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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSolid Waste Management Plan GEIS Seqra Scoping Meeting 1990 Town of Southold, New York SEQRA SCOPING MEETING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN/ GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PREPARED BY: i Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers MARCH 1990 �oc��FF OLKc�Gy SCOTT L. HARRIS �O ` Town Hall, 53095 Main Road SUPERVISOR z P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 FAX (516) 765 - 1823 y TELEPHONE (516) 765 - 1800 '7 OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD March 19 , 1990 Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to our Solid Waste Management Scoping Meeting - a con- crete step toward developing a long-term solid waste management plan for the Town of Southold. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum for involved government agencies, interested parties, and the public to participate directly in the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act process. Our goal today is to obtain your input to help identify the issues that should be addressed in the Generic Environmental Impact Statement on the Solid Waste Management Plan. When completed, this statement will define a variety of available solid waste disposal methods and assess their potential economic and environmental impacts on Southold. Since the actions that we take to resolve ourarba e g g problems will affect all of us, we want to provide for maximum public participation. Solid waste management is one of the most important environmental, economic, and planning issues facing our Town. We welcome your attendance and appreciate your participation. We have prepared a packet of information and brief presentations to assist in today' s session. If you should require any additional information or assistance, please contact us. Again, thank you for your interest. Sincerely, Scott Louis Harris Supervisor SLH:ps TOWN OF SOUTHOLD • Solid Waste Management Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement SEORA SCOPING PACKAGE Supervisor: Scott Louis Harris Town Justice: Raymond W. Edwards Councilman: George L. Penny IV Councilwoman: Ruth D. Oliva Councilwoman: Ellen M. Larsen Councilman: Thomas H. Wickham Town Attorney: Harvey A. Arnoff Town Clerk: Judith T. Terry Prepared by: Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers Syosset, New York 2000M Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement Contents of Scoping Kit 1.0 Agenda for SEQRA Scoping Meeting 2.0 Notice of Intent/Lead Agency 3.0 Positive Declaration 4.0 Overview 5.0 List of Involved Agencies 6.0 List of Interested Agencies and Interested Parties 7.0 Proposed Scope 8.0 Excerpts from the SEQRA Handbook 8.1 EIS Guidelines and Content 8.2 GEIS Guidelines 8.3 Scoping Checklist 9.0 SEQRA Time Frames 2000M C w Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement Agenda for SEOR Scoping Meeting 1. Supervisor Scott L. Harris o General Purpose of the Meeting o Brief Overview of Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Situation o Objective of the Scoping Process 2. Solid Waste Task Force Representative - Jack Romeril o Overview of GEIS Development and SEQR Process o Proposed Scope of the GEIS - Technical Consultant (D&B) o Project Schedule - Technical Consultant (D&B) 3. Supervisor Scott L. Harris o Procedure to Follow to Provide Input for the Project • 4. Statements Provided by Involved and Interested Agencies, Parties and Individuals 5. Closing Remarks Written comments may be forwarded until April 16, 1990 to: Judith T. Terry Town Clerk 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 2000M !■h �s N �Oc,��FFOLK�oGy o z Town Hall, 53095 Main Road .✓� • O� P.O. Box 1 179 Southold, New York 11971 JUDITH T.TERRY FAX(516)765-1823 TOWN CLERK TELEPHONE(516) 765-1801 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD • THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 23, 1990: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to undertake the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive solid waste management plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 6NYCRR Part 617.6(b) (State Environmental Quality Review Act) , a lead agency must be established prior to a determination of significance; and WHEREAS, a proposed solid waste management plan is a Type 1 action under 6NYCRR Part 617. 12(b) (1) ; and WHEREAS, 6NYCRR Part 617(b) requires coordinated review of such Type 1 actions; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold seeks to assume the responsibility of lead agency as well as the preparation of a generic environmental impact statement as may be required by the State Environmental Quality Review Act; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that pursuant to 6NYCRR 617.6(b) and (c) , the Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to mail this Notice of Intent to seek lead agency designation along with the environmental assessment form (EAF) and a summary of the action under consideration to all involved agencies and, further, to notify all involved agencies that a lead agency must be agreed upon within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the EAF is mailed to them. JudithT. Terry Southold Town Cler January 26, 1990 �oc��FFOLkc�Gy o Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1 179 .►O .a�� Southold, New York 11971 JUDITH T. TERRY FAX(5 16) 765-1823 TOWN CLERK TELEPHONE(516) 765-1801 REGISTRAR Oh VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD January 29, 1990 Re: Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Plan SEQR — Generic Environmental Impact Statement Lead Agency Coordination Request Dear The purpose of this communication is to determine under Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review — SEQR) of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, the following: 1. Your jurisdiction in the action described in the attached Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and Project Summary. 2. Your interest in assuming the responsibilities of Lead Agency for the action. The Town of Southold desires to be the Lead Agency under SEQR for the preparation of Solid Waste Management Plan for the Town. Recognizing that the development of this Plan may have significant environmental impacts, the Town intends to prepare a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) on the Plan. The attached EAF describing the planning process is a generic one; the EAF cannot yet describe the Plan. Therefore, a • Summary of the action under consideration is enclosed for your convenience. Please complete the attached form regarding being Lead Agency, and return to me at Town Hall, 53095 Main Street , Southold, New York 11971, within thirty (30) days from the date of this letter. If there are any questions regarding this matter, I may be contacted at (516) 765-1801 . Very truly yours, Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk Attachments: (1) Lead Agency Coordination Request (2) Listing of Involved Agencies (3) SEQR, EAF, Part 1 and Part II (4) Project Summary TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEQR LEAD AGENCY COORDINATION REQUEST Involved Agency: Address: . ( ) This agency has no objection to the Town of Southold assuming Lead Agency status for this action. ( ) This agency wishes to assume Lead Agency status for this action. ( ) Other — (see comment below) Comments: Signature Date Title Please return to: Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk Town of Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Street Southold, NY 11971 1574M 417.21 SEO R Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Purpoee: The rull EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine. in an orderly manner whether a oroject or action may be significant The question or whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer Frequent- !� there are asoects or a project that are subjective or unmeasureable. It is also understood that those who determine stgniricance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may be technically expert in environmental analvs,s In addition many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware or the broader concerns arrect,ng the question or s gn r tante The cull E;F is intericied to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process has oeen orderly, comprehensive in nature. yet flexible to allow introduction of information to rpt a project or action Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts. Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identm. , basic project data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3 Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action it provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially- large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or.reduced. Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially•large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is actually important DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE—Type 1 and Unlisted Actions Identify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: V Part 1 Z Part 2 ZPart 3 Lpon review or the information recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supporting inrormatjon, and considering both the magitude and importance of each impact. it is reasonably determined by -he lead agency that A The project will not result in anv large and important impacts) and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared. 8 Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared.' T C The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a positive declaration wig be prepared. A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions Town of Southold Solid Waste Manajzement Plan Name of Acton Town of Southold Name of Lead Agency Scott Louis Harris Supervisor Prin 0Type Name or espons:ble Offn er in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature o/Responsiole'Oftiker in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(If different from responsible ort cera January 29, 1990 Date 1 PART 1—PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE. This document Is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a slgnlflc nt effec on the en%Ironment Please complete the entire form. Parts A through E Answers to these questions will be c nsldere( as part or the aO011cauon for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review Provide any ddltlona ntormatlon you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3 t Is expected :hat completion or the full E.AF will be dependent on Information currently available and will nIt involy new studies research or Investigation. If Information requiring such additional work Is unavailable. so Indicate and speclr each instance j I NAME OF ACTION Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Plan IOCAT10N OF ACTION(include Street Addreea. MunIC10411ty and County) ■ Town of Southold NAME OF APPLICANTISPONSOR BUSINESS TELEPHONE Town of Southold I 1516) 765-1800 AOORESS Town Hall - 53095 Main Street CITYIPO STATE ZIP C E Southold NY 11971 NAME OF OWNER(If Oitterrntf I BUSINESS TELEPHONE 1 I ADDRESS CITYIPO STATE ZIP Oct i DESCRIPTION OF ACTION The action involves the development of a Town-wide solid waste management plan. Please Complete Each Question—Indicate N.A. if not applicable Town-wide Plan. A. Site Description Site specific description will be provided after site cele tion . Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. I Present land use: Turban Clndustrial CCommerclal C Residential (suburban) =Rura (nc ;:,Forest 12Agriculture COther 2 Total acreage of project area: N/A acres. APPROXIMATE ACREAGE PRESENTLY AFTER COM LETION Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) acres acres Forested acres acres Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) acres acres wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECL) acres acres water Surface Area - acres acres Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) acres acres Roads. buildings and other paved surfaces acres acres Other (Indicate type) acres acre, 3 what Is predominant soil type(s) on project site? N/A a Soil drainage. CWeII drained % of site . CModerately well drained % of site CPoorly drained % of site b If any agricultural land Is Involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through of the Land Classification Systems acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370). 4 Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? —"Yes =No N/A a What Is depth to bedrock? (in feet) 2 5 Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes =0-10% 0-1 i 15% or greater No • N/A 6 Is project substantially contiguous to. or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or rhe %at anal Req!sters of Historic Places? -Yes _No N/A ' js oroject substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? =Yes =�o 8 what is the depth of the water table? on feet) N/A 9 Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? -Yes _No N/A 10 Do hunting, r Shing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? _Yes _No N/A 11 Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? -Yes No 4ccording to identify each species N/A 121 Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i e , cliffs, dunes, other geological rormationsj =Yes No Describe N/A 13 's the pr„cct site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area _Yes _No If yes, explain _N/A 14 Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? =Yes _No N/A 15 Streams within or contiguous to project area: N/A a Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary 16 Lakes. ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: a Name N/A b Size (In acres) 17 Is the site served by existing public utilities? ZYes C:-No N/A a) If Yes. does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? '—Yes No :i t Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? =Yes ::.No 8 's the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law krt ue _5•A,; Section 303 and 304? =Yes _No N/A 19 is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 3 or rhe ECL. and 6 ,NYCRR 617? ZYes ;No N/A _0 Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? =Yes _No N/A B. Project Description Town-wide Plan. Information 1 Physical dimensions�i ei E�r� eSiW 1irWs♦p"dW099” e'quent to site selection . a Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor Nw A acres. b Project acreage to be developed: acres initially; acres ultimately c Project acreage to remain undeveloped acres. d Length of project, in miles: (If appropriate) e If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed %. r Number or orf-street parking spaces existing. proposed g Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour (upon completion of project)? h If residential Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium In tiaily Lltimately Dimensions n feet) of largest proposed structure height; width: length Linear feet or frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? ft 3 2 How much natural material 'i a •nck. earth, etc ) will be removed from the site? N/A tons cubic v rds 3 Will disturbed areas be reclaimed? =Yes "-No ZNIA a. If Yes. ror what inteno . purpose is the site being reclaimed? b �v:II topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? =Yes =No c Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? =Yes "-No s How many acres of vegetation itrees, shrubs ground covers) will be removed from site? NZA acres WWII any mature forest (over 100 years old) or. other locally-important vegetation be removed by this projec�? =Yes =No N/A 6 If single phase project .Anticipated period of construction N/A months, (including demolition). 