"Scoping" is for projects 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 the Thames Shipyard Improvements Project
Municipality where proposed project might be located: New London
Address of Possible Project Location: 50 Farnsworth Street, New London, CT 06320
Project Description: The capital improvement project at Thames Shipyard and Repair Company consists of three related elements. The company has secured the necessary permits to dredge the footprint of the soon to be expanded Number 2 floating drydock, dredge a turning basin at the entrance to the Number 1 drydock, and to dredge the existing channel to its former depth to allow the shipyard to service deeper draft vessels that are currently turned away due to insufficient water depth to reach the drydocks. The proposed project consists of dredging a total of approximately 24,500 cubic yards of marine sediments from within the Thames Shipyard berthing area and access channel footprints. The proposed dredging of this facility consists of three individual footprints: Footprint A encompasses the dredging of a portion of the access channel, an area around the northern most dry-dock and the northern most pier to a depth of -18.0’ Mean Low Water (MLW). Footprint B encompasses an area around a main facility dry dock to a depth of -28.0’ MLW. Footprint C encompasses an area around the second pier from the south to a depth of -15.0’ MLW. Dredging and disposal operations are proposed to be conduced using the mechanical clam-shell method and within an approved DEEP dredging window. A thorough Disposal Alternatives Analysis concluded that dredge spoils will be disposed of at either the New London Disposal Site, the Central Long Island Sound Disposal Site or Western Long Island Sound Disposal site. When the project is completed, the shipyard will be in position to fully utilize the capability of the dry docks. This will allow Thames Shipyard to better service the region’s high capacity ferry services that rely on the shipyard to maintain their fleets. This in turn will lead to the creation of jobs in the marine trades field that will enable faster vessel turnaround times and the ability to service more vessels.
In addition, Thames Shipyard is currently working on modifications to expand its Number 2 drydock thus increasing its overall capabilities. Once completed, the drydock will be lengthened by 24 feet and widened by 20 feet bringing the overall length to 170 feet (120’ long pontoon with a 25’ apron on each end), and overall width to 92 feet. These improvements to the drydock will increase its deck size enabling it to haul longer and wider vessels. They will increase the drydock's capacity, stability and efficiency and enable it to haul heavier vessels with higher centers of gravity and extend its useful life by 30 years.
The third element to the project is the replacing and rebuilding of existing and deteriorating bulkheading at the shipyard. This will allow for vessels to be serviced while they are not in drydock. Thames Shipyard has received permits to replace 600 feet of bulkheading at the yard.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a Location Map of the project area. Click here to view a Site Plan of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: December 22, 2011.
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
DATE: December 13, 2011
TIME: 2:00 pm
PLACE: New London Public Library, Community Room,
Written comments and should be sent to:
| Name: | Mark Hood |
| Agency: |
Department of Economic and Community Development |
| Address: |
505 Hudson Street |
|
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Fax: |
860-270-8157 |
| E-Mail: | mark.hood@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Mark Hood |
| Agency: |
Department of Economic and Community Development |
| Address: |
505 Hudson Street |
|
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Phone: | 860-270-8089 |
| Fax: |
860-270-8157 |
| E-Mail: | mark.hood@ct.gov |
2. Notice of Scoping for the Old Saybrook Railroad Parking Lot Expansion
Municipality where proposed project might be located:Old Saybrook
Address of Possible Project Location: 3 North Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT
Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation proposes to expand the parking area for the Old Saybrook Shore Line East Railroad Station. The Department's plan is to acquire the adjacent property to the west of the current parking lot and to construct a parking lot of approximately 800 parking spaces and various bicycle racks to be used by the Old Saybrook Railroad Station commuters.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Project Plans: Click here to view preliminary site plans for the project.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, December 23, 2011
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. Such requests must be made by Friday, December 2, 2011.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting, including questions regarding the scoping of this project should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Mark W. Alexander |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| Phone: | 860-594-2931 |
| Fax: | 860-594-3028 |
| E-Mail: | Mark.W.Alexander@ct.gov |
After the public scoping, the Department will make a determination whether an Environmental Impact Evaluation may be prepared for this project.
