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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260435 56 Duplainville Rd Regeneron Site Plan NYSDEC Permit 08.24.2026KATHY HOCHUL Governor AMANDA LEFTON Commissioner Sent Via Email Only August 19, 2026 Benjamin Binga Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 Global View Troy, NY 12180 Benjamin.binga@regeneron.com Re: Basic Freshwater Wetlands General Permit No. GP-0-25-003 DEC Permit # 5-4115-00283/00001 (FW, SD, WQC) Regeneron Water Main Saratoga Springs (C), Saratoga County Dear Permittee: Enclosed is the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) permit authorization for the above referenced project, issued in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL). This permit is valid only for the activity expressly authorized. Work beyond the scope of the permit will be considered as work without a permit. Failure to comply with these terms may be treated as a violation of the ECL. Work done under this permit is subject to inspection by DEC staff. This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain approvals required from other agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Please review all conditions of the permit, including the natural resources permit conditions, which are intended to minimize the environmental disturbance associated with your project. It is the responsibility of the permittee and their agent to read and comply with all permit conditions and referenced plans. DEC staff also reviewed the Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) request submitted as part of this permit application. Based on the information provided, the project will likely be authorized under USACE Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) pursuant to Nationwide Permit (NWP) # 58 for Utility Line Activities and meets the conditions of the DEC Blanket WQC. No further authorization under Section 401 of the CWA is required from DEC, provided that the USACE concurs with your request for Section 404 Nationwide Permit coverage. Division of Environmental Permits, Region 5 232 Golf Course Road Warrensburg, NY 12885 | dec.ny.gov | dep.r5@dec.ny.gov | 518-623-1200 Benjamin Binga Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. DEC Permit # 5-4115-00283/00001 Page 2 If the USACE subsequently determines that a different NWP or an individual Section 404 permit is required for this project, the DEC Section 401 WQC determination will not apply and a new determination must be requested. Sincerely, Beth A. Magee Deputy Regional Permit Administrator Enc: General Permit Authorization ec: w/enc: Sarah Montero - USACE ECO Lt. Eric Templeton - DEC Renee Perrotte – DEC Kathryn Serra - CT Male Associates Chris Koenig - CT Male Associates Benjamin.Binga@regeneron.com Saratoga Springs Basic Freshwater Wetlands General Permit, GP-0-25-003 DEC Authorization Determination .Jl6'i:'K Department of�ATE Environmental-Conservation PROJECT AUTHORIZATION BY NYSDEC-This Page for NYSDEC Use Only 0The project described in the Application for General Permit Coverage requires Notice of Intent (NOi) submission and is AUTHORIZED for coverage under General Permit GP-0-25-003 Freshwater Wetlands. This authorization is for Authorized Activity Number(s): 0The project described in the Application for General Permit Coverage requires NOi submission and is NOT AUTHORIZED for coverage under General Permit GP-0-25-003 Freshwater Wetlands. Additional explanation: 0The project described in the Application for General Permit Coverage requires a countersignature and is AUTHORIZED by the DEC countersignature below for coverage under General Permit GP-0-25-003 Freshwater Wetlands. This authorization is for Authorized Activity Number(s): Additional explanation: □The project described in the Application for General Permit Coverage requires a countersignature and isNOT AUTHORIZED for coverage under General Permit GP-0-25-003 Freshwater Wetlands.Additional explanation: NYSDEC Signature Authorized Signature: Date: Printed Name: DEC ID: Title: Region: IF Permit Coverage is Authorized: Time of Year Restrictions: Tree Removal Prohibited Between □March 1-November 30 □April 1-0ctober 31 D Other: Time of Year Restrictions: Hudson River In-water Work Prohibited Between □November 1-August 31 □Other: Authorization Type(s) 06 NYCRR 608; Article 15, Protection of Waters 06 NYCRR 663; Article 24, Freshwater Wetlands □Stream Disturbance D Excavation & Fill Permit Coverage Effective Permit Coverage Expiration Date: Date: Distribution and Attachments Distribution: 0 Regional DEP 0 Regional BEH □USAGE OOther(s): Attachments: D General Permit D Project Location Map D Project Plans D Other(s): GP-0-25-003 Application Form (12/10/2025) Page 5 of 5 X 3.a. Beth A. Magee Deputy Regional Permit Administrator August 18, 2026 5-4115-00283/00002 5 August 18, 2026 June 12, 2030 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 PERMIT Under the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) GENERAL PERMIT GP-0-25-003 Basic Freshwater Wetlands General Permit Permittee and Facility Information Permit Issued To: Facility: SARATOGA COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Regeneron Water Main Extension 260 BUTLER RD Route 50 to Adams Road GANSEVOORT, NY 12831 Saratoga Springs, NY (518) 885-1070 REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 777 OLD SAW MILL RIVER RD TARRYTOWN, NY 10591-6704 (914) 345-7466 Applicable DEC Region(s): ALL General Permit Authorized Activity: This permit authorizes the following activities that occur within State-regulated freshwater