{"id":38852,"date":"2020-01-14T16:18:01","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T21:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=38852"},"modified":"2022-04-07T10:46:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:46:10","slug":"environmental-monitor-berkshire-2020","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshire &#8211; 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/eea\/emepa\/emonitor.aspx\"><em id=\"sm\">The Environmental Monitor<\/em><\/a> provides information on projects under review by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/massachusetts-environmental-policy-act-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act<\/a> (MEPA) office, recent MEPA decisions of the Secretary of Energy &amp; Environmental Affairs, and public notices from environmental agencies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshire \u2013 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2020\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshires 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Pioneer Valley \u2013 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2020\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; CT River Valley 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide \u2013 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-statewide-2020\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Statewide 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor Archive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-archive\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#comments\" name=\"em\">How to submit comments to MEPA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/emonitor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; On MEPA Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Berkshire Index:<\/strong><\/span><strong><a name=\"berk\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lanesborough &amp; Hancock &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/122320em\/pn\/VMP%20-%20Notice%20of%20Public%20Hearings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Public Hearings re: Vegetation Management Plan (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0 for the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric (MMWEC) <\/strong>&#8211; public hearing 2\/4\/21 &amp; comments due 2\/5\/21<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Williamstown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/122320em\/pn\/NOI%20Ecological%20Williamstown.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Ecological restoration limited project on a 1.5-acre pond located entirely on property owned by William R. and Margot S. Moomaw at 870Henderson Road<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/23\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/120920em\/pn\/Public%20Notice_608860%20Pittsfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; replacement of an existing bridge crossing the Sackett Brook on New East Lenox Road<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/9\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanesborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/112320em\/pn\/Notice_Route%207%20Bridge%20Repairs%20401.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; for the fill of Town Brook off Rt 7<\/strong> &#8211; posted 11\/23\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adams &#8211; <a href=\"#hoosicriverbank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoosic River Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Project<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate <\/strong>&#8211; Requires an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 10\/30\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hinsdale &#8211; <a href=\"#perustreet\">246 Peru Street cannabis growing operation<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 10\/23\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/102220em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20SOW%20for%20hydrogeological%20evaluation%20BECKET.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Scope of Work for a Hydrogeological Evaluation (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Camp Greylock in support of a future Ground Water Discharge Permit<\/strong> &#8211; posted 10\/22\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/100720em\/pn\/NOI%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Mangement%20Program%20BECKET.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211;<strong> Sherwood Greens Lake District: Long Bow Lake, Little Long-Bow Lake, Silver Shield Pond and GoldenFawn Lake<\/strong> &#8211; posted 10\/07\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hinsdale &amp; Peru &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/100720em\/pn\/401%20WQC%20HINSDALE%20PERU.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; reconstruction of Middlefield Rd (Skyline Trail)<\/strong> &#8211; issued 10\/07\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Marlboro &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/100720em\/pn\/401%20WQC%20NEW%20MARLBOROUGH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; excavation and fill of the Umpachene River, located off of Lumbert Cross Road<\/strong> &#8211; posted 10\/07\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hinsdale &#8211; <a href=\"#watsonroaddam\">Watson Road Dam Removal<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;<strong> Secretary Grants EIR Waiver<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 9\/25\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/090920em\/pn\/Ecological%20Restoration%20LP%20BECKET.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; draw down Palmer Brook Lake four feet, annually<\/strong> &#8211; submitted 9\/9\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Otis &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/090920em\/pn\/GWDP%20OTIS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; discharge 30,000 gallons per day of treated sanitary wastewater from Town of Otis Wastewater Treatment Plant to groundwater<\/strong> &#8211; submitted 9\/9\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/090920em\/pn\/Ecological%20Restoration%20LP%20PITTSFIELD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Onota Lake Drawdown Plan &#8211;<\/strong> submitted 9\/9\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hinsdale &#8211; <a href=\"#watsonroaddam\">Watson Road Dam Removal<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;<strong> ENF Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 8\/28\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lenox &#8211; <a href=\"#lenoxvalleywtf\">Lenox Valley WTF, LLC- Waste Transfer Station<\/a> &#8211; ENF<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>WITHDRAWN<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Williamstown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/081020em\/pn\/401%20WQC%20WILLIAMSTOWN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; replacement of Bridge No. W-37-015 Route 2 (Main Street)<\/strong> &#8211; posted 8\/10\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mount Washington &#8211; <a href=\"#beckerpond\" rel=\"noopener\">Becker Pond Dam Removal<\/a> &#8211; ENF<\/strong> <strong>Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Requires an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 7\/31\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/072220em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Issuance%20of%20a%20Draft%20Operating%20Permit%20Renewal%20LEE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Issuance of a Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Oldcastle Lawn and Garden, Inc.