Town of Thomaston (202507995-DIV, 202507992 -WQC)
Consolidated Permit Notice to Approve a Non-Consumptive Diversion of Water Permit 401 Water Quality Certification
And Intent to Waive Public Hearing
Applicant(s): Town of Thomaston
Application Nos.: 202507995-DIV, 202507992-WQC
City/Town: Thomaston
The Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) hereby gives notice that a tentative determination has been reached to approve the following applications for the certification of activities, including but not limited to the construction or operation of facilities, which may result in any discharge into waters of the state and for a permit to divert waters of the state. The Commissioner also gives notice of intent to waive the requirement for public hearing pursuant to Section 22a-371 and that the Commissioner shall hold a hearing on receipt of a petition signed by twenty-five or more persons pursuant to CGS Sections 22a-371(f). The Commissioner also gives notice that a hearing may be held on the Diversion application if the Commissioner determines that the public interest will best be served thereby.
Applicant’s Name and Address: Town of Thomaston, 158 Main Street, Thomaston CT 06787
Contact: Tighe & Bond, Matthew Regan, mregan@tighebond.com
Relevant statute(s)/Regulation: Section 22a-365 through 22a-378, Section 401(a)(1) of the Federal Clean Water Act
Project Description: Streambank Stabilization
Project Location: 380 Old Northfield Rd
Water(s): Unnamed tributary to Black Rock Lake and associated wetlands
COMMISSIONER’S FINDINGS/REGULATORY CONDITIONS
The proposed activity includes reducing a bank slope, widening the stream channel, placing riprap and boulders along the banks, establishing plantings and will affect 22,804 square feet of the unnamed tributary and associated wetlands.
DEEP has found that application number 202507995-DIV is complete and has determined that the proposed diversion 1) is necessary, 2) will not significantly affect long-range water resources management, and 3) will not impair proper management and use of the water resources of the State. Application number 202507992-WQC has been evaluated for compliance with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Act and the Water Quality Standards of the State of Connecticut adopted pursuant to Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Sections 22a-426-1 to 22a-426-9.
INFORMATION REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENT
This application has been assigned No. 202507995-DIV and 202507992-WQC; please use these numbers when corresponding with DEEP regarding this application. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the application from the applicant’s contact noted above. The application and supporting documentation are available for inspection at DEEP Land and Water Resources Division, Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Questions may be directed to Danielle Missell of the Land and Water Resources Division at (860) 424-3698 or Danielle.Missell@ct.gov.
Before making a final decision on this application, the Commissioner shall consider written comments on the application from interested persons. Written comments on the application should be directed to Danielle Missell, Land and Water Resources Division, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127 or may be submitted via electronic mail to: Danielle.Missell@ct.gov no later than thirty (30) days from the publication date of this notice.
PETITIONS FOR DIVERSION HEARING
Petitions for a hearing shall be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this public notice and should include the application number(s) noted above and 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 a resolution is reached, withdraw the petition. Petitions shall comply with applicable laws, including Public Act 2584, which took effect upon passage in June 2025. Upon receipt of a petition, the Commissioner shall take action as required by relevant laws.
Petitions shall be filed with the Office of Adjudications electronically through the E-Filing Service, Visit the Adjudications Public Portal webpage. All initial and subsequent filings must be submitted through this system. Under special exception, petitions will be accepted by mail or hand delivered. Those mailed or delivered should go to the DEEP Office of Adjudications, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. If the signed original petition is only in an electronic format, the petition must be submitted with a statement signed by the petitioner that the petition exists only in that form. Original petitions must also be mailed or delivered to the Office of Adjudications within 30 days of electronic submittal.
Information to assist with the E-Filing System, including how to set up a profile and submit filings: Visit the E-Filing System to set up a profile.
If a hearing occurs, members of the public can “subscribe” through the Public Portal to receive e-mail notifications of all docket activity. Interested members of the public will also be able to submit their public comment for the hearing the docket webpage. All petitions must be received within the period noted above. If a hearing is held, timely notice of such hearing will be published in a newspaper of general circulation and posted on the DEEP website: Visit the DEEP Website Any docket activity can be viewed through the Adjudications Public Portal.
Published on October 28, 2026 in Waterbury Republican-American
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