Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.1.a. Where applications to be submittedAny person wishing to carry out a regulated activity shall submit an application to the local inland wetlands agency. After June 30, 1974, if there is no such operating wetlands agency w…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.1.b. Complete applicationNo application submitted to the Commissioner shall be deemed complete unless it shall be in such form and contain such information as the Commissioner deems necessary for a fair determination of the i…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.1.c. Five copies of information requiredWritten information and maps required by the Commissioner shall be furnished in no fewer than five (5) copies. (Effective February 25, 1974) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.2. Information required on applicationsAll applications to the Commissioner shall include the following information in writing on a form provided by him. a. The applicant's name, home and business addresses, and telephone num…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.3. Summary rulingIf the Commissioner finds that a proposed activity is a regulated activity not involving significant impact or major effect on the inland wetland or water course as defined in Section 2 of these regulations, …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.4. Plenary rulingsIf the Commissioner finds that the activity applied for does or may involve a significant impact or major effect on a wetland or water course, he may request additional information which may include but is n…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.5. Public hearing may be heldIf the Commissioner finds, on the basis of the evidence before him, that a regulated activity is involved which may have significant impact or major effect on a wetland or water course, he may doc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.6.e. Public hearingsAll public hearings shall commence not sooner than thirty (30) days nor later than sixty (60) days after the receipt of a complete application. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least once not mo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.7.a. Review by county soil and water conservation districtThe Commissioner may submit one copy of the application to the County Soil and Water Conservation District for review. Such submission shall be made upon the receipt o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.7.b. Review by conservation commissionThe Commissioner may submit one copy of the application to the Conservation Commission of the municipality wherein the wetland is located for review. Such submission shall be made upon re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-5.7.c. Review by conservation or planning commissions of adjoining municipalityThe Commissioner may submit one copy of the application to the Conservation Commission or Planning Commission in any municipality whose border lies …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-6. Rendering a decision AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-6.1. Considerations for decisionThe Commissioner shall, consistent with applicable requirements of Sections 4-166 to 185 of the General Statutes, as amended, consider the following in making his final decision on a permit appli…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-6.2.a. When commissioner must render decisionIn the absence of a public hearing, the Commissioner shall render a final decision within ninety (90) days from the receipt of a complete application. The Commissioner shall notify t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-6.2.b. When commissioner must render decision after public hearingAction shall be taken on applications within forty-five (45) days after certification of a transcript of the public hearing. The Commissioner shall inform the ap…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-7. The permit AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-7.1. Written opinion requiredAt the time of granting a permit, granting a permit with conditions or limitations, or denying a permit following a public hearing, the Commissioner shall issue a written opinion presenting his reas…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-7.2. Modification and resubmission of denied applicationThe Commissioner may deny a permit with or without prejudice. If a permit is denied with prejudice, the application shall not be resubmitted for one year following the dat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-7.3. Modification of application granted with conditionsIf a permit is granted with conditions or limitations, and the applicant disputes such conditions or limitations, he may modify, amend or correct his proposal. Rejection o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-7.4. Initiation of activity to be within one yearInitiation of activity under a permit shall be within one year of the granting of the permit, unless the time period is extended by the Commissioner. (Effective February 25, 1974…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-7.5. Assignment of permitsNo permit may be assigned or transferred without the written consent of the Commissioner.(Effective February 25, 1974) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-8. Other permits and licensesNothing in these regulations shall obviate any requirement for the applicant to obtain any other permit or license required by law or regulation of the Government of the United States or of the Stat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9. Enforcement AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-39

