1. Notice of EIE for Off-Airport Tree Obstruction Removal at the Groton-New London Airport
Municipality where project is proposed: Groton
Address of Possible Project Location: The airport office is located at 155 Tower Avenue, off of U.S. Route 1.
Project Description: Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) environmental document as required to evaluate the potential impacts associated with tree obstruction removal in areas on, and surrounding the Groton-New London Airport. The evaluation addresses obstruction removals associated with Federally-defined airspace surfaces surrounding the airport needed for the continued safe operation of aircraft. Objects that penetrate these surfaces are classified as obstructions, and should be removed to safely accommodate approaching and departing aircraft.
The project sponsoring agencies, the Connecticut Aviation Authority (CAA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have identified that trees penetrate the airspace at the Airport, including locations beyond the ends of each runway and the airport property boundary. Per FAA and CAA practice, review of off-airport obstruction removal should be evaluated and documented via a NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) and state CEPA Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). This project includes the identification of each affected property owner and associated parcels (both public and private) with anticipated obstruction removals.
Project Maps: Project maps can be found at the following locations:
http://grotonairport.caa-analysis.com/project-documents/
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Draft EA and EIE for this project are currently available for review at the following Libraries as well as at the website listed above:
Groton Public Library
52 Newtown Road
Groton, CT 06340
Bill Memorial Library
240 Monument Street
Groton, CT 06340
There is a formal public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: December 8, 2016
TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
PLACE: City of Groton Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340
Comments of the study may be submitted via email at the website above, or by sending written comments to Colin Goegel at the address below.
NOTES: Free language assistance or sign interpretation may be requested by contacting Colin Goegel at the address below at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Efforts will be made to respond to requests for assistance.
Send your comments or questions about this EIE via the project website or:
| Name: | Mr. Colin Goegel, Supervising Engineer |
| Agency: | Connecticut Airport Authority |
334 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Suite 160 Windsor Locks, CT 06096 | |
Phone: E-Mail: |