ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
The official site for project information under
the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act
and for notices of proposed transfers of state land.
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
"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.
2. Notice of Scoping for University of Connecticut Action for Additional Water Supply Source(s)
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:
| Name: | Jason Coite |
| Agency: | University of Connecticut - Office of Environmental Policy |
| Address: | 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055 |
| Storrs, CT | |
| 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 |
| 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 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:
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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:
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This category is required by the October 2010 revision of the Generic Environmental Classification Document for State Agencies. A notice is published here if the sponsoring agency, after publication of a scoping notice and consideration of comments received, has determined that an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) does not need to be prepared for the proposed project.
1. Notice of EIE for Mattabassett District Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrade
Municipality where project is proposed: Cromwell
Address of Project Location: 245 Main St., Cromwell
Project Description: The Mattabassett District Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade will allow the facility to meet its service requirements through 2030. This upgrade will provide for greater control of nitrogen removal and prepare for projected growth in the plant’s service area. Specifically, the proposed work will include modifications of the existing four aeration tanks and the construction of two additional aeration tanks, two additional secondary clarifiers and a side stream reactor to treat solids handling recycle flows prior to discharge to the secondary treatment system. The side stream reactor will require construction of a new pump station to transfer solid handling recycle flows. There will be modifications to the Return Activated Sludge (RAS) pumping system to pump RAS from the existing and new secondary clarifiers to the sidestream reactor. A new primary effluent splitter structure to provide even flow split to each of the six aeration tanks will be required. The project is designed to allow for continual operation of the facility while the expansion and upgrades are implemented.
The proposed expansion from 20 to 35 million gallons per day average daily design capacity and upgrade work is for service area growth issues and the need to provide advanced wastewater treatment for nutrient removal. There are significant expansions of the sewer system due to allotments requested by the District’s member communities and contract communities and the planned connection of Middletown’s wastewater flows. The project will result in improved plant efficiency, reliability and positive environmental benefits as a result of improved water quality to the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound.
Project Maps: Click here to view a site location map. Click here to view a facility layout plan.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: July 1, 2011
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse
Planning & Standards Division (2nd Floor)
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
or at the office of the Cromwell Town Clerk:
Town Hall
41 West Street
Cromwell, CT 06416
The EIE can also be found online at the DEP website by clicking here.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to the address below by May 27, 2011. If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the Department of Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Hearing.
Send your comments about this EIE to
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| Name: | Joseph Higgins, |
| Sanitary Engineer | |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department |
| of Environmental Protection | |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street |
| Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Phone: | 860-424-3584 |
| Fax: | 860-424-4067 |
| E-Mail: | Joseph.Higgins@ct.gov |
If you have questions about a public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Mr. Higgins, 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 860-418-5937 or e-mail Barbara.Viadella@ct.gov . Persons who are hearing impaired should call the State of Connecticut relay number 711.
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
Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-47 provides for public notice of proposed transfers of state-owned lands out of state ownership. The notice process takes place in steps.
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.
No Step I, Step II, Step III, Step IV or Step V Notices were submitted for publication in this edition.
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