1. Notice of Scoping for Waterbury Transportation Center

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Waterbury

Address of Possible Project Location: Meadow Street (Existing Train Station Site) 

Project Description: An Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Evaluation (EA/EIE) will be prepared under National Environmental Policy Act/Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/CEPA) for the proposed State action.  The State action is the construction of a new multi-modal transportation center which would consolidate numerous modes of area and local transportation services such as commuter rail services, local bus routes, taxi service, inter-city bus service and shuttles in one location.  The purpose of the proposed action is to improve the efficiency of the transportation system, promote increased transit ridership, ease automotive and pedestrian congestion in downtown Waterbury and restore the Waterbury Green to its original civic function.

This EA/EIE will address the direct impacts of the state action described above as well as secondary and cumulative impacts associated with the proposed multi-modal transportation center.

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:  July 9th 2007 

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

Written comments should be sent to:

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in June 2008

1.  Notice of EIE for Metropolitan District Long Term Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project

Municipalities where project is proposed: Towns of the Metropolitan District, but primarily Hartford and West Hartford

Project Description: The Metropolitan District proposes to construct improvements to its wastewater collection and treatment system to eliminate pollution from the overflow of combined sewage to area receiving waters during wet weather for up to a one year return period storm.  These improvements include sewer separation in specific areas that experience street or basement back-ups, wet weather treatment improvements at the Hartford Water Pollution Control Plant, consolidation and relief interceptors, deep storage tunnels and related pump stations.  The District’s combined sewer system is over 100 years old and overflows occur during 50 rainfall events in an average year.  This results in the discharge of over 1 billion gallons of untreated combined sewage to area receiving waters annually.  The Metropolitan District is required by a Consent Order with the Department of Environmental Protection to implement the proposed improvements.  The long-term improvement program to be funded, in part, by the Clean Water Fund is anticipated to be implemented over a 16-year time span.

Project Maps:  Click here to view a map depicting Phase I improvements.  Click here for an overview of the entire project.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to the address below by June 15, 2007.  If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the Department of Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Hearing.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: July 20, 2007

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse
Municipal Facilities Section (2nd Floor)
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106

or at the offices of the town clerks in Hartford or West Hartford:

Hartford Town Clerk
Municipal Building
550 Main St.
Hartford, CT 06103

West Hartford Town Clerk
Town Hall
50 South Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06107

A link to the EIE can also be found online at the DEP website, if you scroll to the bottom of the page after you click here.

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

If you have questions about the project, a public hearing,  where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Mr. O'Brien as directed above:

2. Notice of EIE for Implementation of Master Plan Activities, East Haven Rifle Range

Municipality where proposed project might be located: East Haven, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: East Haven Rifle Range, New Haven, CT

Project Description: The objective of the proposed action is to update and modernize existing training facilities and infrastructure within East Haven Rifle Range, and to provide new facilities to meet the Connecticut Army National Guard’s changing mission.  The proposed action is the implementation of activities outlined under the existing Master Plan, including: construction of a new 300 meter Modified Record Fire range, improvements to other existing range areas, construction of new maintenance, workshop and storage buildings, new latrine facilities, entrance improvements, installation of perimeter fencing, improved parking facilities, and other minor appurtenances.

Project Maps:  Click here to view project Location Map  Click here to view a map of the Master Plan

Comments on this EIE will be accepted from May 22, 2007 until the close of business on:  July 6, 2007

The public can view a copy of this EIE which will be available from May 22, 2007 at:

• Connecticut Army National Guard, Construction and Facilities Management Office, 360 Broad Street, Room 225, Hartford, CT  06105
• Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main Street, East Haven, CT, 06512
• Office of the Mayor, 250 Main Street, East haven, CT, 06512

There is no public hearing scheduled for this EIE.  The agency will hold a public hearing if 25 or more persons, or an association that represents 25 or more members, request a hearing.  A public hearing request must be made no later than June 1, 2007.

Written comments and/or requests for a public hearing should be sent to:

Name:          Robert Dollak, Environmental Program Manager

Agency:       Connecticut Military Department

Address:      Connecticut Army National Guard

                   Construction and Facilities Management Office

                   Environmental Division

                   360 Broad Street Room 225

                   Hartford, CT 06105

Phone:         (860)524-4945

Fax:                      (860)524-4937

Email:             robert.dollak@us.army.mil

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

Name:          Glenn Elliott, Environmental Specialist

Agency:       Connecticut Military Department

Address:      Connecticut Army National Guard

                   Construction and Facilities Management Office

                   Environmental Division

                   360 Broad Street Room 225

                   Hartford, CT 06105

Phone:         (860)493-2736

Fax:                      (860)524-4937

Email:             glenn.elliott@us.army.mil