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Zoning official says EPA found no transformer oil spill after storm damage at Richland Solar
Summary
Zoning official Ryan Giacometti reported storm damage to the Richland Solar site required contacting the EPA, which confirmed no transformer oil was spilled; debris removal and a road‑use agreement are pending.
The county's zoning official updated the board on storm damage at the Richland Solar site and said the EPA concluded there was no transformer oil spill.
"They had to get the EPA involved in case there was any transformer oil spilled, and they confirmed there was nothing spilled," Ryan Giacometti told the board. He said the site will require debris cleanup and that staff are preparing a road‑use agreement to address impacts to county roads.
Giacomett i's briefing did not include a timeline for cleanup or the estimated cost of debris removal. County Engineer Catherine Terando said she is coordinating related road work and permitting while staff finalize agreements with the solar operator.
Board members received the update with no formal action on zoning enforcement recorded during the meeting.
