https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ckLlISrM3wePUFWb8KfA3jndWY_CwykB?usp=sharing

is there a timeline for the declaratory ruling ?

The public hearing is scheduled for 1/5/23

Of course a lot of Colebrook is in Massachusetts. Doesn’t that limit the application of any CT statutes?

The notice in the google drive makes it seem like one would have had to register as a party by October 31, 2022 … is that actually the case?

All the relevant stakeholders are part of the FRCC....have they not have productive discussions on this issue?

I would assume because the dam structure is in CT, it would apply mostly to CT

What can we do?

Glad to see Rep. Mark Anderson is on call. The NYT article Aimee attached said the Legislature gave the store away to the MDC, but they can take it back also.

What groups or individuals have party status now? They would be able to appeal the petition decision if desired.

If the MDC gets this ruling from DPH, what happens to the land associated with it?

Rep. Jay Case and Senator-elect Lisa Seminara are also on!

if the MDC is allowed to abandon, who then has the responsibility for the adjacent land?

Yes, Angie asked that question better than I did. Thanks, Angie!

Aside from the process point, what is the preferred outcome? FRWA, CT Rivers Alliance, etc.

MDC owns that land so unless they sold it they would still be the owners?

What are the long range implications for the land surrounding Colebrook Res.?

What is the effect of the abandonment? Who ends up being responsible for the dam and water flows? Why do you prefer the abandonment option vs the declaratory ruling? Pros and cons?

if MDC is allowed to go thru with abandonment, will that effect minimum flow requirements on the west branch or will it become natural flow

What motivates mdc to apply for that permit?

Wouldn't ACE have a federal process to follow?

Has the water ever been used for drinking water?

Is there any physical connection to a drinking water system?

The minimium flow requirement would not change - they've been adhering to it just with the 3.5 BG water that is under their ownership duer to splitting West branch.

What would the reaction be in MDC changed course and requested permission to build a pipeline to move their water from Holbrook to Barkhamsted?

Is there anything concerned citizens can do now, including and beyond expressing concern to elected reps?

If the petition to DPH from the MDC is successful, does that change the status of the lands from Class II to Class III? And if so, doesn't that put the lands in greater jeopardy if the MDC decides in the future to sell those lands (even if that isn't currently in their plans)?

Is there any indication that mdc is going to permanently discontinue releases to Stanley dam at rainbow

Does anyone know if this affects Ski Sundown’s new snowmaking system that I believe is connected to the MDC reservoir? Has anyone talked to Bob about this? I’m assuming he would be party to this

An analogous situation may be the Aquarion/CT DEEP agreement that created Centennial Watershed State Forest in southwestern CT. https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Centennial-Watershed-State-Forest/Overview

From a recreational point of view, it would be great to have a regular release schedule and a phone number that paddlers can call for the latest release information. Can this happen regardless of the current status?

What are ARCs powers to step in if the abandonment permit goes through

Is there anyone on this meeting from MDC?

In response to the federal question - MDC’s memo states they will pursue decommissioning of the hydropower facilities which should trigger a public process with FERC wrt environmental and public safety impacts: https://www.ferc.gov/administration-and-compliance/how-surrender-license-or-exemption - is there any plan to engage with a FERC relicensing or abandonment process?

How will we find out what happens at the Jan. 5 hearing?

It's my understanding that MDC has removed their generating equipment from Colebrook River lake dam, but haven't applied yet to relinquish the license.

Where is that hearing?

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ckLlISrM3wePUFWb8KfA3jndWY_CwykB?usp=sharing

A hearing will be held on January 5, 2023 and, if necessary, January 6, 2023. The hearing will be held at the Department of Public Health, 410 Capitol A venue, Hartford, Connecticut, in the third floor Hearing Room, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Thanks to FRWA & Rivers Alliance of CT for raising awareness on this important issue!

The MDC Application for Surrender of License and Decommissioning for the Colebrook Hydroelectric Project was filed on 8/26/2019

Thank you Aimee and Alicia. Please keep us informed.,

Thanks so much for assembling all these documents and organizing this event!

Thank you so much for the useful information!

Thanks Aimee and Alicea for organizing this meeting. CLCC is standing by for more information and next steps.

Thank you for attending! Keep an eye on your email in the near future for more updates.

public notice was in the google drive link!

Thank you!

Thanks for this informative gathering!

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