December 7, 2021

Scoping Notice

1. Notice of Scoping for Mirror Lake Improvements at the University of Connecticut, Mansfield.
2. Notice of Scoping for South Campus Residence Hall at the University of Connecticut, Mansfield
3. NEW! Notice of Scoping for Kensington State Fish Hatchery Solar Project, Berlin.
4. NEW! Notice of Scoping for State of Connecticut Department of Correction Solar Projects at Cheshire.
5. NEW! Notice of Scoping for State of Connecticut Department of Correction Solar Projects at Enfield/Somers.

Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)

     No notice for additional time has been submitted for publication in this edition.

Post-Scoping Notice

1. NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Ox Brook Flood Control Master Plan, Bridgeport.
2. NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Replacement of Stiles Bridge - Route 191 over Scantic River, East Windsor.

Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE)

    No EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

Agency Record of Decision

     No Record of Decision Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

OPM Determination of Adequacy

1.  NEW! The Office of Policy and Management's Review of the Record of Decision for the Bridgeport Facilities Planning for East Side and West Side Wastewater Treatment Plants, Bridgeport.

State Land Transfer

1. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Trumbull.

The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on December 21, 2021.
 
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Scoping Notice

"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. Read More

2. Notice of Scoping for South Campus Residence Hall
at the University of Connecticut

Project Title: South Campus Residence Hall

Address of Possible Location: Gilbert Road at the University of Connecticut, Storrs

Municipality Where Proposed Action Might be Located: Mansfield

Project Description:

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is planning a design-build project on the Storrs Campus in the area of the South Campus roughly bounded by Mansfield Road to the east, Maple Lane to the south, the Anna M. Snow Residence Hall to the west, and Gilbert Road to the north. Known as the “South Campus Residence Hall Project,” the Proposed Action to be assessed under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) process consists of the following elements:

• Residence hall and dining facility comprised of approximately 200,000 gross square feet with 600-650 beds and 600-700 dining seats
• Utility and infrastructure improvements, and tie-ins to existing utilities

The Proposed Action is located within the Roberts Brook subwatershed, within the Fenton River watershed, and within the University of Connecticut National Register Historic District. Elements of the Proposed Action were identified in the University’s Campus Master Plan, including a residence hall in the proposed location. While projected enrollment at UConn is expected to remain generally flat for the foreseeable future, much of the existing on-campus housing stock is in need of renewal.  The Proposed Action will create capacity to take other housing facilities offline for renovation and modernization.  UConn will incorporate comments from a public scoping meeting, and evaluate the Proposed Action with taking no action or other feasible alternatives. Direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts associated with the Proposed Action – including those related to historic resources and other impacts identified in the 2016 CEPA process for the South Campus Development – will also be assessed.

Project Maps and Photos:

Click the following link for a general location of the project area:

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/UConn/South-Campus-Residence-Hall/Site_Map_Res_Hall.pdf

Written Comments:

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on December 16, 2021.

Public Scoping Meeting:

There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this proposed action.

Date: Wednesday, December 8th

Time: 6:30 PM (EST)

Place: Virtual

Notes: Participants MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE through the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6080155684541563918

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting (including an option to join by phone).

Additional information regarding the meeting, as well as a link to a recording of the meeting, will be posted at: https://updc.uconn.edu/.

Written Comments and/or Requests for Public Scoping Meeting Materials Should Be Sent by Fax or E-mail to:

Name: James Libby, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

Agency: University of Connecticut, University Planning, Design and Construction

Address: 31 LeDoyt Rd, Unit 3038, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3038

Fax: (860) 486-3117

E-mail: james.libby@uconn.edu

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State Agency:

Name: Public Records Administration

Agency: c/o University Communications

Address: 34 North Eagleville Road, U-3144

E-Mail: https://publicrecords.uconn.edu/make-a-request/

Phone: (860) 486-5337

What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.

3. Notice of Scoping for Kensington State Fish Hatchery Solar Project

Project Title: Kensington State Fish Hatchery

Address of possible location:  120 Old Hatchery Road, Kensington

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Berlin

Project Description:  This Project consists of one solar PV system that will reside on the grounds of Kensington State Fish Hatchery. Included in this submission is the proposed site plan for the system.

The ground mounted PV system consists of 288 solar panels with a capacity of approximately 124 kilowatts (kW). 

This system will occupy an area of roughly 2/3 acres.

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 January 7, 2022.

Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: December 17th, 2021.

Written comments, questions and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to

Name: Michael Barrera

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1501, Hartford, CT 06103

E-Mail: Michael.Barrera@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Michael Barrera

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1501, Hartford, CT 06103

E-Mail:  Michael.Barrera@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The Department of Administrative Services will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.

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Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)

If an agency is unable to publish a Post-Scoping Notice within six months after the comment period for scoping, the agency will publish an update with an action status and an estimate as to when a Post-Scoping Notice will be published. Such an update will be published by the agency at six-month intervals until the Post-Scoping Notice is published. Read More

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Post-Scoping Notice

A Post-Scoping Notice is the determination by a sponsoring agency, after publication of a Scoping Notice and consideration of comments received, whether an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) needs to be prepared for a proposed State action. Read More

1. Post-Scoping Notice for Ox Brook Flood Control Master Plan

Addresses of Possible Project Location: Various locations along Ox Brook in the City of Bridgeport, extending from Elton Rogers Park at the north end to Lincoln Boulevard at the south end.

Municipality where it would be located: Bridgeport

CEPA Determination: On October 5, 2021, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed action in the Environmental Monitor.

A virtual public scoping meeting was held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm. 

No comments were received during the public comment period or at the Public Scoping Meeting.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has determined to proceed with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). 

