QUEENS - GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - JACOB RIIS PARK

Applicant:

US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
1849 C Street NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20240

Facility:

GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - JACOB RIIS PARK
B 149TH ST AND B 169TH ST
QUEENS, NY 11694

Application ID:

2-6309-00117/00002

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 25 Tidal Wetlands | Article 34 Coastal Erosion Management

Project is Located:

QUEENS, QUEENS COUNTY

Project Description:

Applicant proposes to repair the boardwalk within NYSDEC regulated Tidal Wetlands adjacent area and Coastal Erosion Hazard Area, including concrete restoration, replacement of timber ramp, and construction of new ADA-compliant ramp. The project is located at Jacob Riis Park, Queens, NY 11694 (Block 16325, Lots 1, 200).

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

SEQR is preempted by federal law.

SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)

It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than May 23, 2024.