Conservation and Development Policies Plan 2005-2010

C&D Plan Summary  Locational Guide Map  Plan Adoption Process Download Contacts Recent amendments to state statutes have delayed the revision process for the Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut (State C&D Plan).  The current State C&D Plan, which was adopted in 2005, will remain in effect until the 2013 legislative session when the General Assembly is scheduled to vote on adopting the next plan revision.   Introduction and Overview In accordance with Sections 16a-24 through 16a-33 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is required to prepare a State plan of conservation and development on a recurring five-year cycle. The Plan serves as a statement of the development, resource management and public investment policies for the State.  The Plan is used as a framework for evaluating plans and proposals submitted to OPM for review through mandated review processes.  Specific requirements set forth in Section 16a-31 of the Connecticut General Statutes include the following: 1.   State agencies are directed to consider the Plan when they prepare agency plans.  In addition, agency prepared plans, when required by state or federal law, are to be submitted to the OPM for a review of conformity with the Plan. 2.   State agencies are required to be consistent with the Plan when undertaking the following actions:     a)   The acquisition of real property when the acquisition costs are in excess of two hundred thousand dollars*;     b)   The development or improvement of real property when the development costs are in excess of two hundred thousand dollars*;     c)   The acquisition of public transportation equipment or facilities when the acquisition costs are in excess of two hundred thousand dollars*; and     d)   The authorization of any state grant for an amount in excess of two hundred thousand dollars* for the acquisition, development, or improvement  of real property or for the acquisition of public transportation equipment or facilities.  3.   The Secretary of OPM submits to the State Bond Commission, prior to the allocation of any bond funds for any of the above actions, an advisory statement commenting on the extent to which such action conforms to the Plan. * Public Act 07-239 has increased this amount from $100,000 to $200,000 effective July 1, 2007. Download the 2005 - 2010 plan