Substitute Bill No. 5129 Summary

• Repeals stream channel encroachment line regulations (sections 22a-342 to 22a-349a) effective immediately, removing Commissioner authority over encroachment limits in state highway projects and floodplain activities.

• Modifies ionizing radiation registration requirements by changing from annual to biennial registration in odd-numbered years and doubling the registration fee from $200 to $400.

• Replaces hearing procedures for ionizing radiation violations with direct commissioner authority to issue orders, with appeal rights to Superior Court within 30 days instead of automatic hearings.

• Removes references to stream encroachment permits from various environmental permitting statutes, including dam construction, wetland regulations, and coastal area coordination provisions.

• Creates new criminal penalties for violations of ionizing radiation regulations (chapter 446a), with fines up to $25,000 per day or one year imprisonment for negligent violations, and up to $50,000 per day or three years for knowing false statements.