest"means a business, including,a partnership,in which the town officer or employee has even a partial ownership of(or employment by)a corporation in which the town officer or employee owns more than 5%of the shares. YES NO If you answered"YES",complete the balance of this form and date and sign where indicated. Name of person employed by the Town of Southold Title or position of that person Describe the relationship between yourself(the applicant/agerit/representative)and the town officer or employee.Either check the appropriate line A)through D)and/or describe in the space provided. The town officer or employee or his or her spouse,sibling,parent,o'r child is(check all that apply): JJA)the owner of greater than 5%of the shares of the corporate stock of the applicant _n (when the applicant is a corporation); B)the legal or beneficial owner of any interest in a non-corporate entity(when the applicant is not a corporation); C)an officer,director,partner,or employee of the applicant;or D)the actual applicant. DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP Submftted this - day of 20= Signatur -� "' _ _ PrintNa acIntyre Fonn TS 1 O(�- Glenn Goldsmith,President 6,11F 0�0 BOG Town Hall Annex A.Nicholas Krupski,Vice President =� y` 54375 Route 25 Eric Sepenoski ti a P.O.Box 11,79 Liz Gillooly ,. Southold,NY 11971 Elizabeth Peeples ?' p! Telephone(631)765-1892 Fax(631)765-6641 x BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD NOTICING ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS /000 - /6 -a �� �o i► �ro pc.�nec� �Y IDOL— lS ! -6. � Suo��� Cs�ctn 330 R►v� eo,o(/ /J y ON - 3311 Above are property tax map numbers (SCTM#'s) listed that you need to notice for the properties that are located on either side of you, across the street from you and fall within your property lines, and possibly other properties that require noticing per Chapter 55 of the Southold Town Code. In order to find the legal mailing addresses to the SCTM#'s please visit the Southold Town website at https:Hsoutholdtownny.-gov and go to the Assessors page. Under the Assessor's page click on "Forms and Links." Under that page, click on the "2024 ' Assessment Roll." This will take time to download as it is a large pdf. Once downloaded when you go into it you will see that the list goes numerically by property tax map numbers (SCTM#'s). Scroll down to find the SCTM#'s listed above. The,legal mailing address to each of the neighboring properties can be found directly under the property tax map number on the far-left side of the lists. Please mail each property listed above a completed copy of the Notice to Adjacent Property Owners form and a photocopy of the proposed plan/site plan (construction pages do not need to be mailed). Each neighbor's noticing packet must be mailed by certified return receipt mail through the USPS no less than seven days prior to the, Public Hearing date. After all mailings have been submitted to the postmaster, all' receipts from the mailings and the completed Proof of Mailing form must be submitted to this office prior to the Public Hearing date. The bright green Notice of Hearing card needs to be posted in front of your property close enough to the street that public can read it. This sign must be posted and stay posted for no less than seven consecutive days prior to the Public Hearing. After the seven days you can complete the Proof of Posting form which needs to be submitted to this office prior to your hearing. If you put the sign up where there is more than seven days before the hearing, just leave it up through the day of the hearing. You can take it down the next day. NOTICE. ■__ OF L 1 10 1 N NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Southold Town Board of Trustees at the Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, concerning this property. OWNER(S) OF RECORD: U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ORIENT POINT FACLITY & PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER t SUBJECT OF PUBLIC HEARING: For a Wetland Permit and a Coastal Erosion Permit to abandon in- place one (1) of the existing two (2) undersea cables and the installation of one (1) new undersea cable between Orient Point and the Plum Island Animal .Disease Center consisting of disconnecting, capping off and abandoning one of the existing cables in-place; install a new undersea cable by connecting to both existing cable vaults; from cable vault, running the new cable underground below the water line and then bottom-laying the cable through Plum Gut; temporarily remove, store and replace existing soil, sand and riprap for upland cable installation and replace upon completion; any disturbed areas are expected to revegetate over time; in-water trenching to occur to a depth of ±2.5' up to 200' along the sea floor (±92.6 cubic yards), to bury the new cable then material to be returned to cover the cable; with no anchoring to the seafloor due to the weight of the cable. Located: 3250 Point Road, Orient & Plum Island, Orient. SCTM#'s 1000-16-2-1 & 1000-132-1-30 TIME & DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at or about 5:30P.M. If you have an interest in this project, you are invited to view the Town file(s) which are available online at www.southoldtownny.gov and/or in the Trustee Office until to the day of the hearing during normal business days between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES *TOWN OF SOUTHOLD * (631) 765-1892 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT_FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS 1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed. action will be evaluated as to .its si iig,� ficant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area-(which includes.all,of Southold Town). . 3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, each answer must be explained in detail,, listiny- both supporting and non- supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and. conditions,it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. J B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# 1000 _16.1 _1 and 1000- 132.1 -30 PROJECT NAME Plum Island Animal Disease Center Undersea Cable Installation The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board ❑ Planning Board❑ Building Dept. ❑ Board of Trustees ❑✓ 1. Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency(e.g. capital ❑ construction,planning activity,agency regulation, land transaction) (b) Financial assistance(e.g. grant, loan,subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license,certification: Nature and extent of action: See project description Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4.C3C15B Location of action: Southold, New York Site acreage: 840.5 Present land use: Plum Island Animal Disease Center Split zoned for Residential Low Density District(R-80), Plum Island Present zoning classification: Research District(PIR)and Plum Island Conservation District(PIC) 2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Name of applicant: Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (b) Mailing address: 40550 Rt 25 Orient, NY 11957 (c) Telephone number: 631-323-3142 Will the action be directly undertaken,require funding,or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes 0 No❑ If yes, which state or federal agency?NYSDEC; DHS; USACE C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. ❑Yes ❑ No ❑✓ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B See attachment. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. . Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria ❑✓ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable See attachment. Attach additional sheets if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ❑✓ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable See attachment. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve,water quality and supply in the Town of.Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria 0 Yes ❑ No ❑Not Applicable See attachment. Attach adaitional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section IH—Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. ❑✓ Yes ❑No ❑ Not Applicable Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B See attachment. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. a Yes ❑No❑ Not Applicable See attachment. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. ❑✓ Yes ❑ No ❑Not Applicable See attachment. r PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Ye❑ No❑ Not Applicable See attachment. Attach additional sheets if necessary Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B WORKING COAST POLICIES--- Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. ❑Yes ❑ No z Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustainable*use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. ❑✓ Yes ❑ No❑ Not Applicable See attachment. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III— Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. ❑Yes ❑ No 0 Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ❑Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable PREPARED BY � TITLE Project Manager DATE 1/22/2025 Amanda Lauth Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B -' Plum Island Animal Disease Center Proposed Undersea Cable Installation United States Department of Homeland Security Town of Southold,Suffolk County,NY Attachment to LWRP Consistency Assessment Form B.Description of the Proposed Action 1 Nature and Extent of Action: The proposed action includes the abandonment in place of an existing undersea utility cable and the installation of a new undersea utility cable between Orient Point,NY and the Plum Island Animal Disease Center(PIADC).The proposed replacement is necessary.to remedy one of two cables that has reached the end of its lifespan and is necessary to prevent any adverse effects resulting from a loss of electricity or communication services.The installation would entail connecting the cable to terminations within existing cable vaults located on Orient Point and Plum Island,running the cable underground via trenching techniques, and then bottom laying the cable through Plum Gut.The location of the new cable would be situated between or adjacent to existing cables.At the shorelines,the new cable would be connected within each cable vault and entrenched along the beach(up to approximately 500 feet at Orient Point and 200 feet at Plum Island),through the existing shoreline riprap and into the water. Existing soil, sand and riprap would need to be temporarily excavated and stored on the.shoreline adjacent to the trench while the trench is constructed,and replaced after installation.- C.Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each polim. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. Policy 2.Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. The proposed project area contains one(1)historic resource.Specifically,the Plum Island Light Station is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and has been designated as a historically significant navigational aid by the Town of Southold.As the cable vault is located within the property boundary of the Plum Island Light Station,the proposed cable installation activities would occur within that property boundary. It is noted that no new above-ground components would be constructed and there would be no impacts to the Plum Island Light Station,including to its historic,scenic character.The U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS)does not anticipate any adverse effects on archaeological resources,including underwater archeological resources.Additionally,the proposed project was submitted to the New York State Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation(OPRHP)for review and a Letter of No Impact was issued on October 23,2023 (see Attachment,B).As such,the proposed action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this'policy. Policy 3.Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. The proposed action would not result in adverse impacts on the visual quality and scenic resources of Southold. Specifically,the installation of the undersea cable would not block nor result in the permanent modification of scenic views from local roads,public parks, or other spaces.Additionally,the shoreline areas at Orient Point and on Plum Island that would be temporarily disturbed from trenching activities would be refilled with native soils and would revegetate passively. As such, the proposed action is consistent to. the maximum extent practicable with this policy. Policy 4.Minimize loss of life,structures.and natural resources from flooding and erosion. The portions of the shoreline to be temporarily disturbed at Orient Point and Plum Island during trenching activities would be restored following cable installation,no natural protective features would be degraded and 1 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Proposed Undersea Cable lns_____tion LWRP Consistency Assessment Form-Attachment there would be no loss of public trust lands. It is noted that the proposed action does not include shoreline hardening or the construction of erosion control structures or other development activities. During construction,the floodplain would not be altered and potential impacts from erosion will be minimized through compliance with a New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Construction General Permit, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a Town of Southold Wetland Coastal Erosion Permit.As such,the proposed action is consistent with this policy. Policy 5.Protect and improve water quality, and supply in the Town of Southold. The proposed action would not include point source, sanitary, sewer, industrial, or other direct discharges containing nitrogen into surface waters.Non-point source discharges,including from stormwater runoff,would be managed through compliance with a SPDES Construction General Permit and SWPPP.The undersea cable installation, including trenching and laydown activities, would have the potential to affect water quality temporarily from local increases in turbidity.However,the turbidity would settle out of the water column and would not permanently change the water quality. Furthermore, the abandoned cable is not anticipated to release hazardous substances,including heavy metals,into the surrounding water,and the new cable would be designed to minimize the potential for deterioration. As indicated in the Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared by DHS,the materials used in the existing cables are inert,and plastic insulation was used instead of fluid or oil insulation.The new cable would also use plastic rather than oil as stabilizing material.Additionally, the new cable would have several insulating layers,with the outermost layer made of multiple galvanized steel armor wires,each jacketed with high-density polyethylene (HDPE).The HDPE will help protect the undersea cable from potential corrosion caused by salinity and temperature.If needed,a layer of nylon over the armor may be added to protect it from scrapes and damage during the laying process.If deterioration or corrosion of either the existing or new undersea cable, breakdown would happen in a similar manner as other plastics. Specifically,nanoplastics would be released into the marine environment. However,for both the new and old cables,degradation rate is anticipated to be very slow and chemically inert.Any resulting nanoplastics would be negligible in the context of Long Island Sound. A Spill Prevention,Control and Countermeasure Plan(SPCCP) and Vessel Response Plan have been prepared, which would minimize potential impacts from spills.Additionally,best management practices (BMPs) would be utilized and would include the maintenance of spill response equipment on-board,performance of routine inspections and establishment of containment structures,as needed.Implementation of these plans and BMPs would ensure that the quality of surface waters and groundwater, and the potability and availability of groundwater for the Town of Southold,would not be substantially reduced. Based on the above,the proposed action is consistent with this policy. Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. Plum Island is home to terrestrial habitat for threatened and endangered species,as well as migratory birds, and is largely undeveloped.The proposed action does not include the development of these areas.Additionally, Plum Gut has been designated by the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) as a Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat.Specifically,habitat found in the proposed project area supports common terrestrial and aquatic species,as well as federally-and state-listed threatened and endangered species,species protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and essential fish habitat (EFH). The applicant has undertaken consultations with the US Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Office to ensure these resources would not be adversely 2 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Proposed Undersea Cable lnstc;,-.s yjon LWRP Consistency Assessment Form-Attachment affected, including changes to habitat. The applicant would also adhere to conservation recommendations provided by the USFWS and NOAA to minimize potential adverse impacts to these species and their habitat. The proposed trenching activities on the shorelines of Plum Island and Orient Point would temporarily disturb narrow beach corridors and vegetation that may provide species habitat.However,the disturbed areas would be restored and refilled with native soils, allowing it to revegetate, and sand dunes would be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. The final undersea cable plans will include the erosion and sedimentation controls to be undertaken prior to and during construction. These controls would include, at minimum, stockpile protection,turbidity curtain,inlet protection for drainage,if applicable,and silt socks.Additionally, stormwater discharges that may occur would be minimized through adherence to permits and applicable BMPs. As indicated above in the consistency analysis for Policy 5, deterioration or corrosion of the existing or new undersea cables would result in the release of nanoplastics into the marine environment.Nanoplastics may be toxic to some species in certain concentrations.However,it is unlikely these concentrations would be reached. Additionally, as indicated in the EA, corrosion of the Cast Iron Cable Protectors (CICPs) is expected to be minimal and leaching of heavy metals is not anticipated. Cast iron corrosion occurs at a slow rate and is considered harmless for marine environments due to the low quantities of metals leached from the cast iron. The proposed undersea trenching would result in disturbances to benthic habitat and temporary increases in turbidity and noise during the operation of construction equipment and cable laydown.It is noted that turbidity and noise increases are not anticipated to exceed the tolerance thresholds of aquatic species.Additionally,no permanent physical loss or degradation of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems at Plum Island and Orient Point would occur,and no permanent habitat impairment would occur. Based on the above,the proposed action would be consistent with this policy. Policy 7.Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. The installation of the undersea cable would result in temporarily increased air emissions from the operation of vehicles and construction equipment.However,as indicated in the EA,the total construction emissions show no exceedance of the applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency(USEPA)de minimis criteria of 50 tons per year. It is noted that the proposed action does not include the introduction of heavy industry, expansion of power plants, or a permanent increase in automobile or vessel traffic.Additionally, permanent emissions sources would not be established.As such,the proposed action is consistent with this policy. Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and waste. The proposed undersea cable installation would include some hazardous substances to operate heavy equipment,vehicles and vessels.However,accidental discharge or spill of hazardous materials such as diesel, oil, antifreeze and lubricants would be minimized through the implementation of the USEPA- and NYSDEC- approved SPCCP. Additionally, the applicant would require all vessels to maintain spill containment and response on-board,as well as develop a Vessel Response Plan to control the discharge of operational wastes. Adherence to these practices and other controls would minimize the potential for hazardous wastes entering the environment and affecting fish and wildlife resources during cable installation. 3 , Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Proposed Undersea Cable Instaa�1_,Uti)n - LWRP Consistency Assessment Form-Attachment It is noted that the new and old cables do not contain fluid or oil'insulation.As such,there is no potential for insulating liquids to be discharged to Long Island Sound.As indicated above in the consistencyy analysis with Policy 6,any corrosion of the CICPs is expected to be minimal and leaching of heavy metals is not anticipated. Cast iron corrosion occurs at a slow rate and is considered harmless for marine environments due to the low quantities of metals leached from the cast iron. It is also noted that the proposed cable installation would not create a new permanent source of hazardous material or solid waste generation and would have no potential for environmental contamination once operational. Based on the above,the proposed action would be consistent with this policy. Policy 9.Provide for public access to.and recreational use of,coastal waters,public lands,and' un blic resources of the Town of Southold. A portion of the project area is located within Orient Point County Park, a public waterfront park within the Town of Southold. The proposed trenching activities would temporarily limit public access to a small. beachfront area along the western shoreline of Orient Point County Park while the cable is being installed due to public safety. Following cable installation,the shoreline at Orient Point would be reopened. The proposed action would not result in the permanent loss or reduction of public access to coastal lands and waters. Regarding vessel navigation,during cable laying activities,the two (2)ferry services that traverse Long Island Sound may be required to navigate around the cable-laying barge(CLB),which could result in minor delays for both the PIADC staff and the general public.However,any delays to the ferry services would be temporary(i.e., a maximum of seven[7] days).Additionally,within the vicinity of cable-laying activities in Plum Gut,a suitable buffer zone around the cable-laying operation would be enforced for up to seven(7) days.This impact would be negligible in the context of Plum Gut as other vessel traffic would be expected.to easily avoid or maneuver around the buffer zone. Overall, there would be no effect on maritime recreational,opportunities. Following completion of the proposed action, recreational access within Plum Gut would be restored to existing conditions. Based on the above,the proposed action is consistent with this policy. Policy 11.Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in.Long Island Sound.the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. The proposed action includes in-water trenching into Plum Gut for the installation of the undersea cable,which would avoid, to the maximum extent practicable,benthic habitat and eelgrass beds. The proposed route for cable laydown is mostly rocky substrate with no ecologically sensitive habitats.Additionally,as the proposed cable route would follow the existing undersea utility-corridor,previously undisturbed areas would be avoided. As sensitive habitat areas would be avoided as much as possible,the proposed action would minimize adverse impacts on the health and abundance of living marine resources.Additionally,the proposed action would not affect the size or continued propagation of native stocks or affect important spawning grounds, shellfish habitat, or the success of marine fisheries. Impacts to the operation or marketability of commercial or recreational fisheries, the commercial fishing fleet or support facilities, the managed shellfish harvest, or aquaculture are not anticipated. Based on the above,the proposed action is consistent with this policy to the maximum extent practicable. 4 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Plum Island Animal Disease Center Undersea Cable Appendix E Appendix E: Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Determination 1 October 2024 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B 7 Plum Island Animal Disease Center Undersea Cable Appendix E This page intentionally left blank. October 2024 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3G15B Department of Homeland Security \,—w,ington,IDC ETARTA!F °SScience and Technolo '1AO 5e gY December 6,2023 Consistency Review Unit New York State Department of State Office of Planning,Development&Community Infrastructure One Commerce Plaza,99 Washington Avenue Albany,NY 12231 CR6' ,dos.ny.gov To whom it may concern, The Department of Homeland Security(DHS) Science and Technology Directorate(S&T)is submitting the enclosed Federal Consistency Determination for the proposed abandonment in place of an existing undersea utility cable and the installation of a new undersea utility cable between.Orient Point, New York,and the Plum Island Animal Disease Center(PIADC) on Plum Island,New York(Proposed Action). DHS S&T has completed this Consistency Determination in accordance With the Coastal Zone Management Act(CZMA) and New York's Coastal Management Program(CMP). The scope of work for the proposed project includes the abandonment of an existing undersea electric cable and installation of a new electric/fiber optic cable between Orient Point and Plum Island. One of the existing two cables has reached the end of its lifespan and is at risk of failing.Additionally, there is a lack of redundancy with regards to fiber optic communications.DHS S&T is in the process of closing PIADC and transferring operations;however,electrical and communication capabilities are required on Plum Island during continued mission operation(until at least the end of 2024)and throughout the duration of planned closure activities.The Proposed Action would prevent potential loss of electrical or communication services at PIADC. Enclosed for your review and concurrence is the DHS's consistency determination that the Proposed Action would be consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of the New York State CMP.DHS respectfully requests your response within 60 days from the receipt of this document,pursuant to 15 CFR Section 930.41,concurring or objecting to this consistency determination,or requesting an extension under Section 930.41(b).Your concurrence will be presumed if a response is not received by DHS on the 601 day from receipt of this determination.DHS has contracted AECOM to facilitate the CZMA process.Please direct your response or requests for additional information to Benjamin Obenland at AECOM via benimain.obenlandgaecom.com. Sincerely, JOHN M Digitally signed by JOHNM ��`SEARING SEARING oRe.2023.12.06+6s5:15-0507 John M. Searing,.PE Deputy Director,Plum Island Animal Disease Center Office of National Laboratories Science and Technology Directorate Enclosure: Federal Consistency Determination wwkv.dhs.gov/science-and-teelinology Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C.3C15B FEDERAL CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER UNDERSEA CABLE INSTALLATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SOUTHOLD,SUFFOLK COUNTY,NEW YORK Introduction The United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)is proposing to conduct activities relating to the abandonment in place of an existing undersea utility cable and the installation of a new undersea utility cable between Orient Point,New York,and Plum Island, New York(Proposed Action).Orient Point and Plum Island are located within New York State's designated coastal zone. Although Plum Island, as a federally owned property,.is.statutorily exempt from the State's coastal zone,the Proposed Action could have reasonably foreseeable effects on coastal zone resources and enforceable policies of New York's federally. approved Coastal Management Program(CMP). Therefore, DHS S&T has prepared this Federal Consistency Determination in accordance with Section 307(d) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) and 15 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).Part 930, Subpart C to evaluate the Proposed Action's effects on those resources and enforceable policies.DHS'S&T has determined that the Proposed Action would be consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of New York State's CMP. The analysis presented here is drawn from the more detailed analyses presented in the Environmental Assessment.(EA) that DHS S&T is preparing to analyze the Proposed Action's potential impacts in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(NEPA)(42 United States Code[USC] §§ 4321 et seq.); the President's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508); and DHS Management Directive 623-01, Implementation of NEPA. Project Background Plum Island is owned by DHS and is located approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Orient Point in Southold, Suffolk County, New York (Figure 1). Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) is operated by the DHS Science & Technology Directorate's Office of National Laboratories and is comprised of administrative and laboratory buildings, industrial facilities, roadways, utilities, easements, and utility rights of way. DHS also owns and operates the supporting Orient Point facility, which consists of two parcels: a 9.5-acre harbor facility;and a 0.5-acre parcel of land.within Orient Point County Park that houses the utility transfer station,which supports the underground cabling and utilities on Plum Island. Plum Island receives electrical and fiber optic communications capabilities through two existing undersea cables connecting Orient Point and Plum Island,referred to as the Ml and M2 cables.Both cables together provide for the island's normal electrical requirements. The expected lifespan of these cables is approximately 25 years,which the MI cable has exceeded and the M2 cable is near exceeding. DHS is in the process of closing PIADC and transferring operations to the,newly constructed National Bio and Agro- Defense Facility(NBAF)in Manhattan,Kansas;over the next five to seven years.DHS continues to require electrical and communication capabilities on Plum Island during normal operation and throughout the duration of planned PIADC closure activities. 1 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Purpose and Need The purpose of the Proposed Action is to replace an existing cable with a new undersea cable to supply Plum Island with mission-critical electrical and communication capabilities.The Proposed Action is needed to prevent any adverse effects that a potential loss of electrical or communication services may have on required operations at PIADC. Proposed Action The Proposed Action is to conduct activities relating to the abandonment in place of an existing undersea utility cable and the installation of a new undersea utility cable between Orient Point and Plum Island.The existing cables extend up to approximately 11,000 feet under Plum Gut, an area of open water between Orient Point and Plum Island, from the cable vault on Orient Point to the cable vault on Plum Island. Beginning at the Orient.Point cable vault,the existing cables are entrenched under a rock bed until reaching Plum Gut. From there,the cables span open water along the seabed of Plum Gut and Long Island,Sound until reaching the shoreline of Plum Island where they are then buried until reaching the upland cable vault. One of the existing cables would be disconnected from the cable vaults on Orient Point and Plum Island and abandoned in place. The ends of the cable being abandoned would be disconnected and capped,with ends remaining inside the cable vault. ` Installation of the new utility cable would entail connecting the cable to terminations within the existing cable vaults located on Orient Point and Plum Island, running the cable underground to well below the water line,and then bottom laying the cable through Plum Gut.The new cable would follow the same route as the existing M 1 and M2 cables as it has been determined to be the most suitable route due to ocean depth in the area(Figure 2). Final design for the proposed cable installation is currently underway. The new cable would be connected within each cable vault and entrenched along the beach,up to 500 feet at Orient Point and 200 feet at Plum Island,through the existing shoreline riprap, and into the water(laid on the seafloor). Existing soil, sand, and riprap would be temporarily excavated and stored on the shoreline adjacent to the trench"line as the trench is constructed. Following cable installation, the excavated soil and sand would be used to backfill the trench and the riprap would be replaced above the trench. The new cable is expected to be trenched to a depth similar to the existing cables(approximately 30 inches)using a small excavator.In-water trenching is also anticipated and could occur up to several hundred feet along the seafloor. Approximately 100 feet of Cast Iron Cable Protectors(CICPs)would also be installed around the cable at each landing point during trenching. Approximately 0.5 acre on Plum Island and 0.5 acre at Orient Point would be used to stage equipment at each cable terminus. No land disturbance is planned at these areas except for the trenches between the cable vaults and the shoreline. From where the cable exits the trench along the seafloor of Plum Gut,a cable-laying barge(CLB),assisted by tugboats and other support craft,would lay the remaining cable between Orient Point and Plum Island. The new cable would be approximately 3.5 inches in diameter and weigh approximately 6.2 pounds per linear foot in saltwater.Due to the heavy weight of the cable, anchoring to the seafloor is not necessary. No harbors or waterways would be closed under the Proposed Action; however, recreational boating, fishing,and diving may be restricted in areas where Proposed Action activities are occurring.The Proposed Action is anticipated to occur either in 2024 or 2025, between the months of September and March. No work would occur between April 1 and September 1. Work would require approximately one year to complete, including completion of pre-installation surveys, installation and laying of the cable, cable 2 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B inspection and testing,and preparation of as-built surveys.The bottom laying portion of the in-water work for the Proposed Action'is anticipated to only last up to seven days. Areas temporarily disturbed during trenching and installation would revegetate passively over time. t Alternatives DHS S&T has determined that the Preferred Alternative,which would implement the Proposed Action as described above, is the only reasonable.alternative for this Proposed Action. No other alternatives would meet the purpose and need of the Proposed Action. Enforceable Policies New York State's federally approved CMP is administered by the New York State Department of State (DOS).The