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

Comprehensive Evaluation and Transformation of Connecticut’s Cleanup Laws

An Opportunity to Further Connecticut’s Environmental and Economic Agenda
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Message to Stakeholders 

The Department would like to thank all of the stakeholders for their continued participation in the process of transforming the State's cleanup laws and regulations with the goal of achieving more cleanups more efficiently and effectively. The Department greatly appreciates the efforts and time spent by all stakeholders on this complex topic.  Your feedback is valued and may be submitted via e-mail.

Release-Based Clean Up Program Regulation Development

Proposed Amendments to the RSRs and EURs

After a comprehensive evaluation of the State’s cleanup laws, the Department released a Draft Proposal for a Transformed Cleanup Program on February 7, 2013.  Proposed Amendments to the RSRs were public noticed on July 8, 2019.  "Wave 2" Proposed RSR Amendments

Transformation Materials

Guiding Principles

Make Your Voice Heard and Stay Involved

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Content Last Updated November 17, 2020