General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1351 seeks to establish new cleanup remediation standards, replacing the existing Transfer Act. The bill modifies current law by repealing specific sections related to environmental release reporting and remediation, and it changes the language regarding the timing of regulations from "first adopted" to "effective after adoption." This shift emphasizes compliance with new standards upon their enactment. The bill also introduces a requirement for individuals responsible for a release to report and remediate it according to the new standards, with penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, it revises the definition of "Transfer of establishment" to clarify which transactions do not constitute a transfer, exempting scenarios such as foreclosure-related conveyances and certain familial transfers.

The legislation further amends Section 22a-6u by adding a new subsection that limits the applicability of certain environmental release requirements and repeals Section 22a-133y, replacing it with new language outlining the process for licensed environmental professionals to conduct site assessments and remediation plans. Key provisions include the requirement for property owners to notify local health directors and the public about remedial actions, as well as stipulations for the approval and potential audit of final remedial action reports. The bill also allows for municipal professionals to enter properties without liability for assessments, groups discovered releases for remediation, and extends deadlines for remediation activities, all aimed at streamlining the transition to new regulations focused on release-based cleanup standards.

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