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Pioneer Valley Index:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nSpringfield<\/strong> –\u00a0MGM Springfield<\/a> – FEIR – comments due 12\/24\/14<\/li>\nNorthampton<\/strong> – Paradise Pond Sediment Management Protocol<\/a> – ENF Certificate – Does not require an Environmental Impact Report – 12\/5\/14<\/li>\nSpringfield<\/strong> – Long-Term Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan<\/a> – Final EIR Certificaate 11\/26\/14 – Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/li>\nAgawam, Sandisfield, Tyringham <\/strong>–<\/strong> Connecticut Expansion Project\u00a0<\/a> \u2013 Draft EIR \u2013 Certificate 11\/14\/14 \u2013\u00a0Adequately and properly complies with MEPA –\u00a0 *BEAT is following this project closely. This project filed with FERC 7\/31\/14.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPrevious projects in 2014:<\/p>\n\nGreenfield & Montague <\/strong>– Cabot Taps Separation Project – ENF <\/a>– –\u00a0 Requires an Environmental Impact Report – 9\/5\/14<\/li>\nSouth Hadley<\/strong> – Notice of Public Comment (pdf) <\/a>– Draft Operating Permit South Hadley Landfill –<\/strong> 9\/24\/14<\/li>\nShelburne<\/strong> – Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request the Release of Funds (pdf) <\/a>– This says comments due 9\/4\/14, but did not appear in the Env. Monitor until 9\/10\/14<\/li>\nWare & Belchertown<\/strong> – Chicopee Valley Aqueduct – Fish Hatchery Pipeline and Hydroelectric Project<\/a> – ENF Certificate – Does not require an Environmental Impact Report – 9\/5\/14<\/li>\nSpringfield<\/strong> – MASSPOWER – Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf) <\/a>– comments due 9\/26\/14<\/li>\nPelham –<\/strong> Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification<\/a> – Meetinghouse Rd over Harris Brook – 21 days to appeal – issued 8\/6\/14<\/li>\nPelham –<\/strong> Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification<\/a> – Meetinghouse Rd over Amethyst Brook – 21 days to appeal – issued 8\/6\/14<\/li>\nWestfield<\/strong>\u00a0 – Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport – Notice of Issuance of a Conservation and Management Permit (pdf)<\/a> – 21 days to appeal – issued 7\/9\/14<\/li>\nBelchertown<\/strong> – Belchertown State School Redevelopment Project<\/a> – Record of Decision –\u00a0 Secretary has granted a Phase I waiver <\/strong>– 7\/11\/14\nCity of Holyoke<\/strong> – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> – submitted 5\/28\/14<\/strong><\/li>\nBelchertown<\/strong> – Belchertown State School Redevelopment Project<\/a> – ENF – Certificate –\u00a0 Requires an Environmental Impact Report<\/strong> – 6\/13\/14<\/li>\nGoshen<\/strong> – Upper Highland Lake Dam Repairs-<\/a> ENF – Comments due 6\/6\/14<\/li>\nHolyoke, West Springfield and Westfield<\/strong> – Pioneer Valley Railroad Company <\/strong>– Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> – comments due 5\/23\/14<\/li>\nmultiple towns – MassDOT Highway Division District 2<\/strong> – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0 – comments due 6\/6\/14West Springfield<\/strong> – Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renew<\/a>al (pdf)<\/a> – Essential Power Massachusetts, LLC – comments due 4\/11\/14<\/li>\nHadley<\/strong> – Pride Refueling Station, Convenience Store and Retail Development<\/a> – Certificate issued 3\/28\/14- Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\nHolyoke<\/strong> – Hadley Falls Station Downstream Fish Passage Project<\/a> – Certificate issued 3\/7\/14 – Does not require an Environmental Impact Report\nWestfield<\/strong> – Lozierville and Meadows Old Town Road Improvements<\/a> – Certificate issued 3\/7\/14 – Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\nSpringfield<\/strong> – INEOS Melamines, LLC – Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> – comments due 3\/7\/14<\/li>\nSpringfield<\/strong> –\u00a0MGM Springfield<\/a> – DEIR – Secretary’s Certificate 2\/7\/14 – Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/li>\nHolyoke Gas and Electric Department<\/strong> – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> – Comments due 2\/21\/14<\/li>\nUniversity of Massachusetts – Amherst –\u00a0<\/strong>Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> –\u00a0Comments due 2\/21\/14<\/li>\nBerkshire Power Company, LLC – Agawam\u00a0<\/strong>– Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> –\u00a0Comments due 2\/7\/14<\/li>\nCentral Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project<\/strong>– <\/strong>Notice of Public Meeting, re: FY2015 Proposed Budget (pdf) – Comments due 1\/8\/14<\/li>\nErving and Northfield<\/strong> –\u00a0115-kV Electric Transmission Line and Associated Facilities<\/a> – Secretary’s Certificate – 12\/20\/13 – Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/a><\/li>\nNortheast Utilities<\/strong> \u2013 Western Massachusetts<\/strong> Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf) \u2013 posted 12\/18\/13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\nreturn to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nParadise Pond Sediment Management Protocol<\/strong> – NorthamptonEEA # 15282Issued December 5, 2014Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>Does not require an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted November 5, 2014\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>\nComments due November 25, 2014For copies: Briscoe Lang (401) 334-4100\nMEPA Analyst: Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<\/a><\/p>\nreturn to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nLong-Term Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan<\/strong> – SpringfieldEEA #\u00a011525Issued November 26, 2014Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>Adequately and properly complies with MEPASubmitted October 20, 2014Final Environmental Impact ReportComments due November 19, 2014For copies: Joshua Schimmel (413) 787-6256\nMEPA Analyst: Dierdre Buckley<\/a> (617) 626-1044<\/a><\/p>\nreturn to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nChicopee Valley Aqueduct – Fish Hatchery Pipeline and Hydroelectric Project <\/strong>– Ware & BelchertownEEA # 15242Issued September 5, 2014Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>Does not require an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted August 8, 2014\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>\nComments due August 26, 2014For copies: Pamela Heidell (617) 788-1102\nMEPA Analyst:\u00a0Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<\/a><\/p>\nreturn to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nCabot Taps Separation Project<\/strong> – Greenfield, MontagueEEA # 15212Issued July 18, 2014Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>Requires an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted June 11, 2014Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a>Comments due July 11, 2014For copies: Paul Knapik (508) 792-4534MEPA Analyst: Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<\/a><\/p>\nreturn to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nConnecticut Expansion Project<\/strong> \u2013 Sandisfield, Tyringham, AgawamEEA # 15205Issued November 14, 2014Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>Adequately and properly complies with MEPASubmitted October 8, 2014Draft