<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 8\/21\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monterey &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/072220em\/pn\/GWDP%20Renewal%20MONTEREY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Gould Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant &#8211; posted 7\/22\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockbridge &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/070820em\/pn\/Tennessee%20Gas%202020%20EMN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company&#8217;s ROW in the Kampoosa Bog Drainage Basin<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 8\/21\/2<strong>0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rowe\/Florida &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/061020em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20a%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan%20ROWE%20FLORIDA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Brookfield Renewables Bear Swamp Project vegetation management<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 7\/24\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockbridge &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/061020em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20a%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan%20STOCKBRIDGE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Kinder Morgan Company: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) vegetation management plan<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 7\/24\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Marlborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/061020em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project%20NEW%20MARLBOROUGH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Bank Stabilization and Habitat Restoration in the Konkapot River<\/strong> &#8211; posted 6\/10\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Berkshire County &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/032520em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20YOP%20Housatonic%20RR%20Co.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (Housatonic Railroad) (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; comments due 5\/8\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanesborough, Hancock &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/032520em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20of%20YOP%20LUDLOW%20LANESBOROUGH%20HANCOCK.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company<\/strong> &#8211; comments due 5\/8\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Williamstown &#8211; <a href=\"#williamstownmohawk\" rel=\"noopener\">Williamstown-Mohawk Bicycle\/Pedestrian Trail Construction<\/a> &#8211; ENF Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 4\/10\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Williamstown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/022620em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Williamstown.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Williamstown-Mohawk Bicycle\/Pedestrian Trail<\/strong> &#8211; posted 2\/26\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Williamstown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/022620em\/pn\/WQC%20Public%20Notice%20-%20Williamstown%20Route%207%20Culvert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; replacement of a culvert under Route 2\/7 (at approximately 777 Cold Spring Road)<\/strong> &#8211; posted 2\/26\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/031120em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management,%20Becket.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Crystal Pond<\/strong> control of &#8220;excessive aquatic vegetation through the use of USEPA\/State registered herbicides and algaecides&#8221; &#8211; posted 3\/11\/20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee &#8211; <a href=\"#daleytransferstation\">Daley Transfer Station<\/a> &#8211; Draft EIR<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>WITHDRAWN<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tyringham &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/122319em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Tyringham.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; BridgeNo. T-10-007over Hop Brook<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/23\/19<a id=\"hoosicriverbank\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Hoosic River Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Project <\/strong>&#8211; Adams<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 16273<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued October 30, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2020\/sc\/enf\/16273EENF%20Hoosic%20River%20Bank%20Stabilization%20and%20Erosion%20Control%20Project%20Adams%20FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted September 23, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/092320em\/nps\/enf\/Pages%20from%2016273%20Hoosic_ENF-FrontEnd_2020-Sept_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due October 23, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Katherine Wilkins klwilkins@tighebond.com<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday anne.canaday@mass.gov<a id=\"perustreet\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>246 Peru Street cannabis growing<\/strong> &#8211; Hinsdale<br \/>\nEEA # 16264<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued October 23, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2020\/sc\/enf\/16264%20ENF%20246%20Peru%20Rd.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\" \/>Site Visit: Spetember 10, 2020 at 9:00 am<br \/>\nREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:tori.kim@mass.gov\">tori.kim@mass.gov<\/a> at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or by calling in by phone.<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted August 26, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/082620em\/nps\/enf\/Pages%201-3_246%20Peru%20Rd%20ENF%20FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due October 13, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Chris Chamberland chrisc@berkshiredesign.com<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Tori Kim tori.kim@mass.gov<a id=\"lenoxvalleywtf\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Lenox Valley WTF, LLC<\/strong> &#8211; Lenox<br \/>\nEEA # 16246<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><strong>WITHDRAWN<\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted July 22, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/072220em\/nps\/enf\/Pages%20from%20ENF%20Lenox%20Valley%20Waste%20Transfer%20Facility%20LENOX.