New York Rising Community Reconstruction …...New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT WATER SUPPLY INTERCONNECTION PROJECT Environmental Assessment The

New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT WATER SUPPLY INTERCONNECTION PROJECT

Environmental Assessment

The New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

2016

VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT WATER SUPPLY INTERCONNECTION PROJECTEnvironmental Assessment

2016

Project Name: Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection

Project Location: Between Club House Road and Riverview Drive, adjacent to the SusquehannaRiver, Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York; and between Old VestalRoad and the Susquehanna River, Town of Vestal, Broome County, New York

HTFC SHARS #: N/A

Federal Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentResponsible Entity: New York State Homes and Community Renewal

Responsible Agency’sCertifying Officer: Thomas J. King, Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer

Project Sponsor: Village of Endicott

Primary Contact: John Bertoni, Mayor, 1009 East Main Street, Endicott, NY 13760 [email protected] (607) 757 2421

Project NEPA Classification: 24 CFR 58.36 (Environmental Assessment)

Environmental Finding: Finding of No Significant Impact The project will not result in asignificant impact on the quality of the human environment.

Finding of Significant Impact The project may significantlyaffect the quality of the human environment.

Certification The undersigned hereby certifies that New York State Homes andCommunity Renewal has conducted an environmental review ofthe project identified above and prepared the attachedenvironmental review record in compliance with all applicableprovisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, asamended (42 USC Sec. 4321 et seq.) and its implementingregulations at 24 CFR Part 58.

Signature

Thomas J. King, Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer

EnvironmentalAssessment Prepared By:

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CERTIFICATION OF NEPA CLASSIFICATION

It is the finding of the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation that the activity(ies) proposed in its 2016 NYS CDBG-DR project, Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection are:

Check the applicable classification.

Exempt as defined in 24 CFR 58.34 (a).

Categorically Excluded as defined in 24 CFR 58.35(b).

Categorically Excluded as defined in 24 CFR 58.35(a) and no activities are affected by federal environmental statues and executive orders [i.e., exempt under 58.34(a)(12)].

Categorically Excluded as defined in 24 CFR 58.35(a) and some activities are affected by federal environmental statues and executive orders.

"Other" neither exempt (24 CFR 58.34(a)) nor categorically excluded (24 CFR 58.35).

Part or all of the project is located in an area identified as a floodplain or wetland. For projects located in a floodplain or wetland, evidence of compliance with Executive Orders 11988 and/or 11990 is required.

For activities excluding those classified as "Other", attached is the appropriate Classification Checklist (Exhibit 2-4) that identifies each activity and the corresponding citation.

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Assistant General CounselThomas J. King

CERTIFICATION OF SEQRA CLASSIFICATION

It is the finding of the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation that the activity(ies) proposed in its 2016 NYS CDBG-DR project, Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection constitute a(n):

Check the applicable classification:

Type I Action (6NYCRR Section 617.4)

Type II Action (6NYCRR Section 617.5)

Unlisted Action (not Type I or Type II Action)

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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Prepared

Draft EIS

Final EIS

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Thomas J. King Assistant General Counsel

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Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]:

The project involves the construction of a potable water supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal.The project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10 inch transmission line beneath the SusquehannaRiver to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town ofUnion. The interconnection will generally require the installation of approximately 40 linear feet of 8 inchwater main, 200 linear feet of 10 inch water main, 10 linear feet of 14 inch water main, several valves, ameter, a blow off hydrant, electrical service, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will bemade to an existing valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to OldVestal Road (see Figures 1 and 2), as well as replacement of a valve vault site on the Endicott side of theriver, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. The project will also include theconstruction of a 32’x14’ new pre fabricated booster pump station, located adjacent to Riverview Drive(see Figures 1 and 2), along with the installation of an emergency generator and associated gas, electric,water and sewer utility services. The project may require some right of way/easements to be obtained.

Statement of Purpose and Need for the Proposal [40 CFR 1508.9(b)]:

During Tropical Storm Lee, flooding at the Village of Endicott’s Ranney Well water supply facility knockedout electrical power for 36 hours. The water storage tanks serving the Village of Endicott and the Townof Union were depleted and water mains collapsed when they became depressurized. The lack of aresilient and reliable water supply distribution system increases health and safety risks for residents andother water system customers. With a more reliable water supply system the Village of Endicott will beable to recover from a storm event and sustain a rebuilding program. Completion of the project willensure continued availability of potable water for residents and businesses that utilize the water supplysystem during future storms.

Existing Conditions and Trends [24 CFR 58.40(a)]:

New York State has experienced a number of storms (e.g., Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee,Hurricane Sandy) that have caused substantial damage over the last decade. As a result, this trend hasincreased the need for greater resiliency during future storm events by ensuring a reliable source ofpotable water for residents.

Funding Information

Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount: $665,544.00

Estimated Total Project Cost (HUD and non HUD funds) [24 CFR 58.32(d)]:$665,544.00

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Compliance with 24 CFR 58.5, and 58.6 Laws and AuthoritiesRecord below the compliance or conformance determinations for each statute, executive order, orregulation. Provide credible, traceable, and supportive source documentation for each authority. Whereapplicable, complete the necessary reviews or consultations and obtain or note applicable permits ofapprovals. Clearly note citations, dates/names/titles of contacts, and page references. Attach additionaldocumentation as appropriate.

Compliance Factors: Statutes,Executive Orders, andRegulations listed at 24 CFR§58.5 and §58.6

Are formalcompliancesteps ormitigationrequired?

Compliance determinations

STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR 50.4 and 58.6Airport Hazards

24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D

Yes No Based on guidance provided by HUD in FactSheet #D1, the National Plan of IntegratedAirport Systems was reviewed for civilian,commercial service airports within the vicinity ofthe project site. There are no military or civilairports within 1 mile of the project area. Thenearest airport is the Tri Cities airport, locatedapproximately 3 miles from the project site. (seeFigure 3) No impacts would result.

Coastal Barrier Resources

Coastal Barrier Resources Act, asamended by the Coastal BarrierImprovement Act of 1990 [16USC 3501]

Yes No According to the Coastal Barrier ResourceSystem maps, the project site is not locatedwithin a coastal barrier resource area;therefore, this standard is not applicable.

Flood Insurance

Flood Disaster Protection Act of1973 and National FloodInsurance Reform Act of 1994 [42USC 4001 4128 and 42 USC5154a]

Yes No Based on Flood Insurance Maps 3600450005B(Endicott) and 3600570010E (Vestal), theproject sites are located within a Special FloodHazard Area. However, since the pump houseshelter is located outside of the floodplain, theproject does not require proof of National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP) insurance. (seeFigures 4a and 4b)

STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR 50.4 & 58.5Clean Air Yes No Construction of the project would not generate

additional vehicular traffic; therefore, noexceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality

Clean Air Act, as amended,particularly section 176(c) & (d);40 CFR Parts 6, 51, 93

Standard (NAAQS) associated with carbonmonoxide (CO) or particular matter (PM) wouldoccur. Operation of the proposed project wouldnot result in any major new stationary source ofair pollutants. The project would not adverselyaffect the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Theproposed project is not located within anonattainment area where air pollution levelspersistently exceed the national ambient airquality standards. No significant impacts on airquality would occur.

The proposed project includes the installation ofa 150kw natural gas powered emergencygenerator. There will be no storage tank for thisgenerator since it will be connected directly tothe existing natural gas distribution network.The proposed emergency engines are subject tothe stationary Reciprocating InternalCombustion Engine (RICE) Maximum AchievableControl Technology (MACT) regulations at 40CFR 63 ZZZZ and the New Source PerformanceStandards (NSPS) at 40 CFR 60 IIII that governemission limits and compliance requirementsfor existing and new stationary RICE.Compliance will be demonstrated by purchasingan engine certified to the limits in theseregulations. As these emergency engines do notrequire NYSDEC permits or registrations, are notlocated at major sources of HAP emissions, andare not intended for use in demand responseprograms, the proposed project would not tripconformity thresholds, do not requirenotification, and would likely not result in director indirect adverse impacts to air quality.Therefore, the conformity determinationrequirements do not apply to the proposedproject.

