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CT SB00411
Bill
Status
3/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must disclose selected offshore wind energy proposals and associated power purchase agreements under section 16a-3n, effective upon passage.
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Establishes a Fisheries Recovery Fund effective July 1, 2020, to be administered by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection in consultation with the State Treasurer.
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Fund proceeds shall provide grants to commercially-licensed fishermen negatively affected by offshore wind facilities and support restoration of state fisheries impacted by such projects.
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Fund may accept state, federal, and private funding sources.
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Commissioner must adopt regulations establishing criteria and procedures for grant awards pursuant to chapter 54 of the general statutes.
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing A Fund For The Effect Of Certain Offshore Wind Energy Projects On State Fisheries.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/16
3/11/2020