Connecticut Legislature Passes Environmental Justice Siting Bill

20 Jun 2023 1:41 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Day Pitney (s) Kirstin M. Etela, Harold M. Blinderman, Max D. Matt

On June 7, the Connecticut House passed amended Senate Bill (SB) 1147, An Act Concerning the Environmental Justice Program of the State of Connecticut, which repeals and replaces the state's 15-year-old environmental justice law. The bill now awaits Gov. Ned Lamont's signature and, if signed, takes effect on October 1. What do you need to know about the new EJ law and its impact on the permit process?

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Posted June 20, 2023