{"id":12585,"date":"2015-01-14T13:25:32","date_gmt":"2015-01-14T18:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=12585"},"modified":"2022-04-07T10:50:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:50:27","slug":"environmental-monitor-berkshire-2015","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshire &#8211; 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2016\/\">For 2016 click here<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshire \u2013 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2015\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshires<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Pioneer Valley \u2013 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2015\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; CT River Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide \u2013 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-statewide-2015\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Statewide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor Archive\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-archive\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#comments\" name=\"em\">How to submit comments to MEPA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/emonitor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; On MEPA Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Berkshire Index:<\/strong><\/span><strong><a name=\"berk\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>West Stockbridge &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/122315em\/pn\/8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Rights of Affected Third Parties (pdf) &#8211; <\/a><\/strong>Housatonic Solar seeking relief from liability for building on potentially contaminated property &#8211; posted 12\/23\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield River Basin &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/122315em\/pn\/17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a Water Management Act Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; 5 renewal applications &#8211; posted 12\/23\/15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hancock &amp; Lanesborough &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/110915em\/pn\/13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Public Hearing, re: Vegetation Management Plan (pdf) <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company &#8211; comments due 12\/23\/15<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Housatonic River Basin &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/112315em\/pn\/7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Notice of Application for a Water Management Act Permit Renewal (pdf) <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Hinsdale Water Department &#8211; posted 11\/23\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee &amp; Lenox<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<strong><a href=\"#willowhillsolar\"> Willow Hill Road Solar Project <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211;\u00a0 11\/6\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sandisfield and Otis &#8211;<a href=\"#owllake\"> Owl Lake North Basin Dredging <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 10\/9\/15 &#8211;\u00a0<em><strong>Secretary has granted a Full EIR Waiver<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield River Basin <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"#westfieldriverbasin\">Notice of Availability of Schedule for Preparation of Water Needs Forecasts for Public Water Suppliers with Water Management Act Permits <\/a>&#8211; submitted 8\/12\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Various locations<\/strong> -Energy Facilities Siting Board &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/072215em\/pn\/6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Public Hearings, re: Northeast Energy Direct Project (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; posted 7\/22\/2015<\/li>\n<li><strong>Housatonic River Basin &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/072215em\/pn\/11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Public Comment Period on Water Management Act Permit Renewals (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; posted 7\/22\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockbridge<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/070815em\/pn\/9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of Yearly Operational Plan &amp; Vegetation Management Plan (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; Kinder Morgan submitted to the Department of Agricultural Resources for work at Kampoosa Bog &#8211; submitted 7\/8\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Adams<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/070815em\/pn\/4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Rights of Affected Third Parties (pdf)\u00a0<\/a> &#8211; 508 State Rd, Greylock Works &#8211; submitted 7\/8\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Great Barrington<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/061015em\/pn\/3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Park Street (Route 183) over the Housatonic River &#8211; posted 6\/10\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sandisfield, Tyringham, and Agawam &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"#ctexp\">Connecticut Expansion Project<\/a> &#8211; Certificate FEIR &#8211; Adequately and properly complies with MEPA (BEAT is very disappointed with this certificate) &#8211; and &#8211; Notice of Project Change including draft Article 97 legislation &#8211; comments due 5\/26\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Great Barrington<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#ponddredging\">Murdock Pond Dredging<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0ENF Certificate &#8211; 5\/8\/15 &#8211;\u00a0Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; BEAT believes this should be combined with Basin Pond Dredging<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Great Barrington<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#basinpond\">Basin Pond Dredging<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; 5\/8\/15 &#8211;\u00a0Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; BEAT believes this should be combined with Murdock Pond Dredging<\/li>\n<li><strong>Savoy<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/040815em\/pn\/22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; River Road over the Westfield River &#8211; posted 4\/8\/15<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Washington and Lenox<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/040815em\/pn\/24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; Farnham Reservoir Dam Upgrade and Maintenance Project &#8211; posted 4\/8\/15<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Lee, Otis, Blanford and Russell<\/strong> &#8211; MassDOT Highway Division &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/022515em\/pn\/11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submisson of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> to spray herbicides along roads &#8211; comments due 4\/10\/15<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hancock &amp; Lanesboro<\/strong> &#8211; Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/021115em\/pn\/12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of receipt of (YOP) Yearly Operational Plan and procedures for public review (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; to apply herbicides &#8211; comments due 3\/27\/15<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Monterey<\/strong> &#8211; Lake Garfield &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/031115em\/pn\/5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Management Project for Lake Garfield (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; diver assisted and mechanical harvesting &#8211; posted 3\/11\/15<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Monterey<\/strong> &#8211; Gould Farm &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/022515em\/pn\/7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a Groundwater Discharge Permit (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; posted 2\/25\/15<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <\/strong>Pittsfield Generating Company\u00a0 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/021115em\/pn\/5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; comments due 3\/13\/15 BEAT note: FERC has proposed fining Maxim Power, owner of Pittsfield Generating, $5 million for overcharging New England electric ratepayers. