CT HB05498

Establishes a pilot program allowing the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to authorize beneficial reuse of reclaimed materials at up to four locations statewide, effective October 1, 2020

Defines "beneficially reclaimed materials" to include soil, dewatered sediment, asphalt, brick, concrete, ceramic material, casting sand, crushed recycled glass, and street sweepings that meet established pollution criteria and contain no asbestos, PCBs, persistent bioaccumulative toxins, or unapproved pyrrhotite-containing concrete

Requires eligible locations to need at least 100,000 cubic yards of reclaimed materials and be situated in areas with groundwater classified as "GB" or "GC" or served by public drinking water supply

Mandates applicants submit engineering plans, material acceptability criteria, placement and monitoring plans spanning at least 30 years after filling, and pay a $25,000 application fee

Requires 30-day public comment period, performance bonds, and written approval from other applicable regulatory agencies before authorization can be granted