CT HB06224

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must develop a plan to improve dam permitting by expanding activities allowed under three existing general permits and prioritizing permit review based on dam classification and function

Plan must enhance the preapplication and intake process to ensure all parties understand project scope, regulatory requirements, and timeline

Commissioner must work with water utilities to address concerns about the Department of Transportation's encroachment permit process that imposes liability on public water suppliers for contractor work within state rights-of-way

Plan must include incentives for attracting and retaining water treatment facility operators to address workforce shortages

Plan and legislative recommendations due to the Environment Committee by February 1, 2026; effective upon passage