Connecticut 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 998 — AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO ENVIRONMENT RELATED STATUTES.

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This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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General Assembly Substitute Bill No.
General Assembly Raised Bill No.
998 January Session, 2019 AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO ENVIRONMENT RELATED STATUTES.
998 January Session, 2019 LCO No.
5133 Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT Introduced by:
(ENV) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO ENVIRONMENT RELATED STATUTES.
Any person operating a vessel who wilfully or negligently obstructs or retards any law enforcement or fire rescue vessel answering an emergency call or in pursuit of fleeing law violators shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars.
Any person operating a vessel who wilfully or negligently obstructs or retards any law enforcement or fire rescue vessel answering an emergency call or in LCO No.
(e) Any person operating a vessel passing within two hundred feet LCO \\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-00998-R1 of 21 SB.docx Substitute Bill No.
5133 1 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 pursuit of fleeing law violators shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars.
998 of a stationary law enforcement vessel using an audible signal device [and] or flashing blue lights or a stationary fire rescue vessel using flashing red or yellow lights shall reduce speed to a speed of slow-no- wake until there is a distance of more than two hundred feet between such person's vessel and the law enforcement vessel or fire rescue vessel.
(e) Any person operating a vessel passing within two hundred feet of a stationary law enforcement vessel using an audible signal device [and] or flashing blue lights or a stationary fire rescue vessel using flashing red or yellow lights shall reduce speed to a speed of slow-no- wake until there is a distance of more than two hundred feet between such person's vessel and the law enforcement vessel or fire rescue vessel.
The commissioner may include in such transferred license any new conditions as may be necessary to enable the transferee to comply with the original terms and conditions of the license.
The commissioner may include in such transferred license any new conditions as may be necessary to LCO No.
5133 2 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 enable the transferee to comply with the original terms and conditions of the license.
Subsections (c) and (d) of section 22a-58 of the general LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0092 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
Subsections (c) and (d) of section 22a-58 of the general statutes are repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
998 statutes are repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(A) Compiled in a format that may be prescribed by the commissioner, (B) maintained by the commercial applicator for a period of not less than five years from the date such records are made, and (C) made available to the commissioner upon request.
(A) Compiled in a format that may be prescribed by the commissioner, (B) maintained by the private applicator for a period of not less than five years from the date such records are made, and (C) made available to the commissioner upon request.
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(a) A pesticide application business shall maintain records for not LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0093 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(a) A pesticide application business shall maintain records for not less than five years from the date such record is made or amended, whichever is later.
998 less than five years from the date such record is made or amended, whichever is later.
If the registrant's place of business is outside of the state, the records and information shall be made available to the commissioner at a location in the state not more than ten days after receipt of a request for inspection from the commissioner.
If the registrant's place of business is outside of the state, the records and information shall be made available to the commissioner at a location in the state not more than ten days after receipt of a request for inspection from the LCO No.
(d) A pesticide application business shall, upon written request, provide a customer with a copy of the record which is required to be LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0094 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5133 4 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 commissioner.
998 kept pursuant to this section and which pertains to a pesticide application performed for that customer.
(d) A pesticide application business shall, upon written request, provide a customer with a copy of the record which is required to be kept pursuant to this section and which pertains to a pesticide application performed for that customer.
(2) designation of a noise control officer and the designation of an existing board or commission, or the establishment of a new board or commission to direct such program;
(2) designation of a noise control officer and the designation of an existing LCO No.
(3) implementation procedures of such program and the relation of such program to other plans within LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0095 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5133 5 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 board or commission, or the establishment of a new board or commission to direct such program;
998 the jurisdiction of the municipality;
(3) implementation procedures of such program and the relation of such program to other plans within the jurisdiction of the municipality;
NORTHEASTERN INTERSTATE FOREST FIRE PROTECTION COMPACT ARTICLE I The purpose of this compact is to promote effective prevention and control of forest fires in the northeastern region of the United States and adjacent areas in Canada by the development of integrated forest fire plans, by the maintenance of adequate forest fire fighting services LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0096 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
NORTHEASTERN INTERSTATE FOREST FIRE PROTECTION COMPACT ARTICLE I The purpose of this compact is to promote effective prevention and LCO No.
998 by the member states, by providing for mutual aid in fighting forest fires among the states of the region and for procedures that will facilitate such aid, and by the establishment of a central agency to coordinate the services of member states and perform such common services as member states may deem desirable.
5133 6 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 control of forest fires in the northeastern region of the United States and adjacent areas in Canada by the development of integrated forest fire plans, by the maintenance of adequate forest fire fighting services by the member states, by providing for mutual aid in fighting forest fires among the states of the region and for procedures that will facilitate such aid, and by the establishment of a central agency to coordinate the services of member states and perform such common services as member states may deem desirable.
The second shall be a member of the legislature of such state designated by the commission or committee on interstate cooperation of such state, or if there be none, or if said commission on interstate cooperation cannot constitutionally designate the said member, such legislator shall be designated by the governor thereof;
