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CT HB05481

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for municipal contracts eligible for phosphorus removal financing from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019
  • Changes the phosphorus reduction standard from 0.2 milligrams per liter to 0.31 milligrams per liter for effluent discharge
  • Provides financing for eligible projects: 50% project grant, 20% grant for remaining costs, and loan for remainder up to 100% of eligible water quality project costs
  • Specifies that the phosphorus limit must be set as the average monthly effluent total phosphorous limit in a discharge permit issued by the commissioner under section 22a-430
  • Removes prioritization requirements that previously favored projects with lowest permitted phosphorus limits or greatest phosphorus removal amounts

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Phosphorus Reduction Reimbursements To Municipalities.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development2/26/2016

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