The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to carry out the purposes of sections 22a-339a to 22a-339c, inclusive. Such regulations shall include provisions for reviewing the water quality of lakes to determine the eligibility for grants made pursuant to § 22a-339a. The regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of the federal Clean Water Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.) and shall qualify the state for the maximum amount of funds available under said act.