ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
The official site for project information under
the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act
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.
1. Notice of Scoping for Montville Public Safety Building
Municipality where proposed project might be located:Montville
Address of Possible Project Location(s): 911
Project Description:
The new
The proposed project is the construction of a new 17,000 square foot single story building on the town owned site. The building is designed to house the Resident State Trooper, Montville Constables, Detective Squad, Youth Officer, Animal Control Officer and a regional communications /dispatch center. A vehicle impound area will be constructed the southeast corner of the site. Parking will be provided for 64 vehicles. A communications tower will be constructed by others.
The stormwater management system will capture surface runoff in a network of catch basins located around the perimeter of the parking areas and access drives. Runoff will be conveyed through a closed pipe system to water quality treatment basins located at the discharge points and travel to treatment basins and dissipate by infiltration and controlled surface flow.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area. Topo Map
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: May 19, 2011
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at DECD.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below no later than May 3, 2011 at the close of business. 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:
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Nelson Tereso |
| Agency: | DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Address: | 505 Hudson Street |
| Hartford, | |
| Fax: | 860-270-8157 |
| E-Mail: | nelson.g.tereso@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
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Nelson Tereso |
| Agency: | DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Address: | 505 Hudson Street |
| Hartford, | |
| Phone: | 860-270-8213 |
| Fax: | 860-270-8157 |
| E-Mail: | nelson.g.tereso@ct.gov |
2. Notice of Scoping for the New London Interconnection
Municipalities where proposed project might be located:East Lyme,
Addresses of Project Locations: The project will begin between the northern terminus of the
Project Description: The project will implement plans and schedules to improve water supply capacity, meet peak summertime demands and improve the existing margin of safety. The regional interconnection will also support the prudent use and management of water resources on a regional level and will help to meet the water supply needs of
Project Map: Please see map for project location.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Thursday, May 20, 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 Thursday, May 20, 2011.
Additional information about the project can be arranged for viewing in person by contacting Bradford C. Kargl, Municipal Utility Engineer, at (860) 739-6931, Ext. 139, bkargl@eltownhall.com
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Cameron Walden |
| Agency: | State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section |
| Address: | 410 Capitol Avenue MS# 51WAT |
| P.O. Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | |
| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| 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: | State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section |
| Address: | 410 Capitol Avenue MS# 51WAT |
| P.O. Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | |
| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | cameron.walden@ct.gov |
3. Notice of Scoping for Water Main Extension on Route 4, Burlington
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Burlington.
Addresses of Project Locations: The project will begin in the vicinity of CVS, located at
Project Description: The project comprises the excavation, installation and backfilling of new water mains to provide water service to businesses along the Rte 4 Central Business Zone in the Town of
Project Map: Please see map for project location.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Monday, June 6, 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 byMonday, June 6, 2011.
Additional information about the project can be arranged for viewing in person by contacting, Steven F Cerruto Vice President of Operations Torrington Water Co.
[860] 489-4149 Fax [860] 496-7889
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
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Municipalities where proposed project might be located: New Milford, CT.
Addresses of Project Locations: Candlewood Trails Association in New Milford, CT. The project located on 4 open lots between Club Drive Ext. and Cedar Drive.
Project Description: Candlewood Trails Association (CTA) construction project includes construction of one below grade 25,000 gallon steel water tank, two submersible high service pumps, a bladder tank, a wood frame control building, water main controls, piping, valves, fittings and appurtenances including all associated site, HVAC, plumbing, electrical instrumentation, and mechanical work. When complete, the system will improve water quality and distribution challenges for CTA.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Monday, June 20, 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 byMonday, June 20, 2011.
Additional information about the project can be arranged for viewing in person by contacting, Woodard & Curran, 1520 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
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This is a new category 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.
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 II, Step III, Step IV or Step V Notices were submitted for publication in this edition.
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