The second shall be a member of the legislature of such state designated by the commission or committee on interstate cooperation of such state, or if there be none, or if said commission on LCO No.
provided that if it is constitutionally impossible to appoint a legislator LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0097 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5133 7 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 interstate cooperation cannot constitutionally designate the said member, such legislator shall be designated by the governor thereof;
998 as a commissioner from such state, the second member shall be appointed by the governor of said state in his discretion.
provided that if it is constitutionally impossible to appoint a legislator as a commissioner from such state, the second member shall be appointed by the governor of said state in his discretion.
The commission shall consult with and advise the appropriate administrative agencies of the states party hereto with regard to problems connected with the prevention and control of forest fires and recommend the adoption of such regulations as it deems advisable.
The commission shall consult with and advise the appropriate administrative agencies of the states party hereto with regard to problems connected with the prevention and control of forest fires and LCO No.
The commission shall have power to recommend to the signatory LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0098 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5133 8 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 recommend the adoption of such regulations as it deems advisable.
998 states any and all measures that will effectuate the prevention and control of forest fires.
The commission shall have power to recommend to the signatory states any and all measures that will effectuate the prevention and control of forest fires.
The commission shall appoint such officers or employees as may be required to carry the provisions of this compact into effect, shall fix and determine their duties, qualifications and compensation, and may at its pleasure, remove or discharge any such LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0099 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
The commission shall appoint such officers or LCO No.
998 officer or employee.
5133 9 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 employees as may be required to carry the provisions of this compact into effect, shall fix and determine their duties, qualifications and compensation, and may at its pleasure, remove or discharge any such officer or employee.
Whenever the state forest fire control agency of a member state requests aid from the state forest fire control agency of any other member state in combatting, controlling or preventing forest fires, it shall be the duty of the state forest fire control agency of that state to render all possible aid to the requesting agency which is consonant with the maintenance of protection at home.
Whenever the state forest fire control agency of a member state requests aid from the state forest fire control agency of any other member state in combatting, controlling or preventing forest fires, it shall be the duty of the state forest fire control agency of that state to LCO No.
LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0010 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5133 10 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 render all possible aid to the requesting agency which is consonant with the maintenance of protection at home.
998 Each signatory state agrees to render aid to the Forest Service or other agencies of the government of the United States in combatting, controlling or preventing forest fires in areas under their jurisdiction located within the member state or a contiguous member state.
Each signatory state agrees to render aid to the Forest Service or other agencies of the government of the United States in combatting, controlling or preventing forest fires in areas under their jurisdiction located within the member state or a contiguous member state.
Provided, that nothing herein contained shall prevent any assisting member state from assuming such loss, damage, expense or other cost or from loaning such equipment or from donating such services to the receiving member state without charge or cost.
Provided, that nothing herein contained shall prevent any assisting member state from assuming such loss, damage, expense or other cost or from loaning such equipment or from donating such services to the LCO No.
Each member state shall provide for the payment of compensation LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0011 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5133 11 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 receiving member state without charge or cost.
998 and death benefits to injured employees and the representatives of deceased employees in case employees sustain injuries or are killed while rendering outside aid pursuant to this compact, in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within such state.
Each member state shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured employees and the representatives of deceased employees in case employees sustain injuries or are killed while rendering outside aid pursuant to this compact, in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within such state.
ARTICLE X When appropriations for the support of this commission or for the support of common services maintained by the commission or a section thereof under the provisions of article V are necessary, the commission or a section thereof shall allocate the costs among the states affected with consideration of the amounts of forested land in those states that will receive protection from the service to be rendered and the extent of the forest fire problem involved in each state, and shall submit its recommendations accordingly to the legislatures of the affected states.
ARTICLE X When appropriations for the support of this commission or for the support of common services maintained by the commission or a section thereof under the provisions of article V are necessary, the commission or a section thereof shall allocate the costs among the states affected with consideration of the amounts of forested land in those states that will receive protection from the service to be rendered LCO No.
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5133 12 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 and the extent of the forest fire problem involved in each state, and shall submit its recommendations accordingly to the legislatures of the affected states.
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998 The commission shall submit to the governor of each state, at such time as he may request, a budget of its estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of such state for presentation to the legislature thereof.
The commission shall submit to the governor of each state, at such time as he may request, a budget of its estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of such state for presentation to the legislature thereof.
ARTICLE XIII Nothing in this compact shall be construed to authorize or permit LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0013 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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998 any member state to curtail or diminish its forest fire fighting forces, equipment, services or facilities, and it shall be the duty and responsibility of each member state to maintain adequate forest fire fighting forces and equipment to meet normal demands for forest fire protection within its borders.
