The following notice is published at the request of the Office of Policy and Management to provide notice of the availability of the revised draft of Conservation and Development Policies: A Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018. There is a strong link between this plan and CEPA.
1. Conservation and Development Policies: A Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018 (State C & D Plan)
The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has published a revised draft of Conservation and Development Policies: A Plan for Connecticut, 2013-2018 (the State C&D Plan), in accordance with CGS Section 16a-28(b). The Draft State C&D Plan, including the Draft Locational Guide Map, can be viewed at: https://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2990&q=467686 .
OPM, in cooperation with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), will schedule, publicize, and conduct formal public hearings on the Draft State C&D Plan in each of the state’s 14 planning regions between the months of May and September 2012. Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on October 5, 2012.
Written comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on: October 5, 2012.
Written comments should be sent to:
Name: Daniel Morley
Agency: Office of Policy and Management
Address: 450 Capitol Avenue, MS #54ORG
Hartford, CT 06106-1379
Fax: 860-418-6486
E-Mail: Daniel.Morley@ct.gov
"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 Mohegan Park Water Tank - Design Phase
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Norwich
Address of Possible Project Location: The tank will be constructed in and around Mohegan Park in Norwich in the vicinity of Judd Street and adjacent to the existing tank on land owned by the City of Norwich.
Project Description: The proposed project will construct a new 2.0 million gallon (MG) concrete tank to replace the existing 5.0 MG steel Mohegan tank and also lower the system pressure to customers in the Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) Low Pressure Zone. A Capital Efficiency Plan™ and a System Gradient Study were competed by Tata and Howard, Inc. to evaluate options to improve the distribution system and water quality and provide adequate fire flow protection. The System Gradient Study found that in addition to being located at too low of an elevation, the existing 5.0 MG tank volume was larger than necessary for future maximum day equalization and fire flow needs.
The new 2.0 MG of storage would be constructed with an overflow elevation of approximately 292 USGS. In conjunction with the project, the pressure gradient of the NPU Low Service Zone will be reduced, as it is currently too high. The change in system gradient to the NPU Low Service Zone will aid in significantly improving the water quality to the distribution system. The new water storage tank will also provide adequate storage for fire protection.
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: Thursday, September 6, 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 Friday, August 17, 2012.
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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov |
2. Notice of Scoping for the Royal Oaks Project, Norwich
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Norwich
Address of Possible Project Location: Plain Hill
Project Description: The intent of this project is to improve the reliability of service and distribution system water quality to the existing Royal Oak Pressure Zone by connecting this zone to the existing Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) Industrial Park Tank Service Zone, replacing older unlined cast iron mains, and decommissioning the Royal Oak Pump Station.
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: Thursday, September 6, 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 August 17, 2012.
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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov |
3. Notice of Scoping for Southern Stony Brook Transmission Main Renewal
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Montville
Address of Possible Project Location: Cherry Lane
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to renew the southern portion of the existing Stony Brook Transmission main. The Capital Efficiency Plan™ conducted by Tata & Howard, Inc. in 2009 determined the 24-inch unlined cast iron transmission main to have a fair to poor condition due to its material, age, history of failures, and water quality concerns.
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: Thursday, September 6, 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 Friday, August 17, 2012.
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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov |
4. Notice of Scoping for Suffield Utility Extension
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Suffield
Address of Possible Project Location: Route 75, Suffield, CT
Project Description: The Town of Suffield is proposing to utilize state funding for the extension of approximately 2,970 linear feet of water and 2,780 linear feet of sewer lines along Route 75. The extensions will allow for future development of approximately 80-95 acres of buildable land within the Bradley International Airport Development Zone as well as providing utility access to the current business located along Route 75 which now use well water and septic systems limiting their growth/expansion. These parcels consist of a mix of occupied residential, commercial and industrial properties as well as vacant parcels with projected uses consistent with the local zoning requirements.
The CEPA project study area, totaling 169 acres, is located at the south end of Town and is bounded by the Windsor Locks town line to the south, Bradley International Airport to the west, Marketing Drive to the north and the Little Brook to the east. In 2009, the Town of Suffield prepared a feasibility study to evaluate the potential for extending sewer and water utilities to serve existing parcels located at the south end of Route 75. Projected sewer and water flows for a full development of the study area range from 90,000 and 130,000 gallons per day (GPD).
Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the project area. Click here to view the Feasibility Report for the proposed project.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: September 21, 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 August 31, 2012.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: |
Mark Hood |
| Agency: | Department of Economic and Community Development |
| Address: | 505 Hudson Street |
| Fax: | 860-270-8157 |
| E-Mail: |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: |
Nelson Tereso |
| Agency: | Department of Economic and Community Development |
| Address: | 505 Hudson Street |
| Phone: | 860-270-8213 |
| Fax: | 860-270-8157 |
| E-Mail: | nelson.g.tereso@ct.gov |
5. Notice of Scoping for Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA): Water Main Replacement
Municipality where proposed project might be located:Putnam
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: South Main Street, Walnut Street, Mechanics Street, Pomfret Street, Wilkinson Street and Thompson Street. Work may also occur in adjacent side streets.
Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement and/or rehabilitation of existing water mains within the Putnam WPCA's drinking water distribution system. A hydraulic study was conducted which identified mains that require replacement or rehabilitation to improve the system water quality. The proposed improvements are consistent with recommendations for system maintenance from the most recent Water Supply Plan.
Project Map: 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: Thursday, September 20, 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 Friday, August 31, 2012.
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at: Town of Putnam Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260
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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@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: | 410 Capitol Avenue, |
| PO Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, | |
| Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
| Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
| E-Mail: | DPH.CTDWSRF@ct.gov |
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 Environmental Impact Evaluation for Stamford Transportation Center Parking and Transit Oriented Development
Municipality where project is proposed: Stamford, CT
Project Location: Stamford Transportation Center and vicinity
Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is proposing to replace the original 727-space parking garage at the Stamford Transportation Center that was opened in 1987 (Original Garage), and to construct new parking facilities for at least 1,000 spaces to replace the Original Garage spaces plus any additional commuter parking spaces needed to replace spaces lost from CTDOT-owned parking as a result of development, and to increase the commuter parking supply. The project will also provide ancillary improvements for vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access along Station Place as well as provide an opportunity for Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
The garage is a component of the CTDOT Metro-North train station at Stamford, also known as the Stamford Transportation Center. The existing parking complex, which includes the Original Garage and a parking garage that was opened in 2004 (2004 Garage - which will reamin in use), is located immediately south of the train station, and is accessed from the station by pedestrian bridges and surface crosswalks.
The Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action is as follows:
1. Replace the aging Original Garage that services the Stamford Transportation Center with low maintenance, long service life facilities that accommodate the number of parking spaces lost during construction plus adds at least 273 new commuter parking;
2. Expand the availability of parking and improve multimodal traffic and pedestrian flow around the Stamford Transportation Center and Station Place; and
3. Minimize the public costs for construction and ongoing operations and maintenance of the parking facilities serving the Stamford Transportation Center by promoting TOD which leverages and enhances the multimodal public transportation services provided by the Stamford Transportation Center.
A key objective of this project is to maintain the existing supply of commuter parking during construction, within a reasonable walking distance, to ensure that potential impacts to transit ridership will be minimized throughout construction. Consequently, the Proposed Action considers alternatives for providing new and/or temporary parking facilities at other sites that are reasonably accessible to the Stamford Transportation Center in order to provide the same supply of commuter parking supply spaces during construction that currently exist.
Project Maps: Click here to view maps of the project area.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: October 5, 2012
The public can view a copy of this EIE at: This document is available for public inspection at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning (Room 2155), 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT; the Ferguson Public Library, 1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT; Stamford Town Clerk's Office, 888 Washington Boulevard (Government Center), Stamford, CT, and the Soutwestern Regional Planning Agency, 888 Washington Boulevard (Government Center), 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT.
This EIE is also available online at: www.ct.gov/environmentaldocuments
There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: September 20, 2012
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Stamford High School, 55 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT
NOTES: The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Deaf and hearing impaired persons wishing to attend this meeting and requiring an interpreter may make arrangements by contacting the Department's Office of Communication at 860-594-3062 (voice only) at least five days prior to the meeting.
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: | Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| E-Mail: | dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
| Name: | Mr. Stephen V. Delpapa - Transportation Supervising Planner |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131 |
| E-Mail: | Stephen.Delpapa@ct.gov |
| Phone: | 860-594-2941 |
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