Coastal Zone Management

Coastal Zone Management Act,sections 307(c) & (d)

Yes No The project area is not located within theboundaries of the New York State Coastal Zone.

Contamination and ToxicSubstances

24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2)

Yes No There are no known hazardous materials,contaminants, toxic chemicals, gases, orradioactive substances that could affect healthand safety within the project area. Theproposed project is not anticipated to result in

any significant adverse impacts related to toxic,hazardous, or radioactive materials.

Three remediation sites were identified withinthe NYSDEC Environmental RemediationDatabase search radius (2,000 feet). All threesites are part of the State Superfund Program.Two of the sites are on the Endicott side of theSusquehanna River (Site Codes 704038 and704014) and one site is on the Vestal side of theriver (Site Code 704009A). Both regulated siteson the Endicott side are associated with theformer IBM facility in Endicott, which isapproximately 0.5 mile from the project site.

The contaminants of concern in groundwaterfor Site 704014 (Former IBM Endicott Facility)include solvents (trichloroethene,tetrachloroethene, and their degradationbyproducts), benzene, toluene, and xylene. It isnot likely that the groundwater contaminationhas extended to the location of the project site.Site 704038 (Endicott Area Wide Investigation)includes a groundwater and soil vapor studyencompassing most of the town of Union an dthe Village of Endicott. This study wasconducted to determine the extent of thecontamination resulting from the 1979 spillfrom the IBM Facility (Site 704014). Theinvestigation work has been completed and nofurther action is anticipated at this time. Site704009A is associated within the Vestal WaterSupply Well 1 1 site, which is located with 2,000feet of the Vestal site of this project. Solventssuch as 1,1,1 TCA and TCE were identified ingroundwater wells along the SusquehannaRiver, which is the location of the transmissionline that will be interconnected.

If soil excavation or dewatering is required aspart of this project, the proper measures shouldbe taken for disposal or discharge.

Endangered Species

Endangered Species Act of 1973,particularly section 7; 50 CFRPart 402

Yes No The proposed project is not expected to haveany impact on endangered or threatenedspecies; however, the US Fish and WildlifeService (USFWS) lists the Northern Long earedbat (Myotis septentrionalis) as a threatened

species that can be found within the vicinity ofthe project area, based upon review using theUSFWS IPaC website. (see Appendix A) A copyof the USFWS correspondence andacknowledgement of “no effect” is included.(see Appendix A)

Explosive and FlammableHazards

24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C

Yes No There are no known hazardous operationshandling conventional fuels or chemicals of anexplosive or flammable nature in the vicinity ofthe project area. This criterion is applicable toHUD assisted projects that involve newresidential construction, conversion of nonresidential buildings to residential use,rehabilitation of residential properties thatincrease the number of units, or restoration ofabandoned properties to habitable condition.As this project is the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection, which does notchange the existing land use or add residentialpopulation, the criterion does not apply andthere are no anticipated adverse impactsexpected to occur.

Farmlands Protection

Farmland Protection Policy Act of1981, particularly sections1504(b) and 1541; 7 CFR Part 658

Yes No The proposed project is not located within anyAgricultural District. It would not causedisturbance of Prime, Unique, or StatewideImportant Farmland and would not involve theconversion of farmland to non agriculture use.Therefore, the proposed project would notviolate the Farmland Protection Policy Act.

Floodplain Management

Executive Order 11988,particularly section 2(a); 24 CFRPart 55

Yes No Based on Flood Insurance Maps 3600450005B(Endicott) and 3600570010E (Vestal) (seeFigures 4a and 4b), the project sites are locatedwithin a Special Flood Hazard Area. Theproposed project would not have any impact tofloodplain management, but the 8 step processfor floodplain management would need to befollowed. (see Appendix B) The proposedproject involves the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection.

Historic Preservation

National Historic PreservationAct of 1966, particularly sections106 and 110; 36 CFR Part 800;Tribal notification for newground disturbance.

Yes No The New York State Historic Preservation Officer(SHPO) as well as representatives of theDelaware Nation, the Delaware Tribe of Indians,the Oneida Nation of New York, the OnondagaNation of New York, the Stockbridge MunseeCommunity, Band of Mohicans, and theTuscarora Nation of New York have been

consulted in regards to this project, since thesites located in Endicott are located within abuffer area around a recorded archaeologicalresource, and may be located in anarchaeological sensitive area. In the event anyartifacts or remains are unearthed during thecourse of the project, work will be halted andthe aforementioned tribes will be notified.Furthermore, the project sites are locatedwithin the Susquehanna NY State Heritage Area.

It has been determined that the proposedproject has no potential impact onarchaeological and/or historic resources. (seeAppendix C)

Noise Abatement and Control

Noise Control Act of 1972, asamended by the QuietCommunities Act of 1978; 24 CFRPart 51 Subpart B

Yes No The proposed project would not generate noisewithin the project area, nor would it introduceany new or rehabilitate any existing noisesensitive uses. Therefore, no significant noiseimpacts would occur as a result of the proposedproject.

Sole Source Aquifers

Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended, particularly section1424(e); 40 CFR Part 149

Yes No The project site is located over the ClintonStreet Ballpark Sole Source Aquifer. A copy ofthe Sole Source Aquifer letter sent to the EPA isprovided along with the response. (seeAppendix D)

The proposed project would not result in anyindirect or secondary impacts in terms of newdevelopment or new demands. The proposedproject is not expected to impact the supply orquality of water of any aquifer, or introducenew contaminants into the aquifer.

Wetlands Protection

Executive Order 11990,particularly sections 2 and 5

Yes No A permit application will be required forsubmittal to NYSDEC (see Figures 5a and 5b)

The project will adhere to and be in compliancewith the guidelines and regulations of ExecutiveOrder 11990, in order to minimize thedestruction, loss or degradation of wetlands andto preserve and enhance the natural andbeneficial values of wetlands.

Wild and Scenic Rivers

Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of1968, particularly section 7(b)and (c)

Yes NoThe project area is not located within thevicinity of any designated wild, scenic, orrecreational rivers. The Delaware River is theonly river in New York that is included in theNational Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The

proposed project is not located near this riverand no adverse impacts are anticipated.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Environmental Justice

Executive Order 12898

Yes No The project site is not located in or adjacent topotential justice areas identified by the NewYork State Department of EnvironmentalConservation. The proposed project would haveno significant adverse environmental impact onthe surrounding community and will provide abenefit to the residents. (see Figure 6)

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Environmental Assessment Factors [24 CFR 58.40; Ref. 40 CFR 1508.8 &1508.27] Recorded below isthe qualitative and quantitative significance of the effects of the proposal on the character, features andresources of the project area. Each factor has been evaluated and documented, as appropriate and inproportion to its relevance to the proposed action. Verifiable source documentation has been providedand described in support of each determination, as appropriate. Credible, traceable and supportive sourcedocumentation for each authority has been provided. Where applicable, the necessary reviews orconsultations have been completed and applicable permits of approvals have been obtained or noted.Citations, dates/names/titles of contacts, and page references are clear. Additional documentation isattached, as appropriate. All conditions, attenuation or mitigation measures have been clearlyidentified.

Impact Codes: Use an impact code from the following list to make the determination of impactfor each factor.(1) Minor beneficial impact(2) No impact anticipated(3) Minor Adverse Impact – May require mitigation(4) Significant or potentially significant impact requiring avoidance or modification which mayrequire an Environmental Impact Statement

EnvironmentalAssessment Factor

ImpactCode Impact Evaluation

LAND DEVELOPMENTConformance withPlans / CompatibleLand Use and Zoning/ Scale and UrbanDesign

2

The proposed project involves the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal. Theproposed project would be compatible with existing land usesin the surrounding area and would not result in changes to landuse. Therefore, no impacts would result.

