2. Post-Scoping Notice for Garfield Mills Remediation Project

Address of possible location: 90 and 100 Garfield Avenue

Municipality where proposed action might be located: New London

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On November 8, 2022, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed Garfield Mills Remediation Project in the Environmental Monitor.  No CEPA Scoping meeting was scheduled, and there were no requests to hold a CEPA Scoping meeting.

No comments were received from members of the public during the public comment period. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Projection (CTDEEP) submitted comments, which can be viewed here.  DECD’s responses to the comments received are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.

After consideration of the comments received, DECD has determined the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist.

Agency contact:

Name: William Wallach
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: William.wallach@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State agency:

Name: Mark Burno
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: mark.burno@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The Department of Economic and Community Development expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.