Environmental Protection Act

Overview

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 decision to prepare an environmental impact evaluation pursuant to subsection (c) of this section for an action which may significantly affect the environment, conduct an early public scoping process. (2) To initiate an early public scoping process, the sponsoring agency shall provide notice on a form that has been approved by the Council on Environmental Quality, which shall include, but not be limited to, the date, time and location of any proposed public scoping meeting and the duration of the public comment period pursuant to subdivision (3) of this subsection, to the council, the Office of Policy and Management and any other state agency whose activities may reasonably be expected to affect or be affected by the proposed action. (3) Members of the public and any interested state agency representatives may submit comments on the nature and extent of any envi

Sections covered

• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1Policy of the state2 cites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-10Payment of refunds
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-11Council on Environmental Quality
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-12Environmental quality report. Review of state agency construction plans. Exception
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-13Citizen complaints
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-14Short title: Environmental Protection Act of 197113 cites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-15Declaration of policy4 cites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-16Action for declaratory and equitable relief against unreasonable pollution16 cites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-16aSupplemental environmental projects or financial contributions in lieu of penalty for environmental violations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-17Defense. Appointment of master or referee1 cite
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-18Powers of court3 cites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-19Administrative proceedings14 cites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-19aHistoric structures and landmarks. When court costs assessed against plaintiff
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-19bException for certain property listed on the state register of historic places
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1aDeclaration of policy: Coordination of state plans and programs
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1bEvaluation by state agencies of actions affecting the environment. Public scoping process. Environmental monitor
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1cActions which may significantly affect the environment. Definition
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1dReview of environmental impact evaluations. Notification to municipalities and agencies
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1eReview and determination by Office of Policy and Management
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1fExceptions
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1gRegulations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1hEnvironmental impact evaluations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1iEnvironmental contamination risk assessment by Department of Public Health
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-1jDefinitions. State Historic Preservation Officer determination re actions which may significantly affect the environment. Proposal of alternative. Mitigation plan. Review by Commissioner of Economic and Community Development
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-2Definitions. Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. Permitted delegations of authority2 cites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-20Procedure supplementary to other procedures. Intervening party1 cite
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-20aEnvironmental justice community. Definitions. Assessment of environmental or public health stressors. Meaningful public participation plan. Public participation report. Informal public meeting. Community environmental benefit agreement. Regulations. Denial of permit for proposed affecting facility. Authorization. Conditions for construction and operation of approved facility. Authorization. Notice of tentative determination
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-20bDenial of permit under environmental justice statute. Town referendum to approve such denied permit
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21(Formerly Sec. 22-7a). Plan for development of outdoor recreation and other natural resources
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21aState assistance related to recreation and park services
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21bConnecticut Conservation Corps
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21cConnecticut Service Corps: Definitions
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21dConnecticut Service Corps established. Project sponsors. Grants
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21eGrant application
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21fRating system for grant applications
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21gProject eligibility; exceptions
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21hAnnual reports by project sponsor and commissioner
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21iGrants for operating costs of Beardsley Zoological Gardens, Bridgeport
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21jSchool bus emissions reduction program
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-21kSchool bus emissions reduction account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-22(Formerly Sec. 22-7b). Federal aid and agreements
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-23(Formerly Sec. 22-7c). Federal funds to be held in separate account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-24(Formerly Sec. 22-7d). Powers additional to those under other statutes
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-25(Formerly Sec. 22-7e). Acquisition of land and waters1 cite
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-26(Formerly Sec. 22-7f). Conveyance or lease of land to or from governmental agencies. Conveyance of land to municipalities or responsible parties under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-26aState-owned properties providing public access to Long Island Sound
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27(Formerly Sec. 22-7g). Maintenance of areas and facilities for recreation or natural resources purposes
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27aEnvironmental Protection › Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27cEnvironmental Protection › Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27dEnvironmental Protection › Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State Policy
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27eLitter control in parking areas
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27fSpecifications of fuels. Report to commissioner
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27gEnvironmental Quality Fund. Environmental quality account. Covered electronic recycler reimbursement account. Electronic device recycling program account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27hConservation Fund. Maintenance, repair and improvement account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27iFees. Exemption of municipalities
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27jAdditional fee for municipal planning, zoning, wetlands and coastal management applications. Noncompliance
