{"id":12587,"date":"2015-01-14T13:26:16","date_gmt":"2015-01-14T18:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=12587"},"modified":"2016-01-12T15:00:32","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T20:00:32","slug":"environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2015","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; Pioneer Valley &#8211; 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 align=\"left\">For <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2016\/\">2016 click here<\/a><a id=\"top\" name=\"top\"><\/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 \u2013 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 \u2013 Pioneer 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 \u2013 Statewide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor Archive\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-archive\/\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2015\/#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\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 On MEPA Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"left\">Pioneer Valley Index:<a name=\"em\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Westfield River Basin \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/122315em\/pn\/17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a Water Management Act Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 5 renewal applications \u2013 posted 12\/23\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/122315em\/pn\/9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf) <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; lining of a culvert carrying Pine Brook under Route 5, Interstate 91 and the Knowledge Corridor Rail Tracks &#8211; posted 12\/23\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Granby<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#kpine\"><strong>Definitive Subdivision\/K-Pine Estates Phase 2<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; ENF &#8211; comments due 12\/14\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belchertown<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#belchstate\">Belchertown State School Redevelopment Project<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Draft EIR- Comments due 12\/23\/2015<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brimfield &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/120915em\/pn\/2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf) <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Lake Sherman &#8211; posted 12\/9\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong> Ludlow \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/110915em\/pn\/13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Public Hearing, re: Vegetation Management Plan (pdf) <\/a>\u2013<\/strong> Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company \u2013 comments due 12\/23\/15<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Springfiel<\/strong>d &#8211;\u00a0<strong><a href=\"#mgmspringfield\">MGM Springfield<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Notice of Project Change &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; posted 11\/25\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicopee\u00a0<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#chicopeewater\"><strong>Chicopee Water Department Redundant Water Transmission Main<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; ENF &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 11\/18\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/110915em\/pn\/10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam &#8211; posted 11\/9\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westborough &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/110915em\/pn\/18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Notice of Public Hearing, re: Proposed Disposition of Commonwealth Property (pdf) <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Possible selling of corner of Milk &amp; Oak Sts &#8211; Public Hearing 12\/3\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greenfield &#8211;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/110915em\/pn\/17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Notice of Public Hearing, re: Proposed Disposition of Commonwealth Property (pdf)<\/strong> &#8211;<\/a> Possible selling of 62 Newell Pond Rd &#8211; Public Hearing 12\/2\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belchertown<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>culvert crossing on Blue Meadow Road<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/090915em\/pn\/1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; posted 9\/9\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goshen<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#lowerhighlandlake\">Lower Highland Lake Dam Rehabilition<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 9\/11\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#robertsmeadow\">Roberts Meadow Brook Channell Improvements<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 9\/11\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield River Basin<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"#westfieldriverbasin\">Notice of Availability of Schedule for Preparation of Water Needs Forecasts for Public Water Suppliers with Water Management Act Permits <\/a>\u2013 submitted 8\/12\/15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\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\">Notice of Public Hearings, re: Northeast Energy Direct Project (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; posted 7\/22\/2015<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hawley<\/strong> &#8211; Bridge Replacement on Savoy Road over the Chickley River &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/072215em\/pn\/8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; posted 7\/22\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Montague<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#turnersfallspower\">Turners Falls Power Canal Left Bank Drainage Improvements <\/a>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 7\/24\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Springfield, Holyoke, Longmeadow<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#formerspring\">Former Springfield Gas Works\/Connecticut River Remediation Project<\/a> &#8211; Certificate ENF &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 7\/10\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greenfield &amp; Montague<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#cabottaps\">Cabot Taps Separation Project<\/a> &#8211; Supplemental EIR &#8211; Certificate issued &#8211; 6\/12\/15 &#8211; Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/061015em\/pn\/11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf) &#8211; <\/a>Covanta Springfield, LLC &#8211; posed 6\/10\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holyoke, West Springfield and Westfield<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/042215em\/pn\/20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of receipt of (YOP) Yearly Operational Plan (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; comments due 6\/5\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam, Sandisfield, Tyringham &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"#ctexp\">Connecticut Expansion Project\u00a0<\/a> \u2013 Certificate FEIR \u2013 Adequately and properly complies with MEPA (BEAT is very disappointed with this certificate) \u2013 and \u2013 Notice of Project Change including draft Article 97 legislation \u2013 comments due 5\/26\/15.