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Deval L. Patrick, Governor | Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor | Ian A. Bowles, Secretary

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June 10, 2009
 Volume 72, Issue 3
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 May 16 - June 5, 2009

Projects Submitted May 16 - June 1, 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 May 16 - June 1, 2009

Environmental Notification Forms

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

14405R

First Herring Brook Pedestrian Bridge

Scituate

6-30-09

Jeff Oakes (508) 748-0937 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

14424

Renaissance Village

Brockton

7-10-09

Brian Dunn (401) 273-1007 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14425

Ten-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Dredging and Beach Nourishment Plan

Edgartown and Oak Bluffs

7-10-09

Lynne Fraker (508) 989-5840 William Gage (617) 626-1025

14426

Reconstruction of Tyringham Road

Lee

7-10-09

Michael Gagnon (413) 452-0445 x4432 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

14427

Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project

Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury

6-30-09

John Fallon (617) 973-7408 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14428

Marina Bay Travel Lift

Quincy

6-30-09

Richard Jabba (617) 357-7044 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

14429

Reconstruction of Route 32

Royalston

6-30-09

Jessie Wilson (617) 973-8281 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

14430

Proposed Retail Pharmacy

Wayland

6-30-09

Felipe Schwarz (617) 924-1770 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035
14431 Alewife Brook Greenway Cambridge, Somerville and Arlington 6-30-09 Jason Lederer (978) 740-0096 x522 Rick Bourré (617) 626-1130

      Environmental Impact Reports

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

11510

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan

Chatham

FEIR

7-10-09 Terri McDonald (508) 362-5680 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

     Notices of Project Change    

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

12562

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan

Wareham

6-30-09

Magdalena Lofstedt (617) 452-6597 William Gage (617) 626-1025

13022

Brayton Point Station Air Pollution Control Project

Somerset

6-30-09

Nicole Wilkinson (401) 457-9123 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

13635

Russell Biomass Power Plant

Russell

6-30-09

Rebecca Sherer (413) 562-1600 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

14164

Rice Reservoir Reclamation

Brookfield

6-30-09

Jeff Oakes (508) 748-0937 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

    


Other Projects Under Review

      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

14414

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan

Orleans

6-30-09

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

14419

Proposed Dredging and Beach Nourishment

Dennis

6-30-09

Amy Lipkind (508) 255-6511 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

      Environmental Impact Reports

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

13861

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Boston (Charlestown)

DEIR

6-12-09

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

      Notices of Project Change

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

 


Secretary's Certificates May 16 - June 5, 2009

  Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action

13849R

Walnut Grove Estates

Hadley

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-22-09

14404

Brox Industries Proposed Quarry Expansion

Dracut

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-22-09

14406

Thrasher Street Reconstruction Project

Raynham

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-22-09

14407

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

Sturbridge

Requires an Environmental Impact Report 5-29-09

14408

Graniteville Woods

Westford

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 6-5-09

14409

127 East Beach Road

Westport

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-22-09

14410

Balise Honda Dealership

West Springfield

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-22-09

14412

Bridgewater State College Construction Access Road

Bridgewater

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 6-5-09

14415

Lower Ox Pasture Brook Dam Removal

Rowley

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 6-5-09

14416

Centech Park East

Shrewsbury

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 6-5-09

 Environmental Impact Reports  

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

13061

Weaver’s Cove Energy LNG Project Offshore Berth Proposal

Fall River

Second DEIR

Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 5-29-09

14044

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

Westminster

FEIR

Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 5-29-09

14266

Queset Commons

Easton

DEIR

Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 5-29-09

Notices of Project Change     
          

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action

13322

Granite Hills Residential Subdivision

Northbridge

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-22-09

13393

Southwest Area Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project

Agawam

Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 5-22-09

14279

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

Methuen

Requires an Environmental Impact Report 5-29-09

Records of Decision

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
Comments Due

14255

Seaport Square

Boston (South Boston)

Secretary has amended a Phase 1 Waiver 6-5-09 N/A

14279

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

Methuen

Secretary proposes to grant a Phase 1 Waiver 5-29-09 6-24-09

14389

Proposed Riverwalk Redevelopment

Lawrence

Secretary has granted a Phase 1 Waiver 5-27-09 N/A

14392

Town Brook Dam Removal

Plymouth

Secretary has granted a Full EIR Waiver 5-22-09 N/A

 

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
12372 Stoneham Executive Center/Langwood Commons
Stoneham No further MEPA review is required 6/5/09


Requests for Advisory Opinion

Project Name Location
Comments Due
MEPA Analyst



     


Public Notices

Agency
Notice Type Project/Location
CZM Notice of Federal Consistency Reviews Statewide
CZM Notice of Public Hearing and Submission of the Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan Nantucket
DEP Notice of Application for a Chapter 91 License Watertown
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Blandford
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Easthampton
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Falmouth
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Windsor
DEP Notice of Application for a Water Management Act Permit Plymouth
DEP Notice of Innovative Technology Application Quick4 Plus Series Chamber System
DEP Notice of Issuance of a Draft Operating Permit Oak Bluffs
DEP Notice of Issuance of a Draft Operating Permit West Tisbury
DEP Notice of Issuance of a Section 61 Finding Ames Run Cluster Subdivision/The Lodge at Ames Pond - Tewksbury (EEA #13493)
DEP Notice of Request for a Site Exam Buzzards Bay Basin/Wareham
DEP Notice of Submission of Phase II Scope of Work for a Tier IB Release at Former Gasoline Storage Tank Shutesbury
DEP Notice of Submission of Scope of Work for a Hydrogeolical Report in Support of an Application for a Groundwater Discharge Permit Sandwich
WRC Notice of Request for a Determination of Insignificance Under the Interbasin Transfer Act Hopkinton



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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor
Ian A. Bowles, Secretary
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900, Boston MA 02114
(617) 626-1020
FAX (617) 626-1181