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Post-Scoping Notice

A Post-Scoping Notice is the determination by a sponsoring agency, after publication of a Scoping Notice and consideration of comments received, whether an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) needs to be prepared for a proposed State action. Read More

The following Post-Scoping Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.

Addresses of Possible Project Location: Nutmeg Road into Middlebury Commons Condominium Complex

Municipality where it would be located: Middlebury

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On April 16, 2024, the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

Agency contact:

Name: Eric McPhee
Agency: Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7333
E-Mail: DPH.SourceProtection@ct.gov 

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Agency: Department of Public Health, Hearing Office
Website: https://dphct.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/
Phone: 860-566-5682
E-Mail: DPH.foi@ct.gov

What Happens Next: DPH expects the project to go forward. This is anticipated to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.

2. Post-Scoping Notice for Connecticut Water Company Green Springs System Consolidation

Addresses of Possible Project Location: The intersection of Ridge Road and Green Hill Road to the intersection of Durham Road (Route 79) and Green Springs Drive in Madison, CT

Municipality where it would be located: Madison

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On August 20, 2024, the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

Agency contact:

Name: Eric McPhee
Agency: Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7333
E-Mail: DPH.SourceProtection@ct.gov 

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Agency: Department of Public Health, Hearing Office
Website: https://dphct.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/ 
Phone: 860-566-5682
E-Mail: DPH.foi@ct.gov

What Happens Next: DPH expects the project to go forward. This is anticipated to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.

3. Post-Scoping Notice for Safety Improvements on Route 82 (Phase 1)

Address of Possible Project Location: The project is located on Route 82 (West Main Street) and runs, approximately, from Banas Court (mile point 27.23) to Fairmount Street (mile point 28.13). 

Municipality where it would be located: Norwich

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On June 7, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed Safety Improvements on Route 82 (Phase 1) in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on June 23, 2022. 

Since the time of the initial 2022 Scoping, the project has undergone a reduction in scope to include fewer roundabouts and reduced rights-of-way impacts. A Public Information Meeting was held on January 18, 2024, to further inform the public of the project, and this final Post-Scoping Notice reflects the reduction in scope. 

 

Agency contact:

Name: Mr. Scott Bushee, Transportation Principal Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-2079
E-Mail: Scott.Bushee@ct.gov 

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Ms. Alice M. Sexton
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The CTDOT expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.

4. Post-Scoping Notice for 10 Liberty Street

Address of Possible Project Location: 10-30 Liberty Street/45 Spring Street, New Haven, CT 06519

Municipality where it would be located: New Haven

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On May 7, 2024, the Department of Housing published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

Comments were received during the public comment period. The DOH’s responses to the comments received arehere.

Agency contact:

Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT  06106-7106
Phone: 860-270-8230
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT  06106-7106
Phone: 860-270-8230
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@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.

5. Post-Scoping Notice for Town of Vernon Exit 67 Sanitary Sewer Extension

Addresses of Possible Project Locations: The surrounding area near Exit 67 off of Interstate 84 in the Town of Vernon, CT.

Municipality where it would be located: Vernon

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On August 6, 2024, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on August 19, 2024, at 6:00pm on Zoom. 

No comments were received from the general public during the public comment period or at the Public Scoping Meeting. One comment was received from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management during scoping. DEEP reviewed the comment, communicated it to the Town of Vernon as a consideration in land use planning and decision making, and has concluded that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA. The agency's conclusion is documented in the Memo of Findings and Determination and in the Environmental Review Checklist. The Office of Policy and Management's comment and responses are found in Part VII (page 10) of the Environmental Review Checklist. 

Agency contact:

Name: Carlos Esguerra
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-424-3756
E-Mail: Carlos.Esguerra@ct.gov 

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Brenda Antuna
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106
Phone: 860-424-3320
E-Mail: Brenda.Antuna@ct.gov 

What Happens Next:

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor. 

