Contractors licensing board close to issuing sanctions for solar farm runoff

Another agency looking to take action against a solar farm contractor believed responsible for destroying the pristine waters of Marbo Cave, and also leaving surrounding properties a muddied mess is moving forward. 

The Guam Contractors Licensing Board had to postpone its meeting this morning due to a lack of quorum. GCLB Executive Director Buddy Orsini said they were scheduled to discuss a pending notice of violation against the Mangilao solar farm contractor, Samsung.

The company was already cited by Guam EPA for failing to implement its approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. As a result, the surrounding private land to include Marbo Cave suffered extensive environmental damage from storm runoff. Although GCLB investigators completed their investigation they are still waiting for documents from the Department of Public Works and Guam Environmental Protection Agency to determine how much in penalties will be issued.

"We're gonna go into a special session right now," Orsini said.  We can't set an amount just yet. We did get all the information from the licensed contractor. However, there is some info and we're conserving all the other info from the using agencies that are involved in this project. We have to be extra careful because we have to do our due diligence to get a right assessment."

Orsini said they are waiting for permit information from DPW and Guam EPA. As we reported the AG's office has filed suit against the contractors for the environmental damage in the area. Additionally, a team from USEPA is expected to arrive on island to conduct an inspection of the area.