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

Overview

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 Air

Permitting Overview: Air Emissions

Clean Air Interstate Rule

  • CAIR Permit

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months for new. 3 months for revision.

    Type of Permit: Individual

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New Source

  • Minor Modification Application for an Existing New Source Review Permit

    Fees: $3,250 for major emitting equipment or $1,750 for less than major emitting equipment (includes $940 application fee).

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • New Source Review Permit

    Fees: Beginning at $3,250 for new minor sources (includes $940.00 application fee)

    Public Notice: Initial notice of application  - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days). EJ, if in applicable area.

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months for new minor source / 12 months for new major source

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Revision Application for an Existing New Source Review Permit

    Fees: $1,750 (includes $940.00 application fee)

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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Other Air Requirements

Permit by Rule

  • Auto Body, Boilers, Combined Heat & Power, Distributed Generators, Emergency Engines, Rock Crushers, Solvent Degreasing, Surface Coating, Limit Potential to Emit - limitations on premises-wide actual emissions below a Title V source

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: Notification only. No wait.

    Type of Permit: Permit By Rule

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Title V and IV

Radiation

Permitting Overview: Radiation
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic X-Ray Devices

    Fees: $190/X-Ray device-biennial year

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: Immediate

    Type of Permit: Individual; ezFile

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  • Radioactive Materials and Industrial X-Ray Device Program

    Fees: $200 annual

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: Immediate   

    Type of Permit: Individual; ezFile

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Waste_Materials_Management 

Permitting Overviews: 
Hazardous Waste | Solid Waste | Waste Transportation | Recycling | Marine Terminals | Pesticides

Composting

Hazardous Waste

  • CGS section 22a-454 Waste Facility

    Fees: 

    Treatment of waste oil, petroleum or chemical liquids

    		 $14,250.00
    Storage or treatment of hazardous waste $21,250.00
    Operation of hazardous waste landfills or incinerators $45,250.00

     Public Notice: Initial Notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days). EJ, if in applicable area.

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Disposal of Special Waste (Including Asbestos)

    Fees: $0 - $660

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Facilities which Treat, Store or Dispose of their Own RCRA Hazardous Waste

    Fees: Variable

    Public Notice: Initial Notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days). EJ, if in applicable area.

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Marine Terminals

    Fees: $100

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Waste Transportation (including Spill Cleanup Contractor License)

    Fees: $940/year up to four years based on type of waste

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual; ezFile

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Household and Business Waste

Pesticides

  • Pesticide Application by Aircraft

    Fees: $200 - $565

    Public Notice: Property Owner Notification

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Pesticides in State Waters

    Fees: $200

    Public Notice: Notice to Local Inland Wetland Agency

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual; ezFile

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  • Re-Introduction of Pesticides into State Waters

    Fees: $200

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual; ezFile

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Recycling and Beneficial Use

  • Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Approval
    Fees: Up to $5,000, depending on tonnage

    Public Notice: None (EJ, if in applicable area)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Storage & Processing of Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste (ARSW) for Beneficial Use and Recycling
    Fees: $2,500

    Public Notice: None (EJ, if in applicable area)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Storage and Processing of Scrap Tires for Recycling and Beneficial Use
    Fees: $1,250

    Public Notice: None (EJ, if in applicable area)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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Soil Management

Solid Waste

  • Connecticut Solid Waste Demonstration Project
    Fees: $1,000

    Public Notice: None (EJ, if in applicable area)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Construct and Operate a Commercial Facility for the Management of Recyclable Materials and Certain Solid Wastes
    Fees: Fee and financial assurance based on waste type. (See Factsheet)

    Public Notice: None (EJ, if in applicable area)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility
    Fees: Variable based on waste type  

    Public Notice: Initial Notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days). EJ, if in applicable area.

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Disruption of a Solid Waste Disposal Area

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None (EJ, if in applicable area)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Municipal Transfer Stations

    Fees: $8,000 total, including $800 initial fee with balance billed annually in $800 increments

    Public Notice: None (EJ, if in applicable area)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Renewal Application of Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility

    Fees: Variable based on waste type

    Public Notice: Initial Notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days). EJ, if in applicable area.

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 9 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Stewardship

    Fees: $4,000 plus variable annual fee. For modifications fees vary. Financial assurance required.

    Public Notice: Initial Notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (45 days). EJ, if in applicable area.

