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" 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.
1. Notice of Scoping for the University of Connecticut Action for Additional Water Supply Source(s), Amended to Include an Interconnection with MDC’s Drinking Water Supply
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: East Hartford, Manchester, Bolton, Coventry, Vernon, South Windsor, Tolland, Mansfield, Windham
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: In addition to the alternative sources of supplementary water supply described in previous scoping notices, the University of Connecticut proposes to include an interconnection with the Metropolitan District Commission’s supply system terminus in East Hartford. Two alternative routes for the MDC transmission main are proposed for the EIE: one that runs within the Rt. 384 and Rt. 44 corridors through East Hartford, Manchester, Bolton, Coventry, and Mansfield, and one that runs within the Rt. 84 and Rt. 195 corridors through East Hartford, Manchester, South Windsor, Vernon, Tolland, Coventry, and Mansfield.
On June 7, 2011 and December 20, 2011, the CT Environmental Monitor posted scoping notices for the University of Connecticut’s proposal for a long-term source of at least 0.5 - 1 million gallons of water per day . The alternatives identified in the previous scoping notices remain options. The previous Monitor notices can be found at https://www.ct.gov/ceq/cwp/view.asp?a=987&Q=481666.
Project Description: The University of Connecticut in direct partnership with the Town of Mansfield proposes actions that will identify and implement a long-term source of at least 0.5 - 1 million gallons per day for the University of Connecticut’s public water supply system. The project comprises the possible creation of new wellfields and possible interconnections with other existing water suppliers to provide additional water to the University’s public water supply system in and around Storrs, which currently also provides service to several Town of Mansfield facilities.
The proposed action would enable growth of the University and surrounding area consistent with prior the University Water Supply Plan, University Master Plans and associated Environmental Impact Evaluations, particularly for the proposed University Technology Park to be developed on the University’s North Campus. The proposed action would improve the University water supply’s margin of safety and supplement the available water during times of drier years when the existing supply is limited in response to aquatic and environmental concerns. This additional source of water supply would also enable economic development as delineated in the Town Plan of Conservation and Development, particularly as envisioned for the Mansfield Four Corners and areas of Northern Mansfield near the University Campus.
The alternatives for obtaining an additional water supply source for the University’s public water supply system include:
1) Connecting with a nearby reservoir-based water system to the northwest of the main campus by extending a transmission main south from Tolland along the Route 195 corridor or alternative local roads;
2) Connecting with a nearby reservoir-based water system to the southeast of the main campus by extending a transmission main north from southern Mansfield along the Route 195 corridor or alternative route(s) via local roads; and
3) Installing and connecting to a new groundwater source or sources in the stratified drift aquifers along the Fenton River, Willimantic River, or Mansfield Hollow Reservoir. The new groundwater source(s) would preferably be installed on lands in Mansfield, CT currently owned by the University, Town of Mansfield, or the Army Corps of Engineers.
4) Replacing the University’s existing “Well A” in its Fenton River Wellfield with a new well installed in the stratified drift more than 250 feet westward from its current location.
5) NEW Connecting with the Metropolitan District Commission’s reservoir-based water system to the west of the main campus by extending a transmission main via one of two alternative routes along state highway corridors. For the purpose of the EIE, the MDC interconnection shall be evaluated for transmission capacities of 0.5 to 5 million gallons per day.
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: July 6, 2012
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
DATE: June 21, 2012
TIME: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
PLACE: Council Chamber, Audrey P. Beck municipal building, 4 South Eagleville Road (Rt. 275), Mansfield, CT
NOTES: The public scoping meeting is being held in conjunction with the previously scheduled quarterly meeting of the UConn Water/Wastewater Advisory Committee.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Jason Coite |
| Agency: | University of Connecticut - Office of Environmental Policy |
| Address: | 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055 |
| Storrs, CT 06269-3055 | |
| Fax: | 860-486-5477 |
| E-Mail: | jason.coite@uconn.edu |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Jason Coite |
| Agency: | University of Connecticut - Office of Environmental Policy |
| Address: | 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055 |
| Storrs, CT 06269-3055 | |
| Phone: | 860-486-9305 |
| Fax: | 860-486-5477 |
| E-Mail: | jason.coite@uconn.edu |
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in September 2012
2. 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:
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3. Notice of Scoping for Grove Street Storage Tank Improvements
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bristol, CT
Address of Possible Project Location: Grove 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(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: 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 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
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, |
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| 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, |
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| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov |
5. 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, |
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| 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, |
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| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov |
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:
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Department of Economic and Community Development |
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| Hartford, CT 06106 | |
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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.
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).
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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