{"id":57795,"date":"2024-01-09T13:26:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T18:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=57795"},"modified":"2024-12-24T08:18:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T13:18:36","slug":"environmental-monitor-berkshire-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshire &#8211; 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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. <em>These are the LARGE, potentially ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING projects. Please, take a look at ones in your town\/city.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">December 23, 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshire \u2013 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2024\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshires<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Pioneer Valley \u2013 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-ctriver-valley-2024\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; CT River Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide \u2013 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-statewide-2024\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Statewide<\/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:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/home\" 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><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Great Barrington &#8211; <a class=\"table-link\" href=\"#berkshire\">Berkshire Natural Resources Property Exploration Wells &#8211; <\/a><\/strong>Expanded Environmental Notification Form &#8211; comments die 1\/22\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adams, Cheshire, Egremont, Sheffield &#8211; <a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/4360de94-f4ba-462d-bed1-32a0df801640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan &#8211; <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; National Grid has submitted a Yearly Operational Plan to MDAR for 2025 and National Grid\u2019s YOP identifies these municipalities as locations where they intend to use herbicides to treat their electric Rights-of-Way in 2025 &#8211; Comments due 1\/24\/2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Previous projects in 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adams &#8211; <a href=\"#quarry\">Quarry Minerals Management Area<\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Notice of Project Change &#8211; comments due 12\/12\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egremont &#8211; <a href=\"#reconstruction\">Reconstruction and Related Work at Mount Washington Road <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on ENF, does not require an environmental impact report &#8211; published 11\/8\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richmond &#8211; <a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/67bccbd6-e0c6-41c9-9f95-e427a5a429c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program-<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; This project is seeking approval under an ecological restoration limited project provision to initiate an Aquatic Management Program at Richmond Pond in Richmond, MA. Annual 2 foot level lake drawdown will be applied to manage non-native and invasive plant species to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by improving habitat value and insuring critical dam longevity. &#8211; published 10\/23\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Windsor &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e2771dad-c2ca-4ce9-8844-8d17f029f452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The Project entails the removal of Weston Brook Dam, currently rated to be in \u201cPoor\u201d condition, to restore stream connectivity and aquatic organism passage, and to create wildlife and fisheries habitat. &#8211; published 10\/23\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/9228ba8a-e843-4af8-a728-059cbbd4d97a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Issuance of Draft Water Management Act Permits<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The Lee Water Department (Lee) has been issued a Draft Renewed WMA Permit #9P2-1-02-150.03. Lee is registered to withdraw 1.13 million gallons per day (MGD) from two surface water sources in the Housatonic River Basin. While maintaining the Town\u2019s total authorized volume at 1.13 MGD, Lee\u2019s current WMA Permit authorizes the Town to use an additional surface water source, Schoolhouse Reservoir. The draft renewed permit also addresses regulatory requirements for unaccounted for water, residential gallons per capita day, and outdoor water use restrictions. Written comments must be submitted either electronically (preferred) to madelyn.morris@mass.gov or by US Mail to MassDEP, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114, Attn: Madelyn Morris. &#8211; published 10\/23\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richmond &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/f0ebac90-d330-497e-aeab-cbacd354c108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; This project is seeking approval under an ecological restoration limited project provision to initiate an Aquatic Management Program at Richmond Pond in Richmond, MA. Targeted weed harvesting with mechanical harvester will be applied to manage non-native and invasive plant species to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by improving habitat value. &#8211; published 10\/23\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richmond &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/a0ba0502-8cfd-4711-865e-6d040dd791fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; This project is seeking approval under an ecological restoration limited project provision to initiate an Aquatic Management Program at Richmond Pond in Richmond, MA. USEPA\/State registered herbicides will be applied to manage non-native and invasive plant species to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by improving habitat value. &#8211; published 10\/23\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egremont &#8211; <a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/acae961d-ab22-4e57-9724-f8d89ccb7704\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate- <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Culvert replacement of Egremont, Blunt Road over an unnamed perennial tributary to Marsh Pond. The proposed culvert replacement consists