FirstLight Power has written to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service calling for a response to a proposed project on Candlewood Lake after nearly a year of the first request.  First Light is working on an application by Candlewood Isle to install additional boat slips at two locations of an existing marina in New Fairfield. 

FirstLight requested comments from the federal agency on the application last July, but says they did not receive a response. 

The marina expansion would involve some limited tree and vegetation clearing as part of a vegetated buffer installation.  FirstLight accessed an online tool to assess any effects on threatened or endangered species and found no critical habitats at this location, but that the northern long-eared bat may exist there.  First Light says any tree clearing and vegetation removal will not likely to adversely affect the bat and don't believe formal consultation is required.

FirstLight requested, in writing by July 24th, if the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does or does not agree with their assessment.