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Marinas and harbor managers seek state help as dredging costs rise
Summary
Marina operators, the Connecticut Marine Trades Association and harbor commissioners backed SB 1242 to expand and fund small-harbor dredging assistance, citing rising testing, permitting and disposal costs and long permitting timelines that threaten slips and local economies.
Marina operators and the Connecticut Marine Trades Association told the committee SB 1242 would create or fund an account to help small harbors and private marinas cover increased dredging costs driven by tighter disposal rules and permitting.
Witnesses described three federal disposal sites for dredge spoils and said objections,…
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