Title 25 — Title 25: Water Resources. Flood and Erosion Control

Sec. 25-68b. Definitions. As used in sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive: (1) “Activity” means any proposed state action in a floodplain or any proposed state action that impacts natural or man-made storm drainage facilities that are located on property that the commissioner det…

Sec. 25-68c. Powers and duties of commissioner. The commissioner shall have the following powers and duties under sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive: (1) To coordinate, monitor and analyze the floodplain management activities of state and local agencies; (2) To coordinate flood…

Sec. 25-68d. Certification of activity or critical activity within or affecting the floodplain. Application for exemption. Exemptions. (a) No state agency shall undertake an activity or a critical activity within or affecting the floodplain without first obtaining an approval or …

Sec. 25-68e. Suspension. The provisions of sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive, and any regulations adopted thereunder may be suspended by the commissioner during any disaster emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to section 28-9a or during an emergency declaration or ma…

Sec. 25-68f. Floodplain designation. Where more than one flood zone has been designated for an area, the most stringent designation shall be used in fulfilling the provisions of sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive. (P.A. 84-536, S. 5.)

Sec. 25-68g. Immunity. The state, any municipality or any officer or employee thereof shall not be liable for any damage resulting from reliance on any decision made pursuant to section 25-68d. (P.A. 84-536, S. 6.)

Sec. 25-68h. Regulations. The commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to implement the provisions of sections 25-68b to 25-68h, inclusive. Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, (1) standards for stormwater management a…

Sec. 25-68i. Guidelines for municipal ordinances re floodplains. The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall develop guidelines to be used by municipalities in revising ordinances restricting flood storage and conveyance of water for floodplains, as defined in s…

Sec. 25-68j. Hazard mitigation and floodplain management grant program: Definitions. As used in sections 25-68k to 25-68n, inclusive: (1) “Eligible applicant” means any municipality or any regional council of governments organized under the provisions of sections 4-124i to 4-124p…

Sec. 25-68k. Hazard mitigation and floodplain management grant program: Administration by Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. (a) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall establish and administer a hazard mitigation and floodplain management …

Sec. 25-68l. Awarding of grants. (a) On and after July 1, 2005, within available appropriations, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall make grants to municipalities under section 25-68k. (b) If the commissioner finds that any grant awarded pursuant to this…

Sec. 25-68m. Reports re activities paid for under grant. (a) Recipients of grants under section 25-68k shall submit a report to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, in such form as the commissioner prescribes, not later than September first of the fiscal year …

Sec. 25-68n. Regulations. The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of sections 25-68j to 25-68m, inclusive. (P.A. 04-144, S. 12; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.) History: P.A. 0…

Sec. 25-68o. Consideration of sea level change scenarios re municipal evacuation and hazard mitigation plans. Publishing of sea level change scenarios. (a) On and after October 1, 2019, in the preparation of any municipal evacuation plan or hazard mitigation plan, such municipali…