Soil Suitability/ Slope/Erosion/ Drainage/StormWater Runoff 2

During construction, soil disturbance of less than 1 acre isanticipated and erosion and sediment controls would beutilized.

Hazards andNuisancesincluding Site Safetyand Noise

2

The proposed project would not result in hazards andnuisances. All state and local construction safety procedureswould be followed. Therefore, no impacts would result.

Energy Consumption 2 The proposed project would not affect energy generation ordistribution. Therefore, no impact would result.



SOCIOECONOMICEmployment andIncome Patterns 2 The actions comprising the proposed project are limited to the

construction of a potable water supply interconnection with the

Town of Vestal and would have no potential to affectemployment opportunities or income patterns.

DemographicCharacter Changes,Displacement

2

The proposed project is being undertaken to provide aredundant reliable potable water supply to ensure provision of abasic necessity at all times. The project is not expected to induceany change in demographic character of the surrounding area,displace individuals or families, eliminate jobs, local businesses,or community facilities, or disproportionately affect particularpopulations.



COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICESEducational andCultural Facilities

2

The proposed project would not introduce any new populationthat would increase the student population of the area. As aresult, the proposed project has no potential to affecteducational facilities. In addition, the proposed project wouldnot adversely impact historic/cultural facilities.

Commercial Facilities

2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal and wouldnot introduce any new development that would require retailservices or other commercial facilities.

Health Care and SocialServices 2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal and wouldnot significantly impact social services.

Solid Waste Disposal /Recycling 2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal and wouldnot introduce any new development that would generate solidwaste.

Waste Water /Sanitary Sewers 2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal and wouldnot introduce any new development that would generate wastewater.

Water Supply

1

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal and wouldnot introduce any new development that would generatedemand for water. The project will provide a redundant reliablepotable water supply to ensure provision of a basic necessity atall times.

Public Safety Police,Fire and EmergencyMedical 2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal and wouldnot introduce any new development that would generatedemand for police, fire, or emergency medical services.

Parks, Open Spaceand Recreation 2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal and wouldnot introduce any new development that would generatedemand for open space resources.

Transportation andAccessibility 2

The proposed project would not introduce any new developmentthat would require new or improved transportation connectionsand would not add any new demand on transportation services.



NATURAL FEATURESUnique NaturalFeatures,Water Resources 2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal andwould not result in any impacts to natural features or waterresources.

Vegetation, Wildlife

2

The proposed project is limited to the construction of a potablewater supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal andwould not result in any adverse impacts to vegetation orwildlife.

Other Factors 2 N/A

Additional Studies Performed:

A report entitled “Engineering Report for Endicott & Vestal Emergency Interconnection &Booster Pump Station,” dated January 2016, prepared by Hunt Engineers

Field Inspection (Date and completed by):

Several site visits and inspections were performed by Hunt Engineers.

List of Sources, Agencies and Persons Consulted [40 CFR 1508.9(b)]:

“Engineering Report for Endicott & Vestal Emergency Interconnection & Booster PumpStation,” dated January 2016, prepared by Hunt Engineers

Environmental Protection Agency – Greenbookhttp://epa.gov/airquality/greenbook

Environmental Protection Agency – Region 2 Sole Source Aquifershttp://www.epa.gov/region2/water/aquifer/index.html

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Flood Map Centerhttps://msc.fema.gov/portal

Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Status Book Report – New Yorkhttp://www.fema.gov/cis.NY.pdf

National Wild and Scenic Rivers Systemshttp://www.rivers.gov/maps/new york.php

New York State Department of Agriculture and Marketshttp://www.agriculture.ny.gov/ap/agservices/maps

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – County Maps ShowingPotential Environmental Justice Areas (Broome County)http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/broomeej.pdf

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – EAF Mapperhttp://www.dec.ny.gov/eafmapper/

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – Environmental SiteRemediation Database Searchhttps://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/derexternal/index.cfm?pageid=3

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – Environmental ResourceMapperhttp://www.dec.ny.gov/imsmaps/ERM

New York State Department of State Office of Planning and Development – NYS CoastalBoundary Maphttp://appext20.dos.ny.gov/coastal_map_public/map.aspx

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Cultural ResourceInformation Systemhttps://cris.parks.ny.gov

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Heritage Areashttp://www.nysparks.com/historic preservation

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationLetter dated February 17, 2016 to Larry Moss, Historic Preservation Technical Specialist

Delaware NationLetters dated February 17, 2016 to Kerry Holton, President and Chet Brooks, Chief

Oneida Nation of New YorkLetters dated February 17, 2016 to Ray Halbritter, Nation Representative

Onondaga Nation of New YorkLetters dated February 17, 2016 to Irving Powless, Chief, Jane Joyal, Attorney at Law,Counsel to Onondaga Nation and Anthony Gonyea, Faithkeeper – Beaver Clan

Stockbridge – Munsee Community, Board of MohicansLetter dated February 17, 2016 to Shannon Holsey, President

Tuscarora Nation of New YorkLetter dated February 17, 2016 to Leo Henry, Chief

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development – Tribal DirectoryAssessment Toolhttp://egis.hud.gov/tdat/tribal.aspx

United States Environmental Protection AgencyLetter dated January 14, 2016 to Grace Musemeci, Chief, Environmental Impacts Branch

United States Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Field OfficeLetter dated February 4, 2016 to Patricia Cole, Deputy Field Supervisor

United States Fish and Wildlife Service – Coastal Barrier Resources System Mapperhttp://www.fws.gov/cbra/maps/mapper.html

United States Fish and Wildlife Service – IPaC – Information, Planning, and ConservationSystemhttp://ecos.fws.gov/ipac

United States Fish and Wildlife Service – National Wetlands Inventory – Wetland Mapperhttp://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html

List of Permits Obtained or Required:

Form 348 Application for Approval of Plans for Public Water Supply Improvement from theBroome County Department of Health

Article 50 Permit to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Public Outreach [24 CFR 50.23 & 58.43]:

The Broome New York Rising Community Reconstruction (NYRCR) Plan identified projects thatcould advance a regionally coordinated plan for resiliency in future flood events and thataddresses the specific needs of the six included municipalities, including the Village of Endicott,to respond and recover from future disasters. Initial project recommendation s were generatedby the Broome NYRCR Planning Committee, which reflected Broome’s diverse population andrepresented residents, businesses, local and county governments, educational institutions, andcommunity organizations. The Committee conducted seven public meetings during thedevelopment of the NYRCR Broome Plan, as well as having three widely advertised publicengagement events. In addition to advertised public meetings, stakeholders were encouragedto provide feedback to the Committee throughout the planning process using the NYRCR websiteand Facebook page.

Cumulative Impact Analysis [24 CFR 58.32]:

In the Broome Community Reconstruction Program Plan, the Village of Endicott identified seven(7) projects that it would like to implement to help recover and become more resilient. Asidefrom the proposed water supply interconnection project, the Village is proposing a backflowpreventer program, scatter site utility improvements, wastewater treatment plantimprovements, Huron campus floodmitigation, K Mart site redevelopment, and Tri Cities Airportstormwater improvements. Although these projects were proposed by the Village, only thewater supply interconnection project is moving forward as of the date of this review. Otherprojects are expected to move forward in the future.

During Tropical Strom Lee, flooding at the Village of Endicott’s Ranney Well water supply facilityknocked out electrical power for 36 hours. Thewater storage tanks serving the Village of Endicottand the Town of Union were depleted and water mains collapsed when they becamedepressurized. The lack of a resilient and reliable water supply and distribution system increaseshealth and safety risks for the Village’s residents and other water system customers. This projectwould create additional access to potable water if the existing water supply is unavailable due toa power outage or flooding of the well fields.

