Public comment period for Griffiss International Airport Triangle Development application.

THIS IS NOT A PERMIT

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Notice of Complete Application




Date: 04/10/2026




Applicant: ONEIDA COUNTY

800 PARK AVE

UTICA, NY 13501-2939




Facility: Griffiss International Airport Triangle Development

150 Perimeter Road

Rome, NY 13441




Application ID: 6-3013-00361/00001




Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 11 Endangered/Threatened Species (Incidental Take)




Project is located: in ROME in ONEIDA COUNTY




Project Description :

The applicant proposes 256 total acres of disturbance associated with the Griffiss International Airport Triangle Development located at 150 Perimeter Road in the City of Rome, Oneida County. Development is associated with a new Chobani dairy processing plant and includes a dairy processing plant building, gateway building, dairy receiving building, utility building, driver facility, and on-site wastewater treatment plant.




A portion of the project area is known to be occupied by Upland Sandpipers (Bartramia longicauda), state listed threatened species. An Incidental Take Permit is required because the Department has determined the project will result in a “take” of the species pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law Section 11-0535 and 6 NYCRR Part 182 through the adverse modification of 81.18 acres of occupied habitat.




The applicant has developed a Net Conservation Benefit Plan (NCBP) that will be implemented to provide a net conservation benefit for the species concerned. The NCBP involves the protection and management of

155.48 acres of suitable off-site grassland bird habitat for 45 years. Deliverables of the NCBP include initial vegetation management to enhance suitable habitat, vegetation monitoring, annual breeding grassland bird surveys, prohibition of disturbances during the nesting season, and ongoing habitat management.




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

Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review with other involved agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file.








SEQR Lead Agency Oneida County




State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination

A cultural resources survey has been completed and cultural resources were identified. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have no adverse impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.




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

The proposed action is subject to CP-29.






Availability For Public Comment

Contact Person

Comments on this project must be

KRISTINA L MARKEY

submitted in writing to the Contact

NYSDEC

Person no later than 04/30/2026

State Office Bldg - 207 Genesee St

or 15 days after the publication date

Utica, NY 13501-2885

of this notice, whichever is later.

(315) 793-2741