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CT HB06332

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Public Health must establish and define categories of discharge for alternative on-site sewage treatment systems with capacities of 5,000 gallons or less per day by July 1, 2018

  • Commissioner gains jurisdiction to issue or deny permits and approvals for alternative sewage systems and domestic sewage discharges to state groundwaters

  • Commissioner must establish minimum requirements for alternative systems including property activities, property changes affecting system operation, and permit issuance procedures

  • Permits issued must comply with federal Water Pollution Control Act, federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and state water quality standards, and serve as substitutes for permits under sections 22a-430 and 22a-430b

  • Act takes effect October 1, 2017 and amends section 19a-35a(a) of the general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Amendment Of The Public Health Code By The Department Of Public Health To Establish Categories Of Discharge For Certain Alternative Sewage Treatment Systems.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

3/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/22/2017
Environment1/23/2017

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