[NOTE – The instructions in the brackets are meant to assist agency staff complete the notice. Please delete all instructions and brackets prior to submitting for publication - including this note. If pasting text from MS Word, always paste as plain text]
EIE - Notice of Public Hearing for [name of action or project]
Project Title: [Include this line only if the sponsoring agency's title is different than the project name above.]
Address [“es’ if multiple] of Possible Project Location: ["s" if multiple]
Municipality: [Use "ies" if multiple.] where proposed action is to be located: [cities/towns]
Project Description: [Include summary/description]
Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) Notice: On [date], the [sponsoring agency] published an EIE Notice in the Environmental Monitor [Link to the archived edition of the Environmental Monitor in which the notice appeared]. A public hearing was not initially anticipated. Subsequently, a public hearing has been scheduled.
The public hearing is scheduled for the EIE on:
DATE: [Insert Date in bold type. The agency shall hold such hearing no less than fifteen (15) days after the publication of a separate notice of public hearing and no less than thirty (30) days after the publication of the notice of availability.]
TIME:
PLACE:
NOTES:
Comments on this EIE will be accepted at the public hearing or can be submitted in writing until the close of business on: [Insert Date in bold type. The closing date of the public comment period shall end no less than forty-five (45) days after the publication of the notice in the Environmental Monitor or no less than five (5) days after the public hearing, whichever is later]
[Note: If a public hearing is scheduled, the sponsoring agency might have to post a notice of the special meeting on the agency’s website and the Sec of the State’s public meeting calendar, consistent with CGS 1-225. Please consult with agency legal counsel for guidance if needed]
The public can view a copy of the EIE here [LINK to digital version of EIE. Should be a state of CT controlled website] or at the following location: ["s" if multiple] [List, if applicable]
Written comments about this EIE should be sent to:
Name: [insert name – not bold]
Agency: [insert agency – not bold]
Address: [insert Address – not bold]
Fax: [Use a fax number only if your agency is actively monitoring and responding to faxes]
E-Mail: [insert email – not bold]
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
Name: [insert name – not bold]
Agency: [insert agency – not bold]
Address: [insert Address – not bold]
Phone: [insert phone – not bold]
E-Mail: [insert email – not bold]
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: [insert name – not bold]
Agency: [insert agency – not bold]
Address: [insert Address – not bold]
Fax: [Use a fax number only if your agency is actively monitoring and responding to faxes]
E-Mail: [insert email – not bold]
Other information: [optional]
What happens next: The [sponsoring agency] will review the comments received at the public hearing and during the public comment period. The [sponsoring agency] may conduct further environmental study and analysis or amend the evaluation. The [sponsoring agency] shall prepare responses to the substantive issues raised in review of and comment on the environmental impact evaluation and any supplemental materials or amendments. Those responses and all supplemental materials and comments shall be made available in a "Record of Decision" which will appear in the Environmental Monitor for public inspection.