The cumulative environmental impacts of the project and others proposed by the CommunityReconstruction Program Planning Committee are not expected.

Alternatives [24 CFR 58.40(e); 40 CFR 1508.9]

Alternative sites for a new pump station were evaluated, with the preferred location being on anembankment behind the Union Endicott High School sports field.

No Action Alternative [24 CFR 58.40(e)]:

While the Village of Endicott can currently supplement approximately half of its water supplywith water purchased from Johnson City, the existing water supply can be lost during a poweroutage or flooding of the well fields. The lack of a resilient and reliable water supply distributionsystem increases health and safety risks for residents and other water system customers. Theproposed interconnect with the Town of Vestal would provide a redundant reliable potable watersupply to ensure provision of a basic necessity at all times. Additionally, the booster pump stationwill be designed to allow the flow of water from the Endicott water system to the Vestal systemin emergency situations.

Summary of Findings and Conclusions:

With a more reliable water supply system the Village of Endicott will be able to recover from astorm event and sustain a rebuilding program. Completion of the project will ensure continuedavailability of potable water for residents and businesses that utilize the water supply systemduring future storms. As shown above in the Environmental Assessment Checklist, no significantland development, neighborhood, socioeconomic, natural resources, community facilities orother direct, indirect, or cumulative impacts would result from the proposed project. As shownin the accompanying Statutory Checklists, the proposed project would comply with all relevantregulations listed in 24 CFR subparts 58.5 and 58.6.

Mitigation Measures and Conditions [40 CFR 1505.2(c)]Summarize below all mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid, oreliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non compliance or non conformance withthe above listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated intoproject contracts, development agreements, and other relevant documents. The staffresponsible for implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified inthe mitigation plan.

While the proposed project is not expected to result in any environmental impacts, the U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service (USFWS) has listed the Northern Long eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) asa threatened species that can be found within the vicinity of the project area.

Determination:

Finding of No Significant Impact [24 CFR 58.40(g)(1); 40 CFR 1508.27]The project will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment.

Finding of Significant Impact [24 CFR 58.40(g)(2); 40 CFR 1508.27]The project may significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

Preparer Signature: __________________________________________Date:________

Name/Title/Organization: __________________________________________________

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Certifying Officer Signature: ___________________________________Date:________

Name/Title: ______________________________________________________________

This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by theResponsible Entity in an Environmental Review Record (ERR) for the activity/project (ref: 24 CFRPart 58.38) and in accordance with recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s).

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APPENDIX A

U.S. FISH ANDWILDLIFE SERVICE TRUST RESOURCES LISTENDANGERED SPECIES ACT DETERMINATIONS

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

My projectIPaC Trust Resource ReportGenerated May 28, 2015 09:25 AM MDT

N5M6D-3EUOV-BHBAO-WBCQM-QXEWH4IPaC Trust Resource Report

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Threatened

US Fish & Wildlife Service

IPaC Trust Resource Report

Project DescriptionNAME

My project

PROJECT CODEN5M6D-3EUOV-BHBAO-WBCQM-QXEWH4

LOCATION

Broome County, New York

DESCRIPTION

No description provided

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact InformationSpecies in this report are managed by:

New York Ecological Services Field Office3817 Luker RoadCortland, NY 13045-9349 (607) 753-9334

Endangered SpeciesProposed, candidate, threatened, and endangered species that are managed by the

and should be considered as part of an effect analysisEndangered Species Programfor this project.

MammalsNorthern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis

CRITICAL HABITAT has been designated for this species.No critical habitat

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE



Critical HabitatsPotential effects to critical habitat(s) within the project area must be analyzed along withthe endangered species themselves.

There is no critical habitat within this project area



Bird of conservation concern










Migratory BirdsBirds are protected by the and the Bald and Golden EagleMigratory Bird Treaty ActProtection Act.

Any activity which results in the of migratory birds or eagles is prohibited unlesstakeauthorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( ). There are no provisions for1allowing the take of migratory birds that are unintentionally killed or injured.

You are responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations for the protection ofbirds as part of this project. This involves analyzing potential impacts and implementingappropriate conservation measures for all project activities.

American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosusSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0F3

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalusYear-roundhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008

Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmusSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HI

Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora pinusSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JY

Canada Warbler Wilsonia canadensisSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0LL

Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysopteraSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G4

Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosusSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IN

Least Bittern Ixobrychus exilisSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JW

Louisiana Waterthrush Parkesia motacillaSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0ND

Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podicepsSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JQ







Bird of conservation concernPrairie Warbler Dendroica discolorSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0K4

Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalusSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HR

Short-eared Owl Asio flammeusSeason: Winteringhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD

Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelinaSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IB

Worm Eating Warbler Helmitheros vermivorumSeason: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0II



RefugesAny activity proposed on lands must undergo a 'CompatibilityNational Wildlife RefugeDetermination' conducted by the Refuge. If your project overlaps or otherwise impacts aRefuge, please contact that Refuge to discuss the authorization process.

There are no refuges within this project area



WetlandsImpacts to and other aquatic habitats from your project may be subject toNWI wetlandsregulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal Statutes.

Project proponents should discuss the relationship of these requirements to their projectwith the Regulatory Program of the appropriate .U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District

DATA LIMITATIONS

The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to producereconnaissance level information on the location, type and size of these resources. Themaps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identifiedbased on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent inthe use of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site mayresult in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through imageanalysis.

The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, theexperience of the image analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and theamount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata should be consulted todetermine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.

Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery orfield work. There may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classificationsbetween the information depicted on the map and the actual conditions on site.

DATA EXCLUSIONS

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because ofthe limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands.These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found inthe intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Somedeepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excludedfrom the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerialimagery.

DATA PRECAUTIONS

Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may defineand describe wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is noattempt, in either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits ofproprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish thegeographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Personsintending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetlandareas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or local agencies concerningspecified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect suchactivities.

Wetland data is unavailable at this time.

February 4, 2016 Patricia Cole Deputy Field Supervisor New York Field Office U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045 Re: Informal Section 7 Consultation Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection

Dear Ms. Cole:

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), acting under the auspices of New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), on behalf of the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) is currently preparing an environmental review for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project (the “Proposed Action”).

GOSR is acting as HUD’s non-federal representative for the purposes of conducting consultation pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.

The purpose of this letter is to provide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – New York Field Office (USFWS) notice of the Proposed Action and to initiate informal consultation with USFWS under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to determine whether any federally threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species, or their designated critical habitats could be affected. The Proposed Action involves the construction of a potable water supply interconnection between the Village of Endicott and the Town of Vestal. The project includes the use of an existing 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union. The interconnection will require the installation of approximately 250 linear feet of 10-inch ductile iron pipe, several valves, a meter, a blow-off hydrant, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will be made to a valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to Old Vestal Road, as well as a valve pit site on the Endicott side of the river, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. The project will also include the construction of a 12’x18’ concrete vault housing a new booster pump station and the installation of an emergency generator, located adjacent to Riverview Drive. (see Attachment 1).

The USFWS Information, Planning and Conservation (IPaC) online planning tool Trust Resource List generated for the proposed project (see Attachment 2) has the Northern Long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) listed as a threatened species that can be found within the vicinity of the

project area. The Northern Long-eared bat is a temperate, insectivorous bat whose life cycle can be coarsely divided into two primary phases - reproduction and hibernation. They hibernate in caves or mines during winter and then emerge in early spring, with males dispersing and remaining solitary until mating season at the end of the summer, and pregnant females forming maternity colonies in which to rear young. No caves or mines occur near the project site. Additionally, the area to be disturbed is located in a highly urbanized environment and would not provide suitable habitat for the Northern Long-eared bat. For this reason, the Proposed Action will have NO EFFECT on the Northern Long-eared bat or the habitat on which this specie depends upon. This correspondence represents the GOSR’s assessment of effects in compliance with section 7 of the ESA of 1973, as amended, with respect to the Proposed Action.