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due August 11, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Brett Kamienski bkamienski@sk-designgroup.com<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday anne.canaday@mass.gov<a id=\"watsonroaddam\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Watson Road Dam Removal<\/strong><br \/>\nEEA # 16249<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued September 25, 2020<strong><br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/100720em\/sc\/rod\/16249%20frod%20Watson%20Pond%20Dam%20Removal%20HINSDALE%20SKT%20signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary Grants EIR Waiver (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Posted August 28, 2020<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2020\/sc\/rod\/16249%20drod%20Watson%20Pond%20Dam%20Removal%20HINSDALE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Proposal to Grant an EIR Waiver (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due September 23, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued August 28, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2020\/sc\/enf\/16249%20eenf%20Watson%20Pond%20Dam%20Removal%20HINSDALE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Submitted July 22, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/072220em\/nps\/enf\/Pages%20from%20EENF%20Watson%20Pond%20Dam%20HINSDALE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due August 21, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Kimberley Wendling kmolly77@aol.com<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@massmail.state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purvi Patel<\/a> purvi.patel@massmail.state.ma.us <a id=\"beckerpond\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Becker Pond Dam Removal<\/strong> &#8211; Mount Washington<br \/>\nEEA # 16226<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued July 31, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2020\/sc\/enf\/FINAL%2016226%20EENF%20Becker%20Pond%20Dam%20Mount%20Washington%20SKT%20signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Site visit: June 22, 2020 &#8211; 9:30 am<br \/>\nREMOTE MEETING. Join Zoom Meeting <a href=\"https:\/\/interfluve.zoom.us\/j\/7615249472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/interfluve.zoom.us\/j\/7615249472<\/a> Join by Phone: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 761 524 9472<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted June 10, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/061020em\/nps\/enf\/Pages%20from%20EENF%20Becker%20Pond%20Dam%20Removal%20EENF%20MT%20WASHINGTON.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due July 24, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Candice Constantine cconstantine@interfluve.com<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Anne Canaday anne.canaday@mass.gov <a id=\"williamstownmohawk\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/022620em\/nps\/enf\/16159%20Williamstown-Mohawk%20Bicycle%20Pedestrian%20Trail.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Williamstown-Mohawk Bicycle\/Pedestrian Trail Construction<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Williamstown<br \/>\nEEA # 16159<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued April 10, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2020\/sc\/enf\/FINAL%2016159enfMohawkBicycleTrail-Williamstown%20skt%20signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site visit &#8211; March 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm<br \/>\nMeet at Williamstown &#8211; Town Hall Selectboad Mtg. Room 1st floor<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted February 26, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2020\/022620em\/nps\/enf\/16159%20Williamstown-Mohawk%20Bicycle%20Pedestrian%20Trail.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due March 17, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Bryan Cordeiro (857) 368-8813<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"daleytransferstation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Daley Development \u2013 Lee<br \/>\nEEA # 14764<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>March 11, 2020 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>WITHDRAWN<\/strong><\/span><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted February 10, 2020<br class=\"none\" \/>Draft Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due March 12, 2020<\/p>\n<p>Issued October 6, 2017<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/101017em\/sc\/npc\/NPC%2014764%20Daley%20Development.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nRequires a Mandatory Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Posted August 23, 2017<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/082317em\/nps\/npc\/14764%20NPC%20Daley%20Development.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Notice of Project Change (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments now due September 26, 2017<\/p>\n<p>Issued September 16, 2011<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/092111em\/sc\/enf\/14764enf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDoes not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Site Visit \u2013 July 20, 2011 \u2013 10:30 am \u2013 Berkshire Engineering \u2013 157 Columbia Street, Lee<br \/>\nSubmitted July 6, 2011<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/070611em\/nps\/enf\/14764.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments now due September 9, 2011- additional information was submitted. This project is in state-listed species habitat.<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Benjamin Naylor (413) 243-4122<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@massmail.state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"comments\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"generaltext\"><strong>How to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The Secretary of Environmental Affairs accepts written comments on projects currently under MEPA review. <br class=\"none\" \/>Please note that comments submitted on MEPA documents are public records.<br class=\"none\" \/>Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/PublicComment\/Landing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MEPA Public Comment Portal<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe most efficient way to submit comments on MEPA projects is through the <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/PublicComment\/Landing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Comment Portal<\/a>.\u00a0 You may register and create an account or submit comments anonymously.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submit Comments by e-mail<\/strong><br \/>\nAll comments received by the deadline will be provided to the Secretary for review and included in the public record for the project. Comments can be e-mailed directly to the Environmental Analyst reviewing the project.\u00a0 Please reference the project name and EEA# in the subject line of the e-mail.\u00a0 The EEA# and Environmental Analyst assigned to the project can be found in the Environmental Monitor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/mepa-office-contact-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MEPA Staff Contact Information<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><strong>Submit Comments by Mail or Hand Delivery<\/strong><br \/>\nElectronic comments are preferred; however, written comments may be mailed or hand-delivered to the MEPA office. Office hours are 9 AM &#8211; 5 PM.<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>The mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Secretary Kathleen A. Theoharides<br class=\"none\" \/>Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) <br class=\"none\" \/>Attn: MEPA Office [Analyst Name], EEA No. _____ <br class=\"none\" \/>100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n<p><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>The Environmental Monitor provides information on projects under review by the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office, recent MEPA decisions of the Secretary of Energy &amp; Environmental Affairs, and public notices from environmental agencies. 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