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Resident urges environmental burden score and review commission for Quantum Cyber project
Summary
Shante Hanks told the council Bridgeport needs a formal environmental and industrial review process for a planned Quantum Cyber project at a former arcade metal-stamping facility, citing the city's environmental justice designation and noting DEEP has no permit filings on the project.
Shante Hanks told the council that the proposed Quantum Cyber project at a former arcade metal-stamping facility highlights the need for a more formal and transparent review process for industrial development in Bridgeport.
"The entire city is recognized as an environmental justice community under state law," Hanks said, and added that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection confirmed it had received no permit applications for the project. She recommended the city create an "environmental burden score" and a project impact score and establish an environmental justice and industrial review commission composed of residents and technical professionals to assess projects and recommend protections.
Hanks noted the company had said it planned to retain some local employees—"up to 80 jobs"—but cited SEC filings indicating the company recently shifted business lines and had newly formed a drone subsidiary. She urged the council to seek clear information about manufacturing processes, materials, emergency response needs, security measures, and whether police and fire would require additional responsibilities. The council did not take immediate action and asked Hanks to send her recommendations to the body for distribution.
