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DEEP Releases BEAD Program Final Proposal for Public Comment
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today a public comment period for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Final Proposal, which outlines plans to bring high-speed internet to approximately 1,800 locations across the state. The draft Final Proposal can be found on DEEP’s website. The public comment period runs through September 16, 2025.
Public comments received in response to the RFP for the Connecticut Solid Waste System Project (CSWSP).
Public comments submitted in regards to the Analysis, Data, and metrics working group for the GC3.
Public Comments Received by Governor’s Council on Climate Change
Public comments received by GC3.
Guidelines for Public Comments
Guidelines for effective public comments at hearings.
Request for Comment and Solutions
All Public comments the DEEP have received from the Public regarding the CCSMM will be published on this page.
DEEP Seeking Public Comment on Draft RFP for Paddlecraft Rentals in Five CT State Parks
(HARTFORD, CT) — As part of its Partnership in Parks Initiative, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking public comment on a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for paddlecraft rentals in five Connecticut State Parks. Comments are due November 7, 2025.
DEEP Seeks Public Input on Draft 2025 Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan
(HARTFORD) — Do you care about Connecticut’s native wildlife, fish, and plants? If so, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) would love to hear from you! DEEP has drafted an updated Wildlife Action Plan to help guide conservation in Connecticut over the next decade and encourages residents to review the draft Plan and submit comments. Let DEEP know how wildlife and nature matter to you: visit the Wildlife Action Plan Draft webpage for the draft plan and input form. The 30-day public comment period will end on July 27th.
(HARTFORD)—Today the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) are reminding the public that DEEP is accepting comments on the proposed Release Based Cleanup Regulations through October 24, 2024. These modernized regulations will remove barriers to cleaning pollution and return more polluted sites to productive use. This new, improved, process will replace the outdated Transfer Act with a practical system that relies on market-driven investigations to discover and clean up pollution.
CT DEEP Remediation Standard Regulation public notice requirements.
Connecticut Department of Transportation, Greenwich
Notice of public hearing for an application submitted by Connecticut Department of Transportation, U.S. Route 1 over Greenwich Creek in Greenwich, CT. This virtual public hearing will be held on October 30 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM via Zoom. Written comments are due by November 6, 2025.
Public Participation Fact Sheet
Public Participation Fact Sheet
GB II New Haven, LLC - New Haven Harbor Station
Notice of a public hearing concerning applications by GB II New Haven LLC for a Title V Operating permit renewal. A virtual informational hearing will be held on December 4, 2025. Written comments will be accepted after the informational public hearing until close of business on December 11, 2025.
DEEP Seeks Comment on Draft Proposal for DEEP Community Resource Hubs
(HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today released a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a notice of an opportunity for public comment on its proposal to partner, through multi-year contracts, with qualified organizations to serve as Community Resource Hubs in Environmental Justice (EJ) communities across the state, whether urban or rural. The draft RFQ outlines a new initiative aimed at enhancing DEEP’s outreach, facilitating community engagement in program design, and improving access to beneficial environmental and energy programs and services. This initiative is part of DEEP’s ongoing effort to ensure equitable access to environmental and energy programs, grants, and services, particularly in communities historically overburdened by environmental challenges.
Environmental Impact for Seaside State Park in Waterford Available for Public Review
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) developed for Seaside State Park is available for public review and comment.