Bill > HB06455

This bill modifies the authority of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) regarding consent orders, which are legally binding agreements between the department and a party for environmental remediation or other actions. The bill stipulates that the DEEP Commissioner cannot unilaterally modify or revoke a consent order without the consent of the other party, particularly when the order involves land remediation. If a dispute arises about the terms or compliance with a consent order, either the commissioner or the other party may seek declaratory and injunctive relief through the Superior Court, which is in addition to any other administrative or civil remedies available under law. The new provisions will apply to any consent orders entered into by the commissioner on or after the bill's effective date. The key intent of the bill is to provide more protection and legal certainty for parties involved in environmental consent orders by requiring mutual agreement for any significant changes and establishing a clear legal pathway for resolving potential disagreements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Environment Committee (J)

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