Connecticut General Statutes 32-770 – Working group to examine remediation and development of brownfields in this state. Duties. Membership. Report
(a) There is established a working group to examine the remediation and development of brownfields in this state, including, but not limited to, the remediation scheme for such properties, permitting issues and liability issues, including those set forth by sections 22a-14 to 22a-20, inclusive. The working group shall also annually review the progress of the Special Contaminated Property Remediation and Insurance Fund established under § 22a-133t and make recommendations concerning said fund.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 32-770
- another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Brownfield: means any abandoned or underutilized site where redevelopment, reuse or expansion has not occurred due to the presence or potential presence of pollution in the buildings, soil or groundwater that requires investigation or remediation before or in conjunction with the redevelopment, reuse or expansion of the property. See Connecticut General Statutes 32-760
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. See Connecticut General Statutes 32-760
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Majority leader: see Floor Leaders
- Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
- State: means the state of Connecticut. See Connecticut General Statutes 32-760
(b) The working group shall consist of the following members, each of whom shall have expertise related to brownfield redevelopment in environmental law, engineering, finance, development, consulting, insurance or another relevant field:
(1) Four appointed by the Governor;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, one of whom shall represent the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities;
(3) Two appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall represent an environmental organization;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(5) One appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives;
(6) One appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(7) One appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
(8) The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, or the commissioner’s designee, who shall serve ex officio;
(9) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, or the commissioner’s designee, who shall serve ex officio;
(10) The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, or the secretary’s designee, who shall serve ex officio; and
(11) The Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner’s designee, who shall serve ex officio.
(c) Any member of the working group as of July 8, 2011, shall continue to serve and all new appointments to the working group shall be made no later than August 7, 2011. Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority.
(d) The working group shall select chairpersons of the working group.
(e) On or before January 15, 2014, and annually thereafter, the working group shall report, in accordance with the provisions of § 11-4a, on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce and the environment.