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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
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the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act

August 17, 2004
Scoping Notices
1.  NEW!  Chester Wastewater Planning Study (Chester)
2.  NEW!  Consolidation of Three Rivers Community College and the Relocation of Norwich Regional Vocational Technical School (Norwich)
3.  Proposed New Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (Storrs)
Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment
        1.  Parking Garage and Associated Site Improvements at the Midtown Campus of Western Connecticut State University (Danbury)
                
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Scoping Notices

Scoping Notices have been issued for the following state projects.  These projects are in the earliest stages of planning.  At the scoping stage, detailed information on a project's design, alternatives, and environmental impacts does not yet exist.  Sponsoring agencies are asking for comments from other agencies and from the public as to the scope of alternatives and environmental impacts that should be considered for further study.  Send your comments to the contact person listed for the project by the date indicated.

1. Notice of Scoping for Chester Wastewater Planning Study

Municipality where proposed project would be located: Chester

Address of Possible Project Location(s): "Village area" of Chester

Project Description: A study of the most suitable means to meet the wastewater disposal needs in the central portion of the town of Chester, commonly refered to as the "village area", and its proximal areas.  The village area has a long history of water pollution problems from on-going wastewater disposal systems.  Also, the community subsurface system located off Maple Street that services the village area is not adequate to meet future needs.  These historic problems in the village area are a result of population density, small lot sizes, high groundwater and poor soils.  The study will evaluate the existing community subsurface disposal system for rehabilitation or expansion, and explore connecting to the existing Town of Deep River's collection system as an alternative for treatment and disposal.  The study area includes the existing village area and an proposed sewer route to Deep River's collection system.

Project Map(s):  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  September 16, 2004

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below.  If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at:

Department of Environmental Protection

Water Management Bureau

Planning and Standards Division

79 Elm Street, Second Floor

Hartford, Connecticut  06106

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name: Stacy Pappano
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Management
Address: 79 Elm Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06106
Fax: (860) 424-4067
E-Mail: stacy.pappano@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about requesting a public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name: Stacy Pappano, Sanitary Engineer
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Management
Address: 79 Elm Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06106
Phone: (860) 424-3362
Fax: (860) 424-4067
E-Mail: stacy.pappano@po.state.ct.us

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment in early 2005.


2. Notice of Scoping for Consolidation of Three Rivers Community College and the Relocation of Norwich Regional Vocational Technical School

Municipality where proposed project is located: Norwich

Addresses of Project Locations:

Three Rivers Community College: 7 Mahan Drive (Mohegan Campus) and 574 New London Turnpike (Thames Valley Campus), Norwich

Norwich Regional Vocational Technical School: 590 New London Turnpike, Norwich

Project Description:

The proposed project is comprised of two actions, the consolidation of the Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) and the relocation of the Norwich Regional Vocational Technical School (NRVTS) in Norwich, Connecticut. Currently, the TRCC is comprised of two separate campuses located in Norwich -- the Mohegan Campus and the Thames Valley Campus. Part of the proposed project would be to relocate all of the TRCC to the Thames Valley Campus. The other part of the proposed project would be to relocate all of the NRVTS from the Thames Valley Campus to the Mohegan Campus.

The existing 42-acre Mohegan Campus site is situated south of Ox Hill Road, west of Mahan Drive, east of Harland Road, and abuts the Thomas Kelly Junior High School to the south.

The existing Thames Valley Campus is situated on approximately 156-acres of state-owned property. In addition to the TRCC, this property also contains the NRVTS and the Uncas on the Thames Hospital. Approximately 53 acres of the total site could be affected by this proposed action.

New development and site improvements are proposed to meet the programmatic needs of both the TRCC and the NRVTS at their respective locations.

The Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges is considered the CEPA Sponsoring Agency and the Department of Education, along with the Department of Public Works, are considered the CEPA Participating Agencies for this CEPA project.

Project Location MapClick here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  September 16, 2004.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below.  If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name:

Ms. Lenell Kittlitz

Title:

Director of Facilities Planning

Agency:

Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges

Address:

61 Woodland Street

Hartford, Connecticut 06105

Fax:

(860) 566-6624

E-Mail:

lkittlitz@commnet.edu

If you have questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name: Mr. Jeff Bolton
Title: Environmental Analyst II
Agency: Connecticut Department of Public Works
Address:

165 Capitol Avenue, Room 275

Hartford, Connecticut 06106

Phone: (860) 713-5706
Fax:

(860) 713-7250

E-Mail:

jeffrey.bolton@po.state.ct.us

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project for public review and comment in December 2004.


3. Notice of Scoping for Proposed New Hazardous Waste Storage Facility

Municipality where proposed project might be located: University of Connecticut Storrs Campus, Mansfield, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: off LeDoyt Road

Project Description:

The proposed action is the construction of a new Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF) for the University of Connecticut at a site located west of, and adjacent to the University's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) off LeDoyt Road in the northwestern area of the Storrs Campus. The proposed action also involves the decommissioning of the existing HWSF located off Horsebarn Hill Rd. in the eastern portion of the Storrs Campus. The new HWSF would be a state-of-the-art facility designed in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and standards. An area of approximately 1/3 acre is needed for the new facility and supporting infrastructure. The preferred site is an area that was formerly the sand filter beds of the WWTP.

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  August 20, 2004.

There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:

DATE: Thursday, August 5, 2004

TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

PLACE: Merlin D. Bishop Center, One Bishop Circle, Storrs, CT, Room 7 

NOTES:

Written comments should be sent to:

Name: Richard Miller, Esq.
Agency: University of Connecticut
Office of Environmental Policy
Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, Unit 3055
Storrs, CT 06269-3055
Fax:
E-Mail: rich.miller@uconn.edu

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name: Richard Miller, Esq.
Agency: University of Connecticut
Office of Environmental Policy
Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, Unit 3055
Storrs, CT 06269-3055
Phone: (860) 486-8741
Fax:
E-Mail: rich.miller@uconn.edu

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in December, 2004.


EIE Notices

The following Environmental Impact Evaluations have been completed by state agencies and are available for review and comment. 

1. EIE Notice for Parking Garage and Associated Site Improvements at the Midtown Campus of Western Connecticut State University

Municipality where project is proposed: Danbury

Address of Possible Project Location: On the Midtown Campus of WCSU at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Osbourne Street

Project Description: The purpose of the proposed action is to construct at the WCSU Midtown Campus in Danbury, Connecticut, a parking garage for approximately 831 cars, in addition to minor surface parking and associated courtyards, walkways, and landscaping.

Project Map(s):  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: September 3, 2004

The public can view a copy of this EIE at: Western Connecticut State University's Ruth Haas Library in Danbury, CT.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to that address below by July 30, 2004.  If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, Connecticut State University must schedule a Public Hearing. 

Send your request for a public hearing or comments about this EIE to:

Name: Alexandria Roe
Agency: Connecticut State University System
Address: 39 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
E-Mail: roea@so.ct.edu

If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Alexandria Roe as directed above.


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