Environmental Monitor - January 6, 2026 Archive
Environmental Monitor - January 6, 2026 Archive
January 6, 2026
- Notice of Scoping for Windsor Locks Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) - Phases 1 and 2, Windsor Locks.
- Notice of Scoping for UConn Golf Practice Facility Project, Mansfield.
- Notice of Scoping for Heroes Tunnel Rehabilitation, Hamden, New Haven, and Woodbridge.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for Kenosia Wells Water Treatment Facility, Danbury.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for Indian Springs Consolidation with New Milford Regional System, Danbury and Brookfield.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for MOVE New Haven - Bus Rapid Transit, New Haven, Hamden, and West Haven.
Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)
- NEW! Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Solar Project at Eddy Home, Middletown.
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Berlin and Meriden Interconnection, Berlin.
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Jewett City Water Company Storage Tank and Pumping Station, Griswold.
Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE)
No EIE Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Record of Decision Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No State Land Transfer Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on January 20, 2026.
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Scoping Notice
"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. Read more about the regulations for a Scoping Notice.
The following Scoping Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
Notice of Scoping for Windsor Locks TOD – Phases 1 and 2
Address of possible location: 255 Main Street, Windsor Locks, CT
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Windsor Locks
Project Description: Building upon the state of Connecticut’s newly relocated train station on the neighboring parcel, Trinity is proposing a two-phase, mixed-use redevelopment of 255 Main Street in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This $84-million transit-oriented development (TOD) will replace an aging 37,000-square-foot commercial/retail strip center from 1987 with 120 mixed-income apartments over ground-floor commercial space. Anchoring the north end of Main Street, the Windsor Locks TOD project will unlock and activate a long-underutilized 3.2-acre parcel with a design that engages with the new train station and Main Street. The Windsor Locks TOD project will be delivered in two phases: a 70-unit first phase and a 50-unit second phase. In 2022, Governor Lamont broke ground on a new $65-million train station in Windsor Locks that will return the town’s existing station back to its original location in the downtown area, which is adjacent to 255 Main Street site and the town’s historic train station. The new station will include a highâlevel platform to allow for level boarding from every train car and will continue to offer shuttle bus connections to Bradley International Airport via CT Transit bus route 24. The new Windsor Locks station will be served by both the CTrail’s Hartford line with service to Springfield, Massachusetts and New Haven, as well as four Amtrak lines, and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025. As part of the new train station, the state of Connecticut will also be making streetscape improvements along Main Street that will strengthen the connection of downtown Windsor Locks to the project site. The plans for the Windsor Locks TOD project call for the abatement and demolition of the existing 37,000 square-foot commercial on the site that was built in 1987, as well as demolition of the existing parking lot and stormwater drainage system. The Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments completed by in late 2023 and early 2024 by McPhail Associates indicates a number of Areas of Concern and Recognized Environmental Conditions, including the historical filling of a pond that previously occupied the property, historical railroad yard/use, former coal storage, former gasoline filling station, and petroleum impacts to the soil and groundwater from an off-site gasoline filling station. This contamination is a significant obstacle that is preventing the property from being redeveloped. The site will need to be further investigated and remediated, and the existing building will need to be abated and demolished before the site can be redeveloped into the mixed-use project contemplated by Trinity. The project’s hazardous material study, which was completed in the spring of 2024, identified asbestos-containing materials in the tiles and on the roof of existing building. Four of the units within the complex tested positive for lead-based paint. PCB-containing light ballasts and/or Mercury-containing equipment, were also both identified in the hazardous materials study.
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: January 16, 2026.
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: December 26, 2025.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: CT Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
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: CT Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Notice of Scoping for UConn Golf Practice Facility Project
Address of possible location: 986 Storrs Road (Rear)
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Mansfield
Project Description: The University of Connecticut (UConn) plans to construct a golf practice facility for its men’s golf team. The 9-member team and their 3 coaches currently practice in a simulator room inside Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on-campus, as well as other facilities across the state, to meet its needs and schedules. Having a dedicated indoor and outdoor practice facility would centralize activities and reduce travel time for student-athletes, while increasing levels of competition and recruitment.
