Webster Transportation Infrastructure Project S TAT E E N V I R O N M E N TA L Q U A L I T Y REVIEW JUNE 18, 2026
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Why are we here? • Any physical project must undergo environmental review • One entity, the lead agency, must make a determination of significance • This determines whether the action is likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact and whether additional study is therefore needed
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
POSITIVE DECLARATION
• Action will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact
• Action may result in a significant adverse environmental impact
• No additional study needed
• Additional study through Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required
• Reasoning for determination is documented in writing
Types of Actions Type
Description
Type of Environmental Assessment Form (EAF)
Type II
Actions that have already been determined not to have significant impact.
None
None
None
Unlisted
Actions that do not meet state and local thresholds for Type I actions, but are not exempt from review.
Short Form EAF
Coordinated or Uncoordinated
Requires EIS if potential impacts found
Type I
Actions that are more likely to have significant adverse impacts. They meet or exceed certain thresholds.
Long Form EAF
Coordinated
Requires EIS if potential impacts found
Type of Review
Environmental Impact Statement Required?
Why is this a Type I Action? Is it within or next to a park? YES
Does it physically alter 2.5 acres? YES TYPE I
NO
Does it physically alter 10 acres?
NO UNLISTED
YES TYPE I
NO UNLISTED
Involved Agencies A key difference between Unlisted Actions and Type I Actions is the need to conduct a coordinated review. Because of the number of approvals this project involves, we would be doing a coordinated review either way.
Agency
Reason
Empire State Development
Funding Agency
Village of Webster
Roadway Owner, Subdivision Approval, Stormwater Management
Town of Webster
Roadway Owner, Subdivision Approval, Stormwater Management
Monroe County
Roadway Owner, Subdivision Approval
New York State DOT
Roadway Owner
Department of Environmental Conservation/State Historic Preservation Office
Environmental Review Program, Historic/Archeological Asset Review
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Stream Permit
Review Process * We are here
Environmental Leaders Learning Alliance
Key Dates Tentative Date
TB Mtg
Description
Status
June 4
X
Town Board declares intent to be lead agency
Complete
30-day window for other agencies to challenge
In Progress
Workshop on FEAF Part 1
Complete
Supplemental Info on Part 1 Provided
Incomplete
Town Board declares itself lead agency
Incomplete
FEAF Part 2 completed by Town staff
Incomplete
Workshop on FEAF Part 2
Incomplete
FEAF Part 3 completed by Town staff
Incomplete
Town Board makes determination
Incomplete
June 8 – July 8 June 18
X
July 9 July 16
X
July 30 August 6
X
August 13 August 20
X
Engagement Strategy • WEDA dedicated project webpage • Stakeholder meetings • Public Open House (late July/early August) • Ongoing updates to Town Board
Three Parts to Determining Significance FEAF Part 1
FEAF Part 3
FEAF Part 2
Project and Setting
Determination of Significance
Identification of Potential Project Impacts
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Completed by Project Sponsor (WEDA)
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Completed by Lead Agency (Town of Webster)
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Completed by Lead Agency (Town of Webster)
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Describes the action and the setting
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Identifies major categories of impacts and magnitude of each
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Evaluates magnitude and importance of project impacts
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Lead agency may request additional information during review
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Makes either a negative or positive declaration and the rationale for the determination
Findings to Date SURVEY AND INVESTIGATIONS
• Wetland investigation complete – no identified wetlands • Historic resources investigation complete – “no effect” determination letter received from State Historic Preservation Office • No rare plants or animals in vicinity of project site • No critical environmental areas identified
PRELIMINARY DESIGN
• Stream near Chiyoda Drive extension will require culvert • Chiyoda Trail coordination underway
Q&A • SEQR Process • FEAF Part 1 Documents • General Project Status