DOS manages and implements the CMP and administersTederal Consistency Determinations as required under the CZMA. Federal agency actions that may impact coastal zone resources must be consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of the New York State CMP. These policies are located within the New York State Coastal Management Program and Final Environmental Impact Statement(EIS),which was published and approved in 1982,and updated in 1983, 2001, and 2017. In addition, the Town of Southold has an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), which has been incorporated into the New York State CMP. The Southold LWRP contains its own set of enforceable policies with which federal consistency must also be determined. An analysis of the Proposed Action's consistency with applicable policies of New York State's CMP and the Southold LWRP, and review of potential impacts to other coastal resources, is presented below. Table 1 provides a summary of applicable and non-applicable enforceable policies of the New York State CMP, and Table 2 provides a summary of applicable,and non-applicable enforceable policies of the Town of Southold LWRP. New York State.CMP Enforceable Policies Fish and Wildlife Policies Policy 7:Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected,preserved, and where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats. Plum Island is an important terrestrial habitat, as it supports populations of threatened and endangered species and is used as stopover habitat for migrating birds, and has been designated as a Long Island Stewardship Area. Plum Gut has been designated by the DOS as a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat. Habitat found in the Proposed Action area supports various common terrestrial and aquatic species,as well as federal and state-listed threatened and endangered . species, species protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (1V MPA) and essential fish habitat (EFH). DHS is consulting with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Office to ensure these resources would not.be adversely affected,including from changes to habitat.DHS would adhere to conservation recommendations provided by USFWS and NOAA to minimize potential adverse impacts to.these species and their habitat. i Proposed activities on the shorelines of Plum Island and Orient Point would occur within designated Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas (CEHAs) as designated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC).The ProposedAction would disturb narrow beach corridorsprimarily containing riprap and erosion control measures, and limited shoreline vegetation.that may provide coastal habitat. Vegetation removal may result in increased erosion and stormwater discharges to the waters surrounding Plum Island, including Plum Gut. DHS would obtain coverage for the Proposed Action under a National 3 Docusign.Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)General Permit and would adhere to the existing PIADC Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)to identify erosion controls and manage discharges to these waters. DHS would also obtain a Coastal Erosion Management permit,if applicable,to minimize damage to natural protective features and natural resources located within the CEHA,including significant fish and wildlife habitat. No terrestrial vegetative communities would be significantly impacted, and any affected vegetation populations would passively revegetate following the completion of the Proposed Action to ensure the maintenance and restoration of terrestrial habitats. DHS would avoid sand dunes to the extent practicable during onshore cable installation activities. Proposed activities in the aquatic environment would result in the disturbance of benthic habitat from undersea trenching.. Trenching activities would displace bottom sediment, resulting in an increase in turbidity and potential impacts to benthic species from sediment removal and suspended sediment in the water column. DHS anticipates using low-impact in-water.trenching methods-to install the cable such as jetting or ploughing to minimize adverse impacts to aquatic species and nearshore habitat to the extent practicable; however, traditional trenching methods utilizing an excavator/hydraulic:dredge may be required.The trench would be backfilled.once the cable is installed.Further,offshore trenching work would occur during periods oflow tide when trenching is occurring within the intertidal area to minimize sediment disturbance, to the extent practicable. If traditional trenching methods are determined necessary, DHS would obtain all applicable permits and authorizations for in-water excavation, which could potentially include a Protection of Waters permit from NYSDEC, a Coastal Erosion Management permit from NYSDEC, and a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permit or Nationwide Permit with NYSDEC conditions from the US Army Corps of Engineers(USACE). No known eelgrass beds are present within the planned cable installation route, and any disturbed deeper vegetation such as algae would return to normal conditions following installation.Undersea cable laydown would result in other physical disturbances that could temporarily affect the quality of aquatic habitat,such as changes in vessel traffic,noise, and turbidity.An increase in vessel traffic to lay the cable across Plum Gut,which would take up to seven days, could increase the risk of marine species interactions; however, such an increase would be negligible in the context"of existing vessel traffic in Plum Gut and Long Island Sound.Noise emitted:from the CLB and support craft could increase the ambient underwater noise baseline during the duration of installation activities, but would not exceed noise thresholds for species:injury. Substrate displacement during the cable laydown would temporarily increase local turbidity levels, but those changes would not result in adverse species effects'or result in permanent changes to undersea conditions.No permanent changes to aquatic habitat would occur that could affect its long-term viability. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent .practicable with this enforceable policy. Policy 8:Protectflsh and wildlife.resources in the coastal areafrom the introduction ofhazardous wastes and other pollutants which bio-accumulate in the food chain or which cause significant sublethal or lethal effect on those resources. Original PIADC policy prohibited the removal of waste material from Plum Island; as such, wastewater decontamination occurred on-site, waste was incinerated;, and non- combustible waste was disposed of in designated waste management areas(WMAs).No WMAs are in the Proposed Action area,and no hazardous wastes or materials are generated or stored in the Proposed'Action area.Operation ofheavy equipment,vehicles,and vessels during cable installation could result in accidental discharge or spill of hazardous materials such as diesel, oil, antifreeze, and lubricants. DHS.has a US Environmental Protection Agency and NYSDEC-approved Spill Prevention,Control,and Countermeasure Plan(SPCCP) and would require all vessels maintain spill containment and response equipment onboard 4 ` Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B i and develop a Vessel Response Plan to control the discharge of operational wastes. Adherence to these practices and other controls would minimize the potential for hazardous wastes to enter the environment And affect fish and wildlife resources during cable installation. Operation of the new cable and.abandonment of the existing cable are not anticipated to result in releases of hazardous materials.Both the new and old cable would be the same type of utility cable.The cables have multiple layers and hollow space within the cable is filled with plastic rather than oil;to prevent leakages into the water should the cable break.The outermost layer of the cables.is made of galvanized steel armor wires, each of which is jacketed with high density polyethylene (HDPE)to prevent corrosion. Kerite,the cable manufacturer,has had no recorded instances of cable failure due to degradation;however,should the HDPE layer deteriorate for either the abandoned cable or the new cable,breakdown would occur similar to other:plastics and no hazardous materials would be released. Corrosion of the CICPs installed.along the length of the new cable would occur at a slow rate,and cast iron corrosion is generally considered harmless for marine environments. Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this:enforceable policy. Flooding and Erosion Hazards Policies Policy 12;:Activities or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion by protecting natural protective features including beaches,dunes,barrier islands and bluffs.Cable trenching occurring under the Proposed.Action would impact coastal beach areas at Orient Point and at Plum Island, as the new cable would be.buried underground between the shoreline and the upland cable vaults at each terminus.Up to approximately 500 feet of beach would be trenched at Orient Point to accommodate cable laydown, and approximately 200 feet of beach would be trenched at Plum Island. Beaches at both Orient Point and Plum Island are located within the NYSDEC-designated CEHA; DHS would obtain a Coastal Erosion Management permit, as applicable,to minimize impacts to natural protective features. Trenches that are excavated in these beach areas would be refilled with comparable beach and sandy soils so that the beach landforms are not permanently impacted, and their protective capacity is not reduced. Trenching activities would not lead to the destruction or loss of beaches at Orient Point or Plum Island,and disturbed areas would return to;natural shoreline conditions. Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Policy 14:Activities and development,including the construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures,shall be undertaken so that there will be no measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activities or development,or at other locations.Activities occurring under the Proposed Action would involve work within the 100-year floodplain designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA).Actions occurring in the floodplain would include all elements of installing the undersea cable. Minor_ground disturbance would occur, but there would be no net fill. These activities would not alter or interfere with the function of the floodplain, nor result in an increased potential for flooding at Orient Point or Plum Island.Excavated soils from trenching activities would be susceptible to erosion-from wind or runoff until they are replaced. DHS would obtain and adhere to an NPDES General Permit that identifies erosion,and sediment control measures necessary to.minimize potential erosion impacts, and would also obtain a Coastal Erosion Management permit as needed. There would be no long-term'change to the erosion potential under the Proposed Action, and existing erosion control features installed.on shore areas would not be affected.Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. 5 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B Policy 15: Mining, excavation or dredging in coastal waters shall not significantly interfere with the natural coastal processes which supply beach materials to land-adjacent to such waters and shall be undertaken in a manner which will not cause an increase in erosion of such land. DHS may need4o utilize traditional,trenching methods, such as excavation, in nearshore waters when implementing the Proposed Action. Excavation would be relatively shallow (30 inches); narrow (e.g., width.of a small excavator bucket), .and over a relatively short distance (several hundred feet), and would not result in changes in the supply and net flow of shoreline materials. During trenching,'sediment removed from the in-water trench would be placed on-shore above the high-water mark or on support vessels, so it does not contribute to offshore sedimentation. Once the cable is laid, the trench would be backfilled. DHS would obtain a Coastal Erosion Management Permit,as applicable,to address potential adverse impacts resulting from proposed trenching. Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. General Policy Policy 18i.To safeguard the vital economic, social and environmental interests of the State'an'd of its citizens,proposed major actions in the coastal area must give full consideration to those interests; and to the safeguards which the State has established to protect valuable coastal resource areas. Proposed cable.installation activities.would not result in new developments or hardened infrastructure at.either Orient Point or Plum Island, as the new cable would be connected to existing cable vaults at each location. Proposed onshore activities may.result in erosion and sedimentation into Plum Gut or Long Island!Sound, and underwater activities may result in turbidity from sediment disturbance as the cable is placed on the seafloor.Vessels used to place the cable on the seafloor may inadvertently discharge hazardous substances into coastal waters. The implementation of best management practices (BMPs), such as adherence to the existing SPCCP, Vessel Response Plan, and adherence to applicable protocols and regulations, including the NPDES General Permit,Coastal Erosion Management permit,and Protection of Waters permit,would ensure that coastal waters are not impaired. The protection.of and minimization of potential impacts to coastal waters would protect this natural resource,as well as other economic and social interests dependent on it. The Proposed Action may temporarily interfere with recreational activities, as public access to the Orient Point shoreline would be limited where cable installation activities are occurring, and a buffer zone would be enforced around underwater cable-laying activities in Plum Gut. However, there would be no permanent changes to recreational opportunities either onshore or in-water. The Proposed Action would not result in any changes to local socioeconomic conditions and no communities with environmental justice - concerns have been identified in.the vicinity of the Proposed Action area. Therefore,the Proposed,Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy., Public Access Policies Policy 20:Access to the publicly-owned foreshore and to lands immediately adjacent to the foreshore or the water's edge that are publicly-owned shall be provided and if shall be provided•in a manner compatible with adjoining uses. Elements of the Proposed Action would occur,within Orient Point County; Park,a waterfront park operated:by the Suffolk County'Parks Department that is open to the general public. The park offers various recreational opportunities, including access to the waters of Plum Gut. Proposed cable installation activities would temporarily impact public access to a small beachfront area along.the western shoreline of Orient Point-County Park.The cable would be trenched up to 500 feet at the beach at Orient Point, and public access would be restricted in this area while onshore and undersea trenching activities are occurring to protect public safety.These restrictions are anticipated to last between four to six' 6 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B weeks. An additional 0.5 acre of shoreline would be used for equipment staging. While these activities would reduce public access to the water's edge throughout the duration of the cable replacement, they would be limited to a very small area of beachfront in comparison to the available beachfront at Orient Point County Park.Further,the Proposed Action would not result in a permanent loss or reduction of access to public coastal lands and waters,nor would any land at Orient Point County Park be removed from public ownership.Plum Island is a secure property not accessible to the public.Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Historic and Scenic Resources Policies Policy 23:Protect, enhance and restore structures,districts,.areas or sites.that are of significance,in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the State, its communities, or the Nation. One aboveground historic resource has been identified within the aboveground Area of Potential Effect(APE) for the Proposed Action. The Plum Island Light Station, which includes a lighthouse, residence, and an associated oil house and storage shed, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2011.The Plum Island Light Station is also a contributing property to the multiple property listing for Light Stations of the United States that was established in 2002.The Plum Island cable vault is located within the property boundary of the Plum Island Light Station;therefore,'cable installation activities would also occur within the property boundary.No new above-ground components would be constructed,however,and there would be no adverse effects to the Plum Island Light Station. Review of the belowground APE, which includes underwater areas, has indicated a low potential for intact, significant archaeological resources. DHS therefore anticipates that there would be no effect on archaeological resources. DHS is consulting with the New York State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO) and Native American tribes in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act(NHPA)regarding the Proposed Action If the SHPO does not concur with DHS's determinations of no adverse effect on the Plum Island Light Station and no effect on archaeological historic properties, DHS would adhere to SHPO recommendations and would continue to consult in order to minimize potential impacts. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Policy 25:Protect,restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. Orient Point and Plum Island do not contain scenic resources of statewide significance; however, they.may still contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. Trenching occurring on the beaches of Orient Point and Plum Island would temporarily affect the scenic quality of the shoreline;but the trenches would be refilled with beachy, sandy soils and there would be no permanent degradation of the scenic:quality of the shoreline.Minor vegetation clearing would occur to accommodate trenching,but affected areas would be:allowed to revegetate following the completion of these activities. No new construction would occur under the Proposed Action that would introduce visually incongruous elements to the landscape.No natural landforms would be modified under the Proposed Action. No activities would occur that would.impede visual access to coastal waters. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with.this enforceable policy. Enemy and Ice Management Policies Policy 29: The development of offshore uses and resources,including renewable energy resources,shall accommodate New York's long-standing ocean and Great Lakes industries, such as commercial and recreational fiishing and maritime commerce,and the ecological functions of habitats important to New York.The installation of the undersea utility cable could be considered an offshore use in accordance with 7 Docusign,.Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B this enforceable policy,but it would be installed underground and submerged at the bottom of Pluto Gut. The proposed cable would replace one of the existing:utility cables and provide redundancy to.Plum-Island, which has supported Government programs on the island for decades.The presence of the cable would not, interfere with any industries.Underwater installation of the cable may temporarily affect maritime'traffic, industries;activities,and recreation,as a buffer zone would be established around the work area to exclude vessels. Other vessel routes and areas around the installation zone.would remain available for use. Underwater installation may also impact biological resources, such as aquatic species and their habitat,' from temporary changes in vessel activity,ambient noise levels,and water quality. DHS would adhere to conservation recommendations provided during consultation with the USFWS and NOAA. Undersea trenches would be backfilled.to restore sediment,promote species recovery, and'ensure that no obstacles remain on the nearshore areas.With.adherence to permit conditions and recommendations from USFWS and NOAA, changes to aquatic habitat would remain within the tolerance thresholds-of aquatic species. Aquatic habitat would return to its normal, baseline conditions following the completion of proposed installation activities. The abandoned cable is not anticipated.to release hazardous substances into the surrounding water,and the new cable would-be designed to minimize the potential for deterioration.. Corrosion of the CICPs would occur at a.slow rate and would be considered harmless for the.marine environment. The Proposed Action would not result in the permanent degradation of water quality. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Water and.Air Resources Policies Policy 33: Best management practices will be used to ensure the control of stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows draining into coastal waters. Cable installation activities would not create new impervious surfaces nor generate new, permanent stormwater discharges to Long Island Sound or Plum Gut. However, due to minimal shoreline disturbance associated with beach trenching at Orient Point and Plum Island,DHS would obtain a NPDES'General Permit to manage stormwater discharges resulting from ground disturbance. In addition, a DHS would adhere to the PIADC SWPPP to identify and implement erosion control measures.No structural measures to control stormwater runoff would be constructed under the Proposed Action, and no changes would be made to sewer infrastructure. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable-policy. Policy 35:Dredging and filling in coastal waters and disposal of dredged material will be undertaken in a manner that meets existing State dredging permit requirements, and protects significant fish' and wildlife habitats, scenic resources, natural protective features, important agricultural lands, and wetlands.DHS anticipates using low impact;in-water trenching methods,such as ploughing or j etting,under the Proposed Action;however,it,maybe necessary to use traditional trenching methods such as excavation. Excavation would have the potential to result in temporary sediment_disturbance and turbidity,:loss of nearshore aquatic habitat, and impacts to water quality.'Should the use of traditional methods be required; DHS would obtain all applicable state permits related to dredging,such as the Protection of Waters permit, Coastal Erosion Management permit, and CWA Section 404 permit. Adherence to permit requirements would minimize: he potential for adverse effects and would ensure that state coastal resources are protected to. the iextent practicable. Further, DHS .would adhere to conservation recommendations provided by USFWS and NOAA during consultation to minimize impacts to species and their habitat. Finally, the potential impacts of the trenching would be limited by the very shallow and narrow dimensions, and 8 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE32-EA8AE4C3C15B relatively short distance proposed, of the trenches. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with;this enforceable policy. Policy 36:Activities related to the shipment and storage of petroleum and other hazardous materials will be conducted in a manner that will prevent or at least minimize spills,into coastal waters,all practicable efforts will be undertaken to expedite the cleanup of such discharges, and restitution for damages will be required when these spills occur.Under the Proposed Action,hazardous materials,including petroleum, would be used by heavy equipment, vehicles, and vessels to support cable installation. All hazardous materials or waste discovered,generated,or used during cable installation would be handled,containerized, and disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Should any inadvertent spills occur, DHS would implement clean-up and containment procedures in accordance with DHS's existing SPCCP.DHS would also require vessels to develop a Vessel Response Plan to control the discharge of operational wastes .into coastal waters and would require vessels to maintain spill containment and response equipment onboard. Vessels would be refueled at marine refueling stations in accordance with standard protocols. Adherence to these regulations and BMPs would minimize the potential for spills or releases into coastal waters.Following cable installation,there would be no potential for additional releases of hazardous materials. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Policy 37: Best management practices will be utilized to minimize the nom-point discharge of excess nutrients,organics and eroded soils into coastal waters. Some ground disturbance associated with onshore cable trenching at Orient Point and Plum Island would occur under the Proposed Action that could result in non-point discharges of eroded soils and sedimentation into coastal waters.BMPs addressing stormwater runoff would also be applicable to managing erosion and sedimentation,including adherence to a NPDES General Permit and the existing PIADC SWPPP. Adherence to the Coastal Erosion Management permit would minimize the exacerbation of erosion hazards along the coastline. Non-point discharges of eroded soils would cease following the completion of ground-disturbing activities, and disturbed areas would be allowed to revegetate passively, to restore habitat and prevent additional erosion and sedimentation into Plum Gut. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Policy 38: The quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater supplies, will be conserved and protected, particularly where such waters constitute the primary or sole source of water supply. No streams are located on Plum Island,although the site itself is located within Long Island Sound.Plum Gut is not listed as impaired under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, although Long Island Sound is considered impaired for dissolved oxygen, and a total maximum daily load(TMDL).addressing nitrogen pollution has been established. Ground-disturbing activities under the Proposed Action would be minimal and limited to the small areas of shoreline on Orient Point and Plum Island where trenching would occur. With implementation of the NPDES General Permit and SWPPP,the Proposed Action would have no effect on the Long Island Sound TMDL or on surface water quality from erosion and sedimentation. Undersea trenching in Plum Gut for cable installation would temporarily affect.turbidity within Plum Gut, but disturbed bottom sediments would be-expected to settle out of the water column and would not have a permanent impact on surface water quality,. Sediment removed from the in-water trench to place the cable would be placed on-shore above the high;-water mark or on support vessels, so it does not contribute to sedimentation in Plum Gut. Plum Island and Orient Point are underlain by freshwater.aquifers. The Proposed`Action is not likely to intersect a freshwater aquifer during trenching activities given that trenching is not estimated to exceed a depth of 3.0 inches.Accidental spills of petroleum or other hazardous 9 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9618-4BO7-AE324a' ;4E4C3C15B - r materials associated with heavy equipment could leach into unconfined aquifers. However,these impacts Would be minimized through adherence to BMPs, such as performing routine inspections of_equipment, maintaining spill containment materials on-site, and establishing containment structures where necessary. No intentional release or injection of materials.into the aquifer would occur, and no aquifer withdrawals would be required under the Proposed Action.Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Policy 41: Land use or development in the coastal area will not cause national or State air'quality standards to be violated Suffolk County is designated as a maintenance area for particulate matter with a size of less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) and a serious nonattainment area for ozone (03). Suffolk County is considered in attainment for the remaining criteria pollutants.The Proposed Action would result in emissions from fuel-burning combustion.equipment,such as on-road vehicles and in-water vessels. The total anticipated emissions from cable installation activities would not exceed.the regulated de minimis thresholds for PMi:S or the precursors:to 03. No permanent:.emissions sources-would be established. Throughout the course of the Proposed Action, national and state air quality standards would not be violated. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with .this enforceable policy. Wetlands Policy Policy 44: Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands:and preserve the benefits derived from these areas. Proposed cable installation activities are not anticipated to impact estuarine and marine wetlands present along the shorelines of Orient Point and Plum Island.Trenching to access the cable vaults at Orient Point and Plum Island would be through areas of primarily sand and rock.Prior to beginning cable installation work, a qualified wetland delineator would be contracted to evaluate if estuarine and marine wetlands are present within the Proposed Action area.If wetlands are identified,DHS would adhere to the appropriate permitting process. Ground disturbance may have the potential to result in erosion or sedimentation in nearby estuarine and marine wetlands,but DHS would adhere to erosion control measures included in the project-specific NPDES permit to minimize potential indirect impacts. No freshwater wetlands are present within the vicinity of the Proposed Action area. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Town of Southold LWRP Enforceable Policies Developed Coast Policies Policy 2:Preserve historic resources of the Town of Southold.The APE for the Proposed Action contains one aboveground historic resource,the.Plum Island Light Station,which is listed in the NRHP and has also been designated as .a historically significant navigational aid by the Town of Southold. Proposed cable installation activities would occur within the property boundary of the Plum Island Light:Station since the cable vault is also,located within that property boundary. No new above-ground components would.be constructed,and there would be no impacts to the Plum Island Light Station,including,to its historic,scenic character. DHS does not anticipate any adverse effects to archaeological resources, including underwater archaeological resources, as reviews of the belowground APE has not identified significant resources. Therefore, the.Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable . policy. Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency with the New York State CMP Policy 23. 10 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE3P±5;F"AE4C3C15B Policy 3 Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. Local scenic resources and surrounding visual quality would not 'be impacted by the Proposed Action. No construction would occur that could permanently block or modify scenic views from local roads, public parks,or other spaces.Shoreline areas at Orient Point and on Plum Island disturbed from trenching activities would be refilled with beachy, sandy soils, and would be allowed to revegetate passively. Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included,in the determination of consistency with the New York State CMP Policy 25. Natural Coast Policies Policy 4 r.Minimize loss of life,structures,and natural resources from flooding and erosion.No shoreline hardening, construction of erosion control structures, or other development activities would occur. Undeveloped portions of the shoreline at Plum Island and Orient Point disturbed during trenching activities would be restored following cable installation,no natural protective features would be degraded, and there would be no'loss of public trust lands. The function of the floodplain would not be altered, and potential impacts from erosion would be minimized through adherence to a NPDES General Permit and the Coastal Erosion Management permit. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy.Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency with the New York State CMP Policy 14. Policy 5:Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold No point source,sanitary sewer,industrial,or other direct discharges containing nitrogen into surface waters would occur as a result of cable installation activities.Any non-point source discharges,such as from stormwater runoff,would be managed through adherence to a NPDES General Permit and existing PIADC SWPPP. Undersea cable installation, including trenching and laydown activities, would have the potential to affect water quality temporarily from local increases in turbidity. Turbidity resulting from trenching and the disturbance of bottom sediment during cable laydown would settle out of the water column and would not permanently change water quality.Sediment removed from the in-water trenches would be placed on-shore or on support vessels.The abandoned cable is not anticipated to release hazardous substances into the surrounding water, and the new cable would be designed to minimize.the potential for deterioration. Corrosion of the CICPs would occur at a slow rate and would be.considered harmless for the marine environment.Accidental spills of-petroleum or other hazardous materials could occur from vessels, potentially affecting surface water quality and leaching into groundwater supplies for the Town of Southold. Potential impacts from spills would be minimized through adherence to an SPCCP and Vessel Response Plan,as well as through BMPs such as maintaining spill response equipment on-board, performing routine inspections, and establishing containment structures as needed. Implementation of these plans and BMPs would ensure that the quality of surface waters and groundwater, and the potability and availability of groundwater for the Town of Southold,would not be substantially reduced.Therefore,the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency with.the New York State CMP Policies 7, 8,36, and 38. Policy 6:Protect and restore the quality and function of the,Town of Southold ecosystem.Plum Island is an important terrestrial habitat for threatened and endangered species and migratory birds, and Plum Gut has also been designated as a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat.Much of Plum Island remains in, 11 Docusign Envelope ID:ADWA573-9018-41307-AE3 ';�"O AE4C3C15B a natural,undeveloped state, and the Proposed Action would not result in any development of these areas. Proposed trenching activities on the shorelines of Plum Island and Orient Point would disturb narrow beach corridors and vegetation that may provide species habitat. While disturbed beach areas would be restored and refilled with beachy soils and allowed to revegetate,ecological quality would be affected until activities under the Proposed Action are complete.DHS would avoid sand dunes to the extent practicable and would adhere to conditions of the Erosion Management Permit, if applicable, to minimize damage to.natural , protective features and other natural resources. Stormwater discharges that may occur would be minimized through adherence to permits and applicable BMPs to protect and minimize adverse impacts to Plum Gut. Undersea trenching would result in disturbances to-be nthichabitat and would temporarily increase turbidity levels. The trenching technique would be selected to minimize adverse impacts to the extent practicable and removed sediment would be managed so turbidity levels do not affect water quality beyond the immediate construction phase or exceed species'tolerance levels.If traditional trenching methods,_such as excavation, are required, DHS would obtain and adhere to applicable dredge permit requirements to minimize potential adverse impacts.Temporary changes to physical parameters of the aquatic ecosystems, including turbidity-and noise, would occur from the operation of the CLB and other vessels and cable laydown on bottom sediment:Neither of these increases are anticipated to exceed the tolerance thresholds of aquatic species. These habitat impacts would be temporary and are not expected to adversely affect special status species. DHS is consulting with USFWS and NOAA Fisheries Office,regarding impacts to federally threatened or endangered species, species protected under the MMPA, and EFH, and would comply with recommendations to protect these species.No permanent physical loss or degradation of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems at Plum Island and Orient Point would occur,and no permanent habitat impairment or changes to physical, abiotic ecosystem components would occur. No freshwater wetlands are located within the Proposed Action area, and no estuarine wetlands are expected to be impacted. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency with the New York State CMP Policies 7 and 44. Policy 7:Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold The Proposed Action would not result in the introduction of heavy industry,expansion of power plants,or a permanent increase in automobile or vessel traffic.Increased air emissions during proposed cable installation activities would be temporary,and would not exceed applicable regulatory standards.No permanent emissions sources would be established. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum .extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency with the New York State CMP Policy 41. Policy 8: Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. No landfills, hazardous waste sites, or other waste management or hazardous material storage facilities are located within the Proposed Action area. Installation of the undersea cable would use some hazardous substances to operate heavy equipment, vehicles, and vessels. Accidental discharge or spill of such materials into coastal waters, including diesel, oil, or antifreeze; would be minimized through implementation of an SPCCP and Vessel Response Plan.Vessels would be required to maintain spill containment and response equipment onboard and would refuel at designated marine refueling,stations. The proposed cable installation would not create a new permanent source of hazardous material or solid waste generation and would have no potential for environmental contamination once operational. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this. 12 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE3?,FA QAE4=15B. enforceable policy.Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency with the New York State CMP Policies 8 and 36. Public Coast Policies Policy 9: Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters,public lands; and public resources of the Town of Southold Elements of the Proposed Action would occur within Orient Point County Park, a public waterfront park within the Town of Southold.Proposed trenching activities would . temporarily limit public access to a small beachfront area along the western shoreline: of Orient Point County Park while the cable is being installed for public safety.Following cable installation,the shoreline area at Orient Point would be reopened. The Proposed Action would not result in a permanent.loss or reduction of public access to coastal lands and waters, including visual access, or of recreational opportunities. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy.Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency with the New York State CMP Policy 20: Working Coast Policies Policy 11: Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. Some in-water trenching to install the undersea cable would occur several hundred feet off the shorelines of Orient Point and Plum Island into Plum Gut, and the cable would be placed on the seafloor of Plum Gut. In-water trenching would avoid, to the extent practicable, benthic habitat and eelgrass beds, and the proposed route for cable laydown is mostly rocky substrate with no ecologically sensitive habitats.Additionally,as the proposed cable route would follow the existing undersea utility corridor, previously undisturbed areas would be avoided. By avoiding sensitive habitat areas, the Proposed Action would minimize adverse impacts on the health and abundance of living marine resources and would not affect the size or continued propagation of native stocks or affect important spawning grounds,shellfish habitat,or the success of marine fisheries.The Proposed Action would have no potential . to affect the operation or marketability of commercial or recreational fisheries,the commercial fishing fleet or support facilities, the managed shellfish harvest, or aquaculture. Therefore, the Proposed Action is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with this enforceable policy. Additional information on the Proposed Action's consistency with this local enforceable policy is included in the determination of consistency With the New York State CMP Policy 7. Conclusion Table 1 an&Table 2 summarize the Proposed Action's consistency with or applicability to the enforceable policies of the New York State CMP and the Town of Southold LWRP. DHS has -determined,that.the Proposed Action, which would be implemented in accordance with applicable BMPs and minimization measures,would be consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies and coastal resources of New York State's federally approved CMP;including the Town of Southold's LWRP,pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended; and in accordance with 15 CFR Part 930, Subpart C. 13 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE31��",'?-AE4C3C15B Table 1.Consistency or Applicability of the Proposed Action to New York CM[P Enforceable Policies Policy Consistency"or Applicability Development Policies Policy 1:Restore,revitalize,and redevelop deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas for commercial,industrial,cultural,recreations,and other N/A compatible uses. Policy 2:Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or N/A adjacent to coastal waters. Policy 3:Further develop the State's major ports of Albany,Buffalo,:New York,Ogdensburg,and Oswego as centers of commerce and industry,and encourage the siting,in these port areas,including those under the N/A jurisdiction;of State public authorities,of land use and development which is essential to,or in support of,the waterborne transportation of cargo and people. Policy 4: Strengthen the economic.base of smaller harbor areas by encouraging the development and enhancement of those traditional uses N/A and activities which have provided such areas with their unique maritime identity. Policy 5:Encourage the location of development in areas where public N/A services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. Policy 6:Expedite permit procedures in order to facilitate the siting of N/A\� development activities at suitable locations. Fish and Wildlife Policies Policy 7: Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved,and where practical,restored so as to maintain their viability as Consistent habitats. Policy 8:Protect fish and wildlife resources in the coastal area from the introduction of hazardous wastes and other pollutants which bio- Consistent accumulate in the food chain or which cause significant sublethal or lethal effect on those resources. Policy 9:Expand recreational use of fish and wildlife resources in coastal areas by increasing access to existing resources,supplementing existing N/A stocks,and developing new resources. Policy 10:Further develop commercial fmfish,shellfish,,and crustacean resources in the coastal area by encouraging the construction of new,or improvement of existing on-shore commercial fishing facilities,increasing N/A marketing of the State's seafood products,maintaining adequate stocks, and expanding aquaculture facilities. Flooding and Erosion Hazards Policy 11:Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal area so as to minimize damage to property and the endangering of human lives N/A caused by flooding and erosion. 14 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE3'�")AE4C3C15B. Table.1.Consistency or Applicability of the Proposed Action to New York CMP Enforceable Policies Policy Applicability or Consistency`- Policy 12:Activities or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding Consistent and erosion by protecting natural protective features including beaches, dunes,barrier islands and bluffs. Policy 13:The construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures shall be undertaken only if they have a reasonable probability of controlling erosion for at least thirty years as demonstrated in design and N/A construction standards and/or assured maintenance or replacement programs. Policy 14:Activities and development,including the construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures,shall be undertaken so that Consistent there will be no measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activities or development,or at other locations. Policy 15:Mining,excavation or dredging in coastal waters shall not significantly interfere with the natural coastal.processes which supply Consistent beach materials to land adjacent to such waters and shall be undertaken in a manner which will not cause an increase in erosion.of such laud. Policy 16:Public funds shall only be used for erosion protective structures where necessary to protect human life,and new development which requires a location within or adjacent to an erosion hazard area to be able N/A to function,or existing development;and only where the public benefits outweigh the long term monetary and other costs including the potential for increasing erosion and adverse effects on natural protective features. Policy 17:Non-structural measures to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion shall be used whenever N/A possible. General Policy Policy 18:To safeguard the vital economic,social and environmental interests of the State and of its citizens,proposed major actions in the coastal area must give full consideration to those interests,and to the Consistent safeguards which the State has established to protect valuable coastal resource areas. Public Access Policies Policy 19:Protect,maintain,and increase the level and:types of access to N/A public water related recreation resources'and'facilities. Policy 20:Access to the publicly-owned foreshore and to lands immediately adjacent to the foreshore or the water's edge that are publicly- Consistent owned shall be provided and it shall be provided in a manner compatible with adjoining uses. r Docusign Envelope ID:ADWA573-9018-4607-AEY AE4C3C1'5B Table 1.Consistency or Applicability of the Proposed Action to New York CMP Enforceable Policies Policy Applicability.or.Consistency.1 Recreation Policies Policy 21:Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated,and will be given priority over non-water- N/A related uses along the coast. Policy 22:Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for watei-related recreation whenever such use is compatible with N/A reasonably anticipated demand for