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Why it matters: A citation and fine ordinance would clarify local penalties and administrative tools for aquifer protection violations, giving the agency clearer civil tools to address noncompliance.

Agency member Darius Williams asked that staff circulate the draft as soon as it is available rather than waiting until the day before the next meeting; Alexis agreed to share the draft when she receives it.

Next steps: Staff will forward the ordinance draft to agency members for review when the ordinance committee provides it.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Aquifer Protection Agency 08-27-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Agency staff reported the city ordinance committee is still preparing draft language for an aquifer‑protection citation and fine ordinance and said staff will share the draft with agency members as soon as it is available.","taxTitle","Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut","taxId",4245,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6019408,"Agency accepts multiple facility registration applications as complete",2104,67000,2171000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772666-69228e424b2bc51baea3bbfc741e166e&start=67&end=2171","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772666-69228e424b2bc51baea3bbfc741e166e/thumbnail_67000.jpg","/articles/6019408/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Agency-accepts-multiple-facility-registration-applications-as-complete","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6019408-b3b10ecb4798d93ace66851f03d1b06f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770653694&Signature=KxfgeETI04EvL1mnxuUaLNIaeOq2Mxx4IpAPhppMQyjm~U2M8Z0MYzSGpSKFO1HArCOi09H3SGdXhwADF~7EvEANbQem0hI~sS7Nthij2msskRfGgBkszmayi6biepITQ~Zj28~zyUZz4ct7QH4qTtA0rP1sPuOXGua4jA6GOBEWlz38lDs3hF9QQL3Be6V9ijCHCECJsO--gHchmRPv-t8fcWSvsbufKsjer8d27NeV3DB2yh3uUogI5woiJSrZfP6lvoebkFITIA3ucTm~CToSTcA2rldhbA7hKF4FZk38VkIjHsGeMLIQ5algNTJOaZLsX5kLzcXot90cNsWpGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Aquifer Protection Agency accepted as complete registration applications from a group of facilities that had submitted updated documentation and, where required, completed physical site work.

Why it matters: Registration confirms a facility has met the agency’s documentation and facility‑condition standards for activities that could affect the local aquifer, including petroleum storage, vehicle maintenance and dry‑cleaning operations.

Staff reported the following applications as complete and the agency approved acceptance by roll call votes:
- RA25121, 336 Main Ave (Sunoco gas station) — staff recommended and the agency accepted the application as complete.
- RA25122, 304 Main Ave (Ritz Cleaners, on‑site dry‑cleaning) — staff said this is an existing facility from adoption of the regulations and recommended acceptance; the agency voted to accept.
- RA25123, 17 Gold Street (Esposito Auto Body) — staff recommended acceptance after receiving a complete application.
- RA25109, 277 Main Ave (Crotche's Transmission Specialists) — staff confirmed completion earlier the same day and the agency accepted the registration.
- RA25115, 283 Main Ave (Global/Zip station) — staff recommended and the agency accepted the registration following required stormwater improvements.
- RA25117, 27 Broad Street (Westco facility) — staff reported minor paperwork issues resolved and impermeable surface for refueling tanks installed; the agency accepted the application.

At several roll calls, members recorded “yes” votes for acceptance; staff then noted the registrations will be effective subject to continued compliance with documented plans and any follow‑up inspections.

Agency members asked staff whether the agency or the state handles inspection of large underground storage tanks; Alexis said the state regulates the large USTs and requires leak‑detection equipment and other containment measures, and that the local agency’s inspections focus on verifying facility best management practices and ensuring paperwork matches site conditions. Alexis confirmed staff conducts annual inspections and inspects when applications are submitted.

