(a) All major state plans, other than the state plan for conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, which affect the coastal area shall be consistent with the goals and policies stated in section 22a-92 and existing state plans, other than the state plan for conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, which affect the coastal area shall, on or before July 1, 1981, be revised, if necessary, to insure consistency with this chapter. Agencies responsible for revising state plans, other than the state plan for conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, shall consult with the commissioner in making such revisions.

(b) Each state department, institution or agency responsible for the primary recommendation or initiation of actions within the coastal boundary which may significantly affect the environment, as defined in section 22a-1c, shall insure that such actions are consistent with the goals and policies of this chapter and incorporate all reasonable measures mitigating any adverse impacts of such actions on coastal resources and future water-dependent development activities. The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management shall consider the consistency of such proposed actions with such goals and policies in determining whether or not an environmental impact evaluation prepared pursuant to section 22a-1b satisfies the requirements of sections 22a-1a to 22a-1h, inclusive, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The commissioner shall amend such regulations, if necessary, to insure consistency with the goals and policies of this chapter.

(P.A. 79-535, S. 20, 25; P.A. 83-525, S. 2.)

History: P.A. 83-525 amended Subsec. (b), requiring agencies to insure that actions which might affect the environment incorporate all reasonable safeguards against any adverse affect.