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.1. Entrance onto private propertyIn the performance of his duties under the Act, and under Section 22a-5 (d) of the General Statutes, the Commissioner or his designated agent pursuant to Section 22a-6 (d), may enter at all re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.2. Issuance of ordersIf the Commissioner finds that any person is maintaining any facility or condition which reasonably can be expected to impair, alter or destroy the wetlands and water courses of the State or which is crea…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.3. Appeal of orderEach order issued pursuant to Section 9.2 shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the subject of such order and shall be deemed issued upon deposit in the mail. Any person aggrieved by …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.4. Penalties for violation of regulationsAny person who commits, takes part in, or assists in any violation of any provision of these regulations shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 22a-44 of the General Sta…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.5. Suspension or revocation of permitsIn the event that the Commissioner shall suspend or revoke a permit pursuant to Section 9.4.b above, the applicant shall be notified of the Commissioner's decision by certified mail withi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.6. Monies to be maintained in separate accountAll monies collected pursuant to this section shall be maintained in a separate account and shall be used by the Commissioner to restore the affected wetlands or water courses to …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.7. Introduction of evidenceAll parties may, subject to the ruling of the Commissioner, request summonses and examinations of witnesses; cross-examine witnesses; introduce records, papers, documents, or other evidence into the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-39-9.8. Other remedies not excludedNothing in these regulations shall be taken as limiting or excluding such other remedies as are available to the Commissioner for the protection of wetlands and water courses. (Effective February…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-3a-1. (Repealed) Repealed June 19, 1992. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-3a AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-3a

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-3a-2. General(a) Definitions(1) As used in these Rules of Practice: \"Applicant\" means a person who files an application with the Department.\"Application\" means a request for a Department license or renewal thereof, for a modif…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-3a-3. Regulation-making(a) Advance notice of regulation-making Any person may request that the Department provide advance notice by mail of regulation-making proceedings. A request for advance notice shall be for either (1) all re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-3a-4. Declaratory rulings(a) Initiation of declaratory ruling proceedings(1) Any person may petition the Commissioner in writing to issue a declaratory ruling as provided by section 4-176 of the General Statutes. The petition shal…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-3a-5. Licenses(a) Form and filing of applications(1) Any application for a license shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Commissioner and shall be in writing. In addition to any other information required by an applica…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-3a-6. Contested casesPart A—General(a) Scope and applicabilityThis section governs proceedings in all contested cases. Except as otherwise provided in these Rules of Practice, all rights, obligations and privileges of a party unde…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-409-1. Definitions. Registration of dams and similar structures.(a) Definitions. As used in Sections 22a-409-1 and 22a-409-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) \"Abutment\" means natural ground that borders on e…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-409-2. Dam safety inspection and classification(a) Classification of Dams.(1) The commissioner shall assign each dam to one of five classes according to the potential impacts of a dam failure. The factors used to evaluate and assi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-411a-1. Definitions.(1) \"Abutment\" has the same meaning as provided in section 22a-409-1(a) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (2) \"Appurtenance\" has the same meaning as provided in section 22a-409-1(a) of the R…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-411a-2. Requirements for Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).(a) Emergency Action Plans. Each owner of a Class C or Class B dam shall prepare an emergency action plan (EAP) for each Class C or Class B dam that he or she owns. The owner …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-1. General(a) Sections 22a-416-1 to 22a-416-10, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be known as the Wastewater Treatment Operator Regulations. (b) DefinitionsFor purposes of Sections 22a-416-1 to …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-10. Advisory committee(a) Committee appointment and makeupThe commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee composed of no less than eight and no more than twelve members as follows: two shall be employees of the department…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-2. (Repealed) Repealed June 5, 2000. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-416 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-416

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-3. Classification of wastewater treatment facilities(a) Classes of wastewater treatment facilitiesThere shall be four classes of wastewater treatment facilities: Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class IV. (b) Determination of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-4. Classes and qualifications of wastewater treatment facility operators(a) Classification of operatorsThere shall be four classes of operator certification: Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class IV. (b) Language requirement…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-5. Application and certification procedures(a) Applications(1) An application shall be made on a form furnished by the commissioner. Unless a completed application is received by the commissioner no later than 45 days before t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-6. Requirements for owners of wastewater treatment facilities(a) General(1) Upon the commissioner's request, the owner of a wastewater treatment facility shall provide in writing to the commissioner the name of each chief oper…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-7. Requirements for operators of wastewater treatment facilities(a) Any individual initially employed after the effective date of the wastewater treatment operator regulations as an operator other than a chief operator, shift …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-416-8. Requirements for chief operators of wastewater treatment facilities(a) A chief operator may not perform the duties of a chief operator during a single shift at more than one Class IV facility, at more than one Class I or II…