January 3, 2017
- Meriden Commons Phase I and II, Meriden
- Columbus Commons, New Britain
- North Stonington Water Main Extension, North Stonington
- Department of Housing Draft ECD
- Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal for Groton - New London Airport, Groton
- Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal for Hartford - Brainard Airport, Hartford
- NEW! Barnum Train Station, Bridgeport
"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. Post-Scoping Notice for Meriden Commons Phase I/II
Municipality where project will be located: Meriden
CEPA Determination: On October 18, 2016 the Department of Housing (DOH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor. During the scoping period, the DOH received comments from the Department of Public Health and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The DOH 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 a Memo of Findings and Determination and Environmental Assessment Checklist.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
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Helen Muniz |
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Department of Housing |
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505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
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860-270-8023 |
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860-706-5741 |
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E-Mail: |
helen.muniz@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DOH 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 Columbus Commons
Municipality where project will be located: New Britain
CEPA Determination: On November 8, 2016 the Department of Housing (DOH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor. During the scoping period, the DOH received comments from the Department of Public Health and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The DOH 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 a Memo of Findings and Determination and Environmental Assessment Checklist.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
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Edward LaChance |
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Department of Housing |
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505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
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860-270-8099 |
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860-706-5741 |
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What happens next: The DOH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
3. Post-Scoping Notice for North Stonington Water Main Extension Phase III
Municipality where project will be located: North Stonington
CEPA Determination: On March 8, 2016, the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
Based on the DPH’s environmental assessment of this project which includes comments provided by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) dated April 7, 2016, and the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) dated April 8, 2016, and subsequent correspondence from the Town of North Stonington dated May 10, 2016, the Commissioner of DPH dated September 8, 2016, and the Secretary of OPM dated October 24, 2016, it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with the Town of North Stonington to ensure that the recommendations by the DEEP are 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:
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Mr. Eric McPhee |
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Department of Public Health – Drinking Water Section |
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450 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT
P O Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
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860-509-7333 |
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860-509-7359 |
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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. Department of Housing Draft Environmental Classification Document
The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) is publishing its proposed agency-specific Environmental Classification Document (ECD) and making it available for public and agency review and comment. Click here to view the proposed DOH ECD.
Comments on this ECD will be accepted until January 27, 2017.
Send comments to:
Name: Matthew Pafford, Environmental Analyst
Agency: Office of Policy and Management
Address: 450 Capitol Avenue, MS# 54 ORG, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1379
Email: Matthew.Pafford@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 EIE for Off-Airport Tree Obstruction Removal at the Groton-New London Airport
Municipality where project is proposed: Groton
Address of Possible Project Location: The airport office is located at 155 Tower Avenue, off of U.S. Route 1.
Project Description: Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) environmental document as required to evaluate the potential impacts associated with tree obstruction removal in areas on, and surrounding the Groton-New London Airport. The evaluation addresses obstruction removals associated with Federally-defined airspace surfaces surrounding the airport needed for the continued safe operation of aircraft. Objects that penetrate these surfaces are classified as obstructions, and should be removed to safely accommodate approaching and departing aircraft.
The project sponsoring agencies, the Connecticut Aviation Authority (CAA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have identified that trees penetrate the airspace at the Airport, including locations beyond the ends of each runway and the airport property boundary. Per FAA and CAA practice, review of off-airport obstruction removal should be evaluated and documented via a NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) and state CEPA Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). This project includes the identification of each affected property owner and associated parcels (both public and private) with anticipated obstruction removals.
Project Maps: Project maps can be found at the following locations:
http://grotonairport.caa-analysis.com/project-documents/
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Draft EA and EIE for this project are currently available for review at the following Libraries as well as at the website listed above:
Groton Public Library
52 Newtown Road
Groton, CT 06340
Bill Memorial Library
240 Monument Street
Groton, CT 06340
There is a formal public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: December 8, 2016
TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
PLACE: City of Groton Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340
Comments of the study may be submitted via email at the website above, or by sending written comments to Colin Goegel at the address below.
NOTES: Free language assistance or sign interpretation may be requested by contacting Colin Goegel at the address below at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Efforts will be made to respond to requests for assistance.
Send your comments or questions about this EIE via the project website or:
| Name: | Mr. Colin Goegel, Supervising Engineer |
| Agency: | Connecticut Airport Authority |
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334 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Suite 160
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
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2. Notice of EIE for the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) – Off-Airport Tree Obstruction Removal at the Hartford-Brainard Airport
Municipality where project is proposed: The Airport is located in the City of Hartford approximately 2 miles southeast of Downtown Hartford, CT.
Address of Possible Project Location: The airport office is located at 251 Maxim Road, just east of Interstate 91 and west of the Connecticut River.