wetlands and freshwater wetland adjacent areas (Article 24) and may also have impacts to protected streams and navigable waters of the State (Article 15, Title 5), in accordance with the conditions identified in this permit and the DEC approved project-specific plans. Authorized Activities: Repair, reconstruction, and/or in-kind replacement of existing functional structures and1. facilities in a freshwater wetland or freshwater wetland adjacent area, excluding septic systems in freshwater wetlands. The maintenance of existing drainage ditches adjacent to public roads and highways may be covered under this authorized activity, but all other activities involving drainage ditches are excluded from coverage. Repair, reconstruction, and/or replacement of septic systems in wetland adjacent areas. Repair,2. reconstruction, or replacement may not change design capacity but does allow for upgrades to an existing system to meet design standards. Construction and/or modification of the following residential, commercial, industrial, or public3. structures that results in permanent and/or temporary disturbance totaling no more than 1/10-acre to freshwater wetlands and totaling no more than 1/10-acre to freshwater wetland adjacent areas: a. Utility lines from an existing distribution line to a structure including the following types of utilities: i. Electric and gas utility lines less than one mile in length; ii. Sewer and water lines; and iii. Telecommunication lines (e.g., internet, telephone, etc.); b. Dry hydrants for fire protection; and Page 1 of 11 c. Elevated walkways or unenclosed platforms built on open-work supports (no-fill supports). NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 Construction and/or modification of the following residential, commercial, industrial, or public4. structures that results in permanent and/or temporary disturbance totaling no more than 1/10-acre to freshwater wetland adjacent areas: a. Parking areas, driveways, and pools; b. Home additions or accessory structures; c. Water wells limited to serve an individual residence but not municipal or commercial wells; d. Fencing installed at least 5 feet from the wetland boundary; and e. Infrastructure (including permanent access driveways) associated with single-family renewable energy projects including solar photovoltaics, solar water heating, geothermal systems, and battery energy storage systems. Temporary access roads and/or laydown areas in the wetland adjacent area that result in no5. more than 1/4-acre of temporary disturbance and where no woody vegetation above 3 inches diameter at breast height is cleared. Selective cutting and hazard tree removal of any species and/or removal of dead ash trees not6. including clear cutting. Cutting of trees or other vegetation in the wetland adjacent area necessary to complete any other7. authorized activity in this permit within the disturbance thresholds identified, except where prohibited in Authorized Activity 5 and Authorized Activity 6. Drilling test wells for sampling including geotechnical borings, piezometer installation, and other8. temporary water measurement devices using mechanized equipment. Test wells for mineral exploration or the testing of water supply wells are not covered under this General Permit. Routine beach replenishment, regrading, and/or cleaning that does not expand the existing9. footprint of the beach. Removal of debris and existing structures in a freshwater wetland or freshwater wetland adjacent10. area for the purpose of debris removal or where necessary to complete any other Authorized Activity in this General Permit. EXCLUDED JURISDICTIONS This General Permit is not applicable: Within Sovereign Indian Nation territories in New York State;· Within areas under the jurisdictional authority of the Adirondack Park Agency;· Within areas designated as a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area;· For proposed activities that require a permit under 6 NYCRR Part 182; and· For sites undergoing remediation under 6 NYCRR Part 375 or sites adjacent to solid waste facilities.· NOTE: Activities not identified above are not subject to or authorized by this General Permit and may require the issuance of an individual permit pursuant to appropriate regulatory jurisdictions. DEC retains the right to exclude a proposed activity from authorization under this General Permit, and to require the permittee to obtain an individual permit. Page 2 of 11 Facility Location: in SARATOGA SPRINGS in SARATOGA COUNTY NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 Facility Principal Reference Point: NYTM-E: 596.4320928157121 NYTM-N: 4768.109453491171 Specific Activities Authorized for this Permit: Installation of a 20 inch HDPE underground water main within the Geyser Road and NYS Route 50 right-of-way using directional drilling and open trench methods to extend water service to the Regeneron facility from the existing Saratoga County Water Authority water main. Permit Authorizations Stream Disturbance - Under Article 15, Title 5 Permit ID 5-4115-00283/00001 New Permit Effective Date: 8/18/2026 Expiration Date: 6/12/2030 Freshwater Wetlands - Under Article 24 Permit ID 5-4115-00283/00002 New Permit Effective Date: 8/18/2026 Expiration Date: 6/12/2030 NYSDEC Approval By acceptance of this permit, the permittee agrees that the permit is contingent upon strict compliance with the ECL, all applicable regulations, and all conditions included as part of this permit. General Permit Authorized by Permit Administrator:SCOTT E SHEELEY , Chief Permit Administrator Address:NYSDEC Headquarters 