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

Site Characterization Essentials

The following resources help to define the standard of care expected when characterizing a site under various clean-up programs in Connecticut.  For instance, the Connecticut Property Transfer Act requires an investigation in accordance with prevailing standards and guidelines.  DEEP's expectations are set forth in the Site Characterization Guidance Document
 

Assessing Sensitive Receptors

Sampling and Analysis

Other Considerations

Underground Storage Tanks and Petroleum Releases

Vapor Intrusion

EPA's Vapor Intrusion website contains basic information about vapor intrusion, technical and policy documents, tools and other resources to support vapor intrusion investigations. It also provides access to technical reports focused on topics such as conceptual model scenarios for the vapor intrusion pathway and mitigation approaches for vapor intrusion.

Completion of Investigation

Demonstrating Compliance

Further guidance for using variances to demonstrate compliance with the RSRs can be found on the Remediation Standards Regulations page.
Content last updated October 7, 2024