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CT HB05689

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall develop a guidance manual for the design and construction of recreational docks and piers within available resources.

  • Manual shall include resilience criteria and standards for docks and piers intended to prevent or minimize hazards to life and property within the coastal jurisdictional boundary.

  • Commissioner shall consider the effect of severe weather events when developing the criteria and standards.

  • Commissioner shall evaluate the use of nonfouling plastic lumber for dock and pier construction.

  • Act takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Development Of A Manual For The Safe Construction Of Residential Piers And Docks.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/01

2/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Environment1/22/2019

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