Pre-Application Assistance

An Environmental Permitting Fact Sheet

 

Introduction

While most projects are straight forward, requiring only one or two simple permits, some projects can be very complex. These complex projects may require many different permits and include fairly complicated application requirements. DEEP has a pre-application process to assist you with these more complex projects.

The first step in this process is to sit down and outline exactly what it is that you are planning to do and where you will be doing it. A detailed list of the activities to be performed and site characteristics will help both you and DEEP in assessing your permitting needs. A department wide Pre-Application Questionnaire (DEEP-APP-001) (PDF) has been developed to assist you in assembling this information.

After you have gathered this initial information, you should review the permit program fact sheets developed by DEEP, and all applicable statutes and regulations, to determine the permits you will need for your project. Remember, it is your responsibility to obtain all required permits.

If you need further assistance in making this assessment, or for larger projects or very complicated applications, the best way to assess your needs may be a pre-application meeting with appropriate DEEP staff. Some of our permitting programs highly encourage these meetings to expedite the permit application process. You must use the Pre-Application Questionnaire (DEEP-APP-001) (PDF) to request a pre-application meeting to ensure the participation of all appropriate staff.

If you have any questions regarding the pre-application meeting, please contact the Office of Innovative Partnerships and Planning, or the specific permit program, to discuss your needs. (See contact us webpage for program emails and phone numbers.)

Contact Information

Permit Assistance Office/Office of Innovative Partnerships and Planning
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT  06106-5127
860-424-3003

DEEP.OPPD@ct.gov

Fact Sheet: DEEP-FS-002

Users Guide to Environmental Permits


Content Last Updated January 2025