AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE IN COMPLYING WITH REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORMWATER DISCHARGE.

SB 398 increases state financial grants, training, and technical assistance for municipalities to help them meet stormwater discharge permitting requirements. It directly affects local governments operating municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) by reducing their compliance costs and administrative burden. The bill amends Chapter 446k of the general statutes to expand state support, including funding for infrastructure upgrades and staff training. This provides concrete, practical aid to municipalities managing stormwater systems, without altering environmental standards or creating new regulations.