Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
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the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act

April 17, 2007
Scoping Notices
      1.  Implementation of Master Plan Activities, East Haven Rifle Range
      2.  Hammonasset Beach Erosion Study and Environmental Impact Evaluation (Madison)
Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment
      There are no Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment at this time.

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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.

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.

2. Notice of Scoping for Hammonasset Beach Erosion Study and Environmental Impact Evaluation

Municipality where proposed project might be located: The proposed project site is Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison.  The primary focus of the project will be the beach, particularly the western end, but certain elements of the project will encompass the entire state park.

Project Description:  Hammonasset Beach State Park has suffered significant erosion in recent years. This erosion has reduced the usable area of the beach and is threatening the park’s infrastructure. The purpose of the proposed project is to study the shoreline erosion problem, identify and evaluate the feasibility of alternative solutions, and recommend a preferred solution. The following alternatives will be considered: 1) No Action, in which nature takes its course; 2) Retreat, in which beach infrastructure would be relocated to an area of reduced risk and sand dunes would be constructed for additional protection; 3) Replacement, in which the beach sand lost to erosion is replaced, with possible sources including sand dredged by the Army Corps of Engineers from navigation channels and/or offshore sites, or sand mined from upland sources, and 4) Structural Solutions such as using rock, concrete or other hard material to construct bulkheads, modify jetties, or construct a new jetty, floating breakwater or an offshore reef.

Project Map(s):   Click here to view an aerial photo depicting major features of the state park.  Click here for a topographic map of the beach and surrounding area.

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

There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:

DATE: April 12, 2007

TIME: 7:00 PM

PLACE: Madison Memorial Town Hall, 10 School Street, Madison, Connecticut

NOTES: 7:00- Sign-in and Review of Informational Displays, 7:30 PM- Overview Presentation, 8:00 to close: Comment Period and ongoing review of displays

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name:  Tammy Talbot
Agency:  Department of Environmental  Protection
 State Parks Division
Address:  79 Elm Street, 6th Floor
 Hartford, Conn.  06106
Phone:  (860) 424-3199
Fax:  (860) 424-4070
E-Mail:

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact Ms. Talbot as directed above.

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

EIE Notices
The following Environmental Impact Evaluations (EIEs) have been completed by state agencies and are available for review and comment. 
There are no Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment at this time.
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