How To Apply

Applications may be submitted at any time to DECD/OBRD.  DECD has 90 days from the date of receipt of a complete application to approve/deny.  The 90-day clock restarts if OBRD staff identifies an application deficiency.  DECD will inform the Applicant regarding missing information at the earliest but not later than 60 days after initial submission.  To ensure a properly filled out and complete application package, it is recommended to request a pre-application meeting with the DECD-DEEP team by sending a request to decd.liabilityreliefprogram@ct.gov. 

Access the Application here:  ABC Program Application Form

Please submit your completed application and all required attachments to decd.liabilityreliefprogram@ct.gov

For larger submittals (>25MB)applicants may request a SharePoint link by emailing decd.liabilityreliefprogram@ct.gov.

Prior to applying, it is recommended to -

• Review the program statutes and eligibility criteria
• Request a pre-application meeting (especially for first time applicants)
• Ensure that the official applicant is registered with the Secretary of State to conduct business in Connecticut (obtain Certificate of Legal Existence)
• Ensure that the same entity/person that is applying will hold title when the property transfers.

Checklist of required Application attachments:

• Application Certification Page
• Latest Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (representative of current site conditions)
• Purchase and Sales Agreement/Equivalent Documentation
• Certificate of Legal Existence
• Tax Assessor Property Card(s)
• Locational Map
• Site Plan & Photos

Fees:

The Program does not require a fee to apply.  However, applicants are required to enroll and remain in the Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP), that has a $3,250 VRP enrollment fee.