August 26, 2025

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete

New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation

Notice of

Complete

Application

Date: 08/15/2025

Applicant:

RODERICK L

PERKINS

Facility: PERKINS GRAVEL PRODUCTS

LAIDLAW RD – SE SIDE

FARMERSVILLE, NY 14737

Application ID: 9-0438-00005/00002

Permits(s) Applied for: 1 – Article 23 Title 27 Mined Land Reclamation

Project is located: in FARMERSVILLE in CATTARAUGUS COUNTY

Project Description:

The applicant proposes to increase the approved mining depth within a previously-approved Life of Mine (LOM) such that mining will occur below groundwater elevation, to a maximum of 20 feet into the groundwater table. Additionally, the reclamation objective is proposed to change from a meadow with wildlife habitat to a 4.4-acre pond, 0.3 acres of access roads and 3.5 acres of sloped vegetated meadow. The associated hours of operation will not change from what is currently permitted. The project site is located on Perkins Lane off Laidlaw Road in the town of Farmersville. The Department is seeking public comment on the application 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

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

Availability For

Public Comment

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 09/19/2025 or 30 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person

LOGAN M

STRATTON

MYSDEC

182 E Union St-

Ste 3

Allegany, NY

14706-1328

(716)-379-6422

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