Office of Adjudications
The Office of Adjudications conducts informational and contested hearings and issues written decisions in contested cases regarding environmental permitting, licensing revocations/suspensions, and enforcement matters.
In the 2025 legislative session, the CT General Assembly passed, and the Governor signed Public Act (“P.A.”) 25-84, and the relevant section became effective on passage. Pursuant to § 4(a) of P.A. 25-84, an applicable hearing on a licensing application will be conducted as a public informational hearing and will not be subject to the requirements of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (“UAPA”), unless the petition requesting the hearing satisfies the requirements contained in § 4(b) of the Act, which states:
“A hearing shall be subject to the requirements of chapter 54 of the general statutes if the petition sets forth specific facts that: (1) Demonstrate that the legal rights, duties or privileges of at least one person who signed the petition will be, or may reasonably be expected to be, affected by the decision, or (2) satisfy the requirements to intervene as a party pursuant to section 22a-19 of the general statutes.”
The new provisions can be found in Act Enhancing Environmental Permitting Predictability.
Contested Hearings are conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, the Department's Rules of Practice, and all other relevant laws. All meetings and hearings are held via web-based conference tools (e.g., Zoom). All hearing events can be found on the Adjudication’s Calendar.
NEW: All hearing events and docket material can be found on the Adjudication’s Docket Portal. All petitions or requests for hearing and subsequent filings must be filed with the DEEP Office of Adjudications through the Office’s E-Filing Service. Only under special circumstances will filings be accepted via postal mail. Information to assist with the E-Filing System, including how to set up a profile and submit filings, is available on the Adjudication’s Docket Portal.
Office Directory
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Office of Adjudications
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
DEEP.Adjudications@ct.gov
Parties should not contact a hearing officer directly without prior permission.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Documents received after 5:00 p.m. or on a day when the office is officially closed will be considered filed on the next business day.
Related Information
Uniform Administrative Procedure Act - UAPA (CGS Ch. 54)
Adjudications Communications Policy
NOTICE: Section 2-16 of the Connecticut Practice Book (pro hac vice appearances) applies to administrative proceedings before state agencies, including DEEP. See § 2-16 at The Practice Book Revisions Superior Court Rules Forms. Out of state attorneys are directed to seek appropriate pro hac vice status through the Connecticut Superior Court, judicial district of Hartford, and file proof of such status in the record in each relevant proceeding before the Office of Adjudications.This webpage is intended to provide basic information to the public; it is not intended to be legal advice and should not be considered as such. The Office of Adjudications cannot provide any advice regarding participation in the hearing process or discuss specific cases. Legal assistance should be provided by an attorney.
Content last updated March 2026