Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
The official site for project information under
the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act

July 5, 2006
Scoping Notices
      There are no current scoping notices.
Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment
      1. NEW!  950-Car Parking Garage at Eastern Connecticut State University (Willimantic)
      2. Downtown Torrington Redevelopment
      3. Construction and Relocation of the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) to Rocky Hill         
The next issue will be published on July 18, 2006.
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Scoping Notices

Scoping Notices have been issued for the following state projects.  These projects are 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.
There are no current scoping notices.

EIE Notices
The following Environmental Impact Evaluations (EIEs) have been completed by state agencies and are available for review and comment. 

1. EIE Notice for New 950-Car Parking Garage at Eastern Connecticut State University

Municipality where project is proposed:  Willimantic

Address of Possible Project Location: 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, Connecticut

Project Description: The purpose of the proposed action is to develop a 950-car parking garage on the site of the existing softball field on the northern end of the main campus of Eastern Connecticut State University.

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business onAugust 21, 2006.

The public can view a copy of this EIE at the J. Eugene Smith Library on the campus of Eastern Connecticut State University or online at: http://w3.sysoff.ctstateu.edu

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to that address below by July 30, 2006.  If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, Connecticut State University must schedule a Public Hearing. 

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Alexandria Roe
Agency: Connecticut State University
Address: 39 Woodland Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06105
E-Mail: roea@so.ct.edu

If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact: same as above.

2. EIE Notice for Downtown Torrington Redevelopment

Municipality where project is proposed:Torrington

Address of Possible Project Location(s):Main Street, Water Street, East Main Street, Prospect Street and Litchfield Street

Project Description: DECD proposes to assist the City of Torrington in implementing the revitalization of the Downtown area in accord with the Masterplan prepared by the City.  State actions in support of this revitalization include but are not limited to; roadway and intersection improvements, traffic signalization, utility infrastructure improvements, streetscape and façade improvements, off-street parking development, building renovation, property acquisition, site work, structural demolition, Naugatuck River (West Branch) greenway development, and brownfield remediation.  DECD was authorized by Connecticut Special Act 01-2 to provide financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $30 million to support Torrington’s downtown revitalization.  The project area is the downtown core area and include the Main Street, Water Street, East Main Street, Prospect Street and Litchfield Street.

Project Map:  Project Map

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: August 7, 2006

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

  1. City Hall, Office of the Mayor
  2. City Hall, City Clerk's Office
  3. Torrington Library
  4. DECD Office, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: July 27, 2006

TIME: 6:00 PM

PLACE: City Hall Auditorium, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Torrington

Additional information about this project can be found online at: www.ct.gov/ecd

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Peter Simmons, P.E.
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
E-Mail: peter.simmons@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:

Name: Maya Loewenberg, M.S.
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106
E-Mail: maya.loewenberg@po.state.ct.us
Phone:

3. EIE Notice for Proposed Construction and Relocation of the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) to Rocky Hill

Municipality where project is proposed: Rocky Hill

Address of Project Location: West Street, Rocky Hill, CT (adjacent to the Veterans’ Home)

Project Description: The Department of Public Health (DPH), in association with the Department of Public Works (DPW), proposes to construct and relocate the SPHL from 10 Clinton Street in Hartford to West Street, adjacent to the Veterans’ Home in Rocky Hill.  The preferred site for the proposed project would be located on property of about 23 acres currently under the care and custody of the Connecticut Departments of Environmental Protection and Veterans’ Affairs.  The new SPHL would include approximately 120,000 square feet of building, associated site improvements, and approximately 240 parking spaces.

The proposed facility would provide state-of-the-art laboratories to support DPH’s public health programs and the programs of other state agencies and local health departments.  It would facilitate DPH’s collaborations with federal agencies on national surveillance programs and would enable the SPHL to more effectively handle testing in support of public health emergencies.  The facility would include adequate space to expand services in the future. The proposed project would also provide sufficient parking to offer space for each current staff member, new staff that may be hired for future expanded operations, and visitors, including couriers and those attending meetings and training.

Project Location Map:  Click here to view the proposed project location.

Written comments on this document and any other pertinent information must be sent or postmarked by July 21, 2006. 

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

Rocky Hill Town Clerk, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill

Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church Street, Rocky Hill

DPW, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 275, Hartford

DPW’s web site: https://www.ct.gov/dpw/ follow the link under Public Notice

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: July 12, 2006

TIME: 7:00 pm

PLACE: Rocky Hill Town Hall, Council Chambers, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill

NOTES: Doors open at 6:30 pm.  The hearing will conclude at the end of public comments.

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name:

Elise Gaulin-Kremer, Ph.D., Public Health Administrator

Agency:

Department of Public Health

Address:

10 Clinton Street, P.O. Box 1689

Hartford, Connecticut 06144

Fax:

(860) 509-8697

E-Mail:

elise.kremer@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about the public hearing, where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:

Name:

Emilio Pizzoferrato, Project Manager

Agency:

Department of Public Works

Address:

165 Capitol Avenue, Room 460

E-Mail:

emilio.pizzoferrato@po.state.ct.us

Phone:

(860) 713-5943

Additional information about the SPHL can be found here: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/Laboratory/state_laboratory.htm

 
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