Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-65-1. Discarding of pesticides and containersNo person shall discard any pesticide or container therefor in such a manner as to cause pollution of any waterway or endanger plant and animal life or the public health and safety. The…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-1. Definitions(a) The definitions of terms used in sections 22a-66-1 to 22a-66-7, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be consistent with the definitions in section 22a-47 of the Connecticut General…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-2. Control of registrations and uses(a) The following pesticides shall not be registered and their use shall be prohibited: (1) Arsenic products except tricalcium arsenate for control of Poa annua, sodium arsenate for use in th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-2a. (Repealed) Repealed April 18, 1986. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-66 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-66

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-2b. The use of microencapsulated methyl parathionNo person shall apply any microencapsulated methyl parathion except to control San Jose scale in orchards or, from January 1 through June 30, inclusive, to control first generati…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-3. Application of pesticides(a) No person may use a federally restricted-use pesticide except under the supervision of a certified applicator. (b) There shall be a check valve or anti-siphoning device on all hoses used to draw …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-4. Registration of pesticide distributors(a) All pesticide distributors shall register annually with the Commissioner. If a firm has more than one location or sales outlet at which a restricted-use or permit-use pesticide is di…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-5. Certification of applicators.(a) In the determination of competency required for certifying an operational commercial applicator who is not considered a certified applicator under FIFRA, the commissioner may require that an …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-6. Permits(a) Repealed, June 27, 1985(b) All permit applications shall be made on forms furnished by the Commissioner and the applicant shall furnish all information required by the Commissioner. (c) A permit-use pesticide requ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66-7. Aircraft application(a) Application for a permit to apply pesticides or fertilizers from the air shall be made on forms furnished by the Commissioner and the applicant shall furnish all information required by the Commission…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66a-1. Public notification of outdoor pesticide applications(a) Definitions.As used in sections 22a-66a-1 and 22a-66a-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Fenced area” means an area which is completely enclosed…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66a-2. Requests for notification of pesticide application to abutting property(a) In accordance with subsection (b) of section 22a-66a of the general statutes, persons requesting notice of pesticide applications to abutting proper…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66l-1. Application of pesticides by state agencies(a) Any state department, agency or institution considering the indoor or outdoor application of a pesticide, as defined in Section 22a-47 of the general statutes, shall consider u…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-66z-1. Application of chemicals to state waters.(a) No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced any chemical into the waters of the state for the control of aquatic vegetation, fish populations, or other aquatic organisms …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1. Definitions AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.1. General(a) adaptive reuse means remodeling and conversion of an obsolete or unused building or other structure for alternate uses. For example, older industrial buildings, warehouses, offices, hotels, garages, etc., could …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.2. Acoustic terminology and definitions(a) All acoustical terminology used in these Regulations shall be in conformance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), \"Acoustical Terminology,\" contained in publicati…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.3. Coordination with other laws(a) Nothing in these Regulations shall authorize the construction or operation of a stationary noise source in violation of the requirements of any other applicable State law or regulation. (b) …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.4. Incorporation by reference(a) The specifications, standards and codes of agencies of the U.S. Government and organizations which are not agencies of the U.S. Government, to the extent that they are legally incorporated by …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.5. Compliance with regulations no defense to nuisance claimNothing in any portion of these Regulations shall in any manner be construed as authorizing or legalizing the creation or maintenance of a nuisance, and compliance of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.6. SeverabilityIf any provision of these Regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of any other part of thes…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.7. ExclusionsThese Regulations shall not apply to:(a) Sound generated by natural phenomena, including, but not limited to, wind, storms, insects, amphibious creatures, birds, and water flowing in its natural course. (b) The u…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.8. ExemptionsExempted from these Regulations are:(a) Conditions caused by natural phenomena, strike, riot, catastrophe, or other condition over which the apparent violator has no control. (b) Noise generated by engine-powered…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-1.9. Burden of persuasion regarding exclusions and exemptionsIn any proceeding pursuant to these Regulations, the burden of persuasion shall rest with the party attempting to enforce the Regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-2. Classification of land according to use AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-2.1. BasisNoisy Zone classifications shall be based on the actual use of any parcel or tract under single ownership as detailed by the Standard Land Use Classification Manual of Connecticut (SLUCONN). (Effective June 15, 1978) …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-2.2. Multiple usesWhere multiple uses exist within a given Noise Zone, the least restrictive land use category for the Emitter and Receptor shall apply regarding the noise standards specified in Section 3 of these Regulations. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-2.3. Class A noise zoneLands designated Class A shall generally be residential areas where human beings sleep or areas where serenity and tranquility are essential to the intended use of the land. Class A Land Use Category. The…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-2.4. Class B noise zoneLands designated Class B shall generally be commercial in nature, areas where human beings converse and such conversation is essential to the intended use of the land. Class B Land Use Category. The land …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-2.5. Class C noise zoneLands designated Class C shall generally be industrial where protection against damage to hearing is essential, and the necessity for conversation is limited. Class C Land Use Category. The land uses in t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3. Allowable noise levels AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.1. General prohibitionNo person shall cause or allow the emission of excessive noise beyond the boundaries of his/her Noise Zone so as to violate any provisions of these Regulations. (Effective June 15, 1978) AUTHORITY: Conn.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.2. Impulse noise(a) No person shall cause or allow the emission of impulse noise in excess of 80 dB peak sound pressure level during the nighttime to any Class A Noise Zone. (b) No person shall cause or allow the emission of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.3. Prominent discrete tonesContinuous noise measured beyond the boundary of the Noise Zone of the noise emitter in any other Noise Zone which possesses one or more audible discrete tones shall be considered excessive noise wh…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.4. Infrasonic and ultrasonicNo person shall emit beyond his/her property infrasonic or ultrasonic sound in excess of 100 dB at any time. (Effective June 15, 1978) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.5. Noise zone standards(a) No person in a Class C Noise Zone shall emit noise exceeding the levels stated herein and applicable to adjacent Noise Zones: ReceptorCBA/DayA/NightClass C Emitter to70 dBA66 dBA61 dBA51 dBALevels e…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.6. High background noise areasIn those individual cases where the background noise levels caused by sources not subject to these Regulations exceed the standards contained herein, a source shall be considered to cause excessi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.7. Existing noise sourcesExisting noise sources constructed between the effective date of these Regulations and January 1, 1960 shall be provided a permanent five (5) dBA maximum noise level allowance over levels otherwise he…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-3.8. Adaptive reuse of existing buildingsBuildings and other structures that exist as of the effective date of these Regulations which have been remodeled or converted for adaptive reuse or which may be remodeled or converted a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-4. Measurement proceduresAcoustic measurements to ascertain compliance with these Regulations shall be in substantial conformity with standards and Recommended Practices established by professional organizations such as ANSI an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-5. Other provisions AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-5.1. Intrusion alarmsNo person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the operation of any intrusion alarm which, from time of activation of audible signal, emits noise for a period of time exceeding ten minutes when attached to …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-6. Airport facilities AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-6.1. Extent of regulationAirport facilities are subject to Section 3 to the extent not preempted by state or federal law or regulation. (Effective June 15, 1978) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-6.2. Reserved(This subsection is reserved for possible future regulations regarding the assessment of, and long-range plans for, the reduction of airport facility noise impacts to the extent not preempted by state or federal la…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-7. Variances and enforcement procedures AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-69

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-69-7.1. Variances(a) Any person who owns or operates any stationary noise source may apply to the Commissioner for a variance or a partial variance from one or more of the provisions of these Regulations. Applications for a varian…