March 2, 2021
- NEW! Notice of Revised Generic Environmental Classification Document.
No Scoping Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)
No notice for additional time has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Post-Scoping Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE)
No EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Record of Decision has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
- NEW! Notice of Proposed Land Transfer of 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford
- NEW! Notice of Proposed Land Transfer of 30 Trinity Street, Hartford
The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on March 16, 2021.
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Special Notice
1. Generic Environmental Classification Document
On October 6, 2020, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) published a Special Notice to solicit public comments for the proposed Generic Environmental Classification Document (ECD).
The Generic ECD is a list of typical agency actions that may have significant environmental impacts, and is used by most state agencies in determining if a proposed action warrants further evaluation under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA), and to what extent. A state agency proposing an action which may significantly effect the environment must consult with its applicable Environmental Classification Document (ECD) to determine whether or not public scoping is required. Any agency that does not have its own ECD as approved by OPM in accordance with Sections 22a-1a-4 and 22a-1a-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA), shall use the Generic ECD prepared and maintained by OPM.
After consideration of comments, and in accordance with RCSA Sections 22a-1a-4 and 22a-1a-5, OPM has approved revisions to the Generic ECD.
The revised Generic ECD is available here, and can be found on OPM's CEPA Overview webpage.
A listing of public comments received, and OPM responses can be found here and will also be published to OPM's CEPA Overview webpage
Agency contact:
Name: Matthew Pafford, Environmental Analyst
Agency: Office of Policy and Management
Address: 450 Capitol Avenue, MS# 54 ORG, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1379
Email: matthew.pafford@ct.gov
Scoping Notice
"Scoping" is for projects in the earliest stages of planning. At the scoping stage, detailed information on a project's design, alternatives, and environmental impacts does not yet exist. Sponsoring agencies are asking for comments from other agencies and from the public as to the scope of alternatives and environmental impacts that should be considered for further study. Send your comments to the contact person listed for the project by the date indicated. Read More
Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)
If an agency is unable to publish a Post-Scoping Notice within six months after the comment period for scoping, the agency will publish an update with an action status and an estimate as to when a Post-Scoping Notice will be published. Such an update will be published by the agency at six-month intervals until the Post-Scoping Notice is published. Read More
Post-Scoping Notice
A Post-Scoping Notice is the determination by a sponsoring agency, after publication of a Scoping Notice and consideration of comments received, whether an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) needs to be prepared for a proposed State action. Read More
EIE Notice
After Scoping, an agency that wishes to undertake an action that could significantly affect the environment must produce, for public review and comment, a detailed written evaluation of the expected environmental impacts. This is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). Read More
Agency Record of Decision
After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) is developed, an agency will prepare a concise public record of decision, which takes into consideration the agency’s findings in the EIE, and any comments received on that evaluation. Read More
OPM's Determination of Adequacy
After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) is developed. the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will determine if the EIE is adequate. If not, OPM will specify the areas of inadequacy with reference to CEPA or the CEPA regulations and specify the corrective action required. Read More
State Land Transfer Notice
Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-47 requires public notice of most proposed sales and transfers of state-owned lands. The public has an opportunity to comment on any such proposed transfer. Each notice includes an address where comments should be sent. Read more about the process.
1. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Hartford
Complete Address of Property: 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: City of Hartford, Assessor Property Card Parcel ID # 246-443-003
Number of acres to be transferred: .85
Click to view map Google Mapof property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: Built in 1905, the building is 84,637 SF. It was formerly used as office space by the State of Connecticut. The building consists of 5 floors plus a basement with 3 working elevators. There are 43 parking spaces in the paved lot in the rear of the building.
The property to be transferred contains the following:
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Building(s) in use |
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Building(s) not in use |
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No Structures |
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Other Features: |
X |
Paved areas |
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Wooded land |
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Non agricultural fields |
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Active agriculture |
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Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands |
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X |
Public water supply |
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On-site well |
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Water Supply Unknown |
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X |
Served by sewers |
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On-site septic system |
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Waste DisposalUnknown |
Links:
Click to View Aerial View, GIS Map Image, Assessor's Card
Photographs of property:
Click to View Street View, Building Rear View
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
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X |
Zoned MX-1 |
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Not zoned |
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Not known |
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X |
Residential |
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Industrial |
X |
Commercial |
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Institutional |
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X |
Other: |
Mixed Use |
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Special features of the property, if known: This building is located within a Historic Preservation Ordinance District.
Value of property, if known:
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X |
If checked, value is not known. |
Type of Sale or Transfer:
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X |
Sale or transfer of property in fee |
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Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest: |
Proposed recipient, if known: Offered to the general public
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: N/A
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
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X |
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses. |
Reason the state of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The building is no longer needed for State use.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on April 1, 2021.
Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: Paul Hinsch
Agency: Office of Policy and Management
Phone: 860.418.6429
E-Mail: Paul.Hinsch@ct.gov
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
With a copy to
Name: Shane Mallory
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Phone: 860.713.5682
E-Mail: Shane.Mallory@ct.gov
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
If you have questions about the proposed property transfer please email them to:
Name: Shane Mallory
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Phone: 860.713.5682
E-Mail: Shane.Mallory@ct.gov
Additional information, if any:
What Happens Next:
When this comment period closes, the proposed land transfer can take one of three tracks:
1. If no public comments are received, the sale or transfer can proceed with no further public comment and no further notices in the Environmental Monitor, unless the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).
2. If public comments are received, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will respond to those comments. The comments and responses will be published in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of the comments and responses, the proposed sale or transfer can proceed, unless DEEP elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).
3. If DEEP elects to conduct a further review of the property, it may submit to OPM a report with recommendations for preserving all or part of the property. The report and recommendations will be published in the Environmental Monitor, and there will be a 30-day public comment period. The DEEP will publish its responses to any comments received and its final recommendation about the property in the Environmental Monitor. OPM will then make the final determination as to the ultimate disposition of the property, and will publish that determination in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of that final determination, the sale or transfer can proceed.
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on Environmental Monitor publication dates.
2. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Hartford
Complete Address of Property: 30 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: City of Hartford Assessor Card Parcel ID #246-443-008
Number of acres to be transferred: .80
Click to view map Google Map of property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses:
Built in the early 1900's, the building is 76,665 SF. It was formerly used as office space by the State of Connecticut. The building consists of 4 floors plus a basement with 2 working elevators. There are 24 parking spaces in the paved lot in the rear of the building.
The property to be transferred contains the following:
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Building(s) in use |
X |
Building(s) not in use |
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No Structures |
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Other Features: |
X |
Paved areas |
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Wooded land |
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Non agricultural fields |
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Active agriculture |
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Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands |
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X |
Public water supply |
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On-site well |
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Water Supply Unknown |
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X |
Served by sewers |
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On-site septic system |
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Waste DisposalUnknown |
Links:
Click to View Aerial View, GIS Map Image, Assessors Card
Photographs of property:
Click to View Street View #1, Street View #2, Building Rear Lot
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
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X |
Zoned MX-1 |
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Not zoned |
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Not known |
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X |
Residential |
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Industrial |
X |
Commercial |
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Institutional |
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X |
Other: |
Mixed Use |
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Special features of the property, if known: This property is located within a Historic Preservation Ordinance Zone
Value of property, if known:
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X |
If checked, value is not known. |
Type of Sale or Transfer:
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X |
Sale or transfer of property in fee |
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Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest: |
Proposed recipient, if known: Opened to the General Public
Proposed use by property recipient, if known:
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
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X |
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses. |
Reason the state of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The building is no longer needed for State use.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on April 1, 2021.
Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: Paul Hinsch
Agency: Office of Policy and Management
Address: 450 Capitol Ave, Hartford
E-Mail: Paul.Hinsch@ct.gov
With a cc copy to:
Name: Shane Mallory
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Address: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford
E-Mail: Shane.Mallory@ct.gov
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
If you have questions about the proposed property transfer, contact:
Name: Shane Mallory
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Address: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford
E-Mail: Shane.Mallory@ct.gov
Additional information, if any:
What Happens Next:
When this comment period closes, the proposed land transfer can take one of three tracks:
1. If no public comments are received, the sale or transfer can proceed with no further public comment and no further notices in the Environmental Monitor, unless the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).
2. If public comments are received, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will respond to those comments. The comments and responses will be published in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of the comments and responses, the proposed sale or transfer can proceed, unless DEEP elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).
3. If DEEP elects to conduct a further review of the property, it may submit to OPM a report with recommendations for preserving all or part of the property. The report and recommendations will be published in the Environmental Monitor, and there will be a 30-day public comment period. The DEEP will publish its responses to any comments received and its final recommendation about the property in the Environmental Monitor. OPM will then make the final determination as to the ultimate disposition of the property, and will publish that determination in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of that final determination, the sale or transfer can proceed.
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on Environmental Monitor publication dates.
CEPA Project Inventory
The Office of Policy and Management maintains a list of projects the have entered the CEPA process. It shows each project's status. The inventory can be found at ftp://ftp.ct.gov/opm/CEPA/CEPA%20Project%20Inventory.xlsx .
All inquiries and requests of the Council should be sent electronically to: peter.hearn@ct.gov.