7 If multi-phased: a Total number of phases anticipated (number). b Anticipated date of commencement phase 1 month year, (including demol tion) c. Approximate completion date of final phase month year. - d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? CYes CNo N/A 8 Will blasting occur during construction? EYes CNo N/A 9 Number of lobs generated: during construction N/A after project is complete N/A 10 Number of lobs eliminated by this project _ N/A 11 Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities? "—Yes CNo If yes, explain N/ 12 Is surtace liquid waste disposal involved? "Yes CNo N/A a If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc.) and amount b Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13 Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? CYes CNo Type N/A 14 Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? CYes CNo N/A Explain 15 Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? CYes CNo N/A t) Will the project generate solic vaste? 3Yes [2 No a If Yes. what is the amount per month N/A tons b If res, will an existing solid waste facility be used? CYes CNo N/A c if yes, give name N/A location N/A d WWII any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? iZYes =No N/A e If Yes. explain N/A 17 Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? X)Yes CNo a If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? N/A tonslmonth. b If yes, what is the anticipated site life? N/A years. 18 WWII project use herbicides or pesticides? CYes CNo N/A 19 WWII project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? CYes CN N/A 20 Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? CYes CNo /A 21 Will project result in an increase in energy use? CYes CNo N/A If Yes indicate tvpe(s) 22 If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity N/A gallons/minute. 23 Total anticipated water usage per day N/A gallons/day 24 Does project involve local. State or Federal funding? CYes CNo N/A If Yes, explain _ 4 25. Approvals Required: Submittal Type Date Clty. Town � 'Iage Bo.1rd Ives _No Town Acceptance of Plan City, Town. Village Planning Board : Yes :XNo N/A C tv Town Zoning Boam -Yes JNo N/A City. Count% Health Department =Yes :�No N/A Other Local Agencies —Yes _1No N/A Other Regional Agencies =Yes :�No __ N/A State Agencies XYes _No Part 360 etc. Federal Agencies =Yes INo N/A C. Zoning and Planning Information _ 1 Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? CXYes ONc it ties indicate decision required. _zoning amendment _zoning variance special use permit ::subdivision ante plan -new revision of master plan 1resource management plan Cother 2 what is the zoning class itication(s)oi the site? N/A 3 what is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning, N/A 4 what is the proposed zoning of the site? N/A What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? N/A 6 is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? 7—Yes -No 7 what are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a 'i4 mile radius of proposed action? N/A 8 Is the proposed action compatible with adjoin in&Isurrounding land uses within a 14 mile? CYes -No 9 If the propo4ed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? a what is the minimum lot size proposed? N/A 10 VViII proposed action require any authorizations) for the formation of sewer or water districts? OYes -No 11 will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police. fire protection)? =Yes GNo N/A a If Yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? 1Z Yes ONo 11 will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? OYes No a. If Yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? Oyes CNo D. Informational Details Attach anv additional information as may be needed to clartty your project. If there are or may be anv a Jverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them E. Verification I certir•i that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Town fr Southold 1/17 90 Applicant Sponsor Name .,__�oDate Signature . —\r y Vit. i Title Sut)el-visor Scott Louis arils If the action is in the Coastal Area. and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. 5• Part 2—PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Responsibility of lead Agency General Information ,Read Carefully, • In completing the Corm the reviewer should be guided by the question Have my responses and determinate ns been reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an axpert environmental analyst • Ident ruing -hat an impact will be potentially large icolumn 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily sig ificant. 4nv 'arge r react must be evaluated in PART 3 to determine significance Identifying an impact in column 2 simply asks that it ne looked at further • The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the thr' shold 0r magnitude that would tagger a response in column 2 The examples are generally applicable throughout the tate anc for most situations But. for any specific project or site other examples and;or lower thresholds may be a propr;ate for a Potential Large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3. • The impacts of each project, on each site, in each locality, will vary Therefore, the examples are illustr tive ar3d have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question • The number of examples per question does not indicate the importance of each question • In identifying impacts, consider long term, short term and cumlatwe effects. Instructions (Read carefully) a Answer each of the 19 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be any impact. b Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers c It answering Yes to a question then check the appropriate box (column 1 or 2) to indicate the potential s ze of the mpact If impact threshold equals or exceeds any example provided, check column 2. If impact will occur bu thresholc is lower than example, check column 1 d If reviewer has doubt about size of the impact then consider the impact as potentially large and proceed o PART 3 e If a potentially large impact checked in column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) in the project to a small to moderar impact. also check the Yes box in column 3. A No response indicates that such a reduction is not possible Th: must be explained in Part 3. 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can I pact Be Moderate Large Mitig ted By IMPACT ON LAND Impact Impact Projec Change 1 will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site? No 2YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Any construction on slopes of 150,1 or greater. (15 foot rise per 100 ❑ - _Yes —No foot of length). or where the gener ti slopes in the project area exceed 10% • Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than ❑ ❑ r'Yes ::No 3 feet • Construction of paved parking area for 1,000 or more vehicles. 0 ❑ ❑Ye --".o • Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within ❑ ❑ "Ye _No 3 feet of existing ground surface. • Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve more ❑ ❑ —Ye No than one phase or stage. • Excavation for mining purposes that would remove more than 1,000 ❑ ❑ —Ye -No tons of natural material (i e., rock or soil) per year. • Construction or expansion of a sanitary landfill " ❑ -Ye —`o • Construction in a designated floodway ❑ ❑ -Yes -N.0 • Other impacts GpnPri r imW rta an:zo i -t,d with r- `.: _Yes _"'o potential siting of a solir? vaate fairi lity 2 Will there be an effect r ...-y ur,.que or unusual land forms found on the s,tei`0 e . cliffs, dunes, geological formations. etc.)CNO ZYES • Specific land forms. TTnknnorn 0,r chic r1mP ❑ _Y I 5 _`C 6 1 2 3 IMPACT ON WATER Small to Potential Can Impact Be 3 Will proposed action affect any water body designated as protected? Moderate large Mitigated By (Under Articles 15, 24. 2S of the Environmental Conservation law. ECL) Impact Impact Project Change YNO `YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Developable area of site contains a protected water body. C " ❑Yes ::No • Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a r' ❑Yes —No protected stream • Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body. ^ ❑ ❑Yes _No • Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland. ❑ ❑Yes =wo • Other impacts: ❑ 7—Yes _No 4 Will proposed action affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? W40 ❑YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • A 10% increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water ❑ " "Yes =No or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease. • Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of surface area. ❑ ❑ "Yes- .No • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑Yes -7.No S . Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality cr quantity? =NO ®YES Examples that would apply to column 2 *TBD • Proposed Action will require a discharge permit. ❑ -jQ CYes "No • Proposed Action requires use of a source of water that does not ❑ C "Yes `No have approval to serve proposed (project) action. • Proposed Acton requires water supply from wells with greater than 45 ❑ r _Yes _.No gallons per minute pumping capacity. *TBD • Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water ❑ '_'Yes .No supply system *TBD • Proposed Action will adversely affect groundwater. ❑ CYes --No • liquid effluent will be convevo-d'off the site to facilities which presentiy ❑ ❑ CYes _No do not exist or have inadequate capacity. • Proposed Action would use water in excess of 20,000 gallons per ❑ ❑ ;❑Yes. —No day • Proposed Acton will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an ❑ ❑ :]Yes No existing bodv of wale, tr, a extent that there will be an obvious visual contrast .o natural conditions. • Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical ❑ ❑ ❑Yes _No products greater than 1,100 gallons. • Proposed Action will allow residential uses in areas without water ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No and/or sewer services. • Proposed Acton locates commercial and/or industrial uses which may ❑ = "Yes No require new or expansion of existing waste treatment and/or storage facilities *TBD • Other impacts Generic impacts associated with solid ❑ $ =Yes _No waste management 21anninst and facilities 6 Will proposed action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface wan-r runoffi` C:No 3YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Propo,, •d Acton would change flood water flows ❑ ❑ _Yes _`c 7 *TBD - To Be Determined 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated y Impact Impact Project Ch nge BD • Proposed Acton may cause substantial erosion. C: 7$ C es No • Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. ❑ ❑ ::Yes No • Proposed Acton will allow development in a designated floodway. ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No • Other impacts ❑ ❑ L-:Yes No IMPACT ON AIR 7 will proposed action affect air quality? CNO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action will induce 1,000 or more vehicle trips in any given ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No hour. • Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No refuse per hour. • Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed S lbs. per hour or a ❑ ❑ []Yes No heat source producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. • Proposed action will allow an increase in the amount of land committed ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No to industrial use. • Proposed action will allow an increase in the density of industrial ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No development within existing industrial areas. *TBD • Other impacts: Generic impacts associated with soli ❑Yes 'No waste management facilitiPa IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS 8 will Proposed Action arfect any threatened or endangered species? ONO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 Unknown at this time • Reduction of one or more species listed on the New York or Federal ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No list, using the site, over or near site or found on the site. • Removal of any portion cr a critical or significant wildlife habitat. ❑ ❑ ❑Yes ❑No • Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No than for agricultural purposes. g *TBD • Other impacts: n ri r imp arta acanri nt-&A wj rh and 4 d ❑ ® :]Yes 7—No waste management facilities 9 will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species? ONO ®YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action would substantially interfere with any resident or ❑ ❑ []Yes ❑�,lo migratory fish, shellfish or wildlife species. • Proposed Action requires the removal of more than 10 acres ❑ ❑ ❑Yes 7—No of mature forest (over 100 years of age) or other locally important vegetation IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES 10 will the Proposed Action affect agricultural land resources? ONO ®YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • The proposed action would sever, cross or limit access to agricultural ❑ ❑ ❑Yes Iry > land (includes cropland, havfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc.) * TBD - To Be Determined 8 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change • Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil profile of _ ❑ '"Yes ::No agricultural land • The proposed action would irreversibly convert more than 10 acres ❑ _ 7—Yes _No of agricultural land or, if located in an Agncultutal District, more than 2 5 acres of agricultural land. • The proposed action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural ❑ C _Yes No land management systems (e.g., subsurface dram lines, outlet ditches, strip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e g. cause a farm field to dram poorly due to increased runoff) *TBD • Other impacts Generic impacts asanciated with rhp ❑ ® ❑Yes _No shin% of solid waste man TiT,Pnr. favi I J r pc IMPACT ON AESTMETIC RESOURCES 11 Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources? =NO 2YES (If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 61721, Appendix B.) Examples that would apply to column 2 *TBD • Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from ❑ 7—Yes _No or in sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural. • Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of ❑ ❑ ❑Yes _No aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their enjoyment of the aesthetic qualities of that resource. • Project components that will result in the elimination or significant ❑ ❑ _Yes _.No screening of scenic views known to be important to the area. *TBD • Other impacts. Generic impacts associated with solid C —Yes _No waste management facilities IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES • 12 WWII Proposed Action irrpact any site or structure of historic, pre- historic or paleontologic.- importance? 