1. Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping for Barber Pond Dam Removal

Address of Possible Project Location: 102 Old Windsor Rd, Bloomfield 

Municipality where proposed action would be located: Bloomfield 

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination:  On March 21, 2023, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed dam removal in the Environmental Monitor. DEEP is unable to publish its determination regarding this action at this time.

Action Status: DEEP is currently awaiting additional information on water quality. 

Estimated Publication Date: DEEP estimates that a Post-Scoping Notice will be published in the Environmental Monitor on or before January 2, 2024.

If you have questions about the proposed action, contact:

Name: James Heaven 

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106

Phone: 860-519-7029

E-Mail: James.Heaven@ct.gov 

What Happens Next: DEEP will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the CEPA. A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.