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STEP II - Public comments regarding proposed transfers that were posted previously in the Environmental Monitor, and the Office of Policy and Management's (OPM's) responses to those comments. None in this edition STEP III - Draft recommendations of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection regarding preservation of properties proposed for transfer. None in this edition STEP IV - Final recommendations of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection regarding disposition of properties proposed for transfer, along with comments and responses from Step III. None in this edition STEP V - Final determinations by the Secretary of OPM regarding the ultimate disposition of properties proposed for transfer. None in this edition Municipality where proposed project would be located: 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. Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: August 15, 2011 There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at: DATE: Monday, August 8, 2011 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 Written comments should be sent to:
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact Mr. 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 program date. The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in December 2011. Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Mansfield, Tolland, Coventry Addresses of Possible Project Locations: The preferred project location(s) will be selected from a range of options that include: · Interconnecting with a nearby reservoir-based water system northeast of the Main Campus in Storrs, CT. Such an interconnection would involve a new pipeline that would generally run southerly along Route 195 from the intersection of Baxter Street/Anthony Road and Route 195 in Tolland, CT, through the northeast corner of Coventry, CT, to the nearest feasible point to interconnect with the existing University of Connecticut (UConn) water supply system in Storrs, CT. Alternative local roads could also be considered for portions of the pipeline route. · Interconnecting with a nearby reservoir-based water system southwest of the Main Campus in Storrs, CT. Such a interconnection would involve a new pipeline which would generally run northerly along Route 195 from the intersection of Conantville Road and Route 195 in southern Mansfield, CT to the nearest feasible point to interconnect with the existing UConn water supply system in Storrs, CT. Alternative local roads could also be considered for portions of the pipeline route. · Developing new groundwater source or sources in the stratified drift aquifers along the Fenton River, Willimantic River, or Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, and conveying the water from the new source(s) via pipeline to the nearest feasible point to interconnect with the existing UConn water supply system in Storrs, CT. 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 mains 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 northeast 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 southwest 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. 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: July 7, 2011 There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at: DATE: June 28, 2011 TIME: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm PLACE: University of Connecticut, Student Union, Room 104, 2110 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT NOTES: Evening parking is available at no charge across Hillside Road in the Field House lot. Written comments should be sent to:
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in January 2012. 3. Notice of Scoping for Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Addresses of Possible Project Locations: In and around the Deep River WTP at Project Description: Norwich Public Utilities proposes to replace approximately 3,500 linear feet of the 30-inch diameter cast iron cross country transmission main with 30-inch cement lined ductile iron main, install a new water meter to estimate unaccounted for water along approximately 6.6 m miles of the transmission main, and generate clean energy with the installation of an in-line microturbine that will take the place of an existing pressure reducing valve. An evaluation of transmission main routes for new main and rehabilitation methods for the existing main will be made prior to proceeding with final design of this portion of the project. Project Map(s): Click here to view maps of the project area Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, July 8, 2011. Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the agency address below by June 17, 2011. 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. Additional information about this project can be viewed in person at Norwich Public Utilities, Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to: Name: Mr. Cameron Walden Agency: Department of Public Health – Drinking Water Section Address: E-Mail: cameron.walden@ct.gov If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact: Name: Mr. Cameron Walden Agency: Department of Public Health – Drinking Water Section Address: E-Mail: cameron.walden@ct.gov Phone: 860-509-7333 4. Notice of Scoping For Municipality where proposed project might be located: Town of Addresses of Possible Project Location:The project is scheduled to proceedeasterly along Route 1 from Noank/Ledyard Road to Judson Avenue. Project Description: The project consists of installation of approximately 2,600 lineal feet of 12-inch ductile iron water main piping extending easterly along Route 1 from Noank/Ledyard Road to Judson Avenue. The project includes hydrant installations, water main reconnections, and installation of an additional 1,000 gpm pump to increase pumping capacity at the Fort Hill Booster Pumping Station. Project Map: Click here to view map of the project area Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the agency address below by June 17, 2011. 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. Additional information about this project can be viewed in person at Groton Utilities, 1240 Poquonnock Road, Groton, Ct 06340 (Bruce A. Kruszewski). Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to: Name: Mr. Cameron Walden Agency: Department of Public Health – Drinking Water Section Address: E-Mail: cameron.walden@ct.gov If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact: Name: Mr. Cameron Walden Agency: Department of Public Health – Drinking Water Section Address: E-Mail: cameron.walden@ct.gov Phone: 860-509-7333 Comments on this ECD will be accepted until the close of business (5:00 pm) on July 22, 2011. Send comments to:
Name: Mr. Peter S. Simmons, P.E., Executive Director, Office of Responsible Development Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development Address: 505 Hudson Street, 2nd floor, Hartford, CT 06106-7106 Email: peter.simmons@ct.gov Phone: (860) 270-8149
The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may choose to evaluate the property more thoroughly and recommend preservation of the property or restrictions on the transfer. Step III is publication of the Commissioner's report and draft recommendations, and includes a 30-day public comment period. Step IV is publication of the Commissioner’s responses to any public comments along with the Commissioner's final recommendations regarding the property.
Step V is publication of OPM’s final determination regarding disposition of the property. Fifteen days after this posting the transfer may proceed.
IMPORTANT: Most proposed transfers are not required to go through all five steps.The land may be sold or transferred 15 days after the close of the comment period of Step I if no comments are received.If comments are received, and the DEP does not elect to conduct and publish a more thorough study of the property, the land may be sold or transferred 15 days after publication of the comments and responses under Step II. (Note, however, that some sales of surplus properties also require the approval of two committees of the General Assembly.) The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) maintains a list of properties that have been through the public comment phases that includes links to comments received and OPM's responses.
The following Step I Notice is submitted for publication in this edition.
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