Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford is currently closed due to recent water damage impacting multiple areas of the building. We are working to remediate the situation and get the building back open to staff and the public as soon as possible. While the building is closed, Staff continue to work either remotely or in alternate locations. We continue to be able to receive documents via U.S. Mail or courier service, and our electronic file submittal protocols remain unchanged. For updates, please click 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)