What is the project and where will it be built?

A 7.3-mile, 115 kV overhead transmission rebuild from Inghams Substation (Town of Manheim, Herkimer County) to St. Johnsville Substation (Village of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County).

How much wetland will be affected?

About 0.0396 acres of permanent wetland impact and 4.5 acres of temporary wetland impact, plus adjacent area impacts.

How and when can I submit comments?

Submit written comments to Haley M Gronlund at NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY or by phone (518) 402-9485 by May 28, 2026 or within 15 days of the notice publication, whichever is later.

Public Hearing — Manheim

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National Grid proposes a 7.3-mile 115 kV overhead transmission rebuild between Inghams Substation (Manheim) and St. Johnsville Substation, with temporary and permanent impacts to regulated wetlands and adjacent areas; written comments are due by May 28, 2026.

Key Takeaways

7.3-mile, 115 kV overhead transmission rebuild by National Grid
Approximately 0.0396 acres permanent wetland impact
4.5 acres temporary wetland impacts; 1.4394 acres temporary adjacent impacts
Comments due in writing by 05/28/2026 or 15 days after publication
Contact: Haley M Gronlund, NYSDEC, (518) 402-9485

Published: May 15, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Manheim

What to do next

1

Review project impacts

Read the application details and wetland impact estimates to understand how your interests might be affected.

2

Submit written comments

Send written comments to Haley M Gronlund at NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233, or call (518) 402-9485 by 05/28/2026 (or 15 days after publication).

3

Contact NYSDEC for questions

Call Haley M Gronlund at (518) 402-9485 to request documents or clarify impacts before the comment deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the project and where will it be built?: A 7.3-mile, 115 kV overhead transmission rebuild from Inghams Substation (Town of Manheim, Herkimer County) to St. Johnsville Substation (Village of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County).
How much wetland will be affected?: About 0.0396 acres of permanent wetland impact and 4.5 acres of temporary wetland impact, plus adjacent area impacts.
How and when can I submit comments?: Submit written comments to Haley M Gronlund at NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY or by phone (518) 402-9485 by May 28, 2026 or within 15 days of the notice publication, whichever is later.
Who is the contact for more information?: Haley M Gronlund, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233, (518) 402-9485.

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Legal terms in this notice

16 NYCRR Part 102: State regulation governing the environmental review of electric transmission facilities in New York.
permanent impacts: Long-term changes to wetlands or land caused by construction or structures.
temporary impacts: Short-term disturbances to wetlands or land during construction that are expected to be restored.
freshwater wetland adjacent area: The upland area next to a freshwater wetland that helps protect wetland functions.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Complete Application - National Grid Inghams-St. Johnsville Rebuild Project The applicant is proposing the construction of a 7.3-mile long 115 kV overhead electric transmission line involving the installation of +/- 76 steel structures and 4 temporary wooden structures from existing Inghams Substation, in the Town of Manheim, Herkimer County to the St. Johnsville Substation in the Village of St.Johnsville, Montgomery County. The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to 16 NYCRR Part 102 of the NYS Department of Public Service regulations and will result in approximately 0.0396 acres of permanent impacts and 4.5 acres of temporary impacts to state and federally regulated wetlands and 0.0194 acres of permanent impacts and 1.4394 acres of temporary impacts to freshwater wetland adjacent areas, associated with the installation of structural foundations, poles, and timber matting for equipment access. Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the contact person no later than 05/28/2026 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later. Contact Person - Haley M Gronlund NYSDEC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 (518) 402-9485 May 15 2026 LNYS0518315