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Notice of Tentative Determination to Approve
Structures, Dredging & Fill
Applicant:  John Heerdt
201810092-SDF
City/Town:  Branford
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) hereby gives notice that a tentative determination has been reached to approve the following application submitted under Section 22a-361 of the Connecticut General Statutes (“CGS”) for a permit to conduct work waterward of the coastal jurisdiction line in tidal, coastal or navigable waters of the state for recreational boating access and flood and erosion control. 
The Commissioner also gives notice that a hearing may be held on this application if a written request is received from the applicant, or if the Commissioner determines that the public interest will best be served thereby.  The Commissioner shall also hold a hearing pursuant to CGS Section 22a-361(b) on receipt of a petition signed by twenty-five or more persons.
Applicant's Name and Address: John Heerdt, 61 Sunset Beach Road, Branford
Contact Name/Phone/Email: John B. Lust, johnblust@sbcglobal.net and 203-988-4665
Site Location: 61 Sunset Beach Road, Branford
PROPOSED ACTIVITY
The proposed activity includes the retention of a seawall and access stairs, installation of a dock and removal of granite blocks and will affect coastal resources. 
INFORMATION REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Interested persons may obtain a copy of the application from the above contacts or by sending a request for an electronic copy to DEEP at Krista.Romero@ct.gov.  The application is available for inspection at the DEEP Land & Water Resources Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, from 8:30 - 4:30 Monday through Friday.  Additional surveys, plans or other materials may be available with the original application file at DEEP.  All interested parties are invited to express their views on the tentative determination concerning this application.  Written comments on the application should be directed to Krista Romero, DEEP Land & Water Resources Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127, no later than thirty (30) days from the publication date of this notice.  Comments regarding this application may be submitted via electronic mail to: Krista.Romero@ct.gov.
PETITIONS FOR HEARING
Petitions for a hearing should include the application number noted above and also identify a contact person to receive notifications.  Petitions may also identify a person who is authorized to engage in discussions regarding the application and, if resolution is reached, withdraw the petition.  Original signed petitions may be scanned and sent electronically to deep.adjudications@ct.gov or may be mailed or delivered to: DEEP Office of Adjudications, 79 Elm Street, 3rd floor, Hartford, CT 06106-5127. All petitions must be received within the comment period noted above. If submitted electronically, original signed petitions must also be mailed or delivered to the address above within ten days of electronic submittal.  For additional information visit www.ct.gov/deep/adjudications.
/s/ Brian P. Thompson
Brian P. Thompson, Director
Published in the New Haven Register on Monday, April 1, 2019
ADA PUBLICATION STATEMENT
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an accommodation contact us at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accommodations@ct.gov