of replacing the existing structure with a three-sided concrete frame and concrete modular block wingwalls with a length of 28 feet, and a clear span hydraulic opening of 19 feet. In addition, approach roadway work and stream restoration work will be performed to restore or improve the area within the project limits. The stream bank will be reconstructed with natural stream materials. &#8211; Comments due 10\/15\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Great Barrington, Pittsfield &#8211; <a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/5f2d9308-8780-4605-80ae-5cfa2fa371ef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a Water Management Act Permit- <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; MassDEP has issued the following DRAFT Water Management Act (WMA) permits for a 30- day public comment period: Hazen Paper Company in Great Barrington MA has been issued a Draft Renewed WMA Permit, #9P2-1-02-113.01. Hazen Paper Company is registered for 1.04 million gallons per day (MGD) and permitted for an additional 0.46 MGD. The Renewed Permit will reduce their total authorized withdrawal volume from 1.50 MGD to 1.27 MGD. The renewed volume reflects Hazen Paper\u2019s decision to voluntarily limit their withdrawals in order to remain below their baseline volume of 1.27 MGD, and therefore avoid the need to develop a mitigation plan; Blue Chair Properties in Pittsfield MA has been issued Draft Renewed WMA Permit #9P2-1-02-236.02 for 120-days of operation annually for snowmaking that authorizes no change in water withdrawal volume through May 31, 2032. The permitted authorized withdrawal is 0.25 million gallons per day (MGD). In addition to previous permit requirements, the permit includes the abandonment of one withdrawal point as a drinking water source and its status change to a non-potable snowmaking source. &#8211; Comments due 10\/11\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egremont &#8211; <a href=\"#reconstruction\">Reconstruction and Related Work at Mount Washington Road<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>Environmental Notification Form &#8211; Comments due 10\/1\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/a004f694-656a-4280-bd9d-5b77b320b7d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project-<\/a> <\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Bel Air Dam is part of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR) Office of Dam Safety\u2019s (ODS) pilot Abandoned Dams program. As part of this program, MassDCR is seeking to address safety concerns pertaining to dams in the Commonwealth that have no identifiable owner The proposed project will remove the Bel Air Dam on the West Branch of the Housatonic River and thereby restore the natural connectivity of a waterway, meeting the definition of an Ecological Restoration Project as defined in 310 CMR 10.04. &#8211; published 7\/24\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>South Lee &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/c79e12e6-7431-4fcc-9bb2-4f7b36e010b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit<\/a>&#8211; <\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Application for an Individual Groundwater Discharge Permit by Onyx Specialty Papers, Inc. &#8211; published 7\/10\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Windsor &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/58e8e65a-1f92-4fa2-911b-8ba89d6efd5e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Notice of Ecological Restoration Project under 301 CMR 11.01(2)(b)4.<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project entails the removal of Weston Brook Dam to enhance ecological diversity and stream connectivity along Weston Brook and address continuing safety concerns at the dam. The proposed removal of Weston Brook Dam will be accomplished through the removal of the full vertical and horizontal extent of the dam such that it will not impound water during a 500-year storm. The embankment will be removed back to the adjacent natural terrain. Upon completion, an unobstructed stream will flow through the site. Restoring the stream channel and improving connection from Weston Brook to Wahconah Falls Brook and the Housatonic River will improve habitat for aquatic species. Flowing water provides good habitat for fish including eastern brook trout and slimy sculpin. &#8211; published 7\/10\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Marlborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/051dadf6-d41e-4eb3-af62-20fd2cff6d66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; 401 Water Quality Certification application for the replacement of Bridge #N-08-020 (06N), Keyes Hill Road over Umpachene River in the Town of New Marlborough, Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation \u2013 Highway Division, Ten Park Plaza, Room 7360, Boston, MA 02116. The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing bridge with a full superstructure and substructure replacement. The proposed bridge will be a single span bridge and will be widened to a curb-to-curb width of 18 feet and an out-to-out width of approximately 21 feet. &#8211; comments due 7\/31\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Adams &#8211; <a href=\"#mountwilliams\">Mount Williams Reservoir Dam and Notch Reservoir Dam Improvements Projects<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF &#8211; Requires SEIR &#8211; published 6\/28\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket, Dalton, Hinsdale, Pittsfield, Richmond, Washington, West Stockbridge &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/c14f4694-ff8c-40c3-bb33-86be35f975f7\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a>&#8211; <\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; CSX Transportation, Incorporated will treat rights-of-way with herbicides during the 2024 calendar year &#8211; published 6\/26\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheshire, Dalton, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e821eadf-7a40-4372-9859-29e2c29543dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> The Project is proposed by NSTAR Electric Company d\/b\/a Eversource Energy and involves widening of the existing maintained utility corridor associated with a 14.5-mile long existing transmission line right-of-way in the towns of Hancock, Lanesborough, Cheshire, Dalton, and Hinsdale, Massachusetts to improve system reliability by reducing the number of tree fall-in risks. &#8211; comments due 6\/28\/24<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida, North