Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

3. Post-Scoping Notice for Retaining Wall Replacement Along Route 44

Address of Possible Project Location: Route 44 (Pomfret Street) from Mile Point 99.4 to 99.7, north of the intersection of Route 44 and Sabin Street to the intersection of Route 44 and Church Street. Adjacent to Cargill Falls Mill.

Municipality where it would be located: Putnam

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On July 16, 2024, the CTDOT published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on July 31, 2024, and public comments were accepted until the close of business on August 16, 2024. 

The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) submitted comments during the public comment period and various comments/questions from the public were received at the public scoping meeting. The public comments/questions generally revolved around project details and the project was met favorably overall. The public comments/questions and CTDOT's responses are include in the public scoping meeting's report of meeting.  Additionally, CTDEEP's comments are addressed within the Environmental Review Checklist where appropriate.  
 
After consideration of the comments received, the CTDOT has determined: the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist. 

Agency contact:

Name: Mr. Kevin Fleming, Transportation Supervising 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
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov 

What Happens Next: The CTDOT expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.