July 22, 2014
- Proposed Disposition of the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus, West Hartford
- NEW! Old Lyme Coastal Wastewater Management Plan, Old Lyme
- New Britain Infrastructure/Roadway Improvements Along Route 71, New Britain
- NEW! Marlborough Center Water Main, Marlborough
- National Coast Guard Museum Pedestrian Overpass Project, New London
"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.
Municipality where proposed project might be located: West Hartford
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Demolition of campus improvements
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Stabilizing and securing campus buildings and grounds (e.g., mothballing)
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Reuse by an institute of higher education
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Reuse and/or redevelopment by a state agency or municipality
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Redevelopment for commercial and/or residential use
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No action (remains an active UConn campus).
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Name: Jason Coite
Agency: University of Connecticut
Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, Storrs, CT
Fax: 860-486-5477
E-Mail: jason.coite@uconn.edu
Name: Jason Coite
Agency: University of Connecticut
Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, Storrs, CT
Phone: 860-486-9305
Fax: 860-486-5477
E-Mail: jason.coite@uconn.edu
2. Notice of Scoping for Old Lyme Coastal Wastewater Management Plan
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Old Lyme
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: Shoreline communities located south of and along Route 156 between White Sand Beach Association and Old Lyme Shores Beach Association, and the Route 156 corridor to East Lyme
Project Description: The Town of Old Lyme, and the Old Lyme Shores, Old Colony Beach and Miami Beach Associations have conducted independent engineering studies showing that the prevalent conditions in the project area such as the age and location of existing onsite wastewater treatment systems, high density of development, lack of adequate space and overall challenging subsurface conditions, such as shallow groundwater, have rendered the onsite wastewater treatment systems economically and technically unfeasible for long term wastewater renovation. For this reason, the Town of Old Lyme is joining efforts with three chartered beach associations (Miami Beach, Old Colony Beach and Old Lyme Shores) to implement a holistic and long term solution that addresses identified wastewater management concerns within the boundaries of the described shoreline area.
The proposed solution would incorporate the installation of sanitary sewers within the following beach communities: White Sand Beach Association, Hawks Nest, Miami Beach Association, Sound View, Old Colony Beach Association and Old Lyme Shores Beach Association. It would also incorporate the installation of pump station(s) and transmission line to collect wastewater from the mentioned communities and transport it eastward along Route 156 to the town of East Lyme where it would be discharged into existing regional conveyance infrastructure for final treatment at the Piacenti Wastewater Treatment Facility in the City of New London. Once all connections into the proposed sanitary sewer system are completed, it is estimated that 1,350 existing dwelling units will be served by the proposed infrastructure generating approximately 300,000 gallons of wastewater on an average daily basis.
Project Maps: Click here to view the areas to be sewered.
Click here to view the sewer route in Old Lyme.
Click here to view the existing conveyance system.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on August 22, 2014.
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 1, 2014.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: | Carlos Esguerra |
Agency: | Department of Energy & Environmental Protection |
Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse | |
Address: | 79 Elm Street |
Hartford, CT 06106-5127 | |
Phone: | 860-424-3756 |
Fax: | 860-424-4067 |
E-Mail: | carlos.esguerra@ct.gov |
If you have questions about a public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact Mr. Esguerra, as directed above.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any person with a disability who may need a communication aid or service may contact the agency's ADA Coordinator at 860-424-3194 or at deep.hrmed@ct.gov. Any person with limited proficiency in English, who may need information in another language, may contact the agency's Title VI Coordinator at 860-424-3035 or at deep.aaoffice@ct.gov. ADA or Title VI discrimination complaints may be filed with DEEP’s EEO Manager at (860) 424-3035 or at deep.aaoffice@ct.gov.
1. Post-Scoping Notice for New Britain Infrastructure/Roadway Improvements along Route 71
Municipality where project will be located: New Britain
CEPA Determination: On May 20, 2014 the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor. The DECD received comments from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of Public Health and Office of Policy and Management. The DECD has taken those comments into consideration and has concluded that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA.
The agency's conclusion is documented in an Environmental Assessment Checklist and a Memo of Findings and Determination.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
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 |
What happens next: The DECD expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
2. Post-Scoping Notice for Marlborough Center Water Main
Municipality where project will be located: Marlborough
CEPA Determination: On April 8, 2014 the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
Based upon the comments provided by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), dated May 8, 2014and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) dated May 2, 2014 and June 11, 2014, it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with the Town of Marlborough to ensure that the recommendations of the DEEP will be implemented
The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memorandum of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Assessment Summary.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
Name: |
Mr. Eric McPhee |
Agency: |
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: |
dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DPH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
1. Notice of EIE for the National Coast Guard Museum Pedestrian Overpass Project
Municipality where project is proposed: New London
Address of Possible Project Location: Waterfront Park, New London, CT
Project Description: The State of Connecticut has committed to provide financial assistance for the construction of a pedestrian bridge overpass that will be integral to the success of the U.S. National Coast Guard Museum Project, access to the site, and overall improvement to New London’s regional intermodal transportation center. State funds may also be used for ancillary work associated with the project, including property purchases, feasibility studies, traffic redesigns and other necessary project components.
The Proposed Action is the construction of a pedestrian overpass bridge which would extend from the south side of the Water Street Garage on the northern side of Parade Plaza and then extend over Water Street to the Coast Guard Museum entrance and adjacent ferry terminal. The purpose of the pedestrian overpass bridge is to provide direct access to the Coast Guard Museum, improve access to the Cross Sound Ferry terminal, provide direct access to the train platforms, and provide improved access to public parking.
EIE: Click here to view the EIE.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: August 25, 2014
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
New London City Clerk’s Office
181 State Street. First Floor
New London, CT 06320
There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: August 7, 2014
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: New London Union Station, 27 Water Street, New London, CT 06320
Send your comments about this EIE to:
Name: | Nelson Tereso |
Agency: | Department of Economic and Community Development |
Address: | 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
E-Mail: | Nelson.G.Tereso@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
Name: | Mark Hood |
Agency: | Department of Economic and Community Development |
Address: | 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
E-Mail: | Mark.Hood@ct.gov |
Phone: | 860-270-8089 |
No State Land Transfer Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
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