CT HB05499

Changes "consider utilizing" to "utilize" in regulatory flexibility analysis requirements, making it mandatory for agencies to use methods minimizing adverse impact on small businesses rather than optional consideration.

Changes "consider" to "use" regarding specific methods for reducing regulatory impact on small businesses, including less stringent compliance requirements, extended deadlines, simplified reporting, performance standards, and exemptions.

Changes "may adopt" to "shall adopt" regulations for discharge exemptions under environmental law, making it mandatory for the commissioner to establish regulatory categories for discharges exempt from plan submission requirements.

Changes "may include" to "shall include" for discharge regulations, requiring minimum standards for treatment system design and operation plus information submission requirements.

Both sections take effect October 1, 2010.