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This bill establishes a transition period from the existing Transfer Act to a new release-based cleanup remediation program in Connecticut. The legislation modifies several sections of the state's environmental statutes to support this transition, with key changes including redefining when and how environmental releases must be reported and remediated. Specifically, the bill updates the definition of "transfer of establishment" to include numerous exceptions for property transfers, modifies requirements for licensed environmental professionals conducting site assessments and remediation, and creates a new voluntary parcel-wide remediation program. The bill allows environmental professionals to conduct comprehensive site assessments and investigations under new guidelines, with provisions for reporting releases, characterizing environmental conditions, and assigning cleanup tiers. Notably, the legislation provides a more flexible approach to environmental site cleanup, giving property owners and environmental professionals more structured pathways to address contamination while maintaining environmental protection standards. The changes are designed to streamline the cleanup process, reduce administrative burdens, and provide clearer guidelines for managing environmental releases across different types of property transfers and remediation scenarios.

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