Compliance

For purposes of consultation under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA, we conclude that the Proposed Action will have no effect on the Northern Long-eared bat and the habitat on which this specie depends upon. In addition, given that the project does not involve tree removal, we have found the project will not adversely affect migratory birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We request USFWS issue a no objection or acknowledgement of this determination.

If you have questions or require additional information regarding this request, please contact me at (646) 417-4660 or [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. King, Esq. Certifying Officer, NYS Homes and Community Renewal

APPENDIX B

Floodplain Management & Wetland Protection Plan

Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery

Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Village of Endicott, New York

Broome County, New York

Date: March 1 , 2016

Executive Order 11988 – Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 – Protection of Wetlands

Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery

Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Village of Endicott, New York

Broome County, New York Effective Date: March 1, 2016

This Floodplain Management Plan meets the requirements of 24 CFR Part 55.20 and Executive Order 11988—Floodplain Management—for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project (Project) in the Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York. This Floodplain Management Plan documents the eight-step decision making for the Project and pertains to activities within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or its successors, pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), or a successor program, whether advisory, preliminary, or final.

Description of Proposed Program Activities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is responsible for administration of the CDBG-DR program pursuant to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013. The CDBG-DR program is designed to address the needs of New York State (NYS) communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy. To date, this funding has been disbursed in three allocations. On March 5, 2013, HUD published Federal Register Notice 78 Fed. Reg. 14329, which established the requirements and processes for the first $1.71 billion in federal CDBG-DR aid appropriated by the United States Congress and allocated to NYS for disaster relief. On November 18, 2013, HUD issued a second allocation of $2.097 billion to NYS under Federal Register Notice 78 Fed. Reg. 69104. On October 16, 2014, HUD issued the third and final allocation of $600 million to NYS under Federal Register Notice 79 Fed. Reg. 62194.

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) is conducting an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and Executive Order 11990in accordance with HUD regulations under 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C - Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands, to determine the potential effects that Project activity in the floodplain would have on the human environment.

The Village of Endicott is requesting funding from GOSR for the construction of a potable water supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal, using an existing 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union, located between Club House Road and Riverview Drive, adjacent to the Susquehanna River, in the Village of Endicott, New York.

The project to be funded with up to approximately $665,544 from the CDBG-DR program involves the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union. The interconnection will generally require the installation of approximately 40 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 200 linear feet of 10-inch water main, 10 linear feet of 14-inch water main, several valves, a meter, a blow-off hydrant, electrical service, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will be made to an existing valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to Old Vestal Road, as well as replacement of a valve vault site on the Endicott side of the river, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. The project will also include the construction of a 32’x14’ new pre-fabricated booster pump station, located adjacent to Riverview Drive, along with the installation of an emergency generator and associated gas, electric, water and sewer utility services.

Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 & 24 CFR Part 55

Pursuant to 24 CFR §55.20, an 8-step process for floodplain management must be completed for proposed actions taking place in a floodplain or wetland. 24 CFR §55.20 implements Executive Order (EO) 11988 (Floodplain Management) and Executive Order 11990 (Protection of Wetlands). EO 11988 requires federal agencies (or a state agency implementing a federal funding program) to reduce the loss of life and property caused by floods, minimize impacts of floods on human safety, health, and welfare, and preserve the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains. EO 11990 requires federal agencies (or a state agency implementing a federal funding program) to minimize the destruction, loss, or degradation of wetlands and to preserve and enhance the natural and beneficial values of wetlands.

In addition, federal agencies are required to demonstrate that consideration of all practicable alternatives has resulted in the reduction or elimination of long- and short-term adverse impacts associated with occupancy and modifications of the floodplain or wetlands. This 8-step process includes assessing all practicable alternatives and incorporating public review.

Projects located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) are subject to Executive Order 11988. Information on where SFHAs are located is available on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) published by FEMA. FEMA uses engineering studies to determine the delineation of these areas or zones subject to flooding. The relevant data source for the SFHA is the latest issued FEMA data or guidance, which includes advisory data, such as Advisory Base Flood Elevations (ABFEs) or preliminary and final FIRMs.

24 CFR Part 55.20 Eight-Step Process

Step One: Determine if a Proposed Action is potentially in a wetland or a floodplain

GOSR is proposing to fund the proposed action within the 100-year Floodplain, as indicated by Flood Insurance Rate Maps 3600450005B and 3600570010E (see Exhibit 1). Projects located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as defined by FEMA are subject to EO 11988. The proposed project is not located in a state or federal designated wetland. Although the project is not located in a designated mapped wetland, it will still adhere to and be in compliance with the guidelines and regulations of Executive Order 11990, in order to minimize the destruction, loss or

degradation of wetlands and to preserve and enhance the natural and beneficial values of wetlands. The majority of the work involved with this project is contained to a previously graded piece of land that is surrounded by existing development, including a high school and residential and commercial uses.

Step Two: Notify public at the earliest possible time of intent to carry out Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland, and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making process

Since the Proposed Action would be located in the floodplain, GOSR must publish an early notice that allows the public an opportunity to provide input into the decision to provide funding for the project. Once the early public notice and comment period is complete, GOSR will assess, consider, and respond to the comments received individually and collectively for the project file.

A 15-day “Early Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland” was published in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on February 19, 2016. The 15-day period expired on March 5, 2016. (see EXHIBIT 2)

Step Three: Identify and evaluate practicable alternatives to locating Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

The proposed project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line that already is located within the floodplain. The improvements being made are all connected to this existing line. Relocating the transmission line out of the floodplain is not a viable alternative. The interconnection will require the installation of additional water mains and several valves. The improvements made to the existing infrastructure currently in place will ensure the continued availability of potable water to the residents of the nearby communities during a storm event.

Step Four: Identify and evaluate the direct and indirect impacts of the Proposed Action

During Tropical Storm Lee, flooding at the Village of Endicott’s Ranney Well water supply facility knocked out electrical power for 36 hours. The water storage tanks serving the Village of Endicott and the Town of Union were depleted and water mains collapsed when they became depressurized. The lack of a resilient and reliable water supply distribution system increases health and safety risks for residents and other water system customers. With a more reliable water supply system the Village of Endicott will be able to recover from a storm event and sustain a rebuilding program. Completion of the project will ensure continued availability of potable water for residents and businesses that utilize the water supply system during future storms. Although the project is located in a floodplain, it does not result in any new structures being constructed in the floodplain, and it will not have any direct or indirect effects on the floodplain or wetlands.

Step Five: Where practicable, design or modify the Proposed Action to minimize the potential adverse impacts to and from the 100-year and to restore and preserve its natural and beneficial functions and values

With a more reliable water supply system, the Village of Endicott will be able to recover from a

storm event and sustain a rebuilding program. Completion of this project will ensure continued availability of potable water for the water system customers. The construction of the proposed project would not impact the 100-year floodplain. The work involved will be underground or contained to a previously graded piece of land that is surrounded by existing development, including a high school and residential and commercial uses. The natural and beneficial functions and values will be undisturbed and preserved. Benefits will be achieved without the creation of impacts or disturbance. In order to connect the systems as proposed, the project must transect both the flood plain and the wetlands. However, the project is functionally dependent on this transection.

Step Six: Re-evaluate the Proposed Action

The proposed action has been examined and analyzed, and it has been determined that it is the most beneficial action with the least amount of impact to the environment.