Adams, Monroe, Adams<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#e131\">E131 Asset Condition Refurbishment (ACR) Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR &#8211; Published 6\/7\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hancock, Lanesborough, Hinsdale, Cheshire, Dalton<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#wt02\">WT-02 Transmission Right-of-Way Reliability Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR &#8211; Published 6\/7\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Adams &#8211; <a href=\"#mountwilliams\">Mount Williams Reservoir Dam and Notch Reservoir Dam Improvement Projects<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Environmental Notification Form &#8211; comments due 6\/21\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richmond &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/9dabb7d9-f90a-49d9-bdc8-c9c477f8e143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project is seeking approval for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, associated landowners, and contractors under DFW\u2019s supervision to use several vegetation management techniques in the wetlands associated with Fairfield Brook. Fairfield Brook Wildlife Management Area supports a complex of calcareous wetlands that support a diverse flora, including many rare and imperiled species. Calcareous wetlands are very unusual in Massachusetts, and the Black Ash-Red Maple- Tamarack Calcareous Seepage Swamp Community on the property is considered to be one of the best examples in the state. The goal of this project is to restore and maintain these communities through the use of vegetation cutting, invasive species control, beaver mitigation, grazing, and prescribed fire. These actions are necessary to restore\/enhance the important landscape features at the site that have been degraded due to the disruption of natural processes. &#8211; published 5\/22\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monterey &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/d1157abd-a833-4842-b5e3-f9f0b600aec6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project is seeking approval to implement a dredging plan at the small pond located at 98 Stevens Lake Road in Monterey, MA. This project is being filed as an Ecological Restoration Project to restore the integrity of the pond. This project aims to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act &amp; Local Wetlands Protection Bylaw by slowing eutrophication and improving habitat value. &#8211; published 5\/22\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/f9c61438-4a8b-41c7-89a7-b9f565587e2d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program-<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Sherwood Forest Lake District is proposing to implement a vegetation management program at Big Robin Lake, Little Robin Lake, Excalibur Lake, Nottingham Lake, and Lancelot Lake to manage dense growths of nuisance aquatic plants. Management actions may include herbicide treatments and harvesting. The anticipated public hearing date is May 28, 2024 &#8211; published 5\/8\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida, North Adams, Monroe, Adams<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#e131\">E131 Asset Condition Refurbishment (ACR) Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Final Environmental Impact Report &#8211; comments due 5\/10\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hancock, Lanesborough, Hinsdale, Cheshire, Dalton<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#wt02\">WT-02 Transmission Right-of-Way Reliability Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Final Environmental Impact Report &#8211; comments due 5\/10\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/689e4f41-d5ff-4848-a4c2-3d4e08c77667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Housatonic Railroad Company, Inc. to treat rights-of-way with herbicides during 2024 calendar year. &#8211; published 4\/10\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monterey &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/57ba643c-6780-443f-8315-0ca28c1fb230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Berkshire Regional Planning Commission project to include live staking, bank erosion mitigation and establishing a riparian buffer garden at 10 Riverwood Way. Aiming to enhance water quality and mitigate nonpoint source pollution in the Lake Garfield Watershed. &#8211; published 4\/10\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adams, Deerfield, Florida, Holyoke, North Adams, Williamstown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/6af1f892-c10b-4670-82ef-f75f65935e83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Berkshire &amp; Eastern Railroad to treat rights-of-way with herbicides in 2024 &#8211; published 4\/10\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/f9ad1c7e-8137-40e7-9b90-f51450143b3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The City of Pittsfield\u2019s Department of Community Development is filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) for an Ecological Restoration Limited Project for the application of the Massachusetts Department Agricultural Resources approved product, Earthtec QZ, within a specified treatment zone within Onota Lake. &#8211; published 3\/22\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hinsdale<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/6c1ea6c1-dfac-405d-b28f-b290a35f672a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program-<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The Town of Hinsdale (applicant) is seeking approval to continue an Aquatic Management Program of Plunkett Reservoir. USEPA\/State registered herbicides and\/or algaecides will be applied to manage non-native and nuisance aquatic vegetation and algae to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by impeding eutrophication and improving habitat value. &#8211; published 3\/22\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dalton, Pittsfield &#8211; <\/strong><a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/2f590802-42aa-4da6-855c-2ab8d5f908b6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan-<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; In accordance with the guidelines set forth in Eversource Energy, Western MA\u2019s VMP and YOP, herbicides will be selectively applied to target vegetation by licensed\/certified applicators carrying backpack or handheld application equipment for the IVM program. &#8211; comments