3. Notice of Scoping for the Reconstruction of Old Farms Road
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Avon
Address of Possible Project Location: Old Farms Road, Thompson Road, and Scoville Road
Project Description: This project will reconstruct, realign or relocate Old Farms Road, Thompson Road and Scoville Road in the Town of Avon, Connecticut to provide transportation improvements to address operational and safety needs, as well as support land use objectives established in the Town of Avon's current approved Plan of Conservation and Development adopted on May 2, 2006.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, December 23, 2011
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. Such requests must be made by Friday, December 2, 2011.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Mark W. Alexander |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| Fax: | 860-594-3028 |
| E-Mail: | Mark.W.Alexander@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Ms. Jessica L. DiLuca |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: |
2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| Phone: | 860-594-2135 |
| Fax: | 860-594-3028 |
| E-Mail: | Jessica.DiLuca@ct.gov |
4. Notice of Scoping for: University of Connecticut Action for Additional Water Supply Source(s), Amended to Include Improvements to the Fenton River Wellfield
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Mansfield, Tolland, Coventry
Address of Possible Project Location: An additional alternative to those in the previously noticed scope for additional water supply sources will include installing a replacement for “Well A” within the University of Connecticut’s Fenton River wellfield, which is accessible via Gurleyville Road in Mansfield, CT. On June 7, 2011 the CT Environmental Monitor posted a scoping notice for the University of Connecticut’s proposal to identify and implement a long-term source of at least 0.5 - 1 million gallons per day of water. The alternatives identified in the previous scoping notice remain options and include interconnecting with nearby reservoir-based water systems and developing a new groundwater source. The full notice in the June 7th Monitor can be found at https://www.ct.gov/ceq/cwp/view.asp?a=987&Q=481666.
Project Description: The University of Connecticut in direct partnership with the Town of Mansfield proposes actions that will identify and implement a long-term source of at least 0.5 - 1 million gallons per day of water for the University of Connecticut’s public water supply system. The project comprises the possible creation of new wellfields and the possible installation of new water to provide additional water to the University’s public water supply system in and around Storrs, which currently also provides service to several Town of Mansfield facilities. The proposed action would enable growth of the University and surrounding area consistent with prior the University Water Supply Plan, University Master Plans and associated Environmental Impact Evaluations, particularly for the proposed University Technology Park to be developed on the University’s North Campus. The proposed action would improve the University water supply’s margin of safety and supplement the available water during times of drier years when the existing supply is limited in response to aquatic and environmental concerns. This additional source of water supply would also enable economic development as delineated in the Town Plan of Conservation and Development, particularly as envisioned for the Mansfield Four Corners and Storrs Center areas. The alternatives for obtaining an additional water supply source for the University’s public water supply system include: 1) Connecting with a nearby reservoir-based water system to the northwest of the main campus by extending a transmission main south from Tolland along the Route 195 corridor or alternative local roads; 2) Connecting with a nearby reservoir-based water system to the southeast of the main campus by extending a transmission main north from southern Mansfield along the Route 195 corridor or alternative route(s) via local roads; and 3) Installing and connecting to a new groundwater source or sources in the stratified drift aquifers along the Fenton River, Willimantic River, or Mansfield Hollow Reservoir. The new groundwater source(s) would preferably be installed on lands in Mansfield, CT currently owned by the University, Town of Mansfield, or the Army Corps of Engineers. 4) Replacing the University’s existing “Well A” in its Fenton River Wellfield with a new well installed in the stratified drift more than 250 feet westward from its current location. Relocating Well A further from the river to lessen the impact pumping has on aquatic habitat during seasonal drier conditions was among the recommendations in the “Long-Term Impact Analysis of the University of Connecticut’s Fenton River Water Supply Wells on the Habitat of the Fenton River” by Warner et al (2006). The University abides by other recommendations in the aforementioned Analysis by curtailing and ceasing pumping from Well A and other wells at the Fenton River wellfield when streamflows drop below prescribed thresholds. If the on-going research and aquifer modeling support a lessened impact to aquatic habitat, then relocating Well A could provide supplemental water that the University had planned to be otherwise unavailable.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project area. Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: January 19, 2012 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. Such requests must be made by December 30, 2011. Written comments should be sent to: Name: Jason Coite Agency: University of Connecticut - Office of Environmental Policy Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055 Storrs, CT 06269 Fax: 860-486-5477 E-Mail: jason.coite@uconn.edu If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact: Name: Jason Coite Agency: University of Connecticut - Office of Environmental Policy Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055 Storrs, CT 06269 Phone: 860-486-9305 Fax: 860-486-5477 E-Mail: jason.coite@uconn.edu The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in February 2012.
After Scoping, an agency that wishes to undertake an action that could significantly affect the environment must produce, for public review and comment, a detailed written evaluation of the expected environmental impacts. This is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE).
1. Notice of EIE for Harbor Brook Flood Control Project
Municipality where project is proposed: Meriden
Project Description: This flood control project involves a package of channel improvements, bridge replacements, floodwater storage enhancements, wetlands enhancements and the construction of a linear recreational trail along the Harbor Brook corridor from Baldwin’s Pond downstream to the confluence of Harbor Brook and the Quinnipiac River at Hanover Pond.
Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the Harbor Brook watershed. Click here to view a map of the Harbor Brook project corridor.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: January 9, 2012
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
Meriden Public Library
105 Miller Street
Meriden, CT
or
Meriden City Hall
Office of the City Clerk
142 East Main Street
Meriden, CT
The EIE can also be found on-line at the DEEP website by clicking here.
There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
TIME: 7:00 PM (public displays of project area and elements will be available for viewing beginning at 6:30 PM)
PLACE: City Council Chamber, Meriden City Hall, 142 East Main Street, Meriden
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: | Dan Biron, Project Manager |
| Agency: | Department of Energy & Enviromental Protection |
| Inland Water Resources Division | |
| Address: | 79 Elm St. |
| Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Phone: | 860-424-3892 |
| Fax: | 860-424-4075 |
| E-Mail: | dan.biron@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Dan Biron as directed above.
The Department of Environmental Protection is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and service provider. In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, DEP makes every effort to provide equally effective services for persons with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who need this information in an alternative format, to allow them to benefit and/or participate in the agency’s programs and services, should call 860-424-3035 or e-mail the ADA Coordinator, at DEP.aaoffice@CT.Gov. Persons who are hearing impaired should call the State of Connecticut relay number 711. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to the hearing date.
2. Notice of EIE for University of Connecticut Health Center
Municipality where project is proposed: Farmington
Address of Possible Project Locations: Main Road, West Road, and East Road, University of Connecticut Health Center; Farmington, Connecticut
Project Description: The University of Connecticut Health Center proposes to construct a new hospital bed tower, ambulatory care center, research laboratory facility, three parking garages, additional surface parking, and related site work at its campus in
Project Map(s):
Click here to view a map of the project location
Click here to view a map of the proposed project layout
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: February 2, 2011
The public can view a copy of this EIE at the following locations:
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Monteith Drive 6 Monteith Drive
The EIE can also be viewed on line by clicking here.
DATE: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: 16 Munson Road, Farmington, CT 06030
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: | Kevin R. Norton |
| Agency: | University of Connecticut Health Center |
| Address: |
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030 |
|
Phone: |
(860) 679 - 2075
(860) 679 - 1279 |
| E-Mail: | krnorton@uchc.edu |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or other questions about the EIE, contact Mr. Norton as directed above.
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