Connecticut · statute · Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 439 · 119 active provisions
The General Assembly finds that the growing population and expanding economy of the state have had a profound impact on the life-sustaining natural environment. The air, water, land and other natural resources, taken for granted since the settlement of the state, are now recognized as finite and precious. It is now und…
(a) In furtherance of and pursuant to sections 22a-1 and 22a-15, the General Assembly, recognizing the profound impact of man's activity on the interrelations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the profound influence of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource…
The General Assembly directs that, to the fullest extent possible: (a) Each state department, institution or agency shall review its policies and practices to insure that they are consistent with the state's environmental policy as set forth in sections 22a-1 and 22a-1a. (b) (1) Each sponsoring agency shall, prior to a…
As used in sections 22a-1 to 22a-1i, inclusive, “actions which may significantly affect the environment” means individual activities or a sequence of planned activities proposed to be undertaken by state departments, institutions or agencies, or funded in whole or in part by the state, which could have a major impact o…
(a) Environmental impact evaluations and a summary thereof, including any negative findings shall be submitted for comment and review to the Council on Environmental Quality, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Office of Policy and Management, the Department of Housing in the case of a proposed a…
The Office of Policy and Management shall review all environmental impact evaluations together with the comments and responses thereon, and shall make a written determination as to whether such evaluation satisfies the requirements of this part and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, which determination shall be made…
(a) Environmental impact evaluations need not be prepared for projects for which environmental statements have previously been prepared pursuant to other state or federal laws or regulations, provided all such statements shall be considered and reviewed as if they were prepared under sections 22a-1a to 22a-1f, inclusiv…
Within six months of October 1, 1977, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of sections 22a-1a to 22a-1f, inclusive. Such regulations shall include: (1) Specific criteria for determining whether or not a proposed action may significantly affect the e…
Until the adoption of regulations in accordance with the provisions of section 22a-1g, each state agency, department and institution shall prepare environmental impact evaluations in accordance with sections 22a-1b, 22a-1c and 22a-1d.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly denotes otherwise: (1) “Dose-response assessment” means the quantitative determination of the potency of the toxic agent under study and the incidence of biological effects and disease in humans and bi…
(a) As used in this section: (1) “Actions which may significantly affect the environment” has the same meaning as provided in section 22a-1c, but does not include any action that (A) is a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 USC 4321 et seq., as amended from time to time, (B) is an under…
(a) As used in this title and chapters 263, 268, 348, 360, 447, 448, 449, 452, 462, 474, 476, 477, 478, 479, 490 and 495, except where otherwise provided, “commissioner” means the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection or his or her designated agent. The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection…
(a) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may designate as his agent any state or regional agency, municipality, or public water utility operated by a municipality or other political subdivision of the state or employee thereof and delegate to such agent the authority to inspect in connection with the…
For purposes of this title, “criminal negligence” has the same meaning as provided in subdivision (14) of section 53a-3.
There is established within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection the Office of Business Ombudsman. Such office shall provide information to businesses on environmental programs and requirements, including information on permits, and shall coordinate and serve as a liaison between the department and pro…
(a) There is established a Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which shall have jurisdiction relating to the preservation and protection of the air, water and other natural resources of the state, energy and policy planning and regulation and advancement of telecommunications and related technology. For…
Section 22a-3 is repealed.
The commissioner may, subject to the provisions of chapter 67, employ such agents, assistants and employees as he deems necessary to carry out his duties and responsibilities. He may retain and employ other consultants and assistants on a contract or other basis for rendering legal, financial, technical or other assist…
The commissioner shall carry out the energy and environmental policies of the state and shall have all powers necessary and convenient to faithfully discharge this duty. In addition to and consistent with the environment policy of the state, the commissioner shall (1) promote and coordinate management of water, land an…
Except as otherwise provided, whenever any section in this title authorizes the commissioner to order a person to abate, correct or remedy any violation, condition, pollution or potential source of pollution, such order may require investigation, study, data gathering or monitoring as the commissioner deems appropriate…
On or before February fifteenth, annually, 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 appropriations and the budgets of state agencies, through the legislative Office of Fiscal Analysis. T…
(a) When an order issued by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to any person pursuant to section 22a-6, 22a-6b, 22a-7, 22a-108 or 22a-363f to correct, abate or penalize any violation of section 22a-32, 22a-92 or 22a-361 or any certificate or permit issued under section 22a-6, 22a-6b, 22a-7, 22a-32,…
Any improvement upon real property that is donated to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection shall be maintained by the department in a safe, sanitary and secure condition that is, at a minimum, equivalent to the condition of such improvement at the time of such donation. In the event that the cost of su…
(a) The commissioner may: (1) Adopt, amend or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, such environmental standards, criteria and regulations, and such procedural regulations as are necessary and proper to carry out the department's functions, powers and duties; (2) enter into contracts with any person,…
(a) Any person who knowingly or negligently violates any provision of section 14-100b or 14-164c, subdivision (3) of subsection (b) of section 15-121, section 15-171, 15-172, 15-175, 22a-5, 22a-6 or 22a-7, chapter 440, chapter 441, section 22a-69 or 22a-74, subsection (b) of section 22a-134p, sections 22a-148 to 22a-15…