Step Seven: Prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative

The proposed project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line that already is located within the floodplain. The improvements being made are all connected to this existing line. Relocating the transmission line out of the floodplain is not a viable alternative. The interconnection will require the installation of additional water mains and several valves. The additional land disturbance created by the proposed project was designed to be kept at a minimum amount. The majority of the work involved with this project is contained to a previously graded piece of land that is surrounded by existing development, including a high school and residential and commercial uses. The improvements made to the existing infrastructure currently in place will ensure the continued availability of potable water to the residents of the nearby communities during a storm event.

A 7-day “Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland” was published in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on March 1, 2016. The 7-day period expired on March 8, 2016. (see EXHIBIT 3)

Step Eight: Implement the Action

GOSR has determined that the proposed project will have no direct or indirect adverse impacts to the Floodplain and has evaluated and eliminated project alternatives in favor of proceeding with the proposed project.

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EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OFA PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND

VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT WATER SUPPLY INTERCONNECTION PROJECTBROOME COUNTY, NY

Thomas King, Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1224 Albany, NY 12260

NOTIFICATION OF ACTIVITY IN A FLOODPLAIN

To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals

This is to give notice that the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) is conducting an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and Executive Order 11990 in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal (HUD) regulations under 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C - Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands, to determine the potential effects that its activity in the floodplain and wetland would have on the human environment.

During Tropical Storm Lee, flooding at the Village of Endicott’s Ranney Well water supply facility knocked out electrical power for 36 hours. The water storage tanks serving the Village of Endicott and the Town of Union were depleted and water mains collapsed when they became depressurized. The lack of a resilient and reliable water supply distribution system increases health and safety risks for residents and other water system customers. With a more reliable water supply system the Village of Endicott will be able to recover from a storm event and sustain a rebuilding program. Completion of the project will ensure continued availability of potable water for residents and businesses that utilize the water supply system during future storms.

The project involves the construction of a potable water supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal. The project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union. The interconnection will generally require the installation of approximately 40 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 200 linear feet of 10-inch water main, 10 linear feet of 14-inch water main, several valves, a meter, a blow-off hydrant, electrical service, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will be made to an existing valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to Old Vestal Road, as well as replacement of a valve vault site on the Endicott side of the river, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. Both valve vault sites and the existing interconnection piping that runs under the Susquehanna River will be located in the floodway, but are already located beneath the river or underground, and must transect the floodway boundary to function. The project will also include the construction of a 32’x14’ new pre-fabricated booster pump station, located adjacent to

Riverview Drive, along with the installation of an emergency generator and associated gas, electric, water and sewer utility services. The project involves 0.03 acres located in the floodplain. The project may require some right-of-way/easements to be obtained.

Funding for the project will be provided by the HUD Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program for storm recovery activities in New York State.

A floodplains map based on the FEMA Base Flood Elevation Maps and wetlands maps based on the National Wetland Inventory and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) data have been prepared for this project and are available for review at http://www.stormrecovery.ny.gov/environmental-docs

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains or wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, adequate public notice is an important public education tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains and wetlands facilitates and enhances Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains or wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

PUBLIC COMMENTSAny individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the proposed action or a request for further information to Thomas King, Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1224, Albany, NY 12260; email: [email protected]. All comments received by February 29, 2016 will be considered.

Thomas King, Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer

February 19, 2016

EXHIBIT 3 – COPY OF FINAL NOTICE

The New York Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND

Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Broome County, New York

The New York Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), proposes to provide federal funding to the Village of Endicott, as Subrecipient, to construct a potable water supplyinterconnection with the Town of Vestal. GOSR, an office of New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), is responsible for the direct administration of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program in New York State. GOSR proposes to provide CDBG-DR funding to the Village of Endicott, New York. The project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union. The interconnection will generally require the installation of approximately 40 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 200 linear feet of 10-inch water main, 10 linear feet of 14-inch water main, several valves, a meter, a blow-off hydrant, electrical service, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will be made to an existing valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to Old Vestal Road, as well as replacement of a valve vault site on the Endicott side of the river, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. Both valve vault sites and the existing interconnection piping that runs under the Susquehanna River will be located in the floodway, but are already located beneath the river or underground, and must transect the floodway boundary to function. The project will also include the construction of a 32’x14’ new pre-fabricated booster pump station, located adjacent to Riverview Drive, along with the installation of an emergency generator and associated gas, electric, water and sewer utility services. The project involves 0.03 acres located in the floodplain. The project may require some right-of-way/easements to be obtained.

Final Notification of Activities in a Floodplain: This is to give notice that the GOSR has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and executive Order 11990 in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal (HUD) regulations under 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C - Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential effects that its activity in the floodplain and wetland would have on the human environment.

A floodplains map based on the FEMA Base Flood Elevation Maps and wetlands maps based on the National Wetland Inventory and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) data have been prepared for this project and are available for review at http://www.stormrecovery.ny.gov/environmental-docs

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains or wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, adequate public notice is an important public education tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains and wetlands facilitates and enhances Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains or wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Floodplain Management Plan: GOSR has reevaluated the alternatives to Project activities in the floodplain and wetlands and has determined that there is no practicable alternative. A full copy of the Floodplain/Wetlands Management Plan (8-step process) documenting compliance with Executive Order 11988 can be viewed online at http://www.stormrecovery.ny.gov/environmental-docs. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the Floodplain Management Plan to Thomas King, Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1224, Albany, NY 12260; email: [email protected]; or by telephone at (518) 473-0015, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All comments received by March 9, 2016 will be considered.

APPENDIX C

HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION DETERMINATION

February 17, 2016

Mr. Larry Moss Historic Preservation Technical Specialist New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Division of Historic Preservation Peebles Island P.O. Box 189 Waterford, New York 12188-0189

RE: Section 106 Compliance for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project

Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York

Dear Mr. Moss:

Pursuant to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-2) and the Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. § 5301 et seq.), the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), an office of New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Housing Trust Fund Corporation as a recipient of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), is serving as the entity responsible for compliance with the HUD environmental review procedures set forth in 24 CFR Part 58. GOSR is acting on behalf of HUD in providing the enclosed project information and request for consultation.

GOSR processes environmental reviews for projects funded with HUD CDBG-DR on a case-by-case basis. A consultation request for the project described herein will also be sent to the Tribal Historic Preservation Offices for the Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Oneida Indian Nation, Onondaga Nation, Tuscarora Nation of New York, and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohicans. In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended (54 U.S.C. 302706(b)), and its implementing regulations, 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 800, this letter serves as notification of the proposed action.

Area of Potential Effect: The Proposed Action would be located between Club House Road and Riverview Drive, adjacent to the Susquehanna River, Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York; and between Old Vestal Road and the Susquehanna River, Town of Vestal, Broome County, New York. A map depicting the area of potential effect is enclosed with this letter.

Proposed Project Description: The project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union. The interconnection will require the installation of

approximately 250 linear feet of 10-inch ductile iron pipe, several valves, a meter, a blow-off hydrant, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will be made to a valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to Old Vestal Road, as well as a valve pit site on the Endicott side of the river, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. The project will also include the construction of a 12’x18’ concrete vault housing a new booster pump station and the installation of an emergency generator, located adjacent to Riverview Drive.

Proposed rehabilitation work and construction is within the limits of a previously disturbed areas, including the valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side that borders the McKinley Avenue Bridge and Route 26. Thus, the proposed work is expected to occur entirely in previously disturbed location. If there is any unanticipated discovery of artifacts or cultural resources during the construction, work will halt immediately for an archeological survey and interested parties would be notified. During the process of evaluating the HUD NEPA environmental review procedures for this project, it was determined that the project site, located between Club House Road and Riverview Drive, fall within archeological sensitivity polygons defined as buffers of a certain distance around known sites, but desktop review of the individual locations suggests that all have experienced substantial prior ground disturbance due to building construction, exterior landscaping, and related alterations.

