Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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

Connecticut's Management of Toxic Air Pollutants

Small Business Assistance Program

The Department established the Small Business Assistance Program in 1994. Many small businesses are affected by air toxics regulations due to emissions from their operations. Affected small businesses include: autobody repair shops, dry cleaners, furniture manufacturers, gasoline stations, and print shops. Many small businesses lack the technical expertise or the financial means to comply with applicable air quality regulations, including air toxics regulations. This program provides information and assistance to small businesses to help educate them about regulatory requirements and ensure a higher rate of timely compliance than would otherwise be obtained. The Department has conducted workshops for dry cleaners, autobody shops, wood furniture manufacturers and Stage II Vapor Recovery for gasoline stations, to help these sources reduce pollution and comply with regulations.

Additional information on the Small Business Assistance Program.

CT's Management of Toxic Air Pollutants | Air Toxics Air Pollution Trends

Content Last updated November 2005