Project Description: Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) environmental document as required to evaluate the potential impacts associated with tree obstruction removal in areas on, as well as north, south, east and west of the Hartford-Brainard Airport. The evaluation addresses obstruction removals associated with Federally-defined airspace surfaces surrounding the airport needed for the continued safe operation of aircraft. Objects that penetrate these surfaces are classified as obstructions, and should be removed to safely accommodate approaching and departing aircraft.
The project sponsoring agencies, the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have identified that trees penetrate the airspace at the Airport, including locations beyond the southern airport property boundary. Per FAA and CAA practice, review of off-airport obstruction removal should be evaluated and documented via a NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) and state CEPA Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). This project includes the identification of each affected property owner and associated parcels (both public and private) with anticipated obstruction removals.
Project Diagram: Project maps can be found at the following locations:
http://hartfordairport.caa-analysis.com/project-documents/
Comments on this EA/EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, February 10, 2017.
A formal public hearing has not been scheduled. The sponsoring agency (CAA) is holding a Public Informational Meeting on January 12, 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, at the Wethersfield Town Hall (505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109). Comments on the study may be submitted via email at the website above, or by sending written comments to Colin Goegel at the address below. The sponsoring agency (CAA) shall hold a public hearing on the draft evaluation if twenty-five persons or an association having not less than twenty-five persons requests such a hearing by Friday, December 30, 2016.
The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Draft EA and EIE for this project are currently available for review at the website listed above and at the following locations:
Hartford Public Library
500 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Wethersfield Public Library
515 Silas Deane HWY
Wethersfield, CT 06109
East Hartford Public Library
840 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Send your comments about this EIE to:
Name: Mr. Colin Goegel, Senior Manager of Engineering
Agency: Connecticut Airport Authority
Address: 334 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Suite 160
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Phone: (860) 254-5628
E-Mail: cgoegel@ctairports.org
3. Notice of EIE for New Commuter Railroad Station - Barnum Avenue
Municipality where project is proposed: Bridgeport
Address of Possible Project Location: Barnum Avenue between Seaview Avenue and Pembroke Street
Project Description: The proposed project consists of constructing a new commuter rail station on the New Haven Line of Metro North Railroad. The proposed project will include a new station, two center-island platforms to provide the flexibility to serve both local and express trains, reconstructing track to accommodate these platforms, cross track pedestrian access to the platforms, widening of the retained railroad embankment, catenary structure relocation, a surface parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping, and bicycle and pedestrian amenities as appropriate. The proposed project site is currently vacant, and was previously occupied by structures associated with the Remington Arms Facility. The proposed station would require expanding the railroad right-of-way (ROW) to accommodate the passenger platforms and would require permanently closing or relocating Crescent Avenue between Hallett Street and Waterview Avenue, and potentially to Seaview Avenue. The vacant site north of the ROW would serve as the surface parking lot. It is also possible that some type of small facility may be constructed to serve multiple purposes including a waiting area for passengers. It is proposed that vehicles would access the station from Barnum avenue; pedestrian and cyclists access routes to the station will consider ease of access, surrounding land use, and future development in the vicinity.
Currently, East Bridgeport suffers from a lack of convenient rail service, needed to sustain existing businesses and meet the areas future transportation demands. Due in large part to planning and financing efforts of the City of Bridgeport, significant development projects are underway or planned in East Bridgeport. The proposed station will support this growth.
Project Maps: Click here to view maps of the project area.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: Tuesday February 21, 2017
The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau of Policy and Planning (Room 2155), 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT; Bridgeport City Hall, City Clerk Office, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT; and each of the following City of Bridgeport Public Library branches: Black Rock Branch, Newfield Branch, Old Mill Green Branch, Burroughs-Saden Branch, and North Branch.
The EIE is available electronically by clicking here.
It is also available online at: www.ct.gov/environmentaldocuments or on the project website at www.barnumstation.com
There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: Tuesday February 7, 2017 (Inclement weather date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 same time and place)
TIME: Open Forum at 6:00 p.m. and Formal Presentation at 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: Great Oaks Charter School, 1st Floor Cafeteria, 510 Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06608
NOTES: The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Deaf, hearing impaired persons, and those with Limited English Proficiency wishing to attend this hearing and requiring an interpreter must make arrangements by contacting the Department of Transportation's Office of Communications at 860-594-3062 (voice only) at least five working days prior to the hearing.
Additional information about this project can be found online at: www.barnumstation.com
Send your comments about this EIE to:
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Mr. Mark W. Alexander,
Transportation Assistant Planning Director
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Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Policy and Planning
2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
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If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
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Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Engineering and Construction
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| E-Mail: | Keith.A.Hall@ct.gov |
| Phone: | 860-594-3301 |
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