1. Post-Scoping Notice for Suffield Wildlife Management Area Prescribed Burn

Address of Possible Project Location: 510 Babbs Road, West Suffield

Municipality where it would be located: Suffield

CEPA Determination: On December 21, 2022, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed action in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on January 24, 2022. 

One written comment was received during the public comment period.  The comment and response are here.   One verbal comment to support the project was received during the Public Scoping Meeting.

After consideration of the comments received, DEEP 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 an Environmental Review Checklist.

Agency contact:

Name: Tanner Steeves

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division

Address: 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough CT 06447

Phone: 860-424-4164

E-Mail: tanner.steeves@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 expects the proposed action to go forward. No future notices will be posted in the Environmental Monitor.