1. Notice of Scoping for Implementation of Master Plan Activities, East Haven Rifle Range

Municipality where proposed project might be located:  East Haven

Address of Possible Project Location:  East Haven Rifle Range, New Haven

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 Map:  Click here to view project Location Map   Click here to view a map of the Master Plan

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  April 20, 2007

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.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting 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 the scoping for this project, 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

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in September, 2007.