5133 13 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 ARTICLE XIII Nothing in this compact shall be construed to authorize or permit any member state to curtail or diminish its forest fire fighting forces, equipment, services or facilities, and it shall be the duty and responsibility of each member state to maintain adequate forest fire fighting forces and equipment to meet normal demands for forest fire protection within its borders.
(1) The commissioner shall require the applicant for forester certification to demonstrate, upon examination, that he possesses LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0014 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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998 adequate knowledge concerning the proper application of forest management techniques, the ecological and environmental consequences of harvesting activity and mitigating measures to be employed to minimize possible adverse impacts on environmental conditions within the harvest area.
5133 14 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 (1) The commissioner shall require the applicant for forester certification to demonstrate, upon examination, that he possesses adequate knowledge concerning the proper application of forest management techniques, the ecological and environmental consequences of harvesting activity and mitigating measures to be employed to minimize possible adverse impacts on environmental conditions within the harvest area.
The commissioner may establish regulations for forest practitioner certification so that one-fifth of the certificates expire each year.
The commissioner may establish regulations for LCO No.
The commissioner may certify a forest practitioner for less LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0015 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5133 15 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 forest practitioner certification so that one-fifth of the certificates expire each year.
998 than five years and prorate the registration fee accordingly to implement the regulations established pursuant to this subsection.
The commissioner may certify a forest practitioner for less than five years and prorate the registration fee accordingly to implement the regulations established pursuant to this subsection.
(7) The commissioner may, by regulation, adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, prescribe fees for applicants to defray the cost of administering examinations and carrying out the LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0016 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(7) The commissioner may, by regulation, adopted in accordance LCO No.
998 provisions of this chapter.
5133 16 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 with the provisions of chapter 54, prescribe fees for applicants to defray the cost of administering examinations and carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
Such report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
Such LCO No.
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5133 17 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
998 (1) The number of forest management plans completed and acres covered by said plans;
(1) The number of forest management plans completed and acres covered by said plans;
(2) [Evidence] Attestation of [biennial] participation in a relevant LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0018 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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998 program of professional education to improve or maintain forest products harvesting skills that is sponsored by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the New England Society of American Foresters, the University of Connecticut, Yale University, the Connecticut cooperative extension system or is otherwise approved by the department, provided proof of such participation shall be furnished to the commissioner upon request and be in accordance with the prescribed schedule set forth in regulations adopted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
5133 18 of 21 Raised Bill No.998 (2) [Evidence] Attestation of [biennial] participation in a relevant program of professional education to improve or maintain forest products harvesting skills that is sponsored by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the New England Society of American Foresters, the University of Connecticut, Yale University, the Connecticut cooperative extension system or is otherwise approved by the department, provided proof of such participation shall be furnished to the commissioner upon request and be in accordance with the prescribed schedule set forth in regulations adopted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(f) (1) The commissioner may, by regulation adopted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54, prescribe fees for applicants to defray the LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0019 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(f) (1) The commissioner may, by regulation adopted pursuant to LCO No.
998 cost of administering examinations and assisting in carrying out the purposes of section 22a-451, except the fees for certification and renewal of a certification shall be as follows:
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998 the provisions of chapter 54, prescribe fees for applicants to defray the cost of administering examinations and assisting in carrying out the purposes of section 22a-451, except the fees for certification and renewal of a certification shall be as follows:
Section 26-107h of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
Section 26-107h of the general statutes is repealed.
On or before February first, annually, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection [shall] may submit to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the environment a report on the progress of the program established under section 26-107f, the purposes for which any funds allocated to said program were expended and the future of the program.
(Effective from passage) This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0020 of 21 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
998 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
4 from passage 22a-66g from passage Sec.
4 from passage 22a-66g LCO No.
5 22-11h(c) Sec.
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5 from passage 22-11h(c) Sec.
11 from passage 26-107h ENV Joint Favorable Subst.
11 from passage Repealer section Statement of Purpose:
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To make minor revisions to various environment related statutes.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] LCO No.
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Action History

  1. BILL PASSED TEMPORARILY

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 735

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  4. TRANSMITTED PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 17

  5. SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  6. SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. FILE NO. 599

  8. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 286

  9. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  10. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  11. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/09/19

  12. FILED WITH LCO

  13. Joint Favorable Substitute

  14. PUBLIC HEARING 0311

  15. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment

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  • Environment Committee

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