{"id":34588,"date":"2019-01-15T14:01:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T19:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=34588"},"modified":"2022-04-07T11:06:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T15:06:59","slug":"environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2019","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; CT River Valley &#8211; 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\"><a id=\"top\" name=\"top\"><\/a> <strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">December 23, 2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshire \u2013 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2019\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshires<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Pioneer Valley \u2013 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2019\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 CT River Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide \u2013 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-statewide-2019\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor Archive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-archive\/\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2018\/#comments\" name=\"em\">How to submit comments to MEPA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/emonitor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 On MEPA Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"left\">CT River Valley Index:<a name=\"em\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chicopee &#8211; <a href=\"#chicopeereconstruction\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicopee-Reconstruction &amp; Related Work on Fuller Rd, from Memorial Dr. (RTE 33) to Shawinigan Dr. (0.2 Miles)<\/a> &#8211; ENF<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 1\/13\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/122319em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Inititate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> <strong>&#8211; dredge sediment from the Campus Pond located at the UMass Amherst Campus<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/23\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst &#8211; <a href=\"#amherstsolar\" rel=\"noopener\">Town of Amherst Solar<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 12\/6\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield &#8211; <a href=\"#westfieldturnpike\">Westfield Turnpike Industrial Park<\/a> &#8211; FEIR<\/strong> <strong>Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Adequately and Properly Complies &#8211; issued 11\/25\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buckland and Charlemont &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/121119em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Buckland,%20Charlemont.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality License\u00a0 (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Bridge Rehabilitation, Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) over Deerfield River<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/11\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Montague &#8211; <a href=\"#montaguecity\" rel=\"noopener\">Montague City Road Roadway Flooding Protection Project<\/a> &#8211; ENF<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 12\/12\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<p>Previous projects in 2019:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>West Springfield &#8211; Essential Power Massachusetts, LLC &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"#essentialpower\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Issuance of a Draft Operating Permit Renewal<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; comments due 12\/23\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/112219em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Westfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; replacement of the State Route 202 (Southwick Road) Bridge over the Little River<\/strong> &#8211; posted 11\/22\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charlemont &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/112219em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Charlemont.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; replacement of the West Oxbow Road Bridge over Wilder Brook<\/strong> &#8211; posted 11\/22\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam &#8211; <a href=\"#TGP261\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Gas Pipeline 261 Upgrade Projects<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/100919em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Issuance%20of%20a%20Section%2061%20Finding%20for%20Line%20261%20Upgrade%20Projects%20AGAWAM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Issuance of a Section 61 Finding for Line 261 Upgrade Projects (Line 261B Looping Project) (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; issued 10\/9\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southampton &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/100919em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project%20SOUTHAMPTON.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; submitted 10\/9\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>South Hadley &#8211; <a href=\"#southhadleyfalls\">South Hadley Falls Urban Redevelopment &amp; Renewal Plan (URRP) <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 9\/6\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buckland, Florida, Monroe &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/080719em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20a%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan,%20Buckland,%20Florida,%20Monroe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Great River Hydro, LLS vegetation management plan<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 9\/20\/19 at 5pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worthington &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/082119em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project%20WORTHINGTON.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Wildlife Habitat Management on property owned by Gary Roy and Kathleen Adamczyk, Ring Road<\/strong>\u00a0 &#8211; posted 8\/21\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orange &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/080719em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Orange.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Tully Mountain WMA &amp; WCE Habitat Project<\/strong>\u00a0 &#8211; posted 8\/7\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Russell &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/080719em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Russel.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; repair of double culvert (# R13022-BCH-DOT-BRI) under I-90<\/strong> &#8211; posted 8\/7\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southampton &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/080719em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Southampton.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Application by Mr. Glenn West to remove the Lyman Pond Dam at 285 College Highway in<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Southampton on the Manhan River<\/strong> &#8211; posted 8\/7\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicopee &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/071019em\/pn\/Draft%20Operating%20Permit%20Renewal%20for%20Chicopee%20Electric,%20Chicopee.