Environmental Monitor
July 17, 2012 
   
  1. State Conservation and Development Policies: A Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018 (State C & D Plan) - Draft Available
   
   1. Rehabilitation of Pucker Street Bridge over the Hop River, Columbia & Coventry
   2. Grove Street Storage Tank Improvements, Bristol
   3. Old Wolcott Road Water Storage Tank Improvements, Bristol
   4. West Hartford Water Treatment Facility - North Storage Basin, West Hartford

  
   1. Twenty North Water Street, Norwalk
 
 
  
   1. New Terminal B, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks
    No State Land Transfer Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.  
         

 

          

 

The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on  August 7, 2012.

 

 
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Special Notice

The following notice is published at the request of the Office of Policy and Management to provide notice of the availability of the revised draft of Conservation and Development Policies: A Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018. There is a strong link between this plan and CEPA.

    

1. Conservation and Development Policies: A Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018 (State C & D Plan)

The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has published a revised draft of Conservation and Development Policies: A Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018 (the State C&D Plan), in accordance with CGS Section 16a-28(b).  The Draft State C&D Plan, including the Draft Locational Guide Map, can be viewed at: https://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2990&q=467686 .

 

OPM, in cooperation with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), will schedule, publicize, and conduct formal public hearings on the Draft State C&D Plan in each of the state’s 14 planning regions between the months of May and September 2012.  Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on October 5, 2012.

Written comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on: October 5, 2012.

Written comments should be sent to:

Name:                     Daniel Morley

Agency:                Office of Policy and Management

Address:               450 Capitol Avenue, MS #54ORG

                           Hartford, CT 06106-1379

Fax:                       860-418-6486

E-Mail:                   Daniel.Morley@ct.gov

 

 


 
Scoping Notices

"Scoping" is for projects 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.

The following Scoping Notices have been submitted for review and comment.

1. Notice of Scoping to Rehabilitate Pucker St. Bridge over the Hop River

Address of Possible Project Location : Intersection of Rose’s Bridge Rd. in Columbia & Pucker St. in Coventry

Project Description: All funds requested would be used to allow the town of Columbia to pay for costs associated with the rehabilitation of the Pucker Street Bridge over the Hop River.  Specifically, STEAP grant funding would be used by Columbia to offset engineering and design costs, construction, permit, advertising costs and construction administration costs. It should be noted that construction administration costs will be paid to professional construction administrators.

Pucker Street is a two-lane rural local road within a lightly developed farm land and rural residential area.   In the late 1970’s the Bridge collapsed.  In the early 1980’s a semi-temporary repair was made placing a new 84 foot long one-lane superstructure on abutments that include the existing stone masonry abutments. The physical condition of the superstructure is good; however, the stone masonry abutments on which the superstructure sits are likely over 100 years old and are in fairly poor condition.  More importantly, the Bridge is functionally obsolete; the deck width is quite narrow and inadequate for bi-directional traffic. The narrow bridge width, coupled with poor approach roadway geometry presents a significant safety hazard.

Hydraulically, the existing Bridge is inadequate to handle the design storm (100 year event) without significant overtopping of the existing road.  The overtopping causes road closure on the Coventry side of the bridge, eliminating one of the few critical north-south links that may be needed in an emergency. Currently, the road begins to overtop at a storm event of less than the 10 year storm.  A subsurface investigation performed in December 2006, reveals that the existing Bridge abutments are founded on shallow spread footings with the bottom of footings at approximately 4 feet below the streambed and the depth to bedrock below these abutment footings is approximately 37 to 45 feet.  As the Bridge is not founded on bedrock or piles to bedrock and estimated scour depths are below the bottom of the existing bridge footings, the Bridge is considered to be scour critical or susceptible to failure due to scour.  In summary, the existing bridge is past its intended life.  Rehabilitating this bridge now will provide an essentially maintenance and worry free structure for the next 50 to 75 years.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  July 19, 2012

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.  Such requests must be made by June 29, 2012.

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

Name:

Meg Riding

Agency :

Office of Policy and Management

Address :

450 Capitol Ave. 55SEC

Hartford, CT 06106

Fax:

860-418-6487

E-Mail :

Meg.riding@ct.gov

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

Name:

Meg Riding

Agency:

Office of Policy and Management

Address:

450 Capitol Ave. 55SEC

Hartford, CT 06106

Phone:

860-418-6287

Fax:

860-418-6487

E-Mail:

Meg.riding@ct.gov


2. Notice of Scoping for Grove Street Storage Tank Improvements

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bristol, CT

Address of Possible Project LocationGrove Street in Bristol, CT

Project Description: The Bristol Water Department (BWD) owns and operates two tanks located on Grove Street in Bristol, Connecticut.  Grove Street Tank No. 1 is a steel standpipe that was built in the early 1900’s and originally consisted of three 8-foot shell rings and a slightly domed roof. 

During an inspection of Grove Street Tank No. 1 in 2007, several items were identified that are not in compliance with the current DPH guidelines, and additional items were found to be deficient per OSHA guidelines. In addition, structural deficiencies were observed in the steel shell of the tank and roof, including active corrosion.  The structural defects warrant action to rehabilitate the existing tank or demolish the existing tank.  Further, the tank could not be cleaned to remove the accumulated sediment due to a detached interior ladder.  The cost to rehabilitate the tank outweighs the benefits, given the size and proximity of Grove Street Tank No. 2. 

Under this project the BWD proposes to demolish Grove Street Tank No. 1 as well as implement miscellaneous improvements on Grove Street Tank No. 2 and the Grove Street site.  These improvements include electrical and communication improvements and replacement of water mains on site.

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:  Thursday, August 2, 2012.