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 Date: 06/13/2025 This permit is not effective without the signature below: Validation under this General Permit Authorized By: BETH A MAGEE , Deputy Regional Permit Administrator Address:NYSDEC Region 5 Warrensburg Sub-Office 232 Golf Course Rd Warrensburg, NY 12885 Authorized Signature: ______________________________________ Date ___/____/____ Page 3 of 11 8 19 26 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 Permit Components NATURAL RESOURCE PERMIT CONDITIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS, APPLY TO ALL AUTHORIZED PERMITS NOTIFICATION OF OTHER PERMITTEE OBLIGATIONS NATURAL RESOURCE PERMIT CONDITIONS - Apply to the Following Permits: STREAM DISTURBANCE; FRESHWATER WETLANDS 1. State May Order Removal or Alteration of Work If future operations by the State of New York require an alteration in the position of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Department of Environmental Conservation it shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of said waters or flood flows or endanger the health, safety or welfare of the people of the State, or cause loss or destruction of the natural resources of the State, the owner may be ordered by the Department to remove or alter the structural work, obstructions, or hazards caused thereby without expense to the State, and if, upon the expiration or revocation of this permit, the structure, fill, excavation, or other modification of the watercourse hereby authorized shall not be completed, the owners, shall, without expense to the State, and to such extent and in such time and manner as the Department of Environmental Conservation may require, remove all or any portion of the uncompleted structure or fill and restore to its former condition the navigable and flood capacity of the watercourse. No claim shall be made against the State of New York on account of any such removal or alteration. 2. State Not Liable for Damage The State of New York shall in no case be liable for any damage or injury to the structure or work herein authorized which may be caused by or result from future operations undertaken by the State for the conservation or improvement of navigation, or for other purposes, and no claim or right to compensation shall accrue from any such damage. 3. State May Require Site Restoration If upon the expiration or revocation of this permit, the project hereby authorized has not been completed, the applicant shall, without expense to the State, and to such extent and in such time and manner as the Department of Environmental Conservation may lawfully require, remove all or any portion of the uncompleted structure or fill and restore the site to its former condition. No claim shall be made against the State of New York on account of any such removal or alteration. 4. Request for Authorization Prior to the use of this General Permit for a project, the Applicant must submit a completed Application for General Permit Coverage Form and other supporting materials to the Regional Permit Administrator at the appropriate DEC Regional Office (https://dec.ny.gov/about/contact-us/permit-administrators). Upon review of the project, the Regional Permit Administrator will determine if the project can be authorized under this General Permit and the appropriate approval process in accordance with Condition 2. To qualify for this General Permit, the project must first avoid and then minimize any potential avoidable impacts in accordance with regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 663 and 6 NYCRR Part 608. Page 4 of 11 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 DEC retains the right to exclude a proposed activity from authorization under this General Permit and to require the Applicant to obtain an individual permit. 5. Project Approval Process Project authorization is granted either by filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) and waiting the 10-business day period, or by receiving DEC's countersignature validating coverage under this General Permit, as described below and in Attachment A. No work may commence until the project has valid coverage under this General Permit. a. Approval by Notice of Intent: Where activities are identified for coverage by NOI in the attached table (Attachment A), applicants may obtain coverage by filing the NOI and waiting the required 10-business days, subject to the following: i. Approval is deemed granted and work may begin if no response from DEC is provided, or DEC affirms coverage within the 10-business day period; and ii. Approval is not granted and work may not begin where DEC notifies an applicant within 10- business days that the project does not qualify for coverage under the General Permit or that additional information is needed. b. Approval by DEC Countersignature: Where activities are identified for coverage by countersignature in the attached table (Attachment A), coverage under the General Permit is not granted and no work shall commence until the applicant receives the countersigned General Permit. c. When an applicant requests to undertake multiple authorized activities in a single project, if any of the authorized activities require countersignature approval to proceed, the entire project review and approval process requires countersignature approval. 6. Conformance With Plans All activities authorized by this permit must be in strict conformance with the approved plans submitted by the applicant or applicant's agent as part of the permit application. Such approved plans were prepared by C.T. Male Associates and received by the DEC on 7/10/26. 