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Issuance of a Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Chicopee Electric Light Clean Air Act permit<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 8\/23\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam &#8211; <a href=\"#TGP261\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Gas Pipeline 261 Upgrade Projects<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; <strong>FEIR Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA &#8211; issued 8\/2\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charlemont &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/062619em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Charlemont.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 Avery Brook and Pelham Brook<\/strong>\u00a0use rock and or wood vane structures to improve the channel thalweg and maintain connectivity during low-flow conditions &#8211; posted 6\/26\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/061019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Public%20Hearing%20on%20the%20Notice%20of%20Intent%20for%20Robert%20Predmore,%20Amherst.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; 33 Mountain View Circle\u00a0removal of undersized culvert, stream daylighting and naturalized restoration<\/strong> &#8211; posted 6\/10\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicopee &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#cabotvillemill\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabotville Mill Redevelopment<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 6\/21\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worthington &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#route143\" rel=\"noopener\">Route 143 Road Improvements &amp; Related Work<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 6\/14\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#drybridgeroad\">Dry Bridge Road Water Treatment Plant<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 5\/24\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#massdotnorthampton\">MassDOT Northampton Facility #21 Dumping Ground Remediation<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; NPC &#8211; comments due 5\/14\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/052219em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Program,%20Amherst.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Plan (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 Souweine Pond 565 Bay Road<\/strong> &#8211; posted 5\/22\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buckland, Monroe, Florida &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/041019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Public%20Hearing%20re%20Vegetation%20Management%20Plan,%20Shelburne%20Falls.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Public Hearing for Vegetation Management Plan (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Great River Hydro proposes to use herbicides<\/strong> &#8211; hearing 5\/22\/19 &#8211; comments due 5\/24\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holyoke &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#mttomplantdecom\" rel=\"noopener\">Mt. Tom Plant Decommissioning and Solid Waste Management Project<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issue 5\/10\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greenfield &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#proposeddevelopment\" rel=\"noopener\">Proposed Development: 125 Mohawk Trail<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issue 5\/10\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hampden &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/050819em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Availability%20for%20Public%20Comment%20-the%20DRAFT%20Water%20Management%20Act%20Permit,%20Hampden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Notice of Availability of Draft Water Management Act Permit for Public Comment (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <strong>Great Horse Country Club<\/strong> &#8211; posted 5\/8\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hadley &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/050819em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Hadley.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Kestrel Land Trust\u2019s \u201cOwl\u201d property<\/strong> &#8211; posted 5\/8\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colrain &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Colrain.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;<strong> In-Stream Habitat Enhancement in two tributaries to Sanders Brook<\/strong> &#8211; posted 4\/24\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conway &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Conway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; DCR &#8211; identified areas of invasiv control along South River, in South River State Forest, and unidentified possible invasive control in Conway State Forest<\/strong> &#8211; posted 4\/24\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belchertown &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certification,%20Belchertown.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; proposed wetland crossing on Lot 2, Allen Street<\/strong> &#8211; posted 4\/24\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Northampton.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Ecological Restoration Project for Habitat Restoration\u00a0<\/strong><strong>and Management at Rainbow Beach<\/strong> &#8211; posted 4\/24\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blandford &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#otisstage\" rel=\"noopener\">Otis Stage Road Solar Photovoltaic Project<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 4\/19\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colrain &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"#eastbranchnorth\" rel=\"noopener\">East Branch North River Restoration<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 4\/19\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam &#8211; <a href=\"#TGP261\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Gas Pipeline 261 Upgrade Projects<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; DEIR Certificate &#8211; Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA &#8211; issued 4\/5\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam &#8211; Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/032019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20Draft%20Operating%20Permit%20Renewal,%20Agawam.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; BEAT note: this is a renewal of their existing permit for the existing turbines &#8211; posted 3\/20\/19 &#8211; TGP also filed a\u00a0Plan Approval Non Major Comprehensive on 12\/14\/17 for their proposed Upgrade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst, Belchertown, Erving, Leverett, Monson, Montague, Northfield, Palmer and Sunderland &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/041019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20a%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan,%20Amherst,Belchertown,Erving,Leverett,Monson,Montaque,Northfield,Palmer,%20Sunderland.