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.law360.com\/articles\/617415\/ferc-puts-maxim-on-notice-of-possible-5m-fine%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a> to story)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Adams<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#Hoosac\">Hoosac Valley Rail Service\/Adams Extension Project<\/a> &#8211; ENF &#8211; WITHDRAWN &#8211; 2\/25\/15<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pittsfield<\/strong> &#8211; Miss Hall&#8217;s School &#8211; <a href=\"#MissHalls\">Proposed Academic Building and Dormitory<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate 12\/24\/14 &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Washington<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/012115em\/nps\/npc\/15195npc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farnham Reservoir Dam Upgrade Project (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Notice of Project Change &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/npc\/15195%20NP%20Farnham%20Reservoir%20Dam%20Upgrade%20Washington.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report 2\/20\/15 (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2014\/#Farnhams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for ENF see 2014 filing here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pittsfield<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/010715em\/pn\/12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Public Forum on the Preparation of a Resource Management Plan for the Pittsfield &#8211; October Mountain Complex (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; meeting 1\/20\/15<a id=\"willowhillsolar\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Willow Hill Road Solar Project<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Lee and Lenox<br \/>\nEEA # 15424<\/p>\n<p>Issued November 6, 2015<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/enf\/15424%20ENF%20Willow%20Hill%20Road%20Solar%20Project%20Lee%20and%20Lenox.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Submitted October 7, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/100715em\/nps\/enf\/15424%20Willow%20Hill%20Road%20Solar%20Project%20Lee%20and%20Lonox.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due October 27, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Briony Angus (413) 875-1302<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:holly.s.johnson@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holly Johnson<\/a> (617) 626-1023 <br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><a id=\"basinpond\"><\/a><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Notice of Availability of Schedule for Preparation of Water Needs Forecasts for Public Water Suppliers with Water Management Act Permits<\/strong> &#8211; Westfield River Basin<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted August 12, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/081215em\/pn\/3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Availability of Schedule for Preparation of Water Needs Forecasts for Public Water Suppliers with Water Management Act Permits<\/a> (pdf)<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>An informational workshop will be held for communities in the Westfield River Basin:<br \/>\nDate: Tuesday, September 15, 2015<br \/>\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation: Holyoke Heritage State Park Exhibit Hall<br \/>\n21 Appleton Street<br \/>\nHolyoke, MA 01040<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>At the workshop, MassDEP will introduce the WMA permitting process and new regulatory<br \/>\nrequirements that may apply to permits, and DCR will review the process for developing a water needs<br \/>\nforecast. All public water systems and communities in the Westfield River Basin are encouraged to<br \/>\nattend this outreach workshop.<br \/>\nThe target date for completion of draft water needs forecasts for public water suppliers in these basins<br \/>\nis September 4, 2015. Information that may be useful in developing a draft forecast should be provided<br \/>\nto DCR at the address in <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/081215em\/pn\/3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the announcement<\/a>.<a id=\"owllake\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Owl Lake North Basin Dredging<\/strong> &#8211; Sandisfield and Otis<br \/>\nEEA # 15387<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>October 9, 2015<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/rod\/15387%20FROD%20Owl%20Lake%20North%20Basin%20Dredge%20Sandisfield%20and%20Otis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Record of Decision (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSecretary has granted a Full EIR Waiver<\/p>\n<p>September 18, 2015<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/092315em\/sc\/rod\/15387%20DROD%20Owl%20Lake%20North%20Basin%20Dredge%20Sandisfield%20&amp;%20Otis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Record of Decision (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSecretary proposes to grant a Full EIR Waiver<\/p>\n<p>Issued September 18, 2015<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/092315em\/sc\/enf\/15387%20EENF%20Owl%20Lake%20North%20Basin%20dredge%20Sandishfield%20&amp;%20otis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Re-submitted August 12, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/081215em\/nps\/enf\/15387%20ENF%20Owl%20Lake%20North%20Basin%20Dredge%20Sandisfielf%20and%20Otis%20%20Resubmission.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due September 11, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Originally Submitted June 24, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/062415em\/nps\/enf\/15387%20ENF%20Owl%20lake%20North%20Basin%20Dredge%20Sandisfield%20and%20Otis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due July 14, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Don Boye (617) 728-0070<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029 <br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><a id=\"basinpond\"><\/a><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Basin Pond Dredging<\/strong> &#8211; Great Barrington (see also Mucdock Pond Dredging &#8211; BEAT belives these two projects should be refiled as one project.)<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15351 <br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 8, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/enf\/15351%20ENF%20Basin%20Pond%20Dredging.