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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-15_Ulysses UPDATED FEAF PART 2Page 1 of 13 FEAF 2026                   Agency Use Only [If applicable] Full Environmental Assessment Form Project : Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Date : Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency=s reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2:  Review all of the information provided in Part 1.  Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook.  Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2.  If you answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section.  If you answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question.  Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact.  Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.”  The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis.  If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook.  When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the whole action.  Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts.  Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. NO YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact ma occur Moderate to lar e impact ma occur a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is less than 3 feet. E2d b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. E2f c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. E2a d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons of natural material. D2a e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year or in multiple phases. D1e f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). D2e, D2q g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B1i h. Other impacts: Page 2 of 13 FEAF 2026    9 9 9  9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, NO YES minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. Identify the specific land form(s) attached: E2g b. The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: E3c c. Other impacts: 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h) If “Yes”, answer questions a - l. If “No”, move on to Section 4. NO YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b, D1h b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. D2b c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from a wetland or water body. D2a d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body. E2h e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. D2a, D2h f. The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal of water from surface water. D2c g. The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge of wastewater to surface water(s). D2d h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. D2e i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or downstream of the site of the proposed action. E2h j. The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or around any water body. D2q, E2h 9 k. The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion of existing, wastewater treatment facilities. D1a, D2d Page 3 of 13 FEAF 2026   9  9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9  l. Other impacts: 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or NO YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact may occur impact may occur a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand on supplies from existing water supply wells. D2c b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: D2c c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and sewer services. D1a, D2c d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d, E2l e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. D2c, E1f, E1g, E1h f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products over ground water or an aquifer. D2p, E2l g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E2h, D2q, E2l, D2c h. Other impacts: 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. (See Part 1. E.2) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. NO YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact ma occur Moderate to lar e impact ma occur a. The roposed action ma resul in developmen in a desi nated floodwa . E2i b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100-year or a 500-year floodplain. E2j, E5a, E5b c. The proposed action may result in development in an area potentially affected by sea level rise. E2k, E5c d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage atterns. D2b, D2e e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b, E2i, E2 , E2 f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, o up rade? E1e Page 4 of 13 FEAF 2026   9   g. Other impacts: 6. Impacts on Air and Climate The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.f., D.2.h, D.2.g) or generate greenhouse gas emissions over 10,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (See Part 1. D.2.h) If “Yes”, answer questions a - i. If “No”, move on to Section 7. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to lar e Question(s) impact may occur impact ma occur a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may also have the potential to emit one or more regulated air contaminants at or above the following levels: D2g i. More than 100 short tons/year of carbon monoxide (CO) ii. More than 100 short tons/year of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) outside the NYC Metropolitan Area or Long Island OR 25 short tons/year within the NYC D2g Metropolitan Area or Long Island D2g iii. More than 100 short tons/year of particulate matter (PM-10, PM-2.5) iv. More than 50 short tons/year of volatile organic compounds (VOC) outside the NYC Metropolitan Area or Long Island OR 25 short tons/year within the NYC D2g Metropolitan Area or Long Island v. More than 100 short tons/ear of sulfur dioxide (SO2) D2g b. The proposed action has the potential to emit 10 short tons/year or more of any one designated hazardous air pollutant, or 25 short tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. D2g c. The proposed action may include a heat source capable of producing more than 20 million BTUs per hour. D2f, D2g d. The proposed action may exceed 50% of any of the thresholds in “a” or “b”, above. D2g e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of solid, hazardous, or hospital/medical/infectious waste. D2f, D2s f. The proposed action is subject to the Nonattainment New Source Review or Prevention of Significant Deterioration requirements discussed in 6 NYCRR Part 231. D2g g. The proposed action will emit more than 10,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents per year. D2h h. A municipality adopted comprehensive or individual plan addressing climate change applies to the proposed action and the proposed action would materially conflict with the achievement of one or more oals of the plan related to climate chan e. C2d i. Other impacts: Page 5 of 13 FEAF 2026 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 8. NO YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. E2o b. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal government. E2o c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, of any species of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. E2p d. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government. E2p Page 6 of 13 FEAF 2026  9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9  9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. E3c f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: E2n g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. E2m h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type & information source: E1b i. Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of herbicides or pesticides. D2q j. Other impacts: 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. NO YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System. E2c, E3b b. The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc). E1a, Elb c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of active agricultural land. E3b d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. E1b, E3a e. The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land management system. El a, E1b f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development potential or pressure on farmland. C2c, C3, D2c, D2d g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland Protection Plan. C2c h. Other impacts: Page 7 of 13 FEAF 2026    9 9 9 9 9 99 99 99 9 9 9  9 9 9 9 9 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action is obviously different from, or are in sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.1.a, E.1.b, E.3.h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 10. NO YES Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact may occur impact may occur a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local scenic or aesthetic resource. E3h b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. E3h, C2b c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: i. Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons) ii. Year round E3h d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed action is: i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work ii. Recreational or tourism-based activities E3h E2q, E1c e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. E3h f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed project: 0-1/2 mile ½ -3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile D1a, E1a, D1f, D1g g. Other impacts: 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 11. NO YES Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact may occur impact may occur a. T e propose act on may occur w o y or part a y w t n, or su stant a y cont guous to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historical Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listin on the State Re ister of Historic Places. E3e b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory. E3f c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: E3g Page 8 of 13 FEAF 2026   9 9 9 9 99  9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9  9 9 9 9 9 9 d. Other impacts: If any of the above (a-d) are answered “Moderate to large impact may e. occur”, continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part of the site or property. ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting or integrity. iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which are out of character with the site or property, or that may alter its setting. E3e, E3g, E3f E3e, E3f, E3g, E1a, E1b E3e, E3f, E3g, E3h, C2, C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a NO YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 12. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to lar e Question(s) impact ma occur impact ma occur a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem D2e, E1b services”, rovided y an undeveloped area, including u no limited to stormwate E2h, storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. E2m, E2o, E2n, E2p b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. C2a, E1c, C2c, E2q c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area with few such resources. C2a, C2c E1c, E2q d. The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the community as an open space resource. C2c, E1c e. Other impacts: 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, go to Section 13. NO YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact ma occur Moderate to lar e impact ma occur a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. E3d b. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. E3d c. Other impacts: Page 9 of 13 FEAF 2026     99 99 9 9 99 99  9 9 9 9 9 9  9 9 9 9 9 13.Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems.NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.j) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 14. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network.D2j b.The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or more vehicles. D2j c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access.D2j d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations.D2j e. The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods.D2j f.Other impacts: 14.Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. (See Part 1. D.2.k) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 15. NO YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation.D2k b.The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a commercial or industrial use. D1f, D1q, D2k c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity.D2k d.The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square feet of building area when completed. D1g e. Other Impacts: 15.Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting.NO (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 16. YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local regulation. D2m b.The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home. D2m, E1d c.The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day.D2o Page 10 of 13 FEAF 2026  9 9 9 9 9 9  9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n e. The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing area conditions. D2n, E1a f. Other impacts: 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure NO to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f. g. and h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - m. If “No”, go to Section 17. YES Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school, hospital, licensed day care center, group home, nursing home or retirement community. E1d b. The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. E1g, E1h c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action. E1g, E1h d. The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the property (e.g., easement or deed restriction). E1g, E1h e. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. E1g, E1h f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future generation, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. D2t g. The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste management facility. D2q, E1f h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q, E1f i. The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of solid waste. D2r, D2s j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. E1f, E1g E1h k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill site to adjacent off-site structures. E1f, E1g l. The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the project site. D2s, E1f, D2r m. Other impacts: Page 11 of 13 FEAF 2026    9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9  9 9 9 9 9 9 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, go to Section 18. NO YES Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact may occur impact may occur a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). C2, C3, D1a E1a, E1b b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city, town or village in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. C2 c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3 d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use plans. C2, C2 e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. C3, D1c, D1d, D1f, D1d, Elb f. The proposed action is in an area characterized by low density development that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. C4, D2c, D2d D2j g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or commercial development not included in the proposed action) C2a h. Other: 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. NO YES Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact may occur impact may occur a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. E3e, E3f, E3g b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire) C4 c. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where there is a shortage of such housing. C2, C3, D1f D1g, E1a d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized or designated public resources. C2, E3 e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and character. C2, C3 f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C3 E1a, E1b E2g, E2h g. Other impacts: Page 12 of 13 FEAF 2026 19. Impact on Disadvantaged Communities The proposed project may impact a disadvantaged community. NO YES (See Part 1. E.4) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g . If “No”, proceed to Part 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact may occur impact may occur a. Is the potentially affected disadvantaged community identified as having comparatively higher burdens or vulnerabilities by the Disadvantaged Community Assessment Tool? E.4.c b. The proposed action may create new air emissions or increase existing air emissions within a disadvantaged community. D.2.f-i, E.4 c. The proposed action may create new wastewater treatment or discharges, or expand existing wastewater treatment or discharges, within a disadvantaged community. D.2.d d. The proposed action creates or expands a solid or hazardous waste management facility, or involves the generation of solid or hazardous waste, within or near a disadvanta ed communit . D.2.r, D.2.s, D.2.t, E.1.f, E.1.g e. The proposed action may increase traffic within a disadvantaged community. D.2.j f. The proposed action affects or involves one or more of the following facility C.3.c, D.1.a, types: D.1.g, D.2.a, i. landfill; ii. other industrial, manufacturing, or mining land uses; D.2.d, D.2.f, E.1.a, E.1.b. E.1.h, E.1.v, iii. major oil or chemical bulk storage facility; iv. municipal waste combustor; v. power generation facility; vi. risk management plan site; vii. remediation site; or viii. scrap metal processor. E.4 g. Other impacts: Page 13 of 13 FEAF 2026 20.Future Physical Climate Risks The proposed project may be vulnerable to future physical climate risks or increase the vulnerability of human or ecological communities to future physical climate risks. NO YES (See Part 1. E.5) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact may occur impact may occur a. The proposed action is vulnerable to damage from a projected 100-year flood.E2j, E5a b.The proposed action is vulnerable to damage from a 500-year flood.E2k, E5b c. The proposed action is in an area potentially affected by sea level rise.E5c d.The proposed action may increase the vulnerability of human or ecological communities to the following: i. drought ii.temperature extremes (hot or cold) iii.extreme storms, including high winds iv.landslides v.coastal erosion vi. stormwater flooding vii. other climate or weather hazards? If yes, describe: _______________________ E5d e.Other impacts: