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Wave 2 Revision Concepts and History
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) presented proposed concepts in the RSR Wave 2 Conceptual Language document, as well as at multiple question and answer sessions and accepted public feedback regarding revisions to the Remediation Standard Regulations.
The Remediation Standard Regulations that established the requirements for the remediation of contamination within Connecticut were organized by environmental media and relied, in part, on risk-based criteria that established remediation goals for various contaminants typically found at remediation sites.
Answeres to these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been complied to provide some background and basic information about the Long Island Sound Blue Plan.
Long Island Sound Blue Plan Listserve Sign Up
Join the Blue Plan LIS listserve to keep informed on the progress of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan.
Long Island Sound Blue Plan Related Links
LIS Blue Plan related resources and links
Introductory Webinar for Blue Plan Ecological Interested Parties
The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Webinars & Mapbooks provide a record of the Blue Plan Team meetings and Outreach events, which were integral to the Blue Plan development process.
Blue Plan Coordination and Cooperation
The development of the Blue Plan depends on gaining insight from a range of stakeholders and public users of Long Island Sound
Identification of ecological signifcant areas and significant human use areas and their spatial locations enables the Blue Plan and its policies to meet protection goals.
Urban Sources Management Measures
Urban areas in Connecticut present the greatest nonpoint source-related threat to Long Island Sound.
Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program
This page gives an overview of Connecticut's Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Program.
Coastal NPS Program Management Area - Analysis
Connecticut includes additional land areas beyond the coastal boundary in its Section 6217 management area that have a significant, measurable impact on coastal waters ensuring more effective management of relevant land and water uses.
Marinas and Recreational Boating Management Measures
Connecticut DEEP has developed programs to comprehensively address the protection of habitat and water quality relative to marina and recreational boating activities.
Agriculture Management Measures
Connecticut’s coastal nonpoint source pollution control program includes agriculture management, which pertains to nutrient management at confined animal facilities.
Coastal NPS Program - Controlling Urban NPS Pollution Links
Additional resources and links about reducing urban NPS pollution
A summary of the recommendations for municipal Plans of Conservation and Development to better protect sensitive natural resources and local water quality from nonpoint source pollution.