Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-41. Final inspection, acceptance of work and closing out of permitsFinal inspection of work performed under permit will be made by the applicable District personnel. The purpose of such inspection is to ascertain whether the wo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-42. Refusal to do acceptable workIf, at any time, a permittee refuses or neglects to conduct the work or furnish material as directed, the Permit Inspector shall stop the work immediately, and shall cause the permittee to arran…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-43. Revoking permitsAny permit issued by the Department of Transportation is revocable immediately upon written notification to the permittee by the District Maintenance Manager. (Effective August 27, 1992)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-44. Keeping drainage system openThe work performed under permit shall be planned and carried out so that the drainage system of the highways is effective at all times. Any costs for damages arising from the failure of a permitt…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-45. Protecting tree rootsThe greatest care shall be exercised to protect tree roots from damage, not only when excavating but also on all subsequent operations of construction and backfilling. Power machinery, such as trench di…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-46. DetoursWhen, in the opinion of the District Maintenance Manager, the pavement of a State highway may be obstructed by the permit applicant's proposed operations to such extent as to unduly restrict public usage or make haza…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-5. Rejection of applicationsWhen it appears that the work called for in an application would cause substantial or needless damage to a highway, create excessive disturbance to traffic or result in dangerous conditions, or is de…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-6. Inviolability of non-access linesNo violations of non-access lines will be permitted except when it is advantageous to the State from the standpoint of aesthetics, necessary for drainage control, or when it is necessary to a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-7. Issuance of permitA permit to use the highway right of way or to plant, remove or trim trees and shrubs may be issued by the District Maintenance Manager only after receiving a report from the Permit Investigator subsequent …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-8. Bond requirementsExcept in instances where public service companies have filed a statement of solvency acceptable to the Secretary of the State, pursuant to the General Statutes, it is the responsibility of the District Main…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-9. Insurance requirements(1) The permittee shall indemnify and save harmless the State of Connecticut, the Department of Transportation, its officers, agents and employees from all claims, suits, actions, damages, and costs of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-1. DefinitionsFor the purpose of Sections 13b-283-2 through 13b-283-9 shall mean:(1) \"AASHTO\" means the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.(2) \"Additional Work\" means contract items and/or r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-2. Responsibilities of the state(A) InspectionThe Commissioner shall inspect all orphan bridges in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards. (B) Priority Listings(1) On or before July 1, 1986, the Commissioner shal…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-3. Responsibilities of the municipality(1) The municipality in which such orphan bridge is located shall keep in a suitable condition the wearing surface and all non-structural elements on the bridge, and shall be responsible …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-4. Responsibilities of the railroad(1) Upon reasonable notice, except in the case of circumstances deemed as public emergency by the Commissioner, the railroad shall provide, without charge or fee, the right of entry and neces…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-5. Apportionment of cost(1) The State shall pay seventy percent (70%) of all project costs. The municipality in which the orphan bridge is located shall pay fifteen percent (15%) of all project costs. The railroad over which a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-6. Project scope and costs for projectsPrior to the start of design the Commissioner shall solicit input from the municipality and the railroad for the purpose of defining the scope of the project. After due consideration, the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-7. Joint agreementsTerms, conditions, scope of work and the obligation of funds which control the administration of each orphan bridge project will be contained in an agreement jointly executed by the State, the municipality a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-8. Powers of the commissioner in a public emergency(1) When, for whatever reason, the physical condition of an orphan bridge requires its closure or a substantial reduction in its load carrying capacity resulting in the isolat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-283-9. SanctionsIn the event that any municipality or railroad fails to meet its legal obligation pursuant to any section of these regulations, the Commissioner may enforce any provision of these regulations pursuant to his author…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-29-1. Sale or distribution of goods or services at a commuter parking facilityNo person, firm or corporation shall distribute, sell or offer for sale any goods or services within or directly adjacent to and within the right-of-way…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-29-2. DOT commuter parking facilities established on privately owned property by license agreementNo activities shall be conducted by any person, firm or corporation in those commuter parking facilities established by the Departme…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-29-3. Semitrailers and tandem-trailers prohibitedNo person, firm or corporation shall park, store or station any tractor-trailer truck, semitrailer truck or tandem-trailer truck or any tractor or trailer unit of any tractor-traile…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-29-4. Camping prohibitedNo person shall cook, camp, overnight camp or establish temporary or permanent residence in any Department of Transportation designated commuter parking facility. (Effective September 21, 1984)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31c-1. Definitions(a) \"Advisory Committee\" means the Scenic Road Advisory Committee established pursuant to these regulations. (b) \"Commissioner\" means the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation (DOT).