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)
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
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 Scotland Comments, 09/03/26
Town of Canterbury Comments, 09/06/26
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
Council Completeness Review and Schedule, 09/17/26
Council Decision on Town of Plainfield's Request for Party/Intervenor and CEPA Intervenor Status, 09/17/26
Council Request for Agreement to Extend Final Decision Deadline, 09/17/26
Council Interrogatories to the Town of Plainfield, 09/18/26
HEARING INFORMATION
October 22, 2026 Hearing Documents, 09/17/26
1. Instruction for Public Access to Remote Public Hearing
2. Public Hearing Notice
3. Hearing Program (currently not available)
4. Citizens Guide to Siting Council Procedures; and
5. Proposed Facility Site Plan (currently not available)
Hearing Procedures and Pre-Hearing Conference Memorandum, 09/23/26
SCHEDULE
Schedule, 08/07/26
Schedule, 09/14/26
Schedule, 09/17/26
Schedule, 09/18/26
Schedule, 09/24/26
SERVICE LIST
Service List, 08/10/26
Service List, 09/17/26
Parties and Intervenors
PETITIONER - SMART Technology Systems, LLC (STS)
Petitioner Exhibits
Petitioner Procedural Correspondence
Comments Regarding Hearing Requests, 08/19/26
Agreement to Extend Final Decision Deadline, 09/24/26
Petitioner Motions/Objections
PARTY/CEPA Intervenor - Town of Plainfield (Town)
Town Exhibits
Town of Plainfield Economic Development Commission Pre-Filed Testimony, recd. 06/02/25
Town of Plainfield First Selectman Pre-Filed Testimony, recd. 06/30/25
Plainfield Conservation Commission Pre-Filed Testimony, 07/17/26
Town of Plainfield Requests for Public Hearing, Party/Intervenor Status and CEPA Intervenor Status, and Extension of Public Comment Deadline, 09/02/26
Town of Plainfield First Selectman and NECCOG Pre-Filed Testimony, 09/09/26
Town Procedural Correspondence
Agreement to Extend Final Decision Deadline, 09/21/26
Town Motions/Objections
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