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Commerce committee advances two companion release-based cleanup bills, signals lengthy oversight ahead
Summary
The committee advanced statutory conforming changes and a review framework to support Connecticut’s transition to a release-based cleanup program, saying regulations must be finalized before the statutory changes take effect and directing ongoing review of implementation and residential issues.
The Commerce Committee advanced two related measures aimed at transitioning Connecticut to a release-based cleanup program: Senate Bill 1404, which makes conforming statutory adjustments to support the change, and House Bill 7085, which establishes a statutory framework to review the new program and associated regulations.
Committee leaders said the statutory changes in SB 1404 will be held until state regulations are finalized and approved by the Regulations Review Committee. “This will be held until those regulations are adopted,” the co-chair said during debate, noting the committee’s intent to avoid…
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