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May 6, 2009
 Volume 72, Issue 1
The Environmental Monitor
a publication of the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Ian A. Bowles, Secretary

The Environmental Monitor provides information on projects under review by the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office, recent MEPA decisions of the Secretary of Environmental Affairs, and public notices from environmental agencies. Please note that the links on this page require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader®, which is available free of charge at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

General Announcements Secretary's Certificates April 15 - May 1, 2009

Projects Submitted April 15-30, 2009

    Environmental Notification Forms

    Environmental Notification Forms

    Environmental Impact Reports

    Environmental Impact Reports

    Notices of Project Change

    Notices of Project Change

    Records of Decision

Other Projects Under Review Requests for Advisory Opinion

    Environmental Notification Forms

Public Notices

    Environmental Impact Reports

  Submitting Public Notices

    Notices of Project Change

 

General Announcements

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy and Protocol Information Resources

The MEPA Office is pleased to provide an on-line resource that provides  information on several projects that have been reviewed under the MEPA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Policy and Protocol.  For each of the projects, the file includes the MEPA Certificates, relevant comment letters and supporting GHG analysis and supplemental materials provided in MEPA filings.  Several of the projects have completed MEPA review while others are at different stages of MEPA review (e.g. only ENF or Draft EIR has been reviewed). The file includes a range of project types (e.g. retail, mixed use, redevelopment, residential) and includes projects that have requested Waivers or Single EIRs.  This file will be updated periodically to include recently reviewed projects.

NEW Regulations for Public Benefit Determinations and Amendments to the MEPA Regulations

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has promulgated new regulations at 301 CMR 13.00 (Public Benefit Determination Regulations) to implement changes made in St. 2007, c. 168 (Chapter 168), which was enacted in November, 2007. A summary of the Public Benefit Determination Regulations is provided. EEA has also amended the MEPA regulations at 301 CMR 11.00 to incorporate changes made in Chapter 168, as well as changes addressing the Rare Species thresholds and the distribution of MEPA documents.

In accordance with the amended requirements for the distribution of MEPA documents, the MEPA Office should now receive two copies of each Environmental Impact Report (rather than three as previously required). For other changes to the distribution requirements, please refer to the newly amended MEPA regulations.

2009 Environmental Monitor Publication Schedule

The 2009 Schedule for the publication of the Environmental Monitor, comment period deadlines, and decision dates is now available.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy and Protocol

EEA has revised its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Policy & Protocol, with changes to take effect on February 3, 2009. A Summary of the Revisions to the GHG Policy is alao available. The Policy will apply to ENFs and EENFs submitted after the January 31, 2009 submission deadline if the Project is subject to the Policy.

Integrated MEPA/Permitting Review Policy Finalized

The final version of the Integrated MEPA/Permitting Review Policy is now availabe.

Distribution Requirements for Projects Subject to the GHG Emissions Policy

For projects that are subject to the GHG Emissions Policy, in addition to filing and circulation requirements as noted at 301 CMR 11.16, copies of all MEPA submissions should be sent to:

Department of Environmental Protection

Attention: Nancy Seidman

One Winter Street

Boston, MA 02114

 

Department of Energy Resources

Attention: John Ballam

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1020

Boston, MA 02114

Archived MEPA Files

Please note that, with some exceptions, the files for all projects that have undergone MEPA review with an EEA# less than 10140 are now housed in the State Archives Building. If you wish to view any of these files, a request must be made in writing or via e-mail to Josie Wixon, Administrative Assistant, of the MEPA Office. Josie's e-mail address is josephine.wixon@state.ma.us. Because deliveries are made only periodically, please allow up to one month in order to retrieve any requested files.

Notices of Project Change

Please note that the Environmental Monitor will now include scanned copies of Notices of Project Change (NPCs) in order to facilitate public review and comment. Although not specifically required by the MEPA regulations, we are now requesting that project proponents provide a separate copy of the NPC form (just as with the ENF) in order to facilitate scanning, as well as two copies of the full NPC submission.

