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NON-SIGNIFICANCE\Consent to LGPC as Lead Agent—Septic Inspection Program—2-14-2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO LAKE GEORGE PARK
COMMISSION BEING DESIGNATED AS LEAD AGENCY FOR
PURPOSES OF FULFILLING SEQRA REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO
ESTABLISHMENT OF LAKE GEORGE PARK COMMISSION
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2022
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA),
the Lake George Park Commission (Park Commission) has notified the Queensbury Town Board
that the Park Commission is seeking Lead Agency status for the purposes of fulfilling the SEQRA
requirements relative to new Lake George Park Commission Regulations 6 NYCRR 646-3
Wastewater Management regarding the development of new wastewater standards for the Lake
George Basin related to a potential septic inspection program (the "Project") as set forth in the Park
Commission's January 28,2022 letter presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Park Commission has requested that the Town Board consent to the Park
Commission being designated as Lead Agency, and the Town Board has concluded that the Park
Commission is the most involved agency and should be Lead Agency for the purposes of SEQRA
review relating to the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore provide such consent by execution of the
Lead Agency Response Form presented at this meeting,
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes, directs and consents to
the Lake George Park Commission acting as Lead Agency for SEQRA review relative to new Lake
George Park Commission Regulations 6 NYCRR 646-3 Wastewater Management regarding the
development of new wastewater standards for the Lake George Basin related to a potential septic
inspection program and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Lead Agency
Response Form substantially in the form presented at this meeting, submit it to the Park
Commission and take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 14''day of February,2022, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
NEW YORK Lake George
STATE OF
OPPORTUNITY_ park Commission
Bruce E.Young Dave Wick
Chairman Executive Director
January 28, 2022
To: Town of Lake George Town of Ticonderoga
Village of Lake George Town of Fort Ann
Town of Bolton Town of Putnam
Town of Hague Town of Dresden
Town of Queensbury Washington County
NYS Department of Health NYS Adirondack Park Agency
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Project: Lake George Park Commission Regulations 6 NYCRR 646-3 Wastewater Management
SEQR Classification: Type I
LEAD AGENCY COORDINATION REQUEST
The purpose of this request is to determine under Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review-
SEQR) of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) and 6 NYCRR Part 617 the following:
1. Your interest in assuming the responsibilities of Lead Agency; and
2. Issues of concern which you believe should be evaluated.
The Lead Agency must determine the need for an environmental impact statement(EIS) on this
project. Please note,the Park Commission desires to be Lead Agency, intends to develop an EIS,
and aims to hold public hearings on this regulatory initiative during summer 2022 when the
maximum number of landowners may be available to participate. Please contact this office as
soon as possible if you have an interest in being Lead Agency, but no later than 30 days of the date
of this letter. If no response is received,it will be assumed your agency has no interest in being
Lead Agency. Please also note that the Park Commission is also engaging in a Coastal Assessment
Review,a copy of which is attached hereto. Please feel free to contact this office for further
information or discussion.
Respectfully,
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Dave Wick
Executive Director
encl: Response Form, LGPC Resolution, EAF, Concept Paper,&CAF
75 Fort George Road,P.O.Box 749,Lake George,NY 12845 1 Ph.518.666.9347 1 Fax:518.668.9347 1 email:info@igpc.state.ny.us
LEAD AGENCY RESPONSE FORM
(Please return to Lake George Park Commission)
TO: Lake George Park Commission (LGPC)
FROM: [ ] Town of Lake George [ ] Town of Ticonderoga
[ ] Village of Lake George [ ] Town of Fort Ann
[ ] Town of Bolton [ ] Town of Putnam
[ ] Town of Hague [ ] Town of Dresden
[ ] Town of Queensbury [ ] Washington County
[ ] NYS Department of Health [ ] NYS Adirondack Park Agency
[ ] NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Other
PROJECT: New LGPC Regulations, 6 NYCRR 646-3 Wastewater Management
The above project requires the following approvals from this agency:
This agency: (please check one)
[ ] wishes to take Lead Agency status for the above project.
[ ] does not wish to take Lead Agency status for the above project.
[ ] expects to conduct an uncoordinated SEQRA review and (will make)/(has already
made) an independent SEQRA determination (if a decision under SEQRA has already been
made, please attach a copy)
We have the following concerns, which we feel should be addressed in the SEQRA review:
Name of Responsible Officer Date
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RESOLUTION ADVANCING SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTIONS AND STANDARDS FOR
THE LAKE GEORGE PARK
RESOLUTION 2022-01
WHEREAS the Lake George Park Commission is charged with the long-term
protection of Lake George and its unparalleled water quality, and
WHEREAS improperly functioning wastewater treatment systems ("septic
systems") can have deleterious impacts upon public health and nearby
waterbodies including Lake George, and,
WHEREAS the Commission is empowered by Article 43 of the NYS Environmental
Conservation Law to develop regulations pertaining to wastewater
treatment systems in the Lake George Park, and
WHEREAS in the summer of 2021, the Commission formed an Ad-Hoc Committee
comprised of representatives from NYS DEC, NYS DOH and local
municipalities, as well as engineers and subject matter professionals to
research and investigate the need for a proactive inspection program
for septic systems within proximity of Lake George, and
WHEREAS this Committee found that a recurrent septic system inspection
program would ensure the functionality and viability of these systems
surrounding Lake George and its tributaries, similar to programs in
many other lakes around New York State, and
WHEREAS the Committee also identified a need for increased design standards for
septic systems for properties in the Lake George Park to help protect
localized environments and public health, and
WHEREAS the establishment of new regulations is a Type 1 action under SEQRA
for which the environmental impacts must be evaluated,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Commission hereby moves to begin the
formal process of regulation development pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act and the State Administrative Procedure Act, and desires to act as
the lead agency for this project, and
Further Resolved that the Executive Director, Staff and Commission counsel shall
cause all involved agencies and any other interested agencies to be notified of this
resolution, and
Further Resolved that pursuant to 6 NYCRR part 617.4 (b)(1), the Commission
hereby declares that this project is a Type 1 action under SEQRA and accepts the
completed EAF Part 1; and
Further Resolved that the Commission will continue to work collaboratively with
all involved and interested agencies, municipalities and stakeholders throughout
this process to ensure public participation and awareness, resulting in the most
effective program possible, balancing the needs of environmental protection and
costs to the regulated community.
AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0
DATE ADOPTED: 1/25/2022