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Pioneer Valley 2013 Index:

115-kV Electric Transmission Line and Associated Facilities – Erving and Northfield
EEA # 15125Site Visit
December 6, 2013
Northfield Mountain Visitors Center – 99 Millers Falls Road (Route 63), Northfield

Submitted November 20, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due December 10, 2013For copies: Brian Benito (860) 665-5033
MEPA Analyst: Rick Bourré (617) 626-1130

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Hospitality North – Northampton
EEA # 15105

Issued November 8, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit – October 25, 2013 at 11:30 am
Project Site (behind Clarion Hotel) – 1 Atwood Drive, Northampton

Submitted October 9, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due October 29, 2013

For copies: Jean Christy (413) 562-1600
MEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

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MassDOT Dumping Ground Remediation Project – Northampton
EEA # 15106

Issued November 8, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit – October 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Project Site – 155 Locust Street, Northampton

Submitted October 9, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due October 29, 2013

For copies: Doug Spink (413) 582-0559
MEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

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Mohegan Sun Massachusetts Proposed Casino Resort – Palmer
EEA # 15107

WITHDRAWN – 11/20/13

Submitted October 9, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments now due November 20, 2013

For copies: Kathy Hervol (508) 366-0560
MEPA Analyst: Alex Strysky (617) 626-1025

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Mill Bank Stabilization and River Restoration ProjectWhately
EEA # 15101

Issued November 8, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit – September 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Town Hall (Virginia Community Room) – 194 Chestnut Plain Road, Whately

Submitted September 11, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments now due October 29, 2013

For copies: Emmanuel da Costa (617) 714-5537
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas (617) 626-1030

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Retaining Wall Replacement – Conway
EEA # 15082

Issued September 6, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted August 7, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due August 27, 2013

For copies: Gregory Dlubac (857) 368-8795
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas (617) 626-1030

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Holyoke Hotel Redevelopment – Holyoke
EEA # 15086

Issued October 25, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted September 25, 2013 – re-submitted
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due October 15, 2013

Submitted August 7, 2013 – WITHDRAWN
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due August 27, 2013

For copies: Juliet Locke (413) 747-7113
MEPA Analyst: Purvi Patel (617) 626-1029

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University of Massachusetts Amherst 2012-2021 Capital Improvements Project – Amherst
EEA # 15069

Issued August 16, 2013
Secretary’s ENF Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit July 31, 2013 – 9 am
Lincoln Campus Center (Room 904 -08) – UMass, Amherst

Submitted July 10, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due August 9, 2013

For copies: Doug Vigneau (508) 752-1001
MEPA Analyst: Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

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Green River Restoration Project/Wiley and Russell Dam Removal – Greenfield
EEA # 15048

Issued July 12, 2013
Secretary’s Record of Decision (pdf) – Secretary has Granted a Full EIR Waiver
Secretary has granted a Full EIR Waiver

Submitted June 14, 2013
Secretary’s Record of Decision (pdf) – Secretary Proposes to Grant a Full Waiver
Comments due July 10, 2013

Issued June 14, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted May 8, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due June 7, 2013

For copies: Amy Ball (508) 833-6600
MEPA Analyst: Holly Johnson (617) 626-1023

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Green River Sediment Removal Project – Greenfield
EEA # 13868

Issued May 24, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted April 24, 2013
Notice of Project Change (pdf)
Comments due May 14, 2013

For copies: Ishwar Murarka (919) 844-9890
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas (617) 626-1030

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Paradise Pond Maintenance Dredging and Bypass System – Northampton
EEA # 15049

Submitted May 8, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due May 28, 2013

For copies: Briscoe Lang (401) 334-4100
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas (617) 626-1030

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Elm Street Urban Renewal Plan – Westfield
EEA # 15050

Issued June 7, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted May 8, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due May 28, 2013

For copies: Kate Bednaz (413) 568-0985
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas (617) 626-1030

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MGM Springfield – Springfield
EEA # 15033

Submitted December 18, 2013
Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (no link provided, call for a copy)
Comments due January 17, 2014