 


Projects Submitted April 15-30, 2009

Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Comments Due
For Copies
MEPA Analyst

14411

Harbor Garage Redevelopment

Boston

7-6-09

Corinne Snowdon (978) 897-7100 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

14412

Bridgewater State College Construction Access Road

Bridgewater

5-26-09

Jennifer James (508) 543-1700 x389 William Gage (617) 626-1025

14413

Sengecontacket Inside Channel Dredging Project

Oak Bluffs

6-5-09

Liz Durkee (508) 693-3554 x118 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14414

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan

Orleans

6-30-09

Heather Merriman (978) 470-0666 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

14415

Lower Ox Pasture Brook Dam Removal

Rowley

5-26-09

Tim Purinton (617) 626-1542 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14416

Centech Park East

Shrewsbury

5-26-09

James Tetreault (508) 869-6151 x233 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

      Environmental Impact Reports

EEA No.
Project Name
Location
Document Type
Comments Due
For Copies
MEPA Analyst
12176 Athletic Complex/Industrial Site Bellingham Supplemental EIR 6-5-09 Daniel Feeney (508) 366-0560 Rick Bourré (617) 626-1130

     Notices of Project Change    

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Comments Due
For Copies MEPA Analyst

14228

J.C. Madigan, Inc. Truck Equipment Sales and Service Facility

Lancaster

6-9-09 Stephen Mullaney (978) 534-3131 x10 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

    


Other Projects Under Review

      Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Comments Due
For Copies
MEPA Analyst

13849R

Walnut Grove Estates

Hadley

5-12-09

Michael Liu (413) 582-7000 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023
14384 Longfellow Bridge Rehabilitation Project Boston 5-8-09 Jessica Kenny (617) 973-7633 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035
14398 Mill Creek Ecological Restoration Chelsea and Revere WITHDRAWN Kenneth Fields (617) 457-8232 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

14404

Brox Industries Proposed Quarry Expansion

Dracut

5-12-09

Corinne Snowdon (978) 897-7100 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

14405

First Herring Brook Pedestrian Bridge

Scituate

5-26-09

Jeff Oakes (508) 748-1363 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

14406

Thrasher Street Reconstruction Project

Raynham

5-12-09

Dana Huff (413) 562-1600 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14407

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

Sturbridge

5-22-09

Briony Angus (413) 875-1302 William Gage (617) 626-1025

14408

Graniteville Woods

Westford

5-12-09

Joseph Peznola (508) 460-1111 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

14409

127 East Beach Road

Westport

5-12-09

Kenneth Ferreira (508) 992-0020 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14410

Balise Honda Dealership

West Springfield

5-12-09

Kimberly Masiuk (413) 536-0021 William Gage (617) 626-1025

      Environmental Impact Reports

EEA No.
Project Name
Location
Document Type
Comments Due
For Copies
MEPA Analyst
11869 Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan North Attleborough DEIR 5-8-09 David Prickett (413) 572-3278 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

13061

Weaver’s Cove Energy LNG Project Offshore Berth Proposal

Fall River

Second DEIR

5-22-09

Corinne Snowdon (978) 897-7100 Rick Bourré (617) 626-1130

13450

Greenbrier Condominiums

Seekonk

DEIR

5-8-09

Scott Hobson (401) 434-8880 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

13861

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Boston (Charlestown)

DEIR

5-28-09

David Hewitt (978) 461-6215 William Gage (617) 626-1025

14044

Woods of Westminster Golf Course and Residential Subdivision (formerly Westminster Estates)

Westminster

FEIR

5-22-09

Wesley Flis (978) 537-5296 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14080

Waterfront Square at Revere Beach

Revere

FEIR

5-8-09

Elizabeth Grob (978) 897-7100 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14240

Hamilton Canal District

Lowell

FEIR

5-8-09

Meena Jacob (617) 357-7044 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

14266

Queset Commons

Easton

DEIR

5-22-09

Mark Bartlett (508) 747-7900 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

      Notices of Project Change

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Comments Due
For Copies MEPA Analyst

13322

Granite Hills Residential Subdivision

Northbridge

5-12-09

Cheryl Peterson (508) 266-2066 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

13393

Southwest Area Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project

Agawam

5-12-09

David Popielarczyk (413) 572-3233 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

13795

Highland Commons

Berlin and Hudson

5-8-09

Doug Vigneau (508) 752-1001 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

14279

I-93/Route 110/Route 113 Rotary Interchange Interchange Reconstruction and Reconfiguration

