In order to achieve the emission reduction requirements established in section 22a-200a, the state shall implement the following:
(1) The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection shall monitor the development of low-carbon fuel standards in other states or jurisdictions, evaluate the potential of any such standard to achieve net carbon reductions, and assess whether the analytical framework used to determine the carbon benefit measures the full lifecycle of greenhouse gas emissions, including direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gas caused by changes in land use or other factors. Such assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the modeling tools developed by the California Air Resources Board and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The analytical framework used to measure actual lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for fuel shall include all stages of fuel and feedstock production, delivery and use of the finished fuel to the ultimate consumer, and shall adjust the mass values for all greenhouse gas emissions relative to such emissions' relative global warming potential.
(2) The Department of Transportation shall, within available appropriations, continue to investigate the potential for improvements to the state's transportation system that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and coordinate with the northeastern states on regional strategies to incorporate greenhouse gas emission reductions into regional transportation planning, including, but not limited to, high speed rail, light-rail passenger service and freight rail service within the northeast region.
(3) The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection may work with interested states and Canadian provinces to develop and implement market-based compliance mechanisms to achieve the greenhouse gas levels and limits established by section 22a-200a, including, but not limited to, cap and trade programs.
(P.A. 08-98, S. 5; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)
History: Pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Department of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Department of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 22a - Environmental Protection
Chapter 446c - Air Pollution Control
Section 22a-170. (Formerly Sec. 19-505). - Definitions.
Section 22a-172. (Formerly Sec. 19-507a). - Consultation by commissioner with other state officials.
Section 22a-174a. - Annual fee. Schedule. Regulations.
Section 22a-174b. - Internal performance evaluation program.
Section 22a-174c. - Modification, revocation and suspension of permits. Grounds.
Section 22a-174d. - Planting of trees or turf grass as condition of permit. Regulations.
Section 22a-174f. - Market-based programs to achieve air quality standards. Regulations.
Section 22a-174g. - California motor vehicle emissions standards.
Section 22a-174h. - High-emissions motor vehicles scrappage program.
Section 22a-174i. - Mobile emissions reduction credit programs for vehicle conversions.
Section 22a-174k. - Outdoor wood-burning furnaces.
Section 22a-176. (Formerly Sec. 19-510). - Consideration in making regulations and issuing orders.
Section 22a-177. (Formerly Sec. 19-513a). - Enforcement of regulations. Complaints.
Section 22a-179. (Formerly Sec. 19-515). - Application of Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Section 22a-181. (Formerly Sec. 19-517). - Emergency action.
Section 22a-182. (Formerly Sec. 19-518). - Appeals. Exceptions.
Section 22a-182a. - Appeals from decisions in contested cases.
Section 22a-183. (Formerly Sec. 19-519). - Permit for exemption from regulations.
Section 22a-185. (Formerly Sec. 19-520a). - Municipal districts for control of air pollution.
Section 22a-186. - Permit for the construction and operation of an air contaminant source.
Section 22a-186a. - Considerations in issuance of permit.
Section 22a-186b. - Written notification of application for permit.
Section 22a-188. - Small business stationary source assistance program: Definitions.
Section 22a-188a. - Small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance program.
Section 22a-190. - Definitions.
Section 22a-191. - Air quality standard for dioxin and furan emissions.
Section 22a-191a. - Mercury emissions testing program. Sewage sludge incinerator stack testing.
Section 22a-192. - Evaluation of health risks.
Section 22a-193. - Reporting required for exceeding or deviating from permitted emissions limits.
Section 22a-194. - Definition of controlled substance.
Section 22a-194b. - Standards for emissions of controlled substances from various sources.
Section 22a-194c. - Exemption from compliance.
Section 22a-194d. - Restriction on sale of containers of controlled substances.
Section 22a-194f. - Plan to reduce controlled substances from stationary air contaminant sources.
Section 22a-196. - Location of asphalt batching or continuous mix facility.
Section 22a-197. - Sulfur dioxide emission standards: Definitions.
Section 22a-200. - Greenhouse gas: Definitions.
Section 22a-200a. - Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: Mandated levels. Reports.
Section 22a-200e. - Subcommittee of Governor's Steering Committee on Climate Change. Report.
Section 22a-201c. - Greenhouse gas reduction fee.
Section 22a-202. - Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate program.