Failure to Attain

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

Information Related to Failure to Attain

Section 185 of the Clean Air Act (CAA): Enforcement for Severe and Extreme Ozone Nonattainment Areas for Failure to Attain.

March 21, 2008 EPA Memo: "Guidance on Establishing Emissions Baselines under Section 185 of the CAA for Severe and Extreme Ozone Nonattainment Areas for Failure to Attain the 1-Hour Ozone NAAQS by their Attainment Date"(PDF, 238 K)

Content Last Updated March 26, 2008

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection