Petition No. 1719 - SMART Technology Systems, LLC - Trash-to-Energy Facility - Plainfield

 

PETITION NO. 1719 – SMART Technology Systems, LLC petition for a declaratory ruling, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §4-176 and §16-50k, for the construction, maintenance and operation of a 45-megawatt trash-to-energy electric generating facility and associated equipment on six parcels (Parcel Nos. 007-053A-0045, 007-053A-0042, 007-053A-0043, 007-053A-0041, 008-053A-0147, and 008-053A-0134) owned by O&G Industries, Inc. located east of Black Hill Road (State Route 14) and west of the Providence and Worcester Railroad right-of-way, Plainfield, Connecticut, and associated electrical interconnection.

 

PETITION (recd. 08/07/26)

Petition Narrative, 08/07/26

Figures

Figure 1 – Location Map
Figure 2 – Vicinity and Aerial Map of Site 
Figure 3 – Abutter’s Map 
Figure 4 – FEMA Flood Hazard Map 
Figure 5 – Surface Water Classification Map 
Figure 6 – Groundwater Classification Map 
Figure 7 – Soils Map 
Figure 8 – Noise Impact Assessment Potential Noise-Sensitive Areas 
Figure 9 – Noise Impact Assessment Proposed Site Layout 
Figure 10 – Number of Recordings Within Each dB Range Long-Term 1 
Figure 11 – Number of Recordings Within Each dB Range Long-Term 2 
Figure 12 – Noise Impact Assessment Modeling Results 
Figure 13 – Shredder Manufacturer Sound Power Level 
Figure 14 – Landscape Similarity Zone Map 
Figure 15 – Photo Simulations 
Figure 16 – Viewshed Analysis, Key Observation Points, and Resource Map 
Figure 17 – Land Use Map 
Figure 18 – Zoning Map 
Figure 19 – Ecological Communities Map 
Figure 20 – Core Forest Map 
Figure 21 – Natural Diversity Database Map 
Figure 22 – Landscape Buffer Plan 
Figure 23 – Conservation Easement Graphic 
Figure 24 – Gas Routing

Tables

Tables 1-16

Exhibits

Exhibit A – General Arrangement Plan
Exhibit B – Site Rendering 
Exhibit C – Proposed Project Schedule 
Exhibit D – Notices Sent to Abutters and Government Officials 
Exhibit E – O&G Industries, Inc. Health & Safety Manual 
Exhibit F – Air Quality Report 
Exhibit G – Stormwater Evaluation 
Exhibit H – Odor Report 
Exhibit I – Wildlife, Habitat, Inland Wetlands, and Watercourses Report 
Exhibit J – Noise Evaluation and Modeling Report 
Exhibit K – Visual Assessment Report 
Exhibit L – Cultural Resources Supporting Documentation 
Exhibit M – Solid Waste Report 
Exhibit N – Traffic Report 
Exhibit O – Electrical Interconnect Information 
Exhibit P – Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan 
Exhibit Q – Environmental Justice Public Participation Plan as Approved by DEEP

 

STATE AGENCY COMMENTS

Council on Environmental Quality Request for Hearing, 08/26/26

 

PUBLIC OFFICIAL COMMENTS

Representative Dubitsky, Representative Dauphinais, and Senator Somers Comments, recd. 06/18/25
Senator Somers Comments and Request for Hearing, 08/14/26
Representative Dubitsky and Representative Dauphinais Comments, 09/16/26

 

MUNICIPAL COMMENTS

Town of Plainfield Economic Development Commission Comments, recd. 06/02/25
Town of Plainfield First Selectman Comments, recd. 06/30/25
Plainfield Conservation Commission Comments, 07/17/26
Town of Scotland Comments, 09/03/26
Town of Canterbury Comments, 09/06/26
Town of Plainfield First Selectman and NECCOG Comments, 09/09/26

 

PROCEDURAL CORRESPONDENCE

Council Letter to Town of Plainfield, 08/10/26
Council State Agency Comment Memorandum, 08/10/26
Hearing Requests and Council Acknowledgements
Council Decision on Requests for Public Hearing, 09/04/26
Council Acknowledgement of Town of Plainfield Requests for Public Hearing, Extension of Comment Deadline, Party/Intervenor/CEPA Intervenor Status, Certificate Proceeding and Motion to Dismiss, 09/04/26
Council Memo on Town of Plainfield Request for a Certificate Proceeding and Motion to Dismiss, 09/04/26
Council Interrogatories to Petitioner, 09/14/26

 

SCHEDULE

Schedule, 08/07/26
Schedule, 09/14/26

 

SERVICE LIST

Service List, 08/10/26

 

 

Parties and Intervenors

 

PETITIONER - SMART Technology Systems, LLC

Exhibits

 

Procedural Correspondence

Comments Regarding Hearing Requests, 08/19/26

 

Motions/Objections

 

 

Town of Plainfield (status pending)

Town Requests for Public Hearing, Party/Intervenor Status and CEPA Intervenor Status, and Extension of Public Comment Deadline, 09/02/26 
Town Request for a Certificate Proceeding and Motion to Dismiss due to Jurisdictional Defect, 09/02/26

 

 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST (FOIA)

 

Naomi Smith FOIA Request, 08/11/26
Council Acknowledgement of Naomi Smith FOIA Request, 08/14/26
Council Response to Naomi Smith FOIA Request, 09/09/26