The applicant, Ramapo Energy proposes to construct and operate four combustion turbines (CTGs), four heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and four steam turbine generators and associated balance-of-plant systems and facilities. The nominal electric generating capacity of the proposed Facility will be approximately 1100 megawatts (MW). United Water New York, a public water supply company, will provide the .134 million gallons per day (MGD) on average required for the project. The average wastewater discharge of 22,500 gallons per day (gpd) will be discharged to the Rockland County Sewer District No. 1 (RCSD). The project site is on Torne Valley Road, in the Town of Ramapo, Rockland County.

Pursuant to 6NYCRR Part 201, Ramapo Energy has opted to obtain a preconstruction permit and certificate to operate authorizing the construction and operation of the proposed Ramapo facility, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Subpart 201-6.1, prior to obtaining a Title V permit. The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this air application and a draft permit is available for review. Details regarding the draft permit and the hearing on the permit can be found at www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ohms/notices/ramapo.htm .

Ramapo Energy has also applied for a Prevention of Significant Deterioration pre-construction permit pursuant to 40 CFR 52.21. A copy of the entire PSD notice can be found at www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ohms/notices/ramapopsd.htm.