Request for Comment: The purpose of this letter is to initiate consultation pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA per the implementing regulations at 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 800. GOSR respectfully requests your review of the proposed project described herein. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this request, please feel free to contact me at (646) 417-4660 or via email at [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,


Enclosures: Project Map Project Site Plan

Division for Historic PreservationP.O. Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 • (518) 237-8643 • www.nysparks.com

ANDREW M. CUOMO ROSE HARVEYGovernor Commissioner

February 18, 2016

Thomas KingGovernor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR)99 Washington Ave, Suite 1224Albany, NY 12231

Re: HTF/ GOSR/ NY Rising Program - Community ReconstructionEndicott Water Supply Interconnection ProjectClub House Road, Endicott/ Broome County

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Dear Mr. King:

Thank you for requesting the comments of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).We have reviewed the submitted materials in accordance with Section 106 of the National HistoricPreservation Act of 1966. These comments are those of the SHPO and relate only to Historic/ Culturalresources. They do not include other environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may beinvolved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental reviewof the project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and/or the State Environmental QualityReview Act (New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8).

Based on this review, the opinion of the SHPO is that there will be No Historic Properties Affectedby the proposed undertaking.

If I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (518) 268-2187 or [email protected]

Sincerely,

Larry K Moss, Historic Preservation Technical SpecialistCC: Mary Barthelme

February 23, 2016 Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Bureau of Environmental Review and Assessment Att: Thomas King 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1224 Albany, NY 12260 Re: Section 106 Discussion for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York Mr. King, Thank you for sending the Delaware Tribe information regarding the above referenced project. Our review indicates that there could be religious or culturally significant sites within this area. We ask that an archaeological survey be conducted before work begins to ensure recognition of cultural materials. We look forward to reading the report. We ask that in the event that a concentration of artifacts and/or in the unlikely event any human remains are accidentally unearthed during the course of the project that all work is halted until the Delaware Tribe of Indians is informed of the inadvertent discovery and a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the find. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to working together on our shared interests in preserving Delaware cultural heritage. If you have any questions, feel free to contact this office by phone at (610) 761-7452 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Susan Bachor Delaware Tribe Historic Preservation Representative

Delaware Tribe Historic Preservation Representatives P.O. Box 64

Pocono Lake, PA 18347 [email protected]

February 24, 2016 Susan Bachor Delaware Tribe of Indians Historic Preservation Representative P.O. Box 64 Pocono Lake, PA 73005

RE: Section 106 Compliance Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York

Dear Ms. Bachor,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about the above-mentioned project. As discussed on the call, although the project area is located within an archeologically sensitive buffer area, the nature of the project is such that the work will occur entirely within previously disturbed soils.

Per your request for more information on the project, please find the enclosed photographs of the project area. For the Vestal and Endicott valve pits, the work to be completed in those areas has been formerly disturbed with the installation of existing utilities. As for the booster pump station site, these areas have been previously disturbed through the creation of the roadways and recreational areas as you can tell by the grade which is in excess of 15%. The SHPO finding of No Historic Properties Affected for the project is also included.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (518) 473-0015 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Thomas J. King Assistant General Counsel Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

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Booster Pump Station Looking South

Booster Pump Station Site Looking East

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Pump Station Site

March 1, 2016 Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Bureau of Environmental Review and Assessment Att: Thomas King 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1224 Albany, NY 12260 Re: Section 106 Discussion for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York Mr. King, Thank you for sending the Delaware Tribe additional information regarding the above referenced project. Upon our review of the additional materials we believe that there is little likelihood that there could be religious or culturally significant sites within this area. We have no objection to the project. We do ask that in the event that a concentration of artifacts and/or in the unlikely event any human remains are accidentally unearthed during the course of the project that all work is halted until the Delaware Tribe of Indians is informed of the inadvertent discovery and a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the find. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to working together on our shared interests in preserving Delaware cultural heritage. If you have any questions, feel free to contact this office by phone at (610) 761-7452 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Susan Bachor Delaware Tribe Historic Preservation Representative

Delaware Tribe Historic Preservation Representatives P.O. Box 64

Pocono Lake, PA 18347 [email protected]

2037 Dream Catcher Plaza• Oneida, New York 13421

ONEIDA INDIAN NATION

JESSE J. BERGEVIN DIRECT DIAL: (315) 829-8463 HISTORIC RESOURCES SPECIALIST FACSIMILE: (315) 829-8473 E-MAIL: [email protected]

ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS

March 4, 2016 Tom King Director – Bureau of Environmental Review and Assessment Assistant General Counsel Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery 99 Washington Avenue Suite 1224 Albany, New York 12231 (Transmitted by email) Re: Section 106 Discussion for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project

Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York Dear Mr. King, On February 17, 2016, the Oneida Indian Nation (the “Nation”) received an email with documentation from the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery regarding the proposal to fund, through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project (the “Project”) in the Village of Endicott, New York. I have reviewed the information provided and it appears the Project lies outside of the Oneida’s aboriginal territory. Please feel free to contact me at (315) 829-8463 with any questions. Very truly yours, ONEIDA INDIAN NATION

Jesse J. Bergevin

From: Bonney HartleyTo: Barthelme, Mary (STORMRECOVERY)Subject: RE: Section 106 Compliance for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Village of Endicott,

Broome County, New YorkDate: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 4:27:43 PM

Hi Mary, Since the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection project is occurring in previously disturbed soils, I confirm we have no significant cultural resource concerns.

As always should there be an inadvertent cultural resource discovery during construction please let us know immediately. Thank you,Bonney Bonney HartleyTribal Historic Preservation OfficerStockbridge-Munsee Mohican Tribal Historic PreservationNew York Office65 1st StreetTroy, NY 12180

www.mohican-nsn.gov

Physical Address: 37 1st Street

From: Barthelme, Mary (STORMRECOVERY) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 3:49 PMTo: Bonney HartleyCc: King, Thomas J (STORMRECOVERY)Subject: Section 106 Compliance for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York Dear Bonney, Please see the attached consultation for the above-mentioned project. A hard copy is being sent today by mail. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Mary Barthelme

Mary BarthelmeEnvironmental and Historic Preservation SpecialistBureau of Environmental Review and AssessmentGovernor’s Office of Storm Recovery99 Washington Avenue Suite 1224Albany, New York 12260Office: (518) [email protected]

APPENDIX D

SOLE SOURCE AQUIFER

January 14, 2016

Ms. Grace Musemeci Chief, Environmental Impacts Branch U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region II Main Regional Office 290 Broadway, 25th Floor New York, NY 10007

RE: CDBG-DR Funding Application, Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project

Dear Ms. Musemeci:

The New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) received a funding application for the Village of Endicott Water Supply Interconnection Project, located between Club House Road and Riverview Drive, adjacent to the Susquehanna River, within the Village of Endicott, Broome County, New York; and between Old Vestal Road and the Susquehanna River, within the Town of Vestal, Broome County, New York. The project involves the construction of a potable water supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal. The project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union. The interconnection will generally require the installation of approximately 40 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 200 linear feet of 10-inch water main, 10 linear feet of 14-inch water main, several valves, a meter, a blow-off hydrant, electrical service, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will be made to an existing valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to Old Vestal Road, as well as replacement of a valve vault site on the Endicott side of the river, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. The project will also include the construction of a 32’x14’ new pre-fabricated booster pump station, located adjacent to Riverview Drive, along with the installation of an emergency generator and associated gas, electric, water and sewer utility services.

Pursuant to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-2) and the Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. § 5301 et seq.), GOSR is acting under the auspices of New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Housing Trust Fund Corporation as a recipient of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and is the entity responsible for compliance with the HUD NEPA environmental review procedures set forth in 24 C.F.R. Part 58. 24 C.F.R. Part 58 requires GOSR to review projects for conformance with the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 201, 300(f) et seq., and 21 U.S.C. 349) as amended, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pertaining to Sole Source Aquifers found at 40 C.F.R. Part 149.