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan for New England Central Railroad (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; posted 4\/10\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holyoke, West Springfield and Westfield &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/041019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20a%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan,%20Holyoke,%20West%20Springfield,%20Westfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan for Pioneer Valley Railroad (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; posted 4\/10\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holyoke &amp; Chicopee &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/022019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20a%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan,Holyoke%20Gas%20&amp;%20Electric,%20Holyoke.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan by Holyoke Gas &amp; Electric (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; comments due 4\/5\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southampton &#8211; <a href=\"#manhanriver\">Manhan River Restoration Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; ENF Certificate issued 2\/15\/19 and Secretary Grant a Waiver &#8211; issued 3\/13\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton (Conway) &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/030619em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Northampton.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Culvert Replacement on Waterworks Road, Conway<\/strong> &#8211; posted 3\/6\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belchertown &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/022019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Belchertown.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 Scarborough Brook Conservation Area<\/strong> &#8211; posted 2\/20\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easthampton &#8211;<a href=\"#ferrystreet\"> Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; ENF Certificate\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 2\/15\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Williamsburg &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/022019em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Williamsburg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 40 Walpole Rd<\/strong> &#8211; posted 2\/20\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deerfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/020619em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Program,%20Deerfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Eaglebrook School Pond &#8211; posted 2\/6\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"#westfieldturnpike\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Westfield Turnpike Industrial Park<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Draft EIR Certificate &#8211; Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA &#8211; issued 1\/11\/2019<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blandford (&amp; Otis, Stockbridge) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/010919em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certification,%20Blandford,%20Otis,%20Stockbridge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 District 1 Culvert and Drainage Repair Project along Interstate 90 \u2013 posted 1\/9\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hampden &#8211; <a href=\"#rockwellponddredging\">Rockwell Pond Dredging<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 1\/4\/19<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2018\/#appliedgolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Applied Golf Photovoltaic Power System <\/a><\/strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2018\/#appliedgolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(opens in new page)<\/a><\/em>&#8211; ENF Certificate\u00a0 &#8211; Does not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 12\/21\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/122618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20Combined%20%2091%20License%20and%20401%20Waterway%20Quality%20Certification,%20Northampton.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Notice of Application for a Combined Chapter 91 License and 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Paradise Pond at Smith College<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 posted 12\/26\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westborough &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/122618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Tentative%20Determination%20to%20Issue%20Antidegradation%20Authorization%20for%20Proposed%20Cumberland%20Farms,%20Westborough.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Notice of Tentative Determination to Issue Antidegradation Authorization for Proposed Cumberland Farms (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; posted 12\/26\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Western Massachusetts \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/122618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Public%20Hearings%20re,Vegetation%20Management%20Plan%20for%20Eversource,%20Western%20MA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Public Hearings for Vegetation Management Plan (Eversource) (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 posted 12\/26\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam &#8211; <a href=\"#TGP261\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Gas Pipeline 261 Upgrade Projects<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; EENF Certificate &#8211; Requires a Mandatory Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 8\/17\/18<a id=\"chicopeereconstruction\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><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>Chicopee-Reconstruction &amp; Related Work on Fuller Rd, from Memorial Dr. (RTE 33) to Shawinigan Dr. (0.2 Miles) <\/strong>&#8211; Chicopee<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 16135<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted December 23, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/122319em\/nps\/enf\/16135%20Chicopee-Reconstruction%20&amp;%20Related%20Work%20on%20Fuller%20Road.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due January 13, 2020<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Eric Woodward 857 368-8818<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@mass.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"montaguecity\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Montague City Road Roadway Flooding Protection Project<\/strong> &#8211; Montague<br \/>\nEEA # 16120<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted November 22, 2019<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/112219em\/nps\/enf\/16120%20Montaque%20City%20Road%20Roadway%20Flooding%20Protection%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments due December 12, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Valerie Miller 413-658-2062<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:page.czepiga@mass.