Lewis County
    Applicant:

    V S Virkler & Sons Inc
    PO Box 669
    Lowville, NY 13367 --669

    Facility:

    V S Virkler & Son Mine
    Gyore Rd / Peckham Road
    Lowville, NY 13367

    Application ID:

    6-2352-00002/00002

    Permit(s) Applied for:

    Article 19 Air State Facility

    Project is Located:

    Lewis County

    Project Description:

    The Department has received a request for a permit renewal to operate
    air pollution sources and has drafted pursuant to Article 19 (Air Pollution
    Control) of the Environmental Conservation Law, a State Facility Permit,
    for the facility that is located at "VS Virkler & Son Mine" in the Town of
    Watson in Lewis County in New York State. The exact location is at 6567
    Cemetery Rd in Lowville NY 13367, at the street level, this mine is also
    known as the "Watson Pit". This facility is engaged in the crushing,
    screening and conveying of sand and gravel. The Standard Industrial
    Classification representative of this facility is 1442 (Construction Sand &
    Gravel). With respect to air pollution regulation, the activities of concern
    at the Watson Pit are aggregate particulate matter which elutes from
    sand/gravel handling activities and also the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and
    particulates which elute from the combustion of fuel oil. The facility has
    elected to cap NOx and PM-10 emissions below Major Source Thresholds.
    This permit renewal has been performed for the purpose of bringing the
    latest Part 201 conditions into the permit.

    The draft permit with all conditions is available for review in the Region 6
    NYSDEC sub-office in Utica, NY.

    Availability of Application Documents:

    Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where
    applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at
    the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of
    inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the
    contact person.

    State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

    Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.

    SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated

    State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

    The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA.
    The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the
    continuation of an existing operational activity.

    Coastal Management:

    This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not
    subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

    DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-
    29)

    It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

    Opportunity for Public Comment:

    Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact
    Person no later than Dec 18, 2015.

    Contact:

    Lawrence R Ambeau
    NYSDEC Region 6 Headquarters
    State Office Building - 317 Washington St
    Watertown, NY 13601
    (315)785-2245
    DEP.R6@dec.ny.gov
NYS DEC Environmental Notice Bulletin: Lewis County
11/18/15 01:40pm
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