Regional Brownfields Partnership 2018 Annual Meeting

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Join CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Deputy Commissioner David Kooris and the Regional Brownfields Partnership to discuss current brownfields issues in Connecticut and to explore funding opportunities through the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG). 

The NVCOG is hosting its annual meeting of the Regional Brownfields Partnership (RBP) Wednesday, September 12 at Naugatuck Valley Community College. The meeting will be held at Founder’s Hall Community Room, accessible via the East Entrance to the NVCC campus. 

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All participants are encouraged to arrive at 11:30am in order to enjoy a light lunch and to meet other members of the RBP community. Prior to RBP Business, the RBP will welcome Deputy Commissioner David Kooris of CT DECD for a discussion with us. Our EPA Project Officer, Jim Byrne, will be in attendance as well.

Schedule:

11:30am – 12:15pm : Registration and Lunch

12:15 – 12:45pm : Introductions and Guest Speaker David Kooris, DECD Deputy Commissioner

12:45pm – 1:30pm : RBP Business

Transit and Driving Directions

Campus Map

NOTE: Parking is limited. Walk, bike, bus, or carpool if you can! If driving, please plan some extra time to find a spot and to make your way over to Founder’s Hall. There are entrances on 3 of the 4 sides of the building, you may utilize the most convenient to you. The Community room is located centrally, directly off the main lobby.

About DECD Deputy Commissioner David Kooris

David Kooris joined the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) in March of 2018.  He is responsible for orchestrating the placed-based components of the state’s economic development strategy including transit-oriented development, brownfields, capital projects, waterfront, and tourism.  His focus is to coordinate public sector infrastructure investment to best prepare communities for private sector growth while enhancing environmental sustainability and quality of life for all. Read more at: https://www.ct.gov/ecd/cwp/view.asp?a=1095&q=287398

 

 

A language or sign translator may be requested five days in advance of the meeting.

Un traductor de idiomas puede ser solicitado al menos cinco días antes de una reunion

 

mcolucci@nvcogct.org | 203.757.0535

 

Streamflow Classification Public Information Session

In 2005 the Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act 05-142 (CGS Section 26-141a and b) which required the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to work with the Department of Public Health and stakeholders to update standards for maintaining minimum flows in rivers and streams. The act required these standards to balance river and stream ecology, wildlife and recreation while providing for public health, flood control, industry, public utilities, water supply, public safety, agriculture and other lawful uses of water.

Extensive effort by DEEP and numerous stakeholder work groups culminated in adoption of the Stream Flow Standards and Regulations on December 12, 2011. The process of classifying the streams and rivers of the State began with the Southeast Coastal, Pawcatuck and Thames Major basins and the stream flow classifications were finalized on October 7, 2014. Stream flow classifications for the South Central Coastal River Basin were finalized on September 6, 2016.  Stream flow classifications for the Connecticut River Basin were finalized on February 6, 2018. 

On June 12th, 2018 DEEP released proposed stream flow classifications for the remainder of the state which includes most of the NVCOG region.  Proposed classifications can be explored in this Interactive Webmap developed by DEEP.

Two public information sessions will be held on Tuesday July 24th, 2-4pm and 6-8 pm at:

Public comments will be accepted until September 30th 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed classifications and provide feedback. 

Additional information can be found at the CT DEEP Stream Flow Standards and Regulations Webpage.

Streamflow Classification Public Information Session

In 2005 the Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act 05-142 (CGS Section 26-141a and b) which required the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to work with the Department of Public Health and stakeholders to update standards for maintaining minimum flows in rivers and streams. The act required these standards to balance river and stream ecology, wildlife and recreation while providing for public health, flood control, industry, public utilities, water supply, public safety, agriculture and other lawful uses of water.

Extensive effort by DEEP and numerous stakeholder work groups culminated in adoption of the Stream Flow Standards and Regulations on December 12, 2011. The process of classifying the streams and rivers of the State began with the Southeast Coastal, Pawcatuck and Thames Major basins and the stream flow classifications were finalized on October 7, 2014. Stream flow classifications for the South Central Coastal River Basin were finalized on September 6, 2016.  Stream flow classifications for the Connecticut River Basin were finalized on February 6, 2018. 

On June 12th, 2018 DEEP released proposed stream flow classifications for the remainder of the state which includes most of the NVCOG region.  Proposed classifications can be explored in this Interactive Webmap developed by DEEP.

Two public information sessions will be held on Tuesday July 24th, 2-4pm and 6-8 pm at:

Public comments will be accepted until September 30th 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed classifications and provide feedback. 

Additional information can be found at the CT DEEP Stream Flow Standards and Regulations Webpage.

GBVMPO Federal Certification Review

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will review the transportation planning program of the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at 1000 Lafayette Boulevard (RBS Building), Bridgeport, CT 06604 in the 3rd floor training room. The USDOT must jointly certify the transportation planning process in the Bridgeport-Stamford Transportation Management Area in accordance with federal planning regulations. Additional details and an agenda are available here or at ctmetro.org.

The public and interested groups are encouraged to attend the meeting. An open forum for interested persons and elected officials to address the review committee has been provided for in the day’s schedule from 9:30 am to 10:00 am.

Written comments may be sent to either the Federal Highway Administration or Federal Transit Administration at the addresses below:

FHWA: Ken Shooshan-Stoller, Transportation Planner, Connecticut Division
628-2 Hebron Avenue, Suite 303
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Via email: Kenneth.Shooshan-Stoller@dot.gov
FTA: Leigh Sirmin, Program Manager
55 Broadway, Suite 920
Cambridge, MA 02142

Via email: leah.sirmin@dot.gov

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for service should contact MetroCOG at (203) 366-5405 or ckelleher@ctmetro.org. Language assistance may be requested within a reasonable timeframe and is provided at no cost to the public.

For more information, please contact either Matt Fulda, Executive Director of the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) at (203) 366-5405 or Rick Dunne, Executive Director of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) at (203) 735-8688.