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CT HB05381

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes Commissioner authority from "shall" to "may" regarding adoption of regulations for wastewater discharge exemptions from plans and specifications requirements
  • Removes the February 1, 2015 deadline for the Commissioner to adopt regulations establishing categories of exempt discharges
  • Maintains existing exemptions for discharges substantially similar to permitted systems, those covered by general permits, non-toxic systems, and those exempt from public notice requirements
  • Allows regulations to include minimum design and operation standards for treatment systems and information submission requirements for exempt discharge categories
  • Effective from passage and amends Connecticut General Statutes section 22a-430(j)

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Regulatory Authority For Wastewater Permitting Programs.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 588

5/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Environment2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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