Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 446z - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 22a-902. - Participation of commissioner in an interstate clearinghouse concerning chemicals.

The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may, within available appropriations, participate in an interstate clearinghouse to (1) classify chemicals existing in commercial goods into one of the following four categories: (A) High concern, (B) moderate concern, (C) low concern, or (D) unknown concern; (2) organize and manage available data on chemicals, including, but not limited to, information on uses, hazards and environmental concerns associated with chemicals; (3) produce and inventory information on safer alternatives for specific uses of chemicals and model policies and programs related to such alternatives; (4) provide technical assistance to businesses and consumers relating to safer chemicals; and (5) other activities related to this section.

(P.A. 08-106, S. 13; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 08-106 effective June 2, 2008; 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.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 22a - Environmental Protection

Chapter 446z - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 22a-901. - Permanent placement, disposal or storage of certain asbestos-containing material.

Section 22a-902. - Participation of commissioner in an interstate clearinghouse concerning chemicals.

Section 22a-903. - Chemical Innovations Institute. Established. Duties. Board of directors. Report. Funding.

Section 22a-903a. - Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance. Class B firefighting foam content prohibition. Exceptions. Take-back program. Enforcement.

Section 22a-904. - Paint stewardship program. Definitions.

Section 22a-904a. - Paint stewardship program. Establishment plan. Assessment. Immunity from liability. Sale prohibition. Consumer educational materials. Reports.

Section 22a-904b. - Bond authorization for buy-out program for homeowners and businesses that receive Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for flood hazard mitigation or property damage.

Section 22a-905. - Mattress stewardship program: Definitions.

Section 22a-905a. - Mattress stewardship program: Mattress recycling council. Plan. Requirements. Changes. Fee. Report. Audit.

Section 22a-905b. - Mattress stewardship program: Charging of fee and acceptance restriction by covered entity.

Section 22a-905c. - Mattress stewardship program: Report re evaluation and goals.

Section 22a-905d. - Mattress stewardship program: Producer and council immunity from antitrust and unfair trade practice liability.

Section 22a-905e. - Mattress stewardship program: Civil enforcement. Attorney General action.

Section 22a-905f. - Mattress stewardship program: Council collaboration with other states.

Section 22a-905g. - Product stewardship organization certified audited financial statements and contracts. Submission of information. Deadline.

Section 22a-905h. - Gas cylinder stewardship program. Definitions. Stewardship plan. Stewardship program requirements. Plan requirements. Approval. Implementation deadline. Performance goals. Substantial changes. Material changes. Records. Annual rep...