Air Compliance Assurance - Enforcement (original) (raw)

Due to far below normal precipitation and ongoing fire danger levels, a Stage 2 Drought Advisory has been declared for Connecticut. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of water consumption and use extra caution to prevent fires. An emergency burn ban is in effect at all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, campfires, etc.

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level.More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Air Compliance Assurance Enforcement

Administrative enforcement actions are part of a compliance assurance program that provides certainty to the regulated community and public at large that the regulations of Connecticut state agencies will be enforced. Available enforcement tools include Informal and Formal Enforcement.

Types of Enforcement Actions

Informal Enforcement (Notice of Violation)

The purpose of the Notice of Violation is to inform the owner or operator of a source of air emissions that personnel at DEEP have made observations, or otherwise obtained information, indicating that a violation of law has occurred at a given location.

The alleged violator should submit, in writing, the details of the corrective action(s). Depending on the severity or the frequency of the violation, DEEP may initiate formal enforcement actions.

Formal Enforcement

Formal enforcement actions include consent orders, unilateral orders, and final dispositions of civil cases through the Attorney General's Office or criminal cases through the Chief State's Attorney.

Enforcement Case Summaries

Air related enforcement case summaries provide a brief description of violations or alleged violations and a summary of compliance steps included in the enforcement action. The action may also include payment of civil penalties and/or supplemental environmental projects.

Enforcement Policy Documents

Visit DEEP's Enforcement and Enforcement Policies webpages for additional information.

Content Last Updated: February 22, 2024