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Page Czepiga<\/a> 617-626-1021<a id=\"essentialpower\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Essential Power Massachusetts, LLC<\/strong> &#8211; West Springfield<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted November 22, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/112219em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Issuance%20of%20a%20Draft%20Operating%20Permit%20Renewal%20WEST%20SPRINGFIELD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Issuance of a Draft Operating Permit Renewal Notice (pdf)<\/a><br \/>\nComments due December 23, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Link to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/files\/documents\/2019\/11\/04\/op-essentialpower-renew.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Draft Operating Permit (pdf)<\/a> <br class=\"none\" \/>BEAT&#8217;s first thoughts are that this appears to be a fossil-fueled, mostly peaking power plant, in a community already overburdened by air pollution. The facility should be shut down and replaced with storage and the community should receive additional help to insulate, weatherize, become more efficient, solarize, and switch to heat pumps for heating and cooling.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"amherstsolar\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Town of Amherst Solar<\/strong>&#8211; Amherst<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 16109<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued December 6, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/121119em\/sc\/enf\/16109%20ENF-Town%20of%20Amherst%20Solar%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit<br class=\"none\" \/>November 19, 2019 at 1:30 pm<br class=\"none\" \/>Meet at the transfer Station parking lot, 740 Belchertown Road, Amherst<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 6, 2019<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/110619em\/nps\/enf\/16109%20Town%20of%20Amherst%20Solar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf<\/strong>)<\/a><br \/>\nComments due November 26, 2019<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Jeff Brandt 978-656-3662<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a>\u00a0(617) 626-1025<a id=\"southhadleyfalls\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>South Hadley Falls Urban Redevelopment &amp; Renewal Plan (URRP)<\/strong> &#8211; South Hadley<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 16078<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued September 6, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/091119em\/sc\/enf\/16078%20ENF%20South%20Hadley%20Falls%20Urban%20Redevelopment%20and%20Renewal%20Plan%20SOUTH%20HADLEY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit &#8211; August 22, 2019- 10:00 am<br \/>\nMeet at South Hadley Town Hall, 116 Main Street, Conference Room 205. A site visit will follow the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted August 7, 2019<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/080719em\/nps\/enf\/16078%20South%20Hadley%20Falls%20Urban%20Redevelopment%20&amp;%20Renewal%20Plan%20South%20Hadley.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf<\/strong>)<\/a><br \/>\nComments due August 27, 2019<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Heather Gould (617) 896-4505<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a>\u00a0(617) 626-1025<a id=\"cabotvillemill\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Cabotville Mill Redevelopment<\/strong> &#8211; Chicopee<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA #\u00a016022<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued June 21, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/062619em\/sc\/enf\/16022%20Cabotville%20Mill%20Redevelopment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit &#8211; May 30, 2019 at 2:30 pm<br \/>\nMeet at Site &#8211; 165 Front Street, Chicopee (Property Management Office Conference Room)<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted May 8, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/050819em\/nps\/enf\/16022%20Cabotville%20Mill%20Redevelopment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due July 11, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Stephanie Kruel (617) 607-2972<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@mass.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"route143\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Route 143 Road Improvements &amp; Related Work<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Worthington<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 16029<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued June 14, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/062619em\/sc\/enf\/16029%20ENF%20Route%20143%20Road%20Improvements%20and%20Related%20Work.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit &#8211; May 30, 2019 at 11:00 am<br class=\"none\" \/>Meet on Site &#8211; Town Hall Conference room at 160 Huntington Road (Route 112, Worthington)<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted May 8, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/050819em\/nps\/enf\/16029%20Route%20143%20Road%20Improvements%20and%20Related%20Work.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due June 14, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Hung Pham (857) 368-8831<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@mass.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"massdotnorthampton\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>MassDOT Northampton Facility #21 Dumping Ground Remediation<\/strong> &#8211; Northampton<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA #15106<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted April24, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/nps\/npc\/15106%20NPC%20MassDOT%20Northampton%20Facility%2021%20Dumping%20Ground%20Remmediation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Notice of Project Change (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due May 14, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Robert Natario (413) 582-0542<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:anne.canaday@massmail.state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anne Canaday<\/a> (617) 626-1035<a id=\"drybridgeroad\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Dry Bridge Road Water Treatment Plant<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Westfield<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 16019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><strong>Mysteriously disappeared from the Environmental Monitor!<\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 24, 2019<strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report\u00a0<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit, May 6, 2019<br \/>\nMeet at Westfield City Hall (conference room 201) 59 Court Street, Westfield follow by Site Visit<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted April 24, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/nps\/enf\/16019%20Dry%20Bridge%20Road%20Water%20Treatment%20Plant.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due May 14, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Tracy Adamski (413) 572-3256<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"mttomplantdecom\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Mt. Tom Plant Decommissioning and Solid Waste Management Project<\/strong> &#8211; Holyoke<br \/>\nEEA # 16007<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 10, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/052219em\/sc\/enf\/16007%20Mt.