due 4\/22\/2024<\/li>\n<li><b>Lanesborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/fe07097d-0729-4714-8b0d-c6d2970ad7f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Request for a Site Examination<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The Lanesborough Fire and Water District (District) has applied to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Projection (MassDEP) for a Request for Site Exam application for siting a new groundwater source well off Bull Hill Road in Lanesborough, Massachusetts. The new public water source will provide redundancy within the District&#8217;s water system making it more resilient to failures. &#8211;\u00a0 comments due 3\/24\/2024<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Great Barrington &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/3fa8df6d-a12d-46ba-bca2-519b3fe0e02a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Application for an Individual Groundwater Discharge Permit is being processed for Berkshire Hills Regional School District to discharge 35,000 gallons of treated sanitary wastewater per day. &#8211; comments due 3\/8\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanesborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/8296739b-b378-4bc7-9b56-d3e9c3a4a962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; For the replacement of Bridge No. L-03-010 carrying Bridge Street over Town Brook in the Town of Lanesborough by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The project includes bridge replacement including removal of the existing superstructure and abutment walls, approach guardrail, new sidewalk and drainage structures, and streambank restoration. &#8211; comments due 2\/28\/2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Williamstown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/5c4847a1-e0f4-4b1b-aba1-c017e9876b09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; For the replacement of Bridge No. W-37-015 Route 2 (Main Street) in Williamstown. The main objectives of this project are to remove the existing bridge and install a new two-span structure with integral abutments, Northeast Extreme Tee (NEXT) F Beams, and replace the existing center concrete pier. &#8211; comments due 2\/28\/2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Otis &#8211;<a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/cafbd9fc-098c-4212-af1b-455051328302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate- <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; For the replacement of Bridge O-05-007 carrying Tannery Road over the West Branch Farmington River. The project involves the complete replacement of the existing bridge structure and realignment of Tannery Road at the bridge approaches. The proposed bridge structure will be constructed on a new alignment approximately 28 feet south of the existing bridge. &#8211; comments due 2\/28\/2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/aecae2de-3292-4ace-9138-41877fa29b20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; For the replacement of an existing bridge crossing the Sacket Brook on New East Lenox Road. The design replaces the existing 22.5-ft span bridge with a wider single-span structure providing two traffic lanes, one in each direction, to match the lane configurations of the existing roadway approaches. The project also includes replacement of existing guardrail and resurfacing of approximately 229 feet to the north of the bridge and 126 feet to the south of the bridge on East New Lenox Road. &#8211; comments due 2\/28\/2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/b8ad07c7-3a3a-4f64-8eb4-f3abe570bc48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Ecological Restoration Project under 301 CMR 11.01(2)(b)4.<\/a>&#8211; <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project is a Dam Removal Project as listed in 310 CMR 10.13(2), and proposes removal of the entire Bel Air Dam structure, restoration of a natural stream channel in the area of the current impoundment, establishment of adjacent floodplain, and installation of native herbaceous and woody species. Bel Air Dam is classified as a HIGH (Class I) Hazard Potential dam. The proposed project will also remove contaminated sediment that has accumulated upstream of the dam and includes elevated levels of chromium, arsenic, lead, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPHs) &#8211; comments due 2\/27\/2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"table-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/4e8f3ff3-005a-454c-993c-d7c14d60f7f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/strong>&#8211;<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; <strong>The Town of Mt. Washington intends to submit an Ecological Restoration Project Notice of Intent to address the threats that nonnative invasive plants pose to native plant communities, rare species, and wildlife habitats within the Town\u2019s boundaries<\/strong>. Proposed work areas will be on a landscape level and include conserved forest land under DCR, TNC and BNRC management and Town owned roadsides and culverts. Priority will be given to controlling invasive plant populations that threaten rare species habitats and riparian habitats that flow into Priority Habitats and the Schenob Brook and Karner Brook Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. <strong>Invasive control work is anticipated to take place beginning in the summer of 2024<\/strong>. &#8211; Filed 1\/19\/2024<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"berkshire\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Berkshire Natural Resources Property Exploration Wells<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Great Barrington<br \/>\nEEA # 16906<\/p>\n<p>Published December 23, 2024 <br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/03f17658-e588-45ea-a84a-2f9e18e79d3c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Expanded Environmental Notification Form<\/b><\/a>\u00a0(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments Due January 22, 2025<\/p>\n<p>For copies contact: Peter Marks, 4135280133, <a href=\"mailto:MarksPeter490@gmail.com\">MarksPeter490@gmail.com<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, <a href=\"mailto:Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov\">Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"quarry\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Quarry Minerals Management Area<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Adams<br \/>\nEEA # 16040<\/p>\n<p>Published November 22, 2024 <br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/0cad11d7-22ed-4512-b36a-053e516a592a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Project Change<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments Due December 12, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Issued October 18, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2019\/sc\/eir\/16040%20Single%20EIR%20Quarry%20Minerals%20Management%20Area%20ADAMS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SEIR Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted September 11, 2019<strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Single Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due October 11, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued August 2, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/080719em\/sc\/enf\/16040%20Expanded%20ENF%20Quarry%20Minerals%20Management%20Area%20Adams.