7. Prior Approval of Changes If the permittee desires to make any changes in construction techniques, species to be planted, the site plan, any mitigation plan, scheduling or staging of construction, or any other aspect of this project, the permittee shall submit a written request to the Regional Permit Administrator at the appropriate DEC Regional Office to make such proposed changes and shall not make such changes unless authorized in writing by the Department. 8. Submittal of Post-Construction Photographs The Permittee shall notify DEC at the appropriate DEC Regional Office of project work completion prior to the expiration of this permit or within 30 days of authorized work completion, whichever is earlier. Notification must be submitted to the regional Bureau of Ecosystem Health (https://dec.ny.gov/about/contact-us/statewide-office-information) by mail or email and must reference the DEC ID number, provide the work completion date, and include color photographs showing the completed work taken from at least two different angles. 9. Minimize Adverse Impacts to Wetlands, Wildlife, and Water All work must be performed in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts to wetlands, wildlife, water quality, and natural resources. 10. Tree Removal Restrictions Tree removal is prohibited between March 1 and November 30 in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and between April 1 and October 31 in the rest of New York State to Page 5 of 11 protect threatened and endangered bat species, unless otherwise authorized by the Regional Permit Administrator or their designee. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 11. Work Within Area Depicted on Plans All construction activity, including work necessary for temporary access, operation of machinery, excavation, filling, grading, clearing of vegetation, paving and stockpiling of material must take place within the project site, as depicted on the project plans referenced by this permit. Construction activity is prohibited within areas to be left in a natural condition or areas not depicted on the project plans. 12. Invasive Species Best Management Practices To prevent the unintentional introduction or spread of invasive species, as defined by the Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Species regulations (6 NYCRR Part 575), all construction equipment (e.g. vehicles, trailers, machinery, matting, tools, watercraft, etc.) and personal gear (e.g. clothing and footwear) shall be thoroughly cleaned of mud, seeds, vegetation, roots, rhizomes, egg masses, and other debris before entering and exiting any approved construction and disturbance areas. All invasive species plant parts and propagules that are removed from equipment must be destroyed or contained to prevent spreading to other locations. To the maximum extent practicable, staging areas will be established in an area free of invasive species. 13. Erosion & Sediment Controls Silt fencing or other methods to control erosion and sediment, as shown on approved plan drawings, shall be properly installed according to the current NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (i.e., on the downslope edge of any disturbed areas). These erosion/sediment controls must be put in place before any ground disturbance occurs, must be maintained "in place" in good working order throughout project construction, and are to be removed once all disturbed land is suitably stabilized. Synthetic erosion control matting, blankets, and netting for temporary erosion and sediment control is prohibited, to minimize pollution and limit wildlife entanglements. Prohibited netting materials include polypropylene, nylon, polyethylene, polyester, or other synthetic fibers. 14. Storage of Construction Equipment and Materials Storage of construction equipment and unused materials shall be confined to an approved upland area at least 100 feet landward of any waterbody or wetland during construction, or the furthest distance from the waterbody or wetland boundary as practicable. 15. Precautions Against Contamination of Waters All necessary precautions shall be taken to preclude contamination of any wetland or waterway by suspended solids, sediments, fuels, solvents, lubricants, epoxy coatings, paints, concrete, leachate or any other environmentally deleterious materials associated with the project. 16. Control of Concrete, Leachate and Washings No concrete leachate, or washings from Redi-Mix trucks, mixers or other devices shall be allowed to enter any wetlands or otherwise be discharged within 100 feet as practicable but no less than 50 feet of any waterbody or wetland boundary. 17. Directional Drilling Where utility lines or other structures are installed using directional drilling, the following requirements apply: a. Boring entry and exit pits, and staging areas, are authorized in wetland adjacent areas but shall not be placed within wetland boundaries. Boring entry and exit pits shall not exceed 1/10-acre of Page 6 of 11 temporary disturbance per boring location. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 b. If directional drilling is to be conducted, the following additional information must be provided: i. A detailed description of directional drilling procedures. ii. A design plan listing components of the drilling fluids. iii. An Inadvertent Return Plan (Frac-Out Plan) that at minimum includes a description of work, site supervisor/foreman responsibilities, equipment to be used including a vac-truck, employer training, drilling and bore abandonment procedures, frac-out response and close-out procedures, means of notification, documentation and communication with DEC, and methods for cleanup and restoration. iv. A detailed plan for drilling fluid containment, management, and disposal. v. Profile view of the drilling path showing the depth of installation below the wetland or waterbody. c. Materials used to respond to an inadvertent return, as identified in the Inadvertent Return Plan, must be on site and available to respond within thirty (30) minutes of an inadvertent return being identified. 18. Trenching Where utility lines or other structures are installed using trenching the following requirements apply: a. Approved erosion control structures shall be installed prior to construction and shall remain in place while working within 100-feet of the wetland. b. To the maximum extent practicable, trenching work shall not be performed 24 hours before and after a major a rain event (>0.5 inches of rainfall within a twenty-four hour period). c. Trenching shall be backfilled immediately after installation of the line. The trench shall not remain open overnight. d. The work area is to be swept at the close of each working day. Catch basin inlets are to be covered with filter cloth while working. 19. Clean Fill Only All fill material used shall consist of uncontaminated earthen materials that are free of invasive species. Acceptable fill materials include gravel, rock, overburden, topsoil, and similar natural mineral resources. 20. Stabilize Disturbed Areas All areas where soil disturbance activities temporarily cease for a period of fourteen calendar days or more, shall be seeded with an appropriate seed mix and covered with straw or other weed-free mulch within fourteen days from the date the soil disturbance activity ceased. Following final grading or prior to permit expiration if a project is incomplete, whichever comes first, all areas of soil disturbance resulting from this project shall be shaped and graded, seeded with an appropriate seed mix, and covered with straw or other weed-free mulch within one week. The mulching material shall be maintained until vegetative cover is established. Seed mixes chosen for stabilization of disturbed soil shall not include any invasive or non-native plant species. Page 7 of 11 21. Stabilization and Storage of Excavated Soil Any excavated soil that is temporarily stored shall be placed outside the wetland and wetland adjacent area or at the furthest distance as practicable with erosion and sediment controls installed to contain this area. The excavated soil shall be suitably retained and covered according to the current NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book) so that there is no turbid runoff discharged either directly or indirectly into any wetland or waterbody. This does not apply to soil sidecasting as a part of utility trenching activities which may be located next to the trench and backfilled after line installation. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 22. Native Plantings Only Where plantings or seed mixes are used in conjunction with activities undertaken authorized within freshwater wetlands or wetland adjacent areas under this general permit, only native species shall be used. 23. Materials Disposal Excess materials from the authorized activity shall be managed in accordance with the following: a. Construction and demolition debris shall be removed from the project site and disposed of in accordance with state and local regulations. b. Excess construction materials shall be removed from the regulated area by project completion. c. Any excavated material containing invasive species must be disposed of at a regulated landfill or treated by a process that destroys all propagules (seeds, roots, rhizomes) in the excavated material. d. Upon project completion, excess excavated materials not containing invasive species shall be disposed of at an approved, non-wetland site as shown on the project plans, or more than 100 feet from any waterbody or wetland and outside any 100-year floodplain. These materials shall be suitably stabilized so they do not inadvertently enter any waterbody, 100-year floodplain, wetland, or 100-foot wetland adjacent area. e. Where any materials under b., c., or d. remain on site, plans must show the final disposal area of the materials. 24. Fencing Any type of fencing is allowed in areas of established lawn or maintained residential areas, but areas that are not maintained must use open fencing (open rail, open wire). Fencing in the freshwater wetland is not authorized under this permit. 25. Temporary Access Roads and Laydown Areas Materials used to construct temporary access roads and laydown areas must be removed 12 months after project commencement or within 2 weeks of project completion, whichever comes first. Temporary access roads and laydown areas must be restored to their original grade and condition, and restored according to Condition 18 Stabilize Disturbed Areas. 