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6 MGD variance application pending; committee sees no new 2026 grant leads
Summary
Committee members were told on March 24 that the status of a 6 MGD variance application is unclear; staff said they are waiting for DEC guidance and that the variance may affect the 9 MGD permit. Members asked about 2026 grant opportunities; staff and consultants said they were not aware of any at this time.
Brock Juusola said he was "unsure of the status of the variance application for the 6 MGD." Erik Denega told the committee they were still waiting to hear back from the DEC on how to handle the variance and that the issue would be part of their monthly DEC coordination meetings.
Committee members asked whether a 6 MGD variance application would affect the 9 MGD SPDES permit; Mr. Denega said he believes it has bearing on both. Chairman Peter Tuohy asked whether there would be more grant opportunities in 2026; Mr. Denega and Mr. Juusola both said they were not aware of any.