'NO 'YES Examples that would apply to column 2 Unknown at this time • • Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially ❑ ❑ _Yes _No contiguous to any facility or site listed on the State or National Register of historic places _ _ • Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the ❑ 7 'e, —N^ project site. • Proposed Action will occur in an area designated as sensitive for ❑ ❑ ❑Yes No archaeological sites on the NYS. Site Inventory *TBD • Other impacts. Generic impacts associated with and iA ® ❑ _Yes _No waste management facilities IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 13 �'idl Proposed �kuhon affect the quantity or quality of existing or ruture open spaces or recreational opportunities? Examples that would apply to -olumn 2 _NO AYES _ • The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. ❑ ❑ _Yes No • A major reduction of an open space important to the community ❑ ❑ 7—Yes _No • Other impacts Generic impacts associated with rhp [I _Yes _No siting of a solid waste manaQempnr facjtit: 9 *TBD - To Be Determined IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION1 2 Small to Potential Can Im act Be 14 Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? Moderate Large Mitiga ed By -NO Y r c Impact Impact Project hange Examples that would apply to column 2 _ *TBD _ • -\Iteration or present patterns of movement of people andlor goods ;. ❑ _ Yes �o • Proposed Acton will result in major traffic problems. `1Z ❑ ❑Yes =.vo • Other Impacts Generic impacts associated with solid ❑ ® ClYes =No waste management planninst *TBD IMPACT ON ENERGY 15 will proposed action affect the community's sources of fuel or energy supply? qJNO =YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action will cause a greater than 5% increase in the use of ❑ ❑ `Yes �No any form of energy in the municipality. • Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an energy ❑ ❑ ❑Yes _No transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial or industrial use. • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 7-,Yes! Z No NOISE AND ODOR IMPACTS 16 Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the Proposed Action? CNO ®YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive ❑ ❑ r'Ye _,-No facility *TBD • Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). ❑ ® _Ye _`o • Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the local C: r`� _..No ambient nose levels for noise outside of structures *T D • Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a ❑ CYe -No nose screen. *T D • Other impacts: Generic impacts associated with solid ❑ 7Yes _140 waste management facilities *T D IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 17 Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety? pNO ZYES Examples that would apply to column 2 *T D • Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous ❑ X ❑Y s c substances(ie.oil,pesticides,chemicals, radiation,etc.)in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there. may be a chronic .low level discharge or emission. • Proposed Action may result in the burial of "hazardous wastes" in any r ❑ —Y s _Nc form (I a toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc.) • Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquified natural ❑ ❑ Yes gas or other flammable liquids • Proposed action may result in the excavation or other disturbance ❑ ❑ _ es within 2.000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste * BD • Other impacts Generic impacts associated with solid ❑ _ es. waste management facilities *TBD - To Be Determined 10 IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER2 3 OR COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD small to Potential Can Impact ee 18 will proposed action affect the character of the existing commModerate Large Mitigated By 4YES Impact Impact Project Change :��'�O ytYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the ❑Yes _No Project is located is likely to grow by more than 5% • The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating services ❑ ❑ 7—Yes ::No will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of this project. • Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals. ❑ ❑Yes No • Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land use. ❑ J ❑Yes —No • Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures ❑ Z ❑Yes No or areas of historic importance to the community *TBD • Development will create a demand for additional community services ❑ ❑ "Yes ❑vo (e g. schools. police and fire, etc.) • Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects. ❑ Z. ❑Yes _'vo • Proposed Action will create or eliminate employment. ❑ ❑ Z—Yes _(vo • Other impacts: Generic impacts associated with solid ❑ ❑ 7—Yes ❑No waste management faciliripc 19 Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? GNO !ZYES *TBD = To Be Determined If Any Action In Part 2 Is Identified as a Potential Large Impact or If You Cannot Determine the Magnitude of Impact, Proceed to Part 3 Part 3—EVALUATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPACTS Responsibility of Lead Agency • Part 3 must be prepared if one or more impact(s) is considered to be potentially large, even if the impact(s) may be mitigated. Instructions Discuss the following for each impact identified in Column 2 of Part 2: 1 Briefly describe the impact. 2 Describe(if applicable)how the impact could be mitigated or reduced to a small to moderate impact by project change(s) 3 Based on the information available, decide if it is reasonable to conclude that this impact is important. To answer the question of importance, consider: • The probability of the impact occurring • The duration of the impact • Its irrewnibility, including permanently lost resources of value • Whether the impact can or will be controlled • The regional consequence of the impact • Its potential divergence from local needs and goals • Whether known objections to the project relate to this impact. (Continue on attachments) A Generic Environmental Impact Statement is being prepared to evaluate the generic Townwide impacts as part of presenting a solid waste management olan. 11 POO_ oc��FFOIK��� tl� Town Hall, 53095 Main Road �O P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 JUDITH T. TERRY FAX(516) 765-1823 TELEPHONE(516) 765-1801 TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 1, 1990: ASSUMPTION OF LEAD AGENCY STATUS AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE A GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (GEIS) FOR A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO SEQRA WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has issued, on March 1 , 1990, a Notice of Intent to be Lead Agency for the preparation of a generic environmental impact statement for a solid waste management plan in accordance with SEQRA and has notified all potentially involved agencies of this intent; and WHEREAS, no potentially involved agency has objected to this intent within the 30-day period provided by SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Town Board can now assume Lead Agency status and determine that the solid waste management plan for the Town could have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, SEQRA requires the Lead Agency issue a Positive Declaration • pursuant to 6NYCRR Part 617; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold assumes Lead Agency status and authorizes the filing of a SEQRA Positive Declaration with the State and other appropriate agencies; and be it further RESOLVED that involved agencies, interested agencies and interested parties be notified that a public scoping meeting will be held in two sessions on March 19, 1990 to determine the scope of the generic environmental impact statement; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall notify all involved agencies and interested agencies and parties of the public scoping meeting; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is authorized and shall have published a Notice of Public Scoping Meeting. Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk March 2, 1990 �oc��FF OIKc�Gy o z C Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 �►�l �� Southold, New York 11971 JUDITH T. TERRY FAX(516) 765-1823 TOWN CLERK TELEPHONE(516) 765-1801 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD March 2, 1990 Dear Interested Agencies/Parties: The Town of Southold has initiated the SEQRA process in order to develop a solid waste management plan. Enclosed for your information as part of the Town's effort to include the public in its solid waste planning effort are: o SEQRA Positive Declaration for the preparation of a GEIS; o Notice of a Public Scoping Meeting Your interest in this very important undertaking will be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk Enclosures SEQR Positive Declaration Notice of Intent to Prepare a Draft Generic Environment Impact Statement Determination of Significance Lead Agency: Town of Southold Project: #1027 • Address: Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Date: March 1, 1990 This notice is issued pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, the regulations implementing Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review) of the Environmental Conservation Law. The Town of Southold, as the Lead Agency has determined that the proposed action described below may have a significant effect on the environment and that a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) will be prepared. • Title of Action: Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Plan SEAR Status: Type I Description of Action: The Town of Southold proposes to undertake the development of a long-term solid waste management plan. The Town's objective is to develop a plan that will provide for the reduction, reuse, recycling, transfer, processing and disposal of all the municipal solid waste generated within the borders of the Town. In developing this plan, the Town intends to evaluate the following potential methods of solid waste management: source reduction, source separation and recycling, reuse, yard waste composting, composting of other organic materials, out—of—Town transfer and processing, as well as regional and local processing and disposal. Further, the plan for the Town will be consistent with the guidelines of the New York State Solid Waste Management Plan and the tenets of the Solid Waste Management Act. Where appropriate, pilot or small scale programs may be implemented during the planning process to evaluate the feasibility of various waste management alternatives. Finally, the GEIS will include an evaluation of methodologies for screening and/or identifying potentially appropriate sites for implementing all or portions of the solid waste management plan for the Town. Location: Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York Reasons Supporting this Determination: Development of a solid waste management plan is a Type I Action that may have a significant effect on the environment. A Draft GEIS is necessary to characterize the existing and projected waste stream and examine techniques for controlling and reducing the size of that waste stream while providing for its ultimate processing or disposal. Beneficial and/or adverse generic impacts are possible and may be related to air quality, surface and ground water quality, noise, solid waste generation, solid waste services, soils, traffic, land use, open space, terrestrial or aquatic habitats, recycling, energy recovery, and economics. The Draft GEIS will allow for early consideration of environmental • factors and facilitate the evaluation of social, economic and decision making processes involving disposal and processing methods and siting. For Further Information: Contact Person: Judith T. Terry, Town Clerk Town Hall, P.O. Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Copies of this Notice Sent to Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York, 12233-0001 Region I Office, Department of Environmental Conservation List of Potentially Involved Agencies List of Interested Agencies and Parties Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Meeting: In order to identify important environmental issues, alternatives, and other concerns related to the preparation of a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement, a scoping meeting has been scheduled. The public and those interested parties unable to attend a scoping meeting are invited to submit written comments and suggestions to the Town by April 16, 1990, with regard to scoping issues. The scoping meeting will have the following objectives: o Identify the significant environmental issues o Eliminate insignificant or nonrelevant issues o Identify the potential boundaries of the Plan's impacts o Identify a range of reasonable alternatives to be discussed o Identify potential mitigation measures The scoping meeting will be held on Monday, March 19, 1990, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, NY. For Further Information: Contact Person: Judith T. Terry Town Clerk Town Hall, P.O. Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1 179 Southold, New York 11971 JUDITH T.TERRY FAX(516) 765-1823 TOWN CLERK ` TELEPHONE(IS 16) 765-1801 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD PLEASE PUBLISH THE ATTACHED NOTICE IN THE LEGAL NOTICE SECTION OF YOUR NEWSPAPER ON MARCH 8, 1990 and MARCH 15, 1990, AND FORWARD ONE (1) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION FOR EACH DATE TO JUDITH TERRY, TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, MAIN ROAD, SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 . Copies to the following: The Long Island Traveler-Watchman The Suffolk Times Town Board Members Dvirka and Bartilucci Town Clerk's Bulletin Board LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGS ON TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN March 19, 1990 Session I - 2 p.m. Session II - 7 p.m. PURPOSE: Public input into the preparation of a generic environmental impact statement for the development of a solid waste management plan for the Town of Southold. LOCATION: Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold, New York CONTACT: Judith T. Terry Town Clerk Town Hall, P.O. Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold, New York (516) 765-1801 NOTE: Written comments can be submitted to the above contact until April 16, 1990. !� �' i TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Project Summary The Town of Southold is undertaking the development of a long-term comprehensive solid waste management plan. The Town has set as an objective that the development of • such a plan will provide for the reduction, recycling, processing and ultimate disposal of all the municipal solid waste generated within the Town's borders. The New York State Solid Waste Management Plan provides guidance for the development of municipal solid waste management plans within the State. In developing its plan, the Town intends to adequately evaluate the following potential methods of waste management: waste reduction, reuse, resource recovery (includes: source separation, recycling, materials recovery, composting, and waste-to-energy) and landfilling. Development of the comprehensive plan would be a Type I Action under the New York State Environmental Review Act (SEQR) in that it could have significant environmental impacts. Therefore, the Town plans to initiate, sponsor and prepare a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for which the Town is the Lead Agency. The GEIS would characterize the existing and projected solid waste stream for the Town, and examine techniques for reducing the size of the waste stream, recovery of resources and the ultimate disposal of waste. The GEIS would also evaluate various alternative townwide and regional solid waste management strategies and technologies and will assess siting considerations within the Town. Generic environmental impacts of the plan would be addressed in the GEIS. Consideration of site-specific impacts and associated mitigation measures for specific elements of the plan would necessarily be deferred until later in the SEQR process in what would be a site-specific environmental impact statement, or environmental assessment. 2000M Background The Town of Southold occupies an area of approximately 53 square miles on Long Island's North Fork of the East End. This includes a mixture of permanent and seasonal residential, commercial and open space areas. The approximate population of the Town is estimated to be 21,798 (LILCO). A comprehensive Town planning effort for solid waste is being necessitated by many factors, including strict landfilling limitations resulting from compliance with the State's Solid Waste Management Act and the Long Island Landfill Law, as well as a rapid reduction in available disposal areas nearby. In addition, there have been increases in waste generation rates and disposal/processing costs on Long Island. Stricter environmental requirements for the siting and design of new landfills, as well as the expansion of existing landfills and implementation of resource recovery systems, have contributed to these greater costs. Existing Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Practices Currently, the Town relies upon the landfill as the final disposal method for the solid waste generated. Residential and commercial refuse is brought directly to the Town's landfill. There is an expanding recycling effort underway primarily for plastic containers, glass containers, metal cans, newspapers, batteries, used oil and other recyclable materials. The Town established the first permanent S.T.O.P. facility on Long Island for the collection of household hazardous wastes. 2000M r . INVOLVED AGENCIES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 1. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12233 Attention: Thomas C. Jorling, Commissioner Norman Nosenchuck, P.E., Division of Solid Waste Louis M. Concra, Division of Regulatory Affairs 2. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region I, Building 40, SUNY Campus Stony Brook, NY 11794 Attention: Harold D. Berger, Regional Director David DeRidder, Regulatory Affairs Gerald Brezner, Solid Waste 3. United States Environmental Protection Agency Region II - 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278 Attention: Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff, Regional Administrator 4. New York State Department of Transportation State Campus Building 5 1220 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12232 Attention: Franklin E. White, Commissioner 5. New York State Department of Transportation Region 10 New York State Office Building Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Attention: Michael Cuddy, Regional Manager 6. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Two Rockefeller Plaza Albany, NY 12223 Attention: William D. Cotter, Chairman 7. U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Regional Office Air Traffic Division AEA-530 JFK International Airport, Federal Bldg. Jamaica, NY 11430 Attention: Daniel J.Peterson, Regional Director 1574M 8. New York State Department of Health Nelson Rockefeller Plaza Tower Building Room 1408 Albany, NY 12237 Attention: David Axelrod, M.D., Commissioner 9. Suffolk County Department of Health Services 225 Rabro Drive East Hauppauge, NY 11788 Attention: Dr. David Harris, Commissioner • Dr. Aldo Andreoli, P.E., Director of Environmental Quality 10. New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205 Attention: Diana M. Hinchcliff, Acting Executive Director 11. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Agency Building No. 1 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12238 Attention: Orin Lehman, Commissioner 12. New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Capitol Plaza 1 Winner Circle • Albany, NY 12235 Attention: Richard T. McGuire, Commissioner 13. Suffolk County Department of Public Works Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, NY 11980 Attention: Joseph Hurley, P.E., Commissioner 14. Office of the Suffolk County Executive H. Lee Dennison Building - 9th Floor Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Attention: Mr. Patrick Halpin, County Executive 1574M 15. Suffolk County Planning Commission H. Lee Dennison Building — 12 Floor Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Attention: Arthur Kunz, Executive Director 16. Long Island State Parks and Recreation Belmont Lake State Park P.O. Box 247 Babylon, NY 11701 Attention: John Sheridan, Regional Director 1574M INTERESTED AGENCIES AND PARTIES Suffolk County Executive Town of Brookhaven, Supervisor Town of Smithtown, Supervisor Town of Islip, Supervisor • Town of Southampton, Supervisor Town of East Hampton, Supervisor Town of Shelter Island, Supervisor Town of Riverhead, Supervisor Suffolk County Legislator Caracciolo Suffolk County Legislature, Presiding Officer U. S. Senator D'Amato U. S. Senator Moynihan U. S. Congressman Hochbrueckner State Senator LaValle State Assemblyman Sawicki Greenport-Southold Chamber of Commerce Cutchogue Chamber of Commerce Mattituck Chamber of Commerce Interstate Sanitation Commission Long Island Regional Planning Board New York State Legislative Commission on Water Resource Needs of Long Island East End Regional Recycling Association Long Island Rail Road Southold Town Solid Waste Management Task Force Riverhead-Southold League of Women Voters Long Island Lighting Company New York Telephone Company Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry Long Island Builders Institute Nature Conservancy - Lona Island Chapter Sierra Club - Atlantic Chapter Action for the Conservation S Preservation of the North Shore of Long Island Conservationists United for Long Island New York Public Interest Research Group INTERESTED AGENCIES AND PARTIES (continued) Environmental Defense Fund S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook Suffolk County Cooperative Extension Long Island Association Association For A Better Long Island National Audubon Society Suffolk County Water Authority Long Island Farm Bureau North Fork Environmental Council Orient Association State Assemblyman Behan Suffolk League of Women Voters Department of Army, Corps of Engineers Southold Town Board Southold Town Superintendent of Public Works Southold Town Board of Appeals Southold Town Building Department Southold Town Planning Board Southold Town Trustees w. Town of Southold Solid Waste Management Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement Table of Contents Title Page Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current Solid Waste Needs and Management State Solid Waste Management Requirements and Policies Description of Action Alternatives Considered Beneficial Impacts Potential Adverse Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures Implementation of the Plan Required Decisions, Actions, and Approvals Issues of Concern ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING Planning Area Description Town Setting Geology, Topography and Soils Water Resources Air Resources Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Transportation Land Use and Zoning Community Services Demography Cultural, Archeological, and Historical Noise 2000M Table of Contents (continued) EXISTING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PRACTICES Solid Waste Management Facilities and Current Practices Existing Facilities Current Collection and Management Practices Solid Waste Managed Outside the Town Local Solid Waste Ordinances/Regulations/Laws Solid Waste Quantities _ Current Waste Generation Projected Future Waste Generation Total Waste Stream Composition and Characteristics Residential Portion of the Waste Stream Potential Recyclables in the Waste Stream Identification of Markets for Recyclables State Policies Governing Solid Waste Facilities 1978 Long Island 208 Plan 1986 State's Long Island Groundwater Management Program (208 Plan Update) Part 360 Regulations NYS Solid Waste Management Act NYS Solid Waste Management Plan Solid Waste Planning/SEQRA 1983 Long Island Landfill Law EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES/TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Alternative Methodologies Waste Reduction Recycling and Reuse (Including Private Sector) Household Hazardous Materials Yard Waste Composting Municipal Solid Waste Composting Construction and Demolition Debris Processing Land Clearing Debris Processing Landfill Disposal Waste-to-Energy Processing Other Wastes Siting Alternatives Excluded/Screened Categories Areas of Special Consideration 2000M Table of Contents (continued) IMPLEMENTATION ALTERNATIVES No Action Exportation Options Regional Options Integrated Alternative Plans Costs and Financing Ownership and Procurement Permitting and Regulatory Requirements Interim Measures and Timing PROPOSED INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/PLAN Recommended Plan Elements State Policy Compliance NYS Solid Waste Management Plan NYS Solid Waste Management Act 1978 Long Island 208 Plan 1986 State's Long Island Groundwater Management Program (208 Plan update) 1983 Long Island Landfill Law State Recycling Goals 1992 Source Separation Mandate Proposed Implementation and Associated Town Actions Interim Measures • Private Sector Involvement Regional/Neighboring Jurisdictions Involvement Public Education and Information Program GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES FOR THE PROPOSED PLAN Town Setting Geology, Topography and Soils Water Resources Air Resources Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Transportation Land Use and Zoning Community Services Demography Cultural, Archeological, and Historical 2000M Table of Contents (continued) Noise *Note: For the above topics the following will be addressed: - Impacts - Unavoidable Adverse Impacts - Mitigation Measures - Irreversible/Irretrievable Commitments of Resources - Growth Inducing Aspects - Use and Conservation of Energy - Coastal Impacts GLOSSARY, BIBLIOGRAPHY, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Glossary Bibliography Abbreviations and Acronyms POSSIBLE APPENDICES Waste Compositional Data Waste Quantification Data Yard Waste Composting Report Technology Assessment Recycling Information 2000M 3 Co SEAR Handbook j. Identify methods to be used by the applicant to c. Evaluate the reasonable alternatives (see assess the project's impacts. Handbook page B•35). example: Review the mathematical models d. Be analytic, not encyclopedic. proposed to predict air, traffic, or e. Write clearly and concisely in plain language. water quality impacts and deter- If technical terms are necessary, they should mine if they are acceptable. be defined for understanding by the general - public. (2.4) SCOPING IN PERSPECTIVE f. Address in detail only those specific adverse or There will be cases where significant issues beneficial impacts that may reasonably be an- may be overlooked or remain undiscovered until the benefticipaicial field work and research for the Draft EIS is con- g The Draft EIS should give particular attention ducted. Also, there may be project modifications to impacts identified as potentially large and that raise new issues. In these cases, the applicant is important in the Environment Assessment still responsible for addressing these new issues. Form (EAF), or otherwise identified in the Responsibility for environmental assessment does determination of significance. not end with the scoping process. h. The degree of detail should reflect the com- However, the scoping process creates a consen• plexity of the action or significance of its im- sus among the lead agency and the other involved pacts. agencies to prevent the arbitrary addition of issues i. Technical material should be summarized in or rejection of a Draft EIS, or the submission of an the body of the statement. The full text of any obviously deficient EIS for review. back-up material should be placed in an appen- dix if it must be included in its entirety. SECTION 3-Draft EIS Organization j. The Draft EIS may incorporate by reference all A Draft EIS must address the following topics: or portions of other documents. Any a. the proposed action; documents that are used must be made readily b. the environmental setting of areas to be af• available to the public. fected; c. the environmental impact of the proposed ac- SECTION 5-Contents of a Draft EIS tion, including short-term and long-term ef- The following is a list of specific content items to fects; be included in a Draft EIS in order for the document d. adverse environmental effects that cannot be to be determined complete by the lead agency and _ avoided should the proposal be implemented-, therefore adequate for the public review period (for e. alternatives to the proposed action; contents of a Final EIS, see Handbook page B-36). f. irreversible or irretrievable commitments of (5.1) COVER SHEET resources; All EIS's (Draft or Final) must begin with a cover g. mitigation measures proposed to minimize the sheet that indicates: environmental impact; a. whether it is a Draft or Final statement; h, growth-inducing aspects of the proposed ac- b. the name or other descriptive title of the pro- tion, where applicable and significant; ject; i. effects of the proposed action on the use and c. the location (county and town, village or city) conservation of energy resources, where ap- of the project; plicable and significant; and d. the name and address of the lead agency that j. a list of underlying studies, reports, and other required preparation of the statement; information considered in preparing the state- e. the name and telephone number of a person at ment. the agency to be contacted for further informa- tion; f. the name and address of the principal SECTION 4-General Guidelines preparers of the statement, a contact name and The following is a list of general guidelines pro- telephone number; vided by the statewide regulations: g. in the case of a Draft EIS, the date of accep- a. Assemble only relevant and material facts and tante by the lead agency; and information. h. in the case of a Draft EIS, the deadline date for b. Identify essential issues. which comments are due. B-31 SEAR Handbook (5.2) TABLE OF CONTENTS AND SUMMARY example: comprehensive planning for water A Table of Contents and a brief Summary are re- , supply, sewage collection and treat• quired for Draft and Final EIS's exceeding ten pages ment, solid waste disposal in length. However, it is recommended that these f. identification of authorizations, permits and features be included in any size Draft EIS to provide approvals required, including public notices the review agency with easy reference to statement and hearings, and the status of decisions affec- topics. ting the project. The summary format is as follows: (5.4) ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING - a. a brief description of the action; In order to identify potential environmental ef- b. a listing of significant beneficial and adverse fects of a project,the existing environmental setting impacts; of the area affected by the project must first be c. a listing of mitigation measures proposed; described. A comparison of environmental d. a listing of alternatives considered; characteristics with and without the project leads to e. a listing of issues of controversy (if any); and a determination of environmental impact. f. a listing of matters to be decided, including a The EIS should contain a comprehensive listing of each permit or approval description of the environmental setting of the pro- NOTE: Items b-f need be no more than a sim- ject site, the nearby area, and the affected region. ple list of items. The summary does not have to be a The description should be qualitative in nature, but narrative statement. use quantitative information whenever possible to (5.3) DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION support the qualitative analysis.Each relevant environmental characteristic, The description should include: whether it be quantitative, qualitative, depicted on a a. the purpose or objective of the action, and the map, or illustrated on a table. should be discussed public need for the action, where applicable; to a degree of detail sufficient to provide an b. the location and physical dimensions of the understanding of existing environmental condi- project tions. (This is best accomplished by the use of a Attention should be focused on those en- location map (preferably USGS standard vironmental characteristics that are most likely to topographic maps, scale of 1:24000) and in be affected by the project. many cases, a site plan showing parcel subdivi- MOTE: See Handbook page C-1, Appendix A, sions, streets, drainage, topography, land use, "Model Scoping Checklist", as a reference in etc. These maps may also be used as a basis for describing both the environmental setting and the the description of environmental setting (see anticipated environmental impacts. Handbook page B-32. Section 5.4). In general, accurate sketches, photos, (5.5) SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS charts and tables should be used wherever This section of the Draft EIS should focus on possible to supplement and simplify narrative the potential environmental impacts and issues description. Most importantly, graphics should identified and selected in the EIS "scoping" process be clearly legible and understandable to the (see Handbook page B-29). It should include both layman.); primary and secondary impacts. c. the background and history of the action where Primary impacts-those impacts that occur as a applicable to item (a) above; direct result of the action d. timing and schedule of the action, including example: loss of wetlands or stream siltation construction and operation phases (The due to construction of an office description should recognize, where ap- center. propriate, the four major project stages, ie. Secondary