Issued May 24, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted March 20, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due April 9, 2013

For copies: Corinne Snowden (978) 897-7100
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas (617) 626-1030

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Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Bus Maintenance and Operations Facility – Springfield
EEA # 15026

Issued April 5, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit – March 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm – Project Site – 665 Cottage Street, Springfield

Submitted March 6, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due March 26, 2013

For copies: John Burke (413) 627-7902
MEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

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Stoneleigh-Burnham School – Greenfield

Submitted February 20, 2013
Request for an Advisory Opinion (pdf)
Comments due February 26,2013

MEPA Analyst: Rick Bourré (617) 626-1130

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Remediation at the American Fiber and Finishing Site – Colrain
EEA # 15009

Issued March 8, 2012
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted February 6, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due February 26, 2013

For copies: Valerie Miller (413) 858-2082
MEPA Analyst:William Gage (617) 626-1025

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Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam Removal – Northampton
EEA # 15004

Issued March 27, 2013
Final Record of Decision (pdf)
Secretary has granted a Full EIR Waiver


Issued March 1, 2013
Draft Record of Decision (pdf)
Comments due March 20, 2012

Issued March 1, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted January 23, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due February 22, 2013

For copies: Matthew Taylor (781) 278-5803
MEPA Analyst: Deirdre Buckley (617) 626-1044

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Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway – Agawam Bike Loop Improvements – Agawam
EEA # 14996

Issued February 8, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted January 9, 2013
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)Comments due January 29, 2013

For copies: Stephanie Dinezio (857) 368-8812
MEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday (617) 626-1035

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Dam Repairs at Barnard Manufacturing Company – Colrain
EEA # 11525

Issued February 25, 2013
Advisory Opinion (pdf)
Does not require MEPA review

Submitted January 9, 2013
Request for an Advisory Opinion (pdf)
Comments due January 29, 2013

MEPA Analyst: Rick Bourré (617) 626-1130

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Conway Community Swimming Pool Repairs and Improvements – Conway
EEA # 14991

Issued January 25, 2013
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted December 18, 2012
Environmental Notification Form
Comments due January 8, 2013

For copies: James Recore (413) 768-9939
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas (617) 626-1030

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Route 187 Reconstruction – Westfield
EEA # 14982

Issued December 21, 2012
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does not require an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted November 7, 2012
Environmental Notification Form
Comments due November 17, 2012

For copies: Daniel McCormack (617) 288-0900
MEPA Analyst: William Gage (617) 626-1025

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South Hadley Landfill – South Hadley
EEA# 10620Issued June 1, 2012
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Adequately and properly complies with MEPA

Submitted April 25, 2012
2nd Supplemental EIR
Comments due May 25, 2012

October 14, 2011
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Does NOT adequately and properly comply with MEPA – requires a 2nd Supplemental EIR.

Submitted September 7, 2011
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
Comments due October 7, 2011Issued March 25, 2011
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Requires an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted February 23, 2011
Notice of Project Change (pdf) **Increase in the capacity of the landfill – expansion of the footprint in rare species habitat**
Comments due March 15, 2011

From July 22, 2009 – Notice of Solid Waste Facility Review (pdf)

For copies: Laura Rome (978) 897-7100
MEPA Analyst: Aisling O’Shea (617) 626-1024

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Neighborhood Retail Center – Holyoke
EEA# 14868

Issued April 6, 2012
Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)
Requires an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted March 7, 2012
Environmental Notification Form (pdf)
Comments due March 27, 2012For copies: Laura Rome (978) 897-7100
MEPA Analyst: Deirdre Buckley (617) 626-1044

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How to Submit Comments to MEPA:

 

 

The Secretary of Environmental Affairs accepts written comments on projects currently under MEPA review. Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, via FAX, or by hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted on MEPA documents are public records.

Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!

The mailing address for comments is:

Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr.

Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)

Attn: MEPA Office

[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900

Boston MA 02114

Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!

state email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.us

for example: Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us

How to Submit Comments to MEPA (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)

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