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Technical Impracticability Variance
A Technical Impracticability Variance is a remedial option provided under the Connecticut Remediation Standard Regulations (RSRs) when non-aqueous phase liquids cannot be contained or removed in accordance with Section 22a-133k-2(g) of the RSRs, remediation to the extent technically practicable has reduced the concentration of pollutants in groundwater to steady-state concentrations, or as otherwise specified in EPA guidance.
Separating Recyclables from the Waste Stream
Designated recyclable items must be separated from other solid waste and cannot be collected together with trash in the same collection container.
The annual permitting and environmental reports provide data on the agency's permitting and enforcement statistics.
Open Burning - Campfires, Bonfires, Fire Pits, Chimineas
Learn about the burning of wood in a campfire, bonfire, chiminea or other similar devices which is prohibited, if the burning is conducted so that it creates a nuisance for neighbors or it is in violation of any restrictions imposed by your local municipality.
Applying for SBC, CPWO, Temporary and Duplicate Certificates
How do I apply for my SBC or CPWO?
Under this program, if the CT DEEP Commissioner determines that one or more of the following violations exist at a UST system, he may place a notice on or disable the system and require the tank contents to be pumped out until the violations are corrected.
Technical Assistance and Service Forestry Support for CT Landowners
Describes the purpose of Connecticut's Service Forestry Program and how a landowner can contact their Service Forester for assistance.
Due to their small size, spotfin killifish are difficult to identify and often mistaken for young mummichog.
Their abundance makes them very important forage fish for many marine predators such as striped bass, fluke and seabirds.
Make a home aquarium with the beautiful native and introduced freshwater fishes of Connecticut!
Anti-Idling - Outreach and Education
Connecticut continues its effort to reduce unnecessary idling and increase awareness of the adverse effects of idling on public health and the environment. Learn more about anti-idling outreach and education.
Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.