Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
The official site for project information under
the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act

November 7, 2006
Scoping Notices
      There are no scoping notices available for review at this time.
Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment
      1. NEW!  New Railroad Station in West Haven or Orange
      2. Rentschler Field Infrastructure Improvements (East Hartford)
      
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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.
There are no scoping notices available for review at this time.

EIE Notices
The following Environmental Impact Evaluations (EIEs) have been completed by state agencies and are available for review and comment. 

1. Notice of EIE for New Railroad Station in the City of West Haven or the Town of Orange

Municipalities where project is being proposed:West Haven,Orange

Address of Possible Project Locations: The West Haven site is located south of Interchange 42 on Interstate 95 between Saw Mill Road, Railroad Avenue and Hood Terrace. The Orange site is located just south of Interchange 41 on Interstate 95 with access off of Marsh Hill Road. 

Project Description: The project consists of the construction of a new commuter railroad station that will include a pedestrian track crossing, high level platforms and parking for approximately 1000 vehicles.  The EIE studies the socio-economic and environmental impacts for the construction of a new railroad station at both sites.

Project Site Maps:  Click here to view maps of the proposed locations.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: December 29, 2006

The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Town Clerk's Office-Town of Orange 617 Orange Center Road; Case Memorial Library-176 Tyler City Road Range, CT; City Clerk's Office-West Haven City Hall, 355 Main Street; West Haven Public Library-300 Elm Street West Haven, CT; South Central Regional Council of Governments, 127 Washington Ave 4th Floor West, North Haven, CT; The Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Room 2155, Newington, CT. 

There are two public hearings scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE:   Monday, December 11, 2006

TIME:   7:00 p.m. 

PLACE: High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange,CT

DATE:   Thursday, December 14, 2006

TIME:   7:00 p.m. 

PLACE: Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock Street, West Haven,CT

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Edgar T. Hurle - Transportation Planning Director
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Edgar.Hurle@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact :

Name: Keith T. Hall - Transportation Supervising Planner
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Keith.Hall@po.state.ct.us
Phone: 860-594-2926

2. Notice of EIE for Rentschler Field Infrastructure Improvements

Municipality where project is proposed: East Hartford

Address of Possible Project Location: Rentschler Field

Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has prepared an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) in accordance with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).  The Proposed Action is the award of State funding for the following activities associated with the redevelopment of Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

  1. Construction of long term transportation improvements at the Roberts Street/Silver Lane/proposed East Hartford Boulevard North intersection;
  2. Construction of long term transportation improvements at the I-84 westbound off ramp at Roberts Street;
  3. Design and Construction of long term transportation improvements in the Route 2/Brewer/Main/ High Streets/ East Hartford Boulevard South area;
  4. Development of existing United Technologies Corporation (UTC) land as permanent Stadium parking areas; and
  5. Construction of an access road leading to the new East Hartford-Glastonbury Elementary Magnet School (EHGEMS).

These proposed activities are depicted in Figure ES-1.  The EIE presents the potential environmental impacts of these direct actions as well as the indirect action of redeveloping Rentschler Field with approximately 5.7 million square feet of mixed use development.

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

Comments on this EIE will be accepted from October 6, 2006 until the close of business on  November 20, 2006.

The public can view a copy of this EIE which will be available from October 6, 2006 at:

  • City Clerk’s Office, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
  • Raymond Library, 840 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
  • East Hartford Community Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT 06108
  • DECD, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: November 9, 2006

TIME: 6:30 PM

PLACE: Town Council Chamber, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108

Additional information about this project can be found online at: https://www.ct.gov/ecd

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Peter Simmons, P.E.
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: peter.simmons@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact :

Name: Maya Loewenberg, M.S.
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106 
E-Mail: maya.loewenberg@po.state.ct.us

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