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CT SB00063
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must adopt regulations by October 1, 2026 to increase mitigation measures for offshore wind projects affecting wildlife, birds, marine mammals, fisheries, and the fishing industry
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Regulations must include workforce development retraining for fishermen adversely impacted by offshore wind operations
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Selected offshore wind bidders must make initial and recurring payments into a mitigation fund, with no return of funds permitted to bidders
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Bidders are prohibited from administering mitigation funds; an independent oversight committee must be established to manage and distribute the funds
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Mitigation fund must cover ongoing damages to stakeholders and the environment during and after the operational phase of offshore wind projects
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Mitigation Of Effects On Wildlife And Fisheries From Future Offshore Wind Projects.
Last Action
File Number 35
3/5/2025