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

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March 25, 2009
 Volume 71, Issue 10
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 March 1-20, 2009

Projects Submitted March 3-16, 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

Status of the Certificate on the ENF for South Coast Rail Project (EEA #14346)

With the consent of the Executive Offfice of Transportation (EOT), the issuance of the Certificate on the ENF will be delayed week until April 3, 2009 in order allow for coordination with federal review of the project by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

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 March 3-16, 2009

Environmental Notification Forms

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

14383

Government Center Garage Redevelopment

Boston

4-24-09

Corinne Snowdon (978) 897-7100 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14384

Longfellow Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Boston

5-8-09

Jessica Kenny (617) 973-7633 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

14385

Oiva Hannula & Sons

Carver & Middleborough

4-14-09

Brian Grady (508) 295-6600 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14386

Lake Ripple Dredging Project

Grafton

4-14-09

Thomas Jenkins (413) 525-3822 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

14387

Little River Stream Naturalization and Habitat Restoration

Gloucester

4-14-09

Tim Purinton (617) 626-1542 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14388

Pioneer Renewable Energy

Greenfield

4-14-09

Corinne Snowdon (978) 897-7100 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

14389

Proposed Riverwalk Redevelopment

Lawrence

4-24-09

Jody Trunfio (978) 794-1792 x125 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14390

Mattapoisett Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan

Mattapoisett

4-14-09

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

14391

Modifications of the Oak Bluffs Wastewater Treatment Facility

Oak Bluffs

5-12-09

Richard Barbibi (508) 693-2781 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14392

Town Brook Dam Removal

Plymouth

4-24-09

Elsa Loehmann (203) 271-1773 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

14393

Onset Fire District Well and Pump Station #7

Wareham

4-14-09

Robert Pickering (781) 890-3980 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14394

Southwick Parallel Interceptor Project

Westfield

4-14-09

Ronald Michalski (413) 572-3203 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

14395

Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center

Worcester

4-14-09

Stephen Crane (508) 799-1400 x242 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

      Environmental Impact Reports

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

13725

Lafayette Tides

Salem & Marblehead

FEIR

4-24-09 Hayes Engineering (781) 246-2800 William Gage (617) 626-1025

     Notices of Project Change    

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

14058

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

Taunton

4-14-09 Magdalena Lofstedt (617) 452-6597 William Gage (617) 626-1025

    


Other Projects Under Review

      Environmental Notification Forms

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

14377

Robinson Pond Dredging Project

Agawam

3-31-09

Dan Herzlinger (401) 434-5560 William Gage (617) 626-1025

14378

Route 116 (West Street) Reconstruction

Amherst

3-31-09

Lisa Sherman (401) 457-0366 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14379

Farm Pond Dredging Project

Carlisle

3-31-09

Dan Herzlinger (401) 434-5560 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14380

East Street Roadway Improvement Project

Chesterfield

3-31-09

Matthew Nowak (413) 535-0135 Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

14381

Foundry Street Roadway Improvement Project

Easton

3-31-09

Kristin Kent (617) 924-1770 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

14382

Proposed Single Family Dwelling on a Coastal Dune

Marshfield

3-31-09

Tricia Brennan or Stan Humphries (508) 746-9491 Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

      Environmental Impact Reports

EEA No.
Project Name
Location
Document Type
Comments Due
For Copies
MEPA Analyst
11869 Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan North Attleborough DEIR 4-24-09 David Prickett (413) 572-3278 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030
12902B Route 24 Access Improvements Project Fall River and Freetown FEIR 3-27-09 Michael Paiewonsky (617) 924-1770 Deirdre Buckley (617) 626-1044

13019

Brice-Lemon Estates

Rutland

NPC/FEIR

4-10-09

Christoher Lucas (617) 405-4140 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

13874

Stoney Brook Estates

Holden

FEIR

4-10-09

Nathaniel Mahonen (978) 534-1234 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