\u00a0 This project filed with FERC 7\/31\/14.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colrain<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/052015em\/pn\/27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Bridge Replacement North River at ST 112 Jacksonville Road over the North River &#8211; submitted 5\/20\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst<\/strong> &#8211; University of Massachusetts &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/050615em\/pn\/10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Modification to an Individual Reclaimed Water Use Permit (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; submitted 5\/6\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunderland<\/strong> &#8211; Sugarbush Meadows\u00a0(EEA #14183) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/042215em\/pn\/23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Issuance of a Section 61 Finding (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; submitted 4\/22\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hadley<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#5college\">Five College Library Annex<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; 5\/8\/15 &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\n<li><strong>West Springfield<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"#k&amp;w\"> K&amp;W Materials and Recycling Facility<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; 5\/8\/15 &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fountain Plating Company &#8211; Springfield <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/032515em\/pn\/15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Comments Due 4\/24\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/040815em\/pn\/10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam Breach &amp; Ecological Restoration Project &#8211; submitted 4\/8\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Lee, Otis, Blanford and Russell<\/strong> \u2013 MassDOT Highway Division \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/022515em\/pn\/11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Submisson of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> to spray herbicides along roads \u2013 comments due 4\/10\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deerfield River Basin<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/032515em\/pn\/13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Water Withdrawal Permits for Berkshire East and Shelburne Falls Fire District (pdf) <\/a>&#8211; posted 3\/25\/14<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ludlow<\/strong> &#8211; Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/021115em\/pn\/12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of receipt of (YOP) Yearly Operational Plan and procedures for public review (pdf)<\/a> \u2013 to apply herbicides \u2013 comments due 3\/27\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holyoke<\/strong> &#8211; City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/021115em\/pn\/9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Submission of a (YOP) Yearly Operational Plan (pdf) <\/a>&#8211;\u00a0 to apply herbicides \u2013 comments due 3\/27\/15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palmer &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"#prails\">Proposed Rail Siding<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Issued 3\/6\/15 &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\n<li><strong>Springfield<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#mgmspringfield\">MGM Springfield<\/a> &#8211; FEIR Certificate &#8211; Adequately and properly complies with MEPA &#8211; 12\/31\/14<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#ppsmp\">Paradise Pond Sediment Management Protocol<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 12\/5\/14<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greenfield &amp; Montague <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"#cabot\">Cabot Taps Separation Project <\/a>&#8211; ENF &#8211; &#8211;\u00a0 <strong>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<\/strong> &#8211; 9\/5\/14<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belchertown<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#belchstate\">Belchertown State School Redevelopment Project<\/a> &#8211; ENF &#8211; Certificate &#8211;\u00a0 <strong>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<\/strong> &#8211; 6\/13\/14<a id=\"kpine\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Definitive Subdivision\/K-Pine Estates Phase 2 <\/strong>&#8211; Granby<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15440<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted November 23, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/112315em\/nps\/enf\/15440%20ENF%20Granby%20%20Definitive%20Subdivison%20K-Pine%20Esates%20Phase%202.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due December 14, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Alan Kotowicz (413) 530-9292<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"chicopeewater\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong> Chicopee Water Department Redundant Water Transmission Main <\/strong>&#8211; Chicopee<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15427<\/p>\n<p>Issued November 18, 2015<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/120915em\/sc\/enf\/15427%20ENF%20Chicopee%20Redundant%20Water%20Transmission%20Main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted October 19, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/101915em\/nps\/enf\/15427%20ENF%20Chicopee%20Water%20Department%20Redundant%20Water%20Trans%20Main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due November 9, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: David Partridge (413) 572-3267<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"lowerhighlandlake\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Lower Highland Lake Dam Rehabilition <\/strong>&#8211; Goshen<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15405<\/p>\n<p>Issued September 11, 2015<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/enf\/15405%20ENF%20Lower%20Highland%20Lake%20Dam%20Rehabilitation%20Goshen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted August 12, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/081215em\/nps\/enf\/15405%20ENF%20Lower%20Highland%20Lake%20Dam%20Rehab%20Goshen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due September 1, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Allen R. Orsi (508) 543-1755<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"robertsmeadow\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Roberts Meadow Brook Channell Improvements <\/strong>&#8211; Northampton<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15406<\/p>\n<p>Issued September 11, 2015<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/enf\/15406%20ENF%20Roberts%20Meadow%20Brook%20Channel%20Improvements%20Northampton.