CT HB05310

Amends section 16-50m(a) regarding Connecticut Siting Council public hearing requirements, effective July 1, 2016.

For facilities located in one municipality, requires at least one community participation hearing session be held in that municipality after 6:30 p.m., with additional sessions permitted at council discretion.

For facilities located in multiple municipalities within one county, requires at least one hearing session in the affected county after 6:30 p.m., with additional sessions permitted at council discretion.

For facilities spanning multiple counties, requires at least one hearing session in the county determined most appropriate by the council, with option to hold sessions in more than one county.

Maintains existing requirement that the council fix a commencement date and hearing location within 30-150 days of receiving an application.