13952

The Commons at Prospect Hill

Waltham

FEIR (Roll-over of Supplemental DEIR)

4-10-09

Corinne Snowdon (978) 897-7100 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

14115

Proposed Article 97 Land Swap

Randolph

FEIR

4-10-09

Jeffrey O'Connell (781) 982-7600 Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

      Notices of Project Change

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

10620

South Hadley Landfill Vertical Expansion

South Hadley

3-31-09

Christoher Stahl (717) 533-8600 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

12037

New Patriots Stadium and Related Infrastructure Project - Phase 3A

Foxborough

4-10-09

Daniel Krantz (508) 384-4330 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030
12283 Long Term CSO Control Plan Chicopee

3-27-09

Tiffany Labrie (413) 572-3248 William Gage (617) 626-1025

13667

The Village at Russell Farm

Methuen

4-17-09

David Jordan (603) 647-8700 Nicholas Zavolas
(617) 626-1030

13728

One North Shore Road

Revere

3-31-09

Heather Vaillant (617) 896-4351 William Gage (617) 626-1025
14159 I-93/Lowell Junction Interchange Project Andover, Tewksbury and Wilmington 4-20-09 John Fallon (617) 973-7408 William Gage (617) 626-1025

14295

Ashley Lake Dam Repair Project

Washington

3-31-09

Jennifer Doyle-Breen (781) 224-6474 Aisling Eglington (617) 626-1024

 


Secretary's Certificates March 1-20, 2009

   Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
14368 Lot 2B Liberty Street Brockton Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 3-13-09
14369 Bass River Park Dennis Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 3-13-09
14370 Proposed Dredging at U.S. Coast Guard Station - Point Allerton Hull Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 3-13-09
14372 Marshfield Town Pier Dredging Marshfield Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 3-13-09

Environmental Impact Reports  

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Document Type
Action
Date of Action
11870 Route 2 Transportation Improvement Project Orange, Athol and Phillipston Single EIR Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 3-20-09
12565 Urban Ring, Phase 2 Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Medford and Somerville Revised DEIR Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 3-6-09
14151 Pioneer Valley Energy Center Westfield FEIR Adequately and properly complies with MEPA 3-6-09

Notices of Project Change     
          

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
         

  Records of Decision

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

Special Review Procedures

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
         

Public Benefits Determination

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
14354 Ten-Year Town-Wide Dredging and Beach Nourishment Plan Yarmouth Secretary has determined that the project will have a public benefit 3-13-09

Advisory Opinions

EEA No.
Project Name Location
Action
Date of Action
         


Requests for Advisory Opinion

Project Name Location
Comments Due
MEPA Analyst
       


Public Notices

Agency
Notice Type Project/Location
CZM Notice of Federal Consistency Review Marion
DAR Notice of Public Hearing, re: Vegetation Management Plan Town of Belmont
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Town of Belmont
DAR Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan Town of Southbridge 
DCR Notice of Issuance of a Section 61 Finding for the Fall River Executive Park (EEA #12902A) Fall River and Freetown
DEP Notice of Application for a Chapter 91 License Barnstable
DEP Notice of Application for a Chapter 91 License Falmouth
DEP Notice of Application for a Chapter 91 License Harwich
DEP Notice of Application for a Chapter 91 License Provincetown
DEP Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification Brockton
DEP Notice of Application for a Site Assignment South Hadley
DEP Notice of Application for a Water Management Act Permit Concord Rver Basin
DEP Notice of Availability of Waste Site Cleanup Technical Assistance Grants Statewide
DEP Notice of Comprehensive Receiving Water Assessment to be conducted by the City of Brockton Brockton
DEP Notice of Public Hearing, re: Emergency Oil Spill Prevention and Response Regulations (314 CMR 19.00)  Buzzards Bay
DEP Notice of Request for Site Examination Auburn
DEP Notice of Request for Site Examination Bellingham



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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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(617) 626-1020
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