6. Post-Scoping Notice for Retaining Wall Replacement Along Route 44 

Address of Possible Project Location: Route 44 (Pomfret Street) from Mile Point 99.4 to 99.7, north of the intersection of Route 44 and Sabin Street to the intersection of Route 44 and Church Street. Adjacent to Cargill Falls Mill.

Municipality where it would be located: Putnam

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On July 16, 2024, the CTDOT published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on July 31, 2024, and public comments were accepted until the close of business on August 16, 2024. 

Agency contact:

Name: Mr. Kevin Fleming, Transportation Supervising Planner
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-2924
E-Mail: Kevin.Fleming@ct.gov 

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Ms. Alice M. Sexton
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov 

What Happens Next:The CTDOT expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.

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EIE Notice

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). Read More

No EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

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Agency Record of Decision

After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) is developed, an agency will prepare a concise public record of decision, which takes into consideration the agency’s findings in the EIE, and any comments received on that evaluation. Read More 

No Record of Decision Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

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OPM's Determination of Adequacy

After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) and record of decision are developed, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will determine if the EIE and the associated process are adequate. If not, OPM will specify the areas of inadequacy with reference to CEPA or the CEPA regulations and specify the corrective action required. Read More 

No Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

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State Land Transfer Notice

Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-47 requires public notice of most proposed sales and transfers of state-owned lands. The public has an opportunity to comment on any such proposed transfer. Each notice includes an address where comments should be sent. Read more about the process. 

The Following State Land Transfer Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.

1. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Newington

Complete Address of Property: 525 and 555 Russell Road Newington, CT 

Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: An approx. 10-acre parcel of land containing 5 cottages; numbers 14, 25, 26, 27, 28, and any improvements thereon located at 525 & 555 Russel Road, in the Town of Newington.  

Number of acres to be transferred: Approx. ten (10)

Click to view map of property location

Description of Property

Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.

Brief description of historical and current uses: Former cottage housing for Connecticut State Hospital of Cedarcrest. Currently vacant/unoccupied.

The property to be transferred contains the following: [place an "x" in the appropriate cells to the left of the text]

	Building(s) in use	X	Building(s) not in use		No Structures
	Other Features:	X	Paved areas	X	Wooded land
	Non agricultural fields		Active agriculture		Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands
	Public water supply		On-site well	X	Water Supply Unknown
	Served by sewers		On-site septic system	X	Waste DisposalUnknown

Click to view aerial view of property

Click to view photographs of property 

Click to view property information/field card  

Links to other available information: N/A

The property is in the following municipal zone(s): 

	Zoned		Not zoned		Not known
	Residential		Industrial		Commercial	X	Institutional
	Other:	[identify “other” zone]

Is the property in an aquifer protection area and/or a public water supply watershed? No

Is the property in an area identified by the Natural Diversity Data Base as containing state-listed species and/or significant natural communities? Yes

Is the property or any buildings on the property listed on the National Register of Historic Places or designated as a National Historic Landmark? Yes

Value of property, if known: 

x	If checked, value is not known.

Type of sale or transfer:

X	Sale or transfer of property in fee
	Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:

Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown

Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown

Is the agency imposing restrictions or conditions upon the transfer of the land or land interest? No

Reason the state of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: Surplus

Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business onDecember 5, 2024

Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.

Written comments* about the proposed property transfer should be sent to:

Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management

c/o Paul F. Hinsch

Office of Policy and Management

Bureau of Assets Management

450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106-1379

paul.hinsch@ct.gov

Please also send a copy of any comments and/or questions about the proposed property transfer to:

Name: Shane P. Mallory. RPA – BOMI-HP, Administrator, Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Address: 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1401, Hartford, CT 06103 

E-Mail: shane.mallory@ct.gov

*E-Mail submissions are preferred. 

What Happens Next:

When this comment period closes, the proposed land transfer can take one of three tracks:

 

1.    If no public comments are received, the sale or transfer can proceed with no further public comment and no further notices in the Environmental Monitor, unless the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).

 

2.    If public comments are received, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will respond to those comments. The comments and responses will be published in the Environmental Monitor.  Fifteen days after publication of the comments and responses, the proposed sale or transfer can proceed, unless DEEP elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).

