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CT Gen Stat § 22a-6v (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6v - Report on protected open space acquisition.

 On or before the tenth day of each month, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to finance, revenue and bonding and to the State Bond Commission which report shall provide information on any acquisition of land or interest in land completed in the previous month by the state, a municipality, water company or nonprofit organization using funds authorized for the open space and watershed land acquisition program established under section 7-131d and the recreation and natural heritage trust program established under sections 23-73 to 23-79, inclusive.(P.A. 98-157, S. 6, 15; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 98-157 effective July 1, 1998; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6w (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6w - Notice to municipality of commissioner's enforcement action.

 Prior to, or concurrent with, taking any enforcement action under this title or any action to recover any civil penalty imposed under this title, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall give notice of such action to the chief elected official of the municipality in which the regulated activity which gave rise to such action is located. Such information shall be held confidential by such official and shall not be considered a public record or public information for purposes of chapter 3.(P.A. 98-140, S. 4; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: Pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6x (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6x - Office of Enforcement Policy and Coordination.

 There is established within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection the Office of Enforcement Policy and Coordination. Said office shall coordinate policy regarding enforcement of environmental protection laws, oversee enforcement practices, promote multimedia enforcement practices and serve as a liaison to the United States Environmental Protection Agency on matters relating to enforcement programs. On or before February 1, 2000, the commissioner shall report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the environment regarding the activities of said office, actions the office has undertaken to coordinate policy and any recommendations the office has made regarding how such coordination should be achieved in the future.(P.A. 99-225, S. 29, 33; P.A. 00-26, S. 2; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 99-225 effective June 29, 1999; P.A. 00-26 made a technical change; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Department of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Department of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6z (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6z - Regulations implementing Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976.

 The regulations promulgated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency as of January 1, 2001, that implement Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 USC 6901 et seq. shall replace the regulations promulgated pursuant to chapters 445, 446d and 446k that pertain to the regulation of hazardous wastes unless, prior to January 1, 2002, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued a public notice of intent to adopt such federal regulations and such regulations are submitted to the Secretary of the State, as provided under chapter 54, no later than June 30, 2002.(P.A. 01-204, S. 5, 29; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9, S. 73, 131; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 01-204 effective July 1, 2002; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9 revised effective date of P.A. 01-204 but without affecting this section; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.See Secs. 22a-116 and 22a-130 re regulations adopted under chapter 445.See Secs. 22a-208a, 22a-209 and 22a-231 re regulations adopted under chapter 446d.See Sec. 22a-454 re regulations adopted under chapter 446k.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6aa (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6aa - Permit extensions.

 The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may continue in effect any general permit issued by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this title for a period of twelve months beyond the expiration date for such permit, provided the commissioner publishes notice, not later than one hundred eighty days prior to the expiration date of such general permit of the intent to renew such general permit in accordance with any applicable provision of this title. Any such general permit continued in effect beyond its expiration date shall remain in effect until the commissioner makes a final decision on the renewal of such general permit, in accordance with the provisions of this title, provided such final decision is made on or before the twelfth month after the expiration date. If no final decision is made within such time period, such general permit shall expire. The commissioner may require the remittance of a registration fee in an amount not to exceed the existing registration fee for such general permit whenever a general permit is continued in effect beyond its expiration date in accordance with the provisions of this section. Nothing in this section shall affect the obligation of any person to register for a general permit pursuant to the provisions of this title in a timely fashion or to comply with any general permit issued by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this title.(P.A. 10-158, S. 5; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: Pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6bb (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6bb - Petition for public hearing. Withdrawal of petition.

 (a) Whenever the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection is required to hold a hearing prior to approving or denying an application upon receipt of a timely filed petition signed by at least twenty-five persons pursuant to sections 22a-32, 22a-39, 22a-42a, 22a-45a, 22a-94, 22a-174, 22a-208a, 22a-349a, 22a-361, 22a-363b, 22a-371, 22a-378a, 22a-403, 22a-411, 22a-430 and 25-68d, or any regulation of the Connecticut state agencies provides that the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall hold a hearing prior to approving or denying an application upon receipt of a timely filed petition signed by at least twenty-five persons, such petition may designate a person authorized to withdraw such petition. Such authorized person may engage in discussions regarding an application and, if a resolution is reached, may withdraw the petition.(b) If a petition is withdrawn, the authorized person shall file written notice with the commissioner and serve a copy of the withdrawal notice upon all parties and intervenors, if any, to the proceeding. The withdrawal of a petition shall result in the termination of the hearing process initiated by the petition. If the commissioner receives more than one petition that requires the holding of a hearing, all such petitions shall be withdrawn for the hearing to terminate pursuant to this section.(c) If the petition is withdrawn after notice of a public hearing has been published, the commissioner shall publish or cause to be published, at the applicant's expense, once in a newspaper having a substantial circulation in the affected area, notice of the termination of such hearing due to the withdrawal of a petition pursuant to this section.(d) Notwithstanding the withdrawal of any petitions pursuant to this section, the commissioner may hold a public hearing, continue with a public hearing for which notice has been published or complete a public hearing that has already commenced prior to approving or denying an application, if the commissioner determines that holding or continuing such public hearing is in the public interest.(P.A. 10-158, S. 7; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 10-158 effective June 9, 2010; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection” in Subsec. (a), effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6cc (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6cc - Consulting services program.