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27kLong Island Sound account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27ll . Endangered species, natural area preserve and watchable wildlife account. Regulations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27mAir emissions permit operating fee account. Connecticut lighthouse preservation account. Greenways account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27pPrivate funds authorized for renovation of historical structures on state land
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27qHazard mitigation and floodplain management account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27rInvasive species detection and control account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27sFace of Connecticut Steering Committee: Membership, chairperson
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27tFace of Connecticut account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27uAir emissions permit operating fee account
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27vLong Island Sound account. Habitat restoration matching subaccount
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27wLease or other authorization to facilitate the preservation of lighthouses
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27xBatterson Park. Memorandum of agreement
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-27yThames River Heritage Park water taxi boat and tour operations. Memorandum of agreement
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-2aDelegation of inspection and enforcement authority. Regulations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-2b“Criminal negligence” defined
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-2cOffice of Business Ombudsman
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-2dDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection. Jurisdiction. Goals. Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Commissioner. Bureaus. Successor department
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-3Divisions. Deputy commissioners
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-4Agents, assistants, employees, consultants
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-5Duties and powers of commissioner1 cite
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-5aOrders. Authority of commissioner to investigate
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-5bSpecial funds and accounts administered by the department. Report required
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-5cFiling of orders on land records. Fifteen-year limit for certain orders. Discharge of lien. Procedure
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-5dImprovements upon real property donated to the department. Standard of maintenance. Economic impracticability
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6Commissioner to establish environmental standards, regulations and fees, to make contracts and studies and to issue permits. Complaints. Hearings. Bonds. Notice of contested cases. Fee waivers. Public notices on department's Internet web site
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6aViolators liable to state for costs and expenses. Statutory remedy not exclusive of others
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6aaPermit extensions
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6bImposition of civil penalties by the commissioner
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6bbPetition for public hearing. Withdrawal of petition
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6cHearing on orders concerning solid waste
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6ccConsulting services program
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6dPayment of costs associated with hearing and transcript
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6ddConsent orders for remediation of land. Modification
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6eImposition of civil penalties by the commissioner for water pollution violations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6eeNinety-day permit application final determinations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6fFees. Due dates. Late payments. Application. Waiver
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6ffPermit preapplication meetings
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6gNotice of application for permit. Exemptions
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6ggMaximization of federal funds for state climate change projects. Biennial report
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6hNotice of tentative determination re permit application. Request for hearing on federal Water Pollution Control Act application
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6hhBond authorization. Proceeds used to provide low interest loans for climate resiliency projects
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6iInformation re time frames for issuance of permits
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6iiClimate Resiliency Revolving Loan Fund. Program to provide low interest loans for infrastructure repairs and resiliency projects
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6jRenewal of permits
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6kEmergency authorization for regulated activity. Temporary authorization for regulated activity
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6ll . Posting of public notice of permit applications
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6mCompliance history of permit applicants. Criminal history records checks
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6nNotice of commissioner's determination regarding certain regulated activities
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6oTransfer of licenses
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6pTime frames for issuance of permits. Regulations
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6qAlternative time frame for action on permit
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6rReport on permitting efforts and violations investigated by the department's environmental quality division
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6sMinor violations of environmental protection laws
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6tAnnual report on environmental compliance by regulated entities and enforcement actions of the commissioner
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6uNotification requirements re discovery of contamination of soil or water. Exceptions. Content of notice. Drinking water supply well sampling. Acknowledgment of receipt. Posting of notice. Civil penalty. Forwarding of notice1 cite
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6vReport on protected open space acquisition
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6wNotice to municipality of commissioner's enforcement action
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6xOffice of Enforcement Policy and Coordination
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6yExemplary environmental management systems
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-6zRegulations implementing Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-7Cease and desist orders. Service. Hearings. Injunctions1 cite
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-7aBond on appeal from final decision
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-7bCertificate showing compliance with order to correct or abate a polluted or environmentally hazardous condition
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-8State-wide environmental plan. Advisory board. Annual conference
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-8aCommissioner to inventory hazardous waste disposal sites
• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-9Commissioner as agent of state and political subdivisions