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CT SB00814

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows the Attorney General, political subdivisions, state agencies, and any person or legal entity to intervene as a party in administrative, licensing, or judicial proceedings by filing a verified pleading
  • Intervention is permitted when proceedings involve conduct that has or is reasonably likely to unreasonably pollute, impair, or destroy the public trust in the state's air, water, or natural resources
  • Requires verified pleadings to contain specific factual allegations describing the nature of alleged unreasonable pollution, impairment, or destruction of public trust resources
  • Pleadings must be sufficient for the reviewing authority to determine whether intervention implicates an issue within its jurisdiction
  • Effective October 1, 2013

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Intervention In Permit Proceedings Pursuant To The Environmental Protection Act Of 1971.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/14/2013
Environment4/24/2013
Planning and Development1/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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