Notice of Tentative Determination to Approve Structures, Dredging & Fill

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) hereby gives notice that a tentative determination has been reached to approve the following application submitted under Section 22a-361 of the Connecticut General Statutes (“CGS”) for a permit to conduct work waterward of the coastal jurisdiction line in tidal, coastal or navigable waters of the state for commercial aquaculture use and flood and erosion control.

The Commissioner also gives notice that a hearing may be held on this application if a written request is received from the applicant, or if the Commissioner determines that the public interest will best be served thereby.  The Commissioner shall also hold a hearing pursuant to CGS Section 22a-361(b) on receipt of a petition signed by twenty-five or more persons.

Applicant’s Name and Address:  Noank Aquaculture Cooperative, 100 Main Street, Noank, CT 06340

Contact:  Docko Inc., office@docko.com  and 860-572-8939

Site Location:  100 Main Street, Noank

PROPOSED ACTIVITY

The proposed activity includes the retention of a seawall, rip rap revetment and retention and modification of two existing docks and will affect coastal resources and aquatic resources.

INFORMATION REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENT

Interested persons may obtain a copy of the application from the above contacts or by sending a request for an electronic copy to DEEP at   Krista.Romero@ct.gov.  The application is available for inspection at the DEEP Land & Water Resources Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, from 8:30 - 4:30 Monday through Friday.  Additional surveys, plans or other materials may be available with the original application file at DEEP.  All interested parties are invited to express their views on the tentative determination concerning this application.  Written comments on the application should be directed to Krista Romero, DEEP Land & Water Resources Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127, no later than thirty (30) days from the publication date of this notice.  Comments regarding this application may be submitted via electronic mail to: Krista.Romero@ct.gov.

Petitions for a hearing should include the application number noted above and also identify a contact person to receive notifications.  Petitions may also identify a person who is authorized to engage in discussions regarding the application and, if resolution is reached, withdraw the petition.  Original signed petitions may be scanned and sent electronically to deep.adjudications@ct.gov or may be mailed or delivered to: DEEP Office of Adjudications, 79 Elm Street, 3rd floor, Hartford, CT 06106-5127. All petitions must be received within the comment period noted above. If submitted electronically, original signed petitions must also be mailed or delivered to the address above within ten days of electronic submittal.  For additional information visit www.ct.gov/deep/adjudications.

       Brian P. Thompson, Director

                 Published in The Day on Thursday, January 3, 2020