CT DEEP Begins Formal Regulation Adoption Process for its New Release-Based Cleanup Program
The CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has reached a significant milestone in its process of establishing a Release-Based Cleanup Program in Connecticut, to ultimately replace the Transfer Act. The new program was authorized by legislation in late 2020, and after years of informal development (including monthly advisory âWorking
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CT DECD Announces Round 20 of Brownfield Grant Funding Opportunities
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) has announced the availability of $25 million in funding opportunities under the Stateâs Municipal Brownfield Grant and Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Programs and is inviting applications for proposals. The deadline to submit applications is
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Gov. Lamont Announces State Grants to Remediate 22 Blighted Properties to Grow Economy and Housing
Today, Governor Lamont announced that he has approved a series of state grants totaling $26.3 million to support the remediation and redevelopment of 130 acres of contaminated land, located on 22 properties throughout 17 different Connecticut towns and cities. For more information about the grants and towns affected, click here.
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CT DECD Announces $25 Million in Grant Funding for Brownfield Remediation
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Developmentâs (DECD) has announced availability of $25 million of funding under three state programs and is inviting applications for same. The deadline to submit applications to DECD for this funding round is Noon on Friday, March 1, 2024. The three programs include: Municipal
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Carmody Once Again Named to the 2024 Edition of the âBest Law FirmsÂźâ List
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2024 Edition of the U.S. News & World Report â Best Lawyers Âź âBest Law Firmsâ list. In this edition, 18 of the firmâs practice areas are ranked in Tier 1, 8 practice
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CT DECD Announces Brownfield Funding Opportunities
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) has announced funding availability under Round 18 of the Municipal Grant and Targeted Brownfield Loan Programs, which has a $25 million pool of available funds.The OBRD also announced Round 1 of available funding on
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CT DEEP Again Seeking Feedback on Release-Based Remediation Program Development
New Round of Working Group âConcept Papersâ Released: Comments Due March 31, 2023 The CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is continuing in its process of establishing a Release-Based Cleanup Program in Connecticut, to ultimately replace the Transfer Act. DEEP is currently drafting the regulations for the new
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CT DECD Announces Round 17 of Brownfield Grant Funding Opportunities
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Developmentâs (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) has announced availability of funding under the Stateâs Municipal Brownfield Grant and Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Programs, and is inviting applications for same. The deadline to submit applications to DECD for this funding round,
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Carmody Advises GEM Manufacturing in Sale to Core Industrial Partners
Carmody’s Corporate team lead by Tom Candrick and Kevin Palumberi advised GEM Manufacturing on its sale to Core Industrial Partners, with support from Adam Brocklehurst, Johanna Bachmair, Deborah Brancato and Mark Williams. Click here to read: Private equity firm acquires Waterbury business | Hartford Business Journal
CT DEEP Finalizes New Spill Regulations
The CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has finalized long-awaited âRelease Reporting Regulations,â which define when and how discharges of oil, petroleum, and other reportable materials must be reported to the State. The new regulations, available here, became effective on Friday March 4, 2022. Prior to these regulations,
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Treatment of Environmental Liabilities in Bankruptcy
Attorneys Pamela Elkow and Thomas Sansone co-authored the chapter âTreatment of Environmental Liabilities in Bankruptcyâ in the American Bar Association’s Environmental Aspects of Real Estate and Commercial Transactions – 5th Edition.
CT DEEP Seeking Feedback on Release-Based Remediation Program Development
The CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is continuing in its process of establishing a Release-Based Cleanup Program in Connecticut, to ultimately replace the Transfer Act. The topical subcommittees of the Working Group established to advise DEEP regarding the development of regulations for the new remediation program, have
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ELUR Inspection and âFactsheetâ Forms Now Available – New Requirements Applicable to all Properties Subject to an Environmental Land Use Restriction
DEEPâs new Environment Use Restriction (âEURâ) regulations that became effective this past February included a number of new obligations applicable to any property that is subject to an environmental land use restriction (regardless of when it was recorded). These obligations include: Preparing a âFactsheet,â which must be completed and posted
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State Approves âWave 2â Amendments to Remediation Standards Regulations and Revisions to Environmental Use Restriction Regulations
Following years of consideration, development, and review, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has revised the Stateâs Remediation Standards Regulations (âRSRsâ) and Environmental Use Restriction (âEURâ) regulations. The updated regulations, available here (RSRs) and here (EUR), are effective as of February 16, 2021 (note: versions at these
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State Passes Landmark Legislation Setting Framework to Retire Burdensome Transfer Act
Creates New Regulatory Program with a Release-Based Approach to Remediation During Special Sessions held last week, the General Assembly passed House Bill No. 7001, which Governor Lamont signed into law, authorizing the development of a release-based remediation program for the State, to eventually replace the Connecticut Transfer Act, C.G.S. §§
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Summary of Executive Orders, Federal Tax and Trade Bureau Orders, and Related Regulatory Guidance Affecting the Liquor Industry in Connecticut
Connecticut Executive Orders and Regulatory Guidance Executive Order 7D (March 16, 2020) On premises retailers (bars and restaurants) shall only serve food or non-alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption (takeout) through April 30, 2020 unless order is earlier modified, extended or terminated. Suspension of Enforcement of Bottle Bill Redemption Requirements by
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Resilient and Sustainable Communities through Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing
Property Assessed Clean Energy financing programs allow state and local governments to fund energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and resiliency improvements on private property through the use of loans secured by liens on real property. The programs, which have been have been adopted by 36 states and the District
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