Next steps: Accepted registrations remain subject to routine inspection and to the agency’s compliance and enforcement authorities if future inspections or reports show deficiencies.","Staff recommended and the Aquifer Protection Agency approved acceptance of several registration applications for fuel stations, cleaners and vehicle repair shops after staff verification that required documents and site conditions were complete.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6019413,"Aquifer agency grants 90‑day extensions for facilities missing stormwater plans, outlines enforcement path",339,661000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772666-69228e424b2bc51baea3bbfc741e166e&start=661&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772666-69228e424b2bc51baea3bbfc741e166e/thumbnail_661000.jpg","/articles/6019413/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Aquifer-agency-grants-90day-extensions-for-facilities-missing-stormwater-plans-outlines-enforcement-path","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6019413-12c0423a5c1f88035a44bdc665313ca3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770653694&Signature=c9IUpfJ6~sVVYIMCPl6eIiEUWhWO2MTx4S8FTazUewIbXGD2LGqX3iLflu4qta-6bvEHGC6uv1a~8xJdPDIZxUZNA4S6n9sRUXkWx-z7~Xq6eEq8cLijSBSrLOcuNAM3g-PSOyPLqsMMce8Ym76gI2rPNorlEsQ-vJ9r4qalLsS4~kCxRGUTsJ~vtDkQsJSouQtfHCwKqWdtD35BWerAWWPp13wKJuwnBa5XyWxhAmo25FjF8oop1KroJLiy1vYvfGW8a4RjDHUO7eJ2tbLpR3FrXOSEvTpJi6eVHu112BOtXBLOKgSZ3UraU-x6ToIHg9oyJUlGtGTAMKS~ibpojg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Aquifer Protection Agency on Aug. 20 voted to give multiple facility operators 90‑day extensions to complete required stormwater management and certified material‑management plans and to complete physical site improvements, after staff reported the applications remain incomplete.

Agency staff member Alexis said the state regulates large underground storage tanks and “the state gets involved” for spills and remediation, and explained that the local agency’s review is aimed at prevention and verifying facilities implement best management practices. Alexis said the state statute gives the agency 180 days to render a registration decision and that to avoid automatic acceptance the agency must find an application incomplete and set a new deadline.

Why it matters: Operators that fail to complete registration activity exposing the aquifer could move from administrative review to formal enforcement if staff deems they have not reasonably attempted compliance. Agency members repeatedly asked staff how enforcement would be carried out and were told enforcement would begin with staff orders and could end with litigation if other steps fail.

Agency members and applicants discussed two specific cases in detail. AMCO, operator of the facility identified as RA24104255 on Main Avenue, submitted an updated stormwater management plan prepared by McChord Engineering but still lacked a certified material‑management plan and some on‑site physical improvements. Harry, an engineer with McChord Engineering, told the agency he had received Alexis’ comments the morning of the meeting, that McChord had reviewed them and did not have “any issues,” and that the firm needs to camera a storm pipe to confirm whether the catch basin discharges to a dry well or ties into the city storm system before finalizing the stormwater management plan. Harry said, “we request 90 days extension if that's possible.” The agency approved a 90‑day extension by roll call vote.

A second operator, identified on the agenda as RA25108 at 18 Pearl Street (doing business as L F and P), said the business had difficulties finding a licensed professional to inspect and prepare the required plan and asked for more time. The owner said they had struggled to find someone licensed and that staff had provided a list of potential firms; the owner said one firm was scheduled to visit the site the week after the meeting. The agency granted a 90‑day extension and directed staff to send and post the list of licensed professionals and to follow up during the extension period.

Board members asked how enforcement would proceed if deadlines were missed. Alexis said staff would first issue enforcement letters and orders and that unresolved noncompliance could be escalated to a show‑cause hearing before the agency and ultimately to the city law department seeking a temporary injunction in superior court. Alexis called that “stepwise enforcement steps” and acknowledged enforcement can be difficult, but available.

The agency chair asked staff to issue updated letters documenting the new deadlines and to keep the agency informed of registrants’ progress; staff said the extensions require not only paperwork but any physical on‑site improvements specified in the plans.

Discussion points: the agency discussed whether repeatedly granting extensions risks allowing prolonged noncompliance; staff said extensions are an administrative tool to prevent automatic acceptance under the 180‑day statute and that enforcement remains available if operators do not act.

Next steps: staff will issue updated letters to registrants with the new deadlines, post the provided list of licensed professionals on the agency web page, and return any applicants’ completed materials for final agency review within the extension period.","The Aquifer Protection Agency granted 90‑day extensions to several facility registrants who have not yet submitted or implemented required stormwater or material‑management plans and described the enforcement steps if operators fail to comply.","actionData","errors"]

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