Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

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

May 22, 2007
Scoping Notices
      There are no scoping notices available for review at this time.
Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment
      1.  NEW!  Implementation of Master Plan Activities, East Haven Rifle Range (East Haven)
      2.  South Windsor I-291 Gateway Zone (South Windsor)

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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.

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 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

2.  Notice of EIE for South Windsor Interstate 291 Gateway Zone

Municipality where project is proposed:  South Windsor, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: I-291 Gateway Zone 

Project Description:  The Town of South Windsor has proposed a 165-acre industrial development in the area of Interstate 291, Route 30 and Route 5.  The Town of South Windsor would like to develop 22-acres owned by the town and an additional 143 privately held acres in the I-291 Gateway Zone.  The parcels are located to the east of Connecticut Route 5, to the South of Chapel Road, to the North of Ellington Road, and State lands and I-291 border the property to the South. The development is expected to include construction of roads, utility infrastructure, and other associated improvements.  

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

Comments on this EIE will be accepted from May 11, 2007 until the close of business on:  June 26, 2007

The public can view a copy of this EIE which will be available from May 11, 2007 at:

·        Town Manager’s Office, 1540 Sullivan Ave, Town Hall, South Windsor, CT 06074

·        Town Clerk’s Office, 1540 Sullivan Ave, Town Hall, South Windsor, CT 06074

·        South Windsor Library, 1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074

·        DECD, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 or https://www.ct.gov/ecd

      

There will be a Public Hearing for this project at:

DATE:Monday, June 11, 2007

TIME: 7:00 PM

PLACE: Town Council Chambers, 1540 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor, CT 06074.

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Dimple Desai
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: Dimple.Desai@ct.gov

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

Name: Nelson Tereso
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street  Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: Nelson.G.Tereso@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 270-8213

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