Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Enforcement Policies

Civil Penalty Policy

Enforcement Coordination Plan

Enforcement Response Policy - Through its Enforcement Response Policy (ERP), CT DEEP prioritizes its enforcement resources by focusing on the most significant environmental, human health, and noncompliance problems. Enforcement staff focus on two categories of violators: those whose violations pose the greatest risk to public health and the environment and those who are chronic or recalcitrant violators. The ERP was last updated and become effective on June 1, 1999. 

Policy on Supplemental Environmental Projects

Policy on Incentives for Self-Policing

Policy on Inspecting A Facility Previously Subject to Formal Enforcement Action

Environmental Equity Policy

Environmental Compliance History Policy

RCRA Small Business Enforcement Policy 

  • Model Hazardous Waste Management Compliance Plan (MS Word) (PDF)