New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation

Notice of

Complete

Application

Date:05/19/2025

Applicant: LIME LAKE COTTAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. PO BOX 481

MACHIAS, NY 14101-0481

Facility: LIME LAKE

ST RTE 16 – E SIDE BETWEEN ZOULKE RD & HAZELMERE AVE

Machias, NY 14101

Application ID: 9-0458-00109/00002

Permits(s) Applied for: 1 – Article 24 Freshwater

Wetlands

Project is located: in MACHIAS in

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY

Project Description:

The Department has received and reviewed a permit application for the control of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) and curly-leaf pondweed (CLP) by use of Aquathol K (active ingredient: dipotassium salt of endothall) and control of EWM using ProcellaCOR EC (active ingredient: florpyrauxifen-benzyl) in two treatment areas in Lime Lake which are now regulated as freshwater wetland due to the presence of submerged aquatic vegetation. A total of approximately 19.75 acres (7.75 acres using Aquathol K and 12 acres using ProcellaCOR EC) of EWM and CLP will be targeted for control in areas within Lime Lake. Treatment is proposed to begin in June 2025, prior to CLP and EWM reaching nuisance-level within Lime Lake. The timing and application rate will be protective of native species. The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this application and is seeking public comment prior to making a final decision on permit issuance.

Availability of

Application

Documents:

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

State

Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)

Determination

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA)

Determination

Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.

Availability For

Public Comment

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no ater than 06/05/2025 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person

Matthew J. Smith

NYSDEC

700 Delaware Ave

Buffalo, NY 14209

(716)851-7165