CT HB06810

Revises Connecticut's state policy on atomic energy regulation to state that state authority should be "compatible with" rather than "conform, as nearly as may be, to" the federal Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and its regulations.

Updates Section 22a-6 to replace gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral language regarding the Commissioner's powers to adopt regulations, issue permits, conduct investigations, and enter property for inspections.

Adds a new definition of "sources of ionizing radiation" to mean collectively radioactive materials and radiation-generating equipment.

Clarifies that the Commissioner's licensing authority for ionizing radiation sources includes "devices or equipment utilizing such sources" and does not extend to materials or activities reserved to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Authorizes the Commissioner to impound sources of ionizing radiation without prior hearing when finding imminent threats to health or environment, with a mandatory hearing to be held within ten days, and allows recovery of impoundment costs from violators.