such activities,and is compatible with the primary purpose of the development. Historic and Scenic Resources Policies Policy 23:Protect,enhance and restore structures,districts,areas or sites that are of significance in the history,architecture,archaeology or culture Consistent of the State,its communities,or the Nation. Policy 24:Prevent impairment of scenic resources of statewide N/A significance. Policy 25:Protect,restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance,but which Consistent contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. Agricultural Lands Policies Policy 26:Conserve and protect agricultural lands in the State's coastal N/A area. Energy and Ice Management Policies Policy 27:Decisions on the siting and construction of major energy facilities in the coastal area will be based on public energy needs, N/A compatibility of such facilities with the environment,and the facility's need for a shorefront location. Policy 28:Ice management practices shall not interfere with the production of hydroelectric power,'damage significant fish and wildlife and their N/A habitat,or increase shoreline erosion or flooding. Policy 29:The development of offshore uses and resources,including renewable energy resources,shall accommodate New York's long- standing ocean and Great Lakes industries,such as commercial and Consistent recreational fishing and.maritime commerce,and the ecological functions of habitats important to New York. Water and Air Resources Policies Policy 30:Municipal,industrial,and commercial discharge of pollutants, including but not limited to,toxic and hazardous substances,into coastal N/A waters will conform to State and National water quality standards. Policy 3I: State coastal area policies and management objectives of N/A approved local Waterfront Revitalization Program will be considered while 16 Docusign Envelope ID:AMA573-90184B07-AE3" �AOAE4CK1513 Table 1.Consistency or Applicability of the Proposed Action to New York CMP Enforceable Policies Applicability,or ..... Policy 1 Consistency. reviewing coastal water classifications and while modifying water quality standards;however,those waters already overburdened with contaminants Will be recognized as being a development constraint. Policy 32,Encourage the use of alternative or innovative sanitary waste systems in small communities where the costs of conventional facilities are N/A unreasonably high,given the size of the existing tax base of these communities. Policy 33:Best management practices will be used to ensure the control of stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows draining into coastal Consistent waters., Policy 34:Discharge of waste materials into coastal waters from vessels subject to State jurisdiction will be limited'so as to protect significant fish N/A and wildlife habitats;recreational areas and water supply areas. Policy 35:Dredging and filling in coastal waters and disposal of dredged material will be undertaken in a manner:that meets existing State dredging permit requirements;and protects significant fish and wildlife habitats, Consistent scenic resources,natural protective features,important agricultural lands, and wetlands. Policy 36:Activities related to the shipment and storage of petroleum and other hazardous materials will be conducted in a manner that will prevent or at least minimize spills into,coastal waters;all practicable efforts will be Consistent undertaken to expedite the cleanup of such discharges;and restitution for damages will be required when these spills occur. Policy 37:Best management practices will be utilized to minimize the non- point discharge of excess nutrients,organics and eroded soils into coastal Consistent waters. Policy 38:The quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater supplies,:will be conserved and.protected,particularly where such waters Consistent constitute the primary or sole'source of water supply. Policy 39:The transport,storage,treatment and disposal of solid wastes, particularly hazardous wastes,within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to protect groundwater and surface water supplies, N/A significant fish and wildlife habitats,recreation areas,important agricultural land,and scenic resources. Policy 40:Effluent discharged from major steam electric generating and industrial facilities into coastal waters will not be unduly injurious to fish N/A and wildlife and shall conform to state water quality standards. Policy 41:Land use or development in the coastal area will not cause Consistent national or State air quality standards to be violated. Policy 42:Coastal management policies will be considered if the State reclassif es land areas pursuant to the prevention of significant N/A deterioration regulations of the Federal Clean Air Act. 17 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE3,g!2�"4AE4C3C15B Table 1. Consistency or Applicability of the Proposed Action to New York CMP Enforceable Policies -. . . . :Policy Applicability,or .. Consistency' Policy 43:Land use or development in the coastal area must not cause the generation of significant amounts of acid rain precursors:nitrates.and N/A sulfates. Wetlands Policy Policy 44:Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands and preserve Consistent the benefits derived from these areas. Note: 1. Consistent,to the maximum extent practicable. Source:New York State Coastal Management Program and Final Environmental Impact Statement,1982. 18 Docusign Envelope ID:AMA573-9018-41307-AET"11,9AE4=1513 1 Table 2.Consistency or Applicability of the Proposed Action to the Town of Southold LWRP Policies Policy Applicability.l6 r Consistency Developed Coast Policies Policy 1;Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character,preserves open space,makes efficient use of infrastructure, N/A makes beneficial use of a coastal location;and minimises adverse effects of development. . Policy 2:Preserve historic resources of the Town of Southold. Consistent, Policy 3:Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town Consistent' of Southold. Natural Coast Policies Policy 4:Minimize loss of life,structures,and natural resources from flooding and Consistent erosion. Policy 5:Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. Consistent Policy 6:Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold's Consistent ecosystem. Policy 7:Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. Consistent Policy 8:Minimize environmental degradation in the Town of Southold from solid Consistent waste and hazardous substances and wastes. Public Coast Policies Policy 9:Provide for public access to,and recreational use of,coastal waters,public Consistent lands,and public resources of the Town of Southold. Working Coast Policies Policy 10:Protect the Town of Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting N/A of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. Policy 11:Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in the Town of Consistent Southold. Policy 12:Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. N/A Policy 13:Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral N/A resources. Note: 1. Consistent,to the maximum extent practicable. Source: Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,2004. 19 Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-90184B07-AE31-Iz"�9AE4MC15B New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation KATHY HOCHUL_ ERIK KULLESEID Governor Cbrnrnl's oner October 23, 2023 Sarah Koeppel Deputy Federal Preservation Officer United States Department of Homeland Security . 301 7th Street SW 7th Floor, Room 7062 Washington, DC 20528 Re: DHS Replacement'of Undersea Cable from Orient Point to Plum Island Town of Southold, Suffolk County 23PRO8254 Dear Sarah Koeppel: ` Thank you for requesting the comments of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (NYSHPO). We have reviewed the submitted materials in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These comments are those of the SHPO and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. Based upon this review, the NYSHPO concurs with the.U.S. Department of Homeland Security that this undertaking will have No Adverse Effect on the Plum Island Light Station and No Effect on archaeological historic properties. If you have any questions, I can be reached at nancy.herter@parks.ny.gov. Sincerely, Nancy Herter Director, Technical Preservation Services Bureau New York'State Office of Parks;Recreation and Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation,Peebles Island,PO Box 189,Waterford; New York 12188-0189 (518)23778643•hftps://parks,ny.gdv/shpo Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-90184607-AE4-d—%3AE4C3C156 1 CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS Date: January 22, 2025 To: Board of Town Trustees Town of Southold Town Hall Annex 54375 Route 25 P.O.Box'i179 Southold,f New York 11971 ' From: P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc., as Consultant to the United States Department of Homeland Security Directorate of Science and Technology Attn:Amanda Lauth, Project Manager Re: Wetland-Coastal Erosion Permit Application Proposed Plum Island Animal Disease Center Undersea Cable Installation Town of Southold, Suffolk County This firm is serving as the environmental consultant to the United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) Directorate of Science and Technology(S&T), which is proposing to abandon an existing undersea utility cable in place and install a new undersea utility cable between Orient Point, New York and the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) on Plum Island, New York. Based upon the proposed scope of work,it has been preliminarily determined that the following permits and determinations are required: (1)Wetland-Coastal Erosion Permit from the Board of Town Trustees,Town of Southold. Enclosed are four(4)copies of the following items for Board of Town Trustees: 1. Wetland-Coastal Erosion Permit Application Checklist 2. . Project description 3. Short Environmental Assessment Form 4. Authorization Form 5. Agent Authorization 6. Applicant/Agent/Representative Transactional Disclosure Form 7. LWRP Consistency Assessment Form&Responses 8. Permit Plan Set, including'Site Development Plans, as prepared by STV Inc. and Topographic Survey,as prepared by Arc Surveying and Mapping, Inc. 9. Photo log. 10. $1,250 application fee for Wetland Permit 11. $1,25o application fee for Coastal Erosion Permit Thank you in advance for your time and.attention to this request. . � . � III 111 111 iii 631,58:9.6:353 • WWW•PWGROSSER.COM • PWGC.INFO@PWGROSSER.COM BOHEMIA • MAN:HATTAN • SARATOGA SPRINGS • MONTICELL.O • SYRACUSE • SHELTON, CT. Docusign Envelope ID:AD92A573-9018-4B07-AE3-' -`,1AE4C3C156- l CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS P.W.GROSSER CONSULTING Amanda Lauth Project Manager cc: Alan MacIntyre,Director of Operations—United State Department of Homeland Security Katherine Boy,Project Manager,PMP—ASRC Federal—AFFS Plum Island Disease Center 1 631,589.6353 WWW•PWGROSSER.COM • PWGC.INFO@PWGROSSER.CO,M BOHEMIA • MANHATTAN • SARATOGA SPRINGS • MONTICELL.O • SYRACUSE • SHELTON, CT a PVYGC' CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS_ TRANSMITTAL, LETTER FEB 2 8 2025 board of Trustees DATE February 14, 2024 TO Town of Southold Board of CC Trustees FROM Michael Pecoraro, P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc. RE wetland/Coastal Erosion Permit Application — Plum Island Animal Disease Center ❑Attached❑Under separate cover❑Overnight❑Regular Mail: Qty. DESCRIPTION 4 Wetland/Coastal Erosion Permit: Application — Undersea Cable Replacement 1 Wetland/Coastal Erosion Permit Application Fee Payment 1 Final Inspection Fee Payment / 1 1 1 1 1 .. r // 031.589.6353•WWWPWGROSSER.COM•PWGC.INFO@a PWGROSSER.COM BOH'".MANHATTAN•SARATOGA SPRINGS MONTICELLO,NY•SYRACUSE•SHELTON,CT