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ENF Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires Mandatory Environmental Impact Report<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA consultation session scheduled for: Friday, June 28 10:00 AM.\u00a0 We will meet at Adams Town Hall, 8 Park Street.\u00a0 A site visit will be conducted after the consultation session. Hard hats and boots may be required for the site walk.<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted June 10, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2019\/061019em\/nps\/enf\/16040%20Quarry%20Minerals%20Management%20Area.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due July 26, 2019<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: ZIAD KARY, (617) 657-0283, <a href=\"mailto:zfk@envpartners.com\">zfk@envpartners.com<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Alexander Strysky, (857) 408-6957, <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@mass.gov\">alexander.strysky@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"reconstruction\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Reconstruction and Related Work at Mount Washington Road<\/strong> &#8211; Egremont<br \/>\nEEA # 16871<\/p>\n<p>Published November 8, 2024<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/5c1e191a-7b81-4495-b72a-e04e56b09e69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on ENF<\/a> <\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Does not require an environmental impact report<\/p>\n<p>Published September 11, 2024<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/9f390a2b-3033-40c5-9e59-757333a95ab2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Notification Form\u00a0 <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due October 1, 2024<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Matthew Lundsted, (800) 725-2550, <a href=\"mailto:MLundsted@CeiEngineers.com\">MLundsted@CeiEngineers.com<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Matthew Sokop, <a href=\"mailto:matthew.j.sokop@mass.gov\">matthew.j.sokop@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"mountwilliams\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a class=\"table-link\">Mount Williams Reservoir Dam and Notch Reservoir Dam Improvements Projects<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; North Adams<br \/>\nEEA # 16835<\/p>\n<p>Published July 10, 2024<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/5b68d37e-ac10-48ec-b5f0-f3217307ae07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Requires a Single Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Published May 22, 2024<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/9c300445-a873-4d37-b918-87446fee2caa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Notification Form\u00a0 <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due June 21, 2024<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Val Locker , (781) 995-3040, <a href=\"mailto:VLocker@tighebond.com\">VLocker@tighebond.com<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Amina Miliani, <a href=\"mailto:amina.miliani@mass.gov\">amina.miliani@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"georgeschnopp\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a class=\"table-link\">George Schnopp Road Dam Breach Emergency Stabilization<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Hinsdale<br \/>\nEEA # 16700<\/p>\n<p>Issued June 23, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/f8c619f5-0d76-48db-8908-e3df3b6bc89a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an<strong> [AMENDED] Environmental Notification Form &#8211;<\/strong> we have not seen this before. Sending them back to square one!<\/p>\n<p>Submitted May 24, 2023<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/cea9900f-d254-4d9c-8fcc-fac1041a800a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Notification Form\u00a0 <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due June 13, 2023<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Nathaniel Arai, (413) 335-6477, <a href=\"mailto:Nathaniel.arai@gza.com\">Nathaniel.arai@gza.com<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Jennifer Hughes, (617)455-7063, <a href=\"mailto:Jennifer.Hughes@mass.gov\">Jennifer.Hughes@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"e131\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>E131 Asset condition Refurbishment (ACR) Project of New England Power<\/strong> &#8211; Adams, North Adams, Florida &amp; Monroe<br \/>\nEEA # 16663<\/p>\n<p>Published June 7, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/ca73dca2-80b1-4c35-af85-adaa1ee7f00c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nAdequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published April 10, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/d17c0ac4-7e6e-48e6-a9f8-474312eb8f89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Environmental Impact Report<\/a><\/strong> (FEIR)<br \/>\nComments due May 10, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Filed December 15, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/7380fc6c-2273-40f7-a5af-acce0a40cb87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Draft Environmental Impact Report Certificate<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nDetermined DEIR adequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published November 8, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/80ab476e-4011-4eff-bc3a-bbb1467fc359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Draft Environmental Impact Report DEIR<\/strong><\/a> (click