(a)For the purposes of this section, “qualified geologist” has the same meaning as provided in section 22a-349c, and “producer of aggregate” has the same meaning as provided in section 22a-349f.
(b)(1) Not later than July 1, 2024, each producer of aggregate in possession of coarse aggregate that is (A) intended for use in a residential or commercial concrete foundation, and (B) from a source other than a quarry required to prepare and provide a geological source report pursuant to section 22a-349c , shall provide a petrographic analysis or prepare a geological source report and provide such report or analysis to the State Geologist and Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. Such report shall be prepared in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner, and shall include,
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(a) For the purposes of this section, “qualified geologist” has the same meaning as provided in section 22a-349c, and “producer of aggregate” has the same meaning as provided in section 22a-349f. (b) (1) Not later than July 1, 2024, each producer of aggregate in possession of coarse aggregate that is (A) intended for use in a residential or commercial concrete foundation, and (B) from a source other than a quarry required to prepare and provide a geological source report pursuant to section 22a-349c , shall provide a petrographic analysis or prepare a geological source report and provide such report or analysis to the State Geologist and Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. Such report shall be prepared in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner, and shall include, but need not be limited to, (i) the mining, processing, storage and quality control methods utilized with respect to such coarse aggregate, (ii) a description of the characteristics of such coarse aggregate, which shall be prepared by a qualified geologist, (iii) a copy of the results of an inspection of face material and geologic log analysis of the site from which such coarse aggregate was excavated, which shall be prepared by a qualified geologist, and (iv) a petrographic analysis of a representative sample of such coarse aggregate, completed by a qualified geologist. Not later than July 1, 2028, and every four years thereafter, such producer shall update such report or analysis and provide such updated report or analysis to the State Geologist and commissioner. (2) Any person who, on or before July 1, 2024, was not in possession of coarse aggregate (A) intended for use in a residential or commercial concrete foundation, and (B) from a source other than a quarry required to prepare and provide a geological source report pursuant to section 22a-349c , but possesses such coarse aggregate after July 1, 2024, shall prepare a petrographic analysis or geological source report, described in subdivision (1) of this subsection, and provide such analysis or report to the State Geologist and commissioner prior to selling or providing such coarse aggregate for such use. Such person shall update such analysis or report every four years thereafter and provide such updated analysis or report to the State Geologist and commissioner. (c) No producer of aggregate or person required to provide an analysis or report pursuant to this section shall sell or provide for use coarse aggregate intended for use in a residential or commercial concrete foundation if such producer or person fails to provide such analysis or report.