The proposed facility will be situated on a portion of a 22-acre parcel of land currently owned by UConn, located about 1.5 miles south of campus at the intersection of Storrs Road (State Route 195) and East Road. There is an existing residential structure with associated outbuildings and frontage along Storrs Road that occupies about an acre of the parcel, which will remain in place. The new development is planned to occupy approximately 7 acres east of the residential portion that was formerly used as a plant nursery with access from East Road.
The Proposed Action will involve site clearing, earthwork, utilities and other site activities to accommodate construction of a new building, parking for less than 20 vehicles, an unlit single driving range, chipping and putting areas, with gated access from East Road. The proposed building will be approximately 6,000 gross square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, a flex space / team room, and indoor putting and simulation areas. The development will be restricted to university use and not be open to the public.
UConn will incorporate comments from a Public Scoping meeting and evaluate the Proposed Action. Direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts associated with the Proposed Action will be assessed.
Project Map: A map of the project area may be viewed here.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until 5pm EST on Friday, January 16, 2026.
There will be a public scoping meeting held online for this proposed action:
DATE: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TIME: 6pm EST
Participants MUST register for the meeting in advance at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/308037430594686046
After registering, a confirmation email will be sent containing information about joining the meeting, including an option to join by phone. A recording of the Public Scoping meeting and a copy of the presentation will be available at https://updc.uconn.edu/gpf following the meeting.
Written questions, comments and/or requests for Public Scoping meeting accommodations or materials should be sent to:
Name: Ian Dann, Sr. Project Manager
Agency: University Planning, Design & Construction
Address: 3 Discovery Drive, U-6038, Storrs, CT 06269
E-Mail: ian.dann@uconn.edu
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to: https://publicrecords.uconn.edu/make-a-request/
What Happens Next: The University will determine whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or the Project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor and at https://updc.uconn.edu/gpf.
Notice of Scoping for Heroes Tunnel Rehabilitation
Address of possible location: The Heroes Tunnel: Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) from Mile Point 46.92 to 47.59
Municipalities where proposed action might be located: Hamden, New Haven, and Woodbridge
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to address structural deterioration and install new fire life safety systems within the Heroes Tunnel to improve the tunnel serviceability and safety along Route 15. The proposed scope includes installing a new ventilation system consisting of jet fans supported by steel structures at the top of the tunnel barrels, replacing the concrete tunnel liner, full depth reconstruction of the Route 15 roadway and groundwater drainage systems within the tunnels, replacing the tunnel lighting electrical system, adding a fire detection system and hydrants, improving emergency egress features and constructing an ancillary building to house new electrical equipment for the fire and life safety system. The project also involves architectural modifications and repairs to the ventilation building.
The Heroes Tunnel is considered eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and coordination with the CT State Historic Preservation Office (CTSHPO) has begun in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
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: January 28, 2026.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed project:
DATE: Monday January 12, 2026 (Inclement weather date: Wednesday January 14, 2026)
TIME: 5:00 p.m. A formal presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: New Haven Fire Academy, 230 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT 06519
NOTES: This event is in hybrid format, which can be accessed online or by telephone. The in-person meeting will follow an open-house format from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. A presentation will be held from 6-7:00 p.m., shown both in-person and virtually, followed immediately by a question-and-answer (Q&A) session for all participants. Refer to the project webpage for details: portal.ct.gov/heroestunnel. Registration is required to participate virtually and will be available via the project website in advance of the public meeting. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Persons with limited internet access may use the call-in number (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 842 1605 2942. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week of the meeting by contacting Ms. Tracey Brais at Tracey.Brais@ct.gov.
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Additional information about the project can be viewed online at: portal.ct.gov/heroestunnel
Written comments and/or questions about the project or public scoping meeting should be sent to:
Name: Ms. Tracey Brais, Transportation Supervising Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: (860) 594-2020
E-Mail: Tracey.Brais@ct.gov or heroestunnel@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 sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Notice of Scoping for Kenosia Wells Water Treatment Facility
Address of possible location: 18 Christopher Columbus Avenue
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Danbury
Project Description: The City of Danbury (City) owns and operates the Kenosia Well Field and Kenosia Flood Skimming Pump Station. The Kenosia Wells are currently inactive due to trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination, which are both volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that exceed Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Action Levels.
