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CT SB00124

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

Senate

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires permit holders and property owners to file certified copies of coastal permits and authorizations on land records within 30 days of issuance or prior to property transfer, effective October 1, 2010.

  • Revises definitions and procedures for marine sewage discharge regulations, replacing specific geographic "no discharge zones" with EPA-designated areas under 33 USC 1322.

  • Establishes tiered permit application fees for coastal activities based on water surface area used (ranging from $660 to $19,475 plus per-acre charges), with waiver authority for restoration, research, nonprofit, and public access activities, effective October 1, 2010.

  • Creates group fishing licenses ($250 fee) for tax-exempt organizations serving veterans with disabilities, mental health/addiction clients, developmentally disabled individuals, and foster care youth, allowing up to 50 events annually with 50 participants each, with reporting requirements.

  • Prohibits approval of new solid waste facility permits or expansions within 1,000 feet of primary or secondary aquifers until capacity need is demonstrated in the Solid Waste Management Plan.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Long Island Sound, Coastal Permitting And Certain Group Fishing Licenses And Permits For Solid Waste Facilities.

Last Action

In Concurrence

6/21/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding4/22/2010
Planning and Development4/14/2010
Environment2/10/2010

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