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted August 12, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/081215em\/nps\/enf\/15406%20ENF%20Roberts%20Meadow%20Brook%20Channel%20Improvements%20Northampton.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due September 1, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Matthew Taylor (781) 278-5803<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"westfieldriverbasin\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2015\/#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\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> \u2013 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\">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\">the announcement<\/a>.<a id=\"turnersfallspower\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2015\/#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Turners Falls Power Canal Left Bank Drainage Improvements <\/strong>&#8211; Montague<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15385<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued July 24, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/081215em\/sc\/enf\/15385%20ENF%20Turners%20Falls%20Montague.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted June 24, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/062415em\/nps\/enf\/15385%20ENF%20Turners%20Falls%20Power%20Canal%20Left%20Bank%20Drainage%20Improvements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due July 14, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Bruce Griffin (413) 256-0202<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"formerspring\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\"><br class=\"none\" \/>return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Former Springfield Gas Works\/Connecticut River Remediation Project<\/strong> \u00a0&#8211; Springfield, Holyoke, Longmeadow<\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<p>EEA # 15384<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued July 10, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/enf\/15384%20ENF%20Former%20Springfield%20Gas%20Works.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted June 10, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/061015em\/nps\/enf\/15384%20ENF%20Former%20Springfield%20Gas%20Works;%20Connecticut%20River%20Remediation%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due June 30, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Pamela Chan (978) 392-5309<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"cabottaps\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\"><br class=\"none\" \/>return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<p><strong>Cabot Taps Separation Project<\/strong> &#8211; Greenfield &amp; Montague<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15212<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued June 12, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/eir\/15212%20SEIR%20Cabot%20Taps%20Seperation%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<br class=\"none\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted May 6, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong>Single Environmental Impact Report (pdf)<\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due June 5, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: MaryEllen Radovanic (508) 792-4500<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"5college\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\"><br class=\"none\" \/>return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<p><strong>Five College Library Annex &#8211; <\/strong>Hadley<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15343<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 8, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/052015em\/sc\/enf\/15343%20ENF%20Five%20College%20Library%20Annex.pdf\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted March 25, 2015<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/032515em\/nps\/enf\/15343%20ENF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Comments now due April 28, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Richaed Klein (413) 582-7000<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"k&amp;w\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<p><strong>K&amp;W Materials and Recycling Facility\u00a0&#8211; <\/strong>West Springfield<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15349<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 8, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/052015em\/sc\/enf\/15349%20ENF%20K&amp;W%20Materials%20and%20Recycling.pdf\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit &#8211; April 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm<br class=\"none\" \/>Project Site \u2013 138 Palmer Avenue, West Springfield<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted March 25, 2015<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/032515em\/nps\/enf\/15349%20ENF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Comments due April 14, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Charlene Perkins (978) 777-7250<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"prails\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<p><strong>Proposed Rail Siding &#8211; <\/strong>Palmer<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15317<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued March 6, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2015\/sc\/enf\/15317%20ENF%20Sherwood%20Lumber%20Corp%20Palmer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit: February 4, 2015 at 9:00 am<br class=\"none\" \/>Project Site &#8211; 24 3rd Street, Palmer<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted January 21, 2015<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/012115em\/nps\/enf\/15317.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Comments due February 10, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Rebecca Williamson (978) 570-2980<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"ppsmp\"><\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>Paradise Pond Sediment Management Protocol<\/strong> &#8211; Northampton<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15282<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued December 5, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2014\/sc\/enf\/15282.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted November 5, 2014<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/110514em\/nps\/enf\/15282.