impacts-indirect or induced im- planning and design, construction, operation pacts and maintenance, and termination); example: changes in population growth, land e. relationship of the project and its elements to use patterns, traffic, need for public land use plans, zoning restrictions, and other services, etc. as a result of increased adopted plans and programs at the local, employment opportunities generat- regional or state level; and ed by construction of an office center. B-32 SEAR Handbook NOTE: It is important to discuss Cumulative example: filling of a wetland, paving of surface Impacts where applicable. For specific information soils, use of non-recyclable materi- on Cumulative Impacts, see Handbook page B-55. als, use of fossil fuels, extinction of a The scoping process, which identifies signifi- species cant impact issues, usually restricts itself to poten- The extent to which the proposal involves tially adverse impact considerations. However, it trade-offs between short-term environmental gains may be important, particularly for the applicant, to and long-term losses, and the extent to which the identify and discuss potential beneficial impacts proposed action forecloses future options, should which may result from the proposed action. These also be addressed. considerations are important in the example: In the short-term, sludge disposal decision-maker's task of balancing the positive and sites may be of beneficial use. In the negative aspects of a proposed action in the SEAR long term, ground water in a given Findings statement. area may become irreversibly con- Using the description of the environmental set- taminated. ting outlined on Handbook page B•32, as a basis for comparison, the description of impacts should: (5.8) GROWTH-INDUCING ASPECTS a. be objective This section should describe, where applicable b. include both quantitative and qualitative infor- and significant, the likelihood that the proposed ac- mation to determine: tion may "trigger" further development by: 1.) how likely it is that an impact will occur a. attracting significant increases in local popula- 2.) how large the impact will be tion by creating or relocating employment and 3.) how important the impact will be the support facilities that may be necessary to 4.) the time frame in which the impact is an- serve the population (stores, public services, ticipated etc.), or c. describe potential effects on: b. increasing the development potential of a local 1.) human population distribution and con- area (the introduction of sewers, water mains, centration utilities, for example). 2.) human uses of land, air and water When discussing growth-inducement, it is im- 3.) public services portant to distinguish between positive and negative 4.) plans and recommendations of local and effects of growth in the subject area. It is also impor- regional planning agencies and govern- tant to quantify growth effects, and to document mental bodies growth predictions and data whenever possible. NOTE: Growth-inducing aspects are a prime (5.6) ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS consideration in addressing the "secondary" im- THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED IF THE PROJECT IS pacts. IMPLEMENTED (5.9) EFFECTS ON THE USE AND CONSERVA- Certain adverse environmental impacts can be TION OF ENERGY RESOURCES expected to occur regardless of the mitigation The EIS should contain a description of energy measures employed. These impacts should be iden- sources to be used and the anticipated levels of con- tified separately. They will be among the "costs" sumption(both short-term and long-term). It should (direct and indirect) of the project to be considered also discuss ways to reduce inefficient or un- in the balancing process of the SEQR Findings necessary consumption during construction and . Statement (see Handbook page B•49). long-term operation. Finally, an analysis should be made of indirect impacts on energy consumption (5.7) IRREVERSIBLE AND IRRETRIEVABLE COM- (traffic generation, for example). MITMENTS OF RESOURCES The following is a list of typical energy conser- The extent to which the project may cause a vation measures that should be discussed, where ap- loss of environmental resources, both in the im- plicable: mediate future and in the long term, should be brief- a. Design methods to reduce fuel costs for ly identified. Resources to be considered include heating or cooling. natural and man-made resources that are consum- example: insulation, heat pumps, thermopane ed, converted or made unavailable for further uses. windows. B-33 �i SEAR Handbook b. supplemental use of solar energy and other Some typical mitigation measures that should energy sources not requiring fossil fuels. be considered are: c. Efficient layouts. a. Screening and landscaping example: Use of low-wattage lights, strategic examples: Earthen berms; hedgerows: grassed layout of lighting, use of reflective drainageways: plantings to improve materials, recirculation of heat pro- degraded views and vistas: duced by lights. substitute lawns with other forms of e. Recycling and use of recycled materials. landscap'.rg to improve recharge to example: Use of waste heat from an industrial aquifers and reduce fertilizer needs plant to heat proposed nearby b. Reclamation and restoration facilities. examples: Pond dredging; reseeding of ex- f. Indirect energy benefits. cavated or graded sites; use of pro- examples:Location and design of a facility to ject wastes for land reclamation accomodate mass transit; use of c. Careful timing j shuttle buses to service a facility: examples: Dredge during winter months to location of a facility to minimize minimize plankton blooms; avoid commuting or shopping travel dis- fish spawning seasons when actions tances. involve stream disturbances; Proposed energy conservation measures which schedule daily construction/opera- go beyond the minimum requirements of the State tion hours to minimize noise im- Energy Conservation Construction Code (9 NYCRR pacts on local receptors Parts 7810 through 7816) should be specifically d. Monitoring identified. examples: Monitor air and/or water quality im- pacts during construction and dur- (5.10) MITIGATION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE EN- ing some period of operation VIRONMENTAL IMPACT e. Construction considerations EIS's shall include mitigation measures propos- examples: Erosion and sedimentation control ed to reduce or minimize the adverse environmental (siltation ponds, haybale filters impacts, or to produce beneficial impacts. These along stream banks, mulching), measures are in addition to the energy conservation dust control, minimize land clear- measures discussed in Section 5.9 above. ing for construction. - Mitigation measures must be considered even External Mitigation for impacts that by themselves would not be con- Mitigation is targeted at reducing direct im- sidered "significant", but which may have pacts resulting from the project. However, in the cumulative effects when considered together with absence of any means to reduce the anticipated im- impacts of this or other projects. pacts, some form of "external mitigation" may be A discussion of mitigation measures is essen- i discussed. In this case, external mitigation refers to tial in EIS preparation. It is one of three critical positive environmental benefits that may not be features(see following Sections 5.11 and 6.0)which directly associated with a proposed project but are provide the "teeth" in the SEAR process. Such a offered as a trade-off. discussion is crucial to the applicant as a means of examples: Dedicating a portion of land for offering positive ways to reduce each identified en• park use; purchase of a wetland for vironmental impact associated with the proposed public benefit; creating a new action. This aids the decision-maker in balancing wetland; planting for wildlife food positive and negative aspects of a proposed action. and cover. Mitigation measures may be used by the Finally, mitigation measures should be organiz- decision-maker as conditions to be incorporated in- ed by segregating them into measures that are part to the final decision on the project.This ensures that of the proposal, are under consideration depending environmental impacts will be reduced to the max- on the nature of the forthcoming decision(s) and imum extent practicable. Therefore, it is important criteria to be used, require the action of other agen- that the applicant describe practical mitigation pro- cies or sponsors, or are rejected for stated reasons. cedures that may actually be accomplished. B-34 SEAR Mak i (5.11) ALTERNATIVES developing the proposal which can be in- The second crucial feature of the EIS which corporated in the Draft EIS. puts "teeth" into the SEO.R law is the requirement 3.) The applicant has options on or owns for a discussion of alternatives. It is important to other potential sites. discuss the reasonable alternatives to the project(or 4.) The applicant does not yet own the propos- portions thereof) that achieve the same or similar ed site. objectives of the project sponsor, have relatively the b. A different action. same or reduced adverse environmental effects and Consideration of an entirely different action can be implemented in a time frame similar to that may be reasonable in the following cir- of the proposed action. cumstances: Discussion should be sufficient to permit a 1.) The project sponsor has a diverse range of comparative assessment of costs, benefits, and en- development experience or typically spon- vironmental risks for each alternative. It is not ac- sors a number of different types of ceptable to make simple assertions that a particular development. alternative(s) is or is not feasible. 2.) The proposed action does not conform to There is an important question concerning the the current zoning of the site(it would then amount of information necessary to permit a com- be appropriate to examine alternate uses parative assessment of alternatives. Is there a way, of the site to justify a change from the consistent with SEAR, to limit the amount of discus- status quo.). sion of alternatives?The answer is yes. For most ac- 3.) The alternate action being considered may tions it is entirely reasonable to use substitute infor- produce significantly less impacts, while mation to make a reasonably comparable assess- not significantly changing the overall ob- jective of the proposed action. ment.This information may consist of a reference to existing documents or other studies; projections examples:In terms of potential wastewater based on supportable contentions; and/or evidence discharges, a small industrial that clearly excludes the alternative from considera- building for an assembly opera- tion. tion may have fewer impacts However, the test that determines whether this than that same building for information is acceptable, is to ask if it provides a photochemical processing. decision-maker with sufficient information to iden- Adding an anchor store to a mix tify the alternative that minimizes or avoids adverse of businesses in a shopping mall environmental effects to the maximum extent prac• may have fewer noise and traffic ticable. impacts than a theater or In circumstances involving very large projects nightclub that would operate and/or projects likely to significantly affect public during late hours. health and safety, it may be reasonable to explore a c. Technology full EIS discussion for each alternative. This is The discussion of alternate technologies is especially true with alternative technologies in appropriate when: which fully detailed modeling is the minimum level 1.) The cost of the alternate technology is not of information necessary for a comparative assess- prohibitive (prohibitive does not mean ment. merely less profitable). The following is a list of considerations that 2.) The alternate technology is proven effec e. may be used to determine whether a given alter The native is reasonable. 3.) The alternate technology has the ability to avoid or significantly reduce potential a. Action at a different site. public health and safety impacts. A discussion of alternate sites for a proposed d. Time action would be reasonable in the following cir- Consideration of timing alternatives may be cumstances: reasonable in the following circumstances: 1.) The project is an agency's proposed direct 1.) The timing alternative would not delay the action. start or overall schedule of a proposed ac- 2.) For a private sector proposal,the applicant tion to the point that the delay threatens has already evaluated alternate sites in project feasibility. B-35 SEAR Handbook 2.) The timing would avoid seasonal or tem- c. the document adequately discusses the topics porary environmental effects such as raised in the Scoping process. spawning or nesting seasons for certain While the above requires the lead agency to en- fish and wildlife. sure that all relevant information is presented and e. Magnitude analyzed, it does not require an unreasonably ex- The examination of an alternate size or scale haustive document. The degree of detail should of project may be reasonable if the proposed reflect the degree of project complexity and the alternative meets the minimum functional size magnitude and importance of the likely impacts. of the project. example: A communication tower may - require a minimum height to ef- fectively serve its purpose. A reasonable discussion of a dif- ferent tower size should include SECTION 7-Guidelines for Commenting on a Draft only sizes above the minimum EIS effective height. Commenting on the Draft EIS is a valuable way j f. No Action for agencies and the public to have direct input into The "no action" alternative must always be the decision-making process. Public input is par- discussed. This is particularly relevant for titularly helpful in determining whether the impacts agency direct actions where the expenditure of on community services and human resources have public funds must be justified. For many been adequately addressed (see Handbook page private sector actions,the no action alternative C.1). may be simply and adequately addressed by The following criteria should be followed by identifying the direct financial effects of not anyone making comments: undertaking the action. a. Focus on major issues, not on problems with (5.12) APPENDICES wording or minor discrepancies. The following are typically included as appen- b. Direct agency comments to EIS topics that dices to the Draft EIS: relate primarily to agency functions or exper- a. list of underlying studies, reports and informa- tise. - tion considered and relied on in preparing the c. Give careful attention to the comparative statement; assessment of alternatives presented in the b. list of all federal, state, regional, or local agen- Draft EIS. cies, organizations, consultants and private d. Offer reasonable alternatives and suggest persons consulted in preparing the statement; measures to reduce adverse environmental ef- c. technical exhibits; fects. d. relevant correspondence regarding the pro- jects. SECTION 6-Determining the Adequacy and Com- SECTION 8-Final Environmental Impact State- pleteness of a Draft Environmental Impact State- ment (FEIS) ment FORMAT In order to determine that a Draft EIS is ade- The Final EIS must include: quate in terms of its scope and content for the a. the Draft EIS (by i reference); public review and comment period, the following b. copies cc a summary of substantive comments must be satisfied: received, indicating their source (cor- a. the Draft EIS includes the specific components respondence, hearing, etc.); itemized in 617.14(d) thru 617.14(fX10) and c. the lead agency's responses to substantive Sections 3, 5.1, and 5.2 in this guideline; comments; b. items a-j of Section 4 on Handbook page B-31 d. revisions to the Draft EIS; and have been satisfied; and e. reasons for substantive revisions. B-36 i SEAR Handbooks , GENERAL GUIDELINES ment period. Such events may be caused by in- a. The Final EIS is prepared by the lead agency. troduction of new project modifications, newly Responsibility for its quality and adequacy identified significant impacts, changes to the rests with the lead agency, not with an appli- environmental setting, or changes in govern- cant. ing criteria and regulations. b. To simplify the Final EIS, the lead agency may wish to make all necessary changes to the Draft EIS together with responses to substan- SECTION 9-Agency Findings tive comments in the form of an addendum to The third and most important feature that pro- the Draft EIS. vides"teeth" in the SEQR process is the preparation c. To reduce printing costs, it would be ap- of agency Findings. Part 617 requires that each in- propriate to distribute only the addendum volved agency shall make Findings for any action mentioned in item (b) above to those who that has been the subject of a Final Federal EIS or received the Draft EIS. Taken together with the SEQR EIS (see 617.9(c)). It sets forth the general Draft EIS, these components constitute a Final parameters for these Findings. EIS. Since preparation of Findings is a responsibili- d. Comments on a Draft EIS may be of such ty of each agency involved in the proposed action, magnitude to require that a revised Draft EIS the details for preparing Findings will not be be prepared and recirculated for a new com- discussed here (see Handbook page B-49). B-37 IN E - vy . =>s V. Generic Environmental Impact Statements GUIDELINE CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-39 1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-39 2 Purpose of the Generic EIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-39 3 Who Prepares a Generic EIS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 4 Draft Generic EIS Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 5 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 6 Contents of a Draft Generic EIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 6.1 Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 6.2 Table of Contents and Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 6.3 Description of the Proposed Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 6.4 Environmental Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 6.5 Significant Environmental Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40 6.6 Adverse Impacts that Cannot be Avoided if the Project is Implemented . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-41 6.7 Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-41 6.8 Growth-Inducing Aspects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-41 6.9 Effects on the Use and Conservation of Energy Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-41 6.9 Effects on the Use and Conservation of Energy Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-41 6.10 Mitigation Measures to Minimize Environmental Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-41 6.11 Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-42 6.12 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-42 7 Determining the Adequacy and Completeness of a Draft Generic EIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-42 8 Final Generic EIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-42 9 Agency Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-42 10 Supplemental Draft EIS's(site-specific). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-43 B-38a V . Generic Environmental Impact Statements _ Introduction c. Separate actions having common impacts: The following guideline has been prepared to example: several separate projects impacting assist agencies in identifying the need for, and con- the same groundwater aquifer ducting the preparation of. a Generic Environmen- d. Programs or plans that have wide application tal Impact Statement(Generic EIS). The Generic EIS or restrict the range of future alternative is a useful tool in the environmental assessment of policies: broad-based actions or related groups of actions examples:1.) agency regulations or permit that agencies are likely to approve, fund. or directly ` programs undertake. 1 2.) land use or zoning plans This guideline generally follows the format of 3.) resource management plans the basic Guideline for Preparation of En. A Generic EIS has one or more of the following vironmental Impact Statements, but in a broader, characteristics: generic context. It is recommended that a full a. It may be a short, broad. or more general understanding of the basic EIS guideline be achiev- discussion of the logic and rationale for the ed before the following guideline is used. For the proposed action than an EIS for a specific pro• sake of brevity, appropriate sections of the basic ject. guideline are referenced. b. It may be a base for conceptual information The SEQR regulations(Part 617) use the terms and general projections for future activity. Generic EIS and Programmatic EIS inter- cIt may identify the important elements of the changeably. For the purposes of this guideline only . the term Generic EIS will be used. A Programmatic natural resource base as well as projected man- the is simply one type of Generic EIS. made Features. patterns or character. d. It may discuss. in general terms. the con• straints and consequences of narrowing future SECTION 1-Definition3 options. GENERIC EIS-An Environmental Impact Statement e. It may present and analyze. in general terms. a that differs from the site or project-specific En- few hypothetical scenarios that are likely to oc• vironmental Impact Statement by being more cur as a result of a planning or zoning action. general or conceptual in nature. The unique feature of a Generic EIS is that its broad scope aids in the SECTION 2-Purpose of the Generic EIS identification and analysis of the cumulative effects The Generic EIS: of a group of actions or a combination of effects a. accounts for the cumulative impacts. regional from a single action. The Generic impact statement i influences and secondary effects of an overall may be used to assess the environmental effects of: group-of actions or overall program: a. A number of separate actions in a geographic b. allows for the evaluation of impact related ac• area: tions being proposed by unrelated project example: several petitions to rezone residen- sponsors; tial areas to commercial c. sets forth conditions. criteria. or thresholds b. A sequence of actions by an agency or project ( under which future site specific actions may be sponsor: undertaken. example: Step I-zoning change d. provides sound environmental planning, par- Step 2-road improvement titularly the consideration of mitigation and Step 3-construction of a shopping alternatives at a time when there is greater mall flexibility: 8.39 SEAR Handbook e. identifies social and economic values to assist Generic EIS is the appropriate type of impact skate• in planning and decision-making; ment. f. establishes baseline data for reference and Further discussion of generic EIS's may be scoping of supplemental site-specific EIS's. : found on Handbook pages B-45 and B-55. SEQR and thus avoiding duplication. reducing costs and Rezoning and Cumulative Impacts. paperwork: SECTION 4-Eiements of a Draft Generic EIS g. abbreviates future project reviews by providing See 'Draft and Final EIS's Section 3 page B. 1. guidance on significance determinations: and h. provides public disclosure of agency con- SECTION 5-General Guidelines siderations used in environmental decision- See "Draft and Final EIS's, Section 4 page B-3 making. Following are additional criteria to be �_on- sidered when preparing a Generic EIS: a. Include a brief,general discussion of the 1�gic SECTION 3-Who Prepares a Generic EIS? and rationale for the choices addressed. A Generic EIS typically applies to direct ac. b. Present hypothetical scenarios asalternat'lives tions undertaken by an agency and would typically that could occur under the proposed gerueric be prepared by that agency. action. Evaluate all reasonable alternatives For certain actions involving an applicant. the that would achieve the objectives of the ro- approving agency is often the best suited to prepare ject sponsor. f the Generic EIS. Section 2 above. "Purpose of a c. Provide thresholds and conditions that wuld Generic EIS." shows that the majority of functions trigger the need for supplemental determina• that are served by a Generic EIS tend to benefit tions of significance or site-specific EIS'S. agencies and community values more than ap. j d. Provide a preliminary scope of the en• plicants. vironmental issues that need to be addre sed However, single applicants. multiple project in a Supplemental EIS. sponsors. or representative organizations proposing an entre group of related projects or project phases. SECTION 6-Contents of a Draft Generic EIS could be responsible for Generic EIS preparation. r The specific items to be included in a c determine whether a Generic EIS should be prepared, an agency should carefully consider the Generic in order for it to be cons�d red are: purposes of a Generic EIS in Section 2. Specifically, complete are: (6.1) Cover Sheet cost benefit trade-offs should be examined. For ex- ample. the initial costs of Generic EIS preparation i (6.2) Table of Contents and Summary should be weighed against time and money saved (6.3) Description of Proposed Action on future applications by avoiding repetitive (For more information on 6.1. 6.2. 6.3, see Hand- significance determinations, scoping sessions. and book page B-31, Draft and Final EIS's guideline�ec- site-soecific E1S's. The baseline data. issues. alter- I tions 5.1.5.4) natives and mitigation measures in a Generic EIS (6.4) Environmental Setting could satisfy most of these future demands. The Generic EIS typically considers the en An agency such as a county or regional plann- vironmental setting as a whole a broader geogras hic ing commission may develop an"advisory" regional area than a specific site. Specifically. features ch or areawide Generic EIS to be used primarily for as geological conditions. atmospheric resources. reference and guidance to other local government and man-made resources that tend to be very br ad agencies and applicants within a giver, county or in their scope.are best addressed in the Generic Els. region. This approach is of particular economic This allows the Generic EIS to be used as an m benefit to local governments which could not other- brella" reference document thus removing Ithe wise afford to produce their own Generic EIS. burden of their discussion from future Supplemen- Althougn a Generic EIS is desirable, particular. tal EIS's. ly for evaluating cumulative impacts, the option of j (6.5) Significant Environmental Impacts ( see case-by-case EIS's is always available under SEQR. Draft and Final EIS guideline,Handbo k However, for direct agency actions involving new or page B-32) revised plans or programs requiring an EIS. the a. Cumulative Impacts B-40 SEQR Handbook Cumulative impacts may be defined as two or a. attracting significant increases in the local more individual effects on the environment which, population (for example, by creating or when taken together, are significant or which com- relocating employment) and subsequently pound or increase other environmental effects. The increasing the demand for support facilities individual effects may be changes resulting from a (stores, public services, etc.), which may be single project or a number of separate projects. necessary to serve the population; or example: A small residential subdivision pro- b. increasing the development potential for a posed in an area of prime agricultural local area (for example, by the introduction land may have minor environmental of sewers, water mains, utilities). impacts, since only a small portion of If such a "triggering" potential is identified, the the land may be removed from anticipated sequence of actions resulting from the agricultural use. However, if such an initial proposal should be identified. action is considered along with other Growth-inducing aspects are a prime considera- existing and proposed subdivisions in tion in addressing the "secondary" impacts men- the area, the cumulative impact of all tioned earlier (see Handbook page B-32, Section these actions may be to eliminate the 5.5). prime agricultural land resource. It is important for the Generic EIS to seek to iden- (For more information on cumulative tify upper limits of acceptable growth inducement impacts, see Handbook page B-55). to provide guidance to the decision-maker. b. Secondary Impacts Since primary (direct) impacts are usually too (6.9) Effects on the Use and Conservation of dependent on site-specific conditions to be discuss- Energy Resources ed adequately at the generic level, it is the secon- The Generic EIS should contain a description of dary(indirect) impacts that receive particular atten- applicable energy sources, types, anticipated levels tion in the Generic EIS. of consumption (both short-term and long-term), examples: changes in population growth, land and mitigation measures, for example, conserva- use patterns, traffic, need for public tion. For large scale programs or groups of projects services as a result of increased it may be desirable to address energy consumption employment opportunities generated as a potential Generic impact. An analysis of in- by construction of a Planned Unit direct (secondary) impacts on energy consumption Development (PUD) should also be made.These indirect impacts may in- c. Long Term Impacts clude, for example, traffic generation, and Likewise, since a conceptual Generic EIS dependence on automobile traffic. typically examines actions that will occur over a tong period of time as sequences or under a propos- (6.10) Mitigation Measures to Minimize ed master plan or program, long-term rather than Environmental Impact short-term impacts should receive the major atten- Below are some typical generic mitigations that tion. should be considered: a. the establishment of performance stand- (6.6) Adverse Environmental Effects That Cannot ards, conditions, and impact thresholds be Avoided if the Project is Implemented examples: l.) require submission of storm- (See Handbook page B-33, Draft and Final EIS's, water management plans with Section 5.6) site-specific project applica- tions (such plans must con- (6.7) Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments form with specific run-off, or Resources retention and disposal (See Handbook page B-33, Section 5.7) criteria) 2.) establish maximum allowable (6.8) Growth-Inducing Aspects residential densities to con- This Section should describe any potential that trol cumulative impacts on a proposed actions may have for "triggering" further groundwater aquifer development in terms of: b. careful timing B-41 I I SEAR HandbookAll I i i c. monitoring Under each "scenario" of development, interac- example: Monitor the cumulative im. tions between site-specific uses and cumulative im- pacts (air, water, traffic, etc.) pacts from development may be analyzed. during construction and It may be desirable to summarize various alter- operation to insure that natives in a chart or table that reflects all reasonable cumulative thresholds estab- alternatives considered, costs/benefits of each and lished in the Generic EIS are applicable mitigation, if any. not being exceeded. This may (6.12) Appendices (see Handbook page B-36, cover a multiphased project Draft and Final EIS's, Section 5.12) - or a planned group of pro- jects. Section 7-Determining the Adequacy and External Mitigation Completeness of a Draft GEIS j Mitigation is targeted at eliminating or reducing (see Handbook page B-36, Draft and Final EIS's, adverse impacts from the generic action. However, Section 6) in the absence of any means to reduce anticipated impacts, some form of external or off-site mitigation SECTION 8-Final Generic Environmental Impact may be discussed. In the case of external mitigation, Statement environmental benefits that may not be directly (see Handbook page B-36, Draft and Final EIS's, associated with a proposed project may be offered Section 8) as a trade-off. This form of mitigation is frequently The final Generic EIS incorporates public com- addressed in Generic EIS's that