Town of Trenton - NYPA - Jarvis Hydroelectric Project
Applicant:
NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY
123 MAIN ST
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601Facility:
NYPA - Jarvis Hydroelectric Project
St Rte 365
TRENTON, NYApplication ID:
6-9906-00083/00005
Permit(s) Applied for:
Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification
Project is Located:
TRENTON, ONEIDA COUNTY
Project Description:
The Power Authority of State of New York is seeking to renew its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission operating license for the Hinckley (Jarvis) Hydroelectric Project (Project) on Hinckley Reservoir in the Town of Trenton, Oneida County and Town of Russia, Herkimer County. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) must issue a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the project. The project consists of Hinckley Reservoir, Hinckley Dam, two penstocks, the Jarvis powerhouse, a tailrace channel, two low-level outlets, a switchyard, and appurtenant facilities. The power house contains two 4.5-MW horizontal Kaplan turbine-generator units. The project discharges water from the powerhouse through a 280-foot long tailrace into the West Canada Creek/Prospect Pond. The Project will operate in compliance with the 2012 Hinckley Reservoir Operating Diagram. The Project will employ multiple protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures to address Project related impacts to the resource. The DEC is proposing issuance of a 40-year water quality certification.
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:
SEQR is preempted by federal law.
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.
Todd Phillips
NYSDEC Region 6 Utica Sub-Office
State Office Bldg - 207 Genesee St
Utica, New York 13501
