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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter to Involved-Interested - re. Lead Agency Notice Norbut solar Enfield PBTOWN OF ENFIELD PLANNING BOARD 168 Enfield Main Road Ithaca, NY 14850 May 10, 2021 To all Involved/Interested Parties (see attached list) Re: Norbut Solar Farm Enfield Establishment of Lead Agency Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act Dear Involved and Interested Agencies: The Town of Enfield Planning Board (hereinafter the “EPB”) has received an application from Norbut Solar Farms, LLC, who is requesting the Site Plan Approval and Solar Permit for a project consisting of the construction of a new solar energy system (ground-mounted photovoltaic system), to be known as the NSF Enfield Site 1, NSF Enfield Site 2, NSF Enfield Site 3and NSF Enfield Site 4 on 97 acres in the Town of Enfield, identified on the Town of Enfield Tax Parcels 9.-1- 28.1; 9.-1-27; and 9.-1-1-11, which Project will include installation of agricultural fencing surrounding the solar energy system, construction of an access road and a staging area, and which will disturb approximately 42 acres (hereinafter the “Project”). The EPB has identified your agency as an Involved or Interested Agency as defined by the implementing regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (hereinafter “SEQRA”) at 6 NYCRR §617.2. The Project is described more fully on Part 1 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form for the Project, a copy of which is attached. The EPB has determined that the Project constitutes a Type I Action as defined by the SEQRA regulations at 6 NYCRR §617.2(ai) and that review should be coordinated. Pursuant to the SEQRA regulations at 6 NYCRR §617.6(b)(2)(i), a Lead Agency must be established for the Project. The EPB hereby issues this Notice indicating its intent to establish itself Lead Agency for the Project in accordance with the SEQRA regulations at 6 NYCRR §617.6. If any Involved Agency does not submit a written objection to TCIDA within 30 calendar days of the mailing of this Notice, the EPB will assume the role of Lead Agency for the Project. If your agency objects to the EPB assuming the role of Lead Agency for the Project, please forward a detailed statement explaining the basis of such objection. The EPB seeks input from and looks forward to working with all Involved and Interested Agencies relative to the Project. Please forward to the undersigned any comments or questions your agency may have concerning the Project to dan-walker@townofenfield.org , or call 607-227- 1640. Thank you for your interest and cooperation. Town of Enfield Planning Board ATT: NSF Enfield LEAF part 1 NSF Enfield A101 Master Plan