Connecticut · statute · Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 476a · 14 active provisions
As used in sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive: (1) “Activity” means any proposed state action in a floodplain or any proposed state action that impacts natural or man-made storm drainage facilities that are located on property that the commissioner determines to be controlled by the state; (2) “Base flood” means that…
The commissioner shall have the following powers and duties under sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive: (1) To coordinate, monitor and analyze the floodplain management activities of state and local agencies; (2) To coordinate flood control projects within the state and be the sole initiator of a flood control project…
(a) No state agency shall undertake an activity or a critical activity within or affecting the floodplain without first obtaining an approval or approval with conditions from the commissioner of a certification submitted in accordance with subsection (b) of this section or exemption by the commissioner from such approv…
The provisions of sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive, and any regulations adopted thereunder may be suspended by the commissioner during any disaster emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to section 28-9a or during an emergency declaration or major disaster declaration declared by the President of the United…
Where more than one flood zone has been designated for an area, the most stringent designation shall be used in fulfilling the provisions of sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive.
The state, any municipality or any officer or employee thereof shall not be liable for any damage resulting from reliance on any decision made pursuant to section 25-68d.
The commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to implement the provisions of sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive. Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, (1) standards for stormwater management and flood flows and (2) procedures for certification or exemption o…
The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall develop guidelines to be used by municipalities in revising ordinances restricting flood storage and conveyance of water for floodplains, as defined in section 8-2l, that are not tidally influenced. Such guidelines shall include, but not be limited to, a mod…
As used in sections 25-68k to 25-68n, inclusive: (1) “Eligible applicant” means any municipality or any regional council of governments organized under the provisions of sections 4-124i to 4-124p, inclusive; (2) “Hazard mitigation” means activities that include, but are not limited to, actions taken to reduce or elimin…
(a) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall establish and administer a hazard mitigation and floodplain management grant program to reimburse eligible applicants for costs incurred in the reduction or elimination of long-term risks to human life, infrastructure and property from natural hazards, i…
(a) On and after July 1, 2005, within available appropriations, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall make grants to municipalities under section 25-68k. (b) If the commissioner finds that any grant awarded pursuant to this section is being used for other purposes or to supplant a previous sourc…
(a) Recipients of grants under section 25-68k shall submit a report to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, in such form as the commissioner prescribes, not later than September first of the fiscal year following the fiscal year such grant was received. Such report shall contain a description of act…
The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of sections 25-68j to 25-68m, inclusive.
(a)(1) On and after October 1, 2019, in the preparation of any municipal evacuation plan or hazard mitigation plan, such municipality shall consider the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. (2) On and after October 1, 2027, any such municipal evacuation or hazard mit…