%20Tom%20Plant%20Decommissioning%20and%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit April 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm &#8211;\u00a0<b>Attendees must wear a safety vest, hard hat and boots. <\/b><br class=\"none\" \/>Meet on Site-200 Northampton Street, Holyoke<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted April 10, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/041019em\/nps\/enf\/16007%20Mt.%20Tom%20Plant%20Decommissioning%20and%20Solid%20Waste%20Mangement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due April 30, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Melissa Coady (413) 572-3224<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"proposeddevelopment\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Proposed Development: 125 Mohawk Trail<\/strong> &#8211; Greenfield<br \/>\nEEA # 16005<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 10, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/052219em\/sc\/enf\/16005%20Proposed%20Development%20at%20125%20Mohawk%20Trail.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit April 24, 2019 at 10:00 am<br class=\"none\" \/>Meet on Site &#8211; 125 Mohawk Trail (Route 2A), Greenfield<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted April 10, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/041019em\/nps\/enf\/16005%20Proposed%20Development.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due April 30, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Kelly Killeen (781) 982-5434<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"eastbranchnorth\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>East Branch North River Restoration\u00a0<\/b> &#8211; Colrain<br \/>\nEEA # 16001<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued April 19,2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/sc\/enf\/16001%20ENF%20East%20Branch%20North%20River%20Restoration-Colrain.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Site visit March 28, 2019 at 10:00 am<br class=\"none\" \/>Meet On Site &#8211; 18 Jesse Wood Lane, Driveway is just North of Route 112 bridge at the intersection of Rt. 112 and Jesse Wood Lane, Colrain<\/p>\n<p>Submitted March 20, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/032019em\/nps\/enf\/16001%20East%20Branch%20North%20River%20Restoration.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due April 9, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Michael Leff (215) 870-0605<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"otisstage\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>O<\/strong><strong>tis Stage Road Solar Photovoltaic Project<\/strong> &#8211; Blandford<br \/>\nEEA # 15994<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued April 19,2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/042419em\/sc\/enf\/15994%20ENF%20Otis%20Stage%20Road%20Solar%20PV%20%20Project-%20Blandford.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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 March 25, 2019 at 10:00 am<br class=\"none\" \/>Meet at Blandford Town Hall, 1 Russell Road, Blandford. Followed by site visit.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted March 6, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/030619em\/nps\/enf\/15994%20Otis%20Stage%20Road%20Solar%20Photovoltaic%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due April 9, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: David Klinch (978) 793-2539<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"rockwellponddredging\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Rockwell Pond Dredging<\/strong> &#8211; Hampden<br \/>\nEEA #15947<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued January 4, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/010919em\/sc\/enf\/15947%20ENF%20Rockwell%20Pond%20Dredging%20Hampden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><strong>Site visit<\/strong> December 21, 2018, 11:00 am<br \/>\nMeet at the barn located at the project site: 61 Rock-A-Dundee Road, Hampden.\u00a0 Please park on the grass next to the pond near the dam<\/p>\n<p>Submitted December 5, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/120518em\/nps\/enf\/15947%20Rockwell%20Pond%20Dredging.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due December 26, 2018<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Nathaniel Arai (413) 726-2100<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:anne.canaday@massmail.state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anne Canaday<\/a> (617) 626-1035<a id=\"manhanriver\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Manhan River Restoration Project <\/strong>&#8211; Southampton<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15971<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued March 13, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/032019em\/sc\/rod\/15971%20FROD%20Manhan%20River%20Restoration%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Final Record of Decision (PDF)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Secretary Grants Waiver<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Posted February 15, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/022019em\/sc\/rod\/15971%20DROD%20Manhan%20River%20Restoration%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary Proposes to Grant a Waiver (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due March 6, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued February 15, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/022019em\/sc\/enf\/15942%20ENF%20Ferry%20Street%20Mill%20Redevelopment%20Project%20EASTHAMPTON.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted January 9, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/010919em\/nps\/enf\/15971%20Manhan%20River%20Restoration%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due February 8, 2019<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Nick Wildman (617) 626-1527<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Flaherty@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erin Flaherty<\/a> (617) 626-1128<a id=\"ferrystreet\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project<\/strong> &#8211; Easthampton<br \/>\nEEA # 15942<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued February 15, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/022019em\/sc\/enf\/15942%20ENF%20Ferry%20Street%20Mill%20Redevelopment%20Project%20EASTHAMPTON.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Re-submitted January 9, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/010919em\/nps\/enf\/15942%20Ferry%20Street%20Mill%20Redevelopment%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due February 5, 2019<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>December 20, 2018 &#8211; <strong>This project was withdrawn by the proponent<\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit &#8211; Friday, November 30, 2018, at 9:30 AM.\u00a0 Meet at the site, 1 Ferry Street, Easthampton.