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CT SB00588
Bill
Status
5/30/2019
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all drilling for oil or gas in Connecticut's territorial waters, including both exploratory and non-exploratory drilling, effective October 1, 2019.
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Bars state agencies and departments, including the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, from issuing or approving permits, leases, contracts, or conveyances related to oil and gas drilling in territorial waters.
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Prohibits seismic mapping using sound wave technology in territorial waters for purposes of locating geological formations containing oil or gas.
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Prevents state agencies from issuing or approving permits, leases, contracts, or conveyances for seismic mapping activities in territorial waters.
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting Off-shore Drilling For Oil And Gas In Connecticut.
Last Action
House Calendar Number 691
6/1/2019