Agency contact:

Name: Frederick Riese

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106

Phone: 860-424-4110

E-Mail: Frederick.Riese@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State Agency.

What Happens Next: The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will prepare an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act for the proposed action.  The EIE is expected to be available for pubic review and comment in the first quarter of 2022.  When the EIE is completed, it will be published in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.

2. Post-Scoping Notice for Replacement of Stiles Bridge - Route 191 over Scantic River

Address of Possible Project Location:  Route 191 over Scantic River. Mile point 2.73 of Route 191

Municipality where it would be located: East Windsor

CEPA Determination: On April 20, 2021, the Connecticut Department of Transportation published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.  A virtual public scoping meeting was held on Tuesday May 4, 2021 and the project comment period concluded on May 21, 2021. 

Comments from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) were received during the public comment period, however no comments from the public were received during that time.  A synopsis of the comments received and CTDOT's responses are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.

After consideration of the comments received, the CTDOT has determined that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).  The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and the Environmental Review Checklist. 

Agency contact (E-Mail Preferred):

Name: Kevin Fleming, Transportation Planner

Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning

Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT, 06131

Phone: 860-594-2924

E-Mail: Kevin.Fleming@ct.gov  

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State Agency.

    Name: Ms. Alice M. Sexton

    Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services

    Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT, 06131

    Phone: 860-594-3045

    E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov 

What Happens Next: CTDOT expects the proposed project to go forward. This will be the final notice for this project in the Environmental Monitor.

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EIE Notice

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). Read More 

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Agency Record of Decision

After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) is developed, an agency will prepare a concise public record of decision, which takes into consideration the agency’s findings in the EIE, and any comments received on that evaluation. Read More 

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OPM's Determination of Adequacy

After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) is developed. the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will determine if the EIE is adequate. If not, OPM will specify the areas of inadequacy with reference to CEPA or the CEPA regulations and specify the corrective action required. Read More 

 

1. The Office of Policy and Management's Review of the Record of Decision for the Bridgeport Facilities Planning for East Side and West Side Wastewater Treatment Plants

Address of Possible Project Location:  East Side Water Pollution Control Facility, 695 Seaview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607 and West Side Water Pollution Control Facility, 205 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607

Municipality where proposed action will be located: Bridgeport

CEPA Determination: On October 19, 2021, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) published a Record of Decision in the Environmental Monitor. The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has reviewed DEEP's Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) and Record of Decision (ROD) prepared in accordance with Section 22a-1e of the Connecticut General Statutes, and have determined them to be adequate. OPM's conclusion is documented in the Review of DEEP's ROD for the proposed action.

OPM contact:

Name: Matthew Pafford, Environmental Analyst

Agency: Office of Policy and Management

Address:  450 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

Phone:  860-418-6412

E-Mail:  matthew.pafford@ct.gov

What happens next:  The proposed action is expected to proceed. This is the final notice for the proposed action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.

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State Land Transfer Notice

Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-47 requires public notice of most proposed sales and transfers of state-owned lands. The public has an opportunity to comment on any such proposed transfer. Each notice includes an address where comments should be sent. Read more about the process. 

1. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Trumbull

Complete Address of Property:  Frank Street, Trumbull, Connecticut

Number of acres to be transferred: .12 acres

Click to view map of property location

Description of Property:

Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.

Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses:  Vacant Land

The property to be transferred contains the following:

	Building(s) in use		Building(s) not in use	x	No Structures
	Other Features:		Paved areas		Wooded land
	Non agricultural fields		Active agriculture		Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands
	Public water supply		On-site well	x	Water Supply Unknown
	Served by sewers		On-site septic system	x	Waste Disposal Unknown

Click to view aerial view of property

 The property is in the following municipal zone(s):

x	Zoned (Zone A)		Not zoned		Not known
x	Residential		Industrial		Commercial		Institutional
	Other:

Special features of the property, if known:  None

Value of property, if known: 

x	If checked, value is not known.

Links to other available information

Type of Sale or Transfer:

x	Sale or transfer of property in fee
	Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:

The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:

x	If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.

Reason the state of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: No longer needed. 

 

Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on December 16, 2021.

 

Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.

 

Written comments or questions* should be sent to:

Name: Daniel T. Butler, Principal Attorney

Agency: Department of Social Services, Office of Legal Counsel

Address:  55 Farmington Avenue, 11th Floor, Hartford, CT 06105

Fax: 860-424-5403

E-Mail:  daniel.butler@ct.gov

*E-Mail submissions are preferred.

(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head.  Scanned copies are preferred.)

What Happens Next:

When this comment period closes, the proposed land transfer can take one of three tracks:

 

1.   If no public comments are received, the sale or transfer can proceed with no further public comment and no further notices in the Environmental Monitor, unless the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).

 

2.   If public comments are received, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will respond to those comments. The comments and responses will be published in the Environmental Monitor.  Fifteen days after publication of the comments and responses, the proposed sale or transfer can proceed, unless DEEP elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).

 

3.   If DEEP elects to conduct a further review of the property, it may submit to OPM a report with recommendations for preserving all or part of the property. The report and recommendations will be published in the Environmental Monitor, and there will be a 30-day public comment period. The DEEP will publish its responses to any comments received and its final recommendation about the property in the Environmental Monitor. OPM will then make the final determination as to the ultimate disposition of the property, and will publish that determination in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of that final determination, the sale or transfer can proceed.

To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on Environmental Monitor publication dates.

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The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) maintains a list of projects they have entered the CEPA process. It shows each project's status. The inventory can be found here.

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All inquiries and requests of the Council should be sent electronically to: peter.hearn@ct.gov.

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