(c) \"Departmen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31c-2. Administration, advisory committee, composition and duties(a) The Commissioner shall establish a Scenic Road Advisory Committee. This Committee will include representation from the Departments of Transportation, Environment…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31c-3. Request to designate a highway as scenic(a) Requests to designate a state highway as a scenic road may be made to the Commissioner by any agency, municipality, group or individual. (1) Requests for consideration must includ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31c-4. Reconsideration of requests to designate a highway(a) State highways which do not receive a recommendation for designation or are recommended for deletion will receive no further consideration until additional information i…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31c-5. Qualifications for a scenic road(a) In order to qualify for scenic road designation, the state highway under consideration must have significant natural or cultural features along its borders such as agricultural land, an h…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31e-1. Determination of effect upon designated scenic roads(a) Determination of effect: Improvements proposed to scenic roads shall be reviewed by the Advisory Committee to evaluate whether the improvements will have a significant…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31e-2. Public notification of proposed improvements or alterations to a designated scenic road(a) For those highway construction or maintenance activities that a majority of the Advisory Committee determines to constitute an \"imp…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31e-3. Special improvement and maintenance standards for scenic roads(a) At the time a highway is officially designated as scenic, the characteristics responsible for this designation shall be clearly identified and recorded. Any …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-31e-4. Emergency repairsShould the Commissioner declare an emergency, as specified under Section 13b-26 (f) of the General Statutes, repairs will be made in a manner which will minimize, as much as reasonably possible, the effect …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-354a-1. Form of complaint(a) All complaints shall cite by appropriate reference the statutory authority under which relief is sought. (b) All complaints shall include the exact location and nature of the debris alleged to be in vi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-354a-2. Delivery of correspondence(a) All mailings made in accordance with Sec. 3 of Public Act 89-372 and these regulations shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested. (b) Department of Transportation copies of all corr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-354a-3. Report of findings-ordersWhen the Director of Rail Operations receives notification that the railroad superintendent of the division involved takes issue or disagrees with the complaint filed, he shall designate a member o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-354a-4. EnforcementIf at the end of the tenth day following the issuance of any order requiring a remedial action, the Director verifies that such action has not been initiated, the Department may invoke the authority contained in…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-38o-12. DefinitionsThe following terms, as used in sections 13b-38o-12 to 13b-38o-17, inclusive, of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall have the meanings provided below: (1) \"Affected employer\" means an affected …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-38o-13. Participation(a) Employers who elect to participate shall submit to the department the following information: (1) The legal name of the employer and the address of its principal place of business within the State of Connec…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-38o-14. Traffic reduction plan(a) An affected employer shall prepare and submit a traffic reduction plan to the department to be eligible for incentive programs. (b) Each plan shall use the format set forth by the department and s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-38o-15. Reporting(a) Within one (1) year of the date on which an original traffic reduction plan is submitted pursuant to section 13b-38o-16, of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies each affected employer shall prepare an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-38o-16. Document production and recordkeepingEach affected employer shall, upon request by the Commissioner, provide copies of all records generated by or on behalf of an affected employer pursuant to sections 13b-38o-12 to 13b-38…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-38o-17. ApplicabilitySections 13b-38o-12 to 13b-38o-17, inclusive, of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall apply to any affected employer with respect to any and all registered work locations. (Adopted effective Apr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-50p-1. DefinitionsAs used in sections 13b-50p-1 to 13b-50p-6, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (a) \"Aircraft\", or \"Heliport\" shall have the meanings prescribed in section 15-34 of the Connecticut Ge…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-50p-2. Alleged violationAny person who alleges that any real property is being used in violation of section 13b-46 of Connecticut General Statutes may submit a letter to the Commissioner requesting a review of the site where the v…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-50p-3. Agency actionUpon the receipt of a complaint, the Commissioner shall:(a) Acknowledge the receipt of the complaint within fifteen days of receipt via certified mail. (b) Notify the property owner and municipality within thir…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-50p-4. ExemptionsThe commissioner shall exclude from the operation of these regulations and landing or takeoff by military aircraft or emergency medical service organizations or any landing for an emergency purpose. (Effective Oct…