The City is proposing to construct a new water treatment facility with aeration towers for VOC removal and carbon contactors for PFAS removal; and to rehabilitate the groundwater wells to continue conveying water to the West Lake Reservoir as part of their water supply needs. The proposed 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd) treatment facility will house two (2) granular activated carbon (GAC) contactors, two (2) wet wells, three (3) vertical turbine pumps, and associated piping. Two (2) packed tower aerators will be located adjacent to the proposed building. This project will allow the City to operate the existing Kenosia Flood Skimming Pump Station and the proposed water treatment facility simultaneously, which will be required in the future for the City to achieve their projected long term water supply safe yield.
The project includes modifications to existing yard piping to connect the proposed treatment building to the existing transmission main which conveys water to the West Lake Reservoir. Site work includes new 12-inch and 16-inch ductile iron water main, valves, hydrants, fittings and appurtenances; buried electrical service; concrete walkway and asphalt driveway for building access; and replacement of the site security fencing. Additional site improvements include a stormwater infiltration basin.
As the entire project area is proposed within the one-percent annual chance (aka 100-yr) flood plain, the proposed project could impact flood storage. To mitigate the loss of flood storage, additional excavation (East Basin) is proposed east of the water treatment facility and existing Well No. 2.
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: February 7, 2026.
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: January 17, 2026.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Eric McPhee
Agency: Department of Public Health, Planning & Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
E-Mail: DPH.SourceProtection@ct.gov
Phone: 860-509-7333
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/
E-Mail: DPH.FOI@ct.gov
Phone: 860-566-5682
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Notice of Scoping for Indian Springs Consolidation with the New Milford Regional System
Addresses of possible location: Forty Acre Mountain Road from Southview Avenue to Stadley Rough Road; Stadley Rough Road from Forty Acre Mountain Road to Indian Spring Road; Indian Spring Road from Stadley Rough Road to 3 Indian Spring Road; 22 Corn Tassle Road, Danbury, CT; and 5 Nabby Road, Brookfield, CT.
Municipalities where proposed action might be located: Danbury and Brookfield
Project Description: Due to the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the groundwater supply serving the Indian Springs Water System, Aquarion Water Company (Aquarion) proposes to consolidate the Indian Springs Water System with the Cedar Heights – New Milford Regional Water System. The proposed project includes installation of approximately 3,500 linear feet of new water main along Forty Acre Mountain Road and Stadley Rough Road in Danbury, Connecticut, to create a permanent interconnection between the systems. Miscellaneous improvements will be made at the existing Indian Springs Booster Station to control the feed to the Indian Springs low-service water level. Modifications will also be made at the existing Cedar Heights Booster Station to allow an increase in the hydraulic grade line (HGL) of the Cedar Heights system; these modifications will be limited to interior electrical and mechanical work.
The proposed interconnection and associated improvements are intended to improve drinking water quality, enhance system reliability, provide operational redundancy, and reduce long-term operational costs for the Indian Springs Water System.
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: February 6, 2026
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: January 16, 2026
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Eric McPhee
Agency: Department of Public Health, Planning & Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
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/
E-Mail: DPH.foi@ct.gov
Phone: 860-566-5682
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Notice of Scoping for MOVE New Haven - Bus Rapid Transit
Address of possible locations: Multiple locations (click here for map) within the CTtransit New Haven Division including:
- Dixwell Avenue in Hamden to downtown New Haven and Union Station
- Southern Connecticut State University to Whalley Avenue, downtown New Haven, Grand Avenue and Foxon Boulevard
- West Haven Station to Campbell Avenue, Boston Post Road, and downtown New Haven
Municipalities where proposed action might be located: New Haven, Hamden, and West Haven
Project Description: The MOVE New Haven Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is aimed at improving transit service along the four highest ridership routes (212, 238, 246, 265) in the CTtransit New Haven Division. Building on the recommendations of the 2019 MOVE New Haven Transit Mobility Study, the project seeks to enhance the quality, reliability, and speed of bus service through the introduction of limited-stop, on-street BRT service while also improving the safety of all corridor users. This effort is supported by a $25 million federal RAISE grant and additional state funding, reflecting a commitment to improve bus service, infrastructure, safety, and accessibility. The project includes dedicated bus lanes, as well as transit signal priority (TSP), upgraded signal equipment, and enhanced pedestrian safety measures. Improvements will also include BRT-branded stops with amenities, multimodal accessibility upgrades, and mobility hubs designed to facilitate transfers and accommodate electric bus charging at the end of each BRT line. These elements aim to deliver shorter travel times, improve schedule reliability, and create a safer, more accessible environment for all road users.
