Rep. Foncello Urges Participation in DEEP Hearing on Compressor Station
Key Takeaways
- Rep. Foncello urges community attendance at DEEP hearing on compressor station permits
- Residents already expressed concerns about health, safety, and property impact
- Calls for transparent state review and stricter environmental safeguards
- Lawmakers press DEEP for thorough public input before approval decisions
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has scheduled a public informational hearing about applications by Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. for Point Source New Source Review Permits in Brookfield. The hearing is January 8, 2026, via zoom, at 5pm.
(Permit Nos. 028-0027 and 028-0028 High Meadow Road)
Type of Activity: New Source Review permits for Two Solar Model Taurus 70 Turbines with SoLoNOx and CO Oxidation Catalyst and two minor permit modifications for the existing Solar compressor turbines (Permit Nos. 028-0027 and 028-0028) to add CO Oxidation Catalysts.
According to the hearing announcement, there will be informational presentations by the parties and the collection of public comment on the record.
Members of the public must register for this hearing at: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZXCyhWWhR5SNMXxXug69Qw
Anyone who wishes to speak or submit written comments at the hearing may sign up to do so in their registration.
Written comments will be accepted after the informational public hearing until the close of business on January 15, 2026, when the hearing record will close. All written comments must be submitted to DEEP.Adjudications@ct.gov.
After the hearing record is closed, DEEP staff will prepare a response to comments document and issue their recommendation.
More information regarding the application and draft permit may request it by contacting James Grillo of the Engineering Division by electronic mail to james.grillo@ct.gov.