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In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between EPA and HUD dated August 24, 1990, GOSR hereby requests an Initial Screen/Preliminary Review for the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District Outfall Project. Please review the attached documentation, including Attachment 2.A and 3 to the MOU. Responses can be sent to me via email at [email protected]. In accordance with the MOU, a non-response within fifteen days shall constitute a favorable review of the project/activity. If you have any questions, please call me at (518) 473-0015.

Sincerely,


Enclosures

ATTACHMENT 2.A

NON-HOUSING/PROJECT ACTIVITY INITIAL SCREEN CRITERIA (For projects in a designated Sole Source Aquifer area)

The following list of criteria questions are to be used as an initial screen to determine which non-housing projects/activities should be forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Preliminary Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Review. (For housing projects/activities see Attachment 2.B) If any of the questions are answered affirmatively, Attachment 3, SSA Preliminary Review Requirements, should also be completed. The application/final statement, this Attachment, Attachment 3, and any other pertinent information should than be forwarded to EPA at the address below. Any project/activity not meeting the criteria in this Attachment, but suspected of having a potential adverse effect on the Sole Source Aquifer should also be forwarded. Contact EPA if you have any questions. Chief, Environmental Impacts Branch USEPA Region II 26 Federal Plaza, Room 500 New York, New York 10278 (212) 264-1840 CRITERIA QUESTIONS YES NO N/A 1. Is the project/activity located within a currently designated or proposed

groundwater sensitive area such as a special Ground Water Protection Area, Critical Supply Area, Wellhead Protection Area etc.? NO

2. Is the project/activity located within a one half mile radius (2640 feet)

of a current or proposed public water supply well or wellfield? YES

3. Will the project/activity include or directly cause: (check appropriate items) - construction or expansion of solid waste disposal, recycling or conversion facilities NO - construction or expansion or closure of landfills NO - construction or expansion of water supply facilities YES* - construction or expansion of on-site wastewater treatment plants or sewage trunk lines NO - construction or expansion of gas or petroleum trunk lines greater than 1320 feet NO - construction or expansion of railroad spurs or similar extensions NO - construction or expansion of municipal sewage treatment plants NO

4. Will the project/activity include storage or handling of any hazardous

constituents as listed in Attachment 4, Hazardous Constituents? NO

5. Will the project/activity include bulk storage of petroleum in underground or above ground tanks in excess of 1100 gallons? NO

6. Will the project/activity require a federal or state discharge elimination

permit or modification of an existing permit? NO * The project involves the construction of a potable water supply interconnection to bring water from the Town of Vestal water supply to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union in the event of an emergency. The project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to convey the water. This attachment was completed by: Name: Thomas King Title: Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer

Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Address: 99 Washington Avenue Suite 1224 Albany, NY 12260 Telephone number: (518) 473-0015 Date: __January 14, 2016___

ATTACHMENT 3

SSA PRELIMINARY REVIEW INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS Where currently available, the information in this Attachment should be provided to the Environmental Protection Agency (see address below) along with the application/final statement; Attachment 2.A, Non-Housing Initial Screen Criteria or Attachment 2.B, Housing Initial Screen Criteria; and any other information which may be pertinent to a Sole Source Aquifer review. Where applicable, indicate the source of your information. Chief, Environmental Impacts Branch USEPA Region II 26 Federal Plaza, Room 500 New York, New York 10278 (212) 264-1840

ENCLOSED YES NO

I. Project/Activity Location

1. Provide the geographic location and total acreage of the project/activity site. Include a site location map which identifies the site in relation to the surrounding area. YES

2. If applicable, identify which groundwater sensitive areas (Special

Ground Water Protection Area, Critical Supply Area, Wellhead Protection Area etc.) the project/activity is located within or adjacent to. NO

II. Nature of Project/Activity

3. Provide a general narrative describing the project/activity including but not limited to: type of facility; type of activities to be conducted; number and type of units; number of residents etc. Provide the general layout of the project/activity site and a site-plan if available. YES

III. Public Water Supply

4. Provide a description of plans to provide water supply. NO

5. Provide the location of nearby existing or proposed public water

supply wells or wellfields within a one half mile radius (2640 feet) of the project/activity. Provide the name of the supplier(s) of those wells or wellfields. YES

IV. Wastewater and Sewage Disposal

6. Provide a description of plans to handle wastewater and sewage disposal. If the project/activity is to be served by existing public sanitary sewers provide the name of the sewer district. NO

7. Provide a description of plans to handle storm water runoff. NO

8. Identify the location, design, size of any on-site recharge basins, dry

wells, leaching fields, retention ponds etc. (No such structures to be used.) NO

V. Use, Storage, Transport of Hazardous or Toxic Materials

(Applies only to non-housing projects/activities)

9. Identify any products listed in Attachment 4, Hazardous Constituents, of the Housing and Urban Development-Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Understanding which may be used, stored, transported, or released as a result of the project not related to construction. (No hazardous constituents to be used.) NO

10. Identify the number and capacity of underground storage tanks at the

project/activity site. Identify the products and volume to be stored, and the location on the site. (No underground storage tanks to be used.) NO

11. Identify the number and capacity of above ground storage tanks at the

project/activity site. Identify the products and volume to be stored, and the location on the site. NO

This form was completed by: Name: Thomas King Title: Assistant General Counsel and Certifying Officer

Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Address: 99 Washington Avenue Suite 1224 Albany, NY 12260 Telephone number: (518) 473-0015 Date: __January 14, 2016___

Project Description The project involves the construction of a potable water supply interconnection with the Town of Vestal. The project includes the use of an existing pressurized 10-inch transmission line beneath the Susquehanna River to provide an additional source of potable water to the Village of Endicott and parts of the Town of Union. The interconnection will generally require the installation of approximately 40 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 200 linear feet of 10-inch water main, 10 linear feet of 14-inch water main, several valves, a meter, a blow-off hydrant, electrical service, two (2) pumps and two (2) motors. Improvements will be made to an existing valve vault site on the Town of Vestal side of the Susquehanna River, adjacent to Old Vestal Road, as well as replacement of a valve vault site on the Endicott side of the river, located adjacent to the existing Boys and Girls Club facility. The project will also include the construction of a 32’x14’ new pre-fabricated booster pump station, located adjacent to Riverview Drive, along with the installation of an emergency generator and associated gas, electric, water and sewer utility services. The project may require some right-of-way/easements to be obtained. Figure 1 shows the regional location of the project. Figure 2 shows an aerial view of the project site. Attachment A is the engineering drawings for the project. Public Water Supply The proposed project will not generate any additional demand for water. There are two (2) public water supply wells operated by the Endicott Municipal Water Works located within a one half mile radius of the project locations. Both wells are located adjacent to the Susquehanna River, on the Endicott side. Figure 3 shows the locations of all public water wells located within a one half mile radius of the project sites.

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Endicott

Water System: VESTALCONSOLIDATED W.D. #1

Facility: 2549846Water System: VESTALCONSOLIDATED W.D. #1Facility: 2549841

Water System: VESTALMOTEL

Facility: 2550092

Water System: ENDICOTTMUNICIPAL WATER WORKSFacility: 2549828

Water System: ENDICOTTMUNICIPAL WATER WORKSFacility: 2549826

Well ID

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Well ID: 2550092

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Well ID: 2549826

Well ID: 254

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Well ID

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Well ID: 2549841

Well ID: 2549846

Well ID: 2549826

Well ID: 2549828W

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· Date:12/10/2015

Drawn By:DCG

GOSR - Village of EndicottWater Supply Interconnection

1/2 Mile Buffer and SWAP AnalysisSource: New York State GIS Clearinghouse - NYS GIS Program Office - ESRI Corporation HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, increment P Corp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), TomTom, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community. Draft Copy - For Internal Use only. Not to be used for any planning or policy analysis or decisions by others.

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