The Department of Environmental Protection proposed to amend Conn. Gen. Stat. §26.55, which addresses the importation and possession of wild birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The rule change will establish a list of wild animals that may not be imported or possessed in Connecticut except by certain research or entertainment facilities (like zoos) due to reasons of safety, and a similar list restricting animal importation and possession to the same facilities due to the species' threat to agriculture. There will be a public hearing on February 15, 2011, and the deadline for written comment is March 1. http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2586&Q=471192.