Methuen

5-22-09

Ryan McNeill (617) 973-7446 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

 


Secretary's Certificates April 15 - May 1, 2009

  Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action

14383

Government Center Garage Redevelopment

Boston

Requires an Environmental Impact Report 5-1-09

14385

Oiva Hannula & Sons

Carver & Middleborough

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14386

Lake Ripple Dredging Project

Grafton

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14387

Little River Stream Naturalization and Habitat Restoration

Gloucester

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14388

Pioneer Renewable Energy

Greenfield

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14389

Proposed Riverwalk Redevelopment

Lawrence

Requires an Environmental Impact Report 5-1-09

14390

Mattapoisett Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan

Mattapoisett

Requires an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14392

Town Brook Dam Removal

Plymouth

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-1-09

14393

Onset Fire District Well and Pump Station #7

Wareham

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14394

Southwick Parallel Interceptor Project

Westfield

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14395

Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center

Worcester

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

 Environmental Impact Reports  

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Document Type
Action
Date of Action

13019

Brice-Lemon Estates

Rutland

NPC/Supplemental FEIR

Does not adequately and properly comply with MEPA 4-17-09

13725

Lafayette Tides

Salem & Marblehead

FEIR

Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 5-1-09

13874

Stoney Brook Estates

Holden

FEIR

Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 4-17-09

13952

The Commons at Prospect Hill

Waltham

FEIR (Roll-over of Supplemental DEIR)

Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 4-17-09

14115

Proposed Article 97 Land Swap

Randolph

FEIR

Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 4-17-09

Notices of Project Change     
          

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action

12037

New Patriots Stadium and Related Infrastructure Project - Phase 3A

Foxborough

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-17-09

13667

The Village at Russell Farm

Methuen

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09

14058

Sale, Lease or Transfer of the Rights to the Dever Wells

Taunton

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 4-24-09
14159 I-93/Lowell Junction Interchange Project Andover, Tewksbury and Wilmington Requires an Environmental Impact Report 5-1-09

Records of Decision

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
Comments Due
12283 Long Term CSO Control Plan Chicopee Secretary has granted a Phase 1 Waiver 4-24-09 4-22-09

14389

Proposed Riverwalk Redevelopment

Lawrence

Secretary proposes to grant a Phase 1 Waiver 5-1-09 5-20-09

14392

Town Brook Dam Removal

Plymouth

Secretary proposes to grant a Full EIR Waiver 5-1-09 5-20-09

 

Special Review Procedures

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
         

Public Benefits Determination

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
         

Advisory Opinions

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
         


Requests for Advisory Opinion

Project Name Location
Comments Due
MEPA Analyst

Stoneham Executive Center/Langwood Commons (EEA #12372)

Attachments:
Final Memorandum of Understanding with DCR

Langwood Commons Master Plan

Woodland Road Transportation Safety Improvement (TSI) Plan

TSI Plan Option 2

TSI Plan Option 3

TSI Plan Option 6

TSI Plan Option 7 

TSI Plan Option 9

TSI Plan Option 9a

Description of TSI Plan

TSI Plan Traffic Operations Analysis Memorandum

TSI Traffic Operations Analysis Appendix

Conceptual Easement Plan

Stoneham 5-26-09 William Gage (617) 626-1025


Public Notices

Agency
Notice Type Project/Location
CZM Notice of Federal Consistency Reviews Statewide and Nantucket
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Bay Colony Railroad Corporation
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Fore River Transportation Corporation
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Rapid Transit System)
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Massachusetts Coastal Railroad
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Town of Mansfield
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Alford Street (Route 99) Bridge - Boston
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Upper Reservoir Maintenance Project - Braintree and Randolph
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Kimball Street (Route 2A) Bridge - Fitchburg
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Old Pleasant Street Bridge - Lee
DEP Notice of a Draft Hazardous Waste Facility License SafetyKleen Systems -Marlborough
DEP Notice of Intent to Amend Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.00) and Water Quality Certification Regulations (314 CMR 9.00) Statewide
DEP Notice of Intent to Adopt New Hazardous Waste Regulations (310 CMR 30.00) Statewide
DEP Notice of Public Hearing, re: Proposed Revisions to State Implementation Plan for Ozone InteliCoat Technologies - South Hadley



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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor
Ian A. Bowles, Secretary
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