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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
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the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act

October 16, 2007
Scoping Notices
      1.  Interstate 95 From Interchanges 70 - 84 (Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford, New London)      
Environmental Impact Evaluations available for review and comment.    
      1.  Cromwell Business Park (Cromwell)
      2.  Chester Sanitary Sewers (Chester and Deep River)
          
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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 Interstate 95 from Interchange 70-84

Project Title: Interstate 95 from Interchange 70-84

Municipalities where proposed project will be located: Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford and New London 

Project Description:  The project consists of improvements to the I-95 corridor for approximately 12.3 miles (21 km) in length, from Interchange 70 in the town of Old Lyme to Interchange 84 in the city of New London.  Alternatives under consideration include the addition of a third travel lane in each direction referred to as the "Build Alternative" and taking no action other than maintaining the existing facility which is referred to as the "No Build" alternative.  The public scoping process is a critical task in the preparation of a Federal Environmental Impact Statement/Connecticut Environmental Impact Evaluation.

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

Written comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on: Monday November 19, 2007. 

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

DATE: Thursday, October 18, 2007  

TIME: 7:00 PM

PLACE: Waterford Town Hall - 15 Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT

The Needs and Deficiencies Study done for the I-95 Corridor from Branford to the Rhode Island state line, which is the basis for the EIS/EIE, may be viewed in person at the Connecticut Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington, CT or online at :https://www.ct.gov/dotinfo/cwp/view.asp?a=2180&q=295536

Written comments should be sent to:

Name: Mr. Edgar T. Hurle - Transportation Planning Director
Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131-7546
Fax: 860-593-3377
E-Mail: Edgar.Hurle@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name: Ms. Jessica L. DiLuca - Transportation Planner II
Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131-7546
Phone: 860-594-2135
Fax: 860-594-3028
E-Mail: Jessica.DiLuca@po.state.ct.us

The agency expects to release a DRAFT Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment in December, 2009.

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

1. Notice of EIE for Cromwell Business Park

Municipality where project is proposed:  Cromwell

Address of Possible Project Location:  Cromwell Business Park

Project Description:   The Town of Cromwell is working with the Department of Economic and Community Development to explore the possibility of planning for a business development of a tract of land bounded to the east by CT Route 3 and to the west by I-91, to the north by commercial/industrial development in the town of Rocky Hill and to the south by municipally owned open space. A proposed business park in this area would consist of approximately 93 acres of land. The development is expected to include construction of roads, utility infrastructure and other associated improvements. The STEAP funds will be used for pre-planning activities, extension of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, drainage, and roadway improvements for the proposed Business Park.  

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

Comments on this Draft EIE will be accepted until the close of business on:  October 23, 2007

The public can view a copy of this Draft EIE which will be available from September 4, 2007 at:

·        First Selectmen’s Office, 41 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416

·        Town Clerk’s Office, 41 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416

·        Cromwell Belden Public Library, 39 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416

·        DECD, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

·      DECD website – www.ct.gov/ecd

There is no public hearing scheduled for this Draft EIE:  DECD will hold a public hearing if twenty-five persons or an association having not less than twenty-five persons requests such a hearing by September 13, 2007.

Send your comments about this Draft EIE to:

Name: Dimple Desai
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT06106-7106
E-Mail: Dimple.Desai@ct.gov

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

Name: Nelson Tereso
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT06106-7106
E-Mail: Nelson.G.Tereso@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 270-8213

2. Notice Of EIE For Chester Sanitary Sewer

Municipalities where project is proposed: Chester and Deep River

Project Description: A planning study was conducted to evaluate existing conditions and future needs of the Town of Chester’s village area, the associated problems involving failing septic systems, the ability to effectively treat wastewaters using its current community subsurface disposal system, and alternative approaches.  The study has recommended abandonment of the community subsurface disposal system and connection into the Town of Deep River’s collection system as the cost-effective long-term solution.  Wastewaters from the village area will be collected and transferred to the sewer collection system in the Town of Deep River by gravity sewers, a force main, and an existing pump station.  The connection with the Deep River collection system will occur at the intersection of Middlesex Avenue (RT 154) and Winter Street located in Deep River.  Sewer construction is proposed on the following roads; Main Street, Maple Street, and Middlesex Avenue (RT 154).

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the route for the sewer extension.  Click here to view a map of the sewer service area in Chester.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: October 19, 2007

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse
Municipal Facilities Section (2nd Floor)
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106

or at the offices of the town clerk in Chester:

Town Hall
203 Middlesex Ave.
Chester, CT 06412

A link to the EIE can also be found online at the DEP website, if you click here.

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: Thursday, October 4, 2007

TIME: 6:00 pm

PLACE: Chester Meeting House, 
              4 Liberty St., Chester

NOTE: The Department of Environmental Protection is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) individuals with disabilities who need information in an alternative format, to allow them to benefit and/or participate in the agency’s programs and services, should call TDD (860) 424-3704 and make their request to the receptionist.  Requests for accommodations to attend meetings and/or educational programs, sponsored by the DEP, must be made at least two weeks prior to the program date.

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Stacy Pappano
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse
Address: 79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT  06106
Phone: (860) 424-3362
Fax: (860) 424-4067
E-Mail: stacy.pappano@po.state.ct.us

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