Town of Fairfield Department of Public Works
Notice of Tentative Determination to Approve Structures, Dredging & Fill and Tidal Wetlands And Intent to Waive Public Hearing
Applicant: Town of Fairfield, Dept. of Public Works
Application No. 201911585-SDFTWQ
City/Town: Fairfield
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 Sections 22a-361 and 22a-32 of the Connecticut General Statutes (“CGS”) for a permit and under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, as amended, for a Water Quality Certificate to conduct work waterward of the coastal jurisdiction line in tidal, coastal or navigable waters of the state and in tidal wetlands for infrastructure improvement.
The Commissioner also gives notice of intent to waive the requirement for public hearing pursuant to CGS Section 22a-32 and that the Commissioner shall hold a hearing on receipt of a petition signed by twenty-five or more persons pursuant to CGS Sections 22a-32 and 22a-361(b). 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.
| Applicant's Name and Address: |
Town of Fairfield, DPW
725 Old Post Road Fairfield, CT 06824
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| Contact Name/Phone/Email: | Jon Richer, Project Manager, Tighe & Bond 203-712-1117: jaricher@tighebond.com |
| Site Location: | Turney Creek Outfall Riverside Drive over Turney Creek and Ash Creek |
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 colin.clark@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 Colin Clark, DEEP Land & Water Resources Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127, no later than forty (40) days from the publication date of this notice. Comments regarding this application may be submitted via electronic mail to: colin.clark@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.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an accommodation contact us at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accommodations@ct.gov.