on link, then at top click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due December 8, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Issued March 17, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/9115e32d-1760-4486-b318-e9ddb0d3cf9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMOTE Site Visit<\/strong> Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm<br \/>\nPlease RSVP to purvi.patel@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted February 8, 2023<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/33501be0-4bdf-41d4-ac6c-e7f0338f40c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form\u00a0 <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due March 10, 2023<br \/>\nThis is a project to replace poles and build new roads along the powerlines. &#8220;<span id=\"page32958R_mcid7\" class=\"markedContent\"><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">This work will invo<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">lve grading,<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">tree<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">removal<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">, and gravel placement to safely navigate steep<\/span> <\/em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><em>slopes.<\/em>&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page32958R_mcid7\" class=\"markedContent\">BEAT note: <em>The power distribution companies get paid a guaranteed profit to do all this work. And electric ratepayers pay for this in our electric bills.<\/em> <em>If the power distribution companies really want to improve resilience for their ratepayers, they should focus on installing battery storage at the substations and making it easy and affordable for ratepayers to install batteries in their buildings.<\/em><\/span><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Katy Wilkins, (413) 875-1305, <a href=\"mailto:KLWilkins@tighebond.com\">KLWilkins@tighebond.com<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Tori Kim, (857)207-2996, tori.kim@mass.gov<\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"wt02\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a class=\"table-link\">WT-02 Transmission Right-of-Way Reliability Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Hancock, Lanesborough, Hinsdale, Cheshire, Dalton<br \/>\nEEA # 16567<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><em>Eversource planning on cutting about 137 acres of trees along their right-of-way including rare species habitat, historical\/archeological resources, near vernal pools, and crossing outstanding resource waters.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Published June 7, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/76d511b7-a12a-4b98-a9ec-ce655325fd4d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nAdequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published April 10, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/228ec957-dce9-4259-94f6-dd21a7c4198f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Environmental Impact Report<\/a><\/strong> (FEIR)<br \/>\nComments due May 10, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For copies contact: Travis Ahern, , (508) 429-0608, ahernt@holliston.k12.ma.us<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Amina Miliani, , amina.miliani@mass.gov<\/p>\n<p>Filed December 15, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/76674151-8062-4a0a-9a36-3a58bf32276f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Draft Environmental Impact Report Certificate<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nDetermined DEIR adequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published November 8, 2023<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/d452e464-3119-4bd5-a5df-f8c6022996e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Environmental Impact Report DEIR<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due December 8, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Issued July 15, 2022<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/0a947002-c888-410c-9fff-db583ea8b11a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><b><u>An online\/remote consultation session site visit<\/u><\/b><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>will be held to receive advice and comments from agencies, officials, and citizens regarding which environmental issues, if any, are significant for this project. Opinions as to the extent and significance of possible environmental impact will be welcome.<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><b>PLEASE NOTE THAT AN IN-PERSON SITE VISIT MAY BE HELD BASED ON AGENCY AND STAKEHOLDER RVSPS.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Remote consultation &#8211; Wednesday, June 22 at 6:00 pm <\/strong>Please RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@mass.gov\">purvi.patel@mass.gov<\/a> at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>POTENTIAL\u00a0<\/strong><strong>IN-PERSON SITE VISIT &#8211; Friday, June 24 at noon\u00a0 ( If this is held &#8211; <\/strong>Meet at the site:\u00a0Parking lot of Lanesborough Town Hall\/Public Library<strong>,<\/strong> 83 N Main St, Lanesborough, MA 01237 <strong>\u2013 YOU MUST RSVP TO <\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@mass.gov\">purvi.patel@mass.gov<\/a>\u00a0TO INDICATE YOUR INTEREST IN THIS IN-PERSON SITE VISIT BY WED, JUNE 22<sup>ND<\/sup>\u00a0AT 6PM \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Please check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/home\">Environmental Monitor<\/a> prior to attending the in-person site visit to determine if this meeting has been canceled.<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted June 8, 2022<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/5f7069e2-0792-4935-a235-3a2a06cf3347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form\u00a0 <\/a><\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due July 8, 2022<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Rebecca Weissman, (508) 233-8769, <a href=\"mailto:Rebecca.Weissman@SWCA.com\">Rebecca.Weissman@SWCA.com<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: Purvi Patel, (617)874-0668, <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@mass.gov\">purvi.patel@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"generaltext\"><strong>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 of the 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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