January 22, 2013
- Submission by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) of the revised Draft Conservation and Development Policies: The Plan for Connecticut, 2013 - 2018 (State C & D Plan) to the Continuing Legislative Committee on State Planning and Development.
- Spring Hill Reliability Improvements Project, Norwalk and New Canaan
- NEW! Atlantic Street / Henry Street Intersection Improvement, Stamford
- Southern Stony Brook Transmission Main Renewal, Montville
- Putnam Water Main Replacement, Putnam
- State Building Space Needs, Hartford
- NEW! Lake Konomoc Pump Station - Phase II, Waterford
- Additional Sources of Water Supply for the University of Connecticut, Storrs, with Revised Executive Summary and Extension of Comment Period and Second Public Hearing
- Extension of Public Water System from Middletown to Durham; Middletown, Middlefield, Durham
1. OPM Submission to the Continuing Legislative Committee on State Planning and Development of the revised Draft Conservation and Development Policies: The Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018 (State C & D Plan) in accordance with CGS Sec. 16a-29
The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has submitted the revised Draft State C&D Plan to the Continuing Legislative Committee on State Planning and Development (Continuing Committee) for its approval, revision or disapproval, in whole or in part, in accordance with CGS Sec. 16a-29. The revised Draft State C&D Plan is available at OPM's website.
The Continuing Committee is required by CGS Sec. 16a-30 to conduct a public hearing on the Draft State C&D Plan within forty-five (45) days after the start of the 2013 legislative session. Not later than forty-five (45) days after completion of its public hearing, the Continuing Committee must submit the Plan, along with its recommendation for approval or disapproval, to the General Assembly for its consideration of adoption.
This notice is intended to provide interested parties with adequate lead time to prepare formal testimony for the Continuing Committee’s consideration.
"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 Spring Hill Reliability Improvements Project
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Norwalk and New Canaan
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: Grandview Avenue, Reservoir Street, Dover Street, West Dover Street, Rhodonolia Park, Stevens Street, and Magnolia Avenue in Norwalk and Mill Road in New Canaan.
Project Description: Norwalk First Taxing District (NFTD) proposes to construct/install the following components to maintain adequate water supply at the Norwalk Regional Hospital, Paradigm Healthcare Center (150 bed nursing home), DaVita of Norwalk (dialysis center) and several other medical facilities associated with the regional hospital:
1. A new 1.0 MG elevated storage tank to replace the existing Spring Hill high service area elevated storage tank located adjacent to an existing Spring Hill 3.0 MG storage tank.
2. A new Spring Hill Booster Pump Station to replace the existing booster station located adjacent to an existing Spring Hill 3.0 MG storage tank. The new booster pump station will serve the new 1.0 MG elevated storage tank.
3. Approximately 3,600 linear feet of piping improvements to remedy these water supply deficiencies in the Spring Hill high service area.
4. Replacement of an existing altitude valve that serves the existing Spring Hill 3.0 MG storage tank.
5. Spring Hill Site security enhancements
In addition, NFTD proposes to install tank mixing systems for both the existing Spring Hill 3.0 MG storage tank and new 1.0-MG elevated storage tank.
Project Maps: 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, February 7, 2013
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 Friday, January 18, 2013.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Eric McPhee |
| 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.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Ms. Patricia Bisacky |
| 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: | Patricia.bisacky@ct.gov |
2. Notice of Scoping for: Atlantic Street / Henry Street Intersection Improvements
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Stamford
Address of Possible Project Location: Intersection of Atlantic Street and Henry Street
Project Description: The project includes intersection reconstruction and the replacement of signal equipment at the Atlantic Street and Henry Street intersection. Individual elements of the project include the realignment and widening of the Henry Street west leg, the replacement of sidewalks and pedestrian ramps on three corners of the intersection, and the complete replacement of all traffic signal equipment. In addition, the project will include minor drainage improvements to accommodate the widened pavement area and to replace deteriorated structures. The realignment of the west intersection leg will require a full property acquisition (745 Atlantic Street) at the southwest corner of the intersection of Atlantic Street and Henry Street.
745 Atlantic Street is listed as a contributing structure to the National Register of Historic Places listed South End Historic District in Stamford (listed in 1986). It is a three-story 1913 brick vernacular commercial building with Italian Renaissance Revival elements that include curving pressed metal cornice embossed with an egg and dart design. An image of the resource can be found by clicking here, and the National Register form can be found by clicking here.
The project will include the full replacement of all the traffic signal equipment at the intersection. The new signal equipment will include mast arm support structures, countdown pedestrian signals, pedestrian push buttons supported on pedestals, and video detection on all approaches. Emergency vehicle signal pre-emption equipment, a CCTVV monitoring camera and illuminated street signs will also be installed. Peak hour traffic volume information on the signal plan was taken from the Stamford Traffic Volumes approved by CTDOT Bureau of Policy and Planning in September 2012. The average daily traffic on Atlantic Street and Henry Street is 3800 vehicles and 450 vehicles, respectively.
Project Maps / Plans:
Click here to view an aerial map of the project area.
A new aerial map has been appended to this scoping notice on January 24, 2013 - please click here to view. This aerial provides a more recent view of the project area.
Click here to view project plans.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, February 22, 2013
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 Friday, February 2, 2013.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director |
| Agency: | Bureau of Policy and Planning |
| Connecticut Department of Transportation | |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| Fax: | 860-594-3028 |
| E-Mail: | dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Mr. Anthony Estanislau |
| Agency: | Bureau of Engineering and Construction |
| Connecticut Department of Transportation | |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| Phone: | 860-594-3230 |
| E-Mail: | anthony.estanislau@ct.gov |
1. Post-Scoping Notice for the Southern Stony Brook Transmission Main Renewal Project
Municipality where project will be located: Montville
CEPA Determination: On August 7, 2012 the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scopingto solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor. Based on the comments provided by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) on September 5, 2012, it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with Norwich Public Utilities to ensure that the recommendations by the DEEP will be implemented.
The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memorandum 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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Name: |
Mr. Eric McPhee |
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Agency: |
Department of Public Health |
| Drinking Water Section | |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| P O Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | |
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Phone: |
860-509-7333 |
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Fax: |
860-509-7359 |
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E-Mail: |
dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DPH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
2. Post-Scoping Notice for the Putnam Water Main Replacement
Municipality where project will be located: Putnam
CEPA Determination: On August 21, 2012 the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scopingto solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
Based on the comments provided by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) on September 20, 2012, it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with the Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority to ensure that the recommendations by the DEEP will be implemented.
The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memorandum 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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Name: |
Mr. Eric McPhee |
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Agency: |
Department of Public Health |
| Drinking Water Section | |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| P O Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | |
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Phone: |
860-509-7333 |
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Fax: |
860-509-7359 |
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E-Mail: |
dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DPH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
3. Post-Scoping Notice for State Buildings Space Needs in Hartford (Project No. BI-2B-358)
Municipality where project will be located: Hartford
CEPA Determination: On October 2, 2012 the Departments of Administrative Services (DAS) and Construction Services (DCS) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
The agencies have 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 the Record of Environmental Consideration and Initial Environmental Review.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
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Name: |
Shane Mallory, RPA, Administrator, Leasing and Property Transfer |
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Agency: |
Department of Administrative Services |
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Address: |
165 Capitol Avenue, Room G-1 |
| Hartford, Connecticut 06106 | |
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Phone: |
860-713-5682 |
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Fax: |
860-713-7355 |
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E-Mail: |
shane.mallory@ct.gov |
What happens next: The agencies expect the proposed action to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the proposed action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
4. Post-Scoping Notice for the Lake Konomoc Intake Pump Station—Phase 2
Municipality where project will be located: Waterford
CEPA Determination: On December 4, 2012 the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
Based on the comments provided by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) on January 3, 2013 it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with the New London Department of Public Utilities to ensure that the recommendations by the DEEP will be implemented.
