Public Comments, Meetings, and other Requests

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• DEEP Stakeholder Process to Explore New Nuclear Capacity in Connecticut

  As part of DEEP's commitment to providing objective information on the opportunities and challenges associated with advanced nuclear energy development, DEEP will host the fourth in its series of six public informational meetings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This session will focus on workforce development, education, and the workforce opportunities associated with advanced nuclear technologies.

  Date Posted: 7/6/2026

• Notice of Updated Forest Resource Management Plan – Nathan Hale State Forest Nathan Hale Block

  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Forestry Division, provides notice of final approvals of an updated Forest Resource Management Plan for the Nathan Hale Block of Nathan Hale State Forest.

  Date Posted: 6/30/2026

• Notice of Request for Information on Potential Uses of AI and Other Technology to Modernize Permitting Processes

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued on June 26, 2026, a new Request for Information (RFI) on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology in permitting.

  Date Posted: 6/30/2026

• Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on NDDB Study Recommendations and Scope of NDDB Mapping Modernization Project

  This Notice seeks public input on steps the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is considering taking to strengthen and improve implementation of the Natural Diversity Data Base program.

  Date Posted: 6/29/2026

• CFI Grant Program Public Comment Request Regarding De Minimis Impacts Determination

  The U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration awarded Connecticut DEEP over $14.6 million under the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program.

  Date Posted: 6/18/2026

• Notice of Updated Forest Resource Management Plan Mohawk State Forest

  Date Posted: 6/17/2026

• Notice of Two Listening Sessions to receive Public Comments on Draft Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Initiative Program Evaluation

  Date Posted: 5/1/2026

• Request for Comment - Draft Environmental Assessment-Necropsy Laboratory

  Date Posted: 4/30/2026

• Notice of Request for Written Comment 2025-2027 Conservation and Load Management Plan Optimization Plan

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is requesting written comments on this Draft Determination regarding the Optimization Plan- Part A & B.

  Date Posted: 4/15/2026

• Multifamily Revolving Loan Program Request for Information

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking public input to inform the design and implementation on a new Multifamily Revolving Loan Program (the Program). The Program concepts described herein are preliminary and subject to change based on feedback and further Program development.

  Date Posted: 4/10/2026

• DEEP Issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for Operation of Paddlecraft Rental Services in Seven State Parks

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for canoe, kayak and/or stand-up paddleboard rental services to the public at seven state parks including Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, Indian Well State Park in Shelton, Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent, Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield, Pattaconk Lake/Reservoir Recreation Area in Cockaponset State Forest in Chester/Haddam and Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield.

  Date Posted: 2/3/2026

• DEEP Stakeholder Process to Explore New Nuclear Capacity in Connecticut

  Date Posted: 11/26/2025

• Notice of Opportunity for Public Input on Bear Management Listening Sessions

  Date Posted: 11/19/2025

• Connecticut Partnership in Parks Initiative Notice of Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Operation of Paddlecraft Rental Services in State Parks

  Date Posted: 10/24/2025

• Notice of Intent to Issue Beneficial Use Determination Authorization

  Notice of Intent to Issue Beneficial Use Determination Authorization to GE Vernova Operating Services. Written comments due November 22, 2025.

  Date Posted: 10/23/2025