§ 22a-174d — Planting of trees or turf grass as condition of permit. Regulations.

The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may require as a condition of a permit issued under section 22a-174 or 22a-183 that the applicant provide for the planting of trees or turf grass to offset carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere from the air contaminant source. The commissioner may require such planting in this state or elsewhere based on the amount of carbon dioxide emitted. The commissioner may adopt regulations to provide criteria or guidance for such planting. Such regulations (1) need not require a complete offset of emissions, (2) may require the planting of trees or turf grass only for certain types or sizes of sources, and (3) may require the planting of trees or turf grass in Connecticut, where feasible and appropriate.

Legislative History

(P.A. 90-219, S. 6; P.A. 95-218, S. 1; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.) History: P.A. 95-218 added a provision re planting of trees or grass on the basis of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted, made adoption of regulations discretionary instead of mandatory and allowed such planting outside this state; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.