Final Environmental Impact Report - Whittier Bridge/I-95 ...
Final Environmental Impact Report - Whittier Bridge/I-95 ... Final Environmental Impact Report - Whittier Bridge/I-95 ...
ide lot that is also being expanded by over 100 new parking spaces. MassDOT also connnits to maintaining its existing range ofTDM measures including working with mass transit providers to ensure that bus transit will not be disrupted during the construction period. MassDEP appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please contact Phil Weinberg, philip.weinberg@state.ma.us, 617-292-5972, ifyou have any questions regarding the connnents. Sincerely, ~~~ Associate Commissioner CC: Amesbury Conservation Commission Newburyport Conservation Commission Salisbury Conservation Connnission Diane MaddenlKevin Walsh-MassDOT Rachel Freed-NERO Lealdon Langley 12
Patel, Purvi {.E_E_A.. } _ From: Sent: To: Cc: . Subject: Paulson, David (FWE) Friday, November 25, 2011 10:46 AM Patel, Purvi (EEA) Coman, Amy (FWE) Whitier Bridge 1-95 Improvement Project Draft EIR #14427 November 25, 2011 Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Attention: MEPA Office Purvi Patel, EEA #14427 100 Cambridge St, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Project Name: Whitier Bridge 1-95 Improvement Project Proponent: MassDOT Highway Division and Federal Highway Administration Location: Newburyport, Amesbury, Salisbury over the Merrimack River. EEA #: 14427 Document Reviewed: Whitier Bridge 1-95 Improvement Project Draft EIR Dear Secretary Sullivan, Jr: The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife has reviewed the Whitier Bridge 1-95 Improvement Project Draft EIR. At this time, the NHESP would like to offer the following comments regarding state-listed rare species and their habitats. The project falls within Priority and Estimated Habitat for the Shortnose Sturgeon (Endangered), Atlantic Sturgeon (Endangered), and Bald Eagle (Endangered). MassDOT has been in early coordination with our office regarding the permitting of the project pursuant to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act 321 CMR 10.00 (MESA). The project requires a direct filing with NHESP for compliance with MESA and its implementing regulations. The Proponent must submit any NOI for this project for review in compliance with the Wetland Regulations (WPA) and MESA. Once these filing have been submitted, the NHESP can issue a formal determination pursuant to WPA and MESA. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. Please contact David J. Paulson of our office with any questions about this letter at (508) 389-6366 or david.paulson@state.ma.us. David Paulson, M.S. Endangered Species Review Biologist Natural Heritage and Endangered Specie~ Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Office: 508-389-6366 Fax: 508-389-7892 1
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ide lot that is also being expanded by over 100 new parking spaces. MassDOT also connnits to<br />
maintaining its existing range ofTDM measures including working with mass transit providers<br />
to ensure that bus transit will not be disrupted during the construction period.<br />
MassDEP appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please contact Phil Weinberg,<br />
philip.weinberg@state.ma.us, 617-292-5972, ifyou have any questions regarding the connnents.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
~~~<br />
Associate Commissioner<br />
CC:<br />
Amesbury Conservation Commission<br />
Newburyport Conservation Commission<br />
Salisbury Conservation Connnission<br />
Diane MaddenlKevin Walsh-MassDOT<br />
Rachel Freed-NERO<br />
Lealdon Langley<br />
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