 

3.    If DEEP elects to conduct a further review of the property, it may submit to OPM a report with recommendations for preserving all or part of the property. The report and recommendations will be published in the Environmental Monitor, and there will be a 30-day public comment period. DEEP will publish its responses to any comments received and its final recommendation about the property in the Environmental Monitor. OPM will then make the final determination as to the ultimate disposition of the property, and will publish that determination in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of that final determination, the sale or transfer can proceed.

To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on Environmental Monitor publication dates.

2. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Wethersfield

Complete Address of Property: 300 Russell Road Wethersfield, CT 

Commonly used name of property or other identifying information:  An approximately 2-acre parcel of land containing 2 cottages; number 16, number 17, and any improvements thereon located at the former Cedarcrest Hospital property.  

Number of acres to be transferred: Approx. two (2)

Click to view map of property location

Description of Property

Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.

Brief description of historical and current uses: Former cottage housing for Connecticut State Hospital of Cedarcrest. Currently vacant/unoccupied.

The property to be transferred contains the following: [place an "x" in the appropriate cells to the left of the text]

	Building(s) in use	X	Building(s) not in use		No Structures
	Other Features:	X	Paved areas	X	Wooded land
	Non agricultural fields		Active agriculture		Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands
	Public water supply		On-site well	X	Water Supply Unknown
	Served by sewers		On-site septic system	X	Waste DisposalUnknown

Click to view aerial view of property

Click to view photographs of property 

Click to view property information/field card  

Links to other available information: N/A

The property is in the following municipal zone(s): 

	Zoned		Not zoned		Not known
	Residential		Industrial		Commercial	X	Institutional
	Other:	[identify “other” zone]

Is the property in an aquifer protection area and/or a public water supply watershed? No

Is the property in an area identified by the Natural Diversity Data Base as containing state-listed species and/or significant natural communities? Yes

Is the property or any buildings on the property listed on the National Register of Historic Places or designated as a National Historic Landmark? Yes

Value of property, if known: 

x	If checked, value is not known.

Type of sale or transfer:

X	Sale or transfer of property in fee
	Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:

Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown

Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown

Is the agency imposing restrictions or conditions upon the transfer of the land or land interest? No

Reason the state of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: Surplus

Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business onDecember 5, 2024

Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.

Written comments* about the proposed property transfer should be sent to:

Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management

c/o Paul F. Hinsch

Office of Policy and Management

Bureau of Assets Management

450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106-1379

paul.hinsch@ct.gov

Please also send a copy of any comments and/or questions about the proposed property transfer to:

Name: Shane P. Mallory. RPA – BOMI-HP, Administrator, Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Address: 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1401, Hartford, CT 06103 

E-Mail: shane.mallory@ct.gov

*E-Mail submissions are preferred. 

What Happens Next:

When this comment period closes, the proposed land transfer can take one of three tracks:

 

1.    If no public comments are received, the sale or transfer can proceed with no further public comment and no further notices in the Environmental Monitor, unless the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).

 

2.    If public comments are received, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will respond to those comments. The comments and responses will be published in the Environmental Monitor.  Fifteen days after publication of the comments and responses, the proposed sale or transfer can proceed, unless DEEP elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).

 

3.    If DEEP elects to conduct a further review of the property, it may submit to OPM a report with recommendations for preserving all or part of the property. The report and recommendations will be published in the Environmental Monitor, and there will be a 30-day public comment period. DEEP will publish its responses to any comments received and its final recommendation about the property in the Environmental Monitor. OPM will then make the final determination as to the ultimate disposition of the property, and will publish that determination in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of that final determination, the sale or transfer can proceed.

To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on Environmental Monitor publication dates.

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CEPA Project Inventory

The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) maintains a list of projects that have entered the CEPA process. It shows each project's status. The inventory can be found here.

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CEQ Contact Information

All inquiries and requests of the Council should be sent electronically to: ceq@ct.gov.

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