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments due November 25, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Briscoe Lang (401) 334-4100<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"ctexp\"><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Connecticut Expansion Project<\/strong> \u2013 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\">Connecticut Expansion Project \u2013 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><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\">Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA \u2013 <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\">Secretary\u2019s 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\">Secretary\u2019s 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\">View BEAT\u2019s 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\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due June 20, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Mark Gardella (401) 854-2807<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"cabot\"><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cabot Taps Separation Project<\/strong> \u2013 Greenfield, Montague<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15212<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued July 18, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/072314em\/sc\/enf\/15212xenf&amp;comments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted June 11, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/061114em\/nps\/enf\/15212.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due July 11, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Paul Knapik (508) 792-4534<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"belchstate\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Belchertown State School Redevelopment Project<\/strong><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>Belchertown<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15198<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 23, 2015<br \/>\n<strong>Draft Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><br \/>\nComments due December 23, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Record of Decision<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2014\/sc\/rod\/15198frod.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary has granted a Phase 1 Waiver (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued July 11, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued June 13, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2014\/sc\/enf\/15198XENF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted May 7, 2014<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/050714em\/nps\/enf\/15198.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nComments due June 6, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Holly Carlson (978) 897-7100<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<strong><strong><a id=\"mgmspringfield\"><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MGM Springfield<\/strong> &#8211; Springfield<br \/>\nEEA # 15033<\/p>\n<p>Issued November 25, 2015<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/120915em\/sc\/npc\/15033%20NPC%20MGM%20Springfield%20with%20comments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 9, 2015<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2015\/110915em\/opur\/npc\/15033%20NPC%20MGM%20Springfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Project Change (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nComments due November 18, 2015<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued December 31, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2014\/010715em\/sc\/eir\/15033FEIR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted November 24, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/>Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (no link provided, call for a copy)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due December 24, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued February 7, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2014\/sc\/eir\/15033deir.pdf\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted December 18, 2013<br \/>\nDraft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (no link provided, call for a copy)<br \/>\nComments now due January 31, 2014<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 24, 2013<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2013\/sc\/enf\/15033enf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted March 20, 2013<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2013\/032013em\/nps\/enf\/15033.pdf\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2013\/020613em\/nps\/enf\/15009.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a>Comments due April 9, 2013<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Corinne Snowden (978) 897-7100<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst<strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:holly.s.johnson@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\">Holly Johnson<\/a> (617) 626-1023<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div align=\"left\"><a id=\"tbdr2\" name=\"comments\"><\/a><strong>How to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/div>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"left\">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<p class=\"generaltext\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"left\">Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"left\">The mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Secretary Matthew Beaton<br class=\"none\" \/>Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)<br class=\"none\" \/>Attn: MEPA Office<br class=\"none\" \/>[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____<br class=\"none\" \/>100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900<br class=\"none\" \/>Boston MA 02114<\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"left\">Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">State email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.us<br class=\"none\" \/>for example: <a href=\"mailto:aisling.eglington@state.ma.us\"><strong>Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"left\"><strong>How to Submit Comments to MEPA (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)<\/strong><\/p>\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 \u2013 Berkshires Environmental Monitor \u2013 Pioneer Valley Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide Environmental Monitor \u2013 Archives How to submit comments to MEPA Environmental Monitor \u2013 On MEPA Website Pioneer Valley Index: Westfield River Basin \u2013&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-12587","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 - Pioneer Valley - 2015 - Berkshire Environmental Action Team<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BEAT&#039;s abstract of the Mass. 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