Senate Bill No. 1290, also known as Public Act No. 25-122, introduces technical revisions to the statutes concerning energy and technology in Connecticut. The bill establishes the Connecticut Siting Council, referred to as "the council," within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for administrative purposes. This change is reflected in the repeal of subsection (a) of section 16-50j, which replaces the term "title" with "chapter" to clarify the council's designation.
Additionally, the bill modifies subsection (h) of section 16-50l by changing the language regarding applicants submitting initial applications for certain facilities. The term "that" is replaced with "who," emphasizing the subject's role in the application process. The bill requires applicants who plan to submit additional applications for related facilities within five years to indicate this intention in their initial application and provide relevant information as required by the council. These changes aim to streamline the application process and enhance clarity in the statutes.