deal with land-use or ments on the Draft Generic EIS and responses to zoning plans. Examples of external mitigation may those comments. While! not mandated under SEQR, include the dedication of a portion of land for park public hearings normally should be regarded as an use, purchase of a wetland for public benefit, crea- essential part of the Generic EIS process. Public tion of a new wetland, or establishment of green hearing comments are particularly important for the belts and buffer zones. following reasons: a. A Generic EIS may affect a broad geographic (6.11) Alternatives area and a wide range of people. It is important to discuss the reasonable alter- b. The public is the primary source of identifying natives to the generic action. The guidelines for the the community service and human resource consideration of alternatives for site specific actions impacts of a generic action. would apply to Generic EIS's. See Handbook pages c. Generic EIS's that involve direct actions by B-35 to B-36. public agencies inherently require public Because the Generic EIS usually addresses ac- participation. tions at the conceptual stage, alternatives may be It is important that the lead agency clarify the in- very flexible. Having this advantage over site- tent of a Generic EIS to the public before receiving specific actions, which may be restricted to certain comments. This will avoid inappropriate requests alternatives, the Generic EIS should include a more for site-specific information on a conceptual docu- comprehensive alternative analysis. This opportuni- ment. ty for a more broad-based consideration of alter- natives at the conceptual stage permits the Generic EIS to perform its environmental planning function. SECTION 9-Agency Findings Because of the broad scope of potential future Since actual preparation of Findings is an agency site-specific actions following a Generic EIS, these responsibility after the Generic EIS preparation, the potentials are best discussed in terms of details for preparing Findings will not be discussed hypothetical scenarios. For example, the following here (see Handbook page B-49, Findings). alternatives could be examined: The specific mitigative thresholds, criteria, and a. different types or mixes of zoning alternatives identified in a Generic EIS, as recom- b. range of uses within a zone, including the mended for future site-specific actions, should be most likely course of development and the adopted in agency findings as minimum re- worst case. quirements for approval of those future actions. I B-42 I SEAR Handbook SECTION 10-Supplemental Draft EIS's of units, be accompanied by a brief The Supplemental EIS is a specific Draft EIS deal- Supplemental EIS addressing only site- ing with actions that have been addressed in a specific issues "A, B & C"(for example, previous Generic EIS. soil conditions, surface drainage, site When an action has been the subject of a Generic vegetation, etc.).These could be includ- EIS, and is at the point of application for site- ed in an agency's SEQR Findings as specific approvals, an agency or applicant must conditions for future actions. Thus, in reference the Generic EIS. At the site-specific ap- the above example, applicants would be plication stage, new and more specific data is usual- appraised of supplemental EAF or EIS ly presented with the application. The discussion of requirements. impacts, alternatives and mitigation found in the Generic EIS must be re-examined and related to this General Guidelines new data to determine if any further environmental The following criteria should be considered in assessment is needed, whether in the form of an developing a supplemental Draft EIS pursuant to a EAF or a Supplemental Draft EIS. pre-existing Generic EIS. A Supplemental Draft EIS The governing Generic EIS may list those en- should: vironmental issues of site-specific actions for which a. only be required for impacts not adequately supplemental significance determinations and/or addressed in the Generic EIS; Draft EIS's are required. The Findings made on the b. reference the governing Generic EIS, sum- Generic EIS can bind future actions to these re- marize its relevant sections and state where a quirements (see Handbook page B-37 Section 9• copy of the generic EIS is available; Agency findings). c. incorporate mitigation and alternatives example: A Final Generic EIS has addressed the recommended in the Generic EIS as re- revisions to a local zoning ordinance. quirements for the supplemental action, in The revisions have produced a new addition to any new mitigation measures or residential zone which allows clustering alternatives developed within the supplemen- of dwelling units. The Mitigation tal EIS; Measures section of the Generic EIS d. relate to conditions, criteria, and thresholds may specify that future subdivision ap- established in the Generic EIS and adopted in plications under this new zoning should findings-, and be accompanied by an EAF for e. be subject to standard EIS notice re- significance determination or if the ap- quirements and public comment oppor- plication is for greater than "x" number tunities, under 617.10. B-43 TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN ScopingChecklist The following checklist of topics is intended Yes B. name or other descriptive title of the as a starting point for dev�l��o,,QQin,.gg a detailed scope project for a project-specific Draft ETtvi�bcrtmental Impact Yes C. Location(county and town,village or city) Statement. Typically, no one project will require of the project a discussion of all the topic areas contained in this Yes D. name and address of the lead agency document. Through the scoping process, the list which required preparation of the state- of topics should be refined to reflect issues unique ment and the name and telephone number to the proposed project. Topic areas may be de- of a person at the agency to be contacted leted, added or elaborated upon. to arrive at the for further information final scoping document. Yes E. name and address of the preparers of any The purpose of the checklist format is to iden- portion of the statement and a contact tify the basic topic areas of the DrafttElS. This is name and telephone number accomplished by reviewing the list and placing a Yes F. Date of acceptance of the DraftG_1S check in the box located to the left of these topics Yes G. In the case of a DraftGE1S. the deadline which should be discussed. The model scoping date by which comments are due should checklist can also be used as a worksheet. be indicated including comments. suggestions and identifica- tion of the particular example(s)that are relevant II. Table of Contents and Summary - Yes to a detailed discussion of the topic or issue that A table of contents and a brief summary are re- has been checked.Conversely,those topics which quired for Draft and Fina1GE1S's exceeding 10 are not checked.are issues not associated with the pages in length.However,one should include these project and may be eliminated from discussion in features in any size GEIS to provide the review the DratV&S.Minimum requirements for any Draft agency with easy reference to(EIS topics. GEIS are already checked for convenience. The summary should include.- The nclude.The next step is to expand the list to include Yes A. Brief description of the scion or elaborate on those topics unique to the pro- Yes B. Significant. beneficial and adverse im- posed project A blank sheet Is included at the end pace, (issues of controversy must be of the checklist for such additional information, specified) The scoping process involves several steps in Yes C. Mitigation measures proposed addition to compiling a list of topics.Scoping also Yes D. Alternatives considered includes discussions on the quantity and quality Yes E. Matters to be decided(permits.approvals, of informaton required and the methods of obtain- funding) ing that data. NOTE: This check list was designed to be 111. Description of the Proposed Action- Yes used in conjunction with the section on scoping Place a check in the box to the left of those contained in SEAR Guideline-Draft and Final topics to be included in the draftGE1S. GEIS's. It is also important to emphasize that this ® A. PROJECT PURPOSE, NEED AND checklist should serve only as a model to assist in BENEFITS the scoping of a Draft;E1S. It should not be used 1 .Background and history as a substitute for actively scoping DraftG1S for 2.Public need for the project. and a specific project. municipality objectives based on ad- opted community developments plans 1. Cover Sheet - Yes 3.Objectives of the project sponsor AIICFIS's (Draft or Final) shall began with a 4.Benefits of the proposed action cover sheet that includes: a.) social Yes A. Whether it is a draft or final statement b.) economic 1 B. LOCATION : 1 ,Subsurface - Regional I .Establish geographic boundaries of a.) composition and thickness of sub• the project (use of regional and local subsurface material scale maps is recommended) examples: 2.Description of access to site —depth to, and nature of. bedrock 3.Description of existing zoning of formations and impermeable layers proposed site —occurrence of an extractive 4.Other mineral resource R' C. DESIGN AND LAYOUT - Generic only —usefulness as construction material 1.Total site area a.) proposed impervious surface area b.) earthquake potential (roofs. parking lots, roads) ® 2Surface - Regional • b.) amount of land to be cleared a.) list of soil types j c.) open space b.) discussion of soil characteristics examples: 2 a.) gross easeabie area (GLA). if —physical properties (indication applicable of soils hydorlogical (infiltration) b.) layout of buildings (attached. capabilities) enclosed. separate) —engineering properties (soil C.) site plans and profile view bearing capacity) d.) material storage —agricultural properties (soil e.) drainage plans profile characteristics) when agri- f.) above/underground pipelines cultural land resources are involved g.) staging area for material handling c.) distribution of soil types at project 3.Parking site a.) pavement area d.) suitability for use b.) number of spaces and layout examples: 4.Other. —agriculture �I —recreation D. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION —construction 1 .Const.vetion Generic only .-Mining a.) total construction period anticipated e.) other: b.) schedule of construction 3.Topography - Regional C.) future potential development, on a.) description of topography at project site or on adjoining properties site d.) other. examples: 2.Operation —slopes a.) type of operation —prominent or unique features b.) schedule of operation b.) description of topography of sur• c.) other: rounding area ❑ E. CLOSURE AND POST CLOSURE PLANS B. WATER RESOURCES - Regional N/A (for projects of planned limited life such as I .Groundwater - Regional landfills) a.) location and description of aquifers F. APPROVALS and recharge areas 1 .Required changes or variances to the examples. zoning regulations —depth of water table X 2.Other permit approval or funding —season variation reguirements —quality —quantity IV. Environmental Setting - Regional —flow Place a check in the box to the left of those b.) identification of present uses and topics to be included in the DrafGMS. level of use of groundwater Natural Resource examples: of existing wells ® A. GEOLOGY- Regional —publiciprivate water supply —industrial uses —agricultural uses 2 2.Surface water - Regional —species present and abundant a.) location and decription of surface —age waters located on project site or —size those that may be influenced by the —distribution project —dominance examples: —community types —seasonal variation —unique, rare and endangered —quanlity species classification according to New —value as habitat for wildlife York State Department of Health —productivity b.) identification of uses and level of 2.Fi3h and Wildlife - Regional use of all surface waters a.) list of fish and wildlife species on examples: the project site and within sur• publiciprivate water supply rounding area. including migatory —industrial uses and resident species —agricultural uses b.) discussion of fish and wildlife —recreational population characteristics c.) description of existing drainage examples: areas, patterns and channels —species present and abundance d. discussion of potential for flooding, —distribution siltation, erosion and eutro• —dominance phication of water supply —unique, rare and endangered ® C. AIR RESOURCES - Regional species ® 1.Climate - Regional —productivity a.) discussion of seasonal variations ® 3.Wetlands - Regional and extremes a.) list wetland areas within or contiguous examples: to the project site —temperature b.) discuss wetland characteristics —humidity examples: —precipitation —acreage —wind —vegetative cover Q 2.Air quality - Regional —classification a.) description of existing air quality —benefits of wetland such as flood levels and erosion control, recreation examples: ® E. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES-Regional —list the National and State Air 1.Soils - Regional Quality Standards for the project a.) list soils by name, slope and soil area and the compliance status group ranking within NYS Land for each standard Classification System b.) identification of existing sources b.) number of acres within each group or pollutants•fixed or mobile c.) location of site on soil survey map c.) identification of any sensitive recepters in project area ® 2•Agricultural land management systems) - Regional examples: hospitals. schools. nursing a.) inventory of existing erosion homes, parks control and drainage systems d.) description of existing monitoring examples: program (if applicable) —subsurface drain lines ® D. TERRESTRAL AND AQUATIC ECOLOGY - —strip cropping ditches Regional —strip cropping 1.Vegetation - Regional —diversion terraces a.) list vegetation types on the project b.) relationship of proposed action to site and within the surrounding area existing soil and water conservation b.) discussion of site vegetation plans (if applicable) characteristics ® 3.A3sociated operations - Regional examples: a.) number,type and operating status of farms on and adjacent to site 3 b.) location of farm related activities or master plans which include examples: project site and surrounding area —silos and grain bins b.) discussion of future development —refrigeration units trends or pressures j —barns ❑ 3.Other; c.) access to cropland (including de- tached C. COMMUNITY SERVICE (for this section fields} ' d.) access for farm equipment to include a list of existing facilities and a public roads discussion of existing levels of usage and projected future needs) - Regional Human Resource IR1 1 .Educational facilities ® A. TRANSPORTATION - Regional ® 2.Police protection ® 1 .Transportation services Regional 3.Fire protection a.) description of the size, capacity ® 4.Health care facilities and condition of services ® 5.Social services j examples: lX7 6.Recreational facilities —roads, canals. railroads, bridges 7.Utilities —parking facilities 8.Public water supply —traffic control ® 9.Solid waste disposal —access/egress from site b.) description of current level of use ® 10.Sewage treatment facilities of services ® l l .Other. examples ® D. DEMOGRAPHY -Regional —a.m. and p.m. peak hour traffic ® 1 .Population characteristics Regional now a.) discussion of existing population —vehicle mix parameters source of existing traffic volume examples: 2.Public transportation Regional —distribution a.) description of the current avail- —density ability of service —household size and composition b.) description of present level of use b.) discussion of projections for popu- ❑ 3.Pedestrian environment N/A lation growth ❑ 4.Other: N/A ❑ 2.Other. ® B. LAND USE AND ZONING - Regional © E. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Regional ❑ 1 .Existing land use and zoning Regional ® 1.Visual resources Regional a.) description of the existing land a.) description of the physical char use of thero!'ect site and the atter of the community P surrounding area examples: examples: —urban vs. rural —commercial b.) description of natural areas of —residential significant scenic value —agricultural c.) identification of structures of —business significant architectural esi�n Kegonal —retail ® 2.Historic and archaeological resources —industrial a.) location and description of historic —vacant areas or structures listed on State b.) description of existing zoning of or National Register or designated site and surrounding area by the community, or included on j c.) description of any affected agri• Statewide Inventory cultural district or other farmland b.) identification of sites having retention program boundary in and potential significant archaeological j surrounding the site value include results of cultural ® 2.Land use plans Regional resource survey, if conducted a.) description of any land use plans 4 LTJ 3.noise d.) require secondary or tertiary Ion- a.) identification of existing level of tainment of products/wastes) noise in the community e.) contingency plans for accidental b.) identification of major sources of spills noise f.) other: examples 2.Surface water —airports a.) ensure use of soil erosion control —major highways techniques during construction and —industriai/commercial facilities operation to avoid siltation ❑ 4.Other examples: —hay bales V. Significant Environmental Impacts —temporary restoration of vege- •Identify those aspects of the environemtal Cation to disturbed areas setting in Section IV that may be adversely or —landscaping beneficially affected by the proposed action and b.) design adequate stormwater • require discussion. N/A - generic control system V11. c.) constructimodify sewage treatment . Mitigation Measures to Minimize Environ- facilities menta! Impact. N/A - generic only d.) restrict use of salt or sand for road Describe measures to reduce or avoid poten- tial adverse impacts identified Iry Section V. The and parking area snow removal following Is a brief listing of typical measures used e,) avoid direct discharges to surface for some of the major areas of impact. water resourcesf.) require secondary or tertiary Natural Resource containment of products/wastes ($I A. GEOLOGY- Generic only g.) contingency plans for accidental 1.Subsurface spills a.) use excavated material for land h.) other. reclamation ® C. AIR RESOURCES - Generic only b.) use facility wastes(ash,sludge)for 1 .Air quality land reclamation a.) assure proper construction c.) other. practices 2.Surface examples: a.) use topsoil stockpiled during —fugitive dust control construction for restoration and —proper operation and mainten- - landscaping ante of construction equipment b.) minimize disturbance of non- b.) design traffic improvements to re- construction sites duce congestion and vehicle delay c.) design and implement soil erosion c.) install and ensure the proper control plan operation of emission odor control d.) other. devices 3.Topography d.) initiate a program for monitoring a.) avoid construction on amass of steep of air quality slope e.) other b.) design adequate soil erosion ® D. TERRESTRAL AND AQUATIC ECOLOGY devices to protect areas of steep slope 1.Vegetation Generic only c.) other. a.) restrict clearing to only those areas ® B. WATER RESOURCES - Generic only necessary I.Groundwater b.) preserve part of site as a natural a.) design/modify system of treatment area for stormwater runoff of wastewater c.) after construction. landscape site prior to recharge of groundwater with naturally occurring vegetation b.) maintain permeable areas on the d.) purchase open space at another site location and dedicate to local c.) institute a program for monitoring government or conservation water quality in adjacent wells organization 5 2.Fish and Wildlife ' B. LAND USE AND ZONING - Generic onlyj a.) provide adequate habitat (shelter 1 .Exist land use and zoning and food) for remaining wildlife a.) design project to comply with species existing land use plans b.) schedule construction to avoid b.) design functional and visually j sensitive periods of fish and wildlife appealing facility to set standard cycles and precedent for future surround- c.) other ing land use ® E. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES- Generic c.) other: 1 .Soils only C. COMMUNITY SERVICES- Generic onl a.) select/design project to avoid 1 .Police protection viable agricultural land a.) minimize local police protection b.) reclaim disturbed agricultural soil responsibilities by providing private profiles for agricultural purposes security force c.) schedule activity when crops are off b.) provide security systems. alarms fields and soil is firm for facility ' d.) other c.) provide equipment, funds or ser- 2.Agricultural land management systems vices directly to the community a.) re•estabilsh access drives, fence— d.) other: lines and any disturbed land 2.Fire protection management systems a.) use construction materials that b.) re-establish any disturbed erosion minimize fire hazards control and drainage systems b.) incorporate sprinkler and alarm c.) install soil and water management systems into building design practices to restore or enhance c.) provide equipment, funds or ser- soil drainage and stability vices directly to the community d.) preserve open space for agricultural d.) other. U30 3.Utilities e.) explore lease back arrangements to a.) install utility services underground allow continued agricultural use on b.) incorporate water saving fixtures all or portion of site into facility design f.) other c.) incorporate energy-saving Human Resources measures into facility design A. TRANSPCRTATION - Generic only d.) outer 1 .Transportation © D. CULTURAL RESOURCES- Generic onli a.) design adequate and safe access I .Visual resources to project site to handle projected a.) design exterior of structure to traffic flow physically blend with existing b.) install adequate traffic control surroundings devices b.) minimize visual impact through c.) optimize use of parking areas thoughtful and innovative design d.) encourage car pooling and oper• of lighting and signs (consider. ation of facility during non-peak height. size. intensity, glare and traffic times hours of lighting operation) e.) design special routing and c.) design landscaping to be visually restricted hours for delivery truck pleasing and to serve as a buffer traffic between surrounding land uses. f.) other parking areas. operational equip- 2.Public transportation ment and facilities a.) adjust public transportation routes d.) other and schedules to service the facility 2.Historic and archaelolgic resources b.) encourage use of public transpor• a.) Prepare a plan. including measures tation by using incentive programs to mitigate impacts to historic for employees or by selling tickets archaeological resources through in facility data recovery. avoidance and/or c.) other: restriction of project activities 6 I b.) develop measures to convey cul- ® B. ALTERNATIVE SITES - Specific tural information to the community 1 .Limiting factors (e.g. through scientificipopular a.) availability of land reports, displays) b.) suitability of alternative site to c.) preserve architecturally signifi• accomodate design requirements cant structures and make an c.) availability it utilities adequate permanent photographic d.) suitable market area and statistical record of those that e.) compatibility with local zoning and must be destroyed master plan d.) other: f.) compatibility with certified agri• 3.Noise cultural districts a.) schedule construction operation g.) compatibility with regional • to occur during "normal business" objectives hours minimizing noise impact h.) accessibility of site to transporta- during sensitive times(early morn- tion routes and service population ing, night) C. ALTERNATIVE SIZE - Generic only b.) assure adherence to construction l.Increase or decrease project size to noise standards minimize possible impacts c.) design berms and landscaping to 2.Increase or decrease project size to block and absorb noise corrspond to market and community d.) other, needs V11. Adverse Environmental Effects that Cannot ® D. ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION/ be Avoided If the Project Is Implemented OPERATION SCHEDULING - Generic identify those adverse environmental effects 1.Commence construction at a different in Section V that can be expected to occur regard- time less of the mitigation measures considered in 2.Phase construction/operation Section VI. Generic only 3.Restrict constructiordoperation work - schedule Vill. -Akerrtatives ® E. ALTERNATIVE LAND USE -SPecific This section contains categories of alterna- 1 .Suitability of site for other uses tives with examples.Discussion of each alternative a.) other types of commercial uses should be at a level sufficient to permit a compara- b.) other types of i commercial tive assessment of costs.benefits and environmen- c.) different types n ustr housing tal risks for each alternative. It is not acceptable d.) differeagricut tyi use to make simple assertions that a particular alter- e.) other. native Is or is not feasible.Identify those categories of alternatives which should be included in the EIS ® F. NO ACTION - Regional • by placing a check in the box located to the left I .Impacts of no action of the topic. a.) effect on public need (31 A. ALTERNATIVE DESIGN AND b.) effect on private developers' need TECHNOLOGIES c.) beneficial or adverse environmental I.Site layout - generic only impacts a.) density and location of structures ❑ G. OTHER: b.) location of access routes, parking and utility routes IX. Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of 2.01entation - generic only Resources - Generic only a.) compatibility with slope and Identify those natural and human resources drainage patterns listed in Section IV that will be consumed,convert- b.) site size and set back requirements ed or made unavailable for future use. 2.Technology - specific a.) pollution control equipment X. Growth Inducing Aspects - Generic only b.) innovative vs.proven technologies Describe in this section the potential growth 4.Mix of activities - generic aspects the propsed project may have. Listed on a) addition of businesses which would the next page are examples of topics that are typi- affect the operational nature of the cally affected by the growth induced by a project. facility 7 I A. POPULATION - Generic only c.) efficient layout 1 .Increases in business and resident examples: population due to the creation or —orientation of structures in relocation of business relation to summer and winter 2.Increases in resident population due to sunlight the construction of housing —clustering of structures to ❑ B. SUPPORT FACILITIES- Generic only maximize common walls j —shortening of utility runs 1.business created to sirve the increased —shared insulation and heating population 2.Indirect energy benefits 2.Service industries created to supply a.) location and design of facility to new facility accomodate mass transit 0 C. DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL- Generic b•) use of shuttle buses o l.Introduction or improvement of infra- c.) location of facility to minimize j structure(roads,waste disposal.sewers. travel distance water) to servicero sed P Po project ❑ E.OTHER: � , 2. Creation of further growth potential by construction of improved infra. X11. Worst Case Analysis- Generic only structure Describe in this section a reasonable assess- 0 D. OTHER: ment of the severity,possibility and probability of j an impact(s)occurring if:there is a substantial gap X1. Effects on the Use and Conservation of or uncertainty in relevant scientific or technical in- Energy Resources- Generic only formation relating to potentially hazardous or Identify the energy sources to be used. catastrophic environmental impacts) to human anticipated levels of consumption and ways to health and environment;and the cost of obtaining reduce energy consumption.The examples listed such information are prohibitive in relation to the below are typical issues to be considered when ad- cost of the action or the means to attain it are dressing this topic. unknown;and such information is essential for an C A.PROPOSED ENERGY SOURCES AND informed decision on the proposed action or a reasonable alternative. ALTERNATIVES - Generic only rl B.ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM/LONG. Xlli. Appendices Yes TERM LEVELS OF ENERGY Following is a list of materials typically used CONSUMPTION - Generic only in support of theCEIS. ❑ C.INDIRECT EFFECTS ON ENERGY Yes A. List of underlying studies. reports and J CONSUMPTION - Generic only statement considered and relied on in preparing 1.Increased dependence on automobile 1 use Yes B. List all federal. state, regional. or local j 2.Increased levels of traffic due to agencies. organizations. consultants and private proposed project persons consulted in preparing the statement Gil D.ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES Yes C. Technical exhibits(if any)at a legible scale Gen ric o 1 1.Design methods to re�uce fuel uyse for Yes D. Relevent correspondence regarding the heating cooling and lighting projects may be included (required in the Final a.) conventional technology GEIS) examples: —insulation Additional DraftGE1S Scoping Topics —thermopane windows Indicate any additional topics for discussion —use of low wattage lights in the DraftGEIS. Attach additional sheets if b.) innovatice technology necessary. xamples: —heat pumps —solar panels —wind energy —use of waste heat from an industrial plant —use of recycled materials 8 !op err• f1S PUBLIC go FINAL EIS fill I POSITIVE -- EIS c pied COMMENT ---- I Prepared and TYPE I FAF OECLARAIION ( SUBMITTED PERIOD ( Fried by I FORMAL I 30 Day ( 5f on Lea(I— SCOPING Minimum NEARING Agency ---- — -- - - —-- OPTION —- OPTION _ INFORM EIS Not Accepled AGENCIES AND SELECT suoRT LEAD AGENCY � _.� EAF NEGATIVE End Each UNLISTED 01 (full 10 DECLARATION Review Agency FAF Process Makes fINDINGS Oplional) I CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OPTION INFORM CONDITIONED PUBLIC CONDITIONED UNLISTED LEAD End flll.l AGENCIES NEGATIVE COMMENT NEGATIVE ACTION AGENCY End Review EAF AND DECLARATION PERIOD DECLARATION Review BY SELECT IFor Review 30 Day CONSIDERS (Becomes Process APPLICANT COMMENTS Process FAD AGENCY and Commenl) Minimum Final) Is Action Subjerl 10 SEOR7 TYPE 11 THE BASIC S EQ R PROCESS Implemented November 1, 1978 Revisions Effective June 1, 1987 End EXEMPT IP Review Process �• A New York State EXCLUDED Department of Environmental Conservation . SEOR Time Frames FILE NOTICE FILE NOTICE FILE NOTICE 1 60 Days (unless extended) 30 Days' 15 Days 30 Days 10 Days (min.) START (maximum) (maximum) NO TIME FRAME (minimum) 30 Days (max.) END --------------------- Proposed 40 Determine Determine Prepare Determine Public Comment Lead Agency Findings and SEOR Action Lead Agency Significance DEIS Completeness Prepares FEIS Decisions Process If Hearing Is Needed ' 12 additional business days for lead agency disputes 45 Days 15 Days (min.)' No Time (unless 60 Days (max.) Frame extended) ' publish hearings Commence Hearing Lead Agency notice at least Hearing Prepares FEIS 14 days before After Hearings public hearing SEQR PROCEDURES--Type I Actions Significant: Fmernicst!'I es SEAR Apply.? Prepare draft EIS Applicant must he given option on is exempt, excluded rx of preparing DEIS: agency de- , there are no SEQR require• termines adequacy, scope and content. DEIS reviewed by Cont-act other agency and public F olved agencies her agencies involved, lead30day comment period required.is automatic. Lead agency designated Hearing-Optional within 30 days If ai;en(•es fail to agree, DEC cum• Ail hearings )n protect should mis>umar designates within 12 business d;:a. he consolidated. } Determine Environmental Final EIS �� Significance using EAF FEIS may c(nsist of DEIS.com- Leadagency must determine stgm0- ments, resr>"nses and hearing tante to 15 days. record (if anv). Not Significant: Fisionc File Negative Dec. nd Proceed with review and action. I Findings 'If action is unlisted. cwrdtnattrm among all involved agencies is optional on acttpns determined not to be stttnificant and use of the EAF to determine sientficance is nnttmal