26. Vegetation Removal Cut trees and brush can be left in place, removed from the site, or placed in an upland location, but shall not be buried within the regulated area. 27. Clean Sand Only Sand used for beach replenishment, regrading, and cleaning shall consist of uncontaminated earthen materials only. Page 8 of 11 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 28. General Permit Expiration For projects that require work beyond the duration of this General Permit, applicants shall request authorization under an individual permit or seek coverage under a subsequent reissuance of this General Permit. Applicants must request such coverage at least 60 calendar days prior to expiration. This special condition supersedes any general condition in this permit related to permit renewal or reissuance. GENERAL CONDITIONS - Apply to ALL Authorized Permits: 1. Facility Inspection by The Department The permitted site or facility, including relevant records, is subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of the Department of Environmental Conservation (the Department) to determine whether the permittee is complying with this permit and the ECL. Such representative may order the work suspended pursuant to ECL 71- 0301 and SAPA 401(3). The permittee shall provide a person to accompany the Department's representative during an inspection to the permit area when requested by the Department. A copy of this permit, including all referenced maps, drawings and special conditions, must be available for inspection by the Department at all times at the project site or facility. Failure to produce a copy of the permit upon request by a Department representative is a violation of this permit. 2. Relationship of this Permit to Other Department Orders and Determinations Unless expressly provided for by the Department, issuance of this permit does not modify, supersede or rescind any order or determination previously issued by the Department or any of the terms, conditions or requirements contained in such order or determination. 3. Applications For Permit Renewals, Modifications or Transfers The permittee must submit a separate written application to the Department for permit renewal, modification or transfer of this permit. Such application must include any forms or supplemental information the Department requires. Any renewal, modification or transfer granted by the Department must be in writing. Submission of applications for permit renewal, modification or transfer are to be submitted to: Regional Permit Administrator NYSDEC Region 5 Warrensburg Sub-Office 232 Golf Course Rd Warrensburg, NY12885 4. Submission of Renewal Application The permittee must submit a renewal application at least 30 days before permit expiration for the following permit authorizations: Freshwater Wetlands, Stream Disturbance. 5. Permit Modifications, Suspensions and Revocations by the Department The Department reserves the right to exercise all available authority to modify, suspend or revoke this permit. The grounds for modification, suspension or revocation include: Page 9 of 11 a. materially false or inaccurate statements in the permit application or supporting papers; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 b. failure by the permittee to comply with any terms or conditions of the permit; c. exceeding the scope of the project as described in the permit application; d. newly discovered material information or a material change in environmental conditions, relevant technology or applicable law or regulations since the issuance of the existing permit; e. noncompliance with previously issued permit conditions, orders of the commissioner, any provisions of the Environmental Conservation Law or regulations of the Department related to the permitted activity. 6. Permit Transfer Permits are transferrable unless specifically prohibited by statute, regulation or another permit condition. Applications for permit transfer should be submitted prior to actual transfer of ownership. NOTIFICATION OF OTHER PERMITTEE OBLIGATIONS Item A: Permittee Accepts Legal Responsibility and Agrees to Indemnification The permittee, excepting state or federal agencies, expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York, its representatives, employees, and agents ("DEC") for all claims, suits, actions, and damages, to the extent attributable to the permittee's acts or omissions in connection with the permittee’s undertaking of activities in connection with, or operation and maintenance of, the facility or facilities authorized by the permit whether in compliance or not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit. This indemnification does not extend to any claims, suits, actions, or damages to the extent attributable to DEC's own negligent or intentional acts or omissions, or to any claims, suits, or actions naming the DEC and arising under Article 78 of the New York Civil Practice Laws and Rules or any citizen suit or civil rights provision under federal or state laws. Item B: Permittee's Contractors to Comply with Permit The permittee is responsible for informing its independent contractors, employees, agents and assigns of their responsibility to comply with this permit, including all special conditions while acting as the permittee's agent with respect to the permitted activities, and such persons shall be subject to the same sanctions for violations of the Environmental Conservation Law as those prescribed for the permittee. Item C: Permittee Responsible for Obtaining Other Required Permits The permittee is responsible for obtaining any other permits, approvals, lands, easements and rights-of- way that may be required to carry out the activities that are authorized by this permit. Item D: No Right to Trespass or Interfere with Riparian Rights This permit does not convey to the permittee any right to trespass upon the lands or interfere with the riparian rights of others in order to perform the permitted work nor does it authorize the impairment of any rights, title, or interest in real or personal property held or vested in a person not a party to the permit. Page 10 of 11 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00283 Page 11 of 11