The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a proposal by the New York District Corps of Engineers to re-issue a Regional General Permit pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).
Applicant: New York City Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations
Staten Island Bluebelt Unit
59-17 Junction Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11373
Activity: Reissuance of NYDGP-25. The previous permit NAN-2019-00803-ERO authorized the
discharge of excavated and fill material into waters of the United States associated
with Best Management Practices for reducing stormwater flooding, including outlet
stilling basins, extended detention basins, which include micropools, forebays, and
weirs, as well as stream restoration and diversion, wetland enhancement and
establishment, culvert repair and construction and outfall repair and construction.
Waterway: Southeast Shore of Staten Island including the watersheds of Richmond Creek,
Lemon Creek, Sweet Brook, waters within Butler Manor, Mill Creek, Jack’s Pond,
Wood Duck Pond, waters within Arden Heights, waters within South Shore Golf
Course, Clay Pits Ponds, New Creek; South Beach, and Oakwood Beach.
Location: Borough of Staten Island, Richmond County, City of New York, New York