The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memorandum of Findings and Determinationand an Environmental Assessment Checklist.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
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Name: |
Mr. Eric McPhee |
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Agency: |
Department of Public Health |
| Drinking Water Section | |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| P O Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | |
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Phone: |
860-509-7333 |
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Fax: |
860-509-7359 |
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E-Mail: |
dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DPH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
1. Notice of Environmental Impact Evaluation for Additional Source(s) of Water Supply for the University of Connecticut, Storrs, with revised Executive Summary, Extended Comment Period and 2nd Public Hearing
Municipalities where project is proposed: Mansfield and potentially Windham, Coventry, Tolland, Bolton, Manchester, East Hartford, South Windsor, and Vernon.
Project Description: The
Project Maps:
Click here to view maps of potential interconnection alternatives
Written comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on:
December 21, 2012 EXTENDED TO JANUARY 4, 2013 EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2013
The public can view a copy of this EIE at the following locations:
Office of the Town Clerk Office of the Town Clerk Office of the Town Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk Town Clerk’s Office Office of the Town Clerk
41 Center Street 4 South Eagleville Road 21 Tolland Green
Office of the Town Clerk Office of the Town Clerk
The EIE can also be viewed on line by clicking on the sections below:
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - REVISED 11-16-12
2.0 CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION
5.0 ALTERNATIVE #1 – NO ACTION OR NO-BUILD
6.0 ALTERNATIVE #2 – REPLACEMENT OF WELL A AT THE FENTON RIVER WELLFIELD
7.0 ALTERNATIVE #3 – INTERCONNECTION WITH THE CONNECTICUT WATER COMPANY
8.0 ALTERNATIVE #4 – INTERCONNECTION WITH THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION
9.0 ALTERNATIVE #5 – INTERCONNECTION WITH WINDHAM WATER WORKS
10.0 ALTERNATIVE #6 - NEW WELLFIELD ALONG THE WILLIMANTIC RIVER
11.0 ALTERNATIVE #7 - NEW WELLFIELD NEARBY MANSFIELD HOLLOW LAKE
12.0 SELECTION OF PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
Appendix A Scoping Notices & Public Outreach
A public hearing was held on this EIE on:
DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Room 146, UConn Bishop Center; One Bishop Circle; Storrs, CT
A second public hearing will be held on this EIE on:
DATE: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Human Resources Training Room, UConn Health Center Munson Building; 16 Munson Road; Farmington, CT, 06032
Written comments should be sent to:
Name: Jason M. Coite
Agency:
Address:
Phone: 860-486-9305
Fax: 860-486-5477
Email: jason.coite@uconn.edu
If you have questions about the public hearing, or other questions about the EIE, contact Mr. Coite as directed above.
2. Notice of EIE for Extension of Public Water System from Middletown to Durham
Municipalities where project is proposed: Middletown, Durham and Middlefield
Project Description: The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), in association with the Town of Durham, proposes to extend public water service from the City of Middletown into areas of the Town of Durham to address groundwater contaminated by the Durham Meadows Superfund site and other contaminated areas in the vicinity of the Superfund site. There are several homes in Durham with contaminated drinking water wells that are currently using in-home filter systems to remove the contaminants. The proposed permanent solution is to extend Middletown’s water supply transmission piping and interconnections along Route 17 into Durham. The action also includes installation of a water storage tank at Cherry Hill in the City of Middletown and the provision of fire protection to areas of Durham.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map depicting the route of the water line and potential areas to be served.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: February 1, 2013.
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
Town Clerk's Office
Durham Town Hall
30 Town House Road
Durham, Connecticut 06422
or
Durham Public Library
7 Maple Ave.
Durham, CT 06422
The EIE can also be found online at the DEEP website by clicking here.
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 December 28, 2012. If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Hearing.
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: |
Jing Chen |
| Agency: | Department of Energy & Environmental Protection |
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Remediation Division |
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| Address: | 79 Elm Street |
| Hartford, CT 06106-5127 | |
| Phone: | 860-424-3391 |
| Fax: | 860-424-4057 |
| E-Mail: | jing.chen@ct.gov |
If you have questions about a public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Ms. Chen as directed above.
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