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit &#8211;\u00a0 April 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm<br class=\"none\" \/>Berkshire Eng. Inc. conference room. 80 Run Way, Lee with site visit to follow<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted March 25, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/040815em\/nps\/enf\/15351enf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due April 28, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Michael Kulig (413) 243-4122<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"ponddredging\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Murdock Pond Dredging<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Great Barrington<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15342<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 8, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/enf\/15342%20ENF%20%20Murdock%20Pond%20Dredging.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit &#8211; <strong>rescheduled<\/strong> to April 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm<br class=\"none\" \/>Berkshire Eng. Inc. conference room. 80 Run Way, Lee with site visit to follow<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted March 25, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/032515em\/nps\/enf\/15342%20ENF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due April 28, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Michael Kulig (413) 243-4122<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"Hoosac\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Hoosac Valley Rail Service\/Adams Extension Project<\/strong> &#8211; Adams<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15318<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit &#8211; February 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm<br class=\"none\" \/>Adams Visitor Center &#8211; 3 Hoosac Street, Adams<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted February 11, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/021115em\/nps\/enf\/15318.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due March 3, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: David Hewett (978) 897-7100<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"MissHalls\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Proposed Academic Building and Dormitory <\/strong>&#8211; Miss Hall&#8217;s School &#8211; Pittsfield<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15290<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued December 24, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/010715em\/sc\/enf\/15290ENF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted November 24, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/112414em\/nps\/enf\/15290.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due December 15, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Robert Hoogs<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:anne.canaday@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anne Canaday<\/a> (617) 626-1035<a id=\"ctexp\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Connecticut Expansion Project<\/strong> &#8211; Sandisfield, Tyringham, Agawam<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15205<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted May 6, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/>Notice of Project Change<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/050615em\/nps\/npc\/15205%20NPC%20Connecticut%20Loop%20Section%2061%20Findings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connecticut Expansion Project &#8211; Revised Draft Section 61 Findings and Proposed Article 97 Legislation<\/a>*<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due May 26, 2015*<br class=\"none\" \/><em><strong>* BEAT has received a revised version dated May 8 of the Revised Draft Section 61 Findings and Proposed Article 97 Legislation<\/strong><\/em> &#8211; we have asked if the ones that are linked here are the revised version &#8211; waiting for an answer.<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued April 17, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/042215em\/sc\/eir\/15205%20FEIR%20Connecticut%20Expansion.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA &#8211; <em><strong>BEAT is very disappointed. We do not feel that the proponent adequately provided all the relevant environmental information needed for the agencies to base their decisions on.<\/strong><\/em><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted March 11, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/>Final Environmental Impact Report (BEAT has a copy)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due April 10, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued November 14, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2014\/sc\/eir\/15205DEIR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted October 8, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/>Draft Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due November 7, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/>(BEAT has a copy of the 3 volume Report &#8211; contact <a href=\"mailto:jane@thebeatnews.org\">Jane<\/a> if you would like to view it)<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Filed for Expedited Review July 31, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/>with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued July 11, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2014\/sc\/enf\/15205eenf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/News\/BEAT Sandisfield comments to MEPA-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View BEAT&#8217;s comments on the ENF (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted May 28, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/052114em\/nps\/enf\/15205.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments were due July 3, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Margaret Stolfa (857) 305-4413<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"comments\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"generaltext\"><strong>How to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">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. <br class=\"none\" \/>Please note that comments submitted on MEPA documents are public records.<br class=\"none\" \/>Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>The mailing address for comments is:<br class=\"none\" \/>Secretary Matthew Beaton<br class=\"none\" \/>Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) <br class=\"none\" \/>Attn: MEPA Office [Analyst Name], EEA No. _____ <br class=\"none\" \/>100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!state email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.usfor example: <a href=\"mailto:aisling.eglington@state.ma.us\"><strong>Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"generaltext\"><p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/agencies\/mepa\/submitting-comments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Submit Comments to MEPA<\/a> (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h5 class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For 2016 click here Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshires Environmental Monitor &#8211; CT River Valley Environmental Monitor &#8211; Statewide Environmental Monitor &#8211; Archives How to submit comments to MEPA Environmental Monitor &#8211; On MEPA Website Berkshire Index: West Stockbridge &#8211; Notice&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12585","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry","no-media"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Environmental Monitor - Berkshire - 2015 - Berkshire Environmental Action Team<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BEAT&#039;s abstract of the Mass. 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