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 21, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/112118em\/nps\/enf\/15942%20%20Ferry%20Street%20Mill%20Redevelopment%20Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due December 11, 2018<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Robert Levesque (413) 568-0985<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"TGP261\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Tennessee Gas Pipeline 261 Upgrade Projects <\/strong>&#8211; Agawam &#8211; BEAT is watching this project closely. This project has now filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). BEAT\/No Fracked Gas in Mass has filed for intervener status in the FERC process. We believe the increase in greenhouse gas emissions that would result from this project would violate the state&#8217;s Global Warming Solutions Act statutory limits.\u00a0 Please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/nofrackedgasbulletins.wordpress.com\/tennessee-gas-261-upgrade-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NoFrackedGasInMass.com<\/a> website for more information.<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15879<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Issued October 9,2019<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/100919em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Issuance%20of%20a%20Section%2061%20Finding%20for%20Line%20261%20Upgrade%20Projects%20AGAWAM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Issuance of a Section 61 Finding for Line 261 Upgrade Projects (Line 261B Looping Project) (pdf)<\/a><br \/>\nWater Quality Certification for Transmittal Number X281739<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>Issued August 2, 2019<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/080719em\/sc\/eir\/15879%20FEIR%20Tennessee%20Gas%20Pipeline%20261%20Upgrade%20Projects%20Agawam%20&amp;%20Longmeadow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted June 26, 2019<br \/>\n<strong>Final Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><br \/>\nComments due July 26, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued April 5, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/041019em\/sc\/eir\/15879%20DEIR%20Tennessee%20Gas%20Upgrades%20to%20261%20Agawam-Longmeadow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate DEIR (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Energy Facilities Siting Board meeting March 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm<br \/>\nLongmeadow High School Auditorium,\u00a095 Grassy Gutter Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmeadow.org\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3825\/NOTICE-OF-PUBLIC-COMMENT-HEARING\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Energy Facilities Siting Board Notice (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due April 10, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit for the EFSB<br \/>\nMarch 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm<br \/>\nLongmeadown Country Club, 400 Shaker Rd, Longmeadow<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>February 8, 2019 &#8211; The Proponent has requested a 49-day extension of the comment period. On behalf of the Secretary, the request is granted. The comment period will end on March 29, 2019 and the Certificate will be issued on April 5, 2019. A joint meeting\/hearing of the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) and MEPA will be held during the comment period; the date and location of the meeting will be distributed once the details are finalized.<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted January 9, 2019<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nBuMaELMv3930Cdowdrxu12HUuTvHeIa\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Draft Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments now due March 29, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued August 17, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/082218em\/sc\/enf\/15879%20Tennessee%20Gas%20Pipeline%20261%20Upgrade%20Projects.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; this includes BEAT&#8217;s comments on the EENF<br class=\"none\" \/>Requires a Mandatory Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit &#8211; July 27, 2018 &#8211; 10 am<br \/>\nMeet at Compressor Station 261, 1615 Suffield Street followed by Site Visit, Agawam<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted July 11, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/071118em\/nps\/enf\/15879%20261%20Upgrade%20Projects.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due August 10, 2018<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Deborah McCartney (713) 420-6723<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"westfieldturnpike\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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>Westfield Turnpike Industrial Park<\/strong> &#8211; Westfield<br \/>\nEEA # 15845<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued November 25, 2019<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/121119em\/sc\/eir\/15845%20Westfield%20Turnpike%20Industrial%20Park.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted October 18, 2019<br \/>\n<strong>Final Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><br \/>\nComments due November 18, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued January 11, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/012319em\/sc\/eir\/15845%20DEIR%20Westfield%20Turnpike%20Industrial%20Park.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate DEIR (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 7, 2018<br \/>\n<strong>Draft Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><br \/>\nComments now due January 4, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued May 11, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2018\/sc\/enf\/15845%20Westfield%20Turnpike%20Industrial%20Park.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires a Mandatory Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit &#8211; April 23, 2018<br \/>\n5:30 pm &#8211; Meet at 70 Turnpike Industrial Road for Site Walk followed by 6:30 PM Consultation Session in Confrence room at 70 Turnpike Industrial Rd., Westfield<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted April 11, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/041118em\/nps\/enf\/15845%20Westfield%20Turnpike%20Industrial%20Park.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due May 1, 2018<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Kyle Greaves (617) 607-2988 (new phone number)<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"comments\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div align=\"left\"><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 Kathleen A. Theoharides<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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/submitting-comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Submit Comments to MEPA<\/a> (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>December 23, 2019 Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshires Environmental Monitor \u2013 CT River Valley Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide Environmental Monitor \u2013 Archives How to submit comments to MEPA Environmental Monitor \u2013 On MEPA Website CT River Valley Index: Chicopee &#8211; Chicopee-Reconstruction&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-34588","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 - CT River Valley - 2019 - Berkshire Environmental Action Team<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BEAT&#039;s abstract of the Mass. 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