Environmental Impact ReportComments due November 7, 2014(BEAT has a copy of the 3 volume Report – contact Jane<\/a> if you would like to view it)Filed for Expedited Review July 31, 2014with the Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionIssued July 11, 2014Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>Requires an Environmental Impact ReportView BEAT\u2019s comments on the ENF (pdf)<\/a>Submitted May 28, 2014Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a>Comments due June 20, 2014For copies: Mark Gardella (401) 854-2807MEPA Analyst: Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<\/a><\/p>\nreturn to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBelchertown State School Redevelopment Project<\/strong> – <\/strong>BelchertownEEA # 15198Record of DecisionSecretary has granted a Phase 1 Waiver (pdf)<\/a>Issued July 11, 2014Issued June 13, 2014Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>Requires an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted May 7, 2014\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a>\nComments due June 6, 2014For copies: Holly Carlson (978) 897-7100\nMEPA Analyst: Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<\/a>return to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nUpper Highland Lake Dam Repairs<\/strong> – GoshenEEA # 15200Submitted May 7, 2014\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>\nComments due May 27, 2014For copies: Allen Orsi (508) 543-1755\nMEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas<\/a> (617) 626-1030<\/a>return to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPride Refueling Station, Convenience Store and Retail Development – <\/strong><\/strong>HadleyEEA # 15161Issued March 28, 2014Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>Does not require an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted February 26, 2014\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>\nComments due March 18, 2014For copies: John Furman (413) 747-7113\nMEPA Analyst: Nicholas Zavolas<\/a><\/strong> (617) 626-1030<\/a>\u00a0return to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nHadley Falls Station Downstream Fish Passage Project<\/strong><\/strong> – HolyokeEEA # 15153Issued March 7, 2014Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>Does not require an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted February 5, 2014\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>\nComments due February 25, 2014For copies: Tracy Adamski (413) 572-3256\nMEPA Analyst: Rick Bourr\u00e9<\/a> <\/strong>(617) 626-1130<\/a>\u00a0return to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLozierville and Meadows Old Town Road Improvements<\/strong> <\/strong>– WestfieldEEA # 15157\nIssued March 7, 2014\nSecretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted February 5, 2014\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a>\nComments due February 25, 2014For copies: Rebecca Sherer (413) 562-1600\nMEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday<\/a> (617) 626-1035\n<\/a>\n\u00a0return to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n115-kV Electric Transmission Line and Associated Facilities<\/strong><\/strong> – Erving and Northfield\nEEA # 15125Issued December 20, 2013Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>Does not require an Environmental Impact ReportSite Visit\nDecember 6, 2013\nNorthfield Mountain Visitors Center – 99 Millers Falls Road (Route 63), NorthfieldSubmitted November 20, 2013\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a>\nComments due December 10, 2013For copies: Brian Benito (860) 665-5033\nMEPA Analyst: Rick Bourr\u00e9<\/a> (617) 626-1130\n<\/a>\n\u00a0return to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMGM Springfield<\/strong> – Springfield\nEEA # 15033Submitted November 24, 2014Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (no link provided, call for a copy)Comments due December 24, 2014Issued February 7, 2014Secretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>Adequately and properly complies with MEPASubmitted December 18, 2013\nDraft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (no link provided, call for a copy)\nComments now due January 31, 2014Issued May 24, 2013\nSecretary’s Certificate (pdf)<\/a>\nRequires an Environmental Impact ReportSubmitted March 20, 2013\nEnvironmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a>\n<\/a>Comments due April 9, 2013For copies: Corinne Snowden (978) 897-7100\nMEPA Analyst: <\/strong>Holly Johnson<\/a> (617) 626-1023\nreturn to list of projects<\/a> or return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\nHow to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\nThe 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.<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nThe mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\nSecretary Maeve Vallely BartlettExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)Attn: MEPA Office[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900Boston MA 02114<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nState email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.usfor example: Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Previous projects in 2014:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nHow to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\nThe 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.<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nThe mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\nSecretary Maeve Vallely BartlettExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)Attn: MEPA Office[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900Boston MA 02114<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nState email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.usfor example: Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
How to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\nThe 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.<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nThe mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\nSecretary Maeve Vallely BartlettExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)Attn: MEPA Office[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900Boston MA 02114<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nState email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.usfor example: Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe 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.<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nThe mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\nSecretary Maeve Vallely BartlettExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)Attn: MEPA Office[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900Boston MA 02114<\/p>\nBe sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\nState email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.usfor example: Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n
The mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\n
Secretary Maeve Vallely BartlettExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)Attn: MEPA Office[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900Boston MA 02114<\/p>\n
State email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.usfor example: Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n