The overarching goals of the MOVE New Haven BRT Project include:
- Faster travel times for BRT services along the four highest ridership routes
- Improved customer comfort and experience through upgraded stops and amenities
- Enhanced schedule reliability via TSP and corridor signal coordination
- Greater safety and accessibility for pedestrians and all road users
- Support for economic growth and sustainable development
- Environmental benefits through modernized infrastructure and electric bus integration
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: Friday February 27, 2026.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: Wednesday January 28, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Kennedy Mitchell Hall of Records Building, Room G2: 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
NOTES: The meeting location is ADA accessible. Language assistance, including American Sign Language, may be requested by contacting CTDOT's Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Written comments/question about the project or public meeting should be sent to
Name: Mr. Adam G. Fox, Transportation Principal Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Adam.Fox@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 sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)
If an agency is unable to publish a Post-Scoping Notice within six months after the comment period for scoping, the agency will publish an update with an action status and an estimate as to when a Post-Scoping Notice will be published. Such an update will be published by the agency at six-month intervals until the Post-Scoping Notice is published. Read more about the regulations for a "need more time" notice.
The following notice for additional time has been submitted for publication in this edition.
Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Solar Project at Eddy Home, Middletown
Address of Project Location: 1000 Silver St
Municipality where proposed action would be located: Middletown, CT
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On May 20, 2025, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor. The DMHAS is unable to publish its determination regarding this action at this time.
Action Status: The project is currently under review by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and a determination has not been finalized.
Estimated Publication Date: The DMHAS estimates that a Post-Scoping Notice will be published in the Environmental Monitor on or before June 2026.
If you have questions about the proposed action, contact:
Name: Loretta Eisler
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Address: CVH, 1000 Silver Street, Engineering Services - Shew Hall, Rm. 220, Middletown, CT 06457
E-Mail: Loretta.Eisler@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The DMHAS will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the CEPA. A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
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 about the regulations for a Post-Scoping Notice.
The Post-Scoping Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
Post-Scoping Notice for Berlin and Meriden Interconnection
Address of Possible Project Location: From North Colony Road along Berlin Turnpike to the intersection of Worthington Point Road and Berlin Turnpike
Municipality where it would be located: Berlin
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On August 19, 2025, the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments were received from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) during the open comment period. DPH reviewed DEEP’s comments and DPH’s assessment of DEEP’s comments are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.
Agency contact:
Name: Eric McPhee
Agency: Department of Public Health, Planning & Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
E-Mail: DPH.SourceProtection@ct.gov
Phone: 860-509-7333
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/
Email: DPH.foi@ct.gov
Phone: 860-566-5682
What Happens Next: 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.
Post-Scoping Notice for Jewett City Water Company Storage Tank and Pumping Station
Address of Possible Project Location: 480 East Main Street, Griswold, CT
Municipality where it would be located: Griswold
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On August 19, 2025, the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.
During the open comment period, DPH received comments from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Office of Policy and Management (OPM). DPH reviewed DEEP’s and OPM’s comments, and DPH’s assessment of the comments are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.
Agency contact:
Name: Eric McPhee
Agency: Department of Public Health, Planning & Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
E-Mail: DPH.SourceProtection@ct.gov
Phone: 860-509-7333
Agency: Department of Public Health, Hearing Office
Website: https://dphct.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/
Email: DPH.foi@ct.gov
Phone: 860-566-5682
What Happens Next: 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.
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, which is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). Read more about the regulations for an Environmental Impact Evaluation.
No EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
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 about the regulations for a Record of Decision.
No Record of Decision Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
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 about the regulations for a Determination of Adequacy.
No Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
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 land transfer process.
No State Land Transfer Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
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.
CEQ Contact Information
All inquiries and requests of the Council should be sent electronically to: ceq@ct.gov.
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