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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Water_Discharges

Permitting Overview: Water Discharges

Stormwater

  • Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction Activities

    Fees: Variable based on acreage. Ranging from $625 to $5,000.

    Public Notice: 30-day Public Notice and Comment Period

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General; ezFile

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  • Stormwater Associated with Commercial Activities

    Fees: $300

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activities

    Fees: $500 - $1,000

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: General, ezFile

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  • Stormwater from Department of Transportation Separate Storm Sewer Systems

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems

    Fees: $625

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: General

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Water Discharges

Wastewater

  • Comprehensive Discharges to Surface and Groundwater

    Fees: $625 registration only. $1,250 with approval.

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months / 6 months with approval

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

    Fees: $ 100 Registration Fee: Small CAFO;  $ 250 Registration Fee: Medium CAFO; $ 500 Registration Fee: Large CAFO 

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe:  12 months with approval

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Domestic Sewage

    Fees: $625

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Domestic Sewage Treatment Works (For municipal and private sewage treatment facilities discharging to surface waters)

    Fees: Initial application fee $1,300. Remainder due varies based on wastewater category and volume discharged.

    Public Notice: 30-day initial notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months (6 months for renewal)

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Food Service Establishment Wastewater

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: No filing. No wait.

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Groundwater Remediation

    Fees: $625 registration only. $1,250 with approval.

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months / 6 months with approval

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Manufacturing, Commercial, and Other Activities; surface, ground and sewer discharges

    Fees: Initial application fee $1,300 for new or renewal. $940 for modification. Remainder due varies based on wastewater category and volume discharged.

    Public Notice: 30-day initial notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Miscellaneous Industrial User

    Fees: Local POTW may require their own fee.

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: Filing with local POTW

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Nitrogen Discharges

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: No filing. No wait.

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Point Source Discharges to Waters of the State from the Application of Pesticides

    Fees: $200

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Significant Industrial User

    Fees: Varies based on wastewater category and volume discharged. Ranging from $1,000 - $7,250.

    Public Notice: None 

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Subsurface Disposal Systems

    Fees: Varies by registration type. Ranging from $100 - $3,000.

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Subsurface Sewage Treatment and Disposal

    Fees: $4,975

    Public Notice: 30-day initial notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 12 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Swimming Pool Wastewater

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe:  No filing- no wait

    Type of Permit: General

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Water_Land_Usage

Permitting Overviews: Aquifer Protection | Coastal | Inland Water | Remediation

Aquifer Protection

  • Aquifer Protection Area Permit

    Fees: $1,250

    Public Notice: Notification to 3 agencies

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Aquifer Protection Area Registration

    Fees: $625

    Public Notice: Notification to 3 agencies

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Exemption from Regulation in an Aquifer Protection Area

    Fees: $0

    Public Notice: Notification to 3 agencies

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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Coastal Activities

Dam Safety

  • Dam Safety

    Fees: None 

    Public Notice: 30-day initial notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Dam Safety Maintenance, Repair, and Alteration non-filing categories

    Fees: None 

    Public Notice: Notice to municipality

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: No filing. No wait.

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Dam Safety Repair and Alteration: Filing Only Categories

    Fees: $100 no PE. $200 PE required.

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Dam Safety Repair and Alteration: Filing with Approval

    Fees: $250

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Notice of a High Hazard Dam or a Significant Hazard Dam

    Fees: None 

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: Notification only. No wait.

    Type of Permit: Individual

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Flood Management

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses

Remediation

Water Diversion

  • Diversion of Water for Consumptive Use

    Fees: Variable base on withdrawal amount. Ranging from $2,050 to $6,250.

    Public Notice: 30-day initial notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months renewal modification. 12 months new.

    Type of Permit: Individual

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  • Diversion of Water for Consumptive Use: Authorization Required

    Fees: $2,500

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Diversion of Water for Consumptive Use: Filing Only Categories

    Fees: $1,500

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Diversion of Water for Consumptive Use: Non-Filing Categories

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: No wait

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Diversion of Water for Consumptive Use: Reauthorization Categories

    Fees: $2,500

    Public Notice: None

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 3 months

    Type of Permit: General

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  • Water Diversion Non-Consumptive

    Fees: None

    Public Notice: 30-day initial notice of application - AND - Notice of Tentative Determination (30 days)

    Estimated Processing Timeframe: 6 months

    Type of Permit: Individual

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Additional DEEP Licensing