 (a) For purposes of this section, “consulting services program” means a program within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection that is substantially similar to the consulting services program administered by the Labor Department's Division of Occupational Safety and Health, under which program civil penalties are not incurred and notices of violations are not issued as the result of the consultation process, provided any noncompliance identified by the consultation process is limited to minor violations, as defined in section 22a-6s, and reasonable efforts are made by the regulated entity to comply with environmental laws and regulations.(b) Not later than September 1, 2010, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall commence negotiations with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the purposes of creating a consulting services program within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.(c) Not later than October 31, 2010, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall reallocate existing resources and adjust existing policies to implement such consulting services program in accordance with any applicable requirement of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. If United States Environmental Protection Agency requirements are incompatible with the implementation of such consulting services program, the commissioner shall consult with representatives from regulated entities to implement alternative programs to provide compliance assistance for businesses and municipalities. Such alternative programs may include, but need not be limited to, training sessions or other materials made available on the department's Internet web site, best management practices manuals and any other form of compliance assistance.(P.A. 10-158, S. 8; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 10-158 effective June 9, 2010; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” and “Department of Environmental Protection” were changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection” and “Department of Energy and Environmental Protection”, respectively, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6dd (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6dd - Consent orders for remediation of land. Modification.

 Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, whenever the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection enters a consent order with a party concerning one or more parcels of land and such consent order requires, in whole or in part, the remediation of such land, the requirements and standards for such remediation shall not be modified by the department unless both the department and such party agree to such modification.(P.A. 11-80, S. 1; 11-162, S. 1.)History: Pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Department of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Department of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-6ff (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-6ff - Permit preapplication meetings.

 (a) The Internet web site of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection shall include an electronic form to request a preapplication meeting with the department to discuss the application for any permit necessary for the initiation of a new business or new manufacturing production line or the expansion of an existing business. A business may also request such a preapplication meeting in person, in writing or by telephone.(b) Not later than thirty days after receiving a request for a preapplication meeting in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall make reasonable efforts to schedule a meeting with the requesting business, identify the information required to process the applications that are the subject of the preapplication meeting and provide such business with an estimated timeframe in which the commissioner would anticipate issuing a final decision on such applications.(c) The commissioner shall survey each business that requested a preapplication meeting in accordance with subsection (a) of this section following the final decision on the applications that were the subject of such meeting. The survey shall collect information concerning the experience of each such business with the preapplication and permitting process. A summary of the information collected from such surveys and the average time for processing applications that were the subject of preapplication meetings shall be included in the annual report required by section 22a-6r.(P.A. 18-146, S. 1.)
CT Gen Stat § 22a-7a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-7a - Bond on appeal from final decision.

 In any appeal from a final decision made by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection in accordance with the provisions of sections 22a-123, 22a-174, 22a-181, 22a-428, 22a-430 and 22a-431, subsection (c) of section 22a-449 and sections 22a-461 and 22a-471, the court, if it finds that there is probable cause to believe that a violation exists, may require the filing of a surety bond or other security with the court prior to granting a stay of such decision. In setting the amount of any such bond or other security, the court shall consider the cost of compliance with such decision and the potential harm to the public from the actions of the aggrieved party pending the final disposition of the appeal.(P.A. 83-293; 83-587, S. 82, 96; P.A. 86-239, S. 4, 14; P.A. 88-364, S. 79, 123; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 83-587 added references to Secs. 22a-181, 22a-430 and 22a-461; P.A. 86-239 repealed reference to Sec. 22a-418; P.A. 88-364 made a technical change by deleting an obsolete reference; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.Cited. 204 C. 38; Id., 212.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-7b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-7b - Certificate showing compliance with order to correct or abate a polluted or environmentally hazardous condition.

 Whenever the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection has filed a copy of an order to correct or abate a polluted or environmentally hazardous condition, or notice thereof, on the land records in the town where the property is located, and such order has been fully complied with, the commissioner shall issue a certificate showing such compliance. The certificate shall be recorded on the land records in the town where the order was previously recorded.(P.A. 90-270, S. 37, 38; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 90-270, S. 37 effective June 8, 1990, and applicable to assessment years of municipalities commencing on or after October 1, 1990; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-8 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-8 - State-wide environmental plan. Advisory board. Annual conference.

 (a) The commissioner shall formulate and from time to time revise a state-wide environmental plan for the management and protection of the quality of the environment and the natural resources of the state in furtherance of legislative policy. The plan shall establish environmental goals and objectives and describe strategies for their achievement. In developing the plan the commissioner shall consider any other state-wide policies and plans he deems appropriate. The first of such plans shall be submitted to the Governor for his approval on or before September 1, 1987, and revisions, at intervals of five years thereafter, shall be made thereto. Upon its approval by the Governor, such plan shall serve as a guide for the people of the state and for the state and its political subdivisions for the preservation of the environment.(b) The commissioner shall establish an advisory board to assist him in preparing the plan and any revisions thereto. The board shall reflect the state's geographical diversity and include members representing municipalities, environmental groups, business and industries, education and the public and any other persons the commissioner deems appropriate.(c) The commissioner shall annually conduct a conference to report achievement of the goals and objectives established in the plan and to encourage public discussion of environmental concerns.(1971, P.A. 872, S. 9; P.A. 78-303, S. 100, 136; P.A. 83-587, S. 42, 96; P.A. 84-546, S. 130, 173; P.A. 85-613, S. 102, 154; P.A. 87-142, S. 1, 3.)History: P.A. 78-303 deleted reference to repealed Sec. 24-5; P.A. 83-587 deleted reference to Secs. 25-28 and 25-29; P.A. 84-546 made technical change, substituting reference to Sec. 14-164c for reference to Sec. 14-100c; P.A. 85-613 made technical changes, updating list of cited sections; P.A. 87-142 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting specific statutory citations and substituting reference to environmental goals and objectives, and added Subsec. (b) establishing an advisory board and Subsec. (c) regarding an annual conference.Cited. 204 C. 38; Id., 212.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-8a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-8a - Commissioner to inventory hazardous waste disposal sites.

 The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall compile an inventory of any sites in this state which have been used for toxic or hazardous waste disposal, and the types and amounts of such wastes disposed of at any such sites and shall submit such inventory to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the environment not later than January 15, 1981.(P.A. 79-605, S. 13, 17; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: Pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.Cited. 204 C. 38; Id., 212.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-9 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 439 - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy|Section 22a-9 - Commissioner as agent of state and political subdivisions.

 The commissioner shall act as the official agent of the state in all matters affecting the purposes of this title and sections 2-20a, 5-238a, subsection (c) of section 7-131a, sections 7-131e, 7-131f, subsection (a) of section 7-131g, sections 7-131i, 7-131l, subsection (a) of section 10-409, subdivisions (51) and (52) of section 12-81, subdivisions (21) and (22) of section 12-412, subsections (a) and (b) of section 13a-94, sections 13a-142a, 13b-56, 13b-57, 14-100b, 14-164c, chapter 268, sections 16a-103, 22-91c, 22-91e, subsections (b) and (c) of section 22a-148, section 22a-150, subdivisions (2) and (3) of section 22a-151, sections 22a-153, 22a-154, 22a-155, 22a-158, chapter 446c, sections 22a-295, 22a-300, 22a-308, 22a-416, chapters 446h to 446k, inclusive, chapters 447 and 448, sections 23-35, 23-37a, 23-41, chapter 462, section 25-34, chapter 477, subsection (b) of section 25-128, subsection (a) of section 25-131, chapters 490 and 491 and sections 26-257, 26-297, 26-303 and 47-46a, under any federal laws now or hereafter to be enacted and as the official agent of any municipality, district, region or authority or other recognized legal entity in connection with the grant or advance of any federal or other funds or credits to the state or through the state, to its political subdivisions.(1971, P.A. 872, S. 10; P.A. 78-303, S. 101, 136; P.A. 83-587, S. 43, 96; P.A. 84-546, S. 131, 173; P.A. 85-613, S. 103, 154; P.A. 96-17, S. 6; P.A. 97-295, S. 11, 25; P.A. 98-262, S. 14, 22; P.A. 02-103, S. 33; P.A. 13-205, S. 11.)History: P.A. 78-303 deleted reference to repealed Sec. 24-5; P.A. 83-587 deleted reference to Secs. 25-28 and 25-29; P.A. 84-546 made technical change, substituting reference to Sec. 14-164c for reference to Sec. 14-100c; P.A. 85-613 made technical changes, updating list of cited sections; P.A. 96-17 deleted a reference to repealed Sec. 25-127; P.A. 97-295 deleted references to Secs. 12-217c, 12-217d, 12-252a, 12-252b, 12-258b, 12-258i, 12-265b and 12-265c, effective July 8, 1997, and applicable to income years commencing on or after January 1, 1998; P.A. 98-262 revised effective date of P.A. 97-295, but without affecting this section; P.A. 02-103 made a technical change; P.A. 13-205 deleted reference to Sec. 22a-156.Cited. 204 C. 38; Id., 212.Cited. 32 CA 340.