Release-Based Cleanup Regulations Formal Regulation Adoption

The proposed Release-Based Cleanup Regulations have been revised.  A draft of this regulatory package was previously shared with the working group and the public on December 29, 2023. The current, proposed regulations have been modified from that draft to incorporate recommendations and advice from the working group and comments and discussions with the public. The formal regulation adoption process  has begun. The public notice comment period will last 90 days.

Presentations

The proposed Release-Based Cleanup Regulations have been posted in the eRegs portal for public comment. Please use the (unlocked) Public Comment Form to make your comments, then upload them in the eRegs portal by October 24, 2024. This will help staff organize and respond to comments. If you have submitted comments through an organization, please do not submit the same comments as an individual.

An unofficial redline version of Proposed Release-Based Cleanup Regulations is posted for your convenience. This version show, in track changes, revisions made to the draft shared with the Working Group on December 29, 2023.  In sections 9 and 10, additions to the cleanup standards proposed in the December 29, 2023 are highlighted, and revisions to that language is shown in track changes.  Questions, email DEEP.cleanup.transform@ct.gov.

Technical Support Documents

Draft Proposal for Risk Based Cleanup Standard Calculators
Draft Multifamily and Recreational Risk Based Criteria TSD

Additional information regarding the Release-Based Cleanup Regulation working group regulation development process can be found on the Stakeholder Engagement webpage.

Presentations

To ensure that DEEP's regulatory proposal is clearly articulated to the various stakeholders, including those that were not available to participate frequently during the working group process, DEEP will offer informational meetings and is available to speak at constituent meetings.

Information and dates for presentations held by DEEP or at which DEEP will discuss this regulatory proposal will be listed below and updated as meetings are added.

Organization  Location  
Date Time

Workshop 1: Introduction to the RBCRs

Zoom recording

Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 79 Elm St., Hartford and Zoom
August 6, 2024
10:30 a.m.

Workshop 2: Discovery & Reporting

Zoom recording

Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 79 Elm St., Hartford and Zoom
August 15, 2024
1:00 p.m.

Workshop 3: New Releases, Significant Existing Releases, & Immediate Actions

Zoom recording

Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 79 Elm St., Hartford and Zoom
September 9, 2024
9:30 a.m.

Workshop 4: Cleanup Standards, Closure Documentation, & Audits

Zoom recording

Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 79 Elm St., Hartford and Zoom
September 16, 2024 
9:30 a.m.
Connecticut Business & Industry Association Question & Answer Session
Teams Meeting Link
September 19, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Connecticut Bar Association Question & Answer Session
Zoom Registration Link
September 23, 2024
3:30 p.m.
Public Hearing
Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 79 Elm St., Hartford & Zoom Meeting Link
October 10, 2024
9:30 a.m.
Society for Women Environmental Professionals Question & Answer Session  Zoom Registration Link October 16, 2024 2:00 p.m

Engaging with DEEP

DEEP is very interested in your comments on this regulatory proposal.

If you would like to invite DEEP to speak with your member organization, please contact us at DEEP.cleanup.transform@ct.gov

Content last updated October 9, 2024