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.  Such requests must be made by July 13, 2012.

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov

 

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7333
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov

 


3. Notice of Scoping for Old Wolcott Road Water Storage Tank Improvements

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bristol, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: Old Wolcott Road in Bristol, CT

Project Description: The Bristol Water Department (BWD) owns and operates the Old Wolcott Road Water Storage Tank, located along Old Wolcott Road in Bristol, Connecticut.  The Old Wolcott Road Water Storage Tank is a 600,000 gallon wire wound prestressed concrete water storage tank, constructed in 1969. 

A tank inspection conducted in 2007 revealed that the tank is structurally sound; however, the inner concrete surface is severely spalled with extensive exposure of the corrugated steel diaphragm.  The steel diaphragm is corroding, which will accelerate the spalling and eventually lead to active leakage.  It was determined that repairs to the interior were imperative to prevent moisture from entering the wire windings. 

In December of 2010, the Department of Public Health (DPH) conducted a sanitary survey with the BWD. The spalling was noted, and it was recommended that corrective action be taken to repair the tank.

Under this project the BWD will repair the interior deterioration observed in the tank and implement additional recommended modifications including tank cleaning, application of an exterior tank coating, replacement or installation of new tank appurtenances, and provisions for additional site security features (e.g. perimeter fencing).  Implementing these improvements will extend the service life of the tank, improve water quality, and provide additional site security.

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:  Thursday, August 2, 2012

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.  Such requests must be made by July 13, 2012.

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov

 

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7333
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov

 


4. Notice of Scoping for West Hartford Water Treatment Facility – North Storage Basin

Municipality where proposed project might be located: MDC - West Hartford

Address of Possible Project Location:WHWTF 1420 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107

Project Description: The West Hartford Water Treatment Facility (WHWTF), owned and operated by the Metropolitan District (the District), is a slow sand filtration plant that treats an average daily flow of 44 million gallons per day (mgd) and a maximum daily flow of 86 mgd.   Source waters from Barkhamsted and Nepaug Reservoirs flow by gravity via a system of raw water transmission mains to Reservoir No. 5 and the treatment plant.  Finished water is stored in two filtered water basins, a 6 million gallon (MG) basin built in 1918 and a 9 MG basin built in 1925.  In November 2006, Tighe & Bond prepared the Filtered Water Basin Interconnection Study, which evaluated alternatives that would provide additional flexibility to plant operations.  One of the recommendations of the study was construction of a 2.5 MG wire-wound concrete storage tank.  Completion of this storage tank will provide additional flexibility in the operations of the West Hartford Water Treatment Facility.

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:  Thursday, August 2, 2012.

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.  Such requests must be made by July 13, 2012.

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov

 

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7333
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov

 

 

 


 
Post-Scoping Notices:   Environmental Impact Evaluation Not Required
This category is required by the October 2010 revision of the Generic Environmental Classification Document for State Agencies. A notice is published here if the sponsoring agency, after publication of a scoping notice and consideration of comments received, has determined that an  Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) does not need to be prepared for the proposed project.

The Following Post-Scoping Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

1. Post-Scoping Notice for 20 North Water Street 

Municipality where project will be located: Norwalk

CEPA Determination:  On April 17, 2012 the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.  The DECD has taken those comments into consideration and has concluded that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA.

The agency's conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Assessment Checklist.

If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:

Name:

Mark Hood

Agency:

Department of Economic and Community Development

Address:

505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Phone:

860-270-8089

Fax:

860-270-8157

E-Mail:

mark.hood@ct.gov


What happens next:
The DECD expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.

 

 

 
EIE Notices

After Scoping, an agency that wishes to undertake an action that could significantly affect the environment must produce, for public review and comment, a detailed written evaluation of the expected environmental impacts. This is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE).


The following Environmental Impact Evaluation notice has been submitted for review and comment.

 

1. Notice of EIE for New Terminal B Passenger Facility and Associated Improvements at Bradley International Airport

Municipality where project is proposed: Windsor Locks, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT

Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) proposes to construct a new passenger terminal in the area occupied by the existing Terminal B at Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The existing Terminal B complex would be demolished for construction of a new Terminal B and associated airside and landside improvements to provide airport facilities that would meet future air travel demand. Construction of the proposed improvements would occur in phases, with completion of the initial phase anticipated by 2018. Key elements of the program include a new terminal building with concourses, a modified roadway system to access the terminal, new approach roadway alignments, a new parking garage and consolidated car rental facility, airside aircraft parking aprons and taxilanes, airside and landside utilities, and power generation to the new terminal.

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

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday August 17 2012

The public can view a copy of this EIE at: This document is available for public inspection at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning (Room 2155), 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT; the Windsor Locks Town Clerk's Office, the Suffield Town Clerk's Office, the East Granby Town Clerk's Office, the Windsor Locks Public Library, the East Granby Public Library, Kent Memorial Library (Suffield), and the Capitol Region Council of Governments.

The EIE is available online at: www.ct.gov/environmentaldocuments

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: Thursday August 2 2012

TIME: 7:00 pm

PLACE: CT Fire Academy, 34 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

NOTES: The public hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Deaf and hearing impaired persons or persons speaking a language other than English wishing to attend a hearing and requiring an interpreter may make arrangements by contacting the Department's Office of Communications at (860) 594-3062 (voice only) at least five days prior to the hearing. 

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Mr. Mark W. Alexander - Transportation Asst. Planning Director
Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov

 

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

Name: Mr. Stephen V. Delpapa - Transportation Supervising Planner
Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Stephen